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SERVING BATH, CHAPMAN, NORTHAMPTON, NAZARETH BOROS; ALLEN, E. ALLEN, MOORE, LEHIGH, BUSHKILL, LOWER NAZARETH & UPPER NAZARETH TWPS.

NATHAN GREENE demonstrates how to use chopsticks to help prepare for the Chopstick Challenge. (More photos on Page 5.)

THE CHILDREN of the Concordia Lutheran Academy sing “This Ancient House” in Japanese.

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Japanese art and culture delight Students at Concordia Academy

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

A Bunkasai Festival was held Friday evening at Concordia Lutheran Academy in Moore Township, when the students brought to life some of the Japanese art and culture that Northampton Area High School junior Nathan Greene and chemistry teacher Mrs. Nancy Wilkin learned as part of the 2011 American Youth Leadership Program.

Greene was one of 30 high school students and Mrs. Wilkin one of only three teachers from across the country selected for the AYLP program. It is a virtual and international exchange experience that seeks to expose American high school stu-

dents and educators to the people and culture of Japan.

Greene developed an eight-week learning experience for Concordia Lutheran Academy students that was celebrated in the festival Friday night. His teachings exposed the local students to everything from how to use chopsticks to basic language instruction, from lifestyle and cultural differences to music and drumming. As a black belt recipient, young Greene shared his karate expertise with students through basic defensive demos and instruction.

The Japanese Culture Festival, or Bunkasai, is an annual event in most Japanese schools, from nursery schools to universities, at which students display their everyday achievements. The festival honors the culture and arts of the country and is intended to enrich people’s lives by increasing social interaction.

Friday’s event featured authentic Japanese food, songs and folk tales, original and lantern displays, a chopstick challenge, drumming, and

Cpl. Adam Keys received a warm welcome home last Saturlots of fun. The photos tell the day at Steelstacks. The Warriors Watch Riders, along with hundreds of others welcomed Adam and escorted him to a party in story.

Mrs. Wilkin had students his honor at Cementon park in Whitehall. (Story on Page 9.) from Northampton High School assist her in explaining science experiments.

The student body had a wonderful time at the festival and Nathan enjoyed every bit of the event as well.

The Northampton Area NASD Facilities Study that School Board on Monday at was dated March 19 and suba special meeting approved mitted to the Dept. of Edutwo site acquisitions for the cation. While it would have upcoming construction of a deducted the alternate bid new middle school. from 1,500 students to 1,300 They will be sent to the Pa. students, that was changed Dept. of Education in Harris- so that it will remain at 1,500 burg for their review and ap- students in the middle school proval. plan.

The properties, both of At the regular meeting on which are adjacent and con- Monday night, discussion on tiguous to the Northampton the new school continued.

Area School District’s high The board and the pubschool and present middle lic in attendance also heard school, are 3.34 acres owned two presentations, one on EThe second annual Revital- by the Bethlehem Area Voca- Books by Mrs. Lydia Hanner, ization Run/ Walk is sched- tional Technical School Au- and the other titled “What’s uled for this Saturday April thority at 1417 Laubach Ave., Going On At the Middle 28, at 8:30 am at Bath Firefight- Northampton, and a 2.24 acre School Media Center” by Ms. ers Park. Registration is open portion of land owned by the Claudine Smith. to runners and walkers of all Borough of Northampton loSeniors graduation will ages broken down by several cated along Stadium Drive again take place at Stabler and Smith Lane.

Arena in Bethlehem on FriContinued on page 6 A change was made in the day, June 8 at 7 p.m.

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At Last!

After centuries of controlled cover-ups and evasion of the law, the massive abuse of young church members all over the world by Catholic priests, one has finally been taken to a U.S. court, in Philadelphia.

American Catholics, especially those whose children have been raped or sexually abused, hope justice finally can be achieved, and long hidden abuse of youngsters by many Catholic priests revealed.

Some 700 priests have been dismissed in recent years while others have been saved by cover-ups. But perhaps the worst uncorrected abuse has been that by church higherups who transferred guilty priests and covered up abuses--some themselves guilty of abuse.

One accused Catholic cardinal suspected of much abuse died recently and thus will not be exposed and tried in Philadelphia. But justice is finally being sought in court, where so many cases should have been decided for years. As an editorial in The New York Times noted this month, the Philadelphia trial is, finally, a step “in the right direction”.

NIZ Provides Opportunity to Lehigh Valley

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That remains a prime function.

Recently, as a result of broad input into our new strategic plan, we have grown to encompass critical new functions such as enhancing urban development and sustainable development, improvements that will help attract and retain the best and the brightest of the young generation.

Rarely does the opportunity arise to combine these things in a complete way, yet the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) provides exactly that opportunity. It is a project that will transform Allentown and in the long term enable the entire Lehigh Valley region to rise to new levels of economic success.

LVEDC is committed to adding to the collective wealth of the region by working with private-sector partners to market NIZ sites and benefits to companies OUTSIDE OF the Lehigh Valley, as we do for all quality development sites in the region. The

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Flashback

30 years April. 1982 of the Home News Compiled by Peggy Spengler-Moser

On the 6th day of April, Bath was hit by a snow storm that dumped 12 inches of snow. Cindy Padula, Donald Szercencits, and Greg Padula were in the photo that was published.

East Allen Township continues to have trouble with 2 local companies, behavior of Service Electric’s personnel and Keystone Portland Cement Company’s expansion activities.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors rejected Theodore Borek’s development of Eden Park Estates II. The board felt that there would be serious adverse effects on the groundwater system.

Spector-Red Ball Freight Systems, Inc. has announced that the freight hauling firm will file bankruptcy papers and close its new terminal in East Allen Township.

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We finally got that soaking rain we were hoping for to break the dry spell. The weather was so nice for such a long time that we got used to seeing the sun and enjoying the warm air. But we can’t have it stay that way. There has to be a balance. Rain helps to make things grow and stay alive. That’s Nature. . . . The heavier rains held off long enough so that there could be a big welcome home for Adam Keys, the soldier who was wounded so much over in Afghanistan. It was great to see all those motorcycles and fire trucks. They were loud, but still it didn’t matter. The main thing is that people were there to bring smiles to that soldier who has given so much. The wars

in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought on so much grief to families, whose sons and daughters have come home without limbs, and thousands who didn’t come home at all.

For those who made it, we wish them well, and hope they will have a better life. . .

