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Big “N” Band saluted at Northampton School Board

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Members and leaders of the Northampton High School Big “N” Band received significant honors this past Wednesday night for capturing the Cavalcade of Bands A Class Championship on November 14, 2015.

They were honored at a meeting of the Northampton Area School Board, held in the senior high cafeteria because of the large crowd of band members, parents and friends who came to see the ceremony honoring the band, including two awards presented by the mayors of Northampton and Bath.

NASD Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik complimented all who had helped the band make it possible, and the student band members for all the time they put in, even in the summer. He also lauded the band parents organization club for all they do to raise funds for the events the band at-

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Bath Mayor Fiorella Mirabito presented certificate of excellence to two Big “N” Band members, director James Sansone and assistant director Tim Carpency.

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tends; and the school board, who were able to maintain the arts for the school district, especially in music.

Kovalchik said the new middle

school will help facilitate the program. “I want to excel in every program possible. We want to be number one!”

Band Director James J. San-

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East Allen Twsp. hears Of zoning changes, much Attributed to warehouses

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home Newss

East Allen Township officials reorganized recently. Shown seated (l-r) are Township Manager Deborah Seiple, Supervisors Madelyn Kemp and Peggy Moser; standing – Supervisors vice chairman Christopher Colitas, chairman Roger Unangst, and Mark Schwartz.

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The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday heard a review by engineer Jim Birdall of zoning changes in the comprehensive plan that include properties along Airport Road and Rt. 512, where warehouse development and access are of serious concern.

Township Manager Deborah Seiple said she would like to meet with Allen and Hanover Township officials and see what they think of the zoning in view of all the warehouses that are springing up.

In addition to the planned FedEx megahub in Allen Twsp., another warehouse development in that township was approved last Tuesday by Allen’s supervisors that includes 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space along Rt. 329 and another three warehouses on 150 acres between Miller Ace Hardware and a quarry along that highway ranging from 1 million square feet, 250,000 square feet, to 379,620 square feet.

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Sweetheart Dance- February 11 from 2 until 3:30 p.m. at Traditions of Hanover Independent Living. To RSVP call 610-882-0400.

Blue Mountain Woodworking Blood Drive- Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. until 3

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

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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.

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

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very well and that it would be best for the township. “My goal is that we don’t kill people,” Anthony Continued from page 1 said. and cars going back and forth.

Milot said he would like to look She questioned Birdsall whethat it because the code could affect er there could be amendments to ordinances that are in place. the comprehensive plan, and he Ms. Seiple will also talk with East Allen EMS member Matt Morrow shows t-shirt that the ambulance said yes. the zoning officer and engineer members are wearing. He also wore the new uniform that they now Township engineer Jim Milot – Home News photo on the pros and cons of the IFC. have with a badge and insignia. also said East Allen is seeing the Other Matters impact of traffic just as Bath has • The engineer recommended agreement with the Pa. Dept. of from truck traffic through interapproval of the ARLE grant and Community Services on land acsections. Ms. Seiple said, “Someconditional sanitary sewer service quisition at Weaversville. It was thing has to be done.” PennDOT for the Toll Brothers subdivision. due to expire on January 29. has the authority. She will attend • Solicitor Joseph Piperato ad• Matt Morrow of East Allen a meeting this week of the LVTS vised asking an extension of an EMS reported more than 70 amfreight advisory committee. bulance calls in January. He was wearing a new uniform for the 255E South Best Ave. EMT crew and said they are a Walnutport, PA 18088 Ph: 610-923-0382 really enthusiastic group.

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It also regulates above ground storage for combustible fuels.

Anthony would like the fire code and building code to coincide. He said he knows the IFC

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Self-Aware

My beloved Scottish grandmother used to sing to me often as a child. I can still hear her soft, Scottish burr as she would sing gently with a far-away look in her sky blue eyes. One such song that I often recall includes the words, “Our good Lord, the gifts he gives us, to see ourselves as others see us…” As life moves along, I find myself reflecting on her songs generally and these words specifically. What a wonderful gift that God has given us, the gift of selfawareness; but what are we doing with it?

Self-awareness defined is: the capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals. Self-awareness is in fact a wonderful gift, yet that does not necessarily mean that knowledge of and about oneself always delivers cuddly feelings. In fact, being self-aware of our shortcomings can make us feel downright lousy.

From my perspective, while we all live on Earth, we just won’t be perfect. We may make poor choices. We may make less than optimum decisions. It is a part of being human. With that being said, it is in the lessons we learn, the maturity, and hopefully the wisdom that arises from the collection of our life experiences that sculpt us into the person we each are today.

I have been participating in a churchmen’s group study called “No Regrets.” In this introspective study, we are reading a book

by John Ortenberg entitled,

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

know you should or you will live in regret every moment of everyday that you don’t. That is truly the definition of self-imprisonment. I wish you much blessing on the journey.

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Chapter 3915 will meet Wednesday, February 10 at the Northampton Community Center at 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Doors open at noon. Entertainment will be provided. Please bring baked goods.

In case of bad weather, if schools are closed there will be no meeting. If interested in any trips, please contact Sharon at 610262-9182.

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This course digs deep into the self-awareness and introspective realm. Let me ask you, who in their right mind wants to look back on their life and have significant regrets? The answer is nobody. No one starts off a young marriage in hopes of getting a divorce. No one wishes to have broken relationships with their children or parents. No one wants to develop diabetes. No one wants to squander these precious moments we have.

Since we are self-aware, we also have the mindfulness to reflect on and make alternative choices that can have a dramatic impact on ourselves and those around us.

For example, giving up smoking, even if you have been smoking for 30 years, is still a good decision this very day. If you are an alcoholic and have truly messed things up, be it known right now, that today can be the day that it all changes. If your sugar is out of control you can reclaim your health. No regrets.

Self-awareness can be joyful or it can be scary. With that being said, either you face what you

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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT JANUARY 22

• Domestic in the 1600 block Railroad St. between two females.

• Hit and run accident, Stewart St. and Czapp Ave. Report of a vehiclestriking and damaging a fence. Vehicle was located by officers.

