JUNE 19-25, 2014 Your Local News
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Lehigh Township Supervisors Discuss Cherryville intersection, Capital improvement plan
Intersection in Cherryville to get lane improvements. By JOE KORBA The Home News
The intersection of Blue Mountain Drive and Route 248 in Cherryville was one of the topics covered at the Lehigh Township Supervisor’s Meeting on June 10. Jim Milot, of Hanover Engineering Associates Inc., told the board about the planning meeting the night prior that included discussion of the project involving Turkey Hill at the intersection. The developer’s current plans do not include a left turning lane going eastbound on Route 248. “We would like to facilitate turning lanes in all directions,” Mr. Milot said. “It's more efficient and cost effec-
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tive to do everything at once.” Mr. Milot also discussed the potential cost of building a fourth lane at the intersection, saying that it would be “in excess of $100,000, but not more than $175,000 or $200,000.” He said that we “don't need to build the Mercedes, we just need a safe, functional turning lane.” Darryl Snover, Chairmen of the Board of Supervisors, thinks that PennDOT may have intentionally stayed away from the project. “I think the state avoids the Cherryville intersection because of right-of-way issues,” Mr. Snover said. The right-of-way problems eventually led to a discourse
-Photo by ALICE WANAMAKER about eminent domain, the compulsory purchase of private property for public us-
Capital Improvement Program
A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a roadmap that provides direction and guidance for a municipality to carefully plan and manage its capital and infrastructure assets. It is a short range plan, usually four to ten years that allows for the systemic evaluation of all potential projects. A CIP presents the opportunity to stabilize debt and consolidate projects to reduce borrowing costs.
Flag Day retirement Ceremony held at American Legion post
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
A collection of worn, tattered and torn American flags was burned ceremoniously on Saturday afternoon, in a program held at Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion in Bath. More than 40 persons attended the event in front of the post home. Post Commander Brian Radcliffe opened the program by introducing members of the committee that had arranged it: American Legion Unit 470 President Laura Diehl, Paul Haldaman, Scott Ackerman and Val Slamovich. He then presented the
age. Although very tentative, councilman Keith Hantz wanted to clarify. “Eminent domain is when the township wants to take land, just so I'm clear,” he said. Ultimately, the supervisors seemed to be in agreement that action needed to be taken by the township to have the fourth eastbound lane put in. “I don't want the township debating options to hold up Turkey Hill's project,” Mr. Hantz said. Supervisor Cynthia Miller concurred with the idea of having a fourth lane built. “We want to make sure the intersection is done to the ex-
American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470 Scholarship to Kayla Gradwohl. She will be studying electrical engineering at Wilkes University, and thanked the Legion for the monetary award. Local State Representative Marcia Hahn said that the American flag is a symbol of freedom for all Americans. “It stands for the freedoms we all share and is a tribute to the veterans who fought for it,” she told the audience. Cmdr. Radcliffe told of the history of the flag and how it came to have 13 red and white stripes for the Continued on page 2
tent that we need it,” she said. Another agenda item was the potential hiring of a new police officer and public works employee. The public works issue was quickly resolved as the current workers are okay with the current amount of employees, but the police officer hiring proved to be more contentious. Lehigh Township Police Chief Scott Fogel told the supervisors about the problems faced by police short staffing. “To look at it though the funnel of budgeting is a mistake. It's a handicap to only have one officer on from 3 a.m. until 11 a.m.,” Chief Fogel said. “Backup can be ten Continued on page 3
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FedEx Extension Passes Allen Township Vote
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Val Slamovich and Laura Diehl stand behind scouts with flags. – Home News photos
Legion commander Brian Radcliffe addresses Flag Day audience.
Rep. Marcia Hahn speaks. Paul Haldaman presented post scholarship to Kayla Gradwohl for her college studies.
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The Allen Township Supervisors unanimously passed a request to extend the review period for the FedEx Land Development Plan at their monthly meeting held last Thursday. The plan was presented in April for the proposed warehouse, which will take up between one and two million square feet of space. Residents have voiced many concerns about the facility, the chief complaint being how it will have a negative impact on traffic and their overall quality of life. The Rockefeller Group was given until July for the extension. The Supervisors met this past Monday and approved further motions to move the project forward. They plan to take action on the project at the June 24 meeting.
Other items Potholes from this past winter remain problematic on state highways throughout much of the Township. Supervisor Dale Hassler agreed that it was time to reach out to PennDOT to have the potholes fixed. Public input is sought at meetings being hosted by Northampton County for Livable Landscapes in the Township. One meeting was held earlier this month at the Township building with low attendance, another was held on June 16 in Bethlehem Township. Livable Landscapes will help guide future decisions made by the county on how to use open space within Allen Township. The next open space meeting will be held on June 23 at the Washington Township Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m. A public survey is also online through the Northampton County website (www.northamptoncounty.org) for those wishing to give their input. Residents are reminded that house numbers are required to be displayed properly throughout the township, according to ordinance 2013-02. Requirements can be found online at www.allentownship.org. The next meeting of the Allen Township Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
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scheduled to be on the agenda in August. Ms. Miller stated her opposition to hiring before the plan is complete. “I cannot [hire] in good conscience. I don't want to put the burden on the taxpayer,” she said.
to 12 minutes away, boxers don't even go that long,” he continued. Group homes are, seemingly, causing a rise in 911 calls. “One of the biggest concerns is the tremendous increase in calls to group homes. We do 60 to 80 calls a year,” Chief Fogel said. “You can't just walk into a disturSalem UCC in Moorebance at a group home with stown will host Vacation Bione person.” Mr. Snover explained what ble School on July 14 through it would take to hire another the 18 in the church grove. VBS staff, along with Pastor officer. “There is no way we can ad Donald Brown, have chosen another officer without in- “weird animals” as the theme for this year’s program. Pascreasing taxes,” he said. After the idea of hiring tor Brown promises that the a part time police officer children will have a great was almost universally shot time learning about Jesus’ down, Ms. Miller proposed love in this fun packed week. “We’ll help kids discover the idea of a capital improvement plan. “We can't keep how to see evidence of God feeding the fire with more in everyday life – something money. Let's move forward we call ‘God Sightings,’ he with a capital improvement said recently. The program is open for plan,” she said. The capital improvement boys and girls from preplan will be explored by bor- school through sixth grade. BibleITschool willBE. be led by ough manager, Alice Rehrig THE KITCHEN ISN’T WHAT USED TO along with Ms. Miller. It is “crew-leaders,” or seventh NEITHER ARE WE. through college stugraders
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Police Blotter Wilson man charged with stealing television
On June 4 at 4:22 p.m. Colonial Regional Police responded to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township. Walmart loss prevention said that they saw Joel Ostrander, 43, of Wilson, leave the store with a 42” television without paying for it. When loss prevention confronted Ostrander he fled on foot, but later returned for his vehicle. Loss prevention was able to get his license plate number. The CRPD later obtained a warrant for his arrest, charging him with felony retail theft. On June 10, Wilson Police served the warrant at his home on 17th Street in Wilson. Ostrander was then admitted to Northampton County Prison.
