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Proposal for fire tax in Lehigh Twsp. being addressed in letter By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Residents of Lehigh Township will soon receive a letter asking their opinion about a possible fire tax to support the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. Two versions of the letter were discussed at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The board, after some discussion voted 4 to 1 to send out the longer version. Voting in favor of that plan were chairmen Darryl Snover, Keith Hantz, Dell Grove, and Sandy Hopkins. Only Cindy Miller voted no, because she believes that the township would be better off adding an amount needed in the general budget than enforcing a fire tax to raise money for the fire company’s needs. There was a long discussion at the January 28 meeting that went along this same line of thinking. As it was pointed out at both meetings, the fire company has not been able to raise enough money through raffles, donations, drives, dances or other special events, rental of fire company-owned property, or the Country Garden banquet hall. They’ve also received grants and aid from the Firemen’s Relief Association. For 69 years, that’s how they’ve gotten money, along with an allotment of funds the township figured into its budget. But with new regulations and more training needed, they haven’t had the time to raise money, too. Richard Hildebrand of the fire company said on Tuesday, “No one likes to hear the word ‘tax’. Why try to hide it? We’re talking about fire safety and protection. Who cares about calling it a fire tax?” Mrs. Miller said, “There are major expenditures in the fire
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department we need to support. I just want to be sure we are making the right decision for the right reason.” Solicitor David Backenstoe said on Jan. 28, “If the board wants to help out the fire company, you need to either do it by increasing the general tax millage or by creating a separate fire tax. Some people like one way because it goes directly for the fire company, and the other way, the funds can be used for multiple purposes.” He said then that an amount of dollars can’t be set under the Second Class Township Code, that it must be by mills. However, it can’t be more than three mills, for then it would have to go on the ballot as a referendum. Mrs. Miller also said on Jan. 28, “The board was elected into office to make the difficult decisions and the decision is do we need to raise taxes regardless?” She believes that the township needs to support the fire company more and give them more money, but she believes it should be done by a general tax increase, not by allocating a separate amount for fire. All that will do in the long run is enable another tax that can be increased on residents.” The letter that will be sent out will include a date for a public meeting to explain the fire company’s needs, as well as offering a chance to see the equipment that the firemen have to maintain and use during fire emergencies. Other Matters • On proposed rezoning of the Cherryville intersection, there will be a need to amend the zoning map, changing it from village resiContinued on page 9
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Mark Scisly hired as new head football coach at Northampton. Page 6
Nothing was left of a double-wide manufactured home at Hickory Hills except debris on the snow and in nearby trees following Friday night’s explosion and fire. – Home News photo
Hickory Hills resident Dies in gas explosion By THE HOME NEWS STAFF
An explosion, apparently caused by leaking propane gas, on Friday night blew a double-wide home apart and killed a resident inside, before burning it to the ground. William D. Neith, Sr., 65, died in the fire and explosion of his home at 118 Hickory Hills Drive, in the Hickory Hills manufactured home community at Moorestown. Debris littered the snow that had fallen on Thursday into Friday, hurling some of it into nearby trees. Windows of homes nearby also were blown out and other homes shook from the force of the explosion. No one else was injured.
According to published reports, neighbors had smelled propane gas for days and the Hickory Hill heating and cooling maintenance people had checked Neith’s home, but found nothing. Neith lived with the home’s owner, Hilda Parsons, who was at work in Kohl’s department store when the explosion/fire occurred at about 9:15 p.m. Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek pronounced Neith dead at the scene of blunt force trauma, but an investigation is pending in the coroner’s office as well as by Moore Township police and a State Police fire marshal.
A UGI vehicle was at the development on Friday, but they did not supply natural gas to the home or others in the neighborhood. It was heated with propane gas. Neith played the drums in a country music band called Banned from the Ranch for several years. In addition to playing drums, he also was an avid golfer. It took more than three hours until the flames were put out. Assisting the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. of Moore Township in fighting the fire were companies from Bath, and the townships of East Allen, Lehigh, Upper Continued on page 7
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OpinionHH Their American Dream is Homelessness?
Submitted by DOROTHY NIKLOS
Not all who are homeless deserve their circumstance. Good families are affected nowadays. We of the Lehigh Valley are a hardy people, but
living on the streets or in “pioneer camps” should not be our final option. It is an unfortunate reality nonetheless. It seems doubly a shame for our community when one who has honorably served and actually fought for his or her country is found in such a condition. Whether it is this veteran’s pride or behavior, or a combination of both, that has led to the situation should not matter to us – we can always find a plausible excuse for inaction. As the Lehigh Valley Mili-
tary Affairs Council (LVMAC) activates its new Lehigh Valley Homeless Veterans Action Committee to attack veterans’ homelessness as a regional problem, one of its participants is already trying to get those in the most extreme of circumstances in from the “cold.” Clinic Valor Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) now working its way down from the Bangor area into the wider Lehigh Valley, has taken up the mission of establishing routine stand downs in the Lehigh Valley.
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What is a stand down? It stems from a military term meaning relaxation from a state of readiness or alert, and it is sometimes used in the context of refitting a military unit. It is this latter context that the term is applied to the homeless veterans as a group. The operating principle is to induce them to gather by offers of clothing, shoes, cold weather gear, sleeping bags, tents, food, haircuts, medical care, etc. All is done in an effort to ensure their survival, but ultimately to gain the trust needed to assess, counsel and assist in deeper and ultimately more meaningful ways – ending their homelessness whenever possible. Ironically, considering the size of its veterans population, only a handful of communities in Pennsylvania
www.HomeNewsPA.com conduct these Stand Downs – Philadelphia’s being the ultimate model. Clinic Valor Foundation intends to address this shortfall and has added a new twist to it. Its volunteers are willing to also render help to homeless non-veterans at these events as well. It believes getting to the street homeless veteran depends upon establishing word of it throughout the street homeless community. In effect, the homeless served become ambassadors to homeless veterans yet to be reached. Their program is both simple and worthwhile; and several organizations have already risen to its appeal for assistance. More are needed. Continued on page 3
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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip We got a snowfall but good last week, about 16 inches in one day and six more the next couple days. Altogether, so far, I believe we’ve had 64 inches of white stuff. There’s also one to three inches for this Tuesday, according to the weather report. And we still have more than a week until the end of February. Who knows what March will bring, the way it’s going? Unfortunately, the groundhog was super right about six more weeks of winter. Folks with snow blowers have almost worn ‘em out, and the guys driving pick-up trucks with plows are busier than ever. . . .Tragedy struck up in Moorestown on Friday night when a mobile home up at Hickory Hills had a gas explosion that blew things into smithereens and killed a man inside. The fire that came out of it could be seen for miles, they say, and it sure shook the neighborhood. The only good thing is that the lady friend of the victim was at work and wasn’t home at the time. Our sympathies to her at her loss. . . . All that snow we had musta taken its toll on the stores that sold things for Valentine’s Day, like candy, flowers, and jewelry, if the guys waited till the last minute to buy ‘em. Lehigh Township fire-
men had a sale on roses that musta been hurting. It’s one of their big fund raisers, too. . . .Even with the mountains of snow everywhere, it didn’t stop a big crowd from showing up for the pork and sauerkraut supper up at the Moorestown church on Saturday. Nothing like a good church supper – and topped off with strawberry shortcake, yet! . . . . Spring training has started and the Phillies are hoping for better things this year. Of course that’s what they hope every year, but injuries come along, and there goes another season. We’ll see. Sure wish I was down there now and enjoying the sunshine. . . . It’s IRS time again, but in the meantime, Northampton County has sent out its tax notices, too. It’s a never ending chain of events – one tax or another eating away at our savings. . . . There are good samaritans in Bath, Thanks to the gentleman who stopped his car on Northampton St. to assist a Bath woman when she fell in the driveway. He came over and helped her up and made sure she wasn’t hurt in any way. Only her dignity was hurt. Then he stayed in the driveway to ensure that she got into her home safely. The lady didn’t know the person,
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but thanks to him she was fine. She just wanted everyone to know there are “angels” around when needed. . . .Safe walking and safe driving, everybody! There’s more snow to come.
