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The Home News FedEx plans huge Hub in Allen Twsp.

A $175-million ground distribution plan by FedEx is now in the hands of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission and on January 20 the Allen Township Planning Commission will study it for development approval.

It calls for a 1.3 million square foot distribution facility and two warehouses of another million square feet along Willowbrook Road. All

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of it is on land in Allen Township that has been owned by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority –– 239 acres that they are selling for $9.6 million to help pay off their huge debt.

There are positives and negatives in the proposal. It is expected to create 800 new jobs and $25-million will be Continued on page 9

Sewage rate Hike in Bath

The Bath Borough Authority adopted their budget for 2014 on December 18. It calls for a sewage rate increase of 10%, effective January 1, 2014.

The increase is needed to cover final design and bid documents prior to going out for bid, and also to help cover interim finance charges during construction of a new sewer plant, according to Chairman George Gasper. Construction will begin sometime in 2014.

On August 16, 2013, the Authority received notifica-

tion from the United States Department of Agriculture & Rural Development that it has set aside funds for the upgrade and construction of a new sewage treatment plant.

The amount of loan reserved is $6,095,000 for a term of 40 years at a 2.750 interest rate.

The present plant located on Mill Street in Bath was constructed in 1965 and is more than 45 years old.

There was some good news in the 2014 budget. The Authority did not adopt any rate Continued on page 3

BATH SEWAGE treatment plant, built in 1965, will be replaced in 2014.

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Pastor Fran Merkel enjoyed the singing of a community choir, who got together especially for her.

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Pastor Merkel Retiring From UCC church in Bath

fellowship hall singing “Jingle Bells.” Pastor Fran has a love For just over seven years, of music and had often played The Rev. Frances Merkel has her flute during worship served as pastor of Christ services. And as music was U.C.C. Church in Bath. The played on the organ, she’d congregation and, indeed, the most always be seen swingcommunity of Bath and much ing and swaying as she loved of the Bath area, have had a to hear the music played. mutual love for each other.

The choir on Saturday conOn Saturday afternoon, the tinued their tribute to Pascommunity came together to tor Fran, singing with gusto wish her well, now that she “Give Me That Old Time Relihas announced her retire- gion”, “Heart and Soul”, “And ment, effective December He Will Raise You Up on Ea31, 2013. Everyone attending gle’s Wings,” concluding with had hugs for her, and she, in “Auld Lang Syne.” At the end, turn, embraced each one with all of the choir members got a hugs, and shed some tears, hug from her. too.

Sunday morning, for her fiTo her surprise, a commu- nal service as pastor, she had nity chorus of more than 35 The Rev. Harold Henning of voices came walking into the Womelsdorf, a son of the con-

gregation, preach the sermon as Holy Communion was celebrated by the congregation and Fran’s family and friends.

At the beginning of the service, State Representative Marcia Hahn, presented a citation from the Pa. House of Representatives, detailing how much she has meant to Christ Church and the community at large. One of her many significant contributions has been to start the “Loaves & Fishes” free luncheons for needy people two Saturdays in Bath and two in Nazareth every month.

After the Sacrament of Communion, members of Consistory had readings in which they shared the experi-

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Bath ..............................7

Nazareth ......................10

Focus on Folks 60+..........8

Obituaries ...................12

Northampton.................9

Classifieds ...................14

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me far and wide. After my parents sold the store to Sally & George Pagan and both parents had passed away, I took a "Trip of Gold" ---retracing my footprints and Articles Brings visited "Country Interiors".

Back Memories Sally was most gracious offerThe article, Nazareth store ing her support when I strugprovides "Missing Piece" to shoppers, in your paper dated gled with my emotional visit.

December 12-18 was forward- And now when I am near 80 ed on to me by my sister-in- years old, I read this wonderlaw (Mrs.Alice Beers) of Car- ful article about the "Missing Piece" owned by Karen & lisle, Pa. I am the daughter of the Rick Sampson.

Again I am not only filled original owners (Robert & with memories of yesteryear, Marguerite Beers) of the Cherry Hill General Store. but also filled with great joy.

My parents built the store in I' m delighted the Sampson's 1934 and I was born there that are prospering well. My solace is knowing the homestead very year.

My first twenty five years of is alive, filled with beautiful life I claimed that my home. I items for sale and offered to became a Navy wife when I buyers the ole fashioned waymarried and those years took --with genuine hospitality!

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www.HomeNewsPA.com My brother, Robert J, Beers, of Carlisle, Pa. passed away on August 27, 2012 but I know he would have been delighted with the article too.

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Representatives from nonprofit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to Northampton Community College’s Mack Library, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a special workshop. The workshop will highlight the services provided by Foundation Directory Online, and provide an overview of its database of over 100,000 grant makers.

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notice there were a couple other receptacles around town as they look for help to feed needy people. I hope those of us who can afford it did their share. . . . As local governments reorganize next week, here’s wishing that they take their jobs seriously for Fran, though. He just took and think of the people they another swig from his baby serve in the townships, borbottle. . . .We didn’t have a oughs and counties. . . .Wine white Christmas Day, but it & Spirits stores will be plenty was white on Christmas Eve busy this week as folks get for the midnight worshippers. ready to party on New Year’s It snowed much more the day Eve. Don’t drink too much after Christmas, and now it’s though. If you do, make sure all cleared away. . . .I’m pen- you have a designated driver. ning this column before the It’s not just that you might Eagles – Cowboys football get stopped by a cop, but you game, so I don’t know the re- could have a nasty accident if sults. There are so many ques- you’re kinda tipsy. . . . Have a tions that it’s hard to predict. Happy New Year 2014!!

All I hope is that the Eagles win and get into the playoffs.

They’ve given it their best shot under a rookie NFL coach and a back-up quarterback. There Continued from page 1 was plenty of exciting foot- increase for water service. In ball from other teams earlier. the past, sewage was charged . . Salvation Army had a kettle at approximately double the down at Ahart’s and I took rate for water.

The Bath Borough Authrity serves the Borough of Bath, Redcliff development in Up-

Gab Over the Fence

by Pete G. Ossip Good thing all that rain we had on Sunday wasn’t snow, or we’d still be digging out.

