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Northampton Council accepts Bid for restroom trailer
by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News Thanks to a grant from Monroe County casino funds and half of profits from proceeds at the local community center, Northampton Borough Council on Thursday accepted a bid for a new restroom trailer that will be used at two locations in the borough. The bid was $64,625 for the fully equipped trailer and its delivery to the borough. Money from the grant amounts to $59,500. The balance needed for the trailer and two macadam slabs that need to be built at the Canal Street field and the municipal playground will be paid from half of the profits received last year from operating the Northampton Memorial Community Center. It was recommended by Assistant Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst that it not be rented out. In another matter involving grants, Victor Rodite was autho-
rized to make a declaration of intent to Northampton County identifying potential projects for community development and to make application for CDBG funds. Farmers market Rodite said the farmers market, which started last year at a location along Main Street, will now be moved to a new site on Laubach Ave. between the swimming pool and the municipal building. It will be open on Tuesdays for 19 weeks from May 24 to September 27. Garry Hunsicker of Twin Maple Farms, Bath, told Council he is concerned about the effect on the customer base with the new location, although conceding that there is more parking space. He and the Hower Farm in Kreidersville are the two farmers that have produce at the market, in addition to other vendors. Hunsicker feels they would be better off staying at Main Street.
Rodite had no follow-up comments. However, Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. suggested that it be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Other matters • The Northampton Quota Club received permission to use Canal Street Park for their annual community yard sale on June11, with no fees to be charged. Rain date is June 12. • Also permitted was launching of canoes between 7 and 8 a.m. from a ramp to the Lehigh River near the Hungarian Hall at Canal & Stewart Sts. by an organization called Gibbons Outdoor Adventure Leadership School Adventure Raising Association. • A handicapped parking zone was approved for 1264 Newport Ave. • Two police department requests were approved: Patrolman Ryan Grube to attend training at Fort Indiantown Gap on April
19-22 on “Tactics for Narcotics and High Risk Warrants” and for Chief of Police Ronald Morey to attend the Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement executive development seminar at Princeton University from June 5-10 at a cost of $715. • Councilman Robert Coleman said $28,146 in performance grant money for recycling from the Commonwealth of Pa. for the year 2013. Another $21,899 is expected for 2014. • Lopsonzski reported on these public works activities: all parks restroom facilities are now open; infields are being prepared for baseball; new posts have replaced deteriorated ones at the 4th St. playground; 100 ft. of river embankments has been cleared north of Czapp Ave. & Canal St. • Handicapped curbs will be installed on Washington Ave. from Station Alley north to 24th St. as part of the 2016 CDBG grant program.
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2 March 24-30, 2016 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 610923-0382! We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.
Bath Area Kids Fishing Contest- April 23 and 24, Monocacy Creek (Bath Area Fishing Committee). 3rd annual Nazareth Jazz Festival Spring Edition- April 30 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Nazareth Boro Park in Nazareth. Nazareth Farmers Market Opening Day- April 30 in the Square in Nazareth from 9-1 p.m. Bath Farmers Market Opening Day- May 20 at Keystone Park from 3-7 p.m., opening day festivities. Bike Fest-Saturday, May 21 from 1-7 p.m. in historic downtown Nazareth. Bands, food, Keystone Harley display, vendors, etc. FMI call 610-759-9188. Northampton Farmers Market Opening Day- May 24, every Tuesday from 3-6:30 p.m. New location Municipal Park, Laubach Ave. and Smith Lane. 38th annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hosted on the lawn of the 1740/1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth. Free Open Air Concert- June 18 at Moore Township Rec Center. Crazy Hearts performing from 6-10 p.m. Food, beer and soda will be available for sale. Creekside Arts Festival- June 18 at Monocacy Creek Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bath Community Days- Four-day event festival. July 21-24 at Fireman’s Field and Keystone Park. Vendors, 5k, live music, rides, food, demonstrations and more. Stay tuned FMI! 7th Annual Great Bath Duck Race- July 29 at Monocacy Creek Park at 5 p.m. 9th Annual Martin on Main- August 6 from 1-7 p.m. on Main St. in Nazareth.
Northampton County GFWC elects new officers
New officers elected for the GFWC of Northampton County- June Hess, Corresponding Secretary; Marianne Prestifilippo, president; Sharon Clark, Vice President; Camilla Stemrich, Recording Secretary; and Vivian Dawe, Treasurer.
submitted by JUNE WAHA New officers for the 2016-2018 administration of the GFWC PA Northampton County Federation of Women's Clubs were elected and installed at its recent meeting. They are June Hess, Corresponding Secretary; Marianne Prestifilippo, president; Sharon Clark, Vice President; Camilla
Stemrich, Recording Secretary; and Vivian Dawe, Treasurer. The new officers were installed by Marian Smith, Past President. Winners of the best of show in crafts, photography and student art were Marian Smith (quilted table runner and color photography) and Jonathan Corby (student art).
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Smoothie If you desire to improve and optimize your health, may I suggest beginning each day with a blended concoction of vegetables and fruit? It is quite easy and does not require much effort or expense. The basic tools to make a health shake smoothie are: blender, cup and desired ingredients. That’s it. No big deal. Perhaps the biggest challenge is giving up an old habit. If you have been waking up and eating cereal, bagels, donuts, or like most, skipping breakfast altogether, you are making a huge mistake that can lead to disastrous consequences down the road. Please don’t get me wrong. I am not asking you to do anything I haven’t done. All I ask is that you consider providing your body with life enhancing nutrients that feed your glands, organs, and tissues. With the proper building blocks, your body will thrive. You see, eating whole, nutrient rich foods always improves your health. Your body desires to be healthy and a daily smoothie will help this along. So what exactly should a health smoothie consist of? Glad you asked. I will start by saying that initially you may need to keep the health shake basic and improve upon ingredients as able. With that said, start with water and
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ice cubes: add a banana, half an apple, piece of celery, two small cherry tomatoes and a handful of berries and blend it all together. If you add in frozen fruit then you may not need any ice. Some individuals prefer milk instead of water. Maybe consider unsweetened almond or coconut milk as an alternative. I would also recommend a pinch or two of cinnamon powder. Don’t forget to pick up small bags of chia seeds, flax seed, and hemp seed and rotate them through on different days. I am at a point where taste is just not that important to me. I have more energy, feel satisfied but not bloated, and have greater mental clarity as a result. You may feel the same way. I hope you do. One of my favorite additions to my smoothie is avocado. Not too much, as it can make the shake thick. Another one of my favorite additions is coconut oil, although
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that does require a little more clean-up work. The point to all of this is to be consistent in your attempts to regain and maintain your health. Smoothies do just that. As you advance along, I recommend adding a scoop of protein powder or perhaps an organic green food powder. Just keep trying new things and evaluate as to how you feel. It’s pretty simple. 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.
