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East Allen Supervisor David Miller To Jaindl: ‘Some of Honored What I have to vote on Page 5 Disgusts me’ Illegal Dumping
By KERI LINDENMUTH Tensions were high when developer David Jaindl and his team of consultants and engineers appeared before the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday, December 13 to discuss the relocation of Seemsville Road following JaindlWatson’s warehouse project in neighboring Allen Township. Jaindl and his team appeared before the board to discuss waiver requests for the project, among which included roadway and storm water requirements. The first waiver request was for relief from a 25-foot right-of-way on the side of the road. However, supervisors quickly voiced their hem Christmas Pageant was held concern about the utilities along in the Bethlehem Rose Garden at the side of the road and the poEighth Avenue and Union Boule- tential for future development. “Who knows if we will have to vard on December 8 and 9. do more in that right-of-way?” Continued on page 14 said Supervisor Mark Schwartz. Jaindl’s experts are also proposing a swale at the northern end of the old Seemsville Road, but nothing else in regards to curbs or drainage. However, the northern and southern ends of the old road will be turned into cul-desacs, which made some supervisors concerned about flooding. “How do we know it [the swale] is going to work?” asked Supervisor Georgiann Hunsicker. She cited flooding at the FedEx Ground site. “[Flooding] causes a lot of accidents and stress on homeowners,” she said. Supervisor Roger Unangst
40th Annual Live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant held in Bethlehem Rose Garden by KERI LINDENMUTH A Bethlehem holiday tradition once again came to life in the Christmas City. The 40th annual performance of the Live Bethle-
asked Jaindl to prepare contour lines and grading plans for a visual representation. Unangst also made it clear that the board had no intention of voting on any of the waiver requests until January. He asked the township’s solicitor and engineer to make a list of concerns for review. Another waiver request Jaindl made was for trees and shrubbery along the retention basin. Instead of vegetation, they asked for a fence. However, East Allen Supervisors said they do not want residents of old Seemsville Road to have to look at the basin, even if those residents are citizens of Allen, not East Allen, Township. It was at the mention of Allen Township that tensions between supervisors and Jaindl started to rise. Allen Township approved the warehouse plan.
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----------------------There are five supervisors here [angry] as hornets. Supervisor Roger Unangst ----------------------“There are five supervisors here [angry] as hornets,” said Unangst. “You had every opportunity to work with Allen Township to put traffic through Howertown Road,” he continued. “[But] Allen Township does not want Continued on page 3
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to run it past their dog park.” “We got drug into this,” he added. Jaindl countered that Unangst was being unreasonable, but Unangst cited the concerns of 5,000 East Allen Township residents. “We have 5,000 people in this township,” he said. “I cannot go out…I cannot run my business, without people telling me how they are being screwed.” “There are money hungry people that [do not care] about this township,” Unangst continued. Unangst said he will do what is required of him by law when it comes to the inter-municipal agreement that must be signed by Allen, East Allen, and Northampton School District officials in order for the project to move forward. However, he would not do so without voicing his opinion. “Some of what I have to vote on disgusts me,” he told Jaindl. “[And] it is aimed at you.” East Allen Supervisors will continue to discuss the waivers when they reconvene in the New Year.
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Northampton Area Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Another Christmas Season with Roxy Theatre
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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The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated another Christmas season with the Roxy Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 13 with the Christmas classic “Holiday Inn.” Patrons had two movie showings to choose from, 1 and 7:30 p.m., with an admission request of a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Northampton Area Food Bank. As always, viewers were invited to wear pajamas to the festive event. Many thanks were given to this year’s sponsors, and of course to owner Richard Wolfe for opening his doors for another NACC Holiday Mixer and Movie Night, which was enjoyed by over 400 guests who generously donated over 50 boxes of food to the Northampton Area Food Bank.
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GETTING OUT! Member of East Allen Planning Commission Honored EVENTS AROUND TOWN
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Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of every month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Dr., Bath.
Moore Township Historical CommissionMonthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
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By KERI LINDENMUTH David Miller, a longtime member of the East Allen Planning Commission, was honored by the East Allen Board of Supervisors for 28 years of service to the township. Supervisors recognized Miller with an official resolution.
Supervisor Roger Unangst expressed admiration for Miller’s dedication to the community for nearly three decades, starting on January 1, 1990. During that time, he served as chair and vice chair of the commission. “It is our sincere and heartfelt
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desire to recognize and honor [you],” he said. Fellow Planning Commission member Don Heiney thanked
Miller for his service and added that Miller is leaving “a big hole to fill.” Miller was awarded a certificate of profound appreciation for his “planning for the future of East Allen Township.”
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Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a New Year of Happiness. Representative Marcia M. Hahn 138th Legislative District 196 W. Moorestown Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091 610-746-2100 • www.RepHahn.com
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Hypochlorhydria Hypochlorhydria is a condition rarely spoken about. In fact, besides discussing it myself or with colleagues, I have never ever heard, in twenty some years, a patient tell me that they have been diagnosed with this condition. Essentially, hypochlorhydria is defined as an inadequate production of stomach acids. I feel we are led to believe that such a condition doesn’t exist. It does and I suspect many in-
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dividuals are wrongly suffering from either a misdiagnosis or, if I was a conspiracy theorist, possibly a well-planned drug company “choice architecture” (aka marketing that would lead us to think otherwise). Let me ask you, have you been told you have “way too much” gastric acids in your stomach that is causing some sort of problem? And the remedy to said problem is to spend the rest of your life on a drug to suppress acid production? I know that many reading this today could raise a hand in the affirmative. Now allow me to ask how many of you have been told they have too little gastric acids in their stomach that is causing some sort of problem? And the remedy is to spend the rest of your life on a drug to increase acid production? Anyone? I didn’t think so. Maybe there are one or two people out there somewhere. I’ve yet to meet them. So I simply ask, using the lost art of common sense, how could every case of stomach distress be caused by too much acid and virtually no cases be the other way around? What if 50 percent of the cases were in fact too little acids and digestive enzymes? What if it’s actually this very scenario is afflicting you? Would it be worth the effort to find out? I sure hope so… Now I have no idea what your particular issue is obviously. All I am asking is for you to actually consider if 99.99 percent of all cases of GI problems is, because at the core of the matter, that our divine creator made a major mistake in the innate functioning of the human stomach. I don’t think He did. In these articles, I do my best to pose the issue and possibilities to consider in hope that someone somewhere can have a better life and better health as a result. I think this week’s discussion is one that could take a boatload of people who are suffering and give them a new path to evaluate. Could you imagine if the chronic indigestion is actually caused by rotting food, stuff that isn’t being chummed up appropriately because you just do not have enough digestive acids/enzymes to get the job done? We all know how awful road kill smells. Imagine the putrefaction just lying in your gut. You think that’s good for you? It needs to be said that you can suffer with ulcers, reflux, GERD, hiatal Hernias, Barrett’s esophagus and other ailments in this area. So much needs to be taken into account. With that said, the advancement of healing hinging on lifelong suppression of necessary stomach constituents cannot be the best we have to offer the multitude, can it? We should know in perhaps thirty years if what we are doing today was right. I don’t have that long to wait. Please give this week’s Natural Perspectives article some deep Continued on page 7
Longtime chair of Allen Planning Commission Stepping down By KERI LINDENMUTH Gene Clater, chair of Allen Township’s Planning Commission, announced that he will step down from the Planning Commission at the conclusion of his term at the end of the year. He made this announcement to the Allen Township Board of Supervisors during their meeting on December 11. “After 40 years, it is time,” Clater told the board. In addition to his 40 years on the Planning Commission, Clater also served the township as a past supervisor, a Zoning Hearing Board member, a member of the fire company, an EMT, a paramedic, a zoning officer, and a member of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. “I do not know how you find the words to thank somebody for 40 years,” said Supervisor Larry Oberly. “Many people are indebted to you.” Supervisor Gary Behler, who served on the Planning Commission with Clater, also thanked him for his dedication to the community. “[The township] is in a much better place now than we would be,” he said. Although Clater will be stepping down at the end of the year, the Board of Supervisors gave him permission to conclude a transportation study that is still ongoing with the LVPC.
