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Rain barrel workshop in Moore Twp. Sat.

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

The Monocacy Creek Watershed Association, in partnership with Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, will have a build-your-own rain barrel workshop this Saturday, Sept. 20 in which the public will participate. It will take place at the Moore Township Recreation Center, 635 English Rd., Bath.

According to Jim Wilson, Northampton County Conservation District watershed specialist, Watershed Stewards will provide all the materials and tools necessary to help people build their own fully functioning rain barrel, ready for installation at home.

Three 45-minute workshops will be held during the day, from which people can choose. They are from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., and 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Each workshop is limited to 10 participants, Wilson said, noting that Monocacy Creek Watershed members will also be present with information to share about their local conservation efforts and how you can get involved.

Rain barrels are great water saving devices and are ideal for gardeners. The barrel sits under a downspout and collects water from rooftops each time it rains. The collected rain water can then be used to water lawn and garden plants, which helps conserve household water use from wells and decreases utility bills.

The rain barrels can be painted with paints that adhere to plastic, using extra artwork if the home-owner prefers.

The cost of the workshop is $40. This includes a plastic 55-gal. drum and all the necessary parts and assistance to build a rain barrel. Similar

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90th Birthday Celebrated With a Special Motorcycle Ride

Moore Twp. Lions Club Car Show Page 2

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Troy and Doris lead the group on a 27 mile bike ride. – Contributed photo Submitted by LIZ BRANDL Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth treated one of its residents to a special birthday wish. Doris Shireman, who has lived at the Life Care Community for three years, has always harbored a wish to ride on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

When the Community Life staff at Moravian Hall Square learned of her wish they sprang into action…going

one step further than Doris could ever imagine.

Laurie Brunstetter, Volunteer & Resident Life Coordinator at the community, reached out through social media and made contact with the Lehigh Valley Chapter Harley Owners Group.

HOG’s Troy Kasick was happy to have the group make Doris’s wish come true. On Thursday, September 11th at 6:30 pm Doris was expecting

rain barrels cost up to $100 at home and garden centers.

Registration is required. To register online, go to http:// extension.psu.edu/plants/ gardening/events and scroll down to September 20 Rain Barrel Workshops. For more information, call 610-391-9840.

The Monocacy Creek Watershed Association strives to protect, preserve and restore

the Monocacy Creek (which flows through Bath) and its watershed through community connections. They are looking for new members to protect the land and water resources of this area.

For more information or to learn how you can help, contact Wilson at 610-746-1971 or e-mail him at james-wilson@ northamptoncd.org

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to see one motorcycle arrive to take her for a short ride.

What she didn’t expect was fortyHarley Davidsons arriving to take her for a ride. The bike carrying Doris led the pack from Nazareth, through Point Phillips to Northampton, where Doris was a lifelong resident prior to moving to Moravian Hall Square.

The group stopped to enjoy ice cream before returning to Moravian Hall Square. Keystone Harley Davidson donated a Harley shirt to Doris in honor of her birthday.

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by Morningstar Senior Living Inc., a not-for-profit senior living organization based in Nazareth, PA, providing retirement living, personal care, dementia care, skilled nursing care, and home care services in the Lehigh Valley.

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GETTING OUT! Events around town ~ Free Recycling Day- Allen Township will be conducting a Free Electronics Recycling Day to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall Festival – Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. Fall Festival, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. FMI: 484714-5154 Drug take back event - Lehigh Township Fire Company on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Residents can drop off unused or unwanted prescription medication for safe disposal.

Free car seat check and child ID event - KMart parking lot, Walnutport on Oct. 4. The car seat check will go from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the child IDs will be done from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Fall Bazaar – Christ UCC Little Moore Danielsville will hold a fall bazaar on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

There will be food, crafts, baked goods and more. Goody bags will be available for first 25 adults and 10 children.

Book Club – The Nazareth Memorial Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 to talk about “Orphan Train.” Free and open to the public. FMI: 610-759-4932 Touch a Truck Fundraiser – Nazareth Memorial Library, Oct. 11 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner – Christ UCC Little Moore, Danielsville is selling tickets through 10/5 for a dinner on Oct. 18 from 3:30 until 6 p.m. Call Brenda for tickets, 610-837-0680.

Final hearing held For IDI Warehouse in Lower Nazareth

By THE HOME NEWS STAFF Final arguments for a proposed 822,250 square foot warehouse distribution facility were heard this past Wednesday by the Lower Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors.

About 30 persons attended, mostly opposing the Industrial Developments Interna-

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The facility is projected to be built between Hecktown and Newburg Roads. Attorney Blake Marles has been representing IDI throughout numerous hearings held

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at Lower Nazareth Elementary School. At last week’s meeting, the crowd became somewhat disruptive and Marles asked them to quiet down, and the township’s attorney, Gary Asteak, warned the audience that they would be asked to leave if they continued to misbehave. Asteak then thanked the attorneys and the public for their input over the past few months.

Now that the closing arguments have been heard, the supervisors have 45 days to review the testimony and make a decision. This could come by Oct. 22 at a regular township meeting in the township building.

Delps park project bid Approved at Lehigh Township meeting

By JOE KORBA The Home News

The agenda for the September 9 supervisors meeting included discussion of the Delps Park project in Danielsville that was put out to bid and an update on police activities by Chief Scott Fogel.

The board of supervisors voted 4 – 1 in favor of going with engineering firm F.X. Browne, Inc. of Lansdale to oversee construction and perform soil testing at the park on Delps Road. F.X. Browne’s bid of $24,312 was nearly $13,000 less than the estimate given by the townships regular firm, Hanover Engineering.

Supervisor Keith Hantz was the only one to vote against F.X. Browne’s bid because of concerns about needing to use Hanover Engineering’s services anyway during the project. Chairman Darryl Snover disagreed with Hantz’s objection to the bid. “We are talking about a 30% difference [from Hanover’s cost estimate]. I have trouble justifying that expenditure to the taxpayers,” Snover said.

The total cost of the park construction is projected to be $343,647. Most of the cost is being covered by grant money.

Perfect weather greets Moore Twsp.

Lions Club’s 18th annual car show

Scenes show some of the cars that were part of the Moore Township Lions Club’s 18th annual car show on Sunday. One of them was a 1930 Ford Roadster, with the owners from Stroudsburg shown sitting in it. The winning car was a 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible owned

by Donald Silfies of Danielsville.

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The 18th annual Moore Township Lions Club car show was held on Sunday morning and afternoon on a sunny and cool day at the Moore Township Recreation Center. Chairman David Gogel said 335 vehicles, including vintage and modern cars, antique trucks, farm tractors, fire apparatus, and an Army truck, were lined up in the field. The winning car was a bright red 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible owned by Donald Silfies of Danielsville. He received a huge trophy for his efforts.

Gogel thanked all the vehicle owners for their participation, members of the Lions Club for getting things in place, and the Moore Township Lionesses for the food stand they operated with chairperson Rochelle Rinker. The day also included musical entertainment, a flea market, and raffle drawings for special prizes. “Thankfully the weather was great and we had a banner attendance,” he said.

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Lehigh Township Meeting Continued from page 2

Police Chief Scott Fogel gave a report about police activity and upcoming events in the township. He noted that traffic enforcement in the month of August had nearly double the stops as they did during the same time in the previous year. “We are tackling areas we have had complaints about,” Chief Fogel said.

There is going to be a drug take back at the Lehigh Township Fire Company on September 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Residents can drop off unused or unwanted prescription medication for safe disposal. Susquehanna Bank is sponsoring a free car seat check and child ID event in the K-Mart parking lot on October 4. The car seat check will go from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the child IDs will be done from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

“Susquehanna Bank are great citizens in our township,” Snover said when he learned of the event.

The next Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting will be on September 23 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building at 1069 Municipal Road in Walnutport.

Twin Maple Farm Hosts Twilight Potato Field Meeting

Potato farmers from eastern Pennsylvania spent an evening last week at Twin Maple Farm near Bath to learn about what’s new in potatoes.

Garry Hunsicker opened his farm so other potato farmers could learn about new experimental potato varieties. Penn State University’s Mike Peck spoke about the 40 new potato varieties grown in a Penn State potato research trial at Twin Maple Farms. Penn State has three locations in Pennsylvania where new potato varieties are compared to let farmers see for themselves which varieties perform best under different growing conditions.

As part of the evening program, Dwane Miller from Penn State Extension gave a presentation on spray additives. Bob Leiby from Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers, Inc. presented an update on potato pests.

Twin Maple Farms is now growing many different vegetables to meet the demand for local produce. The Hunsicker Family has a market on the farm located just south of Bath on School Road. Plus they are regular participants in local farmers markets in Bath, Northampton and Easton. Potatoes have a long history at Twin Maple Farms. Spuds were grown by Garry’s grandfather and father. Now Garry and his family grow about 25 acres of

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Leiby said, “The Pennsylvania Potato Industry relies on growers like Garry who are willing to use their farm for potato research trials and field meetings so other farmers can keep up to date with the latest information.” For more information contact Bob Leiby at 610-657-9467.

Hahn, Local Officials to Discuss Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE State Rep. Marcia Hahn (RWind Gap) is teaming with local officials to host a series of seminars designed to help parents recognize the signs of substance abuse in their children.

“According to recent statistics, more than one in five high school seniors have engaged in ‘binge drinking’ and about half of all adolescents have abused an illicit drug at least once before 12th grade,” said Hahn. “Those numbers cannot be ignored, and these events will hopefully raise awareness concerning drug and alcohol use among teen-

agers.”

Each of the forums begins at 6:30 p.m. at four different locations on the following dates: 1. Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Hanover Elementary School, 3890 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem.

2. Thursday, Sept. 25 – Wind Gap Middle School, 1620 Teels Road, Pen Argyl.

3. Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Farmersville Elementary School, 7036 William Penn Highway, Easton.

