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Developer cancels Zoning Hearing Before the East Allen Board of Supervisors
By KERI LINDENMUTH For what has been at least the second time, Rock Lehigh Valley, LLC has canceled a zoning hearing before the East Allen Board of Supervisors. The cancellation was an unwelcome surprise for a handful of residents who came to the supervisors’ February 23 meeting and clearly frustrating for some members of the board. “I know everybody is busy,” said Chairman Roger Unangst. “To get yanked around like this…I do [not] think it is proper,” he continued. “We could have had other things on the agenda to deal with.” It is a cancellation, he says, that is not only messing up the schedules of concerned residents, but also the schedule of the township. The hearing for The Rockefeller Group company was last supposed to be held in October. Since then, the township has passed a new resolution that requires the board to vote on whether or not they even want to hold a zoning amendment hearing, which led supervisors on Thursday to contemplate whether the developers fall under the old system or the new resolution. Township Solicitor Joseph Piperato III said that the decision ultimately “comes down to the will of the board,” but the fact that the developers completed and submitted an application
for a hearing could be “problematic” if the board decides not to give them one. Instead, he suggested, the board could give the developers one more chance to hold a hearing, after which their hearing application will be withdrawn if they do not appear. The board agreed and asked Piperato to supply the developers with a list of meetings from May to the end of the year from which they can choose from for their third and final chance at a hearing. Other business during the meeting included a decision on which zoning district a proposed medical marijuana dispensary will fall under. Since Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana last year, townships are required to allocate a zoning district to both dispensaries and growing operations. Although the township is currently drafting an ordinance on the issue, an unnamed medical marijuana dispensary has already expressed interest in a property on Route 329 and is inquiring as to whether the property, in the PC-1 zoning district, would be authorized as a dispensary. “This is one of the most regulated acts I have seen,” Piperato said of the state’s new ordinance. No processing will be done on Continued on page 4
BALD EAGLE IN BATH
By HOME NEWS STAFF Cynthia Anderson, Bath councilwoman, spotted a bald eagle on Thursday, February 23 and managed to capture a great photo. The photo was taken from Spyglass Hill Road in Bath.
Moore Township Historical Commission continues Work on Edelman Schoolhouse restoration By KERI LINDENMUTH During its second meeting of the year, on Wednesday, February 22, the Moore Township Historical Commission continued to work towards and discuss its plans for restoring the Edelman Schoolhouse on Longley Road. Last month, preservation planner Thomas Jones compiled a survey of the schoolhouse and its history. The commission reviewed the survey and submitted corrections, but has not yet heard any updates. However, they are still moving ahead with plans for the schoolhouse’s renovation,
including repairing the school’s eight wooden windows. “We have had two submissions on windows for the school,” said Supervisor Richard Gable. One of those submissions, for vinyl windows, was rejected because all of the windows must remain wooden. “We have to get the windows done first before we can move on to the plastering and painting,” explained Chairperson Charmaine Bartholomew. To raise funds for these renovations, the commission has been selling calendars at
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Cement worker of the Month- Jason L. Rauch By ED PANY Mr. Jason Rauch moved to Lehigh Township from Slatington at age 14, graduating from Northampton Area High School in 1991 where he was a member of the tennis and cross-country teams. He recalled, “My favorite
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subject was history. My history teacher was Mr. Bob Mentzell.” At age 18 Jason enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After training, he was assigned to the WASP, an aircraft carrier stationed at Norfolk, VA. He said, “I was trained as a flight deck signal man assisting in the
landing of aircraft. Our ship of 3500 was involved in operation “Restore Hope” during the Somalian conflict. The ship was a base for an elite Navy Seals team. The WASP was in the area for six months. The Navy taught all of us to respect yourself as a person.” Jason started his cement career at LaFarge in 1995 on the fire deck progressing to quality control performing physical and chemical testing, shift foreman and presently is a control supervisor in the control room, the “heart of the plant.” He said, “I was trained by former employees Dale Hassler and Keith Hanson. Our control team includes Dave Derkits, Mike Ruzicka, Ron Roth, Nick Vitushinsky, the department leaders are Eric Bammer and Matt Sayer, all good men.” The control room can be very stressful with 12-hour shifts. There men must carefully monitor all the plant operations with a room filled with technical equipment. Their objective is to produce quality cement in a safe and efficient manner. Mr. Rauch enjoys working with all his coworkers where team work is stressed, saying, “I love the plant, the industry, and the privilege of working at the Cementon plant which has been an integral part of our cement heritage for 119 years.” Jason is married to the former Kim Orner of Gettysburg, who served in the Marine Corps. He is proud of stepchildren Caitlin
and Tyler. They enjoy watching Tyler play baseball for DeSales University and attending Iron Pigs and Phantoms games. The friendly couple resides in Lehigh Township. It was a pleasure to
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EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.
Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly
meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Located in Bath Borough building at Penn and Washington Streets.
Mid County Senior Center Open House- March 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 234 S. Walnut St., Bath. 610-837-1931.
Bath Area Fish Committee’s Kid’s Fishing ContestApril 22 and 23 in Bath. Stay tuned for more information.
4th Annual Nazareth Jazz Festival- April 29 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Nazareth Borough Park.
Nazareth Farmers Market Opening Day- Saturday, May
6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Center Square.
Whitefield After Dark: Live on the Lawn- Friday, May
26 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth.
2nd Annual Nazareth Food Truck Festival- Saturday, June 3 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Belvidere Street in Nazareth. Food trucks, live entertainment, rain or shine. 39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center Street, Nazareth. Paw Prints on the Canal- June 4 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine, Canal Street, Northampton. 87th Annual Sacred Heart Church Picnic- July 14-16, rain or shine, entertainment info to follow.