In other news, township resident George Weaver brought up concerns about the dangers posed at the intersection of Route 329 and Weaversville Road. The shoulder of the road, Weaver said, is nearly as big as a lane, causing drivers on Route 329 to mistake it as a turning lane onto Weaversville Road. Numerous times, he said, he has been run off the road by these drivers. Township Manager Ilene Eckhart acknowledged the same has happened to her and she has brought up the concern with PennDOT. Construction at the intersection has not yet been completed due to rain. PennDOT says construction will pick back up again in the spring of 2019. Until that time, the township may request barrels be added to the shoulder of the road. Finally, supervisors approved the donation of 14.4 acres of land along the Hokendauqua Creek from the Kreidersville Land Company. Following up on their discussion from a previous meeting, supervisors chose to forgo an appraisal, which would cost $2,400. “Why should we use taxpayer money?” asked Supervisor Dale Hassler. Instead of an appraisal, supervisors agreed to add a clause in the contract that would hold them harmless should something happen with the land. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on December 27 at 7 p.m.
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Emrick Announces January Satellite Office hours
Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE State Rep. Joe Emrick (RNazareth) invites residents of the 137th Legislative District to take advantage of satellite office hours he will be hosting in Forks Township during the month of January. “Not everyone can easily reach my district offices in Bangor or Nazareth, especially during winter,” Emrick said. “We offer this service on the first and third Thursday of each month as a way of bringing state government closer to you.” A member of Emrick’s district office staff will be at the Forks
Township Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 3, and Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 until 5 p.m. The community center is located at 500 Zucksville Road. “This is a great opportunity to get answers to your state government questions and further information about programs such as the state’s Property Tax/ Rent Rebate program, and similar efforts offered by the Bangor, Easton and Nazareth Area school districts,” added Emrick. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s district office at 610-746-5090 or 610-588-8011.
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thought. In future articles I will do my best to offer up practical steps you may want to take, with your medical doctors blessing of course, to assist in improving GI health. My best to you. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
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identifying what people need and more. Your goal is to be the most sought after physician in your community. You recognize you have no marketing skills, don’t understand the value of social media and you don’t even know where to start. You may start by asking your staff to take over social media and marketing. Oops… did you forget they’re highly skilled nurses and secretaries? Sounds like you’re just trying to save money. Here are five roadblocks that prevent an entrepreneur from being successful: 1. I’m not willing to spend the money - marketing doesn’t have to be an ex-
pensive proposition, when you do your budget every year include a monthly amount to spend on marketing. 2. Fear of the unknown or fear of failure. I can tell you not all ideas will work when it comes to marketing, but if you work with the right group or person you’re headed in the right direction. 3. Time- some people think time is on their side, however, I can honestly say most of us waste time or don’t manage our time efficiently. 4. Advice- I love to run ideas by other people, friends and colleagues, but sometimes you need to be able to identify those who will tell you the truth and who know something about marketing strategies. 5. Quitting too soon don’t quit after the first failure, it takes a lot more than that to keep
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Hahn to Return as Deputy Chairman Of House Policy Committee a great entrepreneur down than one failure. If you’re the kind of person who is okay with ho-hum, so-so, and business as usual, you more than likely will never take the leap of faith it may take to be successful. If you are the kind of person who is driven, believes in yourself and your mission and who is willing to go the extra mile, success is just around the corner. No roadblocks here.
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Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE For the second consecutive term, state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) has been appointed deputy chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, which is led by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest). “Rep. Hahn has been helping people for decades, and most recently, led an effort to ensure families in crisis can better help their children receive appropriate care,” Oberlander said. “During her tenure in the House, Marcia has been a strong and effect voice for the Lehigh Valley, and I am excited she has decided to continue her service as a deputy chairman. We’re lucky to have her.” The House Majority Policy Committee conducts hearings and roundtable discussions about important statewide and regional issues that matter most to Pennsylvania citizens; gathers testimony and information from key stakeholders; and works within the House Republican Caucus to develop policies to address those issues. The Policy Committee also works in tandem with the speaker and majority leader to examine and refine critical pieces of legislation in advance of floor consideration. “It is an honor to again be Continued on page 11
Ugly Dougly (A Christmas Elfin Tale) by Charles McIlhaney Jr. Once, at the North Pole, there lived an elf Who was oh so tiny and wee, That when he stood, his little self Reached not even as tall as Santa’s knee. His name was Dougly, and a pitiful sight With crooked eyes and crooked nose And crooked bones of crooked height On which hung his crooked clothes. And the other elves gave him ill reply When he asked to join their elfin games. They said he put a hurtin’ on their eye, And “Ugly Dougly” they called his name. And of their taunt of his wretched sight, He was often made to weep. And when alone in still of night, To cry himself to sleep. So it was on night of Christmas Eve He slipped into a teddy bear’s suit, That while hidden inside the adorable sheath, Would be seen by all as cuddly and cute. Then in amongst the other toys, He snuck into Santa’s great sack. And on way to all the world’s girls and boys, Was carried along on Santa’s back.
“Snuggly Dougly” she called tears remained, Showed sign she had been cry- his name. ing. And of all the world’s dolls on many a shelf, So with Santa busy putting And toy boxes with teddy bears toys around, stored, From the laden bag he crept There was none ever more To her bed without making loved than the tiny elf, even a sound, Nor any ever more adored. By her side he lay while she slept. And though in a world of taunt Then when Santa had finished and jeer, And words of mockery and his Christmas chore, He knew not of that missing chide, They were less beset to wrench from his sack. And up the chimney he rose of tear When by each other’s side. oncemore, With the lightened bag upon And at night, while in her his back. arms, the little elf she kept, Found refuge from the cursed Then while the elf watched her refrain. in her sleep, And ne’er again was the time, He pondered of her pain, And of what cruelty had made while together they slept, Were left with cheeks of tearher weep And left with cheeks of tear- drops stained. drops stained. Christmas 2018 And thought how bright will be her eyes When in the morning she’d see Him lying beside her in teddy bear disguise And oh how happy she’d be.
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A message from the Bath Museum Submitted by DIANE LAGER It has been quite an exciting year for the Bath Museum. The museum reopened to the public on November 17 in the brand new Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut St.) culminating a tremendous effort by many volunteers, marvelous guidance, and superb artistic talent.
At this time we would like to thank all those who visited and supported the museum over the years. We are truly grateful. Stop by, see the transformation, and learn about the history of your borough. The museum is open the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. See you on Jan. 19, 2019.
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But then, to better see her face, He came out of his teddy bear wrap. And by her side he found such a cozy place, That he drifted off into a nap.
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Then when came Christmas morn and she opened her eyes, He woke too late to stir, Or climb back into his teddy bear disguise. He could only lay quiet without saying a word. Then how in utter despair he braced, For her to see his ugly sight Of crooked bones and crooked face, Be like to give her an awful fright.
From rooftop to rooftop and town to town, He made not even a stir. And all the many chimneys up and down, He said but not a word.
But when she found the little elf, Her eyes filled with delight By his twisted form, much like herself, And oh how she cherished her tiny sprite.
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And from then, in her arms, all the nights and days, She cuddled his tiny frame. And while together they beamed in mutual gaze,
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Just five more days to go. And except for the procrastinaters (Christmas Eve shoppers), most of the gifts are tucked away and ready for placing under the tree, houses are beaming with colored lights or candles are lit in windows, and Santa Claus and his reindeer are ready to take off. The kids are excited, and Mom and Dad are, too. Forget a white Christmas, though. It’s a few degrees too high for anything but sunshine or rain. For the past week all we’ve had is dreary weather with grey clouds and a bit of rain. Vas kumma do! . . . . You know, while traveling all over the Valley looking for gifts, I took notice that there’s been a whale of a change on the landscape. Stores that used to be there have been replaced by other stores. Corporations have built humungus structures for their offices. And former farmland is disappearing. The way it’s going we won’t recognize the Lehigh Valley as we knew it growing up. I guess they call it progress, but it’s a little too fast for this old geezer. . . .Enough of that sentiment. Let’s just enjoy the so-called holiday season – Christmas and New Year’s, that is. . . .P-s-s-t, Tony P., didya notice that those Eagles, who were given NO chance of beating the 11 and 2 Los Angeles Rams did just that on Sunday night, 30-23. They won’t make the playoffs, but are better with Nick Foles as QB. . . . A few bowl games have been played by teams that are little known, but the big ones will come over New Year’s, including Penn State vs. Kentucky. . . .Speaking of lights trimming our houses, I think one just south of Chapman Quarries along Rt. 987 deserves a look-see. . . .I hear somebody has let his beard grow. No, he’s not gonna play Santa Claus. Claims he cuts himself while shaving. My advice,
turn the blade so it won’t cut your skin, or use an electric shaver. Doc Pete, they call me . . . . The rods are in place at fire hydrants so they can be located should we get deep snow in a fire emergency. . . .I’m happy to see all the new writers in the paper. They’re doing a great job. . . .Next week is the Christmas issue. Attend the church services of your choice as we keep Christ in Christmas. Make your Christmas Eve more meaningful.
