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Bath Council accepts Petrucci resignation by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Employees of the new Dunkin’ Donuts store in Bath gathered together for a team photo as a grand opening celebration was held on Saturday. Youngsters who were part of the crowd enjoyed having their faces painted and getting balloon figures.
Gabriella and Mellanie had their faces painted as cats at the Dunkin’ Donuts grand opening. -Home News photos
Bath Borough Council on Monday accepted the resignation of Thomas R. Petrucci as Borough Manager. It was done with regret, and all members of Council and those in the audience stood and applauded in appreciation for the work he has done in the borough over the past four years. In addition to serving as manager, he had a number of other responsibilities, including: Borough secretary and treasurer, chief administrative officer for the borough’s non-uniformed pension plan and trust, historic district administrator, floodplain administrator, trustee to the Delaware Valley Health Trust, alternate code enforcement officer, alternate property maintenance code enforcement officer, and delegate to the Northampton County Tax Collection Committee. During his tenure in Bath, Petrucci wrote grant applications that brought in some $600,000 for the borough. He has been hired as township manager for Plainfield Township at a salary of $80,000. In the wake of Petrucci’s leaving, Keystone Consulting Engineers was named to administer provisions of the flood plain management regulations; Council President Robert Fields was appointed as interim chief administrative officer for the nonuniform pension plan and trust; and Stevens & Lee were appointed to fulfill the role of the interim open records officer. Other Matters • Council voted to send delinquent 2014 sanitation bills to
Portnoff Law Associates for collection. • Linda Roth of 256 S. Walnut St. was removed as a qualified commercial establishment from the borough’s sanitation contract. • It was noted that snow was shoveled at one location into the street. Council advised people not to do that, or they could be cited by police. • Flood plan ordinance legal expenses have been submitted for a municipal assistance program grant. • Under Act 164 of the Local Tax Collection Law, an amendment allows the husband of tax collector Debra Mills to serve as a deputy to her. • A number of actions were
put on hold until a new manager is hired. They include: the 2015 TreeVitalize planting grant, sanitation contract planning Act 101 Sec. 902 grant, 224 W. Main Street, and a proposed options agreement on P3 towers. Mayor Fiorella Mirabito reported that the borough will host the Mid-Eastern Counties Association of Boroughs meeting on Wednesday, March 25. She also announced that a tree planting in memory of Emily DiFrancesca will take place at Ciff Cowling Field near the Bath Lions Football stand on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m., and a fundraising event called Painting in the Park will be held Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m. in Keystone Park. Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman announced that the Gov. Wolf Historical Society is having an antique show on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and Continued on page 16
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A fire at Walt’s Auto Center is being investigated. The fire, which was reported late Monday, struck the used auto dealer around 11:30 p.m. The business is on Route 248 in Cherryville. Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company Responded. -photo by Carl P. Kern, FIVE COUNTY FIRE on Facebook.
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Plans for left turn signals Put off in East Allen Twsp. by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
East Allen Township’s Board of Supervisors had disappointing news from the township engineer on Thursday night. Jim Milot told them that the traffic signal manager of PennDOT said that the project cost for left turns at the Franks Corner traffic lights at Rts. 329 and 987 is too low and would not qualify for a grant from the Green Light Program. Milot said the project could be as low as $20,000 or as high as $40,000. The supervisors wanted to add the left turns to the traffic lights because of the high volume of vehicles that pass through there every day. They said they will ask Rep. Marcia Hahn to go back to Harrisburg and seek some other grant that would help pay for the project, at least on a 50/50 basis. Meanwhile, they told Milot to have Hanover Engineering put the project on hold. Other municipalities were noted who received money from the Green Light Program for their projects. Other Matters • The supervisors received a letter from the East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps that they would be going to a paid staff, effective this Monday, March 2. Although they will be on the payroll for daytime duty, it was pointed out by Supervisor Mark Schwartz that the ambulance corps will continue with volunteers. No further action was taken on Thursday because Chairman Roger Unangst wants to sit down with the ambulance corps for additional information. • Township Manager Deborah Seiple reported that she contacted four other municipalities that are currently contracting for recycling grant services from Hough Associates to seek information on how it is working. • A letter was received that the Jacksonville bridge is due for another inspection in either late spring or summer. • In another letter she received, the Northampton Area Public Library reported a vacancy on their board of directors. The library is also seeking a new director. • Updated policies of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors were provided. • The board was told by Treasurer Rose Wedde that there are three options concerning the Laserfische Server that is presently out of service. She recommended going with a new server with a three-year guarantee at $4,000 a year, rather than pay $3,000 for repairs and no guarantee. • The recreation committee chairman announced that March 28 will be “East Allen Township Night” at the Phantoms ice hockey game in Allentown. • The fire department spokesman said that winter has been tough on their equipment.
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Veterans Outreach – Rep. Julie Harhart will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 at her Northampton office located at 2030 Center Street. Religious Arts Fest – St. Johns Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Weekends throughout March. March 7 will also feature a flute ensemble at 5 p.m. Governor Wolf Historical Society Antiques Show – 38 quality dealers will be featured. Sat. March 7 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sun. March 8 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, call 610837-9015. Seventh Annual Dakuta Galusha Basketball Tournament & Basket Raffle - in Northampton High School cafeteria, Saturday & Sunday, March 7 and 8. Drawings Sunday at 3 p.m. A Banquet of Song – A choral concert featuring members of the Nazareth community will be held on March 8 at 4 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Benefits the Nazareth Area Food Bank. 2nd Thursday After 5 Mixer – Hosted by Nazareth Business Council at Heymon Talent Agency on Thurs. March 12 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Register: 484-548-4090. Manicures & Martinis – Relax, mingle and pamper yourself on March 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Red Wolf Bar & Grill. FMI/Register: 484548-4090. Chinese Auction & Raffle - at Salem United Church of Christ, Rt. 946, Moorestown, Friday, March 27, 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefit furnace fund.
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Outdoors Lehigh Valley Sportsman Show This Weekend
The third annual Lehigh Valley Sportsman Show will be presented this Friday through Sunday, March 6-8, at Agricultural Hall in the Allentown Fairgrounds. More than 125 vendors and exhibitors will be there, with outfitters and guides offering everything from deer hunting in Arkansas and big game hunting in Africa, to fishing for salmon in Lake Ontario and striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay. Educational seminars will also have speakers from the Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association, Trout Unlimited, turkey caller Shawn Kotchey, and “Mr. Blackpowder” Dave Ehrig, who will talk about our state’s heritage of hunting for deer with flintlock rifles. For the kids there’s a variety of hands-on activities like an indoor trout pond, archery shooting, an indoor air rifle shooting range, and the Wild Turkey Federation’s jake shooting range. On Sunday, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association, of which I am a member, will have its
annual auction, giving show visitors an opportunity to bid on outdoor trips, wildlife artwork, and hunting and fishing equipment. Over the years, the auction has raised about $400,000 to support a youth scholarship program and kid focused outdoors events and activities. Show hours are Friday, 1-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10; children are free if accompanied by a paying adult.
fly fishing equipment, fishing trips, and more for sale. Proceeds benefit the Forks of the Delaware, Hokendauqua, Litle Lehigh and Monocacy chapters of Trout Unlimited. For more information, contact Thom Beverly at kbeverly@rcn. com.
