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Northampton Area School Board approves tax hike by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Northampton Area School Board at their meeting this past Monday, June 8, approved a 2.27% tax increase, or a rate of 1.11 mills higher than the past fiscal year – going up from 48.89 mills to 50 mills starting on July 1. For the average property owner in the Northampton Area School
District, the increase will amount to about $64, figuring that the average property is assessed at $57,761, according to Finance Director Terry Leh. All except board president David Gogel, vice president Jean Rundle, and Roy Maranki approved the new budget, in a 6-3 vote. The general fund budget is $96.1 million, or 4.93% higher
than the present $91.5 million. Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik said 66% of the operating budget is funded by local taxpayers, while 29.71% comes from the state’s Dept. of Education, and 1.3% from the federal government. Kovalchik said the district is not counting on $917,000 promised to the district under a plan
by Gov. Tom Wolf and the education secretary. However, three options were submitted to the state: remedial education for students who fail the Keystone Exams, paying 18 full-day kindergarten teachers, and a student technology pilot program. Beside the general fund budget, there’s an athletic fund budget of $179,120 and a food service budget of $2.3 million. Real estate transfers will be taxed at 0.5% and earned income at 0.7%. Bond refinancing realized $115,000 for the district and the school board voted to put that into a contingency fund.
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97th Birthday celebrated in Bath
Mrs. Gehring and her former fifth grade music class at the old Bath Elementary School –Home News photo by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Though they are grandparents and possibly even great-grandparents now, a class of former fifth graders at Bath Elementary School had a reunion on Thursday afternoon. It was also a tribute to Mrs. Elisabeth Gehring, their music teacher from many years ago, who is celebrating her 97th birthday. The reunion was a luncheon at
the Town & Country Restaurant in Bath attended by 12 classmates. “It is truly an honor to have Mrs. Elisabeth Gehring, our elementary school music teacher, with us. Mrs. Gehring is a member of the Greatest Generation. Her generation was of hardship and triumphs. It started before and during the Great Depression and World War II, rebuilding not only a nation, but a new world.
These events not only challenged their generation, but also changed future generations, such as ours, to move forward in many positive way,” Allen Haidle said in honor of Mrs. Gehring. He continued: “Our parents taught us to walk, talk, to play and interact with others. We advanced to the elementary school. We had a teacher, a person who was strange to us. A person who was well trained to put up
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with us. The teachers helped us to learn and influenced our future. They were our mentors. We thank them all, our parents, grandparents, teachers and all others of the Greatest Generation who made a positive influence. Thank you, Mrs. Gehring, and all those who filled our lives with positive thoughts and deeds. I believe we turned out pretty well. Happy birthday to you, and we hope you spend many more with us,” he continued. The former fifth graders present at the party/reunion on Thursday included Gloria Fox Chabak, Marilyn Diehl Thomas, Catherine Zakos, Jim Glancy, Marjorie Rice Sloyer, Rebecca Rabenold Wieder, Allen Haidle, Howard and Shelba Fogel, Elsie Dettmer Carraghan, Lester A. Thomas and Dallett “Skip” Carraghan. Mrs. Gehring and her late husband, Charles, formerly resided in Bath. Later they moved to Bethlehem, then to Schnecksville for 40 years when her husband was superintendent in the Northwestern Lehigh school district. In recent years they moved to Emmaus. Since her husband has passed away she now resides at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall.
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Home Improvement 10 Ways to Stay Organized All Day Long (Family Features) Organization is essential for keeping stress at bay throughout the day. Whether you’re getting the kids ready for school, tackling household chores, preparing meals or getting everyone ready for bed, there are several things you can do to maximize time, space and peace of mind. “People often think that getting organized at home means hours of overhauling every room,” says Lisa Zaslow, organization and productivity expert and founder of Gotham Organizers. “Often, small changes to your process and approach can make a big difference in keeping your family organized all day long.” Zaslow recommends these simple tips to keep your home – and your mind – clutter-free:
1. Start each day with a game plan. Hang a weekly calendar in the kitchen and make note of activities and items that need to be packed to prevent scheduling snafus and frantic phone calls for forgotten items. 2. Eliminate last-minute morning madness. Set an alarm clock or timer giving everyone a ten-minute warning before it’s time to leave to avoid having to run out the door. 3. Maximize storage space. Adhere damage-free Command Broom Grippers in the mudroom or kitchen closet to keep brooms, mops and dusters neat and off the floor. 4. Create a drop zone. Hang hooks near the front door for each family member to stow items they need to grab when entering and leaving the house.
Everyone from kids to family pets will have a station to conveniently hold their things. 5. Institute a ten-minute maintenance routine. Create a playlist of high-energy songs to play while the kids empty backpacks to make organizing tasks fun and more efficient. 6. Avoid paper pile-ups. Set up a customized mail sorter using a desktop file box with labeled folders to keep all mail, receipts and other important documents organized. 7. Label everything. Use a label maker to designate a proper place for items throughout the house to avoid confusion about where to put things during clean up. 8. Know what’s for dinner. Create a weekly meal planner to track each night’s dinner,
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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 610-9230382.
