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Two East Allen residents to Run for supervisor

By JUSTIN SWEITZER Two weeks after East Allen Township supervisors appointed Robert Mills to fill a vacancy left on the board following Christopher Colitas’ resignation, two township residents announced their intention to run for one of the two spots that will be up for reelection at the end of this year.

Township residents Eric Yocum and Brian Budraitis announced their intention to run for seats currently occupied by Mills and Supervisor Madelyn Kemp at the township’s March 23 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Budraitis, a Northampton County sheriff’s deputy for the criminal warrants division, said he did not apply for the opening following Colitas’ resignation due to not meeting residency requirements. He is a new resident

to the township, but a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley.

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We’re lucky if we get two to pick from, this year we had eight.

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One of six Republicans running for the board, Budraitis is excited at the prospect of getting involved within East Allen Township as a supervisor.

“I’m looking forward to getting involved in local government,” Budraitis said.

Yocum, the only Democrat running for the East Allen Board of Supervisors, is a retired environmental engineer who formerly worked for the Department of Environmental Protection.

Also a former member of the East Allen Water Authority Board, Yocum said his interest in local government increased following the township’s approval of the Toll Brothers age-restricted community and upcoming warehouse development in Franks Corner.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Roger Unangst once again voiced his pleasure over the large interest in township participation, noting that the increased level of interest is beneficial to the township.

“We’re lucky if we get two to pick from, this year we had eight,” Unangst said, referring to the candidates who ran for Colitas’ seat following his resignation.

“Interest is really increasing and that is nothing but a good thing.”

TRACY POLOVICK Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/ Northampton), who also serves as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot in the Pennsylvania National Guard, recently introduced legislation to extend the Military Family Relief Program check-off box on state tax forms for another four years.

“As a member of the military, I know firsthand the many sacrifices families endure when a loved one is deployed,” said Mako. “This program helps meet immediate needs for food, shelter, clothing and medical care for those stateside. The last thing a deployed serviceman or servicewoman needs is to be concerned about whether basic needs are being met for family members at home.”

House Bill 984 would extend the tax check-off until Jan. 1, 2022. The Military Family Relief Program provides financial assistance to armed forces personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserves.

Assistance available under the program is offered during active duty status. The program is funded by the tax check-off and was first initiated in 2005. It has been extended three times since then.

Currently, the program is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2018.

The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.

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EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly

meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.

Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome.

For information, govwolf.org.

Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the

third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.

Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Located in Bath Borough building at Penn and Washington Streets.

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

Borough of Bath Paw Park Basket Social- April 22

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

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

Nazareth Farmers Market Opening Day- Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Center Square.

Whitefield After Dark: Live on the Lawn- Friday, May

26 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth.

Bushkill Township Veterans Remembrance & Flag Retirement Ceremony- Sunday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Flag Pole opposite muni building 1114 Bushkill Center Rd. Nazareth. Call Susan Kirk 610 759-9194.

2nd Annual Nazareth Food Truck Festival- Saturday, June 3 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Belvidere Street in Nazareth. Food trucks, live entertainment, rain or shine.

39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center Street, Nazareth.

Paw Prints on the Canal- June 4 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine, Canal Street, Northampton.

87th Annual Sacred Heart Church Picnic- July 14-16,

rain or shine, entertainment info to follow.

Bath Community Days- July 20-22 at Firefighters Park.

Moore Township Community Day Celebration- August

26, 2017 at the Moore Township Recreation Center.

Spuds & Suds Festival- August 26, 2017 in Bath. Stay tuned for more information.

Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, September

9 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Located in “uptown” Northampton from the 1800 to the 2100 blocks of Main Street. Call 484-5484090 with questions.

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Allen Township poised to finalize New comprehensive plan

By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Allen Township Comprehensive Plan Task Force met on March 22 in their 14th workshop-style meeting to add finishing touches on the township’s next comprehensive plan. The meeting largely focused around correcting and clarifying language within the plan to allow for the most accurate and clear comprehensive plan possible.

The force, consisting of Allen Township planners and supervisors, passed two motions of note at the conclusion of the night’s meeting. The planning commission moved to recommend the final draft, as revised, to the Allen Township Board of Supervisors.

Following the planning commission’s motion, the supervisors immediately moved to

authorize the public review process beginning on March 28.

Ten copies of the comprehensive plan will be circulated to surrounding municipalities to review. The public will be able to access four copies of the plan at the Allen Township municipal building. Two will be available to sign out and another two will be able to be viewed at the building. An electronic copy will also be accessible on the township website.

In the plan itself, members of the task force discussed proper terminology to apply to the plan, paying particular attention to addressing the growth of distribution centers within the area.

“In addition to residential growth, we are experiencing

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significant industrial growth,” said Planning Commission Chairman Eugene Clater.

“This growth creates significant regional and local transportation and infrastructure issues.”

Al Pierce, who serves as both a supervisor and a planner, noted his opposition to the term “industrial” when referring to warehouse and distribution centers. Pierce said industry often refers to cement plants and steel mills and the increase in distribution centers does not aptly fit the term, particularly pointing to Amazon and Federal Express as examples.

“We’re talking about the endless replications of Federal Express and Amazon in one version or another,” Pierce said.

“Now what word you want to use to describe Amazon and

Federal Express—industrial I don’t think is it.”

The group heeded Pierce’s advice, settling on “distribution centers and services” to encapsulate what they were looking to describe.

The public and intergovernmental review process of Allen Township’s comprehensive plan will conclude on May 15.

A public meeting will be held to consider public comments on May 24, and a public hearing to consider those comments and move forward with municipal adoption will be announced at a later date.

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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT MARCH 17

Domestic in the 100 block of Meadow Lane between a male and a female.

Trespass, W. 10th Street. Report of a large group of people trespassing.

Reportable accident in the 1200 block of Newport Avenue involving two vehicles and a pedestrian.

MARCH 18

Domestic in the unit block of E. Seventh Street between a male and a female.

Alarm, business, NJT Arms in the 2100 block of Main Street.

Report of an alarm activation, all secure.

MARCH 21

Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Washington Avenue. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Disturbance, Turkey Hill Minit Market in the 1000 block of Main Street. Report of a male causing a disturbance.

Non-reportable accident in the unit block of W. 17th Street involving two vehicles.

MARCH 20

Non-reportable accident in the 1000 block of Main Street involving two vehicles.

MARCH 22

Suspicious person in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue. Report of a suspicious male.

