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Bath Farmers Market manager Allison Czapp holds the scissors after cutting the ribbon marking the opening of the market for another season at Keystone Park. Members of Bath Borough Council, the borough manager, and the Bath Business & Community Partnership (BBCP) and others gathered for the ceremony late Friday afternoon. A nice-sized crowd of people patronized the vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables and other products. The market is open every Friday during the summer.

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New Bath Borough Manager hired

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Brad Flynn, 33, a native of the Philadelphia/Delaware County area and a resident of Tennessee the past 10 years, was hired recently as Bath Borough Manager.

We met him for the first time on Friday as he attended the ribbon cutting for the opening of another farmers market season.

He learned of the opening through the International City/ County Managers Association website. A police officer in Johnson City, TN those 10 years, he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Flynn holds an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in criminal justice and a concentration in organization leadership from Eastern Tennes-

see State University, and upon graduation received his Master of Science degree in public administration. He has also received two certificates or urban planning and economic development.

All of these together made him a perfect candidate for the position in the eyes of Bath Borough Council. In addition to his educational background, Flynn has also volunteered with the Northeastern Tennessee Sport Organization that he founded. The organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable group that provides low to no cost sports for youth that are non-traditional in northeast Tennessee. He is particularly proud of the lacrosse team and its growing popularity. He and his wife have been married for 10 years. Picture on Page 2

Trophies claimed at Dart ball banquet

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Trophies were awarded to teams and players this past Wednesday, May 13 at the 61st annual banquet of the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League, held at Dryland U.C.C. Church in Lower Nazareth Township.

The top six teams at the end of the 2014-15 season received the following trophies: First place – The John F. Herron trophy went to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church of Northampton and was accepted by their manager, Kevin Gross.

Second place – The Home News trophy was presented by Editor Emeritus Bill Halbfoerster to Salem Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and accepted by

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manager William Hoke, Jr. Third place – The Walt Hoffert, Sr. Memorial trophy went to Salem U.C.C. of Moorestown, and was accepted by manager Rodney Remaley.

Fourth place – The Chad Wagner Memorial trophy went to Dryland Trinity Lutheran, Hecktown and was accepted by manager Rich Durn.

Fifth place – The Doggie Depot Trophy went to Emmanuel EC Church, Bethlehem, and was accepted by manager Jeff Hoffert.

Sixth place – The Valley Wide Electric trophy went to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and was accepted by Ed Wychock, manager.

St. Paul’s U.C.C. won the seasonal championship by taking the Continued on page 6

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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in.

Horner's Cemetery free tours - Every Sat., 8:30-10:30 a.m., at 4955 Nor-Bath Blvd. Northampton, from now until Oct. Street Sweeping – Residents of the Borough of Bath are requested to sweep their sidewalks prior to the scheduled street sweeping of the borough on May 26.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event – Saturday, May 30 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at NCCC Main Campus in Bethlehem. FMI: 610-559-3200, ext. 6.

Nazareth Ministerial Ecumenical Service in the Park – In celebration of Nazareth Borough 275th Anniversary.

June 7 at 3 p.m.

Paw Prints on the Canal, Northampton – Sun. June 7 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Canal Street Park in Northampton.

FMI: 610-440-0079 Newly hired Bath Borough Manager Brad Flynn (blue shirt), stands with members of Bath Borough Council (l-r) Cynthia Anderson, Carol Bear-Heckman, and Jennifer George, Mayor Fiorella Mirabito, and Councilman Mike Reph after the ribbon cutting for the Bath Farmers Market on Friday.

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Home Improvement

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sure to eliminate standing water as it attracts mosquitoes.

2. Check your equipment: Make sure the lawn mower, weedwhacker and the like are primed and ready, blades sharpened, tank refilled and so on.

3. Rake it in. Get rid of last year’s dead leaves and twigs that can keep your lawn from soaking up the sun. Consider composting the debris.

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Letter to the Editor Honesty and Integrity To the Editor: Upon reading the letter to the editor [in last week’s edition – ed.] today, I was overwhelmed with pride and admiration for Paul and Dolly Carey. They certainly do not play politics. So often, people want to express their feelings, but are hesitant for fear that “someone might get angry.”

This brings to mind my brother Bobby. Born and raised in Bath, he was always proud to serve his community in any way possible.

He was a fireman, then fire chief; a policeman, then assistant police chief. He began his career on council 15 years ago, and then was President of Borough Coun-

cil for five and a half years.

Everything he accomplished was not for personal gain, but a true love for his community.

How sad is it that everything changed in the past one and half years? Anyone who attended council meetings could see what was happening. Secret talks and back stabbing, Bobby realized the common good of the community was no longer the priority and I admire his decision to leave council. This, he has done with pride for his achievements.

After his announcement to leave council and his leaving, not one word heard from any councilperson. Professional?

Paul, Dolly and Bobby have certainly defined the words honesty and integrity.

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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT MAY 9

• Disturbance in the 700 block of Main St. between two females.

• Domestic in the 2000 block of Main St. between a grandmother and grandson.

• Disturbance in the 2000 block of Washington Ave. between a male and a female.

• Criminal mischief in the 1400 block of Main St. Report of a vehicle tire being punctured.

MAY 10

• Assist agency in the 100 block of Chestnut St., Coplay, PA. Officers assisted Coplay Police Department with a suspicious male.

