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5th Annual Duck Race Held to Benefit Farmers Market By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
They didn’t go “quack, quack,” but they did waddle as dozens of plastic ducks splashed into the slow-moving waters of the Monocacy Creek early Friday evening to wend their way between two bridges. The fifth annual Great Bath Duck Race was held to benefit the Bath Farmers Market on a bright, sunny day in Bath. Many of those who witnessed the swim came from the farmers market after purchasing fresh vegetables and fruit, and listening to some music. The crowd followed the ducks from their entry point to the finish line just under the bridge on Main St.
Jennifer George, a Bath Councilwoman and a member of the Bath Business & Community Partnership, signed people up at Monocacy Park, as they purchased a number they hoped would be a winning duck. There were thirteen prizes that were donated by the local businesses, individuals and the BBCP. They included the following: First prize of $250, given by BBCP, was won by Susan Trach, 2nd prize, a $20 gift card from the Daily Grind, went to Buddie Sarvaugh 3rd prize, a $25 gift certificate from My Place Restaurant, was won by Betty Fields, 4th
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Northampton School Board Approves Additions to Middle School Project
–Photo by Alice Wanamaker By ALICE WANAMAKER The Home News
On Monday night, the Northampton Area School Board unanimously approved the addition of five projects to the $80.7 million Northampton Middle School Expansion project currently underway in the Borough. All members of the board were present for the vote to add the projects at a cost of $955,000. The funding will come from the con-
tingency account of just over $4 million held by the school district for cases like this, and will not increase the cost of the original project. The project includes replacing six poles and lighting at the Al Erdosy Stadium (to include a 25 year warranty), adding a four-pole lighting system to the bus loop field, replacement of the marque sign near the Borough Library, a memorial lawn near
the cafeteria at the high school patio, and donor pavers near the new stadium entrance. District Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik was adamant about noting that the most the project additions would cost would be $955,000 and said he is confident that the cost will come down by about $300,000. “We have to go high,” he said, noting that he believes the project will come
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Home in around $655,000 when completed. Kovalchik added that two of the add-ons have the potential to generate revenue for the district. The new marque, which is estimated at $65,000, will act as a way to show off student achievements and also has the possibility to generate an unknown amount of advertising revenue. “It will say a lot more than Welcome to Northampton High School,” Kovalchik said. The donor pavers, estimated at $17,500, could potentially generate $42,000 in revenue for the Education Foundation. Board Member Michael Baird was pleased with the boards’ decision to approve the additions. “We want to recognize, honor and remember those who gave to our district,” Baird said when considering the memorial garden. The memorial garden’s estimated cost is $48,000. Baird also said that the $475,000 lighting project at the stadium, as well as the $350,000 Continued on page 2
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for extended use of the sports fields. The construction project at the district is projected to be complete by the beginning of the 2015-2016 school Continued from page 1 year. lighting at the new bus loop Other Business field, would eliminate posAlso on the agenda Monday sible safety issues and allow night were two agreements 2 July 31-August 6, 2014
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will utilize funding from the Keystones to Opportunity/ Striving Readers grant and will not cost the district any additional funding at this time. Classes will be held at George Wolf Elementary School in Bath from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. with transportation provided by the parents. The Northampton High School has fully switched over to a primary customer of PPL, eliminating waste caused by being a secondary customer. The benefit to switching over the high school is an estimated savings of $37,000 per year. The middle school transition is expected to double the savings for energy costs. Kovalchik noted that the district stands to save approximately $160,000 per year by making small changes to their energy usage. Board members Darin Arthofer, Michael Baird and Chuck Longacre will attend the PSBA Delegate Assembly in October as voting delegates.
Harhart to Host Emergency ~ Be Prepared Expo
Submitted by TRICIA LEHMAN To ensure all members of the family know what to do in the event of an emergency, state Rep. Julie Harhart (RLehigh/Northampton) is once again bringing together various emergency management groups to provide information and answer questions
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www.HomeNewsPA.com during her Emergency ~ Be Prepared Seminar and Expo on Thursday, August 14, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at Springhouse Middle School in Allentown. “This is my second year hosting this important event. Last year’s expo was so well received that I decided to not only host it again, but expand it to include safety information for children,” said Harhart. “Although I was first inspired to host an emergency expo following the floods we experienced a couple of years ago, the information presented is valuable no matter what type of emergency a person encounters. There are tips and information for those dealing with medical emergencies, fire, weather-related natural disasters and more. I encourage everyone to take some time and visit the expo.” Activities and information for children include appearances by Smokey Bear, Judge the Arson Dog, Andy the Ambulance, Cell Phone Sally and other characters. A fire safety smoke trailer and free child ID program will also be featured. The Emergency ~ Be Prepared Seminar and Expo is free to attend with various state agencies and utility companies providing brief presentations on what to do and how to prepare in the case of an emergency. Many regional organizations will also be present and have information Continued on page 3
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available on whom to contact for help when a natural disaster or other emergency takes place. The expo will open its doors at 6 p.m., although presentations scheduled to take place in the auditorium will not begin until 6:30 p.m. Information booths and displays set up in the cafeteria will be available throughout the duration of the event. The middle school is located at 1200 Springhouse Road in Allentown. For more information, contact Harhart’s Slatington office at 610-760-9805, her Northampton office at 610502-2701 or go online to www. JulieHarhart.com.