Police Blotter Christian Springs Road burglary Arrests made

By HOME NEWS STAFF On March 16, CRPD interviewed Owen McGaughran, 18 of Wind Gap, and he admitted to taking part in a burglary, which occurred on or about October 8, where three handguns and an AR 15 along with approximately $13,000 in tools were stolen.

Through further investigation it was determined that Ryan Frable, 18 of Bushkill Township, had participated in the burglary and was in possession of two handguns and the assault rifle. The guns were recovered from Frable at his residence. One handgun had been previously recovered from McGaughran. Both Frable and McGaughran were taken into custody and charged with burglary and related offences. Both were transported to central booking and bail was set at $25,000, 10 percent and $50,000 straight respectively.

Creative Corner

By KATHLEEN UNGER

Use it up, Wear it out, Make it, or do Without (New England Proverb)

This is the philosophy my parents lived by and my grandparents as well. My parents lived through the depression and had to “make do” with what they had, what they could grow in their garden, what they could save.

In the fall, my parents along with my aunt and uncle would butcher a pig in the summer kitchen and cook, grind and prepare meat for making sausage, liver pudding, and scrapple. My cousins and I would play in the main house and watch from the window, anticipating the taste of the freshly cooked liver and

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Criminal mischief in the 1600 block of Washington Avenue.

Report of a legally parked vehicle keyed.

Alarm, home, in the 400 block of E. Eighth Street. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.

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Reportable accident, Main Street and 19th Street involving two vehicles.

Non-reportable accident, Franklin Street and W 17th Street involving two vehicles.

Domestic in the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue between a male and a female.

Fraud in the 500 block of E. Fourth Street. Report of credit card fraud. scrapple. It was the best part of butchering day. They would smoke large hams and bacon for the winter. We always enjoyed these tasty treats.

I remember my dad used to take the car to the local creek to wash the car in order to save water from our well. He used to say, “You will never miss the water till the well runs dry!” I remember my mom used to use the old dishwater to rinse off the sidewalks in front of our house.

When she washed clothes in the old Maytag washer, she washed whites first, then pastels, then lastly Daddy's dirty work clothes; all in the same water. Same for the rinse water, which she used to water plants and shrubs around the house.

My mother used to rinse out plastic bags to reuse them, she washed out her paint brushes many times to be reused. She would cut jackets down and make them into vests, and add ribbons and extra material to the bottoms of my dresses when I got too tall for the dress.

We went into the mountains to pick blueberries and she would freeze them for winter pies. She canned peaches, tomatoes, corn, yellow and green beans, cherries, and made sauerkraut and preserved it in crocs in the cellar.

We used ration stamps to buy butter, cheese, coffee, sugar, and gasoline. Sometimes we made our own oleo. My grandparents made their own root beer and tomato sauce and bottled it.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center community Programs, April 2017 Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Volunteer Day Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us as we help protect the beauty and ecological significance of Jacobsburg and the Bushkill Creek Watershed. Projects will include riparian buffer planting in Henrys Woods, native garden cleanup, and litter pick-up. Please bring a lunch, bottled water and work gloves. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Tuesday Trails Tuesday, April 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are two to two and a half miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the flagpole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-7462801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Family Night - Frog Find and Salameander Friday, April 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Do you know what an amphibian is? Discover what makes this group of animals and the vernal ponds that they depend on unique. Join us for this evening adventure to explore these woodland ponds in search of amphibian wonders. Please dress for the weather, wear waterproof footwear, and bring a flashlight. Registration is required.

BioBlitz 2017 Saturday, April 8 Have you ever participated in a BioBlitz? A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area.

We are looking for scientists, college students, naturalists and interested volunteers to help conduct an intensive field study at Jacobsburg over a 24-hour time period. Registration is required.

Signs of spring Saturday, April 15, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Looking for a way to beat the winter doldrums? Join us as we search for wildflowers, new plant growth, migrating birds and other signs of spring. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs.

Please bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. We will meet at the Sobers Run parking lot near the intersection of Belfast Road and Keller Road. Registration is required.

Celestial Wildlife Saturday, April 15, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Did you know that the night sky is filled with all sorts of wildlife? Join us for this nighttime adventure as we use our imagination and search the sky for bears, lions, dogs, bulls and even dragons! Please dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a blanket to sit on, a flashlight, snack, water and binoculars if you have them. This program is best for families with children ages five years old and up. Please note that the park will not provide telescopes at this program. Registration is required.

You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

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Who’s your customer and how do they spend?

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Men: Andy Edelman 759, Wally Myers 748, Dino Carfara 726, Mark Moyer 717, Cade

So many times I meet folks who cannot or choose not to know their customers. You know the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Well, many times it is broken and business owners choose not to fix it. And, better yet, complain about slow business, slow days, low sales, and in some cases, no real enthusiasm about your product or service.

We all know the value of working with the younger generation.

Just look around when churches or organizations don’t engage young people; they run the risk of closing. Engaging is the easy part, changing to meet their needs is very, very hard for most.

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Baby Boomers- born between 1946 -1964. This generation is gradually leaving the workforce and income may be dropping for many, so buying trends change for them.

Gen X- born between 1965-1980. These folks are independent, ambitious, flexible and family-centric. This is a financially powerful generation.

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Women: Donna Kemmerer 627, Marian Shupp 619, Donna Amore 569, Tammy Emery 552520, Dee Allogio 533, Bert Davidson 511.

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This is a trend that we are seeing at some of the biggest companies in the world, including GE and Adobe, where they have exchanged their annual performance reviews for regular feedback programs. As a result, they have increased both the retention and productivity of their employees.

Here’s what we know…. a happy employee who is understood and valued makes for many happy customers. Why not try marketing to Gen X; you may be pleasantly surprised at the outcome.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip March 30 already! Can you believe it? It’s crazy how fast time flies. The first quarter of the year almost gone. That’s why we should try to have a happy life ‘cause it’s really short, so why not enjoy it to the fullest. That’s what Aunt Elmira and Uncle Pete try to do every day. Look on the bright side of life. That’s my thought for the day. . . .Reckon I can get off my soapbox, but I just wanted to put a positive thought in my readers. . . . Glad to hear that Clark Smith is back home from Gracedale, and I’m sure Mary Ann is, too. A donut a day is his recipe . . . .Ooops! Power went off at 8:03 p.m. on Monday and came back on at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday from what I hear, a tractor-trailer truck knocked off two utility poles along Rt. 512.

