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Looking by Back Ed Pany Fella Studios, Part 1 of 5
Betty Fella was the wife of Oscar Fella. Photo courtesy of the Fella family Driving up Main Street in Northampton, you will pass a landmark business that has served the area for 77 years. Many of our residents have called upon Fella Studios for photographs and portraits, from graduation to weddings and many special occasions. Mr. Martin Fella Jr., a graduate of Northampton High School and former student of this writer, has continued the family legacy. During Martin’s high school years, he was everywhere with his trusty camera- in the halls, at concerts, class plays, sports events- and was photographer for the Amptennian, the high school
yearbook. The family roots take us back to Austria, where his grandfather, Oscar Fella, started the photography odyssey. Oscar opened a photo shop in his small village. An excellent photographer, he took photographs for a number of Austrian government committees. Oscar and his wife Elizabeth decided to follow some of their neighbors and came to the land of opportunity, the United States. When their ship entered New York Harbor, they saw the Statue of Liberty and, as millions of other immigrants, this symbol of freedom gave them hope for a better life. They landed at Ellis Island and marveled at the large hall, while waiting in line to be checked and processed by hardworking government agents. After being processed, Oscar was told a photographer in Brooklyn was in need of a skilled photographer. He met the owner, Mr. George Lamb. Mr. Fella’s work was exceptional and, in a year, he became a partner in Fella & Lamb Studio. Always looking for opportunity, he was told by a customer that the man’s relative was looking for a trained photographer in Scranton. After careful consideration, Continued on page 5
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Bath Borough illuminates Christmas spirit during annual Tree lighting ceremony By SAVANNAH BROWN Residents withstood the rainy weather as the Borough of Bath held their annual tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 3 at Monocacy Creek Park. After being rescheduled from the previous Sunday due to inclement weather that day as well, Mayor Fiorella Mirabito prayed for the rain to let up prior to the event. However, a little drizzle never hurt, so those in attendance came prepared with umbrellas in tow. Then, halfway through the ceremony, the rain stopped, just in time for Santa’s arrival. “The weather didn’t cooperate, but it certainly didn’t dampen the spirit of all who came out to see our beautiful Christmas tree ready for the season!” said Mirabito. To begin the ceremony, Pastor Terry Walsh from St. John’s Lutheran Church provided the opening prayer, followed by a beautiful rendition of the “National Anthem” sung by Charlotte Raynor from Doylestown. Bath Borough Council Vice President Frank Hesch then thanked those in attendance and shared a few words on behalf of council. “Although the weather may not be ideal, the display of community and togetherness can't be dampened by any amount of rain. These are the moments we should cherish throughout the year,” Hesch expressed. Next, Sarah Brandl led the
Bath Borough Council members from left to right: Frank Hesch, Phyllis Andrews, Barry Fenstermaker, Douglas Hamadyk, Mayor Fiorella Mirabito and James Lisiecki George Wolf Elementary School chorus as they sang carols such as “Showbiz Snowman,” “Jolly Jingle Christmas Medley” and “Silent Night.” Although the GWES chorus was a tough act to follow, Father Christopher Butera from Sacred Heart Church blessed the Christmas tree and asked that its light shine forth and be a sign of joy in the borough.
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Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313. Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome. Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients. East Allen Township Historical Society- New committee, meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St. Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept. Yuletide in Bath- Saturday, December 16 in the Bath Borough. View Yuletide spread for more information.
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This week in the Dart League Dryland remains in 1st place with 3-1 and 5-1 wins over Blessed Trinity, losing the ‘nightcap’ 6-3. Top hitters for Dryland included Butch Silfies 5 for 12 (HR), Bernie Yurko 5 for 12, 10 year old
Trevor Zavacki 4 for 12 (HR), and Earl Sigley with a HR. Norm and Chris Crisafi went 5 for 12 each, with Andy Mickelson going 4 for 10 (HR) for Blessed Trinity. St. Paul’s kept pace with Dryland beating Farmersville 5-4 and 4-2, losing the ‘nightcap’ 4-3. Leading hitters for St. Paul’s were John Hoysan 5 for 11, Rich Kern 5 for 12 (with “2 Colossal HR’s”), and Kevin Gross 4 for 11. For Farmersville, Sue Grim was 5 for 12 with Kyle and Dave Campbell each going 4 for 12 apiece.
