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Farmers market to Stay on Main Street For this year

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

At the April 17 meeting, Northampton Borough Council voted to move the farmers market from Main Street to Laubach Avenue at the municipal park.

However, in the meantime, after some inquiries were made by businessmen and vendors, it was suggested to revisit the issue.

Because of this, Victor Rodite put together a proposal to keep

it on Main Street by barricading Main Street’s southbound lane from 21st St. to 19th St. Borough Manager Gene Zarayko said Council should be aware that the northbound lanes have a left turn with a magnetic field and a green arrow. It requires two of the three lanes to be open at 21st St., which could cause confusion to motorists on Rt. 329. In the past, Police Chief Ronald Morey has Continued on page 9

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The former Northampton Memorial Community Center now has a new name. The sign,”Northampton Banquet & Event Center”, also showed the temperature on Sunday afternoon.

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Allen Twsp. wants John Drive Improved before more homes Are built at adjacent Stone Ridge

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Tim Livingood wants to begin a third phase of his Stone Ridge development, but the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday said that the adjoining John Drive of the former Atlas Estates needs to be improved first.

They want the roadway widened to 36 ft. with curbing and resurfacing according to township standards.

Chairman Bruce Frack said, “John Drive is breaking up badly.

We don’t see anything happening to the roads down there. Water is running off as houses are being built.” It was back in 2013 that conditions were set that John Drive, a connector road to Stone Ridge, had to have curb-

ing, resurfacing, and provisions for proper storm water runoff.

Supervisor Alfred Pierce asked about room for curb and sidewalk when there is a 36 ft. cartway. The 20 ft. in the middle is not sub-standard but is breaking up. Livingood had planned to pave the eight feet on either side, but not the 20 ft. in the middle.

Pierce said, “If you’re fixing the road, you need to fix the curb the way PennDOT wants,” with depressed sections for handicap access.

Supervisor Pierce suggested a stone temporary entrance to Stone Ridge. But the board said Livingood should do test borings to see if the entire width of John Drive is suitable for resurfacing. Engineer Brien Kocher would check with the developer

also and they will get back to the supervisors by their next meeting on April 26.

Stone Ridge so far has 26 twin homes that are west of Savage Rd. and south of Nor-Bath Blvd.

Kocher had submitted a letter and he went over the issues, one by one, with Atty. David Shulman, who represents Livingood.

Other matters • A couple and their young son from Walker Drive complained of speeding drivers who they said are a danger to pedestrians, noting that there has been an accident nearby, and they are worried for children in the neighborhood.

Pierce said Walker Drive is meant to be a through road, and chairman Frack said the supervisors don’t know what can be done. The residents said they are

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looking for help, not just in front of their home, but the whole neighborhood.

Supervisor Dale Hassler said he will be attending a seminar, where he will look for suggestions, but he doesn’t believe a one-way street would help.

Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said the board applied for a grant, but was turned down. Supervisor Larry Oberly said drivers don’t stop at stop signs either, coming or going. The State Police have one car patrolling for both Allen and East Allen, and so are limited what they can do. Frack added, “Drivers blow through there like there’s no tomorrow, but we’ll see what can be done.”

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Plainfield Township April meeting

by NYLA DETTWEILER Thomas Petrucci asked for the approval of the March 9, 2016 Regular Board Meeting minutes and the March 24,2016 Workshop Board Meeting minutes.

The Board approved the idea of Plainfield Township now recognizing May 5, 2016 as the “National Day of Prayer.” They also approved July 19th through July 23rd as the 2016 Plainfield Township Farmer’s Fair dates.

Katelyn Kopach gained approval of March general fund disbursements of $208,111.84. She also received approval for the March Treasurer’s Report. The Board also gave approval for the Real Estate Tax Refunds for 584 Getz Road of $58.96 and 6448 Heitzman Road of $11.69. The Board rejected all bids for the solid waste and recycling collection, disposal, and processing services

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and the de-icing salt bids. They have called for a rebid for both services. The Public Assistance Application and Agreement for financial assistance was presented to the board by Thomas Petrucci and gained for approval. The Board also approved the following as part of the Public Assistance Application and Agreement; Resolution #2016-020-PEMA DAP-2, which is the signed designation of Agent FEMA-4267DR, PEPP-EFT, which is the signed funds transfer account information of FEMA-4267DR, and the System for Award Management Renewal which is required for FEMA funding.

Thomas Petrucci asked for approval to look at the Lafayette College Meyner Center Intership Program and completely consider it for help with the website. The road report, planning and zoning

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Local Right to Special Education Task Force

submitted by JEANNE KROPA The Local Right to Special Education Task Force serving Monroe, Northampton and parts of Pike Counties will meet on Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 office building, 6 Danforth Dr. (Palmer Township), Easton, PA. All meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.

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by Cheryl Baker, CEO of EquiLibrium. Time is set-aside at each meeting to hear public comments and/or concerns regarding school age children with disabilities. At this time, the task force is in need of parent representatives from the following school districts: Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District.

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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-9230382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

Bath Area Kids Fishing Contest- April 23 and 24, Monocacy Creek (Bath Area Fishing Committee). Fish StockingApril 22.

3rd annual Nazareth Jazz Festival Spring Edition- April 30 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Nazareth Boro Park in Nazareth.

Nazareth Farmers Market Opening Day- April 30 in the Square in Nazareth from 9-1 p.m.

Book Signing- Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Nazareth Memorial Library. Bring your ‘275 Pieces of History’ compiled by Sue Dreydoppel and Alice Yeakel booklets or obtain your copy for a monetary donation at the book signing.

Bath Farmers Market Opening Day- May 20 at Keystone Park from 3-7 p.m., opening day festivities.

Bike Fest-Saturday, May 21 from 1-7 p.m. in historic downtown Nazareth. Bands, food, Keystone Harley display, vendors, etc. FMI call 610-759-9188.

Northampton Farmers Market Opening Day- May 24, every Tuesday from 3-6:30 p.m. Same location on Main St. 38th annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hosted on the lawn of the 1740/1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

8th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal- June 5 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Held at Canal Street Park in Northampton. FMI call 610-554-3678 or 610-440-0079.

Free Open Air Concert- June 18 at Moore Township Rec Center. Crazy Hearts performing from 6-10 p.m. Food, beer and soda will be available for sale.

