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Bath Borough Council meeting Snowed out
Because of the eight inches of wet snow that fell Monday morning, the February meeting of Bath Borough Council was cancelled. It has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. The weather forecast was that conditions weren’t going to improve after Monday.
Another even stronger snowstorm was expected to hit on Tuesday night into all-day Wednesday. After two winters of relatively little snow, we are really paying the price now with snowstorm after snowstorm, causing treacherous walking and driving conditions. Snow is also expected on Sunday.
A Change in zone for Cherryville intersection By CINDY MILLER
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting an ordinance to rezone some properties along Route 248 in the Cherryville area from Village Residential to General Commercial during their February 11 meeting. Concerned residents attended the January Planning Commission meeting and asked the following questions: Why would the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission want to extend the General Commercial zone in Cherryville from Turkey Hill to include the Old Post Office down to and include Hope Lutheran Church and the Fire Company lots? The Township is primarily an agriculture/rural residential community. Extending the General Commercial zone affords the Township the opportunity for commercial development in an area that makes sense while improving the Old Post Office property and the Route 248 and Blue Mountain Drive intersection. Will a reclassification to
general commercial zone cause a tax increase for the residential properties? The answer is “No”. Zoning does not determine the value of a tax. Those residential properties impacted by the change will continue to pay the same tax value as they do today. The change will benefit the property owner should they decide to open a commercial type business on the residential property or if they are approached by a developer interested in purchasing their property. Does the zoning change make our residential properties vulnerable for the government to come in and take our land through eminent domain? The answer is “No”. It is not the intention of Lehigh Township to take any of the properties by eminent domain. If anything the General Commercial zone should increase the value of the property and give the owner more bargaining power with interested buyers. A commercial property is usually higher priced than a residential property.
Allen residents continue To oppose FedEx plans
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Another meeting, in what promises to be a long series protesting warehouse distribution center plans by FedEx, was held last Tuesday by the Allen Township Board of Supervisors. That meeting, attended by more than 40 residents, crowded into the supervisors municipal building meeting room. The next one, and who knows how many more, will be held in the more spacious dining hall of Allen Township Vol. Fire Co. #1. That will be on Thursday, Feb. 13 The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority plans to sell 253 acres of land along Wil-
lowbrook Road in the township to FedEx for $9.6 million, which would allow the package company to build more than two million square feet of warehouse and distribution center space. FedEx, as part of the plan, expects to make $25-million in road improvements around the area to handle the thousands of tractor-trailer and delivery trucks, as well as their employees’ cars. The plan as a whole was unveiled before the Allen Township Planning Commission on Jan. 20. It is also being studied by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. Supervisors Chairman Paul Balliet said on Jan. 28 that the
development plans will likely be under consideration for the next several months due to their complexity. The residents are most fearful of the thousands of trucks that will be traveling back and forth from the facility, disturbing their environment, and the rural setting that they had grown to love. They want it some place else, not in their backyard. On the other side of the picture are the factors of more jobs and new tax revenues for the municipality and the school district.
Kindness is Always in Style
To the Editor: I’ve wanted to tell this story and felt it may be too late to be a Christmas thank you but maybe this would be a good story to tell for National Kindness Day on February 17th . I have a wonderful story about the Klecknersville Rangers and their kind act for a family in need at our church over the holidays. Our Pastor Tedd Leininger could tell you the story better than me as he was there when all of this unfolded but I will tell you what I know. Our Pastor sent out an email to all of us on December 13 telling us about a new young family with two small children that had been attending our church, Mountain View Wesleyan Church, for several weeks and their need for money to get back to their home in South Carolina. The Pastor wasn’t sure how much money we could raise in the two days before they
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were to leave but he sent out the e-mail. We are a small church and it seems that we don’t have much extra with building our new building that we’re in. We’re even still having services in the foyer because we are still raising the funds we need to finish our sanctuary. The Pastor knew that we would do our best and that God would provide if we could not. On December 14 the Pastor and the choir were practicing for the Christmas program when the Klecknersville fire truck pulled into the parking lot. They said that they saw the lights on inside and asked if they could use the facilities and while there they asked the Pastor if there were any families in need as they had
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collected toys to give. The Pastor told them of our family and then they went on their way. Sunday morning, Dec. 15th came and without anyone knowing the rescue trucks pulled in and about 20 members of the Klecknersville Rangers came in with boxes of gifts, Christmas cookies and enough money for this family to make their way back home. Real life heroes walked through those doors that morning, these men and women that do so much for us all year protecting us and risking their lives, now helping us to help this family. And they all stayed for the entire service. What a touching service that still brings tears to my eyes. I have attached a letter that was written by a member of our church to the Klecknersville Rangers and it Continued on page 2
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shows of the long lasting impact that one act of kindness can have and the many acts of kindness that grow from the one. I want the Klecknersville Rangers to know that I will do an act of kindness for someone else as my way of thanking them. Tina Dettmer Northampton This letter was sent to the Rangers by a member of our church.
touched us. In case you don’t realize the impact of your generosity I will tell you this story. I remember a couple of times bringing canned foods to church for the poor people when I was little. One year when I was around 11, someone came to our door with three laundry baskets full of food right before Thanksgiving… I will never forget that moment. At that moment, I was so excited to see all of that food. At that moment it hit me that we must be poor if someone was giving us food. At that moment there was something planted in me, that at the time, I didn’t know would be with me my entire life. That moment had a profound impact on me and the person I would become. I always wished I could tell each person that had a hand in
those three baskets that the food was very good and we were so thankful…and I have been fortunate in my life and no one has ever needed to bring food to my door again and that they…changed my life forever. I wish I could tell them that any acts of kindness that I have done for others grew from that seed they planted in me that day that they brought those baskets. I hope you know the impact of your kindness…and that those seeds of kindness are carried in on those things you give to others…and they continue to grow forever. From just one heart you touched.
Equines Get Home With Help To the Klecknersville To the Editor: Rangers: Bonnie and Steve Birdy I am sure that many of were going to Slate Quarry us will never forget our heHotel to clean. roes that came to church this At 6 a.m. on Thursday Christmas to help our family morning at the Copella interin need. Your kindness truly section they saw three horses. Bonnie and Steve called Ed Keller. One horse was a golden palomino, the others a white pony and a brown horse. The palomino was very Yankee Can friendly dle Fragrances: Ed brought them hay and True Rose & Fresh Cut bribed them into the pasture Roses throug h with his cows. Police from Feb. 15. Bushkill and Moore Townships arrived. The police tried contacting owners by calling all the horse owners they knew in the area. For the owners they didn’t have contact inforWe are now a Preferred Pharmacy for mation, the police went to Silver Scripts, CVS/Caremark, Paid Prescriptions, houses and found the ownExpressScripts, Medco, Medicare/Medicaid and many more! ers at 8 a.m. After the ownBath Drug ers were located, the horses were 610-837-9992 returned to the village of Clearfield. 310 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 Happy ending for all and 610-837-9992 Fax: 610-837-7411 no harm done. Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Edwin Keller Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Closed Sun. Old Copella Store
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Protecting Your Privacy
By State Rep. Joe Emrick 137th Legislative District
Legislation which would prevent government agencies from accessing usage data generated by smart meter technology recently drew my support. House Bill 906, which passed unanimously, may now be taken up by the state Senate. Smart meter technology may offer greater efficiency, allow each of us to keep a closer eye on our electric use and be a more informed consumer as a result. What I do take issue with is who beyond the companies distributing electricity has the ability to monitor that use. Smart meters were first introduced in conjunction with Act 129 of 2008, which required electric distribution companies to develop energy efficiency and conservation plans. House Bill 906 adds government agencies to the list of third parties needing permission from the consumer before being able to view their individual data. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be di-
Individual Assistance Available for Veterans By State Rep. Marcia Hahn 138th Legislative District
This month, I am continuing my partnership with the Pennsylvania American Legion to make services available to local veterans on a monthly basis. The latest in a series of outreach meetings will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at my district office, located at 354 West Moorestown Road, Nazareth. Area veterans may seek assistance and information pertaining to specific benefits and programs at that time. Northampton County is home to more than 20,000 veterans, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Gina Svoboda, a service officer with the American Legion, will be in attendance that day to address individual concerns veterans may have. Anyone interested in meeting with her should make an appointment in advance. To schedule an appointment or to discuss any other legislative issue, please call my district office at (610) 746-2100.