Didn’t hear how much of an area it covered, but when you don’t have electric, that takes care of pretty near everything, including water if there’s a pump from your well, and an oil heater if it goes on with power. Not to mention television and computers. Oh well, that’s the way it goes. Now if I can only figure how to turn on my new flashlight. . . .Saturday is the big day when kids go looking for eggs and maybe win a prize. The egg hunt for Bath is in the big field next to Ahart’s Market starting at 11:00 a.m.. Northampton’s egg hunt will take place on April 8 at 11 a.m. down by the Municipal park. The Easter Bunny has been busy coloring all the eggs (with a little help from the adults) and he’ll be on hand for pictures with the little kids before and after the fire truck siren goes off and they have swept the field clean of eggs. . . Christ UCC and Salem Lutheran were tied for first place, last I looked. Keep the pressure on, Garry. . . .Ye Ed tells me that Will Hughes has hit another 300 game in bowl-

ing over at the Legion. That’s two for him this season! Most bowlers are lucky to get one in their lives. “Butch” Holland had one last week. They did a great job in remodeling the bowling lanes this year. Maybe that’s their inspiration. . . .Robert Mills is a new East Allen supervisor after Chris Colitas moved away. We have new councilwomen in Bath the last couple years and they’re doing a good job serving the old berg. Former Mayor Betty Fields was unhappy that none of them were at the Senior Center open house on March 9. . . .Congrats to new grandparents, Carol and Darrin Heckman. . . . Now that spring has arrived, Petersville Rod & Gun had their Block Shoot on Sunday, the 26, and East Bath will run their’s on Sunday, April 2. The clubs have lots of good meat for prizes, and I enjoy sitting at a table throwing with a couple of buddies while drinking a beer – or two. Bath Fire Co. Social Club is gonna have a ham raffle on April 8. Maybe I can win a ham for Easter and Elmira can add the rest of the goodies. . . .

Watch yourself on Saturday. It’s April Fool’s Day.

BATH BOWLING Team 5 all alone at Top of Bath Die Hards

Team 5 held first place in the Bath Die Hards League on March 22, with a 3 to 1 win. They had Terry Bartholomew, 688, and Kenneth Grube, 590. Tied for last place is Team 6, with Polly Kosman on the board with 469 in playing vs. Team 1.

Team 4 is second with a 4 to 0 sweep of Team 1. David Guest rolled 579 and Wendy Guest, 439.

Another four-bagger was won

by Team 2’s Bert Davidson, 511; Charlene Mast, and Sandy Fox. Although suffering the losses, Team 1’s Gerald Bartholomew had 542, and Albert Arthoffer,

407. And Team 3 had Bob C. Kosman, 500; Joe Bachman, 459, and Bob R. Kosman, 450.

STANDINGS Team 5 Team 4 Team 3 Team 2 Team 1 Team 6

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Carfara’s first, trailed by Three teams in second of Bath Commercial League

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering is in first place of the Bath Commercial League in week 27.

But there are three others breathing down their necks – Team #1, Daku Auto Body and Bath Supply #2.

Carfara’s played the Rice Family and swept them, 4 to 0, behind Dino Carfara, 214-233-279– 726; Jason Carfara, 226-243245–714; Brent Bartholomew, 238-237-233–708; Terry Bartholomew, 204-201–590; and Gerald Bartholomew, 522. Rice Family had Chris Reeser, 201209–575; Dale Fye, 212–571; and Jack Rice, 544.

Team #1 ripped Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair, 4 to 0, with Andy Eelman, 244-258-257– 759; Randy Frey, 247-210–648; George Hyde, 238-217–635; Bill Bachman, 206-200–603. Bauer – Doug Head, 212-223-228– 663; Wyatt Davidson, 214-245203–662; Wayne Fogel, 237212–638.

Daku Auto won 4 to 0 over the vacant team, led by Al Davidson, 257-247–695; Bob Daku, 246— 213-203–662; Rich Mutarelli, 202-229–623; Bob Faustner, 222–582; and Scott Bortz, 522.

Bath Supply #1 played their fellow Bath Supply #2 and won 3 to 1. #1 – Jeff Kerbacher, 257204-248–709; Frank Yeakel, 257-200–623; Steve Kerbacher, 205-216–614; Bob Hetrick, 215-211–595; Lester Steigerwalt, 212–570. #2 – Wally Myers, 257-245-246–748; Taylor Hostler, 227-230–616; Frank Miller, 225-206–587; John Kerbacher, 506.

STANDINGS Carfara’s Paint Team #1 Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2 Bath Supply #1 Rice Family Bauer Fiberglass

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Bath Drug by game in Bath Industrial League; Hughes nets another 300

Bath Drug is in first place, while the Lagerheads and Taylor Honey are just behind them in week 28 of the Bath Industrial League.

Bath Drug scored 3 to 1 over D&R Precision Machining. Druggists – Cade Shemanski, 258-236–716; Eric Spooner, 205–583; Don Arndt, 2:00–552; Andrew White, 397. D&R – Will Hughes, 228-300–709; Dave Roman, 235-210–602; Harry Emery, 234–587; “Butch” Post, 198–570.

Lagerheads went 3 to 1 over Taylor Honey for a second place tie. Lagerheads– Mike Derwinski, 289-246–713; Les Salzarulo, 225-214–621; John Wesolowski, 216–554; Mike Jamiol, 195–527; Todd Everhart, 448.

Taylor – Jack Troxell, 205–553; Milt Kelly, 200–553; Kyle Taylor, 194–550; Ed Taylor, 200–517; Scott Wolbach, 217–511.

Fensty’s Restoration, 3 to 1 over Holy Family. Fensty’s – Matt Paulus, 246-227–668; Warren Nelson, 191–550; Marty Csencsits, 219–527; Joe Schwartz, 227–519; Mark Flamisch, 449.

Holy Family – Jim Bendekovitz, 243-212–661; Kevin Searles, 265-214–626; David Betz, 212211–598; Jordan Meixsell, 203– 540; Chris Dilliard, 193–530.

Harhart’s 3 to 1 vs. G&L Sign Factory. Harhart’s – “Butch” Holland, 254-233–681; Bill Bachman, 233–578; George Hyde, 223–564; Tony Holva, 479; Randy Fritz, 455. G&L – Chris Hoysan, 246–584; Brian Silvius, 211–582; Jason Eberts, 213–579; Jason Glendenmyer, 191–539; Paul Duda, 181–504.

Holy Family won three more games with Jim Bendekovitz, 237-279–748; Chris Dilliard, 248–633; Kevin Searles, 223205–617; Jordan Meixsell, 211214–604; David Betz, 214–573.

