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Boy Scout Troop 33 receives commendation For bringing Vietnam Memorial Wall

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Last month, the Vietnam Memorial Wall was displayed for several days at the Moore Township Recreation Center, and hundreds of people came to read the names of men and women of the armed forces who died in that tumultuous war.

It was brought here from Florida, largely through the efforts of Lynn Kessler, who is a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 33 of Klecknersville. She led an effort by Scouts and Legionnaires that raised some $10,000, which made it possible to bring the wall of remembrance here. This past Wednesday, two members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly presented a Certificate of Recognition to Troop 33 and Mrs. Kessler. Signed by State Senator Mario Scavello of the 40th Senatorial District, and State Representatives Marcia Hahn of the 138th Legislative District and Julie Harhart of the 183rd Legislative District, the framed certificate reads as follows: “In recognition of the hard work and fundraising efforts in bringing the Vietnam Traveling

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Shown at the presentation of a certificate of recognition from members of the Pa. Legislature are, left to right, Senator Mario Scavello, Representative Marcia Hahn, Troop 33 Scoutmaster Brian Gnas, his son scout Jared Gnas, and Mrs. Lynn Kessler, who first conceived the idea of bringing the Vietnam Memorial Wall to Moore Township.

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Memorial Wall to Moore Township, Northampton County, Pa. for display in August of 2015.

We commend the troop for their commitment to Veterans and the community.”

Senator Scavello, while thanking the troop, gathered in a former church that now is their headquarters, also invited them

to come out to Harrisburg for a guided tour of the State Capitol Building.

Rep. Hahn spoke about a veteran who went to the Vietnam wall, and how emotional he was in reading names of armed forces personnel lost in the war, and thanking the Scouts for making it possible to bring the wall here.

Among those attending the presentation was William Falstich, a member of the Bath Lions Club who serves as a liaison to the troop that was chartered in 1928 by the Bath Lions.

Rep. Harhart could not attend.

She was out at Harrisburg, where the legislators were due to be in session on Thursday morning.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community programs in October

by LAUREN FORSTER Fishing Rods and Tackle Available When: Sunday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing equipment to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To

borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Tales for TotsThursdays, October 1 and 8, 10-11 a.m.

Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic. Activities may involve arts and crafts or short hikes related to the topic of the story. Adults must accom-

pany their child. Children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Registration is required.

Morning Bird WalksTuesdays, October 6 and 20, 8-10 a.m.

Join educator Rick Wiltraut for

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Diabetic Neuropathy A growing concern is the epidemic rate at which individuals are developing type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes. Clearly, lifestyle factors play a significant role. In more recent

years the terms, metabolic syndrome, syndrome X, and pre-diabetes, have become synonymous with the collection of symptoms routinely seen before full blown diabetes manifests.

Often abnormal blood pressure, elevated glucose/sugar levels and extra weight, particularly in the middle, are seen. As the condition advances we are all aware

of the trouble it can cause. Sustained levels of circulating sugar can “burn out” the glands, organs and tissues of the body. For some, it may affect the eyes. For others, they need to have toes, fingers or limbs removed.

www.HomeNewsPA.com One particular concern that seems to be on the rise is the a nerve problem, the circulatory problem diabetes causes to the system is absolutely comprised feeling and function within the which further compounds the arms and legs. From my natural problem. perspective, it appears that these Heart attacks, strokes, atrial cases are dramatically increasing fibrillation and a host of other in number and also increasing in complicating factors further severity. sicken the individual. It is not unNeuropathy is primarily con- common for me to see these indisidered a nerve issue that can viduals with a chest full of drugs lead to loss of balance, loss of they are taking daily. As an aside, sensation or increased sensation, drugs have been shown to actually pain, burning, tingling, weak- cause neuropathy… ness, throbbing, restlessness and so much more. While known as Continued on page 3

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Outdoors Legislator about To introduce PFBC License increases

by HOBBY

We noted in our column last week that Tim Schaeffer of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission said that the PFBC might be looking for license increases similar to that of the Pa. Game Commission. He didn’t list any figures.

Since then we’ve learned that State Senator James Brewster, an Allegheny Democrat, is looking for co-sponsors of a bill h wants to introduce in the Senate, looking for several increases in the fishing and boating license, nearly doubling what they have now.

He’s evidently been talking with the agency’s executive director, John Arway, about how much the commission needs to keep up with expenses while still maintaining their services to the state’s anglers and boaters.

Brewster’s proposed legislation would boost the resident adult fishing license from $21.00 to $26.25 in 2017. And like the PGC’s proposals there would be slight increases in succeeding years: $27.4 in 2018, $27.85 in 2019, #28.68 in 2020, $29.54 in 2021, and $30.43 in 2022. That’s about a 45% increase overall.

Other increases: the trout/salmon permit from $8.00 to $14.00, and the trout/salmon combination for Lake Erie from $14.00 to $20.00. There’s more: Senior annual licenses going from $10.00 to $12.50; senior lifetime licenses from $50.00 to $100.00; yearly non-resident from $51.00 to $63.75, and other changes from the one day, three day and seven day licenses.

The costs for fish, food and fuel are out of control, Senator Brewster contends.

The increases all taken together would generate $7.8 million in new revenue. But, says Sen. Brewster: “This figure approaches the $9.1 million the agency needs beginning in fiscal year 2016-17 to sustain its core operations while meeting bur-

geoning retirement and health care obligations.”

There’s been no increase in licenses since 2005, but it seems to me that this is making up for lost time.

Schaeffer asked that sportsmen support the legislation when it comes up. We didn’t hear the figures on September 19, but you know them now. If the fee increases don’t come, Arway says the PFBC’s monetary reserve will be depleted by 2017-18, and if that happens, drastic measures for the agency. We would hope there’s some adjustment in the middle, but at the same time sportsmen and women are depending on keeping up a good fishery.

There’s been no talk about boat licenses, so that’s probably status quo for now.

Dr. Clearie

Continued from page 2 Diabetic neuropathy is a treatable problem. For some, the improvements can be dramatic; for others, less so. Nevertheless, improving the health of the body is a foundational step that must be taken. Any program must: do no harm, address each person’s unique circumstances, improve circulation, reduce toxicity, lessen inflammation, restore proper nerve flow, balance hormones, improve strength and stamina and, as is often the case, assist with returning the individual to a well-balanced social and emotional state.

I have yet to see any such allnatural, holistic approach to addressing peripheral neuropathy generally, and diabetic neuropathy specifically. I have dedicated my life to change that. As more and more individuals are aware that options to healing exist far beyond what drug companies would have us to believe, I feel we can reverse this slippery slope of epidemic lifestyle diseases.

Know that healing comes from within and not from a pill or potion. While you may feel you are too far along to benefit from implementing various lifestyle changes, think again. Healing, health, vigor and vitality can be yours once again. It may take time and effort, but you are worth it.

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The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382! We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

Horner's Cemetery free tours - Every Sat., 8:30-10:30 a.m., at 4955 Nor-Bath Blvd.

Northampton, through Oct.

Annual Fall Festival and Dog Parade- Nazareth Farmers Market in the Circle, Oct. 3 from

9-1 p.m.

Kospia Farms Fall Festival- Sat., Oct. 3 from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 2288 State St., Alburtis, 18011.

FMI 610-682-7233. www.kospiafarms.com.

Tale of Tombstones-Sat., Oct. 10 from 1-3 p.m. at Horner’s Cemetery. Not spooky, history based, family friendly. FMI 610-837-1757.

