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MAY 28-JUNE 3, 2015

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

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More than 200 people attended the annual Memorial Day program at Memorial Park in Northampton Borough on Monday morning. It was hosted by Fred A. Snyder Post 353 American Legion, Catholic War Veterans Post 454, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714.

After flags for all the armed forces were raised, Air Force Major Julie Glover sang the National Anthem. This was followed by the invocation given

by Msgr. William Baver, chaplain of the CWV post.

Joan Glover, Post 454 commander explained the significance of a rose in a vase, an empty glass, slice of lemon on a plate, and the white table cloth in her POW/MIA presentation.

Larry Schlitter, Post 4714 VFW commander welcomed everyone and told of the events that are usually a part of Memorial Day, but added, “Remember the veterans of the past and those still serving to keep us free.”

After the Northampton High School Band played “Faith of

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Wreaths placed during Northampton’s Memorial Day Observance

Officers of VFW Post 4714, American Legion Post 353, and CWV Post 454 stand at attention after placing memorial wreaths for the 18 veterans who died in 2014.

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Our Fathers,” each of the posts had an officer place a wreath in memory of the 18 who died the past year: Jules Budinetz, John

Erkinger, John Jandres, Charles Lamm, Darryl Laub, Gerald Laub, Foster Longenbach, Vincent Matula, William Meltsch,

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Church service, Sons of Civil War Vets rites in Seemsville Church directory Page 11

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“Every day should be a memorial day in remembrance of those who died so that we will be free,” the Rev. Lamar Handwerk told the congregation on Sunday, as he noted that one million American men and women have died in wars since the Revolutionary War. The service in St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Seemsville, preceded Memorial Day rites on the adjoin-

ing cemetery that were conducted by Sons of Union Veterans Reserve of the Civil War. The Tri-Community Band played music in the church service and at the cemetery played “Nearer My God to Thee” and the National Anthem. The Gettysburg Address was given from memory by a Son of the Civil War. The unit visited a number of cemeteries over the Memorial Day weekend. More than 100 people attended the Memorial Day observance in Seemsville.

Firing squad at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ –­ Home News photo

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Nominees in fall election Include four for Bath Council

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Unofficial results were as follows in the May 19 primary election: In the state, there are six candidates for three judge seats in the Supreme Court –– David Wecht, Christine Donahue, Kevin Dougherty, all Democrats; and Anne Covey, Mike George, Judy Olson, all Republicans.

Superior Court (1) –– Alice Dubow, D, Emil Giordano, R. Commonwealth Court (1) –– Michael Wojcik, D, and Paul

Lalley, R. Northampton County Northampton County Court of Common Pleas (1): Samuel R. Murray, D, will oppose Victor Scomillio, R. District Attorney – John M. Morganello, D. County Controller – Stephen J. Barren, Jr., D. County Council, District III – Lori Heffner, D; and John Cusick, R. District IV – Scott Parsons, D, and Matthew Dietz, R. Magistrate District Judge – District 03-3-01: Robert Hawke,

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Townships Allen: Supervisor – 6 years (1) – Gary Behler, D. No Republican candidate.

Bushkill : Supervisor – 6 years (1) – Brien Kocher, R; 4 years – Harrison Kline, R. East Allen: Supervisor – 6 years (1) – Roger Unangst, D, will oppose Donald Heiney, R. Lehigh: Supervisor – 6 years (2) – Keith Hantz, R, Richard Hildebrand, Jr., R. Lower Nazareth: Supervisor – 6 years (2) – Martin Boucher, R, James Pennington, R. Moore: Supervisor – 6 years (1) – Maynard Campbell, Jr., D, will oppose incumbent Richard Gable, R. Upper Nazareth: Supervisor – 6 years (1) – No candidates.

Boroughs Bath: Council – 4 years (4) – Mark Saginario, R, Cynthia Anderson, R, Phyllis Andrews, R. No Democratic candidate.

Barry Fenstermaker, a registered Republican, received 54 Republican write-in votes and 36 Democratic write-ins, and will be the fourth candidate in the fall election for Bath Borough Council.

Chapman: Council - 4 years (4) – No candidates.

Nazareth: Council - 4 years (2) 1st Ward – Frank Maurek, D, Michael Kopach, D, Brian Regn, R. 2nd Ward (2) – Carl Fischl, D, Thomas Heckman, D, Larry Stoudt, R. 3rd Ward – 4 years (1) – Daniel Chiavroli, D; 2 years (1) – Lance Colondo, D. Northampton: Council , 4 years (1 each) 1st Ward – Keith Piescienski, D. 2nd Ward – No candidates. 3rd Ward – Thomas Kohler, Jr., R. 4th Ward ­– Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr., D. School Districts Nazareth Area: Region I – Kenneth Butz, Jr., Joseph Vasko.

Region II – No candidates. Region III – Jerry Treon. All were cross-filed.

Northampton Area: Region I – Robert Mentzell, Jennifer Miller. Region II – Michael Baird.

Region III – David Gogel. All were cross-filed.

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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.

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Love Feast and Nazareth 275th Anniversary Concert – June 14 beginning at 3 p.m. at Nazareth Moravian Church.

Creekside Arts Festival – Sat., June 20 from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m.. Located in Monocacy Creek Park at the clock, on W. Main St., Bath. Arts, live music and food. Free admission and free parking.

Ride For Hope – Motorcycle ride to benefit the Cancer Sup-

port Community on July 11 beginning at 9 a.m. at Bicentennial Park. To register, call 610-861-7555.

Bikers Remembering Bikers – Dreams Come True ride, starts and ends at Bath Fire Social Hall on July 18. Registration at 11 a.m. FMI: 484-357-0003.

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Their names were on crosses that formed a larger cross.

The American flag was raised by a sergeant-at-arms and the joint veterans fired a military salute. “Taps” was played by trumpet players Donald Kovach and John Schneck. This was followed by a trio of Gene Kutzler, Tim Kutz, and Walter Hafner playing their bagpipes of the song “Amazing Grace.”

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tors that our bodies require. His multi-vitamin comes from multifood like carrots, peas, alfalfa, Brussels sprouts, buck wheat, and others that inherently have all the vitamins and minerals in a whole food state. He was a genius!

Now please understand that the point of this week’s article is not just to draw attention to the natural vs. synthetic vitamin distinction. My intention is to make you aware that vitamins and minerals need to “work together” to assist the body in maintaining its vigor and vitality. I have come to an understanding that to take them separately is not as effective.

When you think of vitamin D, what mineral do you think of?

Calcium. When you think of vitamin C what do you think is the mineral substrate? Copper. How about vitamin E? Selenium. So, if you are taking vitamins, also consider taking the mineral that it works hand and glove with.

Doesn’t that make sense?

You shouldn’t be too surprised to know that our bodies contain all the minerals that soil does. We

need minerals as much as anything else. If you are not quite sure about where to get the correct vitamin and mineral combination, then may I make a suggestion? Eat celery! Eat broccoli!

Eat cauliflower, carrots, red beets, parsley and that’s just for starters. Eat whole food that is in its most natural state. This may sound over simplified, yet from my natural perspective we have made health too confusing. Eating healthy always works. Period.