STANDINGS W L Bath Drug 33 23 Lagerheads 32 24 Taylor Honey 32 24 D&R Precision Mach. 28.5 27.5 G&L Sign Factory 27 29 Harhart’s 27 29 Fensty’s Restoration 24 32 Holy Family 20.5 35.5

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Suburban InterChurch Dart Baseball League submitted by DAVE CASEY With a ‘sweep’ of Farmersville, 2-1, 14-2, & 5-1, Salem Lutheran moves into sole possession of 1st place in the Dart League.

Leading the Salem hitters were Bryan Frankenfield 7 for 12, Jacob Hoffert 6 for 11, Kyle Taylor 5 for 12, Bill Hoke Sr. 5 for 12, with HR’s from Scott Hoffert

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& Bill Hoke Jr. Wade Chilmonik was 4 for 11, Gene Grim 4 for 12 & Sue Grim with a HR from Farmersville. Christ UCC drops to 2nd place losing 8-5 & 8-3 to Dryland, winning 8-6. Larry Golick was 7 for 15, Lou Dervarics 5 for 11, Bernie Yurko 5 for 12, Shawn Sigley 5 for 14 (3 run HR), & Butch Silfies 5 for 15 (2 run HR) for Dryland. For Christ UCC, Garry Hunsicker was 6 for 12, Mark Fujita 5 for 12, with HR’s from George Gasper (2), Sue Gasper, Eric Yocum & Joanne Pokorny (3 run).

With Steve Gountis going 6 for 12, Carol Voortman 5 for 11, Vic Pacchioni 5 for 12, with HR’s from Jason Schneider & Carl Fraley, Ebenezer beat Emmanuel 7-3 & 5-4, losing the ‘nightcap’ 4-2. For EmmanueL Jim Hill was 6 for 13, Judy Hoffert 4 for 13, Jorge Rivera 4 for 13 (HR), & Troy Haydt with a HR. St. Paul’s lost 8-7 in 13 innings after winning 8-5 & 6-4 over Salem UCC. Top hitters for St. Paul’s included Dave Clark 7 for 13 (HR), Kevin Gross 6 for 15, Bret Remel 5 for 14, & Amber Gross with 2 HR’s, while Larry Fehnel was 6 for 15, Fred Toncik 5 for 13, with HR’s from Mitch Thomas, Rodney Remaley & Bill Rinker. We find St. Stephen’s beating Bath Lutheran 8-4 & 6-4, losing 8-7. Leading the way for St. Stephen’s were Alan & Travis Beahm 7 for 13 each, Dave Blaukovitch 6 for 12, John Ferry 5 for 12 (2 HR’s), Ed Wychock 5 for 14 & Nathan Naprava with a HR. For Bath Lutheran, Scott Henninger 5 for 11, Bob Meixsell 5 for 13, Joe Zelinka 4 for 12 & Matt Creyer 4 for 13. Messiah had the BYE week.

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

W L 50 25 48 27 37 32 40 35 35 31 37 35 34 41 30 39 31 41 28 44 26 46

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BATH AREA Carol Bath plates A Step Inside the byBearBath plates come in many designs sizes and were Bath Museum Heckman made foranda variety of reasons.

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The Bath Museum has a nice assortment of what has been created with "Bath" on it over the years. Some were done for advertising; some were done for service/community groups, and some for borough anniversaries. Sometimes you can find Bath plates at auctions, shops or flea markets - buy them when you see them - they're collectable.

The first photograph shows two plates: the left is from 1955 for the 50th anniversary of the Bath Chemical Engine & Hose Company done in gold leaf, on the right is a rendering of the three churches in Bath. The second photograph shows two more plates: the left from 1910 is a calendar plate which was given out by the store of B. F. Rohn at 137 S. Chestnut Street (the tall threestory brick building), the plate on the right is a colorful one about Pennsylvania which says at the bottom it was given out April 13, 1955 by the Bath Fire Fighters at their tenth an-

nual banquet. The third photograph is another calendar plate from 1910 given out by "Bath Supply Co., Levi G. Yeakel, General Merchandise." The fourth photograph shows two Bath Anniversary plates from 1962 and 1987.

The fifth photograph shows restaurant dishes from the Bath Hotel.

The Bath Museum is open and free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is currently located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washington streets. Mark April 15 on your calendar and come out and visit this local treasure.

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Area Koncrete Kids Educational Foundation funds NHS Dual Enrollment Program Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation recently awarded over $11,000 to 67 Northampton Area High School students who successfully completed Northampton High School’s Dual Enrollment Program for the fall 2016 semester. The Foundation is a non-profit community organization created to develop, promote, and finance innovative programs, which supplement and enhance the quality of education and provide students with extended learning opportunities.

Through fundraising events and grant applications, the Foundation is able to provide monies and support of not only the NHS Dual Enrollment Program, but many other learning opportunities for students throughout the Northampton School District.

This Dual Enrollment Program is a partnership between Northampton High School and Northampton Community College which enables 11th and 12th grade students in “good academic standing” to enroll in college level courses while still enrolled in classes at the high school, and to receive

both college and high school graduation credits for the college courses they successfully complete. The fall 2016 group of students enrolled in such Northampton Community College classes as psychology, sociology, speech/communications, statistics, business law, and economics.

There are several benefits for students taking college

courses while still enrolled in high school. Dual Enrollment Program students better understand the academic expectations for college and post-high school education. Saving money on tuition is another benefit for both the students and their parents since the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is committed to providing funding to help defer some of the costs for each enrolled student who successfully completes

coursework. Finally, students enrolled in the program save time by taking college courses in place of high school electives, thus earning both college credits and high school graduation credits at the same time.

The Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation receives funding for the Dual Enrollment Program through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The tax credit enables approved EITC businesses to be directly involved in education and to support local non-profit organizations while earning approved tax credits.

The Foundation utilizes its allocated funds and additional monies from fundraisers to support the Dual Enrollment Program.

Students and parents interested in getting more information about the fall 2017 Dual Enrollment program should contact their guidance counselor at Northampton High School. The counselors will work with the students to guarantee that the Program meets a student’s academic needs and fits into the academic schedule for the upcoming year.

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NAZARETH AREA ANDY’S CORNER

By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth baseball team hosted Bethlehem Catholic on March 29 and will host Pleasant Valley at 4 p.m. on March 31.

After that they’ll host Liberty at noon on April 1.

The Nazareth girls lacrosse team played their only turf game of the year on March 24; they hosted Scranton Prep and won 15-3. The lacrosse girls traveled to Easton on March 28 and will compete at Southern Lehigh at 10 a.m. on April 1.

The Nazareth boys lacrosse team hosted Scranton Prep on March 24 on Senior Night, in the only turf game and lost 7-6.