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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip Oh, what a relief it was – two days of “balmy” weather with temperatures in the mid40’s, something we haven’t had for months. When it was hovering around the 0 mark, and not much more the rest of the time, this seemed like spring. Only it isn’t, and Bre’r Grundsow said on Sunday we’re getting six more weeks of winter. Yep, the groundhog saw his shadow. Sure enough, winter came back with a bang during the night and into Monday morning. We found nine inches of snow on the ground, and it was down below the freezing mark again. To top it off, the weather report was for a stronger storm Tuesday night, and an even bigger one come Sunday! Vas
kumma do? Oh well, I guess we’ll just hafta grind it out, but man, I’m tired of this winter!!! . . . . One good thing with those two better days. The Super Bowl went on as scheduled and it was typical football weather for the fans in the MetLife stadium and the players on the turf. Gotta say, my team won, and they won BIG, 43-8. (I was hoping they’d make it 50.) Peyton Manning had a great season, with lots of touchdowns, but when he came to this game Seattle’s defense was like a brick wall falling down on him, and his opposing quarterback was plenty good enough. All those Denver turnovers were killers. The safety at the start was just the beginning of the Broncos’
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downfall. Well, football’s over, now it’s the basketball wars and pro hockey, and on the local scene, high school wrestling. For me, I’m looking forward to major league baseball. That’s my speed. . . . Although, I will say, the winter Olympics will be great to watch. . . . I see Virginia Lopresti has passed away. She usta love to work in the kitchen or watch the crafts stand when the historical society had their Christmas house tours and other big events. She and Joe were great on history and got their start up in Jacobsburg. . . . Hats off to Jason Kremus for being named to the track and field hall of fame, an award he’ll be getting out at Penn State in March. He’s now running the Northampton Recreation Center. . . .Good Elmira stocked up with a few extra groceries. Looks like we’re gonna be house-bound for a spell. Keep dry and warm! CORRECTION: The Center for Vision Loss received a $2,000 donation from Home Instead.
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Quality Insights and the Million Hearts Initiative Work to Reduce Heart Disease in Pennsylvania
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February is National Heart Month
Submitted by KRISTA DAVIS
February is American Heart Month; a month to spread awareness about the importance of heart health. Each year, countless American families are impacted by heart disease and stroke. Although its risk factors can be prevented or controlled, it is still the leading cause of death for all Americans. Fortunately, there are many simple steps we can take to prevent heart disease such as eating healthy foods, exercising regularly and not smoking. The Department of Health and Human Services is working with both public and private partners to raise awareness of heart disease through vital research investments and public health programs. The Million Hearts initiative takes aim at this disease, with a goal of preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes over 5 years. Other efforts, like the HeartTruth, which addresses women’s heart health, work to provide people with resources and ways to make
heart healthy changes in their everyday lives. And thanks to the Affordable Care Act, new health plans must cover recommended preventive services, including blood pressure screening for all adults and cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk, cost-free. This month, as we take time to learn about the risks of heart disease, consider what steps you and your family can take to promote and adopt a heart healthy lifestyle. • For more information on American Heart Month, please visit: http://millionhearts.hhs.gov • For more information on women and heart disease, please visit: http://www. nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/ hearttruth/ or http://womenshealth.gov/heartattack/ • The American Heart Association can teach you the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke, please visit: http:// www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ About Quality Insights of Pennsylvania Quality Insights of Pennsyl-
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vania, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Pennsylvania, is committed to partnering with health care providers across the state to bring about widespread, significant improvements in the quality of care they deliver. Quality Insights strongly supports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services three-point aim of providing better health, better care and lower costs. To learn more about this non-profit organization, visit www.qipa. org.
College Corner Presidential Scholar Clarkson University Kristen Alessandra Harvey of Nazareth, a freshman majoring in chemistry, was named a Presidential Scholar for the fall 2013 semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Schol-
Events Gov. Wolf Historical Society Meeting
The regular monthly meeting will be held on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Society Campus, 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.
Martini’s and Manicures
Martini’s and mini manicure or mini massages mixer will be held on Thursday Feb. 13 at Red Wolf Bar & Grill in Bath from 5:30 through 7:30 p.m. To register, call 610739-1520.
St. John’s Friendly Fifties
will meet on Monday, February 10 at 1 p.m. in the church’s social hall at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. Ultimate Sound will entertain. If Northampton schools are closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for February 17.
Blood Drive
Bethany Wesleyan Church, Sunday Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.giveapint. org, user code: 0632.
NCC Campus Tours
Main Campus tours will be held Feb. 4, Feb. 18, March 4, March 20, April 1 and April 17. For tour times and details, call 610861-5500.
Vera Bradley Bingo
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.
Bishop Barres visited Sacred Heart School and enjoyed “Pastries With Parents”. Submitted by KAREN GABRYLUK ars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
Dean’s List
Chestnut Hill College - Justin Schantzenbach, a freshman undeclared major from Nazareth was named to the Dean's List at Chestnut Hill College for the Fall 2013 semester. Students are named to the Dean's List if they have achieved a G.P.A of 3.6 or higher, and will be recognized at Honors Convocation
on April 27, 2014 at the College. Ithaca College – Ithaca College congratulates more than 1,400 students who made the Dean's list in the fall 2013 semester. Alyce Daubenspeck of Nazareth was named to Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester. Eric Flyte of Bath was named to Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester. Sarah Werner of Bath was named to Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester. Continued on page 5
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Grow UR Biz in 2014 – Be An Entrepreneur By CAROL RITTER
Did you ever hear about the entrepreneurial spirit? Those of us who get it or have it know what it takes to make it happen. So many people go into business because they have a talent or they want to do what they love. Like the guy who loves to fix cars, starts a car repair business. Or the gal who loves weddings and wants to help brides plan for their BIG day. Sometimes its as simple as opening a lemonade stand. (btw, always buy lemonade from a child’s lemonade stand it’s just the right thing to do) I was wondering if it is enough to just love what you do. Being an entrepreneur not only requires the entrepreneurial spirit, it requires thinking and acting like an entrepreneur. What does that mean? “Living every day with PASSION, nothing stops you from servicing your clients. Of course, your family comes first but your clients need to feel like they are the most important person in your life, if only for the hour they need you”. LEADERSHIP, leading the company by example and expecting your staff to act like an entrepreneur. NO 9 TO 5 - it’s impossible to be a successful entrepreneur and live by the 9 to 5 clock. You answer the phone 90% of the time and you serve your customers as soon as
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an example for your staff, act like an entrepreneur, walk like an entrepreneur, eat like an entrepreneur, sleep like an entreprenuer and raise the expectations and your staff will experience the TRUE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRT. Carol S. Ritter, Motivational Speaker Results Only Business Coach & Featured Writer www.caroltalks.com 610-442-4545 www.youtube.com/caroltalks
possible, no excuses! TRUSTWORTHINESS you do what you say you will do, if you tell someone you will call them back in one hour - just do it, if you tell someone their car will be done at 5 p.m., you just do it, you are building your reputation with each promise. If an emergency comes up, call immediately and tell them when it will be done! EXTRA MILE - nothing stops you from going the extra mile for your customers, you can almost guarantee you will give them what they need unless it’s outrageous, THE POWER OF YES - entrepreneurs say yes, and then figure out how to do it I have story after story of so called entrprenuers who don’t get it, they work an extra hour and expect an hour back, they say they will perform a task and it never gets completed, they dodge the trouble bullet so they don’t have to feel uncomfotable and they have an inability to see inside their clients brain. Can you learn this? You bet you can, start today by setting
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Paul Smith's College – Alexander Kelchner of Nazareth has been named to the dean's list at Paul Smith's College for the fall 2013 semester. Kelchner, who majors in forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
Church Youth Group Hosts Valentine’s Dinner
Submitted by NINA WEISS
Bring your sweetheart to the 6th annual Valentine's Dinner hosted by the Youth Group at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, on Saturday, Feb. 15. Seatings are available every half-hour between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Entrée choices include prime rib, chicken Marsala, or chicken Oscar (chicken with asparagus and crab). All meals are served with Continued on page 11
NCC to Exhibit Painting and Sculpture Submitted by Myra Saturen
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold an exhibit of paintings and sculptures by Mark Williams from Monday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, March 30, in the gallery of Communications Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road. Williams earned a master’s in fine arts degree in painting and sculpture from North Texas University and participated in the Whitney Museum of American Art’s independent study program in New York City. He is the recipient of many grants, including from the National Endowment for the Arts and has his work in many museums and private collections in the U.S. and Europe. For more information call 610-861-5300.