• Harassment by communication in the 1500 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a female receiving harassing phone calls and text messages.

• Check building in the 200 block of E. 24th St. Report of a female requesting officers to check her residence.

• Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Report of a male requesting EMS.

MAY 11

• Assist agency, Route 145 and Blue Mt. Dr. Officers assisted Lehigh Township Police Department with a domestic.

• Assault in the 100 block of W. 28th St. Report of a females assaulted by two males.

• Suspicious act in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of a male going into an unlocked vehicle.

• Alarm, home, in the 500 block of E 4th St. Officers responded to two separate alarm calls, all secure both times.

MAY 12

• Criminal mischief in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Reports of vehicles being egged.

• Criminal mischief in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of eggs thrown at a residence.

MAY 13

• Theft of bicycle in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Report of a blue Diamondback mountain bike taken from a residence.

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• Alarm, home, in the 500 block of E 4th St. Report of a burglar alarm, all secure.

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John Evans and the Battle of the short Stories

submitted by GISELA LECK The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG) will host its May meeting from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Area Public Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer Township, PA. From 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., there will be a regular business meeting. At 11 a.m., John Evans will present a short story version of the famous Battle of the Books, the talk of the local library circuit. Watch while local authors compete for your vote. Thrill to the subtle enticement of opening lines. Judge the relative merits of competing plots.

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Salute to the Troops Dinner

submitted by DOTTIE NIKLOS The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council is pleased to announce the 12th annual Salute to the Troops Dinner. The annual banquet will held on May 22 From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year the event will be held at the Days Hotel Allentown Bethlehem Air-

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The event is hosted by the City of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council.

The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council has been serving military, families and veterans since 2003. The LVMAC is a service organization comprised of other organizations, veteran’s groups and businesses interested in supporting veterans, the troops and military families.. LVMAC Scholarships and service to veterans are well know facets of the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council. The special guest speaker for the banquet is Master Sergeant Willard Jones. Master Sergeant Willard E. Jones retired from active duty in 1992 after serving aboard Air Force One as an airborne communication Systems Operator. He transitioned directly into the junior reserve officer training corps (JROTC) as the Aerospace Science Instructor at Dieruff High School in Allentown.

The unit designated PA-011 is one of the original twenty units established by the Air Force in 1966. During his tenure with PA011, MSgt. Jones transformed the unit into a professional cadet corps, created traditions such as the annual military ball, and started a drill program that reached its pinnacle during his final year where they won a record trophy count including four First Place performances at the Air Force National Drill Championships.

His service, dedication, and professionalism are indicative of his forty-five years in uniform and reflect great credit upon himself, the AFJROTC, and the United States Air Force.

The Armed Forces Day Banquet is a salute to our troops.

Members of the active military are in attendance through sponsorships from local businesses and organizations. The banquet is open to all veterans, military and those who wish to support and honor the Lehigh Valley military community. Tickets and individual sponsorships are $35.

Tickets for the dinner are available through the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) Administration office at 484-788-0196 or Adminoffice@ lvmac.org. Registration forms are also available through the blog site at LVMAC.wordpress.com/.

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News Sermonette Pastor Daniel Lundmark Preparing to Die

Two years before his death, Mike Hanzas, who lived alone, began preparations for his demise. He bought a cemetery lot.

Weekly, he visited the site where his mortal remains would be interred. He planted grass there and mowed it regularly. On Memorial Day, he placed flowers on the grave site. He said, “I want to see flowers there now. I won’t be able to see them when I’m gone!” A while later Mike went into a funeral home. “I want to buy the casket which will be my new home,” he said. One day Mike invited a nephew and the rest of his family to come to see him. After a hearty meal, Mike began to dispense personal things.

Then he handed his nephew his will. As he did this, he dropped dead of heart failure! So far as we know, Mike had made every provision for his body but none for his soul! What provisions have you made for your soul?

Death is a fact of life. The Bible asks in Psalm 89:48, “What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death?” Ecclesiastes 9:5 states, “For the living know that they shall die.” Mike was prepared to die as far as this life goes, but was he prepared for what was to follow? The Bible says, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). No one will escape the judgment. “So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12). Nothing will be overlooked in the judgment. “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil” (Ecclesiastes 12:14). This is why we all are warned in scripture, “prepare to meet thy God” (Amos 4:12).

The Bible makes it clear that a person is not prepared for the judgment until he has confessed and repented of his sins and has accepted Jesus Christ as His Savior! The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (I John 1:9). If you haven’t earnestly and humbly prepared your soul, I urge you to read about the elements of a sinner’s prayer at: www.naog.ws/message.htm

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip After days of heat and some humidity, it turned cooler on Wednesday last week, and now it’s about normal for spring, except for the humidity, which is a mite stifling. It rained Sunday night, but dried up by Monday morning. . . .Got a note from a friend of Ye Ed’s, Bill Goodman, who lives on the outskirts of Easton, that would be scary for most people. Goes this way: “I had a black bear at my house last night. He raided bird food stored in a garbage can near my garage doors. He drug off the bag and laid down 30 feet from the doors, eating from it for a half hour. He walked around my house, then he stood up and batted on my front windows, sniffed around my porch, lapped at a cat food dish, and searched for food scraps. He grabbed at bird suet in mesh bags and hummingbird feeders with sugar water hanging from my gutter. Yet, he left them. When I thought he was going to crawl into my living room through the open window, I yelled “NO!”

