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Slatington resident Travels to D.C. as World Wildlife Fund ambassador

By JUSTIN SWEITZER Slatington resident Jeffrey Franklin traveled to the nation’s capital as part of the World Wildlife Fund’s Panda Ambassador program on March 13 and 14 to receive advocacy training and meet with local legislators about priorities important to the international environmental organization.The Panda Ambassadors present in Washington, D.C. for the WWFs Lobby Day activities received training on March 13 in preparation for meetings with members of Congress and their respective staffs on March 14.

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Franklin said the experience provided valuable tools to continue pursuing environmental issues, and he noted that many of the Panda Ambassadors came informed of the WWFs platform.

“We heard some speakers and presentations,” Franklin said.

“But most people came prepared.”

Franklin said he had the opportunity to talk with staffers from Rep. Charlie Dent’s office, as well from the offices of Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey. Among the issues he discussed were illegal wildlife trade, renewable energy and climate change.

Franklin said he took full advantage of the opportunity to express his views to his Congressional representatives on the importance of environmental issues.

“I really wanted to express my views and how important WWFs views are to me,” Franklin said. “I felt that everyone we spoke to was very receptive about what we had to say.”

Franklin said he was pleasantly surprised to learn from a member of Toomey’s staff that the Pennsylvania junior senator believed that climate change is happening and influenced by human activity. He said he also hopes to build a lasting relationship with Dent to further explore environmental issues.

He stressed the importance of switching to renewable energy in an interview with the Town and

Country Gazette, particularly citing solar energy as a feasible option that should appeal to blue collar workers.

“Right now the solar industry employs twice as many Americans as coal. That industry is booming; they’re blue collar jobs.” Franklin said. “It can be done. We can make the switch.”

Franklin said his passion for environmental issues emanated from his Philadelphia upbringing where he frequently visited Fairmount Park and Pennypack Park. His appreciation for the outdoors led to his move to Slatington, where he lives in close proximity to the Appalachian Mountains.

He said he felt as if he wasn’t doing enough to advocate for environmental issues, leading him to get involved with the WWF and their Panda Ambassador program.

Will Gartshore, WWFs senior policy officer for U.S. government relations, said the Panda Ambassador program helps to reinforce the WWFs focus on local action that spreads out to a global level.

He said that the program helps to show that ambassador’s voices “really do matter in Washington, D.C.” Gartshore said that the WWF has been very vocal about the detriment of cuts to the foreign assistance budget, as well as illegal wildlife trade. He said that the U.S. government has been very reactive to WWF efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade, which he hopes will continue into the future.

“There’s been a lot of effort from the United States government to address that,” Gartshore said.

Franklin was extremely positive about his experience in Washington, D.C. as part of the WWFs Panda Ambassador program. He believes that a love for the environment is “inherent in everybody” and that the WWF offers a strong platform to advocate for issues that they care about.

“I think it was very empowering,” Franklin said. “I would encourage people to get involved in any way they can.”

Jeffrey Franklin. Photo: WWF-US/Keith Arnold

Looking by Back Ed Pany Fifth in a seriesMr. Joseph George Remembers (Originally published in 2002)

In my Chapman’s Quarry research, I made extensive use of the Chapman Borough and Chapman Slate Company history booklet of the Chapman Historical Society. The history contained a great article entitled: Slate “The Miracle Stone” by Mr. Joseph George. It’s well written and presents a comprehensive explanation of slate quarry operations.

I contacted Mr. George and had a very informative conversation with him. Some of his daughters were students of mine over at Northampton High

School. Mr. George represented Chapman’s on the school board when I started teaching 44 years ago. A fine gentleman, he certainly could be useful on our present board.

The George family has roots in the quarry district of Cornwall, England where quarries have been productive for 400 years.

Over the generations, seven men have carried the name Joseph George.

Mr. George remembers, “Our family were slaters and the slate brought them to the United Continued on page 2

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States.” Mr. George’s father was also named Joseph. Young George was born in Chapman’s.

His mother Mamie was not too fond of her son being Joe. Joseph George Sr. was a slater at the quarry, cutting large blocks of slate into various sizes. Joseph said, “The slaters were independent men, they punched no time card because they worked on the piece rate. They worked in two-man shanties heated by a coke stove. In the winter the slate would freeze but the work continued. The shanty could not be too warm, because thawing slate was difficult to split. If a slate block was defective, the men would throw it out of the window onto a scrap pile.”

The George family resided in a company home. In 1929 his father died, leaving a wife and six children. Joseph recalls, “I was 12 years old at the time. The company allowed us to live in the company home rent-free for a long time. The depression was not only hard on us, but on everyone else as well. My oldest sister, Ethel, helped support the family by working in a silk mill in Bath.”

Mr. George continued, “My personal experience at the quarry was limited to five years, 1935-40 as a slater. I spent no time in the “hole” or quarry itself. I worked in a shanty preparing slate with an older slater. At first my hands were covered with blisters and after all the hammering, I could

barely lift my arms. After a period of time your body adjusted to the job. We worked at the piece rate. The wages were split, 60 percent for the man I worked with. As I learned the job, the split became 50/50. We worked five 10-hour days and four hours on Saturday. One of my best paydays was when I earned $70 for two weeks in 180 hours. That was good money.”

Mr. George enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served on an L.S.T. Returning home, Joseph married Ethel Heberling, a friend and neighbor in Chapman’s.

Next time: Slate- the miracle stone

Opinion What a sad commentary for the officials and citizens of Bath. On Thursday, March 9, our Senior Citizen Center hosted an Open House at the Center on Walnut Street with a free luncheon with pizza, games, bingo and an introduction to all they have to offer.

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Not one “new” citizen, not one borough official, attended.

In the past few years our “progressive” borough has lost crossing guards, Bath ambulance crew, possibly the benefit of a full museum, and without the necessary number of attendees, the possibility of losing our Senior Center.

Diane, the director of the Center, has strived diligently to acquire interesting and helpful programs for seniors. Aside from the delicious meals, games and crafts; there are student nurses weekly, providing helpful medical hints, sit-down exercise classes and blood pressure checks and information. Once a month a podiatrist visits for pre-arranged appointments (covered by Medicare). The Center has a lot to offer- it’s much better than watching Family Feud eight hours a day. Animals have always been an integral part of my life, but I firmly believe footprints are just as important as paw prints.

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GETTING OUT!

EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. 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 Meeting- 7 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.

Poetry Reading- Reading by Edwin Romond at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, March 26 at 2 p.m.

Bath Area Fish Committee’s Kid’s Fishing Contest- April 22 and 23 in Bath. Stay tuned for more information.

Borough of Bath Paw Park Basket Social- April 22 from 12 to 8 p.m. and April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bath Social Hall. For more information call 484-547-9449 or 484-357-4366.

4th Annual Nazareth Jazz Festival- April 29 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Nazareth Boro 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.

Bushkill Township Veterans Remembrance & Flag Retirement Ceremony- Sunday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Flag

Pole opposite muni building 1114 Bushkill Center Rd. Nazareth. Call Susan Kirk 610 759-9194.

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 tuned for more information.

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 484-548-4090 with questions.

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Domestic in the 1600 block of Poplar Street between two males.

Disturbance in the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue. Report of a female causing a disturbance.