Horner’s Cemetery free tours - Every Sat., 8:30-10:30 a.m., at 4955 Nor-Bath Blvd. Northampton, through Oct. Hope Fest – Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. June 19 and 20 from 5 – 10 p.m. Rain or shine. FMI: 610-767-7203. Creekside Arts Festival – Sat., June 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Located in Monocacy Creek Park at the clock, on W. Main St., Bath. Arts, live music and food. Free admission and free parking. The Bath Museum - open on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00
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Open House – Join The Home News and Town & Country Gazette staff on July 2 from 4 until 7 p.m. and help us celebrate our new office location. Stop by anytime and enjoy catered food, live entertainment and chat with the staff! Don’t forget to bring your resume: delivery drivers, sales, and freelance positions as well as internship positions are now available. Ride For Hope – Motorcycle ride to benefit the Cancer Support Community on July 11 beginning at 9 a.m. at Bicentennial Park. To register, call 610-861-7555. Bikers Remembering Bikers – Dreams Come True ride, starts and ends at Bath Fire Social Hall on July 18. Registration at 11 a.m. FMI: 484-357-0003. Nazareth 275th Historical Trolley Tour – August 15 at 9 a.m. at Moravian Hall Square.
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Submitted by ELC CHURCH As the summer vacation time gets into full swing, we want to remind you that we continue to offer worship services on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. These services are being held in the new fellowship hall, which offers a pleasant air-conditioned atmosphere for your comfort on warm summer evenings. So if you are headed out for the weekend and would like an opportunity to give praise and thanks to God at your church, please feel free to join us on Wednesday evenings. Sunday morning worship continues at 9:30 a.m. - one service time with traditional worship in the upstairs sanctuary and contemporary worship in the new downstairs fellowship hall. Both are air-conditioned. If you are planning some vacation time, please enjoy the beauty of God's creation, travel safely and if you are able, remember to
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• Theft, other in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of money taken from a wallet. • Criminal mischief in the 2100 block of Siegfried Ave. Report of eggs thrown at a vehicle.
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• Reportable accident, 9th St. and Main St. between two vehicles. • Harassment by communication in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Report of a resident receiving unwanted text messages.
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• Non-reportable accident, W. 21st St and Center St. between two vehicles.
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• Fraud in 1000 block Main St. Report of a payroll check that was stolen and cashed. • Theft from vehicle in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a wallet taken from a vehicle parked in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot.
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• Assault in the 2000 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a male assaulting a female.
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• Child custody in the 1700 block of Franklin St. Report of a custody violation. • Reportable accident, Main St. and Cherryville Rd. between three vehicles. • Hit and run accident in the 1800 block of Northampton Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle being stuck damaging the driver side and rear bumper.
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• Theft of bicycle in the 1400 block of Main St. Report of a two toned dark grey mountain bike taken off the back porch of a residence. • Non-reportable accident in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. between two vehicles.
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College Corner University of Scranton Ryan L. Bisio of Nazareth was among the 12 members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May. Bisio will serve in the Military Intelligence. Hartwick College Junior Nigel Mease, of Northampton, son of Rickey and Maria Mease, is the recipient of The Alban W. Hoopes H’83 Memorial Scholarship and has been named a Faculty Scholar in Political Science. Faculty Scholars, from whom the John Christopher Hartwick Scholars are chosen, all have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding
mastery of their respective disciplines. The Alban W. Hoopes H’83 Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Alban Hoopes in 1983 to provide annual assistance to an outstanding junior history and international relations major with a good academic record and financial need. Mease is majoring in history and political science. Alvernia University The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. Katlyn Roginsky of Bath, is a Biochemistry major at Alvernia and is a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School Macy Storm of Bath, is a History major at Alvernia and is a graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School Hofstra University Jacqueline Itsines of Nazareth, excelled during the Spring 2015 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List. University of the Sciences University of the Sciences recognized graduates as part of the University's 194th commencement celebration in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. David Gilio of Bath graduated magna cum laude with a doctor of physical therapy degree. Kamil Rudzinski of Nazareth graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree.
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by ED PANY Mr. Revuelta was reared in Santander, Spain, where his parents, brother and sister reside. He graduated from the University of Oviedo in Northern Spain with a degree in Mining Engineering and a specialty in blasting and underground mining. This sixyear program included study in Poland. Cesar started in underground mining. He joined Cementos Portland Valderrivas in 2005 as a production manager in Spain, later coming to Keystone as the plant’s process manager. Currently he is the Quarry manager. He said, “we have an excellent quarry team of 14 people who mine and process over one million tons of stone annually, the men are very dependable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We blast once a week and stress safety in everything we do.” “There is always a challenge in building the roadways in the quarry, giving us access to the best stone for the plant’s products.” Mr. Revuelta has adjusted well to a new culture and language in communicating with his dedicated quarry team. With a smile on his face he said, “It’s a privilege living in the area, our family enjoys the natural beauty and wildlife and the proximity to NYC, Philadelphia and Washington DC. As a child I saw pictures of the places, we now have the opportunity to visit them.” Cesar’s wife Monica is also a mining engineer and worked for CPV in Spain. They are proud of daughters Carla and Malena. The family will return to Spain this summer where Cesar will be a production manager at one of the company’s plants. A fine gentleman, we value his friendship. As he returns home, we extend best wishes to Cesar in his new position.
