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East Allen Residents voice Opposition to Warehouse at Public hearing

Bath Museum also has a photo of the Fischl Beer Distributor truck.

Fischl Beer was located at 100 S. Chestnut Street (today S. Seem Antiques & Artisans). The photo shows Joseph and Donald Fischl standing next to the truck and was taken about 1960.

You'll find the most fascinating things at the Bath Museum. The Bath Museum is open free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Currently it is located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washington Streets. Mark September 16 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.

By JUSTIN SWEITZER Residents in East Allen Township came out en masse to Northampton Area High School on August 16 to send a message to both township leaders and local developers: they don't want another warehouse in the township.

A public hearing to consider the rezoning 155 acres from agricultural use to light industrial/ business park use at the bequest of The Rockefeller Group Development Corporation was held on August 16, after the original hearing was postponed back in May. The postponement came after the township’s municipal building was unable to accommodate the amount of residents who showed up.

The land at the center of the hearing is 155.03 acres on the western side of Weaversville Road, in the southwesternmost part of the township. The land is currently leased to a farmer by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA), which currently owns the land and plans to sell the property to Rockefeller. If rezoned, the land would accommodate a logistics center-style warehouse, according to Clark Machemer, Rockefeller’s senior vice president and regional development officer for the company’s Pennsylvania and New Jersey region.

“What we’re proposing is to meet the needs of the logistics world,” Machemer said.

The logistics center would be directly adjacent to the FedEx Ground center slated for Allen Township, which is expected to be the largest of its kind in the country.

According to Machemer, Rockefeller will ban tractor trailers from entering or exiting onto Weaversville Road. All tractor trailer traffic would be directed west from the site out to Willowbrook Road. Tractors would take Radar Drive to Willowbrook Road, and then make their way

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Carol A Step Inside the byBearBath Museum Heckman Spuds & Suds: Museum Style With the upcoming Spuds & Suds street festival in Bath this Saturday, I thought I would see if there was any evidence of potatoes and beer in the olden days.

The Bath Museum has potato sacks from Oplinger - a small five-pound paper bag and a large burlap sack. Oplinger would go and collect potatoes, bag them, and distribute the bags to stores, locally and as far as NYC. Blaine Hoffmeister told me he used to work for Oplinger. Blaine would ride along to NYC, unload all the bags of potatoes (he admitted the big bags were his favorite because it went faster), then ride home.

Pay was $10 and a nice meal at a restaurant on the way home. The

Looking by Back Ed Pany Remembering May 1941

It is May 1941. I am sitting in the kitchen reading the old Cement News. We are a nation at war and in Pennsylvania, 12,000 people have enrolled in Defense class, some people are from our area. The State Employment Agency is referring applicants to defense training courses. This nation needs skilled workers as the draft has taken many young men away from their jobs.

Seventy training centers are conducting 27 different types of courses. More than 800 trainees were placed in jobs this month.

Blue print reading, machine tool operation, sheet metal and welding account for 68% of the trainees. Many are taking courses in Aircraft Mechanics, auto repair, electrical, drafting molding, tool, etc. Many women would soon be operating machines as they did at our Bethlehem Steel. The Cement Medical Assn. met for a reorganization meeting at the Siegfried Hotel. The members agreed to a minimum of two dollars for home visits. Yes you read it right, two dollars. The new fee was established because of increased costs of medical and surgical supplies and to conform with fees of physicians in surrounding communities. Fees for all calls between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. and all emergency calls was set at $3. Quite a contrast from current medical issues.

Dr. Charles E. Meixell was elected president, his home was on Main Street in Northampton, the current Main Street Restaurant. Dr. E. S. Minner of Egypt has been secretary-treasurer for 20 years.

Do you remember these physicians of the past? Dr. James Weres, Dr. J.D. Heller, Dr. W. T. Fox of Coplay, Dr. C. J. Newhard of Hockendauqua, Dr. Brong of Bath, Dr. R. B. Wilkins of Weaversville, Dr. L.H. Kline of Cementon, Dr. M. G. Miller, C.V. Spengler, Dr. R.J. Minner,

Dr. C.E. Meixell, Dr. Donald Haff, Dr. M. J. Skweir, Dr. C. R. Fox and Dr. Everett. There were no medical centers. Most physicians had offices in their residence.

The cement companies had just agreed to an eight-cent per hour wage increase. In 1941 there were 29 cement mills in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland. Most of the plants were in the Lehigh Valley, where 20 plants were in operation.

The Lehigh Portland Cement Co. in Allentown set the pace for the various companies with granting an eight-cent increase to all production and maintenance employees. Some 10,000 workers are affected by the new contracts. The United Cement, Lime, Gypsum Workers International Union represented the employees. The base wage rate in the cement industry is now $65 an hour. Yes, a cement worker carried home $2600 for a 40-hour workweek.

Remember Lerner’s on Main Street in Northampton? Lawn chairs cost $1.28, house brooms cost 49 cents, window shades were three for $1, and awnings were $1.29. The Ritz in Coplay featured “Western Union” with Robert Young, Randolph Scott and Dean Jagger.

A 1941 treat takes us to Hall’s Sweet Shop on Washington Avenue. Weekend specials, a co-ed Sundae for 15 cents. Treat a friend for one cent, your ice cream soda 10 cents and another for a friend for one cent.

Join me there next time; I’ll treat you to a one-cent soda!

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Allen planners discuss future improvements To stormwater ordinance

By JUSTIN SWEITZER Planners in Allen Township discussed the need to update the township’s stormwater ordinance to meet Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements at their August 21 meeting, with Township Engineer Robert Cox outlining the direction the township needs to take.

Cox gave a brief summary

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of efforts to clean and regulate stormwater in the state before giving the planning commission guidance on how to best approach updating the township’s ordinance pertaining to stormwater runoff.

“The EPA, though DEP, has come up with regulations that are designed to clean stormwater, they’re designed to, instead of throwing it away and sending it

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down to the Lehigh, infiltrate water back into the ground so that we have groundwater recharge in our wells, and a lot of things designed to clean the water that’s eventually going to go into the river,” Cox said. “DEP’s regulations address all of this stuff. The township has been doing a very good job of following these, but their stormwater ordinance that’s in effect right now is an older stormwater ordinance. It does not account for a lot of the things that I just mentioned.”

Cox said within the next three and a half years the township must either update their ordi-

nance to match DEP requirements, or incorporate DEP’s requirements verbatim.