MARCH 12

Theft, retail, Dollar General in the 2000 block of Main Street.

Report of a male shoplifting.

MARCH 13

Domestic in the 2200 block of Siegfried Avenue between a male and a female.

Criminal mischief in the 1200 block of Main Street. Report of the front door window of a residence shattered by a known person.

MARCH 14

Recovered stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Poplar Street.

Report of a car fire. Vehicle involved was reported stolen in New Jersey.

MARCH 15

Fight in the 300 block of E. Eighth Street. Report of two females fighting.

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Traffic stop in the 900 block of Main Street. Report of a vehicle being driven without a valid license plate.

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

Why did you Eat that?

So you made some pretty significant New Year’s resolutions, did you? Well, where do you stand now with those public decrees?

If you are seasoned you know full well and good not to make any resolutions public anymore, without risking ridicule down the road should you not stick to it.

The real disappointment is not so much other’s opinions, rather it is letting yourself down. Am I right?

If one of your goals is in regard to eating better generally, and perhaps avoiding a certain food specifically, then my bet is you have found yourself being “called” to said food, like a sailor to the siren. Know you are not alone.

Have you ever found yourself half way through a plate of hidden treats, jar of your favorite bedtime snack, or chowing through a surprise homemade pie from a friend and ask yourself why in the world

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you just ate that? The truth, you have done this very thing, and candidly so have I. The aftermath of eating with reckless abandon is usually a gut that is retching in pain and also perhaps a bit of emotional regret that “you just blew it” again.

The fact is, it doesn’t help that the world around us pushes every tasty morsel in front of our eyes in hopes that we will dive in. We can only stand so much before

we give in. Willpower can only go so far. With that said, at some point, if we allow our dietary habits to get consistently out of balance our bodies will suffer for it. So a line in the sand needs to be drawn and agreed to.

It is perfectly fine to have big resolutions. If you set a lofty weight goal and fall short, who really is going to judge you?

What is vitality important is knowing where your starting point is, where you want to go and developing a consistent plan to get there.

For myself, I have made a decision to not have red meat for a period of time. Now this may not seem like a big deal, but at the time of this writing my mother just called and said she made the best tasting meatloaf and wanted me to come over for dinner. We are also planning the family chili day. So you see, we all have to sacrifice and suffer a bit for the resolutions we make.

If you find yourself once again on the wrong side of a personal commitment, simply reboot and recommit with a modified or better approach. For example, should you eat the whole lemon meringue pie at three in the morning, start the following day with a health smoothie. Simply apply mature thought to whatev-

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er challenge you have. The wrong approach would be to skip meals because you’re upset with yourself. Where does that get you?

Drinking water and tea is always a good start-again point.

Proper sleep is another good decision. So is extremely light weights and modest cardiovascular exercise like walking. Yes, simply walk. You will be surprised with the results overall in a relatively reasonable period of time.

Once you start to get in a groove, you actually have more desire to stay there. You will be drawn to tomatoes if you eat tomatoes. You will be drawn to water if you drink water. You will eat more carrots, radishes, beets, etc. if you simply start doing it.

Just as it is true that the more sugar you eat, the more your body desires it.

My hope is that you realize how wonderful you truly are and you absolutely, positively deserve to feel well and live an abundant life of health and joy. It truly takes effort, yet you are worth it.

My best to you.

"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.

Creative Corner

By KATHLEEN UNGER

What I Learned In Home Ec Class

By KATHLEEN UNGER When I was in the 8th grade, we were required to take home economics classes. Since I was probably going to get married, I took these classes very seriously.

Miss Pearl Schneer was our cooking teacher. She was a single lady who taught us the fine art of table settings and how to make a few good casseroles. We created notebooks with photos of table settings cut from magazines. She taught us to make Chile con carne, kidney bean rabbit, eggs Goldilocks, dinner-in-a-dish (or as some refer to it “slumgolion”), hamburger soup, deviled eggs, and tuna-noodle casserole. I still

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make some of these hearty dishes today. We never learned how to stuff and cook a turkey. We didn’t experience the fun of canning and preserving foods. I guess this knowledge was to be learned from our mothers and grandmothers.

Miss Doris Jenkins, our sewing teacher, taught us how to take apart and use a sewing machine; how to make a dress from muslin and then go on to the real thing with nice material. First we learned to make an apron. The next year we learned to make a gathered skirt. The following year we learned to make a jumper, and finally a dressy dress or tailored suit. Miss Jenkins showed us how to lengthen our skirts when the trend went toward longer skirts.

Today, home economics class is much different. Boys now participate in baking, cooking, sewing and needlework. The students make quilts for nursing home residents; they make hygiene kits for the homeless; they take field trips. They learn about child-care and budgeting. Some students in other schools have to carry around a five-pound sack of flour for a specific period of time as if it were a real baby. They must remember feeding time, diaper changes, and how it feels to lug a five-pound bundle around all day. I remember at one particular Thanksgiving dinner, my niece’s daughter suddenly announced her baby was crying. Hearing no such sounds, we all looked at each other in amazement. She brought her five-pound sack of flour dressed in bib overalls from the bedroom and said, “It’s time to feed little Henry.” She held him on her lap during the rest of the meal, pretending to feed him bits of turkey. We thought it was a very unusual scene, but it was explained to us that it was part of her home ec class to learn how to care for a five-pound baby. I guess it’s one way to learn to lug around a baby.

She also informed us she was assigned a “husband” (another student) and together they had to plan a budget including rent, insurance, food, etc. This was to teach them how to handle money. Home ec class has come a long way since I was in school.

We were lucky to be able to sew a seam or cook an egg. But somehow with the help of Mother, I learned to cook a decent meal with no complaints from my better half.

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I just want to pay my citation “Here is my identification, I want to pay my citation.” “I’m sorry ma’m, but you have to go to another location to pay the citation.” “Listen, I was in a car accident last week, look I still have a black eye and I'm walking with a cane.” He says, “Ma’m, I’m sorry to hear that, however, you need to go to this location to pay the citation.” She sighs and says, “Can I beg someone to let me do it here?”

“I'm sorry but you can’t, but you can go downstairs and pick up your police report.” “Well, can I pay the citation there?” He says, “No ma’m, you go on the elevator and ask for ‘xyz’ and he will give you the police report.” This guy’s skills were impeccable, she went on and on to try and get her own way and he politely continued to be a broken record and tell her what she had to do.

The line began to grow and the people in line were making faces, annoyed and had just about had it with this woman who had no consideration for anyone except herself. Finally, she left in a huff and began to look for the elevator. Believe it or not, she yelled one more time, “I want to pay my citation here!” The woman in line in front of me turned to me and asked, “Geez, what’s with her?”

I had a different take on this.

Was that man so well-trained or just experienced with the troubled public? Here’s what he did right…

He kept his calm as she pressured him.

He gave her options.

with his friends in the woods, he felt empty inside. He recalls, “The more that I drank, the more empty I felt. I began smashing beer bottles against the trees yelling ‘There has to be more to life than this!’” That Sunday morning, as he returned home from drinking all night, he heard the bells of a church compelling him to come. There, at the age of 18, he heard the message of salvation

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and came to Christ. Jesus set him free from drugs and alcohol and called him into the ministry. The services will also emphasize joyful congregational singing, praise and worship to God with special times of prayer and seeking God around the altar. Pastor Daniel E. Lundmark cordially invites the public to attend.