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Creekside Arts Festival Submitted by JULIA SWAN The Bath Business and Community Partnership (BBCP) is hosting the annual Creekside Arts Festival to benefit the Bath Farmers Market. It will take place on Saturday, June 20 in Monocacy Creek Park, W. Main Street, Bath from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Artisan stands will be set up around the town clock and along the walking path that follows the creek as it winds through the heart of historic Bath. Live music will entertain all day and food will be provided by a local nonprofit. The festival will be anchored at both ends by outdoor seating and food offered by Red Wolf and Villa Grande. For more information call 610-390-0555.
submitted by ED PANY I received inquiries concerning the former Presbyterian Church in East Allen Township. There were three churches dated back to 1731. The last structure built in 1813 still stands off Route 329 in front of the Jane Horner Cemetery. My friend Maryann Unangst wrote an excellent history of the Township in 1976, and over the years I have quoted from her work. By the way, her son Rodger, owner of Unangst Tree Farm, was a student of this writer. He is currently a supervisor in East Allen Township. The Scotch-Irish settled there in 1728. Being a very religious group, it didn’t take them very much time to construct a house of worship. A church was completed in 1731 on land owned by the James Craig family. Craig received 500 acres of ground in the area from William Allen who was a relative. The original church was constructed of logs on the south side of 329. Another friend, Betty Schafer, currently owns the property. The second church was built on the north side of 329 in 1772. This church was granted a charter from Great Britain. A third church replaced it in 1813 at the same site and this original church still stands today. To preserve the stone, a wood siding was applied in 1870. Presbyterians held services in this structure until 1922 when the small congregation joined the Presbyterian Church in Bath. The church of God’s Missionary holds services in this church to this day. It’s great to see this church, which is a treasured part of history, continuing to serve the faithful.
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity Hosting Event for Summer Reading Submitted by CAROL RITTER Miguel’s Restaurant and Lounge in Belfast will host a summer soiree on Tuesday, June 30, from 5 until 8 p.m., to benefit the Summer Reading Program
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Pinochle results The Muhlenberg Hospital Center pinochle marathon continued on Monday, June 15, with these results in the three groups and their host/hostess welcoming them in their homes: Group I: Host, Paul Deutsch, and Linda Deutsch substituting for Tony Christopher getting the high score of 643. Group II: Hostess, Pauline Pike, and the high scorer was Lorrie Milheim, 629. Group III: Hostess, Donna Humphrey, with Jean Markulics having the high score of 645. Next month’s play on July 20 will be hosted by Tom Cummings, group one; Laura Diehl, group two; and Sharon Kocher, group three.
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Museum Open Submitted by DIANE LAGER The Bath Museum will be open on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. The museum is located in the Bath Borough Building at Penn & Washington Streets. Free admission and volunteers welcome.
National Music Day: Make music a bigger part of your family’s life (StatePoint) Researchers say that music can bring many benefits to your life -- and for households that incorporate music into their daily lifestyle, these benefits can extend to everyone in the family. According to a survey conducted by Casio America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of digital pianos and keyboards, more than 80 percent of U.S. parents said they played a musical instrument as children. And nearly three in five parents say it is extremely or very important that their children learn a musical instrument. This National Music Day, celebrated on June 21, discover ways you can make and appreciate music in your home and bring the family closer together. See a Show Step out of your weekend routine by taking the family to see a musical or concert. There are opportunities in every community to see musical theater or live music, and watching others on stage can be inspiring for kids who may be interested in taking up an instru-
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NAZARETH AREA “Pieces of History” submitted by the History Committee:
• For a few years around 1930, Willowdale Farm occupied up to 4000 acres in and around Nazareth. Beginning as a dairy farm, it even included a game preserve which housed elk, deer, mountain goats, buffalo, and a llama. It became Schoeneck Farms in 1935. • Nazareth Hall Military Academy, located on W. Center Street in Nazareth, closed on June 12, 1929 after 186 years of educating young men. • The Nazareth Cornet Band was founded in 1850. Edward Beitel directed 18 musicians who rehearsed on the second floor of the firehouse at N. Main and Chestnut Ave. The organization held its final rehearsal in 1973. The present Nazareth Community Band, resurrected through the efforts of Ralph Brodt III and Ronald Yeakel, is a successor to the Cornet Band. • The POW/MIA flag that flies in Nazareth’s Center Square was donated by the Harold V. Knecht American Legion Post 415 of Nazareth in the 1970s. It honors the Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action from the Vietnam War. • In 1942, Sam Merola operated the Super Service Station at the corner of Broad and E. Center Streets (now Farmer’s Insurance). Men who loved to talk sports congregated there to talk with owner Ken Buesing, who raised his family in the apartment above the gas station. • During the early and mid-20th century, Dr. Harry C. Pohl’s office was in his home at 200 W. Center St. (cement lions in front, covered carriage entrance). As an ear, nose and throat specialist, he removed infected tonsils from hundreds of patients. The surgery took place in his house, and then the patients went home to recover, aided by dishes of ice cream. • The Manor House (on W. Center St.) built for Count Zinzendorf was the largest single-family dwelling in Colonial America, larger than any house in Boston or Williamsburg. Unfortunately, the Count and his family never resided there. The Moravians used the building for other purposes.
