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37th annual live Bethlehem Christmas 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. Hit-and-Run Fatality A large number of people at-
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. Continued on page 4
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Keystone State Academy approved submitted by MARCIA HAHN vised work experience and proLast Wednesday, the House mote community service to help Veterans Affairs and Emergency them receive a high school diploPreparedness Committee ap- ma or its equivalent. proved legislation that would The goal is to begin the procreate the Keystone State Chal- gram at Fort Indiantown Gap, lenge Academy, a dropout recov- where housing is already availery program that helps at-risk able. This structured approach young people earn a high school has created a pathway to success diploma or its equivalent and for high school dropouts resulting hopefully move on to higher ed- in more than 113,000 students ucation or employment. graduating in the 27 states where House Bill 1689 would pro- it has been implemented. vide high school dropouts with The program, 70 percent of structured training and super- Continued on page 9
Nazareth History Publications
submitted by ALICE YEAKEL Nazareth Memories, a collection of 22 stories about Nazareth written by local residents, are still available at the Nazareth Memorial Library. They are a great gift for
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family members returning home for the holidays. Some of the local authors are Dr. John Hoch, Bruce Applegate, Mary Mertz, and Jean Miltenberger. Available in January will be the 275 Pieces of Nazareth History as compiled by Susan Dreydoppel. Watch for further information about their availability.
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Christmas on Chestnut St.- Dec. 16-20 on Chestnut St.
in Bath. Five stores, restaurant and church on Chestnut St., later store hours, refreshments, free gift wrap, punch card for all stores gift raffle.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wunderler’s Market Don and Joyce
Roxy Night- Free holiday movie- Miracle on 34th St. at Roxy
Theatre, 2004 Main St. Northampton, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. For free admission, bring canned goods for the Northampton Food Bank.
Bath Museum- Open Dec. 19 from 10-2 p.m. 215 E. Main St., Bath. FMI 610-837-6525. Borough of Bath Santa Run- Dec. 19 from 4-8 p.m. Santa delivering gifts to children in Borough of Bath. FMI- 484-5441312.
Historic Bath: Yesterday and Today- Dec 20, Sun– Christ Church, 1 p.m., slides and talk by Carol Bear. Movie Matinee Madness- Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Featuring Shrek with popcorn and light refreshments. **Save the Date** Spuds and Suds Street Fair- Aug.
27, 2016 from 12-8 p.m. Held in Bath.
In this holy season of the year the Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church pray that you and your loved ones know the peace of the coming of the Christ Child and the hope His birth brings to the whole world.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 117 Washington Street Bath, Pennsylvania HOLY MASS—CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday 24th December 2015 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm and 12 Midnight HOLY MASS—CHRISTMAS DAY Friday 25th December 2015 9:30 am, 11:00 am
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The driver was not charged with DUI, but Seiple said, “I have to deal with facts, not emotion.” Police are examining the black box of the car involved. The chief told the mother and other relatives attending the meeting that they will not do a cover-up, and they do sympathize with them. “I share your grief. We can only do what the law allows.” Seiple said he would listen to all their questions at the police station if they call to set up an appointment. Councilwoman Lauded Councilwoman Jennifer George, who did not seek re-election, was thanked for all her years on Council and especially for her work on the parks and recreation committee. She has made some recommendations, including the ‘tot lot’ at Old Forge Drive. Mrs. George was given applause by Council and the audience for having served for six years. She, in turn, thanked Council for their work with her. Firefighters report Fire Chief Ed Demchak made his monthly report and noted the importance of being careful with fire hazards at Christmas time; the need to keep sidewalks and hydrants cleared of snow; and to have working smoke detectors. He also said there are a lot more carbon monoxide calls during winter. The firefighters were one of the units that responded to last Friday’s fatal house fire in East Allen Township. Demchak’s November report included these man-hours: 11 fire calls (7 Bath, 1 Chapman, 1 Moore, 1 Nazareth, 1 Upper Nazareth), 92 hours; EMS calls, 20 hours; drills, 246; school, 12; administration, 120; equipment repairs, 20; meetings, 69; work detail, 78; fire police, 15. Zoning Violations Zoning Officer Dennis Huth submitted a five-page report on all the zoning violations that have occurred in recent months throughout the Borough of Bath. They included high grass that was not cut, unlicensed cars, placing TVs and computer monitors at curbs, an old pool deck in disrepair, junk cars, and piling brush at curbs. The report did indicate positive response to letters he had sent to the homeowners or renters. Of most concern now that winter is here is that sidewalks be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours. If not done by then, Huth will issue red door hangers indicating the violation and warning of a possible citation. The card lists several other violations that require immediate action. Garbage contract Cindy Otis spoke to Council about the numerous changes over the past 20 years that she has seen, which affect trash and recyContinued on page 5
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cling contracts. She said the bidding process is now much more complicated with its various components. Recycling can be a money-maker, or it can be a complete loss, noting that recycling in the United States is a $100-billion industry. Ms. Otis recommended that Council start that process now, allowing enough time before the present contract with J. P. Mascaro & Sons expires. Saginario suggested that she come to a Council workshop so all the details they need to know can be discussed. She suggested Council find a happy medium for Bath. “Prepare for the worst, prepare for the best,” she concluded. Trucks and streets An agenda item on truck traffic was to have signs that read “No Trucks – Except Local Deliveries” on W. Northampton St. and Barrall Ave. Councilwoman Heckman said, “It’s totally irresponsible on our part not to take care of our local streets,” as she viewed the damage that has been caused by large tractor-trailers. She said having to repair Barrall Ave. will be costly. Mayor Fiorella Mirabito disagreed, and said that Barrall Ave. can handle the trucks because it is wider, and trucks have difficulty turning on other streets that are narrower. Chief Seiple added that there are many kinds of trucks, and how are the definitions shown on a sign about making local deliveries. Engineer Kevin Horvath said he could prepare a study of all the streets and come up with estimated costs. Saginario agreed. Horvath has replaced Ryan Christman as the engineer. Both are employed by Keystone Consultants. Other Matters • Brad DiMenichi and Darrin Heckman were appointed to fill two vacancies on the Bath Planning Commission. Both have backgrounds that qualify them for the position. While Reph questioned Heckman who is also a Keystone Consultants employee, he said there would be no conflict, and would work in the best interest of the borough. • Council has received a CIPP grant for a municipal building study and street sweeper study. It will be determined at what cost there would be if the municipal building, the former Bath Public School, can be repaired, or if they should construct a new building. • Councilwoman Anderson said the land use committee would meet on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. in the Town & Country Restaurant. • Councilwoman Heckman welcomed the Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce, and said they are taking business applications for a brochure. Ms. Anderson attended the Nazareth-Bath Area Chamber of Commerce
breakfast on Thursday at Moravian Hall Square. • Council voted to turn over food and health related inspections to the Pa. Dept. of Agriculture and Pa. Dept. of Health within the confines of applicable state law in 2016. They rescinded last month’s appointment of Ms. Lynn Zakos to perform food inspections at local restaurants. • Borough of Bath employees electing American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) as their union representative will take effect in January. • Mayor Mirabito reported her recent activities. She announced that Saturday, Dec. 12 would be Luminaria Night at 6 p.m. and that members of Council and the Water Authority would have a Christmas get-together also on Saturday at the Red Wolf Bar & Grille. • The next regular meeting of Council on Monday, Jan. 4 will be for reorganization. A special workshop meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13. In the future, all workshop meetings will be on odd numbered months.
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Bath Area Food Bank December 2015 submitted by EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH During the month of December, Emmanuel's Lutheran Church will help the Bath Area Food Bank by buying gifts for the children who use the food bank. You can pick up the stars with the gift requests upstairs and downstairs in worship. As the cold weather comes, they are in need of coats of all sizes (especially for children) that are either new or in very good condition. The Bath Area Food Bank is also in need of monetary donations, which stretch farther than any amount of food that we can give. The cost of the Christmas dinner packages (with hams or turkeys) is nearly $2000. Any size gift will help.
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT DECEMBER 5
• Disturbance, Hammerhead Lounge in the 300 block of Main St. Report of a female causing a disturbance. • Non-reportable accident, Main St. and 23rd St. involving two vehicles. • Domestic in the 100 block of Cedar Alley between a male and a female.
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• Suspicious person in the 600 block of E. 8th St. Report of a suspicious male.
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• Noise complaint, Nazareth Pallet in the 800 block of Held Dr. Report of noise.
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• Reportable accident in the 2400 block of Main St. involv-
Police Blotter Taxes remain Car crashes into Area home
A Lehigh Township man was injured when his car hit a home on Dogwood Lane in the township Sunday morning, December 6. Jarred Arroyo, 22, was flown by MedEvac helicopter to St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill after the accident. Lehigh Township Police said he was driving a Honda Civic north at 2:06 a.m. when his vehicle left the road and struck the home in the 3800 block of Dogwood Lane. Police said that alcohol consumption may have contributed to the accident. No further details were available about the home or if anyone inside was injured.
same in Lehigh Township by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors approved their 2016 budget at a meeting this past Tuesday, December 8. Taxes for homeowners will remain the same, 5.7 mills, although the operating budget increased from $4.023 million to $4.6 million. This includes $550,000 in grant funds. One of the major items in the budget is $1.616 million for the Lehigh Township Police Department, although this is less than the 2015 budgeted figure of $1.670. This includes replacing two patrol cars for next year from this year’s money that was put aside for them, costing $88,400, and $4,300 to replace two leaking gutters at the station’s roof. Although Police Chief Scott Fogel noted that his officers may face burnout from covering too many shifts, the Supervisors did not include hiring any new officers.