“DEP says ‘to be in compliance with our stormwater requirements your ordinance has to address,’ and they have a whole bunch of things that deal with the control of stormwater, the infiltration of stormwater, cleaning of stormwater, and a lot of other things dealing with making the waters in our streams cleaner,” he said. “I think that updating your ordinance is the way I would lean.”

Planning Commission Chairman Eugene Clater pointed out that the Monocacy Creek Watershed plan is under review and just a few months away from completion. Clater suggested that the planning commission make no changes to the stormwater ordinance until the review is com-

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“My recommendation would be that even though we’ve got a good start here with what you did, Bob, that we wait until the Monocacy Creek Watershed report is final, which will have an updated stormwater management ordinance associated with it,” Clater said.

The next Allen Township Planning Commission meeting will be on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Allen Township Volunteer Fire Company.

Free movie night At Bath Farmers Market

Submitted by SARAH FULTON Bath Farmers' Market presents its second free movie night of the season with a screening of Back to the Future. The film will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 in the park following this week's market There is no fee to attend and all ages are welcome. Guests should bring their own blankets and chairs. Concessions will be available for purchase and sales support Bath Farmer's Market.

The show will go on regardless of weather. In the event of rain, the screening will be held in the pavilion at the upper end of Keystone Park. The park can be found at Route 329 and Green Street. Parking is available nextdoor at Bath American Legion.

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GETTING OUT! The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

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.

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, 2017 at the Moore Township Recreation Center.

Spuds & Suds Festival- August 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.

Community Wide Yard Sale in Borough of Bath-

Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. No permits needed this day.

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 484-5484090 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 Campfire- Saturday, October 21 at Firefighter’s Park in Bath, 7 to 10 p.m.

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Greetings Borough of Bath Residents, The Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce would like to notify you of the Spuds & Suds Festival taking place this weekend on August 26 from noon to 7 p.m. in downtown Bath. This will include the closing of West Northampton Street (between Old Forge Road and Chestnut Street) and Chestnut Street (between Main Street and Northampton Street) – from 9a.m. to 10 p.m. No parking will be permitted in the festival area on August 26. The Borough will be posting temporary “No Parking” signs. Please make arrangements to park elsewhere if you live in the area and need your vehicle that day. Fireman’s Field will be available for festival parking, and it is also an alternative parking option for residents to use.

The Spuds & Suds Festival will attract families from all over the Lehigh Valley to celebrate the history of potato farming in Bath. Potato dishes, local beer and vendors will be featured.

We look forward to hearing from Bath residents to contribute to the success of the festival. If you have any questions in reference to the road closing, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Respectfully, Renee Keiderling Northern Tier Manager, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce 484-548-4090 reneek@lehighvalleychamber.org

St. John’s Friendly Fifties 26th Anniversary

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St. John's Friendly Fifties will have their 26th Anniversary meeting on Monday, September 11 at 1 p.m. in the church's social hall at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. The rosary will be prayed in the church at 11:30 a.m.. A luncheon will be served.

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The September meeting of Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, September 13. Doors open at noon. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. If interested in any trips, contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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Northampton resident proposes moving East Allen Zoners grant Cement monument to increase visibility Warehouse height

By JUSTIN SWEITZER ibility and allow the monument the more suitable location.

A Northampton Borough resi- to be seen by passerby. Addition“Everyone knows I’m a passion- Variance dent proposed the move of a local ally, the suggested location would ate preserver of cement history,” monument at borough council’s August 17 meeting, with hopes that a move would bolster appreciation and recognition of a local piece of history.

Resident Art Brown came before council to suggest moving a monument dedicated to cement worker safety located at 26th Street, to improve visibility and knowledge of the hidden monument.

“Trees are growing all around it,” Brown said. “There’s got to be a better place.”

He proposed moving the monument to land at the corner of the 24th Street and Main Street.

Brown maintained that the location would greatly improve vis-

still be owned by Lafarge North America, which currently owns the land that the monument is located on.

“It’s still going to be on private property, but it’s more like an open area, more like a park area, that people could walk up to and appreciate it,” he said.

Brown said that the monument is fenced in and overgrown with vegetation, which hinders the ability of the public to see it.

“It’s buried,” he said.

Councilman Ed Pany lauded Brown for his dedication to preserving and publicizing the monument, and directed him to get in touch with Lafarge to convince them to move the monument to

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Ask yourself what you think your life and health will be like in six months, a year, or even five years from now if you keep doing the same thing you’re doing. What’s that going to look like? Recall how your life was five years ago. Is it much different from where you find yourself at this very moment? Can you confidently say that you will be healthier, happier, leaner, and all the rest, in your future like you were even a year ago?

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Suppose this very day you decided to make sure that the future, your future, looked very different from the state of being you find yourself today. What would be your first step? What’s the next step and the ones thereafter you would be willing to take to guarantee you will not end up in misery?

Understand that nobody has a crystal ball, yet knowing that sickness has skyrocketed since the 1950’s should cause you (immediate) alarm and wake you up to what for many is coming in mere years from now.

There has been a real push in the last decade to blame our genes on the tsunami of sickness. I myself was even enamored with the new science of testing for gene mutations and pin pointing the true causes of disease. Finding ways to turn off the bad genes and turn on the good genes seemed like sound science to me...but is it?

When you take a look at the last couple hundred years, I am relatively sure that our genes haven’t changed much. Agreed?

So I don’t see bad genes, bad luck, or bad germs as the reason.

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Pany said. “I certainly commend you, Art, for taking the time to find the monument, and hopefully, I would like to see you ask Lafarge to move it. It’s not a far move. They’ll get positive publicity for this.”

Council member Kenneth Hall said the areas nearby were his “stomping grounds” as a child, and that he never noticed the monument was there.

Brown said he will talk with Lafarge about moving the monument and that he wanted them to know he approached council first.

“I wanted them to know I was here first,” he said.

To be bold, I think it’s mostly bad decisions...

Before you throw tomatoes my way, I am in no way attempting to offend or insult. My only goal, the reason I wake up every morning, is to help every single person in our community live an abundant life feeling healthy and strong, appropriately so, at every stage of life.

I do feel that we are committing a slow suicide with lifestyle choices. To make it extremely personal, you may be making extremely poor lifestyle choices and that’s a large part of why you find yourself in the mess you are in.

Tough talk. Tough love- in hopes that someone, anyone, will see that I say this in complete love and admiration for each and every one of you.