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Toilet set aflame in Allen Township
On May 30, sometime between 1 and 5:55 a.m. someoneignited a portable toilet, causing it to melt. The portable toilet was located at 3209 Eisenhower Drive in Allen Township and was the property of BIROS, Inc. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Robert Griffin of the state police in Bethlehem, at 610-861-2026.
Northampton woman wields pepper shaker during fight
On May 27 at 5:25 p.m, a verbal argument escalated when Rebecca Gift, 26, of Northampton, threw a pepper shaker at the victim. The pepper shaker struck the victim, 24, of Northampton in the right eye, causing minor facial injuries. Trooper Robert Griffin filed a non-traffic citation in district court.
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Rifle found
On June 10 at 12:23 p.m. A rifle was found at 8700 Block S. Loop Road, Washington Township. The Marlin .22 caliber rifle, black with a wooden frame, was secured by the Pennsylvania State Police, Bethlehem. Anyone with information as to the owner of the firearm is asked to contact
On May 22 at 9:02 p.m. Steve Mason, 23, of Northampton, crashed into a residence on the 400 block of Atlas Road in Allen Township. Mason was found to be under the influence of drugs and placed under arrest. Charges will be filed with District Court 031-07.
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YMCA Merchants Bank, Deer Park®/Nestlé Waters, and Majestic Athletics become corporate partners in the Slate Belt YMCA building effort Submitted by Lyndsey Frigm Three local companies reaffirmed their commitment to the health of the residents of the Slate Belt region by making significant donations to the Slate Belt YMCA in recent weeks. Gifts by Merchants Bank, Deer Park® Natural Spring Water produced by Nestlé Waters North America, and Majestic Athletic, a subsidiary of VF Licensed Sports Group, were announced at a photo shoot in the lobby of the Slate Belt YMCA on Friday, June 6. Naming opportunities for all three companies will be provided within the core YMCA facility, which is scheduled to open this year. Merchants Bank has pledged $50,000 and is sponsoring the Child Watch area, where young children of YMCA members can play safely under supervision. Deer Park®/ Nestlé Waters has pledged $25,000 and is sponsoring one of two athletic fields that will be located on the vast green space on the Y property. Majestic Athletic has made a significant gift, which will be recognized with the naming opportunity for the branch director’s office. Anthony J. Biondi, CEO and Director, and Tracey S. Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer presented the check for Merchants Bank. Per Biondi, “Merchants has been a cornerstone of the Slate Belt region for over 120 years; the Slate Belt YMCA will join us in that designation for the next 120 years. We have been a proud partner in the effort to build a Y in the Slate Belt in small ways already. Sponsoring the Child Watch is our way of making a ‘bigger splash.’” Eric Andreus, Natural Resource Manager, presented the check from Deer Park®/ Nestlé Waters. Andreus oversees several regional springs that serve as sources of water for the Deer Park® brand, including one in Washington Township. Andreus has spearheaded water donations for several previous Slate Belt YMCA fundraising events, including the annual Walk/Run.
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“The health and wellness of the communities where our springs are located is important to us. We hope the new Deer Park® Athletic Field will be a place for all in the community to come together to be active and healthy.” Tom Schupper, Social Compliance Manager, VF Imagewear, and his young son presented the check for Majestic Athletic. “Many of our employees live in the Slate Belt, and Majestic’s roots are in the Slate Belt. It was very important to our employee community relations committee for Majestic to help make the Slate Belt YMCA a reality. As a current member of the Greater Valley YMCA and the parent of children who are learning to swim in the Nazareth YMCA pool, I am delighted the company will be one of the founding corporate partners of the Slate Belt Y.” Frank Frey, CEO and President of the Greater Valley YMCA, and Jill A’Hearn, Branch Director of the Slate Belt YMCA, received the donations. Frey commented, “The Slate Belt YMCA belongs to and is shaped by the Slate Belt community. Gifts from the community funded the core facility; gifts from the community will fund the pool. The support given today by these three companies
brings the fundraising total for the next phase of the project to almost $1M. We need at least $2M to build the type of pool the community wants. The Founders Committee for the Slate Belt YMCA is very grateful to everyone who has ‘made their splash’ so far. We ask that everyone continue to ‘Think Big’ because we aren’t done yet. Everyone needs to give in order to make the remaining phases of the project (the pool and the gymnasium) a reality.” While the presentation was made in what will be the lobby of the Slate Belt YMCA, dump trucks and backhoes were busy just outside the window. “The site work was that last piece of the project to be started,” commented John Goffredo of Nu Cor Construction. “We couldn’t get outside until after this long cold winter was over.” Jill A’Hearn, who will run the local Y branch, shared her excitement that the project will soon come to a close. “Everyone has waited a very long time for the Y to open. Seeing the daily changes is proof that the wait won’t be too much longer!” No official date for opening has been set at this time but the YMCA staff assures that the community center is on schedule to open in 2014.
Emrick, Hahn Support Reduced Rate Fishing, Hunting Licenses for Vets Submitted by Scott Little Members of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, including Reps. Joe Emrick (R-Mt. Bethel) and Marcia Hahn (R-Nazareth), moved two bills Monday that would allow disabled veterans who enjoy the outdoors to purchase reduced rate licenses. Both bills may now be taken up on the House floor. “It’s simply one more way to give back and say thank you to the men and women who served our country,” Emrick said. Senate Bill 1090 would permit any military veteran who is considered to be 60 percent to 99 percent disabled to purchase a general hunting license for $1 plus issuing agent fees. Senate Bill 1102 would make a general fishing license available for purchase by those veterans at the same price. “Anyone applying for a discounted license must provide proof of veteran status and origin of the disability, as well as discharge papers and a disability certificate from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,” Hahn added. “We each have monthly outreach events in our district and can
assist veterans with the necessary paperwork.” Representatives from the American Legion hold appointments the first Monday of every month in Emrick’s office, which is located in the Nazareth Borough office building at 134 South Main St.; and the second Wednesday of every month in Hahn’s office, which is located at 354 West Moorestown Road, Nazareth. To schedule an appointment, please call either Emrick’s office at 570-897-0401 or Hahn’s office at 610-746-2100.
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Grow UR Biz in 2014 – Start Today By CAROL RITTER
I had the pleasure this week of having dinner with a young lady who just graduated from high school and is on her way to Bloomsburg University in the fall. She was flying high, so excited about her new adventure, but what made her unique was that she wants to be in business. Yes, she is on her way to becoming an entrepreneur. She asked so many questions and that is an excellent start. So, let’s START TODAY!
Carol’s Top Ten Questions that Must be Answered before you start. 1. Do you have the marketing/promotion gene? 2. Do you love the idea of learning how to market your business? 3. Are you comfortable meeting people and attending networking events? 4. Have you written an executive summary which includes why people should buy from you and who your future clients will be? 5. Are you connected in the community? 6. Do you have a data base? 7. Have you researched the competition? 8. Do you have a plan to build your brand? 9. Do you have social media skills? 10. And number ten, the most important, ARE YOU A RISK-TAKER?
