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Middle school, new dress code Discussed at school board meeting

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

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Bath Masonic Lodge Hosts blood drive

Manoquesy Lodge #413, F.&A.M. of Bath hosted their annual blood drive and open house this past Saturday.

They collected 34 usable pints of blood for the community.

The proceeds gained from this blood drive through The Masonic Blood Club ($340.00) will directly benefit The Masonic Village Charities.

In addition to the blood drive, the Masons hold many community events throughout the year. The next event is a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees in Nazareth. It will be held on Sunday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Diners will receive unlimited flapjacks, sausage and drinks for $7 for adults and $4.50 for kids.

Watercolors highlight Gov. Wolf Historical Society benefit auction A new feature for this year’s 5th Annual Gov. Wolf Historical Society’s Antiques Show is a benefit auction which will be held on Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. Wil Hahn, a popular local auctioneer, has offered his services for the closing event of the antiques show.

Donated items up on the auction block are antiques and original art. A large wool ori-

ental rug and a crewel upholstered arm chair will go home with the highest bidder. Watercolors by Bethlehem artist Phyllis Facchiano will be auctioned off as well. Facchiano is well known in the valley for her realistic portrayals of local architecture. The 11 original, signed watercolors of the Continued on page 9

Bids and alternates on construction for the new middle school, along with a preliminary discussion on a new dress code that could contain uniforms, were highlights of the Northampton Area School Board meeting on Monday night. Both topics took considerable time, mostly the middle school project and the costs involved with the new school and secondary campus improvements.

Chris Haller of D’Huy En-

gineering presented a power point slide presentation. Budget figures were shown on the various elements of the project, which will cost a total of around $80 million. The alternates were questioned by several directors [more on that later].

On March 11, the board will be asked to make a series of approvals and then come up with a final decision by March 25. Features of the middle school site and building were outlined by Haller. Costs were given on general, me-

chanical, plumbing, electrical, and abatement construction, along with professional services that are a part of the two-year project.

Board President David Gogel said there is “wiggle room” until the next meeting on what to do.

Now for the alternates. Director Jennifer Miller wants an orange track costing $55,000, but there’s always the problem of fading, one saying they don’t want to see it turn pink.

Continued on page 15

Danielsville area scouts have B&G banquet Cub Scout Pack 35 had a rousing time on Sunday afternoon as the young boys received their ranks and awards at the annual Blue & Gold Banquet, held in Christ Little Moore U.C.C. Church, Danielsville.

As Cub Scoutmaster Kirk Decker told the story of Akela, a legendary figure in scouting, seven of the Cub Scouts earned their Tiger rank. This was followed by eight earning Wolf rank, five Bear, and finally, two Webelos.

Arrowhead awards of gold and silver went to many of the more than 20 boys. And then there were bead awards Continued on page 3

MOORE ELEMENTARY Principal Eugene Dimmick (center) holds the plaque awarded to him by members of the Pack 35 committee (l-r) Jon Pesesko, Bear den leader; Roger Kleiber, committee chairman; Kirk Decker, Cub Scoutmaster, and Jason Kornhausl, Assistant Cub Scoutmaster.

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Outdoors........................8

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He was active until his health began to fail in his late nineties. He was going to work at the brewery daily at age 97, signing checks and lunching at the Lehigh Valley Club!

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Throughout the years, the Council has strived to keep taxes at a minimum and still maintain a quality community. There are occasions when it is imperative to raise taxes to continue their mission. The taxes were raised minimally this year with the goal of repairing the many borough streets in poor condition.

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Gab Over the Fence

by Pete G. Ossip This weather we’ve been having may be warm at times, but I think it’s part of the reason so many folks are getting colds. There’s not so much talk about the flu right now, but colds, that’s another story.

Ye Ed was under the weather with it, I hear, and Elmira and some other folks have been feeding him chicken soup, and coming up with all kinds of remedies. Even this old geezer tried to help him, but no, he’s a stubborn goat, too, and is just gonna have to suffer through it, I reckon. . . .

At least he could sit at home in front of the fireplace and watch the big NASCAR race on Sunday. It was a good one, too, and Danika Patrick gave the boys all they could handle. Eighth place, that’s not bad. Usually, I’m a Dale Earnhart, Jr. fan, but I was rooting for her in this one. . . .Phillies have started their spring training games. No wins yet, but they’re working out the kinks, and hopefully without any injuries. Yankee fans were glad to see Derek Jeter back from last year’s ankle injury, then what happens, Curtis Granderson gets a broken arm. It’s part of the game you don’t want. Anyhow, baseball’s back, and that’s the main thing . . . . I hear some local people came upon that

Scout Pack 35 Continued from page 1

for special activities that the boys have participated in during the year, such as black for events, a walking stick to one boy who took his accident over on MacArthur first hike, laser tech, and gold Road the other day. Two peo- beads for showing care for ple burned to death because others and doing good deeds. a pickup truck was going too In each case, parents stood fast and hit them as they were proudly with their sons. making a turn. What a gruelDecker said it was the ing fate! . . . . Gas prices keep most beads ever awarded, rising. Most around here are and he told the boys seated about average, a couple are in a semi-circle, “We’re very higher, and the A-Plus in proud of you.” He followed town is about the lowest. Still, it up by giving the Journey they’re all too high! . . . . Acad- of Excellence patch to all the emy Awards were interesting boys for their uniforms. to see who the winners were.

Then, in recognition of all There were some surprises, he has done in support of they say. I wasn’t up to speed the pack, Moore Elementaon some of the movies, but I ry School Principal Eugene guess they must have been Dimmick was given a plaque good. I’ve been glued to the with the Cub Scouting logo James Bond 007 flicks on TV on it and a photo of all the the past week or more as they boys in Pack 35. They gathcelebrate 50 years. . . . Dress ered around him and the code seems to be a hot topic pack committee before the again on accounta the short boys and their families joined skirts and open tops some of in a covered dish banquet of the gals wear, jeans with holes delicious goodies brought in ‘em, or just plain baggy from home. pants. I say, let’s go back to corduroy knickers! . . . . My sympathy to Betty (Henning) Jacoby on the loss of hubby Erwin. . . .Gotta remember to take in that fish dinner the Lutherans are having in town this Friday. I see, too, that the Catholic Knights of Columbus are having fish suppers on Fridays during Lent, but not this week. That’s good eating!. . . .Hafta work on my lawn mower. Spring and summer are just around the corner.

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Two announcements were made before “digging in”: March 10 will be Pack Night, when they go to Jacobsburg, and during the month of March there will be a clothing drive, when money is earned for trips the Cub Scouts will be taking.

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Activities at Sacred Heart School

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The students recently took a field trip to My Place restaurant.

Emanuel (Manny) Mirabito, gave the children a tour of the kitchen and answered many questions about running a business and about the history of the business. He showed the children how the dough mixer works while son Tony scooped some ice cream.

The 100th day of school at Sacred Heart School in Bath was noted recently. Mrs. Maureen Phillip's kindergarten class and Mrs. Phyllis Spencer's second grade class worked together to collect over 100 boxes of pasta to give to the Bath Area Food Bank. The children also celebrated by doing 100 exercises, writing their names for 100 seconds, and eating a snack of 100 items.

Sacred Heart School’s Eighth Grade class engaged in a science lesson. Families are invited into the school during Open House Week, March 11-15, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Kindergarten registration will take place at that time, as well as registration for grades one through eight.

Kids: Adorable Environmental Disasters

By Jeff Feldman On March 25, 2012 my wife Kristin and I made a lifestyle choice, which, by all accounts, will have the most egregious environmental impact of our lives. We gave birth to a child.

Naturally, we were thrilled

at this truly wondrous event.

As any parent will tell you, having a baby is among the greatest joys one can know.

Yet at the same time, my green conscience questioned me: What impact will my child have on the Earth?

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It’s hard to argue with the numbers. Despite all the effort Kristin and I put into being good upstanding environmental citizens – living in an energy-efficient home, raising some of our own food, recycling – the carbon legacy

and greenhouse gas impact of our child will overshadow by 20 times all of our green do-gooder acts, concludes a 2009 Oregon State University study.

In the United States, the long-term environmental impact of each new baby will be at least five times that of a child born in China. The average American consumes over 25 times more resources than the average person from a developing country. Put another way, parents in a developing country would need to have 25 children before causing the same environmental impact as the single child we brought into the world – a sobering statistic.

Our child’s environmental impact actually began well before he emerged from the womb, as we drove weekly to doctors across our region, in Winchester, VA, Bethesda, MD, and beyond. Kristin and I joked at one point about naming our son “Carbon Footprint Feldman”. In the end, we simply called him JJ – at least conserving letters of the alphabet!

JJ may indeed grow up to be yet another typical American consumer, wasteful of energy, food, and water, a buyer of “stuff” that contributes to the depletion of natural resources and global pollution. But is his path predestined? Do other possibilities exist?

Think back a decade. What was the state of our green economy then? The renewable energy boom had only just started, and the first Toyota Prius hybrids had just been released for U.S. sale.

The local food movement was just gaining traction, and the green product universe exist-

ing today had not yet experienced its Big Bang.

Now rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles are almost commonplace.

Locally-grown food is readily available. Products of various shades of green line the shelves at Walmart and Home Depot. We have a long way yet to go, yes, but who knows what the next decade may bring.

JJ’s world could see green advances beyond imagining: a clean limitless energy source, technologies that assure abundant and healthy food and water, or a fully closed cradle-to-grave loop for the production, use, and repurposing of products.

The truth is, we cannot begin to know. So what’s a green-minded parent to do?

Kristin and I hold strong environmental values, and it is our intent to model them for our child in the hope that he adopts them in his own actions and choices.

We will raise our child to appreciate and revel in the wonder of this place we call home. We will try to instill in him a respect for what we have and how precious it is.

We will try to teach him that every choice comes with consequence. We will do our best, and hope that JJ becomes a citizen of the Earth who walks upon her with the lightest of footsteps.

Bathed in our green light, could our son come to lead a life that somehow balances the environmental consequences of his birth? The hopeful part of me clings to “Perhaps” while the realist part of me whispers, “Likely not.”

As parents, perhaps the best we can do – the best any parent can do – is prepare our child to live mindfully, purposefully and respectfully.

Perhaps that’s our greatest green legacy.

Jeff Feldman runs GreenPath Consulting, a green building consulting firm. Jeff, his wife, Kristin Alexander, and new son, JJ, live in a strawbale home in Berkeley County, WV. Comment at: scherer@blueridgepress.com ©2013 Blue Ridge Press.

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Growing Your Business in 2013-GoodNEWSBadNEWS

By CAROL RITTER

Speaking of traveling, I’m blessed to work for a company that brings me opportunities to experience the state of Pennsylvania’s businesses at their best and at their worst. I’m speaking every Saturday in February in various cites throughout PA. My audience is wonderful, caring, giving folks who truly care about their communities. That’s the Good news.

The bad news is that when you travel, the experience of just getting dinner or a hotel can be...to say the least, interesting and sometimes frustrating!