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There was an upcoming mini-stand down on February 15 in the parking lot of the Allentown VA Clinic (setting the stage for a larger event later this spring), which will be the initial event with a much larger stand down in the spring. Clinic Valor Foundation needs support in finding and possibly transporting the homeless and, in particular, homeless veterans. This is a regional effort not limited to those who dwell in Allentown. The location of this event gives their need added significance. Grassroots, inter-organizational cooperation is necessary to make this event a success. If you know of homeless people, whether they be in
camps, sleeping on a stoop or “couch surfing” in your home or apartment, contact Bob Rapp at 484-357-0600 or masherrapp@verizon.net. If your organization can serve as a collection point or can identify one, or assist in providing or finding transportation please do so. Many nonprofits cater to the homeless and are natural collection points. If you wish to provide assistance, please contact Bob Rapp at the email listed.
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Northampton Area Public Library News Submitted by MELISSA HAWK The library makeover is on track and help is needed to finish the project. The carpet and front desk will be replaced at the end of April. More improvements including more seating and a new coat of paint are planned, but funds are limited. If you’d like to help with a donation or raising funds please call or email Melissa Hawk mhawk@northamptonapl. org. Volunteers are also needed to pack books and other items. If you’d like to help, contact Mary Fries mfries@ northamptonapl.org, call or stop in. To raise funds for the makeover, the library is holding a book sale and bake sale on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the library. There will be bestsellers, fiction, nonfiction, children’s and teen books, as well as DVDs, CDs, and books on CD. The library’s Board of Advisory Teens is coordinating the bake sale. If you’d like to contribute baked goods please drop them off on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The date of the Freelance Workshop has been changed to Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. If you want to make a living as a writer or photographer, turn that dream into a reality with this two-hour hands-on workshop. The workshop will be presented by Johanna Bill-
ings, editor of the Northampton Press, Whitehall-Coplay Press and Catasauqua Press. The presentation will cover how to increase your earnings, generating ideas, pitching ideas to publishers, how to best communicate with editors, format submissions and generally make editors' jobs easier. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred but not required; call or stop in to sign up. The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The next meeting of the Book Discussion Group is Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s book is Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers. The group is free and open to the public. Stop in to borrow a copy of the book. There’s "Always Something New" at the Northampton Area Public Library. Visit www.northamptonapl.org, check them out on Facebook, or stop in.
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Indianland Garden Club History By BEVERLY PUTT The Indianland Garden Club was organized in 1954 by a small group of women of Lehigh Township. The group held their first meetings at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company in Cherryville. Through the years, the club also held its meetings at the Harmony Grange in Pennsville and St. Paul's UCC of Indianland. Presently, meetings are held at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville. The first president was Olive Strohl. Jean Silfies, who still resides in Lehigh Township, was a charter member and the club's third president. Since that first year, 28 women have served as club president and many members have served in the duties of maintaining a garden club. Starting its 60th anniversary year, the first meeting in March will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville on March 18. At the present time, there are approximately forty members. The club is comprised of men and women and new members are always welcome. Over the years, there have been many interesting and informative presentations. Again, this year, informative programs with fresh new ideas are planned. If you are thinking about your spring garden and landscape projects, consider joining the Indianland Garden Club this year for some helpful hints and important information. Mark your calendar for the first garden club meeting in 2014 for Tuesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m.
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Sixth annual antique show - March 1 and 2, society campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, just off Route 512, three miles north of Route 22. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 35 exhibitors with folk art, decorated stoneware, country furniture and more. Food, lectures and an auction. There is an admission fee. For information, www.govwolf.org or 610837-9015.
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The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will hold a Vera Bradley Bingo on Sunday, April 6 beginning at 1 p.m. For tickets and more information, please call 610-2627537.
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February 20-26, 2014 5 dineer, Spencer Gerhard, Brandi Gneiting, Katherine Hartzell, Jake Herschman, Ashley Hildebrand, Ty Hooven, Alexandra Horvath, Lauren Kemmerer, Carissa Kern, Julia Kester, Keelea Kromer, Zechariah Lambert, Antonio Landi, Lane Markulics, Logan Marsh, Meghan McGraw, Nia McMillan, Gregory Milnes, Ashley Moore, Courtney Muick, Morgan Mullen, Makenzie Reinhard, Shannon Reinhard, Laura Rex, Lindsay Rinker, Naomi Rubi, Olivia Saylor, Sarah Schmidt, David Schmoyer, Jillian Schreiber, Jared Sebesta, Mikayla Siegfried, Claire Smith, Quinn Smith, Nicole Somers, Hailey Souders, Julia Spengler, Nicole Spohn, Lindsay Stuhldreher, Tori Unangst, Autumn VanHorn, Hadley Zonay. HIGH HONORS: GRADE 7: Amanda Adams, Caitlyn Ahner, Andriana Andrews, Rachel Apsley, Dilon Azar, Alexandra Bailey, Maximus Bauer, Paige Beil, Tyler Belsky, Claudia Bentelspacher, Dahlia Bittenbender, Evelyn Bodnar, Jessica Bretzik, Brooke Brida, Devon Britton, Holly Brunst, Nathanael Burkit, Michael Burns, Derek Carl, Julian Chlebove, Brandon Costanzo, Nathaniel Cowling, Ana Cruz, Matthew Curmaci, Tyler Decker, Taylor DiProperzio, Giovani Dodson, Celia Doll, Alexa Ebert, Matthew Eyre, Lilyana Fancher, Jadyn Fehnel, Chloe Fischl, Sean Fisher, John Fox, Abby Franke, Dominic Frey, Anthony George, Tyler Gilliard, Haley Gonsalves, Madi-
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Christ UCC knocks Bath Lutheran out of first in darts In the “Battle of Bath”, Christ UCC won a pair of games over leading St. John’s Lutheran on Monday night in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League to drop them from the lead. The Lutheran team won the opener, 11-4, but then the UCC dart players won 7-3 and 3-1. Tops for Christ Church were four players all with five hits – Garry Hunsicker, Steve Hunsicker, Ron Wagner, and Dan DalCin. Bath Lutheran had Don Miller, 6 for 13; Matt Creyer, 5 for 13, and Mike Thorpe, 3 for 9. Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem jumped into first place by shutting out St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton 10-7, 4-2, and 7-6 as Bill Hoke, Sr., Bryan Frankenfield and Kyle Taylor all hit 7 for 15. St. Paul’s had Jennifer Erkinger, 7 for 15; Phil Slimmon, 7 for 15 with a home run; and Zach Kern, 5 for 14. Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem lost 12-1, won 2-0, and lost 5-1 at Dryland- Trinity of Hecktown. Hitting for Hecktown were Lou Dervarics, 6 for 12; Bernie Yurko, 6 for 14; Jim Goldman, 5 for 10; Shawn Sigley, 5 for 12, and Hermie Crush, a 3-run homer. Messiah: Steve Harper, 4 for 8 and the cycle for the night. Emmanuel EC of Bethle-
Bath Bowling Beal Team Builds On its Lead in East Bath Sportsmen The Beal team put even more distance between them and the second place Howell team, winning 4 to 0 over the Fioranelli keglers in week 21 of the East Bath Sportsmen League. Marty Beal led his team with a 192-236–585, followed by Josh Rex, 178–496; Tom Lambrecht, 461; and Dick Raab, 401. Howell won 3 to 1 over Csencsits, as Lyle Howell hit 190-227-256–673; Dave Gursy, 228–553; and Art Hamm, 408. Csencsits: Marty Csencsits, 195-200–574; Tom Zeiner, 187–509; Eric Spooner, 189– 500. The Zmyweski team also
hem also swept Salem UCC in Moorestown 5-3, 10-4, and 3-2 behind D. Mike Davis, 8 for 15; Bruce Danyluk, 6 for 16 with a homer; Jorge Rivera, 5 for 16, and Jovi Rivera, also 5 for 16 with a home run. Salem: Kyle Taylor, 6 for 13; Ed Taylor, 5 for 13; and Fred Tomcik, 4 for 12 with a homer. St. John’s Union of Farmersville lost 3-1, then won 2-1 and 1-0 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem. Farmersville was led by three Campbell’s – Jonathan, 5 for 12, Dave and Keith, both 4 for 12; and Tom George, a home run. St. Stephen’s: Ed Wychuck, 5 for 11, and Josh Buczynski, 4 for 12. STANDINGS
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SCHEDULE: Feb. 17 – St. Paul’s at Trinity Luth., Ebenezer at Messiah, Dryland at Emmanuel, Salem UCC at Christ UCC, Bath Luth. at Farmersville, St. Stephen’s at Salem Luth. scored a 3 to 1 win over Rex, with Shaun Klump, 181-201244–626; John Zmyweski, Sr., 416; and Ws Loch, 416. Rex: Scott McGee, 183-193-191– 567; Marc Kappauf, 194–514; Frank Dest, 403.