This is just the beginning. Then there are employees, finances, cash-flow and more. The reason risk-taking is so, so important is that I don’t know any entrepreneurs who are mega successful who have not taken risk. It’s the only way to go from mediocre to mega. Are you dreaming about being in your own business? Do you have a unique idea? Are you ready to make your dream a reality? If you can answer ‘YES’ to my top ten questions, you are READY! So, START TODAY! Carol S. Ritter, Motivational Speaker Results Only Business Coach & Featured Writer Carol serves as a featured writer for the Home News and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Blog.Carol is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in innovative leadership, outrageous fundraising, million dollar marketing, and building organizational alliances throughout the country. Carol’s creative leadership with bullet proof ideas for recruiting MORE MEMBERS, MORE MONEY AND BETTER LEADERS. www.caroltalks.com 610-442-4545 tellkids@aol.com
Bath Farmers’ Market Celebrates Health June 20 Submitted by ALLISON CZAPP Bath Farmers’ Market will host a Health Day in Keystone Park on June 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. Dr. Ryan Gilroy of Gilroy Family Chiropractic, will be on hand to discuss the benefits and methods of chiropractic care, and massage therapist Denise Mikovich will be offering chair massages throughout the day. As always, market visitors can shop for healthy, justharvested produce from Twin Maple Farms, Terra Fauna Farm and Covered Bridge Farm. Fresh this week are lettuce, rhubarb, herbs, strawberries, peas (sugar, snow, and shell), kale, bunching onions, zucchini, cucumbers, red beets, cauliflower and more! Talk to the local farmers about their produce, learn how your food is grown and then plan a healthy meal for your family this weekend. The farmers can also help you
with recipe suggestions. Jan Graver, of the Graver Homestead, will be selling cuts of pork and beef and can tell you about the health benefits of eating pastured meats. And Bramble Ridge Honey Farm will be selling its local sweet, healthy honey – especially good for allergy sufferers.
Adding to the festivities, Billy & Taylor Pfeffer will provide music for market-goers from 4-6 p.m. The Keystone Park also contains a great playground – a perfect way to encourage your children to get some exercise. Bath Farmers’ Market is located at Keystone Park, Route 329 (Race Street) and Green Street, in Bath and runs every Friday from 3 until 7 p.m. Free parking is available in the American Legion lot next to the market. Also available for purchase are sweet treats (cupcakes, pies and cookies), jams and jellies, handmade soap, potted herbs and more. Market visitors can also have dinner from The Taza Truck, serving Egyptian specialties, and The Pie Shop, which has beef pasties, pierogies, miniquiches and mini-pot pies. Come get Fresh on Fridays at the Bath Farmers’ Market and support your local farmers. Next week (June 27), the market will feature story time by Phyllis Talamaro, author of "Farmer Bonnie and Sally the Sad Cow." A portion of the book proceeds benefits the Bath Food Pantry and the market will hold a canned food drive that day as well. Donate a canned good to the market to help those in need in your community. For questions or more information, contact bathmarketmanager@gmail.com.
Lehigh Township Historical Society News
Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Open House dates continue in July and will be held on July 13 and 27. Remember the LT Historical Centre is open the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. There were many acquisitions within this past month - stop in at the historical centre in Pennsville and check out all of the new items. If you are interested in family research, there is a wealth of material available in the archives section at the centre. You can browse through the many albums which contain information concerning Lehigh Township and surrounding communities. There are also many pictures of the area and its past and present residents. In the heat of the summer, stop in and reminisce in air-conditioned comfort. While at the centre, look over the new merchandise for sale. There are new t-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps avail-
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June 19-25, 2014 5 able in many sizes. We've got a new fundraiser! Purchase a coupon for Redner's hoagies from the historical society for $4.50 and redeem the coupon at Submitted by Cynthia your convenience at Redner's The world as it appears Quick-Shop (Northampton through a child’s eyes is the or Airport Road). You may redeem a coupon for one of four focus of the “Art as a Lanhoagies: Italian, turkey, roast guage” exhibit at Northampbeef or ham and cheese. To ton Community College’s purchase coupons, call 610- Gallery in Communications 440-0151 and let a message Hall on the Main Campus in for Brenda or contact any Bethlehem Township. The exhibit, which features the work member of the society. The historical society is of children aged six weeks to busy planning an Ice Cream five years, will run from June Social this summer in con- 16 through July 25. An opening reception for junction with an Open House the artists, their families, and at St. Paul's Schoolhouse. Watch for more information the community will take place at the Gallery on Tuesday, to follow. The historical centre now June 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. The has internet and phone ser- Gallery is also open weekvice. The new phone number days, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and for the centre is 610-440-0151. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit includes indiFor information, you may call vidual art projects created by the centre or 610-767-5989. children who are enrolled at NCC’s Reibman Children’s Center at the Main Campus and the Hannig Children’s Center at the Monroe Campus. This year’s show features Submitted by a variety of work ranging Brenda Detweiler On Monday, August 4 from from early linear scrawls of 6 to 8 p.m. at Slate Belt Naz- the youngest artists to elaboareth Baptist Church, 1620 rate constructions of bridges Church Road, Pen Argyl. Lo- and fanciful bird houses. Artcal Stampin’ Up Rep, Eileen ists-in-residence this year Lang, joining forces once include Angie Lande, Claire again with Humble Hearts Marcus, Mark McKenna, and for Hope will make 500 greet- Bill Christine. “Art as a Way of Learning” ing cards. Once a year this organization makes greeting is an approach to early childcards for our troops to send hood education that NCC home to loved ones and also developed with Binney and makes cards to thank our sol- Smith, maker of Crayola craydiers. These cards are placed ons. It fosters children’s abilin monthly care packages be- ity to use art as a means of ing sent to our soldiers on de- communication or language, and has been used in many ployment. Responsible youth and schools and childcare centers adults come together and locally and across the country. For more information call make these cards, volunteers welcome for the workshop, 610-861-5062 or 610-861-5477. Community call ahead 484-764-8198 or Northampton join the event on our Face- College is located at 3835 Green Pond Road in Bethlebook page. hem Township.
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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip Time flies. Here we are at about the midway point of the year already. But, I reckon as the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. . . .We’ve had a week of off and on rain, not near as much as south of here, and lots of sunshine, so it was good enough for the last week before the official day that summer starts, this Saturday, the 21st of June. The kids are out of school now,
so it’s time for vacations and lots of fun outdoors. . . . Farmers market vendors had their fingers crossed for Friday, and it turned out to be okay after a half hour of a thunder storm and lots of rain before the sun came out. Lightning did hit a tree and peeled off its bark up in Moore Township, I hear. It turned pretty cool after the humidity left us. . . .Father’s Day was sunny all around and
the humidity that socked us in on Friday was definitely all gone. I hope all the fathers had a great time with their spouses and kids. . . . The trial is over for the young man from Bath who robbed Don and Joyce Wunderler in their store last year, and with all the evidence pointing to him, it didn’t take long before he was found guilty. Sentencing won’t come until September, but he could be locked up for five years. Most important of all, nobody was hurt. . . . Word from the Bath Lions Club is that they thank all the folks who turned out for their fund-raising pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday at Applebee’s along Rt.