BATH BOWLING Team 6 Takes First Half in Die Hards, Although Swept 0-4
Team 6 won the first half by the skin of their teeth after losing 0-4, while runner-up Team 3 won 4-0 on December 12 in the Die Hards League, just falling short. Chad Wieand had a 636 series for Team 6, and Scott McGee, 560, and Charles Kosman, 475. Team 3 won that night with Terry Bartholomew, 664; Ty Pagotto, 621, and Betty Naylor, 454, but they fell shy by one and came in second place. Third place ended in a threeway tie, with Team 1 winning 4-0, and Teams 2 and 4 playing to a 2-2 tie. Team 1 – Gerald Bartholomew, 632; Amanda Leindecker, 527; Brian Predmore, 526; and Charmaine Bartholomew, 485. Team 2 – David Guest, 490; Bert Davidson, 487; Wendy Guest, 456; Sandy Fox, 408. Team 4 – Joe Bachman, 479, and Bob R. Kosman, 457. Team 5 had only Melissa Lemmerman’s 416. Finishing last in the half was late-joiner Team 7 with Scott Gable, 473, and Kolby Snyder, 456. STANDINGS Team 6 Team 3 Team 2
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Carfara Knocks Off Maxx In Bath Commercial; Ed Musselman Hits Big 802, Missing One Pin for 299
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering knocked Maxx Amusements out of firstplace, 4 to 0, in a headto-head battle in week 15 of the Bath Commercial League, and took over the lead themselves as Brent Bartholomew rolled 225242-245–712, followed by Dino Carfara, 238-235–665; Terry Bartholomew, 212-216-210– 638; Harry Emery, 211-203– 605; and Gerald Bartholomew, 235–582. Maxx – Scott Ackerman, 215-227-274–716; George Hyde, 224-203–614; Bill Bachman, 211–561; Earl Holland, 544; and Randy Frey, 216–540. Bath Supply #1 won 3 to 1 over Vince Bauer’s Fiberglass Repair in a solid effort as Brent Connolly hit 234-210-221–665; Steve Kerbacher, 211-225227–663; Harvey Rissmiller, 245-216–648; Jeff Kerbacher, 226-210–629; and Frank Yeakel, 565. Bauer – Logan Davidson, 279-2233–683; Wayne Fogel, 208-210–610; Wyatt Davidson, 202-204–585; Vince Bauer, 219–549. Bath Supply #2 did the same thing (3 to 1) against Daku Auto Body with Ed Musselman, a whopping 802 in games of 234299-260, along with John Kerbacher, 553; Rick Faust, 532; and Avery Weber, 530. Daku – Bob Davidson, 208-260–647; Bob Faustner, 258-205–613; Marc Beichey, 216-230–611; Scott Bortz, 254–568; Al Davidson, 65+. The Rice Family had it easy for a 4 to 0 win over the Vacant Team, led by Chris Reeser, 214– 557; Dale Fye, 538; and Howie Rice3, 508. STANDINGS Carfara’s Paint Bath Supply #1 Maxx Amusements Bauer Fiberglass Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2 Rice Family
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Fensty’s Restoration Still On Top of Holy Family Despite 1-3 Loss In Industrial League
Fensty’s Restoration lost in a 1 to 3 night against Liberty Reycling, but held on first as Holy Familky split 2 to 2 with Taylor Honery in week 13 of the Bath Industrial League. Liberty – “Butch” Holland, 210-203–599; George Hyde, 214–577; Rick Faust, 185–546; Bill Bachman, 183–525; Randy Fritz, 395. Fensty – Matt Paulus, 257–630; Warren Nelson, 221-211–588; Marty Csencsits, 212–521; Mark Flamisch, 461. Holy Family split 2 to 2 with Taylor Honey. Family – David Betz, 236-258 –672; Jim Bendekovitz, 223-247–649; Del Buss, 222–569; John Facinelli, 189– 541;
Kevin Searles, 193¬522. Taylor – Scott Friebolin, 223-255– 664; Ed Taylor, 244–570; Jack Troxell, 196–526; Mark Janda, 182–519; Milt Kelly, 197–518. G&L Sign Factory walloped Co-Pilot Taxi, 4 to 0, with Jason Eberts, 249-215–678; Shawn Snyder, 202–554; Terry Daubert, 180–502; Bill Fortner, 499; Jon Liftus, 363. Taxi – Mike Klement, 213-222–630; Jim Mandarino, 189–536; Don Shafer, 182–509; Robert Kulick, 458; Brandon Corey, 241. D&R Precision Machining prevailed 3 to 1 over Valley Electric with Dave Roman, 213-212– 626; Rick Dilley, 206-233–610; “Butch” Post, 238–581; Don Remaley, 220–575; Tristan Post, 257–547. Electric – Ryan Flick, 253-226–710; Don Arndt, 222227–659; Ed Musselman, 245– 617; Eric Spooner, 204–576; Marty Beal, 483. STANDINGS W L Fensty’s Restoration 33 19 Holy Family 32 20 D&R Precision Mach. 31.5 20.5 Taylor Honey 27 25 G&L Sign Factory 23.5 28.5 Valleywide Electric 22 30 Liberty Recycling 21 31 Co-Pilot Taxi 18 34
Zymweski Wins, Grube Loses in 13th Week of East Bath Sportsmen
In the 13th week of 30 in the East Bath Sportsmen’s League, Zymweski stayed ahead with a 3 to 1 win, while the runner-up Grube team lost 1 to 3. These are the scores for all the teams: ZYMWESKI – Tom Zeitner, 193-177-170–540 ; John Zymweski, Sr., 197-122-161–480 ; John Zymweski, Jr., 180-186239–605. GRUBE – Jim Nicholsen, 145-147-156–448; Tom Hawk, 179-203-136–518 ; Earl Grube, 165-152-151–468. BEAL – Marty Beal, 198-185195–573; Shelby Flom, 120-173117–410; Vacant, 150–450. SPOONER – Bill Radcliffe, 136-129-196–461 ; Randy Fritz, 159-140-157–456 ; Eric Spooner, 200-159-235–594 . CSENCSITS – Frank Dest, a111–333 ; “Butch” Fodor, 134215-178–528 ; Marty Csencsits, 168-180-170–518. `RICE – Fred Snyder, 125155-142–422 ; Keith Licthenwalner, 171-167-162–500; Bryan Rice, 225-176-203–604. HOWELL – Wes Loch, 120114-126–360 ; Bill Kunsman, 160-179-170–509. MEIXSELL – Herm Peterson, 122-173-173–458 ; Andrew Swast, Jr., 107-104-129–340; Jordan Meixsell, 194-245-174– 613 ; Chris Remaley, 139-97139–375 . STANDINGS W L Zymweski 34 18 Grube 28 24 Csencsits 28 24 Beal 27 25 Rice 25 27 Spooner 24 28 Meixsell 21 31 Howell 21 31
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Meixsell Moves Out in Front of the Sunday League
The Sunday League is now in week five of their 15-week schedule. These are the teams and their scores: MEIXSELL – Spanky Dornbach, 100-137-138–375; Hippy,118-116-112–346; Tom, 123191-13–457; Steve VanBlargan, a129–387; Nate Meixsell, 197242-235–684. . BAUER – Lora Iwaszek, 176116-177–469; Randy Frey, 184136-199–519; Neal Zettlemoyer, 108-130-116–354; Fritz, 139161-130–480; Vince Bauer, 216188-157–561. PAPPY – Sandy Becker, 119-120-124–363; Carol Kocher, 121-125-112–358; John Seier, 140-118-150–408; Vacant, v150–450; Pappy,179-186-190–555. HOYSAN – Carol Vanavitch, a121–363; Jessica Christy, a85– 255; Shawn Christy, i107-i82i99–288; Scott McGee, 143246-168–557; Russ Hoysan, 190-165-171–526. WEIST – Marty Beal, 165-i154-a182–501; Chrissy Kemmerer, 67-85-85–237; Tina Kemmerer, 126-110-98–334; Jack Rice, i150–450; Glendy, 171-163-131–465. MUSSELMAN – Austin Musselman, 115-139-129–383; Nicole Perez, a133–399; John McWilliams, a81–243; Ryan Lipyanic, 167-156-201–524; Ed Musselman, 204-166-233–603. RADCLIFFE – Sandy Radcliffe, 102-115-102–319; Deb Assenmacher, 74-81-125–280; Natalie Rivera, a100–300; Bill Radcliffe, 204-176-189–569; Bryan Radcliffe, a167–501. JACOBY – Ruth Betz, 103112-143–358; Robin Jacoby, 95-96-109–300; Rick Jacoby, 113-118-111–342; Steve Betz, 158-154-145; Randy Williams, 192-218-217–627. . STANDINGS W L Meixsell 14 6 Musselman 13 7 Bauer 11 9 Pappy 11 9 Radcliffe 10 10 Jacoby 9 11 Hoysan 8 12 Weist 4 16
Kemmerer Has Lead; Brandt Reaches 2nd In Monday Mixed
In week 14 of 30, the Kemmerer team kept hold on first place, Kerbacher fell to third and Brandt climbed to second in the Monday Nite Mixed League. Here’s the scoring of everyone in the league: KEMMERER – Marion Shup, a183–549; Steve Rinker, 149-198-215–562; Chris Kline, a198–594; Donna Kemmerer, 235-146-214–595. BRANDT – Sue Brandt, 151142-165–458; Sandy Becker, 148-139-152–439; Carol Kocher, 114-150-133–397; Donna Continued on page 16
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BATH AREA NCC to offer free nurse Marcia Hahn Aide information session Continued from page 8
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Information sessions will take place on Wednesday, January 9 and Tuesday, January 22, at 6 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, and will provide facts on NCC’s training program and how to get started in it. Nurse Aide classes begin on February 9. To enroll, go to www. northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses.