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Comment On Sports By Pete Fritchie
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The Australian Open, one of the Big Four tennis tournaments of the year, is always a time problem for TV viewers. ESPN does the best it can telecasting matches played at inconvenient hours in the U.S., often daylight in Australia being night in the U.S. ESPN offers games played in daylight in Australia when it’s night in the United States,
televises them here in daylight hours, when more U.S. viewers can see them. It’s good that many TV sports reporters don’t announce the outcome of games being televised hours after being played. It’s good for fans not to know the outcome of matches (though they might have learned the results from the Internet or radio). One controversial question about tennis tournaments is the men’s five-set match length. Many fans think men, like women, should have to play only a best of 3 sets in the Australian heat. Some matches this year were played with the temperature at 108 degrees!
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Race Tightens with Lead Change in Die Hards League Team 4 lost and things really tightened up on Jan. 29 in the Bath Die Hards League. Team 6 is now first as they won 3 to 1 with Bobby Lou Snyder, 472, Farmersville 25 29 .463 and Polly Kosman, 423. Suburban dart Messiah, Bethlehem 20 34 .370 Now in second place is Emmanuel, Bethlehem 18 33 .353 Team 4, who had Charles 17 34 .333 Baseball games Trinity, Bangor Kosman, 482, and Bob C. KosSCHEDULE: Feb. 10 – man, 428, after they fell 1 to 3. All snowed out Christ Team 7 is now third, as they UCC at St. Paul’s, Because of Monday’s eight- Farmersville at Ebenezer, lost 1 to 3, although getting inch snowfall throughout the Salem Luth. at Dryland, good scores from Amanda Lehigh Valley, this week’s Trinity at Salem UCC, Mes- Leindecker, 574; Gerald Bargames of the Suburban Inter- siah at Bath Luth., Emman- tholomew, 538, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 425. Church Dart Baseball League uel at St. Stephen’s. Team 5 pulled even in the were all called off. standings in fourth place as The same schedule that they split 2 to 2 with Team would have been played this 2, 2 to 2. Rick Deily led this week will be played next team with a 600, followed by week –– if it doesn’t snow Jim Stevens, 462; Joe Taves, again. Snow and ice were 432; and Sherry Longley, 402. predicted for Tuesday night Team 2 ended in a three-way into Wednesday of this week Beal Team Pads tie for fifth place with their 2 and another snowstorm is to 2 series, topped by Terry coming next Sunday. Lead Among the Bartholomew’s 674, along East Bath Sportsmen STANDINGS W L PCT. The Beal team put more dis- with Ken Grube, 533, and Bath Lutheran 33 21 .611 tance between them and run- Kathy Grube, 497. St. Paul’s, North’n 33 21 .611 Team 1 is one other tied for ners-up by socking it to the Ebenezer, Bethlehem 32 22 .592 Salem Luth., Beth’m 31 23 .574 former second place Howell fifth, winning 3 to 1 behind Dryland, Hecktown 30 24 .556 team, 4 to 0, in week 19 of the Joe Bachman, 495; Bob R. KosChrist UCC, Bath 29 25 .537 East Bath Sportsmen League. man, 473, and Brenda Deily, Salem UCC, Moores. 27 27 .500 They did it with Marty Beal’s 470. St. Stephen’s, Beth’m 26 28 .481 The third one that is tied is 216-225–615, and Josh Rex, Team 8, losers by 1 to 3 with 188–515. Howell: Dave Guest, 197-247–591, and Art Hamm, Mike Cawley, 492, and Charlene Fassl, 401. 395. Holding up the league is Rex pulled into second by Joe Team 3, although a 3 to 1 winwinning 3 to 1 over CsencChudyk sits, led by Marc Kappauf, ner with Doug Head, 655; 205-226–581; Scott McGee, Michelle Tirrell, 502, and Art 179-244–570; Frankie Dest, Bruch, 440. Vented Kerosene 376. Csencsits: Eric Spooner, W L Heating systems 186-189-210–585, and Marty STANDINGS Team 6 13 7 Csencsits, 192-214–567. The • Free Estimates • In-Home Service 12 8 1 Year Warranty on all Parts & Service loss put Csencsits in a tie for Team 4 Team 7 11 9 the basement. 10 10 Fioranelli kept the Zmy- Team 5 9 11 weski team in the cellar by Team 1 Team 2 9 11 blasting their keglers, 4 to 0, Laser Kerosene Team 8 9 11 on the bowling of Armie Fio7 13 ranelli, 194-198-210–602, and Team 3 Heating Systems his compatriots Bill Kunsman, Mayer Rips Arndt 173-180-193–546; Earl Grube, 610-837-9982 For First Place in Monday Nite Mixed It’s a back and forth contest in the Monday Nite Mixed STORE CLOSING! GOING OUT OF BUSINESS STORE WIDE SALE! League. Last week Arndt won For More Info, please visit store, call or email: and now in week 21 Mayer 421 E Moorestown Rd (Rte 512-South of Rte 33) won big, 4 to 0, to grab a sol-
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If you recall, last year’s Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show was dropped when vendors pulled out by the hundreds after a ban on assault weapons in the aftermath of the shooting massacre of 26 children and adults at Sandy Hook, Conn. Elementary School. It was a tragedy that shook the nation and indeed the world. The National Rifle Association was a vendor, and had been for 35 years. The sports show has now been restored at its Farm Show location in Harrisburg, and the NRA is the organization that is producing it this week. They were chosen from among 19 possible organizations to run the show, and they have a twoyear contract that could be extended. But just because the NRA is the main sponsor, it doesn’t mean that the show will be a giant gun exhibit. The same features that outdoors enthusiasts have enjoyed for so many years are now there as well. There is a shooting sports hall, but there’s much more that has to do with camping, fishing, archery, boating and the other sports that are enjoyed by millions. Billed now as the Great American Outdoor Show, there are some 1,000 exhibitors filling the halls for the nine-day run that opened this past weekend. The Pa. Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and the Pa. Outdoor Writers are two of the vendors. The Great American Outdoor Show is a nine day event celebrating hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions that are treasured by millions of Americans and their families. The show features nearly
1,000 exhibitors ranging from shooting manufacturers to outfitters to fishing boats and RV's, and archery to art covering 650,000 square feet of exhibit hall space! Not to mention a jam packed schedule including concerts, fundraising dinners, speaking events, archery competitions, celebrity appearances, seminars, demonstrations and much more! Please continue to check back for the most up to date information and to purchase event tickets. For questions please contact them at 1-800-672-4868. Show Hours: February 3 - February 7, 2014 (Mon-Fri) - 10:00am - 7:00pm February 8, 2014 (Saturday) 9:00am - 7:00pm February 9, 2014 (Sunday) 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday is the Whitetail Deer Classic Event
Hopefully the weather forecast is wrong, or the snow that is predicted will happen afterward, for this Saturday afternoon and evening will be the 11th annual Whitetail Deer Classic in the Northampton Community Center. Perhaps the organizers will be as lucky as those running the recent Super Bowl, and the weather will be clear. More than 535 persons are expected to attend as a huge number of rifles, two ATVs, and hundreds of other prizes will be raffled off. It is a big fund-raiser that helps make possible the annual Youth Field Day, the Northampton County Junior Conservation School, and projects that are eligible for the $500 grants that the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs awards each year. We hope to see you there. If you bought a $100 ticket we will.