It poured all day long. . . .It was nice on Saturday, and that was good, because there was a farewell gathering for Rev. Merkel over at the U.C.C. church. She sure has made a positive impact on our town in just a little more than seven years, and she deserved every bit of good wishes she got as she retires. I hear Pastors Edgar Roosa, Neil Mumma and J. R. Wetzel were among the well wishers. There were more hugs for her on Sunday as people braved the rains and came out to fill the church for her. Good luck, Fran!!! . . . .Little Joshua didn’t see much excitement at the luncheon

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AARP Meeting

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The meeting for Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 is Wednesday Jan. 8 at Allen Township Fire Co, 3530 Howertown Road, Northampton. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided. Please bring baked goods for refreshments. Anyone interested in bus trips please contact Sharon at 610-262-9182. Anyone 50 and older is welcome as a member of AARP Chapter 3915.

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Runner that Cares Fundraises For Bath Non-profit

By DANIELLE S. TEPPER Special to the Home News

Nick Pope of Pen Argyl is a self-proclaimed “average bloke off the street.” He lived in England until he was 26 and while he didn’t necessarily grow up running, he was active in athletics. He’s got “the runner’s high,” he says.

“As long as I have that, I’m going to keep running.” He’s now turned that drive and dedication into a fundraising initiative, “Pope Runs for Hope,” and looks to run one race a month in 2014 in order to donate money to Lauren’s Hope Foundation.

Lauren Flood was born via Caesarean section at 37 weeks on April 23, 2003. She developed spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy after a spontaneous placental abruption caused oxygen deprivation in her brain. She also developed a seizure disorder. At four and a half years old, she unexpectedly passed away through the night shortly before Christ-

NICK POPE mas of 2007 after suffering a massive seizure that caused respiratory failure.

“I kind of knew right away that I would want to do something,” said Ann Flood, Lauren’s mother and president of Lauren’s Hope Foundation. “I learned so much with Lauren; what it takes to find treatment and funding what insurance doesn’t cover. I wanted to help other children with brain injuries.”

Flood started the foundation, which is based in Bath, just six months after Lauren’s death and held their first major fundraiser three months

after that. The foundation hosted a golf tournament, followed by a children’s Christmas party where they gave out adapted toys (toys made specially for children with special needs).

“For most of them, it’s the only Christmas they get, which is heart-breaking,” said Flood. “The parents just can’t afford it; the adapted toys are so expensive.”

Lauren’s Hope now hosts at least one fundraiser a month, with three big ones each year.

Lauren’s Hope partnered with Lehigh Valley Hospital in 2010. Flood’s ultimate goal has been to start a head cooling program. Studies have shown that babies who experience oxygen deprivation to the brain can be helped by cooling within the first six hours of life. Cooling stops the metabolic reaction in the brain, slows down the rate of cell damage, and lessens possible disabilities.

Flood’s foundation was part of LVH’s development and saw the technology become available after two and a half years.

“It was very bittersweet,” said Flood. “It was too late for Lauren, but at least now they have something for babies like her.”

Flood is now hoping to raise money for cooling transport blankets, because the sooner a baby can be cooled, the better the outcome. The blankets and a transport unit would cost $18,000, making that Flood’s goal for 2014. And that’s where Nick Pope comes running in.

Pope met Ann Flood at a wrestling tournament in March of 2013 and learned about the Lauren’s Hope Foundation. It wasn’t their chance meeting that spurred him into the deal though; it was watching his running partner collapse during a race.

“I was doing a mud run up at Shawnee Mountain and I turned around at one point and this guy was white. Turns out his electrolytes were low and he went right down,” explained Pope. “And I started thinking, why am I doing this? There should be a reason. So I came up with the idea of running for a foundation or a cause.”

There is certainly no shortage of local charities, but Pope remembered Lauren’s Hope and reached out to Ann right away.

“This is something I came

up with out of the blue,” said Pope. “I said to Ann, I don’t even know where to begin with this.”

“We met at Detzi’s in Wind Gap and chatted over pieces of scrap paper,” laughed Flood.

Pope ran his first race for Lauren’s Hope in September of 2013 and came in 46th out of 4,288 runners.

“When you’re running for something, for a cause, it’s amazing how your brain will offset the pain and your breathing,” said Pope. “I ran a 20-minute 5K. I’ve never done that before! It’s the focus of the cause that keeps me going.”

It also helps that a crowd of runners will part to let a “runner that cares” pass through. “That’s all you have

to say, ‘runner that cares’ and they all move to one side,” explained Pope.

For each run, Pope wears a T-shirt printed with the name of the foundation, the name of his venture, and the names of his sponsors. His goal is to gather as many sponsors as possible and act as a human billboard. He pays each entry fee out of his own pocket and 100% of the money he raises goes directly to Ann and her foundation.

“I know I’m nobody famous,” said Pope. “Who wants to sponsor a guy off the street?

Why would you? I thought about that, but it’s not me, it’s Lauren’s Hope. Do they feel the same as I do about Lauren’s Hope? Anybody can do it. We can all do it, it’s just do you want to?”

Pope has been trying to gather local sponsors because “everybody sees it. They’ll know you’re making a difference,” he said. “I’m doing it because I want to help and I like to run. Why not drive something? I used to joke and say Hope Pushes Pope. And it’s true.”

November’s run was a Spartan Sprint in Boston.

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Pope placed 139th place out of 8,000. “But I can always do better,” he said. To that end, he hopes to persuade sponsors to donate based on his performance. “I’m always thinking of ways to raise more money.”

“The difference that one guy is making is incredible,” said Flood. “He raised over $1,000 in just a couple months.”

“I don’t see the money,” said Pope. “Pick any charity and you may not know where exactly the money goes. I know Ann is giving it directly to those kids. That’s where I see it.”

Pope was in a motorcycle accident around six years ago.

It took him a year and a half to walk right again and three years to make a full recovery.

He credits that experience to giving him the drive to keep pushing himself to new levels.

“Life’s too short to sit around,” said Pope. “Did it take a motorcycle accident?

No, it took recovering from a motorcycle accident. You come home every day and look at five kids and think, you want to look at five kids.

You can do this, you can be that person.”

His five young kids and supportive wife are his biggest fans.

“They know what I’m doing is the right thing, even though my wife sometimes thinks I’m nuts,” he laughed. “I couldn’t do it without them.”

Going into 2014, Pope is scheduled to run one major race each month. Aside from collecting sponsors, both he and Flood are hoping to create a Forrest Gump effect by inspiring people to run with him.

“I’d love to see a big crowd of people just following him around,” laughed Flood. “This might be his midlife crisis; some people buy a fancy car, Nick runs for a year.”

“When I’m running, I always push my body to the limit,” Pope said. “But you have to stop somewhere— Forrest Gump stopped.”

For January, Pope has yet to decide between the Ice Scraper in Allentown and Chilly Cheeks in Reading. He is,

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ANN & LAUREN FLOOD however, accepting running buddies.

