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Ice carving in the Square.

Snow Greets ‘Christmas In Nazareth’ Celebration

By JUSTIN SWEITZER The weather could not have cooperated better with the Borough of Nazareth on Saturday, Dec. 9, as Nazareth Business Council of

the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber’s seasonal “Christmas in Nazareth” event was turned into a winter wonderland by one of the first true snows of the season.

Looking by Back Ed Pany Dr. G. A. Eichler (Originally published in 2005)

Mrs. Grace Bonser’s sewing box full of “Looking Back” clippings continue to give us a glimpse of the past. In recent years our media has contained a multitude of stories concerning school superintendents. Some dedicated, some only interested in themselves.

In 1967, Northampton lost a good one, Dr. George A. Eichler.

Many of our readers, including

Bill Halbfoerster, remember Dr. Eichler guiding Northampton schools.

This writer has said in word and print Dr. Eichler was the best superintendent we ever had in Northampton. He enjoyed the longest tenure of any of our superintendents. I recall when we had three in one year over in the Continued on page 3

The event featured familyfriendly Christmas activities for all ages; children had the opportunity to meet Santa Claus, decorate cupcakes and cookies, and participate in the town’s elf trail to find elves at local business and win prizes, while adults had an abundance of local business vendors to choose from to satisfy their gift shopping needs as well as food trucks and spiced wine to warm them up.

Free trolley rides were available through Koch 33 Auto so attendees could get a scenic view of snow-covered Nazareth. A stop by the Nazareth Center Square revealed incredible winter-themed professional ice carvings designed by elementary students as well.

If the cold was too much, downtown businesses had their doors open to offer warm food and beverages. For fans of craft beer, visitors could get a sample from Nazareth’s upcoming craft brewery, Birthright Brewing Company, which offered free samples of their pilsner and India

Pale Ale beers even without being open to the public yet.

To cap off a day filled with wintry wonder and Christmas spirit, holiday-themed entertainment was available for the enjoyment of attendees, as students from Nazareth School District performed a variety of tunes for the listening pleasure of all in attendance. If attendees and families ventured to the YMCA auditorium, a free showing of “Elf ” with Will Ferrell was available for viewing, presented by Riverbend Community Church.

No matter the interest or age, Christmas in Nazareth had something of interest for every attendee, offering a Christmas experience in the snow that will surely be ingrained in the holiday memories of many for years to come.

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Moore Township Historical Commission’s Oktoberfest dinner a success Submitted by KAREN GRUBE The Moore Township Historical Commission held a successful

Oktoberfest Dinner on October 12 at the Klecknersville Fire Company. The night included

dinner, music and a basket raffle.

The commission thanks the generous businesses that donated items for the basket raffle and the Klecknersville Fire Company for allowing the commission use of the social hall. The commission wishes to thank the owners of Lattemann's Corner Store for catering the German meal for that night.

The commission members met many residents of the township and surrounding areas. We appreciate the support of all who attended a fun night.

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Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Drive, Bath.

Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly

meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.

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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.

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cement borough.

He, like my friend John J. Bensing of Moore Township, started the right way, in a oneroom schoolhouse. Dr. Eichler began his teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse at Ruchsville, Lehigh County.

Educated in a one-room school, he graduated from Allentown Preparatory School and Muhlenberg College, had a masters and doctorate in education and was a principal at both Porter Township and Pine Grove Schuylkill County and principal of both Palmerton and Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) High Schools.

He never forgot his rural roots, serving as the first president of the Laury’s Grange. He was active in our community. Many of our past superintendents weren’t here long enough to spell “Konkrete Kids.”

He was involved in Northampton Chamber of Commerce, public library, rotary, Retired Men, Lehigh Council of Boy Scouts, Selective Service, Prison Board, YMCA, Lehigh Valley Study Council, president of Penna. Superintendents, American Association of Administrators and a dozen others.

He was one of the first educators to visit the Soviet Union during the Cold War for a look at their educational system. Dr. Eichler hired this writer as a teacher for Northampton High School in 1958. There was accountability for he would visit all classrooms, unannounced, with a pocket notebook. He said nothing, but his keen mind registered everything he saw. If improvement was required, you were told what might be done.

Dr. Eichler died at age 75 while visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a true icon of education, who earned respect by his dedication to our school district and communities.

Natural Perspectives For the healthMinded individual

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Holiday Pants What I am about to share may raise an eyebrow or two as it may appear to stand in stark contrast with what I have been espousing all these years. I am not going to hold back. I am going to tell it like it is. Let the chips fall where they may.

Year after year after year at this time I typically write an article about showing restraint with your diet during the holidays, toeing the line if you will. I have written about various techniques to assist in getting through from Thanksgiving to the New Year without having regret when all the dust settles. I have reinforced the need to follow a healthy plan and stick to that plan no matter what comes your way. After twenty years I realize that while it is good counsel, it is just plain boring and no fun.

As more and more grey begins to take hold I find myself realizing that, “within reason” we may as well enjoy the food; et al as we are going to die anyway.

Now before you gasp in horror of that last sentence let me be clear

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it isn’t my own. It is a statement from someone I have known for my entire life. She has read every article I have ever written and follows along diligently and pro-

vides feedback. This person is my mother.

My mother has made it clear that while she understands and is in agreement that staying healthy

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all year long is important, she just isn’t going to forego the cookies, Continued on page 4

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Dr. Clearie Continued from page 3

cakes, pies, and treats of the holiday season no matter how many articles I write. Her perspective has worn me down as I find myself agreeing with her more and more.

Now before I receive phone calls and letters calling me a hypocrite, allow me to clarify as you most probably are aware that there needs to be a balance here.

Of course we need to pay attention to any sensitive health related issues we have whether gluten, sugar handling issues, allergies or something else. And yes, I am once again standing firm upon

the truth that good health comes from eating good food. Not to be left out, good health is also borne from flourishing and healthy relationships, appropriate exercise, restorative sleep, and good times.

With that said, what could possibly be a better time to have a good time if not this time of year?

Which brings us to the title of this week’s article. So if you de-

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cide to enjoy yourself as I, and clearly my mother, have decided to do then there remains only one viable option as far as I can see and that’s to pull out your ‘holiday pants” that won’t constrict or restrict vital moving parts.

If we are going to fully partake in all the festivities why not be a wee bit more comfortable while doing it. Of course this is all tongue and cheek but I want to

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be clear that there is much “truth with charity” in what I am saying.

So eat, drink and be merry. And happy holidays to you all.

"Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

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Twelve days Of extreme Customer Service

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, three acts of kindness…oh, wait is that how the song goes? During this time of hustle and bustle, crazy sales and unimaginable crowds, it’s time to slow down and examine your customer service. It only takes one occurrence to lose a customer forever. Let’s go over the top and make sure your customer service is extreme or a notch above the average small business.