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THE HOME NEWS February 6-12, 2014
Cement Worker Of Month By ED PANY
Mr. Jeffrey Raub was reared on a farm in Palmer Township graduating from Easton High School in 1983, where he was active in the band and rifle club. The Raub family has roots in the Palatinate area of Germany arriving in America in 1732. A vivid reminder is the current village of Raubsville. After high school, Jeff worked on the family farm and at Chesterfield Manor Restaurant. His cement career started when he was hired to work at Hercules,
had another good night, 179–497; Elmr Effting, 445; Austy Strohl, 430. Jacoby: Ed Musselman, 225–587; Mike Knable, 180–489; Scott McGee, 479; Dave Jacoby, 418. And below that were a pair of ties. Kemmerer matched Fioranelli, 2 to 2, with Ernie Bonser, 205–497; Sue Bonser, 394; Kacey Bonser, 369. Fioranelli: Armie Fioranelli, 191200-243–634; Sandy Becker, 432; Steve Rinker, 401; Carol Becker, 369. . . . Kerbacher and Dutt tied, 2 to 2. Kerbacher: John Kerbacher, 217–552; Andy Rice, 222–527; Dee Allogio, 187–509; Lisa Shafer, 176–437. Dutt: Eric Spooner, 187-201-202–590, and Ellie Dutt, 176–477.
now Buzzi Unicem, by Plant Manager Gene Harrison, who once worked at the famous Dragon Cement Plant in Northampton. Starting in the labor department, he progressed to work in the Kiln building as a burner. In 1993, the young cement worker moved into the new central control room. He recalls, “We received months of training with technicians from Italy. Old timers Russell Thomas, Conrad Meyers and Barry Schweitzer also graciously shared their experi-
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ences with me.” The control room is a technological marvel of electronic monitors, the heart of the cement plant which has the ability to follow cement production from quarry to the finished product. Mr. Raub said, “I enjoy the daily challenges of my job. Our goal is to product quality cement in an efficient and safe manner. I work closely with Andy Toth and supervisors Peter Russo, Trevor Stone and Tim Budwash, all fine men.” “Weather and power outages are especially stressful when the control room must make rapid and accurate decisions. Diesel powered generators have aided the plant in coping with emergency conditions, which fortunately are rare occurrences.” Mr. Raub and his family also farm 800 acres in Palmer Township and operate the Raub Farm Market; the summer months see the Market offer a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. In fall, the farm hosts a pumpkin fest and corn maze. The popular program with food and entertainment attracts large numbers of appreciative visitors. St. James Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg which dates back to 1750 provides refreshments at the 1459 Tatamy Road location. Mr. Raub is married to the former Kathryn Csiszlak whose culinary skills can be found at the market. They are proud of children Patrick, Jeffrey, Calvin and Elizabeth. Mr. Raub is a friendly, hard working gentleman. He has worked at the Stockertown Plant for 28 years, more than a dedicated cement worker; he remains a steward of the land on the farm which is his family’s home. We wish Mr. Raub and all my friends at Buzzi Unicem a safe and prosperous 2014 and hope the Raub family farm will continue to produce God’s bounty.
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id lead. Mayer won 4 to 0 on the bowling of the Legion Lanes’ kingpin, Marty Beal, 212-235-255–702, along with Dawn Mayer, 203–516; and Sue Brandt, 435. Arndt: Donny Arndt, 181-217–566; Janet Naylor, 398; Joan Erb, 360. The Hahn team is on a hot streak, this time bombing Jacoby, 4 to 0, as Linda Hahn
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Focused on Folks 60+ Still Crazy after All These Years: Preventive Services and Healthy Aging Submitted By RON POLLACK
A fun-loving, active couple I know, both of whom are older than 85, recently performed in an hour-long musical production. And they were pretty darn good! They are clearly in love and enjoying life. What are they doing right? They told me that they “take care of themselves.” Nothing magical, and no miracle treatments have extended their golden years. Both these friends eat healthily, exercise, and see a doctor regularly to catch problems early. Both have had colon cancer, which was detected early and treated successfully. Both take medication for their high blood pressure. One of them is managing diabetes. Both go to the doctor once a year—even if they feel great—to get “some basic tests.” The way they take care of themselves mirrors a key public health strategy: Getting appropriate screenings and regular
check-ups, which can prevent disease or detect disease early when treatment is more effective. These services include screenings for chronic conditions, immunizations, and counseling about personal behaviors like eating habits. Despite the fact that preventive services can save lives, only 25 percent of adults aged 50 to 64 are up-to-date on getting preventive services, and less than 50 percent of adults aged 65 years and older are up-to-date on these services. Fortunately, the Affordable Care Act makes getting preventive services easier—and easier to afford. Private insurance and Medicare must cover all preventive services that are recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force for free. These services include • age - appropriate immunizations • screenings for high blood pressure and cholesterol;
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• screenings for colon, breast, and prostate cancer • bone mass testing for osteoporosis • screening for diabetes And Medicare now provides a free “Welcome to Medicare Exam.” This is an initial physical exam you can get within the first year of signing up for Medicare Part B (which covers doctor and other outpatient care). This exam looks at your current health status, identifies risk factors, reviews your medications, and sets reasonable goals for improving your health. This visit also looks for weight, hearing, and vision issues, which are critical for older patients. In addition, Medicare provides an annual, free “Wellness Exam,” which includes many of the same tests as the Welcome to Medicare Exam. During these exams, you and your doctor have the opportunity to work together over the long term to achieve health and wellness goals. We all want to have a long, healthy life. What are the “secrets” of living to an advanced age? Research gives us some clues that reinforce the common sense of the friends I mentioned earlier. A large-scale study found that five key factors make a tremendous difference in longevity and quality of life: 1. Not smoking 2. Maintaining a healthy weight 3. Keeping blood pressure under control 4. Controlling diabetes 5. Staying physically active An older person who scores well on these key factors has a 10 times greater chance of reaching 90 and being healthier. The
regular wellness visits and screening and preventive services that are now available and affordable under the Affordable Care Act are key to putting you on the path to a long, healthy life. Of course, if you do get sick, Medicare covers your doctor and hospital bills the same as it always has. Make sure you understand what Medicare covers and what it doesn’t and how Medicare works with any other coverage you have (like a Medigap policy, coverage from a former employer, or Medicaid). If you have questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE. You can ask for the name and number of your local
State Health Insurance Assistance Program, which offers free insurance counseling to everyone with Medicare. (A couple of important notes about costs: While you do not have to pay for many preventive services, you may have to pay for a doctor visit if you receive additional services while you are there. Also, if you need to have more frequent screenings, you may have to pay for those screenings. And if you receive your preventive services in an ambulatory surgical center or a hospital’s outpatient department rather than at your doctor’s office, you may have to pay for those services.)
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Catholic Schools Week celebrations At Good Shepherd Catholic School
Submitted by EILEEN BRIDA
Good Shepherd Catholic School students enjoyed several fun events and activities during Catholic Schools Week, including a full-blown Western Hoedown for the entire school on Wednesday, January 29th. The students dressed in western gear, and the school gym was transformed into a large barn complete with stacks of hay bales and western themed decorations. The event was planned and hosted by Parent Association volunteers. The students enjoyed square dancing instructions, horseshoes, cowhand roping lessons, cowboy boot shaped cookie decorating and much more.
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Preliminary school Budget has increase By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Nazareth Area School Board last week adopted a preliminary 2014-15 budget that calls for a 3.6% increase in property taxes. That would be 1.78 mills. Under state law, Act 1, a school district’s tax increase can’t go over 2.4% or 1.18 mills. Otherwise, it would
need voter approval unless the Pa. Dept. of Education grants the district exemptions. Final approval of the budget is scheduled for May 12. Between now and then, the school board will need to find ways to gain more revenue, or cut expenses to fall within the Act 1 parameter. As it is now, salaries and
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benefits will rise by 7.8%, or $3.6 million of the proposed $74.3 million budget. Another $250,000 is figured in for increased enrollment in charter schools, and an increase of $117,000 is needed for the contract with Jennings Transportation for school bus travels by the students in the Nazareth Area School District. Both Supt. Dennis Riker and Business Administrator Bernadine Rischoff stressed the importance of fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget, but not to dip into the reserve fund to do it.
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Elaine Greek, Docent at the Sigal Museum will discuss the role of the people of Northampton County in the Civil War. Elaine will focus in particular on the role of local women and of the four Dachroch brothers from Easton.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with heartwarming stories from local storyteller, Larry Sceurman.
