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Izzabella McIntosh and Michael Carluccio show off their fish.
by KERI LINDENMUTH On Saturday, April 28, Bath area children and their families were up bright and early, claiming their spots along the Monocacy Creek for the Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Children’s Fishing Contest. Held in the borough since the committee was established in 1954, this spring tradition is a chance for children ages zero to 15 to have fun and hone their fishing skills. Over 50 children were present at the contest’s opening ceremony. They had their fishing poles, nets, and coolers ready for an exciting two
days of competition. Parents and grandparents by their side, these children learned how to bait their hooks, cast their lines, and reel in their catches The committee purchased and stocked the creek with 510 trout, ranging from 12 inches to 18 inches. These fish cost the committee roughly $3,000, which is raised entirely through donations from area businesses and individuals. The donations also help the committee purchase prizes for the children. Twenty tagged, prizewinning fish could be caught. Continued on page 6
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Michael McIntosh and former CRPD officer Terry McIntosh hold an 18 inch catch. (Additional pictures on pages 6 & 16)
By ED PANY to the museum. They will view The Atlas Cement Memorial photographs and exhibits that Museum, located at 1401 Lau- present our local cement history. bach Avenue in Northampton, In 2017 the volunteer museum will observe their 20th Anniver- staff of Larry Oberly, Sally Madsary when they open on Sunday, den, LeRoy Brobst, and curator May 13. They will be open the Ed Pany presented programs in second and fourth Sunday from the museum, in schools and be1 to 3 p.m. through September. fore civic groups to 4,293 stuIn April, the museum hosted all dents and adults. eighth grade students from the Ten cement workers were also Northampton Middle School. honored from our four area ceMay will be a busy month ment companies. Visitors from when all fifth grade students from many states and foreign counCol. Siegfried, Geo. Wolf, Lehigh tries also toured the museums. A and Moore Township Elementary highlight was a visit by officials Schools make their annual visits Continued on page 4
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Allen Township questions Winter service agreement With PennDOT By KERI LINDENMUTH During their April 24 general meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors discussed whether or not they want to proceed with their current winter service agreement with PennDOT. Under the agreement, the township’s public works department treats and plows stateowned roads in the township. However, within the past year, public works overtime has been high and borough manager Ilene Eckhart said there were several complaints lobbied against the township. Plowing the roads for the state, she says, has taken up considerable public works time and resources. As a result, she asked borough supervisors whether they want to “discontinue the relationship or change services.” Supervisor Gary Behler said he thinks PennDOT should be responsible for plowing its own roads. “We have quite a few state roads sucking up time,” he said. BLUE MOUNTAIN COMPOUNDING 484-287-6341
“Let PennDOT do their own roads like they do in neighboring municipalities around us.” Chairman Larry Oberly, however, stressed that state roads make up a significant portion of township roads. Roughly 15 miles of roads in the township, or 32 percent, belong to the state. He asked his fellow supervisors to consider what would happen should they task PennDOT with caring for its own roads. It would be nearly impossible for the township’s public works crew to plow only local roads without crossing over state roads. “We are an island,” he said. “Very few of our township roads connect.” He also mentioned the number of taxpaying township residents living along state roads. “[They] deserve some kind of service,” he said. Finally, he mentioned the economic benefits to the agreement. Currently, the township is paying roughly $16,300 for Continued on page 6
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GETTING OUT! Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Drive, Bath. Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome. Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting- 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org. Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org. Moore Township Association for families in need- Monthly meeting second Tuesday of
the month at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Covenant United Methodist Church. Excludes June, July and August. United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown. Spring Festival- Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps., 4945 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. Hosted by Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce and EATVAC. FMI call 484-5484090. Atlas Cement Memorial Museum- Opening day May 13. Open the second and fourth Sunday May through Sept. from 1 to 3 p.m., located at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Bikes in Bath- Saturday, May 19 from 1 to 7 p.m. on Allen Street in Bath. 40th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society.
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Allen Township Supervisors Lehigh Township And Planning Commission Supervisors Deny proposed Hold Joint Meeting Development
By KERI LINDENMUTH On Wednesday, April 25, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a joint workshop meeting to discuss several issues in the township, including the future Jaindl Northampton Business Center on Howertown Road and proposed amendments to the township’s zoning ordinance map. The meeting’s first topic was whether Jaindl should install a waterline along Mud Lane in lieu of road improvements. The township and Jaindl will be talking to the City of Bethlehem to find out how many customers may benefit from a new waterline. Supervisors and commissioners had mixed feelings. Supervisor Dale Hassler said improving the road would make it a “speedway.” Meanwhile, a new waterline would help the residents of the township. However, Chairman of the Planning Commission Gene Clater said the waterline issue should be solved by the City of Bethlehem. Clater said Jaindl should make road improvements by installing proper shoulders and storm water improvements. “We should not have to be trading to save the city some money,” he said. David Jaindl, who was present during the meeting, said he
is willing to work with the township no matter what they decide. “Whatever we do will be to the benefit of the township. Guaranteed,” he said. Supervisors and commissioners also discussed zoning ordinance map amendments. The planning commission has been having trouble getting agricultural and rural zones into one new zone labeled “rural conservation.” The planning commission also struggled with cluster housing definitions and identifying buildable and non-buildable lands. To solve the first issue, supervisors and commissioners motioned to maintain the two distinct zones of agricultural and rural, but encompass them under the umbrella of rural conservation to go along with its recently passed comprehensive plan. Solving the second issue of clusters required much more discussion. Both groups agreed to eliminate cluster zoning. However, they struggled to come up with a way to identify buildable and non-buildable lands in order to define lot acreage. Township solicitor B. Lincoln Treadwell said the township should define natural resources that it wants to protect, such as wetlands and woodlands. These protected areas would fall under “non-buildable lands.”