Looks like nothing has been done about the pavilion at Keystone Park. I reckon the borough’s waiting for federal dollars to show up. Outside of the pavilion, the park looks good and should be ready when the farmers market starts up in a couple weeks or so. There’s supposed to be a gazebo built at the park, too, but I haven’t heard anything new on how that’s coming along. Guess we’ll just hafta wait and see. . . . The so-called

Bath Borough Business & Community Partnership 5K Revitalization Run/Walk (wheel measured distance)

Saturday, April 28, 2012 Firefighters Park, Bath Pa. (Rt. 987) Registration begins at 8:00am, Race begins at 9:30am Pre-registration by mail through April 1, 2011 - $20 Pre-registration by mail after April 1, 2011 - $25 Age 15 and under- $10 Race Day Registration - $30 Registration fees are non-refundable and should be made payable to: The Borough of Bath · 215 E. Main St · Bath PA 18014 Questions? Contact Ryan Gilroy at gilroy1234@hotmail.com or Mary Kositz at mkositz@firststarbank.com Proceeds to benefit the Bath Business Revitalization Program.

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5K Revitalization Race that is held here in town used to start down at that park, but since all the damage that’s still there, now it will be up along North Chestnut Street at Bath Firefighters Park. Saw in last week’s paper that registration begins at 8 o’clock on Saturday and the runners or walkers start out from there at 9:30. It’s cloudy and rainy right now, but hopefully the sun will return for the weekend. . . . . Gas prices were almost at the $4.00 mark, and now are down to $3.89 for regular. Still and all, when it comes to traveling, all those miles will mean plenty of high priced gas. Maybe we’ll just hafta take up more walking again for exercise, and making vacations closer to home. . . . Tuesday was primary election day, but from the looks of things I don’t think there will be a good turnout of voters.

Let’s hope there are in November, though. . . . My grass is starting to grow again, but I reckon mowing can hold off for another week. Have a good one, gang!

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At least three brush fires in Allen Township were being termed suspicious and remained under investigation according to Fire Chief Dale Hassler. Surrounding fire

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companies helped.

Larry Oberly was recognized by the PA State House of Representatives for his many years of service to Allen Twsp. including time as a volunteer fireman, township auditor, and Northampton Area Historical Society.

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Bath Borough-Wide Yard Sale Saturday, May 19th, from 8am to 5pm Hosted by 275th Anniversary Committee

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Mail this coupon along with $10 and a self addressed stamped envelope for permit to: Ms. Viola Wesner, 111 West Main St., Bath, PA 18014

Permits are also available at the Anniversary Store, 147 E. Main St., Bath Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm

Used Clothing Drive at My Place Restaurant May 19 & 20, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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WOMEN/SOCIAL

Mixed bag of adversity and blessings For Lower Nazareth Township woman

By Karen Z. Huetter Development Director, Center for Vision Loss

Marisa’s Mixed Bag, a stylish boutique in Lower Nazareth Township, is filled with eye-catching designer and gently used clothes, accessories, children’s toys and more.

Owner Marisa Balzafiore’s charm and sincerity are apparent. What is not apparent is that Marisa, 42, is legally blind and cannot see your face because she has Stargart’s Disease, an eye condition in which central vision is lost while some peripheral vision is retained. Sometimes it is referred to as juvenile macular degeneration.

Marisa’s journey with Stargart’s began at age 21, while studying special education at Kutztown University. Because this disease is relatively rare, her eye doctor had difficulty diagnosing it and treating her properly. It also progresses quickly. Within four years, Marisa went from having increasing difficulty seeing the blackboard and recognizing friends to 20/400 vision, a change that literally happened overnight.

Losing her sight and independence made Marisa angry and depressed, common reactions to the major lifechanging event. But she also became more determined than ever to fulfill her passion to teach.

After her initial diagnosis, the university put Marisa in touch with the Pa. Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS). Later, she also contacted Visual Impairment & Blindness Services (now Center for Vision Loss in Allentown). Her caseworkers helped her acquire Zoom Text screen reading software and eyeglasses to enhance her remaining vision. Marisa also had a person assigned to her as a reader.

Nevertheless, because she didn’t look abnormal, some people, including a few of her university colleagues, were still not convinced Marisa was blind and needed extra support while others outright discouraged her from finishing her education. Their comments just made her work harder.

As Marisa puts it, “If you tell me I can’t do something, I

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After graduation, Marisa held various positions in special education. However, it was not until she taught severely disabled children at the Vitalistic Therapeutic Charter School that she finally realized her own life was not all that bad. Marisa also credits a year working with counselor James Van Horn for helping her recognize that her “cup was half full, not half empty.”

His counseling, coupled with her deep spiritual faith, gave her the strength to move beyond her disability and understand that her vision was a deterrent to living a fulfilling life only if she allowed that to happen.

“That’s when I decided not to hold any more pity parties for myself,” Marisa recalls.

In 2009, Marisa became determined to find a creative way to balance her career and home life and share what she had learned about overcoming adversity. Thus Marisa’s Mixed Bag was born –– a store dedicated to women who need inspiration to redesign themselves. To focus on vision issues, Marisa and her husband have developed and produced their own line of magnifiers worn on long chains as elegant jewelry.

These high quality gold or silver plated magnifiers are adorned with cameos and beautiful stones. They are truly a fashionable way to assist someone who needs personal magnification to perform daily tasks.

Marisa has also provided a selection of these magnifiers to sell in the Center for Vision Loss Vision Aids Store, with a portion of each sale benefiting CVL’s vision rehabilitation services.

Marisa is now working with BBVS and the Lehigh University Small Business Development Center to obtain a grant to take her business to the next level. She invites everyone to visit Marisa’s Mixed Bag, located at 216 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem. The store is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

MARISA BALZAFIORE sits with “Lady Bling,” an accessorized stuffed dog, which she donated to the Center for Vision Loss basket bingo and brunch raffle on April 22.

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Funny version Of Snow White At Bath school The Drama Club of George Wolf Elementary School in Bath will debut “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” on Wednesday, May 2 from 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

It’s Snow White with a twist. All the usuals are there. There’s the Evil Queen.

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The drama club at George Wolf Elementary School consists of fourth, fifth and sixth graders. The play will be presented to the entire student body. Vickie Troxell is George Wolf Elementary drama advisor.

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Japanese fun at Concordia

Dana Miller helps the students try their hands at Taiko drumming.

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April 30th. Make sure to include you full name and contact information on the back of your design.

Prizes include: Best Overall – Winning poster will be used for market promotions and the winner will receive a $100 Visa Gift Certificate. The top winners in each category will receive a $25 Visa gift certificate. Runners-up will receive $15 Visa Gift Certificate. The categories include 5/6 years old, 7-9 years old and 10-12 years old.

The Bath Farmers Market will start its fourth season in Bath in May of this year. The market gives local farmers a venue to sell their produce and provide consumers with the opportunity to ‘buy fresh, buy local’. Parking is adjacent to the American Legion on Rte 329 and two disabled parking spaces are available next to the vendor entrance on Green Street. Some of the vendors accept checks from the Pennsylvania Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

The Bath Farmers market runs May – October at Keystone Park, Green & Race Streets.

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Kindergartner Xavier Shive-Sanchez was recently the Scientist of the Week at Sacred Heart School in Bath. In this picture, he conducts his experiment for the class as his teacher Mrs. Phillips looks on.