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mer, Genevieve Goldberg, Sierra Irving, Dominick Philip, Connor Duffy, Victoria Dyer, Ellie Freiss, Nicole Horvath, Elizabeth Mattair, Sabrina Wilderotter, Craig Wyke Second Honors: Emily Brandl, Katherine Ecker, Aidan Forrest, Kaleb Fulmer, Erika Nestor, Christopher Reddick, Samantha Burns, Michael Irving, Keith Neidig, Christopher Pilch, Olivia Shollenberger, Luke Stangl
Andy’s Corner
By Andy Weaver
Rob Melosky, the Nazareth High School football coach, who has been with the team for six seasons, resigned on Jan. 28. Melosky led the team to 42-29 over his career with the Blue Eagles. The search for a new coach is underway. The 2013-2014 Nazareth winter sports season is wrapping up, currently in the last week of the regular season. The Nazareth wrestling team hosted Easton on Jan. 28 and won the match by a score of 36-17. On Thursday Jan. 30, Nazareth boys basketball welcomed East Stroudsburg South to the gym where the Blue Eagles etched out a close win, 47-45. On Friday Jan. 31, the boys basketball team traveled to Parkland where they suffered a 78-70 lost. The same night, the girls basketball team welcomed Parkland and beat Parkland 32-25. On Saturday Feb. 1, the Central Catholic Vikettes came to Ray Nunamaker Gym and posted a 42-21 win over Nazareth. On Thursday Feb. 6 the girls basketball team will play Emmaus in the very last home game of the regular season. On Friday Feb 7 the girls basketball team will be at Northampton and the Northampton boys basketball team will come to Nazareth for a 7 p.m. game and Nazareth's Senior Night. The wrestling team participated in the District XI Tournament on January 30 in Stroudsburg and February 1 at Freedom. The Blue Eagles come home with a 46-12 win over Emmaus and a 45-19 win over host Stroudsburg on Friday. Then, on Saturday in the Semifinals the Eagles beat Pocono Mountain East 52-3 and then in the Finals beat Parkland 29-28 on Criteria to qualify for the State Tournament in Hershey at the GIANT Center where on Thursday February 6 they will wrestle St. Marys. For up to the minute news and schedule changes, check out www.nazarethsports.net.
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by Marty Csencsits, 184-207237–628; George Hyde, 193193-236–622; “Butch” Holland, 237–579; Bob Sipple, 205–526; Tom Holva, 418. Taylor Jack Troxell, 245–596; Marvin Meixsell, 194-224–586; Ed Taylor, 205–523; Scott Frieboln, 210–521. Planet Fitness and G & L Signs played a friendly 2 to 2 series. Fitness: Scott Fenstermaker, 199-223-243–665; Scott Ackerman, 202-265–595; John Schwartz, 206–523; Mark Flamisch, 184–508; Joe Schwartz, 425. Signs: Evan Rehrig, 225236-236–697; Jason Eberts, 215-254–650; Mike Reese, 195196-212–603; Paul Duda, 181185-199–565. Also scoring a shutout was Flurer’s Machine & Tool over Arndt Coinstruction, led by Stan Fogel’s 404 and Gary Reaser’s 438. Arndt: Ed Musselman, 222–576; Donny Arndt, 183-223–566; Jason Benner, 211–535; Bob Adams, 201–520. Hecktown Fire Co. #1 hosed down Hear PA, 4 to 0, behind Matt Paulus, 237-247-257–741; B. J. Doncsesz, 221-224-225– 670; Ken Hoelle, 224-237–634; Bill Doncsez, 209-211-211– 631; Stan Zurowski, 202–556. Hearing: Mike Derwinski, 191-115-217–633; Todd Everhart, 182-201–558; Les Salzaralo, 222–552; Mario Forte,
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mashed potatoes, vegetables, soup, roll and butter, beverage and dessert. Junior portions and children’s meals are also available. Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $7.00 for junior portions and $2.50 for kids’ menu (hot dog with macaroni and cheese). To make a reservation and purchase tickets, please call the church office before Feb. 9. Tickets will also be available in the church. No tickets will be sold at the door, or after February 9. Snow date is Sunday, Feb. 16. Proceeds will benefit the 2015 National Youth Gathering. Please call the church office at 610-767-7203 for more information.
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2014-15 Hunting/ Trapping Seasons Receive Preliminary Approval
Submitted by TRAVIS LAU
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners this week gave preliminary approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for 2014-15 license year. Hunters and trappers – particularly those setting vacations for this fall and winter – are advised that, once again, several seasons in the 2014-15 license year will open or run about a week later than they do in many years to accommodate calendar swings related to the timing of Thanksgiving. Other modifications proposed for the 2014-15 seasons include: changes to fall turkey seasons in several Wildlife Management Units; new extended bear hunting opportunities in WMUs 2C and 4B; an expansion of the fisher trapping season to WMUs 1B, 3B and 3C; and increased possession limits for small game. The public may offer comments on all proposed 201415 seasons and bag limits, as well as other board actions, between now and the board’s next meeting, April 7 and 8, at which time the board is scheduled to finalize seasons and bag limits for 2014-15. Also, the board will receive staff recommendations for antlerless deer license allocations for the 23 WMUs at its April meeting. Deer harvest estimates for the 2013-14 seasons will be available in midMarch. Following are several articles on meeting highlights.
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trusted in God, adorned themselves…Even as Sara obeyed…whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well.” To be continued next week in “Faith and Obedience #3” on “The Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him” (Acts 5:32).
Game Commission says the raptor will continue to enjoy many protections under new designation. The bald eagle has officially been removed from Pennsylvania’s threatened species list. The Board of Game Commissioners last Tuesday voted unanimously to reclassify the bald eagle as a Pennsylvania “protected” species. The commissioners’ vote follows the close of a 60-day period to accept public comments on the proposal. Game Commission endangered birds biologist Patti Barber told the commissioners 65 comments were submitted in the process; 52 of them were supportive of delisting. And of the 13 comments oppos-
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The Big Game So ... did your team win the big game? I’m sure many of you not only watched the Super Bowl this past Sunday but also planned ahead so you could watch the game in front of your own television or be at the ‘right’ party to experience the game. Heck, some of you may have even been fortunate enough to have been at the Meadowlands for the game (real good planning on your part.) I also realize many of you reading my article don’t care about football at all and planned to do something other than be a part of the Super Bowl mania. May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed (Psalm 20:4 NIV.) No matter what you planned to do, I pray it all went well for you. The planning was crucial as to how your plan turned out. We seem to plan for everything in our lives today and work hard at it. We plan when to get up, what to wear, what we are going to eat, where we will be during the day and at what time, and when we will be retiring for the night. Planning, it’s part of our everyday lifestyle. How does God fit into your daily lives? ... Do you ever plan time to read your Bible? How about planning some time to pray? Do you plan to sit and talk to your family and friends about God? Do you plan to spend an hour or so each week in the community and fellowship of a local congregation to worship and thank the one God who provides everything you have and know? Being a sinner, do you ask God for forgiveness or just plan to get around to doing it someday? Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? How many ‘yes’ answers do you have? I pray more than zero. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness (Psalm 29:2.) Christians tend to plan on going to heaven. Are you working on your plan? ing delisting, 10 of them cited concern that delisting would somehow leave eagles more vulnerable and less protected. That simply isn’t the case, Barber assured the commissioners. In being removed from the state’s threatened species list, the bald eagle will be upgraded to “protected” status, Barber said. As the name implies, she said, the eagle will continue to enjoy protections provided by the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Lacey Act. Regulations will continue to restrict activity near eagle nests, she pointed out. The recommendation to remove the bald eagle from the state’s threatened species list is triggered by the Game Commission’s bald-eagle management plan, which calls for delisting when all of four criteria are met for a five-
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year span. That happened in 2013, when 271 bald-eagle nests were documented in 57 Pennsylvania counties, and there were an average of 1.2 fledglings per successful nest. The removal of the bald eagle from the state’s threatened species list caps a remarkable recovery for bald eagles in Pennsylvania. In 1983, when the Game Commission launched what would become a seven-year restoration program, only three known nests remained in Pennsylvania, all of them in Crawford County in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, along the Ohio border.
