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By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
KEYSTONE PARK at Race & Green Sts. in Bath is the site of the Bath Farmers Market. They will open their spring/summer season this Friday, May 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. The many vendors will have a large assortment of goods for people to purchase. – Home News photos
Bushkill Township hosting An event to honor all veterans Submitted by SUSAN KIRK
Bushkill Township is proud to present a Veterans Remembrance and Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. Veterans, both living and deceased, will be remembered together. Gather at the Veteran’s Memorial Flagpole at the recreation fields directly across from the township municipal building at 1114 Bushkill Center Rd. Ample parking and seating are provided. (Rain location is inside Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Co. social hall behind the municipal building). The featured speaker is Ruth Harton, a Gold Star Mother whose 23-year-old son, Army Cpl. Joshua A. Harton, was killed in combat in Afghanistan on September 18, 2010. The Nazareth Community Band, directed by Ralph E. Brodt III, opens the ceremony
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with a selection of patriotic music, and provides music throughout the program including a special piece remembering The Four Chaplains. The Rev. David Schaeffer, Army Veteran and Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Nazareth, offers the invocation. Other participants include the Northampton County Sheriff’s Dept. Honor Guard, former County Veteran’s Director and active veteran advocate Ray Greene leading The Pledge of Allegiance, and Lizzi Brodt singing The National Anthem. Leaders and members of Boy Scout Troops 44 and 74 and Venture Crew are providing the Flag Retirement Ceremony. The program concludes with the Firing Squad Detail of the United States Army Reserve’s 744th Military Police Battalion and Taps played by Randy Baxendale. After the ceremony everyone is invited to stop by a special tent where they will find information provided by a representative of the Veterans Administration, Stars for Our Troops (a special star with thanks to veterans as well as active duty and reserve troops), and greeting cards to sign for delivery to a facility for Veteran’s Day, November 11.
Moore Township’s road crew is working on Smith Gap Road presently, one of 20 miles of gravel roadways in the township’s 100 miles of roads, chairman David Tashner of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors , said this past Tuesday. In addition, they are filling potholes from the ravages of winter and wash-outs from a recent heavy rainfall. They are also doing a spring clean-up of intersections. They will be working on a pipe crossing at Keeler Rd. before the road collapses from a corroded pipe, but first need a permit to do so. In a report on mulch by secretary Richard Gable, he said they’ve gone through eight weeks of mulch from the First Regional Compost Authority in four weeks. It costs $15 a load of compost to be picked up. Every resident in the township can get the mulch they need for their garden work. Subdivisions Under subdivision actions, the supervisors gave conditional final approval of a onelot minor subdivision of Betty (Silfies) Walk and approved her sewage planning module as well as deferring road right-of-way improvements until the rest of the land is developed. One lot is being taken out of the farm. Tashner said it will be graded. Engineer Darrin Heckman is the engineer for the subdivision. Conditional final approval was also given to James Cole, along with deferral of recreation fee because no building is planned at this time on the agricultural property. Surveyor Kenneth Hahn appeared for this plan. Pool Rd. Problem • Elmer Gates, president
of the Concordia Lutheran Church school board, expressed concern about conditions of Pool Rd. to Beersville Rd., where he said it needs widening and repairs. He said the students, parents and staff are at risk. Tashner said it was believed the school wouldn’t be as big as it is, and only small buses would be used to transport students. He also said a swale is on both sides of a post, there is water run-off, and there is a parking problem along the road. Planning Commission member John Becker said PennDOT never wanted a church or school at that loca-
tion, which is along busy Rt. 248, atop a hill. Gates said he doesn’t want to be confrontational and would enjoy working with the township to come up some kind of solution. A resident of that area said everybody knew the shape that Pool Rd. was in. Other Matters • A letter of credit was reduced from $25,604 to $21,143 for phase three of Scenic View Farms on recommendation of township engineer Al Kortze. There is tree planting to do. • Eric Erb was appointed an alternate sewage enforcement officer so that someone is available when the sewage Continued on page 7
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Bridge Commission bills Move to State Senate
By State Rep. Joe Emrick 137th Legislative District Three bills I have authored that would bring more accountability to operations of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission have passed the state House unanimously. House Bills 619, 620 and 621 may now be taken up
by the state Senate. This legislation is long overdue. Because the bridge commission is a bi-state compact, our neighbors in New Jersey are waiting for us to pass companion legislation. House Bill 620 places the auditing process solely in the hands of the auditor general
of Pennsylvania and the state auditor of New Jersey. The legislation calls for an annual financial and management audit of expenditures and operations of the commission, as opposed to a biennial performance audit. An independent audit will provide a more open and transparent report card on the commission’s actions. House Bill 619 empowers Pennsylvania’s governor with a 10-day window to invoke veto power over any decision
made by the commission, an example of which is the 2011 toll increase. House Bill 621 does the same with regard to actions of any individual commissioner. New Jersey is waiting on us to pass these bills so we can begin the process of more closely scrutinizing the commission’s operations. This group has had virtual free reign over the years to make decisions that have had detrimental effects on commuters, taxpayers and the business community. I hope the state Senate acts quickly to send these bills to Gov. Tom Corbett’s desk for his signature into law. Questions about this or any legislate topic should be directed to my Mt. Bethel office
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Bath Museum Open Submitted by Diane Lager
The Bath Museum will be open on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. See what life was like in the early 1800's where three large rooms depict the rich history of Bath. The museum is located in the Bath Borough Building at Penn and Washington Streets and is handicapped accessible. Admission is free. Contact Diane Lager 570-3252233 or the Borough Office 610-837-1648 for further information or to volunteer. License # PA003267
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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip We had a couple days of summertime temperatures over the weekend, especially on Mother’s Day, and that was a nice gift for the gals. Maybe we’re settling down for spring. . . . If it stays that way it should be a great day for the opening of the farmers market in town this Friday. Looking out at the wheat fields it’s almost like a blanket of green. The trees are also getting their green leaves. Spring is great, when everything comes alive. Enjoy it!. . . .Sorry to hear about the passing of two former Green Street neighbors, Ralph Wagner and Charlie Rissmiller, both the same age. Ye Ed says it hits home a bit more when the pals he had in his younger days are all passing on. But that’s life, and we can’t do much about it. . . . The governor’s race is sure heating up for the Democratic party with barbs being tossed back and forth, so you can imagine what it’s gonna be like after the primary and the winner on that side lets his or her salvos get directed at Governor Corbett in the fall. . . . The mail carriers picked up bags of canned and packaged foods on Saturday, but I hear that the amount collected wasn’t as high as last year. I don’t know the reason, whether it’s the economy or what, but they coulda used a lot more for the area food banks. . . . I see there’s gonna be a shooting match with a surf and turf raffle up at Petersville Rod & Gun Club on Sunday and an auction by the Boy Scouts from Moore Township on Monday at the township building. . . . I know kids are all into their electronic toys or playing baseball, Mom and Dad, but here are a few events that they should participate in, come early and mid-summer – Youth Field Day over at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club on Saturday,
June 7th for boys and girls 7 to 15; Youth Outdoors Adventures up at Blue Mountain Fish & Game in Danielsville on Saturday, June 21st, and the Northampton County Junior Conservation School for boys and girls 14-17 from July 13th to 20th at the 4-H Center in Bushkill Township. They’ll have lots of fun and learn something good from it that will stick with them the rest of their lives. . . .And a happy 84th birthday to my friend Clark Smith, Bring on the donuts! . . .Have a great week, folks.
