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MARCH 26-APRIL 1, 2015 Vietnam Traveling Wall Coming to Moore Township
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The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be coming to the Lehigh Valley in August, from Thursday, the 17 to Tuesday, the 19. It will be set up at the Moore Township Recreation Center at English Rd., Bath. Helping to make it financially possible are two golf tournaments, along with public donations. The first golf tournament was held in October 2014. Another will be held on Saturday, May 9 at Southmoore Golf Course in Bath, in order to raise the rest of the money needed. The deadline to register for the tournament at $85 per golfer is April 30. Please make checks payable to “The Matthew Kessler Home Selling Team LLC” and mail them with the registration form to that name at 362 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071. All proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming here. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Moore Township recently sent a thankyou note to Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion in Bath, for their donation to this project during the October golf tournament. Golfers who want to participate in May should write to the address noted above for a four-golfer registration form and list their names, addresses, and phone numbers.
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PennDOT, Safety Partners Mark National Work Zone Awareness Week, Urge Safety as Construction Season Begins Submitted by SEAN BROWN With National Work Zone Awareness Week wrapping up this week acting PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards joined representatives from the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC), the American Traffic Safety Services Organization (ATSSA), and various trafficcontrol companies earlier this week for an event in Harrisburg calling on motorists to drive safely in work zones and be mindful of the people behind the cones. To complement the awareness week, PennDOT also announced its #Slow4Zone social media campaign, which spotlights department employees and reminds drivers why it is important to pay attention and slow down in work zones.
----------------------Work zones may be a temporary inconvenience, but these workers deserve our full attention and safest driving. Sec. Leslie Richards ----------------------"Work on our roadways is essential to keep people and commerce flowing, but drivers need to remember that it isn't just equipment that they see in work zones - there are people," Acting Secretary Richards said. "Work zones may be a temporary inconvenience, but these workers deserve our full attention and safest driving." Preliminary PennDOT data shows that 24 people were killed in work-zone crashes in 2014, eight more than in 2013. Since 1970, 85 PennDOT employees
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have died in the line of duty. Additionally, the same data there were 1,841 crashes in work zones last year, a slight decrease from the 1,851 crashes in 2013. Over the five-year period, there were 10,586 work-zone crashes and 128 fatalities in those crashes. In addition to crash data from police reports, PennDOT monitors work-zone safety with internal reports. In 2014, there were 131 reported intrusions in PennDOT work zones, 92 of which nearly caused injury to employees or caused damage to equipment, and 21 of which caused fleet or equipment damage. Of those intrusions, 18 resulted in injuries to PennDOT employees. As of March 10 this year, there have been seven work-zone intrusions, with one resulting in employee injury, four causing damage to vehicles or equipment and two causing no damage or injuries. In addition to driving
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safely to protect highway workers, state law requires drivers to increase their visibility and obey work-zone speed limits. Drivers who don't turn on their headlights in posted work zones face a $25 fine. Also, motorists caught driving 11 mph or more above the posted speed limit in active work zones automatically will lose their license for 15 days. To further underscore the importance of the lives of people working on the state's transportation system, PennDOT's #Slow4Zone initiative featured employees from across the state who have witnessed or been injured in work-zone crashes, or who have a message for motorists. The campaign emphasizes that each employee is a mother, youth mentor or family member who wants to get home safely each day. To view the employee testimonials in the campaign visit the "Work Zone" information center at www.JustDrivePA.com.
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ing the produce directly to the consumers, thereby ensuring the freshest, most nutritional food arrives on their doorstep. There are options for both single orders and recurring deliveries. Fresh produce, meat, eggs and bread can arrive on your doorstep every week, just when you need them. What’s more, the compelling stories of many of the farmers themselves are told on the site, allowing visitors to feel a true connection to the people, as well as the products sold there. A range of recipes are featured for simple yet tempting comfort foods, made with the fresh ingredients purchased from Overstock.com. Get More In addition to a farmers market, the website’s Main Street Revolution store does the same thing for items crafted in the U.S.A., while the company’s fair trade division, known as Worldstock, sells the handcrafted products of artisans worldwide. There’s even a free pet adoption service available to accommodate visitors. Learn More For further facts and to access Overstock.com’s Farmers Market, go to www.overstock. com/farmersmarket or from the Overstock.com website type “farmers market” in the search bar.
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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.
The life of Christ Through Spirituals – Sat. March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Performed by Robert Sims, lyric baritone at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Run for Reading 5K – Jacobsburg State Park, Sun. April 19. Register online at nazarethlibrary.org or call 484-547-9136. Historical Pairings in Bath – April 18 at Red Wolf Bar & Grill at the Historic Bath Hotel. Run for Reading 5K – April 19, registration begins at 7 a.m. at Jacobsburg State Park. FMI: 484-547-9136. Bath Earth Day Clean up – Sat. April 25 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (RD: May 2)Meet at Keystone Park. Nazareth Jazz Festival – 2nd annual festival celebrating the tradition of jazz will be held at Nazareth Boro Park on April 25 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Nazareth Borough 275th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff – Saturday, May 7 on the grounds of Moravian Hall Square. Nazareth Bike Fest – May 16 from 1-7 p.m. downtown Nazareth. Nazareth Ministerial Ecumenical Service in the Park In celebration of Nazareth Borough 275th Anniversary. June 7 at 3 p.m. Love Feast and Nazareth 275th Anniversary Concert June 14 beginning at 3 p.m. at Moravian Hall Square. Nazareth 275th Historical Trolley Tour – August 15 at 9 a.m. at Moravian Hall Square.
