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Allen Township board hiring an extra laborer

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Allen Township’s official family is pictured here. Seated (l-r) are vice chairman Dale Hassler, chairman Bruce Frack of the Board of Supervisors, and Ilene Eckhart, township manager. Standing – Supervisors Alfred Pierce, Gary Behler, and Larry Oberly.

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Pledge against racism

Misericordia University student Juli Stella, a Campus Ministry representative from Wyoming, looks on as fellow students Christine Zopf, Northampton; Isiah Solomon, Bridgewater, N.J.; and Juwan Petties-Jackson, Somerville, N.J., take turns signing the United Nations Personal Pledge Against Racism as part of MLK Week activities at the campus in Dallas. (Story on page 4).

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The Allen Township Board of Supervisors, after some discussion Thursday night, approved a sewer capacity reservation for Northampton Industrial Park. It will be 4,250 gallons, and there is a charge of $4,000 each for the 189 units. An estimate was made in the beginning. If it changes, then the gallons would go up, and whatever is used, they would be billed for it.

But the biggest discussion of the night was about additional labor in a grass cutting contract as an amendment to the 2016 budget. Supervisor Larry Oberly suggested hiring one full-time worker as a laborer to do low level grass maintenance and shovel work when it needs to be done.

Supervisor Dale Hassler agreed.

CDL people would handle the big trucks.

Supervisor Alfred Pierce said they should start the employee at the bottom and let him work up. However, chairman Bruce Frack thought there should be two people hired. “You gotta get the work done,” he said. “I don’t understand what you’re doing. We’re nickel and dimeing it.

The township is in good shape (financially). The township is getting bigger and bigger. We’ve got roads to maintain. We need enough people.”

But in the end, Oberly moved to hire just one person and look for a second person in the next budget. The board approved that sentiment. Laborers are paid between $15 and $16 an hour.

Other Matters • Emergency management coordinator Gary Krill said the township’s plan is ready to send to Northampton County.

• A PennDOT winter services agreement will net $19,455 for township roads.

• On the inter-municipal sewer service agreement for High Meadows and the Northampton Industrial Park: they will purchase the sewer capacity over a period of time, solicitor Lincoln Treadwell said. High Meadows would go to Northampton themselves, under one option. Another could be a three-party agreement.

• Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said there is an issue with vacant properties, and bills not being paid. One solution would be to file a municipal lien, Pierce, a lawyer, said. Oberly said when garbage bills are paid by credit card there is an additional fee.

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Allen Township Board Reorganized on Jan. 4

Bruce Frack was named chairman when the Allen Township Board of Supervisors reorganized on Jan.4. He replaces long-time supervisor Paul Balliet.

Others named were Dale Hassler, vice chairman, and Ilene Eckhart, secretary-treasurer.

Meeting dates will continue on the second Thursday and the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Holidays will include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Other appointments: Keystone Collections, tax collection officer; engineer, Hanover Engineering Associates; solicitor, B. Lincoln Treadwell; zoning/code enforcement officer, Michael Edelman; sewage enforcement officer, Hanover Engineering primary and alternates, Scott Brown, Jeffrey Huff and Jason Peters; emergency management coordinator, Gary Krill.

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Fellow firefighters pay special tribute to deceased comrade

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Fire truck and ambulance crews from a number of volunteer companies in the area paid special tribute to one of their own on Thursday morning.

Joseph J. Milisits of Bath and Bushkill Township died in his sleep last Sunday, January 10 at the age of 78. On Thursday night his fellow firefighters from

Bath brought their fire trucks to the Reichel Funeral Home in Northampton, and all of the members, dressed in their uniforms, walked by his casket to honor him. On both sides, a fireman stood at attention as friends and family walked by.

On Friday morning those trucks were again stationed in front of the Sacred Heart Church on Washington Street as a Mass

of Christian Burial was celebrated for the fireman who had devoted 53 years in service.

Those trucks were joined by more fire apparatus and ambulances from East Allen Township, Lehigh Township, Upper and Lower Nazareth Township, Klecknersville, Allen Township, Nazareth and Bethlehem Township as they left the church to go to the parish cemetery on Penn Street.

At the intersection of Penn & Broad Streets, the ladder trucks of East Allen Township Fire Department and Vigilance Hose Co.

of Nazareth lifted their towers to form an arch at the intersection, with an American flag suspended between them. With East Allen and Northampton fire police directing traffic, the funeral procession went under the arch, and the fire trucks and ambulances from all of the neighboring companies proceeded to the burial ceremony at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, where Msgr. Francis Nave gave his final blessing to a fireman who devoted most of his life to the fire service.

The obituary of Mr. Milisits is on page 12.

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

Caring for Yourself The New Year has arrived and with it comes much hope and anticipation. Clearly, taking care of oneself is taking center stage once again. For many, losing weight is the focal point. I understand and agree that dropping unwanted fat from the body is a step in the right direction. Determination to reduce weight is truly a good place to start from, yet the goal for 2016 and beyond should be to gently care for your body.

It is not uncommon during this time for individuals to make lofty and often challenging New Year’s resolutions. I have done this myself. Dropping fifty pounds in thirty days is not a good idea. Neither is injuring the body with excessive exercise. My point is that as the years move along, we need to be nurturing ourselves and gently make small, incremental changes that have a significant impact this year and ten years down the road.

One such change to make is to resolve to drink more water and less soda and sugar laden beverages. Think that would pay huge dividends to your future self? I think it will. I would also

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ask you to consider reducing or completely removing alcoholic beverages. Yes, I understand that studies demonstrate red wine has health benefits, yet if its health benefits we are looking for simply eat more Brussels sprouts.

As far as coffee, perhaps this is the year to get rid of it altogether.

Yes, even decaffeinated coffee.

I stopped drinking coffee some time ago and it has made such a difference in my health, my energy and ability to rest easier. Over the holidays I did have high-test coffee and it actually made me sick to my stomach. I won’t be doing that again anytime soon. I’ll stick to my tea.

As far as smoking, I think we all know it is much better to not smoke. This can be challenging. I understand. Prayerfully asking for

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You can be smoke free. I know you can.

Caring for yourself includes getting proper sleep and rest.

These are not the same. Soundly sleeping seven to eight hours is what we need. Being able to rest our bodies and minds is also required so we do not live as such nervous wrecks all our days. In my earlier years I did not sleep much and pushed the limit as to what I could accomplish in a day.

Needless to say I do not do that anymore. My bet is that many of us learned that lesson the hard way.

While I could suggest more ways to enhance health, I would put forth that if you sat quietly and honestly asked yourself what you feel you should do the answers and actions steps would be glaringly obvious. If we can’t be truthful with ourselves who can we be? You may already be aware that it’s time to downsize your home. You may have been avoiding fixing a relationship. Maybe you’re hooked on a prescription

drug. Whatever it is that hinders your health, face it. Face it this year. Take care of yourself. You are worth it. My best to you in 2016.

