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Photo by Mike Robinson Productions By LAUREN SCHUSTER The annual Christmas in Nazareth celebration took place this past weekend. The event, which was coordinated by the Moravian Historical Society and the Nazareth Area Chamber of
Commerce, spanned several areas across the borough and featured promotions from many area businesses. The community tradition was started by the Moravian Historical Society many years ago, with the Nazareth Area Chamber
of Commerce partnering in recent years to organize the event. While in past years, Christmas in Nazareth has been a one-day event, this year the holiday celebration was extended, with kickContinued on page 3
Moore Township Board of Supervisors deny Delserro waiver request By CHRISTINA SANTO At their Dec. 7 meeting, the Moore Township Board of Supervisors denied a waiver request and deferral from Nico Delserro.
The plan proposed to split a 56acre lot into one 39-acre building lot, and a smaller 15-acre parcel. Further, Delserro asked that the plan be reviewed as a minor
subdivision despite the property being subdivided three times before. He also sought deferral of Continued on page 8
In this concluding column, we are speaking to Mrs. Catherine Csencsitz, whose father served in the U.S. Army and whose mother was employed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Her father later worked at Bethlehem Steel, and the family resided on Ridge Avenue in Allentown, close to Sacred Heart Hospital. Catherine was born Oct. 30, 1950, and is sharing her parents’ hospital bill, so we can look back at health costs 71 years ago. Bethlehem Steel provided Blue Cross health insurance for thousands of its employees. Looking at these hospital bills takes us back to another era: • Daily rate: $7 • Baby’s board: 7 days (Mothers were confined to hospitals much longer than today.) • Anesthesia: $5 • Surgical dressing: $2 • Drugs: $2 • Laboratory: $5 • X-ray: $15
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• Bracelet: $1 • Delivery room: $10 The total hospital charges were $96. The Blue Cross allowance was $95, meaning the balance paid by subscriber was $1. The family physician was Dr. Stephen F. Seaman, M.D., 1408 Linden St., Allentown. His delivery charge was $80. Blue Shield’s allowance was $60, so Mr. Swiderski’s bill was $20. Her mother, Philamay Swiderski, and baby were reported on the bill as both doing fine. Sacred Heart Hospital was founded in 1915. In 1912, a diphtheria surge brought a health Continued on page 5
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Add potted plants and window boxes The Moore Township leaf collection program will begin on or You don’t have to completely about the week of October 26th and will continue for the next re-landscape your yard to freshen eight weeks (depending on conditions). Actual collection will up a home’s exterior. For a budcommence when a sufficient amount of leaves have fallen to get-friendly way to add color and warrant dispatching the collection equipment. greenery outside the house, we We do storm damage recommend potting plants on With the continuing increase in volume of leaves it has become and seamless gutters. your porch and installing winimpossible to guarantee a specific pick-up day for any one dow boxes around the home. location. There will be multiple trips through neighborhoods for •New Roofs •Repairs 6. Wallpaper your laundry the duration of the collection program; therefore, if the leaves •Reroofing •Slate Repairs are not in place when the crew goes by, they will be picked up on room, powder room or •Fascia and Soffit the next rotation. This schedule is subject to inclement weather, mudroom mechanical breakdowns, and Township Emergencies making it Ready to liven up your laun•Vinyl Siding necessary to temporarily delay pick-up. dry room, powder room or mud•Roof Ventilation room? Try adding wallpaper to License # THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED the walls. Fortunately, wallpaper PA003267 Over 610-837-7508 Bath, PA 1. Leaves cannot be collected on private roads. nowadays doesn’t have to look 40 Yrs. 2. LEAVES ONLY shall be raked to the edge of the roadway. like granny’s dining room. There Experience 3. Leaf piles shall be kept off the roadways. are plenty of fun, colorful and 4. Leaf piles must be free of sticks and other foreign materials. modern wallpaper options available. 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off events taking place on Friday, December 10, and further events taking place on Saturday, December 11. The Friday night festivities included an opening reception at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, complete with hot chocolate, cookies, and an exhibit of local artwork. Following the reception was the borough’s tree lighting ceremony in the circle. The tree lighting was accompanied by toy giveaways, as well as visits from Santa and holiday characters. On Saturday, community members were able to enjoy
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Obituaries
Lois M. Brink