man who worked with my Dad offered him two ducklings and he thought they would make good pets for me. They were tiny, yellow balls of fuzz with big webbed feet. Two ducks, one male and one female, which I immediately named Jack and Jill. I cared for them like babies, watching them grow to full duckhood. They were my first pets and I loved them dearly. After they were a couple of years old, my mother decided it was time to have them for Sunday dinner. I protested feverishly, but finally she convinced me that it was time since they were screeching and annoying the neighbors.
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I couldn’t bear to watch the final ceremony, but that Sunday, when I sat down at the table, there on the platter was Jill. I couldn’t bear to look at her. I couldn’t eat her! She was my pet! I cried, “What have you done to Jill?” and “Where is her face?” The heartbreak of losing a pet is bad enough, but when your mother butchers it for Sunday dinner, that’s going too far. Somehow I got over losing Jack and Jill when they were replaced with Puffy, my beautiful tiger cat. I felt better because I knew for sure she would never end up on the dinner table.
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Pa. Federation Delegates Voted on Several issues by HOBBY When the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
held their spring convention on March 18-20, they voted on a number of issues, bringing with them proxies from their home clubs on those issues. In brief, these were the issues, and the vote that followed: (1) Safety zones as established in H.B. 1445, 50 yards when trapping within a water course, approved [100 for, 1 against, 3 abstained]; (2) Trespass, as contained in H.B. 1719, while hunting, a primary offense making it a misdemeanor of the third degree,
rejected [40, 70, 2]; Volunteer Instructor License, as proposed in H.B. 1452, free license for hunter/trapper safety instructors, approved [55, 26, 1]; (4) Use of Semi-Automatic Rifles for hunting, in S.B. 737, approved [77, 33, 2]; (5) Hunting/Trapping License fee increases, approved [73, 39, 1]; (6) Fishing License fee increases, approved [65, 46, 1]; (7) Allow the Pa. Fish & Boat Commission to set own license fees, approved [83, 14, 15]; (8) Expand Pennsylvania’s mentored
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youth hunting program by allowing older children to participate, rejected [41, 52, 19]; (9) Allow the Game Commission to set their own fees, approved; and (10) Allow youths two Sundays of hunting in the rifle deer season, rejected. Having protected sportsmen’s interests for more than 83 years, the PFSC produced a letter to all those attending the convention, some highlights of which we quote, as follows: “With all the turmoil and daily attacks on our outdoor heritage and 2nd Amendment rights, it is more important than ever that we come together in a united front to protect our heritage”. . . .the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs is committed to listening to and representing its grass roots members, and looking out for their best long-term interests and the best interests of our resources”. . . .”It’s not just about deer. It is about our children and our grandchildren. It is about the kids growing up today and those not yet born. They deserve the opportunities, privileges and rights we have enjoyed and appreciate”. . . .”We must continue to stand up and be counted, and keep our numbers strong so PFSC continues to maintain its respected clout with the Legislature and resource agencies.” Some of the negative threats: Mergers between the PFBC and PGC with DCNR over financial instability; disagreements over protecting endangered species; from access to Marcellus Shale severance taxes; areas to hunt and fish; dissatisfaction of the PGC’s deer management program; and daily attacks on our 2nd Amendment rights.
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will meet Monday night, March 28 at 7 p.m. in Crivallero’s Restaurant, Williams Township, with the Raubsville Sportsmen’s Club the host. Additional reports on the PFSC convention will be given by delegate Mike Getto. The Southeast Division, which includes Northampton, Lehigh, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Schuylkill counties, will have its semi-annual meeting on Sunday, June 5 at 9 a.m. in the conference room of Cabela’s at Hamburg.
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In last week’s column, there was a misidentification of the person in the photo. It was of Pa. Fish & Boat Commission Executive Director John Arway. The name printed, Wayne LaRoche, should have been printed in the story. He represented the Pa. Game Commission at the PFSC convention.
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Opinion Budget Legislation will Prevent schools From closing
By State Rep. MARCIA HAHN 138th Legislative District On Wednesday, March 16, I joined the majority of my colleagues in voting for and asking Gov. Tom Wolf to sign key budget-related legislation into law for the 2015-16 fiscal year. This occurred after the state House approved (with bipartisan support) and sent to the governor’s desk House Bill 1801, which would restore the Dec. 29 cuts made by the governor to the currently enacted budget. This is the fourth 2015-16 budget bill that the Legislature has sent to the governor’s desk. House Bill 1801 would increase basic education funding by $200 million and restore support for agriculture – Pennsylvania’s No. one industry – and correctional facilities across the state without requiring tax increases: Gov. Wolf now has the opportunity to atone for past budget vetoes and put to rest the threat of school closings that have left many students and their parents uneasy. Signing House Bill 1801 into law would send to schools throughout the state $200 million more than in fiscal year 2014-15. The legislation would also support the agriculture community
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and no longer place the Penn State Extension service, our farmers’ support service and lifeline in time of crisis, at risk of closure due to insufficient funding. The great majority of my constituents have asked me to oppose broad-based tax increases and support the core functions of government in a responsible manner. House Bill 1801, which passed with bipartisan support, does that, which is why I stand in support of it. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be addressed to my district office at 610-7462100.