asked to serve my colleagues and constituents in this capacity,” said Hahn. “Among the issues I hope to study further is school property taxes, which are and have been a burden on Lehigh Valley residents for quite some time. As this is not an important issue for every Pennsylvanian, my goal is to find a solution that will get the necessary 102 votes to pass the House. “While every member of the General Assembly represents a specific district, most of the legislation we must consider has statewide impact. The responsibilities
associated with serving on the Policy Committee provide me with one more way to get a closer look at the issues that matter most to all Pennsylvanians.”
Hahn is serving her fifth full term in office, having first been elected to serve the residents of the 138th Legislative District in a May 2010 special election.
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LT Supervisor asks residents To watch for illegal dumping by JOE KORBA The December 11 meeting of the Lehigh Township Supervisors opened with Police Chief Scott Fogel giving a brief update on the Police K-9 program currently being developed in the township. He said that a dog named “Cash” has been selected and is currently being trained for the job. Chief Fogel said that there will be no overtime needed to be allocated to care for the dog and after careful
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Dozens of community volunteers of all ages shared the story of Christmas and the birth of Jesus with an audience of over one hundred friends, family members, and neighbors. The story was accompanied in song by the Chancel Choir of Bethany United Church of Christ under the direction of Susan Wright.
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The yearly pageant is what Bethlehem Christmas Pageant president David Landis calls “our gift to the community.” The nonprofit performing arts group raises funds every year to ensure the story of Christmas is shared. It is an event many have come to look forward to. Landis explained that some of the actors have been volunteering for all 40 years of the production’s history. The production was narrated by Landis, William Schellhaas, and Heidi Landis. It featured colorful costumes for the shepherds and Wise Men. Four horses, several baby goats, and even two camels also helped bring the story of the birth of Jesus to life. Baby Jesus was portrayed by two babies over the weekend: Jackson Longley and Finn Berrin Tittle. Following the production, the audience was welcome to visit Mary and Jesus just as the shepherds and Wise Men had done. And, like the shepherds and Wise Men, some brought gifts. Landis said the nonprofit hopes to keep the pageant going. “We all do it because it is something we believe we should do.”
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ey when we have to take it to be disposed of,” she continued. “It’s a shame people don’t have respect for our community,” Supervisor Darryl Snover said after learning more than 600 pounds of carpet and carpet
padding had been dumped on a township road. He lamented the fact that this kind of dumping is very difficult to stop but implored people in the community to get license plate numbers if they see anyone doing it. The next meeting, the first of the year, will be on January 2 at 7 p.m. in the Lehigh Township municipal building.
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St. Peter’s U.C.C. Seemsville Appoints Interim pastor submitted by
DANIEL SPENGLER Rev. Dr. Larry Pickens has been appointed interim pastor at St. Peter’s U.C.C. at Seemsville, 8142 Valley View Dr., Northampton. Rev. Larry, as he asked to be called, will be serving as pastor while the Church seeks a permanent pastor following the retirement of Rev. Lamar Handwerk. In the United Church of Christ, the interim pastor guides the local church as it goes about the search process of hiring a permanent minister. Rev. Pickens is currently the Ecumenical Director of the Lehigh Conference of Churches and will continue in that position while he serves as part-time minister at St. Peter’s. He is an ordained United Methodist minister with a Master of Theology and Master of Divinity from GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and a Doctorate in Theology from Chicago Theological Seminary. He has also earned a law degree from the DePaul University College of Law. A native Chicagoan, he previously served various United Methodist churches in the Chicago area. Rev. Larry was the former general secretary of the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns of the United Methodist Church. He organized and moderated a major United Methodist Consultation on the Global Nature of the Church, organized and led a United Methodist Delegation to the Vatican and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, and organized and led a United Methodist delegation to Havana, Cuba for an ecumenical visit. Growing up in inner city Chicago and with his previous pastoral service there plus his extensive background of activism in the United Methodist church, why did Rev. Larry decide to accept a position at a rural U.C.C. church such as St. Peter’s? With his background in ecumenical outreach, he will offer a new Continued on page 17
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Beal, a159-a159-157–475. KERBACHER – Dee Allogio, 179-169-149–497; Andy Rice,
103-129-151–383; Gerald Eckhart, 185-175-188–548; John Kerbacher, 152-168-182–472. JACOBY – Janet Naylor, 111118-131–360; Joan Erb, 136126-102–264; Frank Courter, 171-151-142–464; Dave Jacoby, 158-157-178–493.
Covenant United Methodist Church 2715 Mountain View Drive Bath, PA 18014 610-837-7517 Christmas Eve Worship 1pm Greenbriar Service Community Center at 63A Greenbriar Dr. Bath 3pm Christmas Eve Service Contemporary Service at Covenant
KOSMAN – Polly Kosman, 129-140-108–377; RuthAnn Mann, a89–287; Vacant, v150– 450; Glenn Mann, a118–354. DAVIDSON – Bert Davidson, 149-147-136–432; Sandy Fox, 116-139-152–439; Charlene Mast, 118-122-159–399; Austin Strohl, 155-157-151–463.