Lois M. Brink, 76, of East Allen Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke’s surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Harold R. Brink, Jr. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Jean V. (Lewandowski) Kijesky. She was a 1963 graduate of West Scranton High School and was employed as a retail associate for Toys “R” Us, Clover and Kohl’s where she retired as a supervisor. Lois was a member of the former Saint Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Allentown, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild, taught Eastern Christian Formation, was a member of the banquet staff, co-chaired the annual Easter candy sale and served on the Altar Guild. She recently became a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Lois was an avid Phillies and Iron Pigs fan. She enjoyed traveling to various cities to cheer on her Phillies and vacationing, especially in Aruba and Niagara Falls Canada. She cherished spending time with her family. Survivors: Daughter, Mary Williams, and her children, Heather Williams and Harrison Williams and his fiancée, Grace Bunduka, and their daughter, Lara, Easton; son, David Brink and his wife, Laurie (Henehan), and their son, Hunter, Macungie; daughter, Sandra Lois Brink, Bethlehem Township; brother, Michael Kijesky and his wife, Regina, La Plata MD; sister-in-law, Marianne Duffy, Arlington VA; brother-in-law, Philip Brink and his fiancée, Brenda Lang, Bath; nephews; nieces; uncles; aunts; cousins; family friend, Ondrea A. Neifert, Bethlehem Township. Grandson, Ben Williams, and granddaughter, Courtney Williams, preceded her in death. Services: Divine Liturgy was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church,
1140 Johnston Dr., Bethlehem. Calling hours were from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 North Krocks Rd., Allentown. Parastas was held at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at the funeral home. Interment followed in Holy Saviour Cemetery, 857 East Langhorne Ave., Bethlehem. (www.stephensfuneral.com) Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to church 18017, or St. Luke's Hospice, c/o St. Luke's University Health Network, 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem 18015.
Catherine M. Hahn
Catherine M. Hahn, 96, of Bath, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, Pa. Born on Jan. 29, 1925, in Bath, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Horace H. and Flossie (Super) Heller. Catherine was the wife of the late Charles L. V. Hahn, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage, prior to his passing in 1994. She was a 1942 graduate of Nazareth High School. Catherine enjoyed visiting her family in Oregon and North Carolina. She made a quilt for each of her four grandchildren and helped make the Bath 250th Anniversary Quilt which now hangs in the Bath Museum. Catherine was also a clerk at the Election Board for 35 years and she helped at the Bath Food Bank. She was delighted when she was chosen to light the Bath Christmas Tree in 2019. She was an active member of Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C., where she taught Sunday School and enjoyed singing on the choir. Survivors: She will be sadly missed by many friends and lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Bonnie L. Eickhoff and her husband, Donald; Pamela M. Grimm and her husband, Gregory; sisters, Caroline M. Struss, Miriam Nachesty; brother-in-law, Earl Herman; four grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald S. Heller, and a sister, Charlotte Herman. Services: Were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C.,
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William R. Witmer, Jr.
William R. Witmer, Jr., 74, of Delps, Moore Township, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown Campus. He was the devoted caretaker and loving husband of Susan K. (Musick) Witmer to whom he was married 54 years. Born in Bellefonte, Pa., he was a son of the late William R. Sr. and Louise (Torsell) Witmer. After graduating from Bellefonte Area High School in 1965, Bill honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. Later in life, he attended Northampton Community College. Bill retired in 2004 from Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School where he was a machine shop instructor for several years. Prior to that, he was employed by the former Inpaco Corp. in Nazareth and Interstate Dress Carriers. An avid hunter, Bill was a member of Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club and the NRA, and he was a civil war historian. Additionally, he enjoyed coaching youth baseball for several years at Moore Township Athletic Association. Bill was also a faithful member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, as well as a member of American Legion Post 945. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Susan, he will be dearly missed by his sons, Russ Witmer and wife, Ellen, of Hagerstown, MD, and Brian Witmer and wife, Christy, of Bellefonte, PA; five grandchildren, Timothy, Stephen, Zack, Michael, and Annaliese; brother, Jim Witmer and wife, Rose, of Lancaster; sisters, Melissa Bender and husband, Gary, of Tower City, Pa., and Trish Alexander and companion, Steve Singleton, of Centre Hall, Pa.; nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by premature twin infant children, Michael and Michelle; and an infant grandson, Ty. Services: A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021,