He stopped, stared at me like a scolded kid, and sauntered off. I took no pictures. He was two feet from me. I guess that he was about 175 pounds, two years old. I live in the woods surrounded by farmland, in Plainfield Township, near Forks and Lower Mount Bethel townships, north of Easton. I had another similar bear a few years ago from February through May regularly stealing my bird suet.” Good story, but I don’t think I’d get that close to a bear. They’re nice to watch from a distance, and they get awful hungry after they come out of hibernation. . . . Folks over in Nazareth had a great time on Sunday for the opening of their new borough swimming pool.

Being humid as it was, it must have been nice to cool off in the water. They spent a ton of dollars on that pool and I hope people use it all summer. The mayor and a councilman made a big splash when they cannon-balled into the water. . . .There was talk years ago of having a swimming pool here in Bath, but it never happened. Just couldn’t afford it, and there was no W.P.A. to build it at the time. . . . The Governor Wolf Historical Society had a good turnout for their gardening event over the weekend. It’s

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Holding team trophies (l-r) are Earl Sigley of Dryland Trinity, 4th place; Rodney Remaley of Salem U.C.C., 3rd place; Kevin Gross of St. Paul’s UCC, 1st place; Ed Wychock of St. Stephen’s Lutheran, 6th place; Bill Hoke, Jr. of Salem Lutheran, 2nd place; and Jeff Hoffert of Emmanuel EC, 5th place.

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great that we have such a local group like that working to keep our history alive. . . .I hear the state Legion bowling tournament here in town really went well. But Marty Beal said the only flaw was one of the bowlers spilling a beer on the floor approach, and that’s a real no-no, that could cause somebody to fall. . . . Phillies enjoyed a five-game winning streak at home, but now they’re on the road for ten games, and this will be a big test for ‘em. A couple of the younger players are getting on base regularly with hits and walks, and that’s good. Franco, who was called up from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs last Friday, finally came through with a triple and home run. . . .I see there’s a burning ban up in Moore Township on account of the dry weather. The rain on Sunday night and some sprinkles Monday night mighta helped a bit, but there’s no burning outside until the signs are taken down. . . . Time for some iced tea. Have a great week, gang, and keep safe.

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final 13 games to beat out Salem Lutheran. They went on to win the Lehigh Valley Championship and a plaque for that honor was presented by City League president Matt Fullman to Kevin Gross. Fullman also presented the All-Star Trophy to Bryan Frankenfield for the Suburban League winning over the Bethlehem City Inter-Church Dart Baseball League.

Individual Awards Trophies went to these players for their achievements in the season: Jarod Pokorny of Christ U.C.C., most bunts, 38; Scott Hoffert of Salem Lutheran, most singles, 79; Shawn Sigley of Dryland Trinity, most doubles, 114; Earl Sigley of Dryland Trinity, most triples, 24; LeRoy Wilcox of Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, most home runs, 12; Jason Gross of St. Paul’s, highest average, .405 (Don Miller plaque); Kyle Taylor of St. Paul’s, most hits, 134 (“Whitey”

Weaver Memorial plaque); and Kevin Gross of St. Paul’s , most RBI’s, 67.

Jerry Butz of Dryland Trinity received the Elmer Barron Memorial plaque. The oldest of three generations in his family, he has played darts for 20 years, and was acknowledged for his friendship, fellowship, and willingness to help whenever needed.

Memorial Master of ceremonies Walter Hoffert, Jr. asked the audience to offer silent prayer to these five players who died during the season: Shane Uttard, Clint Aungst, Jeff Smith, Ray Moretz, and Ted Yokem.

The invocation and benediction were led by Pastor Eugene Sharkey of Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

The following officers will serve in the coming year: Bryan Frankenfield, president; Bill Hoke, Jr., vice president; Jeff Hoffert, secretary; Keith Campbell, treasurer; Dave Casey, statistician; and Doug Moser, historian.

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by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News At a special meeting on Wednesday, May 13, Bath Borough Council appointed Cynthia Anderson to fill an open seat, left vacant on May 3 when Robert Fields resigned as a member and president of Council. She was also on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary election and will be sworn into office at the June 1 Council meeting by a county official yet to be determined.

Council also unanimously appointed Mayor Fiorella Mirabito

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Mark Saginario will remain the alternate to the commission. Since Fields had served also as delegate and chairman of the CRPD body, there needs to be a reorganization.

In another action, Council said it will hire one person for seasonal help this summer for the Public Works Department.

Tentatively, new playground equipment at Ciff Cowling Park will be dedicated in the beginning of June.

Three Stabbed at Bath Family Picnic

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News Three members from one family have been charged with assault and were stabbed in a fight at a large party in the 200 block of Creek Drive in Bath on Saturday night.

Taken to hospitals for treatment of stabbing wounds and then the next day arraigned on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and disorderly conduct were Tyisha Ravenell and her brothers, Jermaine and Tyrell Ravenell. All three were taken to Northampton County Prison after their arraignment on Sunday before District Judge Richard Yetter, when they

could not post 10% of the bail that was set for them. Tyisha was under $30,000 bail and Jermaine and Tyrell were under $25,000 bail. Colonial Regional Police were called shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday to investigate the incident, and then were assisted by State Police, and officers from Moore Township, Bushkill Township, Upper Nazareth Township, and Nazareth Borough. The fight remains under investigation by CRPD. As many as 100 people were reportedly at the picnic when the brawl broke out. Others who were hurt refused medical treatment from EMT’s called to the scene.