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2nd Thursday Event at Heyman Talent East Submitted by MARLYN KISSNER Sixty-five business professionals from Nazareth and the surrounding communities attended the first ever 2nd Thursday networking mixer held at Heyman Talent East on Main Street in Nazareth, hosted by the Nazareth Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber. The event had a historic kick off by offering free attendance, live music, refreshments, snacks, local celebrities and networking at the gorgeous Heyman Talent Agency located at 103 South Main Street in Nazareth. Guests were welcomed into Heyman red carpet style. Registration was followed by photography with friends before heading into the main event where guests were greeted with live music provided by Golden Guitar Gallery. Michael Owen, owner of Heyman Talent East, was blown away
by the response. “I feel as though the event went off without a hitch. I believe that a number of connections were made last night so I am glad that we (collectively) were able to put into motion something that seems to have a bright future,” he said. Michael Owen is a talent agent representing models, voice-over artists, oncamera and print talent, as well as musicians. Heyman Talent East launched in 2011, and is submitting to castings in New York and L.A, as well as locally for union and non-union projects in film, episodic & pilot tv series, as well as local and national print campaigns. The evening also showcased FIFO (Fade In/Fade Out) of Easton and was sponsored by EBC Printing of Trexlertown and Bill Hartin of FIFO. Save the date for the next 2nd Thursday mixer scheduled for Thursday, April 9 at Missing Continued on page 10
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NCC Presents Pop-Up Art Show and Projection Mapping at ArtsQuest
Submitted by CYNTHIA TINTORRI Northampton Community College art students will present an art show and projection mapping exhibit titled "Paradox: The Illusion of Time" at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hanging artwork, LED sculptures and an interactive game will be exhibited in the common area. At 8:30 p.m., there will be a projection mapping show out in the pavilion. Projection mapping uses everyday video projectors, but instead of projecting on a flat screen, light is mapped onto any surface, turning common objects of any 3D shape into interactive displays. This event is free and open to the public.
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MARCH 15 Disturbance, Main St. at 15th St. between two females. MARCH 16 Disturbance in the 1400 block of Canal St. between father and son. MARCH 17 Theft, other, in the 100 block of Lumber St. Report of credit card fraud. Disturbance in the 1800 block of Main St. between a male and a female. MARCH 18 Suspicious act in the 500 block of E. 4th St. Report of suspicious activity, unfounded. Theft, other, 1400 block of Canal St. Report of an older model refrigerator and dryer taken from property that had been put out of another person to pick up. Criminal mischief in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of vandalism to the left rear cargo door glass of a van. MARCH 19 Theft, other, in the 1300 block of Main St. Report of debit card fraud. Domestic in the 800 block of Main St. between boyfriend and girlfriend.
Police Blotter Theft on Sterner’s Way
Colonial Regional Police responded to Turkey Hill, 6020 Sterner’s Way, for the theft of a cell phone on February 18 around 1:30 p.m. A man forgot his cell phone at Turkey Hill, came back to claim it, and was told a man, Mark MacKenzie, already turned it in and took it himself. A Turkey Hill employee was able to obtain MacKenzie’s license plate number the next time he came into the store. By running his registration they discovered his name and he was charged with theft and receiving stolen property.
Theft and Disorderly conduct at Walgreens
On March 11 at 12 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to Walgreens in Hanover
Township where a male and female were attempting to return stolen items. Once police arrived, loss prevention stated that the male, Brandon David, age 20, had already left the store, however the female, Sydney Haber, age 19, was still at the register. Police took Haber into custody where she admitted the items she was trying to return were stolen. The amount total of these items was $123.94. Brandon David was later found and arrested on an outstanding warrant.
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Pinochle results
The Muhlenberg Hospital Center pinochle marathon was played on March 16. Results of play and the host/hostess at each site were as follows: Group I, hostess Mary Tanc-
zos; high score by Jane Schaffer, substituting for Len Mendcyz, 632. Group II, hostess Evelyn Hartzell; high score by Laura Diehl, 745. Group III, hostess Shirley Laubach; high score by Donna Humphrey, 598. Next month, the marathon will continue on April 20 with these persons hosting: Group I, Len Mansycz; Group II, Lorrie Millheim, and Group III, Jean Markulics.
Judith’s Reading Room Selected to Receive Memorial Day Service Award
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Gab over the Fence
by Pete G. Ossip
Spring arrived on Friday, and with it the last gasp of winter, some more snow. But with the sun being where it is now, the white stuff didn’t hang around too long. Soon we’ll be seeing daffodil and tulip leaves popping out of the ground, and robins walking around in our yards, along with budding trees and green grass. Spring is finally here!! . . . . After a week or so of seeing signs about Route 512 going to close over the weekend, work was done on some gas pipelines in the Walnut and Main Street intersection and traffic was detoured for a few days. If I’m right about this, I think it was a preliminary project by UGI before the state highway crews come around in the month of May with a new blacktopping surface. They’ve been busy lately just filling in potholes with cold patch. The potholes were sure bad in some spots, and it’s a wonder it didn’t cause any blown tires. . . .Looks like Upper Nazareth Township may hire a township manager, like Plainfield Township did last month, when they took Tom Petrucci away from Bath. When you start talking grants, you need a manager who knows how to get them, and grants are how municipal governments like boroughs and townships need to exist and make any progress these days. . . . I hear a local guy is lucky he brought along a couple bananas and a Tastykake chocolate junior the other day on a trip.
