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Bikers of all kinds gathered at the Bath Fire Social Hall on Saturday, July 15 for the 11th annual Bikers Remembering Bikers motorcycle run. The ride, held in honor of fellow bikers, raised over $6,000 for the Dreams Come True Foundation to benefit afflicted in the Greater Lehigh Valley Area.
The yearly ride raises money for the Dream Come True Foundation, a social services organization which seeks to fulfill the dreams of children who are seriously, chronically or terminally ill and reside in the Greater Lehigh Valley area. The event was coordinated by Al Warner, a biker who has coordinated the event for the past 11 years.
Jim Pasquariello helped to run the event and said he expected a large turnout, saying, “We’re going to raise some money today.” Pasquariello’s prediction came true, as over 100 bikers registered for the event, and had the opportunity to purchase commemorative t-shirts, 50/50 raffle tickets and a chance to win a three night stay at the Fountain Hotel in Wildwood, New Jersey for the
Roar to the Shore’s 20th Anniversary rally. In addition to the $6,000 raised, donations are being taken up until the end of the month to benefit Dreams Come True. A walk through the parking lot revealed various kinds of motorcycles present for the ride including a handbuilt bike with a
The 35th annual Northampton County Junior Conservation School is history, and 21 students aged 14 to 17 learned much in how and why we should preserve our natural environment. It was a busy week, both at the Northampton County 4-H Center in Bushkill Township, and in a wide area of the county in which the staff and students traveled by
bus. Thankfully, the weather was the best it’s been since the school was started in 1981. With the help of volunteers from the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, to the wildlife conservation officer of the Pa. Game Commission, and many other experts in their field, the students learned lessons by word of mouth and hands-on experiences. They visited the devastated
landscape of Kittatinny Ridge, the Chrin Landfill in Williams Township, the Juniper Dale Farm as part of the Northampton County Conservation District, and the Keystone Rod & Gun Club in Bath where they shot bows and arrows and firearms on the club’s ranges. District 10 of the Pennsylvania Trappers Association showed how predators are caught in traps, WCO Brad Kreider told
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how big and small game are managed, and Stephen Kloiber, a former student and who is studying for his doctorate in entomology, showed the bugs that exist in this area and how they are controlled. On Tuesday, the students traveled to Minsi Lake, where they learned how to canoe safely, and then on Wednesday they canoed more than 20 miles along the Continued on page 15
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Kind donation to Scott Holland submitted by BETH BEERS Gregory B. Crosbie died on October 12, 2015, a resident of Bath, Bushkill Township, Northampton County, PA. Greg was married to his wife Christine, who predeceased him. They had no children, so his estate was left to his brother-in-law, John A. Perry (also Executor), numerous nieces and nephews and charitable organizations. One of the assets at the time of Greg's death was a 2011 Honda Element van, which was handi-
capped accessible. Greg had spent much of his life in a wheelchair and the van, retro-fitted with a lift and hand controls, enabled him to live independently. Greg and Christine were two of the kindest, nicest people you could ever meet. I actually spent most of a day sitting with Greg right before he passed, reminiscing about his life in the New England area and here in Bath. They lived simply, and always thought of others. Knowing Greg's kind heart,
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John (his brother-in-law and Executor) suggested that instead of just trying to sell the van, to find a worthy recipient here in the Bath area, the estate would just donate the van. All of the beneficiaries of the estate agreed to this donation and I contacted Mayor Fi to see if she knew of anyone that could benefit from the vehicle. She immediately suggested Scott Hol-
land, a teacher at George Wolf School, who is disabled and who would appreciate and use the vehicle. A few weeks ago, Fi and I, along with the principal, met Scott and his wife at the school, and I made the offer. He readily agreed to accept the van, since it would afford him the independence that he was lacking with
his current vehicle. The transfer was made Wednesday, July 13 and he was able to drive the van off the property immediately. I believe this is just what Greg would have done. Greg was such a good and kind person that to make a donation in his name didn't even require any thought. It was a way to honor Greg's memory as he lived his life.
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In a move expected to calm the anxiety of conservative, establishment Republicans, Donald Trump selected Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate. Pence, who additionally served six terms in the United States House of Representatives, is a Tea Party conservative whose entry into the the discourse of this election is being viewed as a potential mending force to repair fractures within a Republican Party that has been turned upside down by Trump. Pence’s strong views on defunding Planned Parenthood, supporting international trade deals and his staunch advocacy and signing of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act have made him a beloved conservative within the Republican Party--as well as a prime candidate for Donald Trump to use as a band-aid to heal the party’s Continued on page 5
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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382! We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.
Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly
meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
The Atlas Cement Museum- open every second and
fourth Sunday of the month now through September 25, 2016. Opening is from 1-3 p.m.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting- 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August
on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Bath Community Days- Four-day event festival. July 21-24 at Fireman’s Field and Keystone Park. Vendors, 5k, live music, rides, food, demonstrations and more. Stay tuned FMI!
7th Annual Great Bath Duck Race- July 29 at Monocacy Creek Park at 5 p.m.
Northampton County 4-H Fair- August 5, 6 and 7.
Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth. Family fun, good food, displays and animals.
9th Annual Martin on Main- August 6 from 1-7 p.m. on
Main St. in Nazareth.
Moore Township Community Days- August 26 and 27 at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Music, fireworks, food, drinks and much more. More info to follow. Spuds and Suds Street Fair- Aug. 27 from 12-8 p.m.
Held in Bath. Stay tuned FMI.
Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., no permits required that day. FMI call 484-860-8884.
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by HOME NEWS STAFF A past president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsman's Club in Harrisburg recently suffered a brain aneurysm and is critically ill in a Hershey hospital. Lowell Graybill of Lancaster County and who has served the PFSC for many years was stricken and doctors in the Penn State
Medical Center are continuing their efforts to save his life. Well known to members of the Northampton County Federation of Sportsman, Graybill has been a consistent advocate for the outdoors. His present address for those who want to send get well cards Penn State-Hershey Medical Centre Lowell Graybill (patient) PO Box 850 Hershey, PA 17033
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What Would Happen if… I was 15 years old when I got my first ‘official’ job flipping burgers and making fries at a local Burger King. A few weeks later I turned 16. Little did I know that by being employed at Burger King my life would change forever. You see, at this job I met a girl. Fast forward… this girl is my wife of 23 years and counting. I pass by that particular Burger King when visiting family and friends. Sometimes I just can’t help but wonder what my life would be like if I or my wife never took that job. I joke from time to time that I should have taken my father’s advice and worked at McDonalds…My wife is not particularly fond of this humor. Have you ever pondered the
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“what ifs” of your life? Maybe you are wondering ‘what could have been’ if you: went to college, didn’t go to college, married someone else, didn’t get married at all, if you lifted weights, ate better, exercised more, moved down by the ocean, lived in the
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mountains, didn’t smoke, never had an alcoholic drink, or whatever else comes to mind. I think it is a part of our curious human nature to wonder what would have happened if… While we most certainly cannot go back and change anything, we can look forward to our future. What could happen if: you stopped smoking, ate better, exercised, went back to school, took a chance on a romantic relationship. What could happen if you went for it? I am of the firm belief that our best days are not behind us. I also believe that it isn’t where we are at; it’s where we are going. This means that we need to essentially be optimistic, not pessimistic. We are only given so much time here on earth. You only get so many breaths and so many heartbeats. You have been given one opportunity to live, so live! Continued on page 4
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT
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Harassment by communication in the 500 block of Washington Ave.
Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Report of a female being harassed by a male via text messages.
Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Assault in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of a male assaulted by another male. Disturbance in the 100 block of W. 28th St. Report of a female causing a disturbance. Civil matter in the 2200 block of Main St. Report of a landlord/tenant issue.
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Criminal mischief in the 1400 block of Newport Ave. Report of a female damaging the window of a residence. Criminal mischief in the 1800 block of Laubach Ave. Report of the right front tire of a legally parked vehicle punctured. Traffic stop, Almond Alley and Grape St. Officer pulled over a male driver observed driving at a high rate of speed.
Police Blotter Motor Vehicle Accident
Colonial Regional Police responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 400 block of Nazareth Pike. Police discovered the vehicle of Tara E. Bealer, 41, of
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Heartache can be found all around us. Not a day goes by that we aren’t made aware of something that is just so sad. From cancer, to addictions, to accidents, none of us are immune. It just doesn’t seem fair. It isn’t fair, but that’s the way it appears to be. We need Grace to get us through it all, don’t we? Life does have a lot of twists
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Domestic in the 1400 block of Railroad St. between three males. Child custody in the 100 block of Stark St. Report of a child custody issue.
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Criminal mischief, American Legion Post 353 in the 1400 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle keyed. Domestic in the 2000 block of Washington Ave. between two males and a female.
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Unwanted person in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted male. Theft, other, in the 1500 block of Poplar St. Report of two money orders taken from a residence. E. Chestnut St., Nazareth, off the roadway and into a ditch on February 4. CPD determined that Ms. Bealer was under the influence of a controlled substance. She will be charged with DUI and summary traffic offenses. Police did not immediately file charges due to a pending lab analysis. and turns. Some good news and not such good news occur along the way. We have success and failures. Through it all we need to keep living. Keep moving forward. Nobody knows whether they have 50 more years or 50 minutes to live, so start living now. You’ve got to stop thinking about “what would have happened if…” and start dreaming about “what could happen if...” Dream dreams that take your breath away. Imagine the possibilities.
Opinion An open letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania: In the course of recent events,
Governor Wolf has decided to put a moratorium on executions in PA. He is not the first Governor to ignore the laws of the State but he certainly should be the last. One of the admitted, convicted and sentenced killers is Michael Ballard. Just an average guy who happened to kill five people and admitted to the heinous crimes. Let’s recall how that happened. He was in jail for a brutal murder in Lehigh County years earlier and somehow came up for parole. I guess the prison authorities believed he was “rehabilitated.” So, the Parole Board, after receiving no objections to his release, put him out on the street and into a halfway house. This should have never happened! If everyone had done their job, Ballard would never have been released and four people would still be alive. The system failed these victims once now the Governor wants it to fail them again by denying justice to them and their families. During his release he meets a young woman, Denise Merhi. Initially, she finds him attractive and they date. Ultimately, she decides she wants no more of him. What does he do? He buys a knife, gets a ride to her home, goes inside and viscously kills her, her father Dennis Marsh, her grandfather, Al Marsh, and then kills the neighbor who responds to their cries for help. Kill is not the appropriate description for what he did. In fact, he mutilated the victims. Five people are now dead. Subsequently, while dealing with the grief and her two surviving grandchildren, Geri Dorwart dies suddenly and unexpectedly while attempting to care and provide for these two, orphaned kids. I believe Geri’s death was due in a large part to the stress the killings had put on her and having to provide for her grandchildren. They had little or no funds to secure their future. So, the Governor believes there may be some possibility, though remote, that a convicted, admitted murderer, duly sentenced to death, responsible for five horrible murders should not feel any pain while being executed. Let me get this right in my head. It would be inhumane to kill someone by lethal injection if there were any possibility of that person experiencing any pain whatsoever. You’re kidding – right! Imagine the pain and suffering he caused to his victims and their families. Michael Ballard actually asked to be executed at one point. He has left a trail of wrath unlike anything you can imagine. Two children left only with the family of their grandmother to raise
them. The Marsh/Merhi family had little money. The community raised funds to help with funeral and future college costs. But none of that really matters to our Governor who refuses to do his job and sign the execution order required by law. These kids continue to live with the fact that the murderer of their entire family lives on! It is not the Governor’s job to review the action of the Courts. We have a Supreme Court for that. It is not the Governor’s job to overrule the justice system of Pennsylvania. It is his job to sign the warrant of execution and end this drawn out fiasco, if for no other reason than to put an end to the entire episode for the survivors. I realize one could argue the benefits of the death penalty. Whether you are for it or against it, but it is the law and in this case it is clearly appropriate. If you murder once and then get a second chance and then murder four more people, I believe society has met its obligation to you and you now deserve to die. I knew the Marsh family for many years. Dennis Marsh was my lifelong friend, as were his mother, Patience and father Al. I knew his daughter and her family. The Marsh’s were good and kind people. The Marsh family reached out to a young boy of twelve when he lost his dad to a heart attack at age forty-one. They treated that boy as one of the family and invited him into
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their hearts and home. Thank God Patience was not alive to endure the horror that was inflicted on her family. It surely would have challenged her beliefs to the core. I will never forget the caring love they shared with me as I endured the loss of my dad. Now, I am compelled to tell the Governor it is time to act! I urge Governor Wolf to meet with Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli and ask him to bring the crime scene photos with him to the meeting. I am sure that Mr. Morganelli would be pleased to show what havoc one human being can produce. If nothing else, at least the Governor could say, yes I saw the pictures and yes I know what he did. Maybe then his justifications for mercy would wane and he would do his job! End this ridiculous charade of misgivings about the feelings of a convicted, admitted killer. We have had other means of execution across the years: hanging, firing squad, electric chair etc. So now why, when we have the most humane process possible can anyone object to removing this scourge from our midst! Reluctantly Written, Robert E. Nyce Former Member PA House of Representatives Dist. 138 Former Executive Director, PA Independent Regulatory Review Commission
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Northampton County 4-H Fair submitted by DORA BOYD SIMONS Please join us for our annual Northampton County 4-H Fair, which runs from August 5 through August 7. We have three days of events planned for you and your family to enjoy. Parking and admission are free. Friday, August 5 5 p.m. – Kitchen, Blue Building and Silent Auction Open 6 p.m. – Swine Show 7 p.m. – Rabbit Hopping Saturday, August 6 9 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies, Blue Building and Silent Auction Open 9 a.m. – Alpaca Event 9 a.m. to noon – Pie Contest Drop-off 10:30 a.m. – Sheep and Goat Event Noon to 3 p.m. – “Find Out Fair!” Everyone is invited to come and meet our county 4-H clubs.
