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DECEMBER 1-7, 2011 A General Circulation Newspaper Serving The Community Since 1942
SERVING BATH, CHAPMAN, NORTHAMPTON, NAZARETH BOROS; ALLEN, E. ALLEN, MOORE, LEHIGH, BUSHKILL, LOWER NAZARETH & UPPER NAZARETH TWPS.
Members leaving NASD school Board lauded for their service
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
SERVICEMAN PAUL WILLIAMS and his family turn on the lights for Bath borough and later met with Santa Claus in the Bath borough building. – Home News photos
Northampton Area School Board honored retiring member Geraldine Skapits at their Nov. 21 meeting, and also recognized Brett Reichelderfer for his years of service. Mrs. Skrapits had served eight years and Reichelderfer, who was not present, has been a director for four years. Schools Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik said, “It’s a complex job as school director, give and take, and they do what’s best for the kids,” noting that together, “We’ve accomplished a lot.” He also gave tribute to two board members who have given eight years of service and who were re-elected: Jean Rundle, vice president, and David Gogel, president. They received certificates. Board member Jane Erdo said it has been an honor to
work with Mrs. Skrapits and wished her happiness. Also the same for Reichelderfer, whose family comes first. Jean Rundle also thanked Mrs. Skrapits, who received a gift from the board. The school board will have its reorganization meeting on Monday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Other Matters • The Northampton County Tax Committee met on Nov. 10, and from that meeting it was announced that letters will be going out in early December to taxpayers regarding the county collection of all earned income taxes from municipalities and school districts in the county after Jan. 1, 2012. Terry A. Leh was appointed primary TCC voting delegate and Rose M. Roberts alternate. • Gogel, in reporting for the facilities committee, reported: Defibrillators are now in all
grades; a roof replacement for the maintenance building is slated for next year; lighting fixture replacement at the Moore Elementary School cost $3,130; solar flashing yellow lights at the school along Rt. 946 will be installed soon; lights at the maintenance building cost just over $2,000 after PPL rebate; and noted that the Borough of Northampton has agreed to work with the school district in regard to the middle school project, following a meeting with Mayor Thomas Reenock and LeRoy Brobst. • Kovalchik earlier noted that the bonfire scheduled for last Wednesday was cancelled because of rain, but said it would have been fun for the football players and fans. . . .He also reported that the Kreidersville Covered Bridge Christmas lighting cerContinued on page 9
Christmas lights go on in Bath By ALICE WANAMAKER The Home News
The Borough of Bath welcomed the Christmas season this past Sunday with the annual tree lighting ceremony held at the borough hall. The tree, which was donated by Robert and Lynn Billings was decorated earlier in the week by the Bath Lions. With construction ongoing at Monocacy Creek Park the borough Christmas tree is located at the borough building on Main and Washington Sts. In a beautiful ceremony orchestrated by Pastor Fran Merkel, the children's choir sang joyful music and welcomed Santa as he arrived on a fire truck. This year's tree was lit by service member Paul Williams and his two daughters. After the ceremony children were welcomed into the borough building where Santa was waiting to hear of their Christmas wishes and give the children small gifts. Mayor Donald Wunderler and his wife Joyce also provided free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies for visitors. Before he left town, Santa put a special mailbox in the parking lot of the Wells Fargo building at the corner of Main and Walnut Sts. He asked that children put their letters to him in that box before Christmas. As many letters as possible will be published in the Home News Christmas edition.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR sang songs to entertain at Bath tree lighting.
House tour, craft show By society this weekend
This Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3, are the dates for the annual Gov. Wolf Historical Sociiety house tour. The Candlelight tour will be held on Friday. As a Patron, for a donation of $40 for members ($48 for non-members), you will take a tour of six private homes, the Siegfried Log Cabin in Bath and view the Society’s three historic struc-
tures – the 1785 Wolf Academy, the 1795 Ralston-McKeen House and the late 1900’s Monocacy Schoolhouse. This Candlelight Tour begins at the Ralston-McKeen House promptly at 6 p.m. (opens at 5:30 p.m.), visits each of the decorated homes and concludes at the Wolf Academy at 9 p.m. with a catered light Continued on page 4
Op/Ed
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Too Long As most readers will probably agree, the presidential nomination campaigns of candidates today are too long. When a president is up for reelection his party has no large number of hopefuls campaigning for a year and a half before election--as is the case this year. But even so, the eight or nine candidates already campaigning for months for the Republican nomination this year will be continuing expensive campaigns for another seven or eight months. In the past long campaigns were more justified. Distances traveled without air travel available, required more time. With the use of today’s internet, air travel and national television, a year and a half of nominating speeches and debates is excessive. Both parties should agree on time limits for presidential nominating campaigns. This is appropriate in the TV age and it would also make campaigns less expensive. One of the negatives in this country’s system of nominations and elections is the huge amount of money campaigns cost--eliminating, perhaps, the best qualified candidates some years.
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Opinion Should a Candidate’s Faith Be an Issue?
By L. John Van Til Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith remains a frequent news item as the 2012 election cycle grinds on. Not long ago, a Texas evangelist called Mormonism a cult and has since been sharply criticized for stating his views. On Halloween, CNN Today ran a segment that scrutinized Romney’s time as a Mormon missionary in France at the age of 20. Polls show, however, that 80 percent of those questioned would not object to voting for Romney because he is a Mormon. Thus, the question remains: “Should a candidate’s faith be an issue when you vote?” There is a two-part answer to this question—one simple, the other a bit more complex. As to the first part, the Constitution of the United States speaks to this question, though no major figure or news outlet (to my knowledge) has spoken about it recently. The last clause of Article 6, Section 3 of the Constitution states: “No religious test shall ever be required [italics mine] as a Qualification to any Office or Public Trust under the United States.”This means at a minimum that any law or custom requiring an office-holder to be of a specific religious affiliation would be unconstitutional. The Article 6 prohibition extends to governmental appointments as well. Thus, obviously, it would be unconstitutional to require that an office-holder, by any means, be a Christian. Of course, as a private citizen, one can choose to not vote for someone who is or is not a Christian; or likewise for a Mormon. Some conservative Christian leaders are urging their followers to abstain from voting for Romney or for any other Mormon public officials, such as Harry Reid,
Orrin Hatch, and Jon Huntsman. Religious freedom provided for in the First Amendment’s religion clause—“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion [that means a state-sponsored church], or prohibit the free exercise thereof”—is enhanced by a serious honoring of the “no-test-for-office” clause in Article 6. Citizens who value religious freedom should be sobered by this consideration. While a candidate’s personal religious beliefs cannot be a test for holding office, I suggest another test as a qualification for office holding—personal ethics. It’s true that we live in what many now call a “postmodern age,” which results in many issues being a matter of “personal taste” or opinion. Everything is judged relative to situations and circumstances. This contravenes a Great American tradition of devotion to the Ten Commandments with their moral absolutes. The point here is that voters should demand a return to the high moral standards of the Ten Commandments not only for themselves but especially for holders of public office. Of course, public officials should not be expected to lead flawless moral
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lives. No one does. Covering up mistakes—called “sins” in times past—has always made human failures a cause for stronger criticism than the sin itself. Witness Richard Nixon and recently John Edwards. Most would agree that Mormons in general possess high levels of moral character. Many Mormon public officeholders, with a senatorial exception or two over the years, have performed at a higher level of honesty and integrity than many claiming to be Christians or Jews or Muslims or other faiths. In sum, it would be wise for conservative Christians to lay aside the Mormon issue as the principal test at election time—given Article 6 of the Constitution. It would be even wiser to inquire about Romney’s ethical practices. Romney undoubtedly would be the first to say that he is not perfect. It seems that he strives to meet the requirements of the Ten Commandments, which Mormons inherit from the Christian Scriptures. Because there can be no religious test for office, the preferred office-holder must be a person of good character and integrity. Good character, which includes high ethical standards, probably can be derived only from one thing—a sturdy religious faith. Mitt Romney may not be my personal choice for president in 2012, but his moral integrity surely commends him for high office. Consider this final thought: Mitt Romney holds high office in his church. His church publishes a list of Articles of Faith. One of the articles states: “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men.” These are standards Romney has promised to uphold. The nation would be well served if all candidates held themselves to such standards.