AHART’S EASTER EGG HUNT • APRIL 1 AT 11 A.M. He showed empathy to her for being in a car accident.

He used the broken record strategy - repeat calmly, repeat calmly, repeat calmly.

He did not comment on her after she left.

I’m sure he went home and told his wife over dinner, ‘wait till you hear what happened at the forum today.’ Congratulations sir, you know extreme customer service.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Spring has arrived. After last week’s heavy snowfall, it sure feels good to celebrate the official pleasant weather. Now the flowers can start emerging from the ground and trees can start sprouting their leaves. Enjoy! That’s what I say. . . . This week’s paper with all the gardening and landscaping should get your blood stirring, too. . . .Patrons of the “Barber Pole” barbershop up at Crossroads/Klecknersville, who have been wondering what the medical emergency is, found out that Michelle Winter, the owner/operator, had a heart attack and is in the hospital.

We all wish her well and may she have a full recovery. . . .Hospitals and rehab people always preach the dangers of a fall. Well, I hear a gal named Lori who is a physical therapist had a fall when she didn’t see a patch of ice, and hurt her knee. That’s the worst part of snow, when it freezes and leaves behind ice. Guess it’s PT for the PT. . . .There’s a show on Sundays on CBS Channel 3 called Sunday Morning. It’s a relaxing show that is about things people do that are interesting in their lives.

This week a part of the program was all about Mario Andretti‘s life and how he got into racing, and pursued a career that led his boys to follow him in the sport. At 77 he’s still going. Mario will be inducted into the Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame on May 20 at the Northampton Banquet &

Events Center along with a field of deserving athletes. . . .Congrats to “Butch” Holland for rolling a big “300” game over at the Bath Legion bowling lanes last week. . . . Defending champs Villanova lost out to those Badgers from Wisconsin the first weekend, so March Madness fans will hafta find another college to root for in the basketball tournament. . . . What’s this I hear about Clark Smith chasing Marvin Werkheiser out of Gracedale?! It was just for fun ‘cause they’ve been buddies for years. . . . The Catholic and Lutheran churches in town have been cooking up delicious fish dinners for Lent, and I hear the only thing folks hafta do is decide if they want their fish baked or fried. . . . On Saturday the 5th grade class at Moore Township Elementary are hoping lots of people want spaghetti. They’re having a supper at the Rangers’ station. . . .Just heard that Bert Shaferhas passed away. Another old time buddy. My sympathies to Dolores and the whole family. . . .Enjoyed reading about the railroad trains that ran through Bath years and years ago. She didn’t mention one thing we did as kids – put a penny on the tracks and see the train flatten it out. Boys will be boys. . . .Just a little more than a week to go and then the real baseball games for us to root for. Let’s hope this is the year the Phils turn it around. Those IronPigs looked stacked with Phillies’ prospects. They might not be local for much longer. . . . .Spring is here. Soon time for TP to mow that grass. I hear he’s not too excited about that, though. Hang in there buddy.

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Taylor Honey and Bath Drug are battling it out and both came out on the short end of 1 to 3 games in week 28 of the Bath Industrial League.

Taylor Honey had Ed Taylor, 224–588; Mark Janda, 226–552; Scott Wolbach, 189–525; Kyle Taylor, 496, and Jack Troxell, 470. Their opponent, Fensty’s Restoration, had Matt Paulus, 235-248–718; Marty Csencsits, 208–546; Warren Nelson, 492; Mark Flamisch, 459; Joe Schwartz, 457.

Holy Family won three games with Jim Bendekovitz, 237-279– 748; Chris Dilliard, 248–633; Kevin Searles, 223-205–617; Jordan Meixsell, 211-214–604; and David Betz, 214–573.

Bath Drug lost to G&L Sign Factory when the latter had Mike Reese, 258-269–782; Brian Silvius, 204-203–600; Jason Glendenmyer, 235–584; and Paul Duda, 222–542. Bath Drug – Bob Meixsell, 248-206–648; Don Arndt, 222–638; Eric Spooner, 204–592; Cade Shemanski, 223–537; Andrew White, 394.

Harhart’s beat D&R Precision Machining 3 to 1 games, led by “Butch” Holland’s big 300-233– 727, followed by George Hyde, 223-223–646; Bill Bachman, 247-201–616; Tony Holva, 493; and Randy Fritz, 476. D&R – Will Hughes, 258—1220–648; “Butch” Post, 221-213–603; Dave Roman, 238–558; Ken Nansteel, 194–528; Craig Kelty, 451.

Strangely enough, Lagerheads had two series in which they won three games In one, Mike Derwinski had 279-258–748; Les Salzarillo, 203-204–604; Todd Everhart, 223–571; Mike Jamiol, 192–531; John Wesolowski, 487. . . .In the other, Mike Derwinski again was high with 245–613; Mike Jamiol, 191–535; John Wesolowski, 188–532; Les Salzarillo, 178532; Todd Everhart, 462.

STANDINGS W L Taylor Honey 31 21 Bath Drug 30 22 Lagerheads 29 23 D&R Precision Mach. 27.5 24.5 G&L Sign Factory 26 26 Harhart’s 24 28 Fensty’s Restoration 21 31 Holy Family 19.5 32.5

Submitted by EDWARD MUSSELMAN Butch Holland Sr. (300 game) Men: Mike Reese 782, Butch Holland Sr. 727, Matt Paulus 718, Dan Cortright 698, Andy Edelman 684, Chad Didra 677, Will Hughes 648, Bob Meixsell 648, George Hyde 646, Don Didra 641, Don Arndt 638, Bill Bachman 634-616, Keith Sargent 631, Scott Weinberg 628, Dave Betz 620, Tony Smith 618, Leon Johnson 614, Mike Derwinski 613, Ed Musselman 613, Jim Bendekovitz 611.

Women: Marian Shup 583, Donna Amore 526, Donna Kemmerer 522, Tammy Emery 501.

Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League Submitted by DAVE CASEY After this week’s action, we find Salem Lutheran & Christ UCC tied for 1st place as they both won a ‘pair’ of games in the ‘Dart League’. It was Salem Lutheran beating St. Stephen’s 5-4 in 12 innings & 6-2, losing the ‘opener’ 5-3. Top hitters for Salem Lutheran were Walt Hoffert 10 for 15, Jacob Hoffert 5 for 13, Kyle Taylor 5 for 13, Austin Hoffert 5 for 14 & HR’s from Jason Biggs & Tyler Frankenfield. Ed Wychock & Alan Beahm went 5 for 14 each & Josh Buczynski with

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a HR for St. Stephen’s. Christ UCC ‘sandwiched 8-2 & 2-1 wins around a 6-5 loss to Messiah. Leading the Christ UCC hitters included Dave Shaver 7 for 13, Garry Hunsicker 6 for 13, Jarod Pokorny 5 for 14, Mark Fujita 4 for 12 & Sue Gasper with a “Gasper Double”(HR), while Andy Mickelson was 5 for 13 for Messiah.