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ing two vehicles. • Domestic in the 400 block of E. 4th St. between a male and a female.
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• Criminal mischief in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a stand of Christmas lights cut. • Civil matter in the 300 block of W. 27th St. Report of a civil issue between a male and a female.
PennDOT driver License, photo Centers closed For christmas Holiday
submitted by SEAN BROWN The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Tuesday that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. Photo centers will not offer extended hours on Thursday, December 24, and will close at the same time as driver license centers. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www. dmv.pa.gov. Operating hours for driver license centers can be found under Find a PennDOT Near You on the website. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24-hours-aday, seven-days-a-week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. A complete listing of
PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2015 is available on the website by clicking on PennDOT Service Center Holiday Closings under the “Pressroom” tab at the bottom of the page. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA. com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PennDOTNews and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook. com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation.
Red Cross Asks for blood Donations this Holiday season
submitted by BETH TOLL The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to end the year with real meaning by donating blood for hospital patients in need. Holiday activities, severe weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can pull people away
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from their regular blood donation schedules. This creates a greater need for blood donations this time of year, especially around the winter holidays. To encourage donations, all those who come to donate Dec. 23, 2015, through Jan. 3, 2016, will get a long-sleeve Red Cross Tshirt, while supplies last. Jamie Czesak made her first blood donation on Dec. 27, 2013. “As I spent Christmas with my family, I realized how lucky I was to have my health and how we never really know when our last Christmas will be. I decided that I would face my fears and do one of the few things I can do to help save someone's life—donate blood.” Healthy donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Allentown: Dec. 21: 12 until 5 p.m. at Westminster Village, 803 North Wahneta Street. Dec. 23: 9:15 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. at Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School, 1414 East Cedar Street.
Christmas is all about Christ!
If you want your Christmas presents to be perfect, seek the presence of God. Please, come let us adore him at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moorestown, 696 Johnson Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064, 610-759-7363, for our Christmas Eve services at 4:30PM, 7PM and 9PM.
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bee-attractant plants: The Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Smart mobile app can help you choose the best plants to grow in your garden to attract bees and other pollinators when the weather warms up in the spring. • Share your planting photos: Show how you are helping pollinators by using #FeedABee on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. To learn more about bees and why they’re important, visit beehealth.bayer.us/home.
Nine reasons why businesses struggle
I’ve discovered something about my line of work: I am in the people business. I love working with people, but sometimes we make poor decisions and get in our own way on the path to success. Years ago I had a client who complained about cash flow, lack of sales and all of her problem clients. Should someone like this even be in business? All of those complaints scream that it is time to take action and change. The best gift a businessperson can get for Christmas is more customers. But, sometimes what they need to get is a mirror, so they can examine if they might be what is hindering more cash flow and sales. Here are nine reasons why businesses struggle:
1. The owner takes advice from the wrong people. 2. The owner makes emotional decisions rather than thoughtful, logical ones. 3. They owner doesn’t lead. They don’t train or set an example for their staff. 4. The owner doesn’t answer the phone when it rings. 5. The owner doesn’t look for employees with skills to compliment his or her own skillset. 6. The owner doesn’t communicate routinely with his or her staff. 7. The owner would rather complain than solve problems.
8. The owner doesn’t appreciate the staff – the most important part of a business. 9. The owner doesn’t spend money on people who can design growth strategies and marketing solutions. The common thread here is change. Change can be hard for some, but it is necessary and inevitable. If you plan on being successful, embrace change. As Ben Franklin said, “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” Carol S. Ritter, past President of the National Speakers Association in Philadelphia, is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in innovative leadership, outrageous fundraising, milliondollar marketing and building organizational alliances throughout the country. FMI on Carol’s creative leadership with bulletproof ideas for recruiting more members, more money and better leaders: www.caroltalks.com, 610442-4545, tellkids@aol.com, “Like” Carol on facebook at Caroltalks and CarolCoaches.
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Pollinators: our Holiday helpers Need help, too via napsi.net There are many holiday helpers who are putting in overtime so you may enjoy this festive season. Think of the package delivery truck driver, the store clerk who helps find just the right gift or outfit, and the grocery store associate who stocks the aisles with all your favorite foods. The work to ensure the holiday season is festive, however, starts much earlier in the year, with the millions of honeybees pollinating key ingredients for holiday meals, some of which may surprise you. These amazing insects work hard all year long to help make sure your favorite seasonal dishes are on your table. A hive of bees must fly almost 55,000 miles to make just one pound of honey. Now imagine how hard these bees must work to help prepare an entire meal. Take a look at how your holiday meal relies on honey bees and other pollinators: • Preparing your holiday meal takes time—everyone likes to snack while waiting. Gherkin pickles, salted almonds and artichoke dip are all appetizers that require pollination from bees. • After waiting all day, you can finally dig in. Cranberry sauce and other side dishes—roasted squash, honey-glazed carrots and Brussels sprouts—are all delicious
additions to your meal that count on pollinators. • Need a refill on your apple cider? How about your eggnog? Apple blossoms must be fertilized with pollen, as does the nutmeg that adds the extra flavor in your eggnog. • No holiday meal is complete without dessert. Pumpkin and apple pies are made up of key ingredients that require pollination. Bet you didn’t realize how many of your favorite dishes rely on bees. As you gather around the table this season, remember bees need to eat, too. Bees rely on the pollen and nectar from flowers and other plants to thrive. Without diverse nutritional sources, bees don’t have the energy that lets them travel, produce honey or perform any of the other tasks they need to survive. This is why the Feed a Bee initiative is working with people across the country to grow wildflowers to increase forage areas for bees and other pollinators. If we all give back to help feed the bees, they can continue to produce the fruits, nuts and vegetables we love to eat. You can also join the effort to keep our holiday helpers fed. Here are three ways you can help improve bee health and increase forage areas: • Give a gift to pollinators: By visiting www.FeedABee.com, you can ask the Feed a Bee initiative to plant flowers on your “beehalf.” • Commit to growing your own
Local students To graduate From Millersville University submitted by JANET KACSKOS The following area residents are among the 475 students who will graduate from Millersville University of Pennsylvania during the December 2015 undergraduate commencement. Kelsey Herbst of Nazareth with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Matthew Petrushka of Nazareth with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health. Chloe Singer of Nazareth with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood and Special Education. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
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and can be severe. Last season there were 55,509 cases of flu in Pennsylvania, and 221 people died as a result. We at the Department of Health believe it is critical to boost the number of Pennsylvanians who are vaccinated and thus dramatically reduce the numbers of those infected. We have launched a public awareness campaign, “Stopping the Flu Starts with YOU,” to send a strong message about the importance of annual flu vaccines and to provide additional tips for prevention. Too often healthy individuals don’t think they need a flu vaccine because “they are healthy.” However, many people can develop serious, sometimes fatal complications from flu, including infants, children and adults with compromised immune systems, those with chronic conditions such as asthma or heart disease, and anyone over 65. The higher the number of people immunized, the lower the possibility that people in high risk groups will develop the flu. Our recent statewide clinics for eligible residents have provided vaccines to 669 adults and children and more are scheduled through December. We will hold additional flu clinics at the Pennsylvania Farm Show next month and are open to all while supplies last. We need everyone immunized in order to stop the spread of flu and mitigate the chance of vulnerable individuals contracting this dangerous illness. Visit our website, www.flufreepa.com, for more information.
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CLAUDIA SHULMAN Are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or even yourself? Commemorative brick pavers that will be placed within the new memorial plaza outside the entrance of Al Erdosy Stadium and the entrance to the new NASD swimming pool are still available for purchase. The memorial plaza will be the center of the secondary campus and the brick paver area is now scheduled for completion by September 2016 when all the construction in that area has been completed. The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is sponsoring the “Buy a Brick” fundraiser and all proceeds from paver sales will be used to supplement and enhance Northampton Area School District K-12 education programs. More details and information about engraving, sizing, and pricing of the brick pavers are available at www.konkretefoundation. org or by contacting Bill Conner, Foundation President, at connerw66@msn.com.
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submitted by LARRY GRADWOHL O Tannenbaum (German Christmas Carol by Ernst Anschütz) O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Du kannst mir sehr gefallen! Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Dein Kleid will mich was lehren: Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit Gibt Trost und Kraft zu jeder Zeit! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Das soll dein Kleid mich lehren! O Grischdaag-baam (Dutch version of 'O Christmas Tree') O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Ya, immer grie beschtennich. Dei nescht so grie in Summerzeit, So sin sie grie in Winder-zeit. O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Ya, immer grie beschtennich. O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Du machscht mei Hatz am Singe. Wie gleene Schtanne ihr Kerzelicht, Gewwe zu der Welt en scheene Sicht. O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Du machscht mei Hatz am Singe. O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Du kummscht vun Gott im Himmel.