Stop by the new Northampton Library
Submitted by Melissa E. Hawk Stop in to see the changes in the Northampton Area Public Library. There is new carpet, fresh paint, and a new layout. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who helped accomplish this massive project. The staff and volunteers packed and moved over 60,000 items and many shelves, pieces of furniture, and equipment. The next meeting of the book discussion group will be Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. The book to be discussed is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. New members are always welcome, stop in to borrow the book. The next meeting of the Civil War Discussion Group is on Wed. May 21 at 6:30 p.m. The group is free and open to the public. Save the date, Family Fun Day 2014 is Saturday June 7 this year. Stop in for activities and to register for our summer programs. During the summer we offer programs for babies, children and teens,
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The Home News Correction
Corrections and clarifications regarding the page one story, “Bath Council amends ordinance, Changes time to put out garbage” from the May 8, 2014 edition. The Bath Council never enacted the sanitation ordinance amendment as misreported by The Home News, it was only discussed as an option. We reported that trash could only be put out between 3 and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays – this is also inaccurate. “Chapter 147 (Solid Waste) of the Code of the Borough of Bath currently indicates that municipal solid waste (garbage) and recycling containers may be placed at streetside for collection not earlier than 5 p.m. on the day preceding a scheduled waste hauler pickup. In the Borough this is Tuesday at 5 p.m., because pickup is scheduled for Wednesday morning. At the meeting, Borough Coun-
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cil discussed moving the time from 5 p.m. to 3 p.m. earlier in the day in order to accommodate varying schedules of residents/business owners,” says Tom Petrucci, Bath Borough Manager. It was reported that Councilperson Jennifer George mentioned a “central location” for trash pick up. This central location would only be for high population density areas, such as Old Forge Drive. Ms. George was only suggesting that the borough should investigate to see if this option is feasible, according to Mr. Petrucci. It was reported that Councilperson Mike Reph “wouldn’t vote for tearing down a private residence.” What Mr. Reph actually stated was that he wouldn’t vote to compel a private property owner to submit his or her front door to the borough as a historical resource. The Home News regrets these errors.
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By Shari Noctor Gary and Judy Battenfield’s marriage was a true love story. Gary was diagnosed at 59 years old with stomach cancer. He was already a prostate cancer survivor. He never complained… never a “why me?” Judy never felt burdened by taking care of Gary. She did it happily. Gary was so courageous in his battle. Unfortunately, he passed away five days after his 60th birthday in 2007. Last year Judy was talking to her family about how much they loved watching the sunset. While battling his cancer, Gary and Judy would drive off to find a place where they could watch the sunset. This was very comforting to Gary. Judy’s son-in-law, Joe Ricker, was so touched by Judy’s story that he starting writing a poem. Joe eventually sent his poem to a recording studio in Nashville to have it turned it into a song. Joe was not sure what to expect, but the end result was better than he ever imagined -- Two versions of the song were recorded. Amy Ricker, Judy’s daughter and Joe’s wife, is the Chair of the “Rambo Relayers Team” for the Relay For Life of Whitehall. She formed the team in 2008 to honor her dad. He never got to meet his three grandchildren, Collin, Joseph and Anna. Amy’s family loves to Relay because it gives them a chance truly to remember Gary and reflect on his courageous battle. This year there are 12 members on their team. Over the last few years, they have raised over $50,000 for the American Cancer Society. Please come to the Whitehall Relay For Life on June 20 and 21 noon to noon at the Whitehall High School football stadium and meet the Battenfield family. Both versions of the song “Follow the Sunset” can be downloaded at www.CDbaby. com and www.bandcamp. com and on iTunes. Rambo Relayers will be selling copies of the song at the Whitehall Relay.
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Student of the Month
Lillyanna Allison, an 8th grade student at Sacred Heart School, was named Student of the Month for May. Dr. Fabey, a local dentist, donated $100 to the charity, Vision for Volley. Lilly Anna received a $25 Visa gift card from Dr. Fabey. – Submitted by Karen Gabryluk
Quota Club to raise Money for defibrillator Submitted by MARIAN OPRE The Northampton Quota will hold a yard sale to raise money for Northampton Police defibrillator on June 7 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Canal Street Park pavilion in Northampton. The Quota Club is a local service group with an emphasis on hearing and speech, disadvantaged women and children. The club does several local service projects each year. They are getting ready for a hearing awareness project in the community. Currently they are work-
ing on a yard sale fundraiser to get a defibrillator for the Northampton Police Dept. The police are often the first responders at a scene and having a defibrillator readily available can make the difference for a victim! This could be someone in your family! You can help the local Police by cleaning out the closets and participating. Call Judy at 610-264-9786 to reserve your space. Note: Northampton also has our friends, the Historical Society and the Food Bank Yard Sales on the same day so come out and shop!
Paw Prints on the Canal Submitted by Candi Lynn and Kathy Lindenmoyer Paw Prints on the Canal is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the Lehigh River in Northampton. Paw Prints on the Canal is all about families and their pets and to promote responsible pet ownership/ care and education. The event brings awareness of rescue groups (and their pets/programs) and educate specific
breed standards and adoption practices. Registration fees and proceeds from the day’s event are donated to the Northampton Boro K-9 Police Unit. Paw Prints on the Canal brings together a varied group of animal welfare organizations and varied other businesses. Each organization addresses a different aspect of animal health and wellbeing. A primary focus of the event is providing public awareness and education of animal rescue. This annual event is dedicated to those animals in need of rescue thru no fault of their own. Paw Prints on the Canal is also designed to interact with all animal organizations and supporters to educate the public. This event is free and open to the public in an outdoor atmosphere. Each participating rescue organization is able to promote their cause and become their own advocate, as well as, collect donations. Paw Prints on the Canal will host during the day, demonstrations by Officer Mullner and K-9 Police Dog “Zoro” a Rabies and Microchipping Clinic, a Rescue Pet Parade at 12 p.m., a Sharp Dressed Pet Continued on page 9
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Grow UR Biz in 2014 – Whining By CAROL RITTER
So I’m walking down the hall of a hotel I stayed at recently. I was minding my own business when I stopped to check out the weather on a TV. Two hotel employees were sitting near the TV (dressed in the official uniform) and talking amongst themselves like I wasn’t there. “Did you know I worked 12 hours yesterday?” one of them said. “I’m not going to last long in this job, they take away my social life. How many hours did you work?” the other asked. The male employee replied, “10 hours, that’s just not right, I’m constantly getting called in and if you say ‘no’ there will be consequences.” “My boss doesn’t care about me, she only is concerned with filling the shift. I’m sick of this @#$%!” As a customer, I couldn’t’ help but think that I didn’t want to know the behind the scenes issues of the hotel. Even more, I prefer to stay in the dark as to the employee problems and the innerworkings of the hotel. So, let’s talk about whining. What does it mean? According to Webster’s, it is to complain or protest in a childish fashion. We all do it at some point in our lives but I think there is absolutely “whining etiquette” and one that should be adhered to while working in the public eye.