First week, asked the young hotel clerk for a local restaurant with good food. He recommended the restaurant across the street (lots of high fat hot wings). Why did I ask?

I finally found a wonderful, well-known restaurant with a flare for buying local.

I went in and asked the gal a question and her surly reply was, “How would I know?” I opened the menu and a different name was on the menu than the restaurant I was supposed to be in. I asked, “Am I at the Rock Restaruant?” She said, “No, just go out the door and turn left, they are over to the right.” So I did. If she was interested in advocating for her restaruant she would have said something to make me stay. Bad news for customer service.

Second week, had to leave early due to impending snow.

Hotel issues, they had my reservation but not payment from the company. The clerk went over the top to solve the problem with the biggest smile on her face. She must have apologized 10 times.

Good news for customer service. Then...... dinner. I was sent to a neighborhood place on the corner in a very run down neighborhood. I went in and walked right out.... if you know what I mean. On to

the next adventure! Checking my phone app for another restaurant, I found a beautiful quaint hotel with a lite menu, turned on the GPS and off I went. I turned the corner and OM goodness, the hotel was burnt to the ground.

I’m giving up the ‘buy local’ so I decided to visit Red Lobster, 1 1/2 hour wait, I give up, just want to eat dinner. I left Red Lobster and drove to a subtle, little Mediterranean restaurant, parked and literally waited for guests to leave. “How’s the food here?”

A gentleman replied, “Best place in town.” My luck had changed. The hostess greeted me with a smile and I sat down to a lovely dinner with live Jazz music. Good news for customer service.

The first question most people ask when looking for a restaurant is always, how’s the food? We never seem to ask, how’s the service? Most of us are in the “PEOPLE BUSINESS ” no matter what, we come into contact with the public while doing our jobs.

And people talk, I read that we all have 10 people in our lives that we love and trust.

Those are the people we tell about our Good news, Bad news experiences.

The Good news is that some business owners understand and are committed to extrordinary customer service. The Bad news is some just don’t care and they will let a future customer walk right out the door. Train your employees well and no one will walk out the door again. NOW THATS GOOD NEWS!!

Carol serves as a featured writer for the Home News and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Blog.

Juvenile Logic “I want you to understand,” said the teacher, “that it is the law of gravity that keeps us on this earth.”

“How did we stick on before the law was passed?”

Spring Fasions Show at Moravian Hall Square Moravian Hall Square is making plans for everyone to look and feel terrific this spring by hosting a Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, April 6th on their campus in Nazareth. Chairperson Marilyn Brewster reports that a dozen residents have volunteered to model men’s and women’s apparel and accessories during a

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Gettysburg College Emily Wasson of Nazareth.

Lafayette College Eric Himmelwright of Danielsville, Jenna Blanchard of Nazareth, James Pensack of Nazareth, Breanne Young of Nazareth.

Bonaventure University Brittany Gasper from Danielsville.

Franklin & Marshall College Katrina Wachter from Bath, Roberta Machin from Nazareth, Frank Hall from Palmerton., Vanessa Duarte of Nazareth, Matthew Loiacono of Nazareth, Matthew Rohn of Nazareth.

Northeastern University Tamara Keeney, of Northampton majoring in behavioral neuroscience.

Rider University Michael DeBonis of Naz-

lovely spring luncheon in the main dining room. Dunkelberger’s of Stroudsburg will be supplying the fashions, accessories and door prizes.

Moravian Hall Square is celebrating their 25th anniversary year and the Spring Fashion Show is just one of the many special events planned.

Tickets are limited and areth, Ashley Hunter of Northampton, Cheyenne Trimmer of Nazareth, Elizabeth Urban of Northampton.

Saint Joseph's University Matthew J Kollar of Nazareth is majoring in Accounting, Matthew Schlegel of Nazareth is majoring in Food Marketing, Rebecca C McCulloch of Nazareth is majoring in Psychology, Alexander R Schuster of Nazareth is majoring in Undecided Business.

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Cost of $25 includes luncheon, show and door prizes!

Proceeds of the event benefit charitable needs in the not for profit community of Moravian Hall Square.

Holocaust Survivor To Speak at NCC

Holocaust survivor Esther Bauer will talk about her imprisonment and persecution in the Theresienstadt and Auschwitz concentration camps on Tuesday, March 5, from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, David A. Reed Community Room, 2nd floor of College Center.

At age 18, Bauer and her parents were deported to the Theresienstadt, where her father died.

Bauer and her mother were later sent to Auschwitz, where Bauer's mother was murdered.

Described as an energetic and life-embracing person, Bauer has received respect and admiration as an exemplar of the human spirit's indestructibility.

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Comment On Sports

By Pete Fritchie

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With baseball, spring training in progress and the opening day of the 2013 Major League baseball season only a month away, it’s time to view prospects for the season.

In the American League the first week offers fans the chance to see what changes have been accomplished by the sport’s most famous team.

In the playoffs last fall, the

Yankees were humiliated by the Detroit Tigers, who swept the east division champs in four straight games.

The Tigers, meanwhile, have improved, getting back key players and adding a key infielder. The Yankees will be without Alex Rodriguez.

These teams meet April 5, 6 and 7th, in Detroit. Surely the Yankees won’t be swept again.

This series will be watched by many fans.

In the National League the San Francisco Giants have an interesting series in the first week of play also. The world champions meet the St. Louis Cardinals on the same three days--April 5, 6 and 7.

This series will also be closely watched by National League fans.

Wins/losses for Bath area Teams in dart baseball play

St. John’s Lutheran won a pair of games, Christ UCC was swept in three, and Salem UCC of Moorestown won two on Monday night in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League.

The good news is that Bath Lutheran won 5-2 and 7-4, around a 3-2 loss in 13 innings with Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem. Hitting for Bath were Lee Creyer, 6 for 13; Don Miller, 6 for 14; Bob Flyte, 5 for 13, and Matt Creyer, a home run. Messiah: Jeff Hasonich, 6 for 13 with a homer; Barry Kaufman, 4 for 13; Todd Jones, 4 for 14 with three home runs in game two; and Dick Miller, a 2-run homer.

Salem UCC ripped leading S. Paul’s UCC of Northampton, 6-3 and 9-8, before losing 4-1. Moorestown: Bill Rinker and Bob Gresko, both 8 for 14; Sherry Bush, 6 for 14; Larry Bush, 5 for 14. Northampton:

Rich Kern and Kevin Gross, both 5 for 12; and Jason Gross, 5 for 13.

The bad news is that Christ Church came out on the short end again, losing to visiting Trinity Lutheran of Bangor 5-1, 8-6, and 7-4 in 11 innings. Trinity: Barry Fehnel, 8 for 15; Harold Wambold and Sandy Wambold, both 7 for 16; Bill Hess, 6 for 13, including a 3-run homer; and Joe Smith, a solo home run. Bath: Joe Hunsicker, 6 for 13; Garry Hunsicker, 4 for 13; Ron Wagner, 4 for 14; Jared Pokorny and George Gasper, a homer each.

Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem zipped Dryland-Trinity at Hecktown 5-4, 7-5, and 3-1 behind Vic Pacchioni, 8 for 15; Leroy Wilcox, 6 for 13 with two homers; Carol Voortman and Carl Fritz, both 5 for 13. Hecktown: Bernie Yurko, 7 for 13; Rich Durn,

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4 for 8; Jim Goldman, 4 for 12 with a homer, and Larry Golick, a homer.

Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, won 6-4 and 7-5 before losing 4-3 in 10 innings at Salem Lutheran, Bethlehem. Emmanuel: Ken Koebler, 7 for 14; Jim Hill and Jovi Rivera, both 5 for 14; Jeff Fritz, a 2-run homer; and Matt Tolman, a pair of home runs. Salem: Walt Hoffert, 6 for 13; Bryan Frankenfield, 6 for 14; Scott Williams, 5 for 15.

St. John’s Union, Farmersville, won the opener, 3-2, then lost 11-4 and 2-0 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem. Farmersville: Kyle Campbell, 8 for 13 with a homer; Tom George, 4 for 13, and Dick George, a homer.

St. Stephen’s: Ed Wychuk, 6 for 15; Allen Beahm, 5 for 12; Travis Beahm, 5 for 13; Evo Amato, a homer.

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St. Paul’s, Northampton 37 20 .649 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 38 25 .603 Salem UCC, M’stown 35 28 .556 Dryland, Hecktown 31 29 .517 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 31 32 .492 Christ UCC, Bath 30 33 .476 Bath Lutheran 30 33 .476 Messiah, Bethlehem 27 30 .474 St. Stephen’s, Beth’m 27 33 .450 Salem Luth., Beth’m 27 33 .450 Trinity, Bangor 26 34 .433 Farmersville 27 36 .429

SCHEDULE: March 4 – St. Paul’s at Ebenezer, Dryland at Emmanuel, Salem Luth. at Farmersville, St. Stephen’s at Messiah, Bath Luth. at Trinity, Christ UCC at Salem UCC.

Bath Bowling Team 4 Pulls Into Tie For First with Teams 1 and 2 in Die Hards Team 4 with a 4 to 0 victory, pulled into a first place tie with Teams 1 and 2 after they split 2-2 on Feb. 20 in the Bath Die Hards League. Team 4 won with Terry Bartholomew, 627; Ken Grube, 568, and Kathy Grube, 540.

In splitting 2 to 2, Team 1 had Bob R. Kosman with 523; Brenda Deily, 482; and Joe Bachman, 416, while Team 2 had Sam Strouse, 543, and Michelle Tirrell, 416.

Teams 5 and 7 were other 4 to 0 winners. Team 5: Bob C. Kosman, 476, and Team 7: Charles Kosman, 507, and Amanda Kosman, 414.

Team 6 won 3 to 1 with Rick Deily, 548, and Jim Stevens, 458. (Statistician: Who lost 1

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Photo of Moore Wrestlers: Billy Stuhldreher – CHAMP, Christian Lohenitz CHAMP, Ryan Stilgenbauer CHAMP, Alex Hanley – CHAMP, Jake Flood – CHAMP, Blake Lambert – CHAMP, Mason Haupt - 2nd, Patrick Yagerhofer - 2nd, Blaise Wagner - 2nd, Sammy Hanley - 3rd, Shaun Miller's 3rd, Cael Anderko - 4th, Erik Schreck - 4th, Eddie Novoa - 4th. (Story on Page 8.) to 3?)

The 0 to 4 losers were Team 3, Polly Kosman, 470, and BobbyLou Snyder, 431, and Team 8, Mike Swope, 701; Gerald Bartholomew, 628, and Amanda Leindecker, 432.

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Bath Supply Forges Further Ahead of Maxx In Bath Commercial Bath Supply won 3 to 1 over Team Smith and suddenly slumping runner-up Maxx Amusements dropped a 1 to 3 decision vs. Valley Inspection in week 22 of the Bath Commercial Bowling League.

Top bowlers for Bath Supply were Harvey Rissmiller, 241-258–690; Frank Yeakel, 215-232–630; Brent Connolly, 267–608; Jeff Kerbacher, 203– 593; and Steve Kerbacher, 211–554. Smith: Al Weinberg, 224-204–580, and Scott Weinberg, 211-214–573.

