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Lehigh Township in Talks with county Over booking center By JUSTIN SWEITZER As Northampton County Council works toward passing an ordinance to set collection fees for the funding of county central booking centers, supervisors in Lehigh Township are seeking to make sure the county holds up their side of the booking process and properly collects the fees set for each booking. At the township’s August 8 board of supervisors meeting, Supervisor Cynthia Miller said that in meetings with Lehigh Township officials, Northampton County Council has asked that Lehigh Township forms an agreement with any of the municipalities or organizations that utilize the township’s booking center. The booking center, formally known as the Lehigh Township Central Processing Center, offers a location for law enforcement officers of nearby municipalities to book criminal defendants after an offense. The proposed county ordinance, which was tabled at Northampton County Council’s July 20 meeting, would set a $300 fee for defendants who meet certain criteria set forth in the ordinance. The collection fees would pay for the operation and maintenance of each booking center. According to the Miller, the township needs about $12,000 to $14,000 annually to run the booking center. Under the proposed county ordinance, if that amount is not reached within a given year, the specific central booking center, in this case Lehigh Township, would have pay
the difference to cover the annual costs of operation. If the fees, which are collected by the county, exceed the needed amount, the county would keep the excess funds. Miller said that the suggested agreements with municipalities that use the township booking center would allow the township to save costs if they don’t meet the $12,000 to $14,000 needed in collection fees to operate the booking center. The agreements would require all municipalities that use the booking center to “chip in” to cover the remaining costs. “Should there be an ‘under’ amount collected, they would like us to have an agreement with these different municipalities, including Lehigh Township, that we would all chip together and we would pay the difference for the amount that is not covered for the expenses from the collections of the bookings,” Miller said. “If there’s overage, what’s being proposed is, ours of course would be paid, but any overage remains with the county.” After listening to what the county was proposing, Supervisors Chairman Darryl Snover had some concerns over how effectively the county will carry out its collection responsibilities, an issue that Miller also touched on. “So we’re going to be responsible for the county not collecting?” Snover asked. Miller said she has continually stressed to the county that they have a “collection problem” when Continued on page 9
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Maps of Bath The Bath Museum has some very early maps of the borough. One is a very large 1860 map of Northampton County, which has an insert of Bath in the lower left corner. It shows little squares along the streets for each of the houses that existed at that time, along with the property owner’s name. Great for researching the age of your house. It also has a Business Directory listing with names of businesses in 1860. When Stephen Schonk (Schunk) purchased a property on Washington Street in 1937 this map was hanging on the wall of the living room. It was donated by Marie (Shunk) and Ernest Yeager. Another Bath map on display at the museum dates to 1874 and is from the Northampton County Atlas. It also has sketches of houses with property owners names. A third large map was found in the
borough hall. It has no date or maker's name, just streets. Looking at it we know that it is fairly early because Walnut Street ends at Northampton Street. Back then, if you wanted to go north, you had to take Chestnut Street. There is one map that the museum is still on the hunt for - the 1816 map of town lots in Bath drawn by James Ralston. When tracing the deeds back at the courthouse, all of the early deeds along Main and Chestnut Streets refer to this map of town lots. If you have any information about this map, please contact the museum. Correction to last week's article - it was Frank Wunderler that contributed the names of additional police officers in Bath. You'll find the most fascinating things at the Bath Museum. Continued on page 7
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Gov. Wolf Historical Society plans “Tavern Nights” Submitted by JULIE SWAN Mark your calendar now for the Gov. Wolf Historical Society’s newest event. Beginning September 8 and continuing the second Friday of each month through March, the society will open its campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, for an evening of music,
fun and partying. Each month will feature different musicians in each of the society’s three buildings, with genres ranging from blues to bluegrass, folk to Celtic. These evenings will be BYOB; bring whatever snacks and beverages you wish. Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
and light snacks will be available. The season kicks off with the Irish band, “Seasons,” which features hammer dulcimer, tin flute, harp, fiddle and crazy guitar, plus a few other surprises. They provide a real Irish evening of pub songs and romantic melodies. The evenings will include historic
demonstrators, liquor tastings and additional music and activities throughout the buildings. No advance reservations are needed. The campus opens at 6:30 p.m. and doors to the RalstonMcKeen House (the main venue) open at 6:45 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. Pub tables and seating will be available throughout the building, with fireplaces blazing and 1800s costumed servers and guides. Admission is $10 per person. Check the website, www.govwolf. org, for information on future entertainment.
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GETTING OUT! Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome. Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org. Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org. Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Located in Bath Borough building at Penn and Washington Streets. Atlas Cement Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sunday of every month through September from 1 to 3 p.m. Country Festival- Saturday, August 19 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Christ U.C.C. in Danielsville. Call 610-8376051 for more information. Movie In The Park- “Back to the Future” at Keystone Park in Bath. August 25 at 8 p.m. rain or shine, brought to you by Bath Farmers Market. Moore Township Community Day Celebration- August 26 at the Moore Township Recreation Center. Spuds & Suds FestivalAugust 26 in Bath. Stay tuned for more information. 15th Annual Flower and Garden Show-Held by Nazareth Area Garden Club. Sept. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Schoeneck Moravian Church. Call 610-865-5439 for more information. Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Located in “uptown” Northampton from the 1800 to the 2100 blocks of Main Street. Call 484-548-4090 with questions. Bike Fest- Saturday, September 16 from 1 until 7 p.m. in historic downtown Nazareth. Call 610-759-9188 for more information. Whitefield After Dark: Live on the Lawn- Friday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society. Nazareth Business Council presents a free, community concert. Community CampfireSaturday, October 21 at Firefighter’s Park in Bath, 7 to 10 p.m.