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Aboard this magnificent warbird was Major Nathan Kline, USAFRet, from Allentown, who was a bombardier during WWII and flew on D-day. When asked what the most memorable experience was, he said, “Being shot down twice.” He proudly sat in the seat that he occupied all those years ago and watched memories fly by.

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Proclamation of Acknowledgement and Appreciation for National Police Week Submitted by KATHY LINDENMOYER

WHEREAS, borough employees are recognized as an invaluable resource to the borough, dedicating themselves to the continuous improvement of the quality of life for borough residents as they perform their duties serving the public, and perform their jobs with professionalism, proficiency, dedication and pride; and WHEREAS, residents are served by loyal employees who perform a variety of challenging and important duties such as public welfare, caring for families, enforcing laws; and WHEREAS, borough employees represent a broad diversity of ethnic, racial and religious back rounds, mirroring a rich diversity in our residents they serve; and WHEREAS, borough police officers everyday enforce challenges created by residents in developing and implementing to complex problems, while providing high quality services to residents; and WHEREAS, to recognize the efforts of the officers of Northampton Police Department as a part of a broader national effort during the week of May 11, 2015, “National Police Week,” to salute the work they perform daily for our residents in the borough and surrounding communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Thomas D. Reenock, Mayor of the Borough of Northampton, Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim May 11-15, 2015 as “National Police Week” in the borough to recognize our dedicated officers and former K-9 Zoro, and I encourage the residents of the borough and surrounding communities to join me in expressing our thanks and appreciation for their commendable service, and welcome Patrolman Michael Buchanan and K-9 Vito.

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NAZARETH AREA Lights in Rolling Meadows subdivision discussed at meeting

by NYLA DETWEILER On May 13 the Plainfield Township board of supervisors had their monthly meeting.

The board approved supervisor’s meeting and minutes from April 8 and April 23. A letter was received from the Farmer’s Association in regards to their annual fair, to be held from July 21 – 25. They requested approval to install a second walk-in refrigeration unit, placement of an eight by 10 foot mini-barn type building in the area of the chicken barbecue and approval to have Plainfield Township Police assist with traffic control and security in a non-emergency setting during the fair.

Supervisor Fay Fulmer’s resignation was recognized and the supervisors will be sending her a

letter of recognition for her services. The board approved the appointment of David Wilson as a Zoning Hearing Board member.

Rolling Meadows, a subdivision in the township, has been talking about putting up streetlights. Some residents attended the meeting to voice their opinions on the matter. One said that the streetlights were supposed to be a main selling point and that they were supposed to be decorative rather than plain. More recently, some residents have heard that the lights were going to be regular streetlights, which wasn’t popular amongst them.

The pressing issues in regards to the streetlights are how the light poles will be paid for and who is paying for them. Also, if there

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was a specific design presented to residents in the past.

The 2015 road projects are focusing on Brooks Hill, Constitution Avenue and Engler Road.

These roads have severe cracking and chipping. Some of the roadways have icing and seepage problems, which will be taken care of in the next two years.

Township Manager, Thomas Petrucci, asked for the approval to cash out the Environmental CD and put the funds in the environmental account, which was approved by all of the supervisors sans Jane Mellert. Petrucci received approval to pay the Slate Belt Regional Police Department invoice of $6,636.80 from Fedetz and Martin Association, an architectural firm, and approval to purchase the material to fix the fence on the Plainfield Township Recreation Trail at a cost of $695.88.

Petrucci also received approval to swap the zoning car with a better vehicle. The board tabled the approval of maintaining and energizing a light system that PennDOT wants to put up in an underpass.

“Pieces of History” for May From the history committee:

• The first A&P grocery store was at 46 S. Main Street into the 1930s. The A&P moved to Broad Street (later the Nazareth Pharmacy) then to Route 248 (current site of the Dollar Tree).

• Gracedale was originally a Moravian farming community called Gnadenthal (Valley of Grace). In 1837 it was sold to Northampton County to be the “Poor House and Lunatic Asylum.”

• The second and present sanctuary of Holy Family Catholic Church was dedicated May 16, 1965, with seating for 1,000. It replaced the first church which was built in 1908.

• The development of Nazareth Borough Park began in 1935 as a Works Progress Administration project, designed to provide work for unemployed laborers. The stone walls, bridges, and other features are hallmarks of many WPA projects.

• At the end of the 19th century (1881 until around 1920) Nazareth was home to several cigar-makers and factories.

• In 1874 John J. Unangst began building his foundry and machine shop next door to his new store at the corner of Broad and Belvidere Sts. (now Brian’s).

He sold farm implements at the foundry until 1879, when a fire destroyed the business. He never rebuilt, focusing his attention on what became Unangst Department Store until 1941.

• In the early 1940s during World War II, Lone Star Cement provided land on W. Prospect Street so that residents could plant small Victory Gardens, growing vegetables for home use as part of the war effort.

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Anna H. Asbath

OCT. 23, 1918 – MAY 15, 2015 Anna H. Asbath, 96, formerly of Moore Township, died Friday, May 15 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Stephen Asbath, Sr. for 49 years before he died in 1990.

She was employed as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry for 20 years before retiring, and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union.

