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Chestnut St. fire Remains under investigation, Despite victim’s claims By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Hickory Hills residents to Form home association By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

An estimated 200 residents of the 340-home Hickory Hills community came out to a meeting on Sunday at the Klecknersville Rangers Fire Co. hall to tell their stories and to find answers for their problems. It was sparked by a Feb. 14 propane gas explosion and fire that killed one of their neighbors.

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Following prayer and a set of ground rules to make the debate civil, moderator Regan Friend introduced two representatives of another manufactured home community in East Allen Township, Greenbriar Village. Randy Schaffer, president, and Tom Blackton, vice president, advised them on how to form a home association. They said there are laws that protect the residents and they need to know them – Acts 261 and 80. Schaffer said, “As dreadful as the event of Feb. 14 has been, what it has done is made available probably the best opportunity that your community will have to organize yourself.” A petition was distributed, which nearly everyone signed at the end of the meeting. It asks the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas to issue an injunction against Continued on page 8

Bath Borough to seek grant for 9-hole disc golf course at park By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Bath Borough Council at its meeting last Wednesday (delayed because of a threatened snowstorm) voted to apply for a grant through the Northampton County Municipal Park Acquisition & Development Program. If successful, the borough would match the $14,267.50 from the county with an equal amount to have the $28,535 necessary to build a nine-hole disc golf course at Bath Volunteer Firefighters Park on N. Chestnut Street in 2015. According to Councilwom-

an Jennifer George it would be built according to the certified design and standards of the Professional Disc Golf Association. As explained in the application to be filed by Borough Manager Tom Petrucci, that park is perfect for the location because the project would not require land development, impose long-term additional maintenance costs, or disturb the existing topography of the park land. In the application, he says,” Volunteer Firefighters Park will undergo a transformation from an underutilized tract of land Continued on page 16

Fire victim John Briele reportedly told Colonial Regional Police Chief Roy Seiple that fumes from a solvent he was using to clean his motorcycle engine exploded and caused the fire that broke out last Monday morning in the basement of his home at 128 S. Chestnut St., Bath. Although it is believed accidental, the State Police fire marshal is assisting CRPD in the investigation of the cause, although conceding that it is very possible that Briele is correct. Until the investigation is complete, at this point the cause is still undetermined. Briele told Chief Seiple that he flipped a switch on a fan just before the fire broke out. Cpl. William Brett, the fire marshal from Dublin, Pa., who heads the investigation out of Troop M, said,”It’s very possible the fire began that way. It may have been him

Moore Tp. Supervisors Hear snow gripes; Crew did their best By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Moore Township’s Board of Supervisors heard several complaints of snow not being cleared from residents’ roads when they met on Tuesday, March 4. But Chairman David Tashner said the road crew did the best they could with the equipment they have and the manpower available. He said it snowed 33 inches in February and the crew spent 1,376.5 man-hours clearing it, using volumes of road salt and diesel fuel to do the job. They have just enough salt for one more storm. The township has eight vehicles that were used, including a grader and backhoe. Tashner said he pulls men off the job when he sees it is not safe, and they did their best, plowing snow and repairing equipment. One resident complained of snow on .3 of a mile on Smith Rd., claiming he was snowed in for 44 hours. Vehicles were stuck in the snow. Tashner said they were not equipped to handle what piled up on Danner and Smith Rds. Tashner said when some equipment is stuck, they have to use other equipment from another section to get them out, and there’s a delay in the other section. Andrews Rd. was also cited. In all, about five residents complained, and the superviContinued on page 15

just turning on the switch.” The basement is a confined space where fumes could build up. Police will continue to talk to Briele when he recovers from his burns. Brett said he was amazed that the Bath man didn’t die from the destruction he saw. The 43-year-old father of six was admitted to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township for treatment of burns he suffered in the explosion. It took firefighters from several fire companies more than three hours to completely extinguish the blaze in the three-story, single-family home that is adjacent to the Red Wolf Bar & Grille at Main & S. Chestnut Sts. Chief Seiple said they did a great job in containing the fire to just the home and none other, despite the threat of an explosion from a natural gas pipeline into the home. The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross

provided temporary lodging for the Briele’s at a hotel for three days. It was reported at last Wednesday’s Borough Council meeting that the family has no insurance. An unidentified woman purchased a $100.00 gift card at My Place Restaurant for the Briele family.

Emergency drive started To assist Bath fire victims By THE HOME NEWS STAFF

An emergency meeting was held last Tuesday at Christ UCC Church in Bath to plan a drive to assist the Briele family of eight (mother, father, five teenage girls, and a boy), who lost everything in last Monday’s fire. It is headed by Mrs. Jeannie Judd Wagner of the Bath Area Food Bank. What the family needs are clothing, financial aid, household items, personal care items, and food. Clothing: The family has five teenaged girls. They wear size 2 or 3 pants, medium, and large tops and size 8 and 9 shoes. The son wears 14/16 boys pants, medium shirts and size 8 shoes. . .The mother wears large 12/13 pants, large tops and size 10.5 or 11 shoes. . . The father wears XL trousers, 2X shirts, and size 10.5 shoes. Clothing can be dropped off at Christ Church on Chestnut St. until this Friday, March 14. Drop off times are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and Monday through Thursday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to staff this collection. Clothing the family can’t use will be donated to the Bath Area Food Bank. Financial: A benevolent fund has been established at Christ Church to accept

money. 100% of the donations designated for the Briele family will be used for their benefit. It may be distributed in the form of direct payment for bills, housing, gift cards, and cash. Checks should be made payable to “Christ Church of Bath, UCC” with “Briele Family” noted on the check. Cash donations should be dropped off or mailed to the church at Christ Church of Bath, UCC, 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath, PA 18014. Please provide name and address with the donation so the gift can be acknowledged. Household Items: The committee will work with the Briele family to determine needed household items and will make a list available on Facebook and e-mail to other groups once they have secured housing. . . VolunContinued on page 5

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Mrs. Hopkins Voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Noâ&#x20AC;? to Fire Tax To the Editor: My name is Sandra Hopkins, I am one of the Lehigh Township Supervisers who you reported about in the February 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 26th edition of The Home News. The article reported on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;proposed fire taxâ&#x20AC;? meeting that will be announced to the public in a letter. You reported my vote as a yes vote, which is incorrect. I voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? because in my opinion the letter suggested that the entire Board of Supervisors were in favor of the additional tax. I cannot speak for the other township supervisors, but it is my firm belief that the responsibility to provide the proper funding for our fire department is in the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general budget. A fire tax, once created, will remain indefinitely only to increase and never disappear. In my opinion, a fire tax is neither necessary nor appropriate. I believe, as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure our residents do, that the Lehigh Township Fire Company has always done an extraordinary job and is there when needed. Without question, I stand behind them 100%. The only question is hot do we properly fund them? Mr. Halbfoerster, you more than likely listened to the recording of the meeting. Listening carefully, my â&#x20AC;&#x153;nayâ&#x20AC;? vote was loud and firm while another no vote was softly spoken in the background. Our meeting minutes also confirm my no vote. I have been a subscriber who follows your reporting and considers it accurate, honest and forthright. Please make a correction in your next edition so that our residents know where I stand in regard to this issue. Sandra Hopkins Walnutport (Ed. Note: I apologize, Mrs. Hopkins. My hearing isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the best and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get your vote correct.) Bath Part of Nazareth Chamber Of Commerce

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Many years ago, Bath businesses formed a Chamber of Commerce. As years passed, apathy took over and the Chamber was dissolved. Nazareth Chamber, then under the direction of Bill Brackbill, welcomed Bath to join in a partnership. The previous borough manager was not enthused with the idea. With the new regime, both

www.HomeNewsPA.com in Nazareth and Bath, Bob Fields, President of Borough Council and representative on the Nazareth Chamber, realized the importance and benefits of becoming involved in a local chamber, rather than one that reaches across the United States. He broached the possibility of once again joining together as Nazareth-Bath Chamber of Commerce. After discussing this with Tina Smith, President of the Nazareth Chamber, she agreed and advised it appropriate to place on the agenda at the annual chamber retreat. President Fields did so â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was voted upon and passed unanimously. We are now the Nazareth-Bath Area Chamber of Commerce. There are 470 members, compared to Lehigh Valley Chamber of over 5,000 members. The smaller chamber has enough members to accomplish so much and at the same time, have the opportunity to know one another. There are many who question the purpose of the chamber. Is it just a group of businesses wanting a social night out by attending â&#x20AC;&#x153;mixers?â&#x20AC;? Do they really do anything for the average citizen? Let me enlighten you on a few of the functions the chamber does for you. 1. Martin on Main â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thoroughly enjoyed by thousands with visitors from numerous states, a tremendous undertaking. 2. Independence Day Parade in Nazareth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoyed by all. 3. Relay for Life with proceeds going to cancer research. 4. Leadership Committee for Leukemia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lymphoma Society. 5. Loaves and Fishes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; feeding those less fortunate. Founded by Tina Smith of the Nazareth Chamber. 6. Contributor to the local food bank. 7. WINN (Women in Nzareth Networking) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an organization for education and sharing business views for borough progression. 8. Community Day in Bath â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all entertainment procured and paid for by chamber. Those listed above are just a few of the innumerable services provided by the chamber that the average citizen isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware of. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the planning and hard work required to make these good things happen. Can you imagine having to acquire and distribute over 800 small gifts to children at the Nazareth tree lighting? In order to accomplish so much with just three employees, one full time, and two part-time, the President must Continued on page 3