Turn Bath Pink 5K Run/Walk – October 10, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Pink Pet Parade – October 10, 5 p.m. in Bath Turn Bath Pink Auction – October 10, 10-8 p.m.; October 11, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Bath Fire

Co. Social Hall.

Nazareth Halloween Parade-October 17 at 1 p.m. in Nazareth.

Bath Halloween Parade-October 20 at 7 p.m. in Bath.

Northampton Halloween Parade- October 22 at 7 p.m. in Northampton.

Borough of Bath Community Campfire-Firefighters Memorial Park. Sat. Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

Rain date Oct. 31. FMI 484-357-4366.

Fall-o-ween Movie Night-Sat., Oct. 31 from 8-9:30 p.m. Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath. FMI 610-837-7517.

Miller Keystone Blood Drive-Nov. 17 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran

Church; watch for sign-ups.

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Alzheimer’s friendly business Program addresses isolation Among family caregivers

by KRISTEN DANLEY-GREINER The Home Instead Senior Care® office serving Northampton County is launching a new campaign designed to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly.

Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly BusinessSM program, the Home Instead Senior Care office will provide free training to local businesses to help equip employees with information and resources needed to welcome families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.

In a recent survey of Alzheimer’s caregivers, 74 percent reported

that they and their loved ones have become more isolated from the community as a result of the disease. Furthermore, 85 percent reported that they feel a reduced quality of life due to isolation. 1 “For many caregivers, the unpredictable nature of the disease can make going out in public with their loved one intimidating,” said Suzanne Boline, R.N., owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Northampton County.

“Our research shows that family caregivers might be reluctant to frequent public places because of the behaviors that could be associated with the disease.”

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According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, the number of people with dementia worldwide is expected to grow to a staggering 75.6 million by 2030 and 135.5 million in 2050.

“Given the statistics, most businesses that deal with the public will be serving people with Alzheimer’s and their families,” said Boline. “It’s critical that local businesses start working now to build

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will receive a window cling with the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business designation. The designation will be valid for two years.

For more information about the Home Instead Senior Care network’s Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program and to access additional resources, please visit AlzheimersFriendlyBusiness.com or call 610-868-7333.

NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT SEPTEMBER 18

• Theft, retail, Turkey Hill Market in the 1000 block of Main St.

volving two vehicles.

SEPTEMBER 22

• Report of a male in a tan GMC Sierra truck driving off without paying for gasoline.

• Theft, other, in the 400 block of E 12th St. Report of a 10 foot long aluminum break taken from a backyard.

• Criminal mischief in the 1600 block Newport Ave. Report of the glass insert of a front door smashed.

• Theft, retail, Redner’s Warehouse Market in the 100 block of Held Dr. Report of a male caught shoplifting.

SEPTEMBER 19

• Domestic in the 800 block of Main St. between two females.

SEPTEMBER 21

• Domestic in the 1700 block of Line Alley between a male and a female.

• Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.

• Non-reportable accident, Washington Ave. and E. 7th St. involving two vehicles.

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Alzheimer’s friendly communities to better serve their customers with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.”

Local businesses can work directly with the local Home Instead Senior Care office to coordinate an in-person training. An interactive, online version of the training also is available at AlzheimersFriendlyBusiness.com. Once the training is successfully completed, businesses

• Reportable accident in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. in-

SEPTEMBER 23

• Domestic in the 2200 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

• Disturbance in the 1900 block

of Canal St. between two males.

• Domestic in the 800 block of Main St. between two females.

SEPTEMBER 24 • EMS ambulance assist in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female to Muhlenberg Hospital.

• Theft, retail, Redner’s Warehouse Market in the 100 block of Held Dr. Report of a female caught shoplifting.

SEPTEMBER 25

• Fight, Nazareth Pallet in the 800 block of Held Dr. between two males.

• Domestic in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. between two females.

• OPEN HOUSE Come join us!

• RABBIT SHOW • CHICKEN BBQ • FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY • DISPLAYS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

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Grow UR Biz

by CAROL RITTER

Free is for me.

“If it is free, it is for me.” I didn’t make this up, but I do know that free remains something we will run after, stand in lines and even push people out of the way to be first (I’ve seen it). I checked out some businesses today and if you order at Land’s End you get free shipping and 30% off. Why would a huge business offer this deal? Because it works. We all love free stuff, so why don’t we offer things for free from our businesses?

If it’s free, it’s for me ideas: • Create a free event and send out press releases. Include a free giveaway at the event.

• Purchase a magnetic sign for your car or a car wrap with your website, phone number and e-mail. It’s not free in the beginning, but you will get back the cost in new business, and then it will be free for you.

• Watch for free ideas from other businesses to borrow.

• Educate people. Sometimes doing a free speaking engagement and giving away free information is a good way to get new business.

• Utilize LinkedIn to promote your business and expertise.

Make sure it is up to date and packed full of useful information.

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these bi-weekly fall bird walks at Jacobsburg, focusing on the identification of confusing fall warblers. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars.

Limited number of binoculars and field guides will be available.

No registration required.

Tuesday TrailsTuesday, October 6, 5:30-7 p.m.

Join educator Lauren Forster after work for a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Routes and meeting locations will vary each month. Call or email to receive information on where we’re hiking each Tuesday. No registration required.

Family Night: Celestial Wildlife- Friday, October 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Build your word-of-mouth epidemic; share your mission with everyone, invite customers to write testimonials.

• Do something fantastic on your anniversary, birthday or other holiday.

• Make it a practice to give something away consistently, so your customers can expect it and appreciate it.

Carol S. Ritter, past President of the National Speakers Association in Philadelphia, is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in innovative leadership, outrageous fundraising, million-dollar marketing and building organizational alliances throughout the country. FMI on Carol’s creative leadership with bulletproof ideas for recruiting more members, more money and better leaders: www.caroltalks. com, 610-442-4545, tellkids@ aol.com, “Like” Carol on facebook at Caroltalks and CarolCoaches.

Did you know that the night sky is filled with all sorts of wildlife? Join us for this nighttime adventure as we use our imagination and search the sky for bears, swans, eagles, dolphins and even dragons! Please dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a blanket to sit on, a flashlight, water, a snack, and binoculars if you have them. Please note that the park will not provide telescopes at this program. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Speaker Series: Anita Collins, Ph.D. Lehigh Gap Nature Center-Friday, October 16, 7-8 p.m.

For over 100 years, twenty miles of the north side of the Kittatinny Ridge was denuded because of heavy metal and acid rain contamination from the NJ Zinc Company plant in Palmerton. Attempts to remediate that damage were unsuccessful until

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members of Lehigh Gap Nature Center proposed the use of native grasses to initiate restoration of soils and stabilization of the contaminants. Within a few years the effectiveness of this approach was evident. Now LGNC is the center of active recreation, education, conservation and research activity, almost all of it carried out by volunteers. Registration is required.

Kittatinny Ridge HikeSaturday, October 17, 9 a.m.-Noon.

Join us for this hike on the Kittatinny Ridge as we enjoy the fall colors and watch for migrating raptors. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water, snacks and binoculars. Registration is required.

Scout Day-Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Scouts will complete some requirements for badges related to cultural and natural history topics. Topics will include forestry, invasive ecology, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle. Scouts can also explore the topics of metalwork, leatherwork, and outdoor cooking. Admission to the Market Faire and Rendezvous is included in the $5 cost. This program is appropriate for ages 10 and up.

Registration is required.

Owl-O-Ween- Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Visit Jacobsburg this Owl-OWeen to learn about owls and other nocturnal animals. Join us for family friendly educational activities along the Owl-O-Ween trail and stay for a presentation featuring live nocturnal creatures, including owls. The activities will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kathy Uhler of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center will present from 1-2 p.m. No registration required.