Born Oct. 23, 1918 in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Rosa (Unger) Hoch.

Surviving are three sons, Stephen Asbath, Jr. of Bethlehem Township, Ronald Asbath of Northampton, and Dennis Asbath of Bath; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Sodl of Bethlehem, Emma Toth of Maryland, and Theresa Pastier of Macungie; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were two sons, John and Robert Asbath; three brothers, Stephen, Frank and John Hoch, and two sisters, Rose Horvath and Mary Toth.

Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.

Joan M. Besley

SEPT. 22, 1944 – MAY 13, 2015 Joan M. Besley, 70, of Northampton died on Wednesday, May 13 at home. She was the wife of Gregory Besley for 28 years.

She was a graduate of Whitehall High School and CTI Airline Training in Hartford, Conn.

After graduating, Joan worked for the former National Airlines in New York. She moved to New Jersey, where she managed a graphic design business. She retired in 2001.

Born Sept. 22, 1944 in Whitehall, she was a daughter of the late Farrest and Theresa (Ressler) Marushak.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren, Maggie and Abby, her family, swimming, gardening, and crafts.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her step-mother, Patricia Marushak; a son, Anthony Trombino, of Florence, N.J.; a daughter, Annette Swan, of Annandale, N.J.; two brothers, James Marushak of Northampton

and Neil Marushak of Slatington; two sisters, Carol Makovsky of Whitehall and Kathy Gerhard of Whitehall; two grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Judy Marushak.

Services were held on Monday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the COPD Foundation, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Dale R. Biery

APRIL 29, 1939 – MAY 16, 2015 Dale R. Biery, 76, of Cementon, died on Saturday, May 16 at home. He was the companion of Barbara A. (Haydt) Kibler, with whom he resided, for 22 years.

He attended Northampton High School and later served in the U.S. Navy. A member and former president of the United Cement, Lime & Gypsum Workers International Union, Local #26, Dale was employed by Martin Marietta Cement Co. of Northampton, where he worked as a pipe fitter for 21 years before retiring in 1983. He later worked as a truck driver for various companies.

Born April 29, 1939 in Allen Township, he was a son of the late George J. and Clara M. (Lerch) Biery.

Dale served as a councilman on Northampton Borough Council from 1986 to 1993, and he served on the Board of Directors of Northampton Borough Water Authority from 1989 to 1992. He was a member and former president of the Lappawinzo Fish & Game, Northampton, as well as a member of Point Phillips and Petersville Rod & Gun Clubs. Additionally, Dale was a life member of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Disabled American Veterans, the Raccoon Club in Allen Township, Alliance and First Ward Fire Companies in Northampton.

He was also a member of the V.F.W. of Northampton and Egypt, as well as American Legion Post #353 in Northampton.

Dale was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church in Northamp-

ton, where he formerly served as a deacon and sang on the choir.

Surviving besides his companion are two sons, Richard A. Biery of Moore Township and Brian K. Biery of Bethlehem Township; four grandchildren; two sisters, Corinne Newhard of Jim Thorpe and Ann Robinson of Fort Worth, Texas; nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were an infant son, David Lee; three brothers, Franklin, Donald and Bruce Biery; and a sister, Lucille Longenbach.

Services with military honors will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Rt. 946, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made in memory of Dale to the Disabled American Veterans, Lehigh Valley Chapter #7, 202 Stephanie Dr., Easton, PA 18045.

Frieda Mertz of Allentown, and Anna Rechtor of Hokendauqua.

Preceding her in death was a brother, Edward.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by entombment in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mausoleum in Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Church, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

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NOV. 8, 1952 – MAY 11, 2015 Donald H. “Bud” Brown, Jr., 62, of Bath, died Monday, May 11. He was the husband of Pearl M. (Sadowski) Brown.

He was a member of Local #600 Carpenters Union, Bethlehem, until taking ill with cancer.

Born Nov. 8, 1952 in Allentown, he was a son of Pearl (Shuey) Brown of Bethlehem and the late Donald Brown, Sr. He attended Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. Donald loved spending time with his family, building, hunting, fishing and listening to music/dancing.

Surviving are his wife and mother.

Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Bethany Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville.

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DEC. 4, 1920 – MAY 9, 2015 Mary E. “Mimi” Davies, 95, of Nazareth died on Saturday, May 9. She was the wife of the late Ellisworth “Jingles” Davies for 50 years.

A former Stroudsburg resident, she was a graduate of Stroudsburg High School. She and her husband raised their family in Wind Gap. Born on December 4, 1`920 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (White) Freymuller.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth.

Surviving are two daughters, Kay Stocker, of Nazareth, with whom she resided, and Ann DeBerardinis of Bethlehem; three grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and a nephew.

She was known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren and Great Mimi “Greaty” to her great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a grandson, Michael Stocker; a sister, Anna Schnaitman, and a brother, John Freymuller.

Services were held last Thursday, May 14 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by interment in Wind Gap Cemetery, Plainfield Township.

Memorial donations may be made to the Michael Stocker Memorial Scholarship Fund, 393 Winter Spring Dr., Nazareth, PA 18064.

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DEC. 2, 1925 – MAY 11, 2015 Rose Cherry, 89, of Danielsville died Monday, May 11 in the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late George J. Cherry, who died Dec. 15, 2003.