The boys also hosted Easton at

the middle school at on March 28, and traveled to Emmaus on March 30. The boys will host Southern Lehigh at 10 a.m. on April 1 at the middle school.

The Nazareth softball team will hosted Central Bucks East on March 27 and will play against Pleasant Valley at 4 p.m. on March 31. The softball team will host Liberty at noon on April 1.

The Nazareth boys tennis team went to East Stroudsburg South on March 23 were triumphant.

They also hosted Pleasant Valley on March 27, traveled to Pocono Mountain West on March 28, Freedom on March 30 and will next host Moravian Academy on April 1.

The Nazareth boys volleyball team went to Dieruff on March 24 and won, hosted Easton on March 28 and traveled to Whitehall on March 30.

The Nazareth track team hosted East Stroudsburg South at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. Finally, come check out Nazareth High School theatre’s spring production of Mary Poppins at 7:30 p.m. on March 31, April 1, 7, 8 and at 2 p.m. on April 2 and April 9. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m. for the evening shows and at 1 p.m. for the afternoon shows. For up to the minute news, check out https://nazarethsports.wordpress. com/.

COLLEGE CORNER

Katie Frace Recognized as LVC StudentAthlete

Submitted by ALI WENGER Katie Frace of Nazareth is one of more than 150 studentathletes who competed for the Flying Dutchmen during the 2016-17 winter sports season.

Frace, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in psychology at Lebanon Valley College.

Frace was a member of the women's swimming team.

Lebanon Valley was led by its seven seniors, Hannah Fox, Katie Frace, Marie Gorman, Kara Hess, Kat Matekovic, Lauren Skorupski and Kyra Valent. The Flying Dutchmen again capped their season at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships in York, Pa. in February.

Frace earned a spot on the Middle Atlantic Conference Winter Sportsmanship Team.

A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, American Collegiate Hockey Association, Eastern College Athletic Conference, and Middle Atlantic Conference, Lebanon Valley College offers 25 sports. More information about LVC athletics is available at godutchmen. com.

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Snack Bar & Bake Sale Bag Sale at 12 pm 316 N. Broad St. Extension, Nazareth, PA

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

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m.

HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

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

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

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.

ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional 8 and 10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Wed- Midweek Lenten service 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 610262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m.

Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton.

610-262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed.- 7 p.m. BS

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Mar. 5 11 a.m. W, HC CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

Mar. 5 11 a.m. W, HC CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Confirmation 10:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.,

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.

610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 a.m.

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910.

HA. Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572

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Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

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We Need Revival Like This

The Second Great Awakening occurred in 1800 in what was then the frontier of America. The character of the wicked rough and tough settlers was supernaturally changed during the huge camp meetings. There were many instances of scoffers falling at the services “as suddenly as if struck by lightning,” sometimes at the very moment they were cursing the proceedings.

Dr. George Baxter, a skeptical observer, journeyed to Kentucky in 1801 to discredit the revival. His report was hardly what was expected by those to whom he wrote: “The power with which this revival has spread, and its influence in moralizing the people, are difficult for you to conceive, and more so for me to describe...I found Kentucky, to appearance, the most moral place I had ever seen. A profane expression was hardly ever heard.

A religious awe seemed to pervade the country...Never in my life have I seen more genuine marks of humility which...looks to the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way of acceptance with God. I was indeed highly pleased to find that Christ was all and in all in their religion...and it was truly affecting to hear with what agonizing anxiety awakened sinners inquired for Christ, as the only physician who could give them any help.

Those who call these things ‘enthusiasm,’ ought to tell us what they understand by the Spirit of Christianity...Something of an extraordinary nature seemed necessary to arrest the giddy people, who were ready to conclude that Christianity was a fable, and futurity a dream. This revival has done it; it has confounded infidelity, awed vice to silence, and brought numbers beyond calculation under serious impressions.”

May God send us such a revival again! Let us pray for America as Jeremiah prayed for His nation, “Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old” (Lamentations 5:21).

I invite you to attend our remaining revival services with Evangelist David Brady continuing nightly at 7:30 p.m. through March 31.

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Obituaries Samuel K. Benner, Sr.

JAN. 23, 1940 – MARCH 17, 2017 Samuel K. Benner, Sr., 77, of Bath, died on Friday, March 17 at Vero Beach, Fla. Yolanda was his long-time companion.

He was a truck driver for many years before retiring and was a long-time member of the Teamsters Union.

Born on January 23, 1940 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Samuel and Daisy (Stephen) Benner.

Samuel also rode and owned Harley-Davidsons exclusively since he was able to ride motorcycles.

Along with Yolanda, he is survived by two daughters, Melanie Heisler of Northampton and Tammy Cruz of Bath; three sons, Samuel K. Benner, Jr. of Walnutport, Rex Benner of Palmerton, and Thomas Benner of Florida; 10 grandchildren, and 12 greatgrandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067.

Wilbert F. Dreher, Jr.

MAY 14, 1942 – MARCH 24, 2017 Wilbert F. Dreher, Jr., 74, of Northampton, died on Friday, March 24, 2017 in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

He was the husband of Sharon L. (Wechsler) Dreher for 53 years.

A member of Laborers’ Local #1174 of Allentown, he was a union laborer for 25 years before retiring. Prior to his career as a laborer, he was employed as a TV repairman.

Born on May 14, 1942 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Wilbert F., Sr. and Marion (Mitman) Dreher.

Wilbert was also a talented woodcraftsman, and he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Leroy Dreher of Northampton, Scott Dreher of Allentown, and Dennis Dreher of Walnutport; seven grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Overpeck, of Wind Gap; a niece and nephew.

He was predeceased by a son,

Wilbert F. “Willy” Dreher III in 2013.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

There will be no calling hours.

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Contributions: May be made to St. Paul’s U.C.C. memorial fund C/O the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

Louis L. Handwerk

John J. Miksits

Louis L. Handwerk, 86 of Allentown, Pa. formerly of Walnutport, Pa. died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit in Allentown, Pa. Born January 5, 1931 in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Victor Handwerk, Sr. and Ruth (Laub) Handwerk. He was the husband of Betty L. (Hantz), of Allentown with whom he shared 59 years of marriage last May 25, 2016.

Louis was last employed by Stanley-Vidmar Cabinets of Allentown, as a paint line worker for 15 years before retiring.

He was also a life long selfemployed farmer in Walnutport.

Member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Cherryville, Pa. He was an active member of the Harmony Grange, Pennsville, Pa. for over 50 years. As a younger man, he was an active member of the 4-H program through the grange.