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In last week’s Hunter/Trapper Course story about on-line participation, there were a couple of omissions that should have been printed. Wildlife Conservation Officer Brad Kreider reported to the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs about a Hunter/Trapper instructors refresher course on Sunday, Feb. 22 in which the instructors were assured that the courses will still be given by them at area rod and gun clubs. It is a six-hour course so that first-time hunters can get a hunting license. The on-line course that the Game Commission is encouraging as well takes 68 hours and is done
“Unlocking the Secrets of the Catskill’s Beaverkill River and Willowemoc Creek” in New York is the topic of a program that will be presented by Trout Unlimited at their 13th annual spring event next Sunday, March 14 at East Bath Rod & Gun Club. Presented by Wild Trout University Fly Fishing School founder and Trout Unlimited Brodhead Chapter vice president Will Daskal, it will focus on tips and techniques for fly fishing the famed waters. The event is free and includes a continental breakfast, as well as
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3 Reasons Why EQ Matters This weekend saw quite the juxtaposition of customer service experiences. We started out heading to an entertainment venue. When we got hungry we decided to visit the snack stand, where the menu board was oddly turned off, so you couldn’t see what was for sale. You had to lean over the counter for a glimpse of the popcorn, corn chips and pretzels. After getting our order, I asked the young lady working the register if they had any cheese dip. She replied with a terse “no.” I inquired if any cheese dip was being delivered? She replied to the affirmative, but when
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eat their hot pretzel without it. It seemed like every 10 minutes they were asking for the dip, so I finally gave in and asked the woman again if it arrived, to another impolite “no!” I was done. Then I went for brunch at an Allentown restaurant. The waiter not only said hello. Then, he asked how we were doing, he quickly jumped in and suggested certain menu items. After he delivered our food, he invited us to taste a blackberry Sangria and let him know how it was. Superb customer service I’m definitely going back there. Why do some people go over and above and others treat you like you don’t exist? I’m thinking it might be EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ). I read a book years ago, “Einstein Never Used Flash Cards.” The book helped parents understand the difference between IQ and EQ. It also dove into the topic of how babies learn and how playing equals learning. Children that grow up with a stong sense of self make much better students followed by much better employees. A must read for parents. Here’s why EQ Matters If the leadership can’t recognize when someone is lacking emotional intelligence, they don’t have a prayer of helping that person perform. Your IQ is meaningless if your EQ is low, which sometimes means a belief system that you are the victim, everyone is against you and
your performance doesn’t matter. In a team situation, one person can pull the entire team down if their EQ bucket is not filled up. Leadership sometimes will spend more time on this one person than the rest of the team. The real issue remains: Can you increase EQ as an adult and deal with situations in a mature way? I’m not sure if you can, but you can find intuitive leadership with strong communication skills to help the team function with less political maneuvering, less emotional issues and less non-productive meetings.
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www.HomeNewsPA.com group. Any genre, fiction or nonfiction, poetry, screenplays or memoirs are welcome. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information go to: http://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org/ event-1878157. About GLVWG: GLVWG aims to provide its members with a network of support and resources in the field of writing; to act as a central information point for activities in the field of writing and the publishing industry; and to advance the writing interests of its members. For more information, visit www.glvwg.org
Op-Ed Bridge Contract Raises Concerns and Legislation
By State Rep. JOE EMRICK 137th Legislative District On Wednesday, Feb. 25, I was in the process of circulating cosponsor memos for my legislation to bring more accountability to operations of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) when I received an important email from one of my staff members. The email told of the commission awarding the $6.32 million contract to repair the Portland-Columbia Toll Bridge to Intercounty Paving Associates, for whom DRJTBC Chairman David DeGerolamo works. The contract is a perfect example of the need for my legislation. I quickly passed along the news story to my colleagues for further ammunition and support for my legislation. The three-bill package, which passed the House unanimously each of the last two sessions, would do the following: Require an annual financial and management audit of expenditures and operations of the commission, as opposed to a biennial performance audit. Empower Pennsylvania’s governor with a 10-day window to invoke veto power over any decision made by the commission. Give similar veto power to the governor with regard to actions of any individual commissioner. I’m aware Commissioner DeGerolamo recused himself while the vote was taken and was not present Continued on page 5
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FEBRUARY 21 Information in the 100 block of E 4th St. Report of an unauthorized use of a vehicle. FEBRUARY 22 K-9 used/assist, Washington Dr. in Walnutport, PA. K-9 officer and K-9 assisted in a search for a male. Information in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. for a landlord/tenant issue. Unwanted person in the 1700 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of an unwanted female. FEBRUARY 23 Fire call in the 300 block of E. 12th St. Report of a residential fire. Reportable accident, W. 21st St. at the railroad crossing, involving one vehicle. Credit cards in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Report of credit card fraud. FEBRUARY 24 Disturbance at the Garfield Hotel and Grille in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a woman causing a disturbance. Domestic in the 500 block of Howertown Rd. between husband and wife. Assist agency in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assisted Lehigh Co. Auto Theft Task Force with a located stolen vehicle. EMS ambulance assist in the 1400 block of Newport Ave. Officers assisted EMS with a male. FEBRUARY 25 Harassment in the 500 block of E 4th St. Report of a female being harassed by a male. Non-reportable accident in the 1200 block of Main St. involving two vehicles. Non-reportable accident, Jeffrey Ln. at Frank Dr. between two vehicles. FEBRUARY 26 Reportable accident in the 500 block of Main St. between two vehicles. FEBRUARY 27 Assist person in the 1800 block of Main St. Officers assisted a male who was transported by EMS to LVC-MMC. Harassment by communication in the 700 block of E 18th St. Report of a resident having harassing notes left on their vehicle. EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Northampton Ave. Officers assisted EMS with a fall victim. FEBRUARY 28 Non-reportable accident in the unit of E. 21st St. between three vehicles. Disturbance in the 500 block of E 11th St. between two males.
Police Blotter Hit and Run Crash - On February 27 at 3:35 p.m., a hit and run crash occurred in Hanover Township on US-22 W., near Bath Pike. An or-
ange, four door sedan hit a 2007 Nissan Maxima after slowing for traffic. After the initial impact, the front of the Nissan ended up striking the side of a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The orange sedan continued traveling westbound, fail-
ing to stop for the crash. Anyone with information pertaining to this crash is asked to contact the Bethlehem State Police at 610861-2026 and reference incident number M01-1573188.