at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors followed the service in Mountain View Cemetery, Emanuelsville. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be offered to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
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Welp, we’re one week closer to Christmas, where is the time going? If you prefer real trees over artificial ones, I hope you got your tree already on accounta the infamous tree shortage this year. Lots of local tree farms have had to close up shop a little earlier than usual because there is a tree shortage. According to Unangst Tree Farm, 10 years ago there was a seed shortage so the tree farms didn’t get the amount of seeds they were supposed to, and it takes 10 years for trees to reach their selling height, so 10 years later, here we are, with a tree shortage! You learn somethin’ new everyday, right? Nothing to do with the pandemic, just bad timing…The Toys for Tots collection out of Klecknersville Rangers has concluded. Justin Walker, with the help of lots of kind people, collected 1,559 toys, four bikes, and filled up 29 boxes. Hats off to Justin for his dedication and his time… Moore Township Lionesses were at Ahart’s on Sunday selling homemade cookies and nut rolls, they sold right out! Good for them, I’m sure the cookies were real good…Lots of the boroughs and townships in the area had their annual Santa Runs this past weekend. Thanks to all the fire departments who dedicated their time to keep this special tradition going for the kids…Affordable Pet Center in Northampton just got a wash station so that’s exciting! If you’re out walking your pup and they get super muddy you can take ‘em to Affordable Pet Center and give ‘em a quick bath…I heard something about a paranormal crew coming to the Bath Exchange in February, Saturday the 12th at 10 p.m. I’m not sure how one can buy tickets yet to the event. I think I recall having a nice conversation with Mr. Blaine Hoffmeister a while ago on whether the old Bath Exchange is actually haunted or not but my memory is not what it useta be! Everyone loves a good spooky story don’t they?...Anywho, gotta get goin’ now, next
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This week in the Dart League we find 1st place Christ UCC ‘sandwiching’ 3-2 & 9-2 wins around an 8-3 loss to Emmanuel. Leading the way for Christ UCC were ‘The Hunsicker’s’, Garry(Dad} 6 for 13, son’s Joe also 6 for 13, & Steve 6 for 14, with HR’s from Don Laudenslager, Eric Yocum & Kevin Biechy. Jon Rice was 6 for 12(HR), with Bob Bast & Chuck Achenzie were each 5 for 13 for Emmanuel. After a 9-0 loss to Light of Christ, Dryland came back to win 3-0 & 5-1. Top hitters included Rich Durn 6 for 11, Jim Goldman 4 for 12, & Shawn Sigley 4 for 13 for Dryland, while Charlie Mann was 5 for 11 & Dave Casey added a 2 run HR for Light of Christ. In other action, Farmersville lost the ‘nightcap’ 8-0 to St. Paul’s after winning the first 2 games 5-2 & 9-3. Leading hitters for Farmersville were Sue Grim 8 for 12, Gene Grim 6 for 13, & Dave Campbell 4 for 11. For St. Paul’s, Rich Kern was 5 for 12, Larry Kneller 4 for 11(HR), & Ton Unger 4 for 11(HR). The final match saw Star of Bethlehem ‘sandwiching’ 7-1 & 2-1 wins around a 1-0 loss to Ebenezer. Hitters were Bryan Frankenfield 6 for 12 for Star of Bethlehem, with Charlie Costanzo was 3 for 11(with a Game winning HR in Game 2) for Ebenezer.
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4th Annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. ClausSaturday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northampton Diner. You can take your own photos. Seating first come first serve.
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. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath.
Christmas Cantata- Sunday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Dr., Bath. “Joy, Unspeakable Joy” presented by Cantata Choir. All are welcome.
Community Christmas Caroling- Saturday, Dec. 18
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Uptown Park, Main Street, Northampton. Led by New Journey Community Church.
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.
Ugly Sweater Event at the Art Den- Saturday, Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Art Den in Nazareth. Santa, ornament painting, ugly sweater contest and book signing with Nazareth author Cynthia DeLuca.
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crisis to the area. Sisters from the Missionary of Sacred Heart came from Germany to help the afflicted. It resulted in the formation of a new hospital. The hospital had been purchased by St. Luke’s Health Network and continues to provide excellent medical services to the area.