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“F” Troop in Command Of Friday Niters League
The “F” Troop is leading the Friday Niters League in week 14 of 30. This is how all the teams bowled: “F” TROOP – Marty Beal, a182–546; Donna Beal, 184192-193–569; Bill Radcliffe, a167–501; Eileen Hilbert, 147– 441; Lee Hilbert, 187-183-202– 572. YOUNG GUYS – Vacant, a150–450; Bruce Vogel, 187182-212–581; Micah Anthony, 135-190-158–483; Sonny Anthony, 267-193-189–649. G & L – Kathy Faust, a126– 378; Karen Peterson, 168-137121–426; Ricky Faust, 182158-181–521; Bill Kunsman, 195-186-202–583; Terry Koch, 147-146-145–438. WEE LITTLE PIGS – Vacant, v150–450; Jim Schoenberger, 133-152-160–445; Brandon Jacoby, 147-139-191–477; Tammy Jacoby, 165-164-177–506; Dave Jacoby, 162-130-202–494. SHORT ARM PICK U – Vacant, a150–450; Dorothy Himmelwright, 111100-84–295 ; Deb Williams, 145-106-105–356; Wayne Williams,126-122-129–377; Bryan Himmelwright, 136-190-143– 469. HERMAN’S HERMITS – Dave Thompson,160-208-162–530; Herm Peterson, a169–507; Mike Esterly, a162–486; Pete Curto, a145–435; Joe Cortright, 196227-190–613. STANDINGS ”F” Troop Young Guys G & L Wee Little Pigs Short Arm Pick U Herman’s Hermits
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DARTBALL Suburban Darts (Week 15) submitted by DAVE CASEY With Ed Wychock going 8 for 14, Alan Beahm 6 for 13, Alan Antry 5 for 12, Jim Blaukovitch 5 for 12 & Nathan Naprava with a HR, St. Stephen’s ‘sandwiched’ 2-0 & 4-3 wins around a 6-3 loss to 1st place Star of Bethlehem. For Star of Bethlehem Scott Hoffert went 8 for 14, Kyle Taylor 5 for 12, Walt Hoffert 4 for 11, & Bryan Frankenfield 4 for 13. We find Farmersville ‘sweeping’ Christ UCC by scores of 4-3, 138, & 7-0. Top hitters for Farmersville were Kyle Campbell 6 for 12 (HR), Wade Chilmonik 5 for 12 (3 HR’s), Jason Steigerwalt 5 for 12 (2 HR’s), & HR’s from Tom George & Ben Kerbaugh. Garry Hunsicker was 6 for 12, Steve Hunsicker 6 for 12, Ron Wagner 6 for 13, & Eric Yocum with a HR for Christ UCC. In another ‘sweep’, we see Bath Lutheran winning 2-1, 4-1, & Continued on page 17
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2-0 over Emmanuel. Leading hitters included Dave Fisher 5 for 14, Butch Kemp 4 for 12 & Kevin Biechy with a HR for Bath Lutheran, while Troy Haydt went 3 for 10 for Emmanuel. Dave Clark’s 6 for 12, Paul Slimmon 5 for 12, Joe Stevko 4 for 12 (hitting the cycle for the night), with Amber Gross adding a HR, as St. Paul’s ‘swept past’ Salem UCC 2-1, 4-0, & 4-2. For Salem UCC, Bob Krause was 5 for 12 & Kris Wentzell 4 for 9. The final match of the night finds Dryland ‘sandwiching’ 5-2 & 4-2 wins around a 6-5 loss to Ebenezer. Leading hitters included Nathan Phares 7 for 13, Larry Golick 7 for 14, Earl Sigley 7 for 15 (HR), Lou Dervarics6 for 12, Shawn Sigley 5 for 13, & Butch Silfies 5 for 14 for Dryland. Charlie Costanzo was 5 for 10 & Vic Pacchioni 5 for 13 for Ebenezer. Light of Christ had the BYE week. STANDINGS Star of Bethlehem St. Paul’s Bath Lutheran Christ UCC Emmanuel Dryland St. Stephen’s Farmersville Ebenezer Light of Christ Salem UCC
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and different perspective on our Church’s ministry. As he explained, “This will be a learning experience for both of us.” Rev. Larry will begin that approach with the introduction of a Blue Christmas Service on Friday evening, December 21 at 7 p.m. Christmas can be a time of loneliness, depression and feelings of hopelessness for those grieving the loss of loved ones, ending relationships or struggling with isolation. The Blue Service offers music, prayer and hope as we celebrate the lives of loved ones who have departed from this earth but not from our hearts. The service is open to all in the community seeking a renewed sense of hope. Steve Fehnel, President of St. Peter’s Consistory, pointed out the motto of the United Church of Christ is “All are welcome here.” With that in mind, he said, St. Peter’s invites all to visit us for the Blue Christmas Service on December 21 at 7 p.m. or for any Sunday service beginning at 10:15 a.m. to meet and hear Rev. Larry Pickens. You won’t be disappointed.
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DECEMBER 7 Harassment in the 2200 block of Main Street. Report of a female harassing another female.
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Drunkenness in the 1400 block of Laubach Avenue. Report of an intoxicated male. DECEMBER 8 Reportable accident, 21st Street and Canal Street involving two vehicles. DECEMBER 9 Disturbance in the 2000 block of Main Street. Report of a male causing a disturbance.
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By KATHLEEN UNGER Have you seen the little boxes on posts along the street in many towns? They are small, free libraries where you can take a book and place a book in the box that you have read. In Nazareth, there are several: in the circle, near Borough Hall on West Center Street, and at the dog park off High Street on Black Rock Road. There is one in Bushkill Township on Nolf Road. In Pen Argyl there are two near the ICS School on N. Heller Avenue and one at the corner of Lobb and Mountain Avenue. In East Bangor there can be one found near Bangor Park. There are two located in Bethlehem; one at 1750 Center
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Devon Montanari of Northampton on 2018-19 track Local students And field roster Graduate in At Kutztown Misericordia’s University 8th Annual Submitted by BRYAN SALVADORE Devon Montanari of Winter Northampton is one of 92 stuCommencement dent-athletes on this year's 2018-
applied and were eligible to participate in the winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, December 16: Jonathan Boruta, Gouldsboro, Business Administration (Health Care Mgmt/Pre-DPT), BS; Bailey Brugler, Nazareth, Business Administration (Sport Mgmt/ Pre-DPT), BS; Lauren Reinert, Bath, Physical Therapy, DPT; Lindsey Stitzer, Nazareth, Physical Therapy, DPT.
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Submitted by ALI WENGER Submitted by Lebanon Valley College recogPAUL KRZYWICKI nized more than 250 student-athThe following are local Miseri- letes who competed for the Flycordia University students who ing Dutchmen fall athletic teams. Local athletes include: Ryan Johnson of Bath, a memTo place your business card in our next issue, ber of the football team. Lebanon simply mail it along with payment to: Valley’s football team posted a 2-8 The Home News, PO Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088 record in 2018. Despite their reCall for details: 610-923-0382. cord, the Dutchmen won its final 1 month (4 issues) $180 two games of the season, includ3 months (12 issues) $166/month ing a thrilling 30-24 2OT victory 12 months (52 issues) $160/month over MAC rivals Albright, sparkRates shown are for black & white. ing the March on Kreiderheim. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, Johnson is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education. Nicholas Redmon of Nazareth, Northampton County 4-H a member of the football team. A Fruit Tree/Seedling Sale graduate of Nazareth Area High School, Redmon is pursuing a bachelor of science in actuarial science.
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(NAPSI)—For many of us, this season is a time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Unfortunately, thieves take advantage of the holidays to steal packages containing gifts for loved ones or supplies needed for holiday celebrations. The Postal Service™ looks forward to delivering a great deal of holiday cheer along with more than 15 billion mail pieces. The United States Postal Inspection Service®, the federal law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, is working around-the-clock to keep your important shipments safe and prevent mail and parcel theft.
What can you do to ensure your gifts and cards are safe? Postal Inspectors are offering FIVE tips to help ensure your important packages reach their destination, and brighten the lives of friends and loved ones this holiday season. 1. Don't leave delivered mail and packages unattended. Just as you would not leave your wallets and purses on the front seat of an unlocked car overnight, mail and packages should not be left sitting in mailboxes or on front porches for any length of time. 2. Going out of town? Hold mail at the local Post Of-
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Be a holiday hero – give the gift of life Red Cross urgently needs blood donations Submitted by ALANA MAUGER Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment now to give and help ensure patients can get the treatment they need at a moment’s notice. In November 2016, a 100foot maple tree fell on Mike McMahon, causing life-threatening injuries. He needed 11 units of blood during emergency surgery and another seven units to treat complications after. Six weeks following the accident, McMahon was released from the hospital – just in time to spend the holidays with his family. “I’m grateful for the donors who gave me such an amazing gift – the gift of life,” said Mc-
Mahon. “I was an occasional blood donor before the accident. Today, I donate as often as I can to help ensure others receive blood when they need it most.” Now is an important time to give blood. A seasonal decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors get busy with family gatherings and travel. In addition, severe winter weather can cause blood drive cancellations and negatively affect the blood supply. Patients like McMahon can’t afford for there to be a shortage of blood. Give the gift of life – make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org or calling 1-800-RED
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CHRISTMAS CHURCH DIRECTORY BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-7671239 Christmas Candlelight Services: Sunday, Dec. 23, 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 24, 4/6:30 p.m. Candlelight in the Park Dec. 23 at 4 p.m., Lehighton Bandshell, 1 Constituation Dr., Lehighton. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Christmas Eve Worship & Candlelight Service 5:30 p.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Christmas Eve Worship & Candlelight Service 7 p.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4 p.m. Family Service, Candlelight service 11:30 p.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-8376051 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 5/11 p.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Christmas Eve Worship 1 p.m. Greenbriar Service, Comm. Center at 63A Greenbriar Dr. 3 p.m. Contemporary at Covenant United 7 p.m. Traditional at Covenant United DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-7594444 Christmas Eve Worship Family Candlelight & Communion Service 7 p.m.; Bell Choir, Communion & Candlelight Service 10 p.m. EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Candlelight Worship Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. Family Worship * Just right for those with small children 7 p.m. Joyous Christmas Worship with youth choir, familiar carols and a children's message 9 p.m. Contemporary Christmas Worship with familiar carols 11 p.m. "Midnight" Christmas Worship featuring special music, Senior Choir and Handbell Ensemble
FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Nazareth. 484-4089624 Special Christmas Services Saturday Dec. 22– Open House: 4 to 7 p.m. Historic Tour – Caroling Christmas Family Photographs (no charge) Seasonal Music & Refreshments Outdoor Bonfire Sunday Dec. 23– Christmas Worship 10 a.m. Scripture Readings –Special Music Seasonal Refreshments – Christmas Message Monday Dec. 24–Christmas Eve Worship 7 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service Caroling–Christmas Devotional For more details, check out our website at faithfamilyfellowship. church
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2629517 Christmas Eve 4 and 7:30 p.m. Special music 3:30 and 7 p.m.
SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-7591652 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 7 & 11 p.m.
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service 7 p.m.
SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-7590376 Christmas Eve Candlelight Lovefeast Services 4/6:30/8:30 p.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Christmas Eve Services: 4:30 p.m. Special Worship for children and families; 7/9 p.m. Candlelight Worship with HC NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Christmas Eve Lovefeast Candlelight Services 5 and 8 p.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610837-7874 Holy Mass Christmas Eve- 4 and 7 p.m. and midnight, Holy Mass Christmas Day- 9:30 and 11 a.m.
ST. PETER’S U.C.C. AT SEEMSVILLE, Northampton. 610837-7426 Blue Christmas Service Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., music, prayer and hope. Christmas Eve Service 6:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Christmas Eve Services: 7 p.m. Family Service with Children’s sermon 9 p.m.- Festival Service- Candle lightening/HC ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-7593090 Christmas Eve Services: Family Service 5 p.m., Worship service with HC 7 p.m., Candlelight service 11 p.m. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610261-2910. H/A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion and Carol Sing. 7 p.m. KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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The Journey (Several years ago we saw this writing by Dave Egner in a church bulletin in Texas): How far is it from Nazareth to Bethlehem? If you’re in Pennsylvania, it’s about 9 miles and takes 10 minutes by car. But if you’re in Nazareth of Galilee, and you’re traveling along with your pregnant wife, as Joseph was, it’s about 80 miles to Bethlehem. The journey probably took Joseph and Mary about a week, and they didn’t stay in a nice hotel when they got there. All Joseph could find was a stall in a stable, and that’s where Mary delivered “her firstborn Son” (Luke 2:7). But the journey for the infant Jesus was much farther than 80 miles. He left His place in heaven at God’s right hand, came to earth, and accepted our humanity. Eventually, He was stretched out on a cross to die, and He was buried in a borrowed tomb. But the journey was not over. He conquered death, left the tomb, walked again among men, and ascended to heaven. Even that is not the journey’s end. Someday He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. As you take a Christmas journey this month, reflect on the journey Jesus made for us. He came from heaven to earth to die for us, making salvation available through His death on the cross and His glorious resurrection. Praise God for that first Christmas journey!
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Obituaries Phyllis E. Hebig
Phyllis E. Hebig, 91 of Northampton, Pa. passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem, PA. Born April 29, 1927 in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late Luther DeLABAR and the late Esther (Schlegel) DeLABAR. She was the wife of Jerre L. Hebig with whom she shared 14 years of marriage this past Oct. 24, 2014. Phyllis was the Office Supervisor for American Automotive Association East Central, Allentown, Pa. for over 30 years before retiring in 2008. She was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Northampton, Pa. Surviving along with her husband Jerre is, a brother, Jackson DeLABAR and wife Jackie of Bath, Pa. Three step-children; Anna M. Rosemilia, Linda wife of Daniel Summy, and Michael Hebig and wife Shelly all of Allentown, Pa.; five step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Gerald and DaleDeLABAR. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday Dec. 21, 2018 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, Pa. 18067 with the Rev. Todd Fennell officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath, Pa. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church Memorial Fund C/O the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www. schislerfuneralhomes.com. BIBLE VERSE
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Jennifer Dawn Hendershot
Jennifer Dawn Hendershot, 33, of Bangor, PA passed away Wednesday, December 12, surrounded by the love of her family at St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus, Easton. Jennifer was born in Allentown, PA on Jan. 13, 1985, a daughter of Candace J. Lynn, of Northampton, PA, and Larry S. Strohl, of Palmerton, PA. She was the wife of Cody D. Hendershot. They celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary this past October. Jennifer was a 2003 graduate of Northampton High School, a graduate of Northampton Community College, where she received an Associates Degree in Criminal and Civil Justice and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from East Stroudsburg University. Jennifer loved being a mother and enjoyed being outdoors, entertaining, spending time with her friends and family. Jennifer touched many people in her life by her loving and giving nature, her faith in the Lord was strong. Jennifer was a devoted wife, mother, and a beloved daughter. She loved her family and friends. Blessed are those who knew and loved Jennifer. For to know her was to love her. She was a member of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Easton, where she was active with the Women's Ministry. In addition to her parents, Candace and Larry, and husband Cody, Jennifer is survived by two sons Joshua and Daniel Hendershot, a sister, Lynda M. Costenabader, and a brother, Kevin L. Strohl. Family and friends are invited to call 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 20 at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 21 at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Church Hill Cemetery, Martins Creek, PA. Online condolences may be offered at palmerifuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, 411 March Street, Easton, PA 18042.
Mako named Deputy policy Chairman For 2019-20 Legislative Session Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/ Northampton) recently was appointed one of 10 deputy policy chairmen for the 2019-20 legislative session. “It is an honor to have been selected for this role in only my second term,” Mako said. “Through my work on the Policy Committee, I will continue to fight for property tax reform, job creation and infrastructure improvements. I believe my military experience will offer a different perspective in meetings.” The House Majority Policy Committee conducts hearings and roundtable discussions about important statewide and regional issues that matter most to Pennsylvania citizens; gathers testimony and information from key stakeholders; and works within the House Republican Caucus to develop policies to address those issues. The Policy Committee also works in tandem with the speaker and majority leader to examine and refine critical pieces of legislation in advance of floor consideration. “Rep. Mako is no stranger to hard work and dedication to get the job done,” said Donna Oberlander, chair of the Majority Policy Committee. “Zach’s combat military experience in Afghanistan, combined with his legislative efforts thus far, have distinguished him among his colleagues, and I look forward to hearing his perspectives as we develop good public policies for our Commonwealth.” More information about the Policy Committee is available online at www.PAGOPPolicy.com. The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasau-
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c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (12/13-12/27) PUBLIC NOTICE The Final General Fund Budget and Liquid Fuels Budget for 2019, will be formally adopted along with the yearend close out, and any other business that comes before the Board at a SPECIAL MEETING of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors which will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 6:00 PM, at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014. MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Richard K. Gable, Secretary/ Treasurer (12/20) PUBLIC NOTICE CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID The Borough of Nazareth is seeking contractors who are interested in submitting bids for HVAC modifications to the second floor Children’s Library at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity located at 295 East Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. The project involves installation of a new air handling unit with ductwork and connection to the existing chilled water and steam heating systems. Bids shall be delivered no later than 4:00 PM, January 31, 2019 to The Borough of Nazareth, 134 South Main Street (Street Level), Nazareth, PA 18064. Bids will be opened and read in public at the Borough Council Workshop at 6:00 PM on January 31, 2019, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. Bidders will be required to provide a performance bond in the amount of their total proposed construction cost (bid). Bidders shall furnish proof of their ability to obtain a valid performance bond submitted with their bid submission. All bidders are strongly urged to attend a non-mandatory prebid conference to be held at the library on January 3, 2018 at 8:30 AM.