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Moore Township Supervisors adopt 2024 budget; Honor ‘first township manager’ By SAVANNAH BROWN The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, December 5 to discuss reports, open space applications, stormwater management updates, CD renewals, the 2024 tax levy and budget and honor Nick Steiner as the “First Township Manager.” During reports, Police Chief Gary West provided that the police department had a total of 268 incidents for the month of November, which included 12 written and verbal warnings issued, 10 traffic citations issued, three arrests for DUI, one arrest for illegally attempting to purchase a firearm, three reportable accidents and four non-reportable accidents. Fire Police Captain Jason Harhart reported that the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. responded to 74 ambulance calls during the month of November and 22 fire calls, which accounted for two fires, two motor vehicle accidents, three automatic fire alarms, seven ambulance assists, one wire down, one tree down, three mutual aid calls with Bath for one gas leak and two fire police, two mutual aid calls with Bushkill Township for one fire police and one carbon dioxide alarm and one mutual aid call with Lehigh Township for fire police. Following, Public Works Director Craig Hoffman requested the promotion of Brandon Biery from municipal work to equipment operator/repair and his associated pay rate, which supervisors unanimously granted. Biery has been with the township for approximately five years, and Hoffman expressed that he has done very well at his job, which is why he is being promoted. Additionally, Hoffman announced that the last day for leaf collection and the closing of Schiavone Farm will occur on Friday, December 15. Next, Historical Commission Chairperson Charmaine Bartholomew provided an update on the Edelman Schoolhouse renovations, the work that still has to be done and the slow renovation progress of Historical
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Rita Ann Hawk
Rita Ann Hawk, 74, of East Allen Township, passed away, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. She is the wife of Thomas G. Hawk Sr. Rita was born in Hazleton, Pa. on Nov. 5, 1949 to the late John and Rita (Osifat) Callavini. She worked at A&H Sportswear – Nazareth. Rita is a member of Sacred Heart Parish – Bath. She enjoyed trips to the casino, cooking and baking, but most of all, spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors: In addition to her husband of 56 years; Thomas G. Hawk Jr. and his wife Veronica of Allentown, Pa., Kelly
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A. Wolfe and her husband Robert of Northampton, Pa. and Christine M. Hawk of Bath, Pa.; sisters: Carolyn Lato and her husband Reno of Whitehall, Pa. and Lorraine Beers and her husband Terrence of Northampton, Pa.; grandchildren: Alyssa, Thomas, Zachary, Andrew, Sarah, Ariel, Garrett, Austin and Ashley Zellner; great-grandchildren: Aven and Wrenly. Rita is predeceased by siblings: Geraldine Eisenman, John Callavini Jr. and Donna Montz; grandson: Thomas C. Hawk. Service: Services will be held privately. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.bensingfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to The Center For Animal Health & Welfare - 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.
Claire L. Keithan
Claire L. Keithan, 79, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at her home. Born on Feb. 19, 1944, in Ashland, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ray and Mildred (Ludwig) Kimmel. She was the loving wife of Dennis R. Keithan. Together they observed their 54th wedding anniversary in August. Claire worked as an elementary school teacher at Northampton Area School District for 35 years until retiring. Known to be a phenomenal baker, she also enjoyed reading. She was an active member of St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church in Bath, where she volunteered her time for many of the church functions. Survivors: In addition to her beloved husband, Dennis R., she will be missed by her two sons, Kevin R. Keithan, David E. Keithan and his companion, Jenny; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Kimmel. Services: Will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church,
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Who are you…really? Tell me as I truly want to know. Are you the skin and bones we all see or are you, are we, something more? I’ll tell you my take on it all and it’s this: you my friend are completely and totally loved by God. In fact, God went out of his busy schedule to think about how He was going to design every nook and cranny of you. Nothing about you… and nothing that ever happens to you… catches God by surprise. You are a child of the Most High. So, allow me to remind you that you are a three-part being. You are a spirit that has a soul, and resides, albeit briefly, in this body. Fascinating. Look I didn’t make it this way I’m simply telling you how it is. Your disbelief will not change that fact. Now let’s bring it all back to this side of heaven for a moment. Knowing all this, remind me again why you are so stressed, worried, angry, frustrated, depressed, anxious and all the rest? Look, I know the pain of this existence all too well myself; I also know the joy. Not sure if we could have one without the other no matter how much I would
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Oscar and his wife Elizabeth boarded a Lehigh Valley passenger train to Scranton. The train stopped in Bethlehem, when Oscar saw the skyline dominated by the massive Bethlehem Steel plant. They made a monumental decision.