Liberty Property Trust: no changes to Proposed warehouses in Allen Township By JUSTIN SWEITZER Representatives from Liberty Property Trust briefed Allen Township Supervisors on plans for 1.5 million square feet worth of warehouse space at their August 10 meeting, alerting the board that they plan to keep the majority of the previously approved plan as is as they near in on purchasing the property. Mike Alderman, vice president and market officer of the Malvern-based real estate trust, said that the trust would like to keep the plans as they were previously approved for applicant Mark Powell of Century Commerce Center. The project was previously approved by the board for Powell in January 2016, and calls for three warehouses at Route 329 and Savage Road. “We don’t plan to make any big changes,” Alderman said. Alderman said that Liberty Property Trust hopes to take title to the project in the next six months. “Our intent is to appear before
you in the near future to record a subdivision plan,” he said. Township resident and Planning Commission Chairman Eugene Clater raised some concerns to Alderman and Liberty Property Trust pertaining to snow removal, alternate access to Horner Road and the protection of nearby wetlands. Speaking on Horner Road, Clater said: “If in fact you follow that plan and push that fill over Horner Road, I think the township would want an alternate access because of the agreement with LaFarge [cement quarry]. If you push the fill over that road and don’t provide for one of the alternate right-of-ways that were discussed with them, and improve it to the point where a vehicle can get in and out of there, we may have a bit of a problem.” Clater also said there were a lot of promises and verbal agreements with Powell regarding the nearby wetlands. Clater said he would like to see more proactiv-
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scrapers that remove accumulated snow from the tops of trucks within the developments. Alderman expressed his gratitude to Clater for making him
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Three types of loyalty
Is loyalty important to you and your business? Have you given much thought to loyalty or are you just preparing to sell something? Can loyalty make or break your small business? Are your customers loyal to you, your product or service, or your brand? These questions are all food for thought, for sure. Let’s take a look at loyalty. What works when it comes to loyalty? 1. Brand loyalty - Your brand, product and customer service must rise above the competition. Let’s take ice cream, as an example. We all know that Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is a notch above the other brands. They stepped on the scene in a small gas station in Burlington Vermont. In 1983 they made the world’s largest ice cream sundae and in 1985 they established the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation to help in the community, then in 1986 they launched the Cowmobile marketing campaign and drove cross country handing out free ice cream nationwide. Do you see how they outsmarted all the competition?
2. Product or service loyalty - Did you ever hear
of a business where the customers say, “I don’t like the owner, their service is bad but they can fix an air conditioner like no other?”
They are so good at what they do we can overlook the other two other factors. Can you see that someday a business could come on the scene and scoop up all their customers with outstanding service and an owner who works on strong relationships? 3. Owner loyalty - Then there is the guy or gal who owns the business and is so friendly, so accommodating and so personable. But, when the cat’s away the mouse will play and their customer service is not so good and the product is not consistent. But the loyalist will return time after time because the research says that customers will pay more if you make them feel good and a smile is more valuable than a discount. Webster describes loyal as unswerving in allegiance. When it comes to your business, you may want your customers to be loyal to you, your product or service and your brand. It’s the perfect marriage, working to achieve this is pivotal to success.
Our Goodly Heritage
Submitted by BLAINE HOFFMEISTER Above is a photograph of the old “Hirst Homestead,” taken from a picture postcard. It was a well-known landmark until destroyed years ago, having stood at the intersection of West Main Blvd. (Route 248) and Seemsville Road. Many of you will certainly remember it. This is the building we had indicated to be a Siegfried cabin. Further investigation tends to confirm this. The late Asa McIlhaney, in his routings, tells us that the ancestor of the Hirst family, Hon. Joseph Hirst, was born on April 13, 1797 and died September 7, 1854. Court house records do show that a Joseph Hirst died in 1854, survived by his widow, Mary M. and thirteen children, the eldest of whom was Reuben A., who was the Administrator of the Estate. Further records in the form of a release indicate that in 1818 he reached age 21,
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for which reason he discharged his guardian from any further responsibility for the fund inherited from his mother, Catherine Siegfried. There is also recorded a deed from Isaac Siegfried and his wife Elizabeth, to Joseph Hirst, conveying 2 ¾ acres of land. There is no indication of the improvements erected thereon, but we believe the cabin above was located on this lot, having been built years before. It is not unlikely that Hirst was born in it, although we can find no record of a Catherine born to Isaac Siegfried. Joseph Siegfried, who, it will be recalled, owned all lands north of Route 248, had a child of that name. Abraham Siegfried, the brother of Joseph, owned 156 acres of land, extending from Seemsville Road to Mulberry Street, all being south of Main Street. On Abraham’s
death, his son, Isaac, got the westerly 28 acres, and it was out of this piece that the Hirst tract came. Abraham, in all likelihood, built the cabin. Joseph Hirst acquired other land adjoining the first tract, and when he died, two sons, Oliver H.P. and Thomas M.D., bought 48 acres. Our 1860 map shows Oliver living in the cabin. According to Prof. McIlhaney, Joseph Hirst was an agriculturist and tanner, ran the Bath Hotel, and was interested in politics. He was Justice of the Peace for two years and served two years in the State Legislature. He lived in the cabin. His family conveyed to John Morey in 1864, who conveyed to John C. Rush. In recent times it was part of the Mike Szarka farm, and then of Michael Padula. The cabin was conveyed to Lillian Miller (mother of Dave Miller) in 1930.