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Valley College and is currently attending Eastern University. He is employed by Capital Area Children Center in Camp Hill.
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Lorrie Koons-Perdue, daughter of James and Julie Perdue of Harrisburg, will marry Ronald Troxell III, son of the late Ronald Troxell Jr., biological mother Debra Bower, and Linda Troxell of Bath, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at Mountain View Wesleyan Church. Lorrie, the bride to be, is a graduate of Ultimate Medical Academy, serving as a homemaker and mother to two children. Her fiancee, Ronald, graduated from Lehigh
during contract negotiations. Take a moment and read the online version stories and blogs and the responses to it. I’m not the only one who thinks this deal looks bad. My legislation inserts a level of accountability into the commission’s activities that is sorely lacking. While this is not a statewide issue, it is an interstate issue as New Jersey has already agreed to this and is waiting on us to fulfill our half of the agreement. I hope my House colleagues can see the need for these measures and get this issue resolved. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to my Mt. Bethel office at 570-8970401 or my Nazareth office at 610-746-5090.
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Gab over the Fence
by Pete G. Ossip
Wasn’t that nice? A whole week without a snowstorm. Miracle! Anyhow, we’re not done yet with winter, but it was good to have a reprieve for a bit. I hope you enjoyed it while we had the sunshine. The forecast as I’m writing this is snow on Sunday afternoon or night into Monday – up to four inches. . . . During this bitter cold winter of 2015, Salem UCC Church up Moorestown way, affectionately known by some as “Big Moore” [the original stone church was built in 1846] has had a battle on their hands to stay warm, I hear. You know, it’s that big white church up along Rt. 946 that has the pork and sauerkraut and ham suppers. It’s the one with the grove where they have strawberry, blueberry and peach festivals and flea markets in the summer. The kids have a great time at vacation Bible school. Oh yeah, they also have a country festival and craft fair in the fall. Salem recently took on more than 50 Cub Scouts in addition to Boy Scout Troop 50. It’s a very active, growing church. Anyhow, getting back to their problems. The entire heating system has been failing them all winter. Sometimes the repairmen have been there three days in a row to work on
their old furnace due to no heat or hot water. They say the nursery has been freezing cold, too. So now they’ve started a furnace fund. If you’re a friend of Salem UCC/Big Moore and would like to help out, I hear they’re gonna have a Chinese Auction come March 27 and 28. There’s even a night of Bingo on March 28. Let’s help ‘em out. A little prayer would help, too, no doubt. . . . Dunkin’ Donuts had a big opening shindig on Saturday, so there was a lineup of folks looking for a cup of coffee and a donut. They filled the store most of the day. Nice to have new businesses in town. . . . Now that we’re into March all the accountants will be burning the midnight oil taking care of everybody’s taxes. In these economic times it’s tough stretching out the dollars for everyday expenses, let alone taxes from towns, townships, counties and the IRS, and later on the big one, school taxes!! Somebody has to pay for the brand new middle school the kids will be going into real soon. Didya take notice? One city newspaper is filled with home disclosure advertisements every once in a while as people run out of money. It’s a problem all over. . . . Elmira laid out my green shirts as we get near St. Patrick’s Day. I think maybe I’ll dye my long johns green, too, since I’ll probably be wearing them then, too. . . .Chuck Frantz will be on hand over at the Phantoms
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ice hockey game on March 28th, I hear, as East Allen Township day is celebrated. Care to join him? . . . .Don’t forget to turn your clock and watch dials ahead this Saturday night ‘cause Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday. See ya! Stay warm if you can.
Bath Bowling Standings Just a Little Bit Tighter in Die Hards League
Team 7 lost 1-3 and runnerup swept their opponent, 4-0, so things are just slightly closer at the top of the Bath Die Hards League, as of Feb. 25. Only Herb Guest had a 406 in Team 7’s loss. Team 4 won big on Ken Grube’s 607, as they matched up against fifth place Team 2, that had Mike Cawley, 491 and John Cawley, 452. Team 6 also won 4-0 with Doug Head, 658, and Michelle Tirrell, 476. Team 5 is third as they won 3-1, with Gerald Bartholomew, 633; Charmaine Bartholomew and Clare Bartholomew, both 502, and Amanda Leindecker, 424, putting them in a tie for fourth place with Team 1, that lost 1-3, although having Bob C. Kosman, 479; Joe Bachman, 469, and Bob R. Kosman, 432. Also fifth is Team 3, a 3-1 winner, with Rick Deily, 509; Jim Stevens, 474; Polly Kosman, 447, and Sherry Longley, 432. STANDINGS Team 7 Team 4 Team 5 Team 1 Team 6 Team 2 Team 3
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Austy Strohl, 175–416; Linda Hahn, 414; Elmer Effing, 318. Dutt beat Bonser, 3-1, on Sandy Becker’s 178-166-224–568; and Les Dutt, 182–464; Carol Kocher, 392; Matt Morganello, 388. Bonser: Ernest Bonser, 184–469, and Kacey Bonser, 370. STANDINGS Jacoby McGee Kemmerer Dutt Kerbacher Bonser Hahn Brandt
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Rex and Howell Close With Latest Games In East Bath Sportsmen
The Rex and Howell teams are battling it out, and Howell’s breathing down their neck as of week 25 in the East Bath Sportsmen League. Rex won 2.5 over McGee, 1.5, led by Pete Rex, 204-198-181– 583; Tom Zeitner, 177–461; “Butch” Foder, 165–438; Art Hamm, 172–423. McGee: Bill Kunsman, 178-174–501; Scott McGee, 184–487; Jim Nicholson, 191–452. Howell shut out Zmyweski, 4-0, with Earl Grube, 178-171180–529, and Herb Guest, 469. Zmyweski: John Zmyweski, Jr., 260-181-173–620; Shaun Klump, 188-209–533; Wes Loch, 383. Csencsits kept Beal in the basement with a 3-1 win, led by Eric Spooner, 214-172-179–565; Dick Raab, 178-185–522; John Zmyweski, Sr., 163–440. Beal: Doug Fehnel, 203-225-218–646; Marty Beal, 192-174-173–539; Terry Daubert, 173-187–518; Mike Daroja, 171–469.