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En Zeeche vun der Herr mit Lieb, Der Gott uns gschickt zu sei net drieb. O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Du kummscht vun Gott im Himmel. O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Schwetz doch vun Gott beschtennich. Un aaweiss uns gedrei zu sei, Un wuhn mit uns sei Engel bei. O Grischdaag-baam, O Grischdaag-baam, Schwetz doch vun Gott beschtennich. O Christmas Tree (English version: Author unknown) O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer's here, But also when 'tis cold and drear. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me; How often has the Christmas tree Afforded me the greatest glee! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! From base to summit, gay and bright,
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song. This was changed to grün (green) at some point in the 20th century, after the song had come to be associated with Christmas. (Source, for this history of the song: https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/O_Tannenbaum. Source, for a literal English translation of ‘O Tannenbaum’: http://german.about.com/library/blotannenb.htm ) Anschütz’s original German lyrics do not appear to be the basis for the Dutch translation, at least not for the last two verses, which more closely resemble the above English version in content and meaning. Also note that ‘O Tannenbaum’ contained only three verses and the Dutch like the English Carol has four. The English, ‘O Christmas Tree’, is one of several popular versions that are available today. It may not be the one with which you are familiar; I chose this one simply because of its apparent kinship with the Dutch version.] Hallicher Grischtdaag un en Halliches Nei Yaahr zu eich all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! Thou bidst us true and faithful be, And trust in God unchangingly. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! [The modern lyrics of ‘O Tannenbaum’, ‘O Christmas Tree’ in our English versions, were written in 1824 by the Leipzig organist, teacher and composer Ernst Anschütz (1780 – 1861). A Tannenbaum is a fir tree. The lyrics do not actually refer to Christmas, or describe a decorated Christmas tree. Instead, they refer to the fir's evergreen qualities as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness. Anschütz based his text on a 16th-century Silesian folk song by Melchior Franck, "Ach Tannenbaum". Joachim August Zarnack (1777–1827) in 1819 wrote a tragic love song inspired Continued from page 3 by this folk song, taking the ev- which is paid for by the federal ergreen "faithful" fir tree as con- government, also ensures partrasting with a faithless lover. The ticipants have mentors well after folk song first became associated graduation to help them enroll in with Christmas with Anschütz, college or trade school, or start a who added two verses of his own career. to the first, traditional verse. The On the Road Again custom of the Christmas tree The following road projects are developed in the course of the taking place this coming week in 19th century, and the song came Northampton County: to be seen as a Christmas carol. Monday through Friday - AlAnschütz's version still had treu len Township/Crack sealing on (true, faithful) as the adjective de- Weaversville Road between Hascribing the fir's leaves (needles), nover Road and Nor Bath Bouleharking back to the contrast to vard from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each the faithless maiden of the folk day.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The hustle and bustle are just about over. Only about six more shopping days until Christmas. Then we can go to church on Christmas Eve, and settle in for a wonderful Christmas Day. No snow yet (cross your fingers), but that’s okay. Wait till January, that’s time enough. We’ll get our share then, no doubt. . . . Saw in last week’s paper that there are lots of Christmas goings on down along South Chestnut Street, where there have been a number of really nice shops opening up. Oughta try ‘em out, and enjoy the fun! . . . . Too bad Ye Ed didn’t have his camera on Sunday, because I hear all the little ones in the nursery department came up to the sanctuary in the U.C.C. church and lit the Joy candle, one of the five that are symbolic of the Advent season. I hear there were a lot of folks taking pictures with those new fangled camera phones. Maybe they’ll send one in to the paper. . . .The Chamber of Commerce over in Northampton is gonna show the movie classic, “Miracle on 34th Street,” this Thursday the 17th at the Roxy Theatre. I reckon I’ll see that then head straight to Star Wars . . . I’m told that Joe and “Rusty” Herd are enjoying life over at Moravian Hall Square. Merry Christmas, folks! . . . .The Eagles won another game on a field goal, but they’ll have a tough time Sunday with the Arizona Cardinals. Washington and New York Giants also won, so it’s all up for grabs in the NFL eastern division, with a three-way tie for first place. . . .I hear “Sip” has recovered really good from his illness, and is getting around all right, but isn’t behind the bar at the Bath Legion as yet. . . .I hear tell that Santa is coming to Ahart’s, but I didn’t get the date. . . .Folks with kin up in Alaska say that the salmon that run up there in the Northwest taste better than Atlantic salmon. I prefer stripers and cod myself, but it’s matter of taste, I reckon. . . . It may have been warmer this week, but not enough for Ye Ed to wear his South Carolina Tshirt for the sake of Jennifer. . . . Ever hear of Bath Auto Parts with
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BATH BOWLING Team 4 stays in First place with Die Hards League On Dec. 9, Team 4 kept its first place lead by winning 3 to 1 in the Bath Die Hards League. Scoring best were Charmaine Bartholomew, 515; Gerald Bartholomew, 509, and Amanda Leindecker, 456. Team 1 stayed second, also winning 3 to 1 with Bob R. Kosman, 526; Bob C. Kosman, 507, and Joe Bachman, 451. Team 7 kept third, but lost 1 to 3, as Michelle Tirrell had 469 and Bert Davidson, 418. Team 2 pulled into a tie for fourth place with Team 6 by winning 4 to 0 behind Ken Grube, 595; Terry Bartholomew, 572, and Clare Bartholomew, 467. Team 6’s best were Rick Deily, 539; Polly Kosman, and Sherry Longley, 418. Team 5 and 3 played to a 2 to 2 tie, Team 5 having Mike Cawley, 476, and John Cawley, 469. Team 3 was led by Doug Head, 671; David Guest, 529, and Herb Guest, 463. STANDINGS W L Team 4 40 16 Team 1 38 18 Team 7 33 23 Team 2 29 27 Team 6 29 27 Team 5 28 28 Team 3 24 32
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and runner-up Maxx Amusements won 3 to 1 to tighten the standings of the Bath Commercial Bowling League in week 13. Supply #2 had Scott McGee, 257-215–645; Patrick Effting, 210-234–624; Taylor Hostler, 226–559, and Frank Courter, 202–525. Supply #1 was down just a little with Lester Steigerwalt, 260–594; Brent Connolly, 568; Jeff Kerbacher, 214–523; Steve Kerbacher, 521; and Harvey Rissmiller, 503. Maxx clipped Daku Auto Body, led by Andy Edelman, 206-259-242–707; Anthony Gable, 243-239-222–704; George Hyde, 235-256–686; Bill Bachman, 206––517, and Randy Frey, 207–501. Daku: Al Davidson, 255–628; Bob Daku, 213-217– 606; Scott Bortz, 201-212–595; Rich Mutarelli, 233–515; and Bob Faustner, 207–503. Carfara’s Paint & Wallcovering socked Al’s Monsters, 3 to 1, with Jason Carfara, 222-238235–695; Gerald Bartholomew, 221-235-221–677; Brent Bartholomew, 213-222–633; Dino Carfara, 212-202–606; Terry Bartholomew, 201–560. Monsters: Doug Fehnel, 235-201– 616; Scott Weinberg, 247–606; Kyle Weaver, 214–595; Ryan Flick, 223–592. The Rice Family with only Dale Fye’s 203–546, won 4 to 0 over the vacant team. STANDINGS Bath Supply #1 Maxx Amusements Daku Auto Body Carfara’s Paint Bath Supply #2 Al’s Monsters Rice Family
W L 39 13 37 15 32 20 31 21 26 26 24 28 18 34
3 balls and a split Take first half In Sunday league Things changed in week 15, and 3 Balls and a Split Emerged as the first half winner in the Bath American Legion Post 470 Sunday League. But going back to week 14, Flick’s Fighters won five and lost two games for a slim lead. They tripped Szerencits’ Soldiers, led by Ryan Flick, 194231-267–692; Kyle Mordan, 222-204-195–621; Corey Fritz, 138-13-234–492; Bobbie Jo Boronski, 105-159-146–410; and Kathy Faust, 117-135-138–390. Soldiers: “Butch” Holland, 197197-197–591; Chris Nemeth, 178-179-177–534; John Szerencits, 180-176-177–533; Tony Holva, 179-169-144–492; Jamie Breisch, 127-97-114–335. There was a two-way tie for second place. 3 Balls and a Split won three and lost two against Sargent’s Slaughterers, with Emre Labar leading with 234-234153–621; Adam Anthony, 182201-172–555; Keith Weaver, 188-149-217–554; Kim Frey, 104-131-189–424. Slaughterers: Keith Sargent, 244-147-169– 560; Mike Platt, 211-169-146– 526; Brian Radcliffe, 163-178172–513; Sandra Radcliffe, 91-101-109–301. Weinberg’ Whiners ripped
Split Personalities five to two, dropping Personalities into a tie for second. Whiners: Scott Weinberg, 258-213-223–694; Harry Emery, 196-206-202– 604; Andre Martin, 194-166198–558; Trina Becker, 149129-134–413. Personalities: Ed Musselman, 223-224-188–635; Rick Faust, 182-202-160–544; Russ Hoysan, 170-162-152– 484; Tammy Emery, 138-151116–405. Shuttlecocks pushed Slap Hands! deeper into the cellar, also by a score of five to two. Shuttlecocks: Chad Didra, 198-215-279–692; Mark Moyer, 207-223-243–673; Nate Meixsell, 210-150-163–523; Amanda Moyer, 128-159-441. Hands: Chris Hoysan, 177251-205–633; Matt Cser, 181208-199–588; Mandy Hoysan, 164-154-193–511; Keith Faust, 141-154-179–474.