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Our calendar dates back to twenty centuries ago when the King of heaven visited the earth and made the necessary provisions for every person of the human race to become a member of the kingdom of God by accepting Him and submitting to His kingship. At the birth of Jesus Christ, an angel proclaimed, “of His kingdom there shall be no end” (Luke 1:33). Wise men from the east came to worship Him asking, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” (Mathew 2:2). Jesus taught that His kingdom was internal—not external! He said, “The kingdom of God cometh not with observation…for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21). Jesus taught that if a person would sincerely repent of his sins and believe in Him as God's Son, a spiritual revolution would occur within him resulting in willing submission to the rulership of Christ. The provision for this spiritual reformation was entirely by Divine plan. God's holiness and justice requiring death as punishment for man’s sin blended perfectly with His love and mercy as He gave His Son, King Jesus, to die for man's sin at Calvary. Pilate, the Roman ruler, asked Jesus if He was “the King of the Jews.” Jesus told him, "My kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36). Cruel Roman soldiers beat Jesus and, in mockery of His kingship, dressed Him in a purple robe with a crown of thorns. Pilate placed a sign on His cross that read, "This is Jesus the King of the Jews" (Matthew 27:37). Yes, King Jesus died for you and me on that cross. He was buried, and three days later King Jesus miraculously rose again and ascended back to heaven. King Jesus is “alive for evermore” (Revelation 1:18). He will return again as the victorious “King of kings and Lord of lords” (I Timothy 6:14-15) and take to heaven all those in His kingdom. Will you be among those taken? Does King Jesus reign in your life?
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip I’m happy to say the weather folks were wrong this time. Their forecast for three to six inches of snow on the first day of spring turned out flatter than a pancake. It was briefly snowing in some spots but that was it. Sure, it was cold, but it didn’t matter. Spring is here. Now I hope they’re right when they say it’s gonna be nice and warm later this week, and even nice on Easter Sunday. . . . I saw in a letter to the paper that a man from Alabama found an Army diary when he visited an antique store in Marietta, Georgia, and he listed all the names as Relph. It wondered me. I’ve heard the name Reph many times, but never Relph. Whatever the case, I hope the diary reaches the right people in Danielsville or Bethlehem, or wherever it belongs. . . . By the way, Ye Ed’s oldest daughter lives in Marietta. Maybe she can check it out. . . .He also told me that the district Lions are gonna put together all the old eyeglasses they can collect and send them off for recycling. They’re gonna have a convention over Allentown way on April 2 and he’d appreciate it if all you folks can put your old glasses in the blue barrel down at Ahart’s this weekend or early next week, so he can turn ‘em in for the Bath Lions Club. . . .Speaking
of Ahart’s, there was another big crowd of kids down there for the egg hunt on Saturday. Folks were bundled up for the chill in the air, but had a great time as usual. The field was covered with eggs, and in 15 seconds or less, the grass was bare. The kids picked ‘em all up!! . . .Sorry to say I didn’t win a ham in any of the events last weekend. I reckon Elmira expected it, ‘cause she bought one ahead of time. . . .Wonder what that Martinis & Manicures is all about down at the Red Wolf?? Even includes a cigar and bourbon tastings! It’s gonna happen on Thursday night, April 7th. Must be a Chamber of Commerce event with member and future member fees. Hm-m-m, maybe I oughta look into it. . . .I hear Marty Beal and Bob Meixsell and a couple other guys are back from a 700-mile snowmobile trip along deep, snowy trails up in Ontario, Canada, and had the time of their lives. . . .Herb Silfies had a successful heart valve procedure and came home, but fell out of bed and is back in the hospital. Hope you’re okay now, Herb. The gang’s waiting to see you back in the hearts game. Tom has the cuss jar ready, too. . . .Looks like there may be some good things on the horizon for 512 (ps-s-st, resurfacing?). Road crews have been working lately, and private side roads are getting red signs. . . . Hats aren’t as in fashion as they usta be, but if you have a bonnet, put it on, gals, for the Easter parade to church services. Happy Easter, everybody!!!
BATH BOWLING Team 6 Closing In on Team 3 with Four-game Sweep in Die Hards League
Team 6 won 4 to 0 over Team 5 to pull within one point of Team 3 after the latter lost 1 to 3 on March 16 in the Bath Die Hards League. Leading Team 6 in their move were Bert Davidson with a 438 series and Michelle Tirrell, 422. They ripped Team 5, which had Rick Deily, 513, and Jim Stevens, 434. Team 3 was a 1 to 3 loser behind Doug Head, 642; David Guest, 502; Herb Guest, 423, and Wendy Guest, 400. In third place is Team 1, a 3 to 1 winner with Joe Bachman, 526; Bob C. Kosman, 516, and Bob R. Kosman, 430. There’s a three-way tie for fourth place, and only Team 4 was a 3 to 1 winner, doing it with Gerald Bartholomew, 626; Charmaine Bartholomew, 473, and Amanda Leindecker, 450. Team 2 lost 1 to 3 with Emre LaBar, 662; Terry Bartholomew, 611; and Ken Grube, 496. The other one is Team 5, as noted above. STANDINGS Team 3 Team 6 Team 1 Team 4 Team 5 Team 2
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Maxx Amusements played the vacant team, winning 4 to 0, to help themselves in first place of the Bath Commercial Bowling League in week 27. Their scores included: Anthony Gable, 222-231203–656; Randy Frey, 234-243– 638; Andy Edelman, 215-216– 621; George Hyde, 243–613; and Bill Bachman, 212–587. Runner-up Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering won 3 to 1 over Bath Supply #1 with Dino Carfara, 219-267-221–707; Brent Bartholomew, 263-227202–692; Terry Bartholomew, 246-216-220–682; Jason Carfara, 215-213-201–629; Gerald Bartholomew, 515. Supply #1: Steve Kerbacher, 235-255–688; Brent Connolly, 277-200-211–