Chairman Larry Oberly said the township should use the help of the Natural Land Trust to identify these natural resources. “If those findings become part of our zoning map, we will be better off,” he said. These studies will also support the township’s wish to boost rural lot size minimums from one acre to two. Supervisor Dale Hassler said two acres or more are the only lot sizes that will keep the township’s rural zones truly rural. Such a change, he said, is what citizens expressed an interest for in a recent township survey. “Let [us] do what people want for a change instead of what we want,” he said. Based on their discussions, supervisors and commissioners approved the rural lot size increase, the cluster zone elimination, and the rural conservation umbrella for advertisement for ordinance come the supervisors’ May meeting.
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by JOE KORBA A group of about a half dozen Lehigh Township residents showed up at the April 24 Lehigh Township supervisors meeting to express concern and anger about an ongoing project in the township. Ultimately, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors voted 3 - 1 to deny the Northwoods Major Subdivision project from moving forward with an extension for a plan approval until July 31, mostly because of stormwater drainage and runoff issues. Supervisor Phil Gogel was the only no vote because he said he would like to give the developers an extension and a chance to rectify the problems with the development plan. “The neighbors should meet with [the developer] and discuss your problems now. Meet with him and get it resolved. Don’t let it eat at you for 14 years,” Gogel said. The neighbors should meet with [the developer] and discuss your problems now. Meet with him and get it resolved. Don’t let it eat at you for 14 years.” Phil Gogel Dave Lear, of Lehigh Engineering Associates and one of the engineers charged with planning the development for Lurrs and Nikki Inc., was in attendance at the meeting and repeatedly apologized to the residents and the board. Some of the points of contention were the fact that the planning stage for 196-home development has been ongoing for more than 14 years and poor communication between
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from Burgenland, Austria. The museum, in conjunction with our cement companies, presented a Cement Heritage Day program in October in the middle school. The program was well received by students, teachers and administrators.
the planners and the people who own property adjacent to the proposed project. “We aren’t trying to put anything over on the property owners,” Lear said. Chairman Daryl Snover was concerned with the plight of the residents, saying that the conditions for approval have not been met even after all of this time. “What the heck have you been doing for 14 years?” he asked Lear who again apologized and implored the board to give them more time. “We insist on clean plans coming forward. All conditions must be met,” Snover continued. Vice Chairman Cindy Miller was also strongly opposed to approving the extension, being the only no vote when it was presented to the planning commission earlier in the week. Throughout the meeting the neighbors continually said that they didn’t trust the engineers or their plan. They said that the last development in the township that Lurrs and Nikki, Inc. built, Heritage Village, resulted in unresolved water issues and were concerned that Northwoods would be more of the same. Trevor Jones, a township resident who lives near the proposed development is worried about where the redirected stormwater would end up, because he is “downstream.” The supervisors held an informal poll with the gathered public and all of the neighbors present encouraged the board to vote no. The developers will be able to resubmit the plan again at a later date. The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be May 22 at 7 p.m. Visit the middle school and you will see murals depicting the Atlas Cement Company. The school is constructed on the site of Plant #4 of the former company. The halls in the schools are named to honor present and past cement companies. There are always new exhibits and artifacts donated by citizens to remember not only the industry but the men and women who worked in the industry.