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For the Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department: fire chief, Nick Lalik; Mark Kocher, first assistant chief; Dale Hassler, second assistant chief and fire marshal; Gary Krill, fire captain; and Cheryl Danner, fire police captain.

Additional appointments: Larry Oberly, township representative on the First Regional Compost Authority; Jay Hower, vacancy board; all supervisors, road masters and park superintendents; Planning Commission member, Gary Behler; Zoning Hearing Board member, Gerald Montanari, Jr.; Al Pierce, Northampton County TCC Act 32 delegate; Gary Krill, Nazareth COG delegate; Hassler, voting delegate for the county and

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PSATS convention, and Behler, alternate; Atty. Daniel Spengler, Zoning Hearing Board solicitor.

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by September 1 in order to register. Please call Deb Gable at 610767-7523 for more information or to register your child for preschool.

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3rd annual Nazareth Jazz Festival Spring Edition- April 30 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Nazareth Boro Park in Nazareth.

38th annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hosted on the lawn of the 1740/1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Spuds and Suds Street Fair- Aug. 27 from 12-8 p.m. Held in Bath.

OUTDOORS State Federation Delegates to vote On six important Issues

By HOBBY When the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs has its spring convention on the weekend of March 11 to 13 in the Best Western Hotel & Conference Center, Harrisburg, the delegates will vote on six issues important to the sportsmen and women of the state.

They include:

(1) 50-yard safety zones when trapping within a permanent watercourse and using traps submerged in water. The PFSC has supported this in the past and is supported by trappers across the state. It’s now part of H.B. 1445, Safety Zones.

(2) Increasing penalties for trespassing while hunting. H.B. 1719 would make trespassing while hunting a primary offense so Wildlife Conservation Officers could cite, and make it a misdemeanor of the third degree, rather than a summary offense of the fifth degree.

(3) Free hunting licenses for volunteer hunter/trapper safety course instructors. This proposal is in H.B. 1452, which is about volunteer instructor licenses.

(4) Allowing the Pennsylvania Game Commission authority to set when/where/how semi-automatic rifles can be used for hunting. While numerous bills have been introduced and amended in the past, this one, S.B> 737, appears to be moving through the legislative process.

(5) Hunting/Trapping license fee increases and (6) Fishing

license increases. While no bills have been introduced for either increase proposal, Senator McIlhenny and Senator Brewster have been circulating co-sponsor memos for across the board license fee increases.

The Game Commission is responsible for managing 480 species of birds and mammals and maintains more than 1.5 million acres of State Game Lands. The PGC doesn’t receive any general fund tax dollars. They rely solely on income from the sale of licenses, fines, federal reimbursement, natural resource agreements, and right-of-way contracts.

License sales make up almost 40% of the revenue brought in each year. The independent agency hasn’t received a license hike since 1999. The PGC needs the money to continue providing valuable services, and it would help prevent cuts in operations.

The increase would apply to general hunting and trapping licenses and add-on permits only,

NOT for junior and senior hunters. The PGC has already started to trim its staff because of budget woes.

The Fish & Boat Commission hopes to keep up with inflations and continue to delivering the services to anglers and boaters as they have now. Fees would be increased for fishing licenses, the trout/salmon permit, and the combination trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit for the first time since 2005.

Fees from fishing licenses and associated permits accounts for nearly 70% of the PFBC revenue as the agency fulfills its mission of protecting, conserving, and enhancing aquatic resources and providing fishing and boating opportunities.

Generally, sportsmen are in favor of the numbers proposed at last year’s PFSC meeting.

The spring convention will be hosted by the Southern Division. The Northampton County Federation will again be well represented. Mike Getto is the new delegate, both alternates will be there as well.

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Former Northampton student Pledges against racism submitted by PAUL KRZYWICKI More than 250 members of the Misericordia University community including Northampton’s own Chrissy Zopf signed the United Nations Personal Pledge Against Racism as part of a celebration to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 18.

The pledge reads, “As a citizen of the world community, I stand with the United Nations against racism, discrimination and intolerance of any kind. Throughout my life, I will try to promote equality, justice and dignity among all people in my home, my community and everywhere in the world.” The project was coordinated by Campus Ministry. The pledge forms will be sent with others from around the country to the United Nations as part of MLK Week activities.

In addition to signing the pledge forms, the students were encouraged to tweet their own pledges or MLK thoughts with the hashtag #MUDream and to

tag @MisericordiaU. The pledge signing is one of a weeklong series of events on campus to honor Dr. King. The schedule includes a presentation of “King’s Dream”

by Key Art Productions, two showings of the movie “Selma” and a unique ecumenical prayer service involving participants of many different faiths and religious traditions.

For more information about Misericordia University, please call 570-674-6400 or log on to www.misericordia.edu.

Founded and Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy in 1924, Misericordia University is Luzerne County’s first four-year college and offers 32 degree programs on the graduate and undergraduate levels in full- and part-time formats. Misericordia University ranks in the top tier of the Best Regional Universities – North category of U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 edition of Best Colleges and was designated a 2015 Best Northeastern College by the Princeton Review.

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It’s not magic Magical lessons

Last weekend I had the privilege of seeing Criss Angel at the State Theater. It was a Vegas style performance. It was spectacular and we were on the edge of our seats. The audience left with only one thing on their minds: “How did he do that?”

For those of you who may not know Criss Angel, an illusionist and magician, his cousin is the famed “Billy,” owner of Billy’s Diner. He talked about his devotion to magic and how he spent his youth showing magic tricks to his friends. Today he is a headliner at the Luxor in Las Vegas.

His show generated $150 million in tourist revenue to Las Vegas in 2010. Another little known fact, between his television series and various specials on cable and network television, Angel has been on primetime television for more hours than any other magician in history.

It’s not magic; his career has been planned and deliberately orchestrated. At age 14 he was performing weekly in restaurants and bars in Long Island, New York.

Magical lessons from Criss Angel:

1. Study - he didn’t go to college, but spent hours in the library studying other magicians.

2. Practice - he honed his craft on the road with other performing acts and, to this day, still practices for performances.

3. Believe - “anything is possible if you believe.”

4. Work hard - his strong work ethic - he credits that to his dad.

5. Take risks - every new show was a risk, and sometimes they don’t work.

6. Be yourself - I would guess Criss believes he was destined to be a magician, with study, practice, belief, hard work and taking risks, he saw that dream come true.

Criss Angel, an icon in the magic world, gives advice that could work for any entrepreneur.

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The Governor Wolf Historical Society Eighth annual Antique show submitted by JULIA SWAN On Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, the Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold its eighth annual benefit Antique Show at its campus off Route 512, south of Bath. The show will be held in the society's three

historic buildings, many in room settings on both floors of the 18th century Ralston McKeen House, the Governor Wolf Academy and in the Monocacy School. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be more than 30 exhibitors featuring local primitives, country furniture, early textiles, folk art, early tools, toys, historical china, blue decorated stoneware, jewelry, early kitchen items and lighting, collectibles and more.