LeBEAM Chamber Announces Wingman Award Submitted by CAROL RITTER The LeBEAM Chamber, regional council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce (GLVCC) is seeking nominations of a volunteer for the inaugural LeBEAM Best Wingman in the Lehigh Valley Award. The organization is looking to honor and celebrate a volunteer who demonstrates commitment to the leadership of an organization, a project or the greater community. Ideal nominees are those volunteer Chamber members who give tirelessly to the betterment of the Lehigh Valley. The volunteer must demonstrate community involvement: volunteer time, donations/philanthropy, and/or leadership roles. Nominees
should also support a culture of teamwork. The nominations will be confidential and judged by the LeBEAM awards committee. The recipient will be announced at the annual Kick-off CelticFEST event on September 24, 2014. Winners will receive a Wingman Medallion, a copy of the Leadership Book “Never Fly Solo” and an award recognition from LeBEAM at the Kick - off to CelticFEST. Nomination forms are available online on the LeBEAM facebook page, or by calling Laurel at 610-261-5343. The deadline for nominations is September 1. If you have any questions or comments regarding this award program please do not hesitate to contact Laurel Mikovits, LeBeam Consultant at the above number or email at lam8185@aol.com .
Kids With Cameras Can Win $1,000
Submitted by GENE CAPALDI Kids - during your summer vacation, get your cameras and take photos of litter in your neighborhood. Use your camera to identify the worst examples of litter. To focus attention on the litter problem, the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is conducting its annual Lens On Litter Photo Contest, with a deadline of October 31. Three prizes will be awarded with the first place winner receiving $1,000 in cash, second place $500 and third place $250. Examples of previous winners can be seen at www. prc.org. The contest identifies sites, which PRC then targets for clean up through local action – be it the governing body or civic-minded organi-
Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. All entries must contain the following information: entrant’s name, address, telephone number, title given to photo, location of litter site, age, the school grade and school name. Photos will not be returned and will become the property of PRC. Program sponsors include: AAA Mid-Atlantic, Inc., Air
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Police Blotter Alleged Car Thief also Charged with Theft
On July 25 the Colonial Regional Police Department received several reports of items being stolen from unlocked vehicles. One of the stolen items was an iPad with a GPS tracking feature. The iPad was located in the backseat of a car in the parking lot
of the Greenfield Apartments on Wolf Street in Bath. Police watched the car, a Mazda Protégé that was reported stolen in Northampton on July 21, for several hours before observing three individuals enter it and drive away. The Mazda was stopped on East Northampton Street in Bath and the occupants were taken into custody. The driver, Tyler Haldaman, 19, with no known address, was charged with receiving stolen property for the car theft and two counts of theft from motor vehicles. He was arraigned and committed to Northampton Country Prison in default
East Allen Homes Shot with Paintballs
Two East Allen homes were shot with paintballs sometime around 10 p.m. on July 10. Each home, located on the 5700 block of Colony Drive, was hit with one paintball. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 610-861-2026.
Items Stolen from Car
On the evening of July 20 or during the early morning hours of July 21, someone made forcible entry into a parked car on the 5700 block of Shows Road in East Allen Township. The person removed sneakers and a wallet from the car and fled. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 610861-2026. The incident reference number is M01-1539240.
Bath Man Crashes Car on Airport Road
At 4:40 a.m. on June 24 a car driven by Anthony Buskirk, 25, of Bath, crashed into a mailbox and tree on Airport Road in East Allen Township. Buskirk was not injured and the car was towed from the scene. Buskirk was subsequently arrested after showing signs of being under the influence.
Nazareth Woman Arrested for DUI After Bath Accident
On July 5 at 2:33 a.m. a car driven by Leslie Crown, 66, of Nazareth, crashed into the rear of another vehicle that was stopped at a red light on the intersection of Route 248 and Route 512 in Bath. No injuries were reported to EMS, but Crown showed signs of alcohol impairment. He was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the Bethlehem Township DUI center for a blood draw. Charges were filled with the District Magistrate.
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Historians want to educate Youngsters on Colonial crafts By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Gov. Wolf Historical Society is looking for volunteers who would be interested in demonstrating any Colonial craft to help educate sixth grade students about American history. It was back on May 20 that the society had a history tour for a group of 25 gifted and talented sixth graders from the Northampton Area School District. Sixth grade children have been coming to the GWHS campus in the
Jacksonville area south of Bath for a history lesson for many years, and this year the society decided to go back to a program offered many years ago. The tour started with a brief presentation in the circa 1785 Wolf Academy about local history that involved Scots-Irish settlers, the seventh Governor of Pennsylvania who was a student at the academy and the RalstonMcKeen House. They broke into small groups, rotating to six different stations, where
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short on cash and put the meal on his charge card. He handed the credit card over and a few minutes later the waiter came back to announce “your credit card was declined.... “TWICE!”