An complete bid documents may be obtained from Pany & Lentz Engineering Company by a request email to dmsilfies@ plec.us or by phoning Derek Silfies at 610.433.1634. By order of the Nazareth Borough Council (12/20) PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH YEAR 2019 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Notice is hereby given by the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania pursuant to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of the following scheduled meetings for the Year 2019. Said meetings are held in Council Chambers, at the: Borough of Bath Municipal Building 121 South Walnut Street Bath, PA 18014 The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath is scheduled for the first Monday of each month commencing at 6:30 PM, with the exception of: the Monday, July 1st meeting will be held on Monday, July 8th; and the Monday September 2nd meeting, being held on Tuesday, September 3, due to the Federal Holiday of Labor Day falling on Monday, September 2, 2019. The Bi-Monthly Meetings of the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each odd numbered month commencing at 6:30 PM. The Monthly Meeting of the Planning Commission are held the third Monday of each month commencing at 7:00 PM on an “as needed” basis only. The monthly meeting of the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) are held the third Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:00 PM on an “as needed” basis only. The Zoning Hearing Board, the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals, and other various committees will meet on an “as needed” basis only. Bradford T. Flynn- Borough Manager (12/20) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 7:15 p.m. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session it to discuss pending legal matters. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on January 7, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 402, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 402, Parking Prohibited at all Times in Certain Loca-
tions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: §402. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations. Parking shall be prohibited at all times in the following locations: Street Side Between Wonderly Street East Seip Avenue and Sage Street Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (12/20) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on January 7, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SOLID WASTE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 20, Solid Waste, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: Section A(101), “Definitions,” shall be amended to add the following: BOROUGH - means Nazareth Borough, a municipality located in Northampton County, with business offices at 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064. BOROUGH RECYCLING CENTER – located on G. W. Stoudt Boulevard, this drop-off center will provide recycling for Dual Stream, cardboard, and Yard Waste recycling. BULK ITEMS – Examples of items include but are not limited to, carpet, furniture, mattresses, storm sashes, screens, etc. Bulk Items shall not include residential solid waste, construction debris, hazardous waste or electronics per CDRA Pa. Act 108 of 2010. COMMERCIAL RECYCLING - Pennsylvania Act 101 and the Borough of Nazareth require that businesses, professionals, non-profit organizations, institutions and industrial and residential landlords must recycle plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, newspapers, office paper, magazines, junk mail, phone books, cardboard and yard waste. It further requires that you report your recycling information to the Borough at the end of each year. COMMUNITY EVENTS Events that are sponsored by public or private agencies or individuals, including but not limited to, fairs, bazaars, socials, picnics and organized sporting events attending by two hundred (200) or more individuals per day are required to recycle pursuant to PA Act 101 and the Borough of Nazareth. CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS also referred to as “C & D” and refers to waste that includes, but is not limited to, lumber, pipes, bricks, concrete, rebar, wood, paneling, linoleum, drywall, plumbing fixtures, fencing, or roofing materials that result from construction or demolition activities.
December 20-26, 2018 25 CONTAINER - refers to a water-tight, metal or plastic receptacle used for the collection and storage of Solid Waste or Recyclables at a Residential Unit, Municipal Facility or Community Event and placed curbside for Borough-wide collection as may be approved from time to time by the Borough. CURBSIDE - From any Residential Unit, the nearest point at the side of a Borough or Statemaintained roadway, or from a private roadway, the nearest point at the side of the private roadway, provided the property owner(s) has/have issued a waiver for collection vehicles to travel along the roadway for collection. CURBSIDE RECYCLING the Borough-wide collection of recyclable materials contained in Containers that are provided to Residential Units for placement at curbside. DUMPSTER – A generic term describing front-load and rear-load containers also known as “rolloffs” and used for largescale collection and transport of Solid Waste or Recyclables. ELECTRONICS – Refers to items excluded from the waste stream and as described in the Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA), PA Act 108 of 2010. GRASS CLIPPINGS - Lawn waste resulting from mowing of residential lawns. For the purpose of this contract, grass clippings shall be considered Solid Waste. HAZARDOUS WASTE - Any chemical, compound, mixture, substance or article which is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or appropriate agency of the Commonwealth to be hazardous as that term is defined by or pursuant to Federal or Commonwealth Law. RECYCLE OR RECYCLING – the collection, separation, recovery and sale or reuse of metals, glass, paper, yard waste and leaf waste, plastics and other materials which would otherwise be disposed or processed as municipal waste or the mechanized separation and treatment of municipal waste (other than through combustion) and creation and recovery of reusable materials other than a fuel for the operation of energy. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL EDUCATION - The program developed and provided by the Contractor or the Borough to inform and encourage residents to use the recycling collection services. The hauler shall provide an annual educational mailing, reviewed and approved by the Borough, large enough to contain all Act 101 required mandated education and any other related information. SOLID WASTE - includes any garbage, trash, refuse, and other material, including solid, liquid, semi-solid or contained gaseous material, resulting from operation of Residential Units, Municipal Facilities, and Community Events and excludes Electronics, Construction and Demolition Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Yard or Leaf Waste, and any sludge not meeting the definition of residual or designated hazardous waste from a municipal, commercial or institutional water supply treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant or air pollution control facility. YARD WASTE - shall include Leaf Waste, plant materials (leaves, branches, brush, flowers, roots, etc.), debris commonly thrown away in the course of maintaining yards and gardens. Yard Waste shall not include loose soils, sod, food waste, including food waste from gardens or orchards; food compost; plastics and synthetic
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tonnage being reported to the Borough monthly.
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A. GARBAGE - animal, fruit and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation and cooking of foods.
fibers; lumber; tree stumps, any wood or tree limbs over four (4) inches in diameter; human or animal excrement; noxious weeds and soil contaminated with hazardous substances. Section A(101), “Definitions,” shall be amended to delete the current definitions and replaced with the following: RECYCLABLES - includes office and mixed paper, cardboard and flatboard, newspapers including colored inserts, manila and brown folders, glossy paper, magazines, telephone books, bi-metal, tin and aluminum cans, empty aerosol cans, clear, green, and brown glass bottles and jars, and plastics (numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7). For the purpose of this ordinance, White and Metal Goods shall be considered Recyclables and shall be collected and transported to a Designated Recycling Vendor with the
REFUSE - for purposes of proposals, shall mean:
B. ASHES - the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible materials for the purpose of heating and cooking. C. RUBBISH - all building waste (residue resulting from building construction, reconstruction, repair or demolition, and from grading or other incidental work which must originate on site in the Borough), combustibles (including paper, rags, boxes and other flammable waste materials), noncombustibles (including crockery, metal and nonflammable waste materials); and all waste materials not included in the definitions hereinbefore stated, but not inducing sewage and industrial wastes to be disposed of by and through the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority through
the Nazareth municipal sewer system, and not including dangerous materials or substances such as poison, acids, caustics, explosives, hazardous wastes, infected materials or substances. (Ord. 612, 8/2/1992) D. RIFFRAFF - Bulk items and waste materials too large for collection in ordinary containers, such as discarded furniture, stoves, pipes, tanks, household appliances, white goods, fixtures and other such items. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL EDUCATION - The hauler shall provide an annual educational mailing, reviewed and approved by the Borough, large enough to contain all Act 101 required mandated education and any additional pertinent information. The definition for “Public Awareness Program” shall be deleted. Section, A(102), “Containers,” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: All refuse originating within the Borough of Nazareth shall
be disposed of only by the Contractor designated as herein provided unless herein exempted. No person except the Contractor shall collect, remove, haul or convey refuse through or upon any of the streets of the Borough and dispose of the same in any manner or place. Section A(105) titled “Refuse Vehicles” shall be renamed “Collection Vehicles.” Section A(106) shall be rewritten as follows: §106. License Required to Collect Solid Wastes and Recyclables from Commercial Users and Multifamily Housing Properties. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of collecting solid waste from commercial establishments and multifamily housing properties within the Borough limits without obtaining a license from the Borough Administrative Clerk. All persons desiring such license shall annually present a written application to the Borough Administrative Clerk setting forth the intention to engage in the business of collecting refuse from commercial establishments and multifamily housing properties, the equipment and property to be used in the said business and such other information as the Administrative Clerk may require. The Clerk, upon being satisfied that the applicant is able to provide such service, shall grant such a license for the period of one (1) year or such portion of the calendar year as may then be remaining. All licenses so issued shall expire on the thirty-first day of December of each year. Section A(110), “Fees,” shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section A(112), “Delinquent Accounts Collection agency Costs,” shall be renumbered A(111). Section A(113), “Regulations,” shall be renumbered A(112). Section A(114), “Penalties,” shall be renumbered A(113). Section B(121)(3) shall be renamed “Yard Waste,” and shall be amended to read as follows: All persons must separate leaf waste and yard waste from refuse generated at their houses, apartments, and other residential establishments for collection unless those persons have otherwise provided for composting of leaf waste. All persons shall separate leaf waste from other refuse. Lease waste shall be placed loose in the street near the curb for collection on designated days.
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Section B(122), “Designated Recyclables,” shall be amended to read: Designated Recyclables shall consist of the following: Office and mixed paper Cardboard and flatboard Newspapers, including colored inserts Manilla and brown folders Glossy paper Magazines Telephone books Bi-metal, tin and aluminum cans Empty aerosol cans Clear, green, and brown glass bottles and jars Plastics (numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) Section B(126), “Leaf Waste,” shall be deleted in its entirety.