Creekside Arts Festival- June 18 at Monocacy Creek Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bath Community Days- Four-day event festival. July 21-24 at Fireman’s Field and Keystone Park. Vendors, 5k, live music, rides, food, demonstrations and more. Stay tuned FMI! 7th Annual Great Bath Duck Race- July 29 at Monocacy Creek Park at 5 p.m.

9th Annual Martin on Main- August 6 from 1-7 p.m. on Main St. in Nazareth.

Moore Township Community Days- August 26 and 27 at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Music, fireworks, food, drinks and much more. More info to follow.

Spuds and Suds Street Fair- Aug. 27 from 12-8 p.m.

Held in Bath. Stay tuned FMI.

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Balance The world is aflame with demands on our time, talents and treasure. If we are not careful this can be stolen from us, perhaps we may even give it away. Don’t allow this to happen.

Oftentimes, before you know it, you are doing much more than you should. Maybe your kid’s schedule is throwing the family off balance. It may be serving on a local church board, coaching for a youth team, working overtime, or so many other things that fill our schedule. None of us are immune.

Clearly we have many hats to wear and a lot of responsibility these days. So much is vying for our attention that imbalances soon arise. What is interesting is that imbalances may remain for an extremely long time and have a negative impact on our emotional and physical wellbeing long before we do anything about it. Why is this?

I believe there comes a point in each of our lives when we say enough is enough and what really matters in life becomes glaringly obvious. Oftentimes it is a crisis; either small or large that sets us straight. I know this to be true, as over many years of caring for others I have heard this as a common theme. It has occurred in my life as well.

In the beginning it appears as though earning a living is an utmost priority and understandably so. After years in the work force it becomes more about time. It is this awareness that time is most precious and we begin to strive to restore balance in our lives.

Having proper balance in life begets greater optimism, a greater zeal for life and overall better

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health. It is a natural desire to seek balance in all areas of our lives. I cannot recall anyone seeking frustration, anger, pessimism, anxiety, or illness.

One of the first steps to reclaiming what is rightfully yours is to make an honest list of what is truly important to you. Not what’s important to your spouse,

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he Bath Lions Midget Football and Cheerleading organization is proud to enter their 28th season as part of the Lehigh Valley Youth Football League. The organization, established in 1988, promotes sportsmanship and fair play while encouraging the children of the community to have fun in a safe environment.

The Lions are excited to welcome a new board this year and hope to create the best season in the organization’s long, proud history. The board and coaches will work together to make sure that every child has a chance to play and feels like their skills are important to the team.

The organization offers competitive football and cheerleading teams for children, ages five through fourteen, while learning the values of teamwork and perseverance.

Volunteers are always welcome and board meetings, held on the first Thursday of every month, are open to parents, aspiring coaches, and community members.

Board Members: President - Randy Roberts • Vice President - Roseanne Jones Treasurer - Angela Humbertson • Secretary - George Argeros The Lions are proud to announce their 2nd Annual Football & Cheerleading Camp, which will be held at Ciff Cowling Field on Saturday, May 14th, 2016. Registration begins at 8 am or can be completed early on the organization’s website. This camp is open to girls and boys from any team or community. However, players joining the Bath Lions seasonal team will receive a $10 discount on registration with paid camp participation. Visit the website for more info.

For more information on joining the Bath Lions visit www.Bathlions.org Questions can also be directed to Lions President, Randy Roberts, at (484) 538-6481.

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Artisan show and student Art exhibit in Lehigh Twsp. submitted by THERESA SPEICHER St. Nicholas Church in the Berlinsville area of Lehigh Township will hold their inaugural Artisan Show on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The show will feature original artwork by several local artists and a variety of handmade crafts, including items such as painted gourds, glasswork, fiber bowls and baskets,

and painted slates.

The Artisan Show will also feature a Student Art Exhibit where area teens will showcase their work. Awards will be given for first and second place as well as Visitors’ Favorite. All are invited to come and support our young artists and to vote for a favorite piece of work. Admission is free.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church is located at 4412 Mountain View Drive in Walnutport. Call 610767-3107 for more info.

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Proclamation

A Proclamation Designating April 21, 2016, as “National Power Talk 21 Day” and join with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) by reaching out to our residents for help in making the prevention of underage drinking a community-wide priority in the Borough of Northampton.

Whereas, as Mayor of Northampton, it is my pleasure to assist and encourage parents and caregivers to embrace their important role in influencing America’s youth and their decisions about drinking alcohol; and in addressing the serious problems that alcohol is impacting in our community and communities across the United States, and Whereas, as the school winds down, many of us look forward to a variety of celebrations- from prom to graduation festivities to summer fun and much more, and Whereas, the unfortunate reality is that underage drinking is an epidemic in our country. Teen alcohol use kills 4,700 people each year, more than all other drugs combined, and Whereas, it is vital that we help our children and community to understand the dangers of underage drinking, and the sooner the better. Children start weighing the pros and cons of underage drinking as early as 8, as 2nd and 3rd graders in elementary school, and Whereas, the good news is that parents- not peers- are still the number one influences on their children’s decisions about drinking. Teens are 80 percent less likely to drink if parents deliver a clear “no alcohol before 21” message, and Whereas, high school students who use alcohol or other substances are five times more likely to drop out of school, or believe good grades are not important, and Whereas, teen alcohol use kills 4,700 people each year, more than all other drugs combined, and Whereas, the majority of kids say their parents are primary influence when it comes to decisions about drinking and alcohol, and

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you only have so many heartbeats. Use them wisely.

Once this initial list is done, make another that has all the imbalances you feel are infiltrating your life. Then compare these two lists for where you can simply begin to make changes. These changes do not need to be made overnight, yet slowly beginning the process gives you empower-

ment that fuels and feeds your soul. Take my word for it that you will be happier, smiling a lot more and maybe, just maybe, catching yourself singing again.

I have decided that balance in my life is a worthy goal; I wish it for you as well.

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NAHS Art exhibit

Via Facebook Northampton Area High School will be holding their annual Art Exhibit on Thursday, April 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the High School Auxiliary Gym located at 1619 Laubach Avenue in Northampton. Original artwork will be featured and there will also be free Rita’s offered, refreshments available, and music. Stop by to check out their hard work!

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip At last! A couple beautiful, warm spring days in a row, up in the 70s! What a welcome sight and feeling. It was great having a string of sunny days last week, too. We may get a couple rain showers later this week, but we need some of that for our yards and the farmers’ crops. . . . Rt. 512 has been getting plenty of milling down, and some lanes of blacktop as the project moves along. I hear it’s gonna reach up far into Bushkill Township and down near Hanover Township, so it may take a while, but we’ll take it. All we hafta do now is watch out for the bumps where there are pipes at the surface.