Bath Community Days- July 20-22 at Firefighters Park. Moore Township Community Day Celebration- August
26, 2017 at the Moore Township Recreation Center.
Spuds & Suds Festival- August 26, 2017 in Bath. Stay
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Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Located in “uptown” Northampton from the 1800 to the 2100 blocks of Main Street. Call 484-5484090 with questions.
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businesses throughout the area. The commission is also preparing books about the history of both the schoolhouse and the township that will be published and sold to residents. In addition, ticket sales for the Friday, March 24 sportsman’s bingo are also, in Gable’s words, “hot and heavy.” Held at the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, the evening will benefit the Moore Township Community Days, which will be held this summer. The night will not only have 26 games of bingo, but food, a chinese auction, and great prizes, including a crossbow, ladder tree stand and fishing rod. The $20 tickets for the evening are selling quickly. The fire hall can only hold 250, so those interested in participating in what will surely be an eventful night must act quickly. Anyone
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT FEBRUARY 17
Civil issue in the 100 block of Stark Street. Report of a civil matter. Disturbance in the 600 block of E. 8th Street. Report of a female causing a disturbance. Liquor law violation, Wine and Spirits Shoppe in the 1900 block of Center Street. Report of a male attempting to use a fake ID.
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Harassment in the 1200 block of Main Street. Report of a female harassing another female.
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Theft of vehicle in the 100 block of Cedar Alley. Report of a vehicle taken from a driveway and located on E. 5th Street.
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the site and all products being sold will be in the form of drops, creams and ointments, ready for treatment of seventeen approved conditions and illnesses. Sales will be regulated and only citizens with physician approvalwill be permitted to purchase the products. “[This has been] put upon us by the state,” Supervisor Mark Schwartz said. “We have to pick a zone to put it in…[and] basically it is a medically restricted business like a pharmacy.” Because a pharmacy falls under the PC-1 zone, supervisors approved PC-1 zones as a viable site for dispensaries, which includes the property on 329. There will be no more than four dispensaries in Northampton
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Domestic in the 1300 block of Canal Street between a male and a female.
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Domestic in the 100 block of Newport Avenue between a male and a female.
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EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main Street. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Neighbor complaint in the 300 block of E. 5th Street. Report of an anonymous note taped to a front door.
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Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Avenue. Report of a neighbor being loud. County. Finally, Supervisors addressed the resignation of former supervisor Chris Colitas, who has recently moved out of the township. His resignation was effective on February 14. Although the board, in the words of Township Manager Deborah Seiple, “greatly enjoyed” his service, his resignation “creates an opening and a timeframe.” The board has only 30 days from the effective date of Colitas’s resignation to find his replacement. The board is currently accepting resumes until Friday, March 3 at noon. Interviews will be held on Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. Any resident who is interested and has lived in the township for at least a year can send their resumes to Seiple at the municipal building, located at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard in Northampton.
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When the light Bulb goes on Five answers
When does the light bulb go on? When does something happen to you that might change you forever? When do we realize the real meaning of life? Why does it take so long for some of us to be grateful for what we have? How do the answers to these questions affect your small business? This past weekend I attended a wine and chocolate event for a local charity. It wasn’t your typical fundraiser, by any means. The light bulb went on. I need to do more, sacrifice more and give more. I am so grateful for what I have in my life. Caught in the moment, the light bulb went on. How can we make sure that when the light bulb goes on it stays on and we follow through with real actions? I’m not sure I can answer that but I’m sure, on some level, I will appreciate what I have more and do something for someone else. Pay it forward, maybe. How do the answers to these questions affect your small business? You are the face of the business; when you are grateful you can be inspiring. When you are inspiring others, your business will reflect that inspiration. When you realize what really matters in life, you will naturally do the right thing for the right reasons. Your small business has such potential when you believe in doing things for the greater good. Every day your customers are looking at you for leadership, loyalty, trustworthiness and inspiration. They will see if you are the type of owner, CEO, Founder that takes care of others. They will see the truth and they will see your heart, whether you try or not.
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And, your customers will know if you really desire to take care of them and serve them with honor. This weekend was spent raising funds for children battling cancer and their families. I was inspired,
I saw leadership, the attendees were loyal and, at the end of the day, we all knew that trustworthiness is what made this organization what it is today. That’s all it takes… leadership, loyalty, trustworthiness and inspiration, the light bulb did go on. Carol is a Motivational Speaker, Executive Coach, Fundraising Strategist, Social Media Quarterback and Small Business Advisor. She is Lehigh Valley's sought after consultant who assists organizations with results driven growth. Her strategies can be easily adapted to a for profit or non-profit environment. Carol specializes in high impact leadership, million dollar fundraising, smash the box marketing, and creating word of mouth epidemics for her clients. Visit Carol’s website at www.caroltalks.com and “LIKE” Carol at Caroltalks on Facebook. Carol S. Ritter, Past President, National Speakers Association Philadelphia and past board chair for St. Luke’s University Hospital Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice.
Indianland Garden Club Sponsoring bus Trip to Central Park and The High Line
Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT If you are interested in joining the garden club members on a bus trip to New York, please respond as soon as possible or by April 1. You will visit the three major areas: the Italian section; the French style section and the English gardens in Central Park. The bus will leave Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville on April 27 at 7:30 a.m., with an estimated time of arrival at 10:30 a.m. at the Vanderbilt gate in Central Park. There will be a guided tour.
At noon, there will be a stop at Chelsea Market and a second stop at an area near Whitney Museum where there are many restaurants. At 3:30 p.m. you will board the bus at the Whitney Museum for home. Cost is $46 per person, which includes the bus transportation, driver's tip and two guides. The trip will be held rain or shine. There must be a minimum of 40 participants or the trip will be cancelled. There are no refunds unless you find a substitute. If interested, please make a check payable to Enzo Travel and mail to 3320 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109, along with your name, phone number, cell phone number (used only on 4/27), and your email. For more information or questions, call 610-767-6253. The next garden club meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, (a change from the second Tuesday of the month), at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) This is the first meeting of the 2017-year. Club members will be demonstrating seed planting and offering tips for arranging and display of specimens. For club information, call 610767-1622.