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Submitted by DEE LAMMI The members of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Sewing Guild have been busy sewing and creating items for their fashion show, “The Fabric of our Lives”, to be held at the Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township on Sunday, June 1 from 1 until 4 p.m. Members will be modeling their one of a kind creations and offering many unique items for sale at the Boutique. Home- made refreshments will also be available. Tickets are $10 at the door. For further information regarding the fashion show or membership in the Chapter please contact Dee Lammi 610-248-4386.
Senior Center News Submitted by DIANE ESCH
AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered at the Cherryville Senior Center, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville on June 24 and June 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This new and improved eight-hour course will entitle most participants to receive a multi-year insurance discount for completing the course. Check with your insurance company to see if
Carol’s Whining Etiquette... •Don’t whine in front of customers (I can’t believe I have to even say this) •Only whine to people you know well and trust •After a meeting, when things went terribly wrong, hold the whining until you are behind closed doors, the car, your house, etc. •In place of whining and, in the case you have a boss that truly values your opinion, how about offering suggestions •Set the example for your colleagues, just DON’T DO IT! We all need an outlet when we don’t have a good day or a good meeting. When you feel devalued, not appreciated or overworked and underpaid make sure you think twice before you start whining in front of customers. Carol S. Ritter, Motivational Speaker Results Only Business Coach & Featured Writer www.caroltalks.com 610-442-4545
you are eligible. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members payable at the first class. Call 610-7672977 to register for the class. Farmer Market Coupons will be distributed at the following Northampton County sites: •June 9 Bath Senior Center, 234 Walnut St., Bath 12:30 to 2:00 •June 11 Northampton Senior Center, 902 Lincoln St.,
Northampton 9:00 to 11:00 • June 12 Cherryville Senior Center, 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville 9:00 to 11:00 Each eligible senior will receive four $5.00 checks one time during the program year. To qualify for the coupons at these sites you must be a Northampton County resident, be 60 years of age or older and bring proof of age and residency. Income for one person cannot be over $21,590 and for two people the income cannot be over $29,101. Proof of income is not required. Seniors in nursing home facilities, convents and residential facilities, where meals are provided, are not eligible.
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This year's Vacation Bible School at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church from June 22 thru 26 will be taking a wilderness escape journey together as students follow Moses and Aaron across the desert and experience how God loves and protects us along the way. Right now, they are looking for adults to volunteer as Tribe Leaders, companions on the journey who will work with a small group for the week. If you have children between the ages of 3 and having completed fifth grade, they can be a part of our Wilderness Journey! Volunteers, students and helpers can register online or at the Church office.
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John Waller will be In Concert on Sunday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. This contemporary Christian singer-song writer is best known for his song “While I’m Waiting” from the movie Fireproof. Doors and Global Café open at 6:00 p.m. No ticket needed, an offering will be taken. Zumba classes are held on
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Fifth grade students at Sacred Heart School in Bath, celebrated their DARE graduation with Officer Mike Kovach. Winners of the essay contests are standing in the back, holding their lions. First place went to Ashley LaCava, second place went to Katherine Surbey and Michael Trilli took third place. – Submitted by Karen Gabryluk Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the gym. Class fees are $5 per person Volleyball. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS! Missions Auction - July 4 at 9 p.m. Saturday Spectacular Yard Sale - July 5, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School - July 28 August 1 Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. For more information, please
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Submitted by NINA WEISS Hope Lutheran Church, located at 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, will hold its 20th annual memorial blood drive on Saturday, May 31. Miller Keystone Blood Center will be in Kuntz Hall collecting blood donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in memory of Doug Gable. Please call the church office at 610-767-7203 to make an appointment or for more information.
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Suburban dartball League has banquet The Suburban InterChurch Dart Baseball League held its 59th annual banquet last night, Wednesday, May 14, at Dryland UCC Church, Newburg. Awards were presented to the top finishing
teams in the 2013-2014 season, along with individual batting awards. Because this occurred after press time, the full story will be printed in next week’s edition.
Striking a Balance to Protect Pennsylvania Wildlife BY TOM JOSEPH Wildlife in Pennsylvania that needs special protection is the topic of discussion for a state House panel debating a controversial bill (HB1576) about threatened and endangered species. The bill's opponents say it would disrupt the current process under which scientists from three state agencies make those decisions, by inserting government-appointed politicians into the equation. Harry Campbell, Pennsylvania executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, says adding a layer of bureaucracy could be detrimental. "At the very least, you add time, and delay in many cases, in the decision-making that oftentimes can be very time-sensitive," he declared. "And when that occurs, you may lose that window of opportunity to save that particular species in that particular area." Oversight on endangered species is currently split among the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the state Game Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director John Arway, however, calls the legislation unnecessary. "We don't believe political and economic consideration should be in play for whether a species is rare or endangered, because it really depends upon the scientific data that makes that determination," he said. Harry Campbell says Pennsylvania wildlife is best served when scientific decisions about whether a species is threatened or endangered, are left to scientists.
"For Pennsylvanians, these species represent more than just a fish or an amphibian, or even a plant," he declared. "They represent our value system, our values to living things." Supporters say the proposed measure doesn't discount the role of scientists, but merely adds another set of eyes to the decision-making process. House Bill 1576 is at legis. state.pa.us.
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Game Commission expands Disease Management Area 2, considers action in Jefferson County. Chronic wasting disease was not detected in any of the samples collected from deer harvested by hunters during the 2013-14 Pennsylvania hunting seasons, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced this week. However, two deer killed on highways in Bedford County late last fall tested positive for the disease. Additionally, the disease has turned up at another captive deer facility in Pennsylvania, and was detected in a free-ranging deer just south of the Pennsylvania border. All of these newly confirmed cases mean the Game Commission’s use of Disease Management Areas with special regulations to manage the disease will occur over a larger area in 2014-15.