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While on vacation I stopped with friends into a wonderful little local restaurant. They served clams, burgers, over the top chicken salad with grapes and, of course, a beach staple, crab cakes! The restaurant was crowded, but we were patiently looking forward to a fun lunch together. It wasn’t long after our ice teas arrived that our meal was in front of us, so far so good! I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken salad on top. The waiter delivered a bowl of lettuce with Caesar dressing on the side. I said, “Excuse me, I also ordered chicken salad.” He replied, “I’ll get it right away.” Seriously, it arrived in 10 seconds. It was delicious so I was willing to overlook the issues. While we all chipped in for the lunch, my friend was
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My friend, knowing he had good credit, got on the phone with the credit card company and quickly learned that his number was in a bank of stolen numbers. The credit card company had deactivated his card to avoid further fraud, without calling to notify him. While the credit card company has their own issues to fix, I found the waiter’s actions downright unacceptable. How could the waiter have handled this situation better? 1. He could have said “There must be something wrong with the strip on your card, it’s not going through.” 2. He could have gone to my friends side of the table and told him quietly about the issue. The rest of us at
slate cutting and roofing, blacksmith-made tools for building, hearth cooking, medicinal herbs, archaeology and early lighting were demonstrated by society members. The demonstrations lasted 15 minutes and were given six times as the groups of youngsters rotated around the campus. The children and their teachers were enthusiastic about the program, the society says, so they decided they will contact sixth grade teachers in the Northampton Area the table were so busy talking this could have gone unnoticed. 3. The waiter could have thrown the blame on the credit card machine and given my friend the benefit of the doubt. 4. He could have just said “I’m sorry, but there must be a mistake the card would not go through.” 5. He could have softened the blow with a little TLC and tact. Thank goodness, credit card companies are saving us from card theft, however, they could have called my friend first and told him this was happening instead of shutting down the card without notice. I’ve heard the customer is always right, well, I actually believe that and live by it. The next time your customer has an issue, give them the benefit of the doubt or you might be the one who is embarrassed, shocked and humiliated. Carol S. Ritter, Motivational Speaker Results Only Business Coach & Featured Writer www.caroltalks.com 610-442-4545 www.youtube.com/caroltalks https://www.facebook.com/pages/ CarolCoaches/194664211990 https://www.facebook.com/ Caroltalkscom
School District about coming each year for a similar freeprogram for all sixth grade children. They also want to contact home-schooled children in the area. The tours would be given three times in May on Tuesday or Thursday mornings starting between 9:00 and 9:30 and lasting three hours. The society wants to have a pool of people for their volunteers. The tours wouldn’t always be the same, but would depend on the people who are available to demonstrate that day. They feel that a project like this would help fulfill their mission of education and outreach in the local community. If you are interested, or have a specialty, please call and leave a message at 610837-9015 or e-mail govwolf@ yahoo.com Have Had Digs, Too Also this spring, the Governor Wolf Historical Society hosted a number of seventh
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and eighth grade students to the local campus to dig for history. Working with Professor Doug Lane of East Stroudsburg University, they had two inner-city middle schools participate – Harrison-Morton School from Allentown and the Broughal School from Bethlehem. Twenty middle school students, 10 ESU students, four archaeologists, and three graduate students spent a number of hours on the local campus searching holes which had been opened in 2013 as well as a couple of new target holes. This area has a long history dating back to Colonial times and possibly involving Lenni Lenape Indians who may have left stoneware or implements that have found their way underground. One of these digs could bring them to the surface and be a part of the society’s museum on campus.
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The Bath Legion other parts of the country, baseball team did their best, but around here we’ve had it but playing so many games all pretty nice. So enjoy!!! . . . .It at once in the regionals was was nice for the big duck race just too much to handle. Hand By BILL HALBFOERSTER down at the Monocacy Creek salute for a great season!!! . . . . The Home News on Friday and for the folks Phillies took two out of three The 2014 season for Bath who ran it from the farmers from the Diamondbacks. That Senior Legion baseball is market. Lots of little ducks second game was a doozie, as over, but not before they gave flowed along the creek and the Phillies had 17 hits and the it their best effort in the Reeverybody strained to see D-Backs 16. But Bastardo re- gion two double elimination them, hoping for a winner. . . ally took a pounding, and the tournament that eventually .The Lehigh Valley’s big event, Phils lost that one. Now it’s led to North Parkland of LeMusikfest down in north and on to the Mets and Nationals, high County taking the chamsouth Bethlehem, will be go- with whatever team is left for pionship. ing strong this Friday un- the Phillies after the trades After beating Muhlenberg til the 10th of August, with are done. . . .Sharon Schrantz Township, 12-2, and Berkslots of music, plenty of food brought in a country music Schuylkkill County chamand brews, so if the weather band on Sunday to entertain pion Pine Grove, 4-2, Bath holds, it oughta be another folks at the ice cream festival took on Bucks-Mont champ great one. One thing now is down at the U.C.C. church. In Nor-Gwyn and tripped them, they have the venues around a hall like that with a high ceil- 6-2, on the pitching of Jimmy the Sands Casino to add to ing, they really made some big Downey and Mike Krawchuk, the merriment. . . . During the sounds. . . . 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Center pinochle marathon continued on July 21, with these hosts/hostesses and the winning scores: Group I – Host Len Mandycz, Cliff Little substituting for Paul Deutsch, score, 650. Group II – Host William Pike, and Earl Smith substituting for Evelyn Hartzell with a score of 719. Group III, Hostess Irene Wetzel, and Jean Markulics scoring 687. On August 18, the host/ hostesses will include: Group I, Cathy Christopher; Group II, Lou Lonzi, and Group III, Shirley Laubach.
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Submitted by DAN KUNKLE Lehigh Gap Nature Center is hosting the second Nature in Art Show at the Osprey House from July 25 through August 3. Twenty-nine works have been entered in the show, including a variety of media from watercolor to oil to acrylic to sculpture and ceramics. All the works are from
www.HomeNewsPA.com local artists and most of the art is for sale during the show. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. daily plus from 6:00 to 8:00 on July 31. The show is organized and juried by Kay Stauffer and Anita Collins. A People’s Choice award will be given to the item that gets the most votes from the public visiting the show. Make sure to cast your vote for your favorite artwork. On Sunday, August 3 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., there will be an artist’s reception to close the show. Anyone who purchased art can pick it up at that time, and the public is welcome to come and meet the artists and talk with them about their work. To find directions to the Osprey House at Lehigh Gap Nature Center, see www.lgnc. org/maps-directions or call 610-760-8889 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a member-supported, wildlife conservation and environmental education organization with its office located at the Osprey House in Lehigh Gap. For more information about the Center and its programs, contact them or check their web site at http:// lgnc.org.
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Submitted by CHRIS GREEN The Bath Lions football team will hold the following schedule for the fall 2014 season. Sept 6 VS Becca at Home at 10 a.m. Sep 14 at Palmerton Sept 21 at Fullerton Sept 27 VS Marian at home at 10 a.m. Oct 4 at Central Catholic Oct 12 VS Pleasant Valley at home at 11 a.m. Oct 19 VS Lehighton at home 11 a.m. Mark your calendars and come out and support the Bath Lions midget football team. The last two games of the season will be played on Sundays and will coincide with the borough wide “Turn Bath Pink” festivities.