Carol’s Twelve Days of Extreme Customer Service

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Start employee meetings every day, list expectations and pump them up.

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Start a random act of kindness campaign between now and Christmas.

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Kick up your social media, post daily, offer sales, education or just something new and exciting, invite your staff to share all the posts.

4. Begin an employee of the

month program for 2018. Have the employees vote each month and give the winner breakfast for two on their day off.

5.

Create a festive atmosphere- purchase those lighted necklaces for staff to wear for the next 12 days.

6.

Recognize your employees as your number one customer.

7.

During a slow month, provide customer service training.

8.

Create a POP-UP event, offer a quick sale, special or something free.

9.

Find a great customer service online news source; ask them to sign up and run discussions on how they might improve.

10.

Start a holiday tradition at your business - watch a Christmas movie together with a cookie exchange and hot cocoa (don’t forget the cinnamon stick). Start to plan for 2018 what will you change, improve, strive for?

11.

Allow your staff to make instant decisions when problems occur.

12.

Enjoy and, last but not least, take the time to enjoy your holiday season, take the time to enjoy your traditions, refresh, revive and head into 2018 with a bang.

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On December 9, the North Catasauqua Police Department responded to an address in North Catasauqua Borough for the report of a victim in cardiac arrest.

Upon arrival, the victim, Holly Cernobyl, 48, was located deceased in the basement exterior stairwell with blunt force trauma.

Kenneth Cernobyl, 49, was taken into custody while on scene.

On October 23, CRPD was dispatched to the Bath Fire Social Hall for a theft report. Rhonda Omelko, 63 of Stroudsburg, was a bartender at the club for the past year and a half. The club board had evidence that Omelko stole cash from the locked bank

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deposit cabinet. It was learned that Omelko stole cash at least twice from the locked cabinet, totaling $570. Omelko later admitted to stealing the cash. She was taken into police custody. She was charged with two counts of theft and taken to Northampton County Central Booking. She was arraigned and given bail at $10,000 unsecured. She was then released on her bail.

Drugs found, Top Star parking lot

Officers of the CRPD observed Jeffrey Ingram’s vehicle parked in the parking lot of Top Star in Lower Nazareth Township after hours for an extended period of time. Upon speaking with Ingram, 34 of Allentown, officers detected numerous indicators that he was under the influence of a controlled substance. Ingram informed officers there was marijuana and cocaine inside the vehicle. Officers located a bag containing 8.7 grams of marijuana, a small bag of cocaine, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia including a smoking pipe, cut straw with white powder residue, and a digital scale. Ingram admitted to being parked in the lot to ingest the cocaine. He also admitted to having smoked methamphetamine earlier in the day. Ingram has been charged with Possession of a controlled substance, Possession of a small amount of marijuana, and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Indecent exposure in Bath

On November 16 at approximately 7:50 a.m., Daniel Mills III, 64 of Bath, was observed by witnesses exposing his genitalia and masturbating on the corner of West Main and Race Street in the borough of Bath. Mills was arraigned in front of Magistrate Capobianco and committed to

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Maxx Amusements fell to third place as they lost 1 to 3 matched against Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering. Maxx: Scott Ackerman, 215200–584; “Butch” Holland, 209–567; George Hyde, 553; Randy Frey, 533. Carfara: Jason Carfara, 232-225-216–673; Brent Bartholomew, 205-219– –586; Harry Emery, 201–573; Gerald Bartholomew, 504.

Rice Family had Naaman Houseal, 225–528 and Mark Rice, 513, to beat Vince Baer Fiberglass Repair, 3 to 1. “Butch” Fogel, 216–592; Wyatt Davidson, 204–571; Vince Bauer, 527.

DARTBALL Suburban Darts (Week 14)

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Salem UCC. Top hitters for Messiah were Rich Hasonich 6 for 15, Eric Harper 5 for 14, Andy Mickelson 5 for 15, Terry Knauss 4 for 12, & Dan Halteman 4 for 15. Larry Fehnel went 5 for 14, Sherry Bush & Fred Toncik 5 for 15 each, Jack Troxell 4 for 15 & Kierstin Saeger with a HR for Salem UCC. The final match of the night finds Emmanuel beating Farmersville 4-3 & 3-2, losing 5-1. For Emmanuel, Kim Williams went 5 for 11 (2 HR’s), Bob Bast 4 for 11 (2 HR’s), & John Rice with a HR. Gene Grim went 5 for 12, Ben Kerbaugh 4 for 11 (HR), & Jason Steigerwalt with a HR for Farmersville. St. Stephen’s had the BYE.

With Bryan Frankenfield going 8 for 14, Walt Hoffert 7 for 15, Scott Hoffert 6 for 13, Tyler Frankenfield 5 for 12 (2 HR’s), & Austin Hoffert 5 for 14, Salem Lutheran increases it’s lead in the Dart League ‘sweeping’ Ebenezer 6-2, 6-2, & 11-1. For Ebenezer, Carol Voortman went 6 for 12, Steve Gountis 5 for 12 & Ken Stanley with a HR. In the ‘Battle of Bath’, Christ UCC beat Bath Lutheran 9-2 & 6-5, losing the ‘nightcap’ 3-2. Leading hitters for STANDINGS W L Christ UCC were Joe Hunsicker Paul’s Garage 37 15 7 for 14, Garry Hunsicker 6 for Bath Supply #1 32 20 13, Jarod Pokorny 5 for 12, with Maxx Amu sements 31 21 Greg Pokorny hitting 2 HR’s. Jor- Carfara’s Paint 29 23 dan Meixsell went 5 for 13, Jeff STANDINGS W L Bauer Fiberglass 26 26 Krause 5 for 13, Marisa Griffith Salem Lutheran 32 7 Bath Supply #2 20 32 5 for 14, & Kevin Biechy with a Christ UCC 25 14 Rice Family 17 35 HR for Bath Lutheran Bath Lutheran 19 17 Daku Auto Body 16 36 Dryland ‘sandwiched’ 9-3 & St. Paul’s 20 19 6-0 wins around a 3-1 loss to St. Dryland Standings W L 17 19 Paul’s. For Dryland, Bernie Yurko Team 5 34 18 Valley Electric in Emmanuel 18 21 went 7 for 13, Butch Silfies 5 for Team 1 32.5 19.5 St. Stephen’s 16 20 Front By Hair As 13 (HR), & Shawn Sigley 4 for Team 2 31 21 Messiah 15 21 Team 3 27 25 They Lose 4 in Bath 13, while Joe Stevko went 5 for Salem UCC 15 21 11 & Bret Remel 4 for 11 for St. Team 4 26.5 25.5 Industrial League 15 24 Paul’s. Messiah lost 3-1 after win- Ebenezer Valley Electric was knocked ning 2-0 & 5-4 in 15 innings to Farmersville 15 24 Paul’s Garage off, 4 to 0, by Harhart’s, but has a half-game lead for first in the Bath Strengthens Their Industrial League in week 13.