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staple of Trump’s campaign, as he plans to implement a temporary ban on Muslim immigrants from territories known to produce terrorism inspired by extreme forms of Islam. Since being selected as Trump’s running mate, Pence has now changed his tone toward Trump’s plan, telling Fox News’ Sean Hannity that he is “very supportive” of Trump’s calls to suspend immigration that could prove threatening to America. As Trump continually goes after his general election challenger Hillary Clinton for her vote supporting the Iraq War, he is seemingly able to look past Pence’s own vote in favor of President George W. Bush’s invasion of the country. In an interview with 60 Minutes’ Lesley Stahl, Trump defended Pence’s vote saying, “He’s entitled to make a mistake every once in awhile,” while holding firm to the belief that Clinton is not entitled to make that same mistake. The differences in Trump and Pence’s policy positions present a strange dynamic between a presidential candidate and their running mate. In the event that the president would be unable to serve, whether due to illness, death or another reason, the vice
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip It’s been a real nice week, weatherwise, so folks should be having a good time vacationing or whatever they’re doing. It was great for all those bikers who came to the Bath fire hall social club on Saturday for their ride to support Dream Come True. There musta been a couple hundred motorcycles around the hall and outside on driveways and parking lots. Terrific support for a great cause to help youngters with crippling diseases! Maybe sometimes we think of bikers as a rough crowd, but that isn’t so. They have a big heart and respond to causes like this and when they want to show off their patriotism or love for their fellow bikers who might be hurt or have lost their life. So a hearty salute and a big pat on the back to all of ‘em who showed up a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon!!! . . . .It did rain pretty good Monday afternoon, but we could use it, for the sake of farmers’ crops anyway. . . . Ed Pany was real happy to get both his latest columns in the paper last week. He’s a man of history, who knows his stuff. . . .This Thursday through Sunday, July 21 - 24, will be Bath Community Days at Volunteer Firefighters Park on North Chestnut Street. It’s gonna be a ”really big show,” as Ed Sullivan usta say – with carnival rides, musical entertainment, and lots of good food in the stands. Then there’s a 5K walk/run down at Ciff Cowling Field on Saturday morning at 9:00 o’clock, and even fireworks on Saturday night at 10:00 o’clock back up at Firefighters Park. . . . Next weekend, from July 29 through 31, Holy Family Church over Nazareth way is gonna have their big festival at the end of West Center Street, I see. Rides, bands, and food like clams and rib eye steak sandwiches. To tune up for the weekend, they’re even gonna have an ethnic foods night on Thursday. Wow!
That’s gonna be another big event. The Bushkill Township Fire Co. had their annual carnival last week. It’s sure giving folks plenty of fun and entertainment this summer, all these festivals and picnics. . . It goes on and on. Just wait till the Spuds and Suds Festival in downtown Bath come next month! . . . .Garry Hunsicker’s veggie stand at his farm in East Allen Township is really nice, after a crew worked on it. All sorts of veggies are ready for eating now, including sweet corn. His sons also have stands at the Bath and Northampton farmers markets. . . . Wonder why there’s a stretch of 512 at the bridge north of Moorestown that wasn’t blacktopped with the rest of the highway. Is it a Northampton County bridge or what? . . . .My Essex is on its last legs. Reckon I better check with Brown-Daub down below Bath and see what they have. . . .Have a great week, gang!
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nounced that I was NOT going to learn to drive. There were no more driving lessons that winter, but in the spring when I was about to graduate from high school, I started to get the desire to learn to drive because my girl friends could drive and I didn’t want to be left out. Daddy agreed to buy me a smaller used car if I really wanted to learn to drive. So we went to Ackerman’s Chevrolet just below Bath and I picked out a 1952 green Chevy convertible. Of course, Daddy did not think the convertible was a safe car, so he discouraged me from looking at that one. In the end, I convinced him that I really wanted the convertible and so I received it as my graduation present. So it was back to driving lessons. Mother agreed to try again and so I learned to drive on my ’52 Chevy convertible. My friends and I had lots of fun in that car, driving around town with the top down. Oh, to be young and carefree again.