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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip It was nice to have a few days of non-freezing weather. It was like a hint of what we can expect when spring ever gets here. All that snow we’ve had is mostly still around, just evaporating, but not melting that much. Sooner or later we’ll see grass, and then we’ll know spring is here. Flowers will come later. Anyhow, the official first day of spring is next Thursday, March 20th, so get your gardening tools ready, and your lawn mowers sharpened. I say no more snow!! . . . .I hear there’s a drive going on to help the family of eight who lost everything in last week’s fire. Glad to hear that. Ye Ed got the details, and put ‘em in this week’s paper, so let’s all help out the Briele family. . . . A new traffic light went up at Main & Walnut Sts. last week, replacing one that was knocked off by a turning tractor-trailer a couple months ago. It’s higher this time so that it doesn’t happen again. . . . .Our sympathies to Bath road crew leader Lou Nigrelli, whose mother passed away recently. . . . I hear a bowler down at the Legion name of Scott Ackerman rolled a perfect 300 game and a big total of 777 pins last week. Wow! I can’t even break 100 most times. . . . Still hearing complaints that cars can’t get close to curbs ‘cause the snow and ice are piled too high. And when it’s that way on both sides of the street, it’s tough getting by on one or one lane and a half. . . . . Bath Service Center really showed how high a pickup truck can go, running it up a snow bank at a steep angle

last week. . . . Looks like somebody is moving into the store over at Seiple’s Farm. . . . The fitness center in the former news building is up for rent, I see. . . . I hear Pastor Fran Merkel was in town on Sunday, joining in game night at the UCC church, her former pastorate. . . . Happy birthday to the Girl Scouts of America!! . . . . Marcia Hahn listened to her constituents and was at the Hickory Hills residents’ meeting on Sunday to get the low down on what’s happening up at that development in Moorestown. . . . Next Tuesday is St. Patrick’s Day. Any Irishmen around here? Don’t forget to wear your green. . . . My green (money, that is) is disappearing slowly but surely as county and municipal tax bills come in, just as we’re thinking about Uncle Sam’s IRS. Oh well, grin and bear it, I say.

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decided to continue on a part time basis. Dean Wagner is the chamber’s other part-time employee, beginning in his position two years ago. There are businesses in Bath who are presently members of the chamber, but it would certainly benefit to investigate further the advantages of belonging to the NazarethBath Chamber of Commerce. Whether a business of one or 1,000, you are welcome.

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Natural Perspectives For the Health-Minded Individual DR. GLENN CLEARIE DC www.drclearie.com

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While we may not actually believe it, warmer weather is coming soon. In a little while we will be shedding our heavy coats, scarves and gloves and when we do, what kind of shape will you be in? Are you actually dreading the day when you are wearing bathing suit, tee-shirt or shorts? I hear from many people who gain a lot of weight over the winter. They are ten, twenty, thirty pounds or more overweight and they are just not happy with themselves. When the weight hangs on for months, years and decades it can lead to a wide range of disease. Cardiovascular problems, diabetes, sleep apnea, joint and back pain, fatigue, gastro-intestinal problems, mental fog, depression, selfdeprecation, etc……These are very common problems I see routinely as a result. Right around this time I start to get questions about how to reverse the weight gain and all the associated problems. One of the best techniques, hands-down, is a full body cleanse and detoxification program. Notice I didn’t say bowel cleanse. I said FULL BODY detoxification. Over the years I have administered the cleanse pro-

gram on an individual basis as well as group type settings. Both are fantastic for cleaning the body, losing a bunch of unwanted weight, normalizing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, reducing widespread pain, improving energy and advancing mental clarity. This completely all natural twenty-one day cleanse program is simply a phenomenal program. So much in fact that I teach other doctors how to utilize this cleanse with their patients. I use all Standard Process supplements and outline a WHOLE FOOD program that enhances life, vigor and vitality. I cannot recall anyone who ever said they regretted taking better care of their body, losing weight, improving a host of disease conditions and once again feeling happy and having a renewed sense of zest for life. I do the group cleanse twice per year. We are going to start our spring cleanse in a few weeks. I know how much interest this article will generate so if you are even the slightest bit interested contact my office soon to get your name on the list for the spring cleanse preview meeting. In this meeting we will discuss the program and discuss your needs. Putting together

a group takes a lot of work. Helping EVERYONE to be successful and enjoy it takes even more effort however it is worth it! I have seen this program change lives, marriages, families, time and time again. At the end of this month, I am heading to Harrisburg to speak with, train, and present information to fellow doctors about our advanced cleanse and purification techniques and what makes for a successful purification program. This is what I will share with you. I see a lot of success with people who do it together. That’s why a group setting with regular meetings through the cleanse leads to huge success. I also like to see couples do it together because it is important to support each other. My wish for us all is to be healthier as the years go on and not sicker. Routinely cleaning the body now, gives us the best chance to have the life we want in the future. I’ll see you at the meeting. “Natural Perspectives” is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

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graduate of Bethlehem Catholic HS. Cassandra Denger, of Nazareth, the daughter of George and Tamara Denger and a 2011 graduate of Nazareth Area HS. Kristen Ronca, of Nazareth, the daughter of Michael and Laurene Ronca and a graduate of Nazareth Area HS.

University of the Sciences – David Gilio has been named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2013. Gilio of Bath, is a doctor of physical therapy student. Bucknell University Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2013-14 academic year. Those students from thisarea include: Alyssa Cardillo, of Bath, the daughter of James and Lori Cardillo and a 2010

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MR. & MRS. LARRY HECKMAN Larry and Peggy Heckman celebrated their 50th anniversary with a ‘surprise’ dinner given by their sons. Celebrations took place at JR’s Smokehouse Restaurant on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. Larry and Peg were married at Schoenersville Reformed Church by Reverend Ed Foster. Their sons and spouses are: Greg and Donna from Bath, Jared and Angela from Bath and their children, sons: Anthony, Bryan and Daniel, plus a daughter, Ciana. Family sisters and brothers also enjoyed the celebration and dinner. The Heckmans are retired and live in Bath.

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Northampton Community College, in cooperation with Lehigh Valley Dance Exchange and Monarch Dance Company, will host the second annual “SpringUP” dance festival on March 29 and March 30. The two-day festival will feature guest artists from New York City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh for a weekend of master classes and performances. Registration is free and open to professional-level dancers in college and beyond. Festival Registration includes free all-access to performances. The public can reserve free tickets separately for SpringUP Dance Festival. For more information or to register or reserve tickets, visit www.lvdanceexchange.org.

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Grow UR Biz in 2014 – Walt, Steve, Thomas & Henry By CAROL RITTER

What do Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford have in common? They all are great innovators, they all applied imagination to technology and business and they all became wildly famous and have incredible name recognition. After doing some research I learned, Walt wasn’t always a spoon full of sugar. He struggled with women in the workplace but, in spite of his beliefs, he focused on creating the happiest place on earth. Love that place. FOCUS In Steve Jobs biography, he proclaims FOCUS as the most important trait for a successful company. He actually would invite his leadership team to make a list of projects they wanted to work on in the upcoming year. After all suggestions were made, Steve would elimate all but three so they could put everything they had into those three objectives - that’s FOCUS! Innovators are catalysts for change, they take ideas and transform them into our every day lives. Steve was asked about his tough leadership style, he said, “They have a choice to work anywhere and they stay here, so it must be working.” “One of the most famous and prolific inventors of all time,” Thomas Alva Edison contributed inventions such as the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, as well as improving the telegraph and telephone. In his 84 years, he acquired an astounding 1,093 patents. Now that’s FOCUS!! After designing race cars for his own use, Henry Ford, in 1908, designed the Model T, specifically made to appeal to the masses. It was light, fast and strong. Henry had found and used Vanadium steel within the Model T which was much stronger than any other steel available at the time. He transformed the auto industry with FOCUS. I have worked with so many businesses over the years. If I had to pinpoint their two

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Continued from page 1 teers will be needed to staff the drop-off of furniture and household goods. Personal Care Items: The family is in immediate need of personal care items for the girls, i.e., soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, etc. Food: While basic food is being provided by the Bath Area Food Bank, there is a need to subsidize their food supply. In addition to cash received, gift cards to Ahart’s Market or other grocery stores would be appreciated.

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YWCA of Bethlehem Prom Dress Day Submitted by DIANE M. GROLLER

On Saturday, March 22, the YWCA of Bethlehem will host Prom Dress Day at the State Theater in Easton from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. Admission is $5 and local area high school junior and senior girls are required to bring a valid school I.D. One female guest may accompany each girl; no children please. Prom Dress Day provides gently‐used prom gowns and accessories to local high school juniors and seniors in order to alleviate the financial hardship of prom on girls and their families. Dresses include formal, semi-formal, and cocktail and come in all sizes including plus-size. A

Girl Scout Sunday At Christ U.C.C.