There’s a doozie of one down at Main and Walnut Streets. It’s pretty much hard to miss it when driving north. I thought my Essex would fall apart when I hit it the first time. . . .The Bath Area Fish Committee will be putting in some nice trout in the Monocacy this Friday afternoon, so the kids can do some serious fishing Saturday and Sunday. Have fun, kids! . . . . IRS tax day has come and gone as of Monday, so hopefully y’all got a refund, as folks like Jen and Jeannie would say . . . .Congrats to Viola Wesner for winning the Nazareth Bath Area Chamber of Commerce “Volunteer of the Year” award at the April 9 Chamber banquet down Hellertown way. She certainly does a lotta work for the firefighters in town. . . . Earth Day is this Saturday, April 23, and I see Councilman Barry Fenstermaker is looking for some more volunteers to plant 22 trees at Ciff Cowling Park and the tot lot over

by Old Forge. They’ll be meeting at the pavilion along E. Main St. between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.

Saturday morning. Great exercise if you can do the bending over. . . .Phillies are holding their own and playing some tough games as they rebuild. . . Looking over the calendar of events in the paper each week, there sure is a lot going on. It’s great that we can have so many fun events around these parts. . . . The hunters are looking forward to spring gobbler season on April 30. When we were out

for a ride a week or so ago I spotted two turkeys walking along a field next to 512 up by Wind Gap. Gobble! Gobble! . . . .Now that it’s warmer it’s also yard clean-up time, and even if it’s not much fun, there’s the fresh air. We finished the windows for Elmira, so onward and upward, gang!

BATH BOWLING Shuttlecocks On Way to Title in Post 470 Sunday League

In week 29 of 30, the Shuttlecocks look like they may be winning out in the Bath American Legion Post 470 Sunday League as they won 7 and lost 0 against now runner-up 3 Balls and a Split. Shuttlecocks were led by Mark Moyer, 224-222-219–665; Nate Meixsell, 247-209-204– 660; Chad Didra, 199-1789204–582; and Amanda Moyer, 157-173-146–476. Balls & Split: Emre LaBar, 184-265-178–627; Keith Weaver, 179-180-214– 573; Adam Anthony, 189-200182–572; Kyle Weaver, 197-133206–536.

Slap Hands! Won 5 and lost 2 vs. Flick’s Fighters as they had Chris Hoysan, 202-201-225– 628; Tom Torcivia, 203-208146–557; Keith Faust, 138-213190–541; and Mandy Hoysan, 144-141-139–424.

Fighters: Ryan Flick, 184-238-229–651; Corey Fritz, 213-165-216–594; Kyle Mordan, 172-172-172–516 abs.; and Bobbi Jo Boronski, 137-139-131–407.

Szerencits’ Soldiers tripped Split Personalities, 5 to 2, led

by Paul Hunsicker, 279-169219–667; “Butch” Holland, 198-264-161–623; Chris Nemeth, 179-154-204–537; Tony Holva, 155-143-192–490; Jamie Breisch, 134-135-100–369. Personalities: Ed Musselman, 233203-214–650; Russ Hoysan, 167-167-204–535; Tammy Emery, 170-158152–480; Rick Faust, 122-157157–436.

Weinberg’s Whiners topped Sargent’s Slaughterers, 5 to 2, with Scott Weinberg, 201-201201–603; Andre Martin, 187187-187–561 abs.; Bill Ernie, 129-177-125–431; Trina Becker, 124-124-124–372 abs. Slaugh-

terers: Keith Sargent, 190-165172–527; Mike Platt, 164-164164–492 abs.; Brian Radcliffe, 159-159-159–477 abs.; Sandra Radcliffe, 93-93-93–279 abs.

STANDINGS W L Shuttlecocks 69 29 3 Balls and a Split 65 33 Hoysan’s Slap Hands! 57 41 Split Personalities 44 54 Weinberg’s Whiners 43 55 Sargent’s Slaughterers 40 58 Szerencits’ Soldiers 40 58 Flick’s Fighters 34 64

Top Bowling Scores at Bath Legion Post 470

These are the top bowling scores for the week of April 3 at the Bath American Legion Post #470 Bowling Lanes: MEN – John Zymweski, Jr., 754; Andy Edelman, (300 game), 749; Ryan Flick, 739; Jason Carfara, 738; Scott Weinberg, 706; Anton Boronski, 701; Allen Smith, 698; Mark Moyer, 698; Patrick Efftig, 698; Brent Bartholomew, 694; Bob Daku, 694; Milt Kelly, 693; Marty Csencsits, 691; John Facinelli, 690; Steve Kerbacher, Jr., 690; Jeff Kerbacher, 687; Taylor Hostler, 686; Bill Bachman, 682; Al Davidson, 678; Ed Muselman, 675; “Butch” Holland, Sr., 675.

WOMEN – Donna Amore, 615; Donna Kemmerer, 578; Marion Shup, 532.

DARTBALL Salem Luth. sweeps Into lead as Suburban Dartball winding Down Things are getting really wild as the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League season is winding down.

Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem pulled into the lead for the first time on Monday as they swept St. John’s Union in Farmersville, 5-0, 4-0, and 3-0. Salem had Jason Biggs hitting 5 for 13; Bryan Frankenfield, 4 for 8, and Bill Hoke, Jr. and Sr., each with a home run. Farmersville had little action.

Dryland of Hecktown had held first place for a while, but won only two of three this week at Salem UCC in Moorestown. They won 5-0, lost 6-1, and won 5-2.

Dryland: Earl Sigley, 4 for 11, and Rich Durn, 4 for 13. Salem: Rachel Krause, 4 for 12 with two home runs; Kristin Saeger, a pair of homers, and Chris Wentzel, a solo shot.

St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton is in the mix for the championship as well as they swept St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem, 8-4, 8-7, and 7-2, led

by Bret Remel, 9 for 15; Brian Gross, 7 for 15; Deb Hughes, 7 for 15 with a homer; and Amber Gross, a solo homer. St. Stephen’s: Gary Buczynski, 7 for 14; Jim Blaukovitch, 5 for 11 with a homer; John Hoysan, 4 for 13 with a homer; and Mason Matrava, a home run.