In 1952, the Swiderski family purchased a new home in Bethlehem. In 1953, their son John was born in St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. St. Luke’s has a long history, dating back to 1873, when a group of Episcopal clergymen and concerned citizens agreed a hospital was needed in the Bethlehem area. The Industrial Revolution brought iron and later steel, as
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the required road improvements that go along with a major subdivision plan. The township’s planning commission approved the waiver request and deferral at their Sept. 27 meeting, and recommended
it for the board’s approval. Approval of the waiver request also stated that if the lot is further subdivided, road improvements in accordance with township standards at the time would be completed. However, the Board of Supervisors disagreed with this approval; board members said they would like to see the road improved and thought it was unfair that a future landowner would
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be required to complete the road improvements. Delserro explained that a PP&L tower and steep embankment are right off the road, preventing the road from being widened. Eventually, the board voted to deny the waiver request and deferral in favor of having road improvements completed. The township will work with Delserro to do what they can near PP&L’s tower. Township Engineer Kevin Horvath then provided an update on Pool Road. Residents raised concerns about high-speed illegal left turns onto Pool Road from Pheasant Drive at the October board meeting. The following month, Horvath proposed two solutions: larger signage restricting left turns coupled with more enforcement, or restricting traffic to one-way coming out. He suggested using both changes as a multi-step plan, so if larger signs and more enforcement do not work, they can fall back to the one-way restriction. Horvath spoke to PennDOT and discovered that it will be a more complex process than originally anticipated, as it will require an application or amendment to the highway occupancy permit (HOP). The township is not abandoning the project, just “shifting gears.” The board also approved the purchase of a new engine for the police force’s 2013 Dodge Charger. According to Police Chief Gary West, the vehicle has been down a cylinder for a number of months and now has started overheating. A Jasper engine will replace the vehicle’s current engine for $8,150, including installation costs. The purchase of a snow plow for the township’s freightliner bought in 2020 was also approved. The plow costs around $15,000 and will arrive in six months, in time for the next winter season. In the meantime, the township has ten other usable plows, said Public Works Director Craig Hoffman later in the meeting. Also discussed at the meeting
were two ordinances pertaining to the 2022 budget and tax millage rate. Moore Township’s 2022 budget includes a $3.9 million general fund budget, with the tax rate at 6 mills. The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will meet next on Monday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. for a special meeting in the Moore Township Municipal Building located at 2491 Community Dr. to pay the year end bills and discuss any other business that comes before the board.
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By CHRISTINA SANTO The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, Dec. 8 to grant conditional final plan approval for the Airport Road Commercial Park warehouse project. The plan was originally presented in 2019, and proposes a 245,000 square-foot warehouse at the intersection of Airport Road and Route 329; the warehouse would replace the 16 buildings currently in the complex. Attorney Marc Kaplan said that the developers agree with all the conditions provided by the township except the one that requires them to complete all improvements within 12 months or the plan will be considered withdrawn. For some items, this is not possible, and further, it violates the municipal planning code, which protects developers for five years from the date of preliminary plan approval. Eventually, the board and developers agreed to exclude eight of the proposed conditions from being completed within 12 months; some of these conditions require outside agency permits and approval. Next, supervisors approved recommendations to hire two new employees. Christine Wentz was hired as the township treasurer, retroactive to Nov. 22, and Tim White was hired as the zoning officer, retroactive to Nov. 29. Also at the meeting, the board approved the 2022 budget with a general fund of $2.6 million. The Board of Supervisors also set the tax millage rate at 6.5 mills, which has remained steady since 2006. Finally, Township Manager Brent Green said he is looking into a replacement for the township’s 2008 Ford Escape SUV. The motor on the vehicle has reached the end of its life, and would cost over $5,000 to replace; the board decided it was not worth replacing the motor since it is an older vehicle with other issues as well. Proposals will be discussed at the next board meeting. The Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at 7 p.m. for their annual re-organizational meeting; the meeting will be held in the municipal building, located at 5344 NorBath Blvd.