With Jason Schneider going 6 for 12, Carol Voortman 5 for 12 (hitting the cycle for the night including a Grand Slam HR), Vic Pacchioni 5 for 12 & Jim Voortman with a HR, Ebenezer ‘sandwiched’ 4-3 & 9-7 wins over Farmersville, losing 4-2.

For Farmersville, Keith Campbell & Gene Grim went 7 for 14 apiece, Tom George 6 for 14, & Sue Grim 5 for 13.Dryland lost 2-1 after beating Bath Lutheran 3-1 & 6-2. For Dryland, Larry Golick was 5 for 11 & Jim Goldman 4 for 9 with a HR, while Joe Zelinka was 6 for 13 for Bath Lutheran. The final match of the night saw Salem UCC winning 2-0 & 3-2 in 12 innings over Emmanuel, losing 8-1. Salem UCC was led with ‘7’ people getting ‘3 hits’ each including HR’s from Nic Krause & Mitch Thomas Joel Dalrymple was 5 for 13, Bob Bast 4 for 11, Bruce Danyluk 4 for 14, & Jeff Hoffert with a HR for Emmanuel. St. Paul’s had the BYE week.

STANDINGS Salem Lutheran Christ UCC Dryland St. Stephen’s St. Paul’s Ebenezer Bath Lutheran Salem UCC Emmanuel Messiah Farmersville

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BATH AREA Local students Graduate from Delaware Valley University

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Submitted by DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Delaware Valley University, announced that the following students are among the University's list of December 2016 graduates: Emily Kichline of Bath, (B.S., Biology).

Matthew Hardy of Bath, (B.S., Conservation and Wildlife).

Shane Hodge of Bath, (B.S., Biology).

Photo Contest” in conjunction with “March Gladness.” Whether your "baby" is 21 days old or 21 years old, submit your photo by April 4 for a chance to win a $500

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To enter and for a complete list of contest rules click on http://womens.slhn.org/March-Gladness and follow the guidelines.

Spring Bazaar

Saturday, March 25 ~ 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Christ UCC – Little Moore 913 S. Mink Rd. in Danielsville (Corner of Rt. 946 and Mink Rd.) Free goody bag to the first 20 adults & five children.

Homemade Easter Candy, White Elephant Table, Handmade Crafts, Baked Goods and More!

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St. Luke’s champions ‘March Gladness,’ Seeks all-star Baby photos Submitted by MARIELLA MILLER In the age-old – yet newborn – fight for gender dominance, St. Luke’s University Health Network launches its 2017 “March Gladness” competition to showcase its regionally and nationally recognized Obstetrics and Gynecology services. During March, St. Luke’s is tracking the number of girls versus boys born in its Allentown and Bethlehem hospitals during the highly publicized “March Madness” NCAA Basketball competition. The results will then be displayed in aggregate totals on a network of regional digital billboards throughout the Lehigh Valley owned by “March Gladness” partner Adams Outdoor Advertising. St. Luke’s will promote “March Gladness” on social media in order to encourage audience engagement for their OB/GYN and maternity services.

“The ‘March Gladness’ competition is intended to be a fun, engaging promotional effort to call attention to our stellar maternity services. It’s a great way to get the word out that once again we have been named the Morning Call’s “Best Place to Have a Baby” and that we have the “Best Obstetricians,” Ken Szydlow, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations of St. Luke’s, said.

Tallying the “March Gladness” babies digitally is sure to add a competitive element and to draw attention to the scores.

“Digital out-of-home creative campaigns are flexible, successfully drive results, and create an exclusive venue for advertisers to communicate their messages quickly to the masses. Adams Outdoor is excited to partner with St. Luke’s on this incredibly unique marketing opportunity,” Tony Cioffi, General Manager Adams Outdoor Lehigh Valley, said. Additionally, in 2017, St. Luke’s is hosting an “All-Star Baby

Bath Fire Co Social Club EASTER HAM RAFFLE Saturday, April 8, 2017 25 Hams 15 Spins Spins include 5 different selections Doors Open 11:30 till ????

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Whiskey

The photo (top right) in the Bath Museum shows the interior of the liquor store at 124 W. Main Street, probably taken in the early 1920s. Owner Charles

S. Scholl is behind the counter.

Before Scholl, it was run by E. and Wm. Martens. (Rumor has it the tin ceiling still exists in the building.) Whiskey, other liquors and wine were shipped by rail in barrels and then trans-

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ferred into crocks and bottles at the store. The photo below that shows an E. Marten crock and a Hannis Rye Whiskey bottle, which reads in fine print at the bottom "bottled by Wm. Martens Bath, Pa.” The Hannis Distilling Company, operated from 1872 to 1906, had offices in Philadelphia and two distilleries in Baltimore, Maryland and Martinsburg, West Virginia.

The bottom photo shows a John G. Best crock, which shows up occasionally at auctions.

An early map shows that Peter Steckel had a distillery at the north end of Chestnut Street, built in 1844 as a mill. He worked 100 bushels of corn or rye a day, averaging four gallons of whiskey per bushel. We are told his whiskey was mixed with turpentine and used for illumination until coal oil was discovered.

The Bath Museum is open and free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently it is located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washington streets.

Mark April 15 on your calendar and come out and visit this local treasure. (The museum was closed March 18 due to snow.)

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Friendly Fifties Come see us April meeting At opening Submitted by Trails Day KAREN SEREMULA

St. John's Friendly Fifties will meet on Monday, April 10 at 1 p.m. in the church's social hall at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. Singer Glen Kakowski will entertain.

Submitted by NANCY THATCHER Saturday, April 8, is opening Trails Day; weather permitting, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Lehigh Township Rails to Trails will have a display at the Cove Road Trailhead along the Delaware and Lehigh Trail.

Stop by and pick up a trail map, a bottle of water or a snack bar. We’ll be happy to discuss our past and present projects with you.

You can also take a chance to win a $25 gift card for Redner’s.

Chances will be sold for 50 cents each or five for $2. The drawing will be held in early June. We hope to see you there.

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Lehigh Township Elementary advances Submitted by MELINDA MCCANN Congratulations to the Lehigh Township Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team coached by Kara

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By ANDY WEAVER The spring sports teams are trying to start their seasons despite the recent snowstorm Stella.

The Nazareth boys tennis team hosted Pleasant Valley at 3:30 p.m. on March 21 and then were at East Stroudsburg South on March 23.

The Nazareth boys lacrosse team will open their season at 7 p.m. on March 24 vs. Scranton Prep, which will also be senior night due to the football field getting new turf in April and then they will be at Pleasant Valley at 10 a.m. on March 25.

The Nazareth girls lacrosse team will open their season on

the turf at home at 5:30 p.m. vs. Scranton Prep on March 24 before going to Easton on March 28. The Nazareth baseball team will host Governor Miffin in their season opener at noon on March 25 at the Boro Park and will then host Becahi on March 29. The Nazareth softball team will be at Governor Miffin at noon on March 25 before hosting Central Bucks East on March 27. The Nazareth boys volleyball team will start their season at Dieruff on March 24 before hosting Easton on March 28. The Nazareth track team will host East Stroudsburg South on March 27 at the middle school.

For up to the minute news and for my interviews from last week with Travis Stefanik, Tessa Brugler and Victoria Palochik, check out my website at https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.