248 in Lower Nazareth Township. It was almost like a family reunion for some, I hear, with Bathites getting together out of town. Thanks, Melissa and Kyle for heading it up. . . . It’s official. The U.C.C. church in Bath now has a pastor. His name is Rev. Michael Eckroth. Welcome to Bath, Pastor! . . . . Happy birthday to another pastor, Jay R. Wetzel, with the Lutheran church in town for many, many years. . . . Happy Birthday, too, to Caroline Struss this Thursday. She says it’s just another day. No, it’s special, Caroline, any time you’re a year older. . . .Nice program the Legion had on Flag Day, and it was good to see the crowd that turned out for it. Hats off and a hand salute to post commander Brian Radcliffe and his veterans! . . . . I reckon there’s no hope for those pfloundering Phillies. Even Tony P. has given up on ‘em. They win some and lose some, and just can’t seem to get on a winning track. Oh well, that’s baseball. It was good to see that Jimmy Rollins is the new hits leader on the team, and that the player he
www.HomeNewsPA.com went ahead of, Mike Schmidt, handed him the bat and ball. The whole team toasted Rollins with champagne in the clubhouse afterward. . . . Earl Grube, Joyce and Lee Marsh and a bunch of other shooters from East Bath R&G were in a big competition on Saturday, I hear. Hope they did well. . . . I see the corn is growing good in local fields. That means sweet corn will be coming along soon, too. Can’t wait! . . . .Have a great week, gang.
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The Annual Monocacy School Reunion was held on June 20 at The Turn-In Restaurant in Bath. This is the sixth year the group has gathered together since 2008. Seventeen former students attended, up from last years turnout of nine students. Everyone had a wonderful time reminiscing, and we hope to continue this tradition with your enthusiasm and cooperation next year in 2015.
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THE HOME NEWS June 19-25, 2014
Christ Church UCC members Elect new pastor to lead them By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
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The congregation of Christ United Church of Christ, Bath, on Sunday elected a new pastor. After hearing his trial sermon, the voting was done under direction of Larry Oberly, who represents the Penn Northeast Conference. The Rev. Michael Eckroth, 49, a native of Laury’s Station, will now serve the congregation. After the service and voting took place, a Father’s Day picnic luncheon was held in the fellowship hall of the church. It was another opportunity to meet him. On Saturday afternoon, there was a meet and greet gathering there in which Rev. Eckroth and Garry Hunsicker of the search committee went from person to person to meet the members. Pastor’s Background Rev. Eckroth graduated from Parkland High School in 1982 and attended Lehigh County Community College, where he received a degree in electronics technology in 1984. After six years of working for Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, he started to focus his efforts to serving in the ministry. He enrolled at Muhlenberg College as a pre-seminary student and received a B.A. degree in music in 1993. He then attended seminary, where he served as a volunteer in the Lancaster Aids Project; a student pastor at First Reformed Church, UCC, Lancaster, and a student chaplain at the Lebanon Valley Home in Annville. Rev. Eckroth completed basic clinical pastoral education at Lancaster General Hospital in 1995 and received his M.Div. degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1996. He was ordained in May 1997 and installed as pastor of a rural church in the Poconos in Sept. 1997. During his 16 years there, he has also been associated with the Penn Northeast Conference in various capacities.
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Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Harhart
Submitted by Tricia Lehman Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) would like to let residents know the deadline to apply for the state’s 2013 Property Tax/ Rent Rebate program is being extended from June 30 to December 31. Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based on their rent or prop-
erty taxes paid in 2013. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with permanent disabilities. Income eligibility limits are set at the following levels, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1
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Northampton Library and Northampton Chamber of Commerce Host Grand Re-Opening Open House By Alice Wanamaker The Home News
A grand re-opening ceremony and open house was held last Thursday at the newly remodeled Northampton Area Public Library. The event was hosted by the Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Northampton Area Public Library. Visitors enjoyed tours of the library upgrades including new carpet, digital display sign, seating areas, more open space and upgraded technologies. There was also plenty of networking with local business owners, volunteers and library staff as well as live music and light refreshments. A ribbon cutting ceremony featured presentations from Library President Dan Belletti and Library Directory Melissa Hawk. Belletti acknowledged the local businesses that have contributed
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Lower Nazareth to Stick with the CRPD By BILL HALBFOERSTER and DAVID SICA The Home News
At a Lower Nazareth Supervisor's meeting last Wednesday, Supervisor James Pennington made a motion to rescind their previous vote to withdraw from the Colonial Regional Police Department. The Supervisors voted 3 – 2 in favor of the motion. Most of the over 100 community members who packed the Lower Nazareth Elementary School supported the decision to stay with the CRPD rather than form their own police department. Supervisor Robert Kucsan spoke strongly against staying with the CRPD, explaining that it would cost the Township close to $300,000 more. He added that Hanover Township and Bath band together at commissioners meetings and Lower Nazareth never gets its way. Mr. Kucsan posited that Low-
er Nazareth residents pay $210 per resident while Bath and Hanover Township pay only $161 per resident for the same police coverage. Lower Nazareth currently covers about 35% of the total cost using a formula based on its population, assessed property values and number of incidents. Chairmen Eric Nagle, like Kucsan, said it would mean new tax increases, and that their budget that normally goes up 5% annually can go up 9 or 10% in the near future. “That's why, in November, the board chose not to approve the budget,” Mr. Nagle explained. He said that Lower Nazareth can have its own police force for a “quarter million less” than they are currently paying for CRPD coverage. Supervisor Martin Boucher took exception with what Mr. Nagle was saying.
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Submitted by Marisa Leaser Do you know a senior loved one experiencing memory loss? Let’s talk about it. Traditions of Hanover At Home has partnered with Westminster Village Adult Day Program for a three-part series on memory loss. Join us for the third session on Tuesday, June 24 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Westminster Village, Adult Day Program, located at 2156 Hanover Ave., Allentown. The third session in this education series is “Relieving Caregiver Stress.” Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be stressful. Join us to learn how to manage stress and find out about resources available to help you and your loved one cope with this disease. Light refreshments will be provided. This session is free and
open to the public; however, space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 610-419-3295. Traditions of Hanover At Home provides caregivers (non-medical) to assist seniors in their own homes so they can maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. Services are monthly, weekly or daily care; respite care (planned temporary relief for the family caregiver); and emergency care. For more information on services offered by Traditions of Hanover At Home, call Marisa Leaser, director, at 610-4193295 or visit www.traditionsofhanoverathome.com.