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Konkrete Kids Konnection Families Visit School to see art

Mrs. Nancy Wilkin, chemistry teacher at Northampton High School, explains the science experiment.

Committee will hold the Anniversary Ecumenical Service on Sunday, August 12th at 6 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. There will also be a "hospitality hour" with light refreshments, beginning at 5:30pm in the auditorium.

Entries for the 2012 Bath Farmers’ Market Poster contest are due by April 30th.

Organizers invite children ages 5 – 12 to participate in the first contest of its kind. Participants are asked to design a poster that best represents the Bath Farmers Market to win prizes, including a top prize of $100.

The design should be submitted on 8 x 11 paper of your choosing and can be dropped off at First Star Bank, Bath branch or the Borough of Bath office by close of business on

The District 24 Challenge competition was held on April 18. The winners from George Wolf Elementary School included: Grade level building champions: Tyler Walling, John Fox, Lane Markulics District Grade Level Champ: Grade 5-John Fox District Building Champion: John Fox Congratulations to all the winners!

Lego Program The Kindergarten students participated in a LEGO program for two days. Thank you to the GW PTA for supporting the program for the kids.

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Registration forms may be picked up at the Bath Anniversary store at 147 E. Main St., Bath on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The pageant is open to ages 18-22. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Miss Bath Chairperson and Miss Bath 1987 Trudy Unangst at 610-837-7531 or by email at rtkt7317@enter.net.

Parade Plans are underway for the Bath 275th Anniversary Parade, scheduled for Saturday, August 18th at 1pm with a rain date of Sunday the 19th.

Any organization, club, business, family, etc interested in being in this parade, please contact Parade Chairperson, Barry Fenstermaker at 610837-8448.

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Parents had a chance to see their children’s artwork at a show on Tuesday at George Wolf School. There were several art experience centers, they listened to music played by 4 orchestra members, and viewed voice threads made by 5th graders.

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SOCCER✷ ✷ ✷ ✷

While America welcomes the return of baseball and

looks to the upcoming NFL draft, the rest of the world has turned its focus to the Champions League semifinals featuring Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich and Chelsea vs. defending champion Barcelona.

The Champions League takes the top teams from the European soccer leagues and puts them in a competition to see who the best team is in Europe. With Europe consid-

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The teams play a home and home with the aggregate score of both games determining the winner. If that score is tied then the team with more away goals is the winner. If that also is tied then overtime followed by a penalty kick shootout would determine the victor.

The final-this year played in Munich-is a single game with the winner getting the Champions League trophy.

The final is the most watched sporting event in the world.

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age categories, male and female. Applications are available on the borough website www.bathborough.org.

Pre-registration is recommended. Registration is $25 if received before April 27 and $30 on Race Day. To encourage children under the age Open: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-8pm. • Fri 9am-9pm. of 15 to participate, there is a Sat. 8am-9pm • Sun. 12 Noon to 5pm. special $10 fee regardless of COUNTY 59 6 6 N o r- B a t h B lv d . , I m p e r i a l P l NORTHAMPTON a z a • 6 1 0 - 8 3 7 - 8800 when they register.

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Cty. Federation of Archery Cty. Federation of • Northampton Archery • •T rap Shooting Sportsmen’s Clubs Muzzleloader Cty . Federation of • •Archery Sportsmen’s Clubs • Wildlands Conservancy Fishing Basics Muzzleloader Sportsmen’s Club • •Muzzleloader • Wildlands Conservancy Fishing Basics • PA Trappers Water Rescue • Wildlands Conserv • Fishing Basics Association Rescue Trapping Basics • PA TP rappers Water A Trappers • •W ater Rescue Due to weather conditions • • Delaware River Bass Basics Association the Bertsch-Hokendauqua• Trapping Association • Trapping Basics Catasauqua Watershed Asso• Delaware River Bass • Delaware River Ba hike at the Mary ImOPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS – AGES 7-15 ciation maculate Seminary in Lehigh 6:30 P.M. – - ? AG E S Held at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club, Inc. Township has been reschedO PE N TO BOYS AN D G I R LS 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. uled for Sunday, April 29.

Held at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club, Hikers will meet atRod Indian Held & Gun Inc. Registration from 8at a.m. toStockertown 9 a.m.

SUNDAY NIGHT 6:30Club, P.M. -? OPEN Trail lot by 12:45 p.m.

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BOWLINGto 6:00 p.m.

Please contact Bud Cole4 by p.m.

9 a.m. to Registration from 8 a.m.

9- ?a.m. phone (610) 767-4043 or email • • • • •

Hike Rescheduled

Open Bowling Bowling Open Saturday SaturdayNight and Night 7-15 OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLSSunday – AGES

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Stockertown Rod & Gun Club Send name, address and phone number to Must Pre-Register – Limited to First 200 Youths c/o Richard Tobias Stockertown Rod & Gun Cl Send name, address P.O. Box 485 Joe and phone number to: c/o Richard Tobias OPEN BOWLING Chudyk P.O. Box 485 OPEN BOWLING Wednesday Afternoon 1:00 Stockertown, P A 18083 Tuesday Afternoon 1:00pm pm- 3:30 - 3:30pm pm DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: MAY 25, 2011 c/oVented Richard Tobias Kerosene 610-759-9255 Friday Morning - Noon Friday Morning10:00 10:00am am - Noon Stockertown, PA 18083 610-759-9255

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BATH AREA BATH BORO – EAST ALLEN TWSP. – MOORE TWSP. – CHAPMAN BORO LeBEAM to host Storage-WarZ Join LeBEAM and their friends for over the top bidding warz! Let the bidding begin – bid and squabble for the storage unit holding anything from valuable collectibles to brand new stuff. Or, you could go home a loser!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network and play the Chamber’s version of “Storage Warz.”.

Wil Hahn will serve as auctioneer for this event.

Everyone is invited to come out and spend a few hours socializing and taking part in this one of a kind bidding frenzy. There are no tickets to

enter, one canned good is all you need to join the fun. All canned goods and non-perishables will benefit the local Bath Area Food Bank and the soup kitchen, “Loaves and Fishes”! Enjoy light appetizers from the Daily Grind, recipients of the Chamber’s “2012 Exemplary Borough Business Revitalization Project Award”.

Guests will receive $100 in funny money for each additional item they bring for the food pantry. Funny money can also be purchased, one dollar buys you $100.

With money in hand, you can step right up to door number 1, we will open the door you can take a peek and then the bidding begins. All

Surf & Turf raffle and Block ShooT PETERSVILLE ROD & GUN CLUB 550 Club Road, Bath (Moore Twp.) Call 610.261.2210 after 4:00 p.m.

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attendees also receive a real $100 gift certificate for the storage center.

Anyone wishing to donate any items for the Storage Warz can drop them off at the Storage Center on 512, all items must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday April 26. It's STORAGE WARZ IN BATH - be there be square-this Thursday, April 26th at 5pm.

To Register, please contact Colleen Daniels at colleend@ lehighvalleychamber.org or via phone at 610-841-5800.