688; Frank Yeakel, 205-210–614; Harvey Rissmiller, 542. Bath Supply #2 pulled into a tie with Carfara’s for second with a 4 to 0 sweep over Al’s Monsters, led by Taylor Hostler, 234-231–664; Scott McGee, 228-210–628; John Kerbacher, 203–572; and Frank Courter, 212–572. Monsters: Ryan Flick, 258-235–675; Adam Anthony, 235-214-221– 670; Scott Weinberg, 203-227– 625; Kyle Weaver, 514. Daku Auto Body and the Rice Family played to a friendly 2 to 2, with Daku ahead on the bowling of Bob Daku, 248-235–679; Al Davidson, 278-211–645; Scott Bortz, 266–632; Rich Mutarelli, 211-234–611. Rice: Jack Rice, 202-213–602; Andy Rice, 237– 596; Howie Rice, 211–526; and Fred Rice, Jr., 503. STANDINGS Maxx Amusements Carfara’s Paint Bath Supply #2 Daku Auto Body Rice Family Al’s Monsters Bath Supply #1
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3 Balls & Split Holds First Place in Post 470 Sunday League
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da Moyer, 100-192-183–475. Whiners: Scott Weinberg, 202201-216–619; Andre Martin, 197-215-192–604; Bill Ernie, 144-135-130–409; Trina Becker, 104-136-132–372. Szerencits’ Soldiers won 5 and lost 2 against Sargent’s Slaughterers, led by John Szerencits, 179267-177–623; Chris Nemeth, 163-182-222–567; “Butch” Holland, 180-169-212–561; Tony Holva, 127-184-212–523. Slaughterers: Brian Radcliffe, 222-247-190–659; Keith Sargent, 170-151-181–502; Mike Platt, 152-163-147–462; Sandra Radcliffe, 100-99-90–289. STANDINGS W L 3 Balls and a Split 53 24 Hoysan’s Slap Hands! 50 27 Shuttlecocks 50 27 Split Personalities 35 42 Szerencits’ Soldiers 33 44 Weinberg’s Whiners 31 46 Sargent’s Slaughterers 31 46 Flick’s Fighters 25 52
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Although Holy Family won the first half in the Bath Industrial League, they were losers in week 27. Bath Drug strengthened its lead with a sweep. They knocked off G&L Sign Factory, 4 to 0, with Bob Adams, 267-230–701; Bob Meixsell, 245-200–646; Don Arndt, 215–587; Marty Beal, Jr., 184–526; and Andrew White, 412. G&L: Corey Fritz, 236-218–660; Evan Rehrig, 218212–620; Paul Duda, 198–563; Brian Silvius, 194–545; Jason Eberts, 493. Taylor Honey beat Holy Family, 3 to 1, behind Ed Taylor, 231223–668; Kyle Taylor, 233–620; Scott Friebolin, 194–564; Jack Troxell, 204–548. Holy Family: Jim Bendekovitz, 247-230–701; Kevin Searles, 277-210–678; John Facinelli, 277–625; David Betz, 200–536; Jordan Meixsell, 489. Hear PA topped Harhart’s, 3 to 1, with Mario Forte, 243-200– 636; Mike Derwinski, 230-205– 633; John Wesolowski, 227–582; Mike Jamiol, 235–574; Todd Everhart, 449. Harhart’s: Bill Bachman, 212-200–600; George Hyde, 203-200–579; “Butch” Holland, 202–550; Randy Fritz, 461; Tony Holva, 407. Flurer’s Machine escaped the cellar by clipping Fensty’s Restoration, 3 to 1 games, led by Dave Roman, 202–549; Ken Nansteel, 486; Steve Hanscom, 475; Kelty/ Fogel, 467; and Howard Davidson, 346. Fensty: Scott Mann, 233–612; Marty Csencsits, 201– 588; Warren Nelson, 188–576; Del Buss, 215–555; Mark Flamisch, 206–521. W L STANDINGS Bath Drug 35.5 12.5 Hear PA 29 19 Holy Family 25 23 G&L Sign Factory 24 24 Taylor Honey 24 24 Fensty’s Restoration 22 26 Flurer’s Machine 16.5 31.5 Harhart’s 16 32
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Easter egg hunt held At field next to market
Alicia Paczona stands beside the Easter Bunny with her prize, a basketball hoop. –Home News photos by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Three age groups of youngsters converged on hundreds of colored eggs in a field adjoining
Ahart’s Market in Bath on Saturday morning for the annual Easter egg hunt. The event was sponsored by Ahart’s Market and organized
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by Cub Scout Pack 33 and Boy Scout Troop 33 in association with Girl Scouts and Brownies. Ahart’s Market provided a tentload of drinks and snacks for the children and their accompanying adults. Easter Bunny was there, too, and the youngsters proudly posed with the white rabbit. At the sound of a horn from the Bath Firefighters engine, the children from walking age on up to 12 years of age scrambled along the grass, scooping up as many eggs as they could, hopefully to find those having a number on them that indicated they had picked up a prize winner. With the help of adults in the scouting units, these were the winners in each age group: Walking and 1 to 3 years – Sarah Harding, a basket of chocolates and other goodies; Sarah Coleman, a $15 McDonald’s gift card; Jacob McFadden, a ride-on toy. Ages 4 to 6 – Emma Schall, a basket of goodies; Chloe Ryan, $15 McDonald’s gift card; Heidi Stocker, $50 Walmart card. Age 7 to 9 – Cheyenne Kocher, a basket of goodies; Dakota Warnker, Town & Country Restaurant gift certificate; and Hailey Achey, $50 Toy ‘R Us gift card. Ages 10 to 12 – Ashlee Kitzhoffer, basket of goodies; Riley Buskirk, My Place Restaurant gift certificate; and Alicia Paczona, a 44-inch basketball hoop set. George Ahart and his staff wish everyone a Happy Easter. More pictures on page 16
Sacred Heart School 90th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Step back in time as we visit the 1920’s School to celebrate 90 years since the founding of Sacred Heart School. Please join us on the 1st of May, 2016, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon at the
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Two sisters in pink, Kylie, 3, and Chloe Ryan, 5, pose with the Easter Bunny at Bath’s egg hunt on Saturday.
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sent fertility. It wasn't until Germans settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s that the tradition of the bunny that lays eggs came to the states.