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It was a really nice Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday night. The weather was great for late November, and is was nice to have the tree at the borough hall. Charlie Billings’ son gave the tree, and it was a nice sized one. Hats off to the Lions for decorating it again as they do every year. The constellation of stars lights along Main Street and the snowflakes on Chestnut St., Walnut St. and Northampton St. were put up just in time, and look good again. Santa Claus came to the town hall and talked with the kiddies, and there were refreshments, so everybody had a nice time. Mayor Don Wunderler had some good words for the town and for the celebration, and Monsignor Francis A. Nave had a prayer. All in all, a nice celebration. . . . Buck hunting season started on Monday, but I didn’t see any deer on cars like there used to be. I reckon we’ll hear if any of the hunters got one. . . . Monday was also Cyber Day for the computer savvy people who know how to shop that way, called online. Elmira did hers the hard way, on Black Friday, bucking the crowds in the malls. For the economy the way it is, people are spending money like it’s going out of style. Maybe it is.. . . Penn State and Eagles football fans had big disappointments over the weekend,
not to mention Northampton High School Konkrete Kids fans. Oh well, that’s football. . . . Congrats to the Nazareth High Blue Eagles for winning their championship! They played a great game again. . . . After some nice warm days in November, we’re getting some rain and the cold will be here again. Anyhow, on Thursday it is the first of December, so we’re due for cold weather. Just keep the snow away. . . .Nice to see that Carl “Spundy” Rehrig is still active with the food bank in his 90’s. He helped start it, and Margie and Jeannie Wagner and the other volunteers are doing a bang-up job. Keep it going, the needy list is getting bigger. . . .Just saw a deer go by on a car. It’s been years since I had a venison dinner. Can’t remember what it tasted like. Anyhow, for the rest of the hunters, good luck. . . .Have a great weekend, gang, and get your Christmas lights up before it turns real cold. Quite a few took care of that over the Thanksgiving weekend. See ya!
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Miracle League groundbreaking for Handicapped baseball field Dec. 12
On Monday, December 12, the Miracle League of Northampton County will break ground at the site on which they plan to build a field that will enable children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. The groundbreaking ceremony will be preceded by a program beginning at 10:00 AM inside the Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township. Speakers will include John Stoffa, Northampton County Executive; Dave Colver, Chairman of the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors; Richard Agretto, President of the Board of Directors for the Miracle League of Northampton County; and a local family whose children have enjoyed playing baseball in a Miracle League. Following this program guests will be invited to go outside the Chrin Center for a groundbreaking ceremony on the ex-
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act site where the field will be constructed. The following is some background information on the Miracle League of Northampton County. In October, 2010 the Miracle League of Northampton County was founded and became one of over 240 leagues across the nation whose sole purpose is to provide children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play “America’s pastime” baseball. The Miracle League national organization began in Conyers, Georgia in 1999 when a group of parents and other interested citizens organized to build the first barrier-free baseball field that enabled children who used wheelchairs or had other mobility impairments to play baseball. Unlike traditional baseball fields made of dirt and grass, Miracle League fields feature a rubberized,
all-weather playing surface. Since its founding a year ago, the Miracle League of Northampton County (MLNC) has come a long way. A Board of Directors was formed with local baseball star Brian Schneider, now a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, as its Honorary Chairman. Once it was approved as a non-profit organization, the MLNC began accepting donations as early as November of 2010. One of its first goals was to find a location for the Miracle League field. Last year, the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors approved the use of property at the Charles Chrin Community Center as the site for the new field. This is an ideal location, central to a league that will serve Northampton and Monroe Counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County, New JerContinued on page 16
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Food donated to Charities
Christmas house tour
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Amanda Beers packs a box of donated food items.
The Sacred Heart School (Bath) Student Council sponsored a food drive for Thanksgiving. Because of the gener-
Bath Museum Open
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osity of the school families, 22 boxes of non-perishable items were donated to Catholic Charities ing) will be open on Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to coincide with the Governor Wolf Historical Society Christmas House Tour.
buffet, holiday desserts, program and music. Tickets are limited; please call Carol Bear-Heckman, 610-390-0555. The day tour will be held on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes the six private homes and six historic sites. The Society’s three buildings offer you a Craft Show, a fresh green wreath and swag sale, hearth cooking demonstrations and light refreshments. Redware and the Wolf Academy tile will be on sale, also. The Siegfried Log Cabin in Bath, the first floor of the Joseph Steckel House,
also in Bath, and St. Peters United Church of Christ are also on this year’s tour. Tickets are already on sale until Friday, Dec. 2, the closing time of each location. Advance price is $17, available at Bath Drug, Country Capers, Curt’s Cyclery, Miller Ace Hardware and Steckel House Antiques. On Saturday, December 3, tickets will be on sale at 10 a.m. at the Wolf Academy for $20. The Wolf Academy is located at the Gov. Wolf Historical Society, 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath. All proceeds benefit the Society’s restoration of its buildings. Please join us!
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This week, we will talk about the Joseph Steckel House in Bath and another private home.
The Joseph Steckel House
(Saturday only) Daniel Steckel built the large center hall stone home on the opposite corner in 1804 for his wife Rebecca, on 56 acres purchased from his father-in-law Jessie Jones. He farmed the land, operated a tannery just west of the house and owned a distillery upstream. They raised 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls. Joseph Steckel was born in Bath on March 29, 1806. Jacob Vogel built many of the early stone buildings in Bath. He built the present stone Bath Hotel in 1817 (the first hotel was built of logs on the northeast corner of the square). He built a stone house at 124 E Main Street in 1839. However, in 1813 he bought a 72 acre tract of land and subdivided off 1 acre upon which this house stands. It is believed that this house was built shortly after that time. Deeds show that Daniel Steckel bought this property in 1822 from Vogel containing a “messauge…and tenement.” It was one of the first houses in Bath because in 1816 when Col. James Ralston laid out the 33 town lots in Bath, there were only 5 dwellings, 2 stores, a tannery and a gristmill. Joseph was 16 years old when his father, age 55, bought this house at 101 S. Chestnut Street. Early on, Joseph became his father’s assistant at the tannery. As he became expert, he succeeded his father and became its head. He also took over the farm and the distillery. Joseph married Elizabeth Scholl, had 3 children and lived in this house all his life. He was said to be a good business man, very energetic and very successful. His father lived to be 101, Joseph died 4 years later Continued on page 5
THE HOME NEWS line selection of gifts, “pack” them in an empty shoe box, and finish it off with a note of encouragement. Then through tracking technology, donors can “follow” the box to the destination country where it will be hand-delivered. Operation Christmas Child, a project of International Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, uses simple gift-filled shoe boxes to let hurting children know they are loved and not forgotten. For many of these children, the simple shoe box will be the first gift they’ve ever received.