Works by Cutrona Showcased at Lycoming College's Downtown gallery Submitted by MIRIAM MYLIN Artwork by senior Lycoming College art students, including Samantha Cutrona, from Nazareth, Pa., will be on exhibit at the College's art gallery from April 7 through May 13. The artists will discuss their work, starting at 6 p.m., during a reception on April 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

The annual Senior Show is a competitive exhibition juried by an outside expert. This year's juror is Wendel White, distinguished professor of art at Stockton University. Seniors are

required to create a thesis project and present a cohesive body of work and artist statement to the juror for selection to the show.

The Lycoming College Art Gallery is located at 25 West Fourth St. in downtown Williamsport. Additional information about the gallery is available at: https://www.lycoming.edu/ art/gallery.html.

Nazareth students Win prize in C-SPAN’s video Documentary Competition Submitted by ROBIN NEWTON C-SPAN announced that Nick Marth and Hunter Lutte, students at Nazareth Area High School in Nazareth, Pennsylva-

nia, are honorable mention winners in C-SPAN’s national 2017 StudentCam competition. They will receive $250 for their documentary, “Our Hidden Problem," about drug abuse.

Each year, since 2006, CSPAN partners with local cable affiliates in communities nationwide to invite middle school students (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades 9-12) to produce short documentaries on an issue of national importance.

This year, students answered Continued on page 13

Huge selection and full showroom

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Wednesday. March 29, 2017 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2 Gracedale Avenue • Nazareth, PA

Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa. com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com

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.

SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st & 3rd Sunday

Sun. – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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 10:30 a.m. and 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. and 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.

KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

St. Peter’s UCC 8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton

610-837-7426

St. Peter’ s U.C

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Seemsville, Northam 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 610-837-7426 10:15 a.m. Worship

“There Are No Strangers Here, 8142 Valley View Rd. Only Friends We Haven’t Met!”

St. Peter’ s U.C.C. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

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“ T h e re A re No Strangers Here, Only Friends W e Haven’t Met!”

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Northampton Assembly of God

3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm

Daniel E. Lundmark, Pastor • 610-262-5645 • pastor@NAOG.ws

Special Services With Dave Brady

I invite you to attend coming special services with Evangelist David Brady at Northampton Assembly of God, March 26-31, Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Brady is a lively and anointed preacher with a likeable and unique way of powerfully sharing the Gospel. I recall him preaching an inspiring and challenging message several years ago on the story of Jesus turning the water into wine. He likened the empty waterpots to Christians who must be empty of self and then filled with the water of the Word of God and prayer in order to be miraculously used by Christ to meet the needs of people around them through the power of the Holy Spirit (pictured by the water being turned into wine). He emphasized that pots which are empty of the Word of God and prayer and are out in the sun (external pressures) become “crackpots.” The congregation roared with laughter at times in appreciation of his ability to humorously communicate spiritual truths, and then they responded to his challenge to greater commitment to Christ by seeking the Lord earnestly around the altar.

Evangelist Brady grew up in a dysfunctional and alcoholic home. By the age of 15 he was on the streets using drugs and alcohol, but nothing satisfied! One night, he was drinking with his friends in the woods. He recalls, “The more that I drank, the more empty I felt. I began smashing beer bottles against the trees yelling ‘There has to be more to life than this!’” As he returned home, he heard the Sunday morning bells of a church compelling him to come. There, at the age of 18, he heard the message of salvation and came to Christ. The Lord set him free from drugs and alcohol and called him into the ministry. For over 35 years, he has been preaching the Gospel and helping free others from the bondage of sin and destructive habits.

I urge you to come and bring others who need spiritual help with you.

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Obituaries Helen I. Hlatky

FEB. 12, 1915 – MARCH 18, 2017 Helen I. Hlatky, 102, formerly of Allentown, died on Saturday, March 18 at Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lansdale. She was the wife of the late John P. Hlatky, who died in 1970.

She worked as a server in food service at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, until retiring.

Born on Feb. 12, 1915 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late James and Anna (Polcz) Kish.

Throughout her life, Helen enjoyed baking and sewing and loved her family dearly. She was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bath.

Surviving are two daughters, Helen E. Ayers and Rosemary H. Reitz; two sons, John J. Hlatky and Joseph R. Hlatky; a sister, Anna Kish; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at noon today (Thursday) in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday 11 a.m. to noon in the funeral home. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, Ma. 01060.

Rose J. Hock

NOV. 3, 1922 – MARCH 15, 2017 Rose J. Hock, 94, of Coplay-N. Whitehall Twsp., died Wednesday, March 15 at Arden Courts Assisted Living of Allentown. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Hock, who died in February 2007.

She was a seamstress employed by the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton/Whitehall for 42 years before retiring in 1984.

Born Nov. 3, 1922 in Rockdale, Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Theresa (Weber) Horwith.

Rose was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Whitehall.

Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Theresa Beckel of Whitehall, Mrs. Mary Hock of Walnutport, and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews.

She was predeceased by brothers Charles, Jr., John, Sr., Joseph, Edward, Louis, Frank, and William Horwith, and sisters Helen Bednar, Stella Hartzell, Anna Weslosky, and Dorothy Rogers.

The family received friends on Monday and Tuesday in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. A Mass of Christian Burial followed on Tuesday in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Whitehall, followed by interment in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Whitehall.

Contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist R.C. Church Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home at 119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Dylan M. Hoffman

Dylan M. Hoffman, 19, of 30th St., Northampton, died suddenly on Monday, March 13, 2017 at home.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Justin L. Hoffman of Palmerton and Angie A. (Deppe) Hobby, with whom he resided.

A 2015 Northampton High School graduate, he worked for various warehouse distribution centers in the Lehigh Valley.

He attended Salem United Methodist Church, Danielsville.

Dylan loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, and hiking.

He enjoyed paintball and airsoft events.

Surviving besides his parents are a sister, Reagan Hobby, at home; three half-sisters; paternal grandmother; Mary Louise (Redline) Mason, of Danielsville; maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Nancy (Vogel) Wassum, of Slatington; maternal grandparents, David and Theresa (Shoemaker) Deppe, of Walnutport; uncle and aunt Todd and Debbie Hoffman of Danielsville; aunt, Dana Deppe, of Allentown; and several cousins.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Call 10 to

11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will 27 loyal years as a nurse at St. be in Danielsville Union Cem- Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. etery, Lehigh Township.

When she wasn’t at work, her favorite pastimes were cruising with her family around the world Gisella Ann Leonard and relaxing with her beloved APRIL 27, 1924 – MARCH 12, 2017 pets. Judi filled the lives of her Gisella Ann Leonard, 92, of family, friends and co-workers Coplay, died Sunday, March 12 in with more joy than we could ever Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient convey to her in life.

Unit, Allentown. She was the In addition to her husband, wife of the late Joseph P. Leonard, Joe, and daughter, Tasha Manwho died in August 1986. ning of Schwenksville, she is surA graduate of the former Hol- vived by a brother, Joseph Harry, lywood Beautician School in Al- of Walnutport; and two nieces. lentown, she owned and operated Family and friends of Judi her own salon in Coplay for 34 cherished their memories of her years before retiring in 1986. She on Saturday afternoon and eveserved her country as a Specialist ning in the George G. Bensing First class in the U.S. Navy dur- Funeral Home, Moorestown. ing World War II. Contributions may be made Born on April 27, 1924 in in Judi’s memory to Animals in Northampton, she was a daughter Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, of the late John and Stella Karo.