Simply put, we are losing our ability to thrive in our later years because of what we are doing to ourselves this very day.

For sure we are eating wrong.

Food isn’t food anymore. It’s a creation of matter. But it isn’t just food. It’s also about what we have been thinking and obsessing about. Our minds are so powerful and instrumental in overall health, yet we dismiss our daily thoughts as if they have no impact.

Another major sickness factor is that not many move correctly, or at all much anymore. Is exercise just about going to the gym?

What about scrubbing floors, digging gardens, walking, stretching (does anybody ever stretch anymore?). And for the record, 60 shouldn’t be the new 80. No, it should be the other way around given all our medical and technological advancements these days.

Please take a moment to do a self-analysis of what you may need to work on to improve your health. Maybe it is giving up soda or French fries. Perhaps it is clear that you need to start walking twenty minutes per day. We all have something we need to work on and typically something will come to mind right away.

By JUSTIN SWEITZER At a hearing before the East Allen Township Zoning Hearing Board on August 15, representatives of Vertek Construction Management were granted a variance that will allow them to extend the height of their proposed warehouse at the intersection of Route 329 and Airport Road beyond restrictions set in the township’s zoning ordinance.

Vertek, along with representatives from CRG Real Estate Solutions, were granted a variance allowing the height of their proposed 450,000 square foot warehouse to have a total building height of 46 feet.

After previously being denied a variance for a 48-foot building height, Vertek came back before the board to seek the 46 foot height, which would allow the developers to construct a warehouse with a 36 foot clear height.

According to the township’s zoning ordinance, buildings cannot exceed 35 feet in height.

Larry Chapman, of CRG Real Estate Solutions, explained that having a 36-foot clear height— the height from the floor to the underside of rafters and beams— is not only consistent with current market size and demands, but necessary for the developers to receive financing for the project.

“Everything relates to market size and you’re in a very large

market serving very large markets surrounding you. I will tell you that every building that’s being built in the surrounding area, and frankly, all over the country... all have 36 clear feet or higher,” Chapman said.

“You just simply couldn’t obtain financing here or anywhere without it,” he said. “It’s just not possible.”

Chapman said the developers already have secured financing for the project, but they would only follow through if the variance was approved. Not approving the request, he said, would render the building obsolete.

Mark Buchvalt, a civil engineer representing Vertek, also went over specifics pertaining to stormwater runoff. He outlined the warehouse’s pitched roof, which will direct stormwater off of the roof and into an underground detention basin underneath the parking lot. Buchvalt said the underground detention basin will contain all of the stormwater from the roof.

“It’s really a small change to the building,” Zoning Hearing Board Chairman Ryan Perreault said, referencing the height change in comparison to the size of the project.

The board ultimately agreed, voting 4-1 to approve the variance request, with Derek Murrow being the only member to vote against it.

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onto Race Street and Airport Road to reach Route 22.

Rockefeller representatives say the center would create jobs and provide for economic development within the community.

LNAA Chairman Michael Dowd said that if the airport authority’s land is sold to Rockefeller, it would provide tax revenue for the township since land owned by the LNAA is tax-exempt.

Additionally, Machemer said the warehouse would create hundreds of permanent jobs, hundreds of construction jobs and could bring in anywhere from $1.5 million to $2.5 million in tax revenue to the township.

“If you look holistically, this is economic growth and development,” Machemer said. “We felt this was smart development since growth has occurred around it. It is near existing infrastructure… it’s near population centers for people that would be employed within here.”

The benefits proposed by Rockefeller did little to quell the frustration and outrage felt by many of the township’s residents, who lined up throughout the auditorium to both ask questions and air their grievances.

“How are you going to enforce the truck traffic coming out?”

Resident Georgiann Hunsicker asked.

Hunsicker, who is running for a position on the township’s board of supervisors, said trucks aren’t supposed to travel on Monocacy Drive but commercial drivers still use the road anyway. She fears that the same result will occur on Weaversville Road.

“They really don’t listen to what the rules are,” she said. “Who’s going to enforce the trucks not coming out?”

Machemer said the a combination of signage and physical structures will be used to deter tractor trailers from using Weaversville Road.

Hunsicker also believes that the current infrastructure is not

suited to handle the type of truck traffic that the development will bring.

“We need new roads. We need a foundation before all this stuff is going to be built,” she said. “Our infrastructure cannot handle it.”

Joe Rentko, another township resident, had concerns that the developers aren’t truly bothered by the residents’ unease. He expressed his concern to Dowd and said: “You said that as you and your Rockefeller friends are considering this, that you’re sensitive to the residents in the area. What I see with this 155 acres is beautiful, peaceful farmland. And you’re here tonight requesting to change the land that people bought their homes based on, and their living area based on—that peaceful farmland—to truck noises, diesel fumes and tons of new traffic. I just wondered if you could explain how that’s being sensitive to the residents in the area?”

Dowd said that offering residents opportunities to discuss issues of importance about the project is the best way that developers can take community concerns into account.

“We’re here to share some ideas with you and to hear your response. Our goal is to hear what the residents have to say,” Dowd said. “If we didn’t come here I think we wouldn’t be sensitive to your needs.”

“You think making this request is being sensitive to the residents?” Rentko asked.

Resident Bob Bonczek was one of many township residents to engage in the discussion with Rockefeller and LNAA representatives.

But his most memorable interaction of the night was not his questions for them, but the question he asked his fellow residents.

“You said you want to hear what the public has to say? Is there anybody here in the public that wants this project?” Bonczek asked.

He was met with a resounding “No!” from the hundred or so residents in the room.

Due to time restrictions set by the school district, the hearing

reached its three-hour time limit and no decision was made on the rezoning request. The hearing will be continued on Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium.

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Four Lessons From Bonanza

By CAROL RITTER Who remembers Bonanza?

Remember when the Cartwright boys rode the ranges of the Ponderosa, overseeing their land and fighting to protect their own little slice of the American Dream?

There was Patriarch Ben, oldest son Adam, best son Hoss, and of course Mr. Handsome, Little Joe. In business, sometimes we just want to do the day-to-day tasks, we get overwhelmed with the problem solving and sometimes we just don't have time to think about why many businesses work and others don't work.