Girl Scouts of Daisy Troop 8361 and Junior Troop 8219 attended Sunday morning worship in Christ UCC Church, Bath, on Girl Scout Sunday. Participating in the service were these Junior Girl Scouts: Emma Collier, Takiera Goodson, Katelyn Unangst, Meredith McGraw, Morgan McEntire, and their leaders Terri Schmoyer and Larysa Nemeth. The Daisy Scouts were Gabrielle Weiss, Talyn Paules, Hailee Lentz, Allion Unangst and their leader Tracy Keen.

boutique is set up for the girls and personal shoppers help them find the perfect gown and accessories to make their prom night special. Gently-used gowns and accessories are being collected until Wednesday, March 12, and can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the YWCA of Bethlehem Empowerment Center located at 3893 Adler Place, Building B, Suite 180 in Bethlehem. Volunteers are also needed for set-up on Friday, March 21 and the day of. For more information about the YWCA of Bethlehem or the Prom Dress Day event, please call Stephanie Hnatiw, Executive Director at (610) 867-4669 ext. 102. All were welcomed by the supply pastor, The Rev. Emma Finney. After the service, the scouts had a coffee fellowship in the fellowship hall for the congregation, with Girl Scout cookies also on sale.

Indian Garden Club Celebrates 60th Anniv.

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The members of the Indianland Garden Club will begin their 60th anniversary year with the first meeting in 2014, which will be held on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Doors open

at 6 p.m. The program, "Fun with Tuffa Loofa," will be led by Brenda Rhodes. New members are always welcome and the meetings are open to the public. Because the bus trip to Longwood Gardens was cancelled in December, the bus trip was rescheduled for May 10. There are still a few seats available, call 610-767-8420 for details.

History Books now Available to Students at Northampton HS

Submitted by MR. KOVALCHIK The over 2,000 students who use the Northampton High School Library will now have access to several educational books pertaining to the Korean, Vietnam and Afghan Wars thanks to generous memorial donations given to the Northampton High School Library on Monday Feb. 24. Former Northampton residents Anna Rodriguez and her husband Michael Geiger, donated books written and signed by Sergeant Clyde Hoch of Pennsburg in memory of Northampton HS graduate Lance Corporal Nicholas Rodriguez (class of 2006) who died in service to the United States of America in March 1, 2011. Additionally, Northampton High School graduate Sergeant Chris Geiger, a member of the class of 1983, who died in service to our country on July 9, 2003 was also honored with a memorial book. Mrs. Rodriguez is a Gold Star Mother active in promoting awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Salem Lutheran shocked; Dart league gets tighter Just when they thought they were forging ahead to a possible championship, Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem on Monday lost three games to cellar-dwelling Trinity Lutheran at Bangor, 2-1, 3-0, and 4-2 in the Suburban Interchurch Dust Baseball League. Trinity had Judy Hoffert going 7 for 11 with four triples and Larry Fehnel, 4 for 12. It was enough to do the job. Salem had Kyle Taylor, 5 for 12; Bill Hoke, Jr., 4 for 12, and Jacob Hoffert, a home run. It was a bad night for Bath’s teams. St. John’s Lutheran lost three at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem, 4-1, 7-3, and 6-4. St. Stephen’s: John Hoysan, 8 for 12; Ryan Hoysan, 6 for 12 as was Travis Beahm; and Allen Beahm, 5 for 12. Bath: Bob Flyte, 5 for 12 with a homer; Doug Moser, 4 for 8 with a homer; Mike Thorpe, 4 for 11, and Don Miller, 4 for 13. Christ UCC of Bath lost 5-4 and 6-1 before winning 4-3 at St. John’s Union in Farmersville. Hitting for Bath were Garry Hunsicker, 6 for 13, and Dan DalCin, 5 for 13. Farmersville: Kyle Campbell, 6 for 11, and Jonathan Campbell, 5 for 10. St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton won 4-3 and 11-2, but lost 1-0 at Ebenezer Bible Fellowship in Bethehem. St. Paul’s: Paul Slimmon, 6 for 12; Deb Hughes, 5 for 14 with a homer, and Rich Kern, 4 for 12. Ebenezer: Carl Fraley and Carol Voortman, both 3 for 12, and Jim Voortman, a homer. Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem won 4-3, then lost two

1-0 games at Emmanuel EC in Bethlehem. Messiah: Eric Harper, 4 for 9; Rich Hasonich, 4 for 11, Ethan Jones, a home run. Emmanuel: D. Mike Davis, 3 for 11. Salem UCC of Moorestown played a regular scheduled game and a make-up. On Monday, they won 3-1 and 6-5, sandwiched around a 13-1 loss to Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown. Salem: Nick Krause and Rachel Krause, a home run each. Hecktown: Lou Dervarics, 9 for 14; Bernie Yurko, 7 for 14, and Earl Sigley, 6 for 15. In make-up, Salen UCC beat Trinity 2-1 and 5-1 before losing 3-1. Salem: Carl Taylor, 5 for 12; Bill Rinker, 4 for 12 with a homer; and a solo home run each by Gary Bush, Rod Remaly and Rachel Krause. Trinity: Judy Hoffert, 5 for 12 and the cycle; Harold Wambold, 4 for 12, and Josh Hoffert and Maybelle Smith, a home run each. STANDINGS

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Three Eagles Place at State Individual Tourney

Three of the seven Nazareth wrestlers who participated in the Pennsylvania State Individual Tournament in Hershey last weekend placed in the top three of the tournament. Led by Coach Dave Crowell, Chase Zemenak placed 2nd, Tyrone Klump placed 3rd and Ncolnio Sevi placed third in the tournament. The Blue Eagles team overall came in sixth in the tournament. Congratulations to Nazareth Alum and Central Michigan Chippewa Zach Horan for qualifying for the NCAA Championships with his 3rd Place finish at the MAC Championships. For up to the minute news on spring sports visit www. nazarethsports.net.

Bath Bowling Beal Team Pads Its Lead in East Bath Sportsmen League The first place Beal team got back on track in week 24 of the East Bath Sportsmen League and picked up a couple more points over Rex, which split their series. Beal won 4 to 0 over former runner-up Fioranelli, led by Dick Raab, 172-176–499; Tom Lambrecht, 171-184–487, and Josh Rex, 179–472. Fioranelli: Armie Fioranelli, 195-212–568; Earl Grube, 180-190–527; Bill Kunsman, 172-180–481; Tom Hawk, 172–451. Rex and Zmyweski had a 2 to 2 night. Rex: Marc Kappauf, 190-211-222–623; Pete Rex, 202-194-206–602; Scott McGee, 182-191-203–576; Frank Dest, 454. Zmyweski: John Zmyweski, Jr., 186-213252–651; Shaun Klump, 192223–592; John Zmyweski, Sr., 468; Wes Loch, 419. Howell knocked off the Csencsits team, 4 to 0, behind Lyle Howell, 224-234-223–681; Dave Guest, 179-180-214–573; and Art Hamm, 416. Csencsits: Eric Spooner, 174-202–539; Marty Csencsits, 496; Tom Zeitner, 419.

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Team 4 Ties Team 6 For First Place in Die Hards League Team 4 won 3 to 1 and tied Team 6, who lost 0 to 4, for first place in the Bath Die Hards League on March 5. Team 4 won with Diane Davies, 464, and Charles Kosman, 444, as they beat Team 2’s Terry Bartholomew, 702; Ken Grube, 561, and Kathy Grube, 417. Team 6 came out a loser, with Randy Kessler, 418, and Bobby Lou Snyder, 400. There were two shut-outs for the night, with Team 5 and Team 8 both winning 4 to 0. Team 5 had Jim Stevens, 599; Rick Deily, 569; and Joe Taves, 432. Team 8 was led by Mike Cawley, 513, and Charlene Fassl, 452. The other team on the short end, losing 0 to 4, was Team 7, even with Gerald Bartholomew, 721; Mike Swope, 609, and Amanda Leindecker, 482. Teams 1 and 3 played to a 2 to 2 tie, with Team 1 having Brenda Deily, 493, and Bob R. Kosman, 464. There were no outstanding scores for Team 3.

www.HomeNewsPA.com ing with Harvey Rissmiller, 224-203–617; Frank Yeakel, 205-233–610; Brent Connolly, 235-213–610; Jeff Kerbacher, 204-206–599; Lester Steigerwalt, 208-233–586. Landscapers: Scott Weinberg, 214-225227–666, and Damien Medley, 555. TNT Fireworks sparked a 3 to 1 win over Carfara’s Painting & Wall Covering, led by Kyle Weaver, 222-267258–747; Ryan Flick, 208-213256–683; Adam Anthony, 253– 598; Anton Boronski, 211–594. Carfara’s: Terry Bartholomew, 255-246-268–769; Gerald Bartholomew, 224–567; Steve Longley, 555; Ken Grube, 207–546. Daku Auto Body painted the Rice Family, 3 to 1, as Rich Mutarelli had 217-225-256– 698; Bob Davidson, Jr., 222228-235–685;p Al Davidson, 222-211–631; Bob Daku, 215227–627. Rice: Chris Reeser, 551; Andy Rice, 204–539; Jack Rice, 535. STANDINGS W Maxx Amusements 22 Bath Supply #1 21 TNT Fireworks 20 Daku Auto Body 20 Bath Supply #2 19 Carfara’s Paint 16 Rice Family 14 Crossroads Landscape 1 2