Valley Inspection Service crimped the Amusements team with Terry Bartholomew, 234-252-207–693; Dino Carfara, 211–591; Gerald Bartholomew, 219–563;

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Glen Cross, 237–544. Maxx: Andy Edelman, 267-229–688; Anthony Gale, 202-252–644; Bill Bachman, 217–590; Randy Frey, 29–573; George Hyde, 203–516.

Daku Auto Body beat the Rice Family, 3 to 1, behind Bob Daku, 213-257–648; Scott Bortz, 209-207-212–628; Al Davidson, 256–604; Rich Mutarelli, 219-203–596; Bob Faustner, 216–539. Rice: Chris Reeser, 232-200-200–632, and Andy Rice, 512.

Sunnieside Landscaping tied Old Dairy, 2 to 2. Sunnieside: Ryan Flick, 210-244-639; Chris Hoysan, 253-230–623; Nate Meixsell, 234-215–619; Anton Boronski, 203–578. Old Dairy: Ron Ardle, 244-224– 627; Bill Neidig, 207-209–610; Ed Bernatovich, 236–582; Rich Trucksess, 216–582; John Kerbacher, 225–566.

STANDINGS W Bath Supply 19 Maxx Amusements 16 Team Smith 15 Valley Inspection Svc. 15 S’side Landscaping 14 Daku Auto Body 13 Rice Family 12 Old Dairy 8

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High Scores at Bath Legion Lanes Outstanding scores for the week of Feb. 10 at the Bath Legion Lanes were as follows: MEN – 600 & HIGHER: Jason Eberts, 300/739; Anthony Gable, 750; Jason Benner, 646/746; Kyle Reaser, 725; Evan Rehrig, 731; Frank Yeakel, 715; Al Davidson, 704; Adam Anthony, 703; Bob Meixsell, 685; Andy Edelman, 654/681; John Zmyweski, 660/668; Tony Luciano, 673; Ed Musselman, 664; Craig Madtes, 665; Terry Bartholomew, 664/666; Brent Bartholomew, 654; Ryan Flick, 679; Marty Csencsits, 660; Chris Hoysan, 660; Rich Mutarelli, 686; B. J. Doncsesz, 652.

WOMEN – 500 & Higher: Donna Kemmerer, 549; Charmaine Bartholomew, 530; Mandy Leindecker, 515; Brenda Deily, 508; Sandy Becker, 504.

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Outdoors Bangor schools Participating in Archery tourney Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced 890 students from 30 schools throughout the state will compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program 2013 State Tournament on Friday, March 8, at the Penn State Multi-Sport Facility in University Park, Centre County.

In mid-2010, the Game Commission began coordinating Pennsylvania’s NASP, which helps school districts in Pennsylvania meet physical education curriculum requirements of the state Department of Education, while at the same time introducing them to the world of competitive archery.

The program has experienced considerable growth under the Game Commission’s guidance with 363 students competing in the tournament in 2010 and 494 in 2011. A breakdown of this year’s registered students is 410 females and 480 males.

“At least 125 schools are involved in Pennsylvania NASP,” said Samantha Pedder, Game Commission outreach coordinator, who oversees NASP for the agency. In 2012, the agency received national recognition for having the greatest percentage increase in schools among the 48 states participating in NASP. “As a result of the overwhelming response from schools to participate in

the tournament, we’re adding more shooting positions to the event’s range to accommodate everyone. Over the last three years, the range has nearly doubled in size, allowing 190 students to shoot at one time.”

Studies conducted by the national NASP organization demonstrate NASP is a great introduction to the sport of archery, and that many students choose to pursue the sport outside of school. This year the PGC will again offer a “Shooter’s Expo” to provide participants a chance to explore other outdoor-related activities, such as 3-D archery target shooting and turkey calling.

“NASP fosters an interest in archery for these students, and we hope this continuing expo feature will introduce students to different opportunities to expand their archery experience,” Pedder said. “We want to encourage them to keep shooting and to consider taking the next steps toward 3-D archery tournaments and, eventually, bowhunting, which are natural avenues for archers to hone and maintain their skills. The students also will have opportunities to talk with representatives from USA Archery’s Junior Olympic Archery Development program, United Bowhunters of Pennsylvania and Penn State’s Archery Team.”

The competition will begin at 9 a.m., and consist of five flights followed by an awards presentation. Each archer will shoot one practice round of five arrows at 10 meters, and then shoot three scoring rounds of five arrows (15 arrows total) at 10 meters. After that, each archer will shoot one practice round of five arrows at 15 meters and then shoot three scoring rounds of five arrows (15 arrows total) at 15 meters.

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At the Lauren’s Hope wrestling tournament this past Sunday, a 10 minute intermission took place so all the youth wrestlers across three states and high school wrestlers working the tournament could make a statement to the Olympic committee! “SAVE OLYMPIC WRESTLING” to shoot each five-arrow round.

At the awards ceremony, which will begin around 3:30 p.m., one team trophy will be awarded to each of the firstthrough third-place teams in each division (elementary, middle and high school). Each first- through third-place team member also will receive a plaque.

Individuals will receive trophies for first- through thirdplace male and female participant categories in each division (elementary, middle and high school), and plaques for fourth- and fifth-place individual males and females in those grades. Also, each participant will receive a certificate and medal.

There are five flights scheduled to run Three of them include particpants from Northampton County.: Flight One with 118 participants (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.): New Castle Christian Academy; Lathrop Street Elementary; Park Forest Middle School; Williams Valley High School; Sheffield Area Middle High School; and Johnsonburg Area High School.

Flight Two with 190 participants (10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.): Bangor Area Middle School; Bangor Area High School; Gillingham Charter School; Blue Ridge High School; Halifax High School; Harrisburg Christian School; Tunkhannock Area Middle School; Tunkhannock Area High School; Tunkhannock Area Elementary School;

Oswayo Valley School District; Cameron County School District; Forest Hills School District; Millersburg High School; Williams Valley High School; Sheffield Area Middle High School; and New Castle High School.

Flight Three with 190 participants (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.): Bangor Area Middle School; Athens Middle School; Gillingham Charter School; Blue Ridge High School; Lathrop Street Elementary; Bangor Area High School; Phoenixville Area Middle School; Halifax High School; Blue Ridge Middle School; Harrisburg Christian School; Tunkhannock Area Middle School; Tunkhannock Area High School; and Tunkhannock Area Elementary School.

Flight Four with 190 participants (12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.): New Castle Christian Academy; Bangor Area Middle School; Athens Middle School; Gillingham Charter School; Phoenixville Area Middle School; Halifax High School; DeFranco Elementary School; Choconut Valley Elementary School; Harrisburg Christian School; Tunkhannock Area Middle School; Tunkhannock Area High School; Tunkhannock Area Elementary School; Forest Hills School District; Millersburg High School; and Sheffield Area Middle High School.

NASP Tournaments are held at the state, national and international levels. To qualify for the National NASP Tournament, which will be held May

10-11, in Louisville, Kentucky, teams must meet the following requirements: • Teams must be first place in the state tournaments in their division; elementary (fourth through sixth grades), middle (seventh through eighth grades), and high school (ninth through twelfth grades); and • Teams must have 12 or more archers who participated in the state tournament and meet qualifying scores (qualifying score equals the sum of the top 12 archers, with at least 4 of the opposite gender) as follows: -Elementary School qualifying score is 2,850 points; -Middle School qualifying score is 2,950 points; - High School qualifying score is 3,050 points; - The first-place team in each division from every state is qualified, regardless of its team score; -Male and female individuals placing 1st-5th in elementary division or in the middle and high school divisions.

NASP is a joint venture that partners with state education and wildlife management agencies and archery equipment manufacturers and organizations to promote student education, physical education and participation in the lifelong sport of archery. The program’s focus is to provide international-style archery training in physical education classes in grades four through 12.

For more information on NASP, visit www.pgc.state. pa.us and select the “Archery in Your School” tab.

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The Bath Lions Club will have a table set up at Ahart’s Market this Friday, March 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect non-perishable foods as well as monetary donations for the Bath Area Food Bank. They expect to share space with local Girl Scouts selling cookies.

During the Lenten season, the club is having Saturday morning breakfasts instead of semi-monthly Wednesday night dinner meetings.

On Saturday, Feb. 16, in addition to the food drive, they discussed tentative plans for celebrating the club’s 85th anniversary on May 1, and a possible spaghetti supper sometime later to raise funds for charitable needs.

The club will be represented in the Lions District 14-K bowl-a-thon at Blue Valley Lanes in Wind Gap on Sunday, March 10. The district will also be bowling that day at Jordan Lanes, Whitehall.

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The annual district convention will be held on April 13 and 14 at the Days Inn Hotel along Airport Rd. in Allentown.

If any man or woman, 21 and older, would like more information on joining the Bath Lions, call membership chairman Lion Bill Halbfoerster at 610-428-1965 or send a fax to 610-837-1264.

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The auction will be held in the society’s museum room in the former Monocacy School

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Nazareth Chamber to Host Mixer in Bath

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce will host a fun night of networking on Tuesday March 19 at the S. Seem Antiques & Artisans store in Bath. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. and include live music, door prizes and refreshments catered

by Daily Grind. Everyone is invited to attend, RSVP by contacting the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce at 610-759-9188.

Earth Day Clean-Up

Earth Day Community Wide Clean up will be held throughout the borough of Bath on April 20th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Participants will meet at the Gazebo at Keystone Park at 9 a.m. and are asked to bring rakes, brooms and dustpans to assist in the clean up.

Groups will work on the various parks and sections of the borough.

All participants will receive a complimentary hot dog and soda back at the Gazebo following the clean-up activities at 11 a.m.

Sandwich generation Eligible for tax relief For Supporting parents

More than 1 in 3 baby boomers is actively helping support a parent and 1 in 4 is supporting their adult children. Members of the “sandwich generation” – those supporting their parents and their own children – may be able to claim the up to $3,800 qualifying relative exemption for supporting their parents and adult children. Generally, the eligible taxpayer must provide more than 50 percent of the financial support for eligible expenses such as food, lodging, clothing, education, medical and dental care, recreation and transportation.

However, non-relative qualifying dependents also may allow supporters to claim expenses associated with their care, if they live with the taxpayer all year and meet other qualifications. And, the children claimed do not have to be blood relatives, but they must live with the taxpayer for more than half the year and meet other qualifications. Contact the H&R Block East Media Relations at 215558-8559 to talk with an H&R Block tax professional about

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Senior Citizens Northampton County Area on Aging Hot Menu 2/28 – New England Clam Chowder; Smoked Sausage; Country Fried Potatoes/Egg; Country Mixed Vegetables; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Rice Pudding 3/1 – Macaroni & Cheese; Stewed Tomatoes; Romaine Salad w/Ranch Dressing; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Carrot Cake 3/4 – Broccoli Cheese Soup; Beef BBQ on a Bun; Macaroni Salad; Ambrosia 3/5 – Roast Turkey w/Gravy; Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Pumpkin Bar 3/6 – Stuffed Pepper; Mashed Potatoes; Tossed Salad w/1000 Island Dressing; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Fruit Cocktail

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Join the Traditions of Hanover At Home “Me & My Parents” discussion at Traditions of Hanover, located at 5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. to learn more about how to plan for the future while juggling multiple responsibilities.