Here are a few simple lessons from Bonanza, a top rated western from 1959 to 1973: 1. Fairness There really was no star on Bonanza. Its four leads — Patriarch Ben, oldest son Adam, best son Hoss, and youngest son Little Joe — were given equal screen time in the opening credits. The producers even went so far as to swap the order in which the cast members were billed in order to keep things fair. When you are fair, everyone wins. It avoids jealousy between employees and builds extraordinary trust between the owner/manager and the staff.

2. Frugality From season four to season fourteen, the characters on the show only wore one set of distinctive outfits. The reason for this was purely economical. Sometimes it pays to think about how to save money, cut corners and generate more income.

3. Respect Patriarch Ben not only expected respect from his sons, he respected them. He also, in many shows, taught others how to earn respect. Many times folks think respect doesn't need to be

earned, as in the case of your elders.

However, when you respect others and behave in a respectful way, they will in turn respect you and the work environment.

4. Commitment Michael Landon (Little Joe) was extremely committed to his role as the Cartwright’s youngest son, Little Joe. In fact, he was so committed to the role that he appeared in every single episode of the series except for fourteen, a total of 416 appearances. What’s more, it was on Bonanza that Landon began writing and directing, even turning in some of Bonanza’s most beloved episodes. Employees who are committed to your business generally will perform at a higher level. Many times they will, like Michael Landon, explore doing more for the business. Michael began writing for Bonanza and his shows became very popular.

And, in his case, that writing led to Little House on the Prairie.

When running your business, keep in mind that fairness, frugality, respect and commitment can make for a better business and better relations with your first customer, your staff.

ANDY’S CORNER

By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Football team is ready to open the season on Friday, August 25 at 7 p.m. when they will host Pleasant Valley on the new resurfaced field.

The Nazareth Girls Tennis team started the season on Tuesday, August 22 at 3:30 p.m. on their new resurfaced courts at Shafer Elementary School. They hosted East Stroudsburg South and then hosted Pocono Mountain West at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 24.

They will travel to Pleasant Valley on Friday, August 25 and then will travel to Moravian Academy at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 26.

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and Girls and Boys Soccer teams and the Girls Volleyball team will all open their seasons in two weeks on Labor Day weekend.

Andy's Corner would like to remind everybody that Monday, August 28 is the first day of school and this year's Homecoming will be on Friday, September 22.

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BECKY WAGNER Christ​ ​UCC,​ ​Little​ ​Moore​ ​ in​ ​Danielsville​ ​is​ ​having​ ​a​ ​card​ ​ shower​ ​for​ ​Kailey​ ​Finlayson,​ ​ an 18-year-old​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​ church​ ​who​ ​has​ ​been​ ​diagnosed​ ​ with​ ​leukemia.​ ​​ ​Kailey,​ ​a resident​ ​ of​ ​Wind​ ​Gap,​ ​recently​ ​graduated​ ​ from​ ​High​ ​School​ ​despite​ ​her​ ​illness​ ​and​ ​is now​ ​spending​ ​the​ ​next​ ​ three​ ​months​ ​at​ ​CHOP​ ​in​ ​Philadelphia.​ ​​ ​She​ ​will​ ​be​ ​receiving​ ​ her​ ​last round​ ​of​ ​chemotherapy​ ​ and​ ​a​ ​bone​ ​marrow​ ​transplant.​​​ ​ Please​ ​help​ ​to​ ​brighten​ ​her days​ ​ by​ ​sending​ ​a​ ​get-well​ ​card​ ​to: Kailey​ ​Finlayson Room​ ​#3​ ​East​ ​49

The​ ​Children’s​ ​Hospital​ ​of​ ​ Philadelphia 34th​ ​Street​ ​ and​ ​Civic​ ​Center​ ​Boulevard ​ Philadelphia,​ ​PA​ ​​ ​ 19104-4399

The​ ​church​ will​ ​also​ ​be​ ​serving​ ​an​ ​all-you-can-eat​ ​Spaghetti​ ​ Dinner​ ​on​ ​Saturday, September​ ​ 16​ ​from​ ​3:30 to 6 p.m. ​with​ ​all​ ​ proceeds​ ​going​ ​to​ ​Kailey​ ​and​ ​her​ ​ family. Tickets​ ​are​ ​$11.00/adult,​ ​ $5.00/child​ ​five to12,​ ​children​ ​ four and ​under​ ​are​ ​free.​ ​Please​ ​call 610-837-0680​ by September​ ​9.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip There was excitement all across the United States on Monday afternoon, at something many of us will never see again, at least not here until 2024 –– a total eclipse of the sun by the moon!!

It’s wonderful that, with our scientific knowledge, we are able to know that it will happen ahead of time. That’s what amazes me. It’s mind boggling!

If only science could lead us to peace around the world that would be great, too, but that’s why we have God to pray for. . . .Summer weather has been typical, hot and humid most of time, with thunderstorms breaking out mostly late in the day. It was nice around here for the eclipse on Monday. Let’s hope it’s nice all day AND night for Bath’s Spuds & Suds Festival and Moore Township’s Community Day this coming Saturday, August 26, ‘cause they’re both gonna be for most of that time. Folks who organize these events put a heck of a lot of blood, sweat and tears into making them successful, so you gotta feel for ‘em when rain drops and spoil the fun. It’s supposed to be a sunny weekend. . .Ye Olde Editor, who has been in the Bath Lions Club for over 65 years, gets kinda irked when they say the club runs the Bath Lions Football and Cheerleading teams. They are NOT the same organization.

The club (part of the International Association of Lions Clubs) wants new members, younger people, and while they admire the other people who run the teams, they just can’t do it. They support the blind and visually impaired and collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids to have them recycled for people who don’t have insurance, even buying glasses for them through the Center for Vision Loss. And they’ve been working with Boy Scout Troop 33 since 1928, and providing a liaison and paying their charter fee.

They have a budget so contributions are made to the firefighters, conservation school, and other community needs, but there is a difference. There’s enough people in the Bath area to join the Bath

Lions Club AND also to coach/ manage the Bath Lions Football and Cheerleading Teams. To that, Ye Ed says, “God speed!!” . . . . Didya notice? The rookies from the IronPigs are hitting for the Phillies and scoring runs. . . Green grass is growing, so it’s mower time. Roar-r-r! See ya next week.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by MARK PINSLEY Why do we continue to play games with the PA budget, when nothing substantial changes and nothing exceptional happens for the citizens of PA.? According to a 2013 study authored by the University of Massachusetts, entitled “The Pennsylvania Health Care Plan Impact and Implementation,” approximately $1.2B could be saved by moving from our current system to a universal healthcare plan.