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By points scored, 3 Balls and a Split won the first half, even though Split Personalities had the same won and loss record. Both won 5 to 2 in week 15. The leaders won out against Flick’s Fighters. 3 Balls and a Split: Adam Anthony, 214236-203–653; Kyle Weaver, 246-224-157–627; Emre Labar, 170-202-225–597; Kim Frey, 125-192-176–493. Fighters: Kyle Mordan, 220-223-180– 623; Corey Fritz, 212-196-197– 605; Ryan Flick, 232-205-163– 600; Bobbi Jo Boronski, 137-144-129–410; Kathy Faust, 137-145-99–381. Split Personalities tripped Weinberg’s Whiners, 5 to 2, also, led by Ed Musselman’s big 300, along with 243-189 for a 732 series; Russ Hoysan, 194-158141–493; Rick Faust, 145-156142–443; Tammy Emery, 178148-105–431. Whiners: Scott Weinberg, 246-246-226–717; Andre Martin, 186-146-202– 534; Bill Ernie, 122-144-130– 396; Trina Becker, 115-137110–362. Szerencits’ Soldiers won 4 and lost 3 against the Shuttlecocks. Soldiers: “Butch” Holland, 197-197-197–591; Chris Nemeth, 187-160-177–524; Tony Holva, 148-127-135–410; Jamie Breisch, 116-120-129– 365. Shuttlecocks: Mark Moyer,
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193-246-181–593; Leon Johnson, 193-212-185–590; Amanda Moyer, 170-143-136–449; Nate Meixsell, (vacant 1st game), 136155–291. Sargent’s Slaughterers won 4 and lost 3 vs. Slap Hands! As they had Keith Sargent, 149169-191–509; Mike Platt, 171171-171–513; Brian Radcliffe, 163-163-163–489 abs.; Sandra Radcliffe, 139-134-121–394. Hands: Chris Hoysan, 202-210152–564; Keith Faust, 168157-187–512; Tom Torcivia, 150-150-150–450 abs.; Mandy Hoysan, 113-169-155–437 STANDINGS W L 3 Balls and a Split 63 42 Split Personalities 63 42 Flick’s Fighters 61 45 Weinberg’s Whiners 56 49 Shuttlecocks 51 54 Szerencits’ Soldiers 50 55 Sargent’s Slaughterers 50 55 Hoysan’s Slap Hands! 26 79
Holy Familytakes First half honors In Bath Industrial Bath Drug won 3 to 1 over Holy Family in week 15 of the Bath Industrial League, but it wasn’t enough to unseat Holy Family from winning the first half. Bath Drug had Bob Adams, 2444-200–643; Bob Meixsell, 204–578; Don Arndt, 204–576; Eric Spooner, 199–547; and Mike Adams, 403. Holy Family: Jim Bendekovitz, 234-221–639; Kevin Searles, 234-207–612; Jordan Meixsell, 202–570; John Facinelli, 191–563; David Betz, 181–526. Flurer Machine won 3 to 1 over Hear PA, led by Craig Kelty, 227–513; Ken Nansteel, 479; Dave Roman, 427; Steve Hanscom, 405; and Howard Davidson, 322. Hear PA: Mike Derwinski, 195–571; Les Salzarulo, 236–565; Mario Forte, 191–543; Mike Jamiol, 180–524; John Wesolowski, 492. Fensty’s Restoration tripped Harhart’s, 3 to 1, behind Matt Paulus, 256-233–679; Warren Nelson, 223-207–618; Andy Schwartz, 212-201–589; Marty Csencsits, 523; Mark Flamisch, Continued on page 11
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410. Harhart’s: Bill Bachman, 205–570; George Hyde, 195– 548; Tony Holva, 455; Randy Fritz, 355. Taylor Honey got out of the cellar by Knocking off G&L Sign Factory, 4 to 0. They had Milt Kelly, 255-210–671; Scott Friebolin, 186–538; Mark Janda, 188–531; Gary Miller, 493; Kyle Taylor, 469. Signs: Brian Silvius, 224–609; Jason Eberts, 213201–608; Mike Reese, 223–591; Evan Rehrig, 221–583; Paul Duda, 463. STANDINGS W L Holy Family 39 21 Bath Drug 36 24 Flurer’s Machine 35 25 Hear PA 33 27 Fensty’s Restoration 30 30 Harhart’s 24 36 Taylor Honey 22 38 G&L Sign Factory 23 39
Top Bowling Scores at Bath Legion Post 470
These are the top bowling scores for the week of December 6 at the Bath American Legion Post #470 Bowling Lanes: MEN – Patrick Effting, 715; Marc Kappauf, 707; Andy Edelman, 707-673; Anthony Gabel, 704; Jason Carfara, 695; Scott Weinberg, 694; Ryan Flick, 692; Chad Didra, 692; Matt Paulus, 679; Gerald Bartholomew, 677; Mark Moyer, 673; Doug Head, 671; Milt Kelly, 671; Bill Bachman, 659; Dan Cortright, 656; Scott McGee, 645; Bob Adams, Jr., 643; Jim Bendekovitz, 639; “Butch” Fogel, 638; Ed Musselman, 635. WOMEN – Dee Allogio, 531; Charmaine Bartholomew, 515; Mandy Hoysan, 511; Donna Kemmerer, 502; Sandy Becker, 501.
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Bath Lutheran gains Some in Suburban Dart baseball
Thanks to Salem Lutheran, St. John’s Lutheran of Bath gained a bit of ground as they hold on to first place in the Suburban Interchurch Dart Baseball League. The Bathites won two of three games and runner-up Dryland lost two of three in playing Salem. Bath Lutheran won 9-8 in 10 innings, lost 5-4 and won 11-3 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem. Hitters for Bath were “Butch” Kemp, 8 for 14; Bob Meixsell, 8 for 17; Jordan Meixsell, 7 for 14 with two home runs;
Lee Creyer, 6 for 13; Doug Moser, 5 for 17, and Bob Flyte, a homer. St. Stephen’s: Allen Beahm, 7 for 13 with a homer; Bryant Conner, 5 for 12, and Nathan Natraza, 4 for 12 with a round tripper. Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown lost 8-7 in 11 innings and 4-3 in 10 innings before beating Salem Lutheran, 7-3. Salem had Walt Hoffert, 7 for 14 with a homer; Scott Hoffert, 6 for 15; Tyler Frankenfield, 5 for 12, and Bryan Frankenfield, 5 for 14. Hecktown: Bernie Yurko, 7 for 15; Larry Golick, 7 for 16; and homers by Al Gilbert and Earl Sigley. Christ UCC of Bath hosted Salem UCC of Moorestown and won 4-1 and 5-4 before the visitors won 6-5. Christ UCC: Garry Hunsicker, 7 for 14; Steve Hunsicker, 4 for 12 with a homer, and George Gasper, a home run. Salem: Mik Krause, 7 for 11; and Ed Taylor, 5 for 13. Their team had six “little outs” in game two. St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton won 8-0 and 3-2, before losing 10-4 at Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem. Northampton: Bret Remel, 6 for 12 with a homer; Rich Kern, also 6 for 12; Paul Slimmon, 4 for 14; Deb Hughes, 4 for 13; Amber Gross, a homer. Bethlehem: Keith Gountis, 7 for 13 with three homers; Carol Voortman, 5 for 13; Jim Voortman, 4 for 13 with a homer, LeRoy Wilcox and Dave Williams, both with home runs. Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, lost 6-1, won 5-3, and lost 4-2 at Messiah Lutheran, Bethlehem, as the latter had Harry Schoenberger, 5 for 11; Norm Schoenberger, 4 for 11; Dan Halteman, 4 for 12 with a homer, and Chris Knauss, 4 for 13. Emmanuel: Jim Hill, 5 for 13; Dick Wesner, 4 for 11; Joey Hoffert, 4 for 11 with a homer, and Bob Bast and Judy Hoffert, both 4 for 13. Farmersville had the night off. STANDINGS W L Bath Lutheran 27 12 Dryland, Hecktown 25 14 St. Paul’s, Northampton 20 13 Salem Luth., Bethlehem 19 14 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 21 18 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 19 20 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 18 21 Christ UCC, Bath 17 22 Messiah, Bethlehem 17 22 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 14 25 Farmersville 10 26
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ANDY’S CORNER by ANDY WEAVER Happy holidays from Andy's Corner. The Nazareth winter sports season is in full gear as the Varsity Wrestling Team started their season on December 9 at Liberty. The boys won the match 36-25 and went to Central Mountain High School for the King of the Mountain Tournament on December 11 and 12. They finished in third place and will now have their home opener and youth night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 vs. Allen. On Thursday, December 17 they’ll have Alumni Night with a 7 p.m. home match vs. Central Catholic and will then travel to Delaware on December 19 and 20 for the Beast of the East Tournament. The Nazareth Swimming Team had their home opener on December 10 with a win over Dieruff and will now host Northampton at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 at the Nazareth Middle School pool. The Nazareth Boys Basketball Team played at Stroudsburg on December 8 and won 68-54. On December 11 the boys hosted East Stroudsburg North and won a thriller 54-52 to improve to a 3-0 record. They’ll play at Pocono Mountain East at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15 and then at Emmaus on Friday, December 18. They’ll host East Stroudsburg South at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 19 and then host Whitehall at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22. The Nazareth Girls Basketball Team is 3-1 as they beat Stroudsburg at home on December 8 with a score of 42-29. On December 11 the girls went up to East Stroudsburg North and won 57-32 and will now host Pocono Mountain East at 7 p.m. on December 15. They’ll also host Emmaus at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 18 to wrap up the home portion of the schedule for the 2015 calendar year. The girls will then visit Whitehall at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22. The Nazareth Competition Cheerleaders had a competition on December 12 and will have more competitions in January of 2016. The Nazareth Chess Team was in action last week in a very important match with Easton and came away with a win. Andy's Corner would like to say congrats to Julia Flood, Randy Baxendale, Michael Pagliaro and Callie Gibson on qualifying for District Band
and big congrats to Amy Strauser, who was named to the 2015 NSCAA Fall Girls Soccer AllEast Region Team. Congrats to Amy Strauser (1st), Haven Snyder and Holly Lunt (2nd), Abby Marchese, Caitlyn Lazzarini and Ali Hoff, all area team for Girls Soccer for the Express Times and also in the all area team for Field Hockey in the Express Times. Congrats goes out to Lauren Resh (3rd), Melissa Nagy, Ally-
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son Stitzer, Emily Wahlgren and Maya Wales (honorable mention) and Katrina Reggiero on being named to the 2015 AAA All-State Pennsylvania volleyball team and Vanessa on receiving the Lehigh University Tauck scholarship to study abroad next summer in Belgium. Stay tuned next week for more Blue Eagles Sports News.