The rest we leave up to God. I hope this article is as impactful for you as it was for me as when I had the awareness and epiphany that the one/two punch of vitamins with their respective mineral “family member” is another way to stay as healthy as able. My best to you.

Northampton County Area on aging Visit these senior centers and participate in activities daily. Call for more info and meal reservations.

May 28-June 3, 2015 3

Northampton Senior Center 902 Lincoln Ave. Northampton 610-262-4977 Open 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Cards/puzzles daily.

Mid-County Senior Center 234 Walnut Street Bath 610-837-1931 Open 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Cherryville Senior Center 4131 Lehigh Drive Cherryville 610-767-2977 Open 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Nazareth Senior Center 15 Wood St. Nazareth 610-759-8255 Open 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT MAY 16

• Domestic in the 1300 block of Stewart St. between father and son.

• Criminal mischief in the 700 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle being kicked causing a large dent in the door.

• Assist agency, Creek Rd., Bath. Officers assisted Colonial Regional Police Department with a large fight.

MAY 17

• Non-reportable accident, E. 21st St. and Laubach Ave. between two vehicles.

• Theft of bicycle in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of a bicycle taken while owner was shopping.

Police recovered stolen bike the following day.

• Hit and run accident in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Report of a driver’s side mirror of a legally parked vehicle being hit.

MAY 19

• Assist agency, 100 block of Main St. Officers assisted North Catasauqua Police Department with a male walking down the middle of Main St. • Unwanted person in the 800 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted female.

• Domestic in the 1000 block of Main St. between father and son.

• Theft, retail at the Wine & Spirits Shoppe in the 1900 block of Center St. Report of a male attempting to steal alcohol.

MAY 20

• Alarm, business at Santander Bank in the 900 block of Main St. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.

MAY 21

• Alarm, business at Rite Aid in the 1600 block Main St. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.

MAY 22

• Theft of bicycle in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a lime green BMX mountain bike taken off a back porch.

St. Luke’s hospice hosts fifth Annual charity bike ride submitted by DENISE RADER St. Luke’s Hospice is hosting its 5th Annual Charity Bike Ride as a way to raise funds and awareness of hospice care and to encourage exercise as part of the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. The ride will be held on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 10 a.m.

Bike enthusiasts at all levels of ability will be able to par-

ticipate in either the 15 mile or 30 mile trail ride, which begins on the D&L National Heritage Trail, Lehighton Trailhead, 200 North Main Lane, Lehighton, PA 18235 (just south of Jim Thorpe).

The 15 mile option is a oneway ride that begins in Lehighton, heads south and ends with a shuttle ride, provided by Pocono Biking, back to your start-

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ing point. The 30 mile ride is a round trip beginning and ending at the Lehighton Trailhead. Both rides begin south of Jim Thorpe and traverse by riverbeds, the canal towpath and some paved sections. Museums, the Appalachian Trail crossing, environmental center and beautiful views of the Blue Mountains, Appalachian Trail and Lehigh Gap will be seen.

The cost of the ride is $40, which includes a participation kit, shirt, bike loan from Pocono Biking (if needed) and shuttle service (for the 15 mile riders and bikes). All proceeds benefit the St. Luke’s Hospice program.

Registration for the ride is required at www.active.com – search: “St. Luke’s Hospice.” Online registration closes at 10 p.m. on June 3. Event registration is also available the morning of the event from 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. at the Lehighton Trail head.

Key sponsors of the ride include CityLine Construction Fire and Water Restoration, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications, Liberty Property Trust, Moravian Village of Bethlehem, Plantique and Fellowship Community. St. Luke’s University Health Network and Delaware and Lehigh National Corridor encourage you to get active with the Get Your Tail on the Trail program – sign up at www.tailonthetrail.org. The Get Your Tail on the Trail program is free and when you log the miles you walk, run or bike, you’ll earn prizes! The 5th Annual Charity Bike Ride miles count toward your miles for the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. Join today and help us build a healthy community… one mile at a time.

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Making sense of natural gas Pipelines and right-of-way Agreements submitted by CAROL A. LOVELAND Penn State Extension will be holding a workshop, “Making Sense of Natural Gas Pipelines and Right-of-Way Agreements” at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, at Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Room 135, Center Valley, PA 18034.

Speakers include Dave Messersmith from Penn State Extension, and Carl J. Engleman Jr., Esquire, The Law Offices of Carl Engleman Jr. The presenters will discuss pipeline construction, landowner considerations, surface and landscape impacts, right-of-way (ROW) agreements, understanding the eminent domain process, valuation of the ROW and more. The meeting will end at approximately 8:30 p.m.

This program is fitting for land-

owners affected directly by proposed pipelines. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required online at http://extension.psu. edu/naturalgas/events or by calling 570-320-4429. Questions regarding the content of the program may be addressed to Dave Messersmith at dtm101@psu.edu or Carol Loveland at cal24@psu. edu or by calling 570-320-4429.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate need for any type of special accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Carol Loveland at 570-320-4429 in advance.

NOTE: This program is for educational purposes only and is not intended as an offer of legal advice. Consult an attorney for such information.

Nazareth Borough website Voted Pennsylvania’s best via www.nazarethboroughpa.com The wonderful news came on Tax Day, April 15, in an announcement by the Pennsylvania Borough's Association... the Nazareth website had been voted #1 in Pennsylvania and tops in our state. The prestigious award honors our Borough's site for content, design, accessibility and overall function and rated it "Number One" over 1,700 other borough municipal websites across our state.

The borough received a plaque commemorating this honor at the State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference at the Lancaster Marriott on April 28. The

website was designed by New Arrival Studios in conjunction with the Borough Secretary/Treasurer and the Borough Clerk. The Borough's Secretary/Treasurer composed all of the articles and information contained on the site including maps, historical information about the Borough, driving directions to Nazareth and the composites and background information about borough officials. Council President Dan Chiavaroli, an avid photographer, provided all of website scenic Borough pictures while Borough Clerk Chris Lilly, the site's "webmaster" posted all of the articles and pictures.

Household hazardous Waste drop-off event for Northampton County Via www.northamptonboro.com A household and hazardous waste drop- off event for Northampton County residents will be on Saturday, May 30 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Northampton Community College main campus in Bethlehem.

Some accepted items include: Adhesives - aerosol cans - antifreeze - automotive fluids and cleaners

Batteries (all types) - compressed gas - fluorescent lights Flammable/combustible fluids - fire extinguishers - herbicides/ pesticides - household cleaners - mercury-containing products - motor oil/filters - oil-based paint and stain* - pool chemicals - thermostats. If you have questions, contact Ken Zinis at 610-559-3200, ext. 6 or email kzinis@northamptoncounty.org.

Grow UR Biz

By CAROL RITTER

Three musts for any entrepreneur

I generally end my speeches by telling my audience a true story about a multi- millionaire. I ask the audience to guess who I’m talking about. He’s wildly successful, he has reinvented himself several times and he is loved by women of all ages. The guessing begins, always in the running is Donald Trump, then someone will yell out John Travolta, then depending on the audience’s age it could be Johnny Depp or Tom Cruise.

To be an entrepreneur is to be a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. The key words are organizes and risk. So many entrepreneurs are all about loving a product or service, or managing the business but can never jump into the risk pool. It’s a pool filled with gallons and gallons of entrepreneurs, has a sparkling appeal, but at anytime it might turn green. It’s scary sometimes and completely refreshing at other times. But, do you have the guts to jump?