Chamber Foundation Main Street Grant reception Submitted by LORIE REINERT 28 Main Street Grant Award Recipients will be announced during a cocktail reception at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem on Wednesday, August 23 celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Please join us as we bring together grant recipients and generous supporters, celebrate completed projects, and share the mission of Main Street Lehigh Valley while raising funds for next year. The mission of The Chamber Foundation Main Street Lehigh Valley Program is to improve every Main Street in the Lehigh Valley through targeted investments in streetscape designs, sidewalk beautification, and other visual enhancements to our downtowns and traditional surrounding neighborhoods. “Community Development is critical to the vibrancy of our sidewalks and business corridors – we love this event because it celebrates our business members that give back – these small grants spur other support, instill neighborhood pride, and create a unique sense of place in each community”, said Lorie Reinert, Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation Main Street Program. Our Chamber is the seventh largest in the United States and we are so happy to be in a position to support projects in Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Warren (NJ) Counties. So far, about 250 projects have been completed with assistance from this program. Over the last 10 years, the Chamber’s 501c3 charitable arm has leveraged close to $8 million by investing $400,000 – that’s twenty times the return on investment. Chamber Foundation Main Street Grants are made possible by the generous support of these and other businesses and individuals who will be in attendance: Air Products, Alvin H. Butz, Inc. Bennett Automotive, Capital BlueCross, Easton Coach, First Commonwealth, LV Building Trades Council, NE Regional Council of Carpenters, Vision Accomplished, Concannon Miller & Company, King Spry, WFMZ TV69, FNFB, Feinberg Real Estate Advisors, John Yurconic Agency, Buckno, Lisicky and Co, People First Credit Union, QNB Bank, Via-
media, Image Transfers West, and Sherry Clewell Photography. Projects we are funding this year are: • Hellertown Holiday Decorations • Steel City Park Upgrades • Macungie Institute Signage • Jim Thorpe Beatification Project • Nazareth Town Square Landscaping • Slatington Trailhead Seating • Catasauqua Main Street Beautification • Southside Bethlehem Planter Project • Bangor Pocket Park • Coplay Civic Center • Whitehall Holiday Decorations on MacArthur Rd • Hamilton District Tables and Chairs • Easton Mural • Philipsburg Garden Club Mural • Old Allentown Pocket Park • Alburtis Open signs and American Flags • 7th Street Decorative Holiday Lights • Northern Lehigh Pole Banner Replacement • Emmaus Pole Banner Project • Downtown Bethlehem Urban Landscaping • Citizen’s Christmas Committee Holiday string lighting • Lansford billboard and banner program • Easton Open flags • Nazareth Library Landscaping • Lehighton Farmers Market • Northampton Business Map and Guide • Lower Saucon Rail Trail gates • Slate Belt Branding Plan
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by HOME NEWS STAFF On Monday afternoon, August 21, you’ll be able to witness a solar eclipse in the United States for the first time in 38 years. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun, casting a shadow on Earth. The moon will appear to cover about 75 percent of the sun in the Lehigh Valley. The eclipse will begin around 1:20 p.m., reaching its maximum at 2:43 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m. During this time, the Lehigh Valley skies will resemble twilight. Please note, do not stare directly at the sun during the eclipse. Although it will be dimmer, serious damage can still occur without the use of protection, such as special eclipse glasses. Regular sunglasses are not sufficient protection. For more information on the solar eclipse, visit https:// eclipse2017.nasa.gov/.
Tatamy Historical Society Car Show Submitted by
RICHARD FRACE This year’s Tatamy Historical Society Car Show is scheduled for Sunday, September 10 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Broad Street in Tatamy. Classes are Truck, Street Rod through 1949, Custom 1950-present, Motorcycles and the following Stock Classes: 1903-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 19801989, 1990-1999, and 2000 to present. Participants’ Choice Trophies will be presented in these categories. A Tatamy Historical Society Trophy will also be awarded. The Tatamy Fire Company is a co-sponsor of the show. Commemorative dash plaques will be given to the first 75 preregistered autos. The pre-registration fee is $10 prior to September 1. Day of show registration is $15. Food and entertainment will be available. Entry forms are available at Tatamy Municipal Building or by phoning 610-759-6268, 610703-2107 or email jduel@rcn. com. The rain date for this event is October 8.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Thought I mailed my column last week, but it turns out I didn’t. Musta got lost in the shuffle ‘cause I just found it in with some other papers. Sorry about that. I don’t like to miss out, especially for my regular readers. I’d like to send it by fax machine, but that conked out, too, over a mixed up phone connection. . . .The Phillies did play the Mets, but managed to get only one win, which is a regular happening this year . . . . Other baseball teams are putting on the big push toward playoffs and football is sneaking up behind them. The Eagles already had a pre-season game, losing to Green Bay’s Packers. Penn State fans can’t wait to get started. Right Billy?. . . . For the Bath area, it’s Suds and Spuds time right here in the old berg. The beer will be flowing, and all types of potatoes will be shown, from plants, to the various ways we eat ‘em, from French fries to my favorite baked potatoes with all sorts of toppings. Butter ranks right up there for me. Plenty of music and a Potatowood Derby, too. Let’s draw our own crowd of hundreds, or even a thousand! Moore Township will be having its Community Day, the same day, next Saturday, August 26, so you’ll hafta divide your time. They’re having music, plenty of good eats, too, plus helicopter rides and fireworks!. . .I hear Charlie Dent will have some competition in the coming elections. . . .Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kositz over Nazareth way, who celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on August 5. They usta live in East Allen Township just west of Bath. . . .Now that Musikfest’s 10-day run is over, it’s the Great Allentown Fair’s chance to draw thousands of people to see farmers’ crops and 4-H’er clothing exhibits, stage shows and take rides or play all the games. It was busy earlier
this week on the fairgrounds as trailers came in, bringing all the supplies. Somebody from town had a bird’s eye view. Enjoy the show! . . . . Summer vacation days are winding down for the school kids. Even with more than our share of rainy days the young’uns had plenty of time for their fun and games, after they got off their smart phones and iPads. That’s one thing, I hope there’s not a medical problem for them when they get older with all the electronics they’re into almost from kindergarten age. When you get back to school, study hard and do lots of reading with music in the background, It’s relaxing. I get it on the C.A.R.E. channel. Mom and Pop, try it sometime. . . Have a great week and enjoy all the fairs and picnics that are left this summer. . .