You can also view community programs online at http://events. dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

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Bath Vol. Fire Fighters Halloween Parade Tuesday, October 20, 2015 – 7 p.m.

Rain Date: Oct. 21, 2015 – 7 p.m.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION – OCT. 17, 2015 Name of Organization________________________________________________ Number of Marchers ________________________________________________ Number of Vehicles _________________________________________________ Approx. Length of Vehicles ____________________________________________ Contact Person ____________________________________________________ Contact Number____________________________________________________ Mailing Address:____________________________________________________ Please also accompany the form with 50 words or less describing your organization and activities for TV coverage. Please return this form no later than October 17 to: PARADE COMMITTEE, Bath Vol. Fire Fighters, 121 Center St. Suite B, Bath, PA 18014 Parade route will start at Broad and East Main Sts. For staging of parade all vehicles will enter from Northampton and Broad Sts. Marchers should be dropped off in front of George Wolf Elementary School.

Amy Pysher’s Child Care & Early Learning Center

Immediate openings for 3-5 yrs. old

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H H Registration fees will be waived in Sept. and Oct. H H Infants – School Age ~ 1 Acre Country Playground Provide Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack ~ M-F 6-6 E.O.P. Before and after school care for Moore Twp. Elem. ~ Subsidized Child Care Accepted

Gun Show

Mount Bethel Vol. Fire Co. Inc.

Sunday, October 4, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Collectors, Dealers, Buy, Sell, Trade, Modern and Antique Firearms, New and Used Firearms, Hunting, Fishing, Archery and Camping Items Plus Reloading Items

ADMISSION: $5.00 for Adults, Children Under 12 FREE When Accompanied by an Adult For more information, contact Harry Nasatka, 18 Forest Road, Bangor PA. 18013 Phone# 610-588-7538 Email- Nasatkahj@ptd.net Fax# 610-588-7538 Fire Company Phone# 570-897-6767

FUTURE SHOW DATE: Sunday, December 6, 2015 WEBSITE: mountbethelfire.com 150 Tables for Rent, Breakfast and Lunch Available ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FUNDRAISER BENEFITS OUR TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT FUND

All proceeds will benefit Firefighter Robert “Moe” Mottel

LOCATION: Mount Bethel Vol. Fire Co. Inc. 2341 No. Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel, PA 18343

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip We spent a lot of time over the past several days watching Pope Francis, first on his arrival, then his talk to Congress in Washington, D.C., then on to New York City, and finally in Philadelphia.

I even watched him take off for Rome on Sunday night. Although we’re not of the Catholic faith, it was truly an impressive event and went off very well without a hitch. He had some very meaningful messages for all of us, and at the center of things is the love he said that we should show for our families, and everyone we know. It was a great event for hundreds of thousands of people who were up close to him along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and everyone who watched on TV. All in all, his coming here for the World Meeting of Families was something we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. I really enjoyed the stage performances on Saturday night, too, especially Andrea Bocelli singing The Lord’s Prayer.

He’s blind, and his voice is so powerful. And that 14-year-old boy, Bobby Hill from the Keystone Boys Choir with his high pitch voice as he sang. Both were terrific! . . . .The funeral for Carl Rehrig was held on Friday, and it was good to see that Pastor Fran Merkel came to town to officiate at it. She meant a lot to the congregation when she was here for nine years. His son Brian gave the eulogy for his dad. I haven’t seen him in years, and didn’t remember how tall a man he is. Good to see him, too. . . .Not to worry, the church group that has breakfast monthly down at the T&C won’t have Carl there to bring the orange marmalade, but Margie will have it there, no doubt. . . .The men are still at work making handicapped curbs and sidewalks.

That’s been quite a project. Wonder if that is a forerunner to resurfacing Route 512? All the work has been up and down Walnut Street, so maybe it is. Only time

will tell, I reckon. . . .What d’ya know?! Those Philadelphia Eagles won a game! It didn’t come easy though, especially in the second half, after they finished scoring all of their 24 points in the first half. If the defense hadn’t made all those interceptions the Jets would have won. The Eagles better keep working on their offense, or divine intervention won’t help ‘em. . . . Nazareth’s Blue Eagles have been winning, but sorry to say, the Northampton Konkrete Kids have been losing after their first-game win. Glad to see Penn State winning, but they’ve been suffering injuries, including that lad from Whitehall, who’s a running back. . . . Marty Beal is back to racking up high bowling scores again after last year’s bout with aching bones. . . . If I recollect right, Mayor Fi’s Turn Bath Pink events are coming up real soon.

I’ll stick to rooting for my favorite dog in the pet parade. . . .Glad to see that a documentary film is gonna be made on the cement industry, and that its main focus is on what we’ve had here in the Lehigh Valley. If anybody can tell about our cement industry it’s Ed Pany. He knows it in and out, no doubt about that. . . . Saw a story in the paper the other day about needing to know who has your title or where it is when you buy a car. I don’t know where mine is, it’s probably on parchment ‘cause the Essex is so old. . . . Went to start up my leaf blower the other day, and the engine conked out.

Better get it fixed soon, or I’ll be doing lots of raking. . . .Have a great week, gang!

Pinochle results The Muhlenberg Hospital Center pinochle marathon continued on September 21. The hosts/hostess and scoring were as follows: Group I – Charles Reph, host; Len Mandysz, with a high score of 667.

Group II – Lou Lonzi, host; Bill Pile, high scorer, 641.

Group III – Irene Wetzel, hostess; Shirley Laubach, with a score of 661.

The next date of play will be on

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She Was Searching…

On the outskirts of Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, Maria overdosed on painkillers. Moments later, medical personnel rushed her to a hospital where she was resuscitated.

Angry that her suicide attempt failed, Maria fled from the hospital with a new plan to kill herself. As she ran, she encountered an Assemblies of God street evangelism outreach where she heard the message of salvation and accepted Jesus as her Savior. When frantic family members and the police found her in the outreach tent, they told her it was time to leave. “No, I am not leaving this place,” she responded. “I have found what I was searching for.”

Are you, like Maria, searching? The Bible tells us that God, our Creator, has placed within us a deep longing for Himself, “For thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (Revelation 4:11). The Bible also tells us that only God can satisfy our longing souls! “For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness” (Psalm 107:9).

See more on spiritual thirst at www.naog.ws/thirsty.htm Like Maria, many are searching for something to satisfy—riches, material possessions, sexual encounters, alcohol, drugs, etc., but these things will never fulfill and satisfy our spiritually hungry souls! Those who turn from their sins to Jesus Christ find that He satisfies! Jesus is the only Way (see www.naog.ws/theway.htm) to God! In our services we often sing, “Hallelujah! I have found Him, Whom my soul so long has craved! Jesus satisfies my longings; thro’ His blood I now am saved.”

I invite you to attend any of our services and let us pray with you and help you to accept Jesus as your Savior. Then you, like Maria, will be able to say, “I have found what I was searching for!”

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BATH BOWLING Team 1 Now in First Place in the Die Hards League With a four-game sweep, Team 1 is alone in first place as of September 16 in the Bath Die Hards League. Their top scorers were Bob C. Kosman, 584, and Joe Bachman, 443.

Team 7 fell to second place as they lost 1 to 3, with Michelle Tirrell, 435, and Bert Davidson, 431.

Taking third place is Team 2 on the bowling of Terry Bartholomew, 718, and Ken Grube, 523.

There’s a three-way tie for fourth place – teams 3, 5 and 6.