Surviving along with his wife Betty, are son Scott M. Handwerk and wife Colleen of Walnutport, Pa., daughter, Susan J. Neff of Mesa, Ariz., brother, Harvey and Althea Handwerk; sisters, Mrs. Arlene George, Ada wife of Harvey Hines all of Walnutport, Pa.; and Mrs. Mildred Vortman of Center Valley, Pa.; two grandchildren; Stephen L. Neff and wife Julie of Gilbert, Ariz. and Stephanie E. wife of Daniel Bukarau of Mesa, Ariz. He was predeceased by brothers, Arthur and Victor, Jr. and sister, Verna Smith.

A Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday March 31, 2017 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA, 18067 with the Rev. Martin E. Nuscher officiating. Interment will follow in Indianland Cemetery Association, Cherryville, Pa. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, and Friday March 31, from 9 to 10 a.m. both at the Schisler Funeral

John “Uncle John” J. Miksits, 78, of Cherryville Road, No r t h a m p ton, died suddenly early Saturday morning, March 25, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Koehler) Miksits since Sept. 1, 1962.

A 1956 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School and a graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam era and achieved the rank of lance corporal. He was employed by the Parkland Area School District as a high school English teacher for 35 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Edward and Rose (Szoke) Miksits.

An avid fisherman, “Uncle John” was a member of the Lappawinzo Fish & Game Protective Assn., Allen Township.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Agnes Panny, of Northampton; two brothers, Louis and Frank, both of Northampton; a sister-in-law, Barbara McIntyre, of Harleysville; a nephew, Timothy McIntyre, of Slatington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Rose Steffie, and brothers Edward and Joseph.

Services were on Wednesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, LV Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017, or Lappawinzo Fish & Game Protective Assn., 25 Lappawinzo Road, Northampton, PA 18067.

Kathryn M. Unger

APRIL 28, 1911– MARCH 21, 2017 Kathryn M. “Granny” Unger, 105, formerly of Moore To w n s h i p, died on Tu e s d a y , March 21, 2017 at ManorCare I in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Julius W. Unger for 70 years prior to his death in 2012.

A 1929 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Kathryn also attended Bethlehem Business School. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Born on April 29, 1911 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of

the late Richard Boyd and Myrtle (Kresge) Smith.

Kathryn enjoyed art, was talented at drawing and painting, and was proud of her penmanship. She was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in Northampton.

Surviving are two sons, Thomas J. Unger of Northampton and John “Jack” Ardinger of Bethlehem Township; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Brownlee, of Allentown; and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Hineline.

A memorial service in celebration of Kathryn’s life will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s U.C.C., Northampton. Burial will be private. Arrangements were provided by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Contributions in Kathryn’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 105 E. 19th Street, Northampton, PA 18067.

Wolf Administration Highlights the Impact of Meals on Wheels in Pennsylvania Submitted by

DREW WILBURNE Last Wednesday, on behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging provided information on the Meals on Wheels Programs during an informational meeting held by the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.

“As the state unit on aging, PDA is formally charged with administering nutrition services authorized in Title III, Section C of the Older Americans Act,” said Bureau Director of Aging Services Christine Miccio. “Nutrition services aim to do three things amongst the aging population: reduce hunger and food insecurity; promote socialization; and promote health and wellbeing.”

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tant segment of the nutrition services provided by the aging services network, as one of the few resources available in combating senior hunger in Pennsylvania.

With over 3.9 million Baby Boomers projected to become eligible for aging services in Pennsylvania by 2020, the department anticipates the demand for congregate and home-delivered meal services to rise concurrently and become that much more important to ensuring that the nutritional and health needs of seniors are adequately met while helping them to age in place in their homes and communities.

“For more than four decades, Meals on Wheels programs in communities large and small, urban and rural, have provided older adults in the greatest social and economic need with a nutritious meal, friendly visit, and in many cases a wellness check,” said Miccio. “This Older Americans Act service is a lifeline for countless seniors, not just here in Pennsylvania, but across the country.”

On March 22, 1972, President Nixon signed a measure into law that amended the Older Americans Act and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.

Since 2002, the annual March for Meals observance has grown into a full-scale awareness, fundraising and volunteer recruitment campaign involving and supporting the network of local Meals on Wheels programs. President Trump’s blueprint budget eliminates both the Community Services Block Grant and Community Development Block Grant, which provide funding to some local Meals on Wheels’ programs. Though details on Meals on Wheels primary funding source, the Older Americans Act, have not yet been provided, the stated 17.9 percent cut to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would likely have a negative impact on senior nutrition programs. In fiscal year 2015-16, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and its network of area agencies on aging provided over 5.7 million homedelivered meals.

Northampton County Drug Task Force and AVA Volleyball Special event featuring Former NFL star Alvin Powell Submitted by KEVIN HARDING The Northampton County Drug Task Force and AVA Volleyball are proud to present Alvin Powell, former NFL star. The free event will take place on Wednesday, April 19 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Nazareth High School, 501 East Center Street in Nazareth.

The event will also feature additional guest speakers as well as displays from non-profit organizations that will be offering information on drug prevention, support, awareness and recovery.

Students, athletes and parents are welcome to join us for this important message.

Alvin Powell played for both the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins. Despite his professional success, his body and mind fell prey to the disease of addiction. By 1988, he was a fullblown crack and cocaine addict, drinking and smoking pot as well. Knocking on death’s door, this father of three turned his life around. He has dedicated his life to helping others break through the crisis.

A Beautiful Thing

by Charles McIlhaney Jr. Such a beautiful thing, the robins in spring, upon the grass of green.

As harbingers bring good tidings of spring and Earth in vernal preen.

Alit from wing, the most beautiful thing, long since last been seen.

Everybody Walk PA 2017 Submitted by KELLY BOND Penn State Extension will be taking a virtual walk for the fourth year – this time learning about and enjoying the beautiful and exciting cities in Pennsylvania. We’ll learn about their history, how to see them on foot, famous foods, and fun facts. This is a great program for worksites, schools, community groups or any other group. Even your dog can be a member of your team!

Gather your family and friends or co-workers to form a team of up to five. Team members will try to average walking or exercising ten miles per week to meet the goal of Everybody Walk PA. Walk with your team or on your own at a time and place convenient for you – we will virtually visit a different city each week, you do not have to walk there. Team captains will report the mileage for their team each week. You can also walk as an individual.

Each week will bring a new city. Weekly e-mails will include motivators to keep walking, and strategies for eating more fruits and vegetables. All of this will keep everyone moving toward a healthier lifestyle.