“Anyone with a New Year’s resolution, come and join me!” he said. “There’s never enough when it comes to charity.”

Pope used to be a smoker and quit cold turkey. “It’s willpower; you either have it or you don’t. This was never on my bucket list, it’s not something I dreamt of,” he explained. “But I have to do it. You either want to or you don’t. You’ve got to do it, because if you stop, it’s like anything else—you can’t just not feel like it. I don’t know how far I’m going to go or can go with this. But if I stop, those kids don’t get the money.”

Sounds like the sky’s the limit for this runner who cares.

Interested in donating to Pope Runs for Hope or Lauren’s Hope Foundation? Visit www.facebook.com/PopeRunsforHope and www.laurenshopefoundation.com for more information. Runners who’d like to join Nick Pope for a race can contact him via Facebook, as can any local business willing to sponsor him.

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loaders at the plant. I enjoy working with all of my coworkers, we have a pleasant family atmosphere,” Mr. Witman says.

The plant has undergone dramatic changes since 1973.

New equipment, technology and a computer system help make the plant a more efficient and safe operation. Mr. Witman is very optimistic about the future of the plant, which is over a century old.

Mr. Witman is a dedicated cement worker with 40 years of service. It’s a job he takes pride in each day. He has been married to the former Connie Seyler for 41 years and they are the proud parents of sons Peter and Daniel. They have two grandsons, Andrew and Luke.

An avid hunter and fisherman, he is also a Philadelphia Flyers and Hershey Bears fan. He will soon be at the new arena in Allentown when the Phantoms arrive.

It was a pleasure to meet Mr. Witman, a solid Pennsylvania Dutchmen who brings that work ethic to the plant each day. I wish Dean and all my friends at Evansville a safe and prosperous 2014.

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Comment On Sports

By Pete Fritchie

FOOTBALL✷ ✷ ✷

Although the number of football bowl games continues to increase, most major bowl games don’t begin until the 31st of December.

There were 36 bowl games scheduled for this winter, beginning December 21st and ending with the BCS championship bowl January 6.

On January 1st football fans have a choice of six bowl

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games, the most famous being the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California. Stanford (11-2) versus Michigan State (12-1), Stanford favored.

Iowa (8-4) and LSU (9-3) meet in the Outback Bowl on the 1st and South Carolina (103) plays Wisconsin (9-3) in the Capital One Bowl also on New Year’s Eve. The Sugar Bowl between Alabama (11-1) and Oklahoma (10-2) is January 2nd, the Cotton Bowl on the 3rd, between Ohio State (10-2) and Missouri (11-2).

The big one--The BCS Championship game between Florida State (13-0) and Auburn (12-1) is on the 6th.

Florida State is favored.

Bucks: Gio Vazquez, 190-480; Brandon Jacoby, 184-196-509; Allem Smith, 190-196-202588; and Christian Vazquez, 203 -502. Bath Legion: Dave Shaver, 237-246-657; Marty Beal, 198-202-569; Ryan Flick, 213-215-222-650; Cory Brown, 191-535; and John Kline, 512.

Kemmerer Hahn Armie

There were lots of ties as the Bath Industrial League began the second half of bowling in Week 16.

G&L Sign Factory is tied for first after winning three games to one over Harhart’s.

G&L had Jason Eberts, 212222-236-670; Mike Reese, 194-206-235-635; Evan Rehrig, 190-221-567, and Jason Glendenmoyer, 194-197-559.

Harhart’s: Marty Csencsits, 198-223-265-686; “Butch” Holland, 188-190-555, and George Hyde, 193-520.

Also in first is Flurer’s Machine & Tool, a 3 to 1 winner over Hecktown Fire Co. #1.

Flurer’s: Scott McGee, 220225-622; Gary Reaser, 197-527, and Craig Kelty, 482. Firemen: B.J. Doncsesz, 195-247-260702; Matt Paulus, 199-263-635; Stan Zurowski, 205-217-606; Andy Schwartz, 203-202-536, Tony Luciano, 212-520.

Arndt Construction tied Hear PA, 2 to 2. Arndt Construction: Marty Beal, 192194-211-597, Don Arndt, 245547; Bob Meixsell, 582; Ed Musselman, 231-232-630; Bob Adams, 248-267-653. Hear PA: Todd Everhart, 198-215593, Mario Forte, 520; Mike Jamiol, 231-530; Mike Derwinski, 202-225-605.

Taylor Honey also tied Planet Fitness, 2 to 2. Taylor Honey: Bob Bechtel, 190-485; Scott Frieboin, 504. Planet Fitness: Scott Fenstermaker, 541.

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Three Teams at Top of Bath Legion Friday Nighters

Arndt Team Starts Week 17 of the Bath LeSecond Half at Top of gion Friday Nighters Bowling Monday Nite Mixed League finds three teams tied

The Arndt team started the second half of the Monday Nite Mixed League in week 16 with a sweep of the Armie team to gain first place. They did it with Donnie Arndt leading the way with a 185195-223–603 series, along with Tom Zeitner’s 198–520. Armie had Sandy Becker with 215– 542; Armie Fioranelli, 180–526, and Carol Kocher, 417.

There are two teams tied for second and two for third.

Dutt outbowled Hahn, 3 to 1, with Les Dutt, 190-244–547; Eric Spooner, 498, and Ellie Dutt, 420. Hahn: Bert Davidson, 431; Austy Strohl, 426, and Linda Hahn, 421.

Mayer also scored a 3 to 1 win over Kemmerer, led by Marty Beal, 204-236–624; Cory Brown, 190-192–555; Malinda Mayer, 178–452; and Dawn Mayer, 419. Kemmerer: Ernie Bonser, 189-196–559, and Kacey Bonser, 419.

First half winning Kerbacher split with Jacoby, 2 to 2, and they wound up tied for third.

Kerbacher: John Kerbacher, 186-202-223–611; Andy Rice, 187–502, and Dee Allogio, 170–475. Jacoby: Scott McGee, 186-198-206–590; Dave Jacoby, 499, and Mike Knable, 442.

STANDINGS Arndt Dutt Mayer Jacoby Kerbacher

W L 4 0 3 1 3 1 2 2 2 2

for first place: Bath Legion, Team-YTTIHS, and DNA Repair.

The last mentioned, DNA Repair, made out the best, winning 3 to 1 over Bensings.

The others had 2 to 2 friendly matches.

DNA scores were Pappy Bartholomew, 205-549; Mike Swope, 193-215-222-630; Tery Battholomre, 192-226-594; and Ed Musselman, 197211-225-633. Bensing: Eric Spooner, 201-506; Art Flegler, 219-223-603; and Billy Kocher, 190-228-595.