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Every no is an Opportunity So many people love to say the word no. For instance, when a customer comes to you really angry about an issue about your product or service and are told, “No, that’s our policy.” My experience tells me that maybe not every no but many no’s become an opportunity. How about when your parent said “no means no.” Let’s look at what no actually means. According to dictionary.com, no is a negative used to express dissent, denial or refusal, as in response to a question or request. But why do people, business colleagues, and friends say no before thought, before examination and before they take the time to look at the total picture? The answer is fear; fear of change, or fear of trying something that might fail. I was volunteering for an organization years ago and invited a talented woman to help me with a task. She said no and I will admit, I persisted. I liked her and thought she was the perfect fit. She finally broke out in song and said to me, “What part of no don’t you understand?” I cracked up laughing at first but I for sure didn’t ask again. Are you obsessed with the customer experience, do you take the time to find solutions for customer problems and can you and your staff answer a question that doesn’t begin with no? Today, sometimes your customers can criticize you in a faceless, nameless way, which makes it even harder to satisfy everyone. Here are some ideas for dropping the no: Yes, maybe - sure, I will check with the owner - can I give it some thought? - You have a good point - thanks for the comment - we are committed to customer service so can we solve this together. Yesterday, I was helping a friend in the hospital. He was
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seriously suffering from pain due to surgery and very concerned about his future. When I arrived at 2 p.m., he had not been given his lunch, his sheets were dirty, and he was in a lot of pain. I immediately went to see the nurse. She said, “He told me to get out of his room, we are short-staffed and everyone here is equal, and doesn’t he have patience?” (No customer service here.) I could have responded with a big hostile no but instead I said, “I understand how you feel and you have no control over staffing, however my guess is everyone on this floor including staff has had lunch and his bedding needs to be changed.” She seemed to respond without being defensive, so I seized the moment. “Can we start with one thing? I will take care of lunch if you have staff take care of other the other issues.” Within seconds staff was in his room, I was helping with the food and he was calming down. So, ‘no’ can be an opportunity, with patience, strategic thinking, and a soft delivery. My goal was to get him services immediately, not to win the battle. Stop, look and listen the next time a ‘no’ comes your way.
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Northampton Area Public Library Programs Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ The library will hold Life Size Games program for teens on May 12 at 1 p.m. Come out and play Hungry, Hungry Hippos, Clue, and Pacman. Games are larger than life and a ton of fun. The next Block Party is May 17 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Play and build with the library’s block collection. Have fun, while at the same time; strengthen vocabulary, learn problem solving, reading readiness, and social skills. Recommended for ages two and up accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
Join the library’s Recipe Swap Group where we make, share, and sample recipes from the library’s cookbook collection. May 22 at 6 p.m. is the information program for this session. Native Plants in the Home Garden is May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Join Kate Brandes from the Lehigh Gap Nature Center as she discusses designing easy, beautiful home gardens that support your local ecology. Family Fun Day is Saturday June 2 at 9 a.m. Join us as we kick off summer learning programs with sand art, face painting, and
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip It’s finally getting warmer, so spring must truly be here. Now we can wear shorts. It was a long, cold winter. . . .As I said last week, I don’t want to hex the Phillies, but they were doing really well and held second place behind the Mets. But then they played the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves, losing most of those games and are barely hanging on. Oh well, it’s early. . . .That’s about how I feel right now. Caught a cold or something, and feel drained. But I’ll carry on. . . . Nazareth Farmers Market is opening on May 5th and I guess the Bath and Northampton farmers markets will fall right in line, now that temperatures are climbing into the high 70’s and 80. . . . Nice to see all those names on the high school honor roll. It’s closing in on the end of this school year, so keep it up for the final days, and study hard as you open another year after the summer vacation, and you’ll get on the list again. . . . It’s official! Both Bath teams in dart baseball will be getting trophies at the banquet later this month. Congrats!. . . .Little Moore Church will be having a roast beef dinner soon. Better call in our reservations. . . . League bowlers are out on the golf course now. We’re lucky to have two of them in the Bath area. . . .I wonder what the old Wolf public school will be used for when Council moves into their new location along with the Bath Museum. . . .Congrats to Ed Pany and a few others for getting into an alumni Hall of Fame from the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation. . . . I’m getting a bit whoosy, so if you don’t mind I hafta cut this letter short.
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winter road services. However, PennDOT pays the township $20,000 for caring for state roads. “We are still ahead of the game,” said Oberly. Supervisor Dale Hassler said something still must be done to address the workload placed on members of the township’s public works department. “[Shifts that are] eighteen and
a half hours are unacceptable,” he said. Supervisors voted to table the decision regarding PennDOT while public works puts together a plan that would prove it can care for both state and local roads without workers working extensive overtime shifts. What previously has happened, Hassler said, should never happen again. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8.
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Salem UCC, Moorestown, Sweeps Christ UCC in darts Salem UCC of Moorestown surprised second place Christ UCC of Bath, winning all three games played Monday night in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League on Monday night, 6-5, 7-3, and 4-3. It was the end of the season. Hitters for Moorestown were Bob Krause, 6 for 11; Larry Fehnel, 5 for 12 including three home runs and seven RBI’s; Ted Kahler, 5 for 11 with a 2-run homer, and solo homers hit by Ron Hugo and Kierstin Saeger. Christ UCC: Dave Shaver, 7 for 13; Ron Wagner, 5 for 13, and Jared Pokorny, a homer. Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem played Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem, with Messiah winning 4-0, then losing 5-6 on a 2-run homer in the 11th inning by Jon Rice, and 1-2. Emmanuel: Kris Knauss, 5 for 15 and Steve Harper, 4 for 12. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem won the opener,4-0, but Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown rallied to win 10-2 and 3-2 in 11 innings. Ebenezer: Jim Voortman, 5 for 13; Carol Voortman, 5 for 14, and Carl Fraley, a homer. Dryland: Dan Yanek, 5 for 13. League champion Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem lost 3-9 at St. Stephen’s of Bethlehem, then came back to win 4-2 and 3-2. Hitters for St. Stephen’s: Gary Blaukovich, 8 for 12 and John Hoysan, 5 for 12 with two home runs. All other teams had byes. The Lehigh Valley Championship series will be played at Farmersville on May 14. The annual Suburban banquet when trophies will be presented will be on Monday, May 21 at Dryland UCC Church on Newburg Rd.