Mr. Fella said, “We will make our new home in Bethlehem, the steel city.” Mr. Fella was fortunate. In a few days, he was hired by Biro Studios as an assistant in its photography studio. After a few years, they found a vacant building on Buchanan Street, and the Fellas opened their first photography studio. Mr. Fella’s father, Martin Sr.,
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was born in 1920. He was delivered by a midwife. Martin Sr. joined brothers Bernard, Rudolph and Edward. They were all interested in the business. Martin graduated from Liberty High School. During his high school days, he worked in the school print shop and, after school, at the local town newspaper. Do our readers remember The Globe-Times? At home, his father taught Martin the skills and chemistry needed to develop film in the darkroom, a skill that would be passed down to the current owner of the Northampton studio. In two weeks, we will be developing film in the Fourth Street studio.
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zens of Bath, welcome all people in a spirit of liveliness in the same way this Evergreen tree radiates its life and its light in our community,” prayed Butera. Following, Mayor Mirabito revealed: “Every year it is my honor and pleasure to choose someone in the community that has made a difference or has gone above and beyond. This year, I chose Mrs. Dawn Mayer. She is the director of St. John's [Lutheran Church] Nursery School, but that's just one of the things she does.” According to her bio, Mayer moved to Bath in 1998 hoping to find a better life and place to raise her three daughters. She has been very active with the children of Bath over her 21 years as a preschool teacher at St. John's Lutheran Church Nursery School and hopes to continue the wonderful experiences she’s had with the children for years to come. During her speech, Mayer disclosed that her son-in-law has a genetic disease called Alport syndrome. Although the family knew about it for years, they didn't think the disease would become critical until later in life. However, they recently got the news that her son-in-law’s health was declining and he had to be placed on dialysis, which was rough for their family considering he and his wife have a young daughter. As they desperately looked for a donor match, Mayer’s daughter Melody said she’d try, and lo and behold, she was a match! Mayer explained that during the last part of the process, the donor team meets with donors and asks them some questions. They asked Melody: “Why is it that you want to donate this kidney?” Melody confessed, “I have a niece that's going to need her daddy around for a long time.” So, she stepped up to the plate to selflessly donate one of her kidneys to her brother-in-law. “I feel honored that I was asked
dy has done. So, in honor of Melody, I'm going to let her flip the switch tonight,” beamed Mayer. Then, the audience helped count down from five as Melody lit the tree, and everyone cheered as the colored, twinkling lights illuminated the park. Next, Mayor Mirabito thanked Unangst Tree Farm who donated the then 10-foot tree back in 2014, Bobby Siegfried for providing audio for the event, Council Pro Tem Barry Fenstermaker and his wife for donating the candy canes that the big guy handed out to children, the members of Bath Borough Council, as well as their office staff, Public Works Department, the Bath Fire Department and their Fire Police, Father Butera and Pastor Walsh for providing spiritual guidance, Mountain Creek Riding Stables for providing the free horsedrawn wagon rides and Cub Pack 33 for providing hot chocolate and cookies during the event. “On behalf of my family, I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year,” effused Mirabito. Then, Santa Claus rode in on his big red firetruck, before posing for photos, giving out candy canes and listening closely to all of the children’s Christmas wishes.
Local club to Sell cookies at Ahart’s
By HOME NEWS STAFF The Moore Township Lioness-Lions Club will be selling homemade cookies this Sunday, December 17. The club will be at Ahart’s in Bath starting at 9 a.m. One-pound plates will be available in the following options: mixed $8, rollouts $10 and nut roll $15. Be sure to arrive early as they expect to sell out quickly.