4. Thursday, Oct. 16 – Bushkill Elementary School, 960 Bushkill Center Rd, Nazareth.

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“We’ve assembled a great panel of speakers, including local law enforcement officials,” Hahn added. “The most dramatic testimony, however, will no doubt come from a local parents’ support group which has witnessed firsthand what substance abuse can do to an individual and a family.”

Due to the nature of the presentation, Hahn is asking only adults to attend the seminars.

Admission is free and there is no need to register if you plan to attend. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Hahn’s district office at 610-746-2100.

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Police Blotter

Northampton Police Report September 6

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Hit and run accident in the 1700 block of Main St. Unknown vehicle stuck driver’s side of a legally parked vehicle.

Noise complaint at Edelweiss Haus in the 700 block of Main St. Report of loud music.

911 calls in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Numerous calls to 911 before and after being told by an officer and the 911 Center not to call the emergency number for non-emergency calls.

A young man was arrested on September 9 at Kohl’s in Easton for retail theft. According to loss prevention, the man walked out of the store with a pair of unpaid for shorts on underneath his current shorts. The offender was issued a non-traffic citation and then released.

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Theft from vehicle in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Report of ayoung male pulling on car door handles and money stolen out of one of the vehicles.

Reportable accident at 10th St. & Washington Ave. Accident involving3 vehicles.

Domestic in the 1400 block of Washington Ave between a husband and wife.

Domestic in the 2200 block of Main St. between a boyfriend and girlfriend.

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Suspicious vehicle in the 1400 block Franklin St. Report of vehicle with expired inspection and registration.

Information report in the 2400 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a phone scam claiming to be the IRS. Numerous reports in Northampton County.

Theft from vehicle at Frantz Brothers Trucking in the 2500 block of Main St. Report of batteries removed from trucks.

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Criminal mischief in the 600 block of Beil Alley. Report of garages, a stop sign and a guardrail vandalized with red paint.

Non-reportable accident in the 100 block of W 25th St. Report of a vehicle hitting a legally parked vehicle.

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Burglary in the 1700 block of Canal St. Report of tools stolen from residence.

Harassment by communication in the 100 block of Jeffrey Lane.

Complaint received harassing text message from an unknown person.

Fraud in the 2000 block of Main St. Fraudulent phone scam resulting in being defrauded with a fake check.

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Non-reportable accident in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a vehicle hitting a legally parked vehicle.

Non-reportable accident at Mario’s Pizza parking lot at 9th & Main Sts. Report of vehicle hitting another vehicle.

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K-9 Assist in the 1400 block Howertown Rd. in North Catasauqua.

Report of a possible burglary. Officer and K-9 responded. No one found inside home.

Animal case in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of unattended dogs barking.

Noise complaint at the Edelweiss Haus in the 700 block of Main St. Report of noise.

Criminal mischief in the 1400 block Canal St. Report of damage to 2 picnic tables at Pavilion. Cell phone and charger also found.

Trespass in the 900 block of Main St. Officer observed a group of juveniles on Norfolk Southern property.

Retail Theft at Kohl’s

On August 23 at 2:27 a.m., Colonial Regional Police clocked a Subaru traveling at 60 MPH in a 40 MPH zone.

Once pulling over the car, police detected the smell of alcohol on the driver and he was taken into custody. His BAC was 0.13% and he was charged for a DUI. There were also two passengers in the car that smelled of alcohol, both of which were underage.

Northampton Area Historical Society

Submitted by IRENE URBAN The Siegfried Railroad Station, the home of the Northampton Area Historical Society, will be open to visitors on Sunday, September 21, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.

There are three special exhibits this year. The first is a display of items from J. J. Kleppinger, a butcher in Northampton in the early 1900s. The second is a World War I display. The third display is of miscellaneous items which were donated to the society over the years and featuring ration stamps from World War II. There is no charge to see the exhibits, but donations for the ongoing restoration of the station are accepted. New members are also welcome.

The society will have its fall meeting with speaker Ed Pany on Tuesday, September 23, at

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7 P.M. The topic of the talk is “Cement History and Folklore.” The meeting will be held in the library of Northampton Area Senior High School and is open to the public at no charge.

unteer ambulance companies.

Volunteer fire companies that also provide volunteer ambulance service are eligible to apply for both a volunteer fire company grant and a volunteer ambulance service grant.

Applications are available Application Period now and will be accepted until Open for Volunteer 4 p.m. on October 17. The online application is available at Fire, EMS Grants www.SenatorArgall.com.

Submitted by “Volunteer responders are JON HOPCRAFT Local volunteer fire depart- often required to face exments and emergency medical tremely difficult and dangerservices organizations can ap- ous situations that require ply now for grants through the advanced training and speVolunteer Fire Company and cialized equipment,” Argall Volunteer Ambulance Service said. “Those who donate their Grant Program, according to time and talents to respond to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). emergencies deserve to have Grants may be used for the the tools they need to do the purchase or repair of firefight- job safely and effectively.” ing or rescue equipment, construction or renovation costs for facilities, training or debt reduction. Awards range from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $15,000 for volunteer Submitted by fire companies and rescue THERESA SPEICHER companies or $10,000 for volOctober 4 is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Because of his love for nature and animals, he is known as the Patron Saint of Animals.

To commemorate the feast of this beloved saint, a Blessing of Animals will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church on Saturday, October 4. Msgr.

Thomas Durzak, pastor, will begin the service at 10 a.m. in the church parking lot, 4412 Mountain View Drive, Walnutport (on Route 946). All are

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Call 610-767-3107 for more information.

Emrick Secures Final Grant Money for Traffic Light

Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE State Rep. Joe Emrick (RNorthampton) is pleased to announce that the final amount of funding needed for the installation of a traffic light at the Route 191-Friedenstahl Avenue intersection in Upper Nazareth Township has been secured. The $351,000 grant was obtained through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund.

“We need to thank former Upper Nazareth Township Supervisor Jim Augustine, who played a significant role in obtaining this grant, as well as the $500,000 we successfully obtained in March through the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act’s Local Share Account,” Emrick said. “Today’s announcement, coupled with the grant from March and money already set aside locally, brings the total to more than $1.2 million, enough to make this project a reality.”

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic de-

velopment and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the Commonwealth. Grants may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities.

College Corner

Dean’s List Aubrey Werley of Lake Wynonah, PA completed her Sophomore year at Messiah College in the Spring of 2014 and was named to the Dean’s List. She is an Elementary Education major with a minor in Urban Education. During her spring semester she studied at Messiah’s campus on the ground of Temple University.

High School Graduation Gene Werley III of Lake Wynonah, PA recently graduated form Schuylkill Haven High School. He is attending Elizabethtown College beginning in the Fall of 2014 majoring in in Psychology and then plans to pursue a master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Aubrey and Gene are the children of Gene and Bonnie (Fogel) Werley of Lake Synonah, PA. They are the grandchildren of Howard and Shelba Fogel of Bath, Gene and Cheryl Werley of Whitehall and Philomena Carey of Saugerties NY.

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Grow UR Biz in 2014 – Jaw Dropping

By CAROL RITTER

I was watching Good Morning, America while I was getting ready for work and I heard, “Jaw dropping story after the break.”

I’m in! I hurried to get back to the TV before the news broke. I sat down, got comfy and listened with anticipation. “First man to jump into a live volcano” was the jaw dropping breaking news.

I thought it must be Evel Knievel or Las Vegas Magician Criss Angel. Even though I couldn’t think of one person crazy enough to jump into a hot volcano, the story had my interest. I was watching for the jump, waiting for the big moment.

Well, what really happened is he dressed up in a fire resistant suit and walked into the volcano not into the lava. Internet leads read, Man jumps inside active erupting volcano” and “Man dives into volcano.” While what he did was dangerous and, yes, it was the first time this ever happened and, yes, he managed to take one of the coolest selfies ever, what he did wasn’t really jaw dropping.

Is your business jaw dropping? Are you the first business to try something new?

Are you ready to jump into a jaw dropping marketing plan? Here are a few tips to help get you started.

Jaw Dropping Marketing Plan 101 1. Do it and budget dollars for it!

2. You may have to jump or dive or stand by a live volcano on occasion.

3. Marketing cannot be an afterthought, there are few businesses that just take off upon opening their doors.

4. And, even if you did take off like that, you can take all the selfies in the world but DON’T EVER REST ON YOUR LAURELS because there is always a competitor right behind you on the way down to the hot lava volcano.

You may never be jaw dropping, but you can be successful, productive and have a hot lava reputation, just DO IT! Carol S. Ritter, Motivational Speaker Results Only Business Coach & Featured Writer www.caroltalks.com 610-442-4545 www.youtube.com/caroltalks https://www.facebook.com/pages/ CarolCoaches/194664211990 https://www.facebook.com/ Caroltalkscom Carol serves as a featured writer for the Home News and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Blog.

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Northampton Library Online Submitted by MELISSA HAWK In recent years public libraries have adapted and expanded rapidly to meet the changing needs of their communities. One of the ways we do this is by offering books and other resources through our websites. With your Northampton Area Public Library Card you have access to eBooks, audiobooks, interactive storybooks, online classes, health information, resume help, and even car repair instructions, all free of charge.

One of the newest additions to our online resources is the Tumblebook Library, a collection of chapter books, animated picture books, puzzles, and games to help children learn. BookFlix, which is similar, pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction eBooks to reinforce reading skills. It is accessible to early readers, reluctant readers, and English Language Learners. BookFlix is part of a larger statewide database called Power Library.

The Power (Pennsylvania Online World of Electronic Resources) Library includes full-text magazine and journal articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference material

for people of all ages. A complete list with descriptions can be found on our website’s homepage. You’ll also find links to the World Book and Physician’s Desk Reference databases.

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by Pete G. Ossip Start getting out your rakes or leaf blowers. As fall approaches, the leaves are already dropping and spreading out across our lawns. They aren’t turning colors yet, but they’re dropping anyhow. The first frost we get will take care of the colors. We had sprinkles of rain on Saturday that didn’t do much for the water table, but probably pushed a few of those leaves off the trees. It has been pretty cool, so fall is in the air a few days ahead of time. . . Moore Township Lions were glad it cleared up and was sunny and cool with no humidity for their car show on Sunday. . . . Little excitement in town the other day when a young man got in trouble and ran away from the cops, kicking one of ‘em where it really hurts. They got him, and that’s what matters. . . . I hear “Chow” Silfies is on the sick list. Hope he’s feeling better real soon.