View historic John Joseph Henry House on holiday
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in 1872. When the house was built, it had one front door and one back door. The extra doors (to the north) were originally windows. Elizabeth had a millinery (hat) business and perhaps a door was added to accommodate her patrons.
Country Charm
Deed transference of record, from what we can tell, begins around 1817. The original house consisted solely of the wood section (the summer kitchen and original living quarters) with the stone structure subsequently added, around 1830. The summer kitchen is our favorite room, complete with original walkin fireplace, Hoosier cabinets and wide plank floors. You can almost taste the family hearth meals and hear the bedtime stories told. When we purchased the property in 1996, it did not have electricity on that part of the residence, and although it is what lent to its charm, we added it knowing we were going to be in the
summer kitchen (our dining room) much of the time for holiday gatherings, etc. We also re-sided that section of the home, put energy efficiency into the structure, remodeled the kitchen, second floor bathroom and added a half bath on the first level, all the while keeping in mind the ambience of the time with period lighting, panel doors and overall structural maintenance such as slate and tin roofing. The previous owner, Gary Baxter, had purchased the home from the Jacoby family and had lovingly completed wall restructuring and landscaping design, which we maintain in its simplicity. Of the five outer buildings, our favorite is the smokehouse, where the smoky aroma is still evident. The smokehouse, along with the first and second levels of the home, will be open for the tour. It is our pleasure to share our home, with its unique character and untold stories. Perhaps along with the creaking floorboards and odd noises, you will enjoy what you can see and hear, and what you cannot ~ welcome!
Thousands of shoe Boxes with gifts Aid needy children Volunteers have been working tirelessly at eight local area collection sites where tens of thousands of shoe boxes packed with school supplies, toys and necessity items are dropped off by caring Bangor area residents. National Collection Week is wrapped up for the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind – Operation Christmas Child – where participants full empty shoe boxes with items for kids suffering from natural disaster, war, terrorism, famine and poverty. Soon, these shoe boxes will be delivered to 8.5 million kids worldwide. For families who haven’t yet packed their gifts of hope, it’s not too late. Many local families are choosing to pack shoe box gifts virtually through “Build a Box”, an online giving tool. It’s a simple, quick, yet meaningful way to impact a child in need. Volunteers can visit the project’s website at www.samaritanspurse.org/ occ select a child’s age and gender, shop through an on-
On December 10, the Jacobsburg Historical Society will join other Nazareth area non-profits and merchants in celebrating the season. From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. visit the 1832 John Joseph Henry House Museum at 401 Henry Road, Nazareth and experience a Victorian Christmas with
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all the trimmings during Christmas at Boulton. From decorations to holiday treats to Victorian clothing to period music - come immerse yourself in Christmas as the Henry family might have celebrated. Don't miss your chance to see the recently-opened second floor. The Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and giftshop will be open during the same hours. Admission to both museums is free during Christmas at Boulton as a thank you to our friends and neighbors in the Lehigh Valley for your continued support. Company visiting? Share this local treasure! Directions to Boulton Take the Belfast exit off PA Route 33. Turn West towards the woods. Pass the Boulton Historic Site parking lot and over the William Henry Atherton Bridge. Either turn right into the driveway for 401 Henry Road and follow long drive to parking lot beyond the barns or pass 402 Henry Road and turn left onto Schoeneck Ave, driving past the red-roofed barn complex on the left. Parking Continued on page 10
2nd Annual Santa Run Boro of Bath Residents Sponsored by: Bath Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Corps December 18 & 19 4 pm until finish Drop off times/Dates: Every Monday 6:30p to 9pm @ firehouse 12/12/11 Bath Fire House @ Noon Bath Borough Hall M-F 9a-4p. Drop Off Deadline is December 12th
$5 Donation per household, Max 2 gifts per child Make Checks payable to Bath Firefighters For More Info: A.J. Mackarevitz 484-544-1312 or Ashley Donner 610-657-3688 What is a Santa Run? Santa will deliver the gifts to the children throughout the Borough on December 19th. He will be driven by Fire truck so the Reindeer can rest for Christmas Eve!
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BATH BOWLING
Nazareth beats Easton to Win Lehigh Valley title
After spotting two touchdowns to the Easton Red Rovers, Nazareth’s Blue Eagles scored 28 unanswered points to win the PIAA District11 Class AAAA championship on Saturday night. Easton was coming off a pair of holiday games and the wear and tear showed on them in the second quarter, and they were unable to contain the running of freshman Jordon Gray and the long passes by quarterback Dan Harding. The Red Rovers did score a touchdown in the fourth quarter after they intercepted a Harding pass as he neared the end zone at the 10-yard line, running and throwing the ball until they had their 21 points. But Nazareth ran out the clock as Tonnies caught a pass and the winners had a first down. Four times during the game, Nazareth got a first down on short yardage fourth
down plays. Gray added to his record running for Nazareth as he pounded Easton’s defensive line time and time again for 149 yards, adding on to his school record. He also scored one of the touchdowns. Nazareth got on the board in the second quarter after trailing 14-0, as Harding threw a pass to Adam Bridgeforth in the right end zone. Also netting touchdowns for Nazareth were Alex Tonnies and Dan Shepherd. Harding’s passes totaled 284 yards. LaSalle Next An estimated 8,000 fans filled Andrew Leh Stadium in Nazareth for the championship game. This Saturday at 1 p.m., the Blue Eagles will meet the LaSalle College High School in a PIAA quarter-final at Bethlehem Area School District’s Liberty High stadium.
Salem Luth. ties St. Paul’s For first in dart baseball
St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton took a pair of games from St. John’s Union, Farmersville, 2-1 and 1-0, losing only the opener 7-5, to maintain its grip on first place in the Suburban InterChurch Dart Baseball League on Nov. 21. St. Paul’s: Brian Gross, 5 for 9, and Rich Kern and Dave Clark, both 4 for 13. Farmersville: Gene Grim, 7 for 13; Kyle Campbell, 4 for 13, and Ron Barron, a home run. Bath Lutheran also won two, 6-2 and 7-2, sandwiched around a 3-2 loss at Trinity Lutheran, Bangor. Bath: Don Miller, 7 for
13; Matt Creyer, 6 for 15; Mike Thorpe, 5 for 13; Bocci Cavallo, 5 for 14; Wendy Yacone and Bob Flyte both with solo homers. Bangor: Harold Wambold, 7 for 13; Joe Smith, 6 for 12; Judy Hoffert, 5 for 12. St. Stephen’s Lutheran, Bethlehem, pulled into a second place tie that night by sweeping Salem UCC at Moorestown 6-1, 4-2 and 9-3, behind Ryan Hoysan, 6 for 12 with a homer; Travis Beahm and Ed Wychuck, both 6 for 15; John Hoysan, 5 for 12; Al Beahm, 5 for Continued on page 15
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MOUNTAIN LION photo was snapped by Preston “Pep” Ervin of Nazareth. He saw it in Pennsylvania.