Bible Verse "Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves." 1. Who is the author of this verse? 2. What does this verse warn us against? 3. What is the rest of the verse? 4. Where may it be found? Answers: 1. The Psalmist--probably King David. 2. Against the sin of worry. 3. "We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture." 4. Psalms 100:3.
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Obituaries
Edna V. Borger
Edna V. Borger, 93, of Walnut Drive, Northampton (Lehigh Twsp.) died early Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2014 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Norman J. Borger, Sr., who died in 2006. She had worked as a registered nurse for Allentown General Hospital before retiring in 1986. Previously, she was employed as a nurse for the late Dr. Dryer in Allentown for several years. Born in Leck Kill, Northumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Alvin J. and Nora (Belsel) Mattern. Edna was a 1939 graduate of the former Pine Park High School, Northumberland County, and a 1946 graduate of Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville; a life member of Harmony Grange #1692 ,Pennsville; a charter member of the Theo Burr Covered Bridge Society, Kreidersville, and a member of the Allentown Hospital Retired Nurses Association. Surviving are two sons ,Norman J. Jr., of Nesquehoning, Eric T. and Ned A. both of Northampton; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; sisters Nelma Snyder of Pitman, Schuykill County, and Dolores Ulmer of Melbourne, FL.; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a granddaughter, Michele, in 1995, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, followed by burial in Zion Cemetery, Kreidersville. Arrangements were by the Schisler
Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund at 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton, PA 18067.
David A. Dietsche
David A. Dietsche, 66, of Walker Dr., Northampton, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 in the VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was the husband of the late Doreen E. (Moore) Dietsche, who died in 1994. He was a self employed computer consultant in New Jersey for many years. Born in San Francisco, CA., he was a son of the late Frank O. and Rae I. (Bates) Dietsche. He was of the Presbyterian faith. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he achieved the rank of FTG1 E-6. David was a volunteer at the Allentown VA Clinic, the Democratic party, the Miracle League of Northampton County, and supported the Wounded Warriors project. He was a member of Egypt VFW Post in Whitehall Twsp. and Black Diamond BMW Motorcycle Club in New Jersey. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Dietsche, with whom he resided, and Catherine L. Dietsche of Netcong, N.J.; two grandsons; a brother, Norman, of Greenville, S.C.; niece, nephews and cousins. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment with military honors was in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newton, Bucks County. Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, LV Chapter, P.O. Box 90116, Allentown, PA 18109.
Stephen A. Gerkovich June 19, 1929 – Jan. 31, 2014
Stephen A. Gerkovich, 84, of Walnutport died on Friday, Jan. 31. He was the husband of Julia A. (Grucela) Gerkovich for 59 years. A veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served on the honor guard at Ft. Meade, Md., he was employed for 45 years at the Bethlehem Steel before retiring. Born June 19, 1929 in Berlinsville, he was a son of the late Constantine and Katerina (Valo) Gerkovich. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Stephen T. Gerkovich, of Nazareth; a daughter, Mary DeAngelo, of Whitehall; four grandchildren; and a brother, Paul Gerkovich, of Walnutport. He was preceded in death by nine siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday morning in St. Nicholas Church, followed by interment with military honors in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. Nicholas Catholic Church at 4412 Mountain View Dr., Walnutport, PA 18088
Edna Virginia Lopresti
March 29, 1915 – Jan. 28, 2014 Edna Virginia Lopresti, 98, formerly of Stockertown, died Tuesday, Jan. 28 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Lopresti, who died August 29, 1993. She was a graduate of the Easton Hospital School of Nursing. Born March 29, 1915 in Mauch Chunk, she was a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Edna (Meyers) Plotts. She was a founding member of the Jacobsburg Historical Society and a member of many other historical and preservation groups. Virginia spent much of her time volunteering with the Governor Wolf Historical Society in Bath, especially with their special events. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Surviving are three sons, Joseph A. Lopresti, Jr. of St. Peters, Mo., Thomas P. Lopresti of Forest City, N.C., and Lawrence P. Lopresti of West Easton; three daughters, Elizabeth “Betsy” Dotschkal of Chesterfield, S.C., Rosemary Weisgerber of Palomar, Calif., and Monica Chilcott of Eldred; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Plotts of Florida. Preceding her in death were a son, Rev. James Lopresti; and sisters Marion Kello, June
Mumaw, and Helen Kessler. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Holy Family Church, and interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 304, Maryknoll, NY 105450304.
Melba J. Serfass
Nov. 10, 1923 – Feb. 1, 2014 Melba J. Serfass, 90, of Wind Gap, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Kindred Hospital, Wilson Borough. She was the wife of the late Ambrose A. Serfass for 43 years prior to his passing in 1994. Born November 10, 1923 in Wind Gap, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Florence E. (Williams) Williams. Melba was a graduate of Pen Argyl High School, class of 1942. She served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946. A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, Melba was employed as a trimmer for Aurora Capozzola Sportswear Co. in Pen Argyl for several years before retiring. Additionally, she worked as a shoe clerk for Laneco in Wind Gap. She is survived by her children, Tara A. Serfass, with whom she resided and Shaun D. Serfass of Williamsport; step-children, Shirley Smith of Stroudsburg and Richard Serfass of Bath; five grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a niece, Elizabeth Biechy of Palm, and a nephew, William Mackes of Kansas. In addition to her late husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Todd M. Serfass on January 1, as well as her brother, William J. Williams and sister, Annie M. Williams. Services will be held tonight, Thursday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Route 946, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made in memory of Melba to Faith Wesleyan Church, 1033 Tucker St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Barbara Ann Transue
Nov. 10, 1942 – Jan. 18, 2014 Barbara Transue, 71, of Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Nazareth, passed away suddenly at her home in Florida on January 18. She was the wife of Myron Transue for 53 years.