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Kappauf won 2.5 over the vacant team’s 1.5 with Marc Kappauf, 204-224-174–602; Josh Rex, 186-198–553; Armie Fioranelli, 213-195–544; Tom Hawk, 173-176–497. STANDINGS Rex Howell Csencsits Kappauf Zmyweski McGee Beal
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Wee-Little Pigs, Bath Legion Lead In Friday Niters
The Wee-Little Pigs and Bath Legion kept pace with each other, both scoring 4-0 sweeps in week 26 of the Bath Legion Friday Niters League. The Pigs knocked off G & L with Brandon Jacoby, 254-170214–638; Dave Jacoby, 172178–500; Jim Schoenenberger, 174–479; Mike Knable, 415. G & L: Bill Kunsman, 170–516; Rich Trucksess, 190–516; Cliff Brearman, 182–499; Terry Koch, 191–484. Bath Legiok KO’d DNA Repair, led by Ryan Flick, 225279-265–769, along with Bob Adams, 184-203-214–601; John Kline, 171-182-246–599; Marty Beal, 179-192-214–585. DNA: Mike Swope, 170-182-193–545; Bill Bachman, 172-190-182– 544; “Pappy” Bartholomew, 183198–529. Team YTTIHS ripped Herman’s Hermits in another 4-0 sweep, led by Anton Boronski, 267-224-190–681; Harry Emery, 223-214-237–674; Matt Astfak, Continued on page 7
Jacoby Overcomes McGee Keglers to Lead Monday Night Mixed
After some 1-3 losses, the McGee team lost again to the Jacoby team with the same result, and now Jacoby is leading the Monday Night Mixed Bowling as of week 23. Jacoby: Dave Jacoby, 181–499; Tom Zeitner, 192–476; Joan Erb, 167–427; Janet Naylor, 369. McGe: Scott McGee, 240-197–604; Mike Knable, 168–482; Amanda Miller, 191–474; Carla Shaffer, 463; Frank Shaffer, 173–453. The Kemmerer team is right behind them, also winning 3-1 over the Brandt team. Kemmerer: Donna Kemmerer, 244-192– 602; Chris Kline, 213-212–583; Marian Shup, 176-223–554; Steve Rinker, 209-175–547; Tony Smith, 187-197–525. Brandt: Eric Spooner, 178-184– 514; Donna Amore, 164–454; Sue Brandt, 411; Amanda Putt, 411. Kerbacher downed Hahn, also 3-1, with John Kerbacher, 171-181-206–558; Dee Allogio, 161-162–467; Sue Brandt, 411; Amanda Putt, 299. Hahn: Patrick Effing, 226-251-182–659;
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Bath Supply #1, Daku Pace Each Other in Bath Commercial
Bath Supply #1 and Daku Auto Body both scored sweeps to hold their 1-2 positions in the Bath Commercial Bowling League in week 25. It was a company competition for the two plumbing teams, with
Bath Supply #1 knocking off their buddies, Bath Supply #2, 4-0. Leading the assault were Brent Connolly, 207-247-269–723; Jeff Kerbacher, 257-230–684; Steve Kerbacher, 254-223–657; Frank Yeakel, 232-245–622; and Lester Steigerwalt, 257–582. The losers had Frank Courter, 208231–595; Taylor Hostler, 216– 581; Rich Trucksess, 215–568; and Scott McGee, 201–533. Daku had it easy, going against the vacant team, but had Al Davidson, 235-222–638; Rich Mutarelli, 211-204–582; Scott Bortz, 208-200–573; Bob Daku, 202–551; and Bob Faustner, 221–531. The Rice Family fell off the pace, losing 1-3 vs. Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering, the latter having Gerald Bartholomew, 201-221-253–675, and Dino Carfara, 238-205-217–660. Rice: Howie Rice, 208–563; Jack Rice, 202–533; Dale Fye, 202–
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509. Maxx Amusements made an effort to pick themselves off the doormat by winning 4-0 over Crossroads Landscaping. They had George Hyde, 247-258–696; Andy Edelman, 221-257-212– 690; Anthony Gable, 233–620; Randy Frey, 213-202-204–619; and Bill Bachman, 206–566. Landscapers: Damien Medley, 227–592; Al Weinberg, 201–553; Scott Weinberg, 209–549. STANDINGS Bath Supply #1 Daku Auto Body Rice Family Bath Supply #2 Crossroads Land Carfara’s Paint Maxx Amusements
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Fensty Loses, But Still in Command Of In Bath Industrial
Hear PA had better hearing and scoring as they tripped Fensty’s Restoration, 3-1 in week 24 of the Bath Industrial League. Hear PA: Mike Derwinski, 221-234234–689; Mike Jamoil, 198-215– 567; Todd Everhart, 203–539; John Wesolowski, 191-203–520. Fensty: Matt Paulus, 225-234239–698; Warren Nelson, 192212–560; Mark Flamisch, 188180–522; Frank Courter, 476. G&L Sign Factory moved into second place by beating Harhart’s, 3-1, led by Evan Rehrig, 211-279203–693; Jason Eberts, 219-203227–649; Gary Gower, 215–583; Paul Duda, 189-179–528; Brian Silvius, 197-192–525. Harhart’s: Brandon Frey, 275-237-175–687; “Butch” Holland, 235-204–599; Tony Holva, 188-175–530; George Hayde, 213–519; Brent
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Big Moore Church Battles to Stay Warm
Submitted by LINDA WASHBURN Salem UCC of Moorestown, affectionately known as Big Moore, has had a battle on their hands to stay warm throughout this bitterly cold winter. The entire heating system in the church has been failing all winter. There have been times that the repairmen have been there three days in a row to work on that old furnace due to no heat or no hot water. The nursery has been freezing cold for the past several months. To help raise money to keep the church warm, Salem UCC has started a furnace fund. If you are a friend of Salem UCC/ Big Moore and would like to help out, they are having a Chinese Auction on March 27 and 28 to help fund the repairs. They will also be hosting a night of BINGO on March 28. For more information on how you can help, call 610-759-1652.
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Eagle Scout rank awarded to local Brad FeKula Brad FeKula,of Moore Township, and Troop 62, of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Berlinsville, recently received the honorable rank of Eagle Scout. Brad received his ranking in a Court of Honor Ceremony at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church. Present at the ceremony was PA State Representative Julie Harhart, who presented a citation and spoke at the ceremony. American Legion Representative, Carson Jones, presented Brad with an American Legion Award and a monetary stipend. Rob Reagan, Assistant Scoutmaster, administered the Eagle promise. Father Tom Derzack said the Invocation and the Benediction at the ceremony.