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diac issues many years ago. While I did not enjoy going through all I went through, I do believe it has changed me deeply. Humbling, to say the least. It taught me a lot. While I don’t want to go through stuff like that again, I am grateful for the new lens through which I look at life. From the outset, that particular adversity appeared as though it was leading to my harm, and it was in one way, yet I wouldn’t trade the personal growth I experienced for anything. It essentially made me a better version of myself. Over the years I have come to see that oft times, becoming a better version of you doesn’t come easy or without angst. To the contrary, we may develop into much better versions of ourselves through various hardships and suffering like I discussed above or through consequences of our actions. It’s true. I wish we could easily evolve into a better version without the heartache yet alas it is not to be in many cases. I say this from bearing witness generally and experience primarily.
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As I lean up against fifty years of age I can honestly say I like this version of me. Can you say that about yourself? I so hope you can. However, I do not perceive we should ever lose the desire to have a continual inner transformation. Does that make sense? When we stop having the desire to work on ourselves, when we lose the muster to keep learning and developing, when we just stop in our tracks and start back pedaling, that’s what I consider the walking dead. I don’t want to be half alive. I want to be fully alive. Don’t you? So wherever this finds you, I encourage you, I implore you to re boot and keep moving forward. Above all else keep loving along the way. My best to you for health and happiness. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
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A Better Version of Yourself Who in the world doesn’t want to improve as a person as the years move along? My hope is no one. How boring would it be to not change in any way since, let’s say high school? When you think about “change” you can interpret this word in many ways. Perhaps change in the physical is what many would think about initially. So yes, a better version of you could include losing weight, gaining muscle, new hairstyle, different clothes, and many more physical things. This is fine yet the change I am talking about, the desire to be a better version of you from my natural perspective, has little to do with the physical and everything to do with what’s on the inside. Just maybe we can use the word wisdom or wiser somewhere in this discussion. While I do feel wisdom comes with age I do not necessarily believe you need to be older before obtaining wisdom. You would think the goal would be to be wise before you get old, right? Now it does seem reasonable that over many decades of uniquely experiencing the world around us, we each get affected in our own way. Our hope is that moving along through life’s ebbs and flows would help us change for the better, yet I think we all know that this isn’t always the case. I understand that. I myself had two different car-
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Verizon sets sights on Bath for Proposed Monopole Tower By KERI LINDENMUTH At the April 30 Borough of Bath Council meeting, borough manager Brad Flynn announced that Verizon Wireless has contacted the borough and expressed interest in installing a monopole tower on borough property. This tower, which would stand
anywhere from 110 to 130 feet tall, would be situated on the public works yard. Capacity problems have caused Verizon customers to drop calls and disconnect. This tower would help solve those issues. Flynn acknowledged that such towers are controversial issues.
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However, he stressed the tower would use “non-ionizing,” safe rays. Such towers are also “over engineered” and have been proven to withstand hurricanes. Another added bonus, Flynn All large classic said, would be the upgraded emergency services the tower jars and 2 would provide to the fire departwick tumblers, ment. Radio communications would improve substantially. all fragrances Finally, the borough would Remember our Heroes No insurance, no problem: $3.95 / 30 Days Rx – $9.95 / 90 Days Rx. also benefit economically. The We match or beat any competitor’s prescription prices. tower would be owned by a private company and Verizon would We Are a preferred pharmacy for Aetna, SilverScripts, CVS/Caremark, Paid Prescriptions, Medco, & Express Scripts, Medicare/Medicaid, Plus More... serve as a tenant. Other wireless companies may also serve as tene 310 S. Walnut e Street,Bath, PA 18014 Hero 610-837-9992 Fax 610-837-7411 ants, paying a straight lease to Bath Drug Monday-Friday 9am-7pm the borough. Saturday 9am-3pm • Sunday Closed They are benefits that the borough may not get from any offer in the future. “You partake and you may benefit from [it] or push it off and something else happens along the way,” explained Flynn. Verizon and its team of engineers will be visiting the borough to cite the proposed spot. KEY TOPICS: Council President Mark Saginario also expressed an interest 9:00AM – 10:00AM LVPC PEDESTRIAN SAFETY in having Verizon attend a future council meeting and address bor& PARKING PRESENTATION ough residents. KEY TOPICS: KEY TOPICS: Other news in Bath: KEY TOPICS: KEY TOPICS: • Borough Council passed an 10:00AM – 11:00AM PA STATE POLICE KEY TOPICS: 9:00AM – 10:00AM LVPC PEDESTRIAN SAFETY 9:00AM – 10:00AM LVPC PEDESTRIA ordinance 6-0 officially with9:00AM – 10:00AM LVPC PEDESTRIAN SAFETY & PARKING PRESENTATION drawing from the Colonial Re9:00AM – 10:00AM LVPC PEDESTRIAN S & PARKING PRESENTATION 9:00AM – 10:00AM LVPC Become informed on changes that willPEDESTRIAN affect you SAFETY & PARKING PRESENTATION gional Police Commission. This PARKING PRESENTATION && PARKING PRESENTATION will take effect on July 1, 2018, 10:00AM – 11:00AM PA STATE POLICE when