Me & My Parents is an educational and interactive discussion, designed to get adult children talking and thinking about their parents’ aging.

Guest speakers can include community experts such as geriatric care managers, elder law attorneys, physicians, social workers, in-home health care advisors, equipment providers, mental health specialists on dementia and Alzheimer’s, physical therapists and retirement community directors.

The topic for the meeting is “Don't Let an Old Person Move into Your Body.” Guest speaker and motivational author Jim Donovan breaks down stereotypes and stressors generally associated with aging, and replaces them with a practical, solid plan for an exciting future.

Audience participation and questions are encouraged, and attendees can provide questions they would like to have addressed at anytime by asking questions themselves during the meeting.

The Me & My Parents discussion is free and open to the public; complimentary snacks and take-away materials are provided. Please register by calling 610-419-3295.

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Star Wars at Library

Northampton Area Public Library is hosting a Star Wars Family Program at 1 p.m.

March 16.

There will be costumed characters to meet and take photos with, trivia to participate in, refreshments and more, according to the library's website. Bring your own camera. Registration is required due to limited space, the website said. The first 24 children registered will receive a goody bag. For information, call 610-262-7537.

Know The Weather Farmers in earlier

times when there was no air conditioning often built homes on the side of a hill. Did they know something about the weather we often forget today?

They did. A house built on the side of a hill has advantages. Built on a southern slope, it has the most sun. A house on a hill gets the benefit of air currents caused by rising warm air.

Even in still weather, warm air rises and cold air descends, thus creating ventilation. This is often more noticeable at early morning and early evening, but has its effect at all times.

A house on the southern slope misses some of the north and northwest winds of winter, which can be harsh and costly in insulation and heating. It is also well placed to utilize today’s latest heating system solar power.

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Electronics recycling doing Well at Northampton site

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

The Northampton Borough electronics recycling program, which was mandated by the state starting on January 24 of this year, has been very successful, according to a report given by Councilman Robert Coleman at Borough Council meeting on Thursday. They have filled another truckload, the third load of electronics since the borough initiated the program in August 2012, even before the mandate.

Coleman also asked Borough Manager Gene Zarayko how Greenstar Recycling on Smith Lane has been doing, since they have almost run

out of space with the different kinds of glass collected.

The unwanted kinds that were not profitable or usable have been sorted out, and it’s “all cleaned up,” Zarayko told him.

Permission was given by Council to a request by the Gospel Chapel to have a circus on the municipal park grounds as a fund-raiser. Don Werkheiser said the Lewis & Clark Circus would be coming to Northampton on Monday, June 24, with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. It is a small circus, but has several performing animals and acts.

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Police Chief Ronald Morey.

They are at 966 Washington Ave. and 2277 Main St. Permission was given by Council for Zarayko to prepare specifications so that bids can be sought for bituminous products and stone.

With approval given from the county for a FEMA grant to purchase and install three emergency generators, Council approved Gannett Fleming to prepare bid specifications for the generators at the 21st St., Stewart St., and Jeffrey Lane pump stations.

Other Matters • A check for $4,342.05 has been received from Service Electric cable TV for the fourth quarter of 2012.

• The last day for discounts on the garbage collection bills was Feb. 15, and now the full amount is due until March 31.

After that date, there’s a penalty fee. So far, the borough has collected $785,000.

• Recreation Center Director Robert Weinhofer has moved back his retirement date to July 31 to give the borough more time to get applications from persons interested in that position and go through a training period.

• It was brought up under Councilman Robert McHale’s report about the federal government mandating that all mobile radios must be limited to low band. So that has been done with those in the police cars, the fire department vehicles, and those of the public works department.

• The police report for January showed 31 traffic violations, 1 non-traffic violation, 51 parking tickets issued, and 5 arrests.

• In fire department news, the annual firemen’s banquet will be held this Saturday, March 2 at 6 p.m. in the Allen Twsp. Fire Co. hall; the

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Spring Thaw Rendezvous will be held on May 4 for area motorcyclists; and with a $14,000 state grant the fire department has purchased four gas monitors and three portable computer pads.

• It was reported that the borough has agreed with PennDOT to change the timing of the traffic light at 9th & Main Sts. to relieve traffic congestion. There was a problem with the traffic light at the northwest corner of Main St. & Laubach Ave., which was mysteriously damaged, and with the walk/don’t walk sign also damaged, it cost the borough $995.

• Latest work by the public works department included: installing a concrete pad and underground conduit for the new community center generator; replacing a sign on the public parking lot at 14th & Canal Sts., and patching potholes around town that have developed over the winter.

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Conceit is a queer disease.

It makes everyone sick except the fellow who has it.

Easter egg hunt Set for March 23

Northampton Borough children aged 10 and under will have the chance to scoop up Easter eggs and receive some chocolate goodies on Saturday, March 23.

The annual Easter egg hunt will be staged on the municipal park grounds at Smith Lane & Laubach Ave. starting at 11 a.m. that day. Weather permitting. If it rains (or snows), it will be delayed until Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m.

In addition to the candyfilled eggs, each child will receive a large chocolate bunny.

P.S.: The Easter Bunny will be on the scene, too, for children to pose with the tall rabbit for family photos.

Friendly Fifties

St. John's Friendly Fifties will meet on March 11th in the church's social hall at 1:00 at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. Matt Grim will entertain. If Northampton schools are closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for March 18th.

HAM RAFFLE SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013 Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. 4188 Lehigh Dr, Cherryville, PA 18035

(Route 248 & Blue Mountain Dr) Doors Open 6:30pm ~ Dinner Served 7pm Dinner Platters - $2 donation (refreshments included & no take out) 30 HAMS raffled at 10pm $50 CA$H prize at 8pm, 9pm, & 10pm Need not be present to win.

All proceeds benefit Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co.

FMI call 610-767-9339 or visit www.lehightownshipfire.com

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NASD Adult Community Education IS BACK For Spring 2013!

Classes start 2/20/13 •Lap Swim •Water Aerobics •Yoga •ZUMBA •Quilting •Sewing (Adults & Kids) •Cooking •Personal Growth and much more…..

Check out our Roster on the web: www.nasdschools.org; click Community Education tab.

Call: 610-262-9369 or email: schellm@nasdschools.org FMI You need not be in Northampton School District to participate.

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”Broadway Matinee” Concert to be Performed in Nazareth A community concert celebrating Broadway and show tunes will be held on Sunday, March 3, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Nazareth Middle School Auditorium at 94 Friedensthal Rd. in Nazareth. The concert will be performed by the world-famous Allentown Band, directed by Ronald Demkee, and the Nazareth Community Band, directed

by Ralph Brodt. Each band will play some pieces individually and then will perform together.

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The concert features both familiar and lesser-known pieces, including music from "Phantom of the Opera," "Les Miserables," "Guys and Dolls," "My Fair Lady," and "Beauty and the Beast." It also includes selections from "El Capitan," John Philip Sousa’s most popular operetta, and a Gilbert & Sullivan medley. As a tribute to the Nazareth Rotary Club’s railroad theme for this program year, the Allentown Band will play an arrangement of

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Nate DeRaymond, Andrew Brodt, Maddy Burgoyne, Kim Barr and Collin Beil

Nahs Students Represent District At Pmea Festival Nazareth Area High School Blue Eagle Marching Band members, Kim Barr, Collin Beil, Andrew Brodt, Maddy Burgoyne, Holly Crosslin and Nate DeRaymond accompanied by Band Direct Mr. Brad Boandl, represented NAHS at the annual Pennsylvania

Music Educators Association (PMEA)District 10 Band Festival on January 25 and 26.

This year’s festival was hosted by Mr. N. Lutz and was held at Conrad Weiser High School near Reading.

During the event the students rehearsed a challeng-

"I’ve Been Working on the Railroad" by Lucien Cailliet, a well-known composer and arranger who was an associate conductor of the Allentown Band from 1934 - 1969.

The concert is being organized by the Nazareth Rotary Club, and proceeds will help to support community needs and organizations. Tickets are $10 ($5 for children under 10), available in advance from the Nazareth Y, Nazareth Library, Whitefield House Museum,

any Rotarian, and at the door on the day of the concert.

Before the concert, ticketholders will receive free admission to the Whitefield House Museum (214 E. Center St., Nazareth) from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. on March 3.

For more information about the concert, contact (610) 7590787.

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A Moving Experience Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth invites you to attend a series of programs which will guide you through the process of downsizing your home in preparation for retirement living.

Margit Novack, founder of Moving Solutions, will take you through the necessary steps to make your journey into retirement living a smooth one.

Using insight and humor gathered from years of helping seniors manage their move, Margit, founding president of The National Association of Senior Move Managers, will cover all aspects of the moving process in three programs:

All the Right Moves

Monday, March 11th at 10 am

You'll learn how to begin the moving process.

Downsizing Decathlon Monday, March 18th at 10am

Do you own your things or do your things own you?

Creating a Priceless Legacy Monday, March 25th at 10am

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Register by calling 610-746-1000 or email RSVP@moravian.com

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“Memory Lane Understand Dementia: Why They Do What They Do” will be presented on Wednesday, March 6th at 6 p.m. at Moravian Hall Square.\ Guest speaker Kelly O’Shea Carney, Ph.D., CMC, Phoebe Center for Excellence in Dementia Care, will be on hand.

Reservations required. Seating is limited. 888.576.7788 or online at www.MORAVIAN. com under Special Programs

Arts & Fasion Gala Benefits center

The Nazareth Center for the Arts will host the first ever Arts & Fashion Gala on May 11 to benefit the center on their mission to educate, inspire and celebrate the visual and performing arts in Nazareth. The gala will feature Big Bands, a cocktail hour, Hors D’ouevres, Arts & Fashion, and an after party. There will also be a silent auction, private shopping time, prize give-a-ways and swag bags.

Tickets are on sale now at the Nazareth Center for the Arts and online. Sponsors are also being sought for this “social event of the year”. Please contact Kelly Pettis, event coordinator, for more details at 484-294-1327.

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Family legacies, personal stories, give true meaning to the things in boxes.

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ing program under the baton of Dr. William Kenny from Bucknell University.

The Nazareth Marching Band students were among over 100 students from seven counties to be chosen to participate in this years District 10 Festival.

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Essence of Joy to Perform at Holy Cross

Essence of Joy, a Penn State University choir, will be performing at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moorestown, PA on March 1, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

The choir has been presenting sacred and secular music of the African and African-American choral tradition for more than twenty years. Under the direction of Dr. Anthony T. Leach, the group has performed extensively in the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia.

The members are a diverse group of approximately 45 singers. The choir involves undergraduate and graduate students from many academic programs at Penn State.