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NAZARETH AREA Resident Commends Nazareth First Responders
by DAVE SICA At the borough council meeting on February 26, Mayor Carl Styre stopped the regularly scheduled agenda and had a resident address a situation that could have proved fatal, were it not for the actions of some heroic first responders. On February 13, Jeff Fogel came close to dying. Fogel, who has a heart condition, collapsed on the second floor of his home. Though he was unconscious from that point on, Fogel explained that if wasn’t for the Nazareth first responders, he would not be alive to attend the meeting. According to Fogel, it was Officer Stephen Schleig’s forethought to grab a de-
fibrillator and run into the home that made all of the difference. “I’m very appreciative of their service,” Fogel said as he thanked the entire team that came to his aid. “A lot of people say that ‘it’s their job’, but I think they went above and beyond,” Fogel continued. He called on the borough to be “very proud” of the people they have working to protect them. After Fogel was done speaking, Styre brought the entire first responder team to the floor and recognized them for their service. The Mayor alluded to some kind of accommodation for them, but stopped short of details. Vanessa Sabatine, owner and operator of Herbs to Your Success,
located at 64 South Main Street in the borough, was the next resident to speak at the meeting. Sabatine expressed frustration at the recent road construction by UGI near her business, which she said impacted her adversely. She also took issue with parking meters, relating a time when a massage student was issued a $30 ticket. The ticket was not for lack of payment, but for “not being in the lines.” The student abandoned the products she was purchasing, causing Sabatine to lose a sale. She also said the two-hour parking limit is hurting busi-
nesses downtown. Because of the nature of her business, people seeking similar services are going to places with more convenient parking like the mall. She said, “it’s not about the money,” it’s about massage clients having to rush out and plug the meters. She feels that it’s an issue with all downtown businesses. Council agreed to have the police committee discuss the issue. Stephanie Varone, Nazareth Borough Coordinator, brought some updates on the businesses that have been attracted to the downtown. The gallery coming to Nazareth will be open the second Saturday in March. The long-awaited café looks to open the first week in April. She also said that the banner program is going very well, with 20 businesses on Main Street looking to purchase one. Styre also announced that Nazareth Pool Brick Program is coming to a close, but you can still purchase one up until the middle of March.
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Obituaries Hilda R. Bartholomew
Hilda R. Bartholomew, 75, of Northampton died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at home. She was the wife of Richard D. Bartholomew, Sr. for 54 years. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John and Johanna (Szvetits) Domitrovits. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Richard D. Bartholomew, Jr. and Michael D. Bartholomew; a daughter, Lisa Bartholomew; two sisters, Maryann Hoch and Helen Sywensky. Preceding her in death were five brothers, John, Joseph, William, Wilfred, and Frank Domitrovits. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Marie M. Benninger
Sept. 25, 1921 – Feb. 21, 2015 Marie M. “Sue” Benninger, 93, of Whitehall died on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of Edgar G. Benninger for 68 years. Marie owned and operated her own cleaning services for 20 years before retiring in 1985. Born Sept. 25, 1921 in Steinsburg, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Miles and Kate (Eck) Raub. She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Catasauqua. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Linda E. Kressley, and a son, Bruce L. Benninger, both of Northampton; a sister, Mrs. Edna DeLucie, of Bethlehem; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held last Thursday afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Zion Cemetery, Kreidersville. Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Judah J. L. Brazil
Sept. 4, 1982 – Feb. 22, 2015 Judah J. L. Brazil, 32, of Easton died Sunday, Feb. 22 in Easton Hospital. A 2001 graduate of Northampton High School, he was employed by Anvil Craft Corp., Easton, as a drafter/project manager for the past 14 years. Born Sept. 4, 1982 in Allentown, he was a son of Joseph M. and Esther J. (Bevier) Brazil of
Danielsville. He attended the Nazareth Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He had a natural ability for playing the piano and found much joy in music, whether he was playing it, singing or dancing. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Jabin R. of Danielsville, Jerid R. of Palmerton, and Justin M. S. Brazil of Danielsville; a sister, Jana E. Oliver, of Northampton; his paternal grandmother, Leona Brazil, and maternal grandmother, Naomi Bevier, both of Danielsville; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was held on Saturday afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with Brother Lewis Frisch officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bath, c/o the funeral home.
Norma June Corle
Nov. 10, 1931 – Feb. 25, 2015 Norma June (Green) Corle, 83, of Huntingdon, Pa. died on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at her residence. She was the wife of the late G. Edward Corle, former Lehigh Elementary School principal, for 59 years before he died on Feb. 22, 2003. She attended Huntingdon public schools and was a 1949 graduate of Huntingdon High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953 from the Lock Haven State Teachers College, now Lock Haven University. Mrs. Corle was an elementary school teacher, having taught first and second grade at Tollgate Elementary School in Lewistown, first grade at William Smith Elementary School in Huntingdon, and first and second grades at Moore Elementary School in Moore Township, retiring in 1988. Born Nov. 10, 1931 in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Merrill A. and Anna M. (Shoemaker) Green. She was an active member of the Embroiderers Guild of America and a founding member of the Lehigh Township Lioness Club. In their earlier years she and her late husband enjoyed traveling to Europe and throughout the United States. She had an interest in gardening and was passionate about embroidery and needlework. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fri-
day, March 6 in St. James Evan. Lutheran Church, 525 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with The Rev. M. Suzanne Morelli officiating. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Friday at the church, and immediately following the service. Private interment will be in Grand-View Cemetery, Johnstown, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Norma may be made to St. James Evan. Lutheran Church, 525 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, PA 16652. Services were arranged by the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon.
Kannah A. H. Dew
Kannah A. H. Dew, 1, of Walnutport died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 at Blue Mountain Health Syste, Palmerton. She was the daughter of Demetrius Dew and Hearther Surget and fiancé Gary Foley. Surviving are her parents; sisters M. L. Dew and Allisandra H. G. Dew; half-sister, Giselle Dew; grandparents Donna and Robert Merwarth, Lauren II and Paula Surget, and Kimberly Dew; great-grandmother Florence Jones; aunt and uncle Melanie and Noah Keiter; uncle Lauren Surget IV and four cousins. Services were on Tuesday evening in the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.