2. Buying a new outfit for Easter stems from a superstition. Back in the mid-1800s in New York, people believed that buying new clothes to wear on Easter would bring them good luck for the rest of the year. And, lucky for us, the custom continues today.
Nine Interesting Things You Never Knew About Easter
via countryliving.com Today, Easter is all about egg hunts and chocolate bunnies. But as you stock up on candy, plastic eggs, and more, you might have wondered where these traditions came from. Here are just a few interesting facts behind a few of Easter's most common symbols, cus-
toms, and....candies?
1. The Easter Bunny didn’t always lay eggs. In fact, the fluffy bunny stems from the Anglo-Saxon festival of Eastre which featured a spring goddess who used the rabbit as her symbol to repre-
3. Meanwhile, Easter bonnets are a relatively new concept in the U.S. Back in 1933, composer Irving Berlin introduced the Easter Bonnet into American pop culture with his ballad "Easter Parade." Today, it's still one of the most popular songs for the holiday.
4. Decorating eggs comes from a Ukrainian tradition. The ornate eggs were called pysankas, which were made by using wax and dyes. It wasn't until Ukrainian immigrants came to the U.S. that the colorful custom caught on.
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5. During medieval to Halloween, respectively. times a very different game 8. It used to take more was played with the eggs. than a day to make a Peep. Can you even imagine throwing an egg in church? Well, that's exactly what used to happen. The priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choir boys, he would continue to toss it to his peers, and whoever was holding the egg when the clock struck 12 was the winner and got to keep it.
Approximately 27 hours, to be precise. That was back in 1953, when each candy was handmade with a pastry tube — but today they have machines that have dramatically sped up the process to just six minutes.
9. Most Americans bite off the ears of a chocolate 6. The White House's bunny first. Easter Egg Roll started In fact, a whopping 76% say back in 1878. Rutherford B. Hayes was the president at the time. But it was President Nixon who first included a bunny in the festivities with a member of his wife's staff as the lucky person who got to wear the costume.
7. Easter is the second biggest candy-consuming holiday.
that's where they take their first mouthful, followed by 5% who eat the feet first, and 4% who eat the tail first.
NORTHAMPTON AREA Odyssey of The Mind Participants In the Northampton Area school District Pictures from top to bottom: George Wolf Team: Abigail Loch, Nikita Yessen, Calia Weiner, Abigail Miksza, Morgan Fish; Seigfried Elem- Hridhaan Kshirsagar, Jillian Fertal, Arianna Villanueva, Jillian Knauer, Emily Koplin, Ashton Shibla, Isabella Pecuch.; Lehigh Elem- Izzy Lowden, Connor Retlick, Lauren Perry, Mariah Plummer, Nora Sekol, Sara Schoefflin.; Middle School- Leah McCann, Trevor Stone, Jr., Michael Kapustic, Garrison Hassler, Ashlee Winkle, Chloe Peifly, Alex Tews; Middle School- Lukas Connolly, Blaise Wagner, Cole Clapp, Kevin Lechner, Anthony Aulisio – Contributed photos
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Spring bouquet concert In Northampton submitted by CHRISTINE HOSTETTER On Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m. three musical friends will present a Spring Bouquet Concert at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Northampton. Debbie Glick, flutist, Rev. Todd Fennell, bass-baritone and trombonist, and Sandra Deiter, accompanist and organ soloist, will perform a concert of vocal and instrumental music ranging from Pachelbel to Broadway and beyond. Ms. Glick, a private flute instructor, teaches 4th through 8th grade band for the Alexandria Township School District in PittThe CLIU is currently seeking a FT Bus Mechanic who would be responsible for ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of IU vehicles. A minimum of 1 to 3 years general mechanical skills required, including a background in air conditioning, gas and diesel engines, knowledge of and ability to utilize diagnostic testing equipment. A Bus Drivers CDL must be obtained for this position; the CLIU pays for CDL preparation /license, and training.
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Friendly Fifties April meeting submitted by KAREN SEREMULA St. John's Friendly Fifties will meet on Monday, April 11 at 1 p.m. in the church's social hall at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. Entertainment will be provided by Joe Weber.
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NAZARETH AREA Phantoms playing for pride as playoffs look out of reach
Portland took an early lead on the Phantoms Sunday and never looked back.
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for the Phantoms to overcome – putting Lehigh Valley further out of reach for playoff contention as the regular season winds down. “For whatever reason, we have found different ways to lose right now,” veteran forward Tim Brent said of the past few weeks. While nobody was using it as an excuse for their slow start Sunday, a seven hour overnight bus ride home from Toronto Friday night into Saturday morning left the Phantoms drained and off their regular daily routine entering the weekend. The team arrived back in Allentown, Pa. just after sunrise Saturday morning and attempted a few hours of sleep before coming to the rink and getting in a workout. Instead of a pre-game morning skate on Sunday – the normal routine on a game day – the Phantoms players were again attempting to get their sleep schedule back on track before showing up at the rink hours before Sunday’s 5:05 p.m. face-off. “It’s playing the game simple, playing in straight lines,” Brent added when asked how they can focus for a game after a tough travel schedule. “It’s doing things you were taught when you were ten years old.”
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With only 11 games remaining on their schedule entering the week and 11 points separating the Phantoms from the final playoff spot, Brent asserted that he wasn’t mailing it in the last four weeks of the regular season and that his teammates shouldn’t either. “This is professional hockey,” he said. “This is how we put food on our table and feed our families. You have to be a professional, and that means coming to the rink ready. It doesn’t matter how many games are left or what position we are in, you need to be a professional and show up every night.” Up Next The Phantoms continue their home stand this week with three games against Atlantic Division opponents at the PPL Center. On Wednesday night, the rival Hershey Bears come to town. The weekend features back-to-back home tilts against the Providence Bruins and Hartford Wolf Pack on Friday and Saturday nights, respectively. All games at the PPL Center this week have a 7:05 p.m. ET scheduled puck drop. You can follow all the latest Lehigh Valley Phantoms breaking news, in-game updates and much more by following Tony on Twitter -> @TonyAndrock and by visiting his daily online coverage at Highland Park Hockey.