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I am honored to have this opportunity to send a message, especially this time of year. I have been very fortunate to have attended and been a part of many community events this year throughout the Borough of Bath. None of these events would have been possible without the dedication, time and talents of so many citizens, and business owners of the Borough and neighboring municipalities. Many who go about their daily tasks quietly and without self-reward, only seeking to make life a little better for all of us. As Christmas and the New Year approach, I ask you to think about those less fortunate; those who are not well; the elderly; those who feel lonely; and, be a good neighbor to them all. Let us reach out a little further to those around us. The holidays give us an opportunity to reflect on the year gone by and a time to celebrate the coming year with hope and enthusiasm. Most importantly, to be thankful for all we have. I extend to you and your loved ones my warmest regards and best wishes for a blessed Christmas, and a healthy, prosperous, and happy New Year! Sincerely, Fiorella R. Mirabito Mayor, Borough of Bath
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Manoquesy Lodge #413, Free & Accepted Masons, of Bath elected their 2016 officers at a stated meeting this past Thursday, December 10. Patrick B. Ridenour of Bethlehem was named Worshipful Master. He succeeds Kyle H. Grube of Easton in the post. The officers elected include Robert J. Holdorff, Senior Warden; Christopher W. Hill, Junior Warden; W. Jay Mills, treasurer; Matthew J. Silfies, P.M., secretary; and Richard A. Silvius, P.M., Bruce B. Shafer, P.M., John C. Becker, P.M., trustees. Past Master Grube will serve as representative in the Grand Lodge of Philadelphia, and George M. Makoul, P.M. will be substitute representative. All will take office officially on St. John’s Day, Monday, December 29. The lodge, founded on June 4, 1868, has 227 members and is located on Washington St. in the borough. Becker announced that the third annual New Penn Jersey Tractor/Truck Pullers banquet will be held on January 16 at the Allen Township Fire Co. hall. The Bath Masons participated in this summer’s tractor pulling contest at the Plainfield Township Farmers Fair.
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submitted by BEVERLY PUTT When you stop by the Blue Mountain Family Restaurant in Danielsville, take a chance on the Christmas basket on display there. The winning ticket will be drawn Sunday, December 20 at 1:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville. Meetings will be held there during the winter months, weather permitting. New officers for 2016 will be elected at the December meeting. During the winter months, activities for 2016 will be discussed. The historical centre will be open again in spring for visitors. Everyone at the LT Historical Society thanks you for your support throughout 2015.
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ing their homes more energy efficient. The services are provided by nonprofit agencies that employ energy professionals. They thoroughly analyze energy systems, make minor repairs and check for hazards. Find WAP at (877) 337-3463 and www. eere.energy.gov/weatherization/ state_contacts.cfm. 4. Your gas, water and electricity suppliers may offer a monthly budget plan. They may also have special heating assistance funds, as well as “no cutoff” guidelines for older adults, people with disabilities and ill customers. 5. Cut down on energy use. The EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program offers energy-saving tips at (888) 782-7937 and www.energystar.gov. In addition, you can: • Seal air leaks. Weather-strip and insulate to prevent warm air from leaking out of the house. Replace screens with storm windows.
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Children ‘Shop with Cops’ For their Christmas gifting
Clockwise from top left: Paul had help from Officer T. J. as he picked out a coloring book and another gift for his sister.; Wyatt with Officer Jeff and Kayla of CRPD went through Walmart choosing gifts and Colonial Regional Police parked their patrol cars next to the Walmart store after making lots of noise on “Shop with Cops” Day. -Home News photos
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Shortly after 9:15 a.m. Saturday morning, the sound of sirens could be heard in the distance in Lower Nazareth Township. It wasn’t a police chase, but a caravan of eight Colonial Regional Police Department cruiser cars, that had officers and children inside. As they neared the Walmart super store, staff members and
Christmas shoppers heard the sirens screaming and saw the emergency lights flashing on all of the patrol cars. One by one, the cars backed up to the store and the police officers and children all piled out. It was the annual “Shop with Cops” day, which the CRPD enjoys as much as the youngsters. As a matter of fact, Police Chief Roy Seiple was in front of the store with his camera and he told a Walmart employee, “Here we are again.” With smiles on their faces, the boys and girls, and the CRPD officers and office girls, too, went into the giant store and in aisle after aisle the children picked out gifts, not just for themselves, but for brothers and sisters, and other family members. They had their lists ready, but if something caught their eye, they picked it off the shelf, with the help of the police, of course. After more than an hour of cruising the store, they all left and had lunch together. What a wonderful day of Christmas spirit, and the kids got to know the police as their friends, too.
incorporated Congregation of United Brethren of the Town of Nazareth and Vicinity sold the Gray Cottage at public auction. It would eventually be reunited with the rest of the Ephrata Tract. • In mid-20th century Nazareth, a Christmas tradition was going to see Jennie Trein’s annual putz at her home on E. Center St. Her putz always included the usual Nativity scene, but also frequently included a non-Christmas theme as well, such as Armageddon or the Life of Esther. To our Followers and Readers: Thank you for the opportunity to present Nazareth history over the past 275 days. Susan Dreydoppel and Alice Yeakel on behalf of the Nazareth 275th Anniversary submitted by the 275th Committee. With research assisNAZARETH HISTORY tance from Helen Ziegler, Dr. John COMMITTEE • On December 11, 1858, the Hoch, Kathy Unger and many othBoard of Trustees of the newly- ers who provided or verified facts
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GWHS celebrates Colonial Christmas; given painting by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
More than 100 members and guests of the Governor Wolf Historical Society celebrated a Colonial Christmas on Sunday evening. The candles on the chandelier of the historic Wolf Academy were lit to provide a festive setting as Linda Russell, a world re-known historical musician, provided a unique evening filled with carols, hymns, dance tunes, and drinking songs as she told of customs that were handed down since the 1600’s and 1700’s associated with Christ’s birth. They included folklore, recipes and Yuletide poems. Accompanying her tales, she sang tunes and hammered on mountain dulcimers and a unique stringed instrument made in Colonial Pennsylvania that she
played with a quill pen. The audience was thrilled with her performance, and at times sang along with Ms. Russell, who was dressed in Colonial attire. Wolf Academy Painting Following her performance, Milan Melicharek, originally from Jim Thorpe, presented a gold-framed painting of the Circa 1785 Wolf Academy that he had done years ago. He gave it to the society as his Christmas gift. The Academy as painted shows a winter scene of snow on the roof of the former schoolhouse with flakes of snow falling. Melicharek has been painting professionally for more than 40 years, and from 1973 to 2005 taught art in the Northwestern Lehigh School District at New Tripoli. One of his famous patrons is former President Jimmy Carter and another is the former President
Assad of Syria. His paintings number more than 2,200, and include the style and subject matter of nostalgic country scenes in Pennsylvania and dramatic coastal scenes in New England. Many are located in his gallery in Tamaqua, and he has won numerous honors for his prestigious juried art shows in several states. After the program, the audience expressed their pleasure to both presenters, and then enjoyed homemade cookies and hot cider for refreshments.
Milan Melicharek of Tamaqua presented a gold-framed painting of the historic Wolf Academy as his Christmas gift to the Governor Wolf Historical Society. – Home News photos
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Obituaries Eleanor A. Ferretti
APRIL 13, 1940 - DEC. 12, 2015 Eleanor A. Ferretti, 75, of Bushkill Township, was stricken at home and died on Saturday, December 12, at St. Luke’s University Hospital - Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of John J. Ferretti. Born in North Bangor on April 13, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Lohman) Handelong. Eleanor was a graduate of Bangor High School, class of 1959, and she later earned a degree in nursing from Easton Hospital School of Nursing. She enjoyed a successful career with Easton Hospital, where she practiced as a registered nurse for more than 40 years before retiring in 2003. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Michael J. Ferretti of Sciota and John E. Ferretti of Forks Township; daughter, Kathleen E. Theodorou of Bethlehem; two grandsons, three sisters, Esther Due of North Carolina, Helen Hughes of North Bangor, and Ruthann Long of New York; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Handelong. Services will be private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
James Haffling
MARCH 11, 1936 – DEC. 6, 2015 James Haffling, 79, of Bethlehem, formerly of Pen Argyl, died on S u n d a y, December 6 at home. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Guardian Photo in Catasauqua and Ingersoll-Rand Co. n Phillipsburg, N.J.