He traveled with a gang of guys who found a fabulous restaurant, but our friend sorta got separated from ‘em and missed out on all the smorgasbord they dove into for two meals. It kept his weight down anyhow, I reckon. . . . This Friday is the last fish supper for the Catholic church men as we near the end of Lent. . . . That was an interesting article last week about Nazareth’s history over the past 275 years. Found out a lotta things I never knew about. Wonder if Moore Township has some odd historical points as they celebrate their big anniversary this year? We do have plenty of history dating way back in America’s time around these parts, and most folks don’t even realize it. . . . Holy Cross Lutheran Church up Moorestown way has welcomed a new pastor after a long search, following Pastor Kunkel’s retirement. . . . Watch out for next Wednesday, gang. It’s April 1st and you know what that means. There will be some tricks. . . . Gotta look over my lawn mower so it’s ready when the grass starts growing again. See ya. Have a nice week, and send a letter to a friend, a real letter, that is.
Bath Bowling Team 1 Now Is Leadings in Bath Die Hards League
With a 4-0 victory, Team 1 finally reached the top of the standings in the Bath Die Hards League on March 18. They did it with Bob C. Kosman, 588; Bob R. Kosman, 518; and Joe Bach-
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Wee-Little Pigs and Bath Legion Keep Pace in Friday Niters
The Wee-Little Pigs still have a good lead, but the Bath Legion is running right along with them as the two battle it out in the Bath Legion Friday Niters League. In week 28, both won 3-1. The Pigs had Mike Knable, 177-200–613; Dave Jacoby, 189243–592; Brandon Jacoby, 187189–533; and Jim Schoenenberger, 411, over Herman’s Hermits with Dan Cortright, 203-180–542; Pete Curto, 172– 462; Chris Cortright, 175–455; Mike Esterly, 167–425. Bath Legion topped Team YTTIHS behind Ryan Flick, 230-255-234–719; Marty Beal, 197-267–605; John Kline, 203192-208–603; Cory Brown, 201–543; Bob Adams, 209–531. Team YTTIHS: Scott Weinberg, 201-235-227–663; Anton Boronski, 237-202–583; Harry Emery, 191-187-183–561; Billy Kocher, 183-203–535; Matt Astfak, 489. DNA Repair, cut down G & L, 3-1, behind Terry Bartholomew, 279-198-278–755; “Pappy” Bartholomew, 199-216-235–650; Ty Pagotto, 199-261–616; Bill Bachman, 181-202-188–571; Mike Swope, 194-205–550. G & L: Rich Trucksess, 204-253220–677; Cliff Brearman, 185187–533; Bill Kunsman, 195– 503; Terry Koch, 171-178–474. STANDINGS Wee-Little Pigs Bath Legion Team YTTIHS DNA Repair G & L Herman’s Hermits
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Bath Supply #1 At Top Alone in Bath Commercial
Bath Supply #1 won 3-1 and is alone at top of the Bath Commercial Bowling League in week 28, with Daku Auto Body keeping
pace in second. Supply #1 won over the Rice Family, led by Brent Connolly, 276–664; Jeff Kerbacher, 254-222–654; Steve Kerbacher, 267–625; Frank Yeakel, 201–559; and Lester Steigerwalt, 200–513. Rice: Andy Rice, 214206–612 and Mark Rice, 518. Daku topped Crossroads Landscaping 3-1 behind two big scores of Al Davidson, 226-265245–736, and Bob Daku, 250247-237–734, along with Rich Mutarelli, 206–584; Scott Bortz, 204-214–540; and Bob Faustner, 528. Landscaping: Scott Weinberg, 201-235-218–654; Kyle Weaver, 216-204-201–621; Damien Medley, 543. Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering covered Bath Supply #2, 3-1, with Dino Carfara, 222-218-236–675 and Terry Bartholomew, 256– 587. Supply #2: John Kerbacher, 213-203–587 and Frank Courter, 226–547. Maxx Amusements ripped that vacant team, 4-0, with Anthony Gable, 223-268-213–704; Andy Edelman, 258-227–667; George Hyde, 254–638; Bill Bachman, 201–580; Phil Frey, 216–554. STANDINGS Bath Supply #1 Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2 Carfara’s Paint Rice Family Crossroads Land. Maxx Amusements
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Cojones Now Leading Bath Legion Post 470 Sunday League
Tony’s Cojones scored another 4-0 shutout in week 26 of the Bath Legion Post 470 Sunday League and are alone in first place by a nice margin. They whipped Legion of Doom, led by Anton Boronski, 224-224-159–607; Keith Weaver, 208-192-178–578; Tom Torcivia, 156-162-212–530; and Travis Iwaszek, 147-150165–462. Doom: Ed Musselman, 196-217-254–667; Andre Martin, 200-199-187–586; Rick Faust, 140-163-126–429. Sargent’s Slaughterers kept pace, also with a 4-0 series over Holland’s Heroes, behind Randy Williams, 168-214-233–615; Corey Fritz, 205-209-178–592; Brian Radcliffe, 205-168-162– 535; Keith Sargent, 170-191170–531; Bill Ernie, 167-132-
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Dartball
Salem Luth. takes hits, but Still leads in dart baseball
League-leading Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem suffered four losses in six games this past week, but still commands the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League. On Monday, Bath Lutheran knocked them off by two 8-4 scores after Salem won the opener, 8-3. Hitting for Bath were Matt Creyer, 8 for 14; Bob Flyte, 5 for 13 with a home run, and “Butch” Kemp, a homer. Salem: Walt Hoffert, 7 for 12; Bill Hoke, Jr., 5 for 11, and Austin Hoffert, a homer. Continued on page 7