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Team 6 Stretches Its Lead in the Die Hards League Team 6 won 3 to 1 and it was enough to stretch its lead on Feb. 12 in the Bath Die Hards League. Polly Kosman’s 469 did it. Two teams are tied for second, one of them winning 4 to 0 and the other losing 1 to 3. Team 2 scored the shutout over Team 3, led by Terry Bartholomew’s big 717, along with Ken Grube, 559, and
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Kathy Grube, 472. Team 3 had Doug Head, 649, and Art Bruch, 435. Team 4 is in that tie, but lost with only Bob C. Kosman’s 488. And then there’s a threeway tie for third among Teams 1, 8 and 7. Team 1 won 3 to 1 with Bob R. Kosman, 498; Joe Bachman, 487, and Brenda Deily, 452. Team 8 also won 3 to 1 as Mike Cawley hit 506 and Charlene Fassl, 426. Team 7 came out on the short end of a 1 to 3 match, but with four good scores by Gerald Bartholomew, 579; Mike Swope, 547; Amanda Leindecker, 517, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 426. Team 5 also lost 1 to 3 with Sherry Longley getting a 527 score. STANDINGS Team 6 Team 4 Team 2 Team 1 Team 8 Team 7 Team 5 Team 3
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Ever since Mark Scisly left coaching in the Lehigh Valley Conference back in 2004, he has always wanted to get back into the LVC. Last week, his wish came true as the Northampton Area School Board voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to approve the hiring of Scisly as their new head football coach. Scisly, who replaces Jeff Brosky (who resigned after last season), brings with him an impressive resume that he feels will serve him well. “I got a head coaching job when I was 25 years old and I think I really learned by doing it with trial and error,” he said.“Ten years of being a head coach gives me a pretty good idea of what I am doing. I am going to bring a little bit from every program that I have been a part of.” The Ursinus College and West Chester University graduate felt his first success on the gridiron in high school as a player at Southern Columbia Area High School where he was a four-year starter that played in three state championship games. He also was named to the A.P. All-State team three times. He went on to play at Ursinus College where again he was a four-year starter and in 1998 was named the Co-Offensive MVP of the team. His first coaching experience came right there at Ursinus as he coached the offensive line and tight ends from August of 2001 until March of 2003, which is when he made his impression on the LVC as the offensive line coach for Northampton for the 2003-04 season before getting his first head coaching position. He went on to coach the Salisbury Falcons from 2004 to January of 2008 where he really made a name for himself. Scisly is the program’s all-time leading coach for playoff victo-
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Derby race, Blue & Gold Banquet for Cub Pack 50 Cub Scout Pack 50 of Moorestown (formerly Pack 35) held their annual Pinewood Derby on Sunday, Feb. 16 It was staged in the fellowship hall of Salem UCC Church. This coming Sun-
day, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. they will have their Blue & Gold Banquet. The spaghetti dinner and a parent-scout cake competition will be followed with the young scouts receiving their ranks and awards.
Submitted by JULIE SWAN On Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, the Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold its sixth annual benefit Antique Show at its campus off Route 512 south of Bath. The show will be held in the society’s three historic buildings, many in room settings on all floors of the 18th century Ralston McKeen House, the Governor Wolf Academy and in the Monocacy School. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be 35 to 40 exhibitors featuring local primitives, country furniture, early textiles, folk art, early tools, toys, historical china, blue decorated stoneware, jewelry, early kitchen items and lighting, collectibles and more. On
Sunday there will be lectures by Gene Allen at 1 p.m. talking about “My Favorite Old Santas” and Julian Burley on “Prehistoric Cultures and Stone Tools of Northampton County” at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m. auctioneer Wil Hahn will preview and auction stained glass, a Victorian mirror and more. There will be ongoing demonstrations and tastings of open hearth cooking, and food provided by The Daily Grind of Bath. There is ample parking on the property. Get a discount on admission with this article or with the coupon on the society’s website. The admission price is good for both days. The show is again partnering with the Heart of the Valley Antique Show in Bethlehem. The society’s campus is
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The Cub pack 50 Pinewood Derby was held on Feb. 16 at Salem UCC in Bath. The winners were (left to right) as follows: 5th place -Caleb Goch, 4th place - James Kornhausl, 3rd place- Lewis Kopchak, 2nd place- Lukas Groller and 1st place- Christian Lohenitz. -Submitted by Jason Kornhausl located at 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, just off Route 512 between Bethlehem and Bath. For information, go to www.govwolf.org or call 610837-9015.
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Traditions of Hanover to hold Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino Submitted by KRISTY MUENZ Seniors, Traditions of Hanover is taking a bus trip to the casino and would like to invite you! Join Traditions of Hanover for this senior bus trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Tuesday, March 4. Travel in comfort to Mohegan Sun Casino in WilkesBarre in a Perkiomen Tours Deluxe motor coach. A $25 slot play bonus and $10 food voucher is offered. Join us for coffee and donuts starting at 8:30 a.m., compliments of Traditions of Hanover. The bus leaves Traditions of Hanover promptly at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 5 p.m. Fare is $20 per person. Seating is limited; reservations
must be made to Perkiomen Tours by February 28 by calling 1-800-222-4434 and using trip code TRAD03042014. Rated by families on Senior Advisor as one of the top 10 Senior Living Communities in Pennsylvania, Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is a unique retirement community offering Independent Living residences on an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees. Resident services and apartment features include meals, housekeeping, social events, transportation, and full kitchens. For more information, please call Jennifer Murphy at 610-882-0400 or log onto www.traditionsofhanover. com.
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Submitted by KRISTIN DANLEY-GREINER Every day, Pennsylvania senior volunteers generously give their time and service to help others. Now here’s your chance to give back by nominating a deserving older adult in your community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service® program. Sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the invaluable contributions of adults age 65 and older who
give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. “Seniors have so much to give and make a positive impact on our communities daily,” said Suzanne Boline, R.N., owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Northampton County. “Senior volunteerism not only benefits others, but also helps seniors stay active and socially engaged in their communities – important elements of healthy aging.” Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday
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Lehigh Tp. Elementary School teacher To celebrate 100th Birthday
Submitted by CINDY DEPPE Mrs. Marion Burkhardt, a former devoted school teacher in Lehigh Township for approximately 33 years, will be celebrating her 100th birthday on March 7, 2014. Former students are organizing a card shower to help celebrate her birthday and show her how she has touched so many lives. This would be the perfect time to send a card to her letting her know how important she was in your life while growing up in Lehigh Township. Mrs. Burkhardt taught in Lehigh Township, starting in approximately 1936, in the one-room school house at
St. Paul's, Indianland, teaching grades 1 thru 8. Later, Mrs. Burkhardt taught in the two-room school house in Treichlers. Mrs. Burkhardt taught kindergarten at the "new" Lehigh Township Elementary School starting in 1956 until retiring approximately 1969. Cards can be mailed to Mrs. Burkhardt at: Mrs, Marion Burkhardt 1615 East Boot Road Apt--A-304 West Chester, PA 19380 Happy 100th birthday, to our beloved Lehigh Township Elementary School Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Marion Burkhardt, who made learning fun.