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The Nazareth Bath Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the seventh annual Martin On Main. Live music, delicious food, and the excitement of the crowd will be back in historic downtown Nazareth on Saturday, August 2, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum musicians have live acoustic guitar music from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the main stage in the circle downtown. The group secured this year’s headliner, The Walker Brothers with guest performers Jake Stargell and Mark Kreitzer will be playing on the main stage from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. For additional information you can also check out the
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Martin Guitar will have a special display featuring the history of the company as well as Martin Guitar products available for purchase. Ever wanted to own a Martin guitar? Martin has donated a guitar to be raffled off during the festival and the winning ticket may be yours. All proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations. Tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased in advance at The Nazareth Bath Area Chamber of Commerce office. For additional information on the festival, please visit the official event web-site at: www. martinonmain.com. Come out this Saturday, August 2 from 1p.m.-7 p.m., rain or shine.
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Phil Esempio of Nazareth, Part of Wilkes University Team Researching Biodiversity in Pennsylvania Submitted by VICKI MAYK Phil Esempio of Nazareth, is part of a team from Wilkes University conducting research that will help to ensure the rich diversity of wildlife in Pennsylvania's parks, wildlife refuges and state game lands. Biodiversity - the variety of life forms in a habitat - can be changed by a number of factors, from available food sources to fire and nearby urban development. Jeffrey Stratford, Wilkes associate professor of biology, and Ned Fetcher, coordinator of Wilkes' Institute for the Environment, are the recipients of two grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to study the varieties of birds, insects and mammals found in state-owned land. As part of the research team Esempio, who graduated from the University in May with a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry, is collecting insects, blood samples from birds and fur samples from small mammals to measure carbon isotopes. Various food sources create different isotopes in the blood streams, skin and fur of birds and animals. By measuring these isotopes, the scientists can create "food webs" that reflect the plants and wildlife in a particular location. This in-
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Submitted by IRS SUMMERTIME TAX TIP Do you know that if you sell your home and make a profit, the gain may not be taxable? That’s just one key tax rule that you should know. Here are ten facts to keep in mind if you sell your home this year. 1. If you have a capital gain on the sale of your home, you may be able to exclude your gain from tax. This rule may apply if you owned and used it as your main home for at least two out of the five years before the date of sale. 2. There are exceptions to the ownership and use rules. Some exceptions apply to persons with a disability. Some apply to certain members of the military and certain gov-
ernment and Peace Corps workers. For details see Publication 523, Selling Your Home. 3. The most gain you can exclude is $250,000. This limit is $500,000 for joint returns. The Net Investment Income Tax will not apply to the excluded gain. 4. If the gain is not taxable, you may not need to report the sale to the IRS on your tax return. 5. You must report the sale on your tax return if you can’t exclude all or part of the gain. And you must report the sale if you choose not to claim the exclusion. That’s also true if you get Form 1099-S, Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions. If you report the sale you should review the Ques-
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tions and Answers on the Net Investment Income Tax on IRS.gov. 6. Generally, you can exclude the gain from the sale of your main home only once every two years. 7. If you own more than one home, you may only exclude the gain on the sale of your main home. Your main home usually is the home that you live in most of the time. 8. If you claimed the firsttime homebuyer credit when you bought the home, special rules apply to the sale. For more on those rules see Publication 523. 9. If you sell your main home at a loss, you can’t deduct it. 10. After you sell your home and move, be sure to give your new address to the IRS. You can send the IRS a completedForm 8822, Change of Address, to do this. Important note about the Premium Tax Credit. If you receive advance payment of the Premium Tax Credit in 2014 it is important that you report changes in circumstances, such as changes in your income or family size, to your Health Insurance Marketplace. You should also notify the Marketplace when you move out of the area covered by your current Marketplace plan. Advance payments of the premium tax credit provide financial assistance to help you pay for the insurance you buy through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Reporting changes will
help you get the proper type and amount of financial assistance so you can avoid getting too much or too little in advance. If you still need to do your 2013 taxes, use IRS e-file to prepare and file your tax return. The tax software will do most of the hard work for
you. You can use IRS e-file through Oct. 15. If you file a paper return, you may use the worksheets in Publication 523 to help you file. For more on the sale of a home see Publication 523 on IRS.gov.You can call 800-TAXFORM (800-829-3676) to get it by mail.
NCC to Hold Lethal Weapons Information Session
Submitted by MYRA SATUREN Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold free information sessions about Act 235, the Lethal Weapons Act, on Monday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that any person wishing to become a certified security officer or who is privately employed and is required, as a condition of employment, to carry a lethal weapon, must participate in a 40-hour lethal weapons training program. NCC offers classes in lethal weapons basic training and recertification. These courses have significant enrollment requirements that must be met within a short timeframe. The information session will guide participants through the process of meeting those requirements, which are set by state police. For more information call 610-332-6596 or go to www. northampton.edu/act235.
Annual Marsh Family Reunion
The 72nd Annual Marsh Family Reunion will be held on August 10 at Indian Trail Park, pavilion one. A meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a business meeting at 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the youngest and oldest, male and female, farthest traveled, the most recently married couple, longest married couple, and the most number of members present from one family. Cakewalk and bingo prize donations will be appreciated. Drawings for door prizes will be held. Guests are invited to come early, bring a salad or dessert (A-M, salad, N-Z, dessert), renew old acquaintances and enjoy the Marsh Family.
