2 THE HOME NEWS May 12-18, 2011
Post Office Box 39, Bath, PA 18014 Phone: 610-923-0382 • fax: 610-923-0383 e-mail: Askus@HomeNewsPA.com Paul & Lisa Prass - Publishers William J. Halbfoerster, Jr. - Editor Alice Wanamaker - Associate Publisher Candi Moyer - Account Executive Tammy De Long - Operations Manager Marcie Kent, Elaine Leer, Alyse Moyer, Tony Pisco, Melissa Rose, Quynh Vo - Graphic Designers Yvette Jabbour, Carolyn Whyley - Graphic Interns Wes Loch - Delivery Driver The Home News ISSN 1944-7272 (USPS 248-700) is published every Thursday of the year except on holidays at a subscription local rate of $18.00; 40-cents per copy on newsstands. Periodicals postage paid in Bath, PA 18014. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: THE HOME NEWS, P.O. BOX 39, BATH, PA 18014
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TV Content With television now in most homes in the country, thus influencing the behavior of American youth to an unprecedented degree, the content of TV programming is of major concern to those looking to the nation’s future. A serious look at the hundreds of channels available is disturbing. Much of the content is violence, of course, dating from the American cowboy heritage, but content without violence is also disturbing. Common behavior, dress and speech is very low grade. Young Americans who emulate what they assume is normal behavior as seen on American television are not seeking the status and character early Americans sought, the tradition of ladies and gentlemen, as in the mother country. One need not be of English heritage to favor America’s youth following in that tradition, which was the goal and hope of the majority in early America, may still be. But U.S. television is a dominate influence among those millions who know nothing better, who assume this low-grade behavior is normal and acceptable.
the Fence GabGab OverOver the Fence by Pete G. Ossip by Pete G. Ossip
It’s some pretty nice spring weather we’ve been having this
week, and it was beautiful for Mother’s Day. I hope all the mothers had a happy day with their kids and grandkids. They deserved it. . . .Next Tuesday is
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the big primary election day. Lots of signs going up for local candidates, but the hot issue for our county is the question about Gracedale, our county home for the elderly. However the vote goes, I hope it’s for the better. It sure has stirred up a
lot of debate. . . . I hear there was a zoning meeting about the sun panels up by the Moore Township school, but people didn’t get much of a chance to speak. Maybe it’s not as much of a hot topic as it was over in Lehigh Township. . . . .Big crowd as usual at the Moorestown church’s ham supper on Saturday. Nothing like a good church supper with all that home cooking. . . . Grass is growing fast where folks put on fertilizer, so it calls for more mowing. Those who may have fertilized it lately are hoping just for one day of rain to get the stuff to work. I reckon it’ll come soon enough. . . . Let’s hope it doesn’t rain this Saturday, though, ‘cause that’s the day of the big Bath community yard sale. Can’t have rain when you put all the things out in the open for folks to look over and buy. I know Elmira was up in the attic the other day scrounging around for things to sell, all the things we’ve been collecting over the years, and just kept stored away. . . . Note from a reader: What is a 7 year old doing out hunting with a 20 gauge Ithaca along with her FIVE YEAR OLD SISTER??? And at that young age, shouldn’t they be taught to repsect all living things? Very scary that two little girls with their father and grandfather had guns to shoot turkeys for youth gobbler season. . . . Grapevine has it that the Turn-In Restaurant in town has been sold to some folks in Hellertown, with the present owners retiring. . . .Looks like the new tenants are moving into the former gas station / travel agency building down at the square. . . . I said it before and I’ll say it again. All that great pitching isn’t gonna hack it after a while if the Phillies don’t get more hitting. They hafta score runs, and put their hits together when they get ‘em. They got the hits and runs, and had great defense with four double plays to beat Florida. Anyhow, hockey and basketball are over in the City of Brotherly Love and they can concentrate on the Phillies, and put more games on TV, too. . . . Did I hear right? Are gas prices gonna plunge soon? It’s about time. People’s wallets are getting mighty thin having to put more than $50 into a fill up. They oughta be at the level that a former Pennsville station says, $2.97. . . . When the farmers’ market opens down at Keystone Park in a week or so, take a gander at the horse chestnut tree and the plaque down at the east end of the park. You know it came from Mount Vernon, Va., and was shipped as a sapling through the Bath Post Office years ago – before there was a UPS or FedEx. . . .Gotta tend to the yard. Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to vote next Tuesday!
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Featuring Hometown Favorites
Includes 2 Vegetables or 1 Vegetable & Salad and Dessert
• Ham Steak • Fresh Broiled Haddock • Breaded Veal Cutlet • Baby Beef Liver with Onions and Gravy • Grilled Chicken Breast • Hot dogs & with Sauce • Chopped Sirloin Steak with Onions and Peppers Sauerkraut with Onions & Gravy • Italian Spaghetti & • Chicken Croquettes • Popcorn Shrimp with Gravy Meatballs
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Op/Ed
News Sermonette The Rev. Edward L. Bean Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church
A Godly Woman’s Influence It is surprising that the tradition of Mother’s Day in America began as part of a church service. In 1907, Anna Jarvis arranged a special mothers’ service in her church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1914, the United States Congress chose the second Sunday of May as an annual and national Mother’s Day commemoration. As a church and a nation, we naturally want to honor all women as God’s special gifts. Christian women and mothers are people of rare beauty of character and full of cherishing love. The Apostle Paul reflected the high role of godly women when spiritually challenging young Timothy with the words, “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your Grandmother, Lois, and in your Mother, Eunice, and I am persuaded now lives in you also” (2 Tim. 1:5). God’s holy record has persevered down through history with this remarkable testimony to the influence of holy women. Who can measure the presence of godly women and mothers? They give themselves in devotion to their husbands. Even before birth they bond with any children with whom they are blessed and that special loving bond continues to reach out to each family member throughout all of life. Patiently, Christian mothers provide the first education for their children and prepare them to face a world filled with opportunities and pitfalls. This godly influence and love provides the environment for self-acceptance and the basic learning skills needed to develop healthy relationships from birth to the grave. Tillman Hobson summarized godly women’s roles when he said: “Christianity begins at home. We build our character there, and what we become in after years is largely determined by our training and home environment.” This May 2011 is designated as Family Month and May 12 is Mother’s Day, let us heed the words in Proverbs 31: 31-32…”a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done…”