We want your Deer photos Now that the rifle deer hunting season has started, there will be successful harvests of whitetail deer. The Home News would like to know about it. Call in the following information: Name of successful hunter(s), where and when the deer was harvested, number of points on the antlers. The phone number of our office is 610-923-0382. If you have a photo, we want that, too, for publication in The Home News and also in the booklet that will be printed for the Feb. 11 Whitetail Deer Classic at Northampton. Send it as soon as possible to P.O. Box 39, Bath, PA 18014 or e-mail the picture to whalbfoerster@homenewspa. com
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Team 4 Ahead By Half Game In Bath Die Hards Team 2 won 3 to 1 and held a half game lead over Team 4 following action on Nov. 16 in the Bath Die Hards League. They were led again by Michelle Tirrell, 513; Art Bruch, 411; Linda Strouse, 402, and Sam Strouse, 401. Team 4 also won 3 to 1 with Polly Kosman, 456, and BobbyLou Snyer, 413. Team 6 held third place with a 3 to 1 victory, led by Kenneth Grube, 619; Terry Bartholomew, 618; Judy Edwards, 529, and Kathy Grube, 421. Team 1 is fourth, but lost 1 to 3, with Joe Bachman, 445; Marie Harring, 401, and Bob Kosman, 162. Team 5 also lost 1 to 3, but had Bob C. Kosman, 485; Charles Kosman, 478; and Michael Tirrell, 401. Holding up the league is Team 3, another 1 to 3 loser, with Rick Deily hitting 509; Jim Stevens, 447, and Dick Deily, 435. ON NOV. 23, Team 4 turned the tide and dropped Team 2 by a half game. Team 4 beat Team 5, 4 to 0, behind Polly Kosman, 470, and BobbyLou Snyder, 430. Team 5 had Charles Kosman, 485, and Bob C. Kosman, 433. Team 2 won 3 to 1 over Team 3, led by Michelle Tirrell, 517; Art Bruch, 470, and Sam Strouse, 443. Team 3: Rick Deily, 521; Jim Stevens, 517; Dick Deily, 474. Teams 1 and 6 split 2 to 2. Team 1: Bob Kosman, 530,
and Joe Bachman, 420. Team 6: Kenneth Grube, 680; Terry Bartholomew, 656; Kathy Grube, 524. STANDINGS Team 4 Team 2 Team 6 Team 1 Team 5 Team 3
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MUSICAL PROGRAM was provided by the senior choir and instrumentalists at Christ UCC Church, preceding Bath’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. – Home News photo BELLA of Bath wonders what to tell Santa.
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First Star Bank Unveils new logo, Website & mission First Star Bank has recently unveiled a new logo, positioning line and mission statement. A community bank serving the Lehigh Valley for more than 118 years, First Star’s main office is in Bethlehem with branches in Alburtis, Allentown, Bath, Moravian Village, Nazareth, New Tripoli, Palmer Township and Wind Gap. Joe Svetik, bank president and CEO said, “It has been more than 15 years since we have made any changes to the First Star brand. Our Board of Directors and staff believed it was time to revise the manner in which First Star presented itself in visual, electronic and print media. Svetik pointed out the changes were made to create a valley-wide marketing im-
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age that accurately reflects the core values and services that have made First Star so attractive to generation after generation. The changes help position First Star Bank as an old friend with a new and unique look that sets it apart from other financial institutions. The bank’s new logo appears on its new website, at FirstStarBank.com, as well as on its letterhead, business cards, internal information pieces and the sponsorship promotional materials for the many local charitable organizations and events the bank supports each year. The new Mission Statement was approved by the Board of Directors at its July 2011 meeting and bet-
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SENIOR CITIZENS Visit and Participate in Senior Center Activities Visit a senior center and check out all the fun things going on there. Local centers include: MidCounty Senior Center, 234 S. Walnut St., Bath; Nazareth Senior Center, 15 S. Wood St.; Northampton Senior Center, in Grace UCC Church, 9th St & Lincoln Ave., and Cherryville Senior Center at Hope Lutheran Church, Rt. 248, Lehigh Township. MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER For meal reservations call: 610837-1931 Thurs. 12/1: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles; 10:15 Sing-aLong; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Penny Bingo Fri. 12/2: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games; 10:00 Council Meeting; 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Pinochle/ Games Mon. 12/5: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Munday Funday! Tue. 12/6: 9:00 Pool/Cards/
Games/Puzzles; 10:00 Exercise; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Bingo; Birthdays! Wed. 12/7: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles & Sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Crafts/Ceramics CHERRYVILLE For meal reservations call: 610-767-2977 Thurs. 12/1: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles/Crafts/Quilts; 11:00 Exercise; 1:30 Shopping Fri. 12/2: 10:00 Puzzles; 11:15 Exercise Mon. 12/5: 10:00 Puzzles/ Cards; 11:15 Exercise Tue. 12/6: 9:00 Crafts/Quilts; 10:00 Cards/Puzzles; 1:45 Christmas Crafts Wed. 12/7: 10:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:00 Exercise; 12:45 Fruit Bingo NAZARETH For meal reservations call: 610-759-8255 Thurs. 12/1: 9:00 Exercise Group; 9:30 Greeting Card Class Fri. 12/2: Bakery Day; 10:15 Penny Bingo Mon. 12/5: 9:00 Exercise
Group; 9:30 Painting Class Tue. 12/6: 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic by CareGivers America; 10:00 Exercise with Marion; 10:15 Bonus Bingo Wed. 12/7: Bakery Day; 10:00 Pinochle; 11:15 Sing-a-Long NORTHAMPTON For meal reservations call: 610262-4977 Thurs. 12/1: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:00 Music with Steve Myers; Noon Lunch; Fri. 12/2: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch; Bingo after Lunch Mon. 12/5: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; Noon-Lunch Tue. 12/6: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; “St. Nicholas Day”; Noon Lunch Wed. 12/7: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; Christmas Craft w/Krista at 10:00; Noon LUNCHES: Thurs. 12/1: Meatloaf w/Gravy; Scalloped Potatoes; Beets; Bread; Tapioca Pudding Fri. 12/2: Chicken Noodle Soup; Smoked Sausage; Country Fried Potatoes/Egg; Succotash; Bread; Fruit Cup Mon. 12/5: Italian Wedding Soup; Beer Battered Cod; O’Brien Potatoes; Creamed Corn; Bread; Cherry Turnover Tue. 12/6: Spaghetti & Meatballs; Parmesan Cheese; Salad; Bread; Pears Wed. 12/7: Beef Barley Soup; Fried Chicken Breast; Baked Potato/Sour Cream; Broccoli; Bread; Peaches
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The Northampton Area Public Library welcomes Amanda C. Brown, author of Goodnight Sammy on Saturday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. Amanda, a Northampton native, will recite Goodnight Sammy, her first book in a series inspired by her young son. Books will be available for purchase on the day of reading at $9.99 each and Amanda will be happy to sign a copy for your child. The book is also available for $9.99 from Amazon.com and Sunburypress.com. Registration for the program is taking place at the library.
Dance Concert to Be given at NCC
Students from the Northampton Dance Ensemble and the Acta Non Verba campus dance club will perform pieces choreographed by Northampton Community College (NCC) dance faculty at a Dance Showcase on Thursday, December 8, 11:15 a.m. and on Friday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Admission is $3 for students, NCC staff and seniors and $5 for general admission. NCC’s dance curriculum has grown in recent years. For-credit courses are offered in ballet, jazz and modern dance. For more information about the Dance Showcase, call 610861-5300. For information about dance courses, go to www. northampton.edu.