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dential to general commercial. There have been no objections received so far on the proposal, according to Mrs. Miller. The board authorized an advertisement that properties affected will be posted. Revising the zoning will allow the developers of Turkey Hill’s convenience store at the Cherryville intersection to construct a store on a 4,500 sq. ft. parcel across the street, with 12 gas pumps, and a second phase of 11,500 sq. ft. for more retail space. A vacant structure across the street from the present mini market will be torn down. The extended commercial zone will go as far eastward as Hope Lutheran Church along Rt. 248. • Engineer Phillip Malitsch said there would be a meeting this week on the Walnut & Steeple Dr. intersection, since it would be cancelled for this past Friday because of the expected snowstorm. He also reported that five culverts will be given attention in March when the weather improves. • Jeff Huff was appointed alternate sewage enforcement officer. • No further action on the BMX track at Pennsville was taken, since insurance is still a
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Historical Society meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Lehigh Township Historical Societyin February was cancelled because of icy conditions. The monthly meeting for March will be held on March 10, at 7 p.m. in the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville. Mark your calendar for two upcoming society events: A basket social will be held on April 6 at the Lehigh question. • Township Manager Alice Rehrig said there is enough salt to get through the snowstorms. • A local engineer, Larry Turoscy, asked the board to consider an accessory structure in the front yard of a resident. However, the board told him
Township Fire Company from 1 p.m.until 4 p.m. The grand opening of the addition of the Lehigh Township Historical Centre is scheduled for May from 1 to 4 p.m. The opening will include light refreshments, door prizes, souvenir. For more information, contact 610-767-5989. Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT that accessory buildings are not allowed in a front yard under the township ordinances. The home in question was built in 2005 in an AAR district. • Hildebrand announced that the fire company would be having a rose sale to raise funds, a special event for Valentine’s Day.
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Lower Nazareth dealing Well with all the storms By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Lower Nazareth Township Manager Timm Tenges told the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Feb. 12 that the township prepared for the worse case scenario and has a somewhat comfortable supply of salt for snows that will be coming this month of February. They had 1,300 tons on hand and as of last Wednesday had 300 tons left. The road crew has been using about 80 tons each snowfall. That was before another 10 to 16 inches of snow and ice came late Wednesday into Thursday night.
A snow emergency went into effect Wednesday through Friday, and Tenges said he expected there would be more. (During emergencies, all vehicles must be removed from township roads.) He said the road crew has had compliments from residents about the work the crew is doing in keeping roads clear. Supervisor Robert Kucsan reiterated that point. Concise Meeting The meeting lasted only 15 minutes with little other business to transact. They had spent many hours on Monday for the second IDI hearing. A third was scheduled for Thursday, but with the
LVHN opens new Slate Belt medical facility By State Rep. Joe Emrick, 137th Legislative District The Lehigh Valley Health Network is making quality health care even more available to Slate Belt residents with the opening of
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Lower Nazareth Elementary School closed for the snowstorm, that was pushed back to March 4 at 4:00 p.m. Hecktown Fire Co. reported 26 incidents in January and 13 non-emergency incidents. Supervisor James Pennington had attended a Nazareth Area COG meeting. With uncertainty about the overall comprehensive plan that affects the entire Nazareth Area, no further plans are made at this point on the next hearing for the proposed Stone Post Meadows development. A time extension was given to March 31 for the Charles Chrin Companies plan. needing care for those accidents or illnesses that happen from time to time. Need an X-ray? Feel like you’re getting the flu? Weekday walkins are accepted for ExpressCARE from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The center is also open weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Need a blood test? Health Network Laboratories is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. While hospital officials prefer an appointment in advance, they do perform digital mammography for walk-in patients with evening hours available. Physical therapists are also on staff with flexible hours for those needing care before and after work. Health Center at Bangor also provides diagnostic testing such as ultrasound, bone density and echocardiogram. In addition, they supervise home sleep monitoring and, in April, will perform cardiac
Concert aids fire victims
The Nazareth area community is coming together to help the Gregus family of Bushkill who lost their house and belongings in a devastating fire with a benefit concert on Saturday Feb. 22 at the Nazareth Center for the Arts.
The program starts at 7 p.m. and one hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to the family. Connie Edinger Trio will be playing at 7 p.m. and RUST is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
stress testing. We are very fortunate to have good quality health care in the Lehigh Valley. Opening a facility such as this makes that product even more readily available to those who need it when they need it.
offs and will be at Catasauqua on Friday Feb. 20th to play either Northampton or East Stroudsburg at 7:30 p.m. The Nazareth Jr. High wrestling team attended the Jr. High District Tournament at Parkland last weekend and took home first place. The varsity wrestling team will be participating in the District XI Individual Tournament this weekend at the Liberty Memorial Gym at Liberty High School. The Nazareth Blue Eagles Cheerleading team is heading to Ocean City, Maryland for the Reach the Beach Cheering Competition this Friday and Saturday. Good luck to all competitors. For all the latest updates on Wrestling, Girls Basketball and on how the Cheerleaders are doing and a big announcement on a new Head Football Coach, check out www.nazarethsports.net.
Andy’s Corner By Andy Weaver
The Nazareth Blue Eagles winter season has moved into the playoffs. On Wednesday Feb. 12 the Nazareth girls basketball team participated in the League Semifinal where they took on Bethlehem Catholic and came up short 53-32. The girls are moving into the district play-
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"Oldies & Goodies" Concert in Nazareth
Submitted by SUSAN DREYDOPPEL A community concert celebrating music of the Beatles, Elvis, Sinatra, and more will be held on Sunday, March 2, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Nazareth Middle School Auditorium at 94 Friedensthal Rd. in Nazareth. The concert will be performed by the world-famous Allentown Band, directed by Ronald Demkee, and the Nazareth Community Band, directed by Ralph Brodt. Each band will play some pieces individually and then will perform together. The concert features music from the mid-20th century, including swing, Big Band, and Irish. The concert opens with the Nazareth Community Band playing two medleys, one of Beatles music and one of music by Elvis. It continues with musical memories of World War II. The Allentown Band will perform an Irish Suite of familiar melodies. The two bands then join together on stage to perform more selections, including a sing-along of familiar oldies tunes, before closing with a rousing John Philip Sousa march. The concert is being organized by the Nazareth Rotary Club, and proceeds will help to support community needs and organizations. Tickets are $10 and available in advance from the Nazareth Y, Nazareth Library, Whitefield House Museum, Moravian Hall Square, any Rotarian, and at the door on the day of the concert. For more information about the concert, contact 610-905-6892.
Bethany Wesleyan Church Events
Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Sweet Life Dessert Comedy Theatre featuring family comedian, Scott Davis will be held on Friday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. Advance tickets are on sale for $10. Tickets will be available at the door for $12. Tickets are now available on www.itickets.com or at the church office 610-767-1239. The Hinkle family from Decatur, TX, will be entertaining at Bethany on March 11 at 1:00 p.m. This very tal-
ented family is well known for their gospel music. Admission is free. Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 am. For more information, please call the church office at 610 7671239, or visit online @ www. bethanywes.org.