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Bucknell University Bucknell University conferred 859 bachelor's and 26 master's degrees during Commencement ceremonies May 18. Degrees were awarded for studies in liberal arts and professional programs in engineering, education, management and music. Alyssa Cardillo of Bath daughter of James and Lori Cardillo , and a 2010.0 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Classics . Cardillo is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha national political science honor society. Kristen Ronca of Nazareth daughter of Michael and Laurene Ronca , and a graduate of Nazareth Area High School, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience . Ronca is a member of Mortar Board national college senior honor society and Phi Sigma national biological sciences honor society. Hofstra University - Patrick Murphy of Nazareth graduated from Hofstra University in May 2014, earning a MBA in management. James Madison University - Douglas Evan Peppel of Nazareth, graduated with a degree(s) in Finance - BBA from James Madison University during the May 10, 2014 commencement exercises. Washington and Lee University - Nathaniel Aron Reichel of Nazareth, received a B.S.C. degree from Washington and Lee University on Thursday, May 22. Widener University - Tara Trout of Bath, graduated from Widener University recently with a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology.
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Clarkson University Kristen Alessandra Harvey of Nazareth, a freshman majoring in chemistry, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2014 semester at Clarkson University.
Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College recognized the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2014. On Saturday, May 17, the following students earned degrees: Octavia Miles, of Bath, earned a bachelor's degree in Biology. Alysia Overdorf, of Nazareth, earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Lafayette College - Lafayette College recently honored students for academic excellence at the annual AllCollege Honors Convocation. Awards and prizes were presented to 114 students in all four of Lafayette's academic divisions -- engineering, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Eric Himmelwright of Danielsville, Class of 2014, a graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School, received the following: Carroll Phillips Bassett Prize, awarded annually to senior students deemed most outstanding by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ; and the Lehigh Valley Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Outstanding Senior Award to an outstanding senior civil engineering student who has exhibited enthusiasm and leadership in one or more engineering related activities, such as but not limited to, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Society of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (SEES), Engineers Without Borders (EWB), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, etc., and strives for academic excellence ; and the Moles Scholarship Award, given to a student in engineering whose academic achievement and enthusiastic application shows outstanding promise of personal development leading to a career in construction engineering and management by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering . Mansfield University - A total of 491 Mansfield University students have been named to to spring 2014 Dean's List. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must attend the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester. The following area students earned the honor: Ryan Heiserman of Naz-
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Dean’s List
Bob Jones University Kirsten Davis, a Sophomore Journalism and Mass Communication major of Nazareth, was among approximately 1,400 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2014 Dean's List. Dickinson College - Kimberley Babicz, a rising sophomore archaeology major at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., has been named to the dean’s list for the spring
2014 semester. A graduate of Northampton Area High School, she is the daughter of John and Silvia Babicz of Northampton. Olivia Greer Migliori, a rising sophomore at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2014 semester. A graduate of Nazareth Area High School, she is the daughter of Walter and Carolyn Migliori of Nazareth. All students earning a position on the dean’s list, a recognition of academic excellence, must have a grade point average of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 GPA scale for the semester. Elizabethtown College - Elizabethtown College announces the names of students whose outstanding academic performances have earned them recognition on the spring 2014 dean's list. The following students from your area are included: Richard Meyers of Bath, Ashley Edwards of Nazareth, Jacalyn Hikes of Nazareth, Madison McCall of Bath, and Tyler Buskirk of Nazareth. Hofstra University - Sarah Arrubla of Nazareth, a senior majoring in Marketing, has excelled during the Spring 2014 semester, earning a spot on the Dean's List at Hofstra University. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Kutztown University has released the names of the 2014 Spring Semester Dean's List. The list includes 1,759 students. To be eligible for Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60. Dean's List Students Include: Melissa Ann Adams of Bath, Elizabeth A Damiter of Northampton, Benjamin D Donello of Nazareth, Carisa Rose Druckenmiller of Northampton, Zachary Esposito of Nazareth, Stephen D Fahringer of Northampton, Nicole Sharee Ferraina of Nazareth, Kristian Lawrence Golick of Nazareth, Ashley L Gulla of Northampton, Karissa Anne Hantz of Cherryville,
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Danielle Kathleen Hendricks of Nazareth, Tricia Michelle Johnson of Nazareth, Jenessa Candace Keller of Nazareth, Cherish B Livingston of Nazareth, Sarah Anne McQueen of Nazareth, Samantha Marie Mickley of Northampton, Brooke G Moeller of Nazareth, Kelly Morgano of Nazareth, John Nye of Nazareth, Sheldon Conor Reed of Northampton, Jessica N Schantzenbach of Nazareth, Amanda Lee Schatz of Northampton, Sarah F Smith of Nazareth, Jarred A Snyder of Northampton, Megan Elisabeth Tiwold of Northampton, Alexander Edward Tonnies of Nazareth, Megan Noel Valley of Nazareth, Andrew J White of Northampton, Zackery J Wilson of Bath, Rose M Yanders of Northampton. Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley College has announced its Dean's List recipients for the spring 2014 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0. Local students include: Amy Gregory of Nazareth, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School in pursuit of a bachelor of arts in political science. Michael Chajnacki of Northampton, a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School in pursuit of a bachelor of science in actuarial science. Katie Frace of Nazareth, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School in pursuit of a bachelor of science in psychology. Messiah College - Bath resident Zachary Galloway was named to the dean's list for the 2014 spring semester at Messiah College. Galloway is a junior majoring in accounting. Dean's list is earned by receiving a 3.6 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Millersville University of Pennsylvania - The following local residents have been named to Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester: Allison Breiner, of Northampton, Sara Callie, Continued on Page 13
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Obituaries Marcella Follweiler
Marcella D. “Marci” (Hildenbrandt) Follweiler, 89, formerly of Easton and Moore Township, died on Monday, June 9, 2014 in Gracedale. Services were held on Monday in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment followed in the Northampton Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Palmer Township. Contributions in memory of Marci may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Harold C. Gross, Jr.’ Harold C. “Sonny” Gross, Jr., 68, of Walnutport, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. He was the husband of Denise (Miller) Gross. He worked as a truck driver for Owens & Minor, Fogelsville, for 15 years. Prior to that, he worked at the former Bethlehem Steel as a foreman, and also was a police officer in Walnutport during the 1970’s. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of Theresa (Mesics) Gross of Walnutport and the late Harold C. Gross, Sr. He was a member of the Roosevelt Democratic Club, Danielsville. Surviving are his wife; a son, Harold C. III, of Old Zionsville; a daughter, Julie A. Gross, of Fairfax, Va.; two grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Heather German; step-granddaughter, Alexia; and a sister, Patricia Kobal, of Walnutport. Preceding him in death was his former wife, Annabelle (Knappenberger) Gross. Services were held Monday morning in the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington, followed by interment in Indianland Cemetery, Cherryville.
Dorothy Heller
May 16, 1923 – June 11, 2014 Dorothy Heller, 91, of Nazareth died Wednesday, June 11 in Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Marvin Heller. She worked for the former Kraemer Textiles in Nazareth for 18 years before retiring in 1985.
