4 THE HOME NEWS October 13-19, 2011
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ANDREW JEFFREY GOSTONY Andrew Jeffrey Gostony was born September 2, 2011. Andrew weighed in at 8 lbs. Parents are Jeffrey and Jessica Gostony, Jr. of Gainesville, GA. Paternal grandparents are Jeffrey and Phyllis Gostony, Sr. of Bath. Maternal grandparents are Bud and Barb Nash of Northampton.
Andrew is also welcomed by puppy Bella, Uncle Ben Gostony, Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Jesse Shellhammer, and cousins Jacob, Kody, and Isaac Shellhammer, and many great-grandparents. Jeffrey and Jessica are graduates of Northampton High School.
Join Playdrome Rose Bowl “Bowl for the “Boo”bies” On October 30th, the Playdrome Rose Bowl in Allentown will be holding its inaugural costumed fundraising event, BOWL FOR THE “BOO”BIES. Money raised will benefit the Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Pink Ribbon Fund which provides financial assistance for those undergoing treatment of breast cancer. The event kicks off at 3:00pm and includes three games of bowling, raffles and door prizes. Additionally, prizes will be handed out for Best Overall Costume, Funniest Costume, Scariest Costume and Best Team Costume! The entry fee for a team of four is $100. Teams can
be sponsored by businesses, organizations or individuals. Each team will receive an individual participation gift, listing in the event program and Pink Ribbon signage on the bowling lane masking units. Deadline for registrations is Saturday, October 22nd. The Playdrome Rose Bowl feels it is important to continue raising awareness of breast cancer, which affects men as well as women, and to continue finding a cure. It is their goal to provide a funfilled day to help support a very serious cause. For more information or to register please call 610-5042645.
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WOMEN/SOCIAL Anniversary Breakfast Saturday in Bath
The Bath 275th Anniversary Committee is working hard to make next year’s anniversary celebration one that will be remembered for years to come. There will be a community breakfast this Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. at Keystone Rod & Gun Club. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids and children under 5 are invited to eat for free. The committee is also holding a Christmas cash raffle. Tickets are on sale now until they are sold out. There are only 1000 tickets being sold with cash prizes. The drawing will be held on December 13 at the municipal building. Everyone is invited to come take a look at the limited quantity of 275th souvenir items available at the anniversary store. The store is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. now through November 3, when they will also be open on Thursday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. Items are going quickly and when they are gone no further orders will be placed. Anyone wishing to join the anniversary committee in planning festivities is invited to join them on the second wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Bath Borough Municipal Building for their monthly meeting. They will also be participating in the Bath Halloween Parade, so be sure to wave hello!
Museums open The Bath Museum, located at Penn and Washington Streets in the Bath Borough Building will be open on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. There is no admission charge and it is handicapped accessible. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Marjorie Rehrig at 610-837-0624. The Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum will be open on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The GWHS Campus is located in East Allen Township on Jacksonville Road.
Ole! Mrs. Karen Braun's third grade class at Sacred Heart School in Bath recently wrapped up their study of Mexico with a fiesta. Third grader Valentina Hernandez celebrated in a dress from Mexico. Valentina's mother prepared authentic Mexican food, played Mexican music, made Mexican flags, played Spanish Bingo, and read a picture book in Spanish. Other moms helped, too, with making ponchos and Mexican flowers. Valentina's grandparents also stopped in for a look at the Mexican village and maps made by the children. They were visiting from Mexico City. – Contributed photo
Trick or treat time For challenged kids Lehigh Valley Business Connections is sponsoring its fifth annual Pumpkin Path, a time that children with physical or mental challenges can participate in trick or treat at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel at Rts. 512 & 22, Hanover Township. It will be on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Having it at the hotel provides a safe environment for the children, who, otherwise would not be able to trick or treat in a neighborhood setting. Hosts/sponsors are encouraged to decorate the out-
Township officials award $1,000 To Miracle League ball field project At the annual convention of Northampton County Association of Township Officials, Timm Tenges presented the Community Award of $1,000 to the Miracle League. It is part of $756,000 the league will need to complete Miracle Field, a baseball field that will be built at the Chrin Recreation Center in Palmer Township, a special playing
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field for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Richard Agretto, a Special Olympic volunteer and special -ed teacher for more than 30 years, who is president of the league, told the officials, “It’s about making new friends and building self-esteem. Miracle League hopes to make these dreams come true.” Agretto urged the officials to get behind the project in all of their townships, “The kids deserve a place to play in 2012,” he said. He expressed Continued on page 5
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side of their hotel rooms in a Halloween type, or even something advertising their own business. When the children come knocking on their doors, they will hand out goodies. All areas used by the guests will be handicapped accessible. There is no cost to hosts/sponsors or guests. 150-200 Expected Schools that have been invited to participate – with an expected attendance of 150 to 200 children – are Spring Garden in Bethlehem, the Mercy Special Learning Center, and Colonial Northampton Intermediate Unit #20.
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