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Slate Belt Senior center to host event
submitted by JOAN SCHAFER Over 150 seniors from several senior centers throughout Northampton County are expected to put their agility and talent to the test during “Senior Games” at Slate Belt Senior Center in Bangor (PA) Friday (June 19). The games begin at 9 a.m. To be followed by lunch and an awards ceremony. Games such as the mile walk, golf putting, bean bags, lawn dice, Frisbee throw, ring toss, basketball shooting, bicycling and shuffleboard will be featured. This year the like-minded group Lehigh Valley Aging In Place (LVAIP) stepped up to the plate with a roster of volunteers enabling the games to continue as in past years. “This is perfect partnership for the seniors of Northampton County and LVAIP,” said Joan Schaffer, Director of the Slate Belt Senior Center. “The senior games have been a long-standing tradition in Northampton County and we are simply thrilled with the support of those interested in keeping our aging population active,” she added. “As everyone has a different idea of what the games represent, we understand how important it is to keep seniors healthy, happy and engaged with their community as one gets older. At LVAIP we support the good work the Area Office on Aging has done to provide this active social interaction and our membership is happy to help in any way we can, said Shelly Newell of LVAIP Board of Directors. “We are looking to support the senior centers for years to come with our dedicated group of volunteers who understand the everyday challenges and needs of seniors.” The event is free and open to the public. For further information on participation and/or providing support for the senior athletes call Joan Schafer at 610588-1224. An invitation is also open for spectators who just want to get out of the house or seniors who want to get involved.
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Hahn Hosts Veterans Expo submitted by SCOTT LITTLE On Thursday, June 11, state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Wind Gap) hosted her second-annual Veterans Expo at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company. More than 50 veterans were on hand to view services and programs that are available to them from local, state and federal providers. Pictured with Hahn are the members of the Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Chapter 415 of the Vietnam Veterans of America and VFW Kenneth S. Bowers Post 4366 from Nazareth. The expo was sponsored by Gary Lee of Brown Daub Kia.
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What it means to be a Lioness by Lehigh Township Lioness Club Lions, Lioness and Leos are people caring for people the organization was founded in 1915. In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions International Convention in Ohio. She challenged Lions to become “Knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” From that time, Lions Clubs have been actively involved in providing service to the blind and visually impaired. Your own Lehigh Township has a Lioness Club where you can join like-minded women who want to do good works for the Lehigh Township community. Some of the service work includes donating to the Center for Vision Loss. The group participates in Walk for Vision, in which money raised in donations goes to help fund corneal transplants. They raise funds with fall fundraisers such as selling spring bulbs, selling “Around the Town” coupon books, a bus trip to a Lancaster dinner theatre and selling chances on a lottery basket with those profits going to White Cane. The spring fundraiser is a basket party, in which members donate at least two baskets for the public to buy chances to win theme baskets and gift cards. They also have a bake sale with the basket party. The club participates in Dream Come True every October at Becky’s Drive-In with all ticket sales from our chinese auction going directly to Dream Come True. This past year the club donated $1,357. Since 2011, the Lehigh Township Lioness Club has volunteered time and donated small gifts to the Little Shopper’s Christmas Shoppe for the children of the families who use the Northampton Food Bank/Pantry to shop for gifts for their entire family. They go Christmas caroling at three personal care homes and take a small gift for each resident of the home. The club adopts two needy families for Christmas and they shop for gifts and wrap the items the children have on their wish list for Santa. In 2014, they donated cash and 1822 lbs. of food to the food pantry in Northampton. This past year they adopted a needy charter school and members donated new or used coats, hats, gloves, boots and reading for pleasure books to the grades K to 5. The Lionesses have sponsored visually impaired campers at Beacon Lodge and made donations to the fire victims of Lehigh Township. They have cleaned their closets and donated shoes to Allentown non-profit senior high rise that was collecting shoes in their effort to raise funds for new flooring in their activity room. Every May, they host a mother/daughter dinner and honor a girl from the Lehigh Twp. area along with her mother for the student’s academic, scholastic, and service achievements. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please contact Mrs. Pat Amey at 610-767-6669. The Lehigh Township Lioness Club meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