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Blaine Hoffmeister
Blaine Hoffmeister of Bath celebrated 50 years as a member of the Bath Fire Co. Social Club in February. He was elected to active membership at the February 1965 meeting. In 1990, he was elected to life membership after completing 25 consecutive years as an active member in good standing. Over the years he has served on the board of directors, the inves-
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Continued from page 6 And in a make-up series, St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem beat Salem Lutheran 4-3 and 5-2 before Salem won 3-2 in 13 innings. St. John’s had three “John Do’s”, but still won, and had Gary Buczynski, 6 for 13; Ed Wychuk, 4 for 14; and Ryan Hoysan, two homers. Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem came to Bath to face Christ UCC and won 6-3, lost 2-1, and won 4-3. Bath: Dave Shaver, 5 for 11 with a homer; Ron Wagner, 5 for 12; Greg Pokorny, a home run. Bethlehem: Bruce Danyluk, 4 for 13; Judy Hoffert, 4 for 14; Jovi Rivera and Bob Bast, a homer each. Salem UCC of Moorestown lost at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem, 3-2 in 11 innings, then won 4-1 and 6-2. Moorestown: Jack Troxell, 8 for 13; Sherry Bush, 5 for 11; Larry Bush, a 2-run homer. Bethlehem: Eric Harper, 6 for 13; Rich Hasonich, 4 for 12; Harry Schoenenberger, 4 for 13. In a make-up series, Salem
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Obituaries Samuel R. Burham, Sr.
June 30, 1945 – March 17, 2015 Samuel R. Burham, Sr., 69, of Mt. Bethel, died on Tuesday, March 17 at home. He was the husband of Anna C. (Strouse) Burham for 50 years. He was a truck driver for S.M.P. Trucking of Phillipsburg, N.J. for many years before retiring. Born June 30, 1945 in Columbia, N.J., he was a son of the late Charles and Anna E. (Counterman) Burham. He enjoyed playing cards and checkers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Samuel R. Burham, Jr., of Jamestown, N.Y.; two daughters, Stacy Heisler of Roseto and Donna Stadtmueller of East Bangor; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Lester Burham, of High Bridge, N.J.; a sister, Charlotte Geis, of Knowlton Township, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Tracy D. Burham, on January 1; a granddaughter, Tiffany Heisler, in 2012; three brothers, Norman, Gene and June Burham; and a sister, Dorothy Forney. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Richard G. Cacciola Jr. June 4, 1958 – March 20, 2015
Richard G. Cacciola, Jr., 56, of Danielsville was stricken at home and died suddenly on Friday, March 20 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Lynn A. Graver) Cacciola for more than 39 years. A 1976 graduate of Northampton Area High School, he was presently serving his apprenticeship as an auctioneer. Born June 4, 1958 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Richard G., Sr. and Joanne (Rudolph) Cac-
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ciola of Wind Gap. Richard was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, Promised Land Sportsmen’s Association and Pecks Pond Association. Additionally, he was a Pennsylvania Game Commission animal control officer, and he authored a book, “Trapping the Sly fox.” He loved spending time with his family and friends in their cabin at Pecks Pond, where many great times and memories endure. His passion was umpiring and Richard served as a umpire for the Central Whitehall Baseball League for many years. He was also an ardent supporter of the Penn State Nittany Lions. A memorial service in celebration of Richard’s life will be held this (Thursday) evening at 6:00 p.m. in Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Dr., Bath (Emanuelsville). Friends and relatives are invited to call this afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the church. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Whitehall Baseball League, attn.: Dave Doherty, 920 E. Paoli St., Allentown, PA 18103.
Gerald J. Ehret
Nov. 25, 1923 – March 6, 2015 Gerald J. Ehret, 91, of Bath died Friday, March 6 in Blough Health Center. He was the husband of the late Rose (Todora) Ehret for 60 years before she died on Sept. 1, 2005. He was a member of the West Bethlehem congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and enjoyed speaking to people about the Bible and was very active in preaching and teaching Bible truths to others. Born Nov. 25, 1923 in Cetronia, Pa., he was a son of the late Raymond and Naomi Ehret. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Rubino, of Bath; a grandson, Phillip James, of Bath; two great-grandsons, Nicholas and Dominic; great-granddaughter, Gabrielle; and grandson, Tony, in California. Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bethlehem.