Learning to Drive Save Money and by KATHLEEN UNGER As soon as I turned 16, I was anxious to get my permit to drive. I got the permit in October and my mother offered to teach me to drive. I was too shy to take the Driver’s Education class at school because I would be embarrassed by the other students in the car if I made a mistake. So on a nice Saturday morning, mother and I went out for my first experience behind the wheel of Daddy’s 1949 Buick Roadmaster. It was a big boat of a car and I had no idea how to handle the monster. I did pretty well on the straightaway but on the way home, Mother instructed me to “turn here.” Instead of putting my foot on the brake, I stepped on the gas pedal and we almost went into a house that was located on the corner. That really scared me and so when we got home, I an-
Water While Still Enjoying a Beautiful Garden
by MELINDA MYERS Too much or not enough water and never when you need it seems to be a common lament of gardeners. Reduce the impact of these weather challenges while conserving water, saving money on water and sewer bills, and growing beautiful gardens with the help of rain barrels. These century old devices are making a comeback as droughts, watering restrictions and storm water runoff are on the rise. Contact your local municipality before getting started. Some communities have regulations and guidelines for using rain barrels and many offer rebates to homeowners who install them. Start your conversion to rain barrels one downspout at a time. You can capture as much as 623 gallons of water from 1,000 square feet of roof in a one-inch rainfall. This can be a lot to manage when first adapting to this change of habit. Taking little steps allows you to successfully match the use
of rain barrels to your gardening style and schedule. Make your own or purchase one of the many rain barrels on the market. Regardless of which vessel you choose there are some features to consider when adding a rain barrel to your landscape. Make sure the top is covered to keep out debris and mosquitoes. Or select one with a solid lid and opening just large enough to accommodate the downspout. Look for one with a spigot low on the barrel, so water does not stagnate at the bottom. Use the spigot to fill watering cans or attach a hose. Elevate the barrel on cinder blocks or a decorative stand for easier access and to increase water pressure. Make sure there is an overflow outlet to direct excess water away from your home’s foundation. Or use it to link several barrels together, increasing your water collecting capacity. A downspout diverter is another way to manage rain barrel overflows. When the rain barrels are full, this device diverts the water back to the downspout where it is carried away from your home’s foundation. And the good news is you don’t need to overlook beauty for function. You’ll find many attractive options in a variety of shapes and sizes in garden centers and online catalogs such as Gardener’s Supply (gardeners.com). Some include a recessed top for storing accessories or growing a potted plant. You’ll find ones with decorative finishes that mimic a basketweave, fine terra cotta or wood. Those with a flat backside like the Madison rain barrel fit right next to the house, saving space. Rain water is naturally softened and free of flouride and chlorine; great for plants. Do not use rain barrel water for drinking, cooking or your pets. Avoid concerns of contamination from roofing materials and debris by only using the water for ornamental plants. Maintenance is easy. Check for and remove twigs and debris that may collect and block the flow of water. Clean the inside of the barrel at least once a year with an environmentally friendly detergent. Those in cold climates need to drain the rain barrel and cover the opening or turn it upside down for winter storage. Make sure to divert the water away from the house once the down-
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spout is disconnected. Don’t worry about mosquitoes. Covering the opening with a fine screen and using the water on a regular basis will minimize the risk. Or use the eco-friendly bacterial agent Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) that kills mosquito larvae, but is safe for pets, people and wildlife. Now is the time to start putting rainwater to work for you and your garden. Look for convenient locations for collecting and using rainwater from the roof of your home, shed or garage. A little effort put in now will result in benefits for years to come. Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardener’s Supply Company for her expertise to write this article. Myers’ web site is www.melindamyers.com.
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custom paintjob, a pink bike, and even one dating back to the mid 1970’s. Bath Mayor Fiorella ReginelliMirabito, who was in attendance supporting the cause, won the 50/50 raffle and chose to donate her winnings back to the foundation, a fitting gesture for an event marked with charitable acts and a generous atmosphere. In addition to Mayor ReginelliMirabito, members of the Bath Borough Council were also in attendance, as were Northampton County Council members Hayden Phillips and Matthew Dietz. Before the ride commenced, Warner stood before the crowd and expressed his pleasure over the large number of bikers who were participating. “What a turnout,” said Warner. “We do this every year for the kids.” While not reaching the total of the previous year, the $6,000 raised to benefit children in need capped off a successful event marked with food, bikes and the generosity of the Bath community which will be felt by the children whose dreams will come true due to the contributions of community members.
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THANKS submitted by PAM PASQUARIELLO Donations: We would like to thank the Bath Social Hall, Ahart’s, Bath Republican Club, Jackpot Amusements, Pasquariello's Auto Shop, ETI, Angie Heckman Hair Salon, D&K Construction, and everyone else that made a donation for Dreams Come True. We would also like to say “thank you” to Frank (Chech) Danniable for the music, Seth for the donation for the trip to “Roar to the Shore” in September, and Frankie Ziegler and daughters for the water, and giving back $75.00 for Dreams Come True. Thank you all the people that donated items for the Chinese Auction. Thank you to all the people that donated the food, their time and helped out with everything to make this a big success. Thank you to Lorene and Phyllis for making the baskets for the children that attend the event from Dreams Come true. Thank you to the Bath firefighters for blocking the streets. Money raised so far is $ 6400.00, we are still accepting donations until the end of July. A big thank you to Al Warner for having this event at the Bath Social Hall. If you have any questions, please give me a call 484-8093011.
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we decided to create a collection of our best proven concepts that our clients can use when building a new home or remodeling the space they already own.” Stunning architectural features blend the perfect mix of privacy and convenience with the focus on shared warm gathering spaces, large chefs kitchens, craft rooms and private entrances. The Ruhmels are also putting the finishing
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by homeadvisor.com Looking to refresh or remodel your home? Check this out before you make a move! We asked some of HomeAdvisor’s member pros to weigh in on the New Year’s hottest home trends. Here are seven you won’t want to miss. 1. Tubs Are Out; Shower Stalls Are In According to the pros, 2016 is the year of the bathroom remodel. Homeowners are shifting away from tub-centric, fivepiece bathrooms and opting instead for walk-in shower stalls complete with seating, shelving and multiple showerheads. 2. Ceramic is Out; Glass Tile is In When it comes to backsplashes and bathroom surrounds, the pros predict that homeowners will scrap ceramics and indulge in glass. In fact, according to Howard Molen, president of HFM Builders in New York, subway tile is an increasingly popular choice for Manhattan remodels — and it shows fewer flaws than ceramic too. 3. Granite is Out; Engineered Quartz is In According to our pros, engineered quartz (the Silestone brand, in particular) has officially ousted Granite as countertop supreme. Why? Because engineered quartz is tougher than granite — and it offers the beauty of stone without the maintenance too. Of course, as Travis Neff of Neff Enterprises in Phoenix, Ariz., points out, quartz generally costs about 2030 percent more than granite. So, many homeowners opt to stick with granite — the stillworthy tried and true. 4. Lowboy Toilets Are Out; Comfort Height is In The standard lowboy toilet is being dethroned. According to HFM Builders’ Howard Molen, homeowners are shifting toward comfort-height toilets that offer higher, more accessible seating (2 to 3 inches higher than standard). 5. Oak Cabinets Are Out; Paints & Dark Finishes Are In One of the year’s hottest
trends will be a shift from natural oak and cherry cabinets to more modern paints and stains, says Travis Neff of Neff Enterprises. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to update your cabinets without replacing them altogether. In fact, refinishing (painting or staining) or refacing (replacing the doors and drawer fronts) can save you thousands of dollars! 6. High-end Appliances Are Out; Mid-range Appliances Are In Today’s mid-range appliances look just as nice and perform
just as well as higher-end appliances, explains Howard Molen of HFM Builders. So, there’s no reason for homeowners to spend top dollar on top-of-theline machines. 7. Engineered Flooring is Out; Oak is In Laminate and engineered flooring enjoyed a good stint of popularity, says Howard Molen of HFM Builders, but homeowners quickly learned that changing weather and humidity caused unsightly separation and gapping in their floors. In 2016, Molen declares, homeowners will turn back to solid oak flooring. Solid wood won’t gap, he says, and it lasts longer and looks better too.