Bath Lutheran lot 5-0, won 5-0, and lost 5-1 as they played at Emmanuel EC in Bethlehem, where Joel Dalrymple hit 9 for 14; Dick Wesner, 5 for 13; and Mike Graf, a homer. Bath: Lee Creyer, 5 for 10, and Kim Biechy, a home run.

Christ UCC of Bath won two 4-1 games, then lost 8- 4 at Ebenezer Bible Fellowship in Bethlehem. Bath: Garry Hunsicker, 7 for 12; Joe Hunsicker, 4 for 8; Steve Hunsicker and Tricia Shellhammer, both 4 for 12. Bethle-

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hem: Carol Voortman, 6 for 12; Charlie Costanzo, 4 for 11 with a homer; Kim Dietz, 4 for 12 with a homer; and Nancy Lucky, a grand slam in game three.

Messiah Lutheran had the bye this week.

STANDINGS W L Salem Luth., Beth’hem 50 27 Dryland, Hecktown 50 28 St. Paul’s, North’n 46 28 Bath Lutheran 41 34 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 38 37 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 39 39 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 39 42 Messiah, Bethlehem 34 41 Christ UCC, Bath 36 45 Farmersville 25 50 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 24 51

SCHEDULE: April 25– St. Paul’s at Salem Luth., Farmersville at St. Stephen’s, Ebenezer at Bath Luth., Messiah at ?.

Byes for Dryland, Salem UCC, Emmanuel, Christ UCC.

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the corner of Atlas Rd. said the music was so loud for a 4th of July party that it “echoed off buildings,” drowning out his TV 100 ft. away. He said ash from fireworks went on their cars.

He was advised to send a letter to the neighbor so the situation isn’t repeated again this 4th of July.

• Public Works reported that an inlet needs to be repaired along Indian Trail Road.

PennDOT cleaned out mud from under the bridge after Howertown Rd. flooding.

• Ms. Eckhart reported seeking a $10,000 matching grant from DCNR for a $25,000 project under the Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan.

• Training for how to deal with storm water will be given at the

township building on May 4 for Public Works employees.

• Ms. Eckhart was designated the agent to represent the township for FEMA reimbursement in “Winterstorm Jonas” of Feb. 23-24.

• One person was hired by the board after seven wee interviewed for a road crew laborer position.

Fire Co. Report A fire report from Allen Township Vol. Fire Co. Chief Nick Lalik for March showed: 208.75 total alarm man hours with 24 alarms that included five ambulance assists, five auto accidents (in Allen and East Allen), three automatic fire alarms, three brush fires (in Catasauqua, Northampton and Lehigh Twsp.), two dwelling fires (in Lehigh and Allen Twsps.), one rubbish fire (in Northampton), one smoke detector activated, two structure fires (in Allen and Lehigh Twsps.), and one traffic control.

April 14, Marcia Hahn had the privilege of being on hand as Bath Mayor Fi Mirabito accepted the 2016 Good Scout Award from Troop 33 at the Cement Belt Good Scout Dinner at Barnhouse Village. – Contributed photo

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also expressed his concern about the safety of the people walking and parking in that area.

However, Council went with the business people and vendors at their meeting this past Thursday, April 7 and decided to stay with the Main Street location, for this year only. It will open on Tuesday, May 24, and every Tuesday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. until September.

Other matters • The last official day to pay the trash bill was March 31. Up to that date, $967,435 was collected. Now that it is well into April, anything not paid will be turned over to Portnoff for collection.

• Northampton Liederkranz had asked to block Siegfried Ave. between E. 9th St. and Plum Alley for a Summer Fest, and to borrow the band trailer. Liederkranz will have the responsibility of setting up the barricades and trash barrels, but the trail has been promised to Little Moore Church in Danielsville for that day.

• Beginning May 8, the Atlas Cement Museum will be open ce! to the public on the second and

fourth Sunday each month up to September 25. . . . The museum’s curator, Ed Pany, has received $250 from Keystone Cement Co. of Bath as a donation. . . .

Pany recently conducted a tour of the museum for two visitors from Sweden, a professor who is director of studies at the graduate school of the University of Gothenburg, and his sister. Over the years, people from around the world have visited the museum, which is part of the municipal building on Laubach Avenue.

• The final dance of this school year was held this past Saturday, April 16, at the recreation center.

Dances will resume in September.

• In a public works report were these items: Sod has been laid at the Uptown Park and the fountain has been turned on; Stone base has been prepared and blacktop applied for the 4th Street Playground parking lot, and two storm drains installed; Now that the 4th St. parking lot is finished, public works has begun working on the parking lot to the rear of the police station and one adjacent to the skate park; The baseball fields are about ready for the summer season and infield mix has been purchased.

Sister Cities display received new fencing and a block sidewalk this past week, with flowers also blooming at the memorial.

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by ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Baseball team had a bit of a rocky week. They lost to Freedom on April 11, went to Central Catholic on April 12 and fell short, followed that up by a trip to Stroudsburg on April 14 where they fell short, and then played in Hershey and lost in that game on April 16. They will play Parkland at Coca Cola Park on April 21 at 6:30 p.m.

The Nazareth Softball team defeated Central Catholic on April 12 and then got a big win at Stroudsburg, scoring 6-5 on April 14. The girls fell short at home vs.

Minersville on April 15, then lost

another one at home on April 16 in nine innings to Liberty and will now be at East Stroudsburg North on April 20 and at home vs. Parkland on April 22.

The Nazareth Girls Lacrosse team lost to Moravian Academy on April 11, were defeated by Parkland on April 12, lost to Emmaus on April 14 at home, and then lost another one at home to Phillipsburg on April 16. The girls will be at Central Catholic at 4 p.m. on April 21.

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team lost to Parkland at home on April 12, and then lost to Emmaus on April 14. They’ll be at Northampton on April 19 and then home vs. Central Catholic on Thursday April 21.

The Nazareth Boys Volleyball team lost to Emmaus on April 12 but bounced back with a win against Freedom on April 14. The boys will host Becahi on April 19 and then it’s off to Allen on April 21. Stay tuned next week for some Middle School scores and more High School news.