Team-YTTIHS tied with G & L at 2 to 2. YTTIHS scores are as follows: Tony Boronski, 204-208-216-628; Matt Astaf, 193-200-539; Harry Emery, 196-210-224-630; Brent Bartholomew, 194-205-215-614; and Rich Giering, 193-211574. G & L: Bud Bower, 470; Eddy Jo Marshall, 192-210256-656; Bill Kunsman, 180224-567; and Rich Trucksess, 212-212-581.

Herman Hermits were victorious over Wee Little Pigs by a score of 3 to 1. Hermits: Herm Peterson, 215-470; Pete Curto, 180 to 470; Chris Cortright, 471; and Joe Cortright, 1950218-592. Wee Little Pigs: Mike Knable, 463; Scott McGee, 180-202-210-592; Randy Williams, 482; and Dave Jacoby, 479.

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High Scores for Two Weeks at Bath Legion

High bowling scores for two weeks in December at the Bath Legion Lanes were as follows: WEEK OF DEC. 8 MEN (600 & Higher): Marty Csencsits, 719; Terry Bartholomew, 638/710; Bob Adams, 704; Brent Bartholomew, 696; Scott Weinberg, 642/681; Ryan Flick, 652/687; Matt Cser, 689; Rich Trucksess, 687; John Zmyweski, 659; Matt Paulus, 673; John Kerbacher, 634/658; Keith Sargent, 647; Brent Connolly, 659; Andy Edelman, 648; Frank Yeakel, 644; Harry Emery,

648; Jerry Bartholomew, 631; Adam Anbthony, 635; Harvey Rissmiller, 630; Jeff Kerbacher, 666.

WOMEN (500 & Higher): Kathy Grube, 504.

WEEK OF DEC. 15 MEN (600 & Higher): Ryan Flick, 719/720; Terry Bartholomew, 653/713; Tony Boronski, 682/703; Jeff Kerbacher, 686; Harry Emery, 695; Bob Meixsell, 689; Jason Benner, 673; Scott Weinberg, 679; Damien Medley, 672; Steve Kerbacher, 678; Pete Rex, 666; Andy Edelman, 668; Brent Connolly, 655; Evan Rehrig, 667; Mike Derwinski, 650; Jack Troxell, 645; Ed Musselman, 649; Matt Paulus, 642; Mike Swope, 667; Scott Ackerman, 634; Marty Beal, 618/634; Dave Shaver, 633.

WOMEN (500 & Higher): Mary Beth Eby, 590; Kathy Grube, 535; Jen Giering, 535; Melinda Mayer, 506.

Outdoors

By HOBBY

Noted Outdoors Writer, Photographer Tom Fegely, Passes Tom Fegely, who had earlier lived in the Danielsville area, and who was an outstanding author, outdoors writer and photographer for the Morning Call and so many state and national publications on the outdoors for many years, passed away on December 17 after an extended illness called Lewy Body Dementia.

I never met Tom personally, but did talk over the phone with him and, of course, read hundreds of his weekly outdoors articles in the Call. In the early days of the Whitetail Deer Classic, Tom furnished photos of deer for our dinner program booklet cover. He was a fellow member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association, and a past president of POWA. He started his career as a teacher, after graduating and earning degrees from Lock Haven and Kutztown universities. But in 1976, he took on the full-time job as an outdoors writer and photographer. So many national magazines contained articles he had written –– Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, North American Hunter, and Buckmasters.

He wrote 10 books, and had radio and television shows, all featuring the outdoors, often sparking interest of his young readers and listeners in the outdoor sports.

He and his wife, Betty Lou, hunted and fished together all over the U.S., Canada, Africa, Costa Rica and Bulgaria. Tom enjoyed hunting turkeys and wrote a book called “A Guide to Hunting Turkeys in Pennsylvania”. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, among many other organizations.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 1629 Hamilton St., Allentown. Visitation starts at

www.HomeNewsPA.com 1:00 p.m. and continues until the service. The family asks that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at 912 Killian Hill Rd., S.W. Liburn, GA 33047 or the Professional Outdoor Media Association Foundation at P.O. BOX 1569, Johnstown, PA 15907.

Andy’s Corner

By Andy Weaver

Over the Christmas, New Year weekend Nazareth sports teams participated in a number of holiday tournaments throughout our area.

The boys basketball team took part in the Honesdale High School Tournament while the girls basketball team was up in Bangor for the Bangor Christmas Tournament. Also, the wrestling team was over at Liberty High School on Saturday and Sunday for the Bethlehem Holiday Classic.

Let’s begin the recap with the boys basketball team up in the Honesdale tournament on Thursday when they played Wallenpaupack in the first round and got a 62-51 win and then moved to the championship round where they played 8-0 Honesdale Saturday night. The Blue Eagles gave Honesdale their first loss of the season with a 68-62 overtime win.

The girls basketball team played Friday night against Warren Hills in the first round of the Bangor tournament and got a 44-21 win and advanced to Saturday’s Championship where they played Bangor and beat Bangor 49-35. Lauren Kresge received the honor of Tournament MVP and Chelsea Gary earned All Tournament Team.

The girls basketball team will enter 2014 at 6-2 and the boys basketball team goes in 4-4.

The Blue Eagles wrestling team received 2nd place in the Bethlehem Holiday Tournament over the weekend and Sage Karam who is the Indy Firestone champ got a championship in this weekend’s wrestling Tournament. Nic Sevi placed first and Brandon Lance placed second.

This Thursday, Jan. 2 the wrestling team will host Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, Jan. 3 the boys basketball team will play just their second home game of the season when Dieruff comes for a 7 p.m. game. The girls basketball team will travel to Dieruff Friday at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 4 the boys basketball team will host Catasauqua at 2 p.m. while the girls basketball team will travel to Pocono Mountain East for a 2 p.m. matchup. On Tuesday Jan. 7 the girls basketball team will host Emmaus at 7 p.m. while the boys will travel to Emmaus. On Wednesday Jan. 8 the Nazareth wrestling team will travel to Bethlehem Catholic for a big match set for 7:30 p.m.

For up to the minute updates and scores, check out www.nazarethsports.net

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ences of Pastor Merkel’s years of serving the church. With the Benediction, she removed her robe and placed it on the altar.

A covered dish luncheon followed in the fellowship hall, filled once again with family and friends.