Born May 16, 1925 in Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Laura (Hahn) Heckman. Dorothy was a member of Dryland U.C.C. Church, Newburg, where she was a 68-year member of the junior and senior choirs, Mature Adult Group, and Dryland U.C.C. Women’s Group. Surviving are two brothers, Donald Heckman of Allentown and John Heckman of Apex, N.C.; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; brothers-in-law Herbert E. Heller and Stanley L. Heller; and sister-in-law, Violet G. Heller. Services were held on Tuesday morning in Dryland U.C.C. Church, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements were by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064, where memorial contributions may be sent for the Dryland U.C.C. Building Fund.
Verna A. Kemmerer
Nov. 10, 1912 – June 13, 2014 Verna A. Kemmerer, 101, of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, formerly of Plainfield To w n s h i p , died on Friday, June 13. She was the wife of the late Ralph L. Kemmerer for 40 years before he died in 1977. A 1931 graduate of Nazareth High School, she worked for the former Kraemer Hosiery before marrying Ralph and moving to their farm in Plainfield Township. Born Nov. 10, 1912 in Saylorsburg, she was a daughter of the late Steward F. and Mayme C. (Meixsell) Berger. Her father died when she was very young, and subsequently she grew up in Tatamy, where she lived with her aunt and uncle. Verna was a very active member of the 4-H in Plainfield Township for many years, serving as an instructor and judge of the sewing competition. She also served as a volunteer at Muhlenberg Hospital, where she was instrumental in organizing the
annual festival and thrift shop to raise funds for the hospital. She was also a member of Hope U.C.C. Church, Wind Gap, and the church choir. Surviving are cousins and a godson, Warren W. Wilson, of Bethlehem. Services were held on Tuesday morning in Hope U.C.C. Church, followed by interment in Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope U.C.C. Church, 701 Cherry St., Wind Gap, PA 18091.
Harold Mast
June 23, 1936 – June 12, 2014 Harold Mast, 77, of Walnutport died Thursday, June 12 in Old Orchard Healthcare Center, Easton. He was the husband of the late Joan (Shive) Mast, who died in December 2013. He was a truck driver for more than 40 years, being employed last by Penske Trucking of Allentown, before retiring in 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Harold was born June 23, 1936 in Lancaster. He attended Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Surviving are two sons, Kevin Mast of Brodheadsville and Barry D. Mast of Bath; a brother, David Mast, of Oley, Pa.; two grandsons, and a great-grandson. Preceding him in death were a son, Kenneth, and a daughter, Barbara. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in Hope Lutheran Church, with arrangements made by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Private interment will take place in Quakertown Union Cemetery, Quakertown. Memorial contributions may be made to his family, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Joseph F. Pail
Joseph F. Pail, 90, of Northampton died on Monday, June 9, 2014 at home. He was the husband of the late “Amy” R. (Binder) Pail. He was a partner in the former Pail Brothers Body Shop in Northampton. Joseph served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Gisela (Bauer) Pail. He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, and its Holy Name Society. He was also a member of For God & Country Catholic War Veterans Post #454, Northampton. Surviving are three sons, Jeffrey of Boyertown, Joseph of Lake Ariel, and Julien of Northampton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Theresa “Terry” Hutnick and Eleanor Scherr. Preceding him in death were a son, Jayson; a grandson, Brian, and a brother, John. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by interment with military honors in St. Peter’s
Cemetery, Whitehall. Arrangements were by the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, Coplay. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Catasauqua Food Bank, both c/o the funeral home at 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18032.
William G. Patrick
Sept. 16, 1923 – June 8, 2014 William G. Patrick, 90, of Coplay, died Sunday, June 8 in Sacred Heart Assisted Living in Northampton. He was the husband of Grace (Allen) Patrick for 66 years. He worked as a machinist for Mack Trucks before retiring in 1986, and was a member of the UAW Local #677 retirees. He served in the U.S. Army as a corporal during World War II, and was a member of Coplay American Legion Post #426. Born Sept. 16, 1923 in Coplay, he was a son of the late John and Catherine (Gontkosky) Patrick. William was a life member of the Fullerton Fire Co.; the former Koplay Keystone Kops, and a past member of various Lehigh Valley and Coplay social clubs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William Patrick, of Whitehall; a daughter, Kathleen Fenstermaker, of Whitehall; and two grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a sister, Elaine Mesaros. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, followed by interment with military honors in the parish cemetery in Coplay. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home. 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, where contributions may be made to the VA or to the American Cancer Society, LV Chapter. The family wishes to thank Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Sacred Heart Hospice, and Homecare Angels for their comfort and support.
Diane M. Schaller
Feb. 26, 1955 – June 8, 2014 Diane M. Schaller, 59, of Northampton died Sunday, June 8 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of David P. Schaller for 39 years. She was a sales representative for Avon and also Macy’s in Whitehall. Born Feb. 26, 1955 in Quantico, Va., she was the daughter of Joseph and Hilda (Keller) Hunsberger of Whitehall. She enjoyed shows and was a participant in Relay for Life. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by three daughters, April Schaller of Coplay, Valerie Schaller of Whitehall, and Jennifer Schaller of Northampton; three granddaughters; five sisters, Donna, Gina, Lisa, Michelle and Tina; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held on Thursday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley
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Earl A. Tregoe
Earl A. Tregoe, 80, of Lower Nazareth Township died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at home. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Medford) Tregoe for 51 years before she died in 2005. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he worked in the family marine construction business, then was later employed by Preston Trucking. Born in Cambridge, Md., he was the son of the late Roland and Mildred (Colburne) Tregoe. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem; the Nazareth VFW, and American Legion of Palmer Township. Surviving are a son, Thomas Tregoe, of Salisbury, Md.; three daughters, Catherine Tregoe of Eden, Md., Karen Eddinger of Northampton, and Susan Michel of Nazareth; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held at noon on Saturday in the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem, followed by interment in Bethlehem Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015, Tatamy American Legion, or the Nazareth VFW.