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by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) Still trying to decide on a vacation destination this summer? Or perhaps just looking for some ideas for a great day trip or weekend getaway? Pennsylvania has lots of great options to explore. The Commonwealth has something for everyone – whether you love the great outdoors, like to enjoy a glass of wine, are a history buff, love to ride roller coasters or like to shop ‘til you drop. A great resource of destinations, things to do and places to stay in Pennsylvania can be found on the Visit PA website at www.VisitPA.com. I encourage everyone to check it out for some great ideas both in the Lehigh Valley, as well as in other regions of the state. The website provides trip ideas with suggested itineraries for those who want to have a mini-excursion all mapped out in advance. The itineraries provide information on things to do, places to stay and even suggestions for where to eat. How great is that? Information and ideas are available for singles, couples, families and groups. There is also a listing of various hotel and event deals taking place across the Commonwealth. If you want a preview of some great vacation ideas, contact my offices at 2030 Center St., Northampton, telephone 610-5022701 or the Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St., Slatington, telephone 610-760-9805 for a free Pennsylvania vacation guide. You can also get some great ideas from following the Visit PA tourism site on Facebook at www.Facebook. com/VisitPA. Included through the website is also information about Pennsylvania’s 120 state parks. We are fortunate to live in a state that has such a magnificent state park system. Individuals and families can certainly visit one of our local state parks for the day to enjoy a little fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking or other outdoor activity. And, those families who enjoy camping can take advantage of numerous opportunities across the state to enjoy some of our beautiful parks. Most of the state parks have campgrounds to accommodate both tents and RVs. Many also have modern bath houses and rent cabins, cottages, yurts and sometimes houses within the state park grounds. A number of parks also have swimming opportunities via a public pool or lake, and offer boat rentals. Overnight accommodates are very reasonable, and if you never camped before and would like to try, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has a wonderful program running throughout the summer to introduce first-time campers to this great recreational activity. For just $20, first-time campers can get a campsite for two nights at any one of 12 state parks. The fee includes a four-person tent, rain tarp, four sleeping pads, four camp chairs, flashlight, lantern, camp stove and four hot dog/marshmallow sticks. A park staffer will help
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News Sermonette Rev. Edwin V. Schwartz
Immaculate Conception Church
“The Love of God”
Today’s readings contain some of Scripture’s most memorable passages about love. In them, Jesus and the Holy Spirit reveals Jesus Christ as the world’s greatest philosopher on the meaning of love. Together, they show the story of Christ to be a true revolution of love. “This is my commandment: Love one another as I love you,” and “This I command you: Love one another.” Jesus reveals a lot about what love is and what it isn’t. It isn’t an emotion that strikes almost at random, like cupid’s arrow. It isn’t dependent on the feelings we have. Love is an act of the will. It is something we can choose to do or refuse to do, by serving others and by keeping the commandments. Every day, we choose to love in small ways, like dealing with others politely, and large ways, like providing for a family’s needs, as mothers do every day. Jesus calls us to love in ever greater ways, as well: to love the way he loves. We can only do that by forming a relationship with him and cooperating with his grace. “Not that we have loved him, but that he loved us.” The words in the second reading are mirrored in the Gospel: “It was not you, who chose me, but I who chose you.” We cannot and did not earn his love, and he doesn’t love us because we loved him first. His love came first and is the fundamental thing about us. Our worth and our glory is that we are loved by God. “God is love.” This is what the Catechism calls God’s “innermost secret.” God’s very being is love. He is love in his own inner life—love unites the Persons of the Trinity – and his fundamental action toward us is love: in his continual creation of us, his act of salvation and the sacramental life with which he reaches out to us again and again. This fact about love is in itself a revolutionary concept that transformed civilizations touched by Christianity. “No greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” The great act of love of Jesus Christ on the cross united his humanity with the deep love of his divinity. Jesus used his human nature to show what he was in his divine nature: love itself. We are called to imitate this gift. the campers set up camp. The participating state parks include: Black Moshannon, Centre County; Colonel Denning, Cumberland County; Gifford Pinchot, York County; Hills Creek, Tioga County; Little Pine, Lycoming County; Locust Lake, Schuylkill County; Ole Bull, Potter County; Promised Land, Pike County; R.B. Winter, Union County; Ryerson Station, Greene County; Sinnemahoning, Cameron and Potter counties; and
Tobyhanna, Monroe County. The program runs through the end of summer. Reservations should be made by calling the respective park office directly. Information about all of Pennsylvania’s 120 state parks can also be found at www.VisitPAParks.com. So, next time you are trying to decide on a vacation, short getaway or day trip, check out www.VisitPA.com and consider the many possibilities right in your own backyard.