The hearts gang down at the Legion depends on him for score-keeping. His brother, Herb, has been visiting family out in Oregon for a few weeks. . . I see Marcia Hahn has moved her local offices up Rt. 512 a mile or so from where she was into a nicer building.

Got a note in the mail that she’ll be having a home town picnic this Sunday up at Evergreen Lake. She’s running for re-election as State Representative, so a nice picnic like that can draw in some of the people who will vote for her. It will be fun listening to music, meeting friends and neighbors, and enjoying the food and drinks that are served up in the pavilion. Marcia is hoping it’s a sunny day, too. . . . Ye Ed’s son Kevin, who’s a game protector with the state Game Commission over in Lehigh County, didn’t tell him about it, but Northampton County’s Brad

Kreider informed him that the Pittsburgh Pirates have teamed up with the Game Commission to offer an exclusive discount to Pirates fans with a Pa. hunting or furtaker license on lower outfield box seats for every game throughout the regular season. Tickets give the fans a voucher for a limited edition camo Pirates cap on the day of the game. Now, why haven’t our Phillies done something like that? That’s what I wanta know. Oh well, guess we just hafta wear our old Phillies cap or buy one at the game. Phillies are still hanging on and aren’t out of a playoff spot mathematically, but if you wanta be real about it, just play the season out and hope for a better one next year. . . .

After winning their first game over Allen High School, the Konkrete Kids of Northampton have been on a slide ever since. And it’s no better for the Blue Eagles of Nazareth. They lost to Easton, 35-7 and 48-21 to Liberty of Bethlehem, respectively, this past Friday. Oh well, keep trying. . . . I didn’t see it, but that musta been some sight when Doris Shireman, a native of Bath and Point Phillips, and now living at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, came into town riding on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and a bunch of other motorcycles with them.

They stopped off at My Place Pizza for lunch that day, September 11th. It was to celebrate Doris’ 90th birthday. . . .In a tradition that I think started with the Heckman’s up around Crossroads way, God’s Blue Mountain Men are gonna have a breakfast up at the Klecknersville Rangers hall on Saturday, Oct. 11. It usta be up at the Terrace Restaurant until it closed up. . . . Elmira has some chores for me, so I gotta go. See ya next week.

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Team 2 Still Ahead In Die Hards League After Second Week

Team 2 gained a little more ground for first place in week two of the Bath Die Hards League as they won 4 to 0, led by Michael Cawley, 550; John Cawley, 493, and Charlene Fassl, 422.

Team 8 is the their closest competitor with a 3 to 1 victory.

Team 7 also won 4 to 0 and had only David Guest with a 579 series to do it.

Another 4 to 0 win was by Team 1, with Bob C. Kosman, 547; Bob R. Kosman, 442, and Joe Bachman, 418.

Teams 4 and 5 are tied for fifth place and they were two of the 0 to 4 losers. Team 4 had Terry Bartholomew, 598, and Ken Grube, 513. Team 5 had Gerald Bartholomew, 557; Clare Bartholomew, 465, and Amanda Leindecker, 451.

In sixth place as they suffered a 1 to 3 loss is Team 6, led by Doug Head, 637, and Art Bruch, 410.

The other 0 to 4 loser is Team 3 and they’re in the basement, even though Rick Deily hit 544; Jim Stevens, 459, and Sherry Longley, 407.

STANDINGS Team 2 Team 8 Team 7 Team 1 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6 Team 3

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Brandt At Top As Monday Night Mixed Starts 2014-15 Season

The Brandt team won 4 to 0 over the Jacoby keglers as Monday Night Mixed Bowling League started out in week one of the new season at the Bath Legion Bowling Lanes. Leading the attack were Marty “Lefty” Beal, 169–470; Sue Brandt, 158–454; Donna Amore, 163–434. Jacoby: Frank Courter, 169–485; Dave Jacoby, 190–474; Joan Erb, 364; Janet Naylor, 362.

Two teams are tied for second place, Kerbacher and Dutt, both winning by 3 to 1 scores.

Kerbacher topped Bonser, led

by John Kerbacher, 213-232-204– 649; Andy Rice, 189-201–543; Dee Allogio, 166–450; and Lisa Shafer, 389. Bonser: Scott Ackerman, 218-225–594; Mike Miller, 180196-200–576; Eric Spooner, 436.

Dutt beat Hahn as Matt Morganello rolled 213–531; Sandy Becker, 441; Carol Kocher, 170– 433; Les Dutt, 417. Hahn: Linda

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One is on Rt. 987 between Nor-Bath Blvd. and Orchard Drive in East Allen Township. It started on Wednesday and should be done by Friday if there’s no rain.

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Hahn, 180–465; Bert Davidson, 182–440; Austin Strohl, 394.

Kemmerer edged McGee, 2.5 to 1.5, as the Kemmerer team had Marion Shupp, 244-186-217–647; Chris Kline, 202-184–540; Donna Kemmerer, 203-184–534; Steve Rinker, 170–460. McGee: Scott McGee, 180-195-202–577; Carla Shaffer, 179-169–480; Amanda Miller, 169–457; Mike Knable, 406.

STANDINGS Brandt Kerbacher Dutt Kemmerer McGee Bonser Hahn Jacoby

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Howell and Rex Jump Into Lead of E. Bath Sportsmen

There’s two new leaders in week two as they shut out their opponents in the East Bath Sportsmen League.

Howell beat Beal, 4 to 0, with Lyle Howell bowling a 255-202221–678 series, followed by Earl Grube, 221-171-209–601; Frank Dest, 460; Herb Guest, 404. Beal: Doug Fehnel, 193-212-210–615; Terry Daubert, 203–523; Mike Daroja, 202–509; Marty “Lefty” Beal, 188–501.

The Rex team also knocked off Kappauf, 4 to 0, led by Tom Zeitner, 210-218–574; Pete Rex, 185-214–568; “Butch” Fodor, 403; Art Hamm, 378. Kappauf: Mark Kappauf, 178-179–523; Armie Fioranelli, 221–515; Josh Rex, 176–491.

McGee knocked Zmyweski out of first place with a 3 to 1 win led

by Scott McGee, 173-188–523; Jim Nicholsen, 379; Bill Kunsman, 359. Zmyweski: John Zmyweski, Jr., 211-173-209–593; Tom Lambrecht, 408; Wes Loch, 401.

And by some miracle the Blind

Team won 4 to 0 , over Csencsits, keeping them in the cellar, even though they had Eric Spooner, 182-182-213–577; Marty Csencsits, 181-214-171–566; Dick Raab, 160–427; John Zmyweski, 370.

STANDINGS Howell Rex Zmyweski McGee Kappauf Beal Csencsits

G & L Holds First With Split in Bath Industrial League

G & L Sign Factory split 2 to 2 with Hear PA but maintained its first place lead in the third week of the Bath Industrial League. Jason Eberts led his G & L teammates with a 234-209-200–643; Evan Rehrig followed with 222181-213–616; Brian Silvius, 202186–555; Paul Duda, 191-194– 542. Hear PA: Mike Derwinski, 204-194-233–631; Mike Jamiol, 179-233–578; Steve Kerbacher, 202-211–549; John Wesolowski, 204–508; Todd Everhart, 404.

Taylor Honey trimmed Fensty’s Restoration, 3 to 1, behind E Taylor, 181-222–565; Marvin Meixsell, 178-206–553; Milton Kelly, 235–535; Scott Friebolin, 176–493; Jack Troxell, 460. Fensty: Warren Nelson, 220-237-191–648; Frank Courter, 173-177–507; Mark Flamish, 445; Joe Schwartz, 408.

Arndt Construction also won 3 to 1 over HarHarts, led by Bob Adams, 243-247–661; Bob Meixsell, 189-221–557; Don Arndt, 175208–521; Eric Spooner, 179–511; Marty Beal, 442. HarHarts: Brandon Frey, 185-195-239–619; Marty Csencsits, 204–542; “Butch” Holland, 201–533; Brent Corrow, 177203–517.

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Worship Master George Makoul (center) presented 25-year pins to – Home News photos Paul Stahley (left) and Jay Mills.

Special awards given At Bath Masonic Lodge

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Two members of Manoquesy Lodge #413, Free & Accepted Masons, received their 25-year pins on Thursday night at the monthly stated meeting.

Worshipful Master George M. Makoul presented the pins to Jay Mills and Paul Stahley for their membership in the lodge. A 50-year pin was to have been presented to Sherwood Silfies, but he could not attend because of illness and will receive the award later.

Another special award was presented by 50th Masonic District Deputy Grand Master John Nixon. Richard A. Silvius received the Daniel Carter Beard Master Scouter Award for his outstanding service to

youth and Freemasonry by serving as a dedicated member of Manoquesy Lodge #413 and a devoted scouting leader of the Minsi Trails Council #502, Boy Scouts of America.

In accepting the award, Silvius said he has been involved with scouts since the late John Tashner was scoutmaster of Troop 33 in Bath.

After college, he returned to scouting activities along with teaching and became more active, and did so along with his son. Currently, he is working for his Wood Badge, something he has wanted for several years. The Masonic medallion was authorized by Boy Scouts of America.

Nixon also encouraged the lodge to continue their support of the youth in Rainbow

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Guest speaker for the meeting was Donald H. Masters, Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 9th Masonic District, who spoke on biblical references as found within each of the three degrees in Freemasonry.

Several announcements were made: An Applebee’s pancake and sausage breakfast will be held on Sept. 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the restaurant on Rt. 248. …

The fourth annual golf tournament will be held on Oct. 4 at the Whitetail Golf Club in Bath. . .The annual banquet will be held on Nov. 6 at the BarnHouse Village.