F150 regular cab truck with a full ladder rack. Truck continued north on Washington Ave. • Non-reportable accident in the 600 block of Washington Ave. involving one vehicle.

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JANUARY 23

• Domestic in the 2100 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

JANUARY 24

• Assist agency in the 100 block of Frank Dr. Officers assist Bethlehem State Police.

• Criminal mischief in the 200 block of W. 14th St. Report of damage to a fence.

• Fire call in the 2200 block Line Alley. Report of a vehicle fire.

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• Fraud in the 600 block of E. 10th St. Report of a craigslist scam.

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• Hit and run accident in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle being struck by a late model green Ford

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JANUARY 29

• Child custody in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a child custody issue.

• Hit and run accident, Main St. and 14th St. Report of a vehicle being side swiped by a blue van. Van located.

• Reportable accident, Main St. and Laubach Ave. involving one vehicle.

2015-16 state budget update

by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) If you are confused about whether or not Pennsylvania has a state budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year, you are not alone. The headlines and stories that appear in the local media can be misleading. However, on Dec. 29, 2015, Gov. Tom Wolf did sign a state budget.

Unfortunately, instead of signing this budget outright, Wolf cut approximately $6 billion in funding from the final document for various programs and services in an effort to leave room to negotiate for the higher taxes he wants.

These cuts include more than $3 billion from education funding, along with money for important health programs, such as cancer research and trauma centers; funding for vital agricultural services; and personnel support for

the state’s correctional institutions.

The final $30.26 billion spending plan given to him in December funded the core functions of government and increased funding for preK-12 education by more than $400 million. And, while the budget would require some new revenue, it would not require the broad-based increases in state income or sales taxes that the governor has been demanding.

Those tax increases have been at the heart of the problem during budget negotiations. The people of Pennsylvania simply cannot afford to have more money taken out of their pockets to finance more government spending. Members of the Legislature and I have stood our ground on this point, yet the governor keeps insisting we need to implement

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higher broad-based taxes on our working men and women.

Because of this impasse, the budget stalled for months with many schools and human service agencies struggling to remain open.

The frustrating part is the governor could have signed the balanced budget we sent him on June 30 and vetoed the parts he didn’t like, which would have allowed for further negotiations without jeopardizing schools and critical social services.

Furthermore, Wolf could have also signed the emergency funding package we sent him for schools and human service agencies on Sept. 24. Instead, he outright vetoed every budgetrelated bill that came his way until Christmas and continued to insist on higher income taxes and higher and/or expanded sales taxes.

I am pleased we finally have a signed budget in place; however, there is clearly still work to be done in order to ensure that schools and some critical programs, such as child advocacy centers, corrections and hospital-based burn centers, have the funding they need to keep their operations going throughout the year. Negotiations to restore important areas of funding are ongoing at this time.

Regardless, I count this as a huge step forward and am hoping the governor’s budget address on Feb. 9 for the 2016-17 fiscal year will not continue the call for more broad-based taxes.

College Corner Andrew McFarland of Nazareth named to fall Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire submitted by STEPHANIE WEATHERBEE Andrew McFarland of Nazareth has earned Highest Honors for the fall semester of the 20152016 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.

fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year.

The college is proud to congratulate Megan Gangewere, a resident of Nazareth, Pa., for being named to the fall 2015 Dean's List.

Pallavi Garg named to Dean's List at Georgia Tech submitted by CHRISTINE BRAZILL Pallavi Garg of Nazareth, PA made the Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Ryan Johnson named to Middle Atlantic Conference Academic Honor Roll submitted by ALI WENGER Ryan Johnson of Bath, Pa., is one of 109 Lebanon Valley student-athletes named to the Middle Atlantic Conference's (MAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Johnson, a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, is a member of the football team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education at The Valley.

Kirsten Fischer named to Dean's List at Lycoming College submitted by MIRIAM MYLIN Kirsten Fischer, a senior biology major from Nazareth, Pa., was named to Dean's List at Lycoming College for the fall 2015 semester.

DelVal students Fall 2015 Dean's List submitted by ANNMARIE ELY Dr. Bashar Hanna, Delaware Valley University's vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, announced the following students have been honored for academic achievement by being named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List: -Elizabeth Grietzer of Bath, PA Megan Gangewere makes fall -Johanna Marano of Nazareth, 2015 Dean's List at PA SUNY New Paltz -Matthew Hardy of Bath, PA submitted by -Courtney Deutsch of MELISSA KACZMAREK Northampton, PA The State University of New -Shane Hodge of Bath, PA York at New Paltz has released -Emily Kleintop of Northampthe Dean's List for outstanding ton, PA academic achievement during the

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Cedar Crest College students named to fall 2015 Dean's List submitted by CHELSEA ROBERTS Cedar Crest congratulates more than 150 students who were named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List.

-Zhanttal Castro of Nazareth.

-Rebecca Germani of Northampton.

-Valerie Kinker of Northampton.

-Ciara Lane of Northampton.

-Gabrielle Werkheiser of Nazareth.

Bath resident Anastasia Frace named to University of New Haven Dean’s List submitted by KAREN GRAVA Anastasia Frace of Bath, PA, who is working on a Bachelor of Science in Biology, was named to the Dean's List at the University of New Haven for the fall 2015 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean's List.

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by CAROL RITTER

Five behaviors of successful People I worked with a woman a few years ago that had a fantastic business idea and turned that idea into a successful business.

And yet, she could not relate to people. Her internal message was: “I’m better than you. I’m more educated and I have more money.” She had no patience for any criticism.

So, what behaviors do successful people project to the public?

• They are good at realizing what they don’t know and surrounding themselves with experts.

• They have a ton of common sense. They possess the basic ability to perceive, understand and judge things and situations.

• They show up. They make sure they are highly visible by all.

• They are not interested in self-promotion, their career and accomplishments speak for them.

• They are never satisfied with their success. They internalize that they are not done yet and have not achieved enough.