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Northampton Area High School 2015-2016 Third marking period honor roll submitted by CARRIE GRUBER Grade 9 Distinguished Honors Amanda Adams, Zachary Angerman, Taylor Atiyeh, Jacob Auger, Billy Bachiashvili, Elaina Bastow, Paige Beil, Laura Betzenberger, Christy Bilheimer, Caroline Bischof, Evelyn Bodnar, Jessica Bretzik, Brooke Brida, Tyler Brown, Holly Brunst, Vaughan Bryant, Alexus Cabanela, Luke Cantrel, Amelia Cesanek, Charlotte Cherry, Andrew Cochrane, Paul Connolly, Jacob Czarnecki, Mikayla Davidson, Gabrielle Demchak, Avitamarie DeMieri, Anthony DiSipio , Dalton Domchek, Alexia Drey, Cameron Eaton, Aaron Eberts, Brandon Fedio, Jadyn Fehnel, Sean Fisher, Jacob Flood, Aubrey Gallagher, Sara Gantz, Anthony George, Thomas Gerrity, Alyssa Gerstenberg, Camerone Giancaterino, Evan Gillette, Madelyn Gilmore, Haley Gonsalves, Katelyn Graver, Emma Gundrum, Samuel Hanley, Rachel Hartzell, Katelyn Heffelfinger, Regann Hobby, Andrew Hozza, Kaylee Kauffman, Rachel Kichline, Michael Kistler, Taylor Klucsarits, Kaitlin Kolonia, Jaide Korpics, Leah Kovach, Nikolas Kovacs, Piper Malehorn, Isabella Mangos, Brooke Masonheimer, Taylor Mast, Tanner Melinsky, Hunter Miller, Megan Moser, Christopher Nemeth, Kien Nguyen, Madison Nika, Haley Novobilski, Lauren Pague, Magen Perelli, Abigail Piotrowski, Douglas Pletz, Samantha Reiss, Brynne Rockovits, Jenna Rogers, Paige Ruch, Trinity Schoeneberger, Matthew Schultes, Sarah Schwartz, Nicole Secara, Allison Serensits, Reem Shadid, Mary Shetayh, Ashley Snyder, William Steirer, Abigail Stoudt, Aaron Strawn, Grace Tepes, Garret Transue, Arianna Troxell, Cody Turpin, Maxx Venzke, Joseph Vrabel, Madison Watson, Hunter Werkheiser, Abby Wheeler, Jillian Wiswesser, Kyle Woomer, Korina Zambrano, Kasey Zelienka.

High Honors Caitlyn Ahner, Summer Aich-

er, Andriana Andrews, Rachel Apsley, Brittany Assenmacher, Dillon Azar, Tanner Beruta, Dahlia Bittenbender, Michael Burns, Owen Buschi, Samuel Castle, Cameron Chuss, Grace Clayton, Jamie Cook, Ana Cruz, Misty Csanadi, Kylie Cuchran, Ethan Deater, Kirsten DiBucci, Rachelle Anne Dizon, Celia Doll, Jordan Euculano, Matthew Eyre, Patrick Flanagan, Austin Fleury, Mariella Flores, Ashleigh Fogel, Daniel Fox, John Fox, Abby Franke, Dominic Frey, Ashley Gallagher, Emily Gehris, Tyler Gilliard, Madison Graver, Kathryn Groff, Lauren Groller, Brittany Hankee, Gunner Hanna, Elizabeth Heffelfinger, Sabrina Heffelfinger, Brian Herstine, Kaitlyn Hess, Justin Hoppes, Elizabeth Jones, Kyle Jones, Matthew Kaboly, John Kennedy, Kristopher Knauss, Brooke Knouse, Olyvia Koch, Andrew Kovalchik, Amanda Kunsman, Michael Kypridakes, Madison Lebish, Mason Leh, Macy Lyons, Aaron Marth, Jaime Mello, Valencia Mercadante, Bianca Minera, Madison Musselman, Phylicia Musselman, Kimberly Newhall, Hollie Nolan, April Rehrig, Sarah Reszek, Misty Ridinger, Joshua Rivera, Caitlyn Roller, Arieanna Sabella, Colin Schmall, Marina Schrap, Matthew Schubert, Julia Seiling, Madison Shehab, Gabrielle Sommer, Jonathan Speicher, Kasey Steckel, Zachary Stein, Sean Swanson, Mason Taschler, Maxine Tassie, Cassandra Tembo, Lucas Troy, Isaac Tucker, Kristen Unangst, Matthew Urban, Francisco Vegliante, Brianna Viera, Christopher Vine, Rebecca Volk, Jurnee Wenz, Mason Wolfe, Hayden Woodring, Madalyn Yorke, Jaycee Young.

Honors Margarita Asencio, Martin Aster, Alexandra Bailey, Riley Beenders, Tyler Belsky, Nathan Bendekovits, Chase Beruta, Andrea Cohen, Dillon Correll, Adam Dentith, Taylor DiProperzio, Giovanni Dodson, Daryn Drinkard, Alexa Ebert, Jared Everett, Alexia Farkas, Alexzandria Frick, Mackenzie Geisner,

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Grade 10 Distinguished Honors Heather Alich, Samuel Arnold, Jadon Barnett, Gina Bartlett, Aubrey Bealer, Tyler Bell, Jennah Best, Chandler Biechy, Brianna Cattano, Alyssa Chomitzky, Kayla Christopher, Chase Clapp, Brandi Davidson, Jenna Diefenderfer, Capri DiSaverio, Drew Filchner, Natalie Filchner, Hannah Flaven, Austin Frey, Erik Fulks, Eileen Gallagher, Spencer Gerhard, Ty Hooven, Alexandra Horvath, Ethan Hummel, Jared Jackson, Lauren Kemmerer, Carissa Kern, Nicholas Kern, Julia Kester, Sammy Khalouf, Cole Kleppinger, Zechariah Lambert, Kevin Laudano, John Markle, Lane Markulics, Kolton Mast, Meghan McGraw, Janessa Meixner, Courtney Muick, Ketlen Nikritin, Logan Ninos, Loana Pabon, Anthony Primeau, Shawna Reese, Makenzie Reinhard, Shannon Reinhard, Laura Rex, Naomi Rubi, Olivia Saylor, Andrea Sharga, Claire Smith, Nicole Somers, Hailey Souders, Victoria Sousa, Kelsey Stevens, Christian Stezelberger, Payton Sussick, Jack Test, Lauren Thomas, Autumn VanHorn, Emily Weindel, Cory Weisenberger, Emily Ziegenfuss.