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On Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., a certified appraiser will be on site to appraise your antiques and valuables for a modest additional fee. Pre-registration for this is encouraged. For information, go to www.govwolf.org or call 610837-9015.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The older you get, the more friends and relatives pass away.

That’s life. We all want to live as long as we can, if we’re in good health. But some don’t. We lost a friend this past week, when Joe Milisits died suddenly on Sunday, the 10th. He’ll be missed, not only by his fellow Bath Firefighters, but also by the waitresses and friends he saw while having lunch down at the Town & Country.

It was really nice that his fellow firefighters from all around here came out to his viewing and funeral. Even more than they usually turn out for a firemen’s parade.

So long, Joe. Take care of those other firemen up in Heaven. . . . While standing around for the ceremony they had for Joe, I took notice that the front door of Cornerstone Pub out at Broad & Penn Streets had a sign saying they’re closed. Two people were measuring the front and taking pictures of the building from all angles.

The pub was formerly Stibinger’s Café and Nikles Tavern. All too often these days we’re seeing that stores and other businesses are closing their doors. I reckon it’s a sign of a weak economy. . . . I see the woman from Nazareth who had that accident going under a tractor-trailer down by Schall’s Brakes & Repairs has died. The trailer went right up to her seat, so we can see why the accident was fatal. She was a granddaughter of the late undertaker Joe Reichel. Our sympathies to the Reichel, Yoo and Milisits families. . . .I don’t know what caused it, but there was a power outage for more than two hours on Saturday from Barrall Avenue north. . . .Motorists are happy right now that regular gas has dipped down to the $1.97 a gallon level, and maybe even more coming. . . . The NFL football playoffs are wild and wooly, with some great exciting plays. I’m predicting Carolina and the Patriots for the Super Bowl. . . . Man, it really turned bitter cold on Monday. I went outside for just a few minutes and I thought my hands were frozen stiff. It’s helping the ski areas, that’s for sure. We may get a big snowstorm on Friday into Saturday. It snowed quite a bit Sunday down at the shore, but we only got a coating this time,

and about a half inch last week. . . .Ye Ed tells me he surprised six big deer in his front yard Monday afternoon when he came home from grocery shopping, all doe. . . .It’s good to see “Sipp” around again after all his hospital stay. . . . I hope the “snow birds” from around here warming it up in Florida, weren’t near the tornados that hit in the Sunshine State. . . .Brew up a double batch of hot cider, Elmira, and let’s warm up together. Spring can’t come soon enough!

BATH BOWLING Team One Holds Lead; Runners-up Same in Die Hards League

Team 1 and its two runners-up, Teams 4 and 7, all scored 3 to 1 wins on Jan. 13 in the Bath Die Hards League. Team 1 again was led by Bob C. Kosman, 508; Bob R. Kosman, 505, and Joe Bachman, 454.

Team 4 had Gerald Bartholomew, 581; Amanda Leindecker, 523, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 459.

Team 7 climbed into that second position with Bert Davidson, 464, and Michelle Tirrell, 449.

Team 6 fell a bit as they lost 1 to 3 with Rick Deily, 441, and Polly Kosman, 414.

Team 3 won 3 to 1 with Doug Head with 618; David Guest, 534, and Wendy Guest, 441.

Team 2 also lost 1 to 3, but had Terry Bartholomew hitting 636; Ken Grube, 558, and Clare Bartholomew, 459.

Team 5 suffered a 0 to 4 defeat, with no scores listed in their report.

STANDINGS Team 1 Team 4 Team 7 Team 6 Team 3 Team 2 Team 5

W L 14 2 11 5 11 5 9 7 7 9 6 10 3 13

Carfara’s Has Lead With Others Close In Bath Commercial

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering is on top of the Bath Commercial Bowling League, to other teams are close in week 18.

The Carfara’s team won 3 to 1 over Maxx Amusements with Jason Carfara leading the attack with 235-237-246–718, followed

by Terry Bartholomew, 232235–629; Brent Bartholomew,

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226–607; Gerald Bartholomew, 215-210–604, and Dino Carfara, 214–572. Maxx: Andy Edelman, 279-252-202–733; Anthony Gable, 201-227-248–676; and George Hyde, 548.

Next in line is Daku Auto Body, also a 3 to 1 winner over Al’s Monsters with Al Davidson, 232-212-240–688; Bob Daku, 237-246–656; Marc Beichey, 234-225–642; Rich Mutarelli, 210–523. Monsters: Ryan Flick, 201-223-242–733, and Scott Weinberg, 559.

Bath Supply #2 swept the Rice Family, 4 to 0, with Patrick Effting, 266-237–674; Taylor Hostler, 210-200–609; Frank Courter, 566, and John Kerbacher, 203–548. Rice: Dale Fye, 515.

Bath Supply #1 had an easy 4 to 0 victory over the vacant team, with Frank Yeakel, 231-214-214– 659; Harvey Rismiller, 226–596; Steve Kerbacher, 215–577; Lester Steigerwalt, 224–558; and Brent Connolly, 208–547.

STANDINGS Carfara’s Paint Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2 Bath Supply #1 Al’s Monsters Maxx Amusements Rice Family

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Slap Hands! Takes Over Lead in Post 470 Legion Sunday League

The Slap Hands! Team won 5 and lost 2 in playing against Split Personalities in week 19 of the Bath American Legion Post 470 Sunday League. Hands: Chris Hoysan, 232-258-181–671; Matt Cser, 179-182-224–585; Keith Faust, 169-190-160–519; Mandy Hoysan, 138-155-162– 455. Personalities: Ed Musselman, 235-172-194–601; Tammy Emery, 173-191-154–518; Rick Faust, 154-158-169–481; Russ Hoysan, 185-136-138–459.

Weinberg’s Whiners won 5 to 2 over Shuttlecocks, led by Scott Weinberg, 195-214-172–581; Harry Emery, 193-212-148–553; Andre Martin, 160-183-179– 522; Bill Ernie, 151-146-133– 430; and Trina Becker, 137-116159–412. Shuttlecocks: Chad Didra, 192-217-180–589; Mark Moyer, 210-202-154–566; Leon Johnson, 163-148-238–549; Nate Meixsell, 152-131-172– 455; Amanda Moyer, 128-131169–428.

3 Balls and a Split also won 5 to 2 against Flick’s Fighters, with Adam Anthony, 227-208211–646; Emre Labar, 210178-194–582; Keith Weaver, 182-128-170–480; Kim Frey, 128-153-150–431.

Fighters: Ryan Flick, 244-210-222–676; Kyle Mordan, 190-205-187–582; Corey Fritz, 136-137-201–474; Kathy Faust, 118-133-131–383; Bobbi Jo Boronski, 114-113153–379.