Makoul thanked the Masons and their families who supported the lodge participation this summer at the Plainfield Farmers Fair and the men who attended the joint clambake with Whitfield Lodge of Tatamy.

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STANDINGS W L G&L Sign Factory 9 3 Taylor Honey 7 5 HarHart’s 6 6 Arndt Construction 6 6 Fensty’s Restoration 4 8 Hear PA 4 8

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Maxx Amusements fell into a second place tie with the Rice Family after losing 1 to 3 vs.

Daku Auto Body. Maxx: George Hyde, 216-202–617; Anthony Gable, 226–600; Andy Edelman, 577; Phil Frey, 211–572; Bill Bachman, 225–515. Daku: Rich Mutarelli, 221–614; Bob Daku, 205–588; Bob Faustner, 533.

Rice Family fared very well as the vacant team with no scores was silent. Rice won 4 to 0 as a result with Howie Rice, 204–552; Dale Fye, 223–541; Jack Rice, 514.

Bath Supply #1 won 3 to 1 over Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering, led by Lester Steigerwalt, 254-233–669; Brent Connolly, 202-201–601; Jeff Kerbacher, 518; Harvey Rissmiller, 500. Carfara: Ed Musselman, 205-223-207–635, and Gerald Bartholomew, 533.

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DNA Repair Takes First Place Alone in Friday Niters League

DNA Repair split with the Wee-Little Pigs, but continues to hold first place, while the

Landscapers Have Sold Hold on First in Commercial League

Crossroads Landscaping scored a 3 to 1 win over Bath Supply #2 and now holds first place alone in the Bath Commercial Bowling League in week two. They had Scott Weinberg, 230–592, and Damien Medley, 214–577. Supply #2 had John Kerbacher, 213-222–634,

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runners-up fell off in week two of the Bath Legion Friday Niters League.

DNA Repair: Terry Bartholomew, 198-212-237–6478; Ed Musselman, 255-196-172–623; Ty Pagotto, 182-234–563; Mike Swope, 185-223–556; Pappy Bartholomew, 184-187–538. Pigs: Allen Smith, 185-222-190–597; Brandon Jacoby, 170–446; Mike Knable, 170–446; Jimmy Schoenberger, 436; Dave Jacoby, 436.

G & L shut out Team YTTIHS, 4 to 0, led by Rich Trucksess, 199237–602; Bill Kunsman, 187-215196–598; Frank Courter, 203–501; Cliff Brearman, 179–473; Terry Koe, 418. Team YTTIHS: Brent Bartholomew, 247-231-226–704; Anton Boronski, 192-201–540; Matt Astfak, 178-185–510; Randy Williams, 440.

Herman’s Hermits and Bat Legion also split, 2 to 2, as they are at the bottom of the standings. Hermits: Joe Cortright, 192-193-236–621; Pete Curto, 183–492; Chris Cortright, 183– 468; Herm Peterson, 177–456.

Legion: Ryan Flick, 208-205-224– 637; Bob dams, 220-220-185–625; John Kline, 180-182-199–561; Cory Brown, 206–502; Marty “Lefty” Beal, 172–427.

STANDINGS DNA Repair Wee-Little Pigs Team YTTIHS G&L Herman’s Hermits Bath Legion

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Salem Lutheran hangs on to Win pair over Bath team Christ UCC of Bath won the first game, 4-0, but Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem rallied to win the next two to grab sole possession of first place in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League on Monday night. Hitters for Bath were Ed Yost, 6 for 13; Ron Wagner, 6 for 15, and Sue Gasper with a home run. Salem: Austin Hoffert, 5 for 8; Jason Biggs, 5 for 13; Jacob Hoffert, 4 for 11.

St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton won 3-1 and 7-4 before Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown won 4-3. Northampton: Paul Slimmon, 6 for 12; Bret Remel, 5 for 12; Amber Gross, 4 for 11 with a homer; Dave Clark, 4 for 12; Jennifer Erkinger, a homer. Hecktown: Earl Sigley, 7 for 12, and “Butch” Silfies, 5 for 12 with a home run.

Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem won 3-2, then lot 3-1 and 2-1 at St. John’s Lutheran in Bath. Bob Flyte hit a 2-run homer to win game three for Bath. Other Bath hitters were Todd Flyte, 6 for 12, and Doug Moser, 4 for 7. Ebenezer: Joe Savere and Charlie Brooks, both 4 for 10.

Salem UCC of Moorestown knocked off visiting St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem, 3-0 and 8-1, before St. Stephen’s won 6-2. Hitting for Moorestown were Jack Troxell, 6 for 13; Bob Krause, 5 for 10; Bill Rinker, 5 for 11 including a grand slam, and Bob Gresco, 5 for 12.

Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, won 5-2 and 4-3, sandwiched

around a 3-2 loss at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem. Emmanuel: Josh Hoffert, 6 for 12 with a homer; Jorge Rivera, 5 for 12; Bruce Demluk and Jeff Hoffert, both 5 for 13. Messiah: Eric Harper, 8 for 11; Rich Hasonich, 6 for 12; Andy Nickelson, 4 for 8 with a home.

Farmersville had a bye.

STANDINGS Salem Luth., Beth’m Dryland, Hecktown Salem UCC, Moores.

Farmersville Christ UCC, Bath Bath Lutheran Emmanuel, Bethlehem St. Stephen’s, Beth’m St. Paul’s, North’n Messiah, Bethlehem Ebenezer, Bethlehem

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And Sunday driving tours on several tracts of state game lands across the Commonwealth are planned for Oct. 5 and Oct. 19.

The Sept. 28 game farm tours all will begin at noon and conclude by 3 p.m., and will be held rain or shine.

Those taking a tour will get a comprehensive look at the Game Commission’s pheasant propagation program, which again this year aims to raise about 200,000 birds to provide hunting opportunities statewide. Tour stops include hatcheries, brooder houses and the rearing, “grow out” and over-wintering pens. The tours also will inform on the objectives in propagation management, including the importance of sportsmen’s clubs and members of the public raising day-old hen chicks hatched at the farms, ultimately to provide hunting opportunities.

The tours of state game lands provide an opportunity to talk to the personnel directly responsible for managing and protecting game lands, and four-wheeldrive vehicles are recommended for those taking driving tours on some tracts.

Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough said the tours provide an opportunity to show the public the many things being accomplished for wildlife and for Pennsylvania’s hunters.

The state game lands system provides hunting and trapping opportunities on more than 1.4 million acres statewide, and many game lands tracts are stocked annually with pheasants raised through the propagation program.

“We are exceptionally proud of our state game lands and our pheasant propagation program, and these tours provide an ideal setting for our staff to interact with the public and show them the many reasons why we’re so proud of these initiatives,” Hough said.

With autumn nearly here, Hough said, the tours should provide a splash of color and some of the best scenery the Commonwealth has to offer.

The state game lands system has a long history in Pennsylvania. The Game Commission in 1919 was granted authority to purchase lands for the protection, propagation and management of wildlife, and provide areas for public hunting and trapping. Today, tracts of state game lands exist in all but Philadelphia and Delaware counties. Collectively, game lands make up a land base greater in size than the state of Delaware.

With few exceptions, state game lands were purchased using revenues from hunting and furtaker license sales; state game lands timber, coal, oil, gas and mineral operation revenues; the state’s share of the federal excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition, known as the PittmanRobertson Wildlife Restoration Program; from Working Together for Wildlife artwork and patch sales; and from the Pennsylvania Waterfowl Management stamp and print sales.

Information on the tours is as follows: GAME FARM TOURS All to be held on Sunday, Sept.

28, from noon to 3 p.m. Directions to the game farms are as follows: • Loyalsock Game Farm: Lycoming County, 136 Game Farm Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754. The game farm is five miles north of Montoursville on Route 87. The game farm is 1.5 miles east of Warrensville on Route 973. Tour starts at the hatchery.

• Northcentral Game Farm: Lycoming County, 1609 Proctor Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701.

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Commission gives hunters, there should be plenty of

By HOBBY venison for the dinner table.

Some of it should go to food banks through a program started 23 years ago, Hunters Sharing the Harvest. While in the past there was a fee of $15 to have the deer processed and going to The archery season for a food bank or food pantry antlerless deer opens this through the Second Harvest Saturday, September 20 in Food Bank in Allentown, the Wildlife Management Units PGC came up with a $20,000 5C, 5D and 2B. WMU 5C in- donation to HSH recently, cludes most of Northampton which covers that. Huntand Lehigh counties, along ers now have the chance to with parts of Berks, Bucks, feed some needy families the and Chester counties. At last protein they need by donatword, that management unit ing their deer. So, no hunter alone accounted for 95,000 drop-off co-pay at participatantlerless deer permits avail- ing processor butcher shops. able, more than most any oth- In Northampton County that includes Nello’s Specialty er across the entire state.

We never sell out because of Meats at 500 Schoeneck Ave., the suburban and rural areas Nazareth. Over in Lehigh that have so much develop- County, the processors are ment and low quality habitat, Hartman’s Butcher Shop at which leads to high density in 721 Autumn Rd., New Tripoli the deer populations. We can and Lazarus Farm Market at attest to that in just our area 3605 Rural Rd., Whitehall.

At a recent news conferof Moore Township. There are plenty of homes around, and ence, HSH executive John in one open field just recent- Plowman said they have a ly harvested of wheat, there goal of 100,000 pounds of were nine deer roaming and venison that is ground up feeding – one buck and eight into hamburger, which is lean, high in protein, and doe.

The statewide archery sea- low in cholesterol. As an son for both antlered and ant- extra incentive to hunters, lerless deer opens two weeks HSH gives donors weight after 5C, on October 4. The estimator tapes to figure out regular firearms season opens the approximate live weight, December 1. A statewide ar- field weight and edible meat chery season will extend from weight based on measuring December 26 through January the deer’s chest. Cabela’s out 10, and in 5C through January in Hamburg also will be giving gift cards for prizes.

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The game farm is 18 miles north of Montoursville off of Route 87.