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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not known to afflict humans, but is always fatal to the deer and elk it infects. DMA 2 expands The two CWD-positive deer from Bedford County were killed within what is known as Disease Management Area 2 (DMA 2), where special rules already have been implemented to slow the spread of the disease. The CWD-positive deer from Maryland died at a site just 6 miles south of the MasonDixon Line, and directly south of DMA 2. Because of these new positives, DMA 2 has expanded significantly. The new boundary extends east to state routes 829 and 915, and Interstate 70. DMA 2 now extends south to the Maryland border. South of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the western boundary of DMA 2 is state Route 96. The expansion of DMA 2 follows procedures set forth in Pennsylvania’s CWD Response Plan. A map of the newly expanded DMA 2 is available on the CWD Information page at the Game Commission’s website, www.pgc.state.pa.us. A detailed description of the exact boundary, which includes roads other than those listed, will be provided in the 2014-15 Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest issued to hunters at the time they purchase their licenses. Hunters harvesting deer within a DMA are not permitted to remove from the DMA any deer parts with a high risk of transmitting the disease. There are a few exceptions to this rule, including taking a deer to an approved deer processor or taxidermist outside the DMA, or traveling to an approved laboratory for disease testing. The use of urine-based deer attractants also is prohibited within a DMA, as is the direct or indirect feeding of deer. A complete list of rules applying to DMAs can be found in an executive order of the Game Commission, which also is available at the agency’s website. The head, not including detached antlers that are absent visible brain matter, is among a list of high-risk parts, which also is outlined in detail in the executive order. DMA 2 was established in 2013 after three deer harvested by hunters in Blair and Bedford counties tested positive for CWD. Now that it has been expanded, DMA 2 includes parts of Bedford, Blair, Huntingdon, Cambria and Fulton counties, and encompasses more than 1,600 square miles. The 600-square-mile DMA
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Austin Kolesnik, of Walnutport, bagged a turkey in Moore Township. The bird was 23lbs, had a 10 1/8 inch beard and 1 1/8 inch spikes. -Submitted by Vern Mann 1 was established in 2011 in York and Adams counties after CWD was detected at a captive deer facility there. Meanwhile, the Game Commission continues to develop its response to the CWDpositive deer case in Jefferson County. The plan figures to include the establishment of Pennsylvania’s third Disease Management Area. An announcement will be made when the response plan is completed. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has placed under quarantine the Jefferson County deer farm where the CWD-positive deer died, and the Northampton County deer farm where it was born. The Game Commission and state Department of Agriculture will continue disease surveillance across Pennsylvania, following guidelines set forth in the agencies’ cooperative response plan. CWD sampling from 2013 All sampling associated with the 2013-14 deer seasons has been completed. During 2013, the Game Commission collected and tested samples from 5,120 deer statewide. In DMA 1, 738 samples – 271 of them from hunter-harvested deer – were collected and tested. In DMA
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enforcement officer may be away on vacation or for any other reason. • A deed of dedication was approved for the Rudolph Farnack, Jr. subdivision along Kuter Road. • A member of the Environmental Advisory Council said a newsletter is coming out soon. She also expressed a need for volunteers to help when they have an electronic recycling event on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the
parking lot of Moore Elementary School. • A representative of the Land Preservation Board said their spring open house had a good turn-out of 21 landowners. Reports • Police Chief Gary West reported that the recent collection of unused, outdated medications from the public was a success. He gave this report of activities for April: 278 total incidents; 34 warnings in verbal and written notices; 19 traffic citations; 5 arrests (1 confinement of dogs, unlicensed dog, unvaccinated
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NORTHAMPTON AREA NORTHAMPTON BORO – ALLEN TWSP. – LEHIGH TWSP. Allen Township officials to review Improvements to Willowbrook Rd. By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Willowbrook Road as it is now is not suitable for trucks. But improvements are planned by the Rockefeller Group on its width, radii, and tonnage capacity for the proposed ground regional hub by FedEx. Engineer Jim Milot of Hanover Engineering said the township would be given 60 days to review PennDOT’s access
plans for Willowbrook Rd. to the boundary of Road A of the FedEx development. If Allen Township denies the plans, Minot said PennDOT could overrule them. The FedEx proposed mega terminal has been discussed for several months by the Allen Twsp. Planning Commission and will be again on Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the Allen Township Fire Co. A resident at last week’s su-
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pervisors meeting said that the only trucks that can go north on Willowbrook Rd. would be small local delivery trucks. This is not part of PennDOT’s application for a truck access route. Chairman Paul Balliet was also questioned if an environmental study might delay a vote by the planners on the development. He said he doesn’t think so. The township has 90 days for a decision, and an extension could be granted. Other Matters • Township Manager Ilene Eckhart reported that only 20% to 25% of residents/businesses have posted their address numbers that are required to help emergency responders determine the exact location of emergencies. • She also reported that the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority is raising water rates by $1.00 a month. The Bethlehem Water Authority charges by the gallons used and Northampton’s Authority charges by the cubic foot. • The township’s emergency coordinator said he attended a spring forum of emergency co-
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ordinators in the county. • The Catasauqua Watershed Association got a PPL grant for planting of trees and shrubs along their power line. • The April report of the Allen Township Vol. Fire Co. showed 89-3/4 alarm hours; 126 training hours; 22 alarms (6 ambulance assists, 2 auto accidents, 2 automatic fire alarms, 1 of them culinary; 1 CO detector alarm; 1 dwelling fire in Allen Twsp.; 1 fuel spill, 1 structure fire in Northampton; 1 sprinkler activation; 2 unreported controlled burns, 2 vehicle fires, ; 1 wires down).
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Submitted by SUSAN DREYDOPPEL and TINA SMITH Two Nazareth natives who both went on to have notable careers in music are giving back to the community with a concert, "Returning the Love Through Music," on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at St. John’s UCC Church in Nazareth. The concert is organized by the Nazareth Rotary Club. Baritone vocalist Ron Meixsell and John Schwartz, who plays clarinet, both are graduates of Nazareth High School. They will be joined by Ron’s wife, soprano Julie Ann Meixsell, and pianist Doris Anne McMullen. The concert
is free, but a freewill offering will be taken for the Nazareth Area Food Bank. Ron Meixsell is a nationally-known soloist with a long list of classical and operatic credits, including singing for presidents and national figures. Growing up in Nazareth, his love of music was nurtured by Floyd Schlegel, Ralph and Edith Brodt, and wonderful community music programs. He graduated from Nazareth High School in the Class of 1964, which celebrates its 50-year reunion this year. While teaching on Long Island, NY, he developed his singing ability in New York City, and he even-
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tually left teaching to pursue a career in singing. He is grateful for the musical foundation he received in Nazareth, and he comes back periodically to "return the love." Clarinetist John Schwartz also grew up in Nazareth, studying with Wilson Zellner, founder of the Nazareth Music Center. He went on to teach music in the Bethlehem Area School District, including at Northeast Jr. High School and Freedom High School. He is principal clarinetist with the Allentown Symphony and a member of The Allentown Band. He also teaches clarinet at the Community Music School in Allentown and at Lafayette College. The concert will open with a clarinet sonata by Saint Saens performed by John Schwartz and Doris Anne McMullen. It continues with familiar operatic arias and show tunes by Ron Meixsell, who describes the concert as "not a stuffy classical program. We do our best to give entertaining vari-
ety." Julie Anne Meixsell will sing some delightful nursery tunes which she has recorded. The concert will be suitable for all ages, including children. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Nazareth Area Food Bank, which currently serves over 300 clients each month. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted gratefully. The suggested donation is $10 per person. St. John’s United Church
of Christ is located at 183 S. Broad Street in Nazareth. For more information, contact 610-759-0787.