By the way, the woman I mentioned in the opening paragraph of this article had high staff turnover, especially anyone who questioned her. She was always scrambling to pay bills because she would always be losing sales

Check out the Home News website at www.homenewspa.com by talking about herself and her Ph.D than about the potential customer’s needs. So, she did not surround herself with experts, didn’t have a stitch of common sense, hid from staff and customers and self-promoted. She was always chasing money. Where is she today? I have no idea, I can’t find her.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Things have come back to nearly normal weather-wise around here. The snow is slowly melting as it’s a bit warm for this time of year, and once in a while the sun’s been shining. I don’t know what the groundhog had for a prediction on Tuesday, ‘cause I penned this letter a day before. Probably the same old story: six more weeks of winter. That’s all right as long as we don’t get any more big ice and snowstorms. So, all in all, things have been pretty quiet around here. . . . All the political talk from Iowa is settling down now that their caucus is over, with three leading – Cruz, Trump and Rubio on the Republican side, and Clinton and Sanders pretty much tied on the Democratic side. Now it will be New Hampshire’s turn, and then South Carolina. It’s gonna be a long year of politics, I reckon. But we’re a free country, so let ‘em talk, and we’ll figure it out in the end when the presidential elections roll around. . . . The Super Bowl is on Sunday, and although I’d like to see Payton Manning go out with a win, I’m thinking the energy of Caro-

lina’s Cam Newton is gonna take the game. We’ll see. Anyhow, it’s always a fun time leading up to the big football extravaganza. . . . I sorta like how the Eagles are shaping up under a new head coach. Time will tell how it works out. Same goes for the Phillies. . . . Don’t know what it is, but a certain councilman takes off his shoes, watch and rings when he’s sitting in at Bath Council . . . .County tax bills have come in the mail, so others from towns and townships can’t be far behind. . . . It’s basketball and wrestling seasons in the high schools now. Best of luck to the Konkrete Kids and Blue Eagles teams. . . .

Next week is Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent, and then Holy Week and finally Easter Sunday. . . . Knock wood, but I think the flu vaccine this year is working out very well ‘cause I haven’t heard of any folks coming down with the flu or grip, or whatever it’s called. . . .I do have the winter doldrums, though, so maybe I oughta check what Elmira has in her good wishes list to pep me up. Have a good week, gang!

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DARTBALL Dryland maintains Lead in Church dart Baseball league The two leading teams kept their position on Monday, winning two of three games in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League.

St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton played a Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown. The latter won 8-3 and 3-2, sandwiched around a 5-4 loss. Hecktown: Shawn Sigley, 7 for 11; “Butch” Silfies, 6 for 13; Kermit Crush, 4 for 9; Jerry Butz, 4 for 11 with a homer.

Northampton: Jennifer Erkinger, 7 for 12 with a home run and Brian Gross, 6 for 12.

Bath Lutheran won 9-6 and 3-0 before losing 3-1 to visiting Farmersville. Bath: Doug Moser, 7 for 13; Jordan Meixsell, Bob Meixsell and Matt Creyer, all 6 for 13.

Unfortunately, “Butch” Kemp hit into a triple play, but his team won the game anyhow. Farmersville: Keith Campbell, 7 for 12; Sue Grim, 6 for 13; and Kyle Gerber, a homer.

Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem swept visiting Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem, 5-3, 8-5 and 6-5, behind Bill Hoke, Sr., 7 for 12 with a homer, and Bryan and Tyler Frankenfield, both with a home run. Messiah: Ryan Jones, 5 for 15, and Andy Mickelson, 5 for 13.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem also zonked Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem, 4-2, 9-2 and 9-6. St. Stephen’s had their hitting shoes on with Travis Beahm, 9 for 14; Ed Wychuck, 7 for 14; Alan Beahm, 5 for 13; Dave Blaukovich, 4 for 8; Jim Blaukovich, 5 for 10; and Gio Amato, 5 for 12 with a homer.

Ebenezer: Carl Fraley, 4 for 9 with a homer; Jim Voortman, 4 for 12; and Steve Cougis, Kim Heath and Charlie Costanzo, all with a homer.

Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, won 4-3, then lost 2-0 and 5-4 in 12 innings at Salem UCC, Moorestown. The winners had Bob Krause, 3 for 6; Larry Bush, 4 for 12, and Derrick Tomas, two homers. Emmanuel: Jorge Rivera, 6 for 15 with a homer; Jeff Hoffert, 6 for 15, and Joey Hoffert, 4 for 10.

Christ UCC of Bath had the bye. With statistician Dave Casey in the hospital, the stats were provided by Doug Moser of Bath.

Thank you.

STANDINGS W Dryland, Hecktown 34 Bath Lutheran 32 St. Paul’s, North’n 28 Salem Luth., Bethlehem 28 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 29 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 27 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 27 Messiah, Bethlehem 22 Christ UCC, Bath 24 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 18 Farmersville 17

L 21 19 20 20 25 24 27 29 30 33 37

SCHEDULE: No games next week. Feb. 15 – Dryland at Emmanuel, Bath Luth. at St. Paul’s, St. Stephen’s at Farmersville, Salem Luth. at Ebenezer, Christ UCC at Messiah.

Salem UCC with the bye.

A word from Marcia Hahn

By MARCIA HAHN Kathleen Kane Investigation This week, the House Judiciary Committee took the first step to a possible impeachment of Attorney General Kathleen Kane by unanimously reporting out a resolution calling for an investigation into her alleged conduct in office. The measure now goes to the full House for a vote.

The Pennsylvania Constitution states that the House of Representatives can investigate whether inappropriate conduct by public officials, including the attorney general, merits impeachment.

Kane currently faces several criminal charges and is without a valid law license.

If approved by the House, the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts would conduct the investigation. If the House would vote to bring articles of impeachment against Kane, a public trial would be held by the Senate.

That chamber would need a twothirds vote to convict and remove her from office.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate - It’s soon time to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the 2015 tax year.