During the meal, organist Sharon Schrantz, who was a member of the search committee for a new pastor nearly eight years ago, told everyone how Pastor Fran came to the church. She said, “Seven and a half years ago, we met a brand new, fresh out of semiORGANIST SHARON SCHRANTZ, who was on the search nary student. She knocked committee seven years ago, said they knew immediately Frances our socks off and we decided Merkel was the perfect choice for pastor of Christ Church. right here and then that we – Home News photo would hire her.” They put out the call, Sharon said. “It took a lot of prayer for her to decide to come to Bath” from her native Berks County, but she did, and the congregation fell in love with their first female pastor in more than 100-plus years. (Christ Church is an outgrowth of the Bath Kirche, a union of Lutheran and Reformed churches from 1834 to 1876.)

After opening a card and gift from the congregation on Sunday, Pastor Fran said, ”The only plans I have are to go out and buy a banjo, take some lessons, and take care of my mother.” She’ll be moving back to Berks County, but she says she’ll continue her Home News subscription so she can keep in touch with folks back in Bath.

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We will miss her and offer Godspeed.

Now the search begins for another pastor.

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According to the LVPC, these are the road improvements: •Three lanes to Race Street •A southbound third lane to Airport Road •Two lanes to Willowbrook Road •Intersection improvements along Airport Road •Upgrades to smaller roads in the area According to published reports, Allen Twp. Planning Commission chairman William Holmes (who is also a township supervisor) sees only good things coming out of the project, while Township Manager Ilene Eckhart

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The Lehigh Valley is growing with warehouses and distribution facilities, due to its central location between Philadelphia, New York and the Northeast Corridor.

Atlas Cement Memorial Trust Annual Report

Submitted by Larry Oberly, Sec. The report of the activities of the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum is given for the time period of December 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. The Museum Trust met on December 2, 2013 to review this report and conduct other matters of business as needed.

Edward Pany, Museum Curator, reported on the attendance for the previous twelve months as follows: Tours and public visitations - 569 persons Educational programs for school children - 1,674 students and teachers Total contacts - 2,243 In addition, the museum participated in four days of special programming with the Atlas Universals 7th grade learning team at the Northampton Area Middle School. There are more than 160 students and nine staff involved with that team. The museum also took part in one school wide assembly at the Middle School that involved more than 900 students and staff. It must be noted that the total number of visitors is indeed larger than shown as not everyone who comes to visit signs the guestbook. If all contacts are totaled, the museum has reached more than 2, 275 in 2013.

New artifacts and equipment added to our collection over the past year included: A collection of union memorabilia that belonged to Roland Roth of Nazareth.Mr. Roth’s collection tells the story of union organizing activity and his subsequent role as a union official at the Nazareth Plant. We also thank Tony Pristash for framing this collection so beautifully.

New landscaping of the exterior was completed with a

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The museum continues to preserve a digital inventory of artifacts currently held in trust or on display. A photographic inventory is being made and will be backed up in multiple locations to preserve the record. A description of the items is also being completed and the two software applications should enable us to view items along with pertinent information available.

It must be noted that four of the remaining operating cement companies of the Lehigh Valley have supported

the museum financially this year. That is very meaningful to the Trust as they have all suffered financially in the difficult American and world wide economies. They are to be commended for their support, which allows us to continue to operate as a FREE/ NO COST FACILITY to everyone.

The museum also participated in the Northampton Jack Frost Parade honoring the remaining cement plants and their employees.

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Jody Rebuck – Lehigh Heidelberg Stephen Decker – Buzzi-Unicem John Paul Farkas – LaFarge Rady Lungg – Essroc James W. Keefer – Keystone Michael Easton – Lehigh Heidelberg Fritz J. Engler Jr. – Buzzi-Unicem Darin Rehrig – LaFarge Robert H. Rissmiller – Keystone By far, the greatest event of the year was a visit by a delegation of citizens from Burgenland in Austria. The group of a dozen people was led

by Bishop Agidius Zsifkovics of Eisenstadt in Burgenland, Austria. The group was visiting Coplay where they celebrated a Mass, attended by more than 300 of our local neighbors. They were very

impressed with the museum and the Bishop led a prayer for all living and deceased cement workers while adding a blessing on the museum.

The museum also played a major role in the internet attack on the Northampton Area School Districts, Konkrete Kid designation.

An internet website claimed that the name was representative of the Ku Klux Klan, disregarding the importance of cement and German heritage in our community. There were numerous stories online and in the press that broke the story, but it was the museum and its programs that set the record straight and very quickly. Our students, when interviewed by the media, quickly identified their heritage and correctly attributed the contribution of our cement Industry in the designation.

This year, we have hosted

Wishing you and yours warmest reflections of the year gone by.

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visitors from Austria and 10 states: Oklahoma, Texas, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, California, and Pennsylvania.

We would like to thank the Northampton Borough Council, Borough Manager and all the borough employees, for their support and cooperation in keeping this a first class museum for our community.

Respectfully for the Trustees

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A new program is slated to be held on January 12 and 19 at 9 a.m. at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville.

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2014 Master Watershed Steward Program Call for Volunteers Submitted by Erin Frederick The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program in Lehigh/Northampton Counties will be training a new class of volunteers this spring. The program, which was first launched in 2013, is a citizen science training program that empowers everyday people to take action to address local watershed issues.

The Master Watershed Steward Program provides training for ordinary citizens without formal natural resource education backgrounds, with the goal of strengthening local capacity for the management and protection of streams, rivers and watersheds throughout Northampton and Lehigh Counties. Examples of watershed projects and programs include designing and installing demonstration rain gardens or streamside plantings, and organizing educational workshops that address such topics as backyard conservation or homeowner storm water management.

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For more information about the Master Watershed Steward Program regarding program details, costs and volunteer commitment or to request an application for the 2014 training program, contact Erin Frederick by telephone at 610-391-9840 or by email at elf145@psu.edu.

Applications are due by January 10th. A program information session will be held Wednesday, January 15th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Seidersville Hall, in the Lower Saucon Township Municipal Complex, Bethlehem. The 2014 Master Watershed Steward Program is a collaborative effort of Penn State Extension, the Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley, Northampton County Conservation District, Appalachian Mountain Club and the Water Resources Education Network.

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6:00 p.m. back into the water. Mike waved his handand to the boat as services. if to say it was OK and finally got them safely hidden aboard.

I urge you to hear Missionaries Mike and Ana Dascalescu, on Sunday, December 29, in the 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services.

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Obituaries

Geraldine J. Fassl

March 12, 1942 – Dec. 20, 2013 Geraldine J. Fassl, 71, of Nazareth died Friday, Dec. 20 in ManorCare, Easton.