Scavello Renews push to Reduce littering
Submitted by CHRISTINE ZUBECK Senator Mario Scavello (R40) has re-introduced legislation to reduce littering across Pennsylvania by increasing fines for the offense. Currently, fines for littering under Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) run from $50 to $300 for a first-time offense, and $300 to $1,000 for a second and subsequent offense. Under Senate Bill 431, fines would be increased up to $2,000 for multiple offenses, based on the size and weight of litter. In addition, the measure would increase the littering fines outlined in Title 75 (Vehicles), with heavier penalties for littering in an agriculture security area. “When you look at all of the trash along our roadways and at illegal dump sites, it’s clear that the current fines are not enough to deter this crime,” said ScavelContinued on page 5
March 2-8, 2017 5 Top bowling lee Hoenisch 520, Tori EdelScores bowled man 501, Sue Brandt 500. At Bath Scavello American Legion Continued from page 4 Post 470 Week lo. “Littering is like graffiti and other acts of vandalism – when of Feb. 19 people engage in it without fear
Gardens of the World to highlight the 2017 Lehigh Valley Flower Show March 10-12 Stroll through displays representing 10 different countries from around the world Submitted by DAVID KERPER The annual Lehigh Valley Flower Show, scheduled for March 10, 11 and 12 at the Allentown Fairgrounds, is now in its fifth decade of dazzling gardeners, flower lovers and home owners from the Lehigh Valley and beyond. This year’s Flower Show, sponsored by Belgard and ABE Fence and ABE Landscape Supply has been the talk of the Lehigh Valley since the theme of “Gardens of the World” was unveiled. The participating landscapers each picked a country from around the world to represent. Each will celebrate that nation's flowers as well as offer attendees a chance to walk through a condensed version of that country's cultural influences, including natural habitat, unique architectural features and so much more. The countries you can expect to see are: United States, Brazil, Holland, Lithuania, Switzerland, Japan, Canada, France, United Kingdom and Norway. There will be a whole lot more than the refreshing fragrance, invigorating colors, textures, sights and sounds of the Lehigh Valley Flower Show to prepare you for spring. Two presentation stages will be in continuous use during the show with garden and floral seminars and demonstrations, including the return of national public radio garden guru, Mike McGrath. Many of the Lehigh Valley’s garden clubs and garden related enthusiasts such as: Emmaus Garden Club, Kutztown High School Agriculture Program, Lehigh Valley Garden Railroaders, along with the Master Gardeners program from Penn State will be on hand providing valuable information along with their beautiful garden related displays. Visitors will be encouraged to reimagine their own backyards, and invigorated by the sights
and sounds of spring inside the Lehigh Valley Flower Show. Dozens of merchants will be on hand, offering a plethora of products for the home, garden and so much more. The Peep Mobile and Peep mascot will help us usher in spring at the show all day Sunday by offering attendees free Peeps samples.
Head on over to the Lehigh Valley Flower Show, March 10, 11 and 12 at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors with kids 12 and under free. Friday, March 10 is $5 senior day. For more info or to buy advanced discounted tickets visit LehighValleyFlowerShow.com or check us out on Facebook.
Submitted by EDWARD MUSSELMAN "300 game" Will Hughes III Men: Jeff Kerbacher 748, Butch Holland Sr. 707, Matt Paulus 703, Will Hughes III (300 game) 695, Andy Edelman 685, Harry Emery IV 685, Butch Post 682, Patrick Effting 673, Randy Frey 664, Scott Friebolin 661, Jim Bendekovitz 660, Allen Smith 660, Ed Musselman 654, Chad Didra 652, Bruce Vogel 651, Mark Moyer 650, Joe Cortright 649, Doug Head 647, Scott Weinberg 644, Joe Smith 641. Women: Donna Kemmerer 587, Marian Shup 528, Laura-
of punishment, it sends the message that no one cares and leads to more litter. Well, people do care. It’s bad for civic pride and bad for the environment, and we should do more to deter it.” Scavello introduced a similar bill in the previous legislative session, securing unanimous approval by the Senate. The measure did not receive a vote by the House of Representatives prior to the end of session.
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9th Annual Governor Wolf Historical Society Antiques Show Sat March 4 9am - 5 pm Sun March 5 11am - 4pm Admission $6 (with ad $5) 6600 Jacksonville Rd, Bath PA 18014
www.govwolf.org 610.390.0555 35 quality dealers, period room settings, Schoolhouse Cafe Stop by the Chestnut St Antiques Show & Sale! Sat. March 4 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christ Church- 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath. FMI 610-390-0720
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The weather certainly hasta turn colder, but man oh man have we been enjoying the warmer weather, even up to 70 degrees. It’s unheard of! And we have almost a month to go before spring arrives on the 20th of March. But at about 4:16 last Saturday afternoon we got hit by a fierce thunderstorm. It poured hard and the wind hit 45 MPH, knocking tree limbs down. The damage was mostly up in Bushkill Township and Plainfield Township. There, trees fell down. . . .It’s the second of March when you read this, and that means we’re getting closer to income tax time, but from what I hear, it may stretch out a couple days and not April 15 as Uncle Sam might like it. . . . I don’t care to hear about the Depression. But according to Ed Pany’s column on Chapman Quarries, Clyde Roberts sure lived slave labor rates in the quarries when he was a young’n. Nobody got paid much in those days and many lost their homes. Talk about a depression! I hope we never hafta go through those depressing days again. . . .All the major league ball teams are back to playing spring training games. The scores are lopsided at times as pitchers give up plenty of walks, but at least games are being played in the grapefruit league. A lot of ‘em are minor leaguers. Those of us who have MLB on TV are getting our fill – 175 games! . .