When you are ready to do so, my staff will assist you free of charge with filling out the necessary paperwork. They can also help firsttime applicants determine eligibility. My district office is located at 196 West Moorestown Road in Bushkill Township.

A Reminder for Drivers – Last week’s email included winter driving tips in preparation for the pending snowstorm. Thank you to Richard from Bath, who pointed out two other auto safety

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laws of which we often need to be reminded: The “Steer Clear” law requires motorists to move over or slow down when they encounter an emergency scene, traffic stop or disabled vehicle. The law requires motorists to move to a lane that is not adjacent to the scene of an emergency response, police stop or a tow truck picking up an abandoned vehicle.

If drivers cannot move over because of traffic or other conditions, they must reduce their speed. The law applies any time an emergency vehicle has its lights flashing and where road crews or emergency personnel have lighted flares, posted signs or tried to warn motorists. Failure to move over or slow down can result in a summary offense that carries a fine of up to $250. In addition, fines will be doubled for traffic violations occurring in these areas.

If that violation leads to a worker being injured, a 90-day license suspension could result.

In cases where law enforcement may not be present, the law allows road workers and emergency responders to report violations by motorists. Law enforcement can issue citations based on these reports.

Motorists must turn on their headlights anytime their vehicles´ wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to weather or other atmospheric conditions such as fog or mist.

Failure to comply with the law could result in a fine of $25, but with fees and other associated costs, the penalty would approach $100.

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PUBLIC WORKS LABORER The Borough of Bath is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Laborer. This position is a full time exempt salaried position with complete benefit package. Qualified candidates may obtain a job description and application for this position by going online at bathborough.org under the Community tab, then Employment Opportunities or at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building, located at 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014 Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Due date for applications is February 15, 2016 at 4:00PM.

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Team effort lauded at Council for snow clearing success

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Bath Borough Council Mark Saginario, who doubles as emergency management coordinator, said on Monday night it was “a great team effort by everyone working together” that fought the elements during the 30-plus inch snowfall of January 23-24.

He also believed that Council’s newly developed policy worked out very well, so that success was achieved.

He said the public works crew, along with Bath Fire Fighters, members of the Water Authority, Borough Manager Brad Flynn and Mayor Fiorella Mirabito all cooperated to make it work. The crews worked in three shifts and three snow plows were out at a time. Holiday Hill and Old Forge were cleared, as were the main

streets throughout the borough.

“The snow removal was well coordinated and we kept ahead of it,” Saginario said, noting that the residents were very happy about the streets being plowed so well.

The only problem encountered was reported by Fire Chief Emilio DeNisi and Zoning Officer Dennis Huth. Fire hydrants were buried with snow in some cases. Huth issued a few warnings about shoveling snow, and appealed on Monday, “Please shovel your sidewalks.” An amendment was approved to a sidewalk ordinance on the borough’s books, asking that residents clear snow away from fire hydrants in front of their homes.

Saginario said a county report showed that the 30 inches in one storm exceeded the previous high of 21 inches.

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He also noted that there needs to be more preventive maintenance on the borough’s trucks, washing out salt.

Chamber Rep Speaks Early on in the meeting, William Skinner of the Nazareth – Bath Area Chamber of Commerce told members of Council and the audience about the organization, which has been an independent chamber since 1939, rejecting affiliation with the Lehigh Valley Chamber. He told of six events they sponsor, the newest an Italian-American Festival.

The chamber has mixers from time to time so that many of its 500 members interact with each other. They will attend Community Days in Bath this July, which will be sponsored by the Bath Fire Fighters.

Councilwoman Cynthia Andrews announced that the Nazareth-Bath Area Chamber will have its annual banquet on April 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Dewey Fire Co., Hellertown. At that time the Historic Presentation Award will be presented.

Other Reports • Mary Kositz of the Bath Farmers Market announced that the market in Keystone Park will open Friday, May 20 and close on Friday, Sept. 30. There is a $25 vendor fee. Council approved.

• Saginario and Flynn attended a Chamber of Commerce mixer at Martin Guitar. Michele Ehrgot attended a Colonial Regional Police Commission meeting and noted the business transacted.

• Howell Geter of the fire fighters reported plans for Community Days Friday through Sunday, July 21-24 at Keystone Park and Fire Fighters Park. “We want everybody in the borough to have a lot more activities,” he said.

• Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman said the Bath business brochure is being prepared, and local businesses will be listed.

She will also ask the Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce to tell of their group at a future Council meeting as well.

• Councilwoman Cynthia Anderson said the Nazareth COG has a 170-page Lehigh Valley Plan that Bath needs to approve.

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• Councilman Barry Fenstermaker will check with Chuck Frantz of East Allen Township on what summer program can be arranged for children.

• The land use committee was dissolved and in its place was the pal park committee (not dog park).

• Mrs. Heckman, for rental inspection and registry, said Ordinance 401 that the borough has applies to apartments, landlords and tenants, but it will need some re-working.

• Councilwoman Phyllis An-

drews said the health, sanitation and water authority committee discussed one single hauler for trash and recycling. The latter is confusing for some people. Recyclables don’t need to be separated.

• The Bath Planning Commission is working on the shed ordinance. Council took two votes on whether or not they should go forward with the mixed use ordinance and bring their recommendations back to Council. The first opposing it failed to get a second, and the second to move forward Continued on page 13

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The difference this past week for the Phantoms has been their Colin McDonald is leading Lehigh Valley with 10 points (six goals, four -Photos by Nina Weiss ability to generate a secondary assists) in his last four games. scoring attack to complement the top line of Taylor Leier, Nick Cousins and Chris Conner. Team captain Colin McDonald and Cole Bardreau have teamed up to form what was a pretty dynamic duo last week. McDonald tallied a five-point night (three goals, two assists) in Wednesday’s 6-3 win over Binghamton and finished the week with 10 points (six goals, four assists).

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the competition at Hershey the NAHS band beat 10 other groups winning awards for Best Music and High Percussion, with a final score of 92.150, the highest score in the Big “N” Band’s history.