The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected.

You may learn more about Essence of Joy at their website www.essenceofjoy.org.

Holy Cross is located at 696 Johnson Road near the intersection of Rte. 512 and Rte. 946.

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

Northampton Northampton Assembly Assembly of of God God

3449 3449 Cherryville Cherryville Rd., Rd., Northampton Northampton •• Sun. Sun. 10:45 10:45 am am & & 66 pm; pm; Wed. Wed. 7:30 7:30 pm pm Daniel E. Lundmark • pastor@NAOG.ws • 610-262-5645 Daniel E. Lundmark • pastor@NAOG.ws • 610-262-5645

Rooting Out Bitterness

Last week I wrote on the “Root of Bitterness” and briefly mentioned in my third third point point that that bitterness bitterness takes takes root root when when one one fails fails to to accept accept the the grace grace of of God God in in humbly humbly forgiving forgiving offenders. offenders. II strongly strongly emphasized emphasized this this point point when I preached on the “Root of Bitterness” from Hebrews 12:15. In this colwhen I preached on the “Root of Bitterness” from Hebrews 12:15.

In this column I will stress God’s solution for Rooting Out Bitterness. umn I willcommanded, stress God’s“Forgive, solution for Rooting Out Jesus and ye shall beBitterness. forgiven” (Luke 6:37) and commanded, and ye shall be forgiven” 6:37) and “If Jesus ye forgive not men“Forgive, their trespasses, neither will your(Luke Father forgive “If ye trespasses” forgive not men their 6:15). trespasses, neither your Father your (Matthew Like Peter, our will question may be,forgive “Lord, how shall my (Matthew brother sin against me, and forgive him? till seven your oft trespasses” 6:15).

Like Peter, ourI question may be, “Lord, times? him,sin I say not untome, thee, Until seven times: Until how oftJesus shallsaith my unto brother against and I forgive him? but, till seven seventy times seven.”

ThenI say Jesus parable of the times: unforgiving sertimes? Jesus saith unto him, nottold untothe thee, Until seven but, Until vant.

Though forgiven a 10,000 talent debt (equivalent to $10 million), he vinseventy times seven.” Then Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving serdictively held a 100 pence debt (less than $1) against his fellow servant and vant.

Though forgiven a 10,000 talent debt (equivalent to $10 million), he vincame under the wrath of judgment. Jesus concluded, “So likewise shall my dictively held a 100dopence $1)from against hishearts fellow forgive servant and heavenly Father also debt unto(less you,than if ye your not came under thebrother wrath oftheir judgment.

Jesus concluded, “So likewise my every one his trespasses” (Matthew 18:21-35).

We shall must forheavenly also unto if as ye God fromhas your heartsus!forgive not give othersFather just as do completely andyou, totally forgiven The fact is that theone wrong done to us is almost nothing compared to our infinite debtforto every his brother their trespasses” (Matthew 18:21-35).

We must God! give others just as completely and totally as God has forgiven us! The fact is Forgiveness the key to is Rooting Bitterness!

The “I can’t that the wrong isdone to us almost Out nothing compared toexcuse, our infinite debtforto give” God! really means “I won’t forgive!” Jesus promises, “My grace is sufficient for thee” (2 Corinthians 12:9). If you will humble yourself before God, He will Forgiveness is the key to Rooting Out Bitterness! The excuse, “I can’t forgive you the capacity by the power of His Holy Spirit to forgive your offenders give” really means “I won’t “My Wherefore grace is sufficient through an act of His grace.forgive!”

“But he Jesus givethpromises, more grace. he saith, for thee” (2 Corinthians If you grace will humble yourself before God, He will God resisteth the proud,12:9). but giveth unto the humble” (James 4:6). the power His Holy Spirit to forgive your offenders Igive urgeyou youthe tocapacity hear thisby message at:ofhttp://www.naog.ws/sermons.htm through an act of His grace. “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6).

I urge you to hear this message at: http://www.naog.ws/sermons.htm

Lauren’s Hope Annual Wrestling Tournament

Wrestlers and their parents from the tri-state area came out on Sunday Feb. 24th to wrestle for HOPE and support the Lauren’s Hope Foundation. The event raises both awareness and funds for a foundation that helps many local families.

It was a super day at the Lauren's Hope Tournament this past Sunday! Thanks to everyone who came out to help and support this great cause!

The Lauren’s Hope Foundation, which was founded in July 2008, is a non-profit organization that has a mission of hope: “to do whatever we can to enhance the lives of brain- injured children and give hope and provide support for their families”. The Foundation was founded in the memory of Lauren Flood of Moore Township, who died suddenly from complications that were a result of a brain injury she suffered at birth.

Lauren was four and half at the time she died.

More information and an events calendar is available at www.LaurensHopeFoundation.org. The monies raised through this local (501c3) charity are used to help local families who apply for assistance, which can also be done through their website or by calling 610-703-2423.

Gussied-up!

Lehigh Valley Chamber members from throughout the valley gathered for a contemporary gathering at All Gussied Up and Cozze Cakes in downtown Nazareth sponsored by the Nazareth Business Council, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber. A packed house was the beginning of an evening of glitz and glamour. Kelly owner of Gussied and Amy owner of Cozze provided exquisite hors d’oeurves followed by petite red velvet chocolate cupcakes.

Celebrity guests included Chamber CEO, Tony Ianelli, NBC President Paul Luongo, Chamber ExecutiveVice President Marlyn Kissner, Candidate for Northampton County Judge Jennifer Riddle Sletvold, Northampton County Councilwoman Peg Ferraro, Rocky & Julia Urich, owners of Firerock Productions, Vice President of NBC, Megan van Ravenswaay, and Lynn Klein owner of Mycalyn Floral.

NBC's next event is IRISH Pub Night at the newly remodeled Nazareth Diner, March 13th from 5-7. Guests will enjoy complimentary

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News Sermonette Rev. Edwin V. Schwartz

Immaculate Conception Church, Allentown

God’s Approval – “A Smile” When you shop at Giant and you encounter people with a smile you invariably get a smile back! It is a thank you for approval. I believe it is the great commandment at work. “Love thy neighbor: Love from God. “You are my beloved son (daughter) in whom I am well pleased” – Are there times when you experienced God’s delight in you? Do you rest secure in the knowledge that your Father in heaven loves you and affirms you? Or, do you feel over-looked or rejected by God who finds you wanting? If you oscillate between these two poles, as many of us do, you’ll find an important message in Jesus’ baptism.

Why, do you think, did Jesus, The Most Holy Son of God, embrace a baptism of Repentance from John the Baptist? One simple answer is this: so that each of us could hear our Father say, “You are my beloved child, with whom I am well pleased.” This is not wistful thinking.

When you were baptized, you were united to Jesus and drawn into his relationship with the Father, that means, as you see is it out, you really can experience the Father’s love for you.

Do you really believe God rejoices in you? If you are not living this reality, ask Him for whatever you need to restore that baptismal flow of love, insight, healing, and a spirit of repentance. Then, not only when you are praying, or working but at all times, you can rejoice in your identity, as a beloved child who makes your Father smile. "green" tastings from Reuben Sliders to a delicious St. Patrick's Day cake. To register for the event contact Erin at erind@lehighvalleychamber. com or call 610-739-1642.

Traditions of Hanover Flower Show Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is pleased to invite seniors to join them for a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. This exciting trip will be held Tuesday, March 5.

Join Traditions of Hanover for a trip to The Pennsylvania Horticulture Society Philadelphia International Flower Show, “Brilliant”! The 2013 Flower Show is inspired by British culture in the modernday London. Explore great gardens of the United Kingdom and shop from more than 140 vendors.

Cost is $58 per person and includes a transportation, driver tip, bagged lunch, and entrance to the show. Passengers are invited to enjoy coffee and doughnuts before departure, courtesy of Traditions of Hanover. The bus leaves Traditions of Hanover promptly at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m.

Seating is limited; reservations must be made by calling Perkiomen Tours at 1-800222-4434 and using trip code TRAD03052013.

Located at 5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, behind Wegman’s off of Route 512, Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is a unique retirement community offering Independent Living residences on an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees. Resident services include meals, housekeeping, social events and transportation. For more information, please call Jennifer Murphy at 610-882-0400 or log onto www.traditionsofhanover.com.

Bible Verse

"The Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake."

1. Who spoke these words?

2. To whom was he speaking?

3. Upon what occasion?

4. Where may this verse be found?

ANSWERS: 1. Samuel, the prophet.

2. The children of Israel.

8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton 3. Upon the occasion of St. Peter’s U.C.C. the prophet's rebuke to the 610-837-7426 8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton people for their worship of Church School 9610-837-7426 a.m.

Baalima and Ashtoroth.

Worship 10:15 a.m.

4. Samuel 12:22.

St. Peter’s UCC “There Are No Strangers Here,

St. Peter’s U.C.C. 8142 ValleyOnly View Rd. Friends We Haven’t Met!” Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

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

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Obituaries Lawrence “Larry” Amos Beaulieu

Lawrence “Larry” Amos Beaulieu, 86 of Bushkill Twp., died Friday, February 22, in Easton Hospital.

He was the husband of Mae Kay (Snyder) Beaulieu.

Born February 21, 1927 in Nashua, New Hampshire, he was a son of the late Louis and Bertha (Currier) Beaulieu.

Larry was a truck driver for the former Chemical Tanks Lines, Nazareth, and also operated the Citgo gas station in Nazareth for ten years. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army.

He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, a charter member of the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, and the Bath American Legion Post 470.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two nephews and four nieces, great-nieces and great nephews.

Services with military honors were on Tuesday, at the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, with internment in the Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Bushkill Township.

Trista Rose Bruch

Trista Rose Bruch, 7, of Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County, passed on Thursday, February 21 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township.

Born in Scranton on Feburary 8, 2006, she was the daughter of Michael T. and Brenda A (Seip) Bruch.

Trista was a first grade student at Jefferson Township Elementary School. She loved the Disney Princesses and the Pet Shop Ponies.

In addition to her loving parents, Michael and Brenda, she is survived by her brother, Brandon L. Bruch at home; paternal grandparents, Larry E. and Elinor (Courson) Bruch of Danielsville; maternal grandparents, Barrylee and Elizabeth (Borosh) Seip of Moore Township; uncles, Jeffrey Bruch and Eric Seip both of Danielsville; three cousins; nine great aunts and uncles.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 12:00 Noon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Moorestown. Friends and relatives

are invited to call on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Contributions may be made in memory of Trista to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.

Robert E. Groller

Robert E. Groller, 73, of Northampton, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at home. He was the husband of Joann (Santos) Groller.

He was a truck mechanic for more than 30 years, last employed at Rahn Concrete, Bethlehem, for five years before retiring in 1998. Prior to that, he worked for his brother at Groller Transportation for 10 years and for Bethlehem Iron Works for 15 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Elizabeth (Frick) Groller.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Ann L. Hoffman of Germansville and Renee L. Heimbach of Northampton; two brothers, George Groller of Allentown and Richard Groller of Whitehall; four grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters.