Here are three characteristics of a risk taker: • They are driven to a point of obsession. They fix problems, move forward and almost believe that if they are not on top of everything everyday they might be out of business.

• They surround themselves with people who are Brighter and smarter than they are, love being with people who can support the process. They aren’t threatened by the best and the brightest.

• They never, and I mean never, let anyone or anything spoil their enthusiasm.

So, you might be wondering who the mystery man is? Three more hints: He is crazy about weight loss. His brand is unmistakable. And if you see him on a television show he’s more than likely the life of the party.

It’s Richard Simmons......and his secret to success is that he never allows anyone to spoil his enthusiasm.

Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” still holds true!

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Historic Preservation of Bath

submitted by Carol Bear Heckman West Main Street was the old “Mauch Chunk Road”, the connecting road between Easton and Jim Thorpe. Where the day care is today stood the four story brick Siegfried Grist Mill. The mill would grind grains, like corn, into cornmeal. Some of the gentleman in town remember playing in the old abandoned mill, and even lighting small fires in it. It was deemed a hazard and torn down in the 1960s. Lewis Siegfried built the house at 369 W. Main in the late 1800s. Lewis served on council for 16 years and ran for tax collector in 1929 with the pledge, "If elected I will donate $100 per term toward a swimming pool." He must not have won. On the south side is the Siegfried log cabin built around 1785. Across the street is a high knoll known as Siegfried's Hill. Standing on top of the hill you can see the gap in the mountains and the towns of Nazareth and Bethlehem. At the base of the knoll is the small Siegfried cem-

etery.

129-131 South Chestnut Street is the site of the first homeopathic school of medicine in America, established in 1829.

Dr. Wesselhoeft's successful removal of a cataract brought him much fame and attracted many students and doctors to Bath.

This school of medicine was the start to the Hahneman Hospital in Philadelphia.

Further down the street, Victor Barrall built a three-story brick building in 1899 when he was only 20 years old. He died shortly after from tuberculosis, but the store continued, run by his clerk Benjamin Rohn.

On the square, 124 W. Main, was the liquor store. Whiskey and wine was shipped in by train in big barrels. Then in the store it was transferred into crocks and bottles.

Horse racing in Bath began in 1875 on 18 acres of Chris Straub's farm at the end of Sleepy Hollow Road at the north end of Bath. The first race had a purse of $200. The park had a high board fence, a refreshment stand and eventually a grandstand. Entertainment included the Bath Band and a 25-foot slippery pole with a $5 gold piece on top.

Bath has deep roots in fun and festivities. In addition to sleighing parties, elaborate balls, horseracing, plays and band concerts - historic Bath has hosted Old Home Week, May Day, Memorial Day, Arbor Day, Battalion Day, Fourth of July, Religious Day, Industrial Day, Educational Day, Athletic Day, Civic Day and the Green Corn Festival - just to name a few.

What we brought to the table: feeding the hungry

submitted by KAREN DALY SMITH The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley partnering with LV Phantoms, Giant Food and Easton Area School District in food drives to feed the hungry children in the Lehigh Valley.

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Statistics in the Lehigh Valley alone say that one out of every four kids face hunger. This is an ongoing problem and every pound of food helps.

In addition to the food collection, Giant Food donated $500 to match the collection hosted at the Phantoms game.

Food was distributed to Safe Harbor shelter, Easton Area Neighborhood Center, Easton Area Community Center in Easton and Second Harvest in Allentown.

The program started in the fall of 2014 with the children writing essays about hunger in the Lehigh Valley and drawing posters to compete for prizes to help raise awareness in the schools. The program concluded with the food drive titled, “What will you bring to the table?”

This project could not have been accomplished without the support of our sponsors and funders. Thank you to the Easton Area School District, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Giant Food Store, Enterprise, Lutron, Crayola, Avantor, ConAgra Foods, generationOn, Sodexho Foundation and Youth Service America.

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Football Registration submitted by NAA Northampton Athletic Association Football registrations will be on Friday, June 5 from 6:30 until 9 p.m., and Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Northampton Athletic Association Clubhouse, located at 17th Street in Northampton, next to Siegfried Elementary School.

Registration will also be on Friday, June 26 and Friday, July 10 from 6:30 until 9 p.m., Saturday, June 27, July 11 from 10 until 12 p.m. and Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. A last chance registration will be on Friday, July 17 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. Anyone wishing to join after this cut off date will incur late fees.

Ages eligible are 5 through 13. Teams will be built based on weight groups, and are as follows: Flags, Jr Pee Wee (80), Pee Wee (100), JV (120), Varsity (140). All players must live in the Northampton Area School District. First time players to the Suburban Youth/Blue Mountain Football League organization need a photocopy of the birth certificate to be put on file at the Suburban-Blue Mountain Youth Football League office and will remain there for the duration of play with the league.

Equipment will be handed out on Sat., July 25 for the 140’s, 120’s, 100’s and Jr. Pee Wees.

Flags teams will receive helmets at practice during the first week.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip What a great weekend weather wise for the Memorial Day celebrations all across the Lehigh Valley. The sun was shining and there was hardly any humidity, so it was a pleasure to sit or stand and listen to the speakers as they reminded us of the tremendous sacrifices in loss of limb and life that our troops have gone through.

I hope it sank in with the kids, because they need to know what their elders did to keep our country free. As they say, “Freedom is not free”. . . .Carl Reimer was at a gathering in memory of Franklin Wagner last week, and he and some others at the event, I hear,

really brought back memories of the past. . . . I didn’t get over to the farmers market this week, so I don’t know if strawberries are on the menu. June is usually strawberry month, and we’re close enough to that time, so I better check it out this Friday. . . .With what has been going on lately with town council, it looks like there may be a power struggle or something else. I did hear a comment that “Something has to change,” so maybe we’ll find out sooner or later. There will definitely be some new faces after last week’s primary election. . . .It was good to see Northampton Mayor Tom Reenock’s proclamation last week about “National Police Week” and a salute to police for the work they do to protect us, and that goes for all the departments. . . .If you missed the haz-

ardous waste collection they had up in Moore Township a couple weeks ago, there’s another one coming up this Saturday down at Northampton Community College. It’s a good idea to check your garage. You might have some things in there that could cause problems and this is a great way to get rid of ‘em. . . . My sympathy to Clyde Heisler and family at the passing of Clyde’s wife Delores. They had a good business with the Bath Hardware till it burned down. I was at a N.Y. Yankee ball game when that happened. . . . And when thinking of baseball, Mets fans were glad to see the Phillies in town after their disastrous set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. . . .I guess I was wrong on the date for blacktopping 512, ‘cause nothing seems to be happening yet. There’s a big bump

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driving on Main St. downtown, too, just past Chestnut St., but that’s a borough job. 512 is the state’s problem. . . . Weather forecast is up close to 90º later this week, with lots of humidity.

That’s summer time, and we’re not there yet. All I can say is “keep cool” somehow.

OUTDOORS Reward could Go To person Reporting game Law violations The Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs has a reward fund, in which a person who identifies a serious violator of the Pennsylvania Game Law is given a monetary award.

However, the latest violators have been identified, but the person or persons who led to their being caught are not known. So it is possible, maybe likely, that a reward may not be given.