She worked as a presser for the former Cesare’s Mill in Danielsville and the Billera Brothers while also functioning as a “Nanny” for the family. Rose also worked as a cook at the former Schoenersville Inn. Born Dec. 2, 1925 in Stiles, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Solderitch) Schadl.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville.

Surviving are a daughter, Joanne Klutzaritz, of Walnutport; a son, Bernard Cherry, of Danielsville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank of Whitehall, Joseph of Atlanta, Ga., and Alfred of Whitehall; four sisters, Josephine Newhard of Warrington, Stella Frassetto of Allentown,

SEPT. 18, 1924 – MAY 6, 2015 Donald H. Heckman, 90, of Allentown, died Wednesday, May 6 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Betty Mae (Ackerman) Heckman for 48 years.

He was employed by the former Nazareth National Bank in Nazareth as assistant vice president of loans for 37 years before retiring in 1984.

Born Sept. 18, 1924 in Lower Nazareth Township, he was a son of the late Jacob and Laura (Hahn) Heckman.

He was a member, former treasurer, and former Consistory member of Dryland U.C.C. Church, Newburg.

Donald served as a Technician 5th Grade in the 702nd Tank Battalion (Red Devils) in the U.S. Army during World War II and was actively involved in the Battle of the Bulge. Along with many other medals, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal by the French Embassy in Wash-

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ington, D.C. He was a long time board member of Hope Cemetery, Hecktown; life member of the Harold V. Knecht American Legion Post #415 in Nazareth; member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Lehigh Valley Chapter; charter member of the National WWII Memorial; and a member of the Upper Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors and the treasurer for many years.

Donald and his wife traveled extensively and he was able to retrace his steps in a three-week car excursion through Europe of his travels and time while in the service to his country. He had a love of sports and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and local sports teams.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Judith L. Greenhalgh of Blooming Glen, Pa., and Jane E. Refsnyder of Laguna Hills, Calif.; a brother, John Heckman, of Apex, N.C.; two grandchildren; a niece, nephew and two grand-nieces.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Dorothy Heller, in 2014.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning, May 12 in Dryland U.C.C. Church, followed by interment with military honors in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements were by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Contributions may be made to the Dryland U.C.C. Church Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Delores H. Heisler

DEC. 5, 1934 – MAY 14, 2015 Delores H. Heisler, 80, of Moore Township died Thursday, May 14 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of Clyde S. Heisler for more than 60 years.

She assisted her husband as cashier at the family business, the former Bath Hardware, for more than 33 years before retiring in 1989.

Born December 5, 1934 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Stella (Yuhaz) Dettmer.

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She was a long time member of Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville, where she served as teacher and pianist for the Children’s Church Ministry for many years. Delores was an excellent baker, and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Darrell Heisler of Matthew, N.C., Ronald Heisler of Northampton, and Barry Heisler of Whitehall; two daughters, Debra Jones of Walnutport and Kathleen Dieter of Northampton; two sisters, Marjorie Heisler of Tamaqua and Elsie Carraghan of Emmaus; 11 grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday morning in Bethany Wesleyan Church with The Rev. Kevin L. Fetterhoff officiating.

Interment followed in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of Bethany Wesleyan Church, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Antonette Hudak

JAN. 16, 1925 – MAY 13, 2015 Antonette “Toni” Hudak, 90, of Northampton died on Wednesday, May 13 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Bernard G. Hudak, for 60 years before he died on Dec. 17, 2008.

A 1942 graduate of Northampton High School, she worked as a billing clerk at Cross Country Clothes for more than 40 years.

Born Jan. 16, 1925 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Bessie (Saeger) Morrell.

She was a lifelong member of Zion Evan. Lutheran Church in Northampton, where she sang on the choir and was a member of the WELCA committee.

Antonette was an accomplished seamstress and loved to sing, finding ample time to entertain fellow residents at Weston Senior Living in Northampton.

Surviving are a son, Gregory Hudak, of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Suzanne Fidler, of Allentown; a granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were a son, Timothy; a brother, Melvin; and four sisters, Ida, Irene, Virginia and Elizabeth.

Funeral services were held on Monday morning in Zion Lutheran Church, followed by entombment in Assumption of

the Blessed Virgin Mary Mausoleum. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067, where memorials to Zion Lutheran Church may be sent.

Chris A. Huth

OCT. 31, 1970 – MAY 16, 2015 Chris A. Huth, 44, of Bethlehem To w n s h i p died suddenly on Saturday, May 16 at home.

He graduated from Freedom High School and for many years he was employed by R. S. Rickert Masonry in Bath. Most recently, Chris was working for Steel Management Systems in Bath.

Born Oct. 31, 1970 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Annabel M. (Faust) Huth of Palmerton and the late Kenneth W. Huth.

Chris was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he especially enjoyed spending time at the family cabin at Lake Wallenpaupack. He was a member of the Keystone Rod & Gun Club in Bath and St. Luke’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Allentown.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two twin sisters, Linda K. Transue of Venice, Fla. And Brenda M. Lichtenwalner of Northampton; three nieces, Wendy Scherer of Lehighton, Shelby Middleton of Northampton, and Chelsea Lichtenwalner of Emmaus; a great-nieces, Adriana, and a great-nephew, Jaden; along with aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were held this (Thursday) afternoon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Ellen J. Silfies-Leibenguth

Ellen J. Silfies-Leibenguth, 93, of Allentown died Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was the wife of the late Harold E. Leibenguth.