Tomato Fest at Bath Farmers Market
Submitted by SARAH FULTON Celebrate all things tomato at Bath Farmers' Market Tomato Fest. Vendors will feature tomato based recipes and samples. Covered Bridge Farm and Twin Maple Farms have pints and quarts of beefsteak and colorful cherry tomatoes fresh from the field. Cattle Creek Farm has locally raised bacon on hand for BLTs. Look for tomato recipes at the BFM booth. www.bathfarmersmarket.org.
Creative Corner By KATHLEEN UNGER
The Great Allentown Fair
When I was a child, we couldn’t wait for the Allentown Fair to start. We would pile in the old Buick and head off to Allentown early in the morning to get a good parking place inside the racetrack. My father wanted to see the livestock and my mother wanted to see the flower arrangements where she often had entries in various floral categories. We usually left my father with the livestock and we headed off to the areas beneath the grandstand to check out the quilts, the canned goods and the flowers. I remember seeing the many sideshows offering such freaky and unusual acts as the two-headed calf, the fat lady, the snake man, and the medicine man would bend nails with his bare hands. Particularly exciting was the motorcyclist who would drive his bike around and around inside a huge wooden barrel and do crazy tricks while standing up on the cycle. Of course, the food was also worth the trip to the fair. There was chicken corn soup, corn on the cob and yummy apple dumplings. The best place was definitely the church ladies’ tent where you could get a full home cooked meal for a few dollars. As for the entertainment, one year Andy Williams was appearing on the stage in front of the grandstand and we waited at the entrance gate to catch a glimpse of him as he entered in his limo. I remember being shocked at how short he was. On TV he looked about six feet tall but in reality he was probably only about 5 feet, four inches tall. He waved to the few of us who were waiting at the entrance gate and stepped out of the car to greet his fans. Mother and I always looked for the guy who thought he could guess Mother’s age and weight. If he was wrong, she could pick a prize from the many cupie dolls or other cheap trinket. The man could never guess Mother’s age. He said she had no wrinkles so it was difficult. Of course, there were lots of girly shows and lots of young fellows waiting in line outside the tent to get an eyeful. We always watched the sulky races on the racetrack and I remember watching Joey Chitwood’s Demolition Derby where drivers crashed their old jalopies into each other for fun and excitement to spectators. In those days the fair was about blue ribbons, livestock, quilts, beautiful canned goods and fancy chickens. People took pride in producing a well-groomed steer, or a handmade quilt or an attractive floral arrangement. The fair has changed over the years. Now it is a huge carnival with the Midway sporting games of chance and lots of food.
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Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company to Receive grant Submitted via Facebook The members of the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company are excited to announce they have been selected for the Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant. With this grant, they will be able to update their SCBA units with brand new air packs. Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company was also selected as a recipient of this regional grant. In totality, the grant will pro-
vide The Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. and Bushkill Township Vol. Fire Co. with $296,000 to upgrade air packs and provide firefighters with top of the line respiratory protection. The Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. is now four and four in regards to receiving Assistance to Firefighters grants. This is not an easy task and they thank the members of the Klecknersville Rangers for their dedicated service.
Dignity of a Workhorse By CHARLES MCILHANEY, JR. Once, an old-time farmer To me a story told Of a noble workhorse That, at last, was growing old. Many years he cut the furrow On a straight and steady track. No stubborn stone or root Ever held him back. With summer’s hay grown high, The horse was fully inspired. Ready to work, he didn’t know The men deemed him retired.
One day, with new found tractor And cutter bar in town, The horse watched them pass on way To get the hayfield mowed. With a few sound kicks, The horse broke down his gate. Then ran to join the men, Lest for his draft they need to wait. Moved by his faithfulness, So felt the men To keep him back was wrong. So while the tractor worked, Allowed their old friend, In dignity, to walk along.
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Building at Penn and Washington Streets. Mark August 19 on your calendar and come out and visit this local treasure. P.S.- The Governor Wolf Historical Society, located just south of Bath, also has their museum open the same date from 1 to 3 p.m.
Firefly Fields 107 N. Chestnut Street Bath
570-640-2188 Open Thurs. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kositz, of Nazareth celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on August. 5. They are former Bath area residents.
Moore Township’s Community Day August 26,2017
Moore Township Recreation Center, 635 English Road, Bath Pa 18014
5K RUN 9:30 a.m.