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By KERI LINDENMUTH The annual Christmas in Nazareth celebration kicked off on Friday, December 10, with the traditional tree lighting in Center Circle. This year’s celebration was in person, following a virtual tree lighting during COVID-19 in 2020. “We are so thrilled to be back in person,” said Jessica O’Donnell, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. O’Donnell emceed the
event with Lauren Bertucci, Manager of Affiliated Chambers. Hundreds of families filled the Circle to see the lights, sip hot chocolate, and even meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from Disney’s “Frozen.” The evening also featured a live ice sculpting demonstration, a nativity scene, and musical performances from All Things Brielle and the Nazareth Moravian Church Brass Choir. Mayor Lance Colondo spoke during the event and thanked all of the local businesses who helped
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make the event possible. He gave a special shout-out to the borough’s public works department. They installed the hundreds of lights that illuminated the Circle and brought “oohs” and “aahs” to the crowd. Officials from the offices of State Representative Joe Emrick, State Senator Mario Scavello, and U.S. Representative Susan Wild were also in attendance. Before the lighting, Pastor Derek from the Nazareth Moravian Church led the crowd in a prayer. The evening’s guests of honor were none other than Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. They were given a special escort to the Circle by the Vigilance Hose Company. Santa Claus even had the honor of lighting the tree. Afterward, children waited in line to take pictures with the couple. Dozens of local sponsors helped make the evening in Nazareth possible, including Dan’s Camera City, Unangst Tree Farms, LVHN, the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA, the Nazareth Center for the Arts, JustBorn,
Crayola, Truist, Easton Coach, and Roof Maxx, among others. The tree lighting was the first event in a weekend-long celebration of the holidays throughout the borough, including live music, craft vendors, and holiday tours on Saturday, December 11.
By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Wrestling team went to Cumberland Valley and won the tournament. The team traveled to Dieruff on December 15 and next will host East Stroudsburg South on December 16. They will compete in the Beast of the East Tournament on December 18 and December 19. The Nazareth Boys Basketball team were in a tournament at Wallenpaupack on December 10 and 11 and beat Monticello, NY on December 10 and beat Stroudsburg on December 11. The boys hosted Liberty on December 14 and next will travel to Parkland on December 17. Later the boys will host East Stroudsburg North on December 21. The Nazareth Girls Basketball team were in a tournament in Hazleton on December 10 and the 11th. The girls beat Lake Lehman on December 10 and beat Hazleton on December 11. The girls competed at Liberty on December 14 and next will host Parkland on December 17 and East Stroudsburg South on December 18. Later the girls will travel to East Stroudsburg North on December 21 and afterwards will host Freedon on December 23 for Alumni Night. For up-to-the-minute updates, visit my website at Nazarethsports.webador.com.
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Christmas Church Directory CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Celebrate "The Greatest Story of Old" Christmas Eve Worship and Candlelight Services 2/7 p.m.
Blue Christmas ServiceSunday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Services Dec. 24 “Bringing Great Light To The World” 5 p.m.- Masks required 7 p.m.- Masks optional
CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Christmas Eve Family Service 4 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11:30 p.m.
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall. 610-262-4961 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 4:30 p.m.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 5/11 p.m. COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MT. BETHEL, Mt. Bethel 570-897-6766 Christmas Eve Worship - 9:30 p.m. Hot cocoa will be served. Service will be held in the Sanctuary. All denominations are welcome! COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517
EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath 610-837-1741 Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship 5 p.m. Family Christmas Worship with a children’s message in Fellowship Hall. Just right for those with small children. 7 p.m. Contemporary Christmas Worship with familiar carols in Fellowship Hall 11 p.m. Traditional “Midnight” Christmas Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 26 9:30 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols in Fellowship Hall Regular Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional- 8:45 a.m. Contemporary- 10 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Dec. 24, 2021 4/7:30 p.m. Candlelight Service Special Music 3:30/7 p.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Rose Inn & E. Beil Ave. Nazareth 610-759-7036 Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Christmas Eve- 2/7/9 p.m. candlelight services Special Christmas Day service 10 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH (formerly The Gospel Chapel), Northampton. 610-262-8101 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6 to 7 p.m. A very special Christmas Eve - Join us for an hour of celebration. We will have music, a message, and
cap off the evening with a candlelight singing of Silent Night. We look forward to seeing you there. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874 Holy Mass Christmas Eve4/7 p.m. and midnight Holy Mass Christmas Day9:30/11 a.m. SALEM UCC OF MOORESTOWN, Bath. 610-759-1652 Dec. 19- Blue Christmas Service 2 p.m. Dec. 24- Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4/7/11 p.m. Please call for reservations. SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Danielsville, 610-767-8003 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. Available on Facebook if unable to attend in-person. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth, 610-759-0376 Christmas Eve Candlelight Lovefeast Services 4/6:30/8:30 p.m. Masks required.
ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion and Carol Sing 7 p.m. ST. PETER’S UCC SEEMSVILLE, Northampton, 610-837-7426. Celebrate Christmas in the country, in a country church filled with a welcoming congregation… Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion 7 p.m.; available on YouTube (St. Peter’s UCC Seemsville).
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary E. Mantell, late of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Jamie N. O’Leary, Administratrix of the Estate of Mary E. Mantell. 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 Jamie N. O’Leary ℅ 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 (12/9-12/23) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to pay the year end bills and discuss any other business that comes before the Board at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014 on Monday, December 20 at 5:00 PM. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner Township Manager (12/16)
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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 21, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add the following Part 4:
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Part 4 Obstructions §101. Findings and Purpose. The Borough Council of the Borough of Nazareth (“Borough”), Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is charged with the duty to protect and provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Borough. The Borough Council finds in declares as follows: A. Pursuant to 8 Pa. C.S. §1202(12), the Borough Council has the authority to prohibit obstructions on public sidewalks
and pedestrian rights-of-way, B. Obstructions on public sidewalks and pedestrian rightsof-way are a hazard to the public because they may, among other actions, cause a pedestrian to trip and fall or to walk in the street to avoid said obstruction.
nances or parts of Ordinances, which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
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§106. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective five days after the adoption thereof.
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§102. Definitions. The words and phrases as used in this Ordinance shall have the following meanings:
Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Borough: Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (12/16)
Obstruction: An obstruction shall include, but not be limited to, structures, fixtures, objects, signs, equipment, racks, furniture, canopies, umbrellas, awnings, trees, plants, vehicles, refuse containers, or similar items. Pedestrian Right-of-Way: A pedestrian right-of-way shall include, but not be limited to, all public sidewalks, pathways, footpaths, rights-of-way, or similar feature, whether improved or unimproved, which is located within the legal right-of-way line of the street. Where the limit of width of the public portion of the pedestrian right-of-way is in doubt, it shall consist of a minimum width of five (5) feet measured from the exterior edge of the street or curb-line. Person: A person shall include any natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or organization of any kind. §103. Obstructions Prohibited. No person shall install, erect, maintain, or permit any obstruction upon a pedestrian right-ofway in the Borough which might be an impediment or obstruction to pedestrian travel or that may interfere with the safe, free and full use thereof by the public or emergency personnel. §104. Enforcement and Penalties. Enforcement and Penalties in response to any violation of this Part shall be administered under the Borough’s Quality of Life Ticketing Ordinance (Chapter 5, Part 3 of the Borough’s Code of Ordinances). §105.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Moore 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
AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ENACTING RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF BRAKE RETARDERS ON SR 946 FROM THE TOWNSHIP LINE EAST TO HOCH ROAD WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (12/16)
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male. Criminal mischief in the 600 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a window damaged by a pellet gun. Civil matter in the 600 block of E. 20th St. Report of a civil issue. Child custody in the 1300 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a custody issue. Disturbance in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Report of a disturbance. EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
NOVEMBER 24 Fraud in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of unemployment fraud. Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St. and Main St. and E. 13th St. Traffic stops were conducted. Child custody in the 1300 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a custody issue. Assist person in the 600 block of E. 19th St. and the 400 block of E. 7th St. Officers assist females.
Theft arrest On October 14 at 3 a.m., a male actor took three propane tanks after cutting a lock off the outdoor storage area at Tanczos Beverage on Jacksonville Road in Hanover Township. On December 2, CRPD conducted a stop of the actor and the vehicle involved in the theft. The male was identified as 41-year-old Nickolas Krosnodomskie of Bethlehem. He was taken into custody. The stolen tanks and drug related items were recovered at his residence. Charges will be filed at DJ Zumas’ office for theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Theft Allen Twp. On November 22 the victim in this incident provided personal information to an unknown actor(s) over the phone after being told she won a new car. The unknown actor(s) then utilized the victim’s bank account to make two online purchases totaling approximately $165. The victim was refunded the money by her bank.
Theft Bath Borough On November 19, PSP Bethlehem were dispatched to the report of an identity theft on E. Main Street in the Bath Borough. Upon arrival on scene, PSP spoke with the victim who related that an
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