Coopersburg, PA 18036.

Gisella was a long-time mem ber of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Coplay and a 50- Joseph T. Notaro year member of the Ss. Peter & JULY 31, 1923 – MARCH 15, 2017 Paul Sick & Beneficial Society, Joseph T. Notaro, 93, of NazaNorthampton. reth, formerly of Palmer TownShe is survived by her son, ship, died on Wednesday, March Jeffrey J. Karo of Whitehall; a 15 in Manor Care-Palmer. He brother, John J. Karo of North was the husband of Betty (CilibWeymonth, Mass.; a sister, The- erti) Notaro for 56 years on Sepresa R. Kearney, of Cudahy, Wis.; tember 3, 2016. two grandchildren; and five greatA 1941 graduate of Easton grandchildren High School, he retired as vice She was predeceased by a grand- president of human resources at son, Jonathan Andrew Karol.

Victaulic Corporation of AmerA Memorial Mass was held on ica, where he was employed for Friday morning in St. Peter’s R.C. more than 40 years. He served Church, followed by interment with the U.S. Marine Corps 1st in the parish cemetery. Arrange- Marines during World War II, ments were by the Schisler Funer- making landings at Peleliu, Okial Home, 2119 Washington Ave., nawa and le Shima.

Northampton, PA 18067, where Born on July 31, 1923 in contributions to Dream Come Easton, he was a son of the late True of the Lehigh Valley may be Peter and Catherine (Paone) Nosent. Contributions may also be taro. made to Lehigh Valley Veterans Joseph was very active in the History Project, Mike Sewards, community of Palmer Town204 S. 17th St., Allentown, PA ship, where he was a member of 18104. The LVVHP was formed the Easton Area Joint Sewer Auto capture the stories of all war- thority, Zoning Hearing Board time American veterans, honor and Planning Commission, and their service and share their sto- Palmer Township Recreation ries with current and future gen- Board. He also coached Palmer erations.

Township youth baseball for many years. Joseph was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especialJudi L. Manning ly enjoying Villanova basketball.

OCT. 12, 1967 – MARCH 15, 2017 Surviving in addition to his Judi L. wife are three sons, Joseph M. M a n n i n g , Notaro of Charlotte, N.C., Mi49, of Wal- chael E. Notaro of Philadelphia, nutport died and Thomas J. Notaro of Ridgeon Wednes- wood, N.J.; two brothers, Daniel day, March Notaro of Nazareth and Thomas 15 in St. Notaro of Las Vegas, Nev.; three Luke’s Uni- sisters, Mary Saracini of Las Veversity Hos- gas, Clara Dunwoody of Ojai, pital, Fountain Hill, after her Calif., and Stella Ziegenhorn of long struggle with cancer. She Bath; four grandchildren, and was the wife of Joseph P. Man- two great-grandchildren. ning for 25 years.

He was predeceased by a Born in Palmerton on Oct. 12, brother, Anthony Notaro, and a 1967, she was the daughter of the sister, Frances Delserro. late Gaza and June M. (Yager) Private services are being arHarry. ranged by the Strunk Funeral At a young age, Judi showed Home, Wilson Borough. her love and dedication to her Memorial contributions may family after the early death of her be made to Heartland Hospice father, and she persevered in sup- Services, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite porting her brother and caring for 3700, Allentown, PA 18109. her widowed mother.

After putting herself through college and graduating from East Golden Gleams Stroudsburg University with a If thou are clean and warm bachelor’s degree in nursing, Judi it is sufficient, for more doth committed herself to the well be- but rob the poor and please the ing of those around her, serving wanton.

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Bertram H. Shafer

Bertram H. “Bert” Shafer, 84, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Dolores (Sandt) Shafer for 61 years.

After graduating from Nazareth High School in 1959, Bert went on to serve in the U.S. Army.

Born in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Lester and Mary (Sutter) Shafer.

A farmer all his life, Bert was vice president of Sunny Slope Farms, Inc., until the corporation was sold in 1988. He was active in local organizations, including as Past Master of Manoquesy Lodge #413, Free & Accepted Masons in Bath; member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Consistory, Valley of Allentown; Easton Forest #35, Tall Cedars of Lebanon; Rajah Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. of Reading; Siegfried Royal Arch Chapter #295, North Catasauqua; Allen-Beauceant Commandery #20, Knights Templar, Allentown; past president of Bethlehem Shrine Club; member of the Shrine Clubs Past Presidents Association of Rajah Temple; member of Calypso Chapter #163 Order of the Eastern Star; a proud member of the Sauer-Hens and Roosters.

Bert also served on the Planning Commission of East Allen Township for 20 years, and served on the Board of Directors of the former First National Bank of Bath. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Bethlehem.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Bruce Shafer of Bath, Linda Shafer of Nazareth, Susan Bartholomew of Albrightsville; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and three nieces.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Delphine Quinn and Phyllis Nemetth.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements were by the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.

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Obituaries Stella M. Shigo

Stella M. Shigo, 96, formerly of Palmerton, died Friday, March 17 at The Lutheran Home in Topton, Berks County. She was the wife of the late Edmund I. Shigo, who died in 1985.

She was employed by the former Western Electric Corp., Allentown, in the micro chip processing plating department, retiring in 1984. She and her late husband owned and operated the former Palm Grill, Delaware Avenue, Palmerton.

Stella was born in Palmerton, the daughter of the late Onuffer and Fannie (Konek) Mazikanish.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton. An avid golfer, she was a member of the Blue Ridge Country Club. Stella also enjoyed bowling.

Surviving are a daughter, Debra S. Barthold, of Macungie; two sons, Ed A. of Palmerton and Scott D. of Brookville, Md.; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday morning in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton, followed by interment in the parish’s new cemetery on Stoney Ridge Road.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., Lehigh Valley Limit, 617A Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055.

Andrew T. Smith

FEB. 5, 1986 – MARCH 16, 2017 Andrew T. Smith, 31, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, March 16 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.

He was a 2004 graduate of Nazareth Area High School and a 2010 graduate of East Stroudsburg University, earning a degree in environmental sciences.

Born on Feb. 5, 1986, he was a son of Harry G. Smith and Janice E. (Dysart) Smith of Nazareth.

Andy was a beautiful and gen-

tle soul. His artistic and creative abilities, quick wit, and sense of humor could brighten any situation. He was also a loving and proud father of his one-year-old son, Robert. Andrew shared an unwavering love with his fiancé, Victoria Gonzales of Bethlehem.

He was extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and the environment; took pride in gardening and all forms of horticulture; excelled in athletics; liked professional sports and enjoyed cheering on his favorite football and basketball teams.

Andrew was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

He is survived by his parents; fiancé, Victoria Gonzales; son, Robert; sister, Josephine Bonatz, of Pen Argyl; a brother, Alex Smith, of Nazareth; niece and nephew.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, William and Hazel Ciscle; maternal grandparents, James and Janet Dysart; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 21 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

Burial will be private.