Pennsylvania State Police 10:00AM – STATE 11:00AM PA STATE POLIC 10:00AM 10:00AM – 11:00AM PA POLICE – 11:00AM PA STATE POLICE POLICE will take control of police ser10:00AM – 11:00AM Become informed on changes PA that STATE will affect you vices in the borough. Become informed on changes that will affect you that Become informed on changes will affect you will affe “This is very sad,” said MayBecome informed onthatchanges Become informed on changes that will affect y or Fiorella Mirabito, who had worked with the Colonial ReWHERE AND WHEN: gional Police Department. “But WHERE AND WHEN: this worked for us for 20 years BATH SOCIAL HALL and now it is time to move on.” AND 135WHERE S.BATH Walnut St.WHEN: SOCIAL HALL “This is step one of opening a WHERE AND WHEN: 135 S. Bath, PA 18014Walnut St. new chapter professionally and BATH SOCIAL HALL WHERE Bath, PA 18014 WHERE AND financially,” added Saginario. BATH SOCIAL HALL 135 S. Walnut St. • Randy Roberts, President 135May S. Walnut St.18014 Saturday 5, 2018 Bath, PA Saturday May 5, 2018 of the Bath Lions, talked to BATH SO BATH SOCIA Bath, PA 18014 council about the disbandment 135 S. Saturday May 5, 2018 135 Beginning Beginning at 9:00AMat 9:00AM W of the Bath Lions football and Saturday May 5, 2018 Bath,Ba P cheerleading programs. He said Beginning at 9:00AM that the extra money from the Beginning at 9:00AM Saturday Ma program is in an escrow in case Saturday
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Landowners within approved spray blocks were individually notified in December, January and February. Any additional questions regarding the gypsy moth, the insecticide, or this program can be directed to Kelly Murman at Penn State Cooperative Extension by email at kmm736@psu. edu or by phone 610-813-6613.
ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth baseball team went to Whitehall on April 23 and won, then won at Pocono Mountain West on April 24 and lost at Parkland on April 26. They also were defeated at Emmaus on April 28 and will be at home vs. Freedom on April 30. The baseball team hosted Parkland on May 2 and Emmaus on May 4 for Senior Day. Next they will travel to Pleasant Valley on May 5 and Central on May 7. The Nazareth softball team went to Whitehall on April 23 and then lost at Parkland on April 26. They won at Emmaus on April 27 and next will travel to Central on May 7. The Nazareth boy’s lacrosse team lost to Parkland on April 24 and then lost to Central on April 26. They hosted Southern Lehigh on May 1 and competed at Emmaus on May 3. On May 5 they’ll play at Moravian Academy and will host Easton on May 7. The Nazareth girl’s lacrosse team lost at Saucon Valley on April 23 and won at Northampton on April 25. They defeated Muhlenberg at home on April 27 on Senior Night and will next host Moravian Academy on May 5. Special congrats to Adrianna Johns on her 400th career save and congratulations to #21 Junior, Lauren Kolakowski of Nazareth Area High School. The Nazareth boy’s tennis team went to Emmaus on April 26 and won 5-2 and will now be the number one seed in districts. The Nazareth boy’s volleyball team won at home on April 23 against Pocono Mountain East and won at Parkland for the first time ever on April 25 and then beat Becahi on April 27. The Nazareth track team was at home against Whitehall on April 23 where both the boys and girls won and then they went to Emmaus on April 26 where the boys won and girls lost. They hosted Senior Day on April 30 against Northampton in the last home track meet of the season.
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Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa. com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional 8 and 10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wed- Midweek Spoken Worship 7 p.m.
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m., Adult Forum 10:30 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st and 3rd Sunday HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m.
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NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m.,
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Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. 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
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The Impact of God’s Word
The nation of Judah had sunk into spiritual and moral decline under the rule of ungodly kings until Josiah became king at the age of eight. In his 18th year of rule, Josiah ordered the repair of the temple during which the high priest found the book of the law—God’s Word. It had been lost in the house of God! When it was read to Josiah, he rent his clothes in realization of how greatly the nation had departed from God. Hearing they were facing God’s wrath, he humbly wept before God for his nation and determined to lead his nation back to God. He gathered all the leaders and people together and read to them God’s word. Then he “made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments” and they affirmed it (2 Kings 22:3). Immediately he led a national reform in which he destroyed all the images, groves, altars, and anything having to do with idol worship. He “put down the idolatrous priests” (v5) and “brake down the houses of the sodomites” (v7). Interestingly, he fulfilled a prophecy, specifically naming him 340 years beforehand, in which a man of God had “said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men’s bones shall be burnt upon thee” (1 Kings 13:2). The word of God made a great impact upon Josiah—so great that we read in 2 Kings 23:25 no king was like him before or after “that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might.” Today, America, like Judah, is in spiritual and moral decline and for the same reason—ignorance of God’s Word! Oh that the Bibles in American homes would be found and read again for His word is “like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces” (Jeremiah 23:29). Let us read God’s Word that it might impact us as it did Josiah.