Born March 11, 1936 in Wind Gap, he was a son of the late Rev. William A. and Iona M. (Smith) Haffling. James was musically talented and enjoyed playing the organ and singing. He attended First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem. Surviving are a daughter, Karen A. Andreadis, of Bethlehem Township; two grandchildren; a brother, Charles H. Haffling, of Herndon, Pa.; four sisters, Nancy Wayman of Susquehanna, Pa., Gladys Dishong of Sunbury, Pa., Dorothy Dozer of Ocala, Fla., and Ruth Wagner of Loganton, Pa.; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a niece, Sheila Haffling. A public graveside service will be held on Monday, December 21 at 1 p.m. in Plainfield Cemetery, Church Rd., Pen Argyl. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Dorothy D. Kraemer
JULY 8, 1936 – DEC. 9, 2015 Dorothy “Dottie” D. Kraemer, 79, of Nazareth died Wednesday, December 9 in St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, Easton. She was the wife of Richard Kraemer for 60 years. She was a telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone, Nazareth. After that, she worked at the former Himler’s Drycleaners in Nazareth for several years. Born July 8, 1936 in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Sysko) Drake. Dottie was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth; the Junior Women’s Club and the Ladies Card Club. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Richard W. Kraemer, Jr. of San Francisco, Calif. and Michael A. Kraemer of Matthews, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Ronnie Drake; three grandchildren; two step-granddaughters, and one step-great-granddaughter. Services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nazareth YMCA, to the St. John’s U.C.C. Church memorial fund, or to the Colin Schultz Fund, all c/o the funeral home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Kathryn M. Rosencranz
1911 – DEC. 10, 2015 Kathryn M. Rosencranz, 104, of Northampton, died on Thursday, December 10 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of Marcus Rosencranz, who died in 1957. She was a homemaker throughout her life and was known as an expert seamstress. After her husband’s death she worked at Hess Brothers Department Store in the Alterations Department. Later, until retiring, she worked as a matron at the Nazareth Bible Fellowship Nursing Home. Born in 1911 in Kreidersville, she was a daughter of the late Henry A. Beil and Jennie (Bartholomew) Beil. Kathryn was very active in Girl Scouts and was instrumental in organizing the Blue Bell Troop and, also, a Brownie troop at Grace U.C.C. Church in Northampton during the 1940’s. For at least 10 years, she served as leader for the Blue Bell Girl Scout troop. For many years, she worked cooperatively with the Lehigh Council of Girl Scouts, serving as Northampton’s Lone Troop Consultant. During the 1950’s, she was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was an active member of Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church in Allentown and was active in the church’s Quilting Society. In earlier years, she had been a member of Grace U.C.C. Church in Northampton and had been a Sunday school teacher and member of the Ladies’ Quilting Group. Surviving are a daughter, Doris B. Marshall, of West Boothbay Harbor, Maine; a niece, Sadie Chabak, of Northampton, with whom she resided from 1997 until the summer of 2013; another niece, Pauline Cordes, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a grand-niece, Jean Faust, of Northampton; and other grand-nieces and grandnephews. Preceding her in death were a step-daughter, Stella Rosencranz; a step-son, Marcus Rosencranz; two sisters, Esther Beil and Hilda Frack; and a brother, Oliver Beil. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Ron Erb officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made to Fellowship Community, Whitehall, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Maryetta Slutter
MARCH 11, 1918 – DEC. 7, 2015 Maryetta Slutter, 97, of Wind Gap, formerly of the Nazareth area, died Monday, December 7 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Luther Slutter, who died in 1974. She was employed by the former Lehigh Frocks and Pioneer Fashions before retiring in 1980, and was a retiree member of the UNITE garment workers’ union. Born March 11, 1918 in Up-
per Mt. Bethel Township, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Katie (Heller) Frutchey. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Larry Slutter of Reno, Nev. and Ernest Slutter of Bethlehem; a daughter, Gloria Spohn, of Nazareth; six grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Preceding her in death were two brothers, John and Sherman Frutchey. Memorial services were on Tuesday morning in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home with The Rev. David B. Schaeffer officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Contributions may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Helene S. Steudtner
JAN. 15, 1916 – DEC. 8, 2015 Helene S. Steudtner, 99, of Bangor, died on Tuesday, December 8 in Slate Belt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Washington Township. She was the wife of the late Johan Ostendorp. Prior to retiring, she was employed for several years by White’s Meat Packing in North Bergen, N.J. Born on January 15, 1916 in Lauban, Schlesien Region of Germany, she was a daughter of the late Hedwig (Grunewald) Rath. She was a very active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mount Bethel congregation, in Bangor, where she faithfully served to spread the word. Surviving are three sons, Walter Ostendorp of Tenafly, N.J., Hans-George Ostendorp of Jessup, Md., and Udo Steudtner of Mahwah, N.J.; four daughters, Elsbeth Reineke of Belvidere, N.J., Erika DeCarlo Finnegan of Bradenton, Fla., Eva-Marie Narin of Garfield, N.J., and Karin Reap of Mays Landing, N.J.; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her late first and second husbands, she was preceded in death by five grandchildren, Ramona and Nicki DeCarlo, Richard Ostendorp, and Dennis and Niki Samouhos. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Marilyn A. Supp
FEB. 4, 1933 – DEC. 9, 2015 Marilyn A. Supp, 82, of Coplay, died on Wednesday, December 9 in Meyersville, Pa. She was the wife of the late William Supp. She was last employed by the Parkland Area School District before retiring. Prior to that she worked for the former Iron Head clothing factory in Ironton for
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many years. Born February 4, 1933 in Meyersville, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Stefancik) Chaputer. Marilyn was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Northampton. She was a very active member and volunteer for the auxiliary of Northern Valley Emergency Ambulance Services, Ormrod. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara A. Supp and Carol K. Rabenold, and a brother, Alfred Chaputer, all of North Whitehall Township. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward Chaputer, and a sister, Helen Toth. Funeral Liturgy was held on Monday in St. John the Baptist Church. Interment followed in St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, where contributions to the church memorial fund or NOVA may be sent.
Jerome F. Wilson
Jerome F. Wilson, 92, of Nazareth, died Sunday, December 6, 2015. He was the husband of Oletta (Rinker) Wilson for 70 years. He was employed at Air Products until he retired. Jerome was a son of the late Russell and Ruth (Losie) Wilson. He was a member of Nazareth Moravian Church. Surviving are three daughters, Doris Kline of Palmerton, Iris Hontz of Nazareth, and Cynthia Piscitello of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a son, Dennis, of Bethlehem; a sister, Shirley Frantz, of Coplay; 13 grandchildren, and great and great-great-grandchildren. Services were held last Friday in the Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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Bethany Wesleyan Church News submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Christmas Candlelight Services will be held December 23 at 6:30 p.m. and December 24 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nursery up to age five is available during all services. The weekend after Christmas, Sunday, December 27, there will only be one worship service at 10:45 a.m. There will be no Saturday service on December 26. Cord of Three Women’s Bible Study begins Monday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m. Two studies are available: “The Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer or “Stronger— Finding Hope in Fragile Places” by Angela Thomas. Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday night activities for all ages, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call the church Office at 610-767-1239 or visit us online at www.bethanywes.org.
Emrick Reaches Out to Local Veterans submitted by SCOTT LITTLE State Rep. Joe Emrick (RNazareth) is offering the men and women of the 137th Legislative District who serve and have served our country an opportunity to get assistance with individual issues through his district office. “Approximately 20,000 veterans live in Northampton County,” Emrick said. “What we’re providing each month is a chance to get answers to questions they may have, as well as check out programs for which they may be eligible.” Gina Svoboda from the Pennsylvania American Legion is available the first Monday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Emrick’s Nazareth district office, located at 134 South Main Street. Appointments may be set up by calling 570-8970401 or 610-746-5090. Emrick would also like to remind Forks Township residents of the chance they have to discuss state government issues. “A member of my staff will be at the Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, the first and third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.,” added Emrick. “Feel free to stop by and have your legislative questions answered.” The 137th District consists of the townships of Forks, Lower Mount Bethel, parts of Palmer (Middle 1, Upper East and Upper West), Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth, and Washington; and the boroughs of Bangor, East Bangor, Nazareth, Portland, Roseto, Stockertown and Tatamy.
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’Twas The Night Before Christmas Poem For Pets
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“On a cozy winter’s night, when all are asleep, Four-legged furry ‘children’ sleep by the tree in a heap, Snuggled down deeply in soft Dig & Burrow beds, Sweet dreams of Chuckit! Ultra Sling soar through their heads, Within the house a great thump is heard from above, Each of the puppies bound from their beds, giving their old toys a shove, Their Glow in the Dark Collars provide a bright light, To unveil the magical man who’s arrived so late in the night, Bounding to the hearth with wagging tails they all went, Excited to see what new toys they’ve been sent, It’s the season for merriment and gift giving to all, Even their lists have been checked twice for a bright Maxglow Ball, The room overflows with gifts, all anew, There’s even a JW Hol-ee Bone in a beautiful blue, As they’re given a treat and a scratch behind the ear, They wag their tails knowing they’ve been good this year, Back to their beds with their new toys snuggled tight, Happy holidays, from Pet-
mate, and to all a good night.” The holiday season can be a hectic time with families rushing to get last-minute gifts, preparing for extended-stay guests and making sure every decoration is perfectly placed around the home. With visions of a Norman Rockwell painting setting the cozy holiday scene, the reality of the season can be anything but. To help ensure holiday festivities go off without a hitch, consider these tips to keep your pet happy, healthy and safe this season. • Food: Whether it’s decorations or food, your pets will most likely be curious and ingest things that can be harmful or not healthy for them. Chocolate candies and nuts such as macadamia and walnuts can be toxic for your pet. Have healthy treats on hand for your dog. They will find them just as delicious as table food. • Decorating the home: All the holiday decorations look like a whole new world and can be quite dangerous for your pet to explore. Ribbons, tinsel, bright lights and ornaments can transform your four-legged pal into a kid in a candy store. Ornaments can look like shiny, round tennis balls and can be very enticing for a dog, so be sure that ornaments on the lower branches are safe in case they are snatched! When wrapping lights around a Christmas tree, keep the strands away from the very bottom to prevent cats or dogs from chewing on the electrical cords, which can cause
electrical shock. Pets can easily be intrigued by an open flame, whether it’s candles, a menorah or even a fireplace, so make sure the flames are in an area pets cannot get to. • Holiday guests and visitors: ’Tis the season for the doorbell constantly ringing with new holiday packages and guests coming over for holiday parties. If your pets are easily excited or anxious, your guests may feel anxious around them. Create a safe haven or retreat to allow your pet to take a break from the stress of your guests
and crowds. Petmate’s Translucent Vari Kennel or Ultra Vari Kennels are great options for pets to feel comfortable, safe and secure around the holidays. • Keep them preoccupied: Keep stress levels down by keeping your pet preoccupied with fun toys. The JW Hol-ee Bone is an interactive or solo play toy that will keep dogs engaged, thus minimizing potential for disasters around the home. For more information on how to care for your pet throughout the holidays, or for the perfect holiday pet gift listed above, visit www.petmate.com.