The study showed that more than 85% of Pennsylvanians would see an increase in their available cash. Small and medium sized businesses, which account for more than 60% of new jobs in the U.S, would also see more cash. This would allow their businesses to grow and create new jobs. School district and municipalities will save millions of dollars. There would be a huge reduction in the amount of administration that it takes for doctors to manage their practices.

Let’s work on something that will make more Pennsylvanians healthy and help balance the budget. It is time to stop studying and start doing. It is time to follow this plan. It is time to make a PA universal healthcare system.

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BATH AREA Spuds & Suds Festival back For a second year submitted by RENEE KEIDERLING Join the Greater Bath Area Chamber for the second Spuds & Suds Festival in downtown historic Bath, PA on Saturday, August 26 on W. Northampton and S. Chestnut Streets, from 12 to 7 p.m.

New this year there will be 20+ food trucks and vendors, to name a few: the Tot Cart, Geakers Tacos, FonDippity, Mattie’s Strudel Haus and Philly Fry who will bring an arsenal of creative potato and beer inspired dishes.

Weyerbacher Brewing, the festival’s returning beer sponsor, has crafted a special brew for the fes-

tival, Suds for Spuds, an American IPA. Franklin Hill Vineyards wine and wine slushies, like favorites Carnival, Sir Walter Red, Beach Bum and Sangria will be featured at the Beer Garden sponsored by Brown Daub Chrysler Jeep.

Jam out to live music on the main stage with the Billy Bauer Band, Sunshine Symphony, Mosey Beat and the Large Flowerheads. Play all day at the kids activity area where there will be music, dancing, bubbles, games and of course the Potatowood Derby race at 4 p.m. Demos include the Wildlands Conservancy demonstration at from 2 to 3

Estelle R. Stein D.D.S.

p.m., Past, Present and Future of Potato Farming in Northampton County 3 to 3:30 p.m.

Look for the event and street parking signage provided by MS TECHZ, street parking and free festival parking will be available at the Fireman’s Field just a short walk away from the events.

Moore Township Community Day Mooretownship.org The Moore Township Community Day will be held on August 26.

We will be having our 5K race on Saturday morning. After the race, starting at 11 a.m., you can have an experience of a lifetime with our

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Moore Township’s Community Day August 26,2017

Moore Township Recreation Center, 635 English Road, Bath Pa 18014

5K RUN 9:30 a.m.

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helicopter rides from the Recreation Center to the Blue Mountain to look at the fantastic scenery of Moore Township from the air. The rides will be $50.00 per rider with a max-

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The Verdict 2-4 p.m.

Crazy Hearts 6-10 p.m.

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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Inflatable Kids Rides Pony Rides Bull Ride Games and More !!

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Police Report

AUGUST 11 Fire call, Redner’s Quick Shoppe in the unit block of W. 27th Street.

Officers assisted the Northampton Fire Depart. with a fuel spill.

Domestic in the 2000 block of Washington Avenue between a male and a female.

AUGUST 12 Parking complaint in the 100 block of W. 16th Street. Report of an illegally parked vehicle. Officer was unable to locate owner, vehicle towed.

Suspicious act, Canal Street Park in the 2000 block of Canal Street.

Report of three males drinking alcohol in a prohibited area of the park.

AUGUST 14 Harassment by communication in the 1300 block of Barrington Drive. Report of a male receiving harassing phone calls from another male.

Criminal mischief in the unit block of E. 18th Street. Report of the right front tire of a legally parked vehicle punctured.

AUGUST 15 Hit and run accident in the 2000 block of Center Street. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the left side of the vehicle from the rear wheel well to the front bumper. Offending vehicle possibly white in color.

Domestic in the 100 block of W. 27th Street between a male and a female.

AUGUST 16 Theft from building in the 1300 block of Stewart Street. Report of a grey and lime green stroller, a fishing tackle box with fishing equipment inside and a pair of sneakers taken off a porch.

AUGUST 17 Non-reportable accident in the unit block of W. 21st Street involving two vehicles.

Disturbance in the 100 block of E. 21st Street. Report of a male causing a disturbance.

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imum of three per trip. Tickets will sell out early, so come early and get yours. We will again have the local churches and non-profits here selling their fantastic food, along with the calms, beer, corn on the cob and much more. We will be featuring 12:30 the Moore Township Cheerleaders at 12:30 p.m., at 2 p.m. you can hear the music of the group called “The Verdict,” and at 4 p.m. we will have the Magic and Illusions of Tom Yurisits for young and old alike. At 6 p.m. Crazy Hearts will be taking center stage. We will have an expanded kids area including three inflatable rides along with a gold fish toss, candy wheel, duck pond, dime pitch and much more. We are promised another great fireworks display at 10 p.m.

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brings people, electronics and communication together without cell phones or Internet. To participate as an amateur radio operator you need to earn an FCC amateur radio license. We can help you do this.

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prepare interested persons for the entry-level FCC license test and the start of enjoyment in amateur radio communications. Additionally, we offer free classes for amateur radio holding the entrylevel license and wishing to the General Class license.

If you are within the age range of about eight to 80+, and have an interest in amateur radio, you qualify. Classes for both entrylevel and General Class license will start on Tuesday, September 5 and run for ten Tuesday evenings (the FCC license test will be given on the tenth Tuesday), 7 to 9 p.m., at Gracedale, near Nazareth.

More information about amateur radio can be found on the Internet on our local DLARC’s website: http://www.dlarc.org/ club-info/classes, and the national association’s website: http:// www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.

To register for the classes, or if you have questions about amateur radio or the classes, please call 610-432-8286 or email KE3AW@ARRL.NET. The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

Farmers Market Schedule • Bath Farmers Market- Held every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Keystone Park in Bath, located at Green Street and Route 329 (Race Street).

• Blue Mountain Farm Market- Open Fridays from 12 until 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Located at the Delaware and Lehigh Trailhead on Main Street in Slatington through October.

• Community Farmers Market- Sponsored by Salem United Methodist Church on August 26 on church grounds. Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1067 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville.

• Nazareth Farmers Market- Held in the Center Square in Nazareth every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. until October 28.

• Northampton Farmers Market-New location at the corner of Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane, in the Municipal Park Complex.

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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. 27 Outdoor Worship

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.

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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.

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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

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

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

What Chances?

As I urge people to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and the only way to heaven, some respond, “I’ll take my chances.” My question is this: What chances?