John B. Faust
May 15, 1944 – March 17, 2015 John B. Faust, 70, of East Allen Township died on Tuesday, March 17 at home. He was the husband of Cynthia (Roberts) Faust for 51 years. He was employed by PBNE Railroad, Bethlehem, in the
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John R. Karp
June 9, 1949 – March 16, 2015 John “Jack” Roger Karp, 65, of Lower Nazareth Township died Monday, March 16 at home. He was the husband of Eloise (Butko) Karp for 42 years. A graduate of DeSales University, where he received a degree in economics, he worked for 37 years at Mack Trucks as a procurement planner. Born June 9, 1949 in Bethlehem, he was the son of Helen (Raczkowski) Karp and the late John Karp. Jack was the leader of the Harmony Knights polka band. He was very active at Town & Country Bowling Lanes in Bethlehem, where he was a junior bowling coach for 30 years; president of the Bethlehem Area Jr. Bowling Association, and a member of the Bethlehem Bowling Hall of Fame. He also volunteered as a coach for the Lower Nazareth Little League. Jack was often known as Mr. Fix It. He liked fishing, golf, and Iron Pigs baseball as well as bowling. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Kevin and Brian, and two grandchildren. A viewing was held last Thursday at the Connell Funeral Home in Bethlehem and on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Jack and Eloise Memorial Scholarship at any National Penn Bank or c/o the funeral home at 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Alice M. Karpyn
Dec. 5, 1929 – March 15, 2015 Alice M. Karpyn, 85, of Cementon died on Sunday, March 15 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Harry Karpyn, who died in 2004. She worked as an assembler
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at General Electric and Black & Decker for 20 years until retiring in 1984. Born Dec. 5, 1929 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kotarra) Kozera. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and the Northampton Historical Society. Surviving are two sons, Rev. Gregory Karpyn of Sacred Heart Church, Reading, and Charles Karpyn of Whitehall; a daughter, Ann Marie Kuzma, of Allentown; and a grandson. Preceding her in death was a brother, Robert Kozera. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on March 19 in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, where memorial donations to the church may be sent.
Frank Koren, Sr.
Dec. 21, 1927 – March 15, 2015 Frank Koren, Sr., 87, of Northampton, formerly of Orefield, died Sunday, March 15 in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Elva R. (Smith) Koren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He was employed as a photo engraver for the former Tarkett at Fullerton for 40 years before retiring in 1993. Born Dec. 21, 1927 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Halese) Koren. He was a member of Morgenland Union Church, Orefield. Surviving are three sons, Frank, Jr. of Orefield, Daniel M. of Neffs, and Gregory of Northampton; a sister, Elizabeth Wuchter, of Northampton; five grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were four brothers, Joseph, Steven, William, and James. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Vision Loss, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196. More Obits on page 12
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Dorothy I. Rosetco
May 12, 1942 – March 15, 2015 Dorothy I. Rosetco, 72, of Allen Township died on Sunday March 15. She was the wife of Thomas E. Rosetco for 45 years. A 1960 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, she attended Bethlehem Business School. Dorothy retired from Guardian Life Insurance Co. and was also employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and Meridian Bank. Born May 12, 1942 in Kingston, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Irene (Ondish) Wascura. She was a 50-year member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, where she held various officers. She was also a 10-year volunteer at Musikfest. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Jeffrey Rosetco and his wife and two step-grandchildren in Alexandria, Va.; a daughter, Jill Gruver, husband and two grandchildren, of North Catasauqua; a stepson, Randy Rosetco, wife and three step-grandchildren, of Holly Springs, N.C.; a step-daughter, Rhonda Coates and husband, of Holiday, Fla.; a sister, Margaret Wascura; a brother, Robert Wascura; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held on March 18 in the Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem, followed by burial I Holy Saviour Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 801 Ostrum St., c/o Development Office, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Rochelle N. Santiago
Aug. 26, 1950 – March 18, 2015 Rochelle N. Santiago, 64, of No r t h a m p ton died on Wednesday, March 18 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. A 1968 graduate of Northampton High School, she attended Moravian Prep School and Moravian College. Rochelle worked as an office manager for 35 years at Maintenance Contract Services, Catasauqua. In addition to that, she worked 20 years at Witts Tree Service, Catasauqua, and Maison Blanc Catering, Allentown.
Born on August 26, 1950 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Anna (Gontar) Pavlov. She was an animal lover and enjoyed reading and music. Her proudest moment was when her daughter was appointed FT faculty at the Moravian Seminary. She was a member of St. John’ Evan. Lutheran Church, Bath. Surviving are her daughter, Dr. Michelle Santiago; sisters Catherine Gava, Shirley A. Smith and Jean R. Kosc; nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog Ruby and cat Ebony. A memorial service was held on Wednesday morning in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath. Interment will be private. Contributions in memory of Rochelle may be made to the Bath Area Food Bank, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014.
Luther J. Schaller
Sept. 1, 1925 – March 17, 2015 Luther J. Schaller, 89, of Coplay, died Tuesday, March 17 in Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Anna (Resh) Schaller, who died in 2014. Prior to retiring in 1989, he was a plasterer for Duggan & Marcon. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post #215 in Catasauqua and the North Catty Senior Citizens Group. Born Sept. 1, 1925 in Kunkletown, he was a son of the late George and Mable (Frey) Schaller. Surviving are a son, Gene, of Northampton; two brothers, Arlen Schaller of Rehoboth Beach, Dela. and Kermit Schaller of Loveland, Colo.; four sisters, Hattie Smith of Macungie, Erma Rothenberger of Wescosville, Esther Kelly of Wescosville, and Viola Bartholomew of Allentown; and two granddaughters. He was predeceased by brothers Ernest, Melvin and Willis; sisters Mildred and Gladys, and a granddaughter, Mandy Lynn Schaller. Services will be on Monday, March 30 at 11 a.m. in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening, March 29 from 708:30 p.m. and again from 10-11 a.m. before the service on Monday, all in the funeral home. Interment will be in Ebenezer Reformed Church Cemetery, New Tripoli.