ROOFING Hold on First With Harhart’s: “Butch” Holland, 280& SIDING George Hyde, 236Sweep in Com. League 259–738; Charles Muffley – Serving Bath & Area Paul’s Garage Garage length- 207–646; Rick Faust, 225–583; ened their lead to five games as Bill Bachman, 216–554; Randy ALUMINUM – VINYL SIDING they swept Daku Auto Body in Fritz, 409. Valley: Cade ShemSoffit • Gutters • Downspouts • Awnings • Roofing week 13 of the Bath Commer- anski, 267–610; Bob Meixsell, cial League. The story was all 217-211–601; Don Arndt, 476; Patio Roofs • Carports • Replacement Windows the games were in the 600’s. Ed Andrew White, 476; Eric MarheFree Estimates ★ Fully Insured Weller, 234-237-220–691; Scott fko, 432.

Holy Family won 3 to 1 over Kolumber, 236-211-226–673; Jermaine Thomas. 214-223-218– Fensty’s Restoration with Kev- 2815 Whitetail Deer Dr., Bath 610-837-0913 655; Jim D’Agastino, 220-233– in Searles, 244-234–678; Jim 232-206–634; 36; Shawn Werley, 232-205–650. Bendekovitz, Dave Betz, 239-207–629; Del Daku: Marc Beichey, 246-218– 658; Al Davidson, 224–595; Bob Buss, 193–573; John Facinelli, Daku, 216-222–595; Bob Faust- 184–549. Fensty’s: Matt Paulus, 224-224–650; Marty Csencsits, ner, 216–532.

Bath Supply #1 beat out their 225-214–576; Warren Nelson, plumbing supply brothers, Bath 259–575; Mark Flamisch, 185– Supply #2, 3 to 1, to take over 509; Joe Schwartz, 498.

G & L Sign Factory clipped second place. No. 1: Steve KerD&R Precision Machining, 3 to bacher, 216-25211–692; Harvey Rissmiller, 27-202–660; Frank 1, behind Jason Eberts, 239-220– Yeakel, 237–606; Brent Connol- 663; Paul Duda, 195–544; Brian ly, 262–605; Lester Stigerwalt, Silvius, 203–531; Bill Fortner, 534. No. 2: Mike Snyder, 225- 204–512; Shawn Snyder, 490.

D&R: “Butch” Post, 224–598; Rick Dilley, 27–585; Dave Roman, 180–499; David Fogel, 473.

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Well, it finally hit. We got over six inches of snow on Saturday.

But that’s all right. It’s December and snow is to be expected.

Ye Ed tells me his daughter, who lives in Marietta, Georgia, north of Atlanta, told him they had five inches of the white stuff. That’s the South, and they can’t handle it as well as the road crews up North. It could have been worse, like maybe a blizzard with high winds. The sun came out on Sunday and Monday, so pretty much of it melted away.

PennDOT snow plows kept the highways clean, and the Borough crews took care of local streets. . .Bath Firefighters will be accepting parents’ gifts for their children at various places and have Santa deliver them on Saturday, December 16. At least that’s the way I read it. . . . Santa will be at Bath Drug on December 14 and 18. He’s sure gonna be busy.

His reindeer will be happy, too, to use their sleigh in the snow. . . . I’m not into gambling, so I don’t know what a Category 4 casino is, except maybe a small one.

The Sands serves as the main casino around these parts. Mt. Airy, Philly and out near Hershey are other areas. . . .Speaking about Philadelphia, congrats to the Eagles on making their record 11 and 2 and clincing the NFC East, but they’ll hafta use backup quarterback Nick Foles the rest of the way after number one quarterback, Carson Wentz, suffered a torn ACL ligament while carrying the ball to the end zone out in Los Angeles. He was having a MVP-type season, too. Wish them good luck. They’ll need it the rest of the way out. . . I hear Eddie Wagner is doing well after his recent open heart surgery.

That’s good news! . . . Louise Liberto, one of the angels in Bethlehem’s live Nativity Pageant, and Chick’s wife, delivered her homemade gift to the hearts club members at the Bath Legion last week. . . .Gotta go now. I hafta finish clearing snow off my sidewalks.

Enjoy the winter. It’s coming next Thursday officially.

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Team 5 retained first place even though they lost 1 to 3 in the Bath Die Hards League on December 6. But so is Team 2, who swept an opponent. Team 5: Scoring best were Amanda Leindecker, 488; Charmaine Bartholomew, 487; Gerald Bartholomew, 483, and Albert Arthoffer, 442. Team 2 had Sandy Fox, 498, for the 4 to 0 shutout.

In second place is Team 1, with Terry Bartholomew, 641; Ty J. Pagotto, 515; and Betty Naylor, 428.

Team 3 is third with Bob C. Kosman, 561; Bob R. Kosman, 513; and Joe Bachman, 480.

Team 4 was on the winning side of a 3 to 1 series, led by Tammy Weist, 414 and Melissa Lemmerman, 405.

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more crashes per mile of driving and are over-represented in certain types of crashes involving the most complex driving tasks, including failure to properly yield the right of way; improper left turns across traffic, and pulling out and making abrupt and improper lane changes.

“Mobility is essential to quality of life at any age,” said Secretary Richards. “Many older drivers have a lifetime of valuable driving experience to draw from, and PennDOT continually seeks to balance the safety of our roadways with the need for independence and autonomy. I’m grateful for this opportunity to share important safety information and resources that can help older Pennsylvanians stay mobile longer.”

“As Pennsylvania’s aging population continues to grow, the Wolf Administration is committed to ensuring that our seniors have the resources they need to remain active in, and connected to, their community,” said Secretary Osborne. “Whether it’s a mature driver needing to make adjustments in order to drive safely, or if it’s determined that they can no longer do so, the local Area Agency on Aging is there to assist seniors and their families with the various alternative transportation services that are available to meet their needs.”

There is a growing network of services dedicated to keeping older adults mobile, safe and engaged in their community. In fiscal year 2016-17, over 140,000 older Pennsylvanians accessed transportation services through their local Area Agencies on Aging, totaling more than 1.6 million rides.

Sara Weir, Community Educator for the AAA Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education, discussed CarFit, an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to learn how they can improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility. The Wolf Administration encourages older drivers and their loved ones to review PennDOT’s Seniors Driving Safely publication series, which can be downloaded for free from the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website. These publications help older drivers assess their abilities and provide safety information, and give them guidance on next steps if their medical condition is reported to PennDOT. The series also includes a publication designed to guide family and friends of older drivers in what can sometimes be difficult conversations about deciding to stop driving, as well as information for healthcare providers on PennDOT’s medical reporting program.

The following safe-driving habits, which should be routine at any age, are especially useful to older

drivers: Plan ahead: lengthy car trips should be made during daylight hours. Morning may be best because most people aren’t as tired as they are in the afternoon.