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Yuletide in Bath Celebration 2023
Submitted by CAROL BEAR HECKMAN This Saturday, December 16, Bath will host Yuletide activities all day throughout the borougha perfect time to gather up the family and enjoy all that Historic Bath has to offer. The day starts with the Annual Santa Run hosted by the Bath Volunteer Fire Department. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, the Bath fire engine and Santa will cruise the streets of Bath handing out gifts to good little boys and girls. Have your picture taken with Santa at the northern end of Ciff Cowling Field from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Stroll over to Monocacy Creek Park at 241 West Main St. for a live ice sculpting demonstration from 3 to 5 p.m. The ice chips will be flying next to the tall borough Christmas tree lit with thousands of lights. New this year will be two free s’mores stations sponsored by ESSA Bank. There will be two stations: one at the northern end of Ciff Cowling Field from 1 to 3 p.m., and a second at Monocacy Creek Park from 3 to 5 p.m. Marshmallows, chocolate, grahams and sticks will all be provided (quantities are limited). Gather around the fire and make memories that will last a lifetime. Businesses throughout the bor-
ough will have additional hours, specials, treats and surprises. For example: Vargo Gifts, free sweet treat; Steckel House B&B, tour Daniel’s Suite; Angel’s Attic, open late 5 to 7 p.m.; S Seem Antiques, 10% off antiques; Hayes Flowers will be offering a door prize giveaway, and a sneak preview will be available of the “new” antique shop at 126 S. Chestnut St. “History Nestled with Friendship;” that’s Bath in a nutshell. Holidays in a small historic town, it doesn’t get any better than Bath.
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Sat., December 16, 2023 Annual Santa Run Hosted by Bath Volunteer Fire Dept. 9:30am-12:00pm Photos with Santa Northern portion of Ciff Cowling Field • 206 East Main Street 1:30pm-2:30pm Live Ice Sculpting Monocacy Creek Park • 241 West Main Street 3:00pm-5:00pm Fire Pits with S’Mores Stations: Northern portion of Ciff Cowling Field • 206 East Main Street 1:00pm-3:00pm and at Monocacy Creek Park • 241 West Main Street 3:00pm-5:00pm Be sure to decorate your homes and businesses to showcase the beauty of the Borough of Bath! Holiday specials at several businesses - be sure to stop in! (Stay tuned to social media for any changes due to weather)
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Northampton Borough Council discusses proposed 2024 Budget with a one mill tax increase By SAVANNAH BROWN The Northampton Borough Council met Thursday, December 7 to discuss the police agreement, the non-uniformed agreement, various requests, the 2024 budget and the Stone Ridge Meadow development. First, council unanimously approved ratification of the Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026 police agreement based on the police committee’s request. The agreement includes a salary increase of 4.5% for each year, a reduction of pension withheld to 3%, reimbursement of $155 for each unused sick day and incremental increases to retirees with more than 25 years of service. Council then unanimously approved the Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026 non-uniformed personnel agreement, which includes a 4% increase for each calendar year, an opportunity for employees to participate in the defined benefit pension plan or the defined contribution plan, reimbursement of $105 for each unused sick day and an educational annual reimbursement of $1,500 for training in a field that would benefit an employee’s
service to the borough, as well as an adjustment of the benefit pension plan from 1.6% to 1.7%. Next, council unanimously approved a request from the New Journey Community Church to hold their second annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Municipal Park on Saturday, March 30 with all fees waived. Council also unanimously approved the adjustment of Mary Ellen Handlon’s retirement date from Dec. 31, 2023 to April 15, 2024 since she has offered to remain in her position full-time through mid-April in order to ensure proper training of her replacement. In other news, council unanimously approved the request from the Wheels on the Canal committee for permission to hold their sixth annual Wheels on the Canal Extravaganza on Saturday, May 18 with a rain date of Sunday, May 19. The event is scheduled on Armed Forces Day and focuses on raising money for veterans’ charities. Following, council unanimously approved the Civil Service Commission’s request to void their current eligibility list
and authorization for the committee to prepare a new eligibility list. During council’s consideration of the 2024 budget, it was noted that preparation for the budget was one of the most difficult that Borough Manager LeRoy E. Brobst has had to prepare in his 58 years of service to the borough due to 2023 being an “exceedingly challenging year” with unexpected expenses and shortfalls. Brobst shared that moving forward, the budget will require a one mill tax increase. Some of the things included in the proposed 2024 budget include a new police cruiser, a new command vehicle for the fire company, a bucket truck and two additional employees for public works, ongoing expenses with the MS4 projects and exercise equipment for the Recreation Center. Some council members requested time to review the budget and reach out to Brobst with any questions they may have. During the bi-monthly December 21 meeting, council will need to continue the budget discussion and potentially adopt it at that time since the budget
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woman Bonnie Almond chimed, “I see no fluff or waste in the budget to keep in line with the economy and [the borough’s] needs.” The consensus of council was in favor of the proposed one mill tax increase, and each council member thanked Brobst for the hard work and great job he did. In other news, council unani-
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National Wreaths Across America Day this Saturday, ceremony to Be held in Nazareth
By HOME NEWS STAFF What began over 30 years ago as a pilgrimage by a Maine wreath maker in a single truck to deliver 5,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery as a gesture of thanks has become a year-long mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach.” National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening at more than 4,000 participating locations across the country on Saturday, December 16. These events are free and open to all people. To find a participating location