Wendy M. Silfies
Oct. 1, 1982 – March 17, 2015 Wendy M. Silfies, 32, of Northampton died on Tuesday, March 17 in Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the wife of Ryan H. Silfies for nine
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Herbert H. Smith
Nov. 14, 1928 – March 19, 2015 Herbert H. Smith, 86, of Northampton died on Thursday, March 19 in Atria Senior Living, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Nancy L. (Lange) Smith ad companion of Diane Mall. Herbert graduated in 1959 from East Stroudsburg University, Cum Laude. He retired in 1990 from UGI Corp. of Bethlehem after 39 years as a Superintendent of Human Resources. Born Nov. 14, 1928 in Cementon, he was a son of the late William and Laura (Strohl) Smith. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club, the Pennsylvania Gas Association, and e served on the Public Utilities Executive Committee National Safety Congress. Herbert was also a member of the Northampton Rotary Club. He was a life member of the Allen Township Fire Co. and he served for 10 years on the Allen Township Zoning Hearing Board. Surviving are two sons, Steven Sit of Catasauqua and Mark Smith of Richboro, Pa.; a daughter, Susan Young, of Northampton; and three grandchildren. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Kenneth, Theodore and Loring, and three sisters, Catherine Schneck, Dorothy Baliant and Violet Cook. Funeral services were held on Monday morning in Zion U.C.C.
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Anna Tavianini
July 4, 1926 – March 16, 2015 Anna (Drosnock) Tavianini, 88, of Nazareth died on Monday, March 16 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Floyd Tavianini, who died January30, 1971. Anna had been a machine operator at Kraemer Textiles in Nazareth and was a dedicated volunteer at Gracedale for many years. Born July 4, 1926 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Katherine (Kopach) Drosnock. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, where she was also a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. Surviving are a son, Joseph N. Tavianini, of Kunkletown; a daughter, Marie Tavianini, of Nazareth; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters, Katherine Kuchinos of Northampton and Helen Lewis of Bethlehem; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were six brothers, Nicholas, Stephen, Peter, John, Michael and Joseph Drosnock, and to sisters, Mary Haschak and Julia Holdway. Services were held on Saturday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church, and interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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FORKLIFT OPERATORS 15 Immediate openings at Fogelsville Brewing Co. Must have sit down forklift exp. Pay $12/hr to start, increased to $16 when hired perm. 12 hr. shifts, 1st and 3rd. Apply online at HTSS: www.htss-inc.com or call: 610-432-4161 ext. 14. (3/26) FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to jkorba@idpcreative.com. (TN) GENERAL LABOR FT and short-term pos. avail in Allentown $11/hr. 1st and 2nd shift. Lifting involved. Apply online at HTSS: www.htss-inc.com or call: 610-432-4161 ext 16. (3/26) LEHIGH VALLEY FENCE Looking for experienced fence installers for full time position. Call LV Fence Co (610 837-7007) or stop in. 6587 Jacksonville Rd, Bath. (4/16)
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BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON AND NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL 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 2, 2015, 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 2, 2015, 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 the bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as a 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 (3/19-3/26) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dale A. Valo, a/k/a Dale Valo, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Dana F. Hein 232A Chestnut Street Bath, PA 18014 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (3/26-4/9)
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE The Council of the Borough of Northampton will be considering the approval of the following Ordinance at a Regular Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015. BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. 1200 AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 1184, CHAPTER 234, ARTICLE III, SECTION 234-28(A) TO INCLUDE THE LIMIT OF VEHICLE WEIGHT ON THE HOWERTOWN ROAD BRIDGE, OVER DRY RUN CREEK, TO 25 TONS (50,000 POUNDS) WHEREAS, a certain Bridge located on Howertown Road, Northampton, PA, over Dry Run Creek, being 32 feet wide, curb to curb, and having a span of 11 feet 6 inches (“Bridge”); WHEREAS, the Borough of Northampton (hereinafter “Borough”), requested a live road rating from Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. (“KCE”), to determine the proper weight limit for the Bridge; WHEREAS, pursuant to a Bridge Inspection Report dated November 24, 2014, KCE performed said live load rating, which determined the load limit of tonnage, on said Bridge, to be 25 tons; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED, by the Borough Council that: 1. The Bridge shall have a weight limit of 25 tons of carriage across said Bridge and shall be so posted according to law. 2. Section 234-28(A) is hereby amended to include the abovenamed Bridge. 3. A copy of said Bridge Inspection Report may be viewed at the Northampton Borough Office at 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA. 4. All other provisions of the above-cited Chapter 234 of Ordinance 1184 shall remain in full force and effect. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective immediately. DULY ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton, this ________ day of ___________, 2015, in lawful session duly assembled. BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON __________________________ John Yurish, President Attest: ____________________________ Gene Zarayko, Manager-Secretary AND NOW, this ______ day of _________, 2015, the above Ordinance is hereby APPROVED. _______________________ Thomas D. Reenok, Mayor A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Gene Zarayko Borough Manger