Blue Mt. Classics Car Show in Bath

The Blue Mt. Classics Car Show returns this year on Sunday, May 6 at Ciff Cowling Field in Bath from 9:00am3:00pm.

A portion of proceeds benefit Camelot for Children.

In addition to the car show awards, there will also be door prizes, Chinese auction, flea market, crafts and yard sale items. To learn more, call Donna 610-625-0851.

Rain barrel Workshop in Lehigh Township

The Bertsch-HokendauquaCatasauqua Watershed Association cordially invites the public to a build-your-own rain barrel workshop at Indian Trail Park at the junction of Indian Trail Road and Lehigh Drive (PA 248) in Lehigh Township from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 12.

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THE HOME NEWS April 26-May 2, 2012 groundwater, utilizes high quality water for plants and decreases water bills. And the rain barrels can be painted with paints that adhere to plastic.

The cost of the workshop is $35, which includes a plastic 55-gallon drum and all the necessary parts and assistance to build a rain barrel. Similar rain barrels cost up to $100 at home and garden centers.

Registration and prepayment is required. For more information or to register, contact Jim Wilson at 484/239-9977 or send email to james-wilson@northamptoncd. org.

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SENIOR CITIZENS Visit and Participate in Senior Center Activities Visit a senior center and check out all the fun things going on there. Call for meal reservations.

Local centers include: MidCounty Senior Center, 234 S. Walnut St., Bath; Nazareth Senior Center, 15 S. Wood St.; Northampton Senior Center, in Grace UCC Church, 9th St & Lincoln Ave., and Cherryville Senior Center at Hope Lutheran Church, Rt. 248, Lehigh Township.

MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER For meal reservations call: 610-837-1931 Lunch served at 11:30 Thurs. 4/26: 9:00 Pool/ Cards/Games/Puzzles 10:15 Sing-a-Long 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Penny Bingo Fri. 4/27: 9:00 Pool/Games/ Puzzles 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Pinochle Mon. 4/30: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles 11:30 Lunch CHERRYVILLE For meal reservations call:

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610-767-2977 Thurs. 4/26: 9:00 Puzzles Crafts/Quilts 11:00 Exercise Fri. 4/27: 10:00 Puzzles Mon. 4/30: 10:00 Puzzles/ Cards NAZARETH For meal reservations call: 610-759-8255 Thurs. 4/26: 9:00 Exercise Group 9:30 Greeting Card Class 11:00 Speaker – Lisa Bachman – Do You Need Help?

Fri. 4/27: Bakery Day 10:15 Penny Bingo Mon. 4/30: 9:00 Exercise Group 9:30 Barbara’s Craft Class NORTHAMPTON For meal reservations call: 610-262-4977 Thurs. 4/26: 10:30 Pete Bently-Music on the Irish Stick Noon Lunch Bakery Corner after Lunch Fri. 4/27: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles 9:30-11:00 Needlecraft 11:30 Lunch Bingo after Lunch Mon. 4/30: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; Noon Lunch LUNCHES: Thurs. 4/26: Mac, Beef & Tomato Casserole; Green Beans; Bread; Pears Fri. 4/27: Mac & Cheese;

Stewed Tomatoes; Salad; Bread; Peanut Butter Cookie Mon. 4/30: Chili Con Carne w/Cheese Garnish in Bread Bowl; Broccoli Raisin Salad; Melon

wood, Bath, was voted in as the new president of the Bath Lions at the meeting held at the Olde World Inne. Fritz Miller was voted in as the first vice-president.

Flashback

The Bath Jaycees installed new officers: Shawn Cadden as president, George Milkovitch as management development vice-pres., and Barry Beers as community development vice pres.

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A plaque of appreciation was received by Greg Gorsky for the Allentown YMCA Divers from Tri Boro Sportsman president Roger Bodnar. Divers recovered a sunken barge in 1982.

Jeff Bachman (first place), Gary Gower (fifth place), and Mike Umberger (sixth place) of Cub Pack 33 of Bath were awarded for their wins in the pinewood derby runoffs.

Annette Gontar was awarded Best Bartender by the Lehigh Valley Society for Crippled Children and adults.

She was photographed along with owner of Bath Oaks, Ed Humphries.

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A local Bath motorcyclist was spared serious injury when hitting a manure spreader by being thrown upward and into the load of manure as a cushion. The driver of the tractor was not charged.

After a chase, it took 17 shots to land a 345 pound renegade Black Angus bull that escaped from its corral. Marvin Muffley, after 12 minutes of struggle, landed a 27 ½ inch 8 lb.s 14 ½ oz.s trout.

Renovation and remodeling of the Franklin and Washington Elementary schools in Northampton were well under way. The projects are expected to be completed in the fall of 1982.

Do you remember Bells Camper Corner? Ike’s Restaurant? Bill Stergios Crop Insurance Agent? Dorothy Welliver Family Hair Styling?

Watch for more next month.

Paw Prints on The Canal In Northampton Paw Prints on the Canal is scheduled for Sunday, June 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. along the Lehigh River, on Canal Street Park in Northampton.

Paw Prints on the Canal is all about families and their pets and to promote responsible pet ownership/care and education. The event brings awareness of rescue groups (and their pets/programs) and educate specific breed standards and adoption practices. Registration fees and proceeds from the days’ event are donated to the Northampton Boro K-9 Police Unit.

Paw Prints on the Canal brings together a varied group of animal welfare organizations, crafters and other businesses. Each organization addresses a different aspect of animal health and well-being.

A primary focus of the event is providing public awareness and education of animal rescue. This annual event is dedicated to those animals in need of rescue thru no fault of their own.

Paw Prints on the Canal is also designed to interact with all animal organization and supporters to educate the public. It is FREE and open to the public in an outdoor atmosphere. Each participating rescue organization is able to promote their cause and become their own advocate, as well as, collect donations.

Paw Prints on the Canal will Continued on page 11

NORTHAMPTON AREA NORTHAMPTON BORO – ALLEN TWSP. – LEHIGH TWSP.

Skate park expansion nixed over Parking need in area, Council says

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

A Northampton Avenue resident came to Northampton Borough Council on Thursday night seeking a way to expand the skate park at Smith Lane & Lerchenmiller Drive.

But Council as a whole, while not taking a formal vote, told Craig Applegate that parking in the area with expected construction of a new middle school would be a serious deterrent for any such plans.

He said efforts have been made to make it a friendly

place for kids, with no violence and no drugs, and noted that there he and others were hoping to set up a non-profit organization to support the facility that has been there for several years.

Council President John Yurish told him there would be a problem with parking, and is used now for that, and once a middle school is built there would be an even greater need.

He also told Applegate that Council has been lukewarm over the years with the skate park, and Appleton conceded there are some parents who

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have a dim view of the park.

A fence that is there was painted by volunteers, and Yurish said that this was a “pro-active” deed.