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Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball team went to Freedom on December 6 and lost, then lost to Emmaus on December 8. They’ll host Bethlehem Catholic on December
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Church Directory ** REMINDER ** If your FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE has changed, please contact our office at 610-923-0382 to update the Directory listing at no charge. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@ homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www. HomeNewsPA.com. ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-2622559 Sun. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-2622882 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. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-2649325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-2628500 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth.610-759-6557 Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry – Sunday – 6:30 p.m. Kids Ministries – Wednesday –7 p.m. EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200 Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 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. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m. 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. 610-2622668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-2623365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. MOUNT EATON CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050 Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243 Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652 Sun. – 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. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-2624104 Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-FriNEW JOURNEY Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass COMMUNITY CHURCH, 8:30 a.m./5 p.m. Northampton. 610-2628101 (HA) Worship 10:15 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 NORTHAMPTON Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 ASSEMBLY OF GOD, a.m., Masked/Vaccinated Northampton. 610-262Service 11:45 a.m.,SS 9 a.m. 5645 Sun – Worship 11 a.m./6 ST. JOHN’S EV. p.m., LUTHERAN CHURCH, SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship Nazareth 610-759-3090. 7 p.m. Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with NORTHAMPTON HC 5:30 p.m. GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. 610-262Howertown. 610-262-8666 4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893
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Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation 10 a.m., 11 a.m.Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 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, Walnutport. 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 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. 610-2626636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
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Estate of Elizabeth T. Mittl, deceased, late of Northampton Borough, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: William Edward Harder ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (11/30-12/14) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elaine L. Bellis, late of Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Edgar W. Bellis, III, Executor of the Estate of Elaine L. Bellis. 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 Edgar W. Bellis, III ℅ 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 (11/30-12/14)
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Betty Lou Genovese, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Todd M. Genovese 6806 W 84th Way Apt. 1 Arvada, CO 80003 Executor Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (11/30-12/14) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC NOTICE The 2024 Budget of the Borough of Northampton will be placed on file on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Any person interested in reviewing the Annual Budget may do so at the Northampton Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The Budget will remain on file until final adoption by Borough Council. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager
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MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEMENT BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Northampton will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the ordinances summarized herein, at a meeting on December 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. At said meeting, Council shall consider enacting, and if appropriate, will take a vote on adopting “An Ordinance of the Borough of Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Fixing the Tax Rate for the Year 2024.” The proposed ordinance sets a millage rate of 13.5 for Fiscal Year 2024 to raise revenue for general Borough purposes. The full proposed text of said ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Office of the Borough of Northampton, located at 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until the date of the aforesaid Borough Council Meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Borough Office at least five (5) days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated. (12/14 & 12/21)
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Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Northampton will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the ordinances summarized herein, at a meeting on December 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. At said meeting, Council shall consider enacting, and if appropriate, will take a vote on adopting “An Ordinance of the Borough of Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Setting the Northampton Police Pension Plan and Trust Employee Pension Contribution Amount.” The proposed ordinance sets the Police Pension Plan and Trust Employee Contribution Amount at three percent (3%) as of January 1, 2024. The full proposed text of said ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Office of the Borough of Northampton, located at 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until the date of the aforesaid Borough Council Meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Borough Office at least five (5) days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated. (12/14 & 12/21) MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEMENT BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Northampton will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the