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Road Improvements and Lehigh Township Police Hiring Discussed By JOE KORBA The Home News
The first item on the agenda for the Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting on July 22 was a presentation by
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firm. “There will also be improvements on the turning radius for large trucks, so they aren’t going across lanes,” Sardesai added. Miller also inquired about turning lanes at the intersection. “The area doesn’t require turning lanes based on our [traffic] study,” Sardesai replied. “There is a possibility of an extended green for eastbound traffic,” he added. “I have concerns about thinking ahead. With all of the development in the valley, how is it going to handle congestion?” Miller said. Another citizen had issues about parking at her adjacent business. Linda Kobler, owner of the Pennsville Tavern and Stagecoach Stop, spoke up at the meeting. “I’m concerned about the curbing going in. We don’t have enough parking to begin with. I’m going to have a problem with this,” she said. The engineers assured her that it would be “a typical driveway opening.” The plans for the project will be displayed at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building at 1069 Municipal Road in Walnutport. Public comments will be accepted until August 8.
Police Hiring The hiring of a new fulltime Lehigh Township Police Officer was also covered during the meeting, as it has been for the last few months. “I feel comfortable enough to make a motion to hire a police officer for the 4th quarter of 2014,” Supervisor Keith Hantz said. “In fairness to the police department, township and this board, we have to let them know.” The cost of a new hire seemed to give the supervisors some pause. “I know the overtime load is hard, but hiring an officer would absolutely increase 2015 taxes,” Chairmen Darryl Snover said. Vice-Chairman Sandra Hopkins concurred. “The residents I’ve been speaking to don’t want a tax increase. We need to wait for the capitol improvement plan and budgeting,” she said. The supervisors ultimately decided to wait until they received more data from the police department regarding scheduling and overtime. “I’m not prepared to hire and put a burden on taxpayers without all of the information,” Miller said. The issue of hiring a new officer, and possible motion to do so, will be on the agenda for the August 12 meeting to be held at 7 p.m at the municipal building.
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Submitted by TRAVIS LAU Those who plan to purchase their first hunting license this year will need to make plans to attend a Hunter-Trapper Education course, and there’s no time like the present to sign up, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Classes are beginning to fill. To register for a course in your area, visit GoHuntPA. org and click on the “Learn to Hunt” link, or go to the Game Commission’s website (www. pgc.state.pa.us), and click on “Hunter Education Classes” icon in the center of the homepage. From here, you can elect to take either the basic “Hunter-Trapper Education” course, which is typically a six-hour course held over one or two days; or the “Hunter-Trapper Education Independent Study” course, which is a home-study course followed by a one-day, twohour classroom review and test. Once determining which course format best fits your schedule, you can register online by selecting a course in your area and then following the instructions. “Now is the time to make sure that the first-time license buyer in your home is signed up to take the necessary first step toward purchasing a license,” said Game Commission Hunter Education and Outreach Division Chief Keith Snyder. “Don’t wait until closer to fall, as courses will fill up quickly and may become hard to find. Check the website regularly for a class near you or that fits your schedule, and remember more will be added.” Snyder noted that scheduling the agency’s annual slate of Hunter-Trapper Education
either a basic trapper education course or basic Pennsylvania HTE course. A $15 course fee is charged. The Cable Restraint Certification course is required for those trappers seeking to participate in Pennsylvania’s annual trapping season in which cable restraints are used to capture coyotes and foxes. The course fee is $15, and students will get to keep various education materials and one legal cable restraint provided as part of the course. “We are planning to offer additional advanced courses in the future focusing on specific sporting arms and certain species-specific seasons, such as Successful Muzzle-
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loading and Successful Deer Hunting,” Snyder said. “We will be working with interested groups of sportsmen specializing in each of the areas to develop curriculum and solid hands-on training that will emphasize methods and techniques.” WCO Brad Kreider reported on Monday to the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs that so far this year 320 HTEStudents have been certified in this county. Last year, Pa. was second only to Texas in students taking the course – Pa. 41,000; Texas 46,000 in the U.S.
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Obituaries James E. Bishop, Sr.
June 10, 1929 – July 19, 2014 James E. Bishop, Sr., 85, of Northampton died on Saturday, July 19 in Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Mary Bishop, who died in May 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born June 10, 1929, he was a son of the late Clyde and Ruth (Butler) Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a member of Emmanuel Evan. Lutheran Church, Emanuelsville. Surviving are two sons, Warren Corcoran of Jefferson City, Tenn. and Michael J. Considine of Bath; a daughter, Mary Walters, of Goose Creek, S.C.; daughter-in-law Heidi Bishop of Northampton; nine grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were a son, James E. Bishop, Jr., and a daughter, Linda Seacrest. Services were held on Saturday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Zion Cemetery, Allen Township. Contributions may be made to the American Music Therapy Association, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Dr. William F. Boucher
May 15, 1917 – July 18, 2014 William F. Boucher, M.D., 97, of Allentown, died Friday, July 18 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Agnes (Blamer) Boucher. He was born May 15, 1917 in Hannabal, Mo., a son of the late L. James and Ruth (Butts) Boucher. His family moved to Catasauqua in 1927 and he was a 1934 graduate of Catasauqua High School. Dr. Boucher graduated from Lehigh University with honors and special honors in bacteriology in 1938. After receiving his M.D. from the University of Rochester in 1943, he continued his internship there in pathology, helping with research in blood substitutes. Returning from a general
internship at St. Mark’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, he joined the staff of the former Haff Hospital in Northampton in 1946. He practiced there for 14 years and then in his private office in Northampton until 1996. Dr. Boucher was a member of the Lehigh County Medical Society where he served as a trustee and president. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, American Medical Association, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Boucher served on the board of trustees of Northampton Community College or 23 years. He was a member of the former Northampton Rotary Club for 55 years, serving on the board of directors and as president. He also served as president of the Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Boucher was Northampton Area High School’s team physician for 40 years. He was also a member of the Northampton Board of Health, serving as health officer. He served on the executive board of the former Lehigh Council, Boy Scouts of America, chairman of its advancement committee, and received the Silver Beaver Award. Dr. Boucher was a 70-year member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Catasauqua, later Whitehall Township, serving on the Vestry as senior warden and chairman of the building fund of the Whitehall parish. He then became a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in West Allentown and was a founder and president of the Anglican Foundation of the Lehigh Valley. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served with the Medical Administrative Corps in Philadelphia. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy L. Terry, of Poolesville, Md.; two sons, Dr. William F., Jr. of Biddeford, Maine and Richard D. of Egypt, Whitehall Twsp.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two brothers, James H. and Roy D. Boucher. Memorial services were held on Tuesday morning in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 25th & Livingston Sts., Allentown, PA 18104, where contributions may be sent for the memorial fund. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home Northampton. Interment will be private.