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2015 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS Sealed Proposal will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday, April 2, 2015 for furnishing the 2015 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Robert J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert Kortze, P.E., Keystone Consulting Engineers (KCE), 2870 Emerick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610-865-4555). Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, of a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2015 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/19 & 3/26)
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ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of ALBERT B. PALMER, AKA: ALBERT B. PALMER, JR., deceased, of the Township of Upper Mt. Bethel, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to RICHARD PALMER, Executor, on March 9, 2015. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Richard Palmer, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (3/26-4/9) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at six (6) p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. AMERICAN TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORE The Applicant, Michael Piechota, owner of said lot, requests a Special Exception for a home improvement and building supply store known as American True Value Hardware Store to be located at 4531 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA. The land parcel is identified as J2-14-20516. The property is located in the General Commercial (GC) zoning district. Within the GC Zone home improvement and building supply stores may be permitted by special exception, subject to specific criteria of Chapter 180, Section 180-81(AH), Home Improvement And Building Supply Stores. The Applicant also seeks variance(s) relief under the applicable provisions of Chapter 180, Sections 1-128, with specific mention to Section 180-20.E.5 Maximum Lot Coverage, and the Applicant seeks an Interpretation of Section 180-109 Continuation of Nonconforming Structure, Use, and Lot, to determine relief of Section 180-20.E.6, Front Yard Setback and Section 180-29.C Driveways. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Laura M. Harrier, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (3/26-4/2)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2015 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m. Prevailing time, Thursday, April 2, 2015 for furnishing the 2015 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Robert J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert Kortze, P.E., Keystone Consulting Engineers (KCE), 2870 Emerick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610-865-4555). Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2015 RENTAL EQUIPMENT”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/19 & 3/26)
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SOPHIA KESTER, deceased, late of 311 S. Canal Street, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Frances A. Carazo Address: 488 Lehigh Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 Or to her Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/26-4/9) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RICKY C. REPH, deceased, late of 367 Ash Road, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Co-Executrices: C h e r y a n n Haas a/k/a Cherylann Address: 135 Gap Road Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071 Sherry Huber a/k/a Sherry L. Huber 2915 Little Gap Road Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071 Or to her Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/26-4/9)
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Road Work – Expect Delays
Submitted by SEAN BROWN Roadwork on Grouse Drive in Moore Township between W. Main Blvd and Moncacy Drive for pothole patching may cause delays. Expect delays and use caution driving through the work zone. Work will begin at 9 a.m. on March 27 and should be completed by 2 p.m., weather permitting. Roadwork in East Allen Township on PA 512 between Main Street and Community Drive for pothole patching may cause delays. Expect lane restrictions and delays and use caution driving through the work zone. Work will begin at 9 a.m. on March 26 and should be complete by 2 p.m. on March 27, weather permitting.
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Outdoors Pa. Federation of Sportsmen Tackle issues at convention
by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News The Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs was represented by five members at the spring convention of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, hosted by the Central Division and held this past Friday through Sunday at Best Western/ Country Cupboard Inn in Lewisburg, Pa. Activities on Friday were meetings of the Pa. Wildlife Federation, PFSC Endowment Board and PFSC board of directors. It was on Saturday where the bulk of business was carried on by the delegates and other club members from around the state. Committees that met during the day included membership, fish and boat, game/trapping, firearms, and conservation. During the day there
was a life member luncheon, and in the evening a banquet, when Cindy Dunn, Secretary of the Pa. Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources, was the speaker. Vote On Issues On Sunday, following a prayer service, the general session of delegates voted on issues that were brought before them that enhance our fish and wildlife resources for the benefit of all hunters, trappers, anglers, and conservationists protecting 2nd Amendment rights and our outdoor heritage. These were the 10 issues that were voted on by the delegates, and the number of club proxies that they brought with them: (1) Use of .223 semi-automatic and smaller rifles for hunting fox, coyotes and groundhogs – Approved. (2) Moving the issue of antlerless deer licenses away from county treasurers to the PALS system of the Pa. Game Commission – Approved. (3) Use of air rifles (B.B. guns) for hunting; removes the prohibition from the PGC and allowing the agency to permit and regulate them – Approved [This is further explained in this column.]