Sansone said, “The staff continually preaches the idea that excellence is the result of constant pursuit of perfection. I remember walking the band off the field after their performance and not caring where we placed. They performed an awesome show and that’s all that mattered.”

But shortly afterward, he talked to one of the directors he knew.

She looked at him and said, “I know who won…” Sansone asked, “Oh yeah, who?” She said, “Some school named North…

Hampton.” He was ecstatic and when he told assistant director Tim Carpency, “We WON!” Carpency said, “Won what?” Sansone told him “Everything! We’re 1st!”

He said, ”Anyone who’s ever had anything to do with a marching band knows the proverb, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ knows that is especially true for a marching band. We are so lucky in Northampton that we have an amazing ‘village’!”

After his remarks, in which he

credited all who have worked hard to achieve success, Sansone was given a standing ovation.

The band had put in 167 hours of rehearsal, and collectively the band members and instructors had 10,200 man-hours to achieve what they did.

Mayors’ awards Northampton Mayor Tom Reenock read a paper showing all that the band had done, and remarked of his own experiences when he was young in school before presenting them with the Borough of Northampton award.

Bath’s Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito presented a certificate of excellence from the Bath Borough Council and congratulated the band for their accomplishments.

Supt. Kovalchik concluded the program, “The Northampton Area School District is flourishing and I couldn’t be more proud than I am of the band.”

With that, nearly everyone left, and the school board got back to its routine business after shaking hands with all of the band members.

One item included Sansone and one student to attend the PMEA District 10 Band Festival at North Schuylkill High School on Jan. 28-30.

Other matters • Supt. Kovalchik announced that there will be make-up days

from last weekend’s snowstorm that dumped 31.9 inches of snow, and caused schools to be closed Monday and Tuesday.

He also announced the start of the 2016-2017 school year, with teachers reporting on August 2 and students on August 29.

• Approval was given for 13 teachers and 187 DECA students to attend the Pa. DECA State Conference on March 1 through 3 at Hershey at a maximum cost of $10,523, which was included in the 2015-16 curriculum budget.

• Amy Grabfelder was hired as a short term substitute kindergarten teacher at George Wolf Elementary in Bath through on or about March 7. . . A half-year medical sabbatical for Mariacruz Urtasun, high school Spanish teacher through the remainder of this school year. . . Valerie Sharkazy, a paid childbearing leave of absence Dec. 14, 2015 to Jan. 22, 2016 and an unpaid FMLA childbearing leave Jan. 25 to March 7. . . Kimberly Mooney as assistant to the principal of the high school until a permanent assistant principal is hired. . . Chaz Saul, head girls soccer coach for the 2016-17 school year (he was present and received congratulations from board). . . Kayla Bringenberg, long term substitute middle school teacher for second semester.

• The board approved the 2016-2017 school calendar, but Kovalchik said it also has to be coordinated with the days of Bethlehem Vocational-Technical School.

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by RENEE KEIDERLING We’re starting off the New Year right in Nazareth. This past January we had a very successful networking mixer at Bella Napoli Trattoria. Lehigh Valley Chamber and community members from all over the Lehigh Valley enjoyed great company, fresh, hot signature pizzas, focaccia and wine paired perfectly with the food.

Attendees came with arms full of food donations for local children to eat for after school snacks, which were collected by our partner Donate.Local.Simple.

This month we are collaborating with one of our emerging diversity councils, the LGBT Business Council for a signature HALO event. HALO is an acronym for "Helping and Leading Others." HALOs are networking events to raise funds for local non-profit and/or charities and are a great opportunity to meet prospective clients. Join the LGBT Business Council and the Nazareth Business Council for a HALO event at the Nazareth Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 11 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, beer and wine samples, great company and a caricature artist while raising money for the Nazareth Center for the Arts. All admission and a portion of sponsorships will be donated to the Nazareth Center for the Arts.

The Lehigh Valley Chamber and the Nazareth Business Council would like to welcome our newest member, Nazareth Ford.

Be sure to visit them on Facebook or check out their website at nazarethford.com.

We invite you to stop by our Main Street office at 18 South Main Street in Nazareth to learn more about the Nazareth Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley and how we are working to promote business and improved quality of life in Nazareth. You may also call 484-548-4090 for more information.

About the Chamber: The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to serve as the voice for business by continuously improving the economic climate and creating growth opportunities for the Greater Lehigh Valley region. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000 individuals, The Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.

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good sign for the team heading into the final 30 games of the regular season.

“I think it gives the guys confidence going down the stretch where we're going to need win games to make the playoffs,” veteran forward Chris Conner said.

“We want to keep this going as long as we can.”

Phantoms Well Represented at 2016 AHL All-Star Classic For the AHL’s 80th season, the two-day All-Star Classic took place in Syracuse, New York on Sunday and Monday night’s with the annual Skills Competition and a new-look format for the All-Star game which featured six, nine-minute mini games amongst four teams of All-Stars separated by the four divisions of the league.

The Phantoms were represented by goaltender Anthony Stolarz and forward Nick Cousins, who both helped the Atlantic Division All-Stars into the championship game – a six-minute three-onthree finale against the Central Division All-Stars that saw the Western Conference’s division take home the crown as the first winner of the inaugural All-Star Challenge.

Cousins tallied two assists in the four-game tournament, while Stolarz stopped all but two shots he faced in the four games – the least goals allowed of any of the eight goaltenders at the event.

"No I did not," Stolarz answered when asked if he expected to only allow two goals tonight.

"There was a lot of chances, but it was still really fun. A lot of back and forth action. I had a blast."

While it was a chance for the players to get away from the hustle and bustle of the regular season schedule, the two nights quickly passed and the mindset will change heading into this weekend as teams get ready for the stretch run.

“Thursday comes around and we have practice, then it’s right back at it Friday in Bridgeport,” Stolarz said of the quick turnaround. “We won five in a row coming into the break. It stinks that it came at this time, we were on a roll. Hopefully we can continue doing that and make a push.”

Cousins, a third year pro with the Phantoms, has yet to see the ice in a playoff situation in his pro career. To say he wants to help push Lehigh Valley into the postseason is an understatement.