High Honors Zackery Acevedo, Beth Albright, Emily Bartholomew, Erica Belovich, Scott Bittner, Aliza Bodzin, Mitchell Bozik, Alizae Bruch, Mason Bunce, Jenna Buskirk, Brandon Caffrey, Larisa Calvo, Taylor Casey, Joshua Chidiac, Ashley Coughlin, Olivia Daniels, Logan Davidson, Taylor Dermott, Camryn Devitt, Lauren Dorney, Kaitlyn Doutt, Nicholas Dziedzic, Brynne Ehrlacher, Alexandra Farkas, Andrew Faust, Elizabeth Fehnel, Caila Feist, Robyn Franke, Conner Frey, Faith Fritz, Karissa Fritz, Anthony Fronti, Victoria Gardineer, Dylan Gessner, Megan Giangiulio, Donovan Gill, Chelsea Greber, Nicholas Hanna, Mackenzie Harry, Karissa Hartzell, Katherine Hartzell, Krystal Heffelfinger, Brianna Hein,

Ashley Hildebrand, Sydney Hillborn, Eric Hinkle, Carson Keefe, Haley Klotz, Keelea Kromer, Seth Laky, Antonio Landi, Molly Laury, Kaitlyn Leh, Olivia Lucas, Anne MacAdam, Tyler Manarino, Xander Marakovits, Logan Marsh, Hannah Miles, Gregory Milnes, Ashley Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Morgan Mullen, Alexander Murphy, Christian Nemeh, Rylee O'Donnell, Payton Orlando, Ryan Perreault, Emmalee Raines, Ian Riccelli, Jade Rindock, Madison Roberts, Cierra Romano, Vito Russo, Douglas Sacco, Sara Sandoval, Sarah Schmidt, Jillian Schreiber, Emily Schweitzer, Jared Sebesta, Sarah Shook, Amber Shuman, Mikayla Siegfried, Carlie Small, Brianna Snyder-Jones, Kendra Sommers, Julia Spengler, Nicole Spohn, Ryan Strawn, McKayla Strohl, Joseph Stumer, Tori Unangst, Noah Vehafric, Henry Viera, Hunter Wacik, Sally Ann Wallace, Matthew Weber, Justin Wenz, Kyle Whiteman, Nicole Winter-Hower, Lauren Yeaw.

Honors Liliana Altomare, Alexis Barrall, Madison Bleiler, Austin Boyko, Olivia Cappolella, Courtney Corona, Claudia Cuchran, Logan Curran, Brynn Delvecchio, Madison Dew, Heidi Faber, Hunter Fenstermaker, Zachary Fodor, Nyomi Fountain, Makenzie Fritz, Brianna Glose, Matthew Gulla, Matthew Harrop, Jake Herschman, Austin Hoffman, Marisela Kempf, Daniel Krieger, Jesse Leibenguth, Nathaniel Marx, Noah Messer, Richie Montalvo, Leonardo Ortiz, Bailey Patterson, Nathaniel Pease, Jack Penrose, Alexis Praetorius, Jeremy Ricca, Cameron Rodgers, Dmitri Schwartz, Madison Sheldon, Gretchen Stein, Ian Stout, Nolan Strauss, Lindsay Stuhldreher, Bryce Swanger, Devin Thomma, Jacob Treichler, Jenele Vadelund, Justine Venegas, Emilie Walter.

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Grade 11 Distinguished Honors Dylan Baird, Amy Bauer, Francesca Boschi, Brayden Bourger, Rudy Buezo, Alexis Christein, Lamont Cobbs, Sara Demczyszyn, Jessica Fantasia, Morgan Fehnel, Lyndsey Gallagher, Ariana Gambler, Emily Glass, Austin Graver, Ethan Hartley, Keith Hartman, Elizabeth Horn, Conlan Keefe, Hunter Lean, Sara Lechner, Carly Masonheimer, Lauren Mickley, Brandy Moser, Cassandra Motyka, Hanna Novobilski, Zachary Rooks, Sarah Schaffer, Sadie Schlichting, Wyatt Shoop, Alexander Skrapits, Ayden Sylvester-Harms, Daniel Thomas, Alyssa Tomsic, Ryan Weisenberger, Genna Wetzel.

High Honors Selena Abdouche, Jared Angerman, Emma Angle, Mary Angle, Kelsey Anthony, Alyssa Asdourian, Tyrus Bahrman, Anthony Bickel, Dakota Bilder, Patrick Bodnar, Kathryn Boehm, Lee Bryant, Sarah Covert, Christopher Croll, Patricia Dalton, Alexandra DaRoja, Larry Eyre, Benjamin Fickinger, Anna Filchner, Zachary Fisher, Trevor Frana, Gavyn Frankenfield, Alexis Frey, Gabrielle Gallo, Ryan Galusha, Lynette Garcia, Vincent Gehret, CarolAnn Gillish, Sarah Grube, Mia Guadagnino, Lauren Haggerty, Eric Hammer, Ciana Heckman, Jonathan Helm, Jessica Hendricks, Bryanne Horn, Anthony Huffsmith, Brooke Ingram, Dominic Jackson, Dana Johnston, Haylie Klausen, Katelyn Lahr, Cecelia LeBus, Grace Lewis, Andrew Marx, Adrian Mast, Tiffany McGee, Alexis Meixsell, Dana Miller, Richard Moore, Hallie Muffley, Jillian Muthard, Kristin Nasatka, Isaac Njenga, Nicole Peploe, Brandon Peters, Ryan Reed, Naomi Rieth, Continued on page 13

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“Prepare For Impact!”

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 had climbed to 3200 feet in the 90 seconds after takeoff when the pilot reported a double bird strike— both engines were out, and it was descending for a crash landing! As the reality of what appeared to be certain death dawned on the passengers, they began to pray. Moments later the huge jet was over the Hudson River when the pilot ordered, “Prepare for impact!” Then the jet splashed into the river and began floating. Thanks to God, the expertise of the pilot, attendants, and rescuers, all 155 passengers survived.

The pilot’s order, “Prepare for impact,” reminded me of the order that God gave in Amos 4:12, “Prepare to meet thy God!” God’s command fits every situation in life not just when we are staring death in the face expecting to die within moments. God wants us to prepare now and live ready to meet Him! For us to die unexpectedly is not a tragedy unless we die unprepared! One may have his will made and his house in order, but unless his sins are covered by the blood of Jesus Christ, he is not prepared to die and meet God! Again, God’s command is, “Prepare to meet thy God!” Why prepare? Because “every one of us shall give account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12).

Why prepare now? Because you may not have time to prepare later. The Bible declares, “now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). No scripture teaches the possibility of getting right with God after we die. We will be judged as we are at the time of our death according to Revelation 22:11, “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still.”