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Robert Robinson, author of the hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” lost the happy communion with the Savior he had once enjoyed, and in his declining years he wandered into the byways of sin. As a result, he became deeply troubled in spirit. Hoping to relieve his mind, he decided to travel. In the course of his journeys, he met a young woman who asked him what he thought of a hymn she had just been reading. To his astonishment he found it to be none other than his own composition. He tried to evade her question, but she continued to press him for a response. Suddenly he began to weep. With tears streaming down his cheeks, he said, “I am the man who wrote that hymn many years ago. I’d give anything to experience again the joy I knew then.” Although greatly surprised, she reassured him that the “streams of mercy” mentioned in his song still flowed. Mr. Robinson was deeply touched. Turning his “wandering heart” to the Lord, he was restored to full fellowship with God. God revealed Himself to Moses as “The LORD God, merciful and gracious…and abundant in goodness and truth” (Exodus 34:6). He is a God of truth, but also He “delighteth in mercy” (Micah 7:18). He “is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us” (Ephesians 2:4). God’s “streams of mercy, never ceasing” still flow upon those who truly repent of their sins! “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:7). We all desperately need God’s “streams of mercy!” “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration” (Titus 3:5). “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
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Obituaries Albert L. Barlieb
DEC. 15, 1934 – JUNE 8, 2015 Albert L. Barlieb, 80, of Plainfield To w n s h i p died on Monday, June 8 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Gum) Barlieb for 61 years. He attended Nazareth High School and later served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For more than 40 years he was employed by Young Volkswagen of Easton, where he worked as an auto body technician before retiring in 2000. After retirement, Albert worked part-time for N.A.P.A. in Wind Gap. Born on December 15, 1934 in Forks Township, he was a son of the late Leroy and Ella (Butz) Barlieb. Albert was a member of First United Methodist Church of Wind Gap. He was a sportsman who loved baseball and scholastic wrestling, and he was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ken Barlieb, of Plainfield Township; two daughters, Connie Lockard of Plainfield Township and Michelle Miller of Walnutport; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, George Sandt and Bob Barlieb, both of Bethlehem Township, and Bill Barlieb of Plainfield Township; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Karen Ashman, in 1998; a sister, Shirley Miller, and a brother, Charles “Spark” Sandt. A public visitation was held on Friday in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Wind Gap, 19 W. West St., Wind Gap, PA 18091.
John R. Brennan
MAY 11, 1936 – JUNE 8, 2015 John R. Brennan, 79, of Lehigh Township died on Monday, June 8 at home. He was the husband of Grace M. (Scevola) Brennan for 31 years. A graduate of Perth Amboy (N.J.) High School, he later earned an Associate Degree in business. He had served in the U.S. Army. John enjoyed a successful career as a senior buyer with Worthington Pump, Ingersoll-Rand Co., and Dresser Industries before retiring from F. L. Smidth in 2001. Born May 11, 1936 in Perth Amboy, he was a son of the late
John T. and Anna (Giba) Brennan. One of his favorite pastimes was playing golf. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three step-sons, George Chadwick and Chris Chadwick, both of Northampton, and Brian Chadwick of Jackson, N.J.; a step-daughter, Karen Ann Chadwick, of New Brunswick, Canada; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Kenneth Crowell, Jr.
MARCH 16, 1943 – JUNE 11, 2015 Kenneth “Mim” Crowell, Jr., 72, of Northampton died on Thursday, June 11 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Elaine (Reenock) Crowell for 51 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4714, Northampton. He had worked many years at the Bethlehem Steel before retiring. Born March 16, 1943 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Kenneth F. and Mary M. (Kluscarits) Crowell. He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, and coached boys’ basketball at Our Lady of Hungary School for many years. He and his wife enjoyed spending time together on the golf course. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kelly Milisits, of Northampton, and two grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a brother, Joseph Crowell. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Catholic School Technology Fund, 1300 Newport Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Carol M. English
March 4, 1936 – June 9, 2015 Carol M. English, 79, of Bath died on Tuesday, June 9 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. A 1953 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, she was employed by Country Meadows Retirement Communities in Bethlehem. Carol was born on March 4, 1936 in Phillipsburg, N.J., a daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie (Wellen) Laubach. Surviving are a son, James A. English, of Easton; a daughter, Laurie Winans, of Hampton, N.J.; a brother, Edward Laubach, of Moorestown; and five grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a son, James E. English; two
daughters, Audrey and Amy English; a granddaughter, Abby Wolfe, and a brother, Joseph Laubach. Services were held on Monday in the Rupell Funeral Home, Phillipsburg, followed by burial in Ss. Phillip & James Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Common Sense for Animals, P.O. Box 589, Broadway, NJ 08808.