The program will run April 3 through May 28. It’s free but registration is required by April 1. Register or learn more about this event at http://extension. psu.edu/health/walk-across-pa or contact Karen Bracey at 570836-3196 or kbracey@psu.edu.

Moderate activity such as walking reduces stress and fatigue and increases mental alertness. It improves cardiovascular functioning and strengthens bones. Combined with healthy eating, it can help to reduce or maintain body weight and decrease incidence of certain chronic diseases. Spring is a great time to get outside and be more active and eight weeks can help turn those healthy behaviors into healthy habits. Take the first step and join in Everybody Walk PA! Individuals with all levels of physical ability are encouraged to participate. An exercise conversion chart is available to translate any physical activity you can do into miles for this program. In addition, while there is a goal of the equivalent of at least 10 miles per week per person, there is no minimum requirement for participation.

The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Karen Bracey 570-836-3196 in advance of your participation or visit.

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Give blood with the Red Cross during National Volunteer Month Submitted by ALANA MAUGER The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way to make a profound difference in the lives of patients.

Nearly 2.8 million generous people donated blood through the Red Cross last year. The Red Cross salutes these volunteer blood donors who helped fulfill its lifesaving mission and invites others to roll up a sleeve and join them.

Bill Parr has been donating blood for more than 30 years. “I think it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do, knowing that such a simple act can have such a positive impact on another human being in a time of need,” he said.

Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of transfusions. Donors of all blood types are needed this spring.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 15 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Muslim Association of Le-

high Valley, 1988 Schadt Avenue, Whitehall, 18052.

How to help Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate

blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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HELP WANTED APPLIANCE DELIVERY HELPER Large, heavy household items. Two-man team. No phone calls please. Apply in person Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Ralph’s Appliance at 150 South Main Street Nazareth, PA. (4/13) BREWERY ASSOCIATES Local brewery in Breinigsville seeking production workers. $12/hr, temp to hire opportunity.

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(4/6) FORKLIFT 25 full-time second and third shift positions available near Whitehall and Fogelsville. $13 to $13.75/hr. Email akusler@ htss-inc.com or call 610-4324161 ext. 33.

(3/30) HVAC Fulltime day shift position available near Emmaus. Candidate must have a minimum of two years experience with Industrial and Residential HVAC. Pay based on experience.

Email resume to akusler@htssinc.com or call Arlyce 610-4324161 ext. 33.

(3/30) INVENTORY CONTROL/ PRODUCTION PLANNER Full-time in Bethlehem. Need strong math skills. Knowledge of production scheduling. Pay BOE. Email resume to lhadley@htss-inc.com.

(3/30) JANITOR Part-time position available near Fogelsville. Work Mon.Fri., 3 to 7 p.m. $12-$13/hr. based on exp. Email resume to: akusler@htss-inc.com or call 610-432-4161 ext. 33.

(3/30) PRODUCTION Plastic bottling company in Bethlehem. FT/PT. 12-hour shifts. Rotational schedule. $10.50-$11/hr. Contact Desiree at HTSS: 610-432-4161 ext. 36.

(3/30) SEASONAL JOBS AVAILABLE Now hiring packers for seasonal jobs in Nazareth. First shift. $10/hr. Jobs will start April 3. Contact Lori at HTSS: 610432-4161 ext. 21 or apply online at ww.htss-inc.com.

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Second and third shifts at Behr Paint. $13.75/hr. + $2 hr. yearend bonus. Warehouse experience required. Email resume to akusler@htss-inc.com or call 610-432-4161 ext. 33.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DORIS L. KUCHAR, deceased, late of 585 Village Drive, Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Co-Executors: Jane K. Loupos Address: 370 East Dannersville Road Bath, PA 18014 And Sally M. Rebhorn 19 Millstone Drive Heighstown, NJ 08512 Or to his Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/16-3/30) INVITATION TO BID Lehigh Twp will be accepting bids for the sale of a 2007 Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, Karcher Power washer, and a Snap On welder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority.

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

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

LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (3/23 & 3/30) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters.

LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager

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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ronald A. Petskus, late of the Township of East Allen, 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.

Christine A. Hoser 3400 W. Walker Road Walnutport, PA 18088 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (3/30-4/13) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 13, 2017 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7 p.m. to review the following appeals: 1. Paul D. and Kimberly Demarest, Jr., 324 Greenview Drive, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 324 Greenview Drive, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is located on Tax Map No. M4SE1A-13-9 and is located in an R-1 Residential Zoning District. Mr. and Mrs. Demarest would like to replace an existing four-foot high open spindle fence with a six-foot high solid vinyl fence. The existing fence is placed approximately five feet from the curbline on Culver Street. The required setback for a corner property is 10 feet from the curb line. They are seeking a variance to: Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:31, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-18 – Accessory structures and uses, Subsection H – Fence and wall accessory uses, (1) (b) [1] – Corner lot Setback requirements.

2. Thomas Kishbaugh, Royal Development Company LLC, 230 East Dell Road, Bath, Pennsylvania, for the property

located at 1503 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. L4SW4C-16-16 and is located in a C-1 Commercial Transition Zoning District. Mr. Kishbaugh would like to redevelop this building into a 12-unit apartment building. Mr. Kishbaugh is seeking variances to: Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:41, Article V- Supplementary Regulations, § 250-19 - Off-street parking and loading A. Offstreet parking and 250 Attachment 4 - Schedule III - Regulations for Off-Street Parking Spaces 2. Residential Conversion and page 250:44, § 250-19 – D. Design standards – (5) Lot line setback standards and (6) Street line setback standards, and in the alternative D. (1) Minimum parking stall and aisle standards.

All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend.

Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer

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NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 12, 2017 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, starting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Pennsylvania Venture Capital, Inc., 823 North Third Street, Whitehall, Pennsylvania 18052, for the property located at 27 West 21st Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. L4SW4A-1-6 and is located in a C-2 Commercial Zoning District.

This plan is presented for Sketch Plan Review. Pennsylvania Venture Capital, Inc., would like to develop this parcel as Northampton Manor, a two-story assisted living facility containing 135 beds.

2. Victor Rodite, Community Planner, will attend to continue the review of the 2 005-2030 Comprehensive Plan for Northampton Borough.

All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend.

LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (3/30 & 4/6) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sarah L. Baltz, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Hilda Mae Parsons, also known as Hilda M. Parsons, Executrix of the Estate of Sarah L. Baltz.

All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to

www.HomeNewsPA.com LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, April 13, 2017, 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.