Robert A. Weaver
March 20, 1933 – June 15, 2014 Former Master Sergeant Robert A. Weaver, 81, of Bath died on Sunday, June 15 in Gracedale. He was the husband of the former Anita Bonin of Berlin, Germany, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage prior to her death in 2012. Sgt. Weaver was a 1950 graduate of Dunmore High School and an Eagle Scout of Troop D-4, Dunmore, Pa. He worked as an electrician at Procter & Gamble Co., Mehoopany, Pa., for 17 years until retiring. Prior to that, he was a retired Army Master Sergeant and a 20-year veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Born on March 20, 1933 in Scranton, he was a son of the late Arthur L. and Irene (Schlager) Weaver. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church of Continued on page 13
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Slatington. Earlier in his life, Sgt. Weaver was an Ordained Elder for the Presbyterian church in Dunmore, Pa., and for the First Presbyterian Church in Nicholson, Pa. He was also a life member of the VFW and a member of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, Bath. Surviving are two sons, Steffan E. Weaver of Washington, N.J. and Daniel R. Weaver of Nazareth; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath. Call Saturday from 3-4 p.m. in the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29 in Lakeville Cemetery, Rt. 590, Lakeville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Robert to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Andrew R. Young
Andrew R. Young, 68, of Bushkill Township died Friday, June 13, 2014 at home. He was the fiancé of Diane (Cavanaugh) Silfies. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Glen E. and Louise E. (Kern) Young. Andrew graduated as valedictorian of Nazareth High School, Class of 1963; graduated from Lafayette College in 1967, where he earned a B.S. degree in physics, and a graduate of East Stroudsburg University with an M.S. degree in physics. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in Germany, achieving the rank of corporal. He retired as a physics and science teacher at William Allen High School. Previously, he worked as a stockbroker for the Fahnestock Co., Bethlehem, the IDS Investment Co., Lehigh Valley; and the former Trumbower Coal/ Lumber Co. and the former Nazareth Item newspaper, both of Nazareth. Andrew was a member of
St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth. He was a Master Mason and member of Whitfield Lodge #622, F. & A.M., Tatamy. He was also a life member of the Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club. He loved animals and visiting South Africa and was an avid hunter ands sportsman. Besides his fiancée, he is survived by a daughter, Christina E. Young and her mother, Helma S. Young of Bethlehem Township; two sisters, Linda L. Young-Broderick of Belgium and Dr. Glennys J. Young of Seattle, Wash.; and several cousins. Memorial services were held on Wednesday afternoon in St. John’s Lutheran Church, along with Masonic services. Interment with military honors followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Arrangements were by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions may be made to Visions of Eagles Foundation, P.O Box 233, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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Mountain View Wesleyan Church will host a Summer Kids Club on Wednesdays from 6 until 8 p.m. The club is open to children grades K-5 and is free of charge. Call 610-759-7553 to register; 1001 Deemers Rd. Bath
St. John’s Sacred Voice
Submitted by Susan L. Frickert Do you enjoy singing in one of the Lehigh Valley’s many wonderful choral groups or even just your own church choir and miss those invigorating weekly rehearsal workouts during the summer hiatus? St. John’s Sacred Voices begins its’ thirteenth season of summer rehearsals on Thursday July 3 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, Nazareth. This years challenging sessions will culminate on Sunday Sept. 28 and feature John
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Rutters “Te Deum” accompanied by brass ensemble. No audition are required and there are openings in all voice parts, although we are particularly interested in filling some tenor and bass chairs. For more information or to register online, visit www. sjuccnaz.org or call the church office at 610-759-0893.
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of Nazareth, Joseph Cooper, of Nazareth, Mackenzi King, of Nazareth, Chloe Singer, of Nazareth, Alexsis Thomas, of Nazareth. Saint Francis University James Murphy, a Health Science (PT) major, from Nazareth, PA has been named to the Saint Francis University Spring 2014 Dean's List. To achieve Dean's List honors, a student must be an undergraduate, have full-time status, and must attain a quality point average of at least 3.5 for the given semester. University of Delaware Local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2014 spring semester. Students from the area include: Olivia Curzi of Nazareth, Kristen Danek of Bath, and Alyssa McHale of Northampton. Washington College Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, has announced its Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. The following local students were recognized for academic excellence and achieving a
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Estate John J. Sipos Jr., late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters of Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to Edward Deichmeister, Executor. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to: Edward Deichmeister 700 Sipos Drive Northampton, PA 18067 Executor (6/5-6/19) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Florence E. Sawicki, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters of Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to Irene Kolessar, Executrix. All persons indebted to the estate are required to make payment and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to: Irene Kolessar 8034 Valley View Road Northampton, PA 18067 (6/12-6/26) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Julia Fiorot, also known as Julia P. Fiorot, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters of Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Michael Fiorot, Executor of the Estate of Julia Fiorot, also known as Julia P. Fiorot. All persons indebted o the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Michael Fiorot c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (6/12-6/26) NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 5, 2014, the Petition of Melissa Ann Wismer was filed in Northampton County Court of Common Pleas at Docket No. C-0048-CV-2014-5280, seeking to change the name of Petitions’ child, Shelby Ann Domin, to Shelby Ann Wismer. The
Court has fixed Monday, July 7, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., in Courtroom #4 at the Northampton County Courthouse as the date and time for hearing of the petition. All persons interested in the proposed change of name may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. Gregory R. Reed Attorney-at-law P.O. BOX 299 141 South Broad Street Nazareth, PA 18064-0299 (6/19-7/3)
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is given pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Code (Act of 1968, P.L.805, No.247 as reenacted and amended) that the Borough of Bath Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 at 7:00PM to review the application of Terrance and Carolyn McIntosh, owners of the property located at 518 Penn Street. Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh are seeking variances from the Borough of Bath Zoning Ordinance for the property located at 518 Penn Street, Bath, PA. The property is located in an R-2 Medium Density Residential Zoning District. The applicant seeks relief from Section 179.132, and any other sections therein pertaining to the applicant’s proposed Residential Accessory Use, to allow for the location of a Pole Building within the required minimum rear yard setback of 30 feet and within the required minimum side yard setback of 15 feet. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, Bath Borough Municipal Building, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA. The public is invited to attend. Zoning Officer Borough of Bath (6/12, 6/19)
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their regular meeting on July 7th, 2014, at 7:00PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING COLLECTION PROCEDURES AND ADOPTING INTEREST AND SCHEDULE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND CHARGES TO BE ADDED TO THE AMOUNT COLLECTED AS PART OF UNPAID SANITATION ACCOUNTS FOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; EFFECTIVE DATE A copy of the full text is available for review at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014) during normal business hours and at the offices of the Home News Newspaper located at 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088 and at the Northampton County Law Library, 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA. Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager (6/19)
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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, July 2, 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-658 The applicant(s), Jeff Longenbach and Kelsey Beers, applicant(s) of the property located at 2770 East Beersville Road, Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance to replace a manufactured home with a new single family dwelling that will not meet required setback requirements to the front yard. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-18F,G Minimum Yard Requirements, 200-31 Establishment of Future Right of Way Widths, 200-33 Nonconformities, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J5-5-3D contains approximately .28 acres and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR). 14-ZHB-659 An appeal of a Cease and Desist Order dated 4/14/14. The applicant(s), Mark Kuronya and Keith Turner, applicant(s) of the property located at 3286 Pheasant Dr, Northampton, Moore Twp. Pa 18067 request the following relief: a variance to allow two principal uses to remain on the property: 2 Single Family Dwellings: 1) the existing dwelling and 2) converted barn dwelling. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-3 Applicability of District regulations, 200-17B-H Rural Agricultural uses permitted, 200-26A Limitation of Principal Uses, 200-64 Permits and certificates, 200-65 Zoning Permits, 200-66 Occupancy Permits, 1996-11 No permit penalty Ordinance, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J4-25-5 contains approximately 49.7 +/- acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (6/19-6/26) SEALED BIDS Hesch Service Station Inc. 3028 S. Front St. Whitehall, PA 18052 Accepting sealed bids on 6/19/14 2001 Ford Sedan VIN: 1FAFP33P41W233805 (6/19) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel issues and pending legal matters. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager
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PUblic notice-Legal EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN This is to give notice that Northampton County has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 for floodplain management, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and/or wetland will have on the human environment for Community Development Block Grant under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383). The proposed project involves the demolition of a condemned severely dilapidated and blighted property located at 425 Delaware Avenue, Portland Borough. The proposed project is located within the 100 year floodplain of the Delaware River (the site is on Delaware Avenue near Main Street) in the Borough of Portland, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by Northampton County at the following address on or before July 7, 2014: SSM Group, Inc., County CDBG Consultant, 1605 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 509, Allentown PA 18104 (610) 849-9700 Attention: Tina Roseberry. Comments may also be submitted or further information can be requested via email at tina.roseberry@ssmgroup. com. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday at the above address. Responsible Entity: Northampton County, The Honorable John A. Brown (6/19)
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Masons honor Past Masters
Manoquesy Lodge #413, F. & A.M. honored its past masters this past Thursday night at the lodge hall in Bath. There are a total of 39 living past masters who have presided over the lodge work. Worshipful Master George M. Makoul said these and other past masters “laid the groundwork and planted the seeds that helped make Manoquesy Lodge what it is today, a thriving and very successful lodge.” Presently, there are 213 members. One who passed away on May 16 was given special memorial tribute. The late Carl J. Becker, P.M. had served as a trustee and was a member since October 14, 1962. The program of the evening was a talk by Larry G. Newhard on “Signers of the Declaration of Independence.” Although some lived to gain high office in the early days of the United States, many of the 56 signers met death or torture at the hands of the British during the Revolutionary War. With the lodge now in summer recess, Makoul announced several activities that will be coming up in the next couple of months. The lodge will be represented at the Plainfield Farmer’s Fair on July 22-24, with John Becker and the New Penn Jersey Tractor Pullers Association. On July 26, the Bath lodge will have its annual family picnic at Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, with a covered dish luncheon and family games. On August 9, the third annual Manoquesy/Whitfield combined clambake will be held at Bady’s Grove, bringing together the members of both the Bath and Tatamy/Nazareth lodges.