How does one prepare? By accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). Our sins are forgiven and we are brought into fellowship with God only when we repent of our sins and place our trust in Jesus.

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Obituaries Myrtle P. Ackerman

OCT. 14, 1918 – APRIL 13, 2016 Myrtle P. Ackerman, 97, died Wednesday, April 13 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Roy H. Ackerman, who died in 1973.

She was a distributor, employed by Amway, Inc. for 44 years before retiring in 2008.

Born October 14, 1918 in Whitehall, she was a daughter of the late Raymond H. and Edna (Fahringer) Yohn.

Myrtle was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Howertown, where she sang on the senior choir and was a member of the Fellowship Class. She was well known for her cheesecake and red beets, and loved to crochet. Her greatest love was caring for her family, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are a son, Richard Ackerman, of Northampton; a daughter, Patricia M. Brennon, of Bethlehem; five grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Contributions may be made to the St. John’s U.C.C. memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Diane J. Anthony

MARCH 4, 1944 – APRIL 12, 2016 Diane J. Anthony, 72, of Northampton, died on Tuesday, April 12 in St. Luke’s HospitalAllentown.

A graduate of Parkland High School, she was employed by the former Allentown State Hospital before retiring.

Born March 4, 1944 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Rachel (Saeger) Anthony.

Diane enjoyed going to the Petersville Rod & Gun Club, and was involved in the garden club in Coplay.

Surviving are a daughter, Lori Harvey-Borso, of Bethlehem; a brother, Robert Anthony, of Macungie; three grandchildren; fiancé, Terry Druckenmiller; step-son, Rick Druckenmiller, of

Danielsville; and a step-daughter, Leah Szoke, of Whitehall.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Anthony.

A funeral service was held on Saturday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Niche committal of ashes was held yesterday (Wednesday) in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, Emanuelsville, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Joyce L. Bastian

APRIL 16, 1925 – APRIL 7, 2016 Joyce L. (Keck) Bastian, 90, of Nazareth, died on Thursday, April 7 at Gracedale. She was the wife of the late William Bastian.

Born on April 16, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Sauer) Keck.

Surviving are a daughter, Alys Snoke, of Camp Hill; two sons, Kurt Bastian of Wind Gap and Roy Bastian of Whitehall; three grandsons; one brother, Charles Keck, of Frederick.

She was predeceased by a sister, Dolores, and a brother, Kermit.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Harold F. Gogel, Jr.

MARCH 6, 1930 – APRIL 13, 2016 Harold F. Gogel, Jr., 86, of Nazareth, died Wednesday, April 13 in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Jean S. (Frantz) Gogel for 63 years.

He was the owner/operator of Gogel’s Gulf Service Station, Nazareth, for 47 years before retiring in 1992.

Born March 3, 1930 in Lower Nazareth Township, he was a son of the late Harold Gogel, Sr. and Verna (Lambert) Gogel.

A member of St. John’s Evan.

Lutheran Church, Nazareth, Harold was a former bowler on the Tuesday Night Men’s League at Holy Family Club and a life member of Vigilance Hose Vol. Fire Co. He was an avid NASCAR and Phillies fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Keith A. Gogel, of Belmont, N.C.; and twin grandsons.

A funeral service was held on Monday morning in St. John’s Lutheran Church with The Rev.

Franklin Stinner officiating.

Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Arrangements were made by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064, where memorial contributions to St. John’s Lutheran Church may be sent.

Elinor L. Kessler

OCT. 2, 1921 –APRIL 9, 2016 Elinor L. “Tootie” Kessler, 94, formerly of Kesslersville, Plainfield Township, died on Saturday, April 9 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Melvin F. Kessler for 55 years before he died in 1998.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tatamy. Elinor and her husband owned and operated the family farm in Kesslersville. She was also employed for many years as a finisher at Magnetic Windings in Easton, from where she retired in 1986.

Born October 2, 1921 in Plainfield Township, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Bertha E. (Kachline) Mack.

She is survived by her brother, Sherwood Mack, of Belfast.

Preceding her in death were six sisters, Ruth Young, Doris Mack, Viola Seyfried, Flossie Matthews, Elda Pritchard, and Arlene Duvo, and two brothers, Pete and Ernest Mack.

A funeral service was held last Friday morning in Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S. 8th St., Tatamy, with The Rev. Herbert Dolich officiating there and at interment in Forks Cemetery, Stockertown.

Arrangements were made by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 237, Tatamy, PA 18085.

Edward M. Marx

Edward M. Marx, 58, of Kunkletown, Polk Twsp., Jonas, died Monday morning, April 11, 2016 at home. He was the husband of Melissa L. (Reinhard) Marx for 17 years.

He was employed by labor union Local #1174.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late William J., Sr. and Helen M. (Laufik) Marx.

Ed enjoyed living in the country, and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and motorcyclist.

Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mariah Marx of Northampton, Theresa Marx of Kunkletown, Shelby Bast of New Tripoli, and Colleen Marx of Slatington; a son, Edward C., of Kunkletown; seven grandchildren; a sister, Ann Marie Chiesa, of Zionsville; two brothers, William of Whitehall and Frank of Danielsville; nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on

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Monday afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Interment was private.

Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Annie M. Onkotz

APRIL 28, 1924 – APRIL 12, 2016 Annie M. Onkotz, 91, of Allentown, formerly of Northampton, died Tuesday, April 12 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown.

She was employed by the former D & D Shirt Co., as a sewing machine operator for 45 years before retiring in 1988.

Born April 28, 1924 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Kovacs) Onkotz.

Annie was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Roman Catholic Church, Northampton, and their Young At Hearts group.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning in Assumption B.V.M. Church, followed by interment in the parish cemetery in Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Annabelle R. Renkel

NOV. 18, 1932 – APRIL 2016 Annabelle Ruth Renkel, 83, of Bath, died in the V.N.A. Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Leonard R. Renkel.

Originally from Port Murray and Mt. Olive, N.J., she had resided in Bath for the past 12 years. She had worked as a professional seamstress all her adult life and was the owner of Annabelle Sewing in Bath.

Born November 18, 1932 in Long Valley, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Sidney and Harriet (Lance) Fleser.

She was a dedicated member of Faith Community Assembly of God Church in Easton.

Surviving are three sons, Leonard R. Renkel, Jr., Charles Renkel, and Jeffrey Renkel; five grandchildren; and a nephew.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Miriam “Peanut” Wright, Toby Fischer and Martha Sickle; and a brother, Sidney Fleser.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the Cochran Funeral Home, Hackettstown, N.J. Interment was in Mount Olive Union Cemetery, Flanders, N.J. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Community Church, 3000 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township, PA 18045.