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Obituaries
Wilmer S. Berger
NOV. 23, 1929 – APRIL 27, 2018 Wilmer S. Berger, 88, of Plainfield To w n s h i p , died on Friday, April 27, 2018 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Peters) Berger for 32 years before she passed away in 1983. After attending Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Berefield Containers NE, Inc. in Palmer Township, where he worked in various capacities for 20 years before retiring. Previously, he worked in the textile industry for many years. Born on Nov. 23, 1929 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Wilbert S. and Alma (Jams) Berger. A boating and camping enthusiast, Wilmer also enjoyed music and playing the guitar. Surviving are a son, Dale S. Berger, of Plainfield Township; a daughter, Jacqueline L. Salamone of Plainfield Township, Game M. Shoemaker of Wind Gap, and Robin D. Butz of Forks Township; his companion, Dorothy Fournier; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Blaine; a grandson, Jesse Salamone, and a brother, Leroy Berger. Services were held on Tuesday, May 1 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment with military honors followed in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.
MaryAnn Bishop
MaryAnn Bishop, 79, of Bethlehem, formerly of Walnutport, died on Thursday, April 20, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was employed by Baltimore Life and Allstate Insurance Companies, working as an insurance agent, before she retired in December 2017. Born in Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Seiler) Oncheck.
MaryAnn was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Berlinsville. She volunteered on the Musikfest food and beverage committee for the past 30 years, She was also a member of the Walnutport Playground Association and the Walnutport Zoning Board. Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia Miller of Walnutport, Stephanie Paine of Lebanon and Michelle Sharrer of Coopersburg; six grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren; four step-greatgrandchildren; a brother, Edward P. Oncheck.; three sisters, Theresa Jones of Florida, Kathleen Grammes of Slatington, and Stella Louise Shock of Walnutport. Preceding her in death were a brother, Frank S. Oncheck and a sister, Ann Marie Meckes. A Memorial Mass was held yesterday, Wednesday, May 2 in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville, with arrangements made by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington. Donations may be made t Lehigh Valley Hospice.
Deborah D. Greene
MARCH 4, 1949 – APRIL 21, 2018 Deborah D. Greene, 69, of Moore Township, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was the wife of Michael J. Greene for 15 years. A 1967 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, she continued her education at Temple University, where she earned both Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in education. For more than 25 years, she was employed as a special education teacher in the North Penn and Philadelphia School Districts. Born on March 4, 1949 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late G. Howard and Natalie (Harper) Mitchell. Deborah was a member of the Red Hats Society. She loved her cats and was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving in addition to her husband are a step-daughter, Kimberly Houck, of Nazareth; a sister, Virginia Kaufman, of Meadowbrook, Pa.; nephew, James Kaufman, of Meadowbrook; brothers-in-law, Keith Greene and Jack Greene, both of Bethlehem; and sisters-in-law, Linda Bowen of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Lisa Ruth of Point Phillips.
Michael Kahr
Michael Kahr, 38, of Northampton, died on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Erica (Drost) Kahr for 11 years. A 1998 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, he was a realtor for Assist 2 Sell in Northampton and a part-time ski pro at Buckman’s Ski Shop. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Richard and Susan (Dorsey) Kahr. Mike was an avid skier, actively involved in the Blue Mountain Race Association, where he and his family spent most of the winter months skiing, racing and having fun with their winter family. One of his favorite things to do was teach their children, Haily and Ryan, how to ski and golf. In March, with the help of the BMT family, Mike was able to take the kids out West for the first time to ski in some fresh powder. In 2010, inspired by Gram D, he accomplished one of his favorite dreams, obtaining his helicopter pilot’s license and taught for several years at Ace Pilot School. He was given the honor of being the godfather of his brother’s son, Joshua, and his friend’s children, Jackson, Brooklynn, Kenleigh and Kherington. Mike enjoyed cooking, entertaining, spending quality time with his family and extensive group of friends. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Hailey and son Ryan; parents, brother Jason of Northampton; sister, Alyssa of Whitehall; nephew and niece, and many extended family members; in-laws William and Patricia Crost, of Whitehall; sister-in-law, Lori Drost, of Coplay; Godparents, Richard and Diana Sweeney. He was predeceased by grandparents Frank and Pauline Kahr and James Dorsey and Dorothy (Dorsey) Dwyer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall with The Rev. Fr. Penzdick presiding. Calling hours 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 4 and 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Saturday, May 5 at Kohut Funeral Home, 950 N. Front St., Allentown, PA. Interment follows the Mass at Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery in Northampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the children’s 529 education fund (College America – list children’s name in memo line), Kohut Funeral Home, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Dottie & Sue’s Wobbly Wheelers.