Outdoors Commissioners Discuss Potential Initiatives PGC Board will explore idea
for a game-lands use permit. Near the end of the meeting on June 10 the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners discussed some new initiatives that will be revisited in the coming months. Commissioner Brian Hoover, from Region 8 here in southeastern Pennsylvania, suggested studying the viability and potential value of creating a permit that would be required for those who use state game lands, but don’t hold a valid hunting of furtaker license. Many states have created similar permits, and the Game Commission a few years ago created a permit to use the shooting ranges on state game lands. While the idea of a game-lands use permit is only being discussed at this point, the permit would not be needed for anyone with a valid hunting or furtaker license. Those who pur-
chase a hunting or furtaker license would continue to be able to use game lands as they’re permitted now. The permit would apply to use of game lands by those who don’t possess licenses. At present, non-hunting and non-trapping uses of game lands are permitted, but are restricted during hunting seasons. Even if the gamelands use permit is created and required for those who don’t hunt or trap, those restrictions would continue, Hoover said. The state game lands system includes more than 1.4 million acres statewide that were purchased through the sale of hunting and furtaker licenses, and from revenue generated from things like timber sales and energy leases on game lands. Commissioner David Putnam, from Region 3 in the northcentral part of the state, gave a brief update on a proposed study of predator impacts on deer. The commissioners at the May working group meeting were presented with a study proposal. The projected cost of the proposed five-year study is $3.9 million. Putnam said Game Commission representatives soon will be meeting with wildlifemanagement specialists from other states to discuss the study. That discussion could generate valuable insight into the study proposal that will
help to determine the next step, he said. On an unrelated topic, Putnam said the Game Commission has received only one comment in opposition to the potential expansion of electronic calls for hunting, and that comment opposed the idea of electronic calls being used in turkey hunting. Commissioner Jay Delaney from Region 7 in northeastern Pennsylvania, requested updates on the Game Com-
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mission’s pheasant propagation, as well as the Franklin County Wild Pheasant Recovery Area be provided at the August working group meeting. Additionally, it was announced the regular quarterly commissioners meeting in September again will be held in Delmont, Pa. The meeting is scheduled for Sept. 22 and 23.
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REAL ESTATE: 1 ½ Story 4BR Brick Home w/Slate Roof & 3 Car Garage on 1.58 +/- Acres Details/Terms @ www.auctionzip.com or websites PERSONAL PROPERTY to incl: Antique Oak: china cab., library table; Country: water benches, spindle & splat back chairs; Vict.: open armchair, m.t. tables; custom made 9 pc DR set; Appliances, Electronics; Cranberry, Carnival, Lladro, Hummel & Cardinal Collections; Other Smalls/Collectible; local Postcards, Civil War & WWI items & other Ephemera; MUCH MORE * Personal Prop. Terms: 13% Buyer’s Prem * CC Accptd * 3% Discount w/Cash or Appd. Check * Details/Photos @www.auctionzip.com or websites *
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Northampton County Benefits From Impact Fee
By State ReP. Joe Emrick and State ReP. Marcia Hahn Northampton County will receive more than $286,000 in revenue from the collection of an impact fee on natural gas drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale. Distribution of revenue will take place by Tuesday, July 1. Pennsylvania’s abundance of natural gas and the fees required by Act 13 are the reasons we as a county will again be receiving this funding, even though we are not part of the Marcellus Shale formation. The three-year total distributed to local governments comes to more than $611 million. That, coupled with job growth that has helped reduce the state’s unemployment level to its lowest point in four years, shows how successful Act 13 has been. Impact fees under Act 13 are imposed on the extraction of natural gas and fluctuate depending on price and the rate of inflation. Fees are collected from the drilling companies with 60 percent passed onto counties and local municipalities affected by drilling. The remaining 40 percent goes into the Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund, which is administered by the state to be distributed to conservation
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districts; the Department of Environmental Protection for administration of the act and enforcement of clean air and water statutes; the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for emergency response planning, training and coordination related to natural gas production from unconventional wells; and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner for the development, delivery and sustainment of training and grant programs for first responders. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Utility Commission website, www. puc.state.pa.us and follow the “Act 13 (Impact Fee)” link.
Andy’s Corner
By Andy Weaver
As we head into the summer season, Legion Baseball is heating up with the weather. The Nazareth Senior Legion Baseball team is going to be playing a lot in the next few weeks after having nearly nine days off due to the weather. On Wednesday, June 18, they are 2-5 and will host Wilson at 6 p.m. they will host Palmer Thursday, June 19 at 6 p.m. and then will travel to Stroudsburg to play
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Kemp Friday, June 20 at 6 p.m. They will then play East Stroudsburg at home Sunday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m. On Monday, June 23, the SR Legion Baseball team will play at The Birches at Saylorsburg Playground at 6 p.m. The Nazareth Junior Legion Baseball is having a tough season as they are 4-6 and they been off for a week also due to the weather. On
Thursday, June 19, the Jr. Legion will be at Lehigh Township for a 7 p.m. game and Friday, June 20 at Freemansburg at 7 p.m. They will then travel for a 6 p.m. game at South Parkland Monday, June 23. For up-to-the-minute news, stay tuned to www. nazarethsports.net. Next week I will dig into some Little League baseball scores.