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Arndt Closer to Mayer with Shut-out STANDINGS W L In Monday Nite Mixed Team 6 23 13 The Arndt team won 4 to 0 Team 4 23 13 and the leading Mayer kegTeam 8 21 15 lers lost 0 to 4, so there was a Team 1 18 18 change in the standings of the Team 5 18 18 Monday Nite Mixed League Team 2 17 19 in week 25. Team 7 12 24 Arndt triumphed over Dutt, Team 3 12 24 led by Patti Arndt, 189–484; Tom Zeitner, 456; Janet NayMaxx Amusements tlor, 149–402, and Joan Erb, Loses, Lead Drops 345. Dutt: Eric Spooner, 199In Bath Commercial 208–544; Les Dutt, 207–475; Maxx Amusements lost 0 to Ellie Dutt, 159-159–456. 4 and second place Bath SupKerbacher is the team that ply #1 won 4 to 0 to tighten socked it to Mayer, as they the standings in week 24 of had John Kerbacher with a the Bath Commercial Bowl- 188-248-234–670 series, along ing League. with Andy Rice, 186-203–547; Bath Supply #2 is the team Dee Allogio, 176-180–515; Lisa 33 404. Mayer: Ed Musthat socked it to Maxx,Cub led byPack Shafer, Scott McGee, 266–643; John selman, 204-270–578; Donna Cub Pack15033 Kerbacher, 225-211–607; Rich Breakfast Pancake Amore, 431; Sue Brandt, Trucksess, 538; Mark Kreidler, 150–410. Pancake Breakfast at Christ Church ofKemmerer Bath, UCC pushed 519. Maxx: Andy Edelman, at Christ ChurchHahn of Bath, UCC 109 with S. Chestnut 226-216-221–663; 109 George down to third place a 3Street to S. Chestnut Street Bath, PA Hyde, 206–546; Anthony Gawin, led by Matt Morgenello, Bath, 1PA March 24, 2012 ble, 535; Bill Bachman, 519. 163-187-186–536;Saturday, Kacey Bon7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Bath Supply #1 knocked Saturday, March 24, 2012 $7.00 per Continued on page 13person off Crossroads Landscap7:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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BATH AREA BATH BORO – EAST ALLEN TWSP. – MOORE TWSP. – CHAPMAN BORO Bath Lions raise funds for fire Victims; plan next fundraiser Members of the Bath Lions Club held their semi-monthly meeting with a breakfast on Saturday morning in the Town & Country Restaurant. They are meeting there on Saturday mornings during the season of Lent. Plans were made and tick-

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to patrons. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children under 12. The club made a $160 donation to the Briele family of eight, who lost everything in a Bath fire this past Monday. It was noted that the Lions may give a portion of profits from the breakfast for them also. This past Saturday, St. John’s Lutheran Church had a spaghetti supper, and a portion of their profits went to the Briele’s. It was announced that the Lions will again have a bingo concession at the Northampton Exchange Club’s annual community fair this summer in July and at the Muhlenberg Hospital festival on August 12-16, with assistance from adult leaders of Boy Scout Troop 33, a troop the club sponsors. A member of the club participated in the District 14-K bowl-a-thon on Sunday at Blue Valley Lanes in Wind Gap, with proceeds going to the blind and visually impaired. The next breakfast meeting will be on March 22 at 8:30 a.m.

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Getting Out! Events Around Town

Sweet Life Dessert Comedy Theatre featuring family comedian, Scott Davis will be held on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at Bethany Wesleyan Church. Tickets are now available on www.itickets.com or at the church office 610-7671239. NCC Campus Tours – Main Campus tours will be held March 20, April 1 and

April 17. For tour times and details, call 610-861-5500. Spaghetti Dinner – Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 93 at the St. Paul’s Church, Northampton. March 22 from 4-7 p.m. Vera Bradley Bingo – The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will hold a Vera Bradley Bingo on

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Sunday, April 6 beginning at 1 p.m. For tickets and more information, please call 610262-7537. Spring Basket Social will be held April 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the LT Vol. Fire Co. Moore Elementary Spring Carnival – Thursday June 5 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Klecknersville Rangers Presents Local Band

On Sat., March 22, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen will be open/beverage, chips, & pretzels are included. BYOB! MUST be 21. Tickets $10 in advance / $15 at the door. For tickets or more information, contact Adam at 610-554-3718. 2nd Annual

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American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470 SCHOLARSHIP FUND For Members of Post 470 Mission: Dedicated to providing Financial Assistance for the development of future leaders to a deserving member of the Post 470 Family. Supporting post-secondary education utilizing the knowledge and skills learned for success and contributing back to the community. Applications are available in person at the Post home or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: American Legion – Eckley E. Patch Post 470 Attn: Scholarship Committee 278 Race Street, Bath, PA 18014 Applications are to be completed and received at the Post Home no later than: May 17, 2014 at 5 pm. Successful candidate will be notified on or before June 30, 2014. FMI: Contact Brian: 610-751-6201 or Paul: 484-553-0058.

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Proclamation A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY FOR OVER FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITIES, AND TO HONOR THEM BY DESIGNATING FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 AS “MEALS ON WHEELS DAY” IN THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON. WHEREAS, as Mayor of Northampton, it is my pleasure to assist Meals on Wheels of Northampton County in addressing senior hunger, a serious problem impacting our community and communities across the United States, and WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels Association of America sponsors the national “March for Meals” campaign, which is an annual month-long event designated to generate awareness about senior hunger, and to recognize the invaluable services provided by Senior Nutrition Programs and the daily visits by volunteers from our communities delivering meals in support of our homebound senior clients in Northampton County and our Borough, and WHEREAS, MOWNC started by delivering meals to 15 homebound older adults in 1971. Today they serve residents of our Borough who add to the total of over 2,000 older and disabled adults yearly who receive help by our daily visits, and WHEREAS, on Friday, March 14, from 9:45 to 10:30 AM, I will be joining our local legislators and government officials to participate in the “March for Meals” campaign press conference and help to deliver meals to our homebound senior citizens in Northampton Borough from 9:45 AM to Noon, and WHEREAS, today, Meals on Wheels services have evolved to include a grocery shopping service ~ Food Line, a pet food program ~ Ani-Meals On Wheels, and frozen meals for more ambulatory seniors, and WHEREAS, the Borough of Northampton is the home of people whose family, friends and neighbors include many homebound seniors who benefit from the services provided by Meals on Wheels of Northampton County, and WHEREAS, Borough Council, residents and the Mayor would like to take this time to personally acknowledge and give thanks to the 1,100 volunteers who help to deliver meals, the Board of Directors for their outstanding leadership, and the 37 full-time and part-time staff members whose dedication helps to insure that our seniors receive the nutrition that they need and deserve to maintain and improve their quality of life. Now, THEREFORE, I, Thomas D. Reenock, Mayor of the Borough of Northampton, Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim Friday, March 14, 2014 as "Meals on Wheels Day" in the Borough, and urge residents of Northampton and surrounding communities to join me in extending our gratitude and congratulations to Meals on Wheels of Northampton County for 43 years of dedicated service to our communities. THOMAS D. REENOCK, Mayor

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Continental Communities LLC, the owners of Hickory Hills MHC, to “temporarily suspend their administrative authority” so that Moore Township and the residents can revise the rules and regulations of the park located along Rt. 512 in Moore Township. The petition cites the “profound dangers that have been created. . . .wherein a mismanaged and questionably operated community-wide gas energy system resulted in a devastating explosion and loss of life.” It further states, “Because of the manifest lack of integrity in maintaining sound operating practices on the part of Hickory Hills MHC management, we ask the Court to hold Continental Communities LLC and the local Hickory Hills staff accountable.” The petition goes on to ask the Court to adjudicate the final approval of the new and revised rules once the guidelines have been drawn up (by the Moore Township zoning board and planning commission, and the residents’ representation), and that all parties agree to do so with haste. Bonnie Shiller, one of the leaders of the residents, said, “We’re not doing this out of arrogance. We want unity in the community. It is not a task force against Hickory Hills.” Blackton read Greenbriar’s mission statement, and noted that they are volunteer home owners working together as a team to promote residents’ rights. He added that laws provide them freedom from retaliation and intimidation. Schaffer said a lawyer explained the residents’ rights and obligations at no charge. State Representative Marcia Hahn, too, advised the residents to form a homeowners association. She said she came to hear their concerns and will help to make better laws, like the Pipeline Safety Act, which now includes proContinued on page 16

NORTHAMPTON AREA NORTHAMPTON BORO – ALLEN TWSP. – LEHIGH TWSP. Feral cat population stirs Interest in animal shelter By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

An over abundance of stray cats was cited at Thursday night’s meeting of Northampton Borough Council. It brought to mind the issue a number of years ago about feral cats in the borough. Joan Mirakovits first brought up the subject when she said there is a need for a responsible person to reopen the animal shelter, with assistance from a veterinarian. She noted a woman on Newport Avenue who has a large number of cats at her home and property, a lot of them female, so that there could very well be an even greater increase in the number of cats there and in the neighborhood. Borough Manager Gene Zarayko said 29 nine felines were trapped last year, neutered and then released. Dawn Perl, another borough resident, attested to the problem with cats. She said it takes two years before cats become adoptable, and she said she would like to see the shelter opened up. “The borough is filled with cats,” she said. In what seemed like an in-

terview for a shelter position, Ms. Perl said she has always worked with animals. Her parents ran the Pocono Snake Farm. She has trapped feral cats and broken them. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. asked if volunteers she would enlist have had any kind of experience working with animals. Council President John Yurish said a shelter is a “monumental task” and he doesn’t know how she (Ms. Perl) could do it, theorizing that if she left, what then? The borough would be stuck with the animals. She said she wouldn’t just leave the animals there. Ms. Perl said she has her own trapping business. Noting that a shelter can handle only so many animals, according to the square feet of the building, she said she would rely on donations and put in her only money to support a shelter. But Yurish figured it would cost at least $25,000 a year. He said Council would consider it, but he has misgivings, and would vote against it, if it came to a decision on a shelter. Atlas Dam Lopsonzski, Sr. soundly