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For U.S. troops, home for the Holidays is often just a wish World War II Veteran recalls his own Time away from home and under fire
submitted by MIGUEL CASELLAS-GIL The holiday season means family time for most Americans, but that’s not the case for many U.S. military personnel who can’t re-
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nizations provide support to the troops and their families, and also accept donations from Americans who want to help. A few of those include: Red Cross. The Red Cross has a “Holidays for Heroes” program that enables people to “give something that means something” during the holiday season. The Red Cross says it invites the public “to join their local Red Cross offices to thank and recognize
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The USO reports that since the program was launched in 2011, it has distributed nearly 1,500 boxes that brought holiday cheer to more than 110,000 service members in more than 500 locations.
Operation Gratitude. This non-profit organization sends individually addressed care packages to troops serving overseas, veterans, military families and others. Each package contains snacks, hygiene products, entertainment, and handmade items, as well as personal letters of support. After surviving that Christmas Eve in 1944, Art Schmitz recalls
making it to the mess hall for a much-needed Christmas Day meal, and then being handed a copy of General Anthony C. McAuliffe’s holiday message to his troops. In the conclusion of that message, the general wrote: “We are giving our country and our loved ones at home a worthy Christmas present and being privileged to take part in this gallant feat of
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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-
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tended the meeting in regard to the recent death of a nine-yearold boy after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver along Schoenersville Rd. in Hanover Township. John Malone called for more driver accountability. The driver has been charged by Colonial Regional Police with felony-two, which Chief Roy Seiple said is one step less than murder. Seiple explained that CRPD’s jurisdiction is Bath, Hanover Twp., and Lower Nazareth Twsp. The youth dropped something when crossing the road with other children and was hit by the car and died. His mother, expressing her devastating loss, asked that additional charges be made. Continued on page 4
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by ANGELA DELGROSSO The Small Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Capital BlueCross proudly present the 28th Annual Snow Ball on urday, February 18, 2017 SatSands Bethlehem Events at the Center (77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18015) from 6 until 11 p.m. This is The Chamber's premier black-tie dinner dance combined Page 16 with a silent auction fundraiser benefit Main Street Lehigh to Valley. This sold-out event attracts a stellar audience of high profile 74th Year, Issue No. 51Bath Youth Club’s 2016-2017 Chamber members and In-House and Travel Basketball Lehigh established in 1969 and www.homenewspa.com Valley community leaders. they currently have approximately Season has begun. The Bath Youth Club The was Silent Auction Pictured are some of the 100 players at six different participants in the In-House will be presented Travel team levels. Coaches: (L-R): Brad Madurski, Program featuring children from ages 6-8 years old. from 6 to 9 p.m. community for all their support Patti Ulshafer (Head Coach), Rob Ulshafer. The mission of Main The Youth Club thanks through the years. Street the –Contributed photo Lehigh Valley, The Chamber
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by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News The 36th annual performance of the live Christmas pageant was presented this past Saturday and Sunday at Bethlehem’s Rose Garden before audiences of more than 350 people sitting or standing on both cloudy days with temperatures in the mid-40’s. The chancel choir of Bethany United Church of Christ sang Christmas music as William Schellhaas narrated the story of Christ Jesus’ birth from Biblical scripture. As he spoke, volunteers
playing the part of townspeople and shepherds, and dressed in clothing of the period, walked around. On Saturday, the part of Mary was played by Jill Rathmell and on Sunday by Melissa Diffenderfer and Joseph by Gary Snyder. Angels were Lisa Villani, Emilia Johns, Bath resident Florence Liberto, Sasha Nelson, Maliah Price, Maci Price, Gianna Cusumano, Ella Viegas, and Israela Kohnlein. The choir sang two songs as shepherds laid on the ground,
and King Herod (John Kohnlein) and the High Priest (Mark Reccek) made their appearance. Then entered the Wise Men from the East walking beside camels. King Balthasar was played by Brock Williams, King Caspar by Donald Jenny, and King Melchoir by Kevin Landis. Riders came in on horses provided by Blue Ridge Stables. In all, there were more than 100 volunteer performers presenting the story of the birth of Jesus. Continued on page 3
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by BILL HALBFOERSTER the tour this past Friday night The Home News when the society had a concert in In past years, there was a can- candlelight by Robert Mouland. dlelight tour of homes on Friday Entitled “Drive the Cold Winnight. But this time the 34th ter Away,” the holiday perforby KERI LINDENMUTH annual Christmas House Tour mance The Roxy Theatre in downsponsored by the Governor Wolf Irish featured the wire strung town Northampton once Historical Society, held on Satur- flute harp, hurdy-gurdy, Baroque opened its doors for an again day, Dec. 6, was followed up by of of 1790, and English guitar annual Christmas tradition. 1760. The program consisted a special tour on Sunday, Dec. 7 of beautiful songs, melodies and On Wednesday, December for patrons, the volunteer staff, tales 13, the Roxy Theatre of the season and how they and homeowners and sponsors. Northampton Chamber of the were celebrated in early America. The Sunday tour began with a merce partnered togetherComNext brunch at the Wolf Academy in Tour year’s Christmas House to bring cheer to the community. the late morning, and then an af- ber will be on Saturday, DecemFor about the tenth year in 5. ternoon visit to all the decorated the chamber hosted its a row, Future Events annual homes for more than three hours, Chief Fogel and Skyler free holiday movie at the The society meets on the sechistoric finishing up at the society’s park ond theatre. This year’s classic by HOME NEWS STAFF 7 Lehigh Christin East Allen Township. This way p.m. Tuesday of each month atThe mas film was “It’s Township Police in the Monocacy School. the homeowners could see how The line for the film stretched ing Cop and took local children Department participated in Shop with Life.” Admission a Wonderful Upcoming events in a the of the classic Jimmy Stewart was free as long down the block. shopping to Kmart of Walnutport others had restored their homes months the holidays. It is the police Families, their film. for as those in attendance brought ahead include: department’s sixth year in and the styles they used. a arms filled with bags of canned a row of taking donation for the children shopping, and treating • March 7 and 8 – Seventhlocal “We always sell out,” said Northampton an-at the goods, waited in warm “Everyone enjoyed it,” said nual Refast Blue Mountain Drive-In them to a pre-shopping break- Area Food Bank. pajamas nee Keiderling of the NorthampanFamily Restaurant in Danielsville. and festive sweaters for the Carol Bear-Heckman, a member tiquesantiques show, with fine(More show- Continued on and a café in an historical pictures on Page 5.) of the house tour committee. page 3 setting She said the rain on Saturday • May 1 – Annual society canaffected the attendance slightly, dlelight dinner in the 1785 Wolf but the society was prepared, as Academy were the homeowners, with boo• ties provided to protect the floors. nualMay 15 and 16 – Third anCountry Garden Faire, Overall, the visitors to the homes showing were delighted at what they saw. sundries plants, herbs and garden in the historical campus, Several of the homes were in Le- with lectures, food, and children’s high County in the community activities. of Schnecksville, and Mrs. HeckBy JUSTIN SWEITZER Fund Drive man said the people enjoyed seeThe project’s projected increase The Governor Wolf Historical After re-submitting a plan from his ing those homes as well. Society was formed more than to build six warehouses plan in township traffic loomed large ing that nearbyperspective, believOfficers from the CRPD and in Al- over the public In past years, florists and garden 50 roads will not be len Township, developer former meeting, as both suited for years ago, in 1958, when the the amount of tractor clubs provided elaborate floral Wolf Marine Corps pose with childrenmembers of the United States Jaindl came back before David planners and residents alike used that were chosen to shop. the Al- the meeting as decorations at each of the homes ciety Academy Restoration Soan opportunity to Continued on page 4 len Township Planning merged with the Bath Area for the Saturday tour, and comby HOME mission on Dec. 18 as the Com- voice suggestions and concerns Continued on page 4 The Colonial Regional Police NEWS STAFF peted for winning ribbons. This com- to representatives Department participated of the joint 76th Year, Issue No. 51 tional program Shop with in the na- mission reviewed the plan for the venture time around, the florists placed a Cop, where police take between the Jaindl Land local, less fortu- Northampton Business Center, Company www.homenewspa.com 73rd Year, Issue No. nate a wreath at each of the homes’ 51Thechildren shopping for the holidays. and Watson Land a multi-warehouse complex CRPD raised $400 for each front doors. They followed the www.homenewspa.com that Company. of the ten children they took would be located ping on between Saturday to Wal-Mart. This shopHowtheme, “Sleigh Bells Ring”, and a Planning Commission Chairis the 12th year of CRPD ertown and Seemsville roads ticipation. parnumber of the wreaths had bells in man Eugene Clater Allen Township. said traffic is on them. the primary concern of the entire Mrs. Heckman said she heard USPS 248-700 many good comments about USPS
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