Team 3 won 3 to 1 behind Doug Head, 679; David Guest, 518, and Herb Guest, 440.

Team 5 also won 3 to 1 with Mike Cawley, 549, and John Cawley, 434.

Team 6 didn’t do as well, losing 1 to 3, but had Rick Deily, 518; Jim Stevens, 471, and Polly Kosman, 406.

Last is Team 4, with Gerald Bartholomew, 478, and Amanda Leindecker, 422, STANDINGS Team 1 Team 7 Team 2 Team 5 Team 6 Team 3 Team 4

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Carfara’s holding Steady, still first In Bath Commercial Carfar’as Paint & Wallcovering is still in first place as the Bath Commercial Bowling League played in week three. They won 3 to 1 over Maxx Amusements, led by Terry Bartholomew, 254259-203–716; Jason Carfara, 268-233–677; Dino Carfara, 222–590; Gerald Bartholomew, 224–575; and Ken Grube, 210– 535. Maxx: Bill Bachman, 558; Scott Ackerman, 204–558; Phil Frey, 510; George Hyde, 210– 503.

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second place with a 4 to 0 score over the vacant team. They had Harvey Rissmiller, 225-221–716; Lester Steigerwalt, 265–636; Jeff Kerbacher, 566; and Steve Kerbacher, 206–522. Al’s Monsters fell into a tie for third place with Daku Auto Body, winning 3 to 1 over them. Monsters: Ryan Flick, 256-248-245–749; Kyle Weaver, 254–620; Adam Anthony, 223– 579; Scott Weinberg, 202–554.

Daku: Bob Daku, 217-266–644; Rich Mutarelli, 235–609; Al Davidson, 210–578; Scott Bortz, 205–564; Bob Faustner, 513.

The Rice Family and Bath Supply #2 split 2 to 2. Supply #2 had Gerry Eckhart, 245–579; Scott McGee, 220-206–576, and John Kerbacher, 547. Rice: Jack Rice, 234–607; Dale Fye, 225–579, and Andy Rice, 506.

STANDINGS Carfara’s Paint Bath Supply #1 Al’s Monsters Daku Auto Body Maxx Amusements Bath Supply #2 Rice Family

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Shuttlecocks take Over first place in Post 470 Sunday League The Shuttlecocks won 5 and lost 2 games against Flick’s Fighters to move into first place in the Bath American Legion Post 470 Sunday League in week four.

They were led by Mark Moyer, 230-202-186–618; Nate Meixsell, 154-156-161–471, and Amanda Moyer, 151-160-151– 462. Fighters: Ryan Flick, 183194-239–616; Kyle Mordan, 168-204-204–576; Bobbi Jo Boronski, 119-141-115–375; Kathy Faust, 109-95-141–345.

Split Personalities won 5 and lost 2 to drop Sargent’s Slaughterers into second place.

Personalities: Ed Musselman, 219-268-236–723; Rick Faust, 143-187-182–512; Russ Hoysan absent with a 495 average; Tammy Emery, 128-137-147–412.

Slaughterers: Szerencits’ Soldiers did the best of the day, winning 7 to 0 over those Slap Hands and move into third place. The Soldiers were led by “Butch” Holland, 213-213234–660; Chris Nemeth, 192195-183–570; John Szerencits, 125-149-193–467; Tony Holva, 165-131-151–447. Slap Hands:

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Keith Faust, 135-162-219–516; Tom Torcivia, 147-140-183– 476; Mandy Hoysan and Chris Hoysan, both absent with 407 and 564 averages.

Weinberg’s Whiners also won 5 and lost 2 against 3 Balls and a Split. Whiners: Andre Maertin, 192-189-233–614; Scott Weinberg, 193-213-205–611; Trina Becker, 122-117-124–363; Bill Ernie, absent, 363. Balls & Split: Adam Anthony, 187-174-239– 600; Emre Labar, 203-152-163– 518; Keith Weaver, 134-169181–484; Kim Fry, absent 375.

STANDINGS W L Shuttlecocks 17 11 Sargent’s Slaugh. 16 12 Flick’s Fighters 15 13 Szerencits’ Soldiers 15 13 Split Personalities 14 14 Weinberg’s Whiners 13 15 3 B alls and a Split 12 16 Hoysan’s Slap 10 18

Jacoby still holds Lead in Monday Night Mixed League After two weeks of play, the Jacoby team is leading in the Monday Night Mixed League. They scored a 3 to 1 victory over the McGee team, led by Dave Jacoby, 188–495; Joan Erb, 151–405; Janet Naylor, 144–361. McGee: Mike Knable, 187-162–503.

Dutt and Hahn are tied with McGee for second place.

The Hahn team scored a 4 to 0 win over Kerbacher, led by Bert Davidson, 195-171–502, and Linda Hahn, 163_432. Kerbacher: John Kerbacher, 170209–528; Andy Rice, 170-174– 476; Dee Allogio, 169–473; Lisa Shafer, 167–416.

Also sweeping their opponent was Brandt over Kemmerer, 4 to 0. Brandt was led by Marty Beal, 215-213–596; Eric Spooner, 187–495; Sue Brandt, 162170–461; Donna Amore, 423; Amanda Putt, 417. Kemmerer: Tony Smith, 203-233-215–651; Donna Kemmerer, 182-177– 495; Marian Shup, 179–479; Steve Rinker, 168–452.

Cawley and Dutt played to a 2 to 2 tie. Cawley: John Cawley, 177–453; Dawson Madock, 363; Laurie Cawley, 297. Dutt: Matt Morganello, 162-170-224–556; Sandy Becker, 224–509; Les Dutt, 168–437; Carol Kocher, 405.

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BATH AREA Moore resident selected for patent award

by TONY MIKSZA The Research & Development Council of New Jersey will honor the winners of the 2015 Edison Patent Awards at the 36th Edison Patent Awards Ceremony & Reception on November 12. Over 50 inventors and 12 New Jersey companies and universities will be recognized at the event.

Ethicon (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) and inventors Robert Nering, Simon Cohn, Anthony Miksza, Race Eric Thornton, and Carl Edward Griffin have been selected for a patent award in the medical device category for “Surgical Fasteners, Applicator Instruments,

and Methods for Deploying Surgical Fasteners” (U.S. Patent 8,894,669). This invention enables surgical repair fabrics to be securely fastened to a patient’s tissue in order to repair hernias.

Anthony Miksza is a resident of Moore Township. His wife Ann and daughter have been living in Moore Township for the past 10 years.

Miksza worked for Johnson and Johnson for close to 30 years.

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Bowling Continued from page 6 STANDINGS W L Jacoby 7 1 McGee 5 3 Dutt 5 3 Hahn 5 3 Brandt 4 4 Kerbacher 4 4 Cawley 2 6 Kemmerer 0 8

Csencsits leading East Bath Sportsmen In second week The Csencsits team won 3 to 1 and it was enough for them to keep first place in week two of the East Bath Sportsmen League. They topped Klump.

Csencsits: Marty Csencsits, 212231-199–642; Bryan Rice, 210193-183–586; Eric Spooner, 194-191–539; Dick Raab, 408.

Klump: Shawn Klump, 167-172180–519; Art Hamm, 162–444; “Butch” Fodor, 163–405.

Fioranelli swept Howell, 4 to 0, led by Marc Kappauf, 213209-195–617; Armie Fioranelli, 181-201-189–571; Wes Loch, 175–449; Jim Nicholsen, 399.

Howell: Lyle Howell, 182-193225–600; Marty Beal, 194–512; Herb Guest, 195–498.