Tour starts at the hatchery of the Proctor (northern) farm.

• Western Game Farm: Crawford County, 25761 Highway 408, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.

The game farm is 3.5 miles east of Cambridge Springs on Route 408. Tour starts at the office/ hatchery.

• Southwest Game Farm: Armstrong County, 217 Pheasant Farm Rd., New Bethlehem, PA 16242. The game farm is two miles south of New Bethlehem off Routes 66/28. Tour starts at the office/hatchery.

GAME LANDS TOURS • Berks and Schuykill counties: Sunday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A vehicle tour of State Game Lands 110, which encompasses nearly 10,150 acres of historical, scenic and recreational property. The nine-mile trip will begin at the agency’s parking lot on Mountain Road, midway between the Shartlesville exit of Interstate 78 and Route 61. The tour will exit onto Route 183, north of Strausstown. Game Commission officers will be on hand to answer questions relating to Game Commission programs and activities. Also please note that due to the previously announced construction project on Ellendale Forge Road, the State Game Lands 211 tour will not be held this year. State Game Lands 211 is in Dauphin and Lebanon counties.

• Bradford County: Sunday, Oct. 5, State Game Lands 12, from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. (rain or shine). This is a 28-mile, selfguided, circular driving tour through State Game Lands 12, and will take about two hours to complete. State Game Lands 12 consists of nearly 24,480 acres in Bradford County. The route will start at the game lands parking lot on top of Wheelerville Mountain on state Route 154, just south of Canton, Bradford County. Roads are passable for most vehicles, four-wheel drive is not needed but a good ground clearance is advised. The route travels east to the Barclay Cemetery, then down the hill to Laquin before turning west onto the railroad grade to Wheelerville. The tour ends at the intersection with state Route 154 in Wheelerville.

From there, those on the tour can travel north on state Route 154 to Canton, or south to Shunk in Sullivan County. The tour goes

by Sunfish Pond County Park so a picnic lunch may be the order of the day! Those taking the tour are sure to find the local history of the mountain and the Game Commission’s refuge system is intriguing. A pocket guide full of historical information and photographs will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour.

• Cambria County: Sunday,

Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., State Game Lands 108, consisting of 23,086 acres. This 7.5-mile, self-guided, one-way, driving tour will highlight mountainous terrain and fall foliage on the Allegheny front. Items of interest along the tour route include a rehabilitated strip-mined area, which has been converted to small-game habitat. The area also serves as a study area for grassland nesting birds, including the Henslow’s sparrow, a grassland species of special concern. Northern harriers and endangered short-eared owls also inhabit the study area. Also highlighted are tree and shrub identification, wildlife habitat food plots and a deer exclosure fence.

Each tour participant will be provided a brochure with directions and information about features along the tour route. The tour begins at the game lands access road three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality, along state Route 53, in White Township. Watch for the sign. The tour will conclude on state Route 865, near Blandburg in Reade Township. Game Commission land management, forestry, wildlife management, and law enforcement personnel will be on hand to explain the various habitat improvement projects on this state game lands, and to answer questions.

• Carbon County: Sunday, Oct. 5, State Game Lands 141, which consists of nearly 17,048 acres.

Registration will be held from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the large parking lot along state Route 93 on State Game Lands 141, Nesquehoning Township. Game Commission personnel will be on hand to explain various points of interest, including wildlife habitat-improvement projects.

Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are recommended for this 9-mile, self-guided driving tour. The tour will begin at the large parking area on the east side state Route 93 and

9 THE HOME NEWS September 18-24, 2014 travels east on a game lands road toward the Lehigh Gorge State Park, and back to state Route 93, exiting at the parking lot across from the game lands shooting range. The tour will pass habitat-improvement projects completed by the game lands Food and Cover Corps crew located in Carbon County, along with the National Wild Turkey Federation, The Nature Conservancy, and the Ruffed Grouse Society.

Representatives from the Game Commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions. Directions: Take state Route 93 north from state Route 209 and proceed 3.5 miles and turn right into the parking lot.

Proceed through the gate on a dirt road. Each vehicle will be provided a map and brief explanation of wildlife and habitat management programs being carried out on this magnificent tract of public hunting land.

• Elk County: Sunday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., State Game Lands 311. Start at the state game lands gate at the end of Dewey Road on Winslow Hill. For more information, contact the Game Commission Northcentral Region Office at 570-398-4744.

• Luzerne and Wyoming counties: Sunday, Oct. 5, State Game Lands 57, which consists of nearly 44,600 acres. Registration to be held from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the headquarters building complex on State Game Lands 57, Ricketts Station, Forkston Township, Wyoming County.

Game Commission personnel will be on hand to explain various points of interest, including wildlife habitat-improvement projects. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for this 30-mile, self-guided driving tour. Representatives from the Game Commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions.

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Martin Guitar Strives To #SaveElephants

Music mogul partners with The Nature Conservancy in admirable attempt to slow ivory demand

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By DANIELLE S. TEPPER Special to The Home News

In 1980, an estimated 1.2 million elephants roamed Africa. Today, that number has tragically dwindled down to a mere 430,000, with approximately 20,000 being killed each year.

These staggering statistics recently caught the attention of Christian Frederick Martin

IV, CEO of Nazareth’s own musical gem, Martin Guitar.

“I started to pay attention to the information that was coming out of the media about the declining number of elephants and the poaching and the extraordinary amount of ivory coming onto the market in China,” said Martin. “I decided to look into it.”

Martin Guitar had been us-

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ing ivory in their guitar construction for years, mainly for two pieces called the nut and the saddle. “It’s where the strings start and stop,” explained Martin. “Where the vibration is transferred and secured. It’s the beginning of tone generation. It’s beautiful and durable; that’s why it was used for guitars.”

In the ‘60s and ‘70s, they started phasing out its usage and switched from elephant ivory to preserved mammoth ivory in the late 1960s.

“Some enterprising people went into the tundra and uncovered these petrified mammoth tusks. They had a funky look to them, but they were still ivory,” Martin explained.

“This was pre-CITES, but even so, these animals died years ago. Through different sources, we realized it was a pretty cool alternative.”

CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which acts as “an international agreement between governments.

Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.” (www.cites.org) Which should spell protection for the elephants, but clearly

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The 2014 Nazareth sports season is in full gear. On Friday, September 12, the Nazareth football team went over to Bethlehem Area School District to play Liberty, hoping for the first win of the season, but they fell short 48-20. This Friday, September 19, the Blue Eagles football team will host Emmaus at 7 p.m. in the Homecoming game at Andrew S. Leh Stadium. The Nazareth field hockey team played host to Whitehall on September 10 and fell 3-1. Then on September 15, they went over to Pleasant Valley and received a 3-0 win.

The field hockey team will play at home on September 18 on the grass field at 4 p.m. vs. East Stroudsburg South and then travel on September 20 to the Dallas area for a 10 a.m. game and then to Pocono Mountain West on September 22.

The Varsity Girls Volleyball team is doing pretty well; last week they had wins over Whitehall, Emmaus, and on September 15, a big win in five games at Rockne Hall over Central Catholic. They will host Pleasant Valley on the 17th and at East Stroudsburg South on the 19th before hosting the Annual Courtney Diacont Volleyball Tournament starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 20. The Varsity Girls Soccer team is off to a pretty good start, as last week they had wins over Emmaus and Central, but fell to Whitehall and on September 15, tied at Pleasant Valley. They will host East Stroudsburg South for Senior Night at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17 and host Saucon Valley on the 18th and at Pocono Mountain West on the 19th.

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could take a new tusk, make it look old, bury it for a while, and then try to market it. And that’s very disappointing, because it was a way for us to more authentically make replicas. Consumers were disappointed, but just to be safe, we said, we’ve got to stop.”

Recently, Martin remem-

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Martin Guitar eventually decided to stop using the preserved mammoth ivory as well, for a clean break from the trade.

“The fear is, somewhere down the line, you don’t really know where it’s coming from,” Martin said. “Someone

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bered a hang-tag stating their position on ivory usage that had been placed on their guitars around the time of the phase-out and dug one out of their archives.

“I thought, my goodness, even back almost 40 years ago, the company made a very bold statement: we’re done,” he said. “And I thought, 40 years later and there’s still a market for ivory when, in fact, it’s been at the top level of CITES for a long time. And I thought, this just isn’t right.”

“In this day and age, the elephant’s such a majestic animal,” Martin continued. “I’ve been reading about them and they’re very gregarious. They don’t like hanging out by themselves. They live in little societies and if one is killed, the rest go into mourning.

It’s emotional, thinking about that.” Martin hopes their confident stand against the ivory market will encourage people to think about where certain materials originate.

“It sure seems like there has to be a lot of fuss and bother in the media to get people’s attention. That’s what got my attention,” he said. “The fear is that the population will decline to the point where they’re no longer in the wild, they’re just in zoos. And this was the concern back when we first had that hang-tag.

That’s what appalls me; there’s been no change.”

Enter The Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org) with a plan. The partnership initiation with TNC was a “perfect storm,” according to Martin Guitar’s Vice President of Brand Marketing, Amani Duncan. Martin’s public relations agency, Dan Klores Communications in New York, was working with The Nature Conservancy and connected the two. TNC had been working behind the scenes for years on their African elephant initiative and were just getting ready to launch. “Because of our conjoined histories with this cause, it was a perfect marriage because it comes from a place of credibility and authenticity,” said Duncan. “We also wanted to make sure we married ourselves to someone with the muscle to actually do some really profound work and make a mighty voice.”

“They saw our hang-tag and they said, hey, here’s a company who used ivory and stopped and we’d like to partner with them,” said Martin.

“I don’t want to be arrogant about this, but the Martin brand is very well-known. So they said, it’s a high quality product and they seem to be ethical, this could be beneficial to us.”

“There wasn’t yet a guitar manufacturer that was making a stand,” Duncan explained. “So we said, you know what, we believe in this, this has been our truth since the late 1960s.”