ANDY’S CORNER by ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Blue Eagles are switching from winter sports over to spring sports as the weather warms up. The Nazareth Varsity Baseball Team will open the season on Thursday, March 24 at 4 p.m. vs. Pleasant Valley at the Nazareth Boro Park. The Nazareth Boys Lacrosse Team will open the year at 10 a.m. at Easton on Saturday, March 26 while the Girls Lacrosse Team will host Easton on March 29 as they open their season. The Nazareth Varsity Softball Team will open the season on the road at Landsdale Catholic at 4 p.m. on Monday March 28. The Nazareth Boys Tennis Team is 3-0 as this past week they beat Pleasant Valley, East Stroudsburg South and Pocono Mountain West and will be at Freedom on March 21 and at home vs. Dieruff on March 23 at 3:30 p.m. and at Easton on March 29. This past week we had two swimmers in states at Bucknell University, as Steven Stasolla took eleventh place at his state meet and Victoria Palochik finished in 23rd place in the swimming championships. That is a look at some of the spring sports here at Nazareth.
Celebrate area Trails submitted by NANCY THATCHER June is National Trails month with Saturday, June 6 designated as National Trails Day. To promote area trails, Lehigh Township Rails to Trails will be having displays in area libraries to provide information about these trails. Trail maps will be displayed and brochures concerning a variety of trails will be available. The schedule for these displays is as follows: • Northampton: April 11-16 • Palmerton: April 18-23 • Slatington: April 25-30 Members of LTRT will be available to discuss the current status of and future work on area trails Saturday afternoon at each library. On June 6, weather permitting, LTRT will be present at the Slatington Trailhead from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in celebration of National Trails Day. Walking and biking on trails both promote healthy living. The creation of trails also helps to protect green space and creates environmental awareness. We look forward to seeing you at one of these events. For additional information, call 610-767-0676. You can also visit us on Facebook at LTR2T.
Lehigh Township Historical Society News submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Thank you to everyone who gave donations of cash, gift cards, or items to the annual Spring Basket Social. All of your support was gratefully appreciated by LTHS. Thank you for everyone's help to make the event a success. The next regular monthly meeting will be held at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. The first open house of the 2016 season will be held Sunday, May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Members will be cleaning and getting the historical centre ready in the coming weeks. There have been many new items donated to the society and many of the albums in the archives have been updated. Plan a visit to the historical centre—there is a lot to learn about Lehigh Township and its past. Open house dates will take
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Obituaries Bernadine R. Agnew
AUG. 24, 1936 – MARCH 17, 2016 Bernadine Rose Agnew, 79, of Bushkill Township, died on Thursday, March 17 at Moravian Hall Square nursing home in Nazareth. She was the wife of Atty. William Agnew for 58 years. A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Allentown and Kutztown State Teacher’s College, Bernadine was a full-time teacher at Asa Packer Elementary School in Easton and Sleepy Hollow Elementary School in Falls Church, Va. This was followed by substitute teaching in the Nazareth School District for many years. She also taught catechism at Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth. Born August 24, 1936 in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Schadl) Marx. Bernadine was active in numerous Bible study groups. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, needlepoint, watching Jeopardy, and most of all quality time with her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Bernadine Kosciusko of Bushkill Township and Christine Herman of Bethlehem; two sons, William of Bethlehem and Mark of Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Margaret Marx, of Whitehall; and five grandchildren. Preceding her in death were three sisters, Celia, Mary and Frieda, and three brothers, Charles, Joseph and Francis. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Memorial contributions may be made to Moravian Hall Square Skilled Nursing Unit or American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Rose Bucher
AUG. 11, 1922 – MARCH 14, 2016 Rose Bucher, 93, of Coplay, died on Monday, March 14. She was the wife of the late John J. Bucher. She was a homemaker. Born August 11, 1922 in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Eva (Polak) Szoke.
Rose loved puzzles, traveling and sightseeing across the U.S. and was one of 14 children in her family. Services were held last Thursday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial in St. John Fisher Holy Resurrection Cemetery, North Catasauqua. Contributions in her memory may be offered to a charity of one’s choice.
David A. Fehr, Sr.
JULY 24, 1947 – MARCH 18, 2016 David A. Fehr, Sr., 68, of the Nazareth area, died on Friday, March 18 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Eileen F. (Mann) Fehr for 42 years. A 1965 graduate of Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, David had a successful career in the fire protection industry. For the past 25 years, he owned and operated A+ Fire Protection Co. Born July 24, 1947 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Rose A. (Romberger) Fehr of Upper Nazareth Township and the late Warren A. Fehr. David enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing and especially enjoyed spending time in Potter County. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, David A. Fehr, Jr. of Williams Township and Barbara Burgin of Wind Gap; five grandchildren; a brother, Dennis A. Fehr, of Pen Argyl; a brother-inlaw, Elwood Mann, of Hatfield; two nephews, and three nieces. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Brenda (Fehr) Hatrak, and a brother, Brian. Services were held on Wednesday at noon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment with military honors in Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth. Memorial contributions may be made to a veterans charity of your choice or to the Klecknersville Rangers Ambulance Corps, 2718 Mountain View Dr., Bath, PA 18014.
Brian A. Gum
FEB. 21, 1976 – MARCH 5, 2016 Brian Anthony Gum of Conifer, Colorado, died on Saturday, March 5 celebrating his 40th birthday with friends in Costa Rica. In a final selfless act, Brian sacrificed his life to save one of his dear friends. He was born on February 21, 1976 and was raised in Nazareth, the son of Geary and Brenda (Pritchard) Gum. Brian served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1994-1999 and transitioned to civilian life, working on aviation electronics for Sierra Nevada Corporation. His co-workers shared that Brian had the ability to make the work place light-hearted. Living life to the fullest, Brian was filled with compassion and understanding for everyone. His many passions included “Chet”, his beloved dog; music, playing the guitar, traveling, riding dirt bikes, snowboarding, and experiencing all life had to offer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters Joanna Tugend and Allison Gum; grandmother, Anna Pritchard, and fiancé Yvonne Sularski. A private celebration of life was held for family. Open calling hours took place at the BarnHouse Village in Bath on Saturday afternoon and evening, March 19.