Preceding him in death was a brother, Joseph J. “Sonny” Groller.

Services were held on Monday noon at the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Gary L. Walbert officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, L.V. Chapter, or the Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue, both c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Morris W. Jones

July 15, 1933 – Feb. 21, 2013 Morris W. Jones, 79, formerly of Walnutport and Chapman Quarries, died on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Gracedale. He was the husband of the late Aureta E. (Setzer) Jones.

A veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he was employed by the Beth-

lehem Steel Co. for 40 years before retiring as a craneman in 1995. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America, Local Union #2599.

Born July 18, 1933 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Warren and Cecelia (Welty) Jones.

Morris attended Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Michael M. Jones, of Roseto; a daughter, Susan M. Riccio, of Delps; six grandchildren; a brother, Richard T. Jones, of Moore Township; nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Ervin Jones; a sister, Marie M. Frey, in 2012, and an infant sister, June.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment with military honors in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Clarence S. Klipple

July 11, 1923 – Feb. 18, 2013 Clarence S. Klipple, 89, of Nazareth, died Monday, Feb. 18 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Grace (Weiant) Klipple.

A veteran of the U.S. Army in 1943-1946, he had worked for Stocker Bros. Dairy, Brown-Borhek Lumber Co., and Getty Oil Co. In 1953, he founded the Klipple Fuel Oil Co., operating his business until retiring in 1986.

Born July 11, 1923 in Lower Nazareth Twsp., he was a son of the late George and Minnie (Schoch) Klipple.

He was a member of Hope U.C.C. Church in Tatamy.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Dennis of Moorestown and Terry of Nazareth; two granddaughters.

Preceding him death were five brothers, Paul, Lester, Warren, Roy, and Raymond; and two sisters, Florence Fehnel and Alice Klipple.

Services were on Friday morning in the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth, with The Rev. Herbert C. Dolich officiating there and at interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial donations may be made to Hope U.C.C. Church, P.O. Box 237, Tatamy, PA 18084, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Ricky A. Metz

July 4, 1947 – Feb. 23, 2013 Ricky A. Metz, 65, of Tatamy, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 23 in Easton Hos-

Thank you for remembering Lisa. Your thoughtfulness and knowing she touched so many lives brings us comfort during this sad time.

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pital. He was the husband of Susan (Fischl) Metz.

He was a craftsman at Martin Guitar in Nazareth for 37 years, retiring in 2007.

Born July 4, 1947 in Easton, he was a son of the late Arthur C., Sr. and Mildred (Bowers) Metz.

A 1966 graduate of Nazareth High School, where he was an outstanding athlete, he continued to support Nazareth teams, and was a youth baseball coach in Tatamy and a football coach for the Nazareth Clippers and PALS. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Peter’s U.C.C. Church, Tatamy.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Janna Keiser, of Bushkill Twsp.; two grandsons; three brothers, Richard Metz of Bethlehem, Stanley Metz of Nazareth, and Arthur Metz, Jr. of Tatamy.

Preceding him in death were a son, Mark A. Metz, and a sister, Mary Ann Mengel.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial with military honors in Forks Cemetery, Stockertown.

Donations may be made to Visions of Eagles and the DAV, both c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Lorraine M. Minnich

May 8, 1923 – Feb. 20, 2013 Lorraine M. Minnich, 89, of Alexandria Manor, Nazareth, formerly of Bath and Hecktown, died on Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township She was the wife of the late Ralph F. Minnich, who died in 2000.

Born May 8, 1923 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Hartzell) Peiffer.

Surviving are three daughters, Betty Scott of Knoxville, Tenn., Mary Ellen Miller of Bethlehem, and Debra Hawk of Wind Gap; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Beers, of Wind Gap; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Minnich, of Hecktown; two nieces and a nephew.

Preceding her in death were a son, Douglas Minnich, in 2005; a great-grandson, Brandon Hawk; and bothers Earl and Frank “Bud” Peiffer.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

John J. Powell, Sr.

Jan. 19, 1928 – Feb. 19, 2013 John J. Powell, Sr., 85, of Easton, formerly of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Easton Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Dorothy Mae (Romig) Powell.

Prior to retiring in 1992, he served as a truck driver for Hertzog Hauling for 25 years.

Additionally, he worked for

www.HomeNewsPA.com auctioneer Jim Gostony of Bushkill Township for many years.

Born Jan. 19, 1928 in Lower Nazareth Township, he was a son of the late Anton, Sr. and Maryann (Wyjhoskie) Powell.

He was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, John J. Powell, Jr. of Moore Township, Dennis Powell of North Bangor, and David Powell of Nazareth; three daughters, Linda Hoffman of Hazleton, Barbara Skinner of Pen Argyl, and Cindy Sterling of Easton; 13 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren, and a greatgreat-granddaughter; three brothers, Raymond Powell of Georgia, Steven Powell of Forks Township, and William Powell of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Margaret Fehnel of Brodheadsville and Florence Lahr of Lower Nazareth Township; his former wife, Evelyn (Weiant) Powell of Upper Nazareth Township; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Anton, Jr., and Charles; and a sister, Betty.

Services were held on Friday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private.

Contributions in memory of John may be made to his family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Doris J. Sagl

Doris J. Sagl, 73, of Northampton died Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Sagl.

She was a leader at General Electric and later Black & Decker for many years before returning to school and graduating from Kutztown University in 1992 with a teaching degree in secondary mathematics. She taught science and mathematics at Salem Christian School. At one time, she played flute in the Allentown Band.

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Clement and Eunice (Patrick) Gianelli.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, where she was a member of the choir and bell choir.

Surviving are one son, Gary J. Reichl, of Coopersburg; a daughter, Diane M. Kramer, of Northampton; a sister, Betty Foulke, of Zephyrhills, Fla.; four grandchildren; a step-son, James Sagl; a stepdaughter, Donna William; and four step-grandchildren Preceding her in death were a sister, Anita Craighead, and a brother, Edwin Gianelli.

A memorial service was held Saturday morning in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton, c/o the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Lee R. Sieger,

Lee R. Sieger, 81, of Coplay, PA, died Sunday, February 24, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Doris A (Fox) Sieger.

Born in Coplay, he was the son of the late Lee B. and Lulu (Holwig) Sieger.

Lee was a junior high school geography teacher for 36 years in the Northampton Area School District before retiring in 1989.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay, was a life member of various civic and community organizations throughout Coplay.

He was remembered as the youngest member to have played Baseball for the Coplay-American Legion at Shibe Park, Philadelphia, and was also a former boy’s basketball coach for the Northampton School District for several years.

Surviving along with his wife are; Two Daughters, Robin H. Sieger & Coompanion Monte Goetzman of Palmetto, Fla. Stacy L., wife of Dean Reichey of Northampton, PA. Two grandchildren: Gretchen G. and Granden G. Goetzman both of Florida.

Funeral Services were on Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay. Arrangements were by Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Timothy Boyer officiated the services. Interment was in Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall Township.

Contributions: May be made to the church memorial fund c/o the funeral home.

Sandra G. Smith

Nov. 28, 1937 – Feb. 18, 2013 Sandra G. Smith, 75, of Bath, died Monday, Feb. 18 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Roy S. Smith, who died Dec. 25,

2008.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Bath Fire Co. social hall, both in Bath.

Born Nov. 28, 1937 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Grace (Rissmiller) Eberts.

Surviving are two sons, Craig Smith and Adam Smith, both of Bath; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; three sisters, Sharon Rogers of Brockway, Carrie Ann Werkheiser of Promised Land, and Janice Mackenzie of Bath; two brothers, Allen of Slatington and Larry of Kunkletown.

Preceding her in death were two sons, Sheldon and Cullen; a sister, Linda Detweiler, and a brother, Herbert Eberts.

Services were held last Thursday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.

Audrey A. Sutton

Dec. 24, 1961 – Feb. 18, 2013 Audrey Ann Sutton, 51, of Northampton died Monday, Feb. 18 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Robert W. Sutton.

A 1979 graduate of Northampton High School, she had worked for Lehigh Valley Hospital, H&R Block, and Aetna. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Credit Union and served on their supervisory committee from 2000 to the present.

Born Dec. 24, 1961 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Leona (Wrobleski) Horvath.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary Church in Northampton.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Michael, and a daughter, Cassandra, both at home; three brothers, Michael J. Horvath of Kutztown, James A. Horvath of Slatington, and Edward C. Horvath of Coplay; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Burial Mass was celebrated on Friday morning in Queenship of Mary Church. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorials may be presented to the Michael and Cassandra Sutton Educational Fund.

Please make checks payable to St. Elizabeth Credit Union, with Sutton Educational Fund in memo, and mail to 1903 Main St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Robert E. Transue

Feb. 29, 1940 – Feb. 21, 2013 Robert E. Transue, 72, of Nazareth, died Thursday, Feb. 21 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Shirley (Hoff) Transue.

He worked in the shipping department of Harvel Plastics, Forks Township, for 39 years.

Born Feb. 29, 1940 in Stockertown, he was a son of the late Harry and Grace (Trapp) Transue.

He was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Scott of Anderson, S.C. and Eric of Allentown; four grandchil-

dren; one great-grandson; a brother, George Transue, of Stroudsburg; five sisters, Betty Longenbach of Nazareth, Jean Long of Nazareth, Joan Schoenberger of Northampton, Diane Counterman of Stroudsburg, and Sally Anthony of Allentown.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Alfred Transue, and two sisters, Sandra Smith and Carol Transue.

Services were at noon on Monday in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice or0. to the American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

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Director Jane Erdo pointed out that there are nine members of the board and opinions differ.“They may say, ‘No way, Jose’.” Another of the alternates is a swimming pool, now estimated at $3.5 million, an amount that could be subtracted if the board decides not to include the pool.

Dr. Michael Baird sees a need for a swimming program as part of the curriculum. Schools Supt. Joseph Kovalchik said extra curricular activities also enter the picture, Baird adding that the pool will be available to the community and the district.

Kovalchik also noted that without the school pool, the district would have to rent an outside facility [for the varsity swim team and swim club] or dissolve the program,.” It will be given further discussion.

Still to be decided is the color of the brickwork for the middle school buildings, but James Clough said what has been proposed will make the structures well built and durable.

A representative for an HVAC company submitted proposals for Carrier on Monday, while present plans are to go with Trane.

To change now would cause delays in the 2-year construction schedule, Clough pointed out. But Mrs. Miller asked, “How do we know if we got the best price?” Clough said that what they have is reliable.

After all the discussion, Mrs. Erdo said, ”I’m not comfortable with what we’ve heard tonight,” believing that most of the info should have been known in August.

Dress Code A meeting that will dwell on proposals for a new dress code will be held by the school board on March 25 in the senior high auditorium.

But on Monday it was a subject for some discussion as well. Mrs. Miller said, “The only way we’re going to get a true sense of what the people want is with a [written] survey.” She added that there are people who feel one way or the other, but are afraid to speak up. Mrs. Erdo recalled cat-calls and offensive remarks at a past issue in the cafeteria, but admitted not knowing how to put a survey

on this one. “There has to be some way to limit the sample,” said Mrs. Miller. “I just want everyone to have a fair shot at it.”