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Oliver S. West
Feb. 2, 1925 – Feb. 1, 2014 Oliver S. West, 88, of Bushkill Township died on Saturday, Feb. 1 at home. He was the husband of the late Naomi I. (Hahn) West for 64 years before she died in 2011. He was employed by Binney & Smith Crayola, Forks Township, for 40 years before retiring as plant maintenance supervisor in 1986. He and his late wife enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe. Born Feb. 2, 1925 in Moorestown, he was a son of the late Irving and Eva S. (Arndt) West. Oliver was a member of the East Bangor United Methodist Community Church and its choir. He was also a member of the Silver Sneakers Program at the Nazareth Y.M.C.A. Surviving are two daughters, Tena N. Welty, with whom he resided, and Maribeth W. Misakonis of Mechanicsburg; a granddaughter; two grandsons; three sisters, Dorothy Hahn of Nazareth, Pauline Yuhasz of Bethlehem Township, and Ethel Hahn of Easton; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Continued on page 13
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Michael H. Wildgen
Michael H. Wildgen, 71, of Del Haven, N.J., formerly of Lower Nazareth Township, died on Sunday, February 2. He was the husband of Patricia (Woomer) Wildgen for 36 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Henry Wildgen and Helen Voytko of Bethlehem. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as an EN2, and after discharge was employed by Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 32 years. After leaving Bethlehem Steel, he was employed by AJ Trunzo Inc., in Bath. After retiring, he achieved his dream of moving down to the Jersey Shore where he spent many happy summers with his family in Wildwood, N.J. He was a member of the Lehigh South Side Boosters for 36 years and lived for Lehigh football. He was also a member of the Villas Fishing Club in Villas, N.J. Besides his wife, he is survived by son, Michael, of Nazareth; two daughters, Michelle Bittenbender, of Germansville, and Cindy Wildgen, of Allentown; two grandsons and granddaughter. He was predeceased by a daughter, Melissa, in 1979. Services were today (Thursday) at 11:00 a,m. in the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Burial is in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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damage to cars and trucks. If snow or ice falls or is dislodged from your vehicle and causes death or serious bodily injury, you could face a fine of $200 to $1,000 under Pennsylvania law. Also, remember that under Pennsylvania law, vehicle lights must be on every time a vehicle’s wipers are on due to inclement weather. It is also important to keep in mind safety tips when en-
countering a snowplow on the road: Stay at least six car lengths behind an operating plow truck and remember the main plow is wider than the truck. Be alert, since plow trucks generally travel much more slowly than other traffic. When a plow truck is coming toward a motorist, move as far away from the center of the road as is safely possible, and remember snow can obscure the actual snowplow width. Never try to pass or get between several trucks plowing side by side in a “plow train.”The weight of the snow thrown from the plow can quickly cause smaller vehicles to lose control and create a hazard for nearby vehicles. Never travel next to a plow truck since there are blind spots where the operator can’t see and they can occasionally be moved sideways when hitting drifts or heavy snowpack. Another road hazard that often takes place during this time of year is the proliferation of potholes. Potholes develop when water seeps below the road through small cracks in the pavement surface. As the water repeatedly freezes and thaws, a cavity below the road is formed and larger cracks develop, causing the pavement to crumble. Potholes can cause damage to vehicles, blow out tires and contribute to vehicle accidents. PennDOT encourages motorists to call 1-800-FIXROAD (1-800-349-7623) to report the location of potholes on state roads. Callers are asked to be as specific as possible when reporting pothole locations. When reporting about state routes, callers must provide the county, municipality, street name, or preferably the state route (SR) number found on small, black-andwhite signs posted along state roadways. When possible, callers should also offer a description of any familiar landmarks that will help PennDOT find the problem area. Once notified, PennDOT will work to quickly address concerns when weather permits. To report potholes on local roads, motorists should contact the municipality in which
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Parks & Forests Foundation receives Conservation Grant from DCNR Submitted by MARCI J. MOWERY, President of PA Parks & Forestry Foundation
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation will continue to make state parks and forests more accessible, build volunteer chapters across the state and provide technical assistance to friends groups, state parks and forests thanks to a new grant from Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced this week. PPFF works closely with the 120 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest through program, volunteerism, establishment of friends groups, and by serving as a resource. “We are pleased to continue our relationship with state parks and state forests,” says PPFF President Marci Mowery. “The Foundation understands the value our state parks and forests provide to the residents of the commonwealth, from being economic engines in tourism to promoting better health through outdoor recreation, clean air and clean water.” As part of its commitment to ensure a place, and an activity, for everyone in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, in the past year, PPFF has: 1. Supported the work of hundreds of volunteers in 36 PPFF Friends Groups across
the state, resulting in over 40,000 volunteer hours spent hosting festivals, maintaining trails, building playgrounds and more to benefit our public lands 2. Ran the Great Pennsylvania Outdoor Challenge, a program promoting fitness, healthier eating, learning new skills or spending time in outdoor recreation 3. Held the first-ever Outdoor Day for wounded and disabled service members and their families, where 150 people were introduced to more than 20 different outdoor pursuits that could be adapted to their needs, including kayaking, hiking and fishing 4. Organized trainings for DCNR staff and volunteers on assisting those with special needs to engage in outdoor recreation and other topics 5. Promoted Pennsylvania’s conservation history by developing a statewide conservation
heritage project, including a documentary and educational materials 6. Hosted an annual award ceremony to honor those persons and organizations doing exemplary work to promote, enhance and protect state parks and forests in Pennsylvania “This grant award is recognition of the cooperative recreation and conservation work proposed by the Parks and Forests Foundation that will benefit our State Parks and Forests,” DCNR Secretary Ellen Ferretti said. “DCNR is committed to building partnerships with nonprofit organizations to provide quality park, recreation and conservation opportunities and to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania.” Funding for DCNR grants comes from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (KEY 93), the Environmental Stewardship Fund (Growing Greener 1), and federal funding sources.
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Complete set of 1990 Upper Deck’s Looney Tunes Baseball Cards! MINT condition!! $50.00 OBO – Price also includes a Complete set of 1990 TOPPS “The Simpsons” Cards. Call Rose 610-442-5204. (2/6)
Photo Equipment In very good condition. For more info., please call 610-759-5130. If no answer, Please leave a message. (No Dark Room Equipment). (2/6) Atari 2600 Wood Trim Console & Games! EXCELLENT condition!!! Comes with adapter! Includes Console, 6 Different Controllers and 8 Games (including Pit-Fall). This game system is GREAT for those who LOVE Vintage Gaming! $50.00 OBO - Call Rose 610-442-5204. (2/20)
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BUNDLE AND SAVE! DIRECTV, INTERNET & PHONE From $69.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX. FREE GENIE 4-Room Upgrade! LOCK IN 2 YR Savings. Call 1-800-632-5018. (10/30) Alterations Unlimited Meeting your entire family’s sewing needs Alterations and repairs - no job too small! Call Michele for appointment 610-837-9499. (TN) HEISLER’S BATTERY OUTLET Chainsaws sharpened and new chains by the Foot All types of batteries, factory seconds and first line. Automobile batteries $51.95 w/ core. Call: 610-262-8703. (TN) NOTARY Billings Service Center 154 N. Walnut St., Bath, PA 610-837-6291 Titles & Tags. (TN) We Remove Junk! Attic Basements, Cleanouts, Appliances, Electronic Recycling, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! Marth’s Disposal 610-262-9021 or 610-8425684. (TN)
WANTED PINBALL MACHINES OLDER GUM BALL & CANDY MACHINES PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES CASH PAID CALL DARYL 610-767-9135. (TN) CLOTHING DONATIONS Sacred Heart School in Bath is accepting Used Clothing Donations at their Bin located in Parking Lot 2. The Home and School Association donates proceeds to support the School. (2/20) COMING EVENTS VENDORS WANTED Spring Craft Fair, April 12, 9am-3pm Keystone R&G Club, Bath, PA - $20/table. Call Val 1-973919-8930 or valerie1043@aol. com. (2/6) PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of GENEVA M. BOHNING, deceased of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to David Bohning, Executor, on December 24, 2013. 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 David Bohning, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (1/23-2/6) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Pauline Dest, late of the Township of Moore, 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. Leonard R. Dest 741 Cable Beach Lane Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/30-2/13) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Henry Fibick, late of the Township of Moore, 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. Cynthia A. Mannino 290 Greenbriar Drive South Bath, PA 18014-8244 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/30-2/13) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING - REVISED FEBRUARY 13, 2014 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2014, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: Dr. Terry W. Stanglein, 2614 Cherryville Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 2614 Cherryville Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. L4NW4D-7-1A and is located in an R-3 Residential District. Dr. Stanglein would like to erect a two-sided free-standing measuring over 24 square feet in size. He is seeking a variance to: Page 250:36, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-18 – Accessory structures and uses. Subsection L – Signs in residential districts, (1) Identification and professional signs. Matt and Triscia Crenko, 32 East 21st Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 32 East 21st Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. L4SW4B-3-3C and is located in an R-3 Residential District. Mr. and Mrs. Crenko would like to erect a 200 square foot
www.HomeNewsPA.com garage four feet from the rear property line. They are seeking a variance to: Page 250:27, Article V – Supplementary Regulations §250-18 – Accessory structures and uses, Subsection A – Accessory structures (1) – Unattached structure accessory to residential buildings, (c) – Distance from rear lot line: not less than eight feet from the rear lot line. 3. William Adam Moyer and David Moyer, 3103 Sodl Lane, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 11 East 24th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. L4SW1B-2-5 and is located in an R-3 Residential District. Messrs. Moyer are requesting an extension of time to the variance granted to them on May 9, 2013. All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend. Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer
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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE of Jean L. Lutz, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the abovenamed estate have been granted to Donald A. Keller, Administrator of the Estate of Jean L. Lutz. 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 Donald A. Keller 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 Attorney for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (1/30-2/13) ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE of Edward Sakasitz, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Notice is hereby given of the existence of the trust of Edward Sakasitz. All persons indebted to the said Edward Sakasitz or his trust are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Cynthia E. Corpora, Trustee
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The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors are looking for Lehigh Township residents who are interested in serving on the Recreation Board which meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Please send a letter of interest by February 28, 2014, to Lehigh Township, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. 18088. Anyone with questions, please call 767-6771. Alice Rehrig, Secretary
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Continued from page 14 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 Attorney for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (1/30-2/13) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joseph Frank Waurus, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration 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. Anthony R. Calabrese 899 Browntown Road Nazareth, PA 18064 Administrator DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (2/6-2/20) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, February 6, at 6:45 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss pending legal matters. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager (2/6)
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NCC students win national grant To help students who are parents Submitted by MYRA SATUREN
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is highlighting a vital part of the U.S. higher education system by awarding $45,000 in grants to 11 campus projects designed to help women overcome some of the barriers identified in the AAUW research report Women in Community College: Access to Success. Three students at Northampton Community College (NCC) crafted and are implementing one of the eleven projects awarded AAUW grants. Dalairis Amaro, a communications studies major and president of the Hispanic American Cultural Club at Northampton Community College, learned of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Campus Action Project grant through her membership as an AAUW student affiliate. Interested in women’s rights and equality, she recruited two of her fellow students, Deidra Lamont, vice president of NCC’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and Taylor Harrigan, president of NCC’s Pan African Caucus, to work with her on the project. The students were assisted by Tracey Johnson, grants specialist at NCC. Together, they have created a series of workshops, Parents Achieve Success, intended to help student parents overcome barriers to academic
success. The following workshops will be offered on Main Campus, in the Student Life Zone from 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Thursday, February 6. The Daycare Dilemma: Learn how to choose a provider, get tips on building relationships with caregivers and receive information on resources available. • Thursday, March 6. Help! Is My Child Normal? Get educated on child developmental milestones, from birth to age five; what to do if one’s child is not meeting milestones; and how to guide a child through early developmental stages. • Thursday, April 3. The Balancing Act. Life, school, work balance and how to obtain it. • Thursday, April 24. You
Matter! Understand the importance of self-care for the health of the family unit, explore the origins of stress and learn some free and easy ways to reduce stress. A condensed version of the workshops will also be held at the Monroe Campus on March 4 and April 1, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other college parents, enter a gift card raffle and enjoy free refreshments at each workshop. Students who attend all the workshops will be eligible to enter a raffle to win an IPAD Mini or a Nexus 7 Tablet. Free child care will be provided. For more information, e-mail pasnowncc@gmail. com.