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submitted by ED WHITE The Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame recognized eight outstanding high school senior multi-sport athletes at a picnic
today at Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg, PA, with the presentation of plaques and citations from their Pennsylvania State Representatives.
Thank you to all of our board members who helped to make this event a success and special thanks to Chuck Frantz of Frantz Trophies and Plaques in Northampton providing the beautiful plaques for all of our winners. Here is a list of all of the winners, the high schools they attended, the sports they played, where they will be attending college, and what sport(s) they will be playing in college: Big School Male Athlete of the Year: Devante Cross, Parkland High School, football, basketball, and track & field; University of Virginia for football Big School Female Athlete of the Year: Siena Salvaggio, Parkland High School, swimming and volleyball; Penn State University for swimming Small School Male Athlete of the Year: Joe Espinal, Wilson High School, cross country and track & field; Lehigh University for cross country and track Small School Male Athlete of the Year: Spencer Hay, Palmerton High School, basketball and track & field; Penn State University for track & field Small School Female Athlete of the Year: Hannah Edwards, Catasauqua High School, field hockey and softball; University of Pittsburgh for softball Big School Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: John Jakobsen, Stroudsburg High School, football and wrestling; Lehigh University for wrestling Big School Female Scholar Athlete of the Year: Katie Bach-
er, Emmaus High School, cross country & track & field; MIT for both cross country and track & field Small School Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: Chad Cooperman, Salisbury High School, basketball and baseball; Bloomsburg University for baseball Small School Female Scholar
Athlete of the Year: Hannah Edwards, Catasauqua High School, field hockey and softball; University of Pittsburgh for softball Congratulations to all of the winners and good luck to all of them as they continue their careers in college in the fall. For more information call 610-739-3414
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting submitted by BOB GREEN Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.
Program: “Inventors of Communication”- K3PDL. Hams and others interested are always welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/ maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc. org. 610.432.8286.
Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa.com or mail it to us at The Home News, 255E South Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com . ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 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 9:30 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. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 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 and Contemporary at 9:30 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
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 GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., 7 p.m. Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass GOOD SHEPHERD 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. LUTHERAN, Northampton, (Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 GOSPEL CHAPEL Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 SACRED HEART (N) CATHOLIC, Bath. Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 Sunday School 9 a.m. a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. GRACE BIBLE – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 GRACE UNITED CHURCH Sun. – Worship in the Air OF CHRIST, Northampton Conditioned Fellowship Hall 610-262-7186 (HA) 9:30 AM (2nd and 4th Sunday Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. of the month in the Church Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Grove). GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m. HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy days – 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 a.m. Holy Communion. 9:30 a.m. Service of the World MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN
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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 9 a.m. Sunday School stopped until September. 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
SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593090. 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. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. - Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610767-3107 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. – Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. (with child care). ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. w/
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“A Convenient Season”
Paul was in prison and Governor Felix sent to hear him “concerning the faith in Christ” (Acts 24:24-25). As Paul preached the gospel to Felix and his wife, the Bible notes that “as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled.” “Felix trembled” because Paul’s preaching was “hitting the nail on the head!” Felix had governed with unjust severity and lived under the power of unbridled appetites. His third wife, Drusilla, had been the wife of the king of Emesa. She was a Jewess who had forsaken the husband of her youth and forgotten the covenant of her God. As Paul preached, both Felix and his wife knew they stood guilty before a holy God. Think of it. Paul is a prisoner and Felix is his judge. But it’s not Paul who is trembling; it’s Felix. Felix has an army, but he’s afraid. Felix felt the conviction of the Holy Spirit and “trembled” after Paul mentioned “judgment to come.” The day is coming when we shall all stand at the bar of Almighty God—“the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ” (Romans 2:16). The very thought of having to answer to God for the life that we have lived is a fearful thing as Hebrews 10:31 warns, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” As Paul preached, the Spirit of the Lord reached down into the soul of Felix. He was under conviction. His soul was quickened. His conscience was sensitive. “Felix trembled” then he gave his answer to Paul, “Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee” (Acts 24:25). Felix had trembled with conviction, but we never read of him becoming a Christian. It's the story of millions who hear the gospel but die and go to hell because they put it off and did nothing about it. Don't let it be your story! Go to www.naog.ws/theway.htm and accept Jesus as your Savior now! I invite you to attend coming revival services July 24-31 (except Saturday) with the Jimmy J. Millikin Evangelistic & Musical Family of Claremore, OK.
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Obituaries Barbara Barth
AUG. 28, 1948 – JULY 11, 2016 Barbara Barth, 67, of Wind Gap, died on Monday, July 11 at home. She was the wife of Michael M. Barth for 36 years. A 1966 graduate of Nazareth High School, she was a secretary at Schultz Water Systems of Nazareth for 40 years Born on August 28, 1948 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Steward and Anna (Haas) Lambert. Barbara loved going on fishing trips with her husband at their cabin in Monroe County and along the Salmon River in New York. She enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Betty Engle of Nazareth and Bonny Kessler of Easton; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held last Thursday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Kristin M. Becker
JAN. 19, 1989 – JULY 12, 2016 Mkristin M. Becker, 27, of Northampton, died on Tuesday, July 12 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown. She was the wife of Justin A. Becker since April 21, 2016. She was a home care assistant for the past two years with S.P.I.N. (Special People of the Northeast) of Bethlehem. Kristin received her Associates Degree in social sciences from Northampton Community College. Born January 19, 1989 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of R. John Poss of Calhoun, La. and Stephanie K. (Kavanagh) Poss of Bethlehem. Kristin loved the game of soccer, both as player and spectator. She was an advocate for rescued animals and an advocate for challenged and handicapped persons. Surviving along with her husband and parents two brothers, Kevin Poss of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Bryan Poss of Bethlehem; paternal grandmothers, Mrs. Ursiline Poss, of Homer,
La., and nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on July 15 in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Msgr. Francis Nave officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Willing Heart Dalmatian Rescue, P.O. Box 11, Royersford, PA 19468.