Yurish continued that there will be a “massive problem” during construction of the school with workers needing a place to park.

He encouraged Appleton and the kids to make the skate park as neat as they can and cover up any graffiti.

Council members agreed that the park is good for the kids, but can’t be expanded in the foreseeable future.

Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski said there might be more control if the skate park were re-located near the sewer plant and rec center, and fenced in, with an access key only available at the rec center. “It might be monitored better, as well,” he said.

Support for Keys At the beginning of the meeting, resident Donald Szerencits announced that there would be a motorcade of Warriors motorcycles escorting Army Sgt. Adam Keys from Steel Stacks at the Sands in Bethlehem, along Rt. 329 and into the Cementon park on Saturday afternoon. Keys lost both legs and one arm in a bombing in Afghanistan, in which a friend of his and several others were killed. Fire Chief Robert Solderich said local fire trucks would also provide an escort, and local people were urged to stand along 21st Street and salute Keys for his service to this country. “It’s one heck of a sacrifice that he made,” said Councilman Lopsonzski.

NIZ Question Borough Manager Gene Zarayko called the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) in Allentown that benefits a hockey arena and other development “a bad sticking point, a terrible, terrible situation,” made possible to help only that 3rd Class city. Yurish added, “We don’t know what kind of money we’re looking at,” in diverted earned income tax from local residents who work in that NIZ. He said he feels “The bill fell through the cracks in the [State] Legislature.”

Zarayko acknowledged receipt of a letter from Allen-

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THE HOME NEWS April 26-May 2, 2012 town Mayor Ed Pawlowski explaining the tax collection program, and found out from Rep. Julie Harhart that Bethlehem and Easton aren’t exempt from the program. He won’t know what effect it will have on Northampton’s budget until sometime in June.

Committee Reports Councilman Robert Coleman noted receipt of $4,488 in an insurance dividend, and liquid fuels allocation of $197,702. He also reported that rehabilitation specialist Scott Arnold signed a contract for the first HOME improvement loan and that two Continued on page 15

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Woman’s Club party benefits Nazareth Memorial Library The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club will sponsor its fifth Dessert Card and Game Party to benefit the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity on Thursday, May 3, at 12:30pm in Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square, West North Street in Nazareth.

Cost is $5.00 per person (4 people per table). Club members will provide desserts and prizes. Attendees are to bring their own cards or game of their choice (bridge, pinochle, canasta, Scrabble, Parcheesi, etc.). For tickets call 610-2584920. Chairman of this ben-

efit project is Mary Jane Long.

A dinner for club members and their guests will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 6:00pm in the Cherry Hill Hotel.

Reservations are to be made by calling 610-258-4920 or 610-759-5721. Co-chairmen of the dinner are Mary Jane Long and Marilyn Snuggs.

Members of the committee are Adrienne Beck, Marian Forney, Carolyn Knauss and Sybil Marsh.

Marie Morman, project chairman, announced the club has collected 209,420 soda can snap tabs rings since September 2011. This

is the 5th year for this project.

The tabs will be given to the Nazareth Area Middle School Key Club for their Ronald McDonald House Project.

Donations of the snap tabs can be dropped in a collection bucket inside the Internet Café and Deli, 6 S. Broad St., Nazareth. The club thanks the public for their generous support of this project.

The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club invites all women in the area to attend any meeting during the year.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Membership, open to women 18 years of age of older, provides on opportunity for friendship and fellowship while working together.

To attend a meeting or for further information, call Barbara at 610-759-1855.

College Corner

Wilkes University Elizabeth Taber of Nazareth spent her spring break volunteering in Kentucky as part of the Wilkes University Alternative Spring Break Program. Taber is a junior at Wilkes and is majoring in pharmacy. She is the daughter of Beth and Charlie Taber.

Stacey Liberti of Nazareth was inducted into the Delta

Mu Delta Business Administration Honor Society at the annual induction ceremony dinner at Wilkes University on March 21. The keynote speaker was Mr. Chuck Cohen, president of Benco Dental Company and member of Wilkes University's Board of Trustees.

day 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 610-759-1730 x 2081. “Singin’ in the Rain” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York, NY.

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Teacher of Year Semi-finalist

Congratulations to April Silimperi of Nazareth Area School District. April is a semi-finalist for the 2012 PA Teacher of the Year award.

Twelve finalists will be chosen next month and the winner will be announced in December. Good luck!

Spring Musical

The Nazareth Area School District Theatre Troupe will present “Singin’ in the Rain” for the final time this weekend. Reserved seating is just $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors with a portion of each ticket being donated to local charities.

Show times are Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sun-

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Sun - 8:30am W 9:30am SS; 10:45am W ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559.

Sun - 8/10:30am W; Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 8am Mass; Wed– 7pm W; Sat – 4pm W BANGOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bangor. 610-588-6929 Sun - 9:30am SS for all ages; 10:40am W; Children’s Church Tues.

- Y ladies BS 6 pm, Y men’s BS 7 pm BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239.

Sun - 9/10:30am W BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun - 9:15am W, 10:30am SS CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun - 10am W CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. - 11am W, 10am SS CHRIST U.C.C., S. Bath.

Sun. - 10:15am W w/nursery. 9am SS 2pm Mission Church.

CHRIST U.C.C., Allentown.

Schoenersville.

Sun. - 10:15am W CHRIST U.C.C. – LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville.

Sun - 9am W, 10:30 SS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton Sun - 9am W, 10:30am SS & BS COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517. HA Sun – 8/10:30am W, 9:15am SS DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-4444 Sat – 6pm W Sun – 8/10:15am W, 9am SS EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – 10:30am W - 9am SS HCA EMMANUEL’S LUTH Bath.

Sun – 8/9:30/10:45am W 9:20 a.m SS 7pm Lenten BS Mon. 7pm Lent-

en BS Tue – 10am Lenten BS Wed 10:30am Lenten Service 7pm W FAITH REFORMED, Lehigh Twsp.

Sun - 10am W GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton.

Sun – 9:30am SS, 10:30am & 7pm Service; 6:30pm. Evening Youth GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun – 8/10:45am W 9:30am SS GOSPEL CHAPEL, Northampton Sun – 10am W GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. - 9:30am W, 10:30am SS, 6pm W. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun –8:30am & 9:45am S, HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth.

Sun. – 8/9:30/10:30 W/HC, 9:15am SS; Tue. 6:30pm BS HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am M, Tues.

6:30pm BS HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622668 Sun. – 10:30am W Communion 1st Sun. of the Month. 9:15am SS HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. - W/SS - 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun– 8:00/10:30am W 9:15am SS MOUNT EATON CHURCH Saylorsburg, PA 570-992-7050 Sat. - 6:30pm W, Sun. - 8/10:30am W. 9:30am SS, Wed. - 7pm BS, NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun- 8:15/10:45am W. 9:30am SS NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm W; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm W QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH,

St. Peter’s UCC

8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton

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

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Sun – 9:30am W ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth Sun –10am W, 9:45am SS ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun 8am/10:15am W – HC 1st & 3rd Sun. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. –9am Sat. 5:30pm ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton.