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Hearing continued for Stone Post Meadows in L. Nazareth By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
A public hearing on a curative amendment to the zoning ordinance for the proposed Stone Post Meadows apartment development at Country Club & Hecktown Roads by K & S Development Co. was held Monday night by Lower Nazareth Township’s Board of Supervisors. K & S claims that the Lower Nazareth ordinance is “unduly restrictive and confiscatory” in that it restricts the development of apartments and a reasonable range of multifamily dwellings. Solicitor Gary Asteak opened the hearing by noting that an application for the apartment complex was made on Feb. 14, 2014. Four attorneys were present at Monday’s hearing. Two and a quarter hours later the hearing was continued to Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the township building. In all that time, Atty. James Preston questioned Martin Gilchrist of Urban Research & Renewal, using a total of 23 exhibits of statistics and aerial photos that were not only of Lower Nazareth, but Bethlehem and Palmer townships as well. An attorney representing AAA, located near the proposed development, said the ordinance is legal and valid and that the preliminaries need to be completed so the project can go forward. Another said it is a modern,
high-end development and needs to move ahead. Gilchrist spoke about population growth rates in the Lehigh Valley and provided a map depicting it along Rts. 22 and 33. He asserted that “Lower Nazareth is in the path of growth” and particularly at the intersection where the development is proposed. Increases in population according to the latest U.S. Census show 5,634 in Lower Nazareth, 11,636 in Bethlehem Twsp., and 6,765 in Palmer Twsp. He said he believes that Lower Nazareth is the next step zone because of the land that is available and its excellent accessibility. Gilchrist testified that the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission comprehensive plan recognizes that Rt. 33 influences growth. He said the apartments would be suitable and compatible to the commercial area, Hugh Moore Park, and agricultural land, with water and sanitary sewerage available. The majority of dwelling units in Lower Nazareth are owner occupied rather than renter occupied, data shows. Lower Nazareth has twice as much open land as the other townships. On four tracts of land, Gilchrist said, there would be 506 units – 25, 38, 41, and 402. But under the township zoning ordinance, only 15% of a tract can be developed for apartments, 1.64% of land in the township. He said, “This is very restrictive, exclusion-
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ary.” As he concluded his testimony, Gilchrist was asked by Preston, “In your professional opinion should the zoning ordinance be amended to allow greater opportunity for development?” The answer was a simple “Yes.” After a 5-minute recess, Asteak said that the hearing figures to be a long one, so he announced when testimony will resume. After a day of rest, the Supervisors were due to resume another prolonged hearing this Wednesday afternoon at Lower Nazareth Elementary School for a huge warehouse facility by IDI. At least five hearings have been held on that issue to date.
Bushkill Twsp. Honored for land Preservation
Bushkill Township has received an award for its plans and practices that protect natural areas and water resources. The 2014 Joseph Ibberson Government Prize from the Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation was presented last week at the foundation’s annual awards banquet in Camp Hill, Pa. Supervisors Chairman Brien Kocher said the township has worked to preserve the majority of the watershed between the Pa. Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources-operated Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and the Blue Mountain. More than 900 acres of land has been preserved under its open space program, along with developing plans for a network of conservation and recreation greenways, and developing a plan for a 15mile trail through Jacobsburg to Easton. They’ve also acted to preserve woodlands adja-
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During a recent reading of the life of King David I was reminded of something rather blatant yet subtle at the same time. David had a total of five wives and yet it seems as though God blessed him the richest through the one with whom he committed the greatest sin!?! The story begins in II Samuel chapter 11……when David should have been off at war, David, in his leisure, was lusting after Bathsheba. David follows this up by having an affair with Bathsheba then, once he finds out that she is with child he then proceeds to have her husband murdered. Now please understand that there are consequences to our sins and thus David and Bathsheba lost this child. However, after true remorse and repentance God blesses them with another child who ends up becoming the next king to follow David and, according to the Bible, the wisest man who ever lived….King Solomon. That is the blatant part…..but what about the subtle part? I believe the story of David and Bathsheba are in the Bible to remind us of the character of God! To remind us of His love for mankind…..His grace, His mercy….His forgiveness. This story reminds us that no matter how riddled our past is with blatant sin, in true remorse and repentance, God stands ready to offer us unconditional love, grace, mercy and forgiveness…….and real, honestto-goodness blessings lie in our future! I know that it can be hard for us to imagine but that is the very reason why God sent His Son to take our place on the Cross so that He can purchase our redemption! (John 3:16) cent to the Bushkill Creek. An Environmental Advisory Council, formed in 2002, has had a series of community outreach programs on land use planning. The township was also recognized at the banquet for its cooperation with DCNR in more than 1,000 acres of land.
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in Bath. She also served as a volunteer at George Wolf Elementary School and was a member of the Governor Wolf Historical Society as well as the East Allen TownA memorial service in cele- ship Bicentennial Committee Althea B. Assed Althea B. Assed, 90, of New bration of his life was held on in 1976. She was also active in Smithville died Saturday, Tuesday morning in Bender’s May 10, 2014 in Lehigh Val- Mennonite Church, Pen Ar- scouts and formerly served ley Hospice-Inpatient Unit, gyl. Interment will be private. as den mother for Cub Scout Allentown. She was the wife Arrangements were by the Pack 33 at Christ UCC Church of the late Joseph Assed, who George G. Bensing Funeral in Bath. She enjoyed sewing, Home, Moorestown. crafts, baking cookies, readdied in 2005. Contributions in memory ing and spending time at the She was a sewing machine operator during World War of Chuck may be made to family’s cabin in Lake WalII, making uniforms for the Bender’s Mennonite Church, lenpaupack. Surviving are a son, Jefsoldiers. After the war, she 975 Benders Church Rd., Pen frey, of Bath; two daughters, raised a family and worked Argyl, PA 18072. part-time for Newhart Foods Christopher A. Brown Julie Graver of Walnutport July 29, 1984 – May 10, 2014 and Judi Wright of Pen Argyl; in Coplay until retiring. Christopher A. “Chris” seven grandchildren; a sister, Born in Egypt-Whitehall, she was a daughter of the Brown, 29, of Coplay was Barbara Moyer, of Lehighton; late George Kuhns and Susan stricken and died suddenly and a half-brother, Paul Moyon Saturday, May 10 at Lehigh er, of Washington State. (Frey) Kuhns-Reinert. Preceding her in death was She was a member of Shep- Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, a sister, Helen Hoehn. herd of the Hills Lutheran Salisbury Township. Chris, as he was known to Services were held on SatChurch, Egypt, and Rose Croix Chapter #235, Order of his family and friends, attend- urday in the George G. Bensthe Eastern Star, Northamp- ed the TLC Program at Mercy ing Funeral Home, MooreSpecial Learning Center in stown. Future interment will ton. be private in Green Mount Surviving are two sons, Allentown. Born July 29, 1984 in Allen- Cemetery, Bath. Barry of Whitehall and Joseph Contributions in memory of Seminole, Fla.; a daughter, town, he was a son of Sherry Dawn Moyer, of New Smith- A. (Brown) Woolever and hus- of Deanna may be made to ville; eight grandchildren; band Kenneth, with whom he the American Cancer Society, resided. 