Lenten Services at St. Nicholas Parish
Submitted by THERESA SPEICHER Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year. The Catholic parish of St. Nicholas in Berlinsville will enter the Lenten season with two masses on Ash Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held at noon. Ashes, a sign of repentance and a sincere desire to turn one’s heart and life to God, will be distributed at both the masses and at the noon prayer service. All are welcome. St. Nicholas Church is located at the corner of Route 946 and Oak Road in Berlinsville. Call 610-767-3107 or visit www.StNicholasWalnutport.ParishesOnLine.com.
Rising Flood Insurance Premiums Continued from page 10
are probably well aware of the spike in your premiums. Two years ago, the United States Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act, which raised premiums on homeowners flood insurance by up to 20 percent. The resulting increases significantly impact the equity on your home. I am a co-sponsor of House Resolution 648, which urges Congress to re-examine Biggert-Waters. A number of you have been in touch with my office regarding premium rate increases. The act is especially painful for those of you on fixed incomes. How big of a problem is this? Testifiers at a recent joint House and Senate hearing in Harrisburg said they’ve seen a 1,000 percent increase in their insurance rates since the law went into effect. We are rapidly approaching a point
where flood insurance will become unaffordable. Federal legislation which would create a four-year delay in some premium increases resulting from Biggert-Waters was passed by the Senate three weeks ago. The delay should allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to complete its affordability study and Congress can consider the recommendations of the study. The fate of the legislation now rests in Washington with the House of Representatives. Thankfully, a bit of a reprieve is already in place. A $1.1 trillion government funding agreement passed by Congress last month blocks FEMA from spending any money to enforce higher premiums on grandfathered subsidized rates for existing policyholders. The bad news - this only remains in effect until this coming Sept. 30. I am hopeful Washington will hear Pennsylvania’s call, which is certainly not the only state voice asking for a reprieve. Flooding can do great damage. This legislation could drive our citizens right out of their homes. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to my Mt. Bethel office at 570-897-0401 or my Nazareth office at 610-746-5090.
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Daniel E. Lundmark, Pastor Northampton Assembly of God, Northampton
Missing Heaven By 18 Inches Can a person get within 18 inches of heaven and still miss it? That’s the distance between the head and the heart. A mere intellectual, mental, or head knowledge of Jesus Christ without a heart acceptance and personal relationship with Him will never take a person to heaven! The Bible promises “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:9-10). Have you done that? Confess means “to admit to be true” or to profess what is truly believed in the heart. For instance, in John 14:6 we read that Jesus is The ONLY Way to Heaven (see www.naog.ws/theway.htm). To be saved, we must do more than just believe that truth intellectually—we must act on it with all of our heart confessing sincerely that Jesus is our Lord (or boss)! In the process, we must see ourselves as God sees us—in need of salvation, utterly lost and undone, without excuse and without hope. Then, in recognition of our sinfulness, and in true repentance, we must humbly cry out to God asking for His forgiveness of sin and for His Son, Jesus, to save us and come into our heart. We experience the new birth (see John 3) when we accept Him into our heart! That is much more than just giving simple mental assent to the truth of salvation! Don’t miss heaven by just 18 inches! Are you sure of your personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Why not settle the matter in your heart once and for all right now? If you have questions or would like me to pray with you about this, please contact me by phone at 610-262-5645, or email me at pastor@naog.ws, or attend any of our services at Northampton Assembly of God, 3449 Cherryville Rd, Northampton, PA (see our website at: www.naog.ws).
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Obituaries
Arthur E. Bond, Jr.
April 9, 1931 – Feb. 8, 2014 Arthur R. Bond, Jr., 82, of Big Pine Key, Fla., died on Thursday, Feb. 6 in Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami, Florida. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Hallman) Bond for 58 years. He worked as a salesman at Sears for 25 years. Arthur moved to Big Pine Key in 1986 from Worcester, Pa. Born on April 9, 1931 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Arthur E., Sr. and Hettie (Green) Bond. He was a member of Lords of the Sea Lutheran Church in Big Pine Key In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Joyce M. Bond, of Paradise, Calif.; a son, David A. Bond, of Souderton, Pa.; a sister, Janet Bond; and two grandchildren. Services were held this Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bath, with interment in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements were by the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath. Memorial donations may be made to “On Eagle’s Wings”, c/o Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446.
John E. Brensinger, Jr.
Sept. 11, 1922 – Feb. 13, 2014 John E. Brensinger, Jr., 91, formerly of Moore To w n s h i p , died Thursday, Feb. 13 in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli. He was the husband of the late Irene M. (Weiner) Brensinger, for 49 years before she died in 2005. He attended Longswamp
High School and graduated from Kutztown High School in 1941. In December 1942 he entered the U.S. Army and served his country for more than 20 years in World War II and the Korean War before retiring in 1965. Following his military career, he had a successful career of 20 years with Western Union before retiring in 1987. Born Sept. 11, 1922 in Fredericksville, he was a son of the late John and Elsie (Pauley) Brensinger. John was a member of the Northwestern Ambulance Corps as well as a former member of the Klecknersville Rangers Ambulance Corps and the Bechtelsville Fire Co. for many years. He was a life member of the Bath Fire Co., Disabled American Vets, American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Huff’s U.C.C. Church, Alburtis. Surviving are his sister, Lucina Beck, of Bethlehem; his companion, Darlene A. Wertman, of New Tripoli; nieces, nephews and a cousin. Preceding him in death were a sister, Miriam Kline, in 2013, and a brother, Elton Brensinger, in 2011. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment with military honors in the Huff’s Union Church Cemetery, Alburtis. Memorial contributions may be made to Huff’s Union Church, 540 Conrad Rd., Alburtis, PA 18011.
Charles P. Fink
Charles P. Fink, 86, of Northampton died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Norma (Corbin) Fink for 59 years. He served in the U.S. Navy
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during World War II. For 42 years he drove truck for the former P.I.E. in Bath and the former Eastern Express. Born in Altoona, Pa., he was a son of the late Denver and Mary (Rice) Fink. He enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing, and crosscountry skiing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Richard and Denver of Whitehall and Edward of Jim Thorpe; two grandsons; and two granddaughters. Services will be private at the convenience of the family in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Kathleen Heckman
May 3, 1947 – Feb. 10, 2014 Kathleen L. Heckman, 66, formerly of Klecknersville, died on Monday, Feb. 10 in ManorCare II, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Walter Lee Heckman for 46 years. A 1965 graduate of Palmerton High School, she worked as a sewing machine operator for more than 25 years before retiring from Sportette Industries in 1993. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born May 3, 1947 in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Phyllis (Wagner) George. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Scott Heckman of Allentown; a daughter, Melissa Zeigafuse, of Nazareth; a grandson; two sisters, Jane Stroup and Susan George, both of Palmerton; and two nieces. Services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.
Joyce J. Hildebrand
Joyce J. (Kern) Hildebrand, 75, of Williams Ave., Walnutport, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 in Kunkletown. She was the longtime companion of the late James A. Herman. She was a self-employed beautician in Hokendauqua for many years until retiring. Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late George Kern, Sr. and Mae (Teruya) Kern-Miller. She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Slatington. Surviving are two sons, Jerry of Kunkletown and Thomas of Berlinsville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Also by Jim’s daughter, Barbara Wirth of Danielsville, and their five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren;
Thank You to Monsignor Francis A. Nave for the Beautiful Mass for Hattie Fink. Thank You Sacred Heart Choir for the Beautiful Music. Thank You to Friends & Neighbors for the Lovely Flowers, Mass Cards, & Sympathy Cards. Thank You Rose Zastko for the Delicious Kiffles and for the Luncheon at the Barnhouse.