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SITTING on a curb eagerly waiting for Santa to arrive are Lukas Silfies, 6; Cynthia Marzen, 6; Natalie Fries, 6, and Kylie Miller, 7, all of Northampton. – Home News photos
Christmas tree lights on; Santa and Mrs. Claus visit By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
With pleasant November weather, Northampton Borough had its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Sunday night as several hundred men, women and children gathered at the triangle plot at Main St. & Laubach Ave. It began later than scheduled, but the crowd was entertained by the Lehigh Valley Italian-American Band on the borough’s portable stage. At one point, the children were invited to join them and they sang “Frosty the Snowman.” The youngsters huddled with their parents or sat on the
curb as they waited patiently, not only for the lights to go on the tree donated by Annamarie Kaminsky, but also to visit with Santa Claus. Shortly after 6 p.m., 23-month-old Joey Surovy pushed the button on the small controller and the 3,500 multi-colored lights were lit. The youngster is a grandson of Council President John Yurish. He was held by his Mom, Ann Marie Surovy. About 15 minutes later, the bright lights of a police car and fire engine came over the Main St. hill and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on the fire engine, as the tune, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
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emony with participation by students from school will be held on Dec. 10 at 4 :30 p.m. • Student Council representative Rachel Satow reported on the pep rally, senior breakfast, high school decorations, and an induction into the National Honor Society on Dec. 8. • The board approved a resolution relating to Act 1 certifying that the board shall not increase any tax at a rate that exceeds the index as calculated by the Pa. Dept. of Education for the 2012-13 fiscal year. • Resignations were approved for Barry Loch as lead custodian, effective July 26, 2012, and Sandra Bandy, instructional assistant, effective Dec. 31, 2011. • Also approved: Lindsey Hollan and Mary Kintz as temporary one-to-one special education instructional assistants, Ms. Hollan at Franklin Elementary and Ms. Kintz at Continued on page 15
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L.V. ITALIAN-AMERICAN BAND played Christmas songs on the borough’s stage. was played. They were introduced by Borough Manager Gene Zarayko. The children were excited and made plenty of noise as they tried to get to where Santa sat. Whether or not he heard any of their wishes for Christmas, the youngsters all received bags of candy, compliments of the borough.
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Tree lighting on Thursday At the Circle Nazareth’s circle will be filled with men, women and children this Thursday, Dec. 1 when the the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is
held at 7 p.m. After a few remarks from the Chamber of Commerce, and a prayer by local clergy, the lights will be turned on.
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is in the pasture beyond the barns. Organization Snapshot The Boulton Historic Site is located just west of Route 33 off of the Belfast exit, on the southern edge of Jacobsburg State Park. A notfor-profit organization, the JHS preserves and protects the history and legacy of the Jacobsburg area, including the Henry Family. Moravian gunsmiths from Lancaster and Nazareth, the Henrys established the Boulton Gun Works in 1812, advancing the Early American industrial communities of Boulton, Filetown and Jacobsburg. Home to the 1832 John Joseph Henry House museum and grounds, the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum, and the restored Nicholas Hawk gun shop, today’s Boulton offers adults and children a first hand glimpse into American community and family life in three centuries. Offerings include museum tours, educational programs for schools and scouting groups, special
NATIVITY SCENE has again been put in place in the circle at Nazareth, showing the setting at the crib with Mary, Joseph and the shepherds following Christ’s birth. It will be illuminated tonight as the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is held at 7 p.m. in the borough. events, and the Early American Craft Education program at Boulton, a hands-on opportunity to learn craft skills such as gun-smithing, horn and leather carving, sewing, and pottery-making. For more information, contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society at 610-759-9029 or www.jacobsburg.org.
Carol singing
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W. North St., Nazareth The carolers capture the magic of Christmas with glorious harmonies, dressed for the season in Victorian attire. The program is free and open to the public as part of the Arts & Artists series. Reservations are required by calling 610.746.1000 or online at www.moravian.com.
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‘Acupuncture and other beneficial methods of healing’ will be the program 10:30 am, Tuesday, December 20 in Kortz Hall of Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. Dr. James Martin of Nazareth Family Practice will be the presenter as part of the Senior Pathways series. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required by calling 610.746.1000 or online at www.moravian. com.
College Corner
Gettysburg College Hannah Joyce of Nazareth was selected and is a member of the Bullets Marching Band. For almost 100 years, Gettysburg College students have been performing in musical groups at Gettysburg. The college has a long tradition of excellence in performance and offer a variety of music ensembles - choral, band, orchestra and jazz for students to join.
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Church Directory ADVENT MORAVIAN, (610) 8680477, Bethlehem. Sun 8:30am Worship; 9:30am Sun School; 10:45am Worship ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559. Sun 8/10:30am Mass; Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 8am Mass; Wed– 7pm Worship; Sat – 4:00 pm BANGOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bangor. 610-588-6929 Sun 9:30am SS for all ages; 10:40am Worship; Children’s Church Tues. 6 p.m. Young ladies bible study, 7 p.m. young men’s bible study BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239. Sun - 9/10:30am Worship BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. SS CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun 10am Worship CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 10am SS, 11am Worship CHRIST U.C.C., S. Bath. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Mission Church, Sun. Worship 10:15 am w/nursery. SS 9 a.m. Mission Church 2 p.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Allentown. Schoenersville. Sun. Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. – LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. Sun 9am Worship Stewardship Sunday, 10:30 SS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton Sun 9am Worship, 10:30am SS & Bible Class COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517. HA Sun. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, 9:15 a.m. SS, DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-4444 Sun – 8/10:15 am Worship, 9 am SS – Tue. 2pm Mus/Worship EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m., HCA EMMANUEL’S LUTH Bath. Sun – 9:30am Cont. Worship 8/10:45am Trad. Worship S.S. 9:20 a.m Wed – Cont. Worship 7pm FAITH REFORMED, Lehigh Twsp. Sun - Worship 10 am.
GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. Sun – 9:30am SS (children & adults); 10:30am & 7pm Service; Sunday Evening Youth 6:30pm. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun – 8/10:45 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL, Northampton Worship 10 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. 9:30 a.m. Worship, SS 10:30, Evening Worship 6 p.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun –Service, 8:30am & 9:45am HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. Worship 8/9:30/10:30 am, SS 9:15 a.m.. Tues. 6:30 Bible Study HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am Mass, Tues. 6:30 bible study HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622668 Sun. – 10:30 a.m. Worship. Communion 1st Sun. of the Month. SS 9:15 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun Worship - 9am; SS, 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville Sun– 8:00/9:30 am, W, MOUNT EATON CHURCH Saylorsburg, PA 570-992-7050 Sat. 6:30 pm Worship, Sun. 8/10:30 a.m Worship. 9:30 SS, Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Study, NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun- 8:15/10:45 a.m. Worship. 9:30 SS, NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm Worship; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm Worship QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m. Service. Holy day & Vigil – 6:30, 9 a.m.; Vigil 7 p.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. Sat Vigil– 4:30pm/6pm Mass, Sun Masses: 6:45/8/9:30/11am; child care during 9:30am Mass; Mon– Thurs 8am Mass; Fri – 8:30am Mass Morning Prayer Mon-Thurs 7:30am Fri.
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8:00am. SALEM U.C.C., Bath. SS 9 a.m., Worship 8/10:15 a.m SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun – Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth Sun –10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun 8am/10:15 a.m. Worship – Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. –9 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. No SS in Summer ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. Sun –8/10:15am Worship, 9 am SS ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-0893 Sun –- 8/10:45 am Worship, 9:15am Christian Ed ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-7673107 Sun Masses at 8/9:30/11am and Sat evening at 4:30pm Daily Mass at 8:30am ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. 10:15 am Worship, Communion. 1st Sun. of Month. SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, Cherryville. Sun - Adult & youth SS, 9am; Worship, 10:15am ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton .PA Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun - Bible study, 9:30am; Morning worship, 10:45am WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, Sat – 9:30am Worship, - 10:45am Sabbath School ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2611812 ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship ZION WESLEYAN, Pt. Phillip. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship * Please send Church Schedules and activities to editorial@HomeNewsPA.com. Or mail bulletins to PO BOX 39, BATH PA 18014. Church Directory is a free listing of area Churches in alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information. *SS – Sunday School, H/A – Handicapped Accessible.