. .If you like antiques, there are shows at two locations – Saturday and Sunday at the Governor Wolf Historical Society and Saturday down at the U.C.C. church in town. Chestnut Street has antiques shops that are open all year and no doubt their vendors will be part of showtime. . . .Speaking of Christ U.C.C., their dartball team needs to re-group this week, I see, ‘cause the Hecktowners caught up to them and they’re tied for first place. Both teams had a chance to watch the all-star games this Monday. Bath will be back in action on March 6 and Hecktown will be idle, Ye Ed tells me. . . .I don’t know him personally, but a bowler at the Bath Legion by the name of Will Hughes hit a perfect 300 game this past week. Congrats, Will! . . . .Ye Ed tells me that his son Kevin has been busier than ever of late with his wildlife conservation officer duties. One day last week he covered 265 miles taking care of things in Lehigh and Schuylkill counties and having to go to Harrisburg for a Game Commission case. In Lehigh he found a carload of youths passed out on drugs and alcohol in a woodland. They’re paying the price. . . .I hope Wednesday came in like a lamb for the first day of March.
BATH BOWLING Team 6 still holding Slim lead over Team 3 In Bath Die Hards League
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Bath Die Hards League. Scoring was good by the trio of Polly Kosman, 398; Melissa Lemmerman, 363, and Tammy West, 321. Coincidentally, all six teams split 2 to 2. Team 3 had Bob R. Kosman, 509; Bob C. Kosman, 483, and Joe Bachman, 457. Gerald Bartholomew’s 518 held up for Team 1. Team 4 – David Guest, 506; Wendy Guet, 416; and Herb Guest, 409. Team 5 – Ty J. Pagotto, 531. Team 2 had Sandy Fox 428, and Bert Davidson, 424. STANDINGS W L Team 6 23 17 Team 3 22 18 Team 1 21 19 Team 4 20.5 19.5 Team 5 18 22 Team 2 15.5 24.5
Carfara zonked, while Supply #2 splits in Bath Commercial League
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering suffered a 0 to 4 setback at the hands of Bath Supply #1, and their fellow co-workers from Bath Supply #2 took over first place with a 2 to 2 split in week 24 of the Bath Commercial League. Supply #2 – Taylor Hostler, 224214–622; John Kerbacher, 204– 590; Frank Miller, 234–541; Gerald Eckhart, 200–539. Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair – Doug Head, 214-238–647; Vince Bauer, 234–578; Wayne Fogel, 214– 575; Harry Emery, 206–546. Bath Supply #1 swept Carfara’s 4 to 0 with Jeff Kerbacher, 278267-203–748; Brent Connolly, 205-248–636; Lester Steigerwalt, 248-205–625; Steve Kerbacher, 202–202–586; Harvey Rissmiller, 532. Carfara’s – Jason Carfara, 255–640; Brent Bartholomew. 226-212–631; Dino Carfara,
220-214–605; Rich Giering, 549. Rice Family’s Dale Fye hit 210201–536 and Howie Rice, 503 to take a 4 to 0 win over the vacant team. Team #1 beat Daku Auto Body 3 to 1 as Randy Frey rolled 213235-216–664; Andy Edelman, 219-234–625; and Bill Bachman, 218-214–621. Daku – Al Davidson, 242-214–639; Rich Mutarelli, 203–581; Bob Daku, 547; Scott Bortz, 215–544; and Bob Faustner, 544. STANDINGS Bath Supply #2 Carfara’s Paint Bath Supply #1 Team #1 Daku Auto Body Rice Family Bauer Fiberglass
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Bath Drug beats Taylor Honey for First Place Tie In Bath Industrial League
Taylor Honey lost 1 to 3 to Bath Drug and the latter gained a tie for first place week 25 of the Bath Industrial League. Bath Drug – Bob Meixsell, 234–609; Cade Shemanski, 214-208–587; Eric Spooner, 212–580; Andrew White, 224–572; Don Arndt, 201–571. Honey – Scott Friebolin, 225-232–661; Milt Kelly, 205-202–597; Ed Taylor, 190– 530; Jack Troxell, 181–507; Gary Miller, 433. D&R Precision Machining swept the Lagerheads, 4 to 0, led by Will Hughes, 300-201–695; “Butch” Post, 279-234–682; Dave Roman, 215-213–640; Ken Nansteel, 498, and Howard Davidson, 340. Lagerheads – Mike Jamiol, 219-226–634; Mike Derwinski, 234-236–633; Todd Everhart, 227–508; and John Wesolowski, 463. G&L Sign Factory prevailed
over Fensty’s Restoration. G&L, Jason Eberts, 209–605; Paul Duda, 203–561; Brian Silvius, 201–556; Gary Gower, 183–515; Evan Rehrig, 496. Fensty – Matt Paulus, 237-220–703; Marty Csencsits, 192–518; Warren Nelson, 489; Mark Flamisch, 439. Harhart’s beat Holy Family 2.5 to 1.5 behind Bill Bachman, 224220–633; Randy Fritz, 192–528; George Hyde, 175–521; Tony Holva, 412. Holy Family – Jim Bendekovitz, 254-214–660; Kevin Searles, 205-201–600; Stephen Janny, 207–584; Jordan Meixsell, 212–577. STANDINGS W L Taylor Honey 26 14 Bath Drug 26 14 G&L Sign Factory 22 18 Lagerheads 21 19 D&R Precision Mach. 19.5 20.5 Fensty’s Restoration 17 23 Holy Family 14.5 25.5 Harhart’s 14 26
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City-Suburban All Star Series submitted by DAVE CASEY In the 63rd annual Lehigh Valley All Star Series, the City League swept the Suburban League in three games. (Suburban leads the series 42 to 21). Game 1 - It was the City scored first with a run in the 2nd inning. Suburban tied it with a run in 3rd inning on Travis Beahm’s HR. Suburban went ahead with 2 runs in the 4th. The City came right back scoring 2 runs in the top of the 5th inning. In the bottom of the 5th, Suburban took the lead with a run (4-3). The City took the lead with 2 runs in the 6th inning and added another pair in the 7th to win the game 7-4. Game 2 – Suburban jump out first with a run in the 1st inning & added another in the 3rd. In the bottom of the 3rd, the City took the lead scoring 3 runs. In the 4th inning, Suburban scored 3 runs and 1 in the 5th to take a 6-3 lead. But the City scored a run in the 5th inning & 2 in the 6th to tie the score (6-6). The City took the lead in the 7th inning scoring 2 runs and hung on for an 8-6 win. Game 3 – Game 3 saw the City jump out to a 4-0 lead scoring a run in the 1st and 3 in the 2nd inning. Suburban scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the 2nd and another in the 3rd inning to make the score 4-3. In the 5th, the City scored a run for a 5-3 lead. Suburban scored a run in the 7th, but the City put it away scoring 2 runs in the top of the 9th inning to win the game 7-4 and the series 3 games to 0. Leading hitters for the City League were Caz Matuszinski 6 for 10, Dale Mack 5 for 8, Doug Miller 5 for 9, Byron Bachman 5 for 9, Gary Mosser 5 for 10. Bob Ackerman 4 for 8 and Larry Roth 4 for 10. . Leading hitters for the Suburban League were Bernie Yurko 5 for 12, Scott Henninger 4 for 8, Dave Campbell 4 for 8 and& Travis Beahm with a HR.