Beth Anne Brands
DEC. 5, 1962 – JULY 15, 2016 Beth Anne Brands, 53, of Northampton, formerly of Bath, died suddenly on Friday, July 15. A 1951. A 1981 graduate of Easton High School, Beth enjoyed a successful career in the medical field, where she served in various capacities for 25 years. Born December 5, 1962 in Phillipsburg, she was the daughter of Carlyn M. (Martin) Brands and the late Donald H. Brands. Among her favorite pastimes were cooking for family gatherings, swimming and dancing. Surviving besides her mother are a son, Zachary Brands; two sisters, Lynn Mueller of Moore Township and Jill Darin of Washington, N.J.; two nieces and two nephews, and her loving extended families, the Martin/Black families and the Kemmerer families. Services are private and there are no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made in memory of Beth to her family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.
Cheryl A. Compton
Cheryl A. (Markulics) Compton, 58, of Northampton, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at home. She was the wife of Wayne Compton. She attended Blessed Virgin Catholic School and later graduated from Whitehall High School. Cheryl was the daughter of the late Frank and Dora (Hescox) Markulics. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Crystal Compton; three brothers, Ronald Markulics of Allentown, Rodney Markulics of Wind Gap, and Michael Markulics of Walnutport; two sisters, Jean Farkas of Slatington
and Jacquelyn Kiss of Northampton; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death was a nephew, Jason Kiss, Sr. Memorial services were held last Thursday morning in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum, Allentown.
was held on Saturday morning in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath, followed by a memorial service and fellowship in Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of Brian may be made to ChapFrank DalCin man Quarries United Methodist MARCH 26, 1924 – JULY 14, 2016 Church, 1433 Main St., Bath, Frank DalCin, 92, formerly of PA 18014. Bath, died on Thursday, July 14 at Sacred Heart Assisted Living Gary K. Kohler by the Creek in Northampton. SEPT. 24, 1941 – JULY 14, 2016 Gary Keith Kohler, 74, of He was the husband of Columbia E. (Daniele) DalCin for 64 years. Newtown, died on Thursday, He was employed by July 14, 2016 after wrestling PennDOT, where he worked for multiple myeloma with grace 10 years before retiring as a fore- and courage. He was the husman in 1988. Prior to that, he band of Anne (Schierl) Drennan, was a self-employed ceramic tile and was preceded in death by his and marble contractor in the Le- wife, Gale (Dalla Piazza) Kohler. He matriculated to Lehigh high Valley for many years. Additionally, Frank served one term University at an auspicious time: on Bath Borough Council and, mainframe computing was in its for 25 years, was very active in infancy, and would change the world of Chemical engineering. Boy Scout Troop 43 of Bath. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on With a Ph.D. in hand, Gary and March 26, 1924, he was a son of Gale set off for Texas to raise the late Joseph and Giustina (Al- their family and begin a 32-year Exxon careeer. toe) DalCin. He was born a Konkrete Kid He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, and was a mem- in Northampton on September ber of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 24, 1941, a son of the late Forrest C. L. and Kathleen Mae Catholic Church, Bath. In addition to his wife, he is (Schadler) Kohler, a close and survived by four sons, Frank Dal- loving extended family at a time Cin and Michael DalCin, Sr., when his father and two uncles both of Moore Township, Dan- were away fighting World War iel DalCin of Northampton, and II. He was a lifelong athlete and David DalCin of Santa Teresa, a Philadelphia sports fan. Gary had a heart for helpNew Mexico; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, ing others, ranging from Family Antoinetta Rossi, of Italy; nieces Promise, hurricane relief work from 2005 to 2009 for Katrina and nephews. He was preceded in death by and Wilma, to quiet philana brother, Lino DalCin, and two thropy supporting education, sisters, Anna Gasperetti and Er- recognizing hi mentor William Schiesser, Ph.D.; DePaul basmina Pillon. Services were held on Tuesday ketball programs and medical morning in the George G. Bens- research. Special thanks to Dr. Brendan ing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in the par- Weiss of Penn Medicine, Drs. Leif Bergsagel, Nelson Leung, ish cemetery. Memorial contributions may and Eddie Greene of the Mayo be made to Sacred Heart of Je- Clinic, their teams and the infusus Catholic Church, 210 E. sion staff at PCAM 2 West, Penn Northampton St., Bath, PA Medicine, all of whom worked together to give Gary the best 18014. medicine they had to offer. Brian D. Herd Surviving are his wife, Anne MAY 15, 1958 – JULY 12, 2016 (Schierl) Drennan; daughters Brian D. Herd, Kristin, Gretchen, and Ingrid; 58, formerly of five grandchildren; and faithful Bethlehem, died mother-on-law, Elizabeth (Eckon Tuesday, July hoff) Werner. 12 in Easton. Preceding him in death were A 1976 gradu- his wife, Gale (Dalla Piazza); his ate of Northamp- parents, and a brother, Donald ton High School, he was a long- Kohler. time volunteer at Gracedale. A Celebration of Life service Born May 15, 1958 in Allen- was held on Tuesday morning town, he was a son of Joe and in the Northampton Banquet Rusty Herd. and Event Center, followed Brian was a life-long member by a viewing in the afternoon of Chapman Quarries United and evening at Schisler Funeral Methodist Church. He enjoyed Home, Northampton. science fiction, the Washington Memorial gifts are welcome Redskins, classic movies and c/o the funeral home at 2119 family gatherings. Others of his Washington Ave., Northampton, church and community appre- PA 18067 for the Penn Medicine ciated his gentle soul and good- Abramson Cancer Center; the humored wit. Center for Individualized MediSurviving are his parents; three cine at Mayo Clinic; or to a charsisters, April Denny, Priscilla ity of your choice. Herd and Ann Gay; a brother, The funeral was planned Tim Herd; three nieces and six for Tuesday in Northampton, nephews. with Gary again residing in A public graveside service
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Anna Kremus
JUNE 15, 1920 – JULY 10, 2016 Anna Kremus, 96, of Northampton, died Sunday, July 10 in Liza’s House, Danielsville. She was the wife of the late Fred J. Kremus. She worked at Tama Mfg. For 28 years until retiring. Born June 15, 1920 in Douglasville, Pa., she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Smyk) Bieak and step-daughter of the late John Kocan. Anna was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and the St. John’s Friendly Fifties senior group. Her favorite pastimes were baking for friends and family and going on many bus trips and cruises. Anna especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are a son, Fred; a daughter-in-law, Veronica Kremus; five grandchildren; a greatgranddaughter; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl M Kremus; two sisters, Sophie Bieber and Stephanie Horvath; and a brother, Raymond Bieak. Services were held last Thursday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Queenship of Mary Church, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Martin M. Limpar, Sr.