Zymweski and Grube bowled to a 2 to 2 tie. Zmyweski: John Zymweski, Jr., 269-245-211– 725; Dave Jacoby, 189-181≠519; Tom Zeitner, 179–453; John Zymweski, Sr., 397. Grube: Tom Hawk, 167-205-178–550; Earl Grube, 171-172-182–525; Bill Kunsman, 462; Frank Dest, 368.

STANDINGS Csencsits Zmyweski Fioranelli Klump Grube Howell

by KAREN GABRULUK The students at Sacred Heart School in Bath recently elected its student council members.

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Phantoms Preparing For Preseason Play

by TONY ANDROCKITIS The Lehigh Valley Phantoms began training camp under new head coach Scott Gordon on Monday morning, learning a new style of play and hoping the changes to both the roster and the coaching staff will lead to success in the Phantoms’ second American Hockey League (AHL) season as a franchise in the Lehigh Valley.

“We have two weeks to put everything together,” Gordon said after Monday’s practice. “I don't expect perfection. There should be some uncertainty - that's what training camp is for.”

Under Gordon’s command, the Phantoms spent most of Monday’s practice learning the new

coach’s philosophies and how he expects his team to play.

"As a group, they seem to grasp things pretty quickly,” Gordon explained. “It's certainly not easy for a young team. A new coach comes in and there are a lot of changes for both the player and the coach. There's going to be some growing pains, but that's to be expected."

The new head coach provides a clean slate for both newly acquired players to the organization as well as returning members of the 2014-15 season. Everyone is aiming to make a good first impression and leave their mark, beginning with Wednesday’s preseason opener on the road against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pen-

guins.

“Moving beyond Wednesday and into Saturday and Sunday we want to try to get things in place so that when we open up on the 10th that we hit the ground running,” Gordon said, continuing, and make sure as much as we can to take out all of the gray areas in our style of play and give our players a comfort level that they know what to do and when to do it.”

Veteran forward Aaron Palushaj is eager for the season with his new team to begin, one year after splitting time between two teams overseas.

“I'm excited to incorporate his systems with our speed and skills,” Palushaj said of head

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coach Scott Gordon’s coaching style after Monday’s practice at the PPL Center. “I think it's going to be a recipe for success here early on.”

While optimistic, the eighth year pro understands with a new team and new coaching staff that it won’t be a seamless, overnight transition.

“I think it's a process throughout the season. We are not going to know everything game one,” Palushaj said, adding, “I think [Gordon] will make it clear that it's X's and O's, but it's also the effort. If we go out there, execute, make our passes and play hard everything else will come.”

Palushaj has spent time both in NHL training camp with the Philadelphia and in Allentown at AHL camp alongside center Nick Cousins, a duo Palushaj doesn’t mind forming this fall.

“I think we are definitely getting there,” Palushaj said of his

newfound chemistry with Cousins. “We made some nice plays today. He's a good player, smart.

I think we'd [make] a good line.”

Cousins is coming off of a successful second season of pro hockey in 2014-15, leading last year’s Phantoms team in scoring with 56 points (22 goals, 34 assists) in 64 games. While he was one of the team’s best offensive weapons last season, he’s in the same boat as everyone else at camp when it comes to understanding the new way of playing from the new head coach.

“It was a lot of learning,” returning forward Nick Cousins said of training camp practices, adding, “We are learning new systems and what [coach Gordon] likes. It’s just a matter of getting used to that and putting it into a game.”

“It’s a fresh start for everyone.

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by RENEE KEIDERLING This past month the iconic and trailblazing Martin Guitar so generously opened their doors to the Lehigh Valley Chamber as the Nazareth Business Council hosted a 2nd Thursday Mixer.

Well over 100 attendees enjoyed the museum and gift shop, while eating delicious appetizers from Sam’s Club and mouth-watering desserts from Meals on Wheels Northampton County and Moore Township’s Blue Moo Ice Cream Shop. Emmaus’s Funk Brewing provided craft beer for tasting, while Nazareth’s Audiology Services supplied the delightful music. The Lehigh Valley is incredibly supportive of Nazareth and has great interest in getting to know our local community.

This event would not have been possible without the support of our additional sponsors: Rebecca Neafcy- Thrivent Financial, Gracedale Nursing Home, Forever Friends Childcare, Merchants Bank, Servpro, Susan Jarvis CPA and EBC Printing.

On September 21, an engaging mix of business owners and managers of downtown Nazareth businesses participated in a Busi-

ness to Business (B2B) Referral Tour. The tour gave the business owners and managers the opportunity to share what they do and also hear what their neighboring businesses do. The participants found the tour helpful, as they want to keep shopping and patronage in Nazareth; they now know where to send customers.

Meet the baker! Amy Cozze of Cozze Cakes is hosting the next 2nd Thursday Mixer on Thursday, October 8 at her bakery Cozze Cakes located at 143 South Main Street from 5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, her baked creations, seasonal beverages and excellent networking.

As we look into November we are excited to be celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Nazareth Diner’s Event and Banquet Room on November 10 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a celebratory event of complimentary hors’ devours, cocktails and the unveiling of the new rooms name.

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by ANDY WEAVER The week of September 28 is homecoming week in Nazareth and the homecoming game will be vs. Northampton at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 2. This year, the high school will honor the following students in the homecoming court and they are as follows: Issac Bachert, Connor Davila, Tyler Eichelbaum, Jacob Gerstenberg, John Harris, Josh Hill, and Omar Ramin and for queen they are as follows: Jasmine Clark, Hailey Dougherty, Talia Johnson, Hailey Kindt, Abby Marchese, Ally Stitzer, and Cali White. As we say good luck to all of them, the king will be announced at the homecoming pep rally October 2 and the queen will be announced at the football game.

On Monday, September 21, the girls tennis team had their senior day, where they honored Olivia Giralico, Amber Achenbach and Alison Smith. On Friday, September 25, the girls soccer team held their senior night where they honored Aubrey Baranowski, Angela Baranowski, Amy Strausser, Amanda Sroka, Aliyah Dean, Melissa Schanpauf, Abby Marchese, Natasa Ledonne, Rachel Cattell and Jenny Charles. On Thursday, September 24, the Boys Soccer Team held their senior night as they honored Anthony Termini, Braden Hubler, Isaac Eddings, Kenny Stocklinski, Ibrahim Tounkara, Josh Mason, Tyler Eichelbaum, Mark Corson, James Prekopa, Jarrett Nemeth and Pierce Petrozelli. On Saturday, September 26, the Nazareth marching band had a competition at Downington High School and won 1st place with first place 81.65 and best percussion and

will be at Owen J. Robert High School on October 3. In Nazareth golf news this past Sunday, Victor Tavares won the 2015 Junior LV Amateur. The Nazareth Varsity Football is heading to the Homecoming Game with a 3-1 record after a 49-36 win over Emmaus.

Stay tuned next week for a full recap on all Nazareth sports teams. Go Blue Eagles and enjoy homecoming!

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by RENEE KEIDERLING The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Nazareth Business Council has created a new initiative to attract customers, tourists, and Lehigh Valley shoppers to downtown Nazareth and surrounding areas: the 2015 – 2016 “All Access Pass” to Nazareth.

The All Access Pass to Nazareth is a free booklet, designed to fit in a shopper’s pocket or purse, featuring businesses specials, freebies, discounts, and much more!

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There’s two teams still in first place this week in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League. Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown and Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem both picked up double victories.

Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem played at Dryland and won game one, 7-5, then lost 5-3 and 5-4 to Hecktown. The winners had Larry Golick and Shawn Sigley both hitting 6 for 14, and Jim Goldman and Hermie Crush had home runs. For Salem, it was Bill Hoke, Sr. going 8 for 12; Kyle Taylor, 8 for 14, and Scott Hoffert, 6 for 15.

Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem also won its opener at Emmanuel EC, 7-2, then lost 3-2 in 11 innings and 3-2. Emmanuel had Judy Hoffert hitting for the cycle with her 7 for 13, and Jorge Rivera went 5 for 13.

Messiah: Dan Halteman, 7 for 14; Andy Mickelson, 6 for 14; Norm Schoenberger, 4 for 13; Brian Jones, 4 for 14; and Harry Schoenberger, a 2-run homer.

On the local side there was the good and the bad. First, St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem won 3-1, then Bath Lutheran rebounded to win 5-3 and 8-3.

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Bath had Bob Meixsell, 8 for 13, and Lee Creyer, Candi Miller and Jordan Meixsell all hit solo homers. St. Stephen’s: Ed Wychuk, 7 for 13; Barry Buczynski, 4 for 13, and Ryan Hoysan a homer.

And then the bad – Christ UCC of Bath was swept at Salem UCC in Moorestown, 4-2, 5-4, and 2-1. Moorestown: Ed Taylor, 4 for 9, and Kyle Taylor, 4 for 11.

Bath: Garry Hunsicker, 8 for 13, and Dave Shaver, 7 for 11.

Hitting was light as Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem traveled to St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton. The latter won 3-1, lost 3-0, and won 2-0, behind Dave Clark, 3 for 9. Ebenezer had Leroy Wilcox, 4 for 12.

STANDINGS W L Dryland, Hecktown 7 2 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 7 2 Bath Lutheran 6 3 Farmersville 4 2 Salem Luth., Bethlehem 3 3 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 4 5 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 4 5 Christ UCC, Bath 3 6 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 3 6 St. Paul’s, Northampton 2 4 Messiah, Bethlehem 2 7

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Obituaries Miriam A. Bobersky

SEPT. 19, 1923 – SEPT. 18, 2015 Miriam A. (Leh) Bobersky, formerly of Bethlehem, died on Friday, September 18 at Fellowship Villa in Whitehall Township, one day before her 92nd birthday. She was the wife of the late Andrew Bobersky for 66 years before he died on February 9, 2015.

She was a 1941 graduate of Whitehall High School. Before retiring, she was employed by the former Walker & Eby Construction Co. of Allentown as a secretary for many years.

Born Sept. 19, 1923 in Egypt, she was a daughter of the late Berton H. and Gertrude A. (Henninger) Leh. Miriam was a member of Christ U.C.C. Church, Schoenersville.

She loved going to the casinos and enjoyed bicycling.

Surviving are a son, David Bobersky, of Harrisburg; a daughter, Diane Brong, of Bethlehem; five grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Leh, of Willow Street, Pa. Preceding her in death were two bothers, Ernst and Robert Leh, and a sister, Myrtle Mihocko Geiger.

Services were held on Wednesday morning, Sept. 23 in Zentz Community Center at Fellowship Villa, followed by interment in Egypt Cemetery, Whitehall. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Villa, 3020 Fellowship Dr., Whitehall, PA 18052.

James T. J. Garger, Sr.

SEPT. 20, 1942 – SEPT. 22, 2015 James T. J. “Jessie” Garger, Sr., 73, of Bath died on Tuesday, September 22 at home. He was the husband of Helen (Hirschman) Garger for 50 years.

He worked for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 19 years in the cindering plant before retiring in 1984. He then continued part-time as a welder for various businesses in the Lehigh Valley.

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poral in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Born September 20, 1942 in Coplay, he was a son of the late Joseph and Louise (Wieder) Garger.

He enjoyed motorcycle riding and was with the POW/MIA Motorcycle Club, Palmerton, which offers support to our troops and other charitable efforts to the local communities.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two so ns, James T. J. Garger, Jr. of Walnutport and Mark D. Garger of Whitehall; a daughter, Lisa M. Burd, of Allentown; a grandson; a brother, Edward, f New Mexico; and a sister, Matilda, of Coplay.

Preceding him in death was a son, Stephen N. Garger, in February 2015.

Services will be private as the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

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

Frederick Heckman

DEC. 19, 1934 – SEPT. 25, 2015 Frederick Heckman, 80, of Nazareth died Friday, September 25 in Gracedale. He was the husband of the late Janet Mae (Clewell) Heckman, who died on April 11, 2013.

He worked for the former Bell & Howell Co., Phillipsburg, for 32 years. After retiring, he worked as a custodian for Schoeneck Moravian Church in Nazareth.

Fred was born on December 19, 1934 in Easton, a son of the late Albert and Emma (Goode) Ketchlege Heckman.

He was a member of the Marine Corps Reserves when he was a junior in Easton High School in 1953 and graduated in 1954.

Fred served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He served one year in the Marine Reserves and attended parachute rigging school. Fred was a life member of Northampton County Marine Corps League and a member of American Legion Post #611, Easton.

Surviving are two sons, Richard Heckman and Allen Heckman, both of Nazareth; a daughter, JoAnn Heckman, of Nazareth; two grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Ayers, of Lebanon.

Preceding him in death were two sisters and five brothers.

Funeral serves were held this (Thursday) morning in Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth, followed by burial in Schoeneck Moravian Cemetery.

Arrangements were by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial donations may be made to Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St. Extension, Nazareth, PA 18064 for the handbell choirs.

Edward J. Kohler

FEB. 7, 1932 – SEPT. 20, 2015 Edward J. Kohler, 83, of Treichlers, died on Sunday, Sept.

20 in Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest, Salisbury Township.

He was the husband of Evelyn M. (Reaser) Kohler.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Edward was employed by Coplay Cement Co. for 40 years before retiring in 1994.

Born February 7, 1932 in Coplay, he was a son of the late Adam L. and Cecelia (Steirer) Kohler.

He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Tarafas of North Catasauqua, Elene Lalik of Allen Township, Eileen Duchala of Schnecksville, and Elyse Kernan of Whitehall; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Kohler of Whitehall and Robert Kohler of Ackermanville.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Adam E. Kohler.

A memorial service in celebration of his life was held on Sept.

24 in Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, with a committal service following in the Memorial Garden of Hope Lutheran Church. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

William Lozinger, Jr.

JUNE 25, 1937 – SEPT. 25, 2015 William Lozinger, Jr., D.O., 78, of Northampton (Lehigh Township) died on Friday, September 25 in Easton Hospital.

He was the husband of Rosemarie (Hoffmeister) Lozinger.

He graduated from Philadelphia School of Pharmacy in 1959 and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1965 to be certified in family practice. William served his resident internship at Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. In 1966, he founded Whitehall Medical Center with Gerald Melamut, D.O. He continued his work as a physician at Bangor Medical Center from 1965 to present. William served as a family physician for 50 years.

Born June 25, 1937 in Scranton, he was a son of the late William, Sr. and Mary (Samoles) Lozinger.

He had served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Association. William was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Teresa Ann Amato of Bethesda, Md., Amy Lamie of Hellertown, and Abby Lozinger of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a son, David, of Bangor; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Lou Lozinger of Scranton and Gail Coffman of Willow Grove; a brother, Charles, of Cranberry Township, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was a brother, John Lozinger.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated yesterday (Wednesday) in the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 117 Washington St., Bath, PA 18014, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Collin S. Manning, Sr.