Kenton Jarrell Special Exception – Kenton Jarrell is applying for a special exception to construct a single-family residence with in-law suite on an existing vacant parcel at 4821 Timberline Road, Walnutport, PA 18088; parcel H2 10 8A 0516. Applicant is appealing from the November 22, 2016 decision of the Township Engineer, which states the proposed floor plans indicate an accessory apartment is proposed. The property is in an A/RR Zoning District. Accessory apartments are permitted in this zoning district by special exception, pursuant to §180-16 C(1).

Kaye Kern Special Exception – Kaye A. Kern is applying for a special exception to construct a 24-foot by 24-foot accessory structure on an existing residential property at 426 Riverview Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088; parcel K2 6 2 0516. The property is in a GC Zoning District, where single family dwellings are not a permitted use; therefore, this is a nonconforming use. In accordance with §180110, extensions, expansions or alterations to a nonconforming use or structure require the applicant to obtain a special exception.

Appeal of First Student, Inc. – First Student, Inc. is appealing the February 16, 2017 decision of the Zoning Officer. Applicant alleges the prescribed procedures have not been followed or the Zoning Officer has misinterpreted or misapplied the Zoning Ordinance. Alternatively, applicant is applying for a special exception to remove and replace an existing 5,000-gallon underground diesel storage tank with a new 10,000-gallon underground diesel storage tank in substantially the same location on the property at 4181 Lehigh Drive, Northampton, PA 18067; parcel J3SW2 3 4 0516.

The property is in a GC Zoning District, where bus depots are not a permitted use; therefore, this is a nonconforming use. In accordance with §180-110, extensions, expansions or alterations to a nonconforming use or structure require the applicant to obtain a special exception.

Applicant also requests any and all relief that may be necessary.

Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

Jacob A. Schray Hanover Engineering, Zoning Officer (3/30 & 4/6)

Hilda Mae Parsons, Also known as Hilda M. Parsons c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (3/30-4/13)

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Farmers Market Schedule • Allentown Farmers Market- Open all year. Open Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Held at 17th and Chew street in Allentown.

• Bath Farmers Market- Open May 19. Held every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Keystone Park in Bath, located at Green Street and Route 329 (Race Street).

• Blue Mountain Farm Market- Opens May 27. Open Fridays from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Located at the Delaware and Lehigh Trailhead on Main Street in Slatington.

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‘Grease’ is the word

Submitted by BRENDA MCGUIRE How do you take an iconic 1978 movie like “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, add the songs from the movie, which were not in the original 1971 successful Broadway production, and turn it into a memorable Catasauqua High School production in 2017? Simple- gather a talented cast of kids that were extremely passionate about performing Grease, along with a dedicated director (Brenda McGuire), choreographer (Kerry McGuire), assistant choreographer (Jesse Englert), vocal coach (Deb Ihling), set designer (Bill Nothstein), and musical director (Rob Arnold) and it’s easy. Oh, by the way, don’t forget a group of dedicated parents who help with everything else, and it’s easy. The first thing you have to do several months before you start is to contact the publishing company of “Grease,” in this case, Samuel French Inc. to see if the rights are available for you to do the show.

After successfully obtaining them, you can move forward with getting the ball rolling. This involves meetings with all of the aforementioned directors to come up with a game plan. About four months before the show dates, auditions are held. This is a tricky process of choosing your cast from the talented kids interested in doing the show. In our case, everyone who auditions is cast in the show, as to give everyone an opportunity to be involved in the magic of musical theatre. Sometimes feelings can be hurt as we can only cast one person in each part, with sometimes five kids vying for the same role. We were lucky; most of the kids understood this. Only a few chose not to do the show.

“Grease” is timeless; although it’s set in a different era, 1959 to be exact. Now it’s time to start production, setting rehearsal times for vocals, choreography for dances, blocking of scenes for stage movement, dialogue, and the beginning of set construction and scenic design.

As in any small high school, you have kids of varying talent and the idea is to get them all to reach their potentials as a team, working together toward one goal- a great show. We worked on the big dances first. What at the beginning seems daunting soon turns into joyous life with the vision the choreographer hopes to see.

Most kids can dance and move much better than they give themselves credit for. All they have to do is practice. Same with vocals.

Practice makes perfect and under the tutelage of Deb, for those who take it seriously, you can hear the improvement from day one until the show opens.

All but one of our leading TBirds and Pink-Ladies are underclassmen and will return next year.

Melody Cruz, (Sandy), is a senior.

She hopes to pursue a music career by attending either Muhlenberg or DeSales, which both have excellent programs. Connor McCully, (Danny), is a junior. When Connor was in ninth grade, he took over an important part in “Footloose” when another actor was injured, just days before the show opening. Brandon Bilheimer, Gwen Polles, Dede Creppy, Derrick Rodriguez, Brittany Fandl, Will Smith and Chloe Andres along with newcomer Jhosebel Polanco are returning. Most of them have been involved with us for the three shows we’ve done here at Catasauqua. However, this year we were lucky and a good core of ninth graders have joined the mix. It’s nice to have Noel, Luis, Lavonte and Ben along with a few middle schoolers, Hannah, Valerie and Haylie. You will always need new kids to come into the program to replace those who will eventually graduate. The future is always now. Set construction under the guidance of parent Chris Bilheimer was a challenge, considering a version of a junker hot rod for the iconic Greased Lightning was needed. After mulling it over, Chris and his team consisting of Bob, Jeff and Alan came up with a full-scale version that only could have been better if it had a real engine in it. It turned out to be such a beauty that we left it out on stage after the show for the audience to admire and inspect up close as they left the theater. By the way, we haven’t had the heart to take it apart and are looking to sell it if someone is interested. As with any show that rehearses during winter, you worry about missing

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time due to snow and school closings. Everything was smooth sailing right up to the week before the show when we got hit with a foot of snow. The snow shut us down for two nights just as we were adding the technical aspects, such as the pit orchestra, lights and microphones for sound. But the pit orchestra, under Rob’s direction, our soundman Aaron Bach, lighting tech Holly Kaeppel and the kids being well prepared, we were raring to go on opening night! It was a great weekend of “Grease” for all involved. Our ultimate reward was the audience’s cheers for

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our efforts.With the advent of the Freddy Awards, all high school productions have stepped it up in one way or another. The goal for us at Catasauqua High School is to give the kids the best experience possible. Showing, how with dedication and hard work, how much fun theater can be and teaching some life experiences they can carry with them throughout their lives. Some may go on to careers in theater but it’s also something you can be involved with your entire life, even if it’s just in a community theater setting.

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