310 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 610-837-9992 Fax 610-837-7411
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The Magic & Illusions of: Tom Yurisits @ 4:00 Helicopter rides from the Recreation Center to the Blue Mountain vista and back. The rides start at 11:00 am and will continue until 5:00 pm. Don’t miss this great opportunity at a low cost of $50.00 per rider.
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Fireworks 10 p.m.
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Attention Property Owners of Northampton County
Submitted by DORA BOYD SIMONS Northampton County is once again experiencing an issue with the invasive pest Lymantria dispar, more commonly known as the Gypsy Moth. The county suffered a severe infestation in 2015. Northampton County is cooperating with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the USDA Forest Service in a joint effort to spray Gypsy Moth caterpillars in certain residential and public high use areas within the county. This notice is to inform you that Northampton County will provide funding for the treatment of Gypsy Moth control to those residents who qualify for the program. Penn State Extension will accept applications, conduct site visits and coordinate with the DCNR to determine spray blocks for treatment in the spring of 2018. The application can be found on the county website at www. northamptoncounty.org or can be picked up at the Penn State Extension office. Applications should be mailed or faxed to: Penn State Extension Northampton County 14 Gracedale Avenue Nazareth, PA 18064 Fax: 610-746-1973 In order to be considered for the program, the application must be received or postmarked no later than September 1.
Nazareth Area Garden Club Annual Flower and Garden Show Submitted by
Bring your own lawn chairs!
SANDEE RINEHART The Nazareth Area Garden Club will hold its 15th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Friday, Sept. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schoeneck Moravian Church, located at 316 S. Broad St. Ext in Nazareth. This year’s theme is Jungle Fever and will feature Floral Arrangements in 10 categories. In addition, both annual and perennial specimens will be judged, as well as houseplants, fruits and vegetables. Special club projects include Rosemary
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Police Report AUGUST 4
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Non-reportable accident in the unit block of E. 21st Street involving two vehicles.
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Forgery/counterfeit, Wine & Spirits Shoppe in the 1900 block of Center Street. Report of a female using a fake ID card.
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K-9 used/assist in the 600 block of Potter Terrace, Coplay. Request for fficer Buchanan and K-9 Officer Vito to assist Coplay Police Department with the search of a male. Harassment in the 1200 block of Main Street. Report of a male harassing a female. Criminal mischief in the 500 block of E. 11th Street. Report of a legally parked vehicle egged.
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AUGUST 7
Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Main Street. Request to check the welfare of a male. Suspicious act, McKeever Lane and Buckingham Dr. Officer on patrol observed an illegally parked running vehicle with a male slumped down in the driver seat. Two males were also located in the area and a legally parked unlocked vehicle in the area had been entered.
AUGUST 8
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Civil matter in the 1600 block of Railroad Street. Report of a civil issue between a male and a female.
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Non-reportable accident in the 900 block of Main Street involving two vehicles.
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Neighbor complaint in the 300 block of Howertown Road. Report of a dispute between neighbors. Theft, other, in the 2000 block of Main Street. Report of bank account fraud.
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it comes to booking collection fees. “County council needs to meet with the judicial side of government, and they need to have an understanding that collections are going to happen,” she said. Snover’s biggest concern was the lack of an enforcement mechanism in place to ensure that the county actually collects the fees for the processing center. “What holds their feet to the fire to actually collect, when clearly, they haven’t been?” Snover asked. Miller suggested that in addition to agreements with neighboring municipalities, the township could possibly set up an agreement with the county to ensure that the county separates booking center collections into separate accounts so Lehigh County can keep track of collections for their booking center. She said she requested that Lehigh Township’s collections be separated to better track the amount of money collected. “We’re going to have to have an agreement with the county, too, to have a reassurance as to how this is all going to operate,” Miller said. Solicitor David Backenstoe said it may be important to notify judicial officials who are able to waive the fees that the collection fees are necessary to operate the booking centers. He said it may be as simple as “educating” people that a problem exists when it comes to collection. “If it’s brought to their attention that these fees are necessary to preserve the booking facilities throughout the township, they can waive, maybe, a fee other than the booking fee,” he said. Snover suggested a system that would credit the township for the number of cases they process in a given year, not the amount of the money that the county collects, since the township has no legal control over what the county collects and what they don’t. “Again, if the judge decides to waive the fee that’s on the county, that shouldn’t be on us. We should be credited the number of cases processed and the fees that are due for each, period,” he said.
Open house at Siegfried Station Submitted by IRENE URBAN The Siegfried Railroad Station, the home of the Northampton Area Historical Society, will be open to visitors on Sunday, August 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton. The station is a museum housing artifacts of the Northampton area. There are several permanent displays and each year there are special displays. This year the society is featuring the businesses – past and present – of the first ward of Northampton. Also, there is a decorated egg display.
Most of the eggs were made by the society’s recently deceased president, Harold P. Smith. The society is now having its annual mum sale. The colors of the mums are white, yellow, burgundy, purple and orange. There is a cost for the mums. The deadline for ordering the mums is Tuesday, September 5, and they will be available for pickup at the station during the society’s fall garage sale on Saturday, September 30, from 8 until 11 a.m. To place an order call 610-767-8420. For more information call 610-262-8198.