According to the Bible, the chance that anyone will miss hell and get into heaven without accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior is zero! The Bible declares that “all have sinned” (Romans 3:23). We read, “There shall in no wise enter into it (heaven) any thing that defileth (sin defiles)…but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life” (Revelation 21:27).

These are they who repent of their sins and have them washed away by the blood of the Lamb (Revelation 1:5) by believing in and accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior. There is no chance that those who reject Jesus will get into heaven! “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way…no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). See more on this at www.naog.ws/theway.htm.

The chance that anyone who rejects Jesus as their Savior will go to hell is 100%! “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:15).

“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him” (John 3:36).

Speaking of chances—if you have heard the gospel message and have not yet made a decision to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and to follow Him, your chances of doing so before you die are decreasing rapidly! God says, “…behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (II Corinthians 6:2).

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Obituaries Denise M. Bankich

Denise M. (Jones) Bankich, of Northampton, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of Steven P. Bankich since Sept. 3, 1997.

She worked at Lehigh Valley Cardiology, Bethlehem, for the past 16 years.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late John J. and Rita F. (Eisenhorn) Jones.

Denise attended both St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Berlinsville, and Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Bath.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a brother, John Jones, and two sisters, Janet and Marie.

The family received friends on Sunday, Aug. 20 and Monday, Aug. 21, followed by the funeral service at the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

George J. Bok

OCT. 8, 1918 – AUG. 16, 1917 George J. Bok, 98, of Upper Nazareth Township, died on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1917 in Lehigh Center, Macungie. He was the husband of the late Pauline T. (Yandrisevits) Bok for 69 years before she died on April 3, 2017.

He was the owner and operator of Bok Welding Supply I m Nazareth. He also worked in the ingot molds shipping department at Bethlehem Steel, retiring in 1972.

Born on October 8, 1918 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Frank, Sr. and Agnes (Kuller) Bok. George served in the Army Air Corps in the European Theatre of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion Post 415 and VFW Post 4366, both in Nazareth. George served as a constable for Northampton County and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are a son, Randolph “Randy” Bok, of Nazareth; a

daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Fehr, of Bath; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline Kropf, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Kathy Bok; three brothers, Frank, Joseph and Alphonse Bok; and five sisters, Anna, Agnes, Freida, and Jane Bok, and Mary Dashuta.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial with military honors in Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth.

Donations may be made to “Northampton County Veterans in Need”, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Delores Bower

Delores Bower, 83, of Walnutport, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Lewis E. Bower.

She worked in housekeeping for Fellowship Community, Whitehall, before retiring. Prior to that, she worked for the former DeeVille Blouse Factory in Danielsville.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George W. and May Neitz.

Her favorite things to do were to be outdoors and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, surviving are three daughters, Helene Morrissey of Florida, Crystal Krauss of Walnutport, and Cheryl Kresge of Northampton; and five grandchildren.

Services were held at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 24) at the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place #170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Nancy M. Butz

DEC. 5, 1935 –AUG. 17, 2017 Nancy M. Butz, 81, of Moore Township, died on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Richard N. Butz, and they would have been married for 61 years on September 1.

A proud mother and devoted

wife, Nancy and Richard faithfully served one another. She enjoyed crocheting and playing Bingo.

Born on Dec. 5, 1935 in Point Phillips, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mabel E. (Danner) Hann.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Nelson Butz of Moore Township and Bruce Butz of Bethlehem Township; two brothers, Albert “Abbie” Hann of Lehighton and Franklin Hann of Moore Township; a sister, Jean Snyder, of Center Valley; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Ted and Wilson Hann, and two infant sisters.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Contributions may be made in memory of Nancy to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

George A. Payne

DEC. 8, 1949 – AUG. 13, 2017 George Alan Payne, 67, of Upper Nazareth Township, died on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at home.

A 1967 graduate of New Hyde Park Memorial High School, he also attende Nassau Community College before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Born Dec. 8, 1949 in Queens, N.Y., he was a son of the late George and Dorothy (Schlott) Payne.

Al dedicated 35 years to IBM, most recently as a regional sales manager, until retiring in 2013.

Surviving are two daughters, Tara Warnke of Nazareth and Erin Bowman of Chalfont, Pa.; a son, Brian Payne, of Providence, R.I.; five grandchildren and one expected in October; and four siblings, Dorothy Douglas and Douglas Payne, of Long Island, N.Y., Karen Thurling and Bill Payne.

Services were held on Monday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth Donations may be made to Marines Helping Marines or St. Jude’s Children’s Rearch Hospital, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Dawn S. Smith

July 29, 1941 – Aug. 17, 2017 Dawn S. Smith, 76, of Bethlehem, formerly of Bath, died on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus, Easton.

She was a 1959 graduate of Northampton High School and a 1962 graduate of St. Luke’s School of Nursing. Dawn worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, for more than 40 years until retiring.

Born on July 29, 1941 in Northampton, she was a daugh-

ter of the late David S. Smith and Helen (Laubach) Smith Fritzinger.

After retiring, Dawn enjoyed volunteering for Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, and at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

She also enjoyed exercising with friends at the Bethlehem Township Community Center. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Bath.

Services were held on Tuesday morning, Aug. 22 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath, with The Rev. Michael Eckroth officiating. Interment was in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.

Memorial donations may be made in Dawn’s memory to Christ Church U.C.C., 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath, PA 18014.

Paul J. Szabo

AUG. 11, 1944 – AUG. 15, 2017 Paul J. Szabo, 73, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., formerly of Moore To w n s h i p , passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 while visiting his son in Nazareth. He was the husband of Frances J. (Stefanavage) Szabo. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 18.

After graduating from Fountain Hill High School in 1962, Paul served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Prudential, where he was a financial advisor for more than 35 years before retiring in 2015.

Born on Aug.11, 1944 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Eugene and Veronica (Kundek) Szabo.

Paul lived a very active lifestyle of keeping physically fit. He loved biking, hiking, swimming, golfing – and he enjoyed craft beers.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Thad P. Szabo of Long Beach, Calif., Vance J. Szabo of Nazareth, and Ross E. Szabo of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandsons; a brother, Eugene Szabo, of Fountain Hill; a sister, Judith Klucsarits, of Bethlehem; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service, with military honors, was held on Saturday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to The UCLA Foundation, P.O. Box 7145, Pasadena, CA 91109-7145 (please indicate “Geffen Academy Fund” on the memo line).