Donations may be made to his son’s education fund, payable to Victoria Gonzales, and mailed to the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

June Therese Waha

OCT. 30, 1934 – MARCH 14, 2017 June Theresa Waha, 82, of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, March 14 at home. She was the wife of John Waha for more than 60 years.

After graduating from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in education in 1956, she worked as a junior high math teacher in both the Reading and Nazareth areas from 1956 to 1961. She also worked at the Nazareth Pharmacy for 15 years before retiring in 1992.

Born on Oct. 30, 1934 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late August and Hedwig

(Keller) Boldt.

June was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth.

One of her legacies will be her extensive work with the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs in Pennsylvania. She started out in the Junior Woman’s Club in 1962. Over the years, June held most of the organization’s positions, including president, vice president and treasurer. Her most recent position was treasurer of the Nazareth Senior Woman’s Club. She was an avid collector of David Winter cottages and Buyer’s Choice Christmas decorations. She loved reading, working on crossword puzzles, and needlework.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, John Waha II, of Bloomington, IL; a daughter, Jamy L. Fulton, of Indio, Calif.; and one granddaughter.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 21 in St. John’s U.C.C. Church with the Rev. Jeffery A. Brinks officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Parish Nurse program, c/o the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

they think most urgently need to be addressed by Congress and the new administration. We are pleased to partner with C-SPAN on this annual educational opportunity."

These winners are among 321 students from across the country winning a total of $100,000, including one grand prize winner, four first prize winners, 16 second prize winners, 32 third prize winners and 97 honorable mentions. The 150 winning videos may be viewed at http://www. studentcam.org/winners17.htm and may be used in a broadcast with attribution to C-SPAN. To schedule an interview with one or more winning students or with C-SPAN education staff, please contact Robin Newton, Media Relations Specialist, at rnewton@c-span.org or Pam McGorry, Education Programs Specialist, at pmcgorry@c-span.org.

The annual competition is sponsored by the C-SPAN Education Foundation. Videos were evaluated by a panel of educators and C-SPAN representatives based on the thoughtful examination of the competition’s theme, quality of expression, inclusion of varying sides of the documentary’s topic, and effective incorporation of C-SPAN programming.

Nazareth video Senate Continued from page 10 Approves the question, “Your message to Washington: What is the most Scavello Bill urgent issue for the new president and Congress to address in Allowing 2017?”

In response, C-SPAN received Falconry on a record 2,903 video submissions from over 5,600 students in 46 Sundays states and Washington, D.C. submitted by Students worked in teams or as individuals to address a wide range of public policy issues from equality and the economy, to the environment and education.

"With the new president and Congress in office, we wanted to hear from students about public policy issues they would like addressed in 2017," said Craig McAndrew, C-SPAN's Manager of Education Relations. "StudentCam offers young people the opportunity to connect with lawmakers and experts and provides them with a platform to voice their opinions creatively."

The most popular topics chosen by students were equality (16 percent), which included police brutality, racial and gender discrimination, and women's rights, followed by the economy (13 percent) and the environment (11 percent).

C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable television companies, which support StudentCam. In Nazareth, C-SPAN is available locally through Service Electric.

"Service Electric congratulates Nick Marth and Hunger Lutte on their selection as prizewinners in C-SPAN's national StudentCam documentary competition," said Steve Salash, Senior Marketing Director for Service Electric. "These students were able to express to the elected officials and their peers the issues

CHRISTINE ZUBECK Legislation sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) to allow Pennsylvanians to engage in falconry on Sundays was approved by the Senate this week.

Currently, Pennsylvania law prohibits hunting on Sunday, with the exception of the hunting of foxes and coyotes. Senate Bill 123 will add an exception for fal-

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conry, the sport of hunting small game species with birds of prey.

The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.

“Of all the field sports that fall under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, falconry is the only one that uses a trained wild animal,” said Scavello. “This legislation is being offered because these birds of prey need to fly and eat daily. Under current law, a falconer who wishes to take his or her bird of prey out in the wild, even for daily flight and not to hunt, would still be in violation of the Sunday hunting prohibition.”

The senator noted that the hawks and falcons that are utilized are a valuable part of the Commonwealth's unique and diverse wildlife, and that laws and regulations are in place to ensure that falconers follow sound conservation principles in pursuit of the sport.

“In fact, the very existence of falconry depends upon the continued welfare of these birds of prey,” he said.

Scavello added that endangered birds of prey have benefited from the long-standing tradition of falconry, a sport which has been used historically for re-introduction of these species in the wild.

There are fewer than 200 falconers in Pennsylvania, and all must qualify under the strict guidelines of the Pennsylvania Game Commission Falconry program.

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Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon | Phone: 610-923-0382 | E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons.

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HELP WANTED APPLIANCE DELIVERY HELPER Large, heavy household items. Two-man team. No phone calls please. Apply in person Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Ralph’s Appliance at 150 South Main Street Nazareth, PA. (4/13) BOROUGH OF BATH HIRING OPPORTUNITY SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS CREWMEMBERS The Borough of Bath is seeking two (2) seasonal public works crewmembers from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Please fill out an employment application and resume. Return your application and resume to the Borough Office, 215 E. Main St Bath, PA 18014 no later than 4:00 PM on April 15, 2017. The rate of pay for the position is $10.00 per/ hour. Weekly hours will range from 20 to 35 hours per week.

Work schedule is flexible. Contact Brad Flynn at (610) 8376525 with any questions.

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Third shift. Heavy lifting required. Must have electric pallet jack exp. HTSS is accepting applications at Lineage Logistics, 7132 Ruppsville Rd., Allentown.

Thursday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(3/23) HVAC Fulltime day shift position available near Emmaus. Candidate must have a minimum of two years experience with Industrial and Residential HVAC. Pay based on experience.

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(3/23) JANITOR Part-time position available near Fogelsville. Work Mon.Fri., 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $12-$13/ hr. based on exp. Email resume to: akusler@htss-inc.com or call 610-432-4161 ext. 33.

(3/23) PAVING CREWEXPERIENCED ONLY Now taking applications for paving machine operator, screed operators, roller operators and paving laborers. Please call 610-767-5073.

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PRODUCTION Plastic bottling company in Bethlehem. FT/PT. 12-hour shifts. Rotational schedule. $10.50-$11/hr. Contact Desiree at HTSS: 610-432-4161 ext. 36.

(3/23) SEASONAL JOBS AVAILABLE Now hiring packers for seasonal jobs in Nazareth. First shift. $10/hr. Jobs will start March 27. Contact Lori at HTSS: 610-432-4161 ext. 21 or apply online at ww.htss-inc.com.

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Please mention open house ad when you arrive or ask for Arlyce.

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HAM & DANDELION DINNER April 8 at Christ Church, Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Family style from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Advance tickets onlyadults $11, children ages 5-12 are $5, ages 4 and under free.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DORIS L. KUCHAR, deceased, late of 585 Village Drive, 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: Co-Executors: Jane K. Loupos Address: 370 East Dannersville Road Bath, PA 18014 And Sally M. Rebhorn 19 Millstone Drive Heighstown, NJ 08512 Or to his Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/16-3/30)  ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2017 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 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday March 30, 2017 for furnishing the 2017 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6 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 (610-759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert R. Korte P.E. of Keystone Consulting Engineers, 2870 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, Pa 18020, 610-8654555.

Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a certified check 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 2017 RENTAL EQUIPMENT.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/16 & 3/23) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2017 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS 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 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday March 30, 2017 for furnishing the 2017 MAINTAINENCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6 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 (610-759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert R. Korte P.E. of Keystone Consulting Engineers, 2870 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, Pa 18020.

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 2017 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS.”

The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to rejet any or all bids.

Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/16 & 3/23) INVITATION TO BID Lehigh Twp will be accepting bids for the sale of a 2007 Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, Karcher Power washer, and a Snap On welder.

Bids for these items will only be accepted through Municibid. com. (www.municibid.com).

Auction bids through Municibid will be received until on April 7, 2017. See Municibid site for additional details regarding items and bidding. Successful bids may be awarded at the regular Supervisor meeting on April 11, 2017. For more information, contact Frank Zamadics, 484-375-8752.

Lehigh Twp. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (3/23 & 3/30) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON AND NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICPAL AUTHORITY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority at the office of the undersigned, in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 6, 2017, for the furnishing of asphalt and stone materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of the bid award.

Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the abovementioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after March 23, 2017.

All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder and identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 6, 2017, and the awards made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority.

The Municipality and the Authority reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the awards in the best interests of the Borough and the Borough Authority.

Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year after award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as bid guarantee, a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton.

LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (3/23 & 3/30)

www.HomeNewsPA.com LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Certificate of Organization for a Domestic Limited Liability Company was filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on March 8, 2017, 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 Liablity Company is: ALL Monuments LLC Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire PIERCE & STEIRER, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (3/23) ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ZONING OFFICER AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SERVICES The Borough of Nazareth is accepting proposals for individuals or a firm to perform duties and services related to Zoning and to enforce codes and ordinances. Additionally, services for annual Rental Registry and Rental Unit Inspections are part of the duties specified in the proposal. Copies of the "RFP" can be obtained at the Borough Office 134 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 during business hours 8:30 am till 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Further questions relating to the proposal can be directed to Borough Engineer Albert Kortze of Keystone Consulting Engineers, 2870 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4555.

Further instructions and conditions are stated in the "RFP" documents. Sealed Proposals must be clearly marked "Request For Proposals For Zoning and Code Enforcement Services". Deadline for responses is 4:00 pm, March 30, 2017 at the Borough Municipal Building.

Daniel Chiavaroli Council President Borough of Nazareth

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pened to me. Our pain and challenges make us who we are today.

Not all foster children are as fortunate as I, but I urge any foster child to remember that pain and fear do not have to define our entire future. There is always hope that a negative situation is temporary and can be unexpectedly worthwhile.

To the foster parents and social workers, I understand that sometimes it feels like the rewards are outweighed by the stress that

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goes into helping others, but you can make all the difference to a foster child.

I still keep in regular contact with my foster parents and I cannot thank them enough for giving me their dedication when I needed it most. With them as our role models, my wife and I plan to pay it forward by someday becoming foster parents and adopting our own foster children.

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My story starts with my childhood in Locustdale, Pa., a small town in Schuylkill County. I always thought my life was normal, but rather it was my perception of normality.

I lived with my mother, father, older sister, younger brother, cats and fish. During my teenage years, I started to experiment with drugs and alcohol and eventually graduated to opiate pills.

My siblings and I shoplifted, vandalized and skipped school.

It was due to all of these issues that Children and Youth Services eventually became involved in our lives.

In June 2007, my CYS caseworker informed us that my mother was arrested and my father had fled the state. Since no other family members lived

in the immediate area, we were placed in the foster care system.

As you can probably imagine, a fifteen-year-old kid taken from his family, friends, and lifestyle isn’t likely to be the nicest person to new foster parents, but despite that I was accepted with no questions asked.

I was soon placed in the home of Michael and Tabitha Fidler who worked out of CONCERN’s Susquehanna Valley Regional Office. My first day there, I tried to steal Mrs. Fidler’s cigarettes and cursed out Mr. Fidler. Clearly, I had a pattern of disrespecting everything and everyone around me.

Eventually, my new environment forced me to focus on other things such as schoolwork. As it turns out, I had a brain in my head. When I actually studied, I earned good grades. This was something I had never done before.

In May 2008, my siblings and I were told that we had a court hearing scheduled and that our parents might be there. At that point, we hadn’t had contact

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We were scheduled for a few more visits, after which we would be allowed to live with our parents again. Soon after our second visit on June 6, my father had a seizure and passed away. A few years later, we learned he had died of a drug overdose.

In June 2010, when it was time for me to graduate high school, Mrs. Fidler asked me what I planned on doing with my life.

Still grieving, I told her that I would do manual labor because that was what my father did for a living.

Little did I know, the next thing she said would totally change the way I thought about my future: “Jake, you have a brain in your head and the resources available to go to college.” With the support of my family, CONCERN and Northumberland County Children and Youth Services, I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Susquehanna University in 2014.

After graduation, I found employment as an addictions counselor in a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility. This experience further taught me the importance of making healthy lifestyle and behavioral choices. I look back on my negative behavior patterns and thank my good fortune that foster care interrupted a series of extremely poor choices.

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By STATE REP. MARCIA HAHN

138th Legislative District It is an honor to have been asked to serve on the House Appropriations Committee. This bipartisan group of members is primarily responsible for passing legislation dealing with expenditures of money by state government. Our first significant task involved the three weeks of budget hearings that took place in Harrisburg in late February and early March. The vantage point I had as a first-time committee member gave me a new perspective on the budget process.

Majority Chairman Stan Saylor from York County, a firsttime committee member but not a newcomer to the Legislature, did a great job running the proceedings. He did away with the reading of lengthy testimony from groups appearing before us and focused on committee members asking individual questions of testifiers. It forced them to go “off script” and provide answers in an impromptu fashion.

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Preparing for the budget hearings also gave me time to examine some issues in greater detail and gain added insight. I often hear from constituents who think the answer to our financial woes should start with cutting welfare. I don’t disagree that we need to ensure the money designated for those in need does not fall victim to waste, fraud and abuse. But food stamps and WIC =cards do not encompass the entire welfare appropriation.

Support for medical assistance, domestic violence and rape crisis centers is also included, as well as critical access hospitals.

We also hear from those who oppose supporting mass transit and believe we should not be subsidizing systems in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Failing to do so would also impact residents of the Lehigh Valley who

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rely on LANTA buses to move around the area.

The hearings were the next step in the process of crafting a budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year, following Gov. Tom Wolf ’s February budget address, which I am on record as calling a distinct and refreshing change from those of his first two years in office when broad-based taxes were his default way of solving our revenue problems. Choosing a more fiscally responsible path to prosperity is what taxpayers demand and deserve, and I applaud his change of heart.

We, as a General Assembly, now face the task of formulating a spending plan while dealing with a significant deficit.

The budget hearings helped me formulate some opinions as to where cuts can and cannot be made (I refuse to believe broad-based taxes will solve our problems). A budget bill was unveiled in mid-March and got the negotiating process started earlier than in recent years. I hope we can keep the momentum going and enact an on-time, fiscally responsible budget that funds the core functions of government while protecting Pennsylvania’s hard-working taxpayers.

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