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Golden Gleams

Criticism strips the tree of both caterpillars and blossoms.

I have always very much despised the artificial canons of criticism.

It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

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April 26-May 2, 2012

News Sermonette Rev. Debra K. Hess

St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Bethlehem

Fresh Eyes The world always seems to wake up once spring has sprung. As I walked through Jacobsburg State Park, I heard the laughter of the rippling stream and felt the gentle caress of a whispering breeze. Not an it-is-so-coldI-cannot-stand-it kind of breeze, rather a warm-hushedfeel-good kind of breeze.

On my excursion, I noticed emerald-tipped buds swelling on the trees and the evergreen leaves of the hyacinths bursting forth from the dark earth.

Back home, not far from my back porch, I noticed the violets were worshipping the velvet brown soil beneath them. I noticed the robins strutting across my lawn as if to say, “I’m here. This is my turf!”

Though the bugs are not yet tap dancing across my windshield, though the fish are barely splashing in the lake, though the frogs have yet to croak their new songs… it is obvious, spring has arrived.

All these things are symbolic changes of spring’s arrival. It is not only the physical evidence of a new season, but the spiritual ones as well that usher in a fresh outlook and a different landscape.

From our hearts and minds emerge new ideas and new feelings. Not just purchases, new shoes, or some new clothes, but dressing ourselves to tailor our spiritual needs. Look inside and see what we can offer to others.

When we wake at dawn to the robins chirping and a brighter sun, we should hear the songs in our own hearts.

No matter what personal challenges we face in our individual lives, we should remember the excitement we felt just like when we experienced something for the first time.

After the resurrection, Mary, it seemed, not recognizing Jesus at first after coming from the empty tomb, returned to the first meeting when Jesus called her by name.

Mary’s life was changed forever from a person who was alone to a child of grace and a disciple of God who ministered to others.

As we journey through the season of spring in God’s world, sharing our gifts in our work and in our play, both in and out of our faith communities, may we be offered opportunities like Mary, to see the risen Jesus among us, by seeing one another with fresh eyes and in new ways.

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Obituaries Joy W. Dech

Sept. 21, 1918 -- April 17, 2012 Joy W. Dech, 93, of Nazareth died Tuesday, April 17 in Moravian Hall Square Retirement Community, Nazareth. She was the wife of the late George H. Dech.

She owned and operated the Joy W. Dech Beauty Salon in Nazareth for 35 years before retiring in 1971.

Born Sept. 21, 1918 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William and Ada (Wunderly) Kortz.

She was a member of Nazareth Moravian Church, where she was a diener, elder, a member of the Bright Star Circle and a Sunday school teacher. She was also a past president of the Nazareth Woman’s Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia J. Hunt, of Nazareth; two grandsons, and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a sister, Ada W. Wheland, and a brother, Edwin W. Kortz.

Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Nazareth Moravian Church, followed by interment in Nazareth Moravian Cemetery.

Arrangements were by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Good Samarian Fund, both c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Mary Ann Farkas

Aug. 7, 1943 -- April 15, 2012 Mary Ann Farkas, 68, formerly of Northampton, died Sunday, April 15 in the home of her son, Matthew Farkas, at Tomball, Texas. She was the wife of the late Henry Farkas, who died May 7, 2006.

She was a former member of Assumption of the Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

Born Aug 7, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Johanna (Loder) Petko.

Besides her son, Matthew, in Tomball, TX, she is survived by two grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Silfies, of Northampton; and two

brothers, Richard Petko of Whitehall and Ambrose Petko of Slatington.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph Petko and Stephen Petko.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday morning in Assumption B.V.M. Church, Northampton, followed by entombment in the church mausoleum in Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Annie S. Greene

Dec. 10, 1918 – April 23, 2012 Annie Susan Greene, 93, a resident of Howard Jones Manor in Bath, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Lukes, Bethlehem.

Annie was the wife of the late Howard Alfred "Yockey" Greene, who died in 1974. She worked as a sewing machine operator for many years in local garment mills, until retiring. Annie was the founder, program director and pianist for the kitchen band "Belles & Beaus" for 25 years, performing for nursing homes, banquets and church organizations.

Annie was an active member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath, her entire life where she taught and played piano for Sunday School, was a member of the choir, a member of the Ladies Aid Society, and was active in pasty baking. She was also a member of the Northampton County Homemakers.

Born in Bath, she was the daughter of the late Samuel David and Violetta (Simons) Miller.

She is survived by son, Keith M. Greene and his wife Colleen, of Bath, grandson Nathan Greene, and one nephew Earl Smoyer.

She is predeceased by two brothers Ellis and Walter Miller, sister Gladys Smoyer, and nephews Donald H. and

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Harold Miller. Services will be held at 11am, Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St. Bath. Call Friday, from 9:30-11am, in the church.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown, Pa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Annie's memory may be made to St John's Lutheran Church 206 E. Main St. Bath, PA 18014.

Florence R. Honsel Florence R. Honsel, 89, of Coplay died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Gracedale.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Honsel, who died in 1998.

She had worked as a professional cook for the Coplay Saengerbund and the former Kemo Sabay Restaurant in Northampton for 43 years, retiring in 1993.

Born in North Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Heber) Frisch.

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

Surviving are three daughters, JoAnne Ashare of Bloomfield Hill, MI, Karen Jansons of New York City, and Yvonne Kollar of North Catasauqua; a son, Barry, of Nazareth; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Emma Klotz of Bethlehem, Helen Toth of North Coplay, and Dorothy Molchany of Coplay; a brother, Walter Frisch, of Germansville; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were four sisters, Stella, Frieda, Elizabeth and Loretta, with whom she resided and cared for her the last eight years; and a son-in-law, Andrew Jansons, in 1989.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday morning in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, followed by interment in the Coplay Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the St. Peter’s Church Memorial Fund, 4 S. 5th St., Coplay, PA 18037.

Donald J. Kline

Sept. 2, 1918 – April 18, 2012 Donald J. Kline, 93, of South Whitehall Township, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.

He was the husband of Betty W. (Irving) Kline .

He graduated with a B.A. degree at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, and was a chemical engineer for Western Electric, Allentown, for over 40 years before retiring in 1980.

Donald was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Allentown and was also a member of Telephone Pioneers of America.

He was an officer in the US Navy in the South Pacific during World War II serving on the ship LST268.

Born September 2, 1918 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Edgar and Emma (Miller) Kline.

In addition to his wife, he is

survived by: Daughter-Donna K. Helwig of Wellesley, Mass.

Daughter-Mary Jo of Akron, Ohio Son-Jeffrey T. Kline of New Hope, Pa; seven grandchildren Five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton.