Terry L. Fretz
AUG. 24, 1946 – JUNE 11, 2015 Terry L. Fretz, 68, of Upper Mount Bethel Township, formerly of Phillipsburg, N.J., was stricken at home and died on Thursday, June 11 in Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Susan A. (West) Fretz for 48 years. A 1964 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, he later served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed more than 20 years by Mobile Chemical Co. of Washington, N.J., where he was a supervisor. Born August 24, 1946 in Phillipsburg, N.J., he was a son of the late Leonard and Emma (Hill) Fretz. Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing, and cherished spending time with his granddaughters. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mt. Bethel congregation, where he served as an elder. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jennifer Juhasz of Hellertown and Jason Fretz of Phillipsburg; two granddaughters; two brothers, Gordon Fretz of Danielsville and twin brother Kerry Fretz of Chesapeake, Va.; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service in celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mt. Bethel Congregation, 347 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Anna T. Hall
Anna T. (Sabara) Hall, 89, formerly of Treichlers, Lehigh Township, died Friday, June 5, 2015 in Cedarbrook-Fountain Hill Annex, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Monroe G. Hall, who died in 2012. She worked as a floor lady for the former Scotty’s Fashions Co. in Palmerton for 40 years before retiring in 1980, and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. During World War II, she worked at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. in the open hearth department, cleaning molds. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Anna (Marks) Sabara. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton; the Lehigh Valley Rosies, and the Coplay Saengerbund. Surviving are three sons, Glenn M. of Allentown, Gary E. of Danielsville, and Jeffrey J. of Walnutport; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday morning in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church. Private interment was in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc., L.V. Branch, 617A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Bruce W. Newhard
JUNE 2, 1946 – JUNE 10, 2015 Bruce W. Newhard, 69, died on Wednesday, June 10 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Gloria (Andrews) Newhard for 48 years. A 1965 graduate of Northampton High School, he wrestled under the late Harry Wall, and excelled on the gym team on apparatus. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Norfolk, Va. He was a plane captain on the U.S.S. Forrestal. Bruce retired from the Bethlehem Steel after 26 years and also worked at the Lehigh Valley Zoo in the concession stand. Born June 2, 1946, he was a son of the late Delthine (Becker) Newhard-Schmidt and the late Walter Newhard. He enjoyed watching wrestling
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and football. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Vicki Mahmoud and Michele Carraghan; a son, Gregory Newhard; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Judith Kovach and Sandra Marth; three brothers, David and Willard Newhard and Patrick Schmidt; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Richard and James Newhard. Services were held on Monday afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with Pastor Daniel Lundmark officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Irene I. Pfeiffer
DEC. 15, 1928 – JUNE 10, 2015 Irene I. Pfeiffer, 86, of Plainfield Township, died Wednesday, June 10 at home. She was the wife of William Pfeiffer for 66 years. She was a secretary at Nazareth High School after graduating in 1945. For many years she was the bookkeeper for her husband’s company, William Pfeiffer & Sons Contracting Co. Born December 15, 1928 in Plainfield Township, she was a daughter of the late Jacob P. and Esther (Reagan) Uhler. Irene was a very active and devoted member of the Cornerstone Church, Easton. She was a volunteer, officer and a speaker for the Christian Women’s Club, Easton Chapter. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Sheila Gallagher Church, of Easton, Sheri Yeisley of Plainfield Township, and Sharon Pfeiffer of Crofton, Md.; four sons, Derek Pfeiffer of Nazareth, Brian Pfeiffer of Millersville, Md., Dwayne Pfeiffer of Haymarket, Va., and Todd Pfeiffer of Whitney Point, N.Y.; 20 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, nine step-greatgrandchildren, and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were five brothers, Fred, Lester, Robert, Nelson and Carl Uhler, and three sisters, Kathryn Miller, MilContinued on page 13
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dred Burroughs, and Elizabeth Temos. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Cornerstone Church, Easton, followed by burial in Forks Cemetery, Stockertown. Memorial donations may be made to the church at 411 March St., Easton, or to the Salvation Army, c/o the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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Robin J. Uhler
NOV. 10, 1960 – JUN 11, 2015 Robin J. Uhler, 54, of Lansford, formerly of Jim Thorpe, was stricken at home and died on Thursday, June 11 in St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Campus, Coaldale. She was the wife of the late Morris S. Uhler, Sr., who died in 2014. She was a 1978 graduate of Pen Argyl High School. Prior to her disability, she served as the manager of the Palmerton Senior Center for several y ears. Born November 10, 1960 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of gthe late Reuben S. and Mae I. (Nottle) Gaston. She was an active volunteer and employee of the former Carbon County Crisis Center. She enjoyed playing bingo and making trips to the casinos in Atlantic City. Surviving are two daughters, Brandy Reinhart, with whom she resided, and Holly Uhler of Kenansville, N.C.; two sons, Justin Ostrander of Palmerton and Jacob Ostrander of Walnutport; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Christine Nagy, of Bangor; two nieces. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Morris S., Jr. and Marcus. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
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Sophie Eckroth, volunteer; Kay Shumock, Liaison, VNA of St. Luke’s; Joy Hill, RN, VNA of St. Luke’s; Beth Brong, Hospital Liaison, VNA of St. Luke’s; Dennis Udicious, volunteer; Lisa Giovanni, MSN, RN, President, VNA of St. Luke’s/Home Health & Hospice registered all 213 riders for the St. Luke’s Hospice Charity Bike Ride. –Contributed photos
submitted by DENISE RADER Five years ago a family member of a hospice patient approached St Luke’s Hospice to organize a Bike Ride because he wanted to give back to the hospice who cared for his mother. Now, celebrating its fifth year, St. Luke’s Hospice Bike Ride has become a way for many others to give back to hospice. On Saturday, June 6, more than 200 riders took to the trail to celebrate life, riding in memory of family and friends. Memorial signs for loved ones dotted the trail under the shining sun. “The turnout for the hospice bike ride was amazing. Everyone was very enthusiastic and ready to ride. I recognized the many familiar faces of those who rode for hospice last year, returning to ride again in this year’s event,” said Linda Moller, RN, MSN, Director, St. Luke’s Hospice. “Even more employees, friends and family participated in the ride this year, many of whom rode for family members, friends and patients. In fact, St. Luke’s employee Aimee Kipila was riding in memory of her father who was cared for by St Luke’s Hospice.” Rider and Bethlehem resident Aimee Kipila, MS, RN, CCRN, Patient Care Manager, Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke's Anderson Campus, said, “My dad, William Rauenzahn, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in the fall of 2012. After fighting a long battle that included chemo and radiation he transitioned to hospice care