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Bath in the last half of the 19th century was a commercial center for Northampton County, with over 120 businesses documented to have been in Bath at that time, and printers were no exception, Bath had several. One of the earliest examples in the Bath Museum is an early lithograph drawn and printed by John Hailer in 1862. He drew a circular picture of the world showing two paths a person could take with his life and titled it "The Way of Good and Evil.” It is known as a temperance print, and similar creations were done by many printers of the time including the famous Currier & Ives of New York. Hailer drew the Evil path on the left including "State Prison,” "Rum,” and the "House of Sin.” The "Good" path to the right includes "Humility,” "Peace,” and "College.” Hailer's illustrations of each are priceless. He designed, drew, printed and hand-colored each print here in Bath. "The Bath Review" was published and printed by Fred P. Laub in Bath in the early 1900s. Laub was a printer, bookseller and sold stationery at 118 W. Main Street. The copy shown from the Bath Museum is a holiday edition printed Friday, December 25, 1908. The cost of "The Bath Review" was $1 per year - "Strictly in Advance.” The last photo shows a miniature cast iron printing press on exhibit at the Bath Museum. It's maximum printing size is 8"x5". It is similar to one used by The Home News in its early days. The Bath Museum is open
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Sixth Annual Alumni Club Food Drive Challenge to kick off March 1 Local clubs to collect food and raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank Submitted by BRIAN MCGONAGLE Local members of college and university alumni clubs will compete to collect food and raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania during the sixth annual Food Drive Challenge this spring. Initiated by the Purdue University Alumni Club of the Lehigh Valley, the Challenge is a way for area club members to participate in a little
friendly competition, and it’s all for a great cause. The competition runs from March 1 until April 3. Participation is simple. Club members simply donate food, make a financial contribution, or volunteer. Each dollar donated equates to nine pounds, and each volunteer hour equates to 50 pounds in the competition. The alumni clubs participating in 2017 include Lehigh Carbon Community College, Notre
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team volunteer day will provide a boost in points for participating teams early on in the competition. “The challenge was created as a way for Purdue Club members to serve their communities and we wanted to take it beyond a typical food drive. Other alumni groups or individual graduates are always invited to join us – the more the merrier – and the biggest winner in the Challenge is always Second Harvest,” said Purdue Alumni Club President, Joan Christopher. For Second Harvest, food and financial donations typically taper following the new year and into the spring months. However, the need in the community remains steady. The Alumni Club Challenge is a fun way to raise food, funds, and awareness for the organization at a time when many people might not be thinking about charitable giving. During its five-year tenure, the Alumni Club Challenge has raised the equivalent of 69,320 meals for those in need in the Lehigh Valley. “How fitting it is for the alumni from these outstanding institutions to compete against each other selflessly with the goal of helping others. We cheer them on in their fight to help us to end hunger and thank them for their school spirit. This will be a contest where everyone is a winner,” said Briana McGonagle, Development Coordinator at Second Harvest. Contact Second Harvest at
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Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania distributes food and grocery product to more than 65,000 people in need each month through a network of more than 200 non-profit member agencies in Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne counties. The nonprofit network includes emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and child-care and rehabilitation centers. Last year, Second Harvest distributed nearly nine million pounds of food. In addition to food distribution, Second Harvest provides resources for education and advocacy to end hunger. Second Harvest Food Bank is a program of the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley and is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network and largest hunger relief organization.
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N in e fac ts abou t D r. Se us s bringing together kids, teens and books. In celebration of Read Across America Day the “good doctor,” here are is a nationwide reading nine facts about Dr. Seuss: celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. 1. He wrote under Seuss’s birthday. Across the several different names. His country, thousands of schools, real name was Theodor Seuss libraries and community Geisel and he used several centers participate by pennames, including: Theo www.interestingliterature.com
LeSieg (“Geisel” spelled backwards), Rossetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss, and (of course) Dr. Seuss.
his writings and characters, and in reaction to his father’s wish that his son would get a doctorate.