Mrs. Erdo said a committee has looked at phasing in a dress code, from the elementary schools to the middle school. “I’m not 100% for or against it,” she said. When she asked Dr. Baird what Bangor School District did, he replied that a survey is good, but there they had only a 20% return. “It’s good to have it in writing, though.” Mrs. Miller said she’s been inundated with opinions.“I need witness protection!”

Mrs. Erdo said while she represents Region 3, “I listen to what the whole community says, including all ages.”

Other Matters • Superintendent Kovalchik announced dates that schools will be open and/or closed because of the hurricane and snow/ice conditions. Parents will be notified.

He also announced that Keystone Exams will be given May 13, 14, 15 and May 20 and 21, a total of 3,100 that are required by the Pa. Dept. of Education. Director Baird said it may cost extra money to hire additional faculty if students fail their exams. Also in this case, information will be sent to parents so that they understand the process and why it is so important that the students pass the exams.

• The 2013-14 budget was discussed briefly, with Supt.

Kovalchik noting cuts that are proposed [and the battle between Congress and President Obama] in the so-called “sequestrian”issue, commenting, “Call the federal government.”

• Three resignations were accepted: Sharlene Laureigh, confidential secretary, effective March 1; Maureen Sproul, assistant principal interim principal, effective June 30, and Beverly Yankowy, confidential benefits secretary, effective Sept. 13, both for the purpose of super-annuated retirement.

• A revised list of the athletic event staff was approved, including 12 positions.

• Contract was approved for Mrs. Jeanette Gilliland as the NASD Assistant Superintendent of Schools for a term from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018, with designated salary and subsequent increases.

• Dr. Kathleen Ott to attend Keystone Opportunity Conference in Lancaster on March 11.

• In other personnel actions: Jon Holota as assistant baseball coach and William Gillespie as assistant track coach for the 2013-14 school year; Stefani Kerbacher, short term substitute second grade teacher at Moore Elementary and Kristen Fricke, as short term substitute special education teacher at George Wolf Elementary, both through the end of the 2012-13 school year; • Under finance, approval given as follows: contract with Clark Contractors, Inc. for electrical, audio-visual and installation services to install LCD projectors into elemen-

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tary classrooms for $227,380; authorizing administration to work with PFM for issuing general obligation bonds of $20-million for funding a portion of the new middle school; Blackboard Engage to redesign website for $6,375; and agreement with Lehigh University for rental of Stabler Arena for 2013 graduation at rate of $8,000, plus actual expenses.

• The board also okayed the organization of the Northampton Area Youth Lacross Club at no expense to the district, and accepted a $2,150 donation to the district from the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation to purchase document camera for faculty members and iPad apps for the second graders at George Wolf School.

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pays her taxes to Bath. Is East Allen Township aware of this, since that is where she lives? I’m certain Bath would be happy to use her East Allen payments to repair our streets.

Often times, when asked where someone lives, their answer is “in the Lehigh Valley”. I will always proudly say “in the wonderful borough of Bath”. Council Mayor and Borough Manager – keep up the good work.

Betty Fields Bath, PA Great Supporter For Kids Peace To the Editor: Once in awhile, a person comes along who embodies the true spirit of philanthropy.

This is the person who cares so deeply for the well-being of others that she will dedicate countless hours and resources to ensure they have the best possible quality of life. Such was the case with Inez Donley, who spent her life helping others across the Lehigh Valley. KidsPeace was just one fortunate recipient of her desire to reach out to those in need. For more than 35 years, Mrs. Donley was our tireless supporter – as a board member, an honorary board member and through generous donations she and her husband Edward gave to better the lives of the children in our care. The Donley name graces buildings on our campuses – most namely our Donley Therapeutic Education Center in Orefield -- and lives on through the Donley Society, which recognizes our strongest annual financial contributors.

We at KidsPeace are immensely grateful that Mrs. Donley so fully embraced our mission to provide hope, help and healing to children, families and communities. She was an inspiration to all who strive to serve others, and her spirit will live on in the work we do every day.

William Isemann President and CEO, KidsPeace Schnecksville, PA

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Getting Lacrosse Club started

Joe Engleby is helping start the Northampton Area Youth Lacrosse club. This is what he said, “We are a PIAA sanctioned club team for Northampton High School for boys and girls JV/Varsity levels. We are brand new this year and need help coaching boys and girls. We are just now staffing additional coaches as our prgram has just been accepted by the school board. At this time pay is only available for the girls team. I am the boys head coach and am looking for volunteers to help. Please let us know if you have any interest or know someone who may help call 484-357-8030. Great opportunity to help the kids of Northampton!”

Northampton Kids Hit the Mat!

District XI Championship wrestling kicked off this past weekend. Northampton is sending six boys on to regionals with hopes to wrestle in Hershey!

Placing were; Mike Scheetz - 2nd place, Zach Valley - 2nd place, Bob Fehr - 2nd place, Todd Hetrick - 4th place, Jake Kocher - 5th place and Amad Azar - 5th place.

ers participated in the Ocean City, Maryland National Cheer competition (Reach a Beach) this past weekend.

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first place championship title and the Blue Eagle girls will compete next on March 14 in Washington DC. Good luck and have a great time!

Alex's Lemonade Stand is Coming to Moore

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On Friday, April 11th, Moore Elementary School will once again be hosting an Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the Great Lemonade War. Students may bring in money and buy lemonade for 25 cents a cup during lunch.

The students are also asked to wear yellow on this day to show support for kids with cancer. An Alex's Lemonade Stand Ambassador will be coming to speak to the students on Thursday, April 18th. If you would like to make a donation to Alex's Lemonade Stand, please visit the school donation page at: http://www.alexslemonade. org/mypage/89979.

Thank you very much for supporting our school and this wonderful organization.

Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner

Boy Scout Troop 93 of Northampton is having the 2nd annual spaghetti dinner on March 16 at St. Paul’s Church in Northampton.

The dinner will run from 4-7 p.m. All you can eat, includes drinks, salad and ice cream.

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Cybersecurity Talk at NCC

Northampton Community College will host a program on cybersecurity on Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m. in Room 220 of the College Center at 3835 Green Pond Road in Bethlehem Township. The program is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s national Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign, “Stop.Think.Connect.” It will focus on how individuals and entire communities can protect themselves against growing cyber threats.

The session will include remarks from two cybersecurity experts and will cover both general and technical aspects of cybersecurity. One of the presenters will be Kristina Dorville, a graduate of Liberty High School who now works for the Department of Homeland Security.

The program will be free and open to the public as well as to students, faculty and staff.

In Fashion Many ladies' dress shoes offer buyers an inch or more in added height. The latest twist is a sole about an inch thick.

Pearls as the centerpiece off rings and necklaces are currently in fashion.

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Changes for Tax season

The Affordable Care Act – the biggest change to the federal tax code in the past 20 years –impacts just about every taxpayer. While the law mandates most individuals have health insurance by 2014 or pay a penalty via their tax return, those who qualify could be eligible for government assistance to help pay their insurance premium. The 2012 tax return can be used to determine eligibility for health care benefits.

A survey conducted by The Tax Institute at H&R Block found that 3 in 4 taxpayers do not know what it takes to become eligible for health insurance under the new law. The survey also found that 44 percent of respondents age 18-34 were not aware of a possible tax penalty if they do not have health insurance.

H&R Block is the only tax preparation company providing clients with a free personalized review of how the health care law would impact them and has launched www. hrblock.com/healthcare for all taxpayers to “test drive” the new law.

Additional tax changes resulting from health care reform include an increase in the threshold for deducting medical expenses, and additional taxes for high-income earners. For more information about how health care and taxes intersect, or other tax topics, contact the H&R Block East Coast Media Desk at 215-558-8559 to talk to a tax professional.

Who Knows 1. Name the first U.S. chief executive to die in office.

2. When was the first weather satellite launched?

3. When was the U.S. Navy created?

4. When and where was the first long distance telephone call made?

5. Who patented a washing machine in 1797?

Answers: 1. President William Henry Harrison, in 1841.

2. Tiros I was launched in 1960 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

3. In 1794, by President Washington and Congress.

4. In 1884, between Boston and New York.

5. Nathaniel Briggs.

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The Classifieds Where the Deals are!

FOR SALE 2002 Chevy Cavalier Runs well. As is. $2495 OBO. Call 570-419-3566 (TN) Brand new wedding dress Alfred Angelo style 1678 size 20. White with crystal accents. Sash color is blue. Has not been altered or worn - With tags. Priced: $749, asking $450 OBO. Call 610-401-3057, for photos email: americanbutterfly83@yahoo.com (TN) Coconut & Peanut Butter Eggs 1/2 lb $4, 1 lb $8 and Non Pareils 1/2 lb $6, 1 lb $12. Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Orders Due March 3, Pickup on March 16. Call Maryann 610837-0953 (2/21,28) Country Cottage Nut Roll Sale Sponsored By Ladies Auxiliary Bath Firefighters. 15” Long $14 each. Orders and Money due March 9, 2013. Delivery date Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Engine House. Nut, Poppy-seed, Prune, Apricot & Seedless Raspberry. To order call: 610-837-7908, or 610-8376514.

(2/14-3/7) Nut Rolls, Flavors: Nut, Apricot, Lekvar, Raspberry, Poppyseed $14 each, Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church, Orders Due March 3, Pickup on March 16.

Call Maryann 610-837-0953 (2/21,28) POTATOES For Sale Twin Maple Farm, 1 mile South Bath School Rd. Open Daily. 610-837-0175.

(TN) POTATOES- PADULA FARMS 1/2 Mile West of Bath on Route 248 (TN) TREES - 4-H SEEDLING TREES - ORDER NOW FOR APRIL PICK-UP Bundle of 10 for $10.00 For an order form please call 610746-1970 or 610-746-9784 (2/28) Power-Lift Recliner Blue. Excellent Condition!

Asking $350, call 484-623-4336 (2/28)

FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Business Space available along busy Route 248 in Berlinsville. Will remodel to suit tenant. Reasonable Rent. All utilities included. (610) 767-3531 (TN) Party Tents, Tables & Chairs for rent We deliver and set up all our tents 610 776-6225 www.partytentsforrentbymarty.com (8/29)

COMING EVENTS Bus Trip The Lancaster County Comedy Show – Lancaster Pa. Date: April 23, 2013, Price: $75.00 per person Lunch: Hershey Farms Restaurant & Inn Show Time 1:30 pm, For more information call Kathy at 610-759-8225 (2/28,3/7) Fresh Haddock Dinner Friday, March 1, 4:007:00 PM, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main Street, Bath. Tickets only. Call 610837-1061 (2/28)

Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon Phone: 610-923-0382 E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com

Multi-Family Yard Sale Sat., March 2nd, 9-1 913 S. Mink Rd & Rt. 946, Danielsville, Kitchen Open Breakfast and Lunch, 10x10 Space $10 email: vanblargan@yahoo. com (2/14,28) Shake off Cabin Fever!