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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Franklin R. Fluck, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Marsha Jane Kvachy 446 Temptation Circle Bath, PA 18014 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (6/18-7/2) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on July 6, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., E.D.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, TO JOIN WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSQUEHANNA MUNICIPAL TRUST, TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOINING THE TRUST AND TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER OF THE TRUST. PREAMBLE A. A number of political subdivisions within Northampton County, Pennsylvania, have investigated whether it would be mutually beneficial to cooperate with each other in obtaining workers’ compensation insurance. B. The Susquehanna Municipal Trust (the “Trust”) has been established for the purpose of (i) seeking the prevention or lessening of claims due to injuries of employees of the Trust’s members, and (ii) pooling workers’ compensation and occupational disease insurance risks, reserves, claims and losses and providing self-insurance and reinsurance therefore. C. The Trust is established pursuant to an intergovernmental cooperation agreement entitled the Susquehanna Municipal Trust–Trust Agreement (“the Agreement”). D. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 23, Subchapter A, Intergovernmental Cooperation, of the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa.C.S. §2301, et seq. (“Intergovernmental Cooperation Law”), a municipality may enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement upon the passage of an Ordinance by its governing body. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, as follows: 1. The caption and Preamble of this Ordinance set forth above are incorporated herein by reference. 2. The Borough of Nazareth (hereinafter “the Borough”) hereby approves entering into the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (and which shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting at which this Ordinance was enacted), with the intent and effect that the Borough shall be bound by the Agreement and shall join and participate in the Trust. 3. The President or VicePresident of the Council of the Borough of Nazareth, acting alone or together with the Secretary or Assistant Secretary, are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough (i) to execute and deliver the Agreement, and (ii) to execute and deliver such additional in-
www.HomeNewsPA.com LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on July 6, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., E.D.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 403, PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS CERTAIN DAYS AND HOURS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 403, Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: §403. Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours. Parking shall be prohibited in the following locations at all times on days and between the hours indicated in this Section, as follows:
Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor struments, and to take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry forth the Agreement and the transactions to be effected under the Agreement, including payment to the Trust of such amounts as are due by the Borough pursuant to the Agreement. 3. Council of the Borough of Nazareth is hereby authorized to take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance and of the Agreement. 4. As required by the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, the following matters are specifically found and determined: a. The conditions of the Agreement are set forth in the Agreement; b. The Borough shall participate in the Trust for a minimum initial term of two (2) years as set forth in the Agreement; c. The purpose and objectives of the Agreement are as set forth in the Preamble of this Ordinance and in the Agreement; d. The manner and extent of financing the Agreement are that (i) no borrowing will be required by the Borough, (ii) funds to implement the Borough’s obligations under the Agreement shall come from normal and usual budgeted amounts for such matters, and (iii) other provisions governing the manner and extent of the financing of the Trust shall be as set forth in the Agreement; e. The Trust shall be managed by its own Plan Committee and Board of Trustees pursuant to the terms of the Agreement; f. All property, real or personal, of the Trust, shall be acquired, managed, licensed or disposed of by the Trust in accordance with the terms of the Agreement; and g. The Trust created by the Agreement shall be empowered to enter into contracts for policies of group insurance and employee benefits, including social security, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. 6. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any section, sentence, clause or part or provision hereof shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision of the court shall not affect the remaining sections, clauses, parts or provisions of this Ordinance. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Borough that such Ordinance would have been enacted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional section, sen-
(6/18) tence, clause, part or provision had not been included herein. 7. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding in any court, or any rights acquired or liability incurred, or any cause of action existing prior to the enactment of this Ordinance. 8. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon enactment hereof. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (6/18) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of WALTER C. HEISER, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to: CHARLES W. HEISER PO Box 36 Slatedale, PA 18079-0036 Or his Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 1731 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067-1544 (6/18-7/2) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARDING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 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-667 The applicant(s), SPG, Inc. trading as Whispering Hollow and Zenora and Jared Surnamer, applicant(s) of the property located at S. Cottonwood Rd. Northampton, Moore Twp., PA 18067 request the following relief: an interpretation and/or variance to replace an existing manufactured home with another manufactured home within the floodplain. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: Ordinance #2014-06, Chapter 201
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Floodplain Management Ordinance, Section 5.01 General, 6.02A Elevation and Floodproofing Requirement, 6.03 Design and Construction Standards, 6.06 Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes, 20033 Nonconformities, 200-33B Continuation, 200-33C (1) a Noncomforming Building or Structures, previous zoning hearing 85-ZHB-116, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J4-16-6 contains approximately 12.55 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 15-ZHB-668 The applicant(s), Greg and Lissa Walton, applicant(s) of the property located at 2570 Jones Rd., Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct a detached accessory structure in excess of size and height limitations. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-12) Residential Accessory Buildings, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J6-5-19 contains approximately 9.42 acres and is zoned, Industrial (I). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township
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