She was employed by Newhart’s Foods in Coplay for more than 30 years.

Born in Beersville, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Mary (Smith) Shover.

Ellen was a lifelong member of Emmanuel’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Emanuelsville (Petersville), Bath. Her hobbies included cooking, crocheting and various crafts.

Surviving are a son, John Leibenguth, of Schnecksville; four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and a niece.

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She was the wife of Bradley A. Strohl for eight years.

Mindy loved animals and the time she spent working with them at Spicer in Emmaus.

Born Jan. 13, 1975 in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of Jack Kraus and the late Judi (Thompson) Fischer.

She enjoyed music and playing her acoustic guitar. Mindy was supportive of the pride movement and those who were involved.

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FEB. 29, 1956 – MAY 9, 2015 Denise Kay Krempasky, 59, of Whitehall died Saturday, May 9 at home. She was the wife of John F. Krempasky for 38 years.

She was employed by KidsPeace as an instructor and bus driver for 11 years.

Born Feb. 29, 1956 in Allentown, she was a daughter of Gloria (Buser) DeLong and the late Lester DeLong.

She loved playing bingo and riding her Harley with her husband.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons Keith A. Warmkessel, Jr. of Huffsville, Pa., John M. Krempasky of Summit Hill, and Jason M. Krempasky of Slatington; a brother, Allen DeLong, of Orefield; four sisters, Linda DeLong of Orefield, Donna Horvath of Summit Hill, Dorothy Fenstermaker of Jacksonville, Fla., Cheryl Reppert of Allentown, and Eileen Litrenta of Schnecksville; five grandchildren.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with Pastor Christopher Kulp officiating.

Helen Schall

Helen (Sulyk) Schall,, 89, formerly of Hokendauqua, died Sunday May 10, 2015 in Fellowship Community, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Paul L. Schall, who died in 1987.

She had worked in the housekeeping department of Fellowship Community for several years, and previously was a seamstress at various area garment mills.

Born in Stiles, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Hook) Sulyk.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Coplay.

Surviving are two sisters, Katherine Gerhard of Allentown, and Margaret Hammersley of Catasauqua; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were a daughter, Donna McNally, and two sisters, Sophie Novak and Mary Kometic.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday morn-

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son, of Plainfield, Pa. Preceding her in death were her mother and maternal grandmother, Joan Hall, in 2007.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 22 in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. prior to the service.

Contributions may be made in her memory, c/o the funeral home.

Tina L. Van Dine

Tina L. Van Dine, 56, of Easton died S a t u r d a y, May 16, 2015.

She was the daughter of Edna (Freestone) Van Dine and the late William Van Dine.

Surviving along with her mother is a brother, David R. Van Dine, of Bath.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LANDIS C. JONES, SR., deceased, late of 956 Municipal Road, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executors: Landis C. Jones, Jr. a/k/a Landis C. Jones Addresses: 965 Municipal Road Walnutport, PA 18088 Jeffrey L. Jones 81 Third Street Palmerton, PA 18071 Shawn M. Jones 965 Municipal Road Walnutport, PA 18088 Or to their Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (5/14-5/28) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Kenneth L. Shafer, deceased, of the Township of Williams, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Timothy G. Shafer, Executor, on April 27, 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 Timothy G. Shafer, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-AtLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299 Nazareth, PA 18067-0299.

(5/7-5/21) NOTICE IS GIVEN Pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, public notice is hereby given that the Allen Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at the Allen Township Municipal

Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of considering revisions to Chapter 27 of the Code of Allen Township (Zoning Ordinance). Specifically, said proposed ordinance is entitled: “ AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLEN AMENDING CHAPTER 27 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLEN TO AMEND SECTIONS; 27-200 (DEFINITIONS) TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND ADD THE DEFINITION OF LINEAR PARK, 27-1406 (BUFFER YARDS) TO REFERENCE LINEAR PARKS AND ADDRESS THE TREATMENT OF INVASIVE OR EXOTIC SPECIES, 27-1407.2.E (NOISE) TO COMPLETELY REVISE THE NOISE PROVISIONS OF THE HAZARDS AND NUISANCES SECTION, 27-1409 (TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY) TO REQUIRE POST DEVELOPMENT MONITORING OF TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY CONCLUSIONS, 27-1413A.9, B.1, AND B.8 (STRUCTURES TO HAVE ACCESS) TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS FOR DRIVEWAY ACCESS CRITERIA, 271422 (OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS) TO PROVIDE SOME FLEXIBILITY IN THE IN THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF OFFSTREET PARKING SPACES, 27-1801(ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED) TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A ZONING PERMIT FOR USES APPROVED PURSUANT TO A RECORDED LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.” Immediately following the public hearing, on June 11, 2015 at 7 PM, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors will consider voting on the adoption and enactment of above described ordinance amendments. Copies of the full text of the proposed amendments may be examined, during regular business hours, at the Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, PA 18067.

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Ilene Marie Eckhart Manager Allen Township (5/14 & 5/21) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Irene M. Arndt, deceased, of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Sharon M. Schin, Executrix, on May 4, 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 Sharon M. Schin, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-At-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299 Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(5/14-5/28) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michael J. Kopach, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Mary A. Kopach, also known as Mary Kopach, Administratix of the Estate of Michael J. Kopach.