Martin Guitar became the founding sponsor of the

TNC’s Save Elephants campaign, which they jumpstarted with an auction; a left-handed D-28 signed by Sir Paul McCartney sold for $50,000 in 15 minutes.

“Artists have become leery these days of signing guitars because they usually all end up on eBay. He knows his signature is valuable, and he’s behind it, which is great,” said Martin. According to Duncan, this campaign is all about raising funds, which will go directly to who she calls the “boots on the ground.”

“They’re the people fighting the battle every day,” she said. “They’re like the elephant SWAT team, the elite force patrolling in Africa. Their lives are in danger every single day, going up against these poachers.

20,000 elephants slaughtered a year is heartbreaking. These animals are in protected environments and poachers are going in there anyway. It gives me chills just thinking about it.”

Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. “We got a nice video clip from a bunch of folks in Africa saying, Martin Guitar, we thank you for the partnership and the financial support—so they can keep an eye on the elephants and let the poachers know they’re watching,” said Martin. It will take at least a year before they start to really see the impact of their efforts. “20,000 elephants are killed per year, that we know about,” said Duncan. “That’s just in Africa; we haven’t even begun to tackle India. When we start to see that number decrease, that’s when we’ll know.”

“I do believe that there is power in numbers, but you also can’t be everywhere and do everything. It can be a very daunting prospect when you think about it,” Duncan admitted. “I say you always have to think about the why—why do we do this, why do we buy this—and when you take a step back, why we’re doing this is to change a cultural system. They’re impoverished and desperate; desperate people do desperate things.

We have to put in resources to change their economic environment, so that these senseless crimes against animals are not an option. It’s overwhelming; we have to change an entire mindset, one step at a time. We would feel defeated every day if we tried to bite off this huge chunk. We can’t do everything, but we try to do what we can to make an impact.”

Martin added, “The key is, we can get all excited in America and we can give all this money, but we can’t legislate what goes on in Africa.

What has to happen is, the people in Asia have to realize where the ivory’s coming from. Right now, they’re in denial. It’s a work in progress, but I am hearing that word is getting out in China that you should be embarrassed for using ivory.”

“China thinks ivory is prestigious and that’s what’s driving the demand,” said Duncan. “We just need to create enough of a social movement,

enough chatter, to say otherwise. It’s all about engagement, to get people to start talking.”

Duncan continued, “This is not the charity initiative of the moment so we feel good about ourselves when we go home. It’s something that we believe in, which speaks a lot about Martin Guitar. We all get caught up in our day-today. It’s a nice reminder that there’s a big world out there; it’s not just about hawking your product and reaching your sales goals. This is something that everyone can really rally behind. We need people out there preaching the good word that we have to save these amazing creatures.”

To learn more about how you can help Martin Guitar and The Nature Conservancy save elephants, visit www. nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/africa/elephants.

Nazareth Women’s Club

Submitted by JUNE WAHA The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club is hosting a casual get acquainted Dessert Party for prospective members at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the home of Joanne Dusinski, 213 Hillside Ave., Nazareth. Club members will be present to share the club’s activities. To attend the party contact Joanne at 610-759-0801 no later than September 19, 2014.

The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club is a service organization for women who reside in the Nazareth and Bath areas. Open to women 18 years of age of age and older, the club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nazareth. In addition to planning service projects, meetings include interesting programs and an opportunity for friendship and fellowship while working together.

The club supports the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, the Nazareth Area Food Bank, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley (a haven for abused women and children), makes and provides Blue Bears for the Nazareth Ambulance Corps to be given to children in crises situations, makes and donates items needed

by Operation Smile (an allvolunteer medical mission worldwide to correct facial deformities in children), and provides financial help to a Nazareth Area High School student in the form of a $600.00 scholarship and a $100.00 award to a Career Institute of Technology student.

If unable to attend the party but would like more information, contact Joanne or Joan Condomitti at 610438-4794.

Traditions of Hanover At Home Celebrates First Anniversary in New Office

Submitted by KRISTY MUENZ Traditions of Hanover At Home is a non-medical homecare company that recently celebrated their first anniversary of their new office located at 310 Stoke Park Rd., Bethlehem, Pa. This company is committed to helping seniors “age in place” in their own homes, where they are happy and most comfortable.

They have a devoted team of caregivers who truly care about the welfare of their clients. The caregivers can assist with daily living activities, including personal care, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments, medication reminders, laundry, shopping, and much more.

If you would like to make a difference in a senior’s life by becoming a caregiver, please call the office to schedule an appointment.

For more information about Traditions of Hanover At Home and how we can help you or a loved one age in place, please call 610-4193295.

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seniors in the community for breakfast at Williams Family Restaurant, located at 3630 William Penn Highway, Easton. Breakfast will be held Tuesday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m.

It’s our treat! Choose from a selection of delicious foods and enjoy this breakfast, compliments of Traditions of Hanover At Home. Learn more about Traditions of Hanover At Home and all the services they can provide to help you remain independent in the comfort of your own home. This event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling 610-4193295 to reserve your spot at the breakfast table!

Traditions of Hanover At Home provides in-home care solutions to seniors.

Caregivers (non-medical) assist seniors in their own homes so they can maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. Services are monthly, weekly or daily care; respite care (planned temporary relief for the family caregiver); and emergency care. For more information on services offered by Traditions of Hanover At Home, call Marisa Leaser, director, at 610-419-3295 or visit www. traditionsofhanoverathome.com.

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Obituaries Robert L. Binder

Robert L. Binder, 88, of Walnutport died Tuesday, Sept.

9, 2014 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Dorothea (Zamadics) Binder.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was an insurance agent for American General.

Born in Berlinsville, he was a son of the late Clement and Louise (Spadt) Binder.

He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville, and the Lehigh Township American Legion Post #899.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Valerie Kressler, of Treichlers; a son, Robert J. Binder, of Napa Valley, Calif.; a granddaughter, and two brothers, James and Henry Binder.

A memorial mass was celebrated on Saturday morning in St. Nicholas Church.

There were no calling hours.

Arrangements were made by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.

Contributions may be made to the St. Nicholas Renovation Fund, 1152 Oak Rd., Walnutport, PAS or American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Betty E. DiMenichi

Betty E. DiMenichi, 89, formerly of Bath, died on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Nicholas A. DiMenichi, who died in 1964.

She was a clerk for the City of Bethlehem Streets Department for 20 years.

Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Stanley S. and Beatrice (Fritchman) Stametz.

Surviving are daughters, Pamela Correll of Virginia Beach, Va., Christine Smith of Bushkill Township, and Nina Bauder of Virginia Beach; sons, Tony A. DiMenichi of Bethlehem and Michael A. DiMenichi of Tarabuco Canyon, Calif.; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Bruce M. Gassler

Aug. 23, 1949 – Sept. 7, 2014 Bruce M. Gassler, 65, of Pen Argyl died on Saturday, Sept.

6 following a two-year battle with chloangiocarcinoma. He

was the husband of Sally A. (Heffelfinger) Gassler for 41 years.

A 1967 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Bruce was employed by the former Hercules Cement Co. for 34 years before retiring as quarry superintendent in 2008.

Born August 23, 1949 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Gloria (Graver) Miller of Sinking Spring and the late Michael Gassler.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his children, Jessica A. Rigo of Coatesville, Bryan M. Gassler of Charlotte, N.C., and Dylan M. Gassler of Easton; seven grandchildren; a brother, Kerry Gassler, of Wind Gap; two sisters, Donna Joaquim of Stockertown and Tami Maurer of Sinking Spring; a step-sister, Jean Sylvester, of Plainfield Township; a stepbrother, Craig Walck, of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a sister, Karen Miller; his step-father, William E. Miller, and step-mother, Mrs. Michael Gassler.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family, with no calling hours.

Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, www.cholangiocarcinoma. org or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Allen G. German, Sr.

Dec. 4, 1934 – Sept. 10, 2014 Allen G. German, Sr., 79, of Bath died on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inpatient Hospice Unit, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Betty J. German, who died in 1979.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Throughout his lifetime, Allen worked as a truck driver for various trucking companies until retiring.

Born Dec. 4, 1934 in Palmer-

ton, he was the son of the late Jesse J. and Ida A. (Heffintrayer) German.

Surviving are daughters Judith A. Mast of Bath and Anna Jacoby of Slatington; a brother, Elmer German, of Florida; sisters Helen Strohl and Joyce Gower; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Al was preceded in death by a son, Allen G. German, Jr.; a brother, Roy; and sisters Grace, Mabel and Mildred.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath. Interment was in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.

Contributions in Al’s memory may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Suite 101, Allentown, PA 18103.

Paolo Geremia

March 2, 1929 – Sept. 8, 2014 Paolo Geremia, 85, of Northampton died on Monday, Sept. 8 at home. He was the husband of Rosaria (Guarino) Geremia for 51 years.

He was the owner and operator of the former Carini’s Restaurant in Northampton.

Born March 2, 1929 in Italy, he was a son of the late Paolo and Calogera (Crisafi) Geremia.

He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Maria Martuscelli, of Whitehall; a son, Joseph Geremia, of Northampton; six grandchildren; and a brother, Joseph Geremia, of New York.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday in Assumption BVM Church, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Cyrill M. Godiska

May 31, 1921 – Sept. 3, 2014 Cyrill M. Godiska, 93, of Northampton, died on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at home.

He was the husband of Florence I. (Miller) Godiska for 68 years.

He worked at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for many years and was a crossing guard at 24th & Main Sts. in Northampton for seven years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Born May 13, 1921 in Danielsville, he was a son of the late Paul and Catherine (Koshulic) Godiska.

He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Northampton. Cyrill was also a member of the Pottsville VFW Post #129 honor guard and of the Northampton VFW Post #4714.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cynthia, at home; a son, Robert, at home; brothers Joseph and James; and sisters Mary Lane and Betty Haldeman.

Preceding him in death were a daughter, Catherine Evelyn; a sister, Josephine Petrocelli, and a brother John.