Lehigh Valley Wine Tour Saturday, Sept. 16
$65/person Tour Franklin Hill Vineyard, Tolino Vineyard & Winery and Amore Vineyards & Winery Light snacks provided Dinner at Buca di Beppo included Must be 21 years old Bus leaves Northampton Rec Center 8:30 a.m., returns 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at Northampton Area Public Library Deadline August 30
Proceeds benefit Friends of Northampton Area Public Library
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NAZARETH AREA
The Tenth Annual Martin on Main Festival a Resounding success Submitted by TINA SMITH The Nazareth Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to present the tenth annual Martin on Main Festival. Blessed with beautiful weather,
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Maring & Robert Bowlin, sponsored by the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum site at www.umgf. org. Most musicians celebrated with their Martin guitars, and instruments ranged from banjos to mandolins. Closing the main stage from 6 to 7 p.m. were Martin Ambassadors, Porter & Sayles, sponsored by Martin Guitar. Over 40 artisans presented this year to display their talents and sell their work, and local restaurants and caterers brought a taste of their cuisine. Local wine, meade and beer was also featured. Martin Guitar had a special display featuring the history of the company as well as Martin Guitar products available for purchase. Ever wanted to own a Martin guitar? Martin donated a guitar that was raffled off during the festival. Congratulations to the lucky winner, Sandy O’Brien of Easton, PA. All proceeds benefited local non-profit organizations. For additional information on the festival, please visit the official event page: http://www. nazarethchamber.com/martinon-main. Next year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018.
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and a beautiful red Geranium grown by members since May. A Container Garden in a repurposed container will also be judged by the audience. Mosaic birdbaths are also featured. Jack Jones will be there with his birdhouses made form recycled barn wood. Be sure to visit our raffle table and plant sale. The show room is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Admission is always free. For more information please contact Sandee Rinehart 610865-5439 or dr3625@msn.com.
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Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@ homenewspa.com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www. HomeNewsPA.com
ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-
262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 7 p.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 610-
262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
BETHANY WESLEYAN,
Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Spanish Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-
837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. handicapped accessible, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
DRYLAND U.C.C.,
Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Bath, 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional and Contemporary at 9:30 a.m., Wed. Contemporary at 7 p.m.
FAITH REFORMED,
Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton.
610-262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton,
BUSHKILL UNITED 610-262-9517 METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. Sun – Worship 9 a.m.
610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST,
Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. –Worship 11 a.m.
CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH,
Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH,
St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. - Worship 10 a.m. Wed. - Prayer Servies 7 p.m.
CHRIST CHURCH U.C.C., Bethlehem. 610-865-
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,
6565 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. Aug. 20
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,
Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter’s UCC
759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Nazareth Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy days – Mass 7/9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN,
Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH
Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426
“ T h e re A re No Strangers Here, Only Friends W e Haven’t Met!”
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-
746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m.
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ST. PAUL’S UCC,
Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. (with child care)
ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. withchild care ST. PETER’S U.C.C.,
Northampton Sun. – Worship at 9 a.m.
VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton
Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m.
WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C.,
Sat. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C.
Kreidersville Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School stopped until September
Northampton. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Summer Worship9:30 a.m.
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.
ZION’S STONE U.C.C.,
ZION E.L. CHURCH,
Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
Northampton Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.
QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton
610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. (Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
RADIANT CHURCH,
Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath.
610-837-7426
“There Are No Strangers Here, 8142 Valley View Rd. Only Friends We Haven’t Met!”
St. Peter’ s U.C.C.
SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH,
Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. 610-837-7426 St. Peter’ s U.C.C. – Mass 8142 Valley View Rd. 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days Seemsville, Northampton – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Worship
9:30 a.m. (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in the Church Grove)
SALEM U.C.C.
Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – Worship in the Air Conditioned Fellowship Hall
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Northampton Assembly of God
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Why Not?
If you are not a Christian—Why not? 1. Is it because you are afraid of ridicule, and of what others might say? Jesus said, “Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words; of him shall the Son of man be ashamed” (Luke 9:26). 2. Is it because of the inconsistencies of professing Christians? “Every one of us shall give account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12). 3. Is it because you are not willing to give up all for Christ? Jesus said, “What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). 4. Is it because you think God will accept you doing the best you can? “Whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point is guilty of all” (James 2:10). 5. Is it because you fear you are too great a sinner? God said, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isaiah 1:18). 6. Is it because you are afraid you will not be accepted? Jesus said, “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37). 7. Is it because you think there is time enough yet? “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1).
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Obituaries Edward C. Christman, Sr.