Szerencits’ Soldiers tripped Sargent’s Slaughterers 5 to 2 as Chris Nemeth hit 189-213-205–607; “Butch” Holland, 197-197197–591 abs.; John Scerencits, 137-137-144–454; Tony Holva, 126-153-128–407. Slaughterers: Keith Sargent, 187-264-175– 626; James Heidemark, 150-

171-179–518; Mike Platt, 144142-191–477; Sandra Radcliffe, 94-94-94–282 abs.

STANDINGSWL Hoysan’s Slap Hands! 20 8 Shuttlecocks 18 10 3 Balls and a Split 17 11 Szerencits’ Soldiers 16 12 Flick’s Fighters 14 14 Split Personalities 10 18 Sargent’s Slaughterers 10 18 Weinberg’s Whiners 7 21

Bath Drug in First Place for Second Half In Bath Industrial

With a four game sweep, Bath Drug has taken the lead in week 18 of the second half in the Bath Industrial League. They tripped Harhart’s with Bob Meixsell, 244-230–706; Don Arndt, 247240–695; Bob Adams, 225-210– 599; Mike Adams, 483; Eric Spooner, 465. Harhart’s: George Hyde, 236–613; Bill Bachman, 205-201–563; Randy Fritz, 449; Tony Holva, 432.

G & L Sign Factory almost did it with a 3 to 2 win over Hear PA, led by Gary Gower, Jr., 245–625; Paul Duda, 241–599; Jason Eberts, 260–591; Brian Silvius, 210–566; and Corey Fritz, 490. Hear: Mike Derwinski, 239–591; John Wesolowski, 237–568; Mike Jamiol, 194– 561; Todd Everhart, 186–542; Les Salzarulo, 452.

Taylor Honey overcame Flurer Machine, 3 to 1, behind Kyle Taylor, 224–584; Milt Kelly, 204–578; Jack Troxell, 256– 574; Ed Taylor, 213–568; Scott Friebolin, 232–566.

Flurer: Dave Roman, 219–552; Craig Kelty, 478; Steve Hanscom, 418; Howard Davidson, 353.

Fensty’s Restoration and Holy Family tied at 2 and 2. Fensty: Marty Csencsits, 255-244–669; Warren Nelson, 187–531; Joe Schwartz, 441; Mark Flamisch, 436. Holy Family: Jim Bendekovitz, 246-220–677; David Betz, 234-220–676; Kevin Searles, 202–589; John Facinelli, 209-200–571; Jordan Meixsell, 200–530.

STANDINGS W L Bath Drug 9 3 G&L Sign Factory 7 5 Hear PA 7 5 Fensty’s Restoration 7 5 Taylor Honey 6 6 Flurer’s Machine 5 7 Harhart’s 4 8 Holy Family 3 9

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These are the top bowling scores for the week of January 10 at the Bath American Legion Post #470 Bowling Lanes: MEN – Paul Hunsicker, 752; Patrick Effting, 748-674; Andy Edelman, 733; Ed Musselman, 729; Jason Carfara, 718; Bob Meixsell, 706; Ryan Flick, 704666; Donald Arndt, 695; Jim Bendekovitz, 677; David Betz, 676; Anthony Gable, 676; Emre Labar, 674; Chris Hoysan, 671; Marty Csencsits, 669; “Butch” Fogel, 666; Anton Boronski, 664; Frank Yeakel, Jr., 659; Noah Durnin, 657; Mark Moyer, 656;

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WOMEN – Sandy Becker, 524; Amanda Leindecker, 523; Kim Frey, 518; Donna Kemmerer, 517.

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Top two teams pace each other in Suburban darts Both St. John’s Lutheran of Bath and Dryland of Hecktown won a pair of games on Monday night in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League, to retain their difference in the standings.

Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem won the first game, 6-2, but Bath Lutheran answered with 2-1 and 3-2 victories. The locals were led

by Lee Creyer, 4 for 8, and Dellie Iasiello, 3 for 10 with a home run.

Emmanuel: Jeff Hoffert, 5 for 13; Judy Hoffert, 4 for 12; and a solo homer each by Dick Wesner and Joel Dalrymple.

Dryland won 3-1 and 4-3 in 17 innings before losing 5-1 to visiting Salem UCC of Moorestown.

Hecktown: “Butch” Silfies, 6 for 14; Shawn Sigley, 5 for 15; and Jim Goldman and Bruce Dervarics, a homer each. Salem: Bill Rinker, 6 for 14; Sherry Bush, 5 for 12; Bob Krause and Rachel Krause, a homer each.

Ebenezer Bible Fellowship played at Christ UCC in Bath with the locals winning 9-1 and 13-0, sandwiched around a 4-1 loss. Christ UCC had its hitting shoes on, with Ed Yost, 8 for 14 and the cycle; Joe Hunsicker, 6 for 12; Jared Pokorny and Ron Wagner, both 5 for 14; Joanne Pokorny, a 2-run homer and a 3-run homer; and Greg Pokorny, a 2-run homer. Bethlehem: Leroy Wilcox, 4 for 10 with a two homers, and Carol Voortman, 4 for 12 with a round tripper.

Farmersville played at Salem Lutheran in Bethlehem, with the latter winning 8-1 and 7-2 before the visitors won 2-1. Salem: Walt Hoffert and Bill Hoke, Jr., both 6 for 12; Bryan Frankenfield, two home runs and Tyler Frankenfield, a homer. Farmersville: Ben Kerbaugh, 6 for 11, and Tom George, 5 for 12.

St. Stphen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem won 5-3, lost 5-4 and won 3-2 as St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton visited. St. Stephen’s: Allen Beahm, 5 for 11 with two homers; Travis Beahm, 4 for 11; and Nathan Matraba, two homers. St. Paul’s: Brett Remmel, 6 for 13; Brian Gross, 5 for 12; Paul Slimmon, 5 for 13; Jennifer Erkinger, 4 for 13 with a homer, and Rich Kern, also 4 for 13.

STANDINGS W L Dryland, Hecktown 32 19 Bath Lutheran 30 18 St. Paul’s, North’n 27 18 Salem Luth., Bethlehem 25 20 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 28 23 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 24 24 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 25 26 Messiah, Bethlehem 22 26 Christ UCC, Bath 23 28 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 17 31 Farmersville 14 34

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Bath Council advised on ways to Handle refuse hauling contract

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Things have changed over the past ten years, and Bath Borough Council this past Wednesday, at a special meeting, listened to how they need to deal with negotiating a new refuse hauling and recycling contract.

With Bath at the end of its 10-year contract with J. P. Mascaro & Sons, Council brought in Cynthia W. Oatis of Smart Environmental Solutions for Businesses and Municipalities, Bethlehem, to offer her advice.

She said it boils down to what kind of services the borough wants, a flat fee or a certain amount of bags. Ms. Oatis said it costs haulers $65 a ton for them to take the trash in this section of the U.S. In Oklahoma, she said it costs $6,500.

Recycling is the only way haulers have to offset the costs. It can be a revenue generator or a way to reduce costs of hauling. Recyclables have a worth of $25 a ton that covers other hauling costs.