JAN. 9, 1947 – SEPT. 23, 2015 Collin S. “Sid” Manning, Sr., 68, of Belfast, died on Wednesday, September 23 in Old Orchard Health Care Center, Bethlehem Township. He was the husband of Joan M. (Yetter) Manning for 22 years.

Sid was employed as a professional truck driver for 20 years before retiring from SMP, Inc. Trucking of Phillipsburg, N.J. Born January 9, 1947 in Penn Yan, N.Y., he was a son of the late Charles and Isabelle (Lamphier) Manning.

He was an active member of the Bender’s Mennonite Church and enjoyed playing golf.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Collin S. Manning, Jr., of Continental, Ohio; two daughters, Ericka Hellthaler, of Columbus, N.J., and Jane Baker of Washington, Conn.; a stepson, Craig Woolley, of Plainfield Township; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Manning of Romulus, N.Y., Lance Manning of Middleburgh, N.Y., and Frank Manning of Kennett Square, Pa.; a sister, Vickey Wilson, of Colfax, N.C.; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Bruce Manning, and a step-son, Christopher Woolley.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in Bender’s Mennonite Church, Pen Argyl. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bender’s Mennonite Church, 975 Benders Church Rd., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.

Joan J. Matuskowitz

APRIL 1, 1935 – SEPT. 19, 2015 Joan J. Matuskowitz, 80, of Walnutport, formerly of Allentown, died Saturday, Sept.

19 at home. She was the wife of the late Adam Matuskowitz, Jr. She was a homemaker, but in her earlier years worked as a seamstress for various textile mills throughout the Lehigh Valley.

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Born April 1, 1935 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Elizabeth (Miller) Thompson.

Joan was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Indianland; a member and past chaplain of the Ladies Auxiliary, Egypt V.F.W. Post #7293, Whitehall. She was an active supporter of multiple animal shelters and organizations and an avid supporter of needy children overseas.

Surviving are a daughter, Charlene (Matuskowitz) Mateus Petruska, of Walnutport; a daughter-in-law, Connie Matuskowitz, of Ohio; a sister, Mrs. LaRue Shafer, of Catasauqua; two grandchildren; a step-grandson; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a son, Adam J. III; a brother, Raymond; a sister, Charlotte, and companion Pete Stesney.

Services were held on Thursday in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Martin E. Nuscher officiating.

Interment followed in Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to an animal shelter of one’s choice.

Betty Jean Moskwa

JUNE 20, 1930 – SEPT. 23, 2015 Betty Jean M o s k w a , 85, formerly of Bethlehem, died on We d n e s d a y, September 23 at Liza’s House in Danielsville. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Moskwa for 38 years before he died in 2010.

She was employed by B. Braun Medical, Inc. in Bethlehem for more than 20 years before retiring.

Born June 20, 1930 in South Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Fronheiser) Dunton.

She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Barry A. Bartholomew of Danielsville, Laurie A. Santoro of Belleair, Fla., and Sherry L. Sawka of Danielsville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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Services were held on Monday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s House, 1357 Blue Mountain Rd., Danielsville, PA 18038.

Joseph B. Murphy

Joseph “Jay” Bradley Murphy, 73, of Lyndhurst, Rutherford and Rockaway, N.J., died on Monday, Sept. 21 in Northampton, after a series of illnesses. He was the husband of Judith “Judy” (Bertone) Murphy, for 51 years.

He was the son of the late Austin Vincent and Mildred Catherine (Bradley) Murphy.

Jay began his career as a bank teller at National Community Bank in 1963, working his way up through the ranks over the next 28 years. He also served in the New Jersey National Guard during the volatile mid-1960’s.

In the mid-1970’s, Jay began night school, earning a Bachelor’s degree from Montclair State College in 1981. He finished his career working at Home Depot for 14 years before retiring in 2007.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Patrick Joseph of New Jersey, Terence Michael of Delaware, and Sharon Ann Forziata of Rhode Island; four grandchildren; two brothers, James of North Carolina and Paul of Ohio; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Gerald and Timothy.

Friends and family gathered at the Schisler Funeral Home in Northampton on Friday evening and on Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bethlehem, with a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday afternoon.

Donations in honor of Jay may be made to the Northampton EMS, Lehigh Valley Hospice, or the American Cancer Society.

Hermina J. Stoisits

Hermina J. (Kornfeind) Stoisits, 95, of Northampton, died Saturday, September 26, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Rudolph J. Stois-

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She and her husband operated the former Rudy’s Market on Newport Ave. in Northampton for 36 years, retiring in 1986.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Louis F., Sr. and Mary (Walter) Kornfeind.

Hermina was a long time member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, and its former Altar & Rosary Society and the Women’s Guild.

She was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Sick & Beneficial Society, Northampton, many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Csencsits and Jean M. Druckenmiller, both of Northampton; a son, Richard L. Stoisits, with whom she resided; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Kelchner of Whitehall and Ann Paluda of Northampton; four brothers, Louis F., Jr. and Edward, both of Northampton, Joseph of Coplay, and John of Beverly Hills, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Stephen.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, where donations to the church memorial fund may be sent.

Thelma E. Tomino

MAY 13, 1933 – SEPT. 15, 2015 Thelma E. Tomino, 82, of Nazareth died on Tuesday, September 15 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Tomino for 47 years before he died in 2003.

A graduate of Stroudsburg High School, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Albright College.

Born May 13, 1933 in Saylorsburg, she was a daughter of the late Albert C. and Helen (Bittenbender) Arnold.

She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Naza-

reth.

Surviving are two daughters, Katherine Hoadley of Wind Gap and Dianne Duignam of Nazareth; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Claude Arnold; and four sisters, Ellen Flick, Dottie Krause, Carol Koehler and Anita Fisher.

Preceding her in death was a brother, Charles Arnold.

Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Grace Bible Fellowship Church with The Rev. Carl J. Fischer officiating. Interment followed in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 4383, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Successful family Day At Traditions Of Hanover Independent living

by KRISTY MUENZ Traditions of Hanover recently celebrated Family Day with residents, family members, and friends. This event is Traditions of Hanover’s biggest event of the year and it gives residents and family members a chance to mingle, and Traditions is able to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Guests wore jeans and cowboy boots to get in the spirit of the Country theme. The celebration included a photo booth, face painting, balloon animals, country music, food, and more. There were basket raffles and Traditions of Hanover’s Bead Buddies sold jewelry to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Family Day 2015 was a great event, offering an opportunity to strengthen our own Traditions of Hanover family,” said Cathy Heimsoth, executive director.

“Over 500 people enjoyed the country theme with live music, great food, and conversation. The children were treated to pony

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Thanks to the help of the community, Traditions of Hanover raised a significant amount of money for the Alzheimer’s Association, and they are hoping to reach their goal for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Kutztown University on Saturday, October 10. Donations are still being collected throughout the month, up until the day of the walk.

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Applications now accepted for Fire/EMS Grant program

by MATT MOYER Applications for the 2015-16 Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Services Grant Program (FCVASGP) are now available, according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne (R-Lehigh).

All fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads are eligible for grant funding. The grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction.

Applications will be accepted through October 22.

The maximum grant amount is $15,000 for fire companies and $10,000 for volunteer ambulance services. A total of $30 million will be awarded through the program.

More information and the online application for these grants are available by visiting the Pennsylvania Fire Commission’s website at www.osfc.pa.gov.

Local fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) may also contact Matt Szuchyt in Senator Browne’s Allentown Office at 610-821-8468 for more information or to check on an application’s status.

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Homemade Apple Dumplings, baked goods, white elephant, lots of handmade crafts and more. Kitchen will be open. First 25 adults and 5 children receive a free goody bag.