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parehts, Bethlehem, PA 18017 and/or Preceding her in death were her step-father, Edgar he is survived by his maternal the Governor Wolf Historical Reinert, and sisters Carrie, grandparents, William Brown Society, 6600 Jacksonville Rd., of Whitehall and Sandra Bath, PA 18014. Mae and Verna. Funeral services were (Bower) Nigro of Allentown; Katherine W. Eckert held today (Thursday) in paternal grandmother, Rose- May 22, 1920 – March 27, 2014 the Schisler funeral Home, marie (Kilpartick) Smith, of Katherine W. Eckert, 93, forNorthampton, with The Rev. Easton; a brother, Paul Ram- merly of Nazareth, died on James W. Schlegel officiat- say, of Whitehall; a sister, Cas- Thursday, March 27 in Graceing there and at interment sandra Woolever, of Coplay; dale. in Allen Union Cemetery, a nephew; aunts, uncles and A 1938 graduate of Nazacousins. Northampton. reth High School, for many Services were held on years, Katherine owned and Charles H. Bender Wednesday evening in the operated Kay’s Beauty Salon Nov. 17, 1957 – May 6, 2014 Charles H. “Chuck” Bend- George G. Bensing Funeral in Wilson Borough. During er, 56, of Bushkill Township Home, Moorestown. Inter- World War II, she served as ment will be private. an ordnance inspector. She died on Tuesday, May 6. Contributions may be made enjoyed golfing, bowling, and A 1974 graduate of Nazareth High School, he was em- in memory of Chris to his was a voracious reader. Born May 22, 1920 in Nazaployed by the former Panuc- family, c/o the funeral home cio Construction Co., Forks at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, reth, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Township, as a carpenter for PA 18014. Deanna M. Eberts (Koller) Eckert. many years. Sept. 16, 1941 – May 6, 2014 She was a member of St. Born Nov. 17, 1957 in WilDeanna Mae Eberts, 72, of John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazason Borough, he was a son of Kathryn V. (Klump) Bender, Bath, died Tuesday, May 6 in reth. Surviving are a sister, Glowith whom he resided, and Alexandria Manor, Bath. She the late Charles W. “Sonny” was the wife of the late Rich- ria A. Eckert, of Ashland, Orard P. Eberts for 48 years be- egon; and two nieces. Bender. Preceding her in death He was a social member of fore he died in 2007. A 1959 graduate of Lehigh- were two sisters, Elsie Mirathe Wind Gap American Legion and was an avid hunter. ton High School, she assisted kovits and Edna Eckert. A memorial service in celSurviving besides his with the bookkeeping remother are a daughter, Jen- sponsibilities for her late hus- ebration of her life was held nifer; two brothers, Thomas band’s construction business. on Wednesday, May 14 in the Born Sept. 16, 1941 in Le- George G. Bensing Funeral Bender, of Bushkill Township and Kevin W. Bender of highton, she was a daughter Home, Moorestown. InterPlainfield Township; a sister, of the late Arthur and Verna ment will be private. Contributions in memory Shirley Smith, of Plainfield (Carrigan) Moyer. Deanna was a member and of Katherine may be made to Township; nieces and nephews, aunt, uncles, and cous- former Sunday school teacher in St. John’s Lutheran Church ins.
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John F. Hammel
Feb. 5, 1957 – April 27, 2014 John F. Hammel, 57, formerly of Northampton, died on Sunday, April 27 in North Vista Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada. A 1975 graduate of Northampton High School where he played baseball and basketball, he had served in the U.S. Navy, and was a construction worker. Born Feb. 5, 1957 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Alfred Hammel and Anna (Burker) Hammel of Northampton. Surviving are his mother; three brothers, Alfred of Glen Falls, N.Y., Stephen of Northampton, and Anthony of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; four nephews, three greatnephews, and one great niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death was a brother, James Hammel. A Burial Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Queenship of Mary Church, c/o the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Jack R. Lutz
Oct. 11, 1925 – May 3, 2014 Jack R. Lutz, 88, of York, Pa., formerly of Whitehall, died Saturday, May 3 at home. He was the husband of June (Sourwine) Lutz for 66 years. He was employed by IBM Corp. in Virginia in the computer department for 35 years before retiring in `1989. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born Oct. 11, 1925 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Claude Lutz and Verna (Ackerman) Lutz-Myer He was of the Lutheran faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard Lutz of Hurricane, W. Va., and Ronald Lutz of Cary, N.C.; a step-brother, David Moyer, of Melbourne, Fla.; two grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Home Care & Hospice of York County, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Roland R. Meixsell
Roland R. Meixsell, 53, of Upper Nazareth Township, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Kelly (Stehley) Meixsell for 27 years. A 1978 graduate of Northampton High School, he worked at the Bethlehem Post Office as a letter carrier for almost 20 years. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Roland F. and Elizabeth (Stuber) Meixsell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Dennis,
www.HomeNewsPA.com of Walnutport; two sisters, Karen Fries of Bath and Linda Rabenold of Northampton; 19 nieces and nephews; 11 greatnieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was a brother, Larry. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 18 at The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 1068 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth, with a barbecue luncheon following. Arrangements are by the James Funeral Home, Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
David A. Oncheck
Nov. 3, 1958 – May 8, 2014 David A. Oncheck, 56, of Walnutport died Thursday, May 8 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born Nov. 3, 1958 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Henry Oncheck and Joyce (Eckhart) Oncheck of Walnutport. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Assn., c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Charles E. Rissmiller
Jan. 28, 1933 – May 7, 2014 Charles E. Rissmiller, 81, of Whitehall died on Wednesday, May 7 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Inpatient Hospice Unit, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Irene Rissmiller, who died in 2003. He worked as a frame operator at HAB Industries, Allentown, until retiring. Prior to that, he worked in the chemist lab at Penn-Dixie Cement Co. He was a graduate of Nazareth High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born Jan. 28, 1933 in Bath, he was the son of the late Eugene and Carrie (Gold) Rissmiller. He was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Whitehall. Surviving are a daughter, Vicki Rissmiller Nederostek, of Moore, S.C.; a son, Charles E. Rissmiller, Jr., of Bethlehem; three sisters, Margie Silfies, Becky Schoenenberger, and Gene Hirschel; six grandchildren, triplets Ashley, Amy and Nicole Rissmiller and Alecia, Arianna, and Paul Nederostek; and one greatgrandson. Preceding him in death were two brothers and five sisters. Services were held on Monday morning in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath. Interment was in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Bushkill Township.
Otto R. Schwab
Dec. 23, 1935 – May 1, 2014 Otto Ronald “Gunner” Schwab, 78, of Colville, Washington died Thursday, May 1 at home. He was the husband of Deidre Schwab since 1988, when they were married in Hawley, Pa. They resided in Bath from 1995 to 2005, when they relocated to Colville. Continued on page 13
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A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Otto served a tour from 1952 to 1957, thereafter joined the USMC Reserves in G Co., 2nd Btn., 25th Marines, Picatinny Arsenal. He retired from Picatinny Arsenal at the age of 57, where he had been an engineer in R&D. During his early retirement, he worked part-time in the Bath Hardware. He pursued woodworking, hunting and shooting for most of his life, competing many years in the annual USMC National Small Bore Rifle Matches in Quantico, Va. and Big Bore in Pennsylvania. Born Dec. 23, 1935 in Morristown, N.J., he was a son of the late Anna and Otto Schwab. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Curt Schwab, Glenn Schwab, Julie Whitfield, and Joshua Lyons; and two grandchildren. Services were on Tuesday morning in the Danekas Funeral Chapel, Colville, Washington.