She said it’s hard for municipalities to plan their costs when single garbage bags are used as a base.

Ms. Oatis said the state law on recycling is a nightmare for all municipalities, but she advised Council to consider a “menu of services.” Landfill, recycling, processing, “It’s no longer a one size fits all,” she said. “You need flexibility in determining what you want.”

She recommended a five-year contract and then go for oneyear extensions, to deal with any changes that may occur. She suggested that Council list what they want in services and work it out with the hauling contractor, whoever it is. – Advanced Disposal, Waste Management, J. P. Mascaro or Berger Sanitation.

“Every element of your contract has to be examined,” she

said. “This is what the contractor bases its price.”

Council president Mark Saginario said the Health & Sanitation Committee will “grind it out.” They are Councilpersons Phyllis Andrews, Barry Fenstermaker, and Michele Ehrgott.

Ms. Oatis charges $25 an hour. She could come to Council meetings each month to offer her guidance in making the best decision or, as Saginario suggested, she can come to the first committee meeting and then only as needed. That was the way approved.

H.A.R.B Ordinance Another issue that was tackled on Wednesday is an ordinance concerning the historical district.

Borough Manager Brad Flynn recommended examining the ordinance. Saginario said it’s on what can be enforced and what can’t and who rules, the borough manager or zoning officer. He said he doesn’t believe that people should be forced to remodel a historical building to H.A.R.B. (Historical Architectural Review Board) standards.

Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman said HA.R.B. is a recommending body and people aren’t forced to adhere to their decisions. Council only decides if what is planned is appropriate or not. H.A.R.B. meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Zoning Officer Dennis Huth said in the past he has only held up building permits, and tries to be consistent in whatever he or the borough does.

Darrin Heckman said H.A.R.B. is advisory and they try to bring harmony to the structures in the historic district.

A committee of Mrs. Heckman, Cynthia Anderson and Saginario will review the ordinance.

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Other Items • On snow removal, when there are heavy storms this winter, Flynn will ask the Bath Borough Authority if they can lend a hand along with the road crew to clear snow.

• Flynn was authorized to open new financial accounts.

• The committee on rules and regulations for rental inspections in the borough will continue to study the best way of handling it.

• On Monday, January 25 Saginario will present a Certificate of Recognition to the Northampton High School Big “N” Band at the school board meeting for having won the Cavalcade of Bands “A” Class championship.

The band scored the highest number of points in its history.

The next regular Council meeting will be on Monday, February 1 and the next special Council meeting will be in March..

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• Criminal mischief in the 1800 block of Portland St. Report of damage to the front window of a residence.

• Domestic in the 900 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

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• EMS ambulance assist in the 4000 block Pine Hurst Rd. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

• Disturbance in the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave. between two males.

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• Theft from vehicle in the 1400 block of Main St. Report of an attempted break in of a vehicle. The vehicle’s alarm activated and the male fled the scene.

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• EMS ambulance assist, Redners Quick Shoppe in the unit block of W. 21st St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

submitted by JANICE MARTIN The Northampton County 4-H program is once again sponsoring the annual fruit tree sale.

This sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county, supporting various programs such as camp, fair, trips, achievement banquet, and the clubs in general. The pick up date for the trees is Saturday, April 25 at various pick-up locations, including a location in Lehigh County. Trees must be ordered by February 1 to guarantee availability.

The fruit trees being offered this year are: Honeycrisp Apple, Nittany Apple, Sunrise Pear, Seckel Pear, Raritan Rose Peach, Redhaven Peach, Redgold Nectarine, Artic Glo Nectarine; Montmorency Cherry, Hedelfingen Cherry, Potomac Pear, and Golden Russet Bosc Pear.

Orders received after February 1 will be filled on the availability of trees. The orders may be picked up on Saturday, April 25 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.,

submitted by ANN STEIGERWALT Holy Trinity Nursery School at 1235 Main St. in Northampton is currently registering for the 2016-17 school year. The twoyear-old playgroup class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monthly tuition is $75 and the non- refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 12 children. Children do not need to be toilettrained for this class. The threeyear-old class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monthly tuition is $95 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilet-trained for this class.

The four-year-old class meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Monthly tuition is $125 and the non- refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilet- trained for this class.

Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by September 1, 2016. For more information or to arrange a visit, call the church at 610-262- 2668.

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• Alarm, business, Wells Fargo Bank in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.

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JANUARY 14 • Criminal mischief in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Numerous reports of damage to driver’s side mirrors.

A witness saw a male leaning out of a moving vehicle, striking the mirrors with a bat.

• Non-reportable accident in the 1900 block of Center St. involving two vehicles.

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NAZARETH AREA Plainfield Township municipal meeting routine business

by NYLA DETWEILER The new year started out with roll call of the board of 2016 with Randy Heard as chairman, Glenn Borger as vice chairman, Katelyn Kopach as Treasurer, Thomas Petrucci as township manager, David Backenstoe as esq. and solicitor, and Joyce Lambert, Stephen Hurni, and Jane Mellert as supervisors. Thomas Petrucci started the meeting with asking for approval of the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting on December 9, and the Reorganization meeting on January 4.

The motion to approve Thomas Petrucci as the Open Records Officer was approved.

Katelyn Kopach requested approval of the December General Fund Disbursements of $260,865.98 and the December Treasurer’s report and received it.

The Board approved the closure of the Escrow accounts for Liberty Towers, ASGCO, Universal Forest Products, NHS, Metz Amusements and Brandywine Transportation. The township engineer asked for approval of the Wind Gap Medical Center security release and received it.

The Board approved to have a bid in April for the necessary road paving and accepting a bid by August. They also approved sending out the Township Engineer to check the utility and drainage

easement request by a resident.

The township manager received approval of the Univest municipal pension services fee structure and the Professional Services Agreement with Ott Consulting, Inc. and Plainfield Township for Grand Central Road Bridge replacement. The Board approved the township manager to order a 2016 Ford F-550 and sign all documents that are required to come with it. The township manager decided to postpone the discussion of approving the draft agreement with Slate Belt Regional Police Commission.

The township manager received approval to be the January 28, 2016 Workshop meeting discussion topic. The Board approved the road report, planning and zoning report, recreation board report, fire company report, and ambulance report. Glenn Borger requested the acceptance of the resignation of Michael Kresch from the recreation borad and it was approved.

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by ANDY WEAVER This winter sports season is flying by as we now have less than three weeks left in the regular season. The boy’s basketball team is 8-7, while the girl’s basketball team is 10-5. The Nazareth boys basketball team had a tough week. On January 12 they lost to Bethlehem Catholic and fell 58-56, fell to Allen 63-51 and then on January 16 played host to Parkland and fell in that game 65-54.

The Nazareth varsity girl’s basketball team, however, had a pretty good week. On January 12 they went over to Bethlehem Catholic and won 47-32, played Allen at home on January 14 and won 41-35, then went to Parkland on January 16 and unfortunately they fell short in that game with a score of 49-41.