Leonard W. Ihle
Leonard W. Ihle, Jr., 53, of Bath, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at home. He was the companion of Jessica Lock of Bath. A 1980 graduate of Nazareth High School, Leonard was employed as a plumber in the area for a number of years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Leonard W., Sr. and Theresa M. (Seier) Ihle. He was a member of the Bath Republican Association, was an avid motorcyclist and had as specific love for Harley Davidsons. Len played in multiple billiard leagues through the Lehigh Valley. Surviving are a daughter, Sarah A. Ihle, of Northampton; his companion and her children, Scott, Jeffrey and Matthew; his step-mother, Nancy Ihle; a stepbrother, Michael Ihle; two stepsisters, Christine Orowitz and Carol Williams; and his former wife, Trudy Lynn Nichol. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday in the Hunsicker Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Orefield.
George E. Myers
NOV. 22, 1925 – MARCH 11, 2016 George E. Myers, 90, of Allentown, formerly of Northampton, died Friday March 11 in the Phoebe Home. He was the husband of the late Dolores “Dolly” Myers for 68 years. He played football when he was a student at Liberty High School in Bethlehem. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was stationed at the Pensacola Naval Air Station as an aviation mechanic.
He worked at sheet metal layout at the former Fuller Co. for 30 years. Born November 22, 1925, he was a son of the late Elvin and Ruth Myers. George was a member of the former Northampton Lions Club and a recipient of the Four Chaplains Award. He built two homes, was a hunter, enjoyed crafting, and made stained glass for the family. He was an active member of Grace U.C.C. Church in Northampton; a former member of Church of the Manger in Bethlehem, serving on church consistories and choir. George was also a member and enjoyed attending the Raccoon Club in Seemsville. Surviving are two sons, Steve and George; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kathleen Hinkel and Margery Wolfe; three nieces and a nephew. Funeral services were held Saturday morning in Grace U.C.C. Church, followed by interment with military honors in Bethlehem Memorial Park. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Grace U.C.C. Memorial Fund, 9th St. & Lincoln Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Rebecca E. Schonerberger
AUG. 12, 1928 – MARCH 19, 2016 Rebecca E. Schonerbeger, 87, of Bath, died on Saturday, March 19 in Gracedale. She worked as a sewing machine operator at the former Mary Fashions Mfg. Co., Bath, until retiring. Born on August 12, 1928 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Carrie (Gold) Rissmiller. She was a member of Christ Church of Bath U.C.C. Surviving are two sisters, Margaret Silfies and Gene Hirschel; nieces and nephews. Services were held on Wednesday morning, March 23 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath. Interment was in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Bushkill Township.
Dorothy A. Spaide-Burns
Dorothy A. Spaide-Burns, of Whitehall, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Robert Burns. She worked as a controller for the former Synthetic Thread, Bethlehem, for more than 20 years before retiring. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Dombroski and the late Jean (Rauba) Krause. Dorothy enjoyed gardening.
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Surviving are sons Randy S. Spaide of New Tripoli and Richard Spaide of New York, N.Y.; a sister, Roberta Molchany, of Bethlehem; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday), followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sierra Club, c/o the funeral home.
DelawareLehigh Amateur radio Club meeting
submitted by BOB GREEN Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: “History of the Radio Corporation of America – AB3RC. Hams and other interested public always welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. For more information visit www. dlarc.org or call 610-432-8286. The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit charitable organization in the Lehigh Valley, with our amateur radio station, W3OK, located in Nazareth, Northampton County. We draw attendees from Carbon County, Monroe County, Northampton County, Bucks County, Lehigh County and the Phillipsburg, NJ area. We have a club radio station on the Gracedale Complex, and have close association with the Northampton County Emergency Management Agency. We routinely provide emergency communications services, coordinated with the EMA. Our membership is around 175, representing persons living in, and surrounding, Northampton County.
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(Left) Anita Brosky presenting the Garden Club donation to the 4-H Sprouts. (Right) Members of the Garden Club and 4-H members making terrariums.
submitted by BEVERLY PUTT At the February meeting, the garden club welcomed the group, 4-H Sprouts, and their parents and presented a donation to the 4-H group. Doris Meehan and Barbara Bolez demonstrated how to make terrariums and some of the 4-H members participated.
DARTBALL With many Postponements, Dart teams have Make-ups Besides the holidays and bad weather, there were several postponements this season in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League. Some teams used the Holy Week recess to make them up on Monday night. Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem played five games vs. St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton, with Salem winning 5-0, 7-6, 9-8, and 7-2 and St. Paul’s winning one game, 3-0. Salem’s hitters: Bill Hoke, Jr., 9 for 19; Bryan Frankenfield, 9 for 21; and Jason Biggs, 8 for 22. St. Paul’s: Rich Kern, 8 for 20; Kevin Gross, 8 for 21; Deb Hughes, 8 for 23 with a home run; Amber Gross, two homers, and solo homers by Brian Gross and Dave Clark. Christ UCC of Bath is in a deep slump and was swept at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem, 6-2, 7-4, and 4-3. Messiah: Andy Mickelson, 9 for 12 and the cycle; Rich Hasonich and Chris Knauss, both 5 for 12; and Gary Knauss, a pair of homers. Bath UCC: Garry Hunsicker and Dave Shaver, both 5 for 12, and George Gasper with a home run. Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem won 5-4 and 2-0 before visiting St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem won 2-1. Emmanuel: Bruce Danyluk, 6 for 13; Bob Bast, 4 for 12; Judy Hoffert, 4 for 13 with a homer; and Joey Hoffert, a home run. St. Stephen’s: John Hoysan, 5 for 13 with a homer;
The next meeting of the garden club will be held Tuesday, April 12. The meeting will start promptly at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6 p.m. Speaker will be Master Gardener Lynn Dautrich talking about “Raised Bed Gardens.” The tournament is as follows: Specimens: Tulip, crocus, musRyan Hoysan, 4 for 12; Allen Beahm, a homer. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem lost two 6-2 games at Salem UCC, Moorestown, before winning 5-2. Salem: Kyle Taylor, 6 for 12, and Larry Fehnel, 5 for 11. Ebenezer: Kim Dietz, 5 for 12 with a homer; and solo homers by Carol Voortman, Jay Williams, and Charlie Costanzo. STANDINGS W Dryland, Hecktown 43 Salem Luth., Bethlehem 38 St. Paul’s, North’n 36 Bath Lutheran 36 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 35 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 35 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 34 Messiah, Bethlehem 31 Christ UCC, Bath 29 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 20 Farmersville 19
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SCHEDULE: March 28 – Bath Luth. at Salem Luth., Dryland at Christ UCC, Salem UCC at Messiah, Emmanuel at Ebenezer, St. Paul’s at Farmersville. St. Stephen’s with the bye.