Anna T. Marton

Jan. 13, 1917 – April 20, 2012 Anna T. Marton, 95, of Northampton died Friday, April 20 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Marton, who died Sept. 14, 1991.

She had worked as a forelady at the former Charis Garment Factory in Allentown for several years. She was later employed as a housekeeper at Our Lady of Hungary Church rectory in Northampton for many years.

Born Jan. 17, 1913 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Theresa (Leshovsky) Zatko.

She was a member of Queenshp of Mary Church and its Altar & Rosary Society. She was also a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association.

Surviving are a son, Stephen J. Marton, of Northampton; three daughters, Ann O’Keefe of Allentown, Theresa McGould of East Allen Township, and Mary MartonMiller of Millstone, N.J.; six grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Preceding her in death was a great-granddaughter, Emma Scott.

A Burial Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart (MSC), c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Francis X. O’Brien, Sr. Francis X. O’Brien, Sr., 82, of Danielsville, died Wednesday, April 16, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Joan M. (Muller) O’Brien.

He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Francis graduated from Seton Hall University and worked as a systems analyst for the New York Daily News.

Surviving are children, Stephen F., Frank, Jr., Patti Durante, Nancy Young, Patrick, Danny, and Gerry; 11 grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday morning in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville, and interment will be private.

Arrangements were by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.

Memorial contributions may be made to Birth Haven, 4 Academy, Newton, NJ 07860.

Hilda Steier Hilda Steier, 84, of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. She was the wife of the late Edward Steier, who died on April 10, 1972.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Gregory and Mary (Gober) Milisits.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath.

Surviving are three daughters, Catherine Braun of Nazareth, Anna Yost of Bethlehem, and Loretta Todaro of Nazareth; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Katherine Milisits of Northampton, Emma Updegrove of New Jersey, and Tecia Gryzbek of Florida; and a brother, Edward Milisits, of Florida.

Preceding her in death were two sisters, Mary Oswald and Theresa Kline, and three brothers, William Milisits, Joseph Milisits, and Stephen Milisits.

Services were held on Friday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Church, Bath, and interment in the parish cemetery.

Donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s or Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Francis ‘Fred’ Toncik

June 6, 1925 -- April 19, 2012 Francis “Fred” Toncik, 86, formerly of Bushkill Township, died Thursday, April 19 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Theresa (Konrath) Toncik.

He worked as an auto mechanic and body repairman for the former Dietrich Chevrolet in Pen Argyl before retiring in 1990. Previously, he worked for the former Miller Oldsmobile in Bangor for more than 40 years.

Born June 6, 1925 in Nazareth, he was a son of Frank and Theresa (Dove) Toncik.

He was a member of Star Grange #993, Moorestown, and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Frederick, of Bushkill Township; a grandson; two nieces and a nephew.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Lewis and Continued on page 13

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Charles Toncik, and two sisters Helen Toncik and Mary Manning.

A viewing was held on Tuesday in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

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citizens of Northampton County, will use the $2,500 to expand its work program at the thrift store and purchase much needed beds.

“Last year we were able to find jobs for 117 residents,” said Tyler Rogers executive director. “Thanks to this donation we will be able to make a bigger impact this year.”

In a ceremony held on April 9 at Safe Harbor, Lieberman got the chance to present the $2,500 donation.

Through America’s Farmers Grow Communities: •Farmers in 1,245 eligible counties have the chance to win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit organizations.

•The Monsanto Fund has invested more than $3.1 million to rural communities this year alone.

•More than $65,000 in total has been donated to nonprofits in Pennsylvania.

•A list of all winners and more information can be found at www.growcommunities.com Grow Communities is part of a broad commitment by the Monsanto Fund to invest in farm communities such as Northampton County. It aims to highlight the important contributions farmers such as Lieberman make every day to our society.

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Without asking questions, people are welcomed into Safe Harbor and immediately given 14 nights with a roof over their head and food to eat. To contribute to its cause, a local farmer directed $2,500 to Safe Harbor through America’s Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM. The donation will enable it to expand its capacity and help more individuals in Northampton County.

Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. Richard Lieberman was the winning farmer in Northampton County.

Having volunteered with his church and family, he recognized the value Safe Harbor brings to the community.

“I chose Safe Harbor because I know this contribution will be very helpful,” said Lieberman.

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Free Estimates. Call Mike Matula 610-759-3682 Closed Saturdays TN NOTARY Billings Service Center 154 N. Walnut St., Bath, PA 610-8376291 Titles & Tags TN We Remove Junk!

Attic Basements, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! Marth’s Disposal 610-262-9021 or 610-842-5684.

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Make friends worldwide! www. aspectfoundation.org (4/19-5/10) PINBALL MACHINES OLDER GUM BALL & CANDY MACHINES, PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES CASH PAID CALL DARYL 610-7679135 TN Motorcycles and ATV’s 1990 or Newer Clean with Title - Cash Paid - Call Jason 610 780 6969.

(4/19 – 10/11)

Coming Events Indoor Rummage Sale Trinity Lutheran Church 323 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, Fri. May 4 5pm-8pm Sat. May 5 8am-2pm, Kitchen will be open, Bake Sale, Proceeds Benefit Vision of Eagles, Serving People in the Nazareth Area, and Raven Ministry, Serving Families of the Appalachian Mountains.

(4/26-5/3) Christ UCC- Little Moore in Danielsville Is holding a Longaberger/ Vera Bradley Bingo on Saturday May 19, 2012. Doors will open at 12 noon, Bingo starts at 1:30. Tickets are $20.00 in advance for 20 games. Deadline for ordering advance tickets is May 12th. Tickets will be $23.00 at the door. Kitchen will be open. Little Moore Church is located on the corners of Route 946 and Mink Road between Danielsville and Klecknersville.

Please call 610-767-3459.

(4/26)

Help Wanted Dietary Aide Part time Apply Northampton Village Sr. Care, 1001 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 610 262 1010.

(4/19-4/26)

LOST CATS LOST CAT Name: Fluffy. Grey - long haired, very friendly. East Northampton St. Call 610-8370624 REWARD (4/26) 8 Month old Black Kitten With a few white hairs on chest. Clipped left ear lost in the area of Moore township police station. Reward. 610 7594 6488 (4/26)

YARD SALE FRI, MAY 4 and SAT, May 5: MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE! 8 am to 2 pm at 575 and 585 Walnut Dr., Lehigh Twp 1/2 mile North of Pennsville Tavern Furniture, Household items, Toys,

Books, Games and Specialty items (4/29) Garage, House & Basement Sale Sat 4/28 - Fri 5/4, 9am -7pm, Sun 4/29 1pm- 7pm. 22 E 1st St., Nazareth. Collectables, clothes, HH items, Costume jewelry, furniture, tools etc.

Something for everyone. Make sure you have time to spare to see everything (4/19-4/28) Yard Sale.

Friday 27 and Saturday 28 on route 329 near RCN Between Northampton and Bath.