Don’t drive in rush-hour traffic if you can avoid it. Plan trips after 9 a.m. or before 5 p.m. Know what roads near home are most congested and avoid them.

When driving long distances, especially in winter, call ahead for weather and road condition updates. Look ahead. Good drivers get a jump on trouble by looking

far down the road and making adjustments before encountering problems that may involve other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists or animals.

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Are you in it for the long-haul? Cute little

puppies grow into bigger dogs that sometimes shed, slobber and have accidents in the house.

They need regular exercise throughout their life. Also, you’ll need to get your pet spayed or neutered, and

there are annual vet visits, and maybe more as they age. The rewards – unconditional love, companionship and an on-demand playmate for your children – are worth it. It’s simply important to think past the joy of the Christmas morning surprise when you’re considering a pet as a gift.

Will you care for the pet and teach your kids to participate? If your

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By JUSTIN SWEITZER Members of Northampton Borough Council had a grievance to air at their Dec. 7 meeting, as they looked to find a solution to a problem plaguing the Northampton Fire Department’s ladder truck.

During council’s fire and health report, councilwoman Judy Kutzler announced that the borough’s KME ladder truck was sent for ladder testing and failed the test. Since the testing, Kutzler said, the ladder truck has been out of service.

Northampton Fire Chief Keith Knoblach said the truck failed testing due to a lighting

deficiency, as well a problem with the truck’s automatic leveler. Knoblach voiced his frustration with KME Fire Apparatus, a Nesquehoning-based fire truck manufacturer that has been unable to fix the automatic leveling platform for their own truck.

“We’ve been going round and round for the better part of at least a year, maybe a little bit longer about this. It’s kind of funny, I got a phone call, yesterday I believe, from KME and they wanted to know ‘when are you going to send the truck up to get it fixed’ and I laid into them about the plat-

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Knoblach said that KME has been unable to fix the automatic leveler, and that the result has been hurting the department.

He said the problems with KME have led the department to choose a different manufacturer for a new fire truck.

“For whatever reason, they can’t, and it’s hurting big time, hence the reason we went with a different manufacturer for the new engine,” he said. “Because we weren’t willing to risk these problems again with our friends in Nesquehoning.”

Councilman Edward Pany questioned why the company is unable to fix a truck that they manufactured, to which Knoblach had no concrete answer.

“They made the truck, they should be able to repair it, shouldn’t they?” Pany asked.

“You would hope so wouldn’t you? If you buy a Ford or Chevy you go to a Ford or Chevy dealer and 90 percent of the time they fix your vehicle,” Knoblach said.

“I can see why you’ve decided to buy your truck from the other organization,” Pany said.

“Wise move.”

By JUSTIN SWEITZER Planners in Lehigh Township voted to propose changes in the township’s warehouse ordinance to the board of supervisors at their Dec. 11 planning meeting, suggesting changes to current township law pertaining to parking and snow removal at warehouse facilities.

The planning commission agreed to remove language requiring “visitor” and “non-em-

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Submitted by KRISTINE PORTER One of Holy Family School’s students will have the opportunity of a lifetime. First-grader Makayla Hoole, of Easton, will dance with the Moscow Ballet on Sunday during their performance of the Great Russian Nutcracker.

She will be a snowflake.

Hoole is a member of the impact competition team at Dance Design Studio in Easton, and was selected for the performance following an audition. Her mother, Michele Hoole, said the Moscow Ballet touring company holds auditions at each stop to allow local youth between the ages of six to 18 to participate.

“I thought it would be an excellent opportunity for her to be exposed to a professional ballet experience,” she said. “I think she was born dancing.”

Makayla said she started danc-

ing ballet when she was two years old.

“It is gentle,” she said, which is the reason why she likes ballet.

Makayla was familiar with the story of the Nutcracker before she auditioned. She said her favorite character is the Sugar Plum Fairy, and her favorite song is “the party,” which is when the song “March” or commonly known as “The Nutcracker March” is played. It is the party scene in the beginning where all the guests and children are present for the Christmas Eve celebration.

This performance is Makayla’s first time dancing with professionals, but she has danced in competitions. Still, she said she is very nervous.

Makayla won’t actually get to practice with the Moscow Ballet until the morning of the performance, when they do the final run through, her mother ex-

plained.

“I want her to have fun and enjoy the moment,” Michele Hoole said. “I think the Nutcracker is a beautiful Christmas story. Seeing the Moscow Ballet’s interpretation of the story amazes me how ballet can tell a story without speaking.”

She added that the audience will get a special surprise during the snowflake scene.

The “Great Russian Nutcracker” will be performed at 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the State Theatre in Easton.

Makayla’s personal goals for ballet are “to do it perfect.”

Her mother, though, isn’t asking for perfection.

“I want her to reach for the stars, to do whatever she wants and to know that her family, her friends and even her school are behind her in achieving any dream she wants,” she said.

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The Nazareth Swimming team was in an invitational at Parkland on December 9 and will host Central on December 19. For up to the minute news check out my website at https://nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.

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By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball Team started their season at home on December 8 vs. Catasauqua and won by a 77-51 score. Next they went to Stroudsburg on December 9 and lost 85-68. The boys will host Wilson West Lawn at 7 p.m. on December 16 and have a Sunday game at Whitehall at 4 p.m. on December 17.

The Nazareth Girls Basketball Team started their season in the Haverford Tournament on December 8 where they beat Monsignor Bonner 32-30 and then beat Haverford on December 10 43-31 to win that tournament.

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Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st and 3rd Sunday HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 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 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.

St. Peter’s UCC

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

610-837-7426 St. Peter’ s U.C.C. Sat. – 8142 Valley View Rd.Mass 4 p.m.

Seemsville, Northampton 10:15 a.m. Worship 610-837-7426 RADIANT CHURCH, 9 a.m. Sunday School Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440

“There Are No Strangers Here, 8142 Valley View Rd. Only Friends We Haven’t Met!”

St. Peter’ s U.C.C. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

“ T h e re A re No Strangers Here, Only Friends W e Haven’t Met!”

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.

610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 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.

Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m.

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ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910.

HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 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

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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

No One Like Jesus!

Jesus has no equal—no one in history even closely compares to Him! Many believed on Jesus upon hearing His gracious words and seeing His unprecedented miracles. Prejudiced Pharisees and chief priests, jealously intent on protecting their turf, sent officers to arrest Him. They returned without Jesus and were asked, “Why have ye not brought him? The officers answered, Never man spake like this man” (John 7:45-46). They had never heard anyone speak with so much grace, power, and majesty. Never had they been so affected—so persuaded of truth! Jesus still speaks to all who are simple of heart offering salvation to all who “have ears to hear” the truth. But these officers were not the only ones amazed by His words! As a 12 year old, the doctors of the law in the temple “were astonished at his understanding and answers” (Luke 2:47). We read repeatedly that “the people were astonished” (Mathew 7:28) at his words of truth, and Luke 4:32 says that “his word was with power.” Not only has no one ever spoken like Jesus, no one did miracles like He! Christ’s words and His miracles provided witness as to Who He is, and profoundly brought people to the point of accepting or rejecting Him. “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin” (John 15:22). “If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now…” (John 15:24).