John G. Erkinger
Aug. 19, 1927 – Feb. 26, 2015 John G. “Hank” Erkinger, 87, of Northampton died on Thursday, Feb. 26 at home. He was the husband of Theresa (Yurasits) Erkinger for 63 years. He worked as a bricklayer for 42 years before retiring in 1994, and was a member of the International Union of Brick Layers and Craftworkers. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Born on August 19, 1927 in Coplay, he was a son of the late Alois and Katherine (Sommers) Erkinger. Hank was a member of Queenship of Mary Church and its Holy Name Society. He was also a dedicated member of For God & Country Catholic War Veterans Post #454, Northampton, and its Home Association, serving on the honor guard for many years. Hank was also a member of the Friendly Fifties senior group. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jane Krupa, of Northampton; two grandsons, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were four brothers, Alois, Edward, Charles and Alfred, and two sisters, Angela and Pauline. A Burial Mass was celebrated on Monday in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, CWV Post 454, or the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home
at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Keith E. Flyte
April 10, 1955 – March 1, 2015 Keith E. Flyte, 59, of Bushkill Township died on Sunday, March 1 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Joan E. (Zeiner) Flyte for 38 years. A 1973 graduate of Nazareth High School, he was an auto technician at Moore Tire Center for 28 years. Recently, Keith was employed by Everson Tesla, Inc. in Lower Nazareth Township, where he worked as an assembler the last four years. Born April 10, 1955 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Mary (Silvius) Flyte and the late Willard Flyte. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of Camp Moore in Potter County. He also loved working on his 1972 Chevy Nova. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Brandon Flyte, of Bushkill Township; a daughter, Amanda Powell, of Huntsville, Alabama; two grandchildren; two brothers, Neil Flyte of Bushkill Township and Henry Flyte of Nazareth; a sister, Cheryl Wright, of Wescosville; nieces and nephews. A viewing was held on Tuesday, but the funeral service and interment will be private as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Landis C. Jones
Landis C. Jones, Sr., 78, of Walnutport died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 at home. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Fritz) Jones, who died in 2011. He was the owner/operator of Landis C. Joes Floor Covering and Jones & Sons Excavating. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late William J. “Potter” and Ellen (Green) Jones. He enjoyed gardening and fishing and also operated a fish and pay on his property called Hot Spot Lakes. Landis was a former member of the Lehigh Township Lions Club. Surviving are three sons, Landis C. Jones, Jr. of Walnutport, Jeffrey L. Jones of Palmerton, and Shawn M. Jones of Walnutport; a daughter, Sherry Lynn; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two bothers, William of Emerald and Thomas of Slatington; and two sisters, Melba Farber of Tennessee and Myrtle Haydt of Palmerton. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in Union Cemetery, Slatington. Arrangements were by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 38932 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Margaret Kositz
Aug. 15, 1927 – March 1, 2015 Margaret “Dolly” Kositz, 87,
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formerly of Bath, died on Sunday, March 1 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Frank P. “Chudy” Kositz for 62 years before he died in 2007. Dolly was a sewing machine operator at the former Gino & Jack Sportswear, Bath, for 35 years. Prior to that, she worked at St. Regis Paper Co., Nazareth, and the Bath Garment Co. Born August 15, 1927 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmela (Mancino) DeCarlo. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath, and its Women’s Guild. Dolly will be remembered for her caring, giving and generous heart. She devoted most of her life to taking care of others. Her Sunday meals were impeccable and her recipes will be cherished. Family meant everything to her and she meant everything to her family. Surviving are a son, Frank Kositz, Jr., of Nazareth; a daughter, Connie Warmkessel, of Walnutport; a granddaughter, Tina Wolbach; grandson, Anthony Kositz; great-grandchildren, Hope and Lee Wolbach. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Madeline Temos and Mary Nicolini, and two brothers, Anthony and Matthew DeCarlo. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Jospeh F. Reichel Funeral Homw, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Church with Msgr. Francis Nave officiating. Interment is in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Dennis J. Kuchinos
Jan. 6, 1954 – Feb. 26, 2015 Dennis J. Kuchinos, 61, of Northampton died on Thursday, Feb. 26 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown. A graduate of Northampton High School, he was employed by PPL at Martins Creek as a mechanic for 27 years before retiring in 2013. Born Jan. 6, 1954 in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph Kuchinos and Kathryn (Drosnock) Kuchinos of Northampton. Continued on page 13
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In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Joseph P. Kuchinos of Bethlehem and Greg J. Kuchinos of Allentown; two brothers, Joseph Kuchinos and Thomas Kuchinos, both of Northampton; a sister, Janice Paukovits, of Northampton; and three grandchildren. Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Schisler Funeral Home in Northampton.
Mary Bundy Marx
July 26, 1925 – Feb. 26, 2015 Mary Bundy Marx, 89, of Bath died on Thursday, Feb. 26 in Whitehall Manor. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Marx. Mary was employed as a sewing machine operator at Cross Country Clothes in Northampton for many years before retiring and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born July 26, 1925 in North Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Muhr) Lauchnor. Surviving are a son, Robert Bundy, Sr., of Dickson, Tennessee; three daughters, Mary Ann Schwartz of Doylestown, Nancy Evans of Hatfield, and Dianne Horvath of Coplay; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were an infant grandson; two brothers, William and Edwin Lauchnor; and two sisters, Frieda Weslosky and Mildred Gildner. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014.
Ezekial T. “Zeke” McNeil
Ezekial Thomas “Zeke” McNeil, 15, of Walnutport died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. He played basketball for
Northampton High School and Lehigh Township. Born in Easton, he was a son of Alquinton McNeil and Melissa Phillips. Surviving besides his parents are three brothers, Alquinton McNeil, Tyquan McNeil and Larreif Johnson; his maternal grandparents, Tommy and Carolyn Phillips; paternal grandmother, Christine Cobb; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held on Friday evening in the Brubaker Funeral Home, Catasauqua. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, payable to the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Walnut St., Catasauqua, PA 18032.
Clair E. Mowery
Aug. 17, 1943 – Feb. 22, 2015 Clair E. Mowery, 71, of Danielsville died on Sunday, Feb. 22 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Vicki L. (Umpstead) Mowery for 20 years. He was a 1961 graduate of William Allen High School, Allentown, and later attended Kutztown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business. He had served in the U.S. Army and was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Co. for 30 years before retiring as foreman of the Ingot Mold department. Born on Aug. 17, 1942 in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Brighthaupt) Mowery. Clair was an avid golfer and a former member of the Silver Creek Country Club, Hellertown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Danielle Rescigno, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Danielle Konya, of Bethlehem; two step-sons, Bion and Jarrid Konya, of Bethlehem; four grandchildren; a sister, Linda Johnson, of Florida; and nephews. A gathering in celebration of his life was held on Friday evening in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private. Contributions in memory of
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Patricia A. Repsher
Patricia A. (Schadt) Repsher, 57, of Nazareth died on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. She retired from Gracedale as an L.P.N. after 20 years of service. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Frank J., Jr. and Marion V. (Reenock) Schadt. She was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are her children, Christopher Malozzi, Nicole Spain, and Matthew Malozzi; six grandchildren; and four sisters, Regina Gosling, Susan Agentis, Mary Frances Jancik, and Antoinette Clauss. A memorial service was held on Friday morning in the Downing Funeral Home, Bethlehem.