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3. He won several major
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43 publishers (the author’s own account of the number varied) before it was accepted for publication by Vanguard Press in 1937. His books have gone on to sell over half a billion copies worldwide, making him one of the biggest-selling children’s authors in the world.
7. When Dr. Seuss suffered from writer’s block, he would go to a secret closet filled with hats and wear them till the words came. He owned hundreds of hats and would encourage his guests at dinner parties to wear one. His second book, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew
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(a common complaint of Cubbins, appears to have many parents) and a fellow been autobiographical. who won’t take “No” for an answer. The result? Green 8. ‘Dr. Seuss’ is one of Eggs and Ham. the most mispronounced of all writers’ names. It actually 5. Many of his stories rhymes with ‘voice.’ so touch on complex social ‘Zoyce’ rather than ‘Zeus.’ and political themes, some As well as using the name of which were controversial Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss in their day, long before that Geisel also wrote under the was the “in” thing to do in pen names Theo LeSieg and children’s books. Rosetta Stone.
6. His first book was rejected by over 20 publishers. Dr. Seuss got the idea for his first work, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, from listening to the rhythmic sound of a ship’s engine. The book was reportedly rejected by anything between 20 and
9. His bestselling book Green Eggs and Ham was banned in Maoist China because it portrayed ‘early Marxism.’ Perhaps one of the more surprising banned books, Green Eggs and Ham was outlawed in China until Seuss’s death in 1991.
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COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
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HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.
ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional 8 and 10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wed- Midweek Lenten service 7 p.m.
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 610262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed.- 7 p.m. BS
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.
NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.
BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Mar. 5 11 a.m. W, HC CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Mar. 5 11 a.m. W, HC CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Confirmation 10:30 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.,
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA. Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572
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Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
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Too Emotional In Praising God?
Someone asked Billy Bray of Cornwall, England, “Why do you praise the Lord so much?” He replied, “I bless the Lord constantly because my whole life is brightened by praising God.” The other said, “But why must you do it aloud?” The Cornish coal miner who had turned to preaching smiled wistfully and answered, “I can’t help it. As I walk down the street, I lift up one foot and it seems to say, ‘Glory!’ Then I lift up the other, and it seems to say, ‘Amen!’ And they keep on like that all the time I walk.” Some would criticize Billy Bray as being too emotional in praising God, but then at the baseball game they’ll hysterically scream to the top of their voice when their team member makes a home run, or they’ll laugh hilariously at some funny joke, or they’ll weep uncontrollably while watching some sad, make-believe story on television. God never intended for his blood-washed, heaven-bound, Holy Ghost-filled believers to go to church and sit like bumps on a log in an atmosphere like that of a funeral home! Scriptures encourage the people of God to enthusiastically and actively praise Him: “Shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart” (Psalm 32:11); “O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph” (Psalm 47:1); “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord” (Psalm 134:2). If you cannot honestly identify emotionally with these scriptures, I urge you to seek God for a much deeper spiritual experience! After all, when we consider how great God is and all that He has done for us, shouldn’t the level of our fervor in praising him sincerely reflect it? “For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised” (Psalm 96:4).
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Obituaries Joseph T. Carpency
1941 – FEB. 22, 2017 Joseph Thomas Carpency, 76, of Danielsville, died We d n e s d a y Feb. 22, 2017 at home after fighting 16 years with congestive heart failure. He was the husband of Gail (Chromiak) Carpency for 21 years. During his youth, the family moved to Bethlehem and Joe became a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964. While in the Navy, he worked as a mechanic on nuclear submarines in Holy Loch, Scotland and Charleston S.C., and completed nuclear training in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He entered Lehigh University and graduated in 1969 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Joe started working at PP&L in the Mechanical Test Department in Hazleton and later transferred to Martins Creek Steam Electrical Station as a mechanical engineer, where he remained until his retirement in 1995. Born in Mauch Chunk, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Valeria H. (Vitek) Carpency. Joe was very active in sports and loved baseball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, skiing and gold. He also loved Lehigh wrestling. However, Joe’s greatest passion was flying and he owned a Cessna 172 and an Aztec twin engine plane for many years. He also built his own single engine Glastar from a kit, which took him six years to build and was working on building an ultralight until a few months ago when he lost his strength. Joe was also a certified flight instructor. His wife Gail was his constant medical advocate. In addition to his wife, surviving are three sisters, Rosemarie Carpency of Bethlehem Township, Eleanor Woytusik of Allentown, and Suzanne Majczan of Bethlehem; three nieces; and a nephew. He was predeceased by a sister, Valerie Clark. A memorial service in celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in
the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Rt. 946, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions may be made in his memory to Sisters of St. Joseph, Mount St. Joseph Convent, 9701 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118-2694 or The Salvation Army Lehigh Valley, 344 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102.
Nancy A. Costenbader
Nancy A. Costenbader, 69, of Walnutport, Lehigh To w n s h i p , died Thursday evening, Feb. 23, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest, Salisbury Township. A 1965 graduate of Northampton High School, she was employed as supervisor for the U.S Post Office, Lehigh Valley Bethlehem, retiring after 26 years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John Q. and Anna (Vangrin) Treichler. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter. Surviving are a son, Scott R., of Lehigh Township; a granddaughter, Jessica A., and several cousins. Services were this (Thursday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, W. Catasauqua, Whitehall Township. Contributions may be made to the Northampton Area Food Bank, c/o the funeral home.