Jesus is “God…manifest in the flesh” (1 Timothy 3:16). He is “alive for evermore” (Revelation 1:18). What is it that blinds and prevents a person from believing in Jesus in the face of such overwhelming proofs of Who Jesus is? Why could not the Pharisees and chief priests accept the report of their officers? Do you accept Jesus as the Lord of your life? If not, why not?

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Obituaries Barbara A. Bilder

JUNE 29, 1937 – DEC. 3, 2017 Barbara A. Bilder, 80, of Northampton, died on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at home. She was the wife of Donald A. Bilder, Sr. for 60 years this past Nov. 16, 2017.

She was last employed in the shipping department of Russell Stover Candies, Allentown, for 25 years until retiring in 1999.

Born on June 29, 1937 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Nancy (Stetch) Ondreja.

A member of Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Northampton, she formerly assisted with administrative duties and was instrumental in starting the church’s library. She was formerly active with the Northampton Athletic Association, assisting with concession sales and many fundraisers both at the high school and Allentown Fairgrounds. Barbara was a former member of the St. Peter & St. Paul Hungarian Society, Northampton, Thursday Night Ladies Bowling League for many years. She was also a member of the B.T.U. Union of Allentown.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Donna A. Knoblach of Northampton; a son, Donald A. Bilder, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother, Richard Stetch, of Northampton; a grandson, Keith Knoblach; and a great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn.

She was predeceased by a brother, Ronald S. Ondreja.

Funeral services were held privately on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Northampton Fire Dept. Truck Fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Keith B. Carrington

Keith B. Carrington, 64, of Bath, died on Sunday, Dec. 3 2017 at home. He was the husband of Janice (De Chi).

He earned his Ph.D. degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Keith was chairman of the Criminal Justice Department at St. John’s University since 2008, where he lectured as a professor in criminal justice from 1999. He served as a national board member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and was the chapter advisor at St. John’s.

Born in Trinidad, he was the son of the late William and Henrietta (Warner) Carrington.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Keith Carrington and Keiran Carrington, both of Bath; a daughter, Keitha Rodhen, of Brooklyn; siblings Carl, Earl, Glen, Clyde, Hart, Dave and Henica; and his auntin-law, Yvonne Jolie.

A Celebration of Life of Keith was held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home in Bethlehem until a service.

Contributions can be made to the General Scholarship Fund at St. John’s University or the Student Support Fund at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Ernie P. Groner

JAN. 20, 1964 – DEC. 4, 2017 Ernie P. Groner, Jr., 53, of Tatamy, died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at home.

He was employed by EQIPTO Mfg., Tatamy, in the receiving department for the past 23 years.

Born Jan. 20, 1964 in Easton, he was the son of Ernest P. Groner, Sr. of Nazareth and Ruth (Brewer) Groner of Tatamy.

Ernie enjoyed hunting and fishing and being in the great outdoors, along with sharing his time with his sons and his extended family.

Surviving along with his parents are sons, Joshua W. Groner of Nazareth, and Kevin P. Groner of Pen Argyl; a sister, Karen Fulmer, of Bangor; a granddaughter, Gemma; and three children and four grandchildren.

A time of remembrance and luncheon in his memory was held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Tatamy Fire Station. Arrangements were made by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Contributions may be offered to the Pa. Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17112.

Steven R. Korn

Steven R. Korn, 61, of Nor thampton, died on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Eileen S. (Mersch) Korn since 1980.

He worked his last 35 years as a chemical engineer.

Steve lived a full life of hiking, camping, photography, and spending time with his family.

He was an Eagle Scout. Loved by his family and friends, he was known as a gentle, smart man who was passionate about nature and making people laugh.

His fight with cancer came as a shock. Every step of the way he had a smile on his face. On his last day he smiled and bobbed his feet to polka music.

Born in New York, he was the son of the late Karl H. Korn and Mrs. Giselheid O. (Neumann) Korn of Queens, N.Y. Surviving besides his wife and mother are a daughter, Karla M. Hudock, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; two sons, Timothy R. of Queens and Adam C. of Northampton; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Christine Bonowicz.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Weaversville Inn, 6916 Weaversville Rd., Northampton.

Arrangements have been made by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 951 Marcon Blvd., Suite 452, Allentown, PA 18109.

Judy R. Sharer

JUN 30, 1949 – DEC. 4, 2017 Judy R. Sharer, 68, died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem.

She was the companion of the late Thomas E. Rehrig, with whom she shard his love for 30 years prior to his death in 2015.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the former K-Mart and later Sears, on Rt. 191, Bethlehem, where she worked for 38 years. Judy also worked for five years at The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties as part of the Bethlehem evening recreation staff. Giving back to the community through volunteering was an important part of Judy’s life. For the past 12 years, she was actively involved in serving on the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Bath Firefighters. She also volunteered to assist with many picnics and yard sales for The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

Born on June 30, 1949 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Stanley W. and Myrtle (Sterner) Sharer.

Judy was a member of the Bath Community Visioning Committee and Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church of Hecktown, where she volunteered to bake for many church functions.

She is survived by two sisters, Imogene Kresge of Bath and Lynette Greenawalt of Wescosville; a brother Gary Sharer, of Easton; a niece and nephew; and three great-nephews.

Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 9 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment followed in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Memorial contributions may be offered to Trinity Lutheran Church of Hecktown, 323 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 1020 and/or the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bath Firefighters, 121 Center St., Bath, PA 18014.

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quiring 1.2 spaces for every one employee, additional parking for non-employees would be provided for automatically as a result of the new language.

Township Engineer Phil Malitsch said that requiring more than one space for each employee would help to create additional parking spaces beyond those required.

“For every five, you get a sixth for free,” Malitsch said.

In addition to parking, another warehouse-related issue addressed by the planning commission was snow removal.

Planning Commission Chairman David Shulman said he wanted to make sure that parking spaces required by ordinance are not used as areas for snow removal.

“I want to make sure that the designated snow area is not parking spaces,” Shulman said.

“They can’t put the snow in the required parking spaces.”

Malitsch clarified that if there are additional spaces available beyond the required minimum parking spaces, then the extra parking spaces are available to use as designated snow areas.

“If it’s not required, then they can put it there,” he said.

Since the planning commission serves as an advisory body, any changes suggested by them have to be approved by the township’s board of supervisors before they take effect.

In other business, the planning commission voted to grant a time extension on the preliminary/final land development plan of the Northwoods Major Subdivision until April 30, 2018. The commission also reviewed the plan, but voted to table any action to their January 2018 meeting.