Whatever happens, here are the violations and the persons that will be paying huge fines to the Pennsylvania Game Commission for their unlawful acts in Berks and Carbon counties: 365 Snow Geese Charges were filed against five individuals for killing 265 snow geese over the permitted limit in Marion Township, Berks County. WCO Brian Sheetz filed the charges against Norman Brubaker, 30, of Bernville; Laverne Frey, 34, of Womelsdorf; Nevin Frey, 28, of Myerstown; Kenneth Oberholtzer, 26, of Womelsdorf ’ Nelson Sensenig, 25, of Lebanon.

Total fines and replacement costs for each of them could reach $10,040, and as much as $14,990 for Brubaker.

The charges include hunting without a migratory bird license, violation involving federal laws, and 73 and 48 counts of unlawful taking and possession of snow

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Sheetz, fellow WCO Dave Brockmeier, and deputy WCO Ed Shutter received information about a lot of shooting the morning of April 1 near Myerstown.

The five men had shot 365 snow geese, when the daily bag limit is 25. The only good out of this incident is that 288 lbs. of goose meat was donated to the Central Pa. Food Bank in Harrisburg.

We may contact Cheryl Trewella, Southeast Region Information & Education Supervisor to learn if any individual reported the shooters.

Bald Eagle, Five Blue Herons The second incident is more familiar to people in this area.

Multiple charges have been filed against Carl Marion, 46, of Lehighton for shooting a bald eagle near Andreas on the Schuylkill/Carbon County line.

WCO Joel Gibble and assisting WCO Cory Bentzoni also received the remains of five great blue herons in the vicinity of Marion’s property.

Gibble received a call from an individual who reported hearing a gunshot and finding an injured eagle, which died shortly afterward. He responded to the scene near the intersection of Germans & Stone Mountain Roads, spoke to the witness and recovered the eagle. Numerous sources a short time later directed Gibble to Mr. Marion, who was then charged with one count of disturbance of wildlife and six counts of the unlawful taking of protected birds.

Total fines and restitution could reach $3,900.

Here again, the Federation may contact Ms. Trewella on the name of the person who called in the shooting. That could come between now and the June 29 meeting, or earlier when the Southeast Division meets on June 7 at the Delaware Valley Fish Game in Pt. Pleasant, Pa.

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Legionnaires and members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, attended Pentecost Sunday services in Christ U.C.C. Church, and then hosted Memorial Day exercises Sunday afternoon at their post home.

Remarks were offered by Victor Scomilio, Rep. Marcia Hahn, Bath Mayor Fiorella Mirabito, and the main address was by Post Commander Brian Radcliffe as the audience listened on the front lawn of the post home.

Laura Diehl of the auxiliary read the Memorial Day classic, “In Flanders Field.”

Radcliffe said, “Today is a joyful day, yet a somber one. We pay a special tribute to and render a more meaningful thank you to all of those brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending this great nation.”

He continued, “To some people it’s the unofficial start of summer, shaking off the winter blues and getting fresh air and cleaning up their yards. Or maybe it’s

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thought that it’s just old people trying to relive the past, or because some people don’t care.

There’s a saying, “Those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it.”

Radcliffe said, “We need to remember those men and women who sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom and to protect our rights. They answered the higher calling. . . .Explain to your children and grandchildren why we celebrate this day of remembrance.”

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“We need to remember why they fought, why they died, because if we don’t, then all they have accomplished, all they did to protect and defend, all the blood they shed, the tears their families cried, and the lives lost will then have been done for nothing.”

He told what the men and women of the armed forces remember from the horrors of war.

“They return home and question why they did not die and their comrades did.” Becoming very emotional, Radcliffe said he remembered the brave souls who died. “Let them live on in history.”

The Legion’s firing squad fired a 21-gun salute. A table was set signifying troops missing in action, and a rifle with a helmet atop served to signify those who gave their lives.

Pinochle scores Results of play by the Muhlenberg Hospital Center pinochle marathon on May 18, and their hosts, were as follows: Group I – Cathy Christopher hostess; high scorer, Tony Christopher, 630.

Group II – William Pike host; high scorer, William Pike, 664.

Group III – Donna Humphrey hostess; high scorer, Sharon Kocher, 647.

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania The following area residents are among the 1,064 students

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Trevor Hucaluk, of Northampton, earned a BS in Computer Science.

Nicholas Mitchell, of Bath, earned a BA in Music.

Charissa Mohn, of Nazareth, earned a BA in Earth Science.

Joshua Paukovits, of Nazareth, earned a BA in Psychology.

Jessica Plant, of Nazareth, earned a BSE in Middle Level Education.

Justin Weaver, of Nazareth, earned a BS in Biology.

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Alvernia University Katlyn Elizabeth Roginsky of Bath, has earned a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in Biochemistry from Alvernia University.

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Classes will be held from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., with a closing program on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m.

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Numerous awards given at NHS Varsity Sports Banquet

Taylor Fullin received the Ralph J. McCandless Memorial Scholarship Award from Supt. Kovalchik and A.D. Bowser.

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A member of the Gabryluk family presented scholarships to Alexander Ardle and Hannah Marth.

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Mr. and Mrs. Marshall presented track and field memorial scholarship to Makenna Marhefka as they stand with A.D. Bowser.

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Offering remarks at the Northampton Area High School 2015 Varsity All-Sports Banquet on Thursday evening, NASD Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik said, “Sports are a part of the educational system. The core mission is the same, to give the students an opportunity to succeed.”

Kovalchik noted that 40% of the student population participates in sports and from this they also learn life skills and teamwork.

Later in the program he gave an update on the middle school construction project, which in addition to the school building includes two all-purpose fields, a swimming pool with diving

board, and a girls’ softball field.

“Our district athletic program and complex is second to none in the entire region,” he said.

School Board President David Gogel noted the new sports for the school district. “Fifty years ago when I was a student here there were only five major sports like football, baseball, softball, basketball and wrestling.” Now there are lacrosse, boys and girls soccer, tennis, golf, volleyball, swimming, field hockey, and track. Gogel also cited the many clubs that are offered to the students today. And he said the $9,500 in scholarships that were awarded on Thursday are very important in continuing the students’ education.

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• Nazareth resident Mario Andretti won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969. The town celebrated with a parade, and posted “Home of Mario Andretti” signs at the entrances to Nazareth.

Nazareth hopes to celebrate another Indianapolis 500 winner, Mario’s grandson, Marco, or Sage Karam. Go Marco and Sage!

• Today we honor those Nazareth residents who gave their lives in American wars: 11 in World War I, 48 in World War II, 12 in the Korean conflict and 3 in Viet Nam. Memorial plaques are at the Library, Borough Hall, and in Center Square by the flagpole.

• The first printing press in Northampton County (and the upper Delaware Valley) was set up in Friedensthal, a Moravian community just outside of Nazareth where the Hercules Cement (Buzzi Unicem) quarry is now, in 1763.

• Following Mario Andretti’s win at the 1969 Indianapolis 500, the members of Borough Council renamed Market Street, where Andretti lived, as Victory Lane.