She was the wife of Frank J. Fassl for 11 years. She had also been the wife of the late Ethan A. Kern and Schuyler G. Snyder.

She was a nurse assistant at Gracedale for Dr. David Bossert and at Easton Hospital.

Born March 12, 1942 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Snyder) Stubitch.

Geraldine was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ethan A. Kern, Jr. of Bushkill Township; daughters Karen Eveland of Breinigsville and Brenda L. Kern of Bethlehem; step-sons Frank Fassl, Jr. of Bangor, Jeffrey Fassl, Sr. of Nazareth, and Timothy Fassl of Stockertown; stepdaughter Deborah A. Sherman of Nazareth; sisters Ruth J. Kern of Easton and Debra J. Manuel of Nazareth; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Gloria J. Pina.

Services were held on Friday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Holy Family Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Frank J. Fuller

May 6, 1930 ­– Dec. 22, 2013 Frank J. Fuller, 83, of Bushkill Township died Sunday, Dec. 22 at home. He was the husband of the late Flora D. (Yob) Fuller, who died in 2011.

After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born May 6, 1930 in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late Francis and Mary (Besida) Fuller.

He was a member of the Nazareth Senior Citizens Center.

Surviving are a step-

son, Ricky Johnson, with whom he resided; four stepdaughters, Shari Eckhart of Nazareth, Sheila Knauss of Moorestown, Sylvia Brown of Easton, and Sally Tresize of Bethlehem; three sisters, Stephanie Kevolic of Levittown, Wilma Maurer of Jim Thorpe, and Anna Besek of Selinsgrove; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was a brother, Stephen Fuller.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. There will be no calling hours.

Jack P. Grube

Jack P. Grube, 23, of Maple Drive, Walnutport (Lehigh Township) died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township, after a onevehicle auto accident Sunday morning.

He was driving along Riverview Drive (Rt. 145) when his vehicle hit a road barrier and rolled on its side near Rt. 248 in Lehigh Township. The accident happened at about 6:45 a.m. and Grube was pronounced dead four hours later by Lehigh County Coroner Scott M. Grim, who ruled his death due to multiple traumatic injuries.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of Terry A. (Boger) Grube of Allentown and the late Perry M. Grube, and was employed by Amazon.

Surviving besides his mother are a sister, Amber L. Campbell, and his maternal grandparents, Herbert and Connie Boger.

Services were held on Friday morning in the Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.

Linda J. Gruber

try Miss and International Women’s Apparel. She was a former member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, serving as a shop steward for many years.

Born March 10, 1951 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Joyce (Diehl) Bower.

She served as a volunteer for the Stockertown Youth Association and was a league bowler at Bar-Don Lanes in Palmer Township.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Phillip Gruber of Plainfield Township and Steven Gruber of Easton; two daughters, Lana Crolius of Shenandoah and Sandra DiGiovanna of Slatington; six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Moorestown. Friends and family may call on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the services in Indianland Cemetery, Cherryville.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Stockertown Youth Association, P.O. Box 511, Stockertown, PA 18083.

Helen E. Kline

April 6, 1920 – Dec. 23, 2013 Helen E. Kline, 93, formerly of Bath, died on Monday, Dec. 23 in ManorCare, Palmer Township. She was the wife of the late Willard D. Kline for 59 years before he died in 2002.

She was a wife, mother and grandmother.

Born April 6, 1920 in Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Elsie R. (Hertzog) Miller.

Surviving are a son, Kirk W. Kline, of Palmerton; four granddaughters; 10 greatgrandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ray Miller, of Emmaus; a sister, Margaret Henry, of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. There will be no calling hours.

March 10, 1951 – Dec. 26, 2013 Linda J. Gruber, 62, of Stockertown died Thursday, Dec. 26 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill.

She was the wife of Howard A. Gruber, Jr. for 43 years.

A 1969 graduate of Whitehall High School, she was employed by Martin Guitar of Nazareth, where she worked in the finishing department.

Previously, she worked for Catherine L. Lobach more than 20 years in the Jan. 8, 1948 – Dec. 24, 2013 shipping and receiving deCatherine L. Lobach, 65, of partment at the former Coun- Breinigsville died on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the home of her daughter in Northampton.

She worked at Cedarbrook Nursing Home for more than 20 years before retiring.

Born Jan. 8, 1948 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Arlene (Beltz) Gouger.

Surviving are a son, Dean C. Lobach, Jr., of Alburtis; a daughter, Debra A. Lobach, of Northampton; a brother, Michael Schoeneberger, of Northampton; two sisters, Diane Gouger of Breinigsville Frances Bensing John h. simons and Shirley Kuntz of PalmFuneral Director supervisor erton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and two nieces.

Preceding her in death was

a brother, John D. Roth.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. in the Schiler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Neffs.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home.

Frank Marth, Jr.

Oct. 5, 1938 – Dec. 20, 2013 Frank J. “Moe” Marth, Jr., 75, of Northampton, died Friday, Dec. 20 in the Inpatient Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Having served in the U.S. Marine Corps, he was employed at Agere Systems for 43 years until retiring in March 2002.

Born October 5, 1938 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Frank and Anna T. (Miletics) Marth.

Frank was a baseball umpire for the Lehigh Valley League for 37 years. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and the Northampton Recreation Center.

Surviving are two sons, Kevin Marth of Whitehall and Christopher Marth of Northampton; his former wife, Gloria (Felchock) Marth, of Northampton; and three grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday morning Dec. 30 in Assumption B.V.M. Church after visitations Sunday and Monday in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Burial with military honors followed in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Thomas W. Nagle III

Thomas W. Nagle III, 62, of Nazareth died suddenly at Easton Hospital. He was the son of the late Thomas W. Nagle, Jr. and Sadie (Cuvo) Nagle.

Surviving are three sisters, Renae, Ambie and Melissa; a brother, Scott; two nieces; and companion, Nancy.

Preceding him in death was a brother, Todd.

There will be no services or calling hours. The family wishes you to remember Tommy in your heart and prayers. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Patrick J. Pichel

Patrick J. Pichel, 22, of Bath died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem.

He was a graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Dawn (Beisel) Pichel, who died in 2003.

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www.HomeNewsPA.com Surviving are his maternal grandparents, Harry and Mildred Beisel, with whom he resided; an aunt, Sheree Beisel, of Bethlehem, and father, Jeffrey Pichel, his wife Donna and their daughter, Cheyenne, of Fountain Hill; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Gori.