(4) Permitting use of semi-autos for hunting as long as center fire limited to 5-shot magazine and 22s limited to manufacturer’s specs – Rejected. (5) Requiring big game kill reporting to be done within 24 hours – Unanimously rejected. (6) Amend First Reserves Financial Relief Law increasing annual payment in lieu of taxes charge from $3.60 to $6.00 per acre – Rejected. (7) Using a portion of any gas extraction tax for law enforcement activities by Pa. Fish & Boat Commission – Approved. (8) Anyone under age 7 required to us their mentor’s tag when mentored youth hunting for deer and turkey – Approved. (9) Still supporting use of severance tax that includes funding for the PGC and PFBC – Approved. (10) Support of PGC having authority over Sunday hunting and not the Legislature – Approved. There are many sportsmen who want to have Sunday hunting, and there are others who don’t, but this would give the PGC the authority to at least allow it. Federation Stand Two other items the delegates
approved were these: • Having clubs send letters rejecting a proposal by the superintendent of the Delaware River National Recreational Area be changed from that designation to a “park” or “preserve”. This would essentially prevent hunting and trapping there. • Have John Kline, the Federation’s Director of Government Affairs, contact Governor Wolf ’s office saying that the Federation members do not agree with all government employees being banned from accepting gifts of any kind. This would preclude WCO’s from getting a free hot dog at a meeting, or any other kind of items of appreciation from the clubs in the form of a hat, etc. We want that interaction with the WCO’s. (Incidentally, Kline told us he is very familiar with our own Rep. Marcia Hahn, and can walk into her office any time.) Other Matters The annual legislative shoot will be held on May 12 at a club near Harrisburg, in which state legislators are invited to take part in shooting events. (The Southeast Division, of which this writer is secretary, voted to give $150 in support of the event.) The Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs was applauded at the PFSC board of directors meeting for donating $4,000.00 to the project in which an audio/visual DVD and/or a power point slide program will be produced, that shows clubs across the state what the PFSC stands for in their best interests concerning the outdoors, giving them a reason to join. Fish & Boat On Saturday, officials from the Fish & Boat Commission and Game Commission give the delegates and other sportsmen updates
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on what the agencies are doing. Andy Shields of the PFBC showed slides on mentored youth fishing, delayed harvest, and musky and walleye stocking. The mentored youth fishing here in the southeast will be on March 28 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. In other parts of the state it will be on April 11. There’s either a free voluntary permit or a $2.70 license. The latter would enable the PFBC to receive $5.00 for each license from federal Pittman-Robertson funds. If the youth doesn’t have a license, the WCO would issue a voucher, but then there’s no P-R reimbursement. The mentors help teach fishing skills. Delayed harvest was started first in Pa., in 1983. Waters are stocked with adult trout and artificial lures are used by adults, not necessary for kids under 16. It focuses on youth participation. Minimum size of the trout is 7 inches, with a 3-per-day catch. Over 140,000 musky fry were stocked last year, along with 2,000,000 walleye fingerlings. The bigger the muskies when stocked, the better they survive. The Linesville hatchery in western Pa. will have an open house on April 4, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., showing walleye spawning, fish filleting and cooking, fly tying, and casting demonstrations. Part of Act 89 will go to potholes and dam repairs. There are 55 high hazard dams in Pa. A slide showed that spillways are pipes that release water, while water going over the top of a dam is an emergency spillway. It was pointed out that the PFBC is not interested in stocking steelhead trout in the Delaware River. They’re better off in Lake Erie. Walleyes and muskies are good in the Delaware. More Sportsmen news next week.
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Clock Ticking On Phantoms’ Playoff Hopes
by TONY ANDROCKITIS The Home News Sports
After three straight wins to start their season-high five-game road trip, things were starting to look up for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They were just eight points out of a playoff spot with games in hand against most of the teams they were chasing with the final two games of the road trip against Hartford and Worcester –
two teams directly ahead of them in the Eastern Conference Standings. It was a chance to make up even more ground and really put themselves in good position in the final four weeks of the regular season. Instead, losses to both Hartford on Friday night and Worcester on Saturday, combined with a 3-0 shutout loss on Sunday to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton finished
a disappointing weekend for the Phantoms that has left them with their backs against the proverbial wall. With 13 games left on their schedule, they have 10 points to make up in the standings in hopes of making the playoffs in their first season as an AHL franchise in Lehigh Valley. “It doesn't matter where you finish [in the regular season], as long as you get in the playoffs,”
forward Blair Jones said after Friday’s 3-2 loss in Hartford. “We just need to sneak in and you never know what can happen from there.” Last Friday night’s game in Hartford was Jones’ first game back in the Phantoms’ lineup after a 10-week absence due to a groin injury that required surgery to repair – the most time Jones has ever missed due to an injury in his nine seasons of professional hockey. “Yeah, I would say so. It was a little longer than my liking,” Jones said of the injury that kept him out of action for 24 games – just about a third of the season. “It sucked. It's not something you want to experience but some things are out of your control. You just have to rehab, work hard every day and know in the back of your mind that you're gonna get back out there eventually.” Jones tallied a goal in his first game back, but it wasn’t enough to earn the Phantoms any points in the standings in a regulation loss at Hartford. Still, things weren’t out of control. The Phantoms fell behind 2-0 in the first period and battled back to a onegoal game twice only to run out of time after a furious final scramble in the waning seconds. Saturday in Worcester, the Phantoms hit rock bottom in a 6-1 blowout loss to a Sharks team that is also fighting for their playoff lives but in a much better po-
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sition – just one point out of the 8th and final playoff spot. Returning home to face rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at the tail end of a three-game weekend proved no easy task either, as the Phantoms again fell behind 2-0 after a pair of goals 63 seconds apart in the 2nd period and were never able to get one past Penguins goaltender Matt Murray – who broke the AHL’s record for shutouts in a rookie season with 10 in just 34 appearances this season. The Phantoms face a tough task in climbing the standings with four weeks left in the AHL’s 2014-15 regular season, but the schedule doesn’t get any easier for Lehigh Valley this week with home games against three of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference, including Wednesday against Syracuse, a rematch with the Penguins on Saturday and a Sunday afternoon face-off with the top seeded Manchester Monarchs. “Yeah, it's frustrating but you just keep at it,” forward Brett Hextall said after the team’s third straight loss on Sunday. “That's our attitude. For us, it's just keep at it, keep chipping away and keep grinding. Eventually we'll get them. You'll see here one of these games we will score six goals. When it rains, it pours and it works the other way around too, right?”
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