Danielle N. Genteel
MAY 30, 1990 – FEB. 23, 2017 Danielle Nicole Genteel, 26, of Nazareth, died on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem on May 30, 1990, she was a daughter of Sharon L. (Krauss) Stroble of Northampton and James Genteel of Easton. Danielle enjoyed the arts, snowboarding and the outdoors. She also loved animals, going to the beach, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Danielle is survived by a sister,
Jennifer Zeigafuse; step-father, Thomas Stroble; a niece, Ashley; two nephews, Christopher and Ryan; and many aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon in the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Bangor, followed by burial in East Bangor Cemetery.
Thomas C. George
JAN. 11, 1947 – FEB. 23, 2017 Thomas C. George, 70, of Bethlehem Township, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Patricia H. (Antol) George. He graduated with an associates degree from Peirce Junior College, Bethlehem, a bachelor’s degree from Moravian College, and master’s from Wilkes University, all the while working full time and raising his family. He worked for Minerals Technologies in Easton for many years until retiring. Born on January 11, 1947 in St. Luke’s Hospital, he was a son of the late Clayton R. and Frances P. (DiMarcantonio) George. Tom was a member of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and many social clubs, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tracy C. Velekei of Moore Township and Tricia C. George of Moorestown; and two granddaughters, Tori Kline of Chester Springs and Dayna Kline of East Allen Township. Services were held on Monday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and interment in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 1st St., Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Ruth V. Hall
SEPT. 23, 1919 – FEB. 22, 2017 Ruth V. Hall, 97, of Nazareth, formerly of Northampton, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late George C. Hall. She was a long time member of St. Paul’s U.C.C., Northampton, and a member of the Northampton Senior Ladies Group. Ruth was also a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. Born on Sept. 23, 1919 in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Earle an Elsie (Vaughn) Clause. Surviving are a son, George E. Hall of Elkton, Md.; a daughter, Jacqueline R. Reis, of Lancaster; a sister, May Shaedel, of Bethlehem; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kimberly, and a brother, Marvin. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Memorial Fund, c/o the Schisler Funeral
Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Helen I. Henry
FEB. 14, 1920 – FEB. 24, 2017 Helen I. Henry, 97, of Danielsville, formerly of Slatington, died at home on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. She was the wife of the late Alfred T. “Hap” Henry for 51 years before he died in 1993. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Born on Feb. 14, 1920 in Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Iva (Everett) Hausman. Helen was a member of Union Evan. Lutheran Church, Schnecksville. She is survived by two sons, Preston G. Henry, with whom she resided, and David A. Henry of Bowmanstown; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Hausman, of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dorothy Kunkle; four brothers, Paul, George, Francis and Preston Hausman; and two sisters, Anna Serfoss and Hilda Redline. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lehigh Township Lions Club, 902 Municipal Rd., Walnutport, PA 18088.
Irene A. Megargell-Hess
Irene A. (Woodring) Megargell-Hess, 99, formerly of Northampton and the Devon House, Allentown, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospice House, Inpatient Unit, Allentown. She was the wife of the late George M. Megargell and the late Kervin R. Hess. She was employed as a trimmer for the former Cross Country Clothes-Botany 500 Group, Northampton for more than 28 years, retiring in 1982. Born in Northampton, Irene was a member of the Eastern Star, Rose Croix Chapter, Northampton, for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s U.C.C., Seemsville. Surviving are a daughter, Mariene M. Smith of Fogelsville; a granddaughter, Sheri Ference, of New Tripoli; step-daughters, Nancy Nyce of Bath, Terry Rissmiller and Susan Sipos, both of Northampton; six step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, LaRue Flammer and Diane Batchelor, both of Bath; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a grandson, Carl B. Smith, Jr.; four sisters, Elaine, Shirley Ruch, Loretta Barthol, Mae Creyer, and Mildred Yelles; and three broth-
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ers, Gerald, Roy and Walter Woodring. Services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, with calling hour from 1-2 p.m. Interment will be in Snyder’s Church Cemetery, Seemsville. Contributions may be made to the St. Peter’s Church Memorial Fund, 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton, PA 18067 or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
Diana M. Smith
AUG. 16, 1944 – FEB. 20, 2017 Diana M. Smith, 72, formerly of Walnutport, died on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 in Manor Care, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Russell Smith for 33 years until he died in 2004. She was employed by the former DeVille Blouse Co. in Danielsville, where she worked as a sewing machine operator for more than 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the Intl. Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born on Aug. 16, 1944 in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late Quillas and Dorothy (Remaley) Marsh. Diane was a member of Christ (Little Moore) U.C.C., Danielsville, and a former member of the Moorestown Garden Club. She enjoyed needlepoint and loved her cats. Surviving are her sister, Virginia Meckes, of Walnutport; two nieces, Sandra Gabryluk of Walnutport and Brenda Beltzer of Danielsville; a nephew, Harvey Meckes, of Walnutport. Preceding her in death were a sister, Lorraine Jones, and a nephew, Quay Jones, Jr. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Little Moore U.C.C., 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville, PA 18038.
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2. Land Trust Properties (Agent for Owner), 721 Old State Road, Berwyn, PA 19312, for the properties located on the east side of Howertown Road, between East 4th Street and Greenview Drive, a/k/a 235 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. These properties are identified as Tax Map Parcel Nos. M4-6-2 and M4N4B-3-1 and are located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.
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1. Reorganization of Planning Commission and Election of Officers.
PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Conrad M. Chroust, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Carol M. O’Donnell and Leo G. O’Donnell, Executors of the Estate of Conrad M. Chroust. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Carol M. O’Donnell and Leo G. O’Donnell c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 125 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (2/16-3/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Paul L. Florey, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Paul R. Featherman, Executor of the Estate of Paul L. Florey. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Paul R. Featherman c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (2/16-3/9)
This plan is presented for Sketch Plan Review. Land Trust Properties would like to develop these parcels into 67 single family homes.