Angela A. Schuch

Angela A. Schuch. 84, of Northampton, died on Monday, April 11, 2016.

She worked as a seamstress for several years.

Angela was a daughter of the late Alois and Mary (Yandrisovits) Schuch.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church,

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Northampton.

Surviving are three sisters, Anna Blaukovich of Northampton, Hermina Milisits of Austria, and Mary Petersell of New York; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services wee held last Friday morning in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial donations may be presented to the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Tommy R. Singer, Sr.

MARCH 6, 1948 – APRIL 12, 2016 Tommy R. Singer, Sr., of Lehigh Township, formerly of Hickory Hills, Moore To w n s h i p , was stricken at home and died suddenly on Tuesday, April 12 in Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Bonnie E. (Smith) Singer for 45 years.

After graduating from Stroudsburg High School in 1968, Tommy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His military career spanned 19 years before he retired in 1986.

Born March 6, 1948 in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Herbert, Sr. and Ruth (Post) Singer.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, playing Yahtzee, and family dinners on Sundays. Tommy was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he especially looked forward to spending time at the family cabin in Promised Land.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Lisa Yandersits of New Tripoli and Tommy R. Singer, Jr. of Bushkill Township; seven grandchildren; a sister, Betty Phillips, of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by four brothers, Herbert, Jr., John, Paul, and Robert Singer.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Allentown, PA 18109.

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Bradford T. Flynn Borough of Bath Secretary DATED: April 18, 2016 (4/21) PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH NORTHAMPTON COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 2, 2016, at 7:00 PM., at 215 E Main St Bath, Pennsylvania, the Borough of Bath Council, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will act on an Ordinance No. 2016658 (of which this notice is the summary) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154 “STREETS & SIDEWALKS” ARTICLE II “SIDEWALKS” SUBPART (B) “SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL” SECTION 154-101 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, AND TENANTS TO REMOVE ICE AND SNOW IN A TIMELY MANNER FROM SIDEWALKS AND ADDING FIRE HYDRANTS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCSONSISTENT HEREWITH A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined by any citizen in the office of the Secretary of the local government unit at 215 E. Main St Bath, Pennsylvania, on any business day (except Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 9 A.M. and 4 P.M., prevailing time.

Bradford T. Flynn Borough of Bath Secretary DATED: April 18, 2016 (4/21) PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH NORTHAMPTON COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 2, 2016, at 7:00 PM., at 215 E Main St Bath, Pennsylvania, the Borough of Bath Council, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will act on an Ordinance No. 2016-659 (of which this notice is the summary) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 179-21. TO AMEND THE TERM “ACCESSORY USE”; TO AMEND §§ 179-131., 179132., 179-133., 179-134., 179135., 179-136., AND 179-137.

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16 April 21-27, 2016

Phantoms leave fans Optimistic for 2016-17

The Phantoms finished the season off with a win and a final stick salute to their loyal fans at the PPL Center. -Photo by Nina Weiss/The Home News

by TONY ANDROCKITIS (@TonyAndrock) The Lehigh Valley Phantoms finished their second season as an American Hockey League (AHL) franchise over the weekend, capping the 2015-16 season with a 5-2 win over Syracuse Sunday at the PPL Center.

The Phantoms aren’t headed to the postseason, but as head coach Scott Gordon recalled after the game he said he told his players before their final game that they owed it to the fans to give them a proper send off.

“I think we made up our mind before the start of the game that we were going to compete and try to put a good show on for the fans that have supported us all year,” forward

Tim Brent said after the season concluding win.

Gordon’s first season behind the bench with the Phantoms was marred not only by injuries, but by entering the year learning completely new systems of play without the help of having any of the guys on the team to mentor the younger players on how Gordon wanted the team to play.

“You can’t call it a successful season when [making the playoffs] doesn’t happen, but I do know that coming into next year I feel a lot more comfortable about where our players are at now,” Gordon said in his final press conference of the season.

The Phantoms were infused

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Jim is a retired civil engineer from FLSmidth in 2009.

He is a graduate of Lehigh University of Bethlehem, PA, class of 1965, and is a veteran of the Army.

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with a wealth of talented prospects in the final month of the season, and they made an almost immediate impact – as Lehigh Valley won seven of their final 10 games. The Philadelphia Flyers got a look at some of their top prospects like forwards Oskar Lindblom and Nicholas Aube-Kubel and defensemen Travis Sanheim and Reece Willcox at the AHL level.

Getting that first taste of North American pro hockey a year early only puts them ahead of the curve entering their expected first full season of pro hockey next fall – something that leaves Gordon and Phantoms fans alike optimistic for next season.

“I would like October to start right now because of the fact that I know where everybody is and what they are capable of,” Gordon explained of looking forward to his second season as coach. “The biggest piece of all of this is that there will be a group of players here that will know what the expectations are and help mentor the new guys faster than just the coaches at the start of the year starting from scratch.”

Fan support

Despite the Flyers’ top minor league affiliate missing the postseason for the seventh straight season, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ second season at the PPL Center was still a resounding success from a ticket selling standpoint.

The Phantoms finished 7th in the AHL in average attendance throughout the 2015-16 season with an average of 8,244 fans at each of the team’s 38

home games, including 24 sellout crowds of at least 8,420 fans and a streak of 13 straight leading up to Sunday’s season finale.

What’s even more impressive is the fact that the six teams who finished ahead of the Phantoms in average attendance all have larger venues that can seat more fans. The Phantoms’ filled PPL Center at a 97.9% capacity on average this season.

Black aces

With the Phantoms’ season over and the Flyers in the first round of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, several Phantoms players were called up to Philadelphia to provide extra depth.

Team captain Colin McDonald was called up prior to

the Phantoms’ season finale on Sunday, while eight more players – goaltender Anthony Stolarz, defensemen Mark Alt, Sam Morin, Robert Hagg and Davis Drewiske and forwards Cole Bardreau, Chris Conner and Taylor Leier – were added to the NHL roster on Monday evening before the Flyers were pushed to the brink of elimination in a 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals in Game Three of their first round series.

You can follow all the latest Lehigh Valley Phantoms breaking news, updates and much more during the offseason by following Tony on Twitter -> @TonyAndrock and by visiting his daily online coverage at Highland Park Hockey.

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