ordinances summarized herein, at a meeting on December 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. At said meeting, Council shall consider enacting, and if appropriate, will take a vote on adopting “An Ordinance of the Borough of Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Amending Ordinance 1081, As Previously Amended, Related to the Borough of Northampton’s Nonuniformed Employees Defined Benefit Pension Plan.” The proposed ordinance amends Article I, Section 1.3 to expand the definition of “Participant” to include those employees currently enrolled in the Nonuniformed Employees Defined Contribution Pension Plan and electing to freeze their participation as of December 31, 2023, and as of January 1, 2024, to participate in the Borough’s Nonuniformed Employees Defined Benefit Pension Plan. The proposed ordinance also amends Article III, Section 3.1(a) to provide that the Normal Retirement Benefit Amount shall be one and seven-hundredth percent (1.7%) credit for each year of service (maximum credit thirty-three (33) years) applied against a Participant’s average monthly compensation for the thirty-six (36) months immediately preceding their retirement, payable for the life of the participant. The full proposed text of said ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Office of the Borough of Northampton, located at 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until the date of the aforesaid Bor-
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December 14-20, 2023 13 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on January 2, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Part 4, Section 15-402 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby revised to add the following: §15-402. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations. Street
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Belvidere Street North
The northwest corner of Whitfield St. and a point 22’ west
Belvidere Street South
The southwest corner of Whitfield St. and a point 22’ west
Belvidere Street South
The southeast corner of Whitfield St. and a point 22’ east
Whitfield Street West
The northwest corner of Belvidere St. and a point 22’ north
Whitfield Street West
The southwest corner of Belvidere St. and a point 22’ south
Whitfield Street East
The northeast corner of Belvidere St. and a point 22’ north
Whitfield Street East
The southeast corner of Belvidere St. and a point 22’ south
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption by the Borough Council and approval by the Mayor. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor
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ough Council Meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Borough Office at least five (5) days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated. (12/14 & 12/21)
uniformed Employees Defined Contribution Pension Plan.”
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEMENT BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON
The full proposed text of said ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Office of the Borough of Northampton, located at 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until the date of the aforesaid Borough Council Meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Borough Office at least five (5) days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated. (12/14 & 12/21)
Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Northampton will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the ordinances summarized herein, at a meeting on December 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. At said meeting, Council shall consider enacting, and if appropriate, will take a vote on adopting “An Ordinance of the Borough of Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Amending Ordinance 1190, As Previously Amended, Related to the Borough of Northampton’s Non-
The proposed ordinance enables employees currently enrolled in the Nonuniformed Employees Defined Contribution Pension Plan to freeze their participation as of December 31, 2023 and as of January 1, 2024, to participate in the Borough’s Nonuniformed Employees Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
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mously approved a resolution for the 2024 tax levy with taxes remaining the same at six mills with no tax increase and a resolution adopting the 2024 budget. Supervisors also unanimously approved a resolution for Lois Kerbacher to be the chief administrative officer for the police pension fund and the nonuniform pension fund for the remainder of 2023. Last, the board unanimously approved a resolution honoring Nick Steiner as the “First Township Manager” for his efforts and the extraordinary job he did dur-
ing his five years of service to the township upon his recent departure. Supervisors thanked Steiner for the countless hours he spent pursuing excellence for the township, the dedication of his time to the community, his tireless pursuit of grants and funding opportunities, his help with the township’s ordinance codification and updates and for going above and beyond the normal responsibilities associated with his position. The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will hold a reorganization meeting on Monday, December 18 at 5 p.m. and the next regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2 in the municipal building, located at 2491 Community Dr.
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Road and will include 15 acres of commercial development. To the south of the development, there is an existing Stone Ridge Meadow residential development and the vacant tract to its west has 78 proposed single-family homes. Additionally, there will be a sixto-seven-acre parcel that will be used for stormwater management. The parcel lies predominantly in the borough and partly in Allen Township where there is already an existing stormwater facility, but the current pond will
be made deeper and wider to conform with current regulations. The next bi-monthly Northampton Borough Council meeting will be held on Thursday, December 21 at 7 p.m., a reorga-
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Assist person in the 100 block of E. 4th St. Officers assist a female.
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EMS ambulance assist in the in the 1500 block and the 2000 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
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Check person/welfare in the 2200 block of Washington Ave. Request to the welfare of a male.
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