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARION C. BENNINGER deceased, late of 4686 Maple Drive, Walnutport, 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: Executor: Charles T. Benninger Address: 4217 Mauch Chunk Road Coplay, Pennsylvania 18037 Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/23-3/9)
3. Tom Kishbaugh, Georgeann Custom Homes, Inc., 2426 Southmore Drive, Bath, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 1503 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. L4SW4C-16-16 and is located in the C-1 Commercial Transition Zoning District. This plan is presented for a Sketch Plan Review. Mr. Kishbaugh would like to redevelop this building into a 12-unit apartment building. 4. Victor Rodite, Community Planner, will attend to continue the review of the 2005–2030 Comprehensive Plan for Northampton Borough. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (2/23 & 3/2)
www.HomeNewsPA.com LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at six (6) p.m. to hear the following appeal: The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. American Tower Corporation Special Exception —American Tower Corporation and T- Mobile Northeast, LLC are applying for a special exception to construct a 150-foot tall monopole wireless communication tower, attendant equipment, and antennas at 4116 Wood Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088; Parcel H3 18 10 0516X. The property is in an A/RR Zoning District. Communication towers are permitted in this zoning district by special exception, pursuant to §180-16C (5). Applicant is also requesting dimensional variances from the requirements of Lehigh Township Zoning Ordinance, §180-71A, relating to setbacks from property lines. Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Jacob A. Schray Hanover Engineering, Zoning Officer (2/23 & 3/2) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of William J. Sigafoos, deceased, of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Dennis B. Sigafoos, Executor, on February 22, 2017. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Dennis B. Sigafoos, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (3/2-3/16)
NAZARETH AREA ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Girls Basketball team played Stroudsburg at Catty High School on February 23 in districts and they beat Stroudsburg 45-27 and played Northampton on Monday, February 27 at Catasauqua High School at 7:30 p.m. They also clinched a PIAA State Tournament Berth and Coach Rick Bickert got his 200th win on February 23. This past weekend was the Diving Championship at Emmaus High School and Nazareth's Steven Stasolla won the Dennis McGinley Memorial Award Male Swimmer of Meet. The Nazareth Wrestling team, on February 24, participated in the Individual Districts at Liberty High School where they had an awesome weekend. Nine wrestlers advanced to regionals, which will be on March 3 and 4 at Liberty High School. The Districts and District XI Champions are: Andrew Cerniglia – 106 lbs., Sammy Sasso – 138 lbs., Brock Wilson – 145 lbs., Cade Wilson – 160 lbs., Travis Stefanik – 182 lbs. and District XI Runner-Up, Trevor Tarsi – 126 lbs., District XI Third Place, Sean Pierson – 113 lbs. and District XI fifth place. Ryan O'Grady – 120 lbs., Ian Pulli – 132 lbs. The Most Outstanding Wrestler is Sammy Sasso and the AAA Coach of the Year is Dave Crowell. The Blue Eagles finish in second place team standings as the Northeast Regionals will start at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3 at Liberty High School, while the Swimming Districts are being held this coming week at Parkland High School. Finally, the school announced that the Class of 2017 graduation will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at Stabler Arena. For up to the minute news, check out https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
Obituaries Mildred I. Vosper
NOV. 24, 1914 – FEB. 19, 2017 Mildred I. ”Mim” Vosper, 102, formerly of Bushkill Township, died on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Clarence G. Vosper for 44 years before he died in 1981. She was employed at the Toy Factory in Pen Argyl as a sewing machine operator and then retired. Previously, she worked for many years at Kraemer Textiles in Nazareth. Born Nov. 24, 1914 in Bushkill Township, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Ida (Beers) Bill. Mildred was a de-
voted volunteer at Gracedale for more than 25 years, during which time she proudly served more than 8,700 volunteer hours. She enjoyed crocheting, growing plants, playing card games, and traveling, which she did extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada with her husband. Mildred was a member of First Methodist Church, Wind Gap. Surviving are her son-in-law, William Pysher, of Bethlehem Township; two grandchildren, Stephen Pysher of Pen Argyl and Christine Eschbach of Gardners, Pa.; four great-grandchildren, Amanda, Carson, Ryden and Zachary; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Janet Kay Pysher; a brother, Raymond Bill, and four sisters, Florence Frack, Mae Altemose, Margaret Altemoyer and Anna Tombler. Services were held on Feb. 24 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery, Bethlehem. Memorial contributions may be made to The Volunteer Program at Gracedale, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064 and/ or St. Luke’s Hospice House, Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Leona Eilene Brazil
Leona Eilene Brazil, 85, of Danielsville, affectionately known to most as “Sally,” died February 19, 2017 in the company of her loving family. Leona was born March 24, 1931, in Arena, North Dakota, to humble Romanian immigrants, David and Freda (Grasley) Schock and was the wife of the late Joseph R. Brazil who preceded her in death in 2005. Leona was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on August 13, 1944. She married Joseph R. Brazil on August 10, 1947. Joseph was active as a minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses and so Leona served at his side in California, Missouri, New York, and Nevada. Twenty-eight of those years she served volunteering as a member of the International Headquarters staff of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Leona will be remembered for her zeal in the ministry, her friendly smile, her hospitality, her collection of ‘wise sayings.’ her playing guitar and piano, and singing, especially harmony. She is survived by her son Joseph M. and wife Esther; four grandchildren, Jabin and wife Jody, Jerid and wife Marie, Justin, and Jana Oliver and husband Caleb; nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by all of her ten brothers and sisters and a grandson, Judah Brazil in 2015.
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A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 at the Nazareth Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2371 Yost Road, Bath, Pa., with Brother Duane Hamberg officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the services.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Northampton in care of Schisler Funeral Home 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. schislerfuneralhomes.com.
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