JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2014 Your Local News
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5th Annual Duck Race Held to Benefit Farmers Market By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
They didn’t go “quack, quack,” but they did waddle as dozens of plastic ducks splashed into the slow-moving waters of the Monocacy Creek early Friday evening to wend their way between two bridges. The fifth annual Great Bath Duck Race was held to benefit the Bath Farmers Market on a bright, sunny day in Bath. Many of those who witnessed the swim came from the farmers market after purchasing fresh vegetables and fruit, and listening to some music. The crowd followed the ducks from their entry point to the finish line just under the bridge on Main St.
Jennifer George, a Bath Councilwoman and a member of the Bath Business & Community Partnership, signed people up at Monocacy Park, as they purchased a number they hoped would be a winning duck. There were thirteen prizes that were donated by the local businesses, individuals and the BBCP. They included the following: First prize of $250, given by BBCP, was won by Susan Trach, 2nd prize, a $20 gift card from the Daily Grind, went to Buddie Sarvaugh 3rd prize, a $25 gift certificate from My Place Restaurant, was won by Betty Fields, 4th
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Northampton School Board Approves Additions to Middle School Project
–Photo by Alice Wanamaker By ALICE WANAMAKER The Home News
On Monday night, the Northampton Area School Board unanimously approved the addition of five projects to the $80.7 million Northampton Middle School Expansion project currently underway in the Borough. All members of the board were present for the vote to add the projects at a cost of $955,000. The funding will come from the con-
tingency account of just over $4 million held by the school district for cases like this, and will not increase the cost of the original project. The project includes replacing six poles and lighting at the Al Erdosy Stadium (to include a 25 year warranty), adding a four-pole lighting system to the bus loop field, replacement of the marque sign near the Borough Library, a memorial lawn near
the cafeteria at the high school patio, and donor pavers near the new stadium entrance. District Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik was adamant about noting that the most the project additions would cost would be $955,000 and said he is confident that the cost will come down by about $300,000. “We have to go high,” he said, noting that he believes the project will come
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Home in around $655,000 when completed. Kovalchik added that two of the add-ons have the potential to generate revenue for the district. The new marque, which is estimated at $65,000, will act as a way to show off student achievements and also has the possibility to generate an unknown amount of advertising revenue. “It will say a lot more than Welcome to Northampton High School,” Kovalchik said. The donor pavers, estimated at $17,500, could potentially generate $42,000 in revenue for the Education Foundation. Board Member Michael Baird was pleased with the boards’ decision to approve the additions. “We want to recognize, honor and remember those who gave to our district,” Baird said when considering the memorial garden. The memorial garden’s estimated cost is $48,000. Baird also said that the $475,000 lighting project at the stadium, as well as the $350,000 Continued on page 2
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