OCT. 25, 1913 – AUG. 10, 2017 Edward C. Christman, Sr., 103, of Nazareth, died on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. He was the husband of the late Kathryn (Engle) Christman for 62 years before she died in 1999. Born on Oct. 25, 1913 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Jennie (Troxell) Christman. A 1931 graduate of Nazareth High School, he played football and basketball there. Ed graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1937, where he also was a member of their football, basketball and tennis teams. He was an avid tennis player for many years. Upon graduation from ESU, Ed taught for two years at Dushore High School in Sullivan County, where he coached boys and girls basketball and track. He came back to Nazareth in 1939 and coached for 36 dedicated years. Ed was an assistant football coach under Andy Leh from 1942 until he became the head coach from 1956 to 1963. His first team in 1956 won the Lehigh - Northampton League championship. When the track coach retired in 1955, Ed coached the track team at Nazareth for one years until a replacement could be found. In 1955, he formed and coached the first Nazareth Junior High basketball program, winning many league championships until his retirement in 1975. In 1956, he formed the men’s tennis program for Nazareth Senior High School and also coached them until his retirement. He was a PIAA basketball official for 25 years. Ed also coordinated the Nazareth Summer Recreation Program for 27 years. He was also the first playground supervisor for Nazareth Borough Park. He was a member of St John’s Evan. Lutheran Church , Nazareth, where he was previously an advisor for their Youth Fellowship and a Sunday school teacher. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Poh, of Stuart, Fla.; a son, Edward Christman, Jr., of Knoxville, TN; son-in-law, Larry Knecht, of Nazareth; sister, Dorothy Duby, of Nazareth; brother, Raymond
Christman, Jr. of Nazareth; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and also by his special friend, Ann Rohrbach, of Nazareth. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Jane Knecht; daughterin-law, Patricia Christman; sister, Evelyn Shankweiler, and sisterin-law, Irene Christman. Services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 16 in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements were by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Donations may be made to the “Moravian Hall Good Samaritan Fund, or to the Sarah G. Komen for the Cure, c/o the funeral; home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
C. Herbert Guest
NOV. 6, 1928 – AUG. 8, 2017 C. Herbert Guest, 88, of Lower Nazareth Township, died on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of the late Mabel M. (Miller) Guest for 63 years before she died in 2016.. After graduating from high school, he attended Penn State University. For many years he co-owned and operated Maple Grove Farm in Lower Nazareth Township. Following retirement, he worked for Eastern Auto Parts as a parts delivery driver Born on Nov. 6, 1928 in Riverton, N.J., he was a son of the late Leon and Mae (Hall) Guest. He was a member of H. Stanley Goodwin Lodge #648, F&AM, Bethlehem, now Bethlehem Lodge #283, and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bath. Passionate about bowling, Herb was a member of Bethlehem and Easton Bowling Associations, where he held various positions, including president and secretary. Herb also enjoyed golfing and especially enjoyed weekends at the family cabin at Lake Wallenpaupack. Surviving are his children, Linda M. Flower, David L. Guest, Dale A. Guest, all of Lower Nazareth Township, and Martha L. Company of Flagler Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Robert, Cec and Paul Guest; and a sister, Elizabeth Fettes.
Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 12 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Development Office, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Dale L. Kleintop
Dale L. Kleintop, 88, formerly of Wa l n u t p o r t , died on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Arden Courts, We s c o s v i l l e . He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Frable) Kleintop, who died in 2016. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953 and was a graduate of Penn State University. He worked as an electrical engineer for General Electric, and then for Black & Decker. Following retirement, he worked as a yardman for his son’s business, Blue Mountain Evergreen. Born in Kunkletown, he was a son of the late Leon and Emma (Smith) Kleintop. Dale was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Indianland, and its Consistory. He was a member of the Lehigh Township Athletic Association, Lehigh Township Lions Club, and former treasurer, a charter member of the Lehigh Township Recreation Board, and was also a Mason. Surviving are his children, Curtis D. Kleintop of Slatington, David D. Kleintop of Peach Bottom, N.J., Wayne P. Kleintop of Walnutport; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held on Monday, August 14, 2017 in St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Indianland. Arrangements were by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lehigh Twsp. Lions Club, c/o the funeral home.
Virginia I. “Ginny” Koch
JAN. 18, 1923 –AUG. 8, 2017 Virginia I. “Ginny” Koch, 94, of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in Abington Manor at Morgan Hill, of Easton. She was the wife of the late Donald W. Koch, who died in 2013. She was born on Jan. 18, 1923 in Chapman Quarries, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Florence (Abel) Kromer. A proud homemaker, who adored her family, she loved pending time with them. Ginny was a great cook and enjoyed traveling and campiong. She was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Surviving are two daughters, Sally Fehr of Easton and Cathy Chunko of Hellertown; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren, with another on their way; a daughter-in-law, Sallie Koch; two brothers, Eugene
Kromer and Gerald Kromer; a sister, Pauline Kubert. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Sandra Koch; a son, Larry Loch; two great-grandchildren, Brett Koch and Tivon Fehr; four sisters, Dorothy, Pearl, Mildred, and Shirley; and two brothers, Arthur and Edward. Services were held on Friday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Jome, Nazareth, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3897 Adler Place, #180 Building C, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to St. John’s Lutheran Church, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Gary K. Metzger
NOV. 2, 1943 – AUG. 6, 2017 Gary Kevin Metzger, 73, of Lower Nazareth Township, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 in Clearwater, Fla. He was the husband of Donna (Coates) Metzger. He attended Hellertown – Lower Saucon High School and Bethlehem Business School. Born on Nov. 2, 1943 in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Llewellyn and Pauline (Eckert) Metzger. He worked in the advertising, insurance and financial businesses, but his lifelong passion was baseball. As a young man, Gary played and, in later years, remained active in it by umpiring, coaching youth teams, and organizing for community youth baseball and softball leagues. Besides his wife, he is survived by children, Tricia Scott, Cheryl Streeper, Dale Metzger, Nicole Shafer, and step-daughter, Mindy Honey; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Metzger. Services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Hecktown Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Eastern Valley Softball League, c/ the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Ruth L. Schaffer