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Zvonchenko for 40 years.

She was a graduate of Somerville (N.J.) High School. After moving from Somerville to Bushkill Township, Marie began working part-time for the Nazareth YMCA, where she was employed for 25 years before retiring in 2015 as the bookkeeper.

Born in Summit, N.J. on Dec. 18, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Mario and Lillian (Sarno) Scarinzi.

Marie loved dancing, riding motorcycle with her husband, and socializing with friends. She was a member of the East Lawn Social Club, Nazareth.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Robyn Troisi of Manville, N.J., Janet Hartman of Phillipsburg, N.J., and Tanya Zvonchenko Smith of Cresco; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a sister, RoseAnn McIntosh, of Elkton, Md.; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was a brother, John Scarinzi.

A memorial service in celebration of Marie’s life will be held on Friday, August 25 at 12:00 Noon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Rt. 946, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

Contributions in memory of Marie may be offered to St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Dennis Cintron

Dennis Cintron, 55 of Palmerton, died on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born December 1, 1961, he was the son of the late Angelo Cintron and Margarita (Ortiz) Citron of Allentown. He and his wife Deborah (Peckitt) Cintron were married on August 10, 1996.

He worked as a security guard for Wells Fargo, Allentown and

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honorably served in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Palmerton VFW and former Captain of the Centronia Fire Police.

In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by daughters, Jessie wife of Dennis Bumberger of Palmerton, and Bonnie Leiby of Palmerton, sons, Jason and wife April Cintron of Palmerton, and Anthony Cintron of New Jersey, sisters, Rose Brantley, Miriam Ortiz, Anna Reyes, Maria Aponte and Diana Cintron brother, Angelo Cintron; six grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by an 11:00 AM funeral service on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, all at Cedar Lutheran Church, 3419 Broadway Street, Allentown.

Interment will be in Cedar Church Cemetery , Allentown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the Campton Funeral Home 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18017.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

James A. Litsinger

James A. Litsinger, 86, of Mainesburg, PA, formerly of Bushkill Township, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the loving husband of Jane K. (Kromer) Litsinger. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on June 2. Born in Easton, on October 31, 1930, he was a son of the late William L. and Naomi (Gulich) Litsinger. Jim attended Easton High School and graduated from the former Churchman Business School in Easton.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Jim enjoyed a successful career with the Dixie Cup Co., now Georgia Pacific, where he was employed for 43 years before retiring in 1993 as a quality control engineer. During his career at Dixie, Jim was instrumental in developing specialized products, which the company eventually patented. He was also a talented artist who enjoyed drawing, but he may best be remembered for his intense punctuality. An active member of Slate Belt Nazareth Baptist Church, Jim formerly served as a Deacon of the church.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Jane, he is survived by a daughter, Karen Spencer and her husband, John Jr., of Mainesburg, PA; son, Stephen Litsinger and his wife, Stacy, of Nazareth; nine grandchildren; a greatgrandson; and a sister. Jim was predeceased by his two brothers.

Services: will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. in Slate Belt Nazareth Baptist Church, 1620 Church Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday morning from

9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. in the church. Interment will follow in Bushkill M.E. Cemetery, Wind Gap. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Rose M. Newton

Rose M. Newton, 91, of Moore Twp., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Born on July 16, 1926, in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Kush) Pfeiffer. Rose was the wife of Harold H. Newton. Together they observed their 70th wedding anniversary last October.

Throughout her lifetime, Rose was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She served the Lord as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, and as a member of the Women's Missionary Society. Rose had many talents including sewing and painting. She was a 1944 graduate of Nazareth High School.

Rose was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Nazareth.

Survivors: in addition to her loving husband Harold, she is survived by daughters, Jodie Laury and her husband Dave, Lori Gilbert and her husband Rodger; son, Bud Newton and his wife Cheri; 5 grandchildren Jason Newton, Amanda Dreisbach, Nicole Paulus, Lindsay Newton, and Katelyn Schmidt, along with their spouses; and 3 great grandchildren Cole, Blake, and Bryce. She is also survived by her brother William Pfeiffer, but was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.

Services: will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Grace Bible Fellowship Church 100 E. Beil Ave. Nazareth, PA,, with Pastor Carl Fischer officiating. Family and friends may call, Wednesday, from 10 - 11 a.m., in the church. Interment at Green Mount Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

Memorials: The family suggest memorial donations, in Rose's memory, to Grace Bible Fellowship Church.

Emma Serencsics

Emma Serencsics, 91, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Country Meadows in Bethlehem Township. She was the loving wife of John Serencsics, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2012.

Born in Ormrod, on March 06, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Keppel) Faustner. She attended Parkland High School. A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, Emma was employed in the garment industry

for many years before retiring as a floor lady. She was also an active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Bath, and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors: She is survived by her loving nieces, nephews and their families. In addition to her late husband, John, she was predeceased by her three brothers, Joseph, Frank and Charles, as well as her two sisters, Stella and Bertha. Services: Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 10:30 A.M. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 210 E. Northampton Street, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday morning from 8:45 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered in memory of Emma to the Alzheimer’s Association, 617 Main Street A, Hellertown, PA 18055.

Louise J. Angst

Louise J. Angst, 80, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Gracedale.

She was the loving wife of Neil L. Angst.

They observed their 60th wedding anniversary on April 11.

Born in Bethlehem, on July 12, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Elmer D. and Dorothy S.E. (Beltch) Host. Louise was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1955. A homemaker most of her life, she enjoyed reading good novels, knitting and other crafts.

Louise was a Past Matron of the former Saucon Valley Chapter #529 of the O.E.S., and a member of Calypso Chapter #163.

She was a life member of East Bath Rod & Gun Club as well as a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath.

Louise served as a former Captain of the Bath Ambulance Corp and as a EMT instructor for 10 years. She loved her Phillies, Eagles, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Neil, she is survived by a daughter, Samantha L. Angst, at home; three sons, John Angst and his wife, Anna Marie, of Whitehall, Neil “Larry” Angst and his wife, Patti, of Marysville, Washington, and James Angst and his companion, Tiffany, of Bath; five grandchildren, Robin, Melissa, Rachel, Morgaine, and Matthias; two great-grandchildren, Lorelei and Jenna; a sister, Janice E. Cassler, of Whitehall; nieces and nephews. Louise was predeceased by a nephew, Phillip Cassler, and her beloved pet cat, Chloe. Services: will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the GEORGE G.

BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., Village of Moorestown Bath. Contributions: In memory of Louise, contributions may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Carl H. Toth, Sr.

Carl H. Toth, Sr., 74, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017, at Easton Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (DeRosa) Toth. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on April 20. Born in Stockertown, on August 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Ernest E. and Cula A. (Brodt) Toth. A 1961 graduate of Nazareth High School, Carl continued his education at the Philadelphia Musical Academy, where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Education before receiving his Mater’s Degree from Temple University.

Music was his life and passion for which he lived to teach and share with others. For most of his career, Carl was a private instructor who specialized in teaching organ, piano and all band instruments. He served for 21 years as both organist and choir director at Hope Lutheran Church of Tatamy. Additionally, Carl was a substitute music teacher at Northampton, Catasauqua and Easton Area School Districts.

He was a member of Bath Area Senior Citizens Activity Center where he played organ. Carl also enjoyed model railroading. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Barbara, he is survived by a daughter, April Cox and her husband, James, of Bethlehem; two sons, Carl H. Toth, Jr. and his wife, Vivian, of Catasauqua and Gabe Toth, of Nazareth; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kristen, Jeremy and Becky; his beloved pet cat, Sylvester and Spunky, his dog. Services: will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Belfast Union Cemetery, Belfast.

Contributions: In memory of Carl, contributions may be offered to the Lehigh Valley Autism Society, P.O. Box 3523, Allentown, PA 18106.

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Darvine J. Smith

Darvine J. Smith, 89, formerly of Upper Nazareth Township, passed away following her struggle with dementia on Wednesday, August 02, 2017, at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem.

She was the wife of the late LeRoy A. Smith, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage prior to his death in 1973. Born in Big Creek Lehighton, on October 03, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Albert S. and Frances V. (Strohl) Johnson. After graduating from Lehighton High School in 1943, Darvine attended Bethlehem Business College. She was employed by the Allentown State Hospital in Allentown, where she worked as an executive secretary for more than 25 years before retiring in 1985. Collecting glassware was a favorite hobby of Davine’s, and she also enjoyed gardening and flowers, especially daffodils. She was proud of her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and her ability to fluently speak the Dutch dialect. Farming was also a very important part of Darvine’s heritage. Her father, Albert, and the Johnson families proudly farmed prior to the advent of the tractor. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ of Nazareth. Darvine’s family would like to personally thank Christy Skopal of St. Luke’s Hospice for her kindness and exceptional care of their mother. Survivors: She is survived by her loving children, Gregory B. Smith, of Upper Nazareth Township and Dr. Brenda Smith-Booth and her husband, Eddie, of Albany, NY. In addition to her late husband, LeRoy, she was predeceased by her three sisters, Blanche Strohl, Maude and Christine Johnson, as well as her two brothers, Byron and Edwin Johnson, a toddler. Services: A Memorial Service in celebration of Darvine’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Contributions: in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Darvine to St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 and/or the Activities Committee of Blough Healthcare Center, 316 E. Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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By MELINDA MYERS Do just one thing this fall and you can improve the health and vigor of your lawn. Fall fertilization helps lawns recover from the stresses of summer and provides needed nutrients to grow deeper roots and a denser stand of grass.

And that means fewer weeds and a healthier lawn that’s more resistant to drought, insects and diseases.

Fertilize around Labor Day as the temperatures begin to cool and lawns start spreading outward instead of growing upward.

Continue to leave clippings on the lawn. They return nutrients, moisture and organic matter to the soil. Consider it free fertilizer applied every time you mow the lawn.

One fall application will give low maintenance lawns the nutrient boost they need. You’ll have a healthier lawn with minimal care.

Increase the quality and improve the lawn’s ability to withstand and recover from wear and tear with a second application.

Apply fertilizer in late fall between Halloween and Thanksgiving, but before the ground freezes. Those growing warm season grasses should make the last application in early October at least one month prior to the first killing frost.

No need to purchase a winterizing fertilizer. Most soils have high to excessive levels of phosphorous and potassium. Have a soil test first if you suspect your lawn is deficient in these nutrients. You’ll save money and harm to the environment by using the right product.

Consider using a slow release, organic nitrogen fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite.com) that helps improve the soil, while providing needed nutrients. Research discovered that as the microorganisms work on releasing the nutrients from its pellets they also make some of the phosphorous, which promotes root development, as well as potassium, which promotes hardiness and disease resistance, that is bound to the soil available to the grass plants.

Continue to mow high as long as the grass continues to grow.

You can gradually reduce the mowing height for winter if desired.

Once you see the improvement in your lawn, you may be inspired to adopt the holiday fertilization schedule. Adding one or two additional fertilizer applications can greatly increase your lawn’s health, vigor, wear resistance and ability to tolerate drought and pests.

Those growing warm season grasses can begin fertilizing around Easter once the grass begins growing. Make additional applications around Memorial Day and the recommended fall date. Those growing cool season grasses should wait until Memorial Day to start fertilizing in addition to the two fall applications.

Add a mid-summer application of slow release fertilizer for irrigated lawns.

Fall fertilization is the first step in growing a healthy lawn next year. Do this one thing this fall and you will decrease your lawn care challenges and workload next year.

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Wilkes University welcomes Class of 2021 Submitted by WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes University welcomes over 600 students into the class of 2021.

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ton. Angerman has not declared a major.

• Stephen Onulack of Nazareth.

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• Madeline Plumhoff of Nazareth. Plumhoff is a biochemistry

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Prior to the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 28, incoming freshmen will attend Welcome Weekend on Aug. 25 - 27. It is a three-day weekend for all residential and commuter first year students. It begins with a convocation ceremony that formally marks the start of their academic careers at Wilkes. Other activities include a scavenger hunt of library resources, social activities, introduction to Wilkes University traditions, and a variety of informational workshops.

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Submitted by CAREY MANZOLILO Gillian Bodnar, of Nazareth, Pa., is serving as an Orientation Weekend Leader at Alvernia University for Orientation Weekend, Aug. 24-27, 2017. The weekend is full of events for the incoming Class of 2021. Bodnar is studying Communication at Alvernia and is a graduate of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter.

Alvernia Orientation Weekend Leaders (OWL) or Orientation Assistants (OA) are current university students who play integral roles in New Student Orientation. The main role of all OWLs and OAs is to assist in making new students feel welcome.

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