The commission also received a plan withdrawal letter for the preliminary/final land development plan of the Piechota Automobile Repair Facility, as a

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Creative Corner

By KATHLEEN UNGER

Mistletoe (Kissing Bough) Mistletoe is a traditional

Christmas decoration in England. Its history dates back hundreds of years to the Middle Ages.

It was customary in Europe to hang a small branch, upside down as a symbol of the Holy Trinity, not only at Christmas but year-round as a symbol of heavenly blessings towards members of each household.

It was acceptable for visitors to embrace their hosts under the bough. It showed that they brought only goodwill with them during the visit.

When I worked at the cement company, our friends at our plant in Richard City, TN would send us a box of mistletoe. We shared the pretty plants and took them home.

We learned that the men from the plant went out on row boats along the banks of the Tennessee River and with rifles, shot the mistletoe vines off the tops of trees. The pieces of plants would fall into the water and would be retrieved and boxed for shipping to each of our offices around the country. We always looked forward to receiving the box of mistletoe for the holidays.

Golden Gleams

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.

Liberty is not idleness, but the free use of time.

Among people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE MOODY, WILLIAM C., dec’d.

Late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, PA. Executor: Wiley Phillip Moody c/o Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042.

(11/30-12/14) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Catherine E. Snyder, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Timothy Michael Snyder, Executor of the Estate of Catherine E. Snyder. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Timothy Michael Snyder c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (12/7-12/21)

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PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance, which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOORE TOWNSHIP AMENDING ORDIANNCE NO. 73-1, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, KNOWN AS THE MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF H-11 RECREATION VEHICLES. The Board will also entertain any other business which comes before it.

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Moore Township Solicitor (12/7 & 12/14) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOORE TOWNSHIP AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2014-06 (WHICH PROVIDES FOR PERMITTING IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS) WHICH ORDINANCE AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 73-1, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, KNOWN AS THE MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, BY PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION TO SECTION 6.06 ENTITLED “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES” WHERE A PRE-EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT REPAIRS OR REPLACES A MANUFACTURED HOME WHICH EXISTED PRIOR TO THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE. The Board will also entertain any other business which comes before it.

David M. Backenstore, Esquire Moore Township Solicitor (12/7 & 12/14)

NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETINGS (MAINTENANCE) PURPOSES The Northampton Area School District Board of Education will hold the Facilities meetings for 2018 at 8:00 a.m. in the 1st floor conference room of the NASD Administration Building, 2014 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, as follows: January 25, 2018 February 22, 2018 March 29, 2018 April 26, 2018 May 31, 2018 June 28, 2018 July 26, 2018 August 30, 2018 September 27, 2018 October 25, 2018 November 29, 2018 December 20, 2018 Terry A. Leh Board Secretary (12/14) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ethel M. Petruska, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Linda Lee Muzikar, Executrix of the Estate of Ethel M. Petruska.

All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Linda Lee Muzikar c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (12/7-12/21) PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP 2018 PROPOSED BUDGETS The Proposed General Fund Budget, Proposed Liquid fuels Budget, for the year 2018 for the TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, County of Northampton, have been prepared and are open for public inspection at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Monday through Thursday, beginning December 5, 2018 The Final General Fund Budget and Liquid Fuels Budget for 2018, will be formally adopted at the SPECIAL MEETING of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors which will be held on December 27, 2017 at 3:30 PM, at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014.

MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Richard K. Gable, Secretary/ Treasurer (12/14) PUBLIC NOTICE Moore Township Board of Supervisors will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 7:00 PM, at which time the Board will appoint individuals to various Township Boards, Commissions, Councils, and Offices for the 2018 year and beyond.

The following represents a comprehensive listing of those positions to be filled: Moore Township residency NOT required . . . paid position ZONING OFFICER – One (1) person – one (1) year term.

ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER – One (1) person – one (1)

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year term.

CERTIFIED SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – One (1) person – one (1) year term.

CERTIFIED ALTERNATE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – One (1) person – one (1) year term.

Individual or Firm . . . paid position SOLICITOR – One (1) person or firm – one (1) year term.

ENGINEER – One (1) person or firm – one (1) year term.

Moore Township residency required . . . (** paid per meeting) **ZONING HEARING BOARD – One (1) person – five (5) year term **PLANNING COMMISSION – Two (2) persons – four (4) year term RECREATION COMMISSION – One (1) person – five (5) year term LAND PRESERVATION BOARD – One (1) person – two (2) year term

One (1) person – one (1) year term

HISTORICAL COMMISSION -- Three (3) persons - five (5) year terms.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMITTEE – Three (3) persons – one (1) year term.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL - Two (2) persons – Four (4) year terms.

VACANCY BOARD – One (1) person – one (1) year term.

EMERGERNCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATIOR - PartTime One (1) Person - One (1) year term Interested persons may apply by telephone, fax, and a follow up letter stating qualifications and/or any other pertinent information. Letters should be mailed to The Moore Township Board of Supervisors, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Telephone 610-7599449 - fax 610-759-9448.

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Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon | Phone: 610-923-0382 | E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE The Council of the Borough of Northampton will be considering the approval of the following Ordinance at a Regular Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

ORDINANCE NO. 1206 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON FOR THE YEAR 2018.

BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Council of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Section 1: That a tax be and the same is hereby levied on all property and occupations within the said municipality subject to taxation for the fiscal year, 2018, as follows: Tax rate for general Borough purposes, the sum of 10.00 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation.

Section 2: That for the estimated expenses for the fiscal year of 2018, the amounts appropriated from the revenues available for the fiscal year of 2018 for specific purposes are set forth in the attached budget, ordained and enacted by Borough Council on December 21, 2017, and on file with the Northampton Borough Secretary, which amounts are fully itemized in the approved 2018 budget.

Section 3: All taxes previously enacted and/or re-enacted under the provisions of Acts 48l and 511 by previous Borough Ordinances and/or Resolution, as amended and supplemented; namely the Earned Income Tax, the Local Services Tax, the Real Estate Transfer Tax, etc., are hereby re-enacted for the year 2018.

Section 4: That any Ordinance, or part of Ordinance, conflicting with this Ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Ordinance.

ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 2017, at a Regular Public Meeting. _______________________ Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. President of Council ATTEST: ____________________ LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager-Secretary APPROVED this 21st day of December, 2017. _______________________ Thomas D. Reenock Mayor A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

Estate of Violet Bartakovits, late of the Township of Lower Saucon, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Charlotte B. Pavis, Executrix of the Estate of Violet Bartakovits.