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by LARRY R. SHERMAN I was seven years of age when WWII broke out on Dec. 7, 1941. I remember the Day of Infamy, for I was playing on the living room floor with my brother and father listening to the New York Philharmonic Orchestra when it’s concert was interrupted by the announcement that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor. My wife, also my age, was out for a Sunday afternoon drive.

of the air raid sirens pierced the night sky- a drill! My mother finished the story and then went to the heavily draped window to peek out. My bed light was visible on the street and a passing air raid warden shouted, “Turn off those lights. Don’t you know there’s a war on!” My mother quickly dropped the heavy drape and retreated to my bedside to kiss me goodnight before retiring for the evening.

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As said to others, “those who lived through the War, we are touched by it for the rest of our lives.”

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Since her parents did not have a radio in the automobile, she did not know of the attack until she returned from the drive. We both remember four other days: DDay, V-E Day, V-J Day and the day that FDR died.

I remember the air raid drills.

One is very distinct. We lived in Nazareth. There were no targets in the town, but paranoia ran through the town everywhere in 1942. Air raid drills were very frequent.

In March of 1942, I caught the measles and was quarantined for two weeks. I was eight and was forced to spend most of the two weeks lying in the front bedroom, isolated from my brother and sister. Our house was about 50 yards from one of the streets reserved for sled riding. One day during my quarantine period, there was a heavy snow. I awoke to hear the neighborhood kids enjoying a newly packed snowfall on the hill nearby. My mother came to my bedroom to read me a story to compensate for my bedridden condition because my sister and brother were out in the snow.

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610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth.

610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth.

610-759-4444 Sat. – Worship 6 p.m., Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday

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

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

Sunday School 9 a.m.

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

HOPE

LUTHERAN

St. Peter’s UCC

8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton

610-837-7426

St. Peter’s U.C.C. 8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton

610-837-7426 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship

“There Are No Strangers Here, We Haven’t Met!”

St. Peter’s U.C.C. Only Friends 8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

“There A re No Strangers Here, Only Friends We Haven’t Met!”

CHURCH, Cherryville 610 7677203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-7597553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:00 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – Worship 9:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. (Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/ Nazareth. 484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath.

Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – Worship 8:00/10:15 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

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News Sermonette Pastor Barry Mitchell

Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church

Peace and Blessings

“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Last Monday was Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.

These days it seems like this day is more important as the “unofficial beginning of the summer season”, a long weekend to get away or have a family picnic.

As a son of a WWII veteran and a proud father of a United States Air Force Captain, I am re-discovering the importance of this special holy-day. The word holiday comes from those two words and continues to represent important days in which we need to pause and remember important things.

On Memorial Day weekend, groups come to Emmanuel’s Cemetery as well as many other places to remember those who gave their lives so that we could have the freedoms we often take for granted. These ceremonies give us time to pray and give thanks for those who answered the call and laid down their lives for their friends, families and nation.

It is also a time to pray for peace. We who follow the Prince of Peace are called to pray and work for a time when swords will be turned into farming tools and the children of nations shall not learn war anymore.

We pray that God will bless the leaders of nations and give them a desire for peace. We pray for God to bless and protect all who serve in our armed forces. We pray that God will give comfort to families of those whose lives were given in defense of our freedom. And most of all, we pray that God will give peace and blessing to us and to all people throughout the world.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton Sun. – Worship 9 a.m Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Sat. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593090.

Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m.

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

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth.

610-759-0893 Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Christian Ed/tailgating 9:15 a.m.

10/25 – Loaves & Fishes 11:30 a.m.

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. - Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

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

KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

Pastor’s Comments In large print at: www.NAOG.ws/pc

Northampton Assembly of God

3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm

Daniel E. Lundmark, Pastor • 610-262-5645 • pastor@NAOG.ws

“Rivers Of Living Water”

Jesus promised: “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly (innermost being) shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38).

John notes that Jesus was speaking of the baptism of the Holy Spirit which was poured out later at Pentecost (Acts 2). These supernatural“rivers of living water” were given to abundantly satisfy our spiritual thirst and to empower us with the sufficient capability to obey His command to “preach the gospel” to everyone (Mark 16:15). Through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, these “rivers of living water” provide believers with: - Power and boldness to witness, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me…unto the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:8). “They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness” (Acts 4:31).

- Divine enablement to live a pure and holy life as credible witnesses of Christ. Jesus commanded us “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father” (Matthew 5:16).

These “rivers of living water” provide us with what we need. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance” (Galatians 5:22-25). They are what we need to “be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15).

- Supernatural gifts to minister to desperate needs around us. “The manifestation of the Spirit is given…to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge…faith… gifts of healing…working of miracles…” Nine gifts in all! (1 Corinthians 12:710). Oh God, bless us with your Holy Ghost baptism because we desperately need these supernatural “rivers of living water” today! See: www.naog.ws/thirsty.htm

12 May 28-June 3, 2015

Obituaries 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; daughter Anna Mae Behney and Robert of Bath; five grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; 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.

Raymond S. Becker, Jr.

Raymond S. Becker, Jr., 83, formerly of Northampton, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in Luther Crest Community, Allentown.

He was the husband of Myrtle G. “Micki” (Gootee) Becker for 60 years.

A U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War, Raymond was a band director for the Allentown School District for 16 years, last teaching at Dieruff High School. Prior to that, he was a band director in the Northampton Area School District for 16 years. He was the director of the Marine Band of Allentown for 44 years.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Raymond S., Sr. and Mildred K. (Witman) Becker.

He was a member of Jordan Lodge F. & A.M., and a past secretary of the former Blue Ridge

Country Club in Palmerton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Raymond Becker III of Oklahoma and Matthew B. Becker of Hatfield; two daughters, Marcia Heinick of Kunkletown and Rhonda Gerry of Schnecksville; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Stone.

Preceding him in death was a brother, Barry G. Becker.

A memorial service was held on Saturday morning in St. Paul’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Trexlertown. Arrangements were by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Band of Allentown, 2405 W. Union St., Allentown, PA 18104 or the Benevolent Fund of Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Rd., Allentown, PA 18104.

Anne T. Carl

DEC. 22, 1923 – MAY 17, 2015 Anne T. Carl, 91, of Northampton died Sunday, May 17 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Stuart C. Carl, who died in 2003.

She was a seamstress working in various mills throughout the greater Lehigh Valley for many years before retiring in 1981. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union.

Born Dec. 22, 1923 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Budzak) Panik.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Allentown.

Surviving are a son, Robert A. Carl, of Nazareth; a brother, George Panik and two sisters, Mildred Fliszar and Elizabeth Gallagher, all of Allentown; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a brother, Joseph, and three sisters, Margaret, Veronica and Mary.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Union Cemetery, Macungie. Arrangements were by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Charles J. Cramsey

JUNE 8, 1940 – MAY 20, 2015 Charles J. “Chuck” Cramsey,

74, of Nazareth died Wednesday, May 20 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Brenda (Free) Cramsey for 43 years.

A graduate of Notre Dame High School, he worked for Structural Metal in Northampton as a foreman in the packhouse. He had served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to 1962.

Born June 8, 1940 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Underkoffler) Cramsey.

Chuck was a coach for the Upper Nazareth Clippers football for 20 years and was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Chad, of Kunkletown; a daughter, Kierstin Barron, of Allentown; a son, Scott Mahorsky, of Nazareth; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Cramsey, of Washington, Missouri.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth.