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ment, not to exceed six inches in all directions; “April Fool” - use an unusual container; “Bee in your Bonnet” - your own interpretation using a hat. Photograph - “Winter Splendor.” Looking ahead to May, the Annual Plant Auction will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at
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COMING EVENTS CRAFT SHOW/YARD SALE Hosted by East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps. May 21 (rain date May 22) from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 4945 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton 18067. $15 per space or $25 for two (checks payable to EATVAC) or register online www. eatvac.org/events. All fees must be paid by May 18. FMI 610261-9196. (5/18) HAM & DANDELION DINNER Saturday April 16, 3:30-6 p.m. Christ UCC Little Moore- 913 S. Mink Rd. Danielsville. $11/ adults- $5/children 5-12, 4 and under free. Call Winnie at 610837-7423 by April 3 for tickets. No ticket sales at door. (3/24) SPRING VENDOR FAIR St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E Main Street, Bath, 18014. March 26 from 12-4 p.m. Vendors, Crafts, Food and Raffle. (3/24)
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NOTE OF THANKS
IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA M. BITTENBENDER Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat upon a chair. Perhaps you sent us flowers. If so, we saw them there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much, whatever your part. -The Schlegel and Schrantz Families (3/24)
PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL NOTICE Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Thursday April 7, 2016 at 7:00PM to review the application of Penn Bath Properties, Ltd., owner(s) of the property located at 7 Allen St., Bath, PA. The applicant is appealing the decision(s) of the Zoning Officer and/or seeking variance(s) from the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance for the property located at 7 Allen St., Bath, PA. The property is located in an MC-2 Light Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The applicant is seeking a determination by the Board that the proposed repair and storage of pallets use, by Hess Wood Recycling Inc., with storage inside and outside of the building, is a listed Permitted Use or Similar Use per Section 179-138 in the MC-2 Zoning District and is not a Conditional Use as determined by the Zoning Officer. In the alternative, the applicant is seeking a variance from the Conditional Use Criteria Section 179-202.Ii.4, and any other sections therein pertaining to the proposed use(s), requiring that all storage shall-be within fully enclosed structures. The applicant is also seeking a variance from Section 179107.E, and any other sections therein pertaining to the proposed use(s), which states that no more than one (1) Principal Use shall be permitted on a lot. The applicant proposes a semi truck and repair shop use, by Rapid Logistics LLC, in addition to the repair and pallet storage. The Zoning Officer has determined that the semi truck and trailer repair shop is a listed permitted use per Section 179-138. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, Bath Borough Municipal Building, 215 E. Main St, Bath, PA. The public is invited to attend. Zoning Officer Borough of Bath (3/24 & 3/31)
BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON AND NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUHTORITY 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 7, 2016, 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 19, 2015. 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 7, 2016, 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. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (3/24 & 3/31)
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at six (6) p.m. to hear the following appeals. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. APPEAL OF JEFFREY BILLHEIMER Jeffrey Bilheimer located at 4727 Three Mile Ln Walnutport PA 18088 Parcel ID K2-8-2D & K2-8-2L appeals the decision of Zoning Officer for issuance of a fence permit to neighboring property owner Susan Bilheimer located at 4743 Three Mile Ln Walnutport PA 18088 Parcel ID K2-8-2B & K2-8-2M, A/RR district, alleging that said official has issued the permit in error. WALMART Walmart Real Estate Business Trust request Special Exception & Variance relief for the proposed Walmart to be located in the General Commercial district on Parcel ID J2 18 20 at the corner of Riverview Dr & Birch Dr. Automobile fueling stations are permitted by Special Exception subject to criteria of Section 180-59. Variance from Parking Standards Section 180-37.A.2.c. Request to reduce Lehigh Twp parking standard from 5:1 per 1,000 sq ft ratio to Walmart standard ratio of 4:1 per 1,000 sq ft. Variance from Steep Slope Protection Standards Section 180-45. Request disturbance of slopes as follows: Steep slopes from 15-20% (no more than 30%): request 81.57% (46,366 sq ft) Steep slopes from 20-30% (no more than 15%): request 18.18% (15,678 sq ft) Steep slopes from >30% (no more than 0%): request 100% (7,352 sq ft) Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend & will have an opportunity to be heard. Laura Harrier, Zoning Officer. (3/24 & 3/31)
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT MARCH 11
• EMS ambulance assist in the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. • Harassment in the 500 block of Howertown Rd. Report of a male harassing a female. • Disturbance in the 1500 block of Main St. Report of a male causing a disturbance.
MARCH 12
• Hit and run accident in the 2100 block of Dewey Ave. Report of damage to the driver side rear bumper and quarter panel of a le-
gally parked vehicle. • Trespass in the 600 block of E. 8th St. Report of a male trespassing on private property. • Domestic in the 1600 block of Main St. between two females.
MARCH 13
• Non-reportable accident in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. involving one vehicle.
MARCH 14
• Criminal mischief in the 1300 block of Canal St. Report of damage to five sections of wooden fence at the Canal St. baseball field.
MARCH 15
• Non-reportable accident in the 2000 block of Northampton Ave. involving two vehicles.
MARCH 16
• Theft from vehicle in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of numerous plumbing tools and toolboxes taken from a legally parked vehicle.
MARCH 17
• Non-reportable accident in the 1300 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.
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