JAN. 4, 1949 – JULY 13, 2016 Martin M. Limpar, Sr., 67, of Moore Township, formerly of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, July 13 at home. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Wurst) Limpar for 35 years. A 1966 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, for more than 30 years he served as a laborer for various road development and construction companies throughout the Lehigh Valley, retiring in 2013. He was Continued on page 13
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a member of Heavy Equipment Construction Workers Union Local #158. Born on January 4, 1949 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Martin F. and Philomena (Rotondo) Limpar. Martin was a life member of Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club and an avid hunter. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and working in his garage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Shane M. Polgar of Allentown, John M. Limpar of Northampton, and Martin M. Limpar, Jr. of Northampton; two grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis Limpar of Moore Township, Lucille Hughes and Bette Limpar, both of Bethlehem; nieces and nephews. Services were held on Monday afternoon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
Michele L. Meixsell
APRIL 13, 1947 – JULY 10, 2016 Michele L. Meixsell, 69, of Moore Township, died on Sunday, July 10 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of Marvin L. Meixsell for 28 years. A 1965 graduate of Northampton High School, Michele was employed by the former S & L Plastic, Inc. in Upper Nazareth Township for 46 years before she retired. Born April 13, 1947 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Hilda (Barrall) Williamson. Michele was an avid bowler and participated in numerous leagues at Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap. She loved vacationing in Canada, where she and her husband shared special memories of trips throughout the years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two step-sons, Scott Meixsell of Bath and Kevin Meixsell of Easton; a step-daughter, Joy Marsh, of Nazareth; four step-grandchildren; a brother, Dale Williamson, of Bushkill Township; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a sister, Cynthia Brubaker. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of Michele may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 617 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Harold G. Renner, Jr.
MARCH 11, 1938 – JULY 14, 2016 Harold G. Renner, Jr., 78, formerly of Bangor, died on Thursday, July 14 at Chandler Estates in Plainfield Township. He was a graduate of Easton High School’s 100th graduating class in 1956, and played on the football and basketball teams.
Harold was employed by Metropolitan Edison Co. in Easton and Forks Township, where he began his career as a groundhand and retired after 37 years as a supervisor of lines. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local #603 for 25 years. Born March 11, 1938 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Harold G., Sr. and Dorothy (Fagan) Renner. Harold was an avid sportsman and played American Legion and Tri-County baseball for four years, as well as basketball in Easton and Nazareth City Leagues from 1956 to 1965. He also played quoits in Bushkill and Delaware Quoit Leagues for 25 years. Harold sang with the Festival of Harmony in Wind Gap for 18 years, which supported Cub Scout activities, as well as singing with the Bangor Elks Men’s Chorus for 20 years, assisting Elks charities. In addition to volunteering, Harold enjoyed boating, birdhouse building and watching, and gardening. He was active in Freemasonry and a member of Bangor Lodge #565, F. & A.M., as well as Portland Lodge #311, F. & A.M. He was also a member of Bangor Elks Lodge #1106. Surviving are three children, Randy Williams, Sr. of Emmaus, Cece Romano of Pen Argyl and Pamela Petrushka of Nazareth; three grandchildren; David and Matthew Petrushka, both of Nazareth, and R. J. Williams of Emmaus; a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Robert Renner and William Renner, both of Easton; his former wife, Darlene A. (Wagner) Renner, of Nazareth; and two nieces. Preceding him in death was a son-in-law, Robert Petrushka, in 2013. A memorial service in celebration of Harold’s life was held yesterday (Wednesday) in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, along with a Masonic Funeral Services. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Safe Harbour, 536 Bushkill Drive, Easton, PA 18042.
Donald W. Suranofsky
DEC. 22, 1935 – JULY 12, 2016 Donald W. “Duck” Suranofsky, 81, of Nazareth, died Tuesday, July 12 at home. He was a construction laborer for Laborers Local Union #1174, Allentown, for 50 years. Born on December 22, 1935 in Bath, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Hann) Suranofsky. Donald was a member of Vigilance Hose Co., VFW, and American Legion, all in Nazareth. Surviving are a son, Dennis W. Suranofsky, of Pen Argyl; two granddaughters; two brothers, Robert Suranofsky of Stockertown and Joseph Suranofsky of Slatington; his former wife, Shirley (Thomas) Suranofsky; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were six brothers, Frederick, John, Frank, Richard, Ernest and Edward Suranofsky; and three sisters, Josephine Moosch, Irene Suranofsky, and Marie Csaszar.
Services were held on Saturday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Donations may be made to Plainfield Township Athletic Association, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Joseph W. Tretiak, Sr.
MAY 26, 1926 – JULY 9, 2016 Joseph W. Tretiak, Sr., 90, of Cherryville, died on Saturday, July 9 at Westminster Village in Allentown. He was the husband of Catherine M. (Heffelfinger) Tretiak for 68 years. Prior to retiring, Joseph was the owner of a local and well established building/construction company for many years. Born May 26, 1926 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Ignatz and Anna (Churetta) Tretiak. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Northampton. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Joseph W. Tretiak, Jr. of Cherryville, Sylvia A. Landis of Moore Township, Terry L. Tretiak of Cherryville, and Brian A. Tretiak of Palmer Township; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Aldio, of Cherryville. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of Joseph may be made to Westminster Village, 803 N. Wahneta St., Allentown, PA 18109.
Betty M. Unger
AUG. 30, 1931 – JULY 16, 2016 Betty M. Unger, 84, of Bush-
kill Township, died on Saturday, July 16 at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. She was the wife of Karl K. Unger, and they would have observed their 65th wedding anniversary on July 20. A Bangor High School graduate in 1949, she attended Churchman Business School. For many years, she was the secretary and bookkeeper for her husband’s plumbing business. Born on August 30, 1931 in Flicksville, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Albert and Lizzie (Kemmerer) Hase. She cherished spending time with her family. Betty was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Schoeneck Moravian Church, both of Nazareth. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Dennis Unger of Somerset, Pa., Dale Unger of Saylorsburg, and Dean Unger of Plainfield Township; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister, Arminda Jones, of Bangor. She was predeceased by three brothers, Vernon and Ernest Hase, and Richard, an infant, as well as three sisters, Mary Emma Beagle, Ruth Dunbar, and Olive Godshalk. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling ours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad Street Extension, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Doris J. Wolf
JUNE 25, 1931 – JULY 10, 2016 Doris June Wolf, 85, of Nazareth, died on Sunday, July 10. She was the wife of Robert Wolf. She spent more than 20 years working with Denise Barry Fash-
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ions before retiring in 1994. Born on June 25, 1931 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Marion (Laubach) Meyers. Doris was very proud of her family and was excited to become a Grammy to her six grandchildren. She was fortunate to be a Great-Grammy to six and was happy to know that two more are on the way. She loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. Doris was the original “soccer mom” in the 1960’s. She always had a house full of kids tearing up her lawn. One of her favorite stories of raising boys is having a wiffle ball shatter the kitchen window while she was doing dishes. She carried this enthusiasm on throughout her life, attending countless sporting activities for her grandchildren and playing and spending time with her great-grandkids. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, David and Donald; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a son, Christopher. Services were held last Wednesday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Catholic Church, and interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Holy Family Church, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064; and also to St. Luke’s Cancer Center, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 or St. Luke’s Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Bath Lions Youth Football and Cheerleading will be holding registration for the upcoming season at Bath Community Days Carnival on Thursday, July 21st through Sunday, July 24th. The Bath Lions offer competitive football and cheerleading teams for children, ages five through fourteen, while learning the values of teamwork and perseverance. Practices will begin on Monday, July 25th and registration will remain open during the first week of practice.