Edward A. Campbell
Nov. 16, 1933 – July 26, 2014 Edward A. Campbell, 80, of Upper Nazareth Township died on Saturday, July 26 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Nellie N. (Buskirk) Campbell for 62 years. He was a 1951 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, where he played on the football team and band. He served as a dispatcher for the former Trumbauer Quarry in Nazareth for 28 years before retiring. After that, he worked part-time for the former Super Value in Lower Nazareth Township for 12 years, and later for Hometown Hardware. Born Nov. 16, 1933 in Easton, he was a son of the late Edward Campbell and Helen (Gist) Martocci and a stepson of the late Michael Martocci. He was a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan and a founder and former head coach for the Nazareth Clippers youth football team, as well as a wrestling coach for the Nazareth Youth League. He was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their children, Eddie Campbell of Hudson, Fla., Connie L Thorman of Upper Nazareth Township, Cookie Harron of Moore Township, and many other children they loved as their own; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael Martocci, of Brandon, Fla; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a son, David T. Campbell, in 2013; a grandson, Travis Szerencitz, in 1997, and a brother, Donald Campbell. A memorial service in celebration of Edward’s life was held this (Thursday) morning in Schoeneck Moravian Church. Interment will be private. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made in memory of Edward to his family, c/o the funeral homer at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.
Ann Haas
April 29, 1923 – July 20, 2014 Ann Haas, 91, of Northampton died Sunday, July 20 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Frank S. Haas, who died April 1, 2004. She was a beautician and owned a beauty shop in Northampton for 60 years. Born April 23, 1929 in
Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Marchinishin) Bodnyk. She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Ann was also a member of the Travelers Protective Association for many years. She enjoyed traveling and vacationing at her cottage in the Poconos. Reading was a favorite pastime. Surviving are a son, Dr. Michael Haas, of Plymouth Meeting; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding he in death was a daughter, Patricia A. Huffert. Burial services were on July 23 in Assumption B.V.M. Church, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be presented to the church at 1301 Newport Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Amy S. Hudak
July 11, 1957 – July 21, 2014 Amy S. Hudak, 57, of Nazareth died Monday, July 21 at home. She was the wife of George M. Hudak for 33 years. She dedicated her life to art, professionally creating many paintings and murals before becoming a teacher at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, where she also served as board member. She was also a former secretary for the Nazareth High School lacrosse team. Born July 11, 1957 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Eleanor (Gardner) Newland and Damon Newland of Belle Vernon. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Nazareth. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two sons, Mark J. and Evan M. Hudak, at home; a brother, Stuart D. Teacher, of New Hope; two brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; a cousin, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a brother, Lawrence Teacher. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Nazareth. Burial was on Wednesday in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Arrangements were by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.
June M. Layton
June M. Layton, 86, of Moore Township, formerly of Allentown, died on Monday, July 21, 2014 on the 66th anniversary of her and her husband, Clayton J. Layton.
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www.HomeNewsPA.com She was a waitress at Good Shepherd Home and various other restaurants in the area for many years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Emil and Minnie (Becker) Borrelli. She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church, Allentown, and the Mid-County Senior Center in Bath. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Thomas E., of Salisbury Township; two daughters, Robin Wolf of Kempton and Jill Gross of Moore Township; five grandchildren; two greatgranddaughters; and two step-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a brother, Thomas Borrelli. Services were on Friday morning in the Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown, followed by interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown.
Morgan S. Milkovits
Morgan Steven Milkovits, 22, of Emerald died on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He was the son of Jody Ann Milkovits of Palmerton and the late John S. Milkovits. Surviving besides his mother are a daughter, Grace Anna Lynn; fiancée Kerry Ann Yanchek; a sister, Meghan, of Palmerton; grandparents Sandra Becker Lipsky of Easton, Karen Milkovits of Bath, and Gus Garcsar of Bethlehem. Services were held on Monday at the Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown. Memorial contributions for Grace may be sent to the funeral home at 1418 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Pamela M. Milkowich
March 5, 1951 – July 23, 2014 Pamela M. Milkowich, 63, of Allentown died on Wednesday, July 23 in Sacred Heart Hospital. She was the wife of Gregory L. Milkowich for 27 years. She was employed as a licensed practical nurse at Allentown State Hospital. Born on March 5, 1951 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Franklin G. and Helen J. (Gabryluk) Young. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two brothers, Anthony Young of Slatington and Franklin Young of Northampton; a sister, Christina Galgon, of Northampton; two half-sisters, Rebecca Young of Allentown and Sally Continued on page 13
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Young of Harrisburg; a nephew and niece. Pam was preceded in death by a twin sister, Helena T. Young. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067, where donations to the church memorial fund may be sent.
Mark A. Parcell
Jan. 10, 1983 – July 20, 2014 Mark A. Parcell, 31, of Effort, formerly of Bangor, died on Sunday, July 20 as the result of an accident near his residence. A 2002 graduate of Bangor High School, he was employed as an installer for J & J Seamless Gutters, Kunkletown, for the past eight years. Mark was also a talented artist and known for his beautiful drawings. Born Jan. 10, 1983 in Hackettstown, N.J., he was the son of Alice G. Carswell and the late Donald Parcell. In addition to his mother, he is survived by aunts and uncles in Drums, Inverness, Fla., Saylorsburg, Williams Township, Ohio, and Milford, N.J., and many cousins. A memorial service in celebration of his life was held on Friday evening in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private.