Cynthia L. Noll
Cynthis L. Noll. 70, of Bath, died on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus. She was the wife of Michael Noll for 38 years. She worked in sales as a kitchen designer. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William and Grace Stem. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ron Werkheiser, Jr, of Hellertown; daughters, Rachelle Altemose of
Palmer Township, Tricia Vargas of Palmer Township, and Michelle Parnell; a sister, Barbara Powell; brothers, Jack Stem of Florida, Jimmy Stem of Florida, William Stem, Jr.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Werkheiser. A memorial service was held on April 28 in the Morello Funeral Home, Palmer Township, Memorial contributions may be made to the V.N.A. Hospice of St. Luke’s Hospital,, 2455 Black Rivr Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Lynn D. Silfies
Lynn D. Silfies, 62, formerly of Bath, passed away Tuesday May 1, 2018 at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown. She was the daughter of the late Norman C. “Pete” Silfies and Arlene E. (Fehnel) Hennings. Lynn worked as a head trainer for Denny’s Restaurants, traveling the country, helping train staff at new locations. Prior to that, she worked at the Turn-in Restaurant in Bath. She was a former member of Good Shepherd UCC, Slatington. She is survived by brothers: Barry Silfies and wife Debbie of Slatington, Dennis Silfies of Slatedale; Step-brother: Peter Hennings and wife Laura of FL; Step-sister: Trish Hennings of FL; Nephew: David Silfies and wife Shannon; Niece: Emily and husband David McGinnis; Great-Niece: Calliope. Services will be private; Arrangements are being handled by Harding Funeral Home, Slatington
Dr. Evelyn Sun
DEC. 2, 1919 – APRIL 23, 2018 Dr. Evelyn Sun, 98, a resident of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, died on Monday, April 23, 2018. She was the wife of the late David C. H. Sun, M.D. She was the daughter of the late Zhiehao Lee and Yueying Zhang, the 10th child in a family of 12. She graduated from St. John’s Medical School in Shanghai, China, in 1944 and practiced obstetrics and gynecology. In 1957, she immigrated to the United States, completing an anesthesiology residency at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and was on the staff of The Graduate, Wills Eye and Jeanes Hospitals in Philadelphia. In the mid-70’s she returned to China to study acupuncture and established a pain clinic in Merryville, Indiana, where she helped thousands of patients, including singer/songwrter Roberta Flack. Evelyn was a devout Catholic and made many pilgrimages to the Holy Land, which included a meeting with Pope John Paul II. She is survived by three children, William, Robert, and Mary; and five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Jenny, in 1967. She was a loving, kind and generous mother and friend, a woman of great strength and faith.
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A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA 18045. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements have been made by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.
Thomas V. Tomasic
AUG. 24, 1949 – APRIL 26, 2018 Thomas V. Tomasic, 68, of Northampton, died on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in his home. He was the husband of Diane (Pontician) Tomasic for 46 years. A 1974 graduate of the former Allentown College of St. Frances De Sales, Center Valley, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in economics, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier for the Northampton Post Office for 20 years before retiring in 2010. Born on Aug. 24, 1949 in Allentown, he was a son of Mary (Lalik) Tomasic of Catasauqua and the late Joseph M. Tomasic. Tom had served in the Army National Guard, Bethlehem Armory for 28 years. He was an Army veteran of the Gulf War, earning the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a member of Stiles Friendship Bowling League, Hokendauqua; Northampton Catholic War Veterans Post #454, the Hokendauqua American Legion Post #739, and Northampton V.F.W. Post #4714. Tom loved nothing more than to be with his family or to be with his “brothers-in-arms”, often quoting, ‘’God, Country, Family”. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are sons Thomas M. Tomasic of Catasauqua, Mark J. Tomasic of Northampton; a daughter, Kelly Ann Kreider of Chapel Hill, N.C.; a brother, Joseph A. Tomasic of Valparaiso, Indiana; a sister, Roseann M. Mohn, of Nazareth; and five grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held yesterday, Wednesday, May 2, in St. John Fisher Catholic Church, North Catasauqua, followed by interment with military honors in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, North Catasauqua. Arrangements were made by the Reichel Funeral Home, 3236 E. 21st St., Continued on page 15
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In compliance with state and federal law, notice is hereby given by the Northampton Area School District that the District conducts ongoing identification activities as part of its school program for the purpose of identifying students who may be in need of special education and related services. If your child is identified by the District as possibly in need of such services, you will be notified of applicable procedures. Individualized services and programs are available for children who are determined to need specially designed instruction due to the following conditions: Autism Emotional Disturbance Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment Including Blindness Hearing Impairment Specific Learning Disability Deafness Deaf-blindness Intellectual Disability Orthopedic Impairment Speech or Language Impairment Developmental Delay Multiple Disabilities Other Health Impairment If you believe that your child (ages 3 – 21 inclusive) may be in need of special education services, early intervention or related services, the District offers screening and evaluation to assess the needs of your child. The assessment is offered at no cost to you. You may request screening and evaluation at any time, whether or not your child is enrolled in the District’s public school program. Requests for evaluation and screening must be made in writing to your child’s Northampton Area School District principal or the Director of Special Education. In compliance with state and federal law, the Northampton Area School District will provide to each protected, disabled student, without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected disabled student, the child must be school-aged