Family and friends may call at 1:00 p.m. until the services.

Kenneth A. Kocher, Sr.

APRIL 20, 1949 - MAY 24, 2015 Kenneth A. Kocher, Sr., 66, of Moore Township, died on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Muhlenberg Campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Judy F. (Steinmetz) Kocher for 35 years before she died on 2006.

Born in Easton on April 20, 1949, he was the son of the late Richard and Betty (Christman) Kocher.

Ken attended Pen Argyl High School. A member of the Teamsters Local Union 773, Allentown, Len was employed by Silver Line Textile Carriers of Wind Gap, where he worked as a truck driver for nearly 30 years before retiring.

He was a sportsman and an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.

He is survived by his three children, Paula A. Deats with whom he resided, Kenneth A. Kocher, Jr. and Keith A. Kocher, both of East Allentown; a grandson, Allen Kocher of Moore Township; two brothers, Wallace Kocher of South Carolina and Truman Kocher of Florida; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Jane and two brothers, William and Richard Engler.

Services will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Internment will follow in the North Bangor Cemetery, Upper Mount Bethel Township.

Contributions may be made in memory of Ken to the American Diabetes Association, 501 N. 17th Street, Suite 212, Allentown, PA 18014.

Kathryn M. Kospiah

Kathryn M. Goletz-Kospiah, 43, of Northampton died on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in

Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of Joseph R. Kospiah.

A 1989 graduate of Dieruff High School in Allentown, she was a real estate agent with Miklas Realty, among other occupations.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Theodore and Concetta (Elia) Goletz of Bethlehem.

Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by her children, Larissa, Kyla, and Hannah, at home, Michelle of North Carolina, Michael of New Jersey; a brother, John, of Allentown; a sister, Stephanie, of Bethlehem and a sister, Susan, of Northampton; and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

After a viewing this (Thursday) morning in Kohut Funerl Home, Allentown, an Office of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Bethlehem, followed by burial in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church or to St. Luke’s Hospice House, c/o the funeral home at 950 N. Front St., Allentown, PA 18102.

Ethel S. Saylor

AUG. 18, 1918 – MAY 18, 2015 Ethel S. Saylor, 96, of Whitehall, formerly of Allen Township, died Monday, May 18 in Whitehall Manor. She was the wife of the late Edgar H. Saylor, who died in 2003.

She was a floor worker for the former Cross Country Clothes in Northampton for 21 years before retiring in 1979.

Born August 18, 1918 in Allen Township, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Erma L. (Miller) Borger.

Ethel was a long time member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, and its choir. She was also a member of the Northampton A.A.R.P. and the Allen Township Fire Co. Auxiliary.

Surviving are two sons, Colin E. Saylor and Barry W. Saylor, both of Northampton; a daughter, Nancy A. Kochenash, of Whitehall; a brother, Herbert Borger, of Northampton; two sisters, Beatrice B. Nye of Lebanon and Jean Klutsarits of Whitehall; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-granddaughter.

Two brothers, Norman and John, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held this past Friday morning in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, with The Rev. Gary C. Walbert officiating. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

William L. Shuey

William L. Shuey, 80, of Northampton, formerly of Walnutport an Slatington, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.

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He was the husband of the late Bernie M. (Muth) Shuey, who died in 1988.

He was a self-employed carpenter throughout the area for many years.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Russell and Kathryn (Kehler) Shuey.

Surviving are three daughters, Deborah Kravetz of Whitehall, Jane Achey of Cherryville, and Cindy Harwi of Fleetwood; a son, Jeffrey Shuey, of Virginia Beach, Va.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edwin Shuey, of Stroudsburg; and three sisters, Anna Wegner of Laury’s Station, June Kuntz of Slatington, and Deanna Steigerwalt of Troy, Pa. Preceding him in death were six other siblings.

Services were held Tuesday morning in the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington, followed by interment in Union Cemetery, Slatington.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Allentown, PA 18109.

Quota club, food bank and historical society Host fundraiser

submitted by IRENE URBAN There will be a community yard sale in Northampton on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event is being sponsored by three non-profit organizations: the Quota club, the Northampton Area Food Bank and the Northampton Area Historical Society. Each organization will be at a different location.

The Quota will be at Canal Park along the Lehigh River.

There will be spaces to rent for a fee. To rent a space and/or for more information, call 610-2649786.

The food bank will be at its headquarters at 1601 Canal Street. Spaces with tables and without tables are available to rent for a fee. Call 610-262-6156 to make a reservation and/ or for more information. Crafters are also welcome. Donations for the food banks’ own table may be dropped off at the food bank on the Wednesday before the sale Continued on page 13

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Governor declares May motorcycle safety month PennDOT reminds everyone to share the road, Practice safe techniques submitted by RONALD YOUNG With the promise of warmer weather and increased motorcycle riding on Pennsylvania roadways, Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, stressing the importance of all motorists sharing the road and riders practicing motorcycle safety.

“The safety of all Pennsylvania motorists is an issue of the highest consequence, and all highway users should unite in the safe sharing of roadways throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Wolf said in his proclamation. “It is especially important that the citizens of our Commonwealth be aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of staying alert, practicing safe driving techniques and promoting motorcycle safety.”

Reversing trends in recent years, the number of registered motorcycles dipped by more than 4,000 and licensed motorcyclists grew by a modest 700 last year. Although crashes dropped from 3,427 in 2013 to 3,284 in 2014, resulting fatalities rose from 181 in 2013 to 186 in 2014.

Emphasizing the importance of motorcycle safety, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards, joined by representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) and the Alliance for Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.), reinforced messages aimed at sharing commonwealth roadways with motorcyclists and recognized an important milestone for motorcycle safety at an event held today at Appalachian Harley Davidson in Mechanicsburg.

As part of the event, Richards recognized the contributions of all individuals who have worked with PennDOT through the PAMSP to bring 30 years of free, quality motorcycle training to Pennsylvania residents with a motorcycle license or permit.

Since it began offering training in 1985, PAMSP has trained more than 450,000 motorcyclists.

Taking an approved motorcycle safety training course provides riders the opportunity to

learn or refine skills that may reduce the chances of being killed or injured in a crash. New and seasoned riders can take advantage of free basic, basic rider 2, advance rider and three-wheeled motorcycle training courses offered at locations around the state through the PAMSP. For more information or to register for a course, visit www.pamsp. com or call 1-800-845-9533.

“By operating a vehicle in accordance with common sense, courtesy and the law, motorists and motorcyclists can safely operate on the road together,” Richards said. “Receiving proper training and being properly licensed to operate a motorcycle are important factors in reducing the severity of a crash and can even help prevent crashes.”

With the intent to further enhance training to mitigate crashes, PennDOT unveiled a new dimension in motorcycle safety training with the introduction of the SKIDBIKE™ as a tool for experienced and beginning riders alike. Pennsylvania is the first state to incorporate this technology into its motorcycle training programs and will use it initially to train new riders.

Through a series of attachments to a motorcycle’s frame, the SKIDBIKE™ can be adjusted to duplicate adverse conditions and teach riders proper techniques without risk to the rider or equipment. Three SKIDBIKEs™ will be deployed to various regions of the state for use at PAMSP course locations.