For more information on joining the Bath Lions visit www.Bathlions.org Questions can also be directed to Lions President, Randy Roberts, at (484) 538-6481.
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INVITATION TO BID Lehigh Twp will be accepting bids for the sale of a 1998 New Holland Bi-directional tractor w/ Alamo Boom Mower. Bidding on this item will be only accepted through Municibid.com. (www.municibid.com). Auction bids through Municibid will be received until 2:45 p.m. on August 19, 2016. Successful bid may be awarded at the regular meeting on Aug. 23, 2016. For more information, contact Frank Zamadics, 484-375-8752. Lehigh Twp. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (7/14 & 7/21)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of IRA J. BEAVER a/k/a IRA JAMES BEAVER a/k/a IRA BEAVER, deceased, late of W-35 Walnutport Mobile Home Court, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Administration C.T.A. 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: Administratix: Darlene Marie Dugan Address: 235 Bartholomew Drive Palmerton, PA 18071 Or to her Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (7/7-7/21) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy E. Reimer, last of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been grated to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Clayton A. Reimer, Jr. 3409 Church Road Northampton, PA 18067 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (7/14-7/28)
An appeal of a Cease and Desist Order dated 6/7/16, the applicant(s), Nabih Shehab and Vincent Dimichino, applicant(s) of the property located at 673 English Rd, Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance and/or interpretation to have 2 dwelling units and therefore more than 1 principal use on the property. No record found of permits or Northampton County Assessment for 2nd dwelling unit garage conversion. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-3 Applicability of District Regulations, 200-19B-H VC Zoning District Requirements, 200-26A Limitation of Principal Uses, 200-27A Principal Buildings, 200-29 (A-C) Lot and Yard Requirements, 200-40 On lot Sewage Facilities, 200-64 Permits and Certificates, 200-65 Zoning permits, 200-66 Occupancy permits, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H5-23-1D contains approximately .92 acres and is zoned, Village Center (VC). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (7/21 & 7/28) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC NOTICE Northampton Borough Civic Service Commission has scheduled a meeting on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 3:30 P.M., in the Conference Room at Borough Hall, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Richard Ackerman Civil Service Commission (7/21) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization for Domestic Liability Company has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on or about June 29, 2016 for the purpose of creating a Limited Liability Company under the Limited Liability Company Law of 1994, P.L. 703, No. 106. The name of the Limited Liability Company is: Mesaros LLC David B. Shulman, Esquire Shulman & Shabbick 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (7/21)
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Delaware River from the Martins Creek access to well south in Northampton County. It was there on Thursday morning after an overnight camp-out at WyHit-Tuk Park below Easton that they dropped off some three tons of litter they gathered from the waters of the Delaware, and put it on a pile for county crews to pick it up for the landfill. On Friday evening, parents’ night, camp director Andy Curtis told the parents and siblings that it costs about $20,000 each year to put on the school program, and feed the staff and students, in addition to the costs of bus travel. In addition to income from sponsors, student fees, there is the strong backing received from the annual Whitetail Deer Classic. Curtis also told about the lessons learned in conservation of our natural resources, and one of the original slogans, “You can carry something from Point A to Point B, but someone has to deal with it.” The students put on skits to display for their parents what they had learned during the week. The students enjoyed a balanced meal three times a day all week, mainly prepared by Terry Loebsack with the assistance of students from previous years. Friday night was a covered dish supper for everyone, and on Saturday a meal of chicken, baked potatoes and corn-on-the cob, the latter two ingredients donated by Garry Hunsicker of Twin Maple Farms, Bath. That was after they had written letters to their sponsors or to legislators. Saturday morning at the Keystone Rod & Gun Club in Bath, the students were taught how to
Pictured from top to bottom: Students, counselors and other staff gather for class photo of 2016 Northampton County Junior Conservation School, One group of students demonstrate canoe safety in a Friday night skit and students handle a reflex bow. -Home News photos
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handle and fire rifles, shotguns and pistols by volunteer sportsmen, expert in their craft. Inside, the five groups of students took their turns on the archery range. After a hot morning on the outdoor range, they returned to the clubhouse, where the sportsmen, staff, volunteers and the boys and girls enjoyed sausage sandwiches wrapped in a delicious sauce, brought there by staff. The students compared their scores, and were surprised how well their aim was. On Sunday, before breaking camp, they joined in a circle at Jacobsburg Park and appreciated the sun, for, as Director Curtis said on Friday, “Without sun, air and water, we cannot exist.” Missing from the camp this year, for the first time ever, was Sharon Graver, wife of director and treasurer, Norman Graver, who has been a steady helper. She has been hospitalized for a month, and to cheer her up, the students gathered for a photo in a group with three papers that read “Get Well Soon.” Student list Class of 2016 included the following students and their home towns: Mary Holbert and Caleb Young, both of Northampton; Jimmy Abraham, Selena Fetherman, Michael Reduzzi, and Nathaniel Widrick, all of Bangor; Courtney Deemer, Samantha Diehl, Cameron Eckhardt, Shane Garrity, Logan LaRocco, Griffin Morsch, and Jack Wuchter, all of Easton; Logan Disbrow and Cameron Knitter, both of Pen Argyl; Dustin Hunara of Tatamy; John Longley of Walnutport; Connor May of Springtown; Kyle Franz and J. P. Peruki, both of West Chester; and Emilia Sklopan of Williamsburg, Va.
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CYCLE FOR DREAMS
A sea of mototrcycles and their riders gathered in Bath on Saturday for the 11th annual Bikers Remembering Bikers. It was a benefit once again for children who are ill and giving them a Dream Come True. –Home News photo
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