(4/24) AWESOME YARD SALE May 4 & 5. Open 8am. 2698 West Scenic Drive, Danielsville (Klecknersville/Point Philip area). BABY EVERYTHING, toddler, cloths (baby girl 0-24 / baby boy 0-2T), Maternity, Prego & baby books TOYS, SHOES (7.5), Women’s, so much more.

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(4/26-5/3)

PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Anastasia P. Stevko Estate of ANASTASIA P. STEVKO, deceased, late of 4882 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

315 E. Main Street Bath, PA 18014.

(4/5-4/19) Estate Notice Nina Merlo Estate of Nina Merlo, also known as Nina K. Merlo, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Stephen Polczer, Executors of the Estate of Nina Merlo, also known as Nina K. Merlo. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to.

Stephen Polczer c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLP 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (4/12-4/26) ESTATE NOTICE Anna E. Stauffer The Estate of Anna E. Stauffer, deceased, of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Joanne S. Kniolek, Executrix , and Sandra L. Romanishan, Executrix, on March 9, 2012. 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 Joanne

Executrix: Sandra Paul a/k/a Sandra M. Niebell Address: 712 S. Dogwood Road Walnutport, Pennsylvania 18088 Or to her Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (4/19-5/3) Estate Notice Sophie A. Stefancin The Estate of Sophie A. Stefancin, deceased, of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Michael A. Malia, Executor, and Veronica J. Malia, Executrix on April 9, 2012. 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 Michael A. Malia and Veronica J. Malia, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 180640299.

Elsie Joan Royer, Executrix C/o her attorney: Beth A. Dobis Beers, Esquire

EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given by the Board of Supervisors of East Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, pursuant to Title 53 P.S. Section 66601 of the Second Class Township Code of Pennsylvania, as amended, of their intention to conduct a public hearing on, to consider, and vote for or against enactment at their meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, PA, a proposed ordinance concerning: Repealing Ordinance 201109, which ordinance amended the text of the “East Allen Township Zoning Ordinance” to provide for a University Planned Development as a permitted use under certain conditions in the Agricultural/Rural Residential (A/RR) district.

A copy of the ordinance may be examined, and a copy obtained, at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, PA. A copy has also been supplied to the newspaper publishing this public notice.

Deborah A. Seiple Township Manager East Allen Township (4/19-4/26)

3 REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS Saturday April 28th 2012 10:00 AM 1813 W. Green Street Allentown, PA 18104 (1/2 block North of Tilghman St)

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(4/19-5/3) ESTATE NOTICE Magdeline P. Forgas Estate of Magdeline P. Forgas, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DECEASED: WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to her attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court Division, Northampton County, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant.

S. Kniolek and Sandra L. Romanishan, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 180640299.

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PUblic notice-Legal Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority The Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a well maintained Roediger Tower Belt Filter Press – Model TP12.41, 1.2 meter belt width. Complete trailer mounted system with control panel, polymer feed system, step down transformer and newly replaced VFD controlled sludge feed pump. To view the press and additional equipment specifications, please call to set up an appointment, 610-759-0727.

Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope and include the bidder’s name, address, contact information, and bid amount. The outside should be marked “Belt Filter Press Bid”. Bids need to be received in the NBMA office at 872 Tatamy Road, Nazareth, PA 18064

by Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 12:00 noon. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the best interest of the Authority.

(4/19) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON AND NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Notice To Bidders Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority at the office of the undersigned, in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, May 3, 2012, for the furnishing of asphalt and stone materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of the bid award.

Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the above-mentioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after April 19, 2012.

All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder and identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council Meeting at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday May 3, 2012, and the awards made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority.

The Municipality and the Authority reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as will as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the

awards in the best interests of the Borough and the Borough Authority.

Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year after award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable.

Bidders are required to provide, as bid guarantee, a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (4/19-4/26) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Hearing/Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 12-ZHB-631 The applicant(s), Donald Pulcini, applicant(s) of the property located at 2367 Yost Rd. Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief from the literal terms of the Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance: a variance to construct an accessory building with a height of 24 feet. The ordinance allows for a maximum height of 20 feet. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: Chapter 200, Section 200-22(H-12)Residential Accessory Buildings, as well as any other section of Chapter 200 Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property, County PIN# J6-6-15G contains approximately 1.02 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

12-ZHB-632 The applicant(s), James Lee Sims, applicant(s) of the property located at 445 Monocacy Drive, Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief from the literal terms of the Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance: a special exception and/or variance to alter/expand an existing Nonconforming Use. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: Chapter 200, Section 200-33 (C)(3)Nonconforming Uses, 200-33 (G) Nonconforming Uses (Changes), 20—69(E)(F) Variances, as well as any other section of Chapter 200 Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed.

The property, County PIN# J5-12-1 contains approximately 13.22 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (4/26)

NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING MAY 10, 2012 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Voard will hold its public meeting on Thursday, May 10, 2012, in council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1. Jessica Schedler and Joshua Lachini, 334 East 19th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania for the property located at 334 East 19th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. L4SW4B-15-7 and is located in an R-1 Residential District. Ms. Schedler and Mr. Lachini would like to erect a fourfoot high back yard fence one foot from the curb line on Portland Street.

Page 27-36, Part 5 Supplementary Regulations, Section 504.8.2a.

All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend.

THE HOME NEWS department’s Spring Thaw Rendezvous will be held next Saturday, May 5 in the municipal park, including a performance of a motorcycle stunt group called Krazy White Boys, Inc. The fire department will have a coin toss on June 2 at 21st & Main Sts. from 9 to 1, with a rain date of June 9.

Councilman Keith Piescienski noted that a crew

other applications have been received.

Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. reported that the recreation center will have the last dance of the season on May 19 for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls, 6:30-9 p.m.. . . .With summer approaching, Robert Weinhofer will be selling passes from May 11 to Aug. 31, at a cost of $60 for residents and $90 for nonresidents. The summer hours are May 29 thru Sept. 22.

Councilman Robert McHale reported that architects and engineers representing the school district detailed middle school sketch plans for parking and traffic flow for the Planning Commission. . . .He also provided a March police report showing 34 traffic citations, 5 non-traffic citations, and 104 parking tickets issued.

Councilwoman Sherry Neff Maikits reported that the fire

from public works, supervised by Mayor Tom Reenock, and led in construction work

by Bob Solderich, is preparing the second phase of the war memorial lot for installation of pavers and bricks. Solderich “guaranteed” that all the work will be completed in time for Memorial Day, but Mayor Reenock added that extra volunteer help would be appreciated.

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Jeritza Martinez, 23, of Bethlehem was observed by Wegmans loss prevention concealing items in her purse on April 19. She also attempted to return merchandise that she took off the shelves and placed in a Wegmans plastic grocery bag. She was denied the return. Ms. Martinez then passed all points of sale with all the concealed and bagged items and went out the store.

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School String Orchestra, which traveled from Northampton to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World in Florida and performed on March 5, 2012.

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