Nature in photographs: photography Show at Lehigh Gap Nature Center Submitted by DAN KUNKLE Lehigh
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(LGNC) is hosting its inaugural Nature in Photographs show at the nature center’s Osprey House from March 21 to April 5, 2014. Amateur nature photographers from throughout our region are encouraged to participate. The photographs may be from anywhere on the planet, but must be actual photographs, not computer generated images or collages. This year, there will be three categories: Wildlife, Scenic, and Macro. Wildlife includes both plants and animals of any kind. Last summer, LGNC hosted
its first Nature in Art show and it was successful. Several photographers asked to submit photographic works to that exhibition, but the art show jurors decided to host a separate photography show. They have made good on that promise and Na-
February 6-12, 2014 15 ture in Photographs is the result. Photographers are encouraged to submit up to three photographs of nature to be exhibited at the Center for two weeks in early spring. Two jurors will screen the entries and select up to 50 photographs to display in the show. Judges will select the best photographs in the three categories. In addition to judging of the best photographs in each category, all visitors to the show will be asked to participate by voting for their favorite image for a People’s Choice Award. All entries must be submitted to the jurors as JPEG files, 2MB or less. Files should be submitted by February 28 via email to frozenbeedoc@verizon.net. Entries that are accepted into the exhibition should be printed from the full quality file and mounted according to the photographers wishes, but must be ready to hang from our display panels, either with wire or Velcro. Sales of photographs by the photographers at the show are encouraged. A $5 entry fee for each photograph is required when the photograph is presented for the exhibition. The Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a member supported, wildlife conservation organization with its office located at the Osprey House in Lehigh Gap. For more information about the Center and its programs, contact them at 610-760-8889, lgnc@ptd. net, or check their web site at http://lgnc.org.
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Police Blotter Colonial Regional Retail Theft
Road and center double yellow lines as well numerous times. The vehicle was stopped by police. The driver was identified as Ashley Michael, 24, of Wildbriar Court, Bath. As police spoke to her, they smelled the odor of alcohol on her breath. Ms. Michael failed the field sobriety tests. She was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence, and was driven to the Bethlehem DUI Center. Police received the results of Ms. Michael’s blood alcohol count, 0.17%, more than twice the legal BAC in Pennsylvania. Charges were filed through DJ Joseph Barner’s office.
Colonial Regional Police arrested Jonathan Waldron, 26, of 63 Fifth St., Bangor after he was stopped by security personnel of the Kohl’s store in Lower Nazareth Township for stealing sample bottles of perfume valued at $178.00. Northampton He was released from custody and charges will be filed Northampton Police Dewith District Judge Joseph partment responded to these Barner’s office for theft and incidents between Jan. 13and receiving stolen property. Jan. 22: JANUARY 13 Bath Woman HIT & RUN: 1300 block DUI on Newburg Road of Main, entire driver’s side At about 2:54 a.m. on Janu- damage. Offender was locatary 18, Colonial Regional Po- ed and charged. lice saw a dark colored Ford JANUARY 15 SUV crossing the white line Redner’s Warehouse parkon the right side of Newburg ing lot, 101 Held Drive, one
vehicle backed into another. Offender was charged. JANUARY 16 1900 block of Main, open car door was struck, causing damage. Offender was not located. JANUARY 17 1900 block of Main, driver’s side mirror was folded in and glass broken from impact. Offender was not located. Officers were dispatched for a loud explosion with white smoke to the rear of Frank Drive. It was determined the noise came from the Tri-Boro gun range, specifically an exploding target. Officer assisted Lehigh Township PD with a domestic involving a gun. Police responded to the 1300 block of Vienna Street for a domestic. Verbal argument involving female and intoxicated boyfriend. Male was asked to vacate the residence, and left without incident. JANUARY 18 Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Canal Street for a drunk, out of control female who reportedly had broken out a window and was
passed out on the floor. Subject was very intoxicated and belligerent when police arrived. Police were recalled to location a short time later for the same issue, and EMS was called for transport. Male, 19 yoa of Bath, was cited for retail theft after placing $7.96 in merchandise inside his clothing and leaving Redner’s Warehouse Markets without paying for same. JANUARY 19 Police responded to Canal Street Park for flooding in the ladies’ bathroom. The toilet had been tampered with so it would remain running and clogged, and the floor was covered with water. An area on the floor of the men’s bathroom had been lit on fire, and there was smoke and charred remnants on the floor. JANUARY 20 Female found a male, unknown to her, inside of her parked vehicle in the Cherry Square parking lot. Male exited and said he thought it was his friend’s car. Same male, 22 yoa, wearing a black sweatshirt and blue beanie, had been seen earlier in the
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Applications for the new Tavern Gaming License
Submitted by SHAWN KELLY
In accordance with Act 90 of 2013, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today will begin accepting applications for the new Tavern Gaming License. The license allows certain retail liquor licensees the authority to offer pull-tabs, daily drawings and charitable raffles. For licensees interested in applying, applications are available by visiting the PLCB website, www.lcb.state. pa.us. The PLCB, Gaming Control Board, Department of Revenue and State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement recently completed seven statewide informational seminars focused on tavern gaming. “More than 1,700 people attended the seminars to learn about tavern gaming and the application process, which is based on the legislation that was passed,” said PLCB Chairman Joseph E. Brion. “It is our hope that those who attended the sessions will be better prepared to apply, making the process a little smoother and easier to navigate.” For those unable to attend but interested in tavern gaming, a video of the Harrisburg informational session will be posted on the PLCB website along with supplemental materials such as the presentation that was given and frequently asked questions. While the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will process the applications and ultimately approve or deny them, other state agencies have a role in tavern gaming as well. The Gaming Control Board will conduct a thorough background check on applicants and provide that information to the PLCB. The Department of Revenue will collect the applicable taxes and administer filing and payment obligations related to taverns, as well as the annual reporting requirements of the law. The State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement will enforce the licensing and gaming requirements of the new law while maintaining its current responsibilities enforcing the Liquor Code. The PLCB regulates the distribution of beverage alcohol and also operates more than 600 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores statewide. Taxes and store profits are returned to Pennsylvania’s General Fund. For more information, visit www.lcb.state.pa.us.