Harold L. Reed
March 26, 1959 – July 18, 2014 Harold L. Reed, 55, of Nazareth, died Friday, July 18 in Ocean City, N.J. He was the husband of Diane (Erdie) Reed for 32 years. A sweep technician for RCN for the past 30 years, Harold served in the U.S. Army and National Guard. He was born March 26, 1959 in Easton, a son of the late John T., Sr. and Sealie (Kinney) Reed. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Seth Reed of Philadelphia and Jared Reed, at home; two sisters, Caroline Reed of Forks Township and Althea “Terry” Saydans of Phillipsburg, N.J.; two brothers, John T. Reed, Jr. of Saylorsburg and George Reed of Easton; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was a brother, Robert Reed. A memorial service was held last Thursday afternoon in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Memorial donations may be made to Visions of Eagles, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Lorraine M. Schultz
May 20, 1929 – July 22, 2014 Lorraine M. Schultz, 85, of Nazareth died on Tuesday, July 22 in Gracedale. She was the wife of Charles F. Schultz for 65 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for the former Schultz & Son Garage, Nazareth, for many years before retiring. She was a 1947 graduate of Nazareth High School. Born May 20, 1929 in Belfast, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Meda (Bow-
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Earl E. Steinmetz, Jr.
Dec. 16, 1957 – July 24, 2014 Earl E. Steinmetz, Jr.’ 56, of Plainfield Township died on Thursday, July 24 at home. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Hahn) Steinmetz for 35 years next month, August 31. A 1976 graduate of Bangor High School, he was employed as a welder at Gateway Industrial Services, Allentown, for 30 years. Previously, he worked at Ingersoll-Rand Co., Phillipsburg, N.J. He was also a lifelong farmer in Plainfield Township. Born Dec. 16, 1957 in North Bangor, he was a son of Gloria M. (Dietz) Steinmetz of North Bangor and the late Earl E. Steinmetz, Sr. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a life member of the Roseto Rod & Gun Club. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Melissa Miller of Moore Township; a son, Brian Steinmetz, of Plainfield Township; two grandsons; two brothers, Gerald Steinmetz and Terry Steinmetz, both of Bangor; two sisters, Brenda Stauffer and Ruth Ann Kutz, both of Bangor; nieces and nephews. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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The Most Powerful Force One Sunday a pastor preached an unusually eloquent sermon on love. The next day he had just finished pouring a new sidewalk in his front yard, when from his kitchen window he spied a teenaged couple kneeling in front of it. He knew what they were doing. He ran out the back, around the side, came up on them from behind, and sure enough, there it was—a great big heart with their initials in it drawn into his newly poured sidewalk. He read those teenagers the riot act, and sent them slinking away. The pastor’s wife, who had witnessed this from the living room window, shamed him for losing his temper that way. “How can you preach such a wonderful sermon on love on Sunday, and then get so angry with those kids on Monday?” “Well,” he said, “That sermon was love in the abstract. But this is love in the concrete!” It’s easy to love in the abstract, isn’t it? We can love the poor suffering souls in Sudan or Afghanistan or Honduras. But when it comes to loving the poor on our city, or the illegal immigrants at our soup kitchens, or even an irritating neighbor, we are still novices. It’s a strange thing about love. People search, run after, try to earn, get, grasp, and hold onto something that is naturally theirs as the air they breathe. And what mental and emotional gymnastics we put ourselves through in order to get it! But the secret is that all along, it’s been inside of you. A sure way to experience love is to give love. Start with whoever is around you. Giving love doesn’t mean contrived sentimentality or flattery. It is a natural attitude and demeanor of good will, kindness, support, caring, and giving. It is a willingness to do what you can to be helpful, and make things better for someone. Giving love consciously, through thoughts, words, and deeds can help you to become your own force field of love. As you practice the power and beauty of love, you may no longer differentiate between love given and love received. Eventually you will take little notice of whether or not it’s attracted back to you. The gift, the giving, and the receiving will become one harmonious flow of the most powerful force in the Universe
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“BLUE MOUNTAIN BLOWOUT” Annual flea market to benefit the Northern Lehigh Food Bank. Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 4685 Lehigh Drive (Route 248) in Walnutport (The Town & Country Gazette and The Home News office parking lot). WE NEED VENDERS! $10 per vender space. We do not provide electricity or tables. Nonperishable food donations welcome! Come out and support a great cause. FMI or to reserve vender space call Joe at 610-767-9600. (8/21)
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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Wilbur Hocking, a/k/a Wilbur J. Hocking, Deceased Estate of Wilbur Hocking, a/k/a Wilbur J. Hocking, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the above Estate to the undersigned. All persons having claims or demands against the Estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to us in care of Attorney noted below. Phillip Rubino 107 E. Northampton Street Bath, PA 18014 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (7/17-7/31) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Andrew R. Young, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire, Executor of the Estate of Andrew R. Young. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire c/o Scott R. Steirer Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/31-8/14) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of JOHN J. KRANTZ, SR., deceased, of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to John J. Krantz, Jr., and Scott R. Krantz on July 9, 2014. 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 John J. Krantz, Jr., and Scott R. Krantz, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Stree, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (7/24-8/7)
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MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 14-ZHB-660 The applicant(s), Larry and Elizabeth Kemmerer, applicant(s) of the property located at 2792 Valley View Drive, Bath. Moore Tsp. Pa 18014 requests the following relief: a variance to create a 2-acre lot with an existing residence that does not contain the minimum lot width or road frontage required. An existing private lane with existing recorded easement is proposed for access to the existing residence. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-18F, G Lot area, width, building coverage and height regulations, Minimum Yard Requirements, 200-27B Principal Buildings, 200-29C Lot and Yard Requirements, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H5-22-14 contains approximately 66 acres and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (7/24-7/31)
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Like THE HOME NEWS on Facebook! PUBLIC NOTICE ZHB 2014-03 The Zoning Hearing Board of East Allen Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd. to consider the following application. The Appellant, Earl and Deborah Rice request Special Exception Approval according to Section 250-33.g of the Zoning Ordinance for a change of use from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use by Special Exception to establish a Commercial Printing Shop know as Prints & Impressions, Inc., and a large sign fabricating, commercial printing, engraving business as well as an apartment. The property is located at 8465 Airport Rd., East Allen Township, Bath, PA 18014, Tax Parcel #K5-12-8A, in the Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District. Any interested party is welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Ken Nicholson East Allen Township Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer (7/31-8/7)
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The Borough of Bath is now accepting applications for Substitute School Crossing Guards. Substitute School Crossing Guards perform school crossing guard duties on an as-needed basis in the absence of Regular School Crossing Guards. Regular School Crossing Guards work 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon ensuring that students safely cross the street at designated school crossing locations. Work is performed only on days school is in session. Substitute School Crossing Guards must be at least 18 years of age, have the ability to safely perform the duties and job requirements of a School Crossing Guard, successfully complete a training course, and possess an acceptable criminal history record. An application can be obtained in-person at the Borough of Bath Office located at 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014 or via fax/email. Please call the Borough Office at 610-8376525 for more information, or email all inquiries to Thomas R. Petrucci, Borough Manager at bathboroughmgr@rcn.com The Borough of Bath is an EO/EA/AA employer.