with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. These services and protections for “protected disabled students” are applicable to all students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs. All information gathered about your child is subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state law. The District has policies and procedures in effect governing the collection, maintenance, destruction and disclosure to third parties of this information. For information about these policies and procedures, as well as rights of confidentiality and access to educational records, you may contact, in writing, the Special Education Office or any building principal. For further information on the rights of parents for their child with a disability, provision of services, evaluation and screening (including purpose, time and location), and procedures, contact: Special Education Office Northampton Area School District 2014 Laubach Avenue Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-7811 x 20002 (5/3) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of CLARE HELEN KUBAT a/k/a CLARE STEIN KUBAT, deceased, late of 536 W. Macada Road, Bethlehem, County of Northampton and
(5/3) State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Co-Executors: Peter P. Kubat Address: 937 Cedarwood Avenue West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 and David Peter Kubat 822 Toll Road Effort, Pennsylvania 18330 or to his Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (4/26-5/10) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING MAY 9, 2018 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Edward John Deichmeis-
ter, S & D Land Development LLC, 700 Sipos Drive, Suite 1, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located on Sipos Drive, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is identified on Tax Map M4-3-7 and is located in an R-2 Residential zoning district. This plan is presented for Sketch Plan Review. Mr. Deichmeister would like to develop this property, now known as Tranquil Meadows, into 45 townhouses and 60 apartments. This parcel was previously part of the Quarry Hill phased subdivision development. 2. Victor Rodite, Community Planner, will attend to continue discussion of the 20052030 Comprehensive Plan for Northampton Borough being selectively updated with focus on a Main Street program, traffic improvements – specifically Route 329 from Allen Township through Northampton Borough and into Whitehall Township, and overall economic development. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (4/26 & 5/3)
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Northampton Valedictorian and Salutatorian
serves as a library aide. In addition to these activities, Meghan Biology Club, Science Olympiad, has also participated in the Young Scholastic Scrimmage, both regu- People’s Philharmonic and Girl lar and Honors Orchestra, and Scouts. She has volunteered her
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spare time accompanying the NAMS 6th grade regular and Honors Chorus on piano. She is also a regular blood donor. Shannon Reinhard, Salutatorian, is the daughter of Ann and Michael Reinhard of Northampton. Shannon will be attending Penn State University this fall as a Biology major.
Shannon has been involved in a variety of activities during her high school career. She serves as Vice-President of both the National Honor Society and DECA. Shannon is also a member of the Volunteer and German Club and participates in Tennis and Lacrosse.
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The Class of 2018 is the 117th graduating class of Northampton Area High School and will celebrate its commencement at Stabler Arena on Saturday, June 2 at 4 p.m.
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Northampton,. PA 18067. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, at 1229 3rd St., North Catasauqua, PA 18032 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 785517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Dennis R. Werkheiser
JULY 13, 1950 – APRIL 26, 2018 Dennis R. “Opie” Werkheiser, 67, of Danielsville, died on
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Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was a 1968 graduate of Northampton High School. After a brief period of employment with the Bethlehem Steel Co., he enlisted in the U.S Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Dennis resumed his employment with Bethlehem Steel, where he completed a 30-year career, retiring in 1998. Born on July 13, 1950 in Allentown, he was a son of the late
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Roland A. and Dorothy P. (Weber) Werkheiser. Opie was also a self-employed automotive mechanic, which was his passion. He enjoyed helping others. Surviving are a daughter, Jehna M. Werkheiser, of Walnutport; a son, Jeremiah Patterson, of Danielsville; five grandchildren; a sister, Diane M. Pyatt, of Danielsville; and a nephew of Green Sea, South Carolina. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Cure PSP, 1206 York Rd., Suite L4, Lutherville, MD 21093.
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DEC. 6, 1949 – APRIL 22, 2018 Carl R. Woolley, 68, of Wind Gap, was stricken at home and died suddenly on Sunday, April 22, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township. He was the husband of Bonny L. (Werner) Woolley for 38 years. He was employed by SMP Trucking in Phillipsburg, N. J., where he worked as a diesel mechanic for 38 years, retiring in 2014. Born n Dec. 6, 1949 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late
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He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Woolley; a brother, Orlando Woolley, and sister, Patricia Davidson. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date by the Woolley family. Arrangements have been made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered in his memory, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Moorestown (Bath), PA 18014.
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Willis and Ruth (Pysher) Woolley. Carl loved camping. Known as a jokester and prankster, he was also well known for his generosity and kindness in helping others. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Craig Woolley, of Wind Gap, Keith Wentzell, of Pen Argyl, and Kevin Woolley, of Bethlehem; a daughter, Christine Kelly, of Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Gerine Manini of Moore Township, and Karen Branham of West Virginia; and nieces and nephews.
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