Private services were held at the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

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neral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Edward S. Geosits

Dec. 16, 1929 – Sept. 6, 2014 Edward Sigmund Geosits, 84, of Easton died Saturday, Sept. 6 at home after a battle with cancer.

He was the husband of Maureen (Shumar) Geosits for 58 years.

Born on Dec. 16, 1929 in Seemsville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Lutterschmidt) Geosits.

A 1948 graduate of Northampton High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a corporal with the 37th Signal Corps in Okinawa during the Korean War. After the service, Edward enrolled at Lafayette College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.

During his professional career, Edward worked for DuPont, Luria Engineering Corp., Collins & Maxwell Construction, and the Wilson Borough School District, eventually retiring from Alvin H. Butz, Inc. He was an active member of the Forks Township Athletic Association and volunteered countless hours coaching children in football, baseball and basketball. He was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Church.

In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by a son, Peter, of Media, Pa.; a daughter, Maryann Baloh, of Allentown; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Preceding him in death were sisters Mary and Rose; brothers John, Joseph, Frank, and Alfred; and son, Edward Elias Geosits.

Visitations on Wednesday and Thursday at the Morello Funeral Home in Palmer Township were followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday in Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church, Palmer Township. Interment was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Township.

Mark W. Hagley

May 25, 1971 – Sept. 8, 2014 Mark William Hagley, 43, of Hurlkeysville, N.Y., formerly of Bath, died on Monday, Sept. 8 in Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, N.Y. He was the husband of Katrina (Morris) Hagley.

A 1989 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School, he attended Penn State University. Prior to his illness, he was employed

by Kistler Pole Buildings, Fogelsville.

Born May 25, 1971 in Allentown, he was a son of John and Mary (Nieratko) Hagley of Northampton.

Previously, he was a member of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, in Bath and the West Coplay Maennerchor, where he was a bowler, and was a past member of the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, Northampton.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his children, Kara Ann and Gavin John; his sister, Suzanne Rockovits, and two nieces.

www.HomeNewsPA.com A memorial service was held on Monday morning in Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the Gift of Life donor Program, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Neil S. Hartzell

Neil S. Hartzell, 93, of Indian Trail Rd., Northampton (Allen Township) died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Emma (Strohl) Hartzell for 70 years.

He served as a quarry foreman for the former Atlas Portland Cement Company, Northampton, retiring in 1986 after working there for more than 30 years. A 1938 graduate of Northampton High School, he served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying with the P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter/Bomber Squadron, and achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Charles V. and Minnie (Spangler) Hartzell.

He attended Zion’s Stone United Church of Christ, Kreidersville. A hunter, fisherman and camper, he volunteered as a scout leader with Boy Scout Troop #26 in Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Larry N., of Danielsville; a granddaughter, Jennifer Makovsky, of Northampton; and three great-granddaughters.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 at Yellow Bank Pond, 1234 Olive Rd., Danielsville. Arrangements are by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans-VAROIC, P.O. Box 42938, Wissahickon & Manheim Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19101.

Margaret A. Kirchkesner

Margaret A. Kirchkesner, 83, of the Palmer House, Palmerton, formerly of Timberline Drive in Lehigh Township, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. She was the wife of the late Frank m. Kirchkesner, who died in 1998.

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Surviving are a daughter, Dana F. Hein, of Bath; a son, Dale Valo, of Moore Township; and five grandchildren.

Continued from page 12 He was preceded in death operator for the former Scot- by a son, Dennis M. Valo, in ty’s Fashions in Palmerton 2011.

Services were held on Tuesand was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment day at noon in the George Workers’ Union, retiring in G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will 1990.

Margaret was a member of be private.

Memorial contributions St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville, and enjoyed may be made to the Nazareth volunteering for the Palmer Ambulance Corps, 49 S. Broad House high rise fund raisers. St., Nazareth, PA 18064 and/ Surviving are two daugh- or the Bath Volunteer Fireters, Margaret A. Rupp of fighters Ambulance Corps, 12 Palmerton and Susan Hilbert Center St., Bath, PA 18014. of Kunkletown; three grand- William J. Rundle, Sr. Sept. 20, 1926 – Sept. 13, 2014 children; six great-grandchilWilliam J. dren; a sister, Sophie Buhay, Rundle, Sr., of Nazareth; nieces and neph87, of Bushews. kill Township Preceding her in death died on Satwere four sisters, Helen Peurday, Sept. trus, Mary Kercsmar, Julia Pa13 at Brookpay and Anne Hronetz, and a mount Health brother, Michael.

Center, Effort, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 Pa. He was the husband of a.m. Friday in St. Nicholas Annabelle E. (Snyder) Rundle Catholic Church, 1152 Oak for 66 years.

Rd., Walnutport (Berlinsville).

A U.S. Army veteran of Call 9-10 a.m. tomorrow at World War II, he was emCampton Funeral Home, 525 ployed by Ingersoll-Rand Delaware Ave., Palmerton. In- Co., Phillipsburg, where he terment will be in the parish worked in the foundry for cemetery in Lehigh Township. 33 years before retiring as a Contributions may be made welder in 1992. to the American Cancer SoBorn Sept. 20, 1926 in Bath, ciety, Carbon-Tamaqua Unit, he was a son of the late 101 W. Frack St., Frackville, PA George and Mary (Redline) 17931.

Rundle.

He was a member of Salem John A. Outwater U.C.C. Church, Moorestown; April 27, 1925 – Sept. 11, 2014 John A. Outwater, 89, of the former Bushkill Township Moore Township died on Lions Club, and Stockertown Thursday, Sept. 11 at Lehigh Rod & Gun Club. He loved Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, hunting, fishing and gardenSalisbury Township. He was ing.

In addition to his wife, he is the husband of the late Arlene M. (Mitman) Outwater for 48 survived by a son, Dennis R. years until she died in Febru- Rundle, of Saylorsburg; three grandchildren; four greatary.

He served in the U.S. Army grandchildren; four brothers, during World War II and was George of Nazareth, Fred of employed by Mack Trucks, Wind Gap, Richard of PhilAllentown, for more than 30 lipsburg, and Herbert of Sayyears before retiring from the lorsburg; two sisters, Edith of maintenance department in East Greenville and Betty of Bath, and many nieces and 1986.

Born April 27, 1925 in nephews.

Preceding him in death Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Albert and Ruth were a son, William J. Rundle, Jr., in 2003, and nine siblings.

(Christman) Outwater.

Services were held on He loved hunting and fishWednesday morning in the ing.

Obituaries

Pastor’s Comments In large print at: www.NAOG.ws/pc

Northampton Assembly of God

3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm

Daniel E. Lundmark • pastor@NAOG.ws • 610-262-5645

How Faith Comes If one does not have the faith to receive things from God, how does one get that faith? The Bible answers that question in Romans 10:17, “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” Some years ago, Rev. Robert Abbott shared in The Pentecostal Evangel the testimony of a person who received faith by reading the Scriptures. He related, “While pastoring in a Minnesota city, I was called to visit a patient in the tuberculosis sanatorium. She was a believer but a member of a non-pentecostal church. For 9 years she had suffered with the disease. She was so ill, she could be out of bed only one brief period per day. On my arrival, she explained how she had been reading her Bible when certain words suddenly caught her attention: ‘These signs shall follow them that believe; in my name...they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover’ (Mark 16:17-18). She had not believed in divine healing until that moment. Suddenly she had faith for recovery. She called the one pastor she knew who prayed for the sick. As I prayed with my hands on her head, God’s power came upon her so mightily that the entire bed shook! She continued to shake for 3 days and the power of God was so upon her that she could not sit up at all! After many tests, conducted over a period of several months, she was dismissed from the sanatorium.

There had not been a positive reaction from the moment of her healing! For over 20 years now she has enjoyed normal health with no recurrence of the disease!

Where did she get faith to be healed? She got it from reading the Bible!”

How does one get faith to be saved? The context of the verse “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” deals with receiving salvation through believing in Jesus by hearing about Him from God’s Word. I urge you to read God’s Word to get the faith to be saved by hearing about Jesus the Savior of the world. Start with the Gospel of John.

George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment with military honors in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Milton W. Schmidt

Dec. 3, 1937 – Sept. 3, 2014 Milton W. Schmidt, 77, of Nazareth, died on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at home. He was the husband of Barbara Schmidt for 26 years.

He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring as chief quartermaster. He enjoyed sailing and riding his Harley motorcycle.

Milton was born Dec. 3, 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan.

He was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons and was also a Grotto clown.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Robert Schmidt of Voluntown, Conn., a daughter, Vivian Schmidt, of Norwich, Conn., a son, Chris Schmidt, of Venice, Fla.; a daughter, Barbara Bolmer, of Phillipsburg, N.J., a son, William Lanterman, of Bath, and a daughter, Susan Welsh, of Mystic, Conn.; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was a daughter, Marion Schmidt.

Viewing was on Wednesday at the Judd Funeral Home, Allentown. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Marion M. Wolfe

Marion M. (Slutter) Wolfe, 80, of Nazareth, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Floyd O. Wolfe, who died in 2004.

A mother, grandmother and homemaker, she was a member of St. John’s Evan.

Lutheran Church, Nazareth, where she volunteered with the Ladies Auxiliary.

Born in Hecktown, Lower Nazareth Township, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Farkas) Slutter.

Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Stubblefield, of Kernersville, N.C.; sons, Henry L., James C., Raymond E., all of Nazareth; eight grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Jurasits, of Bushkill Township; and a brother, Daniel, of Saylorsburg.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

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News Sermonette Rev. Glenn Rice, Pastor

Zion’s Stone UCC, Kreidersville / Northampton

True Connection

Can you imagine Satan telling this plan to his evil angels? He may have said, "We can't keep the Christians from going to church. We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth. We can't even keep them from their conservative values. But here’s what we can do. We can keep them from forming an intimate, ever lasting experience in Christ.

If they gain a true connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken. So let them go to church, let them have their conservative lifestyles, but we need to steal their time, so they can't gain an experience in Jesus Christ. Okay angels, I want you to distract them from finding their Savior and maintaining an all-important connection throughout their day. Lets keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent ways to occupy their minds.