Great Food, Entertainment & Fun! Sat. Mar. 2nd . Blue Valley Farm Show, 707 American Bangor Rd. DJ Lumpy plays music of the 50’s & 60’S. Hot ham/ turkey dinner, ice cream sundae bar. Doors open at 5 (BYOB) $23/person. Info/reservationsPhone Ken 610-759-0602 (2/14-2/28) SPRING VENDOR/ CRAFT FAIR Sun Mar 10, 9am-2pm. TriBoro Sportsmen 21st & Canal Street, Northampton (behind Carol’s Bridal) Kitchen Open, 50/50, VENDORS/CRAFTERS WANTED Inquiries for table/ event- Phone: 610-730-9009 Email: silvergems7@aol.com.

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HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPER Day Shift. Part time. Must be reliable, dependable and enjoy working with seniors. Apply: Northampton Village, 1001 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pa. 610-262-1010 (2/28,3/7) PERSONAL CARE AIDS Part time, days & middle shifts. H.S. Diploma/GED required. Must be reliable and dependable and enjoy working with seniors. Apply: Northampton Village, 1001 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pa. 610262-1010 (2/28,3/7) Stylist wanted for upscale hair studio in Nazareth All levels of experience may apply. Set your own hours, minimum 15/week required. Call Tina at 610-762-7191. Leave message.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS The Water Store Water Softeners & Purifiers Sales, service and repairs Since 1981 • Free estimates 610-837-9660 • PA002339 www.TheWaterStorePA.com (2/28) SM

HOUSE PLANS Custom Drafting and Blueprinting I will design your new dream home or home addition to suit your property, lifestyle, budget and you. Full time, quick service since 1980. Free estimates. Call Ron Eberts, Residential Designer: 610-6814613.

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TN R. C. SILFIES ROOFING CONTRACTOR All types of roofing. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Randy C. Silfies owner. PA#036835 610-837-8225 TN NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC. 27 Mauch Chunk Street Nazareth, Pa. HARVEY VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SOLAR ROOMS Storm Windows & Screens Repaired Insulated Glass, Plexiglass, Mirrors, Repairs made at your home.

Free Estimates. Call Mike Matula 610-759-3682 Closed Saturdays. 24 hour emergency service, commercial customers (TN)

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CASH PAID For your unwanted guitars, fiddles and amplifiers. Buy-SellTrade Call Ron: 610-681-4613 (TN)

SERVICES Alterations Unlimited Meeting your entire family’s sewing needs. Alterations and repairs - no job too small! Call Michele for appointment 610837-9499.

(3/28) HEISLER’S BATTERY OUTLET Chainsaws sharpened and new chains by the foot. All types of batteries, factory seconds and first line. Call: 610-2628703 (TN) ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-721-0275 (12/27) ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-653-7635.

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(4/4) We Remove Junk!

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

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ADOPTIONS Loving couple wishes to adopt Will provide a wonderful life filled with love, devotion and opportunities. Please call Virginia at 1-877-300-1281.

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WANTED Cleaning out your closets? Moving?

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Donate your gently used clothing, housewares, books, appliances and more to The Friendship Tree Thrift & Consignment, 107 N. Chestnut St., Bath. A % of our sales are donated to Christ UCC Church in Bath. Mon., Wed. & Thurs.

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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE ANTIONETTE C. MCGEE The Estate of Antionette C. McGee, deceased, of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to James V. McGee, Executor, on January 29, 2013. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present eh same without delay to James V. McGee, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(2/14-2/28) ESTATE NOTICE GRACE ELIZABETH O’HAWK Estate of GRACE O’HAWK a/k/a GRACE ELIZABETH O’HAWK, deceased, late of 1246 8th Street, N. Catasauqua, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Administration 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: Administrator: Bernard S. O’Hawk 1246 8th Street North Catasauqua, PA 18032 or his Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/14-2/28) 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, March 6, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA. 18014.

Specific items on the agenda include: 13-ZHB-643 The applicant(s), Michael DalCin, applicant(s) of the property located at 2272 Community Drive, Bath, Moore Twp., PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance in which the applicant is proposing to use and existing space within the existing building to perform state inspections and repairs of vehicles which will be licensed by the state. The current usage was approved by two prior ZHB decisions in 1989 and 2007.

The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-17B, C, D Rural Agricultural Zoning District Uses permitted, 200-2 Limitation of Principal Uses, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H6-2-9D contains approximately 21.15 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

13-ZHB-644 The applicant(s), Emmanuel’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, applicant(s) of the

property located at 3175 Valley View Dr., Bath, Moore Twp. PA 18014 request the following relief: variances to construct a church addition and expand an existing parking lot. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-17B Rural Agricultural Zoning District Uses permitted, parking as a permitted use, 100-17F Impervious cover, 200-57 Parking Spaces, 200-58C Dimensions of Parking Spaces, 200-59J Separation between parking lot and roadway, 200-59K Screening requirement for parking lot, 20060 Off street parking, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN#s J4-11-1 contains approximately 7.39 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (2/21-2/28) ALLEN TOWNSHIP MEETING NOTICE The Zoning Hearing Board of Allen Township has rescheduled their 2013 Organizational Meeting for Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Allen Township Municipal Building, 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, PA 18067 Purpose of each of the above stated meeting shall be to reorganize the Board as well as the review of any other matter properly brought before the Board.

Ilene Marie Eckhart Manager ALLEN TOWNSHIP (2/28) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 4, 2013 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1. John A. and Joan J. Pavis, 1001 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 1001 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is located on Tax Map No. M4-1-6 and is located in a C-2 Commercial District.

Mr. and Mrs. Pavis would like to install a second wall sign at Newhard Pharmacy. They are seeking a variance to the number of permitted wall signs per establishment.

Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:35, Section 250-18 Accessory structures and uses, K – Commercial and industrial signs, (1) Wall signs, (a) Shall be limited to one per establishment and shall be painted on or attached to the building pertaining to the use carried on within the building.

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

Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer (2/28-3/7) ZONING HEARING 2011-01 ALLEN TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given, under the Code of Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Chapter 27 (Zoning), Part 1909, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by the Allen Township Zoning Hearing Board, at the Allen Township Municipal Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067.

DATE OF HEARING: March 19, 2013 TIME OF HEARING: 7:00 P.M. The following appeal(s) will be heard: Hearing 2013-01 – The appeal of Monogram Custom Pools (appellant) on behalf of the property owner, Richard T. Martin, 36 Phyllese Drive, Northampton, PA 18067. The property owners/appellant hereby seeks variances from certain lot area, yard and general performance requirements related to maximum lot cover-

www.HomeNewsPA.com age for single family detached dwellings within the High Density Residential Zoning District.

Subject property is located in the vicinity of Phyllese Drive and Hollow Lane Northampton, PA 18067. The subject property tax parcel map identifier number is L4-17-244. The total acreage of the subject property is 18,613 square feet.

Appellant/Property Owner hereby requests a variance alleging that the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance inflict an unnecessary hardship upon the appellant/property owner.

A variance is sought from Chapter 27, Section 27-804 Table 1 related to the impervious coverage provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The appellant/property owner seeks relief in order acquire a Zoning Permit for the construction of an in ground swimming pool.

The hearing is open to the public and all interested parties may attend and will be heard.

Ilene Marie Eckhart Zoning Officer Allen Township (2/28-3/7) WAIVER REQUEST SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS During the Monthly Meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA., the Board of Supervisors will consider written requests for certain waivers of articles of the Moore Township Subdivision & Land Development Ordinances and/or The Moore Township Stormwater Management Ordinances.

The following requests were submitted for the proposed Major Subdivision Plan and Land Development Plan: Ridgewood Estates Lot #2 Emmanuel’s Evangelical Lutheran Church The applicant, Ridgewood Estates requests the following waivers from the Major Subdivision Plan: Section 4.01.I.3 – (requiring infiltration facilities to be located at least 40’ from property boundary lines – including rightof-way lines) which would allow the applicant to construct a Seepage Pit 20’ from the rightof-way line of Keystone Court.

Section 401.I.5a – (requiring the collector pipe invert elevation at infiltration facilities to be approximately equal to the top elevation of the aggregate bed) which would allow the applicant to lower the pipe inverts in to the Seepage Pit. The applicant, Emmanuel’s Evangelical Lutheran Church requests the following waivers from the Land Development Plan: Section 4.11.9.d – to allow driveways be located as indicated, which is closer than 200’ to the intersection.

Section 4.14.4 – to not provide easements along the property boundaries on Lot 1 which currently contain graves and to reduce the easement to 10’ on the western side of Lot 3 in order to eliminate conflict with the existing septic system requirements.

Section 5.02.3.a and 5.02.3.c – to not provide topographical information for all areas within a 100’ of the property but for the project area only.

Section 4.01.I.2 – from utilizing the water quality volume calculation for capture and treatment design. Instead they propose utilizing the volume difference of the pre-development and post-development 2 year frequency storm runoff for capture and treatment. They will provide design.

Section 401.I.3 – from providing the required vertical and horizontal isolation distances for the infiltration system.

Section 401.I.8 – to allow the infiltration system be installed without regard to the loading rates. A design will be provided.

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Legislature Honors Veterans

Pennsylvania can demonstrate their support for our state’s servicemen and women with an “Honoring Our Veterans” license plate now available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The plate was authorized by Act 194 of 2012. It features an American flag and a bald eagle with the words “Honoring our Veterans”.

The cost of the license plate is $35, with $15 from the sale of each plate dedicated to the Veterans Trust Fund. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers the trust fund to provide grants to veterans’ service organizations and other charitable organizations.

More information about obtaining the “Honoring Our Veterans” license plate or any other special license plate is available at the website of Rep. Marcia Hahn at: www.

RepHahn.com. You will find it under Veterans issues on the left navigation bar.

Course Teach Small Farm Living

Exploring the Small Farm Dream, a course for people who are thinking about starting a farm will be presented by Penn State Extension on Thursday, March 7-28, 2013 from 6:15 to 9:15 pm at Lehigh County Agricultural Center, 4184 Dorney Park Rd., Room 104, Allen-

town.

The Penn State Extension course helps aspiring farmers learn what it would take to start and manage their own agricultural enterprises, and decide whether it is the right path for them.

The Explorer course takes a learner-centered approach to discovering agriculture as a career. As a participant in the course, you will be guided through an in depth self-assessment process, designed to help you identify the specific aptitudes, interests, skills and resources that you can bring to

your new farm business. You will receive support through the process of researching opportunities in agriculture. And you will meet other serious gardeners, livestock enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs who are also asking themselves, “Is farming right for me?”

If you dream of starting a farm but are not sure where to start, Exploring the Small Farm Dream is the ideal learning and networking opportunity for you!

For more information and other locations, visit extension. psu.edu/start-farming or con-

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Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Open Bowling Afternoon Dates available for Friday Morning 10:00 am - Noon

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Coming Events: Ham Raffle - March 9 Easter Egg Hunt - March 17