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criticized the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection and their stance on removing the Atlas Dam, saying it removes 120 years of what went into the eco system of that area. “They are destroying that environment by tearing down the dam with its historical value,” he said. “Money that they are spending ($420,900) to remove the dam could better be used to clean it up and make it a place of beauty. I’m vehemently against that project!” Zarayko said DEP will be going out for bids in 60 to 90 days. He met with a DEP representative, telling the person of the opposition, and also with project manager John Mauser of the Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association for the dam removal. Silt that has backed up behind the dam will now be put aside for the eco system instead of hauling it away. Council found it ironic that DEP gave the borough an award for its superior catch basins. Other Matters • Police Chief Ronald Morey requested approval from Council to send two of his officers to training in ground defense at the Allentown Police Academy this month. It was granted. • Zarayko said there is $1.27 million available in grants for public transportation that could be applied toward bus shelters, sidewalks to the recreation center, or a similar project. But the problem is that a matching fund is required, and the borough doesn’t have the money available after so much has been needed for snow clearance. It was noted that the former Rotary Club years ago paid for several bus shelters in the borough, but most are now gone. Lopsonzski came up with the idea of a bike path, and Council went with that. • Lopsonzski, Jr. suggested replacing signs, but Zarayko said they usually cost $100.00 each. • Council voted to promote two light equipment operators to the position of heavy equipment operator, and provide training for two existing heavy equipment operators as well as the other two, at a

cost of $1,650, at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. • Bid specifications will be prepared for blacktop materials as the borough faces a problem with potholes from the severe winter. • Bernard Hahn, a carpenter by trade, was appointed a member of the Uniform Construction Code board of appeals. • Approval was given for Victor Rodite to attend a Penn State Extension class for farmers market managers on March 26. • Also okayed was the recommendation from Scott Gillespie that Steven Urban attend a seminar on customer service and public relations for wastewater treatment plants on May 7 in Allentown, maintaining credit for his operator’s license. Committee Reports Councilman Robert McHale said the solicitor is attempting to straighten out a situation in which parcels owned by the borough were taxed by the county when they are tax exempt. . .He also reported a check for $2,000 for the Atlas Cement Museum from Essroc Cement Corp.

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Councilman Lopsonzski, Jr. reported that public works has put up shamrocks on light poles. . . .Final two dances of the season for boys and girls at the rec center are March 8 and April 5. . . .The annual community Easter egg hunt will be on April 12 at 11 a.m. with a rain (or snow) date of April 13 at 1 p.m. for children up to 10 years old. . . .A circus will be coming to town on July 22 and 23. . . .The annual Celtic Fest will be on August 2 at the municipal park. McHale also reported four new businesses here: T & L Nails and the diving academy, both in the Cherryville Square Center; a Thai restaurant in the former Gio’s Downtown Café; and a new owner of the Edelweiss. Councilman Keith Piescienski noted that Zarayko believes that snow removal and plowing more than doubled the $120,000 budgeted. . . .A pipe froze at the Siegfried Station, causing three feet of water in the basement. Metro Hucaluk from public works is installing heat tape on the pipes to end the freezing problem.

Piano Man to Entertain at St. Nick’s Submitted by THERESA SPEICHER Tommy Zito will perform at St. Nicholas Catholic Church social hall on Saturday, March 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. He first appeared at St. Nick’s last October, and the evening was so enjoyable that he has been asked to return. Tommy will play audience requests for music from the 40’s era and on up. He is an accomplished musi-

cian, recording artist and multiple year winner of “Best Entertainer” awards. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Snacks, coffee and tea are included (BYOB). All are welcome to enjoy an evening of fine entertainment and music. St. Nick’s is located at 4412 Mountain View Drive, Walnutport (on Rte 946 in Berlinsville. For more information, call Gerry at 610-868-3510.

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Another public hearing on the Industrial Developments International (IDI) proposal for an 822,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution center between Hecktown and Newburg Rds. was held this past Tuesday in the Lower

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Mayor’s award Goes to Bill Gold

Long-time statistician and recreation volunteer Bill Gold received the Mayor’s Award for Citizens in Service to the Borough from Mayor Carl Strye, Jr. at last week’s Nazareth Council meeting. Gold, 75, retired in Novem-

ber and the announcement was made at the final Nazareth High School football game. He received a standing ovation. The award given to him last week is for a person who has improved the lives of those who live and work in Nazareth. Strye said the choice was obvious to him that Gold deserved it. Also at the meeting, Councilman Larry Stoudt announced that a baseball field at Kraemer Park on S. Green St. will be named “Bill Gold Field” at a dedication ceremony this summer.

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4-H Center is located at 777 Bushkill Center Rd., 2.2 miles south of Rte. 512 from the traffic light for Bushkill Center Rd. or 3 miles north of Nazareth on Bushkill Center Rd. There will be new and used items for sale for all horse interests and disciplines. Also there will be horse crafts, Breyer model horses, clothing and other horse related items. All sellers must preregister for an inside sale table or space, outside space is first-come the day of the swap; there are no consignments. No live animals are permitted; no dogs permitted. Food, courtesy of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club, will be available during the sale hours. This is a rain/shine event; being held inside nonheated buildings and outside. The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8-19 years. It offers over 150 hands-on projects, a wide variety of experiences, and builds life skills for the future. Volunteer leaders are always welcome. Anyone wishing information concerning the tack swap is asked to call Janice Martin at 610-837-7294. Anyone wishing general information concerning the 4-H program in Northampton County is asked to call Brad Kunsman at the Northampton County 4-H Offices, weekdays at 610-7461970.

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School Board hears bond sale, Budget figures for BAVTS, IU 20 By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

A good part of the Northampton Area School Board meeting on Monday dealt with finances, those of the district in the sale of bonds and others with the budgets of Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School and Intermediate Unit #20 for 2014-15. Ms. Jamie Doyle first told the board that the market is favorable, and then Kevin Reid went over the figures dealing with the sale of bonds by PFM. General obligation bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $40,500,000 for the purpose of funding a portion of the new middle school project and refunding Series 2006, 2007, and 2009 general obligation bonds pursuant to the Local Government Unit Debt Act of 1996 were approved. Then Brian Williams for Bethlehem Area VocationalTechnical School in Bethlehem Township noted that with increasing enrollment there is a greater need for capital investments. The budget for 2014-15 has been increased by 5.1% and includes a $200,000 line item, as he noted increased costs for health insurance and pensions. NASD’s portion of the $10,835,562 budget will be 5.5% or $2,226,959. Williams said BAVTS appreciates the Northampton

Area School District. Enrollment in the Vo-Tech is the highest it has been in recent years, and more capital is needed to keep programs at the highest level. He spoke of the programs that are a part of the curriculum, noting that one of the most sought after careers in the next 10 years is in the health field. In the 2015-16 year there will also be a program to train students in the warehouse distribution industry, in which the students need advanced skills. Capital investments will be needed, too, for studies in welding. Plumbing, air conditioning and electrical are major programs at Vo-Tech. “The goal is to get all students up to the advance level,” Williams told the board. Northampton has 241 students at Vo-Tech, one less than last year. Bethlehem has the biggest increase and Saucon Valley has dropped from 95 to 85 students. Williams said the Northampton students are faring better now that they are in Bethlehem than when they studied at the former Northampton Branch. Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik said BAVTS keeps the member districts’ superintendents well informed. Williams also paid tribute to board president David Gogel, who has served on the BAVTS board for several years, and who was a student there him-

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self. Later, he was named to the BAVTS Authority. Dr. Charlene Brennan went over the Colonial Northampton Intermediate Unit #20 budget for 2014-15, which amounts to $3,122,410. Northampton’s share is $38,551.29. There are 13 school districts that have students going to I.U. 20. They are offered all kinds of services, she said, in addition to special education. Other Matters Kovalchik at the opening of the meeting lauded the athletic successes being enjoyed this season by the girls basketball team and the wrestling team. He also announced that the testing season will begin on March 24. Student Council representative Ben Longacre reported that their volunteers helped at the Dakota Galusha benefit basketball tournament and that Student Council will have a blood drive for the Miller-Keystone Blood Bank. As discussion began on the middle school under construction, Gogel said, “It’s getting nice out there. Let’s go!” The engineer noted that things have been fabricated for the school building and not done on site because of the severe winter. Jay Clough added that the contractors really want to go to work. Director Jean Rundle asked about the pole lighting, and Clough said it could be paid from the contingency fund. Kovalchik said that Dr. Kathy Ott was able to get $25,000 and it will be put to good use. She also announced that the Northampton Educational Foundation will be having an oldies dance on April 15 at the Northampton Memorial Community Center. The directors approved Ms. Lindsay Fly, dance team coach, to chaperone eight students to participate in the Dance Championship competition in Wildwood, N.J. on April 30, May 1-4, at a cost of $480. A policy on tobacco use was adopted, effective March 11. Tuition rates of $310 per