Tempt them to borrow and spend excessively. Convince the wives to go to work and the husbands to work six or seven days a week, at least ten hours per day, so they can afford their lifestyles. Keep them from spending time with their children. As their family falls apart, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work.

Over-stimulate their minds so they cannot find Christ. Have them play the radio or CD or ipod whenever they drive. Have them keep the radio, television, DVD, and their computer games going constantly in their homes.

Oh, and make sure every store and restaurant in the world plays music constantly. This will fill their minds and break that union with Christ.

Keep their minds focused on the news, 24 hours a day. Have their tablets and smartphones constantly connecting them the latest horrible news. Fill their mailboxes with junk mail, sweepstakes, mail order catalogues, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering, free products, services, and false hopes.

Even in their recreation, keep them overly stimulated. Have them return from their recreation exhausted, upset and unprepared for the coming week. Don't let them go out in nature. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, concerts and movies instead. And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so they leave with troubled consciences.

Let them be involved in soul-winning. But crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Christ. Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the cause."

What do you think? Has Satan been successful with his plan?

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 406, SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING ZONES ESTABLISHED; PARKING OTHERWISE PROHIBITED, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 406, Special Purpose Parking Zones Established; Parking Otherwise Prohibited, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to delete the following: Street Broad St.

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September 19 & 20 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2045 Bushkill Center Road, Bath (Moore Township) Next to Graver Arboretum. Airline approved dog crates (32”H by 40”L by 27 1/2”W), assorted books, games, holiday items, household, TV/VCR, pictures, puzzles, toys, boys’ clothes (size 10,12,14), girls’ clothes (size 7 & 8), men’s & women’s clothes.

FMI: 610-759-7295. Dog & Cat Food, litter, cleaning supplies & blanket donations needed. No early birds please.

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(9/18) RUMMAGE AND BOOK SALE At Zion UCC, 2nd and Iron Sts. in Lehighton. October 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and October 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Clothing, books, household items and much more!

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE FRANCES E. LAUBACH The Estate of Frances E. Laubach, deceased, of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Susan R. Rundle, Executrix, on August 21, 2014. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Susan R. Rundle, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(9/4-9/18) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014.

Specific items on the agenda include: 14-ZHB-661 The applicant(s), Todd Stackhouse, applicant(s) of the property located at 473 Monocacy Drive, Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance to build an addition on to an existing nonconforming structure. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-17G Minimum Yard Requirements, 200-31 Establishment of Future Right of Way Widths, 200-33 Nonconformities, 200-33C91) Alteration of extension, as well as any other section in which relief

may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J5-11-2 contains approximately 4.81 14-ZHB-662 The applicant(s), Terry and Alice Pagotto, applicant(s) of the property located at 765 Point Phillips Rd., Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance to build an addition on to an existing structure that will not meet side yard setback requirements. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-18G Minimum Yard Requirements, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN#H5-12-4F contains approximately 1.17 acres and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township

(9/18-9/25)

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 709(a) of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, 65 Pa.C.S.A. § 709(a), that the regular public meeting of the Bath Planning Commission of the Borough of Bath previously scheduled for Monday, October 20th, 2014 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held at Borough Hall, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014.

Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager

(9/18)

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager (9/18)

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Secretary Barry J. Schoch said.

"PennDOT, police departments and safety partners across the state are available year-round to ensure children are legally and correctly restrained."

PennDOT funds resources such as training and educational materials for 145 fitting stations across Pennsylvania, at which more than 5,000 car seats were checked last year.

The checkups are designed to teach drivers the proper installation and use of child safety seats.

Another PennDOT-funded resource is "Sit Back - It's Elementary," a new elementary school curriculum focused on reducing traffic-related injuries and deaths. Through the in-school program, trained police officers and safety partners educate children on making proper seat-belt use and positioning a habit.

"Child car seats and booster seats save lives, but only when they are installed and used properly," said State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan. "The inspections conducted by our troopers typically find that a high percentage of these seats are not installed correctly -- in many cases, the child's seat was not securely anchored," Noonan said. "Anchoring the child seat properly to the vehicle is critical to its performance in a Sandri-Lamparter crash."

Aaron William Lamparter and Teresa Christine Sandri we Pennsylvania law requires united in marriage on June 20, 2014 on a mountain top at Li- that children under the age onscrest Manor in Lyons, Colorado. Pastor Ernie Siegfried of of four ride in a federallyBethlehem officiated the beautiful ceremony. approved car seat that is apThe groom is the son of Bill and Tanya Lamparter of Moore propriate for the child's age, Township, PA and the bride is the daughter of Dave and Sherri height and weight. Children Sandri of Highlands Ranch, CO. between the ages of four and Aaron's Best Man was Seth Fox from Moore Township and eight must use a booster seat Teresa's Maid of Honor was Megan Taggart from Highlands if they are no longer in a car Ranch, CO. seat.

The wedding guests enjoyed the Colorado mountains, hikThe state's seat belt law ing, wildlife sightseeing and of course family time together. mandates that children ages Aaron and Teresa enjoyed a fantastic honeymoon in Fiji, the eight to 17 must use a seat couple resides in Firestone, CO. belt, and violating this law is a primary offense. It is a secoffense for drivers PennDOT, State Police Participate in ondary and front seat passengers age and older to travel unbuckNational Child Passenger Safety Week 18 led.

Submitted by Sept. 14 thru 20. Additionally, Because of the potential SEAN BROWN Saturday, Sept. 20, has been dangers associated with air State Police and PennDOT designated as "National Seat bag deployment, children are encouraging motorists to Check Saturday." ages 12 and under should alparticipate in free child pas"I urge all parents and care- ways ride in a vehicle's back senger safety seat checkups givers to not only get their seat. throughout Pennsylvania as seats checked, but also to exThe State Police Bureau of the agencies mark National plore all educational materials Patrol also offered the followChild Passenger Safety Week, available to them," PennDOT ing tips:

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Book Review

This is Where I Leave You

by Jonathon Tropper

By CATHERINE STROH The Home News

Jonathon Tropper brings us a cleverly written novel in 352 pages of comedy, family drama filled to the brim, sex, confrontation, lust, love and divorce, just to name a few.

‘This Is Where I Leave You’ is an easy read page-turner, yet intelligent and deep enough to make one ponder all aspects of life.

Our main character Judd finds himself at a depressing, horribly rocky bottom when he walks in on his wife having a racy affair with his pompous boss and learns she is pregnant, forcing him to quit his job to avoid his boss and move into a sad basement apartment. To make matters worse, Judd receives the news of his father’s passing after a long battle with cancer. Judd must return to his hometown

for his father’s funeral services, along with his three other siblings and their immediate families as well. Between Judd’s sarcastically cynical sister, polar opposite brothers, provocative mother and old exes, things get rather interesting while the family is obligated to honor the deceased’s wishes and sit Shiva (seven days) under one stifling roof. Repressed conflicts and decade old grudges arise within the family and Judd is forced to confront his past and present head on. While coping with his current marriage woes he runs into and begins to rekindle an old high school love. Judd quietly mourns his father throughout Shiva and reminisces on all the things he did wrong or should have done better, things he should have told his father and things he re-

pressed up until the present.

When Judd is made aware of some life-changing news, for instance his mother is now a lesbian and he is indeed the father of his wife’s coming baby, he must make the decision to move forward, forgive, and start becoming whole again for his future baby girl.

Despite the fistfights, tears, screaming and affairs that all occur over the Shiva, the broken family somehow manages to become whole again and receive some much-needed closure.

your heart. By the end of the book you will feel like you are part of their family, like you know these characters inside and out and you’ll be sad to see them go their separate ways. You may also be sad to put the book down when the time comes to finish it; I know I was.

‘This Is Where I Leave You’ teaches us that one must forgive to move on, to laugh at the little things, and to stop and appreciate one’s life and the people in it, for they will not always be there.

This book was my first by Jonathon Tropper. I was instantly hooked and pleasantly surprised to find a new favorite author. I plan to read his other novels and look forward to the film adaptation of ‘This Is Where I Leave You’, which hits theatres September 18.

Traditions of Hanover participates In Field of Pink Submitted by KRISTY MUENZ

The characters and events in ‘This Is Where I Leave You’ are so relatable that I think it will reach audiences of many ages and tastes. At one point or another, every family has problems and every person has conflict they must confront eventually. Every character is credible and portrayed perfectly; at least one of these personalities will jump off the pages and into

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is teaming up with Hanover Township for the Field of Pink project, to raise money and awareness in honor of breast cancer victims and survivors.

Field of Pink is a Breast Cancer Awareness event, offering an opportunity to raise money for the Pink Ribbon Fund at Lehigh Valley Hospital Network.

The project is named “Field of Pink” because a field in Hanover Township will be covered in bright pink flags, which can be purchased for $1+ per flag. The flags can be written on, with the name of a loved one, or in memory of someone, and then they are planted, turning the entire field pink. All flag sponsorships will be donated to The Pink Ribbon Fund at LVHN. The money

stays local and is available to men or women who need help financially during treatments as a result of breast cancer.

The flag planting will take place on Sunday, October 5.

Kicking off the project, at the start of the day, there will be a 5K walk benefiting the nonprofit organization, The Chemo Bag, which brings bags of comfort to chemotherapy patients. From the walk, participants will head to the field on Hanoverville Road to plant the flags. After planting, everyone involved is invited to the community center to enjoy refreshments in appreciation of their participation.

The walk starts at 10 a.m. and starts at the Hanover Township Community Center and ends at the field, which is located between Maryann Land and Gwen Maur Road in Hanover Township.

The Field of Pink project is sponsored by Elek Plumbing, Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, and Brown Daub Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. Flags can be purchased at Traditions of Hanover or at the Hanover Township Community Center. If you would like to donate and pick up a flag at Traditions of Hanover, please call 610882-0400.

For more information about the Field of Pink project, please visit the Field of Pink Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/ FieldOfPink.

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