Marlyn L. Roth
March 12, 1931 – Feb. 23, 2015 Marlyn L. Roth, 83, of Nazareth died on Monday, Feb. 23 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. He was the husband of the late Phyllis Roth for 53 years before she died in 2007. After graduating from Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Marlyn went on to attend Moravian College and received his Master’s degree from Lehigh University. Prior to retiring, he was a long time teacher, guidance counselor and athletic director at Nazareth High School, where he also served as an assistant football, basketball, and baseball coach. He was an avid Penn State fan. Born March 12, 1931 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Elwood and Esther (Longenbach) Roth. Surviving are a son, Thomas Roth, of Allentown; a granddaughter; a sister, Betty Miller, of Tatamy; a brother, Larry Roth, of Hagerstown, Md.; and his special friend, Jean Masters, of Nazareth. Preceding him in death were brothers Wilson, Donald and Carl Roth. A graveside service was held on Friday morning in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth, followed by a memorial service in First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem. Arrangements were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions in his name may be made to the Nazareth YMCA, 33 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064, or to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Frances A. Shamenek
March 25, 1925 – Feb. 23, 2015 Frances A. “Suzy’ Shamenek, 89, formerly of Allentown, died on Monday, Feb. 23 in Gracedale. Prior to retiring, she was employed by the former Allentown State Hospital, where she served as a nurse’s aide for many years. Born March 25, 1925 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Stephen A. and Anna A. (Biszek) Shamenek. She was of the Catholic faith and loved animals. Surviving are an aunt, Helen Kresge, of Upper Nazareth Township; cousins, Imogene Kresge of Bath and Rev. Msgr. Robert Biszek of Bethlehem; and many
additional cousins. There will be no calling hours. Services will be private at the convenience of the family as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made in memory of Frances to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.
Robert W. Smith
Jan. 15, 1926 – Feb. 26, 2015 Robert W. Smith, 89, of Northampton died on Saturday, Feb. 28 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Lois I. (Freeman) Smith for 59 years. He was employed at PP&L for more than 30 years until retiring in 1986. He had served in the U.S. Army’s 70th Infantry Division, known as the “Trailblazers”. In 1944, the Germans captured his unit and held them for 4-1/2 months. The POW’s were released when the Germans received word that World War II was over. Born January 15, 1926 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Milton and Esther (Nauss) Smith. Robert was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Northampton; a 32nd Degree Mason with Chapman Lodge #637, F. & A.M., and Siegfried Royal Arch Chapter #295. He was also a member of the Northampton Fire Co. and the Northampton Fire Police. He was recognized by the Borough of Northampton for his dedicated service to the community and his countless hours volunteering for the good of others. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ronald Smith,
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of Northampton; a daughter, Sharon Esther Smith, of Allentown; a grandson; and a brother, Richard Smith, of Cementon. Services were held yesterday (Wednesday) at noon in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton Fire Police, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
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Continued from page 3 and more participation in hunter/ trapper safety training, which those 12 and older must have before they get a license. He also presented the Outstanding Instructor award of 2014 for the entire Southeast Region of the PGC to Franklin Hoffman of Allentown. Steve Wentzel, an area trapper, also received the award for southern Lehigh County from WCO Shawna Burkett, who was WCO there and in southern Northampton County before she transferred to upper Bucks County. I did forget to mention that Pennsylvania drivers can now get a license plate that celebrates our state’s hunting heritage and has a whitetail deer logo on it. The plate costs $56 and can be ordered from the Pa. Game Commission’s website at pgc.state.pa.us. $25 of that cost will support work with wildlife. There’s also a bumper sticker available (see sample).
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Who Goes to Heaven? Some say it seems right to them that all good people go to heaven. However, the Bible declares that such human inclinations are eternally misleading, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Proverbs 16:25). Man’s way is the wrong way! God, The Creator, has determined the criteria for those who go to heaven, yet men reject God’s truth and dream up their own ideas and vastly diverse concepts on how to get to heaven. To this, God says, “as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9). God gave His Son (John 3:16) as the only way to heaven and it was He, Jesus, Who said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). Jesus is the only way to heaven (see www.naog.ws/theway.htm)! Only those who receive Jesus will be saved! “As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God” (John 1:12). Man’s attempts at trying to be good enough to go to heaven are insufficient, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Even man’s best acts of goodness fall short for, "all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags" (Isaiah 64:6). To assert that “all good people go to heaven” is to pridefully reject God’s way (Jesus) for one’s own way. The Bible says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of ourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8, 9). Will you now humbly accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and The Only Way to heaven?
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE ZHB 2015-02 The Zoning Hearing Board of East Allen Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Township Building 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd. to consider the following application: The Appellant, William S. Bosques, requests a variance from §250-18. F. concerning impervious coverage and §250-18. G. concerning side yard setback in order to install a 24’x34’ accessory building. The property is located at 6500 Ontario Lane, East Allen Township, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Tax Parcel #M5NW2-10-1, in the Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District.
www.HomeNewsPA.com ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Bradford K. Pease, deceased, of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Gwendolyn A. Colegrove Pease, Executrix, and Marian E. Button, Executrix, on February 19, 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 Gwendolyn A. Colegrove Pease and Marian E. Button, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (3/5-3/19)
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BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 6:45 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss pending legal matters. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager
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St. Luke’s Northern Valley Primary Care Relocates Bath Office, ABW Peds Opens New Site Submitted by DENISE RADER St. Luke’s Northern Valley Primary Care has relocated its Bath office just a half mile down the street to St. Luke’s Health Center – Bath, 6651 Silver Crest Road at the intersection with Route 512. Additionally, ABW St. Luke’s Pediatrics practice will open its doors at the same location as of March 4. Later this spring, the Health Center will also be the home of St. Luke’s Laboratory Services and Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s. With five primary care / internal medicine specialists and five advanced practitioners, St. Luke’s Northern Valley Primary Care offers comprehensive, state of the art care to patients in the physician practice and during hospital stays. The practice includes physicians Iqbal Sorathia, MD, FACP; Iftikhar Ahmad, MD, FACP; Farah Mirza, DO; Meena Agarwala, MD; and Bruce Thorkildsen, MD; and advanced practitioners Melissa Brown, PA-C; Jennifer Obana, CRNP; Kallyn Zavilla, CRNP; Christopher Hall, PA-C; and Mary Kate Murphy, CRNP. The physicians specialize
in preventive medicine and in helping patients manage acute and chronic health conditions and diseases. The care team treats teenagers, adults and seniors and offer walk-in hours, plus evening and weekend appointments for patient convenience. Some of the diagnostic testing and services available include the following: Physicals Dexa (bone density) scanning Ankle brachial index (ABI) for peripheral arterial vascular disease 24 hour Holter Monitor 24 Hour blood pressure monitoring Sleep studies Gynecologic exams/ Pap tests Pulmonary (lung) function testing To accommodate patients’ needs, St. Luke’s Northern Valley Primary Care offers three locations: 1. 6651 Silver Crest Road, Bath 484-526-7265 2. 44 W 21st Street, Northampton 610-2610999 3. 2490 Schoenersville Rd, Allentown 484-5264255 For more information Continued on page 15
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about the practice, please visit www.mynorthernvalleydoctor. com. ABW St. Luke’s Pediatrics will be located in Suite 103 of St. Luke’s Medical Center- Bath. Pediatricians Jose L. Ramos, MD, FAAP; Maria A.M. Ramos, MD , FAAP; Jorge A. Otero, MD, FAAP; Rafael I. Colon, MD, FAAP; Uma Nambiar, MD, FAAP and Maria Elena Garay, MD, FAAP specialize in medical care and coordination of care for i nfants, children and adolescents. The practice is currently accepting new patients. To make an appointment, please call 484-526-7360. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am – 5 pm; Thursday from 9 a.m. from 6 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Additional ABW St. Luke’s Pediatrics practice information may be found at: www.abwpediatrics.com.