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Where Have You Placed Your Faith? Normally the flight from Nassau to Miami took Walter Wyatt, Jr. only sixty-five minutes. But on December 5, 1986, he attempted it after thieves had looted the navigational equipment in his Beechcraft. With only a compass and a hand-held radio, Walter flew into skies blackened by storm clouds. When his compass began to gyrate, Walter concluded he was headed in the wrong direction. He flew his plane below the clouds, hoping to spot something, but soon he knew he was lost. He put out a mayday call, which brought a Coast Guard Falcon search plane to lead him to an emergency landing strip only six miles away. Suddenly, Wyatt’s right engine coughed its last and died. The fuel tank had run dry. Around 8:00 p.m. Wyatt could do little more than glide the plane into the water. Wyatt survived the crash, but his plane disappeared quickly, leaving him bobbing on the water in a leaky life vest. With blood on his forehead, Wyatt floated on his back. Suddenly, he felt a hard bump against his body. A shark had found him. Wyatt kicked the intruder and wondered if he would survive the night. He managed to stay afloat for the next ten hours. In the morning, Wyatt saw no airplanes, but in the water a dorsal fin was headed for him. Twisting, he felt the hide of a shark brush against him. In a moment, two more bull sharks sliced through the water toward him. Again he kicked the sharks, and they veered away, but he was nearing exhaustion. Then he heard the sound of a distant aircraft. When it was within a half mile, he waved his orange vest. The pilot radioed the Cape York, which was twelve minutes away: “Get moving, cutter! There’s a shark targeting this guy!” As the Cape York pulled alongside Wyatt, a Jacob’s ladder was dropped over the side. Wyatt climbed wearily out of the water and onto the ship, where he fell to his knees and kissed the deck. He’d been saved. He didn’t need encouragement or better techniques. Nothing less than outside intervention could have rescued him from sure death. How much we are like Walter Wyatt. We need the intervention of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross to save us from certain destruction. Without Him, mankind would be left to eternal damnation in the Lake of Fire. Walter Wyatt placed his faith in a rescue team to save his life. We must place our faith in Jesus’ death on the cross for our salvation. Have you done so? There is no better time than today. two-hour course for resident students and $360 for nonresident students in the summer school program were approved.

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Police Blotter Colonial Regional Driver Faces Several Charges

Colonial Regional Police stopped a vehicle on BethBath Pike in the area of Rt. 22 for driving southbound in the northbound lane of travel on Feb. 22 at 1:15 a.m. Speaking with the female driver, identified as 39-year-old Marilyn Marcial-Delima of Folk St., Easton, police detected an odor of alcohol coming from the car. Ms. Delima was put through field sobriety testing and arrested for the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Police searched her and recovered marijuana and Ecstasy from Delima. She was taken to the Bethlehem DUI Center for further processing. Charges to be filed through District Judge James Narlesky’s office include D.U.I., possession of marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance.

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Obituaries

Darryl R. Laub

Darryl R. “Skip” Laub, 73, of Northampton died on Friday, March 7, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethle-

hem. He was the husband of Jane (Tracy) Laub for 54 years. A graduate of Northampton High School, he was employed as a security officer for Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown, for 25 years before retiring in 2008. Prior to that he worked for the former Atlas Cement Co., Northampton, in the pack house for 12 years until its closing in 1981. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Roy and Mildred ((Hallman) Laub. He was a member of Grace U.C.C. Church, Northampton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962 and was a member and past commander of Northampton VFW Post #1714. Darryl was also a life member of Alliance Fire Co., Northampton, and a member of Blue Mountain Fish & Game Assoc., Danielsville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Scott Laub of Florida and Mark Laub of Northampton; a sister, Mrs. Marion Korutz, of Macungie; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Kim L. Loch, in 2000. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in Grace U.C.C. Church with The Rev. Heather Kurtz officiating. Interment with military honors followed in Coplay Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace U.C.C. Church, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Ida M. Laudenbach

Sept. 2, 1917 – March 4, 2014 Ida M. Laudenbach, 96, of Bushkill Township died on Tuesday, March 4 at home. She was the wife of the late Paul S. Laudenbach, Sr. for 34 years before he died in 1969. Ida was employed in the dietary department of Gracedale for 10 years before retiring. She later worked part time at Burger King in Wind Gap.

Born Sept. 2, 1917, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Eva (Van Horn) Keller. She was a life member of the Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, where she served as a volunteer in the kitchen, and she was a former member of Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church. Surviving are four children, sons John of Upper Nazareth Township, Donald of Bushkill Township, and Stanley, with whom she resided; four daughters, Betty Rundle of Bushkill Township, Bonnie Petersen of Wind Gap, Brenda Rothermel of Bushkill Township, and Cindy Grossbauer of Stroudsburg; 28 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Mamie Mosteller Parr of South Carolina and Shirley Keller of Pen Argyl; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding her in death were two sons, Edwin and Paul Laudenbach, Jr.; a daughter, Doris Stack; and three brothers, Arthur, Russell and Charles W. Keller, Sr. Services were held on Saturday, March 8 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Memorial contributions may be made to her family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Geraldine A. Leh

Geraldine A. Leh, 82, of Nazareth died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Claude Leh for 62 years. A 1948 graduate of Nazareth High School, she went to work for ESSROC Cement Co. as a payroll clerk for 25 years, retiring in 1991. Born in Moorestown, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Esther (Siegfried) Reese. Geraldine was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church in Nazareth where she served as a Sunday school teacher, member of the Board of Christian Education, Youth Club advisor, and a counting committee member. She was also a member of the Cedarettes Forest #35, Easton, and their acting treasurer since 2011. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Lonnie C. Leh of Leesport, Pa., Jerry A. Leh of Rochester, N.Y., and Gregory C. Leh of Temple,

Pa.; five grandchildren; a stepgranddaughter; a great-granddaughter, and a step-greatgrandson. Preceding her in death were three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held on Monday morning in St. John’s U.C.C. Church with The Rev. Curtis Kemmerer officiating. Burial followed in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. The Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may go to St. John’s U.C.C. Church, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Elaine M. Mackes

April 24, 1926 – March 1, 2014

Elaine M. Mackes, 87, of Nazareth, formerly of Bushkill Township, died on Saturday, March 1 in the Northampton Rehabilitation Center, Easton. She was the wife of the late Norman D. Mackes, Sr. for 65 years before his death in 2011. Born April 24, 1926 in East Bangor, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Morris) Tucker. She was a member of Bushkill United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, Bushkill Township. She was a former member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in Forks Township. Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia A. Hoffner of Wind Gap and Linda K. Dempsey of Nazareth; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Neil Tucker, of East Bangor; a sister, Mae Miller, of Easton; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a son, Norman D. Mackes, Jr.; two brothers, Glenwood and Stephen Tucker; and three sisters, Virginia Reed, Gloria Ott and Joyce Sullivan. A graveside service was held on Friday morning in the Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. Memorial contributions may be made to Bushkill United Methodist Church, 1130 Church Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091.

Clara McCandless

July 5, 1921 – March 8, 2014

Clara M. McCandless, 92, of Moore Township died on Saturday, March 8 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late John McCandless. She was employed by S. L. Plastics, Nazareth, for many years before retiring. Born July 5, 1921 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Alta (Bartholomew) Barrall. Surviving are a son, John H. McCandless, of Bath; a daughter, Shirley A. Seeman, of St. Augustine, Fla.; a sister, Maybelle Rehrig, of Walnutport; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Interment is in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown.

Scott W. Powell

May 9, 1954 – March 3, 2014

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Scott W. Powell, 59, of Northampton died on Tuesday, March 3. He was the husband of Linda (Wuchter) Powell for almost 35 years, March 31 their anniversary. A 1972 graduate of Catasau-

qua High School, he was most recently employed as a pattern technician at Effort Foundry in Bath. He was a foreman for the Bethlehem Steel Co. until its closure, after which he worked for the Centec Division of Bethlehem Steel and also for Raymour & Flanigan. Born May 9, 1954, he was the son of the late Lewis and Jean (Beil) Powell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Nicole Perez, of Northampton; a son, Nathan Powell, of Northampton; a brother, Barry L. Powell, of Bethlehem; a sister, LuAnn Miller, of Allentown; three grandchildren; a niece and nephew. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Allen Union Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067

John F. Rundle

Sept. 1, 1932 – March 2, 2014

John F. Rundle, 81, of Bushkill Township, died Sunday, March 2 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Cora A. (Wentzel) Heatter Rundle for 47 years before she died in 2004. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, John was employed by ESSROC Cement Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1997 as a millwright mechanic. He also raised livestock and did butchering. Born Sept. 1, 1932 in Forks Township, he was a son of the late George, Sr. and Mary C. (Redline) Rundle. He was a member of St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Plainfield Township. Surviving are five brothers, George Rundle, Jr. of Nazareth, William Rundle of Bushkill Township, Herbert Rundle of Stroudsburg, Richard Rundle, Sr. of Phillipsburg, N.J., and Frederick Rundle of Bushkill Township; two sisters, Betty Kessler of Bethlehem, and Edith Hermany of Breinigsville; and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers and six sisters. Services were held on Thursday, March 6 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Wind Gap Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Rd., Pen Argyl, PA 18022.

Daryl L. Rush, Sr.

Daryl L. Rush, Sr., 76, of Bath, died Monday, March 3, 2014 in the Hospice Care Center of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Marie (Fulper) Rush for 57 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #469. Daryl was a son of the late Lester and Mildred Rush. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Linda Holloway of Palmer and Christine Slater of Hellertown; two sons, Keith Rush of Erwinna, Pa. and Charles Rush of Moore Township; a sister,

www.HomeNewsPA.com Frances Homa, of Alpha, N.J.; a brother, Darwin Rush, of Hampton, N.J.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a son, Daryl Rush, Jr. and a sister, Leona Walz. Services were held on Friday in the Finegan Funeral Home, Alpha, N.J., followed by burial in Stewartsville Presbyterian Cemetery, Stewartsville, N.J. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Hospice Care Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital, 17th & Chew Sts., 34th Floor Hospice Unit, Allentown, PA 18104.