Christmas concert at Bethany Wesleyan
The Music Ministry of Bethany Wesleyan Church under the direction of Kathleen Dieter will hold its Christmas Concert , “Light Has Come” on December 10 and 11 at 6:00 pm. There will be songs by the Voices of Praise, Youth, Children and Handbell choirs. The admission is FREE and all are welcome. There will be a cookie reception after the program. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services for the whole family will be held at 4:00 and 6:00 pm on December 24. There will be one service at 10:30 am on Christmas Day.
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The Rev. Christina Keller
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give us second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Charles Wesley was a prolific hymnist, having composed over 7,000 hymns and poems in his lifetime. Many of his hymns are popular, but perhaps the most well known is “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” The verse above speaks to the salvation of humankind through the birth of the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 tells us, “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This “heaven born Prince of Peace” brings light and life to all, everlasting life, and new life. Because of him we die no more, but live eternally with him in heaven. When we ask Jesus into our lives and our hearts we are born again to new life. This new life brings us joy, a joy that we especially recognize at this season of Christmastide. “Glory to the newborn King!” As we anticipate the coming again of the Christ child I encourage you to seek him as the magi of old sought the king, the one “who is to shepherd my people Israel.” (Matt. 2:6) Seek new ways of experiencing the Messiah through worship and participation in activities that are provided by the church.
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Obituaries Frances M. Kocher
Nov. 24, 1917 – Nov. 22, 2011 Frances M. Kocher, 93, of Nazareth died on Tuesday, Nov. 22. She was the wife of the late Lester L. Kocher, who died in 1979. She worked in the garment industry as a sewing machine operator for 30 years before retiring in 1983, and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born Nov. 24, 1917 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen Grogg. She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth, and also the Easton Singles Dancing Club. Surviving are three daughters, Irene Groner of Nazareth, Nancy Yetter of Bangor, and Gloria Beck of Nazareth; two sons, Norman of Wind Gap and Russell of Nazareth; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were four brothers and a sister, a granddaughter, and a great-grandson. Services were private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Donald T. Gorsky Donald T. Gorsky, 75, of Northampton died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Esther Jean (Lahovski) Gorsky. A 1954 graduate of Northampton High School, he earned a B.S. degree from Kutztown State College and his Masters degree from the University of Scranton, majoring in rehabilitative counseling. He retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after more than 30 years of service, working as a district administrator in the Reading and Allentown District locations for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Alex and
Sue (Meashock) Gorsky. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the Lehighton Legion and Northampton VFW, Hungarian Hall, and Tri-Boro Sportsmen. He coached Northampton Knee-Hi Football, was a previous board member for the LARC All-Star Football game and was a member of the National Football Foundation. He was also a member of the Mahoning Valley Country Club for 25 years and was involved in the Ss. Peter & Paul “Students of Need” golf tournament Surviving are four daughters, Anna May Skrovanek of Allentown, Alice Kline of Oregon, Joyce Petrichko of North Carolina, and Marionette Mast of Northampton; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Florence Sarson and Eleanor Nonnemacher, and brother brothers, Gregory, Eugene and Alec. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning in Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Lehighton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Pam A. Makovsky Pam A. Makovsky, 55, of Northampton died on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Cornell “Lefty” D. Makovsky. She was a waitress at the former Kemo Sabe and Miller’s Diner in Northampton, and the Oasis Restaurant in Hanover Township. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Ray W. and Joyce (Fogle) Altemose. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Leslie White, of Slatington; a grandson; three sisters, Bobbie Fritchey of Allentown, Wanda Scheetz of Bethlehem, and Donna Sedlock of
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Allentown; a brother, Barry Altemose, of Northampton; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a brother, Todd Altemose. A memorial service was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, Coplay, with the Rev. Msgr. John S. Campbell officiating, followed by burial in Coplay Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o the funeral home at 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18037.
Faye A. Sabet Faye A. Sabet, 57, of Nazareth died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 in Gracedale. She was the wife of Paul M. Sabet. She worked as an assembler for B. Braun Medical in Bethlehem. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Druckenmiller) Haldeman. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Monica and Sonya Holubowski; a step-son, Matthew Sabet; a sister, Janet Hunt; and a grandson. Preceding her in death was a brother, Clinton Haldeman. Private services wee held with the family. Arrangements were made by the Snyder, Hinkle & Lunsford Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Edith Mae Wedde
April 24, 1936 – Nov. 24, 2011 Edith “Edie” Mae Wedde, 75, of Moore Township died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 24 at her residence. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Wedde. A dedicated homemaker, she also worked as a seamstress in thr garment industry and later worked in the food services department of the Moore Elementary School from 1971 to 1976. Born April 24, 1936 in Fogelsville, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Edna (Stofflet) DeLong. She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Mickley’s, Whitehall. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ronald K. Wedde, of Moore Township; three grandsons; two brothers, Arthur DeLong of Tennessee and Mahlon DeLong of Walnutport; two sisters, Joyce Bachman of Allen-
town and Mildred Vitovitch of Coplay; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Leroy DeLong. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Mickley’s, 2918 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052.
Betty Mae Gheller
June 28, 1931 – Nov. 23, 2011 Betty Mae Gheller, 80, of Nazareth died Wednesday, Nov. 23 in Gracedale. She was employed at various blouse factories in the area and also worked as a certified nurse’s aide at Moravian Hall Square. Born June 28, 1931 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Blanche (Parry) Koch. She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth, the LORA Club, and was a social member of Vigilance Hose Co., Nazareth. Surviving are a daughter, Donna L. Zeiner, of Bushkill Township; a son, Peter F. Gheller, of Plainfield Township; three grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a sister, Glendora Greenzweig, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a brother, Fred Koch, Jr., and a sister, Dorothy Ordway. A memorial service was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth, with The Rev. Curtis Kemmerer officiating. Burial services were private at Hope Cemetery in Hecktown.
Frank J. Tomasits
Jan. 4, 1921 – Nov. 25, 2011 Frank J. Tomasits, 90, of Bath died Friday, Nov. 25. He was the husband of Anna M. (Taschler) Tomasits. An antiques dealer most of his life, he was also the plant manager for Sunny Slope Farms, Bath. He was born Jan. 4, 1921 in Northampton. Mr. Tomasits was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath, and also the Lappawinzo Fish & Game Assoc. in Northampton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Andrew F. Tomasits, of Bath; a daughter, Patricia A. Sodl, of Bath; two grandsons, and four greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday morning in the Sacred Heart Church, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorials to the church, Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, and/or a charity of one’s choice may be sent to the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Doris A. Slack
Aug. 17, 1941 – Nov. 21, 2011 Doris A. Slack, 70, of Bushkill Township died Monday, Nov. 21 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of John B. Slack. Having attended Nazareth High School, she worked as a food demonstrator for Sam’s Club. Born Aug. 17, 1941 in Easton, she was a daughter of Ida (Keller) Laudenbach of Bushkill Township and the late Paul Laudenbach. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Mark Bray of Bethlehem and John Bray of California; two step-sons, Brian Slack of Easton and Richard Slack of Charleston, S.C.; three daughters, Donna Flyte of Bangor, Audrey Bray and June Bray, both of Ill.; a stepdaughter, Cheri Mickl, of Va.; 16 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; four brothers, four sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers. Srvices will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Arlene A. Cron Arlene A. Cron, 86, of Lehigh Township died at home on Saturday, Nov. 19. Services were private at the convenience of the family, with arrangements made by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home Moorestown.