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 Mary A. Kopach a/k/a Mary Kopach 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 (5/14-5/28) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers.

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From Yardley to Yale to the AHL, O’Neill Has Manchester in Final Four

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Growing up in Yardley, Pa. along the Delaware River, Brian O’Neill played his youth hockey in the Philadelphia area. Despite usually being the smallest player on the ice, O’Neill has come a long way from his glory days in high school at Germantown Academy and at the collegiate level at Yale University.

Now in his third season of professional hockey in the Los Angeles Kings organization, O’Neill is having a breakout season with the Kings’ top minor league affiliate Manchester Monarchs – leading the American Hockey League (AHL) in scoring during the regular season and recently being named as the league’s regular season MVP. “We have a lot of really good players and when you’re on a good team like that it helps take some of the load off for me and you can just free wheel and do your own thing,” a humble O’Neill responded when asked about his MVP-caliber season.

“I think if the team keeps having success and we win, people will take notice of some of the guys who get overlooked.”

Despite enjoying success in the AHL this season, O’Neill had no problems taking a trip down memory lane and talking about his time playing youth hockey in the Philadelphia area.

“You never forget where you came from,” O’Neill said. “I like to see what’s going on there. It’s always nice to see what is going on in your hometown.”

O’Neill started to put both himself and his hometown on the hockey map back in 2005 as he led his high school hockey team at Germantown Academy to back-to-back Flyers Cup Finals – including in 2005 where he was the tournament’s leading scorer and named Flyers Cup MVP. Ten years later, he still keeps tabs on the area where it all began.

“I think you’re seeing more guys come out of that area and advance into junior hockey and go into the college ranks and do pretty well, O’Neill said, adding, “Some of the guys are going pro now. It’s great to get some scouts down there, finally seeing some guys have success at the pro level. Hopefully that’ll continue to grow.”

After high school, O’Neill played one season with the Chicago Steel of the USHL before attending Yale University for four years and further developing his game playing big time college hockey in the ECAC. A four-year player for the Yale Bulldogs, O’Neill registered back-toback 20-goal seasons in his final two years at Yale – building up a program that went on to win the national championship the year after O’Neill had graduated in the spring of 2012.

“You are seeing a lot guys - Andrew Miller out in Oklahoma City, Sean Backman here (in

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Manchester) – having success from that stretch run we’ve had for 6-7 years now. They won a national championship. It was a great learning experience for me, [going] there for four years.”

O’Neill’s size, listed at 5-8, likely kept him from ever being drafted by an NHL team but he was able to sign with the Los Angeles Kings organization as a free agent following the completion of his collegiate career – a move that he’s never looked back on given his current success within the organization. Now into midMay and the heat of the 2015 Calder Cup Playoffs, O’Neill has helped his team to the Eastern Conference Finals where the Monarchs will face the Hartford WolfPack with the winner of that best-of-seven series advancing to

play for the Calder Cup Championship in the finals. Despite having success at the AHL level this season, every professional hockey player’s end goal is to suit up for an NHL game – something the 26-year-old Yardley Pa. native has yet to achieve. While he’s currently focused on the task at hand in the AHL playoffs and winning a championship, O’Neill didn’t shy away from his end goal and what he thinks he needs to do in order to make his dream become reality.

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Throughout the Click It or Ticket mobilization, enforcement will focus largely on nighttime operations, using Traffic Enforcement Zones and roving patrols on roadways identified as having higher unbelted crash rates.

"Seat belts save thousands of lives every year, but far too many motorists are still driving unbuckled," said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. "PennDOT wants to make the roads as safe as possible, especially at night when crash risk increases. We urge the public to join us in this mission to decrease these crashes."

According to PennDOT data, unrestrained fatalities dropped from 425 in 2013 to 383 in 2014. The statewide number of crashes in which people were not wearing seat belts also decreased to 13,627, compared to 14,436 in 2013.

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Motorists are reminded that Pennsylvania's primary seat-belt law requires drivers and passengers under 18 years old to buckle up, and children under the age of four must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat.

Children ages 4 to 8 must be restrained in an appropriate booster seat. In addition, children ages 8 to 18 must be in a seat belt when riding anywhere in the vehicle.

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BOOZE BINGO SATURDAY MAY 23 DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M. BINGO STARTS AT 8 P.M.

Largest Selection of Trees, Shrubs, Annuals, & Perennials in the Lehigh Valley!

$ 2 Packag 0

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Must Be 21 To Be Admitted

PETERSVILLE ROD & GUN CLUB 550 CLUB ROAD, BATH (Moore Twp.)

PERENNIALS & ROSES

1,000’s of Hard to Find Unique Varieties in BUD & BLOOM

UV & FILTER COMBO SALE

Laguna Pressurized UV FILTERS $80-$215.00 OFF Have Crystal Clear Water!!!

10% OFF any one tree, shrub, or perennial 5/18-5/25 1 coupon per customer at time of purchase only

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LEHIGH VALLEY’S PREMIER WATER GARDEN DESTINATION Tired of Green Water in your Pond?

Stop in and see our complete line of Filters & Pumps

Large selection of: PUMPS • FISH • FILTERS • UV LIGHTS • PONDS

LINERS • WATER PLANTS • KOI • FISH FOOD • WATER ADDITIVES

Regular BINGO Every Thursday Doors Open at 5:30 Bingo Starts at 7:00.

The more that play the More we Pay!

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