Patricia Silfies

Oct. 11, 1938 – March 5, 2014

Patricia A. Silfies, 75, of Moore Township died on Wednesday, March 5 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of John T. Silfies, Sr. for 57 years. A 1956 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, she was employed as a teacher aide at Moore Elementary School for many years before retiring. Born in Allentown on Oct. 11, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Peters) Snyder. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church in Klecknersville, where she sang on the choir. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, John T. Silfies, Jr. of Salisbury Township, Chuck Silfies of Virginia Beach, and Andrew Silfies of Coplay; a daughter, Monica Choke, of East Allen Township; 15 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; three brothers, Arthur Snyder of Allentown, Ralph Snyder of Monroe County, and Kim Keck; three sisters, Passy “Becky’ Klotz of Fountain Hill, Roxanne Rosado of Bethlehem, and Melody Bonilla of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a son, Keith Silfies, and two brothers, Robert and Harry Snyder. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in Covenant U.M. Church, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of Pat may be made to Covenant U.M. Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

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ser, 154-155-156–465; Ernest Bonser, 156–429; Sue Bonser, 144–356. Hahn: Bill Bachman, 172-188-203–563; Bert Davidson, 145-222-178–545; Austy Strohl, 163–447; Elmer Effting, 391. Jacoby and Fioranelli tied, 2 to 2. Jacoby: Scott McGee, 170-203-246–619; Dave Jacoby, 170–478; Mike Knable, 447. Fioranelli: Armie Fioranelli, 192-259–616; Sandy Becker, 179–482; Steve Rinker, 156170–460; Carol Kocher, 153– 387. STANDINGS Mayer Arndt Hahn Jacoby Fioranelli Kemmerer Kerbacher Dutt

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Planet Fitness Pulls Into Tie, Than Drops Despite 300 Game In Industrial League Planet Fitness won 3 to 1 over the HarHart team and pulled into a share of first place with them in the Bath Industrial League in week 24. Fitness: Jim Bendekovitz, 190235-237–662; Scott Fenstermaker, 178-210-215–603; Warren Nelson, 184-200-211–595; John Schwartz, 184–508; Mark Flamish, 187–472. HarHart’s: Marty Csencsits, 194-258–623; “Butch” Holland, 182-205212–599; Bob Sipple, 182-204– 547; Tony Holva, 181–504. Taylor Honey zipped G & L Sign Co., 4 to 0, behind Jack Troxell, 209-228-257–694; Marvin Meixsell, 205-220–579; Ed Taylor, 215–181-206–562; Scott Frieboln, 183-217–561; Bob Bechtel, 180–491. G & L: Evan Rehrig, 194-259-268–720; Jason Eberts, 210–545; Mike Reese, 186-192–544. Arndt Construction beat Hecktown Fire Co., 3.5 to .5, led by Jason Benner, 247252-238–737; Bob Adams, 234-221-245–700; Ed Musselman, 171-190-255–616; Donny

Arndt, 170-171-245–586. Firemen: Stan Zurowski, 193226-221–640; B. J. Doncsesz, 193-200-232–625; Matt Paulus, 180-189-213–582; Ken Hoelle, 179-189-206–574; Andy Schwartz, 207–507. HearPA topped Flurer’s Machine & Tool, 3 to 1, with Mike Derwinski, 187-206224–617; Jeff Kerbacher, 215248–614; Todd Everhart, 181182-202–5685; Mario Forte, 206–537. Flurer: Scott McGee, 201–514; Gary Reaser, 458; Stan Fogel, 428. IN WEEK 25, Planet Fitness tied 2 to 2 with HearPA and it dropped them down to second place, as Harhart’s won 4 to 0 over Arndt Construction. HarHart’s were led by “Butch” Holland, 190-224226–640; Marty Csencsits, 183-189-189–554; Bob Sipple, 184-221–554; George Hyde, 176-187-190≠553; and Tony Holva, 186–493. Arndt: Jason Benner, 193-213-207–613; Bob Adams, 191-202-209–602; Ed Musselman, 201-221–598; Marty Beal, 200-205–565; Doin Arndt, 203–502. Fitness: Scott Ackerman, 300-220-257–777; Jim Bendekovits, 191-205-248–644; Scott Fenstermaker, 480; Warren Nelson, 457; Mark Flaisch, 431. HearPA: Jeff Kerbacher, 181-220-267–668; Mike Derwinski, 193-218-212–623; Mario Forte, 203–545. G & L Sign Co. scored a 4 to 0 win over Hecktown Fire Co., led by Jason Eberts, 279201-253–733; Mike Reese, 210-227–608; Evan Rehrig, 178-187-212–577; Paul Duda, 185-233–569; Stephen Duda, 192–489. Firemen: Matt Paulus, 213-208-225–646; Stan Zurowski, 188-211–567; B. J. Doncsez, 178-185-201–564; Andy Schwartz, 176–469. Taylor Honey dumped Flurer’s Machine, 4 to 0, with Marvin Meixsell, 211-223-226–660; Ed Taylor, 183-210-222–615; Jack Troxell, 187-205–540; Scott Frieboin, 193–492; Bob Bechtel, 437. Flurer: Gary Reaser, 178–478, and Stan Fogel, 405. STANDINGS HarHart’s Planet Fitness G&L Sign Co.

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DNA Shares First, Then Drops Down In Friday Niters DNA Repair did just a little bit better and pulled into a first place tie with Team YTTIHS in week 26 of the Bath Legion Friday Niters League. They won 3 to 1 over Bath Legion, while Team YTTIHS played to a 2.5 to 1.5 win over the Wee Little Pigs. DNA Repair had Ed Musselman, 230-233-223–686; Terry Bartholomew, 241265–678; Bill Bachman, 183208-214–605; Ty Pagotto, 178194-211–583; Mike Swope, 185-209–554. Legion: Ryan Flick, 244-256-212–712; Cory Brown, 177-199-224–600; Bob Adams, 196-235–591; Dave Shaver, 184-187–533; John K. 213–513. Team YTTIHS: Rich Giering, 207-237–613; Tony Boronski, 207-245–608; Matt Gould, 177-172-227–576. Pigs: Chris Hoysan, 206-217–593; Dave Jacoby, 191-214–552; Jim Schoenberger, 473; Mike Knable, 428. Herman’s Hermits won 3 to 1 over Bensing’s, led by Herm Peterson, 229-204-222–655; Joe Cortright, 178-279–623; Pete Curto, 187–447. Bensing’s: Billy Kocher, 191-195-216– 602; Art Flegler, 230–536; Eric Spooner, 187-221–516; Ernie Keller, 394; James Keller, 368. IN WEEK 27, Team YTTIHS won 4 to 0 over the Young Bucks, but DNA Repair split 2 to 2 with Herman’s Hermits and fell into second place. Team YTTIHS was led by Tony Boronski, 200-268-253– 721, followed by Brent Bartholomew, 247-248-199–694; Harry Emery, 180-212-206– 598; Matt Astfak, 221-213–582;

Randy Williams, 201–527. Bucks: Allen Smith, 180-213204–597, and Brandon Jacoby, 476. DNA Repair: Ed Muselman, 199-213-225–637; Terry Bartholomew, 225-229–636; Mike Swope, 199-202–578; Bill Bachman, 491. Hermits: Dan Cortright, 191-214–574; Joe Cortright, 187-190–528; Dave Thompson, 192–498; Pete Curto, 451. Wee-Little Pigs shut out G & L, 4 to 0, behind John Zmyweski, 179-188-223–590; Mike Knable, 191-193–526; Dave Jacoby, 180–486; Jim Schoenberger, 463. G & L: Rich Trucksess, 231–579; Eddy Jo

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Marshall, 194–517; Jerry Eckhart, 181–516; Bill Kunsman, 437; Bud Bower, 191–481. Bath Legion tied Bensing’s, 2 to 2, with Cory Brown, 172-278-213–663; John Kline, 193-232-235–660; Ryan Flick, 248-235–627; Dave Shaver, 193-211-216–620; Bob Adams, 204-232–587. Bensing’s: Billy Kocher, 225-232-246–703; Eric Spooner, 195-223-241–659; Art Flegler, 173-183-182–538; Jim Keller, 414. STANDINGS Team YTTIHS

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www.HomeNewsPA.com ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LOUIS M. MIKITSH, deceased, late of 576 Cherryville Road, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Tammy Jo Mikitsh a/k/a Tammy J. Mikitsh Address: 413 Broad Street Pen Argyl, PA 18072 Or the Estate Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/27-3/13) NOTICE IS GIVEN Pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Public Notice is hereby given that the Allen Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Allen Township Municipal Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to: Part 3 (Planning Commission) and Chapter 27 of the Code of Allen Township (Zoning Ordinance). Specifically, said proposed ordinance is entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLEN, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING AND REVISING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF ALLEN TOWNSHIP BY REVISING AND REPLACING PART 3 (PLANNING COMMISSION), SECTION 1-301 (CREATION OF COMMISSION); TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION; AND PART 17 (SIGNS) OF CHAPTER 27 (ZONING) RELATING TO OFF PREMISES SIGNS; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR BILLBOARDS, TO DELETE THE POLITICAL SIGN REGULATIONS, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN” Immediately following the public hearing, on March 25, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., the Allen Township Board of Supervisors will consider voting on the adoption and enactment of above described ordinance amendments. Copies of the full text of the proposed amendments may be examined, during regular business hours, at the Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, PA 18067. In addition, copies of the proposed amendments have been provided to The Home News and the Northampton County Law Library. Ilene Marie Eckhart Manager Allen Township (3/6-3/13) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate for a Domestic Limited Liability Company was filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on February 6, 2014, with an effective date of February 1, 2014, for the purposes of creating a Limited Liability Company under the Limited Liability Company Law of 1994, P.L. 703 No. 106. The name of the Limited Liability Company is: Martin Outdoor Properties Clean Up LLC Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (3/13)