“It’s going to be big,” Cousins said of the final 30 games of the season. “I’m looking forward to every game. “We have to approach each one as if it’s a playoff game. Every matchup is going to be huge and we have to keep moving forward here.”

Up Next The Phantoms (22-21-2-1) put their five-game win streak on the line Friday night in Bridgeport, Connecticut against a Sound Tigers team that also entered the All-Star Break on a hot streak.

On Saturday night in Hershey, it’s another matchup with their

intrastate rival Bears at the Giant Center. Both games start at 7:05 p.m.

You can follow exclusive live coverage of the Phantoms while they’re on the road by following Tony on Twitter (@TonyAndrock) and read up on recaps of every single game on his daily blog Highland Park Hockey.

ANDY’S CORNER

by ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball team played host to Central Catholic on Senior Night on Monday, February 1 and then ended their regular season at Parkland on Wednesday, February 3.

The Girls Basketball team played at Central Catholic on February 1 and then played their last home game on Wednesday, February 3 as both teams will compete in districts the week of February 14.

The Varsity Wrestling team will host the first two rounds of districts on Thursday, February 4 with matches at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Blue Eagles will wrestle the 6 p.m. winner between Bangor and Liberty at 7:30 p.m. and the rest of the rounds will be at Freedom High School on Saturday, February 6, with the Semifinals at 10:45 a.m., and the finals at 4:30 p.m. The true second place match will be at 6:30 p.m.

This past week the wrestling team wrestled at Pocono Mountain East on January 26 and won 68-3. They also participated in the first ever Eastern Conference Play Day at Easton Middle School on January 30, where they fell 40-9 to Bethlehem Catholic.

The Nazareth Varsity Boys Basketball Team won 71-68 in overtime at Whitehall on January 26 and then beat Pocono Mountain West at home on January 28 by 65-56, but then fell to Northampton by a 62-58 score.

The Nazareth Varsity Girls Basketball team beat Whitehall 49-37 on January 26, went to Pocono Mountain West on January 28 and won 47-26, then beat Northampton on Senior Night, January 29, with a score of 64-5.

I’d like to make a special shout out to the Nazareth Cheerleaders, as they will be in a competition in Atlantic City the weekend of February 5. Good luck cheerleaders!

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submitted by JUNE WAHA Arts and crafts will highlight the meeting of the GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nazareth.

“The Art of Needlework” will be presented by club member Marian Smith. She will show and talk about various types of needlework she has done.

A member art, crafts and photography contest will also be held with winners going on to further judging on the Northeastern District level in March. Contest chairman is Marion Smith.

Hostesses for the meeting are Barbara Albani, chairmen, JoAnn Kelly, Mary Langhauser, Donna Longley, Gwen Pieschl and Gerry Strye.

The club recently sent supplies to Operation Smile, an all-volunteer medical mission to correct facial deformities in children in the U.S. and around the world. The club has supported Operation Smile since 1997. The items sent, valued at $780.50, included: 15 hospital gowns, 54 “No-No” arm bands, two child sized quilts, two knitted blankets, two stuffed dolls and 31 Smile bags. Club members made these items. They also donated personal care items, toys and creative materials for the chilren to use and take home after surgery. Marianne Prestifilippo is project chairman.

The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club invites any women in the area to attend any meeting during the year. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church. Membership, open to women 18 years of age or older, provides an opportunity for friendship and fellowship while working together. If you’d like to attend a meeting or require further information, call Joan at 610-438-4794 or Joanne at 610-759-0801.

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Proverbs 23:23 states, "Buy the truth, and sell it not…" Any material thing we have can be sold if the right price is offered, but there are some things that must not be sold! God told His people that the firstfruits of the land belonged to Him, "And they shall not sell of it" (Ezekiel 48:14). Some things are not for sale!

I hope you can say my soul is not for sale! Jesus redeemed our souls at Calvary, "For ye are bought with a price..." (1 Corinthians 6:20). Satan wants our souls, and he is willing to offer a great price!

Thirty pieces of silver was all it took to buy out Judas Iscariot! Satan offered the kingdoms of the world to Christ—but Jesus was not for sale! Satan extends his offer to you but Jesus asks, "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

(Matthew 16:26).

Our character (moral purity) is not for sale to a lust-crazed world! Many youth sell out to Satan for temporary pleasures and then regret it for the rest of their lives like "Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright" (Hebrews 12:16). We must evaluate the pricelessness of eternal things like Moses who refused "the pleasures of sin for a season" (Hebrews 11:25).

Our name is not for sale! Our integrity must have no price tag!

Our children are not for sale! They are the "heritage of the Lord" (Psalm 127:3). Satan cannot have them at any price!

The invaluable spiritual things of God are not for sale—but they are free! "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price" (Isaiah 55:1).

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Obituaries Thomas B. Dougherty

Thomas B. “Hickory” Dougherty, 69, of Danielsville died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at home.

He was a carpenter for Duggan & Marcon in Allentown for 30 years before retiring.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Arthur R., Jr. and Mamie A. (Kratzer) Dougherty.

An avid fisherman and hunter, Tom was a member of the Blue Mountain Fish & Game Association, Walnutport.

Surviving are two sisters, Kathleen M. Knecht of Catasauqua and Rosemary A. Kern of Walnutport; a nephews and four nieces; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were held on Monday morning in the O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Catasauqua.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Blue Mountain Christian Retreat, 1 Christian Lane, New Ringgold, PA 17960.

Robert H. Fulmer

JUNE 13, 1927 – JAN. 26, 2016 Robert H. Fulmer, 88, of Plainfield Township died Tuesday, January 26 in Gracedale. He was he husband of Barbara M. (Shimer) Fulmer for 63 years.

A 1944 graduate of Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Robert was selfemployed as a dairy farmer, and together with his late bother, “Ducky”’ Fulmer, operated Juniperdale Farms in Plainfield Township since 1947.

Born June 13, 1927 in Bethlehem Township, he was a son of the late Robert B. and Adele (Louhrs) Fulmer.