Sincerely, The Hattie Fink Family
her four sisters, Margaret Papsun of Allentown, Evelyn Haas of Fullerton, Lorraine Todisco of Revere, Mass., and Constance Matla of Cementon; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were sisters Louise Trybulski, Carol Kromer, Kathleen Kern, and Helen Kern; brothers Willard, LeRoy, Robert, and George Kern, Jr. Services will be at the convenience of the family in the Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton. Contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 Independence Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Alma Jean Hook
July 15, 1944 – Feb. 16, 2014 Alma Jean Hook, 69, of Bushkill Twp. died Sunday, February 16, in her home. She was the wife of Aaron J. Hook for 48 years. Alma was born July 15, 1944 in McConnellsburg (Sito) Pa., a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Seville) Truax. She was a secretary for the Bushkill Township Manager for 29 years, retiring in 2008. Alma was a board member of PLGSA, a certified municipal clerk and a certified governmental secretary. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, the Twilight Dreamers Chapter. Besides her husband, Alma is survived by a son, Alan J. Hook of Wilmington NC; a daughter, Barbara Mahovich of Nazareth; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Gelvin of Fort Littleton, Pa. and Shirley Kohr of Hustontown, Pa. five brothers, John Truax of McConnellsburg, Pa.; Richard Truax of Hustontown, Pa.; Lee Truax of Hustontown, Pa.; Steve Truax of Hustontown, Pa.; and Gary Truax of Hustontown, Pa. Predeceased by sisters, Marie Pittman and Jane Barnett; and a brother, Charles Truax Jr. Services were held today (Thursday) in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Inc., Nazareth. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth. The family prefers donations to: CUREPSP, 30 East Padonia Rd., Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093.
Arlene M. Outwater
July 12, 1922 – Feb. 16, 2014 Arlene M. Outwater, 91, of Moore Township, formerly of Bath, passed away on Sunday, February 16, at Gracedale. She was the wife of John A. Outwater for 48 years. Born in Jacksonville on July 12, 1922, she was a daughter of the late John and Nellie (Snyder) Mitman. A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, Arlene worked as a sewing machine operator at various mills in the local area for 30 years before retiring. She was also a member of Christ U.C.C. Church in Bath.
www.HomeNewsPA.com In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Dana F. Hein of Bath; a son, Dale Valo of Moore Township; five grandchildren; a brother, Truman Mitman of Alabama; a sister, Dorothy Haftl of Moore Township; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph A. Valo in 1959; a son, Dennis M. Valo in 2011; and a brother, Albert Mitman. Services will be held on Saturday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Dr., Route 946, Village of Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday afternoon from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Arlene to the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., 2718 Mountain View Dr., Bath, PA 18014 and/or the Bath Volunteer Fire Co., 121 Center St, Suite B, Bath, PA 18014.
Anna M. Schaller
Anna M. Schaller, 88, of Coplay, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown. She was the wife of Luther Schaller for 64 years. She was a homemaker all her life. Born in Treichlers, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Bessie (Stettler) Resh. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Gene Schaller, of Northampton; sisters, Pauline Schaller of Allentown and Mabel Heintzelman of Coplay; and two granddaughters. Preceding her in death was a granddaughter, Mandylynn Schaller. Services were held on Monday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Jamie L. Possinger officiating there and at interment in Ebenezer Reformed Church Cemetery, New Tripoli. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067. Continued on page 15
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Maintenance Technician 12 hr. shifts. Bethlehem. $15/ hr. Apply online: www.htss-inc. com or call HTSS: 610-4324161 ext 24. (2/20) Warehouse FT positions avail. 2nd (Mon-Fri 3P-11:30P) and 3rd (11P-7:30A Sun-Thurs) at Behr Paint. Allentown. $12.75hr. w\weekly and seasonal bonus. Apply online: htss-inc.com. (2/20) Inspector Packer Bottling company, Bethlehem area. 12 hour shifts. 1st & 3rd. $10-$10.50/hr. Apply Online: www.htss-inc.com or call 610432-4161 ext. 24. (2/20) Order Selectors/ Picking Multiple openings on 1st and 2nd shift for busy warehouse in Nazareth. Must have experience w/sit-down forklift! $11/hr + mandatory OT. Apply online at www.htss-inc.com or call HTSS: 610-432-4161 ext 21. (2/20) Freelance Writer We are looking for writers to cover municipal meetings and other community news. Please send your resume and a writing sample to jkorba@idpcreative. com. (TN) Customer Service/ Call Center FT positions in South Bethlehem for inbound Customer Service, 2nd shift, $10hr. Must be available for evenings and weekends. Call HTSS: 610432-4161 ext. 21. (2/20) Production FT positions on all shifts, $10.50 to $11.76/hr. Easton area. Machine operating exp. a must and a good work history. Apply online at www.htss-inc. com. Or call HTSS: 610-4324161 ext. 21. (2/20) DIETARY AIDE PT. Must be reliable and dependable and enjoy working with seniors. Apply: Weston Senior Living Center at Northampton, 1001 Washington Ave., Northampton. 610-262-1010. (2/20) Drivers: Bulk Tank Great Pay! Health/ Dental/ Life, 401K w/match, Vacation/ Holidays. CDL-A, good driving record, 2yrs exp. Martins Creek, PA. www.wwtransportinc.com 800-936-6770 x144. (2/27) PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS & TEACHER’S AIDE Part-time for Catholic School in Bath. New program beginning 2014-2015 school year. Call 610-837-6391. (2/28)
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TAKING APPLICATIONS First Student now taking applications for School Bus Drivers in the Northampton School District. PT, 20-25 hrs/week. No nights/weekends. FREE training-no out of pocket expense to obtain CDL. Clean driving record required. Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check. Competitive wages with monthly safety and attendance bonus. Apply in person at First Student Transportation. 3354 W Beersville Rd, Northampton, PA 18067. Call 610-262-7173. (2/20) NEED EXTRA MONEY??? Sell Avon Products! Avon has expanded their line of products. Want to see a brochure? Call Vickie @ 610-739-1348. (2/27)
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Emmaus, PA 18049 Or her Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/20-3/6) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Randy A. Correll, also known as Randy Correll, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. Whereas, Letters of Administration in the above –named estate have been granted to Roy Correll, Administrator of the Estate of Randy A. Correll, also known as Randy Correll. 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 Roy Correll C/O Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 (2/13-2/27) PUBLIC NOTICE ZHB 2013-04
The Zoning Hearing Board of East Allen Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd. to consider the following application. The Appellant, Todd Winterton, d/b/a Winterton Painting, Inc., requests Special ExcepCOMING EVENTS tion Approval according to Section 250-33.g of the Zoning Animals In Distress Ordinance for a change of use will hold their annual Mardi from one non-conforming use Paws celebration Saturday to another non-conforming use, Feb. 22nd at the shelter from or in the alternative a variance 6:30 pm to 9:30pm. Tickets from sections 250-18.B and are $30 at the door. The event 250-18.C to establish a contracincludes appetizers, buffet din- tors headquarters for a painting ner, dessert bar, silent auction, business along with 2 residenand live music by a Dixieland tial apartments. The property Band. There will be door prizes is located at 8465 Airport Rd., and many other fun events. East Allen Township, Bath, PA The shelter is located on Lime- 18014, Tax Parcel #K5-12-8A, port Pike, Coopersburg, next in the Suburban Residential to Wedgewood Gold Course. (SR) Zoning District. Snowdate is Sunday Feb. 23rd. For more info call volunteer KelAny interested party is welly at 610 762-8553. Animals In come to attend and will have an Distress is a no kill shelter serv- opportunity to be heard. ing the Lehigh Valley for over 36 years. We rely totally on donaKen Nicholson tions from the public.Anyone East Allen Township wishing to donate can send to Zoning and Code EnforceAnimals In Distress, PO Box ment Officer 609, Coopersburg, PA 18036 or check website animalsindis(2/27-3/6) tress-pa.org. (2/20) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of FRANCIS EMPUblic notice-Legal MET FOLLENIUS, deceased, of the City of Easton, County ESTATE NOTICE of Northampton, PA. Notice Estate of Joseph Frank Wauis hereby given that Letters of rus, late of the Borough of Bath, Administration for the above County of Northampton and Estate were granted to Tatsuko Commonwealth of PennsylvaN. Sowley, Administratrix, on nia, deceased. February 11, 2014. All persons Letters of Administration on indebted to the Estate are rethe above Estate have been quired to make immediate paygranted to the undersigned. All ment, and those having claim persons indebted to the estate or demand are to present the are requested to make paysame without delay to Tatsuko ment, and those having claims N. Sowley, in care of Gregory against to present them in writR. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 ing without delay to the Attorney South Broad Street, P.O. Box noted below. 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. Anthony R. Calabrese 899 Browntown Road (2/20-3/6) Nazareth, PA 18064 Administrator NOTICE OF DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESLLC REGISTRATION QUIRE 110 East Main Street NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Bath, PA 18014 that a Certificate of OrganizaAttorney for the Estate tion of Domestic Limited Li(2/6-2/20) ability Company was filed with the Department of State of the ESTATE NOTICE Commonwealth of PennsylvaEstate of EDWIN R. LITZENnia at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, BERGER, JR., deceased late on February 12, 2014, effective of 1667 Main Street, Northampon February 1, 2014, for the ton, County of Northampton and purpose of creating a Limited State of Pennsylvania, Letters Liability Company under the of Administration have been Limited Liability Company Law granted to the undersigned, of 1994, P.O. Box 703, No. 106. who requests all persons havThe name of the Limited Liability ing claims or demands against Company is: the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons WHITE HAIR ASSETS, LLC indebted to the Decedent to Attorney John L. Obrecht make payment without delay to: 1731 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067 Administratrix: Janet E. Han(2/20) gen Address: 1452 Shimersville Road
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Patricia C. Stettler
Patricia C. Stettler, 63, of Northampton died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network, Fountain Hill. She was co-owner/operator of Heston’s Inn, Yeagerstown, Mifflin County, for more than 20 years. Previously, she worked in the packaging department of Leidys Meats, Souderton; in the assembly/ processing department for AT&T Mfg., Allentown, and as a bartender for the former Golden Lion Inn, Northampton. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Arlene M. (Saylor) Hawkey. She attended Faith Evan. Lutheran Church, Whitehall. Surviving are two sons, Christopher A. Stettler of Northampton and Craig A. Stettler of Yeagerstown; five grandchildren; four sisters, Bonita Youwakim of Germansville, Judith Hawkey and Susan Stahler, both of Catasauqua, and Karen Ruch of Whitehall; aunts, Nancy Bachman of Whitehall and Jean Christian of Bath; several nieces and nephews, and her companion of 25 years, Lawrence Heston of Yeagerstown. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Jacqueline Kuchera and Geraldine Dorwart; nieces Judith Dolly and Judith Marsh Merhi. Memorial services were held Saturday afternoon in Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall. Interment was private. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Fred C. Suter
Aug. 14, 1925 – Feb. 16, 2014 Fred C. Suter, Jr., 88, of Northampton died Sunday, Feb. 16 at Phoebe Home in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Lelko) Suter. He was employed by Tarkett & Co. for many years before retiring in 1990. Fred had
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born August 14, 1925 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Fred, Sr. and Theresa (Yost) Suter. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Northampton, and VFW Post #4714 in Northampton. Surviving are sons Fred C. Suter III of Macungie and Glenn Suter of Allentown; and three step-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this (Thursday) morning in Assumption B.V.M. Church after viewing in the Schisler Funeral Home. Entombment followed in the parish mausoleum in Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
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week 21 in the Bath Commercial Bowling League. Landscapers: Scott Weinberg, 241-209-255–705; Joe Smith, 256-214–651; Damien Medley, 247–622. Maxx: Andy Edelman, 279-234-223– 736; Randy Frey, 200-223–597; George Hyde, 523. Bath Supply #1 knocked off its companion Bath Supply #2, 3 to 1, and is tied for second with Daku Auto Body, also a 3 to 1 winner. No. 1 had Brent Connolly, 226-212218–656; Jeff Kerbacher, 208221–627; Steve Kerbacher, 288–611; Lester Steigerwalt, 224–574; and Frank Yeakel, 205–557. No. 2: John Kerbacher, 213-215–596; Rich Trucksess, 227–587; Scott McGee, 216–554. Daku won out over TNT Fireworks, led by Bob Davidson, Jr., 200-229-209–638; Scott Bortz, 221–608; Rich Mutarelli, 222–587; Bob Daku, 201-207–570; Bob Faustner, 515. TNT: Ryan Flick, 224-270–677; Kyle Weaver, 234-217–628; Anton Boronski, 207–587; Adam Anthony, 248–565.
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Snow! Snow—you’ve Snow—you’ve shoveled shoveled it it and and slid slid around around in in it, it, loved loved it it and and perhaps perhaps hated hated it, it, but but have have you you ever ever read read what what the the Bible Bible says says about about snow? snow? God God is the maker of snow—“For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the is the maker of snow—“For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth” earth” (Job 37:6). “He giveth snow like wool” (Psalm 147:16). (Job 37:6). givethinto snow wool” (Psalm 147:16). “Hast thou“He entered thelike treasures of the snow?” (Job 38:22). “Hast thou into the treasures the snow?” (Job 38:22). Scientists sayentered each snowflake is unique!of Wow—think of the billions of Scientists say eachasnowflake is unique! Wow—think of the billions on of snowflakes—that’s lot of uniqueness! Think of the billions of people snowflakes—that’s a lot uniqueness! Think the billions of people on the earth—yet no two areofexactly alike—all areofcreated uniquely different fromearth—yet each other. the no two are exactly alike—all are created uniquely different Scientists have also discovered that every snowflake has a tiny piece from each other. ofScientists dust at its core. Yes, even though to be perhave also discovered that every everysnowflake snowflakeappears has a tiny piece fectly white clean, really has aevery “dirty snowflake heart.” This is also of of dust at itsand core. Yes,iteven though appears to true be pereach person in the world, “For all have sinned, and come short of the fectly white and clean, it really has a “dirty heart.” This is also true of glory of God” (Romans 3:23). But God has provided cleansing for that each person in the “Forsacrifice all haveofsinned, and come short of the inner sin through theworld, blood and His only Son Jesus Christ on glory of God” (Romans 3:23). But is God has provided cleansing for that the cross. When the blood of Christ applied to the heart of an unbelievinner sin through blood and His(1 only Son Jesus on er through faith, itthe cleanses himsacrifice “from allofsin” John 1:7). NotChrist a speck of defilement remains, for of God removes every stain of of sinanand washthe cross. When the blood Christ is applied to the heart unbelieves him even whiter than snow. recognized this as heaprayed er through faith, it cleanses him King “fromDavid all sin” (1 John 1:7). Not speck “Purge me with hyssop, be clean: andand I shall be of defilement remains, for and GodI shall removes everywash stainme, of sin washwhiter than snow” (Psalm 51:7). es him even whiter than snow. King David recognized this as he prayed Think of it—your sins can be totally cleansed by the mercy of God “Purge meHis with hyssop, I shall be cross clean:for wash shallHis be Who gave Son, Jesus,and to die on the our me, sins.and He Ished whiter than snow”us (Psalm blood to cleanse of our51:7). sins—freely and instantaneously—what a ThinkRespond of it—your sins can totallynow, cleansed byus thereason mercy togethof God deal! to God’s offer,be “Come and let Whosaith gavethe HisLORD: Son, Jesus, die on thebe cross for our sins. shed er, thoughtoyour sins as scarlet, they He shall beHis as white as though red like crimson, they shall be as wool” blood to snow; cleanse us ofthey our be sins—freely and instantaneously—what a (IsaiahRespond 1:18). to God’s offer, “Come now, and let us reason togethdeal!