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL Continued from page 14 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John E. Brensinger, Jr., a/k/a John E. Brensinger, late of the Township of Moore, 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. Darlene A. Wertman 7530 Gun Club road New Tripoli, PA 18066 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (3/13-3/27) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of HAROLD W. GROTH a/k/a HAROLD W. GROTH, JR., deceased, late of 1745 Macada Road, Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Deborrah L. Groth Address: 1650 Allen Circle Bethlehem, PA 18017 Or to her Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/13-3/27) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Emily B. Kehm, late of the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA. 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 payments without delay to: Sharon L. Czekner, c/o her attorney, FRANK M. SKRAPITS, Esquire, Affiliated with Steckel and Stopp, 2152 Main Street, Northampton, PA 18067-1211. (3/13-3/27)

Continued from page 1 sors sympathized with them, citing the resources that are available. Potholes are another problem being faced by the township, as they are everywhere, from this severe winter. One resident said Best Rd. should be called “Worst Rd.” because of the potholes. Tashner answered that when the roads were built years ago it was on shale that turned to clay, with a layer of

tar on top. A woman said her family used a snow blower to get out. It took so long to get plowing that they couldn’t get to work, and she also worried about medical emergencies. Tashner said Moore Township has 100 miles of roads, but not enough resources. Two of the residents said they would pay higher taxes for it. Another man said, “Every year it’s one road or another. There should be a critique on how ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2014 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS Sealed Proposal will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday, April 3, 2014 for furnishing the 2014 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Robert J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert Kortze, P.E., Keystone Consulting Engineers (KCE), 2870 Emerick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610-865-4555). Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, of a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2014 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/13-3/27)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2014 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m. Prevailing time, Thursday, April 3, 2014 for furnishing the 2014 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Robert J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert Kortze, P.E., Keystone Consulting Engineers (KCE), 2870 Emerick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610-865-4555). Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2014 RENTAL EQUIPMENT”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/13-3/27)

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to handle the problems.” Other Matters • A member of the Environmental Action Council said there will be a recycling event on June 7. The Regional EAC will meet on March 31 at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and there will be three speakers • Sterling Laubach reported for recreation. He noted that with all the snow on the ground, activities at the recreation center will start later than usual. . .There will be two fields for the soccer league. . . A check for $1,000 was received from the NCAA. • A woman on the historical commission reported that they will be researching information on Moore Township from the Northampton County Library as they prepare for the township’s 250th anniversary in 2015. Two more persons were appointed to the commission, Janet Kline and Vernell Meyers. One more is needed. The unit will consist of five to seven regular members and one social. • Secretary Richard Gable reported that a $15,000 grant from the Northampton County Municipal Park Acquisition & Development Program will be used for double sealing the road from the interior of the park to Beersville Rd., two dugouts and fencing, 4,000 ft. of walking trail, and finishing the perimeter trail. • Boy Scout Troop 50 was given permission to use the township facilities for its 43rd annual auction

March 13-19, 2014 15 on May 19th. • S & S Custom Homes was given a one-year extension for improvements and their letter of credit was reduced from $478,188 to $416,783. • Solicitor David Backenstoe said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a new policy on flood plain insurance, and includes hiring professional contractors. Although Moore Township already has been compliant in what are new regulations, FEMA asked that the township still adopt the new set of regulations, which are about 50 pages long. Moore Township has received $32,000 for roads and the Klecknersville Rangers got $17,000. • The Land Preservation Board will have an open house on April 14. It will be an informal presentation to the public on Northampton County’s land preservation program, and begins at 7 p.m. in the township building. Scheduled to speak are Maria Bentzoni, farmland preservation administrator in the county, and Erin Lee, land protection specialist for the Natural Lands Trust Conservancy. Moore Township has preserved 20 farms totaling 1,530 acres, a leading participant in the preservation program in the county. • Gable reported that a township C.D. of $1,000,012 has been rolled over at Northern Banking & Trust at a rate of .05%.

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to a vibrant recreational park facility used by both disc golf enthusiasts and casual participants throughout the calendar year.” The 12 acres of space in the park is sufficient to meet the minimum PDGA standards, a mix of both gold and blue tees, of varying difficulty based on the PDGA color-coded system. As it is now, there’s no need to clear brush or relocate trees to install a course. But ornamental trees, native plants, and landscaping of the course will be added to maintain an aesthetic balance. Sign Ordinance Letters were sent out to businesses in Bath in regard to amendments to the sign ordinance. Several responded and attended the meeting. Petrucci explained that changes were made to make it easier for the businesses. Wall signs that are illuminated with the word “Open” will be allowed, he told Son Hui Yi, owner of Quality Payless Dry Cleaners. There could be as many as three at a business, depending upon the location of the business. One man said he wanted blinds with lettering; another on coverage, which is determined by percentage used on the window; and the president of the Bath Fire social club was told that their sign has a permit and is perfectly legal. Petrucci said an ordi-

nance from 1977 was more restrictive, but in reality the object of the new ordinance is to make a neater borough. Other Matters • A resolution was approved authorizing maintenance work at Ciff Cowling Field by the American Legion baseball team prior to the spring season. It would include cutting back topsoil, regrading to make it level, and backfilling with topsoil from FRCA, and being rolled and seeded. • Winter has caused a lot of problems with streets in Bath, as it has everywhere, not just with plowing snow, but also the potholes that are popping up. The borough road crew will deal with them as well as repairing a sinkhole on Wunderler Way. • Approval was given to remove a handicapped parking zone on Old Forge Drive where the tenant has moved. • Two resolutions were okayed on a community media policy and social media policy to get information out to the public quickly. • Petrucci attended a meeting of Lehigh Valley Transportation on grant opportunities for projects, but he said it is risky, because the project like a trail connecting parks might not get reimbursement. Minimum output would be $50,000. • The Keystone Park pavilion/pole building/parking lot construction is still awaiting FEMA response. • Petrucci said the Republican Club is open to discussion

on use of land as an alternative to doing something with the borough’s 224 W. Main St. property. • Long-term strategic planning has started on the municipal building, and it has been appraised. Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman suggested that the former borough office should be rented out for income. • Council President Robert Fields gave a CRPD report for February of 125 incidents and four criminal arrests. But he said there is still no firm decision yet by Lower Nazareth Township Supervisors on what they will do about their membership in CRPD. Bath is committed until the end of 2015, and the borough will determine what they’ll do when Lower Nazareth makes up its mind. Mayor’s Report Mayor Fiorella Mirabito in her report noted the “Turn Bath Pink” project, asking to use the meeting room for volunteers and her desire to establish a website at her cost. T-shirts will be available at the borough office and put on display in the lobby. . .She also suggested that Bath could host a Mid-Eastern Counties Association of Boroughs meeting in March or April, for which she would cater the food. She also announced that Paul Connolly, Jr. will receive the Good Scout Award at the Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts breakfast on April 10 at 7:30 a.m. in the BarnHouse Village restaurant.

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Hickory Hills Continued from page 8 pane gas. “Bring your concerns to me and I will take them to Harrisburg,” she said. The Dept. of Labor & Industry has investigated, and issues can be taken to the P.U.C. or the attorney general. Several residents did voice their concerns and asked questions of Rep. Hahn. One man claimed he was threatened for eviction by the property manager, John Boehm. He complained of fire hydrants covered with snow to the fire marshal of Moore Township and to 69 News. Moore Twsp. Supervisors Chairman David Tashner said it was turned over to the state fire marshal. Hahn advised residents to fill out complaint forms for the attorney general, and said they can get copies of the laws by checking the website. Since the propane gas pipeline was shut off on Sycamore Drive, residents have been getting bottled gas, which can cost $300 for 100 gallons. In some cases, they can pay for this in installments. One man asked if the maintenance people at Hickory Hills are certified. A woman showed a fitting that snapped off her gas line, and gas escaped. Another man said he signed a lease in 1997 that said the land owners are not responsible for anything underground – water, gas, garbage, etc. Mrs. Hahn said people should read their lease and have an attorney check it out before signing.

www.HomeNewsPA.com A person who was on the zoning hearing board for 15 years, said that Hickory Hills has been “treated as if in another country.” She added that the township has a responsibility that the tanks are put in and that they are done properly. “You are protected by zoning laws and OSHA,” she said. A woman asked how much it would cost to belong to a homeowners association. Schaffer said Greenbriar charges $20 a year and it goes to a legal fund as does $5 from bingo. Another woman said her roof collapsed and there was a water problem, and so many other issues with Boehm that she’s decided to move out. When another man said that Boehm should be removed as property manager, the audience applauded loudly. He said a wellmeaning maintenance crew has been chasing gas leaks for 20 or more years. When he suggested that the people should get together and escort the manager out of the community, Rep. Hahn urged the people to remain calm and reasonable and to work through the system. At that the meeting ended, and the people crowded to the front stage to sign the petition. Bonnie Shiller said they will meet with a lawyer and take action to form an association. Officers would then be elected. Moore Township police were at the meeting, but for the most part it was very orderly, the audience following the ground rules that were set.

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