He was a member of Hope U.C.C. Church in Wind Gap. Always active in his community, Bob was very involved wit the Plainfield Farmers’ Fair, and was a life member of the Plainfield Township Fire Co. and the Pa. Farm Bureau.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Robert W., Bruce A. and Brian D. Fulmer, and two daughters, Betty A. Barlieb and Susan A. Hahn, all of Plainfield Township; 11

grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

He was predeceased by three brothers, two sisters, a greatgranddaughter, and a greatgrandson.

Funeral services were held on Monday morning in Hope U.C.C. Church with The Rev. Dr. Dean D. Frey officiating. Burial followed in Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Arrangements were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope U.C.C. Church, P.O. Box 425, Wind Gap, PA 18091, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Rachel R. Hower

OCT. 23. 1926 – JAN. 28, 2016 Rachel R. Hower, 89, of Allen Township, died Thursday, January 28 in Whitehall Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Paul Hower, who died in 2003.

A graduate of Nazareth High School, she was a homemaker all her life.

Born October 23, 1926 in Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Annie (Fogel) Reichard.

Rachel was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville; Harmony Grange; the 4-H Club of Northampton County, and she and her husband received the J. Ira Coble Memorial Award in 1992 at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show.

Surviving are two sons, Ned P. Hower of Bethlehem and Blair J. Hower of Northampton; a daughter, Gwen E. Wagner, of Danielsville; a sister, Mrs. Carol Miller, of Nazareth; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were a brother, Franklin Reichard, and two sisters, Dorothy Hahn and Claire Werkheiser.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

The Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, has made arrangements.

Contributions may be made to the 4-H Scholarship Fund or to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

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APRIL 18, 1929 – JAN. 28, 2016 Wilson C. Kneebone, 86, of Plainfield Township died on Thursday, January 28 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Alethia M. (Strunk) Kneebone for 55 years before she died in 2006.

A graduate of Bangor High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Wilson enjoyed a successful management career with Acme Markets for more than 30 years before retiring from the Stroudsburg location. Following his career with Acme Markets, he owned and operated Red Wagon Farm in Wind Gap for more than 20 years.

Wilson was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church, Pen Argyl.

Surviving are a son, Jeffrey A. Kneebone, of Marshalls Creek; a son-in-law, Joseph Paolini, of Forks Township; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Kneebone, of Mt. Bethel; a sister, Doris Eisenhauer, of Coplay; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Jane Paolini, in 2009.

Services were held on Monday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Wind Gap Cemetery, Pen Argyl.

Thomas P. Leibensperger, Sr.

MAY 17, 1945 – JAN. 22, 2016 Thomas P. Leibensperger, Sr., 70, of Macungie, died on Friday, January 22 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Judith (Sleight) Leibensperger for 20 years.

A 1963 graduate of Whitehall High School, he was employed

by IBM, Mack Trucks/Volvo, and Bethlehem Steel for many years before retiring in 2008.

Born May 17, 1945 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Paul S. and Geraldine C. (Acker) Leibensperger.

Tom was an avid fan of the Philadelphia sports teams. He also had a passion for cars and golf.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bruce W. Leibensperger of Schwenksville and Thomas P. Leibensperger, Jr. of Springfield, Va.; a step-daughter, Kimberly M. Schwarz, of Howard, Ohio; four grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

Services were held this past Thursday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Union Church Cemetery, Neffs.

Rudolph Milisits, Sr.

AUG. 29, 1934 – JAN. 23, 2016 Rudolph Milisits, Sr., 81, of Northampton died on Saturday, January 23 at home. He was the husband of Stella (Teklits) Milisits for 54 years.

He retired from Lehigh University in 2000. Prior to that, he worked at the Penn-Dixie

Cement Co., and he was also a butcher working in New York.

Born August 29, 1934 in Szentpeterfa, Hungary, he was a son of the late George and Maria (Geosits) Milisits.

Rudolph was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, and a member of the St. Peter & Paul Hungarian Society. He enjoyed gardening.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Rudolph Milisits, Jr. and John Milisits, both of Northampton; four grandchildren; a brother, Stephen Milisits, of Naples, Fla.; and two sisters, Rose Kozarits of Yorktown Heights, N.Y., and Mary Hajmasi in Hungary.

He was predeceased by a brother and sister.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery, Northampton.

Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorial donations may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Richard W. Newhard

AUG. 12, 1931 – JAN. 26, 2016 Richard W. Newhard, 84, of Northampton, died on Tuesday, January 26 at home. He was the husband of Marion E. (Barrall) Newhard for 65 years.

He was a construction foreman for PP & L Electric Utilities, Martins Creek, for 33 years before retiring in 1993. He had served in the U.S. Navy.

Born August 12, 1931 in Bethlehem Township, he was a son of the late Paul and Lena (Laubach) Newhard.

He was a charter member and former Council member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville. Richard was also a member of Grundsow Lodge Nummer Ains on de Lechaw, Northampton, and AARP Chapter #3915, Northampton.

He was an avid college basketball fan, partial to Duke University. Richard was an outdoorsman and an avid hunter.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Bradley E. Newhard, of Nazareth; a daughter, Leanne E. Nelson, of Fleetwood; four brothers, Paul Newhard, Jr. of Plainfield Township, Nevin Newhard of Tatamy, Gerald Newhard of Stockertown, and Glenn Newhard of The Villages, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Werkheiser of Wilson Boro, Mrs. Betty Stocker of Easton, and Mrs. Victoria Nolf of Tatamy; five grandchildren; a great-grandson, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Rosabelle Shafer and Claire Fuls.

Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gary L. Walbert officiating. Interment followed in Zion Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

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Edward G. Stauffer, Sr.

SEPT. 30, 1950 – JAN. 29, 2016 Edward G. Stauffer, Sr., 65, of Na z a r e t h , was stricken on Friday and died suddenly in St. Luke’s University Hospital – Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township. He was the husband of Irene D. (Bartholomew) Stauffer for 47 years.