As another part of its continuing and aggressive effort to reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities, PennDOT maintains the Live Free Ride Alive campaign, which uses social media, radio advertising, face-to-face interaction with riders at rallies and bike nights, and an interactive website to engage the riding community. The interactive website, www.LiveFreeRideAlive. com, is designed specifically for riders and challenges them to take personal responsibility for their own safety.

Additional safety information for motorists and motorcyclists is available by selecting the Motorcycle Safety link under the Traffic Safety Information Center at www.justdrivepa.org.

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Registration is available until midnight on 5/25 at: www.sluhn. org/gridiron.

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Submitted by DENISE RADER What’s your 40 time? How about your vertical? Do you really know how to tackle? Are you training like you should?

Kreidersville Covered St. Luke’s Sports Performance WHEREAS, the safety of all Bridge 5K and 10K Pennsylvania motorists is an is- and the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks will host the first ever Gridiron sue of the highest consequence, Challenge and all highway users should High School Football Combine submitted by Tiffany Findlan on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m.

The Kreidersville Covered unite in the safe sharing of road- to 3:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Fitness ways throughout the Common- & Sports Performance Center, Bridge 5K and 10K Challenge will be held on Saturday June wealth of Pennsylvania; and 501 Cetronia Road, Allentown.

13, at 9:00 a.m. The race begins WHEREAS, motorcycle ridIf you desire to play varsity, ing is a popular form of rec- start in college or make a career and ends with a run through the reation and transportation for of the game you love, these ques- Historic Kreidersville Covered thousands of people across the tions matter. Get your answers Bridge, the last covered bridge commonwealth and the nation. here. This is not a showcase. It’s in Northampton County. The The commonwealth’s more than not a camp. It is a pro-style com- race features beautiful views, var861,000 licensed motorcyclists bine that will measure your ath- ied country scenery, two historic are required to keep their vehi- letic skills and abilities and put bridge crossings and plenty of shady spots along the way. cles inspected and obey current your fundamentals to the test. It’s The bridge is located at 100 laws relative to operator safety real numbers to send to recruiters Covered Bridge Road, Northampand coaches. equipment; and ton. Racers can register online This combine is appropriate for WHEREAS, in efforts to reat www.active.com or visit our duce the number of motorcycle football players in grades 9 – 12 website at www.kreidersvillecovcrashes and fatalities, the Penn- (students entering 9th grade in eredbridge.org. All the proceeds sylvania Department of Trans- fall 2015 are eligible). The cost of go directly to the upkeep of the portation encourages all motor- the combine is $60 per player and bridge. cyclists to take advantage of free registration is limited to 80 partraining courses through Penn- ticipants. Individual performance sylvania’s Motorcycle Safety Pro- testing results will be made available to all participants in a degram and pledge to Be One Less tailed report suitable to send to Continued from page 12 crash statistic by visiting www. interested coaches.

LiveFreeRideAlive.com; and To accurately judge athletes’ from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

WHEREAS, it is especially im- performances, they will be sepaThe historical society will be portant that the citizens of our rated into grade-level groups at its headquarters, the Siegfried commonwealth be aware of mo- and judged against their peers. Railroad Station, located on West torcycles on the streets and high- First place awards will be given 21st Street (Route 329). The soways and recognize the impor- for each individual event in each ciety will be accepting donations tance of staying alert, practicing grade-level group as well as an from the public for its sale. Dosafe driving techniques and pro- overall combine first place award nations may be dropped off at the station on Thursday, June 4, moting motorcycle safety; and in each grade-level group.

In total, athletes will be recog- and Friday, June 5, from 6 until WHEREAS, during the month of May, the Pennsylvania De- nized with 20 total awards for the 8 p.m. on both days. For more information call 610-262-4748 partment of Transportation, the day!

The Gridiron High School or 610-262-8198.

Alliance of Bikers Aimed ToThe sale will be held at all locaward Education of Pennsylvania Football Combine is sponsored (A.B.A.T.E.) and the Pennsylva- and staffed by St. Luke’s Sports tions rain or shine. Food will be nia Motorcycle Dealers Associa- Performance experts and the Le- available for purchase at all location (PMDA) will continue their high Valley Steelhawks coaches tions. and players! advocacy of motorcycle safety.

THEREFORE, in recognition Over 30 Years Experience of the importance of motorcycle safety on our commonwealth’s FREE ESTIMATES roads and highways, I, Tom Helping You Protect Your Investment Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim May 2015 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARE•Vinyl Siding •Soffit •Aluminum Facia •Seamless Gutters •Small Roofs NESS MONTH. •Specializing in HARVEY Replacement Windows I encourage all motorcyclists to Contact Don Muffley Fully Insured continue their efforts to promote safety and motorcycle awareness (610) 837-0405 PA#5988 and all drivers to share the road and respect the unique safety needs of motorcyclists.

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COMING EVENTS MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Various household items, antiques, lawn mowers, many tools. May 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. 1396 Weaversville Rd., Northampton.

(5/28) PUBLIC AUCTION Mon., June 1, 3 p.m. at Salem UCC. 2218 Community Dr. (Rt.946), Bath, PA. Hundreds of large and small items. All proceeds to go towards a new church furnace. Details at hahnauction.com.

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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 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) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Judith C. Palko, aka Judith Catherine Palko, aka Judith Palko, aka Judy Palko, of Lower Mt. Bethel, Northampton County, PA. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments without delay to: Kerry Christopher Palko, c/o his attorney, FRANK M. SKRAPITS, Esquire, Affiliated with Steckel and Stopp, LLC, 2152 Main Street, Northampton, PA 18067-1211.

(5/21-6/4) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of GEORGE E. KICHLINE, deceased, of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for the above Estate were granted to Carol M. Mark, Administratrix, on May 14, 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 Carol M. Mark, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(5/28-6/11) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization for a Domestic Liability Company has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on or about March 18, 2015 for the purpose of creating a Limited Liability Company under the Limited Liability Company Law of 1994, P.L. 703, No. 106.

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Equi-Librium Receives Distinguished Service Award From The Arc submitted by Cheryl Baker The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties held its annual One Step Forward Celebration on May 20 at Muhlenberg College. This special occasion recognizes the personal accomplishments of local people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, along with businesses and community groups that have made life better for our friends and neighbors with disabilities. The Arc’s Distinguished Service Award was presented to Equi-librium, recognizing the non-profit organization for its outstanding contributions in services in the community as well as to The Arc that further the welfare of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“We are so grateful for this important recognition from The Arc,” said Polly Beste, Board Chairman.

“Our horse-related programs are life changing on many levels, and it is won-

derful to be so appreciated by our industry peers.”

Along with a framed plaque and crystal award, Equi-librium also received proclamations of recognition from United States Senator Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania Senator Patrick Browne, and State Marcia Hahn.

Equi-librium provides programs and services that benefit individuals with special needs physically, cognitively and emotionally. Over 100 individuals a week participate in Equilibrium’s programs, six days a week, at its PATH Premier Accredited Center in Nazareth (Bushkill Township). For more information about Equi-librium, visit www.equi-librium. org.

The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties – the Lehigh Valley’s premiere provider of advocacy services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

PennDOT to Resurface PA 946 in Northampton County submitted by RONALD YOUNG The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced today PA 946 will be resurfaced in Bushkill, Lower Nazareth, Moore, and Upper Nazareth townships in Northampton County in a project that began on Tuesday, May 26.