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610-262CONCORDIA LUTHER- Northampton, AN CHURCH Northamp- 8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. ASSUMPTION BVM ton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. PARISH, Northampton. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 610-262-2559 GRACE BIBLE FELSun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., LOWSHIP CHURCH, NazCOVENANT UNITED Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – areth 610-759-7039 Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 7 METHODIST, Bath. 610Sun. – Worship 10:50 a.m. p.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., 837-7517 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – a.m., Sunday School 9:15 Mass 4 p.m. GRACE UNITED a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST, BETHANY WESLEYAN, DRYLAND U.C.C., Naza- Northampton 610-262-7186 Cherryville. 610-767-1239 (HA) reth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sat. – Worship 6 p.m., Sun. a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sun- Sunday School 9:15 a.m. BUSHKILL UNITED day School 9 a.m., Wed. – GRACE UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Worship 7 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH, Twp. Pen Argyl EGYPT COMMUNISun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 TY CHURCH, Whitehall Sunday School 10:30 a.m. a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. CARPENTER’S COMHOLY CROSS EVANSunday School 9 a.m. MUNITY CHURCH, NazaGELICAL LUTHERAN, reth. 484-285-0040 Nazareth. 610-759-7363 EMMANUEL’S LUSun. – Worship 10 a.m. Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m. THERAN CHURCH, Bath Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional 8 a.m. and CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, 10:45 a.m. Contemporary 9: HOLY FAMILY ROMAN 30 a.m. Bath. 610-837-0935 CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sun. – Sunday School 10 FAITH REFORMED, Nazareth a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Walnutport, 610-767-3505 M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut Holydays – Mass 7/9 a.m. & GOD’S MISSIONARY St. Bath 5 p.m. Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., CHURCH, Northampton Sun. – Sunday School 9:30 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. HOLY TRINITY LUa.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 7 THERAN CHURCH, CHRIST U.C.C., Schoen- p.m. Northampton 610-262-2668 ersville Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUSun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. THERAN, Northampton, Sunday School 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE 610-262-9517 HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK Sun – Worship 9 a.m. SunMOORE, Danielsville LUTHERAN, Northampton day School 10:15/11 a.m. Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. SunSun. – Worship 8:30 a.m. day School 10:30 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL HOPE LUTHERAN WESLEYAN CHURCH, CHURCH, Cherryville 610 Pastor’s Comments 767-7203 In large print at: www.NAOG.ws/pc Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 Northampton Assembly of God 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
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No Room?
The Gospel of Luke records the following about the birth of Jesus:“She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7). No room for Jesus, the Son of God? Why? This was no poorly planned event! God moved the emperor to order a world-wide decree precisely timing the birth of His Son in Bethlehem in order to fulfill a prophecy made 700 years beforehand,“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2). Had God forgotten to make a reservation at the inn? Hardly! Did God plan this aspect of the birth of His Son to illustrate our tendency to become so busy with our own activities that we have no room for Him in our lives? The prophet Isaiah foretold the rejection of Jesus, “He is despised and rejected of men…we hid as it were our faces from him…we esteemed him not” (Isaiah 53:3). When Jesus came, the world had no room for Him, “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not” (John 1:10). Even His own people, Israel, had no room for Him! “He came unto his own, and his own received him not” (v.11). However, there were those who made room for Jesus in their hearts and lives, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God” (v.12). Is there room for Jesus in your life? Jesus is at the door of your heart right now saying, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him” (Revelation 3:20). If you haven’t already done so, will you open your heart to Jesus now and give Him room in your life?
p.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. (Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 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. – Worship 8 and 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 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. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-2612910. HA Sun. - Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. w/child care ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton Sun. – Church School 9 a.m. and Worship 10:15 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m.
SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Sat. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.
ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2626636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. - Worship 5:30 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. 610-2628666 MOUNTAIN VIEW Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m. WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. NazaSun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. reth. 610-759-0893 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Christian Ed/tailgating NAZARETH MORA- 9:15 a.m. VIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
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Fixing burned out Christmas lights is easy, as this woman demonstrates, using tools such as the LightKeeper Pro. – Contributed photo
Light Up Your Holidays Four holiday Decorating Trends to try This season (Family Features) With the holidays upon us, homeowners and renters are gearing up to deck the halls in celebration of the season. Just as the year-round decor in your space reflects your personality and unique style, your approach to holiday decorating shouldn’t be any different. Whether your design style is cheery and colorful, natural and rustic or glitzy and glamorous, there are many ways to replace traditional holiday decor and make the space feel more like you. “Bringing your personal style to life doesn’t require an interior designer, and is something you can easily tackle on your own,” said Carrie and Morgan of Ampersand Design Studio. “With a little inspiration and help from damage-free Command Clear Hooks that blend seamlessly into surfaces, you can take your holiday decorating to the next level with ease.” Carrie and Morgan suggest these design trends to help infuse personality and go all out on holiday decorating this year: Gilded Modern – This bold and graphic style combines black, gold and brass tones for a sleek, polished look. Upgrade your mantel by hanging a chic and
modern wreath as the focal point and surround it with gallery-style framed quotes and simple paintings over gold garland. The highcontrast patterns and simple color palette transcend holiday and can even be left up through New Year’s Eve. Merry and Bright – Capture the fun of being a kid with a look that contrasts natural tones and plywood against glossy, neon colors. Turn a bare wall into a lifesize Christmas countdown made from brown paper bags and boxes color-blocked with paint and hung in a tree shape. The result is a punchy and playful display whose colors glow as bright as traditional tree lights. Sugar Plum – Go for girly by mixing vibrant pinks and teals with metallic colors and glitter that instantly make any decoration stand out. String together bulb ornaments to dress up a bar cart and set the scene with a complementary backdrop on the wall. The playful and casual setup conveys a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Camp Christmas – Embrace the outdoors and the cozy feelings that come with the holiday season by fusing traditional colors with warm patterns. Dress outdoor wreaths and furniture with flannel or buffalo-check patterned fabric reminiscent of winter. Guests from near and far will feel welcome and at home for the holidays. For more holiday decorating tips, visit Command.com.
check for broken bulbs and sockets, frayed cords, burned out lights and loose connections. For sets with bulb outages, use the LightKeeper Pro for incandescent lights or the LED Keeper for LED lights to find and fix the problem. Squeeze the trigger a few times and most light sets will illuminate in seconds.
(Family Features) Whether you are the first one on your block to hang lights or the last-minute decorator hurrying to decorate your tree, nothing is more frustrating than having a section of Connect: When using incanlights fail to illuminate. descent lights, connect no more than three strands of mini string “Spirits can be dampened sets together. LED light sets can when you’ve gathered the fam- handle connecting more than 30 ily to decorate the tree or house strands together. and come to find that some of your light sets don’t work,” said Indoor vs. Outdoor: CommerJohn DeCosmo, CEO of Ulta- cial-grade light sets are more reLit Technologies, the maker of liable for outdoor use because of the LightKeeper Pro, a tool that their durability and thicker insunot only finds the bad bulb on lation. a string of lights but also illuminates the working bulbs by sendLive and artificial trees: When ing a harmless charge through the string of lights. “With just a few pulls of the trigger you’ve got your special family moment back, and you are the hero who saved Christmas,” DeCosmo said. The LightKeeper “Pros” have several other tips to keep your holidays bright and stress levels low when it comes to holiday lighting: Measure: To estimate the number of lights needed for your tree, plan an average of 100 lights for every foot of tree height. Serious decorators often double that. LED vs. Incandescent: LEDs are more expensive than incandescent lights, but last longer. Likewise, more sets of LED lights can be strung together end-to-end than traditional incandescent light sets. When it comes to energy use, a tree with 1,000 incandescent lights can cost $10 over an average holiday season while the same tree using LED lights costs around $1.50. Inspect: Before stringing lights,
stringing lights on a tree, begin at the top of the tree and wind the strands through its center, widening with the tree's shape. Real trees should be watered daily. When the tree is purchased, request half an inch be sawed off so the tree can take in more water. Replace and repair lights: To get the most out of your light sets, do occasional visual checks for any bulbs that are no longer working. Replace those bulbs as soon as possible. Two burned out bulbs can decrease the lifespan of the light set by 39 percent; four burned out bulbs by 67 percent. Should your holiday lights go dark, the lighting pros at Ulta-Lit are at your service year round, and seven days a week between Thanksgiving and Christmas to answer questions: 888858-2548 or online at UltaLit.com.