The Nazareth varsity wrestling team had a winning week as on January 13 they went to Easton and won 37-22 and then hosted East Stroudsburg South on January 15 and won 58-15. This coming week the boys basketball team will host Northampton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19. They’ll host Emmaus at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 22, which will be senior night. The boys will have a 2 p.m. home game on Saturday, January 23.

The Nazareth varsity girls basketball team will have a week of traveling. First to Northampton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19 and then to Emmaus at 7 p.m.

on Friday, January 22 and lastly, a game at 6 p.m. at Pocono Mountain West on Saturday January 23.

The Nazareth varsity wrestling team will travel to Pleasant Valley for a 7 p.m. match on Thursday January 21 and then will have their last home match of the year on Saturday January 23 at 7 p.m. vs. Paramus NJ. Check back next week for more Blue Eagles News.

Necoda Nealon Makes the Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University submitted by MONA PRUFER Necoda Nealon, a sophomore majoring in Management, from Nazareth was among approximately 2,248 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the fall 2015 Dean's List.

To qualify for the Dean's List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average. To qualify for the President's List, students must earn a

4.0 grade point average. All students must be enrolled full time.

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The University offers 70 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree, and 17 master's degree programs.

CCU began offering its first doctoral program - the Ph.D. in Marine Science: Coastal and Marine Systems Science - in fall 2014.

More than 10,000 CCU students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction fueled by more than 180 student clubs and organizations. The University's many international partnerships make it possible for students to study in places such as Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Greece, France, Germany, Japan and Spain.

Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent state university in 1993. Learn more at www.coastal.edu.

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fundraisers/4-h-fruit-tree-sale or please call Deb at 610-509-9431, leaving a message if necessary. All orders must be prepaid.

The 4-H is also offering a tree seedling sale. These orders are due by March 1. For more information on this sale go to: extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/ northampton/fundraisers/4-hseedling-tree-sale.

The 4-H program is open to all youths ages 6-18 years, with a Cloverbud program for ages 5-8, and offers over 150 handson projects with an emphasis on leadership, citizenship and life skills. Adult volunteers staff the program and new volunteers are always welcome. Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the 4-H program in general or wishing to volunteer is asked to call Brad Kunsman, Northampton County 4-H Program Manager, at 610-746-1970.

Widener University Announces Dean's List submitted by

DANIEL HANSON The following students from the area were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester at Widener University in

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Chester, Pa: • Alicia Dech, a nursing major from Nazareth.

• Brooke Durnin, a environmental science/biology major from Bath.

• Glenn Hester, a nursing major from Danielsville.

• Ariane Hilborn, a psychology major from Nazareth.

• Emily Meade, a history major from Nazareth.

• Mikayla Ninos, an early years/special education major from Northampton.

• Hannah Roth, an accounting major from Nazareth.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement.

Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience.

A comprehensive doctorategranting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences and professional and preprofessional curricula leading to associate's, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

The university's campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, and Wilmington, Del., is proud to be tobacco-free. Visit the university's website, www.widener. edu, for more information.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community programs, February 2016 submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Snowshoes and Trekking Poles Available When: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required.

To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth.

Tracking in Snowshoes Saturday, February 6, 1:003:00 p.m.

Join educator Rick Wiltraut as we snowshoe through the woods and fields of Jacobsburg in search of bird and mammal tracks in the snow.

Participants will try to identify the tracks using field guides.

Participants should dress for the

weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring snacks and water. Registration is required.

Introduction to Snowshoeing Friday, February 10, 1:003:00 p.m.

Learn how to use snowshoes and trekking poles to explore Jacobsburg’s trails in the winter.

You may bring your own equipment or borrow ours. We will also learn how to prepare ourselves for outdoor excursions in the wintertime. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots with the trekking poles. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather.

Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need.

Family Night: Packing a GO Bag Friday, February 12, 6:307:30 p.m.

Being prepared for emergencies is important, so it’s good to have supplies on hand when you need them. Many of the supplies that are helpful in emergencies are the same ones that we use during outdoor adventures. Learn how to pack for both situations so that you’re always ready, whether you’re escaping a flood or escap-

ing to your local state park campground for a relaxing weekend.

Being prepared to enjoy the outdoors at a moment’s notice can be fun! Join educator Lauren Forster for a lesson on how to pack Get Outdoors (GO) Bags for your family. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker: Greg Czarnecki Climate Change & Conservation – A New Era for Pennsylvania Friday, February 27, 7:008:00 p.m.

Guest speaker Greg Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Wild Resource Conservation Program, will talk about conservation actions we can take that have co-benefits beyond climate change. He will also present the latest information on the current and projected impacts of climate change and what we’re doing to address the issue at DCNR. Registration is required.

You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

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Obituaries Myrtle G. Becker

Myrtle G. “Micki” Becker, 84, of Luther Crest Community, formerly of Northampton, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at home. She was the wife of the late Raymond S. Becker, Jr., who died in May 2015.

Micki was an elementary school music teacher in the Allentown and Northampton Area School Districts. She owned her own private music studio and also was a choir director.

Born in Chester, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Myrtle W. (Wiegand) Gotee.

She won the Allentown teacher of the year award.

Surviving are two sons, Raymond S. Becker III of Oklahoma and Matthew B. Becker of Hatfield; Two daughters, Marcia Heinick of Kunkletowmn and Ronda Gerry of Schnecksville; 13 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Memorial services were held Monday evening in Crest Hall, Luther Crest Community, Allentown. Arrangements were by th Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.

Contributions may be made to Feed the Children, 47 S. ,Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Terry B. Costenbader

Terry B. Costenbader, 77, of Monocacy Dr., Bath (Moore Township) died on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at home. He was the husband of the late Gail (Solt) Costenbader.

Prior to retiring, he was employed at the New Jersey Zinc Co./Horsehead Industries, Palmerton, as a general laborer.

Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Grant and Grace (Buskirk) Costenbader.

Terry was a long time member and enjoyed keeping company with friends at the Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club. He was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving are two sisters, Shireen McGovern of Bath and Lucinda Heimbach of Palmerton; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding him in death was a son, Terry T. Costenbader.

Funeral services and interment were private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club, 525 Club Rd., Palmerton, PA 18071.

James W. Hoffert

MARCH 28, 1924 – JAN. 13, 2016 James W. Hoffert, 91, of Moore T o w n ship, died Wednesday, January 13 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Jean L. (Marsh) Hoffert for 58 years.

After attending Liberty High School in Bethlehem, he began a successful career with Lone Star Cement Co., where he was employed for more than 40 years before retiring in 1986 as a chemist.

Born March 28, 1924 in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late George W., Sr. and Katie Sarah (Oberly) Hoffert.