The pavement improvement project is financed with state funds from Pennsylvania’s transportation plan, Act 89. The project includes paving, patching, guiderail upgrades and new pavement markings on PA 946 between Cherry Hill Road and PA 191.

Throughout the projct, motorists will face daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Crews may work weekends if there is inclement weather during the week.

Motorists are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to slow down when approaching and traveling through work zones. These precautions are not only for their safety, but for the safety of the road crews.

Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC of Allentown, PA is the general contractor on the

$1,437,737 project. All work is expected to be complete in September.

The average daily traffic volume on PA 946 in this area is 4,102 vehicles.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com.

511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter. com/511PAAllentown.

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Local girl selected as state finalist in National American Miss Pennsylvania Pageant

Receiving ribbons and medals were these EPC Scholar Athletes, District XI champions. – Home News photo

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ball; Carter Test, golf; Andrew Schroettner, boys soccer; Francesca Sanchez, girls soccer; Jolene Stearns, girls tennis; Cory Cross, boys tennis; Garrett Oplinger, boys basketball; Alexandra Reppert, girls basketball; Kaden Chambers, boys swimming; Kelly Thoma, girls swimming; Todd Hetrick, wrestling; Joshua Bealer and Delaney Haggerty, Youth League Club lacrosse; Amber Saylor, softball; John Pereira, boys track; Hannah Marth, girls track; Sarah Faust, girls volleyball; and Joshua Morgan, boys volleyball.

Special Awards The following special awards were presented by Bowser: Harold Schisler Memorial – Ty Marinelli, Makenna Marhefka, Giovanna Martinez, Amber Saylor.

David Olson Memorial trophies – Alexander Quaglieri and Amber Saylor.

Carole Weil Courageous Student Athlete – Kasey Frey.

Tri-Boro Sportsmen John Bodnar Memorial Scholarship – Cory Croll.

Dr. Stephen A. Renner Memorial Scholarship – Matthew Mottau.

Jason Collier Memorial – Marcus Kuronya.

Richard J. Derkits Memorial Scholarship – Alexander Ardle.

Frantz Trophies and Plaques – Matthew Wechsler.

Northampton Football Booster Club Scholar Athlete – Alexander Quaglieri.

“Woody” Lindenmoyer Memo-

rial Scholarship – Noah Durnin.

Family Scholarships On behalf of families, these scholarships were presented: Bernie Partridge Memorial – Matthew Filipovits Ralph J. McCandless Memorial – Taylor Fullin Gabryluk Family Throwers – Alexander Ardle and Hannah Marth Nicole Sheriff Memorial – Amber Saylor Nicole Sheriff Courage – Makenna Marhefka Cody J. Marshall Track & Field Memorial – Andrew Bartholomew and Makenna Marhefka Michael Bendekovits Memorial – Marcus Kuronya Paul Marcinkowski Memorial – George Stilgenbauer Arthur and Fannie Greene Schisler Athletic Endowment – Makenna Marhefka Hall of Fame Scholarships Bowser and Supt. Kovalchik presented these Hall of Fame scholarships: Jim Lindenmoyer Memorial Scholarship – Basem Azar and Alexandra Reppert (Lindenmoyer was statistician for the high school) Joan Kremus Scholarship – Delaney Haggerty (Ms. Kremus started girls sports in the school) Josh Novogratz Scholarship – Christian Pinnock Pete Schneider Scholarship – Garrett Oplinger Special Recognition Fifteen Eastern Pennsylvania Conference scholar athletes were recognized as District 11 champions in their sports and received white ribbons and medals for

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their efforts. The sports included cheerleading, Alyssa Fordham; cross country, Andrew Martuscelli; field hockey, Megan Weist; football, Alexander Quaglieri; golf, Carter Test; soccer, Jared Fantasia and Brenna Curran; girls tennis, Kristin Kuntzman; girls volleyball, Alexandra Beavan; boys basketball, Garrett Oplinger; girls basketball, Francesca Sanchez; wrestling, Todd Hetrick; baseball, Noah Durnin; girls lacrosse, Emily Fehr; softball, Amber Saylor; tennis, Carter Test; track, Andrew Martuscelli and Hannah Marth; and boys volleyball, David Cattano.

Senior Plaques The final presentations were senior plaques to those who have received a letter award in two or more sports or three or more letters in one sport during their high school athletic careers. They went to the following: Alexander Ardle, Andrew Bartholomew, Casey Baylor, Kaden Chambers, Joshua Coleman, Cory Croll, Harley Davidson, Madison Derr, Noah Durnin, Sarah Faust, Matthew Filipovits, Karey Frey, Taylor Fullin, Delaney Haggerty, Rachel Heimbach, Todd Hetrick.

Tyler Jackson, Olivia Kester, Jason Kocher, Makenna Marhefka, Ty Marinelli, James Marsh, Hannah Marth, Giovanna Martinez, Andrew Martuscelli, Joshua Morgan, Matthew Mottau, Christian Pinnock, Alexander Quaglieri, Kendel Reed, Alexandra Reppert.

Francesca Sanchez, Amber Saylor, Michael Scheetz, Jared Schmall, Andrew Schroettner, Bethny Skrapits, Katlyn Smith, Michael Stanley, Darren Stauffer, George Stilgenbauer, Carter Test, Kelly Thoma, Nicholas Walker, Megan Wiest, Yamil Yunez.

submitted by National American Miss Miss Elizabeth Briana Kremposky, age 12, has been chosen

as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Pennsylvania Pageant to be held August 15 and 16 in Harrisburg. The pageants are held for girls four through 18, and have four different age divisions. Elizabeth will be participating in the pre-teen age division. Some of her activities include Girl Scouts (Troop #6343), band, chorus, playing Xbox and hanging out with her friends. Her sponsors include her mother and father, Richard Dottener, Jessica Craddock, Simon Antipas and Mr. Mertus.

Special Olympics at Andrew Leh Stadium submitted by MARCIA HAHN I had a great time for a great cause Saturday, May 2, at opening ceremonies for the Nazareth Relay for Life at Andrew Leh Stadium. I also enjoyed spending time with my new friend, Devon Kotulka, and appreciate all her efforts with Arlene's Army.

Salem UCC of Moorestown confirms six confirmands submitted by LINDA WASHBURN On May 17, six Confirmands met with the Elders of the church to fulfill their last task after two years of religious studies. The young adults, Jacob Abruzzese, Jordan Abruzzese, Katrina Krause, Julian Krause, Austin Miller, and Jessica Miller answered questions about how they would serve God, the Church, and the Community.

For their Confirmation Ceremony, the students wore long white robes and red carnations.

The choir led by Lisa Abrussese sang "Communion Song" accompanied by Linda Homer-Hurley

who played a flute solo. Pastor Donald Brown officiated the service in which the Confirmands all recited the Apostle's Creed. Elder Bob Krause and the congregation welcomed the Confirnands and offered them continued friendship, prayers, and love.

The Confirmands joined the congregation and partook in their first Holy Communion in eating the bread and drinking the wine, which reminds us of the sacrifice that Christ made for us.

After the completion of the service a reception was held in the Social Hall of the church.

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