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Poultry specialists remind producers, small-flock owners of avian flu risk
submitted by KELLY BOND Late fall and winter are considered flu season, but not just for humans. Poultry specialists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences point out that the threat of avian influenza also is heightened at this time of year. Experts explain that the H5N2 virus that caused an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu earlier this year and led to the loss of more than 48 million birds -mostly turkeys and laying chickens on commercial poultry farms in the Midwest -- survives best in cooler temperatures. And although Pennsylvania has been spared from the virus so far, the seasonal, southward migration of the wild waterfowl that can carry the disease -- as well as the northward migration that will begin in late winter -- could result in the virus popping up in Pennsylvania at any time, putting at risk the state's multibilliondollar poultry industry. So what should you look for to detect a possible case of avian flu? What should you do if you think you see one? And how can you protect your flock from infection? The Penn State Extension Poultry Team, which includes poultry and veterinary researchers and extension educators, provided answers to these commonly asked questions: --What are the signs of illness in poultry infected with avian influenza? Low pathogenic avian influenza symptoms typically are mild. Infected birds can show signs of decreased feed consumption, respiratory illness (coughing and sneezing) and decreased egg production. There may be slightly increased mortality. Birds that are infected with highly pathogenic avian flu (often referred to as HPAI) are severely ill, and sudden deaths can be the first and only signs noticed. Birds also may exhibit one or
more of the following symptoms: lack of energy and appetite, decreased egg production, softshelled or misshapen eggs, swelling of facial tissues, dark red to purple discoloration and/or blistering of the comb, dark red areas on the scales of the legs, nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, lack of coordination, abnormal head and neck positions, or diarrhea. The wild ducks and other waterfowl that may spread the virus often do not get sick or show symptoms. --How can I protect my birds from getting avian flu? Follow common-sense biosecurity practices that isolate your flock from other birds. Also particularly important is keeping your birds away from any possible contact with wild waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans) and shore birds (gulls, terns), and the water sources where these wild birds congregate. Ideally, you should not raise land birds -- such as chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl or pheasants (birds with beaks) -together with aquatic birds, such as ducks, geese and swans (birds with bills). This will help prevent the introduction and spread of avian flu viruses. On its "Biosecurity for Birds" website (http://healthybirds.
aphis.usda.gov), the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends these six basic steps to keep birds healthy: 1. Keep your distance -- Isolate your birds from visitors and other birds. 2. Keep it clean -- Prevent germs from spreading by cleaning shoes, tools and equipment. 3. Don't haul disease home -Also clean vehicles and cages. 4. Don't borrow disease from your neighbor -- Avoid sharing tools and equipment with neighbors. 5. Know the warning signs of infectious bird diseases -- Watch for early signs to prevent the spread of disease. 6. Report sick birds -- Report unusual signs of disease or unexpected deaths. --As a small flock owner, I give my birds good feed and water, and they have ample space to roam, both inside and outside. Won't that protect them from HPAI? No. This is an equal opportunity disease. If any susceptible birds of the right species and age are exposed to an infectious dose of HPAI virus, they will get sick and most will die from the infection. This is true for very small flocks, pastured flocks, large commercial
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flocks in total confinement, and every type of operation and management style in between. --What should I do when I suspect I have a health problem in my poultry flock? If birds are dying, the dead should be double-bagged and refrigerated for possible testing. Meanwhile, until the problem is investigated, diagnosed and/or resolved, put your flock on "voluntary quarantine." This means operating as a closed flock: Do not buy, sell, trade or otherwise move birds to or from your premise. Do not visit other flocks, poultry auctions, shows or bring in visitors that have their own birds. These measures will help prevent potential disease- causing agents from being transmitted to other flocks and keep new agents from being introduced into your flock. --How do I report a suspected case of avian flu? The Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System has several university-based veterinarians with advanced training and expertise in poultry diseases. They deal with all types of avian health problems, from the common to the unusual. Contact the lab nearer to your location: Penn State Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, University Park, Centre County, 814-863-0837. New Bolton Center Laboratory of Avian Medicine and Pathol-
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ogy, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Chester County, 610-444-5800, ext. 6710. You also can call the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at 717-772-2852 (24 hours a day) or the USDA Healthy Birds Hotline at 866-536-7593. --Is this strain of avian flu a threat to human health? This is not human flu, and there currently is no evidence that this virus is infecting humans. However, a person should always practice good personal biosecurity while working with poultry. This includes wearing washable shoes and clothing, and washing hands after working with poultry or feed. Washing boots before entering poultry housing helps keep germs from entering the structure. --Can I get avian influenza from eating poultry or eggs? No. Poultry and eggs that are properly prepared and cooked are safe to eat. Proper processing, handling and cooking of poultry will provide protection from viruses and bacteria, including avian influenza. --Where can I learn more? More information can be found at the Penn State Extension Poultry Team avian flu website at http://extension.psu.edu/ animals/poultry/topics/healthand-diseases/avian-influenza.
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Heard on High.” The shepherds had a procession as the choir sang two more songs, the most familiar of which is “Silent Night.” With them are goats in the field. King Herod talks about killing the babe, but the high priests intervene. Soldiers wide in on horseback. Then appear the Wise Men from the east – King Balthasar (Brock Williams), King Caspar (Ed Rogener/Donald Jenny), and King Melchoir (Kevin Landis), accompanied by camels, as they present gifts as told in scripture.
Barbara Penberth, who formerly resided in Bath, but is now living in South Carolina, is still serving as secretary of the live Christmas pageant. “I love it so much,” she said. Florence Liberto of Bath has also played the part of
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Phantoms home for the holidays by TONY ANDROCKITIS (@TonyAndrock_TCG) The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (13-13-1-0) are yet again hovering at the .500 mark record wise, with three games this week before a week long break for the holidays. With two more home games to finish off a five-game home stand – Wednesday versus Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton and Friday against Hershey – the Phantoms are hoping to have a winning record after their final game before the break Saturday
night in Binghamton. “The result [last Friday against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton] isn't what we wanted, but the work ethic was there Wednesday and [Friday] and another indicator is the fact that we gave up 20 shots,” Phantoms’ head coach Scott Gordon explained after last Friday’s 4-0 loss to the rival Penguins. “When you can do that in back-to-back games against two good teams, you're doing something right. The end result doesn't look that way, but for me it's a sign
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of our team heading in the right direction.”
Bardreau Back After Another Injury Absence
Rookie forward Cole Bardreau is the epitome of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms injury plague so far this season. Two separate injuries have seen Bardreau miss all but six of the team’s 27 games this season. In the Phantoms’ third game of the season back on October 17th in Wilkes-Barre, a freak accident saw Bardreau cut by a skate – a deep gash in his right wrist/forearm area caused him to miss eight games while the wound closed up and fully healed. He made his return to the lineup on November 8th at home against Binghamton only to get hurt again in his first game back, which saw him miss another 13 games before getting back into the lineup last Friday against the same Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins team that saw him injured the first time this season. “It was nice to get through a game without getting hurt,” Bardreau said half-jokingly, adding, “I’ll take that as a positive.” Bardreau is no stranger to being injured. In fact, two years ago around this time he had a serious injury that almost left him paralyzed. Not long after winning a gold medal in the World Junior Championships alongside now teammate Shayne Gostisbehere with Team USA, Bardreau went headfirst into the boards in a collegiate game with Cornell during his sophomore season against RPI. The hit from behind left him feeling hurt, but he finished the game only to find out two days later he had broken his neck in two different places. Bardreau has already had his fair share of injuries to overcome. Now that he’s healthy and playing hockey again for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Bardreau is hoping to keep it that way and get some consistent playing time in during his first full season of pro hockey. “I feel good,” Bardreau said after Friday’s game against the Penguins. “I think I’ll need a few games to get the conditioning back and shake off the rust, but I’m excited to be back out there.” MEN • WOMEN CHILDREN
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Andrew MacDonald’s 1st period goal Saturday night sent tons of teddy bears flying onto the ice in the Phantoms’ annual Teddy Bear Toss night. -Melissa Reese photo
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Recipe courtesy of tastesbetterfromscratch.com Ingredients -1/2 cup butter -5 heaping cups miniature marshmallows -1 tsp green food coloring -5 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal -Handful of red cinnamon candies Instructions -Measure corn flakes into a large bowl. -Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted. Stir in food coloring. -Pour melted marshmallows into the large bowl with the corn flakes. Stir until well coated. -Lay out a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper. Grease your (clean) hands with butter or cooking spray, or dip them in a little bit of water. Use your fingers to shape each spoonful into an individual wreath. Top each wreath with cinnamon candies.
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Recipe courtesy of princesspinkygirl.com Here is what you need: -Starlight Peppermint Candy -Silicon Spoon Mold Here is what you do: -Preheat oven to 300 degrees. -In a ziplock bag, crush the peppermints. Use a teaspoon to fill the spoon mold with the crushed peppermint – be sure to put extra by the top of the spoon part and at the neck of the spoon (where the spoon and handle meet). These are areas that break easy. Place in oven and let melt completely. Mine took about 10 minutes, but every oven is different and you just have to watch it. About eight minutes in or so I took mine out and added some additional crushed peppermint wherever it looked thin. (The peppermint melts down a bunch, so you may have to fill it in) – then I let it cook for a few minutes longer. Take out of oven and let cool completely. Separate the sides from the candy carefully and remove. If one breaks, just add some more crushed peppermint and cook for a few minutes more.
With family, friends and neighbors there is no better time of year than Christmas. Enjoy this wonderful holiday time and please accept our Thanks and Good Tidings for A Joyous New Year
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