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AN ORDINANCE OF MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE DULY ELECTED MOORE TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR TO CHARGE A FEE OF FIFTEEN ($15.00) DOLLARS WHEN PROVIDING TAX CERTIFICATIONS AND A FEE OF TEN ($10.00) DOLLARS WHEN DUPLICATE BILLS ARE GENERATED PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL TAX COLLECTION LAW, 72 P.S. ยง 511.1, ET SEQ. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Moore Township Solicitor 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (12/14) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOORE TOWNSHIP PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MOORE TOWNSHIP APPALACHIAN PARK LOCATED ON SKUNK ROAD AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Moore Township Solicitor 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (12/14)

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37th annual live Bethlehem Christm as Pageant tells story of Christ’s birth

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News The story of the Christ Child’s birth was told to an audience of several hundred people gathered in Bethlehem’s Rose Garden on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

With temperatures unusually warm, the audience comfortably sat on the ground or on benches to watch as townspeople dressed in the era of 2000 years ago paced back and forth, shepherds gathered and angels watched on the band shell stage.

Narrator William Schellhaas led the opening prayer and David W. Landis, president of the pageant, welcomed the crowd and told of its beginning years ago by the late Rev. Leonardo Iacono.

The choir of Bethany United Church of Christ in Bethlehem sang a number of familiar Christmas songs.

With a donkey nearby, Mary (played by Susan L. Roukis) and Joseph (Gary Snyder) arrived on the scene. Then a census taker and innkeeper spoke as Mary was with child and needed a place to give birth to Jesus. As the choir sang “Away in a Manger,” the Baby Jesus was held by the holy couple, dressed in swaddling clothes. For the two-day performance, the baby was Parker Shea Roukis and Maxwell Schleig.

The choir then sang, “Mary Had a Baby” and “Angels We Have Continued on page 28

2016 budget approved; Bath Council hears of fatal accident

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Bath Borough Council on Wednesday, Dec. 9 approved its 2016 budget totaling $2,481,035, calling for a 15-mill tax on owners of real estate. The budget includes 1.25 mills for debt service that will be used for pedestrian crossings, roads, and information technology, and a 2.5 mills fire tax for the Bath Firefighters and Ambulance Corps.

Council president Mark Saginario said that the millage for debt service would mean that once a loan is paid off there could be a tax cut, rather than list it another way and be buried there.

His hope is that the loan could be paid within three to five years.

Voting for the budget were Sag-

inario, vice president Carol BearHeckman, Barry Fenstermaker, Cynthia Anderson and Jennifer George. The only dissenting vote was by Councilman Michael Reph. Councilwoman Michelle Ehrgott was not present.

At issue was the question of school crossing guards. An amendment to the budget that Council approved was to pay for crossing guards until the end of the school year.

Members of Council recently met with the superintendent and transportation director of the Northampton Area School District, when the crossing guards were discussed. The borough has a huge amount of traffic with state highways used by tractortrailers and other vehicles, and it

is especially dangerous at the Rt. 512 intersection of S. Walnut St. & Allen St., where children cross into Allen Street for George Wolf Elementary School.

To keep the crossing guards they will have to borrow $50,000 and take money from the capital improvements fund.

Council will have someone attend the school board meeting on December 21 to explain their position. Council said their first priority is the safety of the children.

Also approved was a schedule of fees to be charged in 2016, and a holiday meeting schedule for the new year that will be advertised.

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tended the meeting in regard to the recent death of a nine-yearold boy after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver along Schoenersville Rd. in Hanover Township.

John Malone called for more driver accountability. The driver has been charged by Colonial Regional Police with felony-two, which Chief Roy Seiple said is one step less than murder.

Seiple explained that CRPD’s jurisdiction is Bath, Hanover Twp., and Lower Nazareth Twsp.

The youth dropped something when crossing the road with other children and was hit by the car and died. His mother, expressing her devastating loss, asked that additional charges be made.

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by ANGELA DELGROSSO The Small Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Capital BlueCross proudly present the 28th Annual Snow Ball on urday, February 18, 2017 SatSands Bethlehem Events at the Center (77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18015) from 6 until 11 p.m.

This is The Chamber's premier black-tie dinner dance combined Page 16 with a silent auction fundraiser benefit Main Street Lehigh to Valley. This sold-out event attracts a stellar audience of high profile 74th Year, Issue No. 51Bath Youth Club’s 2016-2017 Chamber members and In-House and Travel Basketball Lehigh established in 1969 and www.homenewspa.com Valley community leaders. they currently have approximately Season has begun. The Bath Youth Club The was Silent Auction Pictured are some of the 100 players at six different participants in the In-House will be presented Travel team levels.

Coaches: (L-R): Brad Madurski, Program featuring children from ages 6-8 years old. from 6 to 9 p.m. community for all their support Patti Ulshafer (Head Coach), Rob Ulshafer.

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Gov. Wolf Society Has Follow-up On house tour

The man arrested for robbing Wunderler’s Market in Bath on October 18 Monday following a escaped hearing and was subsequently tured on Tuesday morningcapcording to Nazareth Police.acDaniel J. Preziosi, 24, got away from two constables lowing his preliminary folhearing on Monday in Nazareth.

As he was led out office of District Judgeof the John Capobianco by the constables, Preziosi, in handcuffs, and escaped in a vehicleran off wait-

by BILL HALBFOERSTER the tour this past Friday night The Home News when the society had a concert in In past years, there was a can- candlelight

by Robert Mouland. dlelight tour of homes on Friday Entitled “Drive the Cold Winnight. But this time the 34th ter Away,” the holiday perforannual Christmas House Tour mance strung sponsored by the Governor Wolf Irish featured the wire Even the young realize the importance of peace.

Historical Society, held on Satur- flute harp, hurdy-gurdy, Baroque holding a sign, was part A boy, shown of Saturday’s Peace Pilgrimmage guitar day, Dec. 6, was followed up by of of 1790, and EnglishBethlehem.

It had nearly 75 people in 1760. The program consisted braving the cold for the a special tour on Sunday, Dec. 7 of (Story walk. beautiful songs, melodies and on page 25). for patrons, the volunteer staff, tales of the season and how they homeowners and sponsors.

By BILL HALBFOERSTE were celebrated in early America.

R The Sunday tour began with a Munjone and Michelle The Home News Next New- 26 through brunch at the Wolf Academy in Tour year’s Christmas House ton, ticket sellers/collecto At Monday night’s April rs; voluntary transfer 25, 2014; the late morning, and then an af- ber will be on Saturday, Deceming of the Northamptonmeet- and Andrew Snyder, of Chrissecu- topher Glovas 5.

By BILL HALBFOERSTE School Board it was Area rity/usher. ternoon visit to all the decorated to Monday noted R Future Events The Home News through Friday custodian • Named to the that construction of was $1,114,519, and homes for more than three hours, at NASD the new now for middle The sec- Nazareth Township 2014 it will be $1,222,451, school is on schedule. volunteer master list for the Lehigh Elementary, effective finishing up at the society’s park ond society meets on theLower a 4% The recent Jan. 10, 2014, and voluntary Board at 7 of Supervisors chair- increase. snowstorms have school year were the follow- transfer in East Allen Township. This way p.m. Tuesday of each month in ing: Kelly of Anthony the man Eric Nagle recently had minor Monocacy School.