He attended Nazareth High School and Bethlehem Vo-Tech, where he learned the carpentry trade, which led him to many years of working and blessing his family with his skills. Ed was employed at Victaulic in Forks Township for the past 32 years and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America union.

Born September 30, 1950 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Elwood S. Stauffer, Sr. and Eleanor (Silfies) Stauffer Kline.

He loved to ride go-carts and lived for family, friends and good times.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Shelli Brotzman of Stockertown and Lisa Mormak of Nazareth; a son, Edward G. Stauffer, Jr., of Bath; six grandchildren; two greatgrandsons; two brothers, Stanley Stauffer of Easton and Michael Stauffer of Nazareth; four sisters, Dorothy Horack, Shirley VanHorn, and Debra Bruch, all of Nazareth, and Darlene Anthony of Belfast; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was a brother, Elwood S. Stauffer, Jr., in 2009.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Interdenominational Church Cemetery, in Clearfield, Bushkill Township.

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Betty J. Weaver

JUNE 21, 1929 – JAN. 22, 2016 Betty J. Weaver, 86, of Allentown, formerly of Nazareth, died Friday, January 22 in Westminster Village, Allentown. She was the wife of Wilmer R. Weaver for 61 years.

She was last employed by Martin Guitar Co., Nazareth, for 15 years as an office worker before retiring in 1994. Prior to that, she worked as a teacher’s aide for the Nazareth Area School District for 10 years.

Born June 21, 1929 in Indiana, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Helen (Black) Ginter.

Betty enjoyed traveling with her husband, reading, needlework, and volunteering. She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and former member of the Ladies Association.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kim Schreck of Salisbury Township and Karen M. Schwiker of Sugarloaf, Pa.; a brother, Don Ginter, of Fort Myers, Fla.; and three granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Funeral services were held on Friday morning in St. John’s U.C.C. Church, with The Rev. Jeffery A. Brinks officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Arrangements were by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., where contributions to the memorial fund of St. John’s U.C.C. Church may be sent.

Edward Yaple

MARCH 6, 1930 – JAN. 25, 2016 Edward Yaple, 85, of Egypt, died on Monday, January 25 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Helen (Lubenesky) Yaple for 58 years.

He worked as an industrial analyst for Bethlehem Steel Corp. until retiring in 1985. Edward was a 1953 graduate of Syracuse University, where he was co-

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captain of the football team. He played fullback in the Orange Bowl of 1953. He also played football in Canada for the Hamilton Tiger Cats until he left to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II, achieving the rank of corporal. He was inducted into the National Football College Hall of Fame in May 2011.

Born March 6, 1930 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Roland and Ethel (Siegfried) Yaple.

Richard was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Whitehall.

He was also a member of the Egypt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7293; and a life member of the Northampton Fire Co. and the Lappawinzo Fish & Game, Northampton.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a brother-in-law, Robert Geist, of Bethlehem; sister-inlaw, Joanne Yaple, of Kunkletown; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a sister, Doris Geist, and a brother, Roland Yaple.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial with military honors in the Coplay Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be presented to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Whitehall.

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Darin Heckman said the definition of permitted use and conditional use has been a struggle for the commission. Saginario commented that he believes in permitted use for businesses so they don’t have to keep coming back for approval. He added, let the Planning Commission come back with their pros and cons.

Mayor Mirabito said, “We need to bring in more small businesses.”

• Fire Chief DeNisi had this report for January: EMS volunteer staffing, 644 for 30 man-hours; fire dispatches, 16 for 287 hours; mutual aid dispatches, 1 in East Allen and 1 in Moore; EMS dispatches, 48; fire/EMS school, 24 man-0hours; administration, 181; equipment maintenance, 33; fire/EMS meetings, 86; work detail, 291; fire police, 22, for a total f volunteer man-hours, 1,746.30.

Each of the councilpersons has been issued a new I-pad, as they get into the 21st Century technology.

The next regular Council meeting will be on March 7. There will be no special meeting this month.

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The January girl of the month is Jasmine Duelbert Kraftician, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jan Kraftician of Northampton. The boy of the month is Zachary T. Ohmacht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ohmacht of Bath.

The February girl of the month is Emily Schwartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schwartz of Northampton. The boy of the month is Tray J. Belzecky, son of David Belzecky and Mrs. Melissa Redline of Bath.

Framed meritorious Youthof-the-Month certificates, Northampton Exchange Club pins and lamp of knowledge trophies were presented to the four students by club president Rose Correll.

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ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of MERRITT W. MOYER, deceased, of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Neal Moyer, Executor, and Christina Pritchard, Executrix on January 5, 2016.

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Orthodontics of the Lehigh Valley joins America’s Toothfairy Smile Drive to Collect oral care products for local school children

HAPPY NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH! Mrs. Arcury, Northampton Area School District dental hygienist, started the "SMILE DRIVE" kick off for February along with great big smiles from representatives of all the First Grade classes at the Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School in Northampton. (Left side: Evan Keppinger, Cody Reimer, Madison Michael and on the right side: Blayze Ibarra, Dahlia Janis , and Lucas Knechel. Sitting in the Smile Drive car is Kaylee Ossa). Dental Health Month would not be complete without the appearance of "Happy Tooth" (Hannah Makovsky), "Tuuuuuba Toothpaste" (Sophie Steirer), and of course the "Tooth Fairy" (Ava Gower).

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submitted by BETH ARCURY Beth Arcury RDH, MPH, PHDHP, School Dental Hygienist for the Northampton Area School District, along with the Borough PTA, will participate in the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive, a national campaign to collect oral care products for atrisk children and raise awareness of the importance of oral health.

The Smile Drive will be held throughout February during National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Dr. Stephen Ely and his team at Orthodontics of the Lehigh Valley will also be donating

1,500 of oral care products to the Smile Drive. The 1,500 donated toothbrushes and the 1,500 tubes of toothpaste have already been delivered to the Northampton Borough School of Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School.

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“We are so grateful that caring dental professionals across the country are helping ensure children receive the oral care products they need through the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive,” said Fern Ingber, America’s Tooth-

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