Ralph E. Wagner
June 17, 1932 – May 6, 2014 Ralph E. Wagner, 81, of Doylestown, and a native of Bath, died Tuesday, May 6. He was the husband of Oneida (Ruch) Wagner for 52 years. A graduate of Northampton High School, he was a teacher and spent most of his career as a guidance counselor in the Central Bucks School District. Born in Bath on June 17, 1932, he was a son of the late Walter and Alberta (Steiner) Wagner, who had resided in Bath and Bethlehem. Ralph grew up in their home on Green St., Bath. Very active in the Masonic fraternity, he was a past master of Doylestown Masonic Lodge #245 and a high priest in Chapter. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Carol Wagner, and a son, Todd Wagner, and many nieces and nephews. An older brother, Richard, and a younger sister, Jolita, preceded him in death. Services were held on Saturday morning in the Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home, Doylestown. Following Masonic services, the pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church officiated at funeral services and the interment, which fol-
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Dorothy J. Wassum
Dec. 16, 1926 – May 7, 2014 Dorothy J. Wassum, 87, formerly of Bath, died Wednesday, May 7 in Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. She was the wife of the late Leroy Wassum, who died on Sept. 17, 2013. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and was an avid reader. Born Dec. 16, 1926 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Walter E. and Bertha M. (Weiss) Wieand. She was a member of Palmer Moravian Community Church. Surviving are a goddaughter, Jennifer Shatto, and her husband and children of Eldersburg, Md. A memorial service was held on Wednesday in the Strunk Funeral Home, Wilson Borough. Burial was in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial donations may be made to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, memo: Compassionate Care, Attn.: Office of Gift Planning, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or Palmer Moravian Community Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA 18045.
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IRENE URBAN A community yard sale will be held in Northampton on Saturday, June 7, from 8 to 1 p.m. Three nonprofits are sponsoring the event which all happen to be from Northampton: Quota Club, Food Bank and Historical Society. Each organization will be represented at the event. The Quota Club will be situated at Canal St. Park along the Lehigh River. Vendors are invited to rent space. FMI call 610-264-9786. The Food Bank will be at its headquarters, 1601 Canal Street (which is a change from last year). Vendors are invited to rent space. FMI: 610-2626156 or 610-262-2673. Food donations can be dropped off on the Wednesday before the sale from 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon. The Historical Society will be located at its headquarters, the Siegfried Railroad Station, located on West 21st Street (Rt. 329). Accepting donations on June 5 and 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. both days. FMI: call 610-262-4748. Rain or Shine. With the exception of the Historical Society, the above events have a rain date of Sunday, June 8. Food will be available to purchase at all locations.
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TRICIA LEHMAN In an effort to provide important information to area veterans and honor those who have faithfully served our country, state Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a Veterans Information Expo on Thursday, May 22, 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the Diamond Fire Co. bingo hall, 110 Main St., Walnutport. “I have been providing veterans outreach services through my district offices for several months now, and it has become clear to me there are many services, programs and benefits available which are not being adequately shared with or promoted to our veteran community,” said
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residents only at 121 Center Street. They are to place the E-waste next to a container, not inside it. Accepted items include: Desktop and laptop computers, keyboards and mice, computer monitors (CRT and flat screen), consumer printers, flat screen TVs, rear projection TVs of wood or plastic, scanners, serve wire/cables, zip drives, and CRT televisions. The collection hours are from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Events Governor Wolf Historical Society 2nd annual Country Garden Faire – The
Garden Faire will be held on May 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Society’s campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Children’s activities, music, lectures, food provided by Daily Grind. Admission charge. FMI: www.govwolf.org or 610-837-9015.
E-Waste Recycling Collection – Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Bath Borough. Please place items next to the container.
20th Annual Memorial Blood Drive - Hope Lutheran Church,
Cherryville, will host a Miller Keystone Blood Drive on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in loving memory of Doug Gable. FMI: 610-767-7203.
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Harhart. “This expo will have a lot of helpful information, as well as provide me the opportunity to honor the men and women who have loyally served our country.” The event is open to veterans from all wars and women who worked in factories that produced munitions and war supplies during World War II. Certificates will also be presented to veterans who provide their information to Harhart’s office in advance of the expo by going online at www.JulieHarhart.com and clicking on the “Veterans Information Expo” banner, or by calling her Slatington office at 610-760-9805. Some of the information shared with veterans during the expo will assist veterans with obtaining information and initiating compensation claim work and pensions; provide enrollment information and applications for the VA Hospital; and provide information on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Veterans will also have the opportunity to learn about the VA’s mobile veteran service van, Honor Flight Philadelphia, Hope for Veterans, veterans employment opportunities and the Veterans Mentor Program. “In addition to all the information being provided and certificates being awarded, we will also be collecting old and worn American flags for proper disposal. In addition, there will be a table available for local veterans to display their service medals and area veteran service organizations will have special military displays for viewing,” said Harhart. “I encourage all veterans in the 183rd District to attend this event and take advantage of the many resources available to them.” The expo is free to attend. For more information, go to www.JulieHarhart.com or contact her Slatington office at 610-760-9805.
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lucia G. Mingari, also known as Lucia Mingari, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Salvatore Mingari, Administrator of the Estate of Lucia G. Mingari, also known as Lucia Mingari. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to:
Salvatore Mingari 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 (5/8-5/22) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John W. Topfer, a/k/a John W. Topfer, Jr., late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of 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. Daniel G. Spengler 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/8-5/22) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Arlene M. Outwater, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Dana F. Hein 232A North Chestnut Street Bath, PA 18014 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/8-5/22) NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 709(a) of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S.A. § 709(a), that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath will hold a special meeting open to the public on May 28th, 2014 commencing at 6:00PM. The meeting will be
www.HomeNewsPA.com held at Borough Hall, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss strategic planning, potential long-term capital projects and to address any other general business matters which may be considered by Borough Council in open session. Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager (5/15) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Josephine Markovitz, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Alan G. Markovitz and Joan E. Garrett, Executors of the Estate of Josephine Markovitz. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Alan G. Markovitz and Joan E. Garrett, Executors of the Estate of Josephine Markovitz. 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 (5/15-5/29) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Theresa M. Hoffman, late of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Robert L. Krause, Executor of the Estate of Theresa M. Hoffman. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Robert L. Krause 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 (5/15-5/29)
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH
Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their regular meeting on June 2nd, 2014, at 7:00PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH TO AMEND AND RESTATE SECTION 179-262 ENTITLED WETLANDS & FLOOD PLAINS AS SECTION 179-262A ENTITLED WETLANDS AND SECTION 179-262B ENTITLED BOROUGH OF BATH FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS REQUIRING ALL PERSONS, PARTNERSHIPS, BUSINESSES, AND CORPORATIONS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN IDENTIFIED FLOOD PLAIN AREAS OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH PERMITS; SETTING FORTH CERTAIN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN IDENTIFIED FLOOD PLAIN AREAS OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH; AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR ANY PERSONS WHO FAIL, OR REFUSE TO COMPLY WITH, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS A copy of the full text is available for review at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014) during normal business hours and at the offices of the Express Times Newspaper located at 30 North 4th Street in Easton, PA, and at the Northampton County Law Library, 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA. Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager
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PUblic notice-Legal BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will hold a Special Public Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at 7 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain input for the proposed uptown mini park. The public is invited to attend. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager
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Police Blotter Colonial Regional
Retail Thefts at Two Stores
CRPD responded to the Wegmans in Hanover Township on April 22 for a retail theft. Loss Prevention gave police the description of a man, later identified as Isaac Montgomery, 38, of E. Morton St., Bethlehem. In the store he selected four packs of Gilette razor refills and placed them in to a blue canvas reusable shopping bag. Montgomery threw the bag containing the razors at Loss Prevention when he was confront in the parking lot and fled. Police checked the area and found him in a nearby neighborhood. Loss Prevention personnel were brought to Montgomery’s location and identified him as the thief. He was arraigned before District
Judge James Narlesky on one count of retail theft. Unable to post bail, he was committed to prison. Total value of the razor refills was $117.46. In another case on April 26, CRPD responded to the Walmart in Lower Nazareth with a man in custody. Loss Prevention informed police that Anthony Delgado, 47, of Liberty St., Easton was suspected of taking items from the store a few days earlier without paying for them. They began monitoring him. Delgado already had a car battery in a shopping cart that he was pushing when they started watching him. He then selected a pressure washer and placed that in the cart with the battery. Delgado then proceeded to the pharmacy and went out the front exit, passing all open registers without paying for the items. He was stopped in front of the store and escorted back into the security office and they called police. Total value of the battery and pressure washer was $240.97. A check on Delgado revealed a warrant out of Philadelphia. He was arraigned before District Judge Joseph Barner and bail was set at $3,000/10%. Unable to post it, Delgado was committed to prison for the charge of retail theft and the warrant from Philadelphia. The Walmart store was the scene again of a retail theft on May 3 at 9:29 p.m., when Michele Ann Bender, 22, of 2329 Fourth St., Easton was in custody of store security. CRPD was informed that she took items off the store shelves and concealed them in a backpack. She tried to leave the store without pay-
ing for $50.38 worth of clothing. Ms. Bender was cited on the scene and released.