Nagle said he figured the homeowners could see how voted that ect moves effect as the proj- Kirkpatrick,Barry and Jessica from middle school Messina Upcoming events in“no”the to the Colonial Regional the cost per Lower Nazareth custodiright along, Northampton others had restored their homes months president David Gogel board Borough schools; Daniela an to day shift custodian at ahead include: Police Department budget for resident will come out said. and the styles they used. to Franklin Caiazzo, Victoria McEntire, Elementary, effec2014. This past Wednesday, Much $210.49. His estimate • March 7 and 8 – Seventh anper resi- devoted of the meeting was Fawn he “Everyone enjoyed it,” said nual asked Mollenkof, Daniela tive Dec. 17, 2013; voluntary the board if they would dent for Bath and Hanover to personnel actions. an-his transfer of Susan Hall Carol Bear-Heckman, a member tiquesantiques show, with fine Saraka and Jennifer Schreinratify • The resignation of Township, who are also vote from as the and a township café in Noran a part man historical of the house tour committee. faces a significant Kern, custrodian of er, all George Wolf School; cafeteria monitor to security setting increase of CRPD, is $160.00. Bath’s Franklin in the fee that is charged She said the rain on Saturday share Elementary School, Jennifer Cole and Florangely officer at the high school, ef• May 1 – Annual society to budgetof the $3,397,882 police was accepted. fective Dec. 17. can- Although the Gonzalez, Lehigh; and them. affected the attendance slightly, dlelight is $404,198.19, Robert vote was while • Donna Teklits will Wolf split, • Added to the athletic Marlatt, athletic.

Hanover’s is $1,642,732.94. they did just that. but the society was prepared, as Academydinner in the 1785 the Attendance/Childattend • Also, Mrs. Carol event staff for 2013-14 In 2013, Lower Nazareth’s Both Bath and Hanover were the homeowners, with booAcCun- counting Professional were Town- the following: • share an-of the CRPD budget Assoties provided to protect the floors. nualMay 15 and 16 – Third Mary Don- ningham, acting principal of ciation Continued on page 10 annual Lehigh Elementary from Country Garden Faire, nelly, usher/collector Overall, the visitors to the homes showing ; Angela Feb. March 19-21 conference on in Hershey. were delighted at what they saw. sundries plants, herbs and garden in the historical campus, Several of the homes were in Le- with lectures, food, and children’s high County in the community activities.

Submitted by Carol Bear-Heckman of Schnecksville, and Mrs. Heckand restaurants, Christmas Christmas on Chestnut spe- Tree Fund Drive Street cials, extended hours, man said the people enjoyed seewill be celebrated the At their meeting on greens, mu- 8), (107 N. Chestnut St., Suite The Governor Wolf Historical weekend sic, Tues- were needed S Seem Antiques & Artisans ing those homes as well. day, Dec. 10, the for office sup- before Christmas on December fires,food, free gift wrap, crackling (100 S. Society was formed more Lehigh Chestnut St.), messages, a book signing, than 20 through the 22 on North plies and equipment, Township In past years, florists and garden 50 Board of but no South and Laurel Gift Baskets & Mountain years ago, in 1958, when Chestnut Streets in Bath. and more. the adopted the Super- major capital expenditures visors Gourmet clubs provided elaborate floral Wolf Foods general The fundSobudget for the year 2014. for police cars or fire trucks The public will enjoy shopping Steckelstores participating include Church(108 S. Chestnut St.), Christ decorations at each of the homes ciety Academy Restoration UCC (109 House on one block with unique merged with the BathItArea are planned. This past calls for a real estate stores Chestnut St.), Antiques (108 N. St.,), Red Wolf Bar & S. Chestnut for the Saturday tour, and comyear, tax the The Friendship Grill (201 W. rate Continued on page peted for winning ribbons. This 4 of 5.2 mills, which is the of board approved purchase two new police cars Continued on page 3 same as in 2013, despite time around, the florists placed and a also upgraded slight increase in total the township 73rd Year, Issue No. INDEX: spend- building’s a wreath at each of the homes’ ing51 – going from $3,606,000 72nd Year, Issue No. Sports ....................... to One thing telephone system. front doors. They followed the www.homenewspa$3,624,000.

51 ....6 they may do .com Northampton ..............15 theme, “Sleigh Bells Ring”, and a a pug mill for mixing is buy Township Manager Farm Show ....................9 materinumber of the wreaths had bells Rehrig said the extra Alice als to fill potholes in roads.

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Live Christmas pageant Presented in Bethlehem

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News The 36th annual performance of the live Christmas pageant was presented this past Saturday and Sunday at Bethlehem’s Rose Garden before audiences of more than 350 people sitting or standing on both cloudy days with temperatures in the mid-40’s.

The chancel choir of Bethany United Church of Christ sang Christmas music as William Schellhaas narrated the story of Christ Jesus’ birth from Biblical scripture. As he spoke, volunteers

playing the part of townspeople and shepherds, and dressed in clothing of the period, walked around.

On Saturday, the part of Mary was played by Jill Rathmell and on Sunday by Melissa Diffenderfer and Joseph by Gary Snyder.

Angels were Lisa Villani, Emilia Johns, Bath resident Florence Liberto, Sasha Nelson, Maliah Price, Maci Price, Gianna Cusumano, Ella Viegas, and Israela Kohnlein.

The choir sang two songs as shepherds laid on the ground,

and King Herod (John Kohnlein) and the High Priest (Mark Reccek) made their appearance. Then entered the Wise Men from the East walking beside camels. King Balthasar was played by Brock Williams, King Caspar by Donald Jenny, and King Melchoir by Kevin Landis. Riders came in on horses provided by Blue Ridge Stables.

In all, there were more than 100 volunteer performers presenting the story of the birth of Jesus.

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ing in a nearby parking The handcuffs he had lot. instruments of crime and been theft, after wearing were later found he allegedly in robbed Joyce the locked position and Donald and had Wunderler apparently been slipped in their market off on Main and Broad using petroleum jelly streets in gled out of the prison. smug- Bath. DJ Capobianco had ordered Preziosi to be Change of Clothing Northampton County tried in He had been wearing Court.

As of press time Nazareth on jumpsuit, but took a prisand reportedly changedit off Police Chief Thomas Trachta a thermal shirt and pants. into did not say how or when the vehicle Preziosi escapedThe escapee was found Tuesday was a 1993 Toyota Camry in morning. with Preziosi will be front-end damage. with escape and charged Colonial Regional was archarged Preziosi with Police raigned before DJ Capobianbery, assault, possessionrob- co on the new charge Tuesday of morning.

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