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Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering plastered the Rice Family, 4 to 0, behind Gerald Bartholomew, 234-238–669; Dino Carfara, 202-224-212–638; Steve Longley, 222-235–627; Terry Bartholomew, 215-224– 612; Ken Grube, 209–5222. Rice: Jack Rice, 221–558, and Howie Rice, 202–502. STANDINGS W Maxx Amusements 17 Bath Supply #1 13 Daku Auto Body 13 Carfara’s Paint 12 TNT Fireworks 11 Crossroads Landscape 11 Bath Supply #2 10 Rice Family 9
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Mayer Stays Ahead; Hahn Reaches Second In Monday Nite Mixed With a 3 to 1 win, the Mayer team kept its hold on first place in the Monday Nite Mixed League as of week 22. Meanwhile, the Hahn team has climbed further in the standings to make second. Leading Mayer again was steady bowler Marty Bealr with a 193-242–595 series, followed by Dawn Mayer, 209-
213–573; Sue Brandt, 168–492; and Donna Amore, 396. Jacoby: Scott McGee, 210-212–577; Dave Jacoby, 183–480; Mike Knable, 172–478. Hahn trimmed Arndt, 3 to 1, led by Austy Strohl, 180–476; Elmer Effting, 410; and Linda Hahn, 368. Arndt: Donny Arndt, 192–489; Tom Zeiner, 179–488; Janet Naylor, 379; Joan Erb, 370. Fioranelli pushed Kerbacher into the cellar with a 4 to 0 shutout, led by Armie Fioranelli, 182-194–545; Steve Rinker, 182-194–529; Sandy Becker, 192–493; Carol Kocher, 393. Kerbacher: John Kerbacher, 180–508; Andy Rice, 193–478; Lisa Shafer, 191–464; Dee Allogio, 168–471. Dutt beat Kemmerer, 3 to 1, behind Jackie Crouse, 185224–575; Ellie Dutt, 206–475; Eric Spooner, 436; Matt Morganello, 435. Kemmerer: Kacey Bonser, 207–473; Ernie Bonser, 466; Sue Bonser, 355. STANDINGS Mayer Hahn Arndt Jacoby Fioranelli
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HarHart Splits, But Still at Top Of Bath Industrial The HarHart team split with HearPA, but managed to stay ahead of Plant Fitness who scored a shutout to make it closer in week 22 of the Bath Industrial League. Mario Forte led the HearPA team with 214–547; Les Salzarulo, 212–537; Mike Jamiol, 198–527; Todd Everhart, 176–485 as they matched the HarHart team that had “Butch” Holland, 181-217– 566; George Hyde, 181-187190–558; Marty Csencsits, 504; Tony Holva, 183–467. Planet Fitness showed their muscle as they whipped Arndt Construction, 4 to 0, as Scott Ackerman had 201-197195–593; Scott Fenstermaker, 211-212–592; Warren Nelson, 196-199–579; Joe Schwartz, 200–510; and Mark Flamisch, 472. Arndt: Bob Adams, 191Continued on page 16
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Police Blotter Colonial Regional
Man Found Loitering and Prowling
On Feb. 16 at 3:50 a.m., Colonial Regional Police officers saw fresh footprints in the snow leading in and out of driveways and up to vehicles parked in the driveways in the 4500 block of Hanoverville Rd. Officers followed the footprints from one of the driveways across the road and into a wooded patch where John Graff, 39, of Engler Rd., Nazareth was hiding. Graff was taken into custody. Various items were found on his person. Anyone residing in the area of Hanoverville Rd. who may have any information is asked to contact CRPD Officer Wasleus, 610-861-4820, with any information. Charges are pending further information.
Lehigh Twsp. January Activities
Chief of Police Scott Fogel gave this report of January activities by the Lehigh Township Police Department for the month of January: 8,339 miles traveled by pa-
trol cars; 766 calls logged; 16 reportable and 12 non-reportable accidents investigated; 42 summary traffic violations investigated; 12 equipment repair orders; 6 warnings of violations; 1 parking ticket; 2 persons arrested for D.U.I.; 1 person arrested for theft by unlawful taking or disposition, receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance. At last week’s Supervisors meeting, Fogel said it is a lot quieter for police with the weather conditions. However, he advised drivers to travel slower and be more careful, and to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary when it snows. He also said he is pleased with the cooperation received from other police departments.
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205-233–629; Jason Benner, 201-201-203–605; Ed Musselman, 210-22–588; Marty Beal, 187-191–560; Donny Arndt, 494. G & L Sign Co. clipped Flurer’s Machine & Tool, 3 to 1, behind Mike Reese, 203204-211–618; Evan Rehrig, 219-227–614; Jason Eberts, 190-224–594; Paul Duda, 195– 548; Jason Glendenmoyer, 191–519. Flurer: Scott McGee, 192-209–553, and Gary Reaser, 185–508. Hecktown Fire Co. #1 split 2 to 2 with Taylor Honey. Firemen: B. J. Doncsesz, 212231-255–698; Ken Hoelle, 190203-224–617; Stan Zurowski, 207-215–590. Taylor: Ed Taylor, 182-205-229–616; Marvin
Meixsell, 209-215–578; Scot Fribon, 209–517; Jack Troxell, 191–496. STANDINGS HarHart’s Planet Fitness G&L Sign Co. Taylor Honey Flurer’s Machine Hear PA Hecktown Fire Co. Arndt Construction
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National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. As the school dental hygienist for the Northampton Area School District, I am busy teaching dental health lessons throughout the Elementary schools of the district. I am happy that in each school, the PTA supports the Dental Hygiene Services Program, and purchases toothbrushes to be given out during my lessons. The kids are always happy to get a new toothbrush along with instruction on proper tooth brushing. This year, “Happy Tooth” and PTA President, Jennifer Cole, along with each of her children count out toothbrushes for the entire school at Lehigh Elementary School in Walnutport. A big thank you to Adam, Alyx and Dominick and Spencer for your outstanding efforts in counting those toothbrushes. Each toothbrush has a special imprint that proudly states, “Lehigh PTA Makes Kids Smile.”
Jennifer Cole, Happy Tooth, Adam, Alyx and Dominick (sitting left to right) and Spencer (standing) -Submitted by BETH ARCURY, RDH, MPH, PHDHP
N.C.C. Spring Craft Fair
Find unique gifts and items of beauty at Northampton Community College's annual spring craft fair on Saturday, March 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. As one of the largest craft fairs in the Lehigh Valley, the event will feature nearly 150 crafters. Admission is $2, general public; $1 seniors; and free for children under 12.
For more information email alumni@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5088. Submitted by CYNTHIA TINTORRI
Small Farm Dream Continued from page 11 Expect creative exercises, research, and class discussions that will help you assess your skills and resources. You will interview local farm-business owners that will assist you in deciding how to carry your dream forward. Included in your registration is “Exploring the Small Farm Dream” a workbook developed by the New England Small Farm Institute, twelve hours of detailed instruction and class exercises led by Extension Educators and successful, local farmers, and supplemental handouts and literature. Refreshments provided at each session. To register visit extension.psu. edu/start-farming/events Events are listed in order by date. The fee to attend is $95 for individuals and $125 for farming couples (only one set of materials). This price is reduced from $300 through support from Lehigh and Northampton Counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a grant from the USDA Risk Management Agency. For assistance with registration call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840 MondayFriday, 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. For questions about workshop topics contact Tianna DuPont tdupont@psu.edu 610-746-1970.