Real Estate Auctions Sat., Aug. 16, 2014 @ 10:00 a.m.
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Being sold to settle estate. Older style farmhouse on 2.63 acres. 6 rooms total. 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Mini barn.
Open house: Sun., Aug. 3rd from 1-4 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 23, 2014 @ 10:00 a.m.
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Very attractive ranch home located in Suburban Estates (Hanover Twp). 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, fam. Room w/ fireplace. Hardwood floors. Newer roof and central A/C. 2 car garage. Large corner lot. A must see!!
Open house: Sun., Aug. 10th from 1-4 p.m. Auctioneer’s Note: See website for photos, terms and additional details.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL CORPORATE FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act 295 of 1982, as amended, of intention to file or the filing of, in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a Certificate for the conduct of a business in Pennsylvania, under the assumed or fictitious name, style or designation of: HOWERTOWN ROAD PARTNERSHIP with its principal place of business at: 2650 Howertown Road Northampton, PA 18067 Northampton. The names and addresses of the entity and persons owning or interested in said business are: Martin Osztrosits, 578 E 11th St., Northampton, PA 18067; Thomas M. Skrapits, 1925 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067; George S. Skrapits, 1169 Atlas Ln., Northampton, PA 18067 and; Andrew J. Skrapits, 3304 Center Rd., Northampton, PA 18067. The certificate has been or will be filed on or about July 25th, 2014. Stephen A. Strack Law Office of Frank M. Skrapits Affiliated with Steckel an Stopp 2152 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067 (7/31) MEETING NOTICE – CHANGE OF LOCATION ALLEN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Allen Township Board of Supervisors will hold the previously scheduled Supervisors meetings of Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Allen Township Volunteer Fire Company Building located at 3530 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Purpose of the meetings will be to discuss any and all matters properly brought before the Board. Ilene Marie Eckhart Manager Allen Township (7/31)
Obituaries Continued from page 13
Richard C. Tanczos
Aug. 24, 1940 – July 18, 2014 Richard Christ Tanczos, 73, of Basye, Virginia died Friday, July 18 in Sentara RMH Medical Center, Harrisonburg, Va. He was the husband of Carol Tanczos for 38 years. A graduate of Northampton High School, he served in the U.S. Navy. Born August 24, 1940 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Iggy and Catherine Tanczos. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Richard Tanczos, Jr., of Alexandria, Va.; two daughters, Karen Lanham of Leesburg, Va. and Kathleen Healey of Springfield, Va.; a brother, Edward Tanczos, Sr., of Bath; a sister, Joan Fox, of Bath; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a granddaughter, Carol Lynn Healey. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 2 at 11 a.m. in the Dellinger Funeral Home, Mt. Jackson, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Sentara RMH Medical Center, RMH Heart and Vascular Center, 2010 Health Campus Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
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Robert H. Watkins
Nov. 17, 1922 – July 24, 2014 Robert H. Watkins, 91, of Northampton, formerly of Moore Township and North Haledon, N.J., died on Thursday, July 24 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Harriet H. (DeKnegt) Watkins for 68 years. He attended Ramsey High School in N.J. before enlisting in the Merchant Marines, where he served during World War II. He had a successful career in the railroad and transportation industry, initially employed by Erie Railroad and retiring from New Jersey Transit in 1983 after 37 years of service. Born Nov. 17, 1922 in Allendale, N.J., he was a son of the late Edward and Elsie (Buthfer) Watkins. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Donald Watkins, of Danielsville; a daughter, Lois Turse, of Walnutport; two grandchildren; a sister, Grace DeKnight, of Hawthorne, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded him in death. Services were held Wednesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Senior Games Held at Slate Belt Senior Center
(l-r, seated) Pauline Pike, Bill Pike, Tom Cummings. (center) Gertrude Yocum, Jeanne Curto, Linda Deutsch. (back) Ken Clifford, Paul Deutsch. Submitted by SUSAN MILLER Members of the Pinochle group from Mid-County Senior Center in Bath attended the Senior Games held at Slate Belt Senior Center on Wednesday, June 25. It was a day full of fun with games, lunch, entertainment and an awards ceremony. Medals in pinochle were won by: Jeanne Curto – Gold, Ken Clifford – Silver, Paul Deutsch – Bronze. Congratulations to all winners.
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Al Warner of Walnutport celebrates a successful Ride on Saturday July 19 with Brittney Clouse of Palmerton.
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