He was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Nazareth. Woodworking was a favorite pastime of his, as well as repairing small engines and enjoying the outdoors.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Richard Hildenbrandt, of Moore Township; two daughters, Susan Thomas of Catasauqua and Barbara Ehrig of Bushkill Township; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Pam Hildenbrandt, of Princeton; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a son, Jack Hildenbrandt; five brothers, Franklin, Lee, Richard, Robert and George Hoffert, Jr.; and three sisters, Beatrice May H. Kline, infant Lavina, and Arlean C. Hoffert.

Services were held on Monday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Gregory Hriniak, Jr.

MARCH 4, 1945 – JAN. 12, 2016 Gregory Hriniak, Jr., 70, of Palmer Township, formerly of Lower Nazareth Township and Manville, N.J., died on Tuesday, January 12 at home. He was the husband of Diane L. (Snyder)

Hriniak for 39 years.

A 1963 graduate of Manville (N.J.) High School, he was employed by the former Union Carbide Corp. of Bound Brook, N.J., now Dow Chemical Co., where he worked in the maintenance department for 33 years before retiring in 2001 as maintenance planner.

Born March 4, 1945 in Somerville, N.J., he was a son of the late Gregory, Sr. and Josephine P. (Parfum) Hriniak.

Greg was an avid hunter, and was a life member of the East Bath Rod & Gun Club, Blue Ridge Rod & Gun Club, Hiawatha Hunting & Fishing Club, and was a shareholder of Hemlock Spring’s Hunting Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Brandon L. Hriniak, of Nazareth; a sister, Sandra Bell, of Stewartsville, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Barbara Yurashek, Kathleen Vanderbilt, and John Balogh.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

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

Raymond E. Kocher

FEB. 7, 1935 – JAN. 16, 2016 R a y mond E. Kocher, 80, of Kunkletown, formerly of Palmerton, died on S a t u r d a y, January 16 at home. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Newman) Kocher for 61 years.

Together with his wife, Raymond owned and operated the Shir-Ray Inn in Palmerton for 28 years before retiring. Previously, he was a truck driver for several years. Raymond was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local #773, Allentown, and also a member of the Nazareth American Legion. He enjoyed NASCAR and was an ardent Jeff Gordon fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Sherwood Kocher, of Bath; two sisters, Dorothy Hess of Lower Nazareth Township and Emily Baggest of Northampton; a sister-in-law, Mildred Kolb, of Whitehall, and many neiece and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Keith E. Kocher, in 2009; four brothers, Elwood, Sr., John, Sr., William, Sr., and Lewis, Jr.; and four sisters, Alice Barrall, Beatrice Houser, Bessie Fogel, and Mildred Frey.

Services were held this morning (Thursday) in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 363 South Route 100, Allentown, PA 18106.

Joseph J. Milisits

JUNE 15, 1937 – JAN. 10, 2016 Joseph J. Milisits, 78, of Bushkill Township, died Sunday, January 10 at home.

He was a truck driver most of his life and retired from Ideal Industries, Bath, in 2005. He had served in the U.S. Army.

Joe was an active member of the Bath Fire Co. – Station 40, for 53 years and served as past president. He was also a life member of the Bath Fire Co. Social Hall.

Born June 15, 1937 in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Stephen J. and Anna C. (Schramel) Milisits.

He loved his children and grandchildren and especially enjoyed picking up his granddaughter, Sarah, from school.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph D. Milisits of Bath and Todd M. Milisits of Philadelphia; three daughters, Annamarie Angst of Whitehall, Salina Kocher of Bath, and Patrice Markulics of Bushkill Township, with whom he resided; five grandchildren; three sisters, Hilda Schoeneberger, Maryann Lilly and Anna Mills, all of Bath; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, Jan. 15 in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, followed by interment with full firemen honors in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bath Fire Co. memorial fund, Center St., Bath, PA 18014.

Donald N. Pharo

Donald N. Pharo, 83, of Nazareth, died on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Gori) Pharo, who died in 2013.

He graduated from Mercersburg Academy and then attended Penn State University.

Donald served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1961. He became a farmer in the Nazareth area, and was also a partner and the general manager of Keystone Dehydrators, which he helped his family run. Donald was also a part owner of the former Newburg Florals, as well as the former Holiday Inn East in Bethlehem.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late J. Donald and Margaret (Sharpless) Pharo.

Donald served on the board of Nazareth Memorial Library, was a former Supervisor in Lower Nazareth Township, and volunteered as a fireman and EMT for Hecktown Fire Co. He was a member of Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem.

Surviving are a son, Donald A. Pharo, of Northampton; a brother, Richard Pharo, of Winchester, Mass.; and a granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Pharo, Sr. and Robert Pharo.

A memorial service was held on Friday morning in the Old Chapel of Central Moravian

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Church. Burial will be private.

Arrangements were by the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Lawrence E. Pysher

MAY 4, 1928 – JAN. 16, 2015 Lawrence E. Pysher, 89, of Nazareth, formerly of Moore Township, died on Saturday, January 16 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Anna M. (Rader) Pysher for 68 years.

After attending Nazareth High School, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Lawrence had a successful and length career for more than 20 years as a truck driver before retiring in 1988 from Chemical Leaman Tank Lines. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local #773, Allentown.

Born May 4, 1926 in Palmer Township, he was a son of the late Herman and Stella (Hess) Pysher.

Mr. Pysher was a member of Hope U.C.C. Church, Wind Ga. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a life member of East Bath Rod & Gun Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Barry L. Pysher of Nazareth, Bruce Pysher of Bethlehem, and Donald Pysher of Nazareth; a daughter, Sandra Betz, of Bethlehem; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were five brothers and two sisters.

A memorial service in celebration of his life was held on Tuesday morning in Hope U.C.C. Church. Interment will be private. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope U.C.C. Church, 701 Cherry St., Wind Gap, PA 18091.

Christine S. Weiss

Christine S.Weiss, 91, of Nazareth, died on Monday, January 11, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

She was the wife of the late Paul Weiss.

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She worked as a seamstress many years.

Born in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Verna (Rice) Smith.

Christine was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth.

Most important to her were her family, caring for her garden and her home.

Surviving are nieces Carol Keller of Nazareth and Judith Hoch of Bethlehem; a daughterin-law, Linda Weiss, of Bethlehem; and several other nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were a son, Dale Weiss, in 2013, and sisters Dorothy Kleintop in 1996, Annabelle Dech in 2007, and Rebecca Rider in 2013.

Services are private as arranged by the James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Memorial donations may be made to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Jessica F. Yoo

AUG. 30, 1984 – JAN. 14, 2016 Jessica Francesa (Mariano) Yoo, 31, of Bushkill Township died on Thursday, January 14 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill, as the result of injuries she suffered in a car – tractor-trailer accident in East Allen Township on January 7. She was the wife of Keaton Yoo, who she married on October 27, 2015 after being together for six years.

Jessica was a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Easton, where she played volleyball and basketball and ran track.

She went on to earn a communications degree from Bloomsburg University in 2006, and while there she was a member of the Chi Sigma Rho sorority.