The funeral service was on Monday afternoon in Calvary Baptist Church, Easton. Arrangements were by the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Theresa Polaha

Theresa “Tessie” M. Polaha, 83, of Allentown died on Christmas morning, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the wife of Joseph Polaha for 63 years.

She was a 1948 graduate of Northampton High School, and secretary of her class.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Johanna (Csencsits) Stubits.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Thomas P. of Allentown, Joseph P. of Allentown, Paul M. of Orefield, and Michael P. of Newport Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Janice M. Myers, of Brienigsville; one brother, Joseph Stubits, of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; four grandsons; seven granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were four sisters, Johanna Ahlborn, Mary Kelly, Frances Yost, and Rose Stubits, and two stepsisters, Mary Anselmin and Terry Mayer.

A Mass will be celebrated this Thursday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Slovak Church, 924 N. Front St., Allentown. Arrangements are by the Kohut Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Slovak Church or Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown.

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Victor Vogel, Jr. Rev. Victor Vogel, Jr., 86, of Lancaster and a native of Bath, died on December 6, 2013 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas. He was the husband of the late Margaret M. (Smith) Vogel for 41 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Victor Granville Vogel and Florence Evelyn (Hayne) Vogel.

After graduating from Bethlehem Vocational Technical School, Rev. Vogel served in the 8th Air Force in Europe at the conclusion of World War II. He graduated from Moravian College in 1952 and received a Bachelor’s degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1955.

He was ordained in Christ Evangelical & Reformed (now U.C.C.) Church, Bath, and later received a Master of Divinity degree from the seminary.

Rev. Vogel served churches in the Penn Northeast, Penn Southeast, Penn Central and Penn West conferences of the United Church of Christ from 1955 through 1992, held a number of regional leadership positions in the United Church of Christ, and for a brief time was a Moravian missionary on the island of Antigua, British West Indies.

After retiring from the parish ministry, he was on the visitation staff of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem, for several years.

He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and was an accomplished painter who displayed his work in a number of area art shows. He was a resident of the Willow Valley Retirement communities, Lancaster, for the past 15 years.

Surviving are two brothers, Donald C. Vogel of Cincinnati, Ohio and Dallas H. Vogel, II of Lebanon, PA; children Louis A Vogel of Washington, D.C; Dr. Victor G. Vogel, II of Lewisburg, PA; and Timothy J. Vogel of Carlisle, PA; and grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lamont Vogel, of Bethlehem.

A mmorial service for family and friends will be held in early 2014. He will be interred at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bethlehem.

Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins or to CARE (www.care. org).

Diane R. Wise

Diane R. Wise, 74, of Northampton died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 at home. She was the wife of William C. Wise for 54 years.

Diane was a cashier for Save-A-Lot grocery store in Allentown for 20 years before retiring in 1999. Prior to that, she worked for The Uniform

Printing Co., Allentown, in inventory control for several years.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mildred (Roeder) Hafer.

She was a member of the former Salem U.C.C. Church, Allentown, and more recently attended Zion Stone U.C.C. Church in Kreidersville.

She was also a former member of the Raccoon Club in Northampton.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Billie Jo Pochatko, Cherie L. Beers, Dina L. Kendall Galusha, and Julianne I. (Nagy) Wise, all of Northampton; three sons, Terry M. Wise of Bath, Thomas R. Nagy of Coplay, and Scott A. Nagy of Danielsville; 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were three brothers, Charles, Donald and Rodney Hafer; a sister, Jeanette Nagy, and a grandson, Dakota Galusha.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Glenn S. Rice officiating. Interment followed in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

Donations may be made to the Dakota Galusha Memorial Fund or Lehigh Valley Hospice, both c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Samantha J. Rifendifer

June 24, 1988 – Dec. 21, 2013 Samantha Joan Rifendifer, 25, formerly of Nazareth, died Saturday, Dec. 21 in Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia.

A 2007 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, she was a waitress in various restaurants in the Philadelphia area.

Born June 24, 1988 in Summit, N.J., she was a daughter of D. Craig and Joan E. (Salvato) Rifendifer.

She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

Besides her parents, she is survived by a son, Gavin Charles Rifendifer, and a brother, David Joseph Rifendifer, both of Nazareth; and by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services are private as arranged by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for Gavin’s college fund, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Bath Legion sends $1,840 to Pa. Wounded Warriors

Submitted by Victoria ZmarzleyHahn

A pancake and sausage breakfast run by Larry Becker at Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion in Bath raised $380 to benefit the Pa. Wounded Warriors project.

With $175 raised from a 50/50 at the Legion golf tournament, $55 from Bar Room Olympics, $1,015 from a Legion member having his head shaved, and $215 raised from

a donation jar set out at the Legion, a total of $1,840 will be sent to the Pa. division of Wounded Warriors.

Wounded Warriors of Pennsylvania is a service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans of the military following the terror attacks of 9/11/01. It also provides services and programs for family members of the veterans.

If you would like to make a donation to help this organization, send it to: Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.

For more information on this project, go to: www.PaWoundedWarriors.org

Blankets of Gratitude Sends 69 Lap robes to Wilkes-Barre V.A.

Submitted by Victoria ZmarzleyHahn

Blankets of Gratitude, a division of Soldiers’ Angels, was formed three years ago at the Bath Legion. The group’s goal is to crochet or knit lap robes for veterans in Veterans Administration (V.A.) hospitals who cannot go home for the holidays. The lap robes are the group’s way of showing gratitude to veterans for their service to our country.

Thanks to the generosity of the group and those who donated yarn for this worthy project, this year a total of 69 lap robes were sent to the Wilkes-Barre V.A. Hospital.

In three years, 222 lap robes have been donated to our veterans.

If you are interested in making lap robes or donating yarn, call Vickie at 610-7391348. The group meets Mondays in the Legion social hall on Race Street at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to make them, but cannot attend, just call and we will give you the dimensions and you can make them at home and we will pick them up when completed.

Police Blotter State Police Car Crashes in East Allen Township

A Northampton man escaped injury when he lost control on a snow and ice covered road and crashed into a utility pole in East Allen Township on Dec. 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Michael S. Atiyeh, 28, was driving on Colony Dr., about a tenth of a mile west of Alexander Rd., when his 2008 SD4 skidded off the south side of the road, hit the pole, and came to rest back on the road.

Atiyeh was wearing his seatbelt. No charges were filed as the State Trooper said he was driving at a safe speed.

Upper Nazareth Drinking and Argument Lead to Domestic Assault An Upper Nazareth Township couple were jailed last Saturday night after they fought each other following a Christmas party in which both were drinking.