D.U.I. Crash Into Tree
Colonial Regional Police responded to a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Steuben Rd. & Georgetown Rd. in Lower Nazareth Township on April 21 at 10:17 p.m. They found a 2011 Ford Fusion with heavy front-end damage in a field to the west of the intersection. The car was unoccupied and it had multiple air bag deployment. Police determined that the car was traveling west on Steuben Rd. and the driver failed to stop at the ‘T’ intersection with Georgetown Rd. After going through the intersection the car struck a tree, causing that heavy damage. Police ran the vehicle registration and responded to 463 Georgetown Rd., where they found the offender, John C. Bringenberg, 46, who admitted that he was the operator of the car. Bringenberg had a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath. He was transported back to the crash scene, where he was checked by Bethlehem Township EMS personnel. He was then arested for DUI and taken to the Bethlehem DUI Center for further testing and a legal blood draw. His blood alcohol test came back as 0.12%. He will be charged with DUI, hit and run, stop sign and careless driving through District Judge Joseph Barner’s office.
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to the 400 block of Nazareth Pike in Lower Nazareth Twsp. for the report of a one-vehicle crash into a utility pole. When they arrived, the car was still attached to the pole, which was nearly split in half. The driver was identified as Jeremiah Allen Holloway, 25, of 427 W. Beil Ave., Nazareth. He showed signs of intoxication and admitted to drinking alcohol prior to the crash. Suspected marijuana
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and other drug paraphernalia were found inside the car. Holloway was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital by ambulance for evaluation and submitted to a legal blood draw. Nazareth Pike was closed for about an hour as a result of the accident and Verizon was dispatched to replace the damaged pole. Continued on page 16
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The toxicology report indicated that Holloway’s BAC was 0.24%, three times the legal limit. Charges will be filed through DJ Joseph Barner’s office for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia,
and driving on the right side of roadway.
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CRPD responded for a twocar crash at Nazareth Pike & Butztown Rd. in Lower Nazareth Twsp. on April 21. Several witnesses informed police the red Maxima that was driven by Mario Lamaestra had crashed into the rear of another car and that he left the scene and drove to Lower Nazareth Municipal Park, where he got out and hid several items in a bush. Witnesses directed police to the bush and they located a
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Way, Lower Nazareth Twsp., for two unwanted, intoxicated guests. Both persons were refused service of alcohol at the bar due to their level of intoxication. One, Heather Shane, 39, of 331 S. Grant St., WilkesBarre, was stumbling around in the parking lot and attempting to leave in a car. She walked in front of a police car as officers entered the parking lot. Shane and the other guest paid for a taxi ride to a hotel for the night. She will be charged with a summons for public drunkenness.
CRPD responded to the 5800 block of Monocacy Dr., Hanover Twsp. for a domestic on May 8. Vasimadhav Korrapati of 5851 Monocacy Dr. was arrested there for domestic violence, simple assault, and harassment. The victim was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment. The offender was arraigned at Northampton County CBC before Judge Strohe and released on $10,000 unsecured bail.
CRPD stopped Dorian Peterson-Davis, 18, of 1013 Liberty Court, Bethlehem for speeding on Macada Rd. by Yorkshire Rd., in Hanover Twsp. on May 9 at 10:40 a.m. Dorian and a passenger, Shavill Lamar Melvin, 30, of 2443 Exeter Ct., Bethlehem were both arrested for possessing marijuana and drugrelated paraphernalia. They were released from custody and charges for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and speeding will be filed with DJ James Narlesky.
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Lehigh Twsp. Woman Burns Belongings; Fire Reaches House
A Whitehall woman faces several charges in connection with a fire and has been committed to Northampton County Prison under $25,000 bail. On May 6, Lehigh Township Police were dispatched for a welfare check in the 700 block of Almond Rd. When they arrived, boxes and other articles were found ignited by 24-year-old Jillian Faustner. She came to the residence to retrieve her belongings and instead set them on fire next to an unoccupied house. Ms. Faustner had her 5-month-old infant in the car, which was parked about 10 feet from the fire, as it burned the side of the house. Lehigh Township Police used fire extinguishers to slow the burning until Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. arrived on the scene. No one was injured in this incident. The woman was charged with arson, endangering the welfare of children, and criminal mischief. She was arraigned by District Judge Robert A. Hawke.
State Police Big Drug Arrest at Lehigh County Inn
The Pa. State Police Troop M Vice/Narcotics Unit made a drug investigation at the Scottish Inn, 1701 Catasauqua Rd., Hanover Twsp., Lehigh County on April 16 based on information received that heroin was being sold in the parking lot by a guest at the hotel. Two bundles (20 baggies) of heroin were purchased by unit members from Delmario Amir Humphrey, 26, of 394 Park Ave., Orange, N.J. He was subsequently taken into custody in the parking lot. Further investigation led to the discovery of 24 full bricks (50 bundles per brick) and two partial bricks of heroin in a hotel room. In total, 1,229 baggies of heroin were seized in the investigation. The heroin could have a potential value of between $8,000 and $10,000. Humphrey was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He was arraigned by District Judge Robert Halal at Lehigh County Central Booking and committed to Lehigh County Prison after failing to post $150,000 bail. At a preliminary hearing in Lehigh County Central Court on April 23 Humphrey waived all charges to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas.
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