NOV. 20, 1927 –AUG. 9, 2017 Ruth L. Schaffer, 89, of Northampton, died on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Charles Roth and the late Charles J. Schaffer. She drove bus for Leibensperer Bus Co. for many years before retiring in 1982. Born on Nov. 20, 1927 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Clara (Fehr) Granda. Ruth was a member of St. Peter’s U.C.C. (Snyder’s) Church, Seemsville, where she was a member of the church quilting group. She was also a member of the Laurel Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are a sister, Evelyn Frey, of Wind Gap; a stepdaughter, Crystal Haluka, of Allentown; 12 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Larry Roth; two daughters, Carol
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Ann Coken and Louise Leibensberger; a step-son, Terry Schaffer; five brothers and one sister. A funeral service was held on Monday morning in St. Peter’s U.C.C. Church. There were no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Northampton VFW, both c/o the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Bernadine J. Spengler
JUNE 6, 1930 – AUG. 8, 2017 Bernadine J. Spengler, formerly of Bath and East Allen Township, died on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Daniel W. Spengler for 51 years before he died in 2002. A devoted and loving wife and mother, she was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville. Born on June 6, 1930, in East Allen Township, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Pearl (Faust) Hess. Surviving are her children, Conrad D. Spengler, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Bonnie Lee Spengler, of Bath, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant son; five sisters, Lottie Smith, Esther Weaver, Althea Reddinger, Elda Flory, and Corrine Michael; and a brother, Edwin Hess. Services were held on Monday morning in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, followed by interment in St. Peter’s Snyder’s Church Cemetery, Seemsville. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Kreidersville, 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton, PA 18067. Continued on page 13
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JAN. 13, 1956 – AUG. 6, 2017 Gary D. Koch, 58, of Upper Nazareth Township, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at St. Luke's University Hospital - Anderson in Bethlehem Township. He was the loving husband of Debra L. (Hartman) Koch. They would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 13. Born in Fountain Hill, on January 13, 1959, he was a son of Roxann (Rentzheimer) Koch, of DeKalb Junction, NY and the late David Koch. He was a graduate of Nazareth High School, class of 1977. Currently, Gary was employed by Suburban Propane in Nazareth, where he was truck driver and service tech for the past 28 years. He was a member of Dryland United Church of Christ of Newburg and Manoquesy Lodge No. 413 of Bath. His past community involvement was as a Nazareth Area Blue Eagle band parent and he served as a volunteer firefighter for Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. Gary was an avid NASCAR and Steelers fan, and enjoyed camping with his family and friends, however, he loved and most cherished spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Debra, he is survived by two daughters, Heather Brown and her husband, Stephen, of Lower Nazareth Township, and Katelynn Koch, of Upper Nazareth Township; five grandchildren, Trent, Grant, Bryce, Willow and Arabella; a brother, Terry Koch, of Bath; a sister, Bonnie Reed and her husband, Doug, of DeKalb Junction, NY; brother-in-law, Forrest Hartman and his wife, Sharon; sistersin-law, Kathy Trapp and her husband, Roger, Tina Laubach and her husband, Carey, and Susan McClain; many nieces, nephews; aunts and uncles; and Adam Woodring, a close friend and neighbor who Gary considered a son. In addition to his late father, David, he was predeceased by his beloved in-laws, Forrest and Kathryn (Rader) Hartman. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, August 12 in St. John's United Church of Christ, 183 S. Broad Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. Burial will be private. Cremation services were provided by the George G. Bens-
ing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made in memory of Gary to the Development Office, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Philadelphia, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Levan H. Hartzell
Levan H. Hartzell, 80, of East Allen Township, passed away at home on August 5, 2017. He was the loving husband of Cora (Hummel) Hartzell for 62 years. Born in Bath, on August 29, 1936, he was the son of the late Laura Marsh and Harold Hartzell of Bath. Levan served our country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Plymouth Rock from 19561960. He retired in 2000 after 30 years working for Bethlehem Steel Fabricators in Bath. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bath, PA, where he had served on Congregational Council and as usher and communion assistant. Survivors: Wife - Cora; son, Jason and wife Wendy of Moore Township; Grandchildren Ryan and Katy. Brothers: Carl and David. Stepsister, Linda and stepbrother, Ronald. Services: Service will be private for immediate family members. There will be no calling hours. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Levan to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main Street, Bath, PA 18014.
Terry H. Snyder
Terry H. Snyder, 68, Nazareth, was stricken at home and passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Anderson surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dianna D. (Monington) Snyder. They would have celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on September 22nd. Born in East Stroudsburg, on December 10, 1948, he was a son of the late Carl R. Jr. and Irene (Leader) Snyder. Terry attended Nazareth High School. Prior to his disability, he was employed by Binney & Smith in Forks Township, where he worked for more than 40 years as a truck driver before retiring from the warehouse department. Terry was an avid bowler and his passion for the
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Glendora P. Zelinski
Glendora P. Zelinski, 91, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Zelinski, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage prior to his death in 1985. Born in Danielsville, on April 06, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Millis and Beulah (Haydt) Klotz. She was employed by the County of Northampton at Gracedale, where she worked in the dietary department for 22 years before retiring in 1986 as head cook. In retirement, Glendora spent most of her time with her grandchildren whom she treasured. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Berlinsville. Survivors: Glendora will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her family; daughters, Lori Hilbert and her husband, Wayne, of Danielsville, and Donna Walck and her husband, Mike, of Lehighton; seven grandchildren, Brandy, Jennifer, Christopher, Heather, Amanda, Aaron, and Vincent; five great-
grandchildren, Autumn, Alex, Madison, Jaxon, and Ryan; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her late husband, Joseph, she was predeceased by her son, Joseph A. Zelinski, in 2012, and her six siblings, Paul Klotz, Sr., Grace Hoffman, Ruth Vogel, Marie Weber, Loretta Heffelfinger, and Elaine James. Services: Her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. in St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Berlinsville, 1152 Oak Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Parish Cemetery, Walnutport. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Village of Moorestown - Bath. Contributions: may be made in memory of Glendora to Peaceable Kingdom, 1049 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052.
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