Brian R. Fassl
May 29, 1959 – Nov. 25, 2011 Brian R. Fassl, 51, of Moore Township, formerly of Allentown, died on Friday, Nov. 25 at home. He was the husband of Christine A. (Eckhart) Fassl of Allentown. He attended Nazareth High School and later served in the Continued on page 13
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Army. He was employed as a truck driver. A fan of NASCAR, he loved racing and participated as a driver in local racing events. Born May 29, 1959 in Easton, he was a son of the late John Fassl, Jr. and Shirley M. (Houser) Fassl Culbert. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Ann Fassl, of Tucson, Ariz.; a step-daughter, Melissa Fritz, of Allentown; a granddaughter; three brothers, John Fassl III of Florida, Robert Fassl of Wilkes-Barre, and William Fassl of Nazareth; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews, aunts and uncles. A private graveside service with military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Arrangements were by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southeastern Veterans Center, 1 Veterans Drive, Spring City, PA 19475.
Arlene V. Frisch
Dec. 1, 1929 – Nov. 27, 2011 Arlene V. Frisch, 81, died Sunday, Nov. 27 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Frank G. Frisch, who died in 1999. She was a machine operator for 18 years, working at he former Lehigh Frocks and Gino & Jack Sportswear before retiring in 1991. Born Dec. 1, 1929 in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Verna D. (Remaly) and Cyrus A. Fenstermaker. Surviving are a daughter, Judy A. Allen, and a grandson, Michael K. Allen. She was preceded in death by a sister, Minerva Eckert and four brothers, Albert, Emory, Sterling and Quillas Fenstermaker. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.
ton, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Thelma C. (Horn) Shook. She was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local #773. Surviving are a daughter, Thelma Bohning, with whom she resided; three sons, Kenneth H. Brearman, Jr. of Northampton, Jody Brearman of Bushkill Township, and Timothy Brearman of East Stroudsburg; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Susan Solderidge, of Schnecksville, and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Calvin W. Shook, died in 2009. A memorial service was held on Wednesday afternoon in th Geo. ZG. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the family., c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.
Donna M. Giering
March 19, 1964 – Nov. 27, 2011 Donna M. Giering, 46, of Chapman Quarries died Sunday, Nov. 27 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. She was the wife of William J. Giering, Jr. She was a 1983 graduate of Northampton Area High School, and enjoyed bowling, four-wheeling and scrapbooking. Born March 19, 1964 in Allentown, she was a daughter of Paul and Doris (Barthol) Fogel of Chapman Quarries. She was a member of Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a daughter, Jessie Marie Fedor, of Arizona; a son, Adam Stephen Fedor, at home; stepson, William D. Giering, of Emmaus; a brother, Ed Fogel, of Klecknersville; a sister, Tonya Haydt, of Le-
highton; two nephews, aunts and uncles. Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 ast 11 a.m. in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call tonight (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Edwin Schall
March 19, 1933 – Nov. 19, 2011 Edwin A. Schall, 78, of Bath died Saturday, Nov. 19 in his home. He was the husband of the late Dolores M. (Shoemaker) Schall, who died Oct. 1, 2007. Edwin and his wife were the founders of Schall’s Brakes & Repairs in Bath, and he was president of the company for 30 years. During the Korean War, he served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Sierra. Born March 19, 1933 in East Allen Township, he was a son of the late John and Helen (hauser) Schall. He was a member of Eckley
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It’s not too late to enroll your child in our Upward Sports Basketball & Cheerleading program. Visit our web site and you may register online or print out a registration form to be returned to the church. Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Sunday at 9:00 & 10:30 AM. For more information, please call the church office at 610 767-1239, or visit us online @ www.bethanywes.org.
THE HOME NEWS E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, Bath. Surviving are three sons, Dennis B. of Northampton, Gary E. of Cooperbsurg and Jeffrey A. of Houston, Tex.; Two daughters, Donna M. Schall of Reading and Jennifer L. Rohn of Nazareth; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were three brothers and two sisters. Services were held Wednesday, in the Reichel funeral home, Northampton, followed by burial with military honors in Covenant United Methodist Cemetery, Point Phillips. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Marie H. Hamm
Aug. 16, 1934 – Nov. 20, 2011 Marie H. Hamm, 77, of Nazareth died Sunday in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late James M. Hamm, who died on May 21, 1987. She had worked as a clerk for G.C. Murphy 5+10 store in Nazareth, then in 1952 started as a bookkeeper with Nazareth National Bank. She was promoted to staff auditor and held that post for 44 years, re-
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tiring in 1996. Born Aug. 16, 1934 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Clement G. and Helen M. (Bartholomew) Fehr. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth, and the LORA Club. Surviving are a brother, Sterling R.M. Fehr; a sister, Velma H. Bowers; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Kirk J. Hamm died on 1984. Services were held on Wednesday in the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.
Students to sing For senior citizens
The Dreamakers musical roadshow will perform for senior citizens at Country Meadows on December 6,7,8, 2011 at 4:30. 37 fifth grade students from Miller Heights Elementary under the direction of Mel Shimer will perform a holiday show. “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” ”All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth” are just two of the featured songs for the sing along. mmediately folContinued on page 16
Margaret C. Brearman
July 1, 1948 – Nov. 26, 2011 Margaret C. Brearman, 63, of Bethlehem Township, formerly of Walnutport, died Saturday, Nov. 26 in Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She worked in the housekeeping department of Lehigh Valley International Airport for 16 years before retiring in 2001. Born July 1, 1948 in Packer-
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Special Meeting Moore Township Board of Supervisors 2012 Budget Workshop The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board of Supervisors to hold a 2012 Budget Workshop Meeting. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are invited to attend. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Richard K. Gable, Secretary/ Treasurer