(10/1) LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO Sunday, Oct. 11-Copeechan Fish & Game club, 5469 Brook St., Schnecksville. Doors open at noon, starts at 1:30 p.m. FMI 610-852-2140.

(10/1) MOVING SALE Many misc. items. Oct. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 7662 Driftwood Rd., Northampton.

(10/1) MULTI-FAMILY INDOOR YARD SALE & REFRESHMENTS St. John’s UCC, 183 S. Broad Street, Nazareth. Oct. 3, 9 a.m.1 p.m. For more information610-759-0560.

(10/1) YARD SALE Women’s clothing and jewelry, tools. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3. 4193 Heritage Lane, Walnutport. FMI: 352287-2059. 8-2 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda L. Mann, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Sharon A. Graver Norman Graver, Jr. 345 S. Hokendauqau Drive Northampton, PA 18067 Executors DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (9/24-10/8) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lois A. Peters, late of Lehigh Township, 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: Carol S. Peters, c/o her attorney, FRANK M. SKRAPITS, Esquire, Affiliated with Steckel and Stopp, LLC, 2152 Main Street, Northampton, PA 18067-1211.

(10/1-10/15) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stephanie Horvath, late of the Borough of Northampton, 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: Michael J. Horvath, Jr., c/o his attorney, FRANK M. SKRAPITS, Esquire, Affiliated with Steckel and Stopp, LLC, 2152 Main Street, Northampton, PA 18067-1211.

(10/1-10/15) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of ROLAND D. FEHNEL, deceased, late of 2824 Cherryville Road, Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters of Administration C.T.A. 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 presons indebted to the Decendent to make payments without delay to: Administrator C.T.A. : Dale D. Diehl Address: 2995 Mauch Chunk Road Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104 Or to his Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (10/1-10/15)

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager

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MEETING CHANGE The special meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2015 commencing at 7:00 PM, has been changed to Thursday, October 8, 2015 commencing at 7:00. The meeting will be held at Borough Hall, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014.

Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (10/1) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Florence E. Foyle, AKA Florence Foyle, deceased, of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Adminstration for the above Estate were granted to Donald H. Hawk, Better A. Gradwohl, Kathy J. Mann, Sheldon G. Hawk, and Linda M. Diehl on September 8, 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 the above named Administrators, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-At-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299 Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(10/1-10/15) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jane E. Schaeffer, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Ken Tillman, a/k/a Kenneth R. Tillman 521 Garibaldi Avenue Roseto, PA 18013 Executor

DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (10/1-10/15)

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by WENDY BENEDICT The Center will work along with Vets Adopt Pets to thank & celebrate Veterans for their service to all Americans. As a show of our appreciation to all Veterans, we provide a fee waiver for the adoption of a pet from our shelter during the month of November. Veteran needs to show proof of military status and meet our adoption requirements. The Center for Animal Health and Welfare is located at 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton 18042. For more information please call 610-252-7722.

Dollar is a happy pup overflowing with personality. Dollar loves people of all ages and has lived with children and other dogs in his previous home.

While he enjoys kisses, he is not the gentlest and could use some improvement on manners. Dollar loves attention and needs a home where he will be properly loved and attended to.

Dollar Heather is a cute little girl looking for a forever home. Heather is under a year old, sweet and would make someone a wonderful pet.

Heather is spayed, up to date on shots, litter trained, microchipped and ready to go.

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Aging In place Made Safer and Easier

(NAPS)—A recent Harris Poll released by HomeServe USA found some surprising facts about Americans 50 and over.

Not Going Anywhere For one thing, many have no intention of leaving their homes until well into retirement, if at all. Forty-one percent plan to stay where they live now until age 81 or older.

Feeling Safe At Home The majority are confident about growing old in their homes, too. Only 37 percent expect they’ll need to make modifications so their homes are safer and easily accessible as they age.

Handling Emergencies The survey found that two in five have experienced a home emergency in the past 12 months. A faulty heating or air-conditioning system was the No. 1 most common home emergency, with 14 percent needing to repair or replace one of these systems over the last year. The second most common was a blocked or overflowing toilet (10 percent), followed by a faulty electrical circuit, switch or outlet, and a water heater repair or replacement (each 7 percent).

Many Are Unprepared Many Americans 50-plus are not prepared to cover the expenses of unexpected home emergencies. Close to a third report they have not set aside money to cover an emergency home repair, while 17 percent have $1,000 or less put away for emergency home repairs.

Despite this, saving for unexpected expenses ranks a close third among 50-plus Americans’ top financial concerns, with 26 percent reporting it as the one that worries them the most. The

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No. 1 financial concern is identity theft (30 percent), followed by running out of money in retirement (27 percent).

With identity theft top of mind for Americans 50plus, letting a stranger in the house to do repairs may be a source of anxiety.

Checking References That may be why 74 percent say it’s important to get references before hiring a technician, though only 43 percent actually do so. Similarly, 62 percent believe it’s important to check that the work will be guaranteed but only 38 percent follow that advice. 58 percent believe it’s important to perform a background check before hiring a home technician but a meager 18 percent have actually conducted one. 65 percent believe it’s important to do a cost comparison before hiring a contractor but only 44 percent have done so.

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American Red Cross Blood Drives

by COLIN RICCOBON During Liver Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood and platelets to support liver transplant patients and others needing blood products.

Liver transplants are the second most common type of transplant with more than 6,000 performed

in the U.S. each year, according to the American Liver Foundation. Liver transplant patients may require in excess of 30 pints of blood during surgery.

For blood donor Amy Slattery, the need for blood hits close to home. Her mother received a liver transplant and needed more than 70 blood products during

the surgery.

“I donate to help others that needed blood like her,”said Slattery.“I donate in thanks to those who donate their blood products to help save lives.”

Volunteer donors like Slattery are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during transplants and other surger-

ies. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, A negative, B negative and AB blood.

To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are encouraged to visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation op-

portunities: Lehigh County, Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sears, 1259 Whitehall Mall in Whitehall.

Northampton County, Friday, October 2 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road in Easton.

Hahn to host Senior Expo NAPL Fall children’s programs

by SCOTT LITTLE State Rep. Marcia Hahn (RWind Gap) invites senior citizens, their families and caregivers to her annual Senior Expo this Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth.

“My staff and I look forward to this event every year as an opportunity to spend time with our neighbors and friends,” Hahn said. “This is a great opportunity

for them to check out the many local, state and federal service providers that are available to them.”

St. Luke’s University Health Network will provide flu shots.

Anyone wishing to be vaccinated should bring your Medicare card.

Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.

Questions about this or any state government issue should be directed to Hahn’s district office by calling 610-746-2100.

by CHERYL DIGIACOMO Fall children’s programs will be held October 27 through December 10 at the Northampton Area Public Library at 1615 Laubach Avenue in Northampton.

Wonderful Ones for little ones age 10 months to two years will be held Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Toddler Storytime for age two will be held Tues-

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or second grade will be offered Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. A new program, Kids Create, for children in third through fifth grade will be held Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Also, a Family Halloween Craft Party will be held Wednesday, October 14 at 10 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.

Registration for the programs began in the library Monday, September 28 at 9 a.m. and will continue until the sessions are filled. You must have a current library card to register. For more information, visit our website at www.northamptonapl.org or call 610-262-7537.

October AARP Meeting

by MARY LOU MILLER The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on October 14 at the Northampton Community Center at 1601 Laubach Ave, Northampton PA. Doors open at 12 p.m. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Interested in any trips please contact Sharon at 610262-9182.