Born August 30, 1984 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of Bruce and Jodi (Reichel) Mariano.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Jessica was completing a funeral service internship at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Inc. of Nazareth, founded by her grandfather in 1957. Previously, she worked at Guardian Life Insurance, Bethlehem, and Hobbie Personnel Services, Allentown and Lansdale.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a brother, Joshua Mariano, of Nazareth; in-laws, Joseph, Susan and Colin Yoo, of Nazareth; John and Carol Covert and Joseph Yoo, Sr., of Bethlehem; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her “wolfpack,” Amy Cummings, Katelyn Drosnock, Bridey Fauerbach, Caitlyn Fedorishen, Nicole Lane, Meghan Luise, and Jenna Tice.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Joseph and Virginia Reichel and Tony and Frances Mariano; and an aunt, Roxanne Butz.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning in Holy Family Church, followed

by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042 and Holy Family School, 17 N. Convent Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064.

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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-2622559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 7 p.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth.

484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath.

610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sat. – Worship 6 p.m., Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Wed. – Worship

7 p.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath Sun – Traditional 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary at 9:30 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton Sun. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15/11 a.m.

GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. – Worship 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth.

610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Holydays – Mass 7/9 a.m. & 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN

CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m.

(Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth.

484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath.

Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – Worship 8 and 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610759-3090.

Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m.

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ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Christian Ed/tailgating 9:15 a.m.

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport.

610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. - Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. w/ child care ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton Sun. – Church School 9 a.m. and Worship 10:15 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Sat. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School ** REMINDER ** If the SCHEDULE has changed, please contact our office at 610-923-0382 to update the Directory listing at no charge.

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The Sin of Despising God God told the complaining Israelites in the wilderness that He was going to give them what they wanted—meat for “even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the Lord” (Numbers 11:20). To despise is “to distain or look down on.” They despised God when they complained about the manna that He was daily miraculously giving them when they should have been thanking God for His provision! They belittled God when they should have been magnifying God! “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together” (Psalms 34:3). Just as a magnifying glass lets us see things larger than we normally see them, we need magnification of all aspects of God’s character to compensate for our limited human view and small perception of an almighty God! That’s why we need to prayerfully and daily read the word of God! The more of the greatness of God we see, the more we will want to magnify Him with thanks and praise!

We can be guilty of this sin by belittling and not believing His promises of the good things He has chosen for us. “They despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word” (Ps. 106:24).

We can be guilty of this sin by not highly regarding God’s commands as did King David in his sin of adultery with Bathsheba in which God charged that he had “despised the commandment of the Lord” (2 Samuel 12:9). David’s sin revealed his failure to value God’s holy nature, as seen in God’s accusation, “thou hast despised me” (v.10).

Don’t be guilty of this sin by not valuing (and therefore not accepting) God’s only means of salvation—Jesus Christ! “He is despised and rejected of men…he was despised, and we esteemed him not” (Isaiah 53:3).

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARVIN R. SPADT, deceased, late of Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Co-Executrices: Tammy Spadt (a/k/a Tammy Spadt Marsh) Address: 320 Oak StreetApt. E Walnutport, Pennsylvania 18088 AND Tina Spadt (a/k/a Tina Spadt Christman) 683 Bark Drive Walnutport, Pennsylvania

18088 Or to their Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (1/14-1/28) MEETING NOTICE The Traffic Advisory Committee of Lehigh Township will be holding a meeting on Mon, Jan.25, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.

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Alice A. Rehrig, Secretary Lehigh Township, Northampton County (1/21) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of MERRITT W. MOYER, deceased, of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Neal Moyer, Executor, and Christina Pritchard, Executrix on January 5, 2016.

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 Neal Moyer and Christina Pritchard, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

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Within the time limited by law (see below) you are hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a complaint filed against you in this action. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as demanded in the complaint; judgment will be entered against you for DEBT AND FORECLOSURE OF LIEN. Witness my hand and the Seal of this Court this 15th day of September, 2015.

ESTRELLA H. GEORGE Acting Clerk of the Court Xaverie Baxley-Hull, Esq. DUDLEY RICH DAVIS LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 5194 Dronningens Gade Suite 3 (at Hibiscus Alley) St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Tel: 340-776-7474 Fax: 340-776-8044 xbhull@dudleylaw.com NOTE: If served by publication the defendant is required to file his/her answer or other defense with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the attorney for the plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the completion of the period of publication or personal service outside of the jurisdiction.

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Taylor Leier (#23 in white) battles for position in front of the net Saturday against Hartford.

by TONY ANDROCKITIS (@TonyAndrock) After dropping five straight games in back-to-back three game weekends, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms had one more chance at redemption Sunday in Bridgeport to avoid their first six-game losing streak since 2010 when the franchise played in Glens Falls, New York.

The bounces and breaks the Phantoms weren’t getting in previous games didn’t seem to affect them Sunday in Bridgeport.

Instead, they were able to finish their chances in a 4-1 win over the Sound Tigers – a team in a similar losing skid as the Phantoms were.

“I think we got what we deserved [Sunday],” forward Taylor Leier said. “The last five games, I don’t think that we should have lost all five of those. I thought at least three or four of those we should have won. So tonight, it feels really good to get back on the winning side of things and we got rewarded with some of the chances.”

The losing streak has taken a toll on the Phantoms’ place in the standings. They now sit in seventh place out of eight teams in the Atlantic Division with 34

games left on their schedule. For now, the win gives Lehigh Valley a chance to turn things around and make a push towards the postseason.

“Going into a whole week off, it would have been pretty crappy to sit around for six days and wait for our next game,” Leier said. “It was nice to get a win to finish off the weekend. We deserved one after those five games.”

Leier Looking to Lead Phantoms to Postseason

Forward Taylor Leier is taking big strides in his second full season of pro hockey. After a 31-point, 73 game rookie season last year proved to be a learning experience, Leier has come into this year both confident and determined to take his game to the next level.

“I just feel like I have a world of confidence this year,” Leier said. “I’m not afraid to keep the puck and do it myself if I have to.”

Sunday in Bridgeport, Leier’s skill set was on full display.

While on the power play, he was in front of the net playing his normal position on the man advantage. In the first period, he found a rebound in the slot

and muscled his way to the loose puck in order to get the Phantoms on the board with his 10th goal of the season.

In the second period, he turned a normal 2-on-2 rush into the offensive zone into a prime scoring chance – making a move and beating a defender on his way to the net. What a difference a year makes.

“It’s just weird, I think it goes with everything,” Leier said of the difference between last year and this year. “I can do this, I’ve done this before and that’s how I feel this year. I feel way more confident.”

A six-game stint with the Philadelphia Flyers – Leier’s first NHL appearance – has given him an increased sense of belonging in addition to the world of confidence he’s showing this season.

“I feel like a bigger leader on this team,” Leier said, adding, “Hopefully I can be a piece of the puzzle that helps this team to the playoffs.”

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