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Dartball Continued from page 6 13; Gary Buczynski, 5 for 14; and homers by Don Smith and Josh Buczynski. Salem: Sherry Bush, 6 for 12, and George Gaugler, 4 for 12. Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, won 5-4, then lost two 3-2 games at Dryland-Trinity, Hecktown. Hecktown: Lou Devaries, 5 for 9 with a homer and Jim Goldman, a homer. Emmanuel: Jon Rice, 7 for 12 with three home runs, and Dick Wesner, a homer. Messiah Lutheran, Bethlehem, won 4-3, lost 5-2, and won 3-2 in 10 innings at Christ UCC, Bath, led by Mike Daly, Sr., 6 for 14; Mike Daly, Jr., 5 for 13, and Rick Hasonich, 4 for 12. Bath: Dan DalCin, 6 for 13; Mark Fujita and Joe Hunsicker, both 5 for 13, and Garry Hunsicker, 4 for 12. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship won 10-4 and 3-1, then lost 6-4 at Salem Lutheran, Bethlehem. Ebenezer: Carl Fraley, 6 for 13; LeRoy Wilcox and Jim Voortman, both 5 for 13; Seth Miller, 4 for 12 with two homers, and Ray Millott, a solo homer. Salem: Walt Hoffert, 6 for 13; Bill Hoke, Jr., 6 for 14; Kyle Taylor, 5 for 11; Bill Hoke, Sr., 5 for 13, and Brianna Frankenfield, a homer. November 28 On Nov. 28, Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem caught up with St. Paul’s for first place when they swept Christ UCC, Bath, 2-1 in 11 innings, 7-1, and 7-5, as Scott Hoffert hit 10 for 15; Bryan Frankenfield, 6 for 11; Bill Hoke, Sr., 6 for 12, and Bob Williams, a 2-run homer. Bath: Garry Hunsicker, 5 for 12; Jared Pokorny, 4 for 10; Darius DalCin, 4 for 12, and Sue Gasper, a 2-run homer. Trinity Luth., Bangor, lost 6-5 in 11 innings at St. Paul’s, but rebounded to win 7-6 and 4-1, led by Fred Boettinger, 6 for 12; Harold Wambold, 6 for 15 including a home run, and Bill Hess, 5 for 11. St. Paul’s: Jason Gross and Rich Kern, both 6 for 14, and Debbie Knecht, 4 for 9. Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown swamped Salem UCC in Moorestown 10-4, 5-4 in 10 innings, and 4-1 as Rich Durn hit 10 for 14; Bruce Vollman, 10 for 16; Larry Gollick, 7 for 16; Lou Devaries, 5 for 14; and Shawn Sigley, 4 for 15. Salem: Jack Troxell, 5 for 13; Fred Toncik, 4 for 11; Phil Roth, 4 for 12; Larry Bush, 4 for 13; Bob Krause, a homer. St. Stephen’s Luth., Bethlehem, won 5-4, then lost 5-3 and 11 at Bath Lutheran that had Wendy Yacone, 7 for 12; Don Miller, 7 for 13; Lee Creyer, 6 for 11, and homers by Bob Flyte and Dellie Iasiello. St. Stephen’s: Ed Wychuck, 5 for 12; Gary Buczynski, 5 for 13, and homers by Al Beahm and John Hoysan. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship lost 6-1, won 3-1 and lost 2-1 at Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, that had Bruce Danluck hitting for the cycle in game one, 6 for 12; Dick Wesner, 4 for 11, and Joe Dalrymple, 4 for 12. Ebenezer: Carl Fraley, 4 for 12 with a homer; Carol Voortman, 3 for 12; LeRoy Wilcox, a homer. Farmersville won 11-8, lost 5-1, and won 2-1 in 10 innings at Messiah Luth., Bethlehem. Farmersville: Kyle Campbell, 7 for 14; Keith Campbell, 6 for 14; Wayde Chilmonik, 6 for 15; Don Kerbaugh, 5 for 14. Messiah: Jeff Hasonich, 6 for 15; Mark Wargo, 5 for 12; Rick Hasonich, 5 for 13; Dave Casey, 4 for 12, Dick Miller, a 2-run homer. STANDINGS W L Pct.
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Moore Elementary; Robert Lawler as a student council advisor and Jennifer Horn as an environmental club advisor, both at George Wolf Elementary; and Andrea Wells as a long-term per diem substitute and Katie Biechy as a long-term per diem special education substitute teacher; creation of an LTS Life Skills Support special education teacher position, split between Lehigh Elementary and Siegfried Elementary for the remainder of the school year. • Also okayed, participation of Mrs. Courtney Schnyderite in the 2012 German-American Partnership Program to accompany about 24 students to Germany, along with Mrs. April Krempasky and Mrs. Theresa Wenck for the exchange visit as well as to facilitate the German student visit to the Northampton High School.
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International Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show in Palmer Township The 26th Annual International Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show will be held this Friday and Saturday, December 3 & 4, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township, 4100 Green Pond Road, Easton. The cost for adults will be $6.00; children (6 thru 12) - $5.00; children 5 & under –free; sr. citizens (over 60) $5.00. Bring a can of cat food for local feline shelters and receive $1.00 discount. “Fabulous Felines, Fun and Friendships” is the motto and you will find plenty of it at Christmas City Cat Club’s 26th Annual Allbreed and Household Pet Cat Show. Approximately 200 cats representing many of the over 50 breeds recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA) will be present and competing for Regional and International Awards. Abyssinians, Maine Coons, Bengals, Exotic Shorthairs, Persians, Ragdolls, Sphynx, and Toygers are just a few of the many breeds that will be showcased at this International Cat Show. In addition to the purebread cats entered in the show there will also be many beautiful household pets vying for the same Regional and International
awards. TICA is the world’s largest genetic registry of cats and Christmas City Cat Club is host to one of the largest TICA sanctioned cat shows on the East Coast. The 2011-2012 Show Season is now in full swing and many of the highest scoring cats in the Mid Atlantic Region and the world will be in Easton, Pa. There will be kittens and cats in their first year of competition along with some seasoned veterans. Some of the cats who will be competing live right here in the greater
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Police Blotter Colonial Regional Nazareth Woman Cited For D.U.I. After Crash
Colonial Regional Police charged a Nazareth woman with drunken driving following a two-car accident on Nov. 14. Sarah Lynn McIntyre, 25, of 100 N. Broad St. was involved in the crash when her vehicle hit the back of another car at Rt. 248 and 33 in Lower Nazareth Township at 9:09 p.m. Taken to the Easton D.U.I. Center for a blood alcohol test, her reading came back 0.28%, more than three times the legal limit when driving. Charges will be filed with District Judge Joseph Barner.
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A speeding motorist was stopped by Colonial Regional Police who was traveling on Steuben Rd. in the area of Troy Court on Nov. 25 at 1:50 p.m.
Police identified the driver of the Chevrolet sedan as Adam K. Bittner, 23, of 391 Pine Top Trail, Bethlehem. Police smelled a strong odor of marijuana in the car and saw a marijuana cigarette in plain view. The vehicle was impounded and a search warrant executed, yielding 28.5 grams of marijuana, two digital scales, a marijuana cigarette, and drug paraphernalia. Bittner and his passenger, 21-year-old Ryan D. Hahn of the Pine Top Trail address, face charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and summary traffic offense. The charges will be filed with District Judge Joseph Barner.
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Two sophomore running backs and a strong defensive effort from their teammates proved to be what Catasauqua High School’s Rough Riders needed on Thanksgiving Day to give them their first victory in eight years over Northampton’s Konkrete Kids. Catty won 20-6 on Al Erdosy Field before a crowd of better than 5,000 on a sunny, mild day. The last time the Rough Riders won was in 2002 by almost the same score, 21-6. Northampton still has a big winning edge in the 87-year-old rivalry –– 5431-4. Northampton’s only score on
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Thursday was a kickoff that was fumbled on Catty’s 29-yard line early in the third quarter, and resulted in a one-yard scoring play by Richard Compton. A run for a two-point conversion failed, however. There were other opportunities for the Konkrete Kids, but penalties proved to be their undoing. A 53-yard pass thrown by quarterback Patrick Cook to Brandon Heimbach in the first quarter would have been a touchdown, but was called back on a false start. In all, the Kids committed eight penalties for 92 yards. The only other possible score was a field goal try from 22 yards out that went wide right. The most spectacular play of the game was a 79-yard run and score by Catasauqua’s Ra’Van Burton, who reversed his field when he saw the defenders on the left, went to the right, and had an open field the rest of the way. That was with 9:27 remaining in the fourth quarter. Burton finished with 133 yards and was Catty’s MVP. Northampton’s MVP was Marcus Newsome, who carried the ball for 70 yard on nine tries. Catty’s other scores were on a pass from Jake Bloszinsky to Payne Marshall in the second quarter that made it 10-0 at halftime, and field goals of 24 and 25 yards by Zach Pattison. And so the season is over, with Northampton having a 3-9 record as a member of the Lehigh Valley Conference and Catasauqua with an 8-4 record in the Colonial League.
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