Dartball With no Monday snow, action Plentiful in Suburban dartball
Sunday there was snow, but none on Monday, so all the teams were active this week in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League. Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem played at Bath Lutheran and won 11-4 and 5-2 before the locals won 6-5 in 11 innings. Hitters for Emmanuel were Judy Hoffert, 7 for 15; Jorge Rivera, 5 for 15, and Bob Bast homered. Bath: Bob Meixsell, 8 for 14; Matt Creyer, 5 for 14; and Kim Biechy, a home run. Christ UCC of Bath played at Dryland-Trinity in Hecktown. Dryland won 9-0 and 4-1 sandwiched around a 6-4 win for Bath. Bath’s hitters were Garry Hunsicker 6 for 12 (he went 3 for 3 in game one, while the rest of the team went 0 for 27); Jared Pokorny, 4 for 13; and Greg Pokorny, a homer. Hecktown: Rich Durn, 6 for 12; Shawn Sigley, 6
for 13; Ryan Yurko and Larry Golick, both 5 for 12; Earl Sigley, 5 for 13; and Jim Goldman, a homer. St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem traveled to Salem UCC in Moorestown. Salem won 10-1, lost 1-0, and won 4-3. They had Larry Fehnel, 6 for 11; Keirsten Saeger, 4 for 9 with a homer; Bill Rinker, 5 for 14, and Kevin Biechy, a homer. St. Stephen’s Ryan Hoysan, 4 for 11 and Travis Beahm, 4 for 12. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship won 8-6, lost 8-4, and won 4-0 at league-leading Salem Lutheran in Bethlehem. Ebenezer: Dave Zettel, 7 for 13; Vic Pacchioni, 7 for 14 with a homer; and Jim Voortman, two homers in going 5 for 14. Salem: Scott Hoffert, 8 for 13; Jason Biggs and Walt Hoffert, both 5 for 13, and Kyle Taylor, 5 for 14. It was a team effort for St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem. They lost the first game, then won 6-2 and 7-0 behind Paul Slimmon and Rich Kern, both 6 for 13 with a Slimmon homer; Brian Gross, 5 for 12; Jason Gross and
Dave Clark, both 5 for 13; Brett Remel, 5 for 14; Kevin Gross, 4 for 13, and Debbie Hughes, a home run. Messiah: Eric Harper, 6 for 13; Dan Halteman, 5 for 13; and solo homers by Ethan Jones, Norm Schoenenberger and Terry Knauss. Farmersville had the night off. STANDINGS W L Salem Luth., Beth’m 39 15 Dryland, Hecktown 34 23 St. Paul’s, North’n 34 23 Salem UCC, Moores. 33 24 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 33 27 Christ UCC, Bath 27 30 St. Stephen’s, Beth’m .27 30 Bath Lutheran 25 32 Messiah, Bethlehem 25 32 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 21 42 Farmersville 17 37 SCHEDULE: March 9 – Bath Luth. at St. Paul’s, Salem UCC at Ebenezer, Dryland at Messiah, Farmersville at Christ, St. Stephen’s at Emmanuel. Salem Luth. with the bye.
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ford on February 21 made it seven straight home losses for the Phantoms. Lehigh Valley gave fans the team’s first home win in nearly a month last Saturday in an overtime victory over Binghamton. Fourth year defenseman Brandon Manning played the role of hero, blasting home his second gamewinning overtime goal of the season to lift the Phantoms to two points. "[Petr Straka] made a great play, pulled up and he saw their guys over back-check. I saw a spot low blocker and I was lucky to find it," Manning said of his game-winning goal on Saturday. The difference for the Phantoms lately, who have been playing better despite going 1-2-2 in their last five games, has been the play of their third and fourth lines – contributing offensively and creating offense off the forecheck. In last Saturday’s overtime win, it was Kevin Goumas opening the scoring for Lehigh Valley and Hextall – a third line checkThe Phantoms are hoping to make a final push to sneak into the ing winger – netting the gamepostseason. –Home News photo tying goal in the third period by TONY ANDROCKITIS week, adding, "We are getting to that later forced the overtime and The Home News Sports that point where we don't have Manning’s heroics. “We’re one of the lines that The Lehigh Valley Phantoms time to waste, we don't have have stuck together for a long have their work cut out for them- games to waste, we don't have time now,” Hextall said of himself selves with 21 games remaining periods to waste. We've lost too and current line mates Austin Fyon their 2014-15 regular season many at home here lately and we ten and Jay Rosehill. “We talked schedule – currently nine points need to turn that around if we about how many chances we get out of the eighth and final playoff want to make the playoffs." and can’t seem to find a way. I spot – but as a team have been Home ice has not been kind to keep saying one of these days the playing much better overall head- the Phantoms in 2015, as Lehigh bounces are going to go our way ing down the final seven weeks of Valley is just 3-7-2 in their last 12 so as a line it felt really good to the season. home games after going 10-2-2-1 contribute, not just in the check"This is a really important in their first 15 home contests at ing role, but to score a big goal.” time of the year," forward Brett the PPL Center. The Phantoms rode the moHextall said after the team’s reAfter an overtime loss to Hartmentum of their first home win in cent home loss to Providence last a long time the following night in Hershey against the AHL’s hottest 3rd Annual team – a Bears team now 19-2Pampered Chef- Longaberger Basket 1-1 since the calendars turned to 2015 – out shooting the league’s BINGO & VENDOR top team 37-16 and out playing SHOPPING EVENT them for the most part despite a 2-0 final score the other way. Sponsored by Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. "This is our playoffs right now," Sunday, March 15, 2015 Manning said of the team’s curDoors Open at 11, Starts at Noon rent situation in the playoff race. 2718 Mountain View Dr., Bath, Pa. "If we don't start winning games Tickets Bingo, 50/50, Tricky Tray, and picking up two points every $20 each (Pre-Ordered) Large Raffle Items, Vendor Shopping, night, we're not going to make it. $25 at the door Food & Drinks, Door Prizes Guys have to realize that." Call 484-764-8198 The Phantoms finish their reVendors: Tastefully Simple, For More Details Visit www.hhfh.org Noah’s Ark Stuffed Animals, cent stretch of five out of six at Mary Kay, Thirty-One, Scentsy, home with two home games this Laura Buskirk, Plastic Canvas and more! weekend against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and the Portland Event Proceeds to Benefit Meal Proceeds Benefit Pirates before hitting the road Humble Hearts For Hope Klecknersville Fire Co for a 5-game 10-day road trip Supporting our Deployed Troops and their Families in need through the middle part of the month. 16 March 5-11, 2015
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