Phillip A. Palmer, Sr., 50, and Allison C. Palmer, 42, of 101 W. Allen St. were arraigned by District Judge James Narlesky on charges of simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct brought by Upper Nazareth police.

According to the criminal complaint, both husband and wife punched each other in the face several times and were bloody from the assault after they got into an argument.

Both smelled of alcohol and admitted they had been drinking at a party earlier that night. Police were dispatched at 10:37 p.m. for the domestic incident.

Northampton Northampton Police Department responded to these incidents between Dec. 17and Dec. 22 DECEMBER 17 Retail theft at Redner’s Warehouse Market, 101 Held Drive, in the amount of $12.65. Citation to be issued to W/M, 68 yoa of Northampton.

DECEMBER 18 Criminal mischief reported to several vehicles while parked to the rear of the Hampton House, 1802 Lincoln Avenue. In one incident, the hood to the vehicle had been popped, and it appeared that someone had tried to force the ignition on the steering column. Other vehicles had items taken out of the glove box and/or center console. Items were either missing or strewn about the inside of the vehicle.

Vehicle fire was reported in the 1700 block of Main Street.

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A vehicle parked nearby also received damage from the incident. Under investigation.

DECEMBER 19 Officer and K-9 assisted Walnutport PD in attempting to locate a wanted person.

Subject had initially fled in a vehicle, and then a foot pursuit ensued until the subject jumped into the Lehigh River.

Eric Messick, W/M, 30 yoa of Walnutport, has since been located and placed under arrest.

DECEMBER 20 Report of suspicious activity in the 400 block of E. 4th Street in the early morning hours.

Resident reported seeing an unidentified male in her front yard and near a family member’s vehicle. He then walked across the street and left in a silver vehicle.

Nothing was stolen and there appeared to be no attempted entry. Person and vehicle were gone upon police arrival.

DECEMBER 22 Items were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle while parked in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue. Approximately 48 CDs were taken, and another vehicle, belonging to the same resident, was rummaged through.

Bible Verse

"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

1. Who was the author of this advice?

2. To whom was he writing at the time?

3. How can one obey the command?

4. Where may these words be found?

Answers: 1. Paul the Apostle.

2. The Christians living in Galatia.

3. By being forgiving and helpful to one's fellow man.

4. Galatians 6:2.

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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: Richard K. Haupt and Kathleen M. Bretz c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (12/26-1/9)

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE The regular public workshop meeting of Northampton Borough Council, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2014, has been changed to Monday, January 6, 2014, at 7:30 P.M., in Council Chambers. A Reorganizational Meeting of Northampton Borough Council will be held and all interested parties are invited to attend.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager (1/2) BOROUGH OF NAZARETH BI-ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING The Borough of Nazareth will conduct its Bi-Annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street. At that time, newly elected Councilpersons and appointed Borough Officials, Fire Chiefs and Fire Police will be sworn. An election of Borough Officers will follow before the start of the regular Business Meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m. The Meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend.

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NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 9, 2014 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2014, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1. Mr. and Mrs. David Larson and Ms. Donna Sheptock, 467 East 11th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 467 East 11th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is located on Tax Map No. M4NE1A-2-4 and is located in an R-1 Residential District. Mr. and Mrs. Larson and Ms. Sheptock have erected a six-foot high solid vinyl fence six feet three inches from the curb line on Northampton Avenue.

They are seeking a variance to: Page 250:31, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §25018 – Accessory structures and uses, Subsection H – Fence and wall accessory uses, (1) (b) [1] – Setback requirements.

All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend.

Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer

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CAPRICORN--Dec. 22 to Jan. 19--Be conservative during this period, avoiding any unnecessary spending. You can then breeze through a coming situation.

AQUARIUS--Jan. 20 to Feb. 18--Keep your house in order. A little planning along this line can make life much more enjoyable.

PISCES--Feb. 19 to March 20--You will have to sing another song if you expect others to believe that you mean what you say. Your personal life could stand some improving.

www.HomeNewsPA.com ARIES--March 21 to April 20--Plan something special for children close to you. A picnic or other outing could prove extremely enjoyable.

TAURUS--April 21 to May 20--Keep more accurate records this year, so next year’s tax season won’t be such a hassle. File receipts and other necessary items almost daily.

GEMINI--May 21 to June 20--You cannot successfully mix business and pleasure on your job. Others are watching.

CANCER--June 21 to July 22--Being bashful won’t get you where you want to go.

Go directly to the person you wish to deal with.

LEO--July 23 to Aug. 22-The battle is half won for you with your recognition that continuing education is vital to your goals.

VIRGO--Aug. 23 to Sept.

22--Better stop playing games or you might find it difficult to separate fact from fiction in your own mind. Resolve to be honest in your statements.

LIBRA--Sept. 23 to Oct. 22--You have a comfortable feeling of being temporarily in the back- ground rather than the spotlight. Reevaluate what you want to do with your life.

SCORPIO--Oct. 23 to Nov. 22—You can expect others to be as kind to you as you are to them. Look carefully at the “do unto others concept.”

SAGITTARIUS--Nov. 23 to Dec. 21--Don’t expect others to read your mind. You must let your wants be known if they are to be fulfilled. Ask and you will probably receive.

EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP 2014 MEETING SCHEDULE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GENERAL 4th Thursday at 7:30 PM (Nov & Dec-3rd Thursday at 7:30 PM) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WORKSHOP 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 1st Thursday at 7:30 PM ZONING HEARING BOARD 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM (as needed) PARKS AND RECREATION 1st Wednesday at 4:15 PM (Mar, May, June, Aug, Sept, Nov) All meetings are held at the Municipal building, 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, PA. Any change to the above will be advertised. Special meetings are scheduled when necessary and advertised accordingly.

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NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETINGS (MAINTENANCE) PURPOSES The Northampton Area School District Board of Education will hold the Facilities meetings for 2014 at 8:00 a.m. in the 1st floor conference room of the NASD Administration Building, 2014 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, as follows: January 30, 2014 February 27, 2014 March 27, 2014 April 24, 2014 May 29, 2014 June 26, 2014 July 31, 2014 August 28, 2014 September 25, 2014 October 30, 2014 November 20, 2014 December 18, 2014

ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Deborah A. Seiple Township Manager (1/2/14)

Terry A. Leh Board Secretary (1/2)

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AMERICAN and Pennsylvania flags are shown flying over the new flagpole at Monocacy Creek Park on W. Main St. in Bath. Soon to be added will be the Bath Borough flag of green and white (See example of crest below bottom right corner). A breeze came along on Saturday morning to make the flags wave.

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