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DECEMBER 21-27, 2017
Shop with a Cop
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by HOME NEWS STAFF The Lehigh Township Police Department participated in Shop with a Cop and took local children shopping to Kmart of Walnutport for the holidays. It is the police department’s sixth year in a row of taking local children shopping, and treating them to a pre-shopping breakfast at the Blue Mountain Drive-In Family Restaurant in Danielsville. (More pictures on Page 5.)
Officers from the CRPD and former members of the United States Marine Corps pose with children that were chosen to shop.
by HOME NEWS STAFF The Colonial Regional Police Department participated in the national program Shop with a Cop, where police take local, less fortunate children shopping for the holidays. The CRPD raised $400 for each of the ten children they took shopping on Saturday to Wal-Mart. This is the 12th year of CRPD participation.
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Christmas classic comes to The Roxy by KERI LINDENMUTH The Roxy Theatre in downtown Northampton once again opened its doors for an annual Christmas tradition. On Wednesday, December 13, the Roxy Theatre and the Northampton Chamber of Commerce partnered together to bring cheer to the community. For about the tenth year in a row, the chamber hosted its annual free holiday movie at the historic theatre. This year’s classic Christmas film was “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Admission was free as long as those in attendance brought a donation for the Northampton Area Food Bank.
The line for the film stretched down the block. Families, their arms filled with bags of canned goods, waited in warm pajamas and festive sweaters for the show-
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Proposed industrial park Raises traffic concerns in Allen Township By JUSTIN SWEITZER After re-submitting a plan to build six warehouses in Allen Township, developer David Jaindl came back before the Allen Township Planning Commission on Dec. 18 as the commission reviewed the plan for the Northampton Business Center, a multi-warehouse complex that would be located between Howertown and Seemsville roads in Allen Township.
The project’s projected increase in township traffic loomed large over the public meeting, as both planners and residents alike used the meeting as an opportunity to voice suggestions and concerns to representatives of the joint venture between the Jaindl Land Company and Watson Land Company. Planning Commission Chairman Eugene Clater said traffic is the primary concern of the entire
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ton Area Chamber of Commerce. “We see about 400 people…[and] fill about 40 boxes of canned goods.” Those forty boxes are enough to fill two pickup trucks with meals for those in need. “The generosity is overwhelming,” said Tony Pristash, president of the Chamber and member of Northampton’s borough council. “[The event] brings everybody together [and] gives them the best introduction to the Christmas season.” A mixer, which was open to the public, preceded the 7 p.m. film showing. About 50 people attended the mixer. Food, holiday treats and drinks were provided by the chamber and local sponsors. Sponsors included Nazareth Palette, Chick-fil-A in Whitehall, Karen’s Kutz and Galen Glen Winery. However, without the Roxy
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Theatre, the show cannot go on. “[This] is something we have been doing for many, many years,” said Richard Wolfe, owner of the Roxy. “[It is] something I enjoy. It is nice to get people together for the holidays for a good cause.” “It is [also] a great way to expose the theatre to people who do not normally come here…[and] help keep the theatre continuing to prosper,” Wolfe continued. “[Wolfe] is always happy to open his doors,” said Keiderling. “He does a really good job for us.” “He makes it all possible,” added Pristash. “He brings the true Christmas spirit to town.” The Chamber and the Roxy rotate their holiday film every year. Families in Northampton are already looking forward to next Christmas when another classic will grace the screen and the community will once again come together for a night of festive films and generous giving.
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potential truck traffic that could result from the project, or find another use for the property that will reduce the amount of tractor trailers traveling in and out of the township. “Somehow we have to look at this thing and come up with something creative or find another use for that property that generates less potential traffic,” he said. AnnMarie Vigilante, the traffic engineer representing the Jaindl-Watson Land Company, said all parties—the township, developers, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation— will have work together to find a solution that works best for the development. “The idea is… to have a conversation with you, as well as PennDot, to find the right way to make this work,” Vigilante said. “I don’t want you to think that we gave you this saying this is our be-all end-all. We’re here to discuss those things and there’s going to be multiple discussions between, not just with you guys,
but as well as PennDot.” Clater remained adamant that the plans he had received so far did not contain enough information pertaining to off-site improvements. “I’m still a little bit disappointed about the almost total lack of off-site improvements beyond what you just need minimally to get to the point where you’ve got wider shoulders and some other things that are being done,” he said. “I don’t see where you’re doing anything other than what you have to do for the Howertown Road entrance and what will ultimately be decided for the Seemsville Road piece. There’s just nothing else on the table, and I see other developers putting in millions to try to help us with the general infrastructure and I just don’t see a comparable contribution.” Clater wasn’t the only person with a skeptical view of the traffic projected to come along with the development. Allen Township resident Joe Mangan said that distribution as the sole function
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of all six buildings would create a “traffic nightmare” as it would be too much to bear for both township residents and infrastructure. Resident Bob Bysher agreed, believing that an alternate use other than warehouses would be more suitable for the land. “There’s enough brain power here that you guys could think of something else to do with that land other than warehouses,” he said. “So just give that some thought.” Eric Miller, an East Allen Township resident, said that the development would have an effect on both Allen Township and neighboring municipalities, negatively impacting the quality of life for those who live in the surrounding townships. “Everyone’s quality of life is just being affected… This has a massive impact on everybody,” Miller said. “A lot of us were born and raised here, just keep that in mind.”
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Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Drive, Bath. Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome. Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
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Formerly approved Daycare to be redeveloped Into Northampton Apartments
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By KERI LINDENMUTH The site of a once-planned daycare center in Northampton is now being redeveloped into apartments instead. Manny Makhoul of MGMJ Holding Company explained that the daycare owner pulled out of plans to turn the property at 1464 Washington Avenue into a daycare center for children. After sitting on the property for several months, Makhoul has decided to redevelop the site into an apartment building. Makhoul and his attorney Ronald Corkery presented these new plans to the Northampton Zoning Hearing
Board on Thursday, December 14. Instantly, it was evident that parking was going to be an issue. Makhoul plans to develop the property into eight studio apartment units. However, the property only has one off-street parking spot, reserved only for handicapped drivers. A property of this size requires at least 16 offstreet parking spaces, according to zoning regulations. As a result, Makhoul was seeking a 15-spot variance. According to Makhoul, these spots may not be needed. He said that he will be seeking tenants who are primarily single veterans
with little money and no cars. A bus route behind the building will serve as tenants’ primary mode of transportation. “[Veterans] are unfortunately the people who do not have much…and have a hard time finding a place,” he said. However, there was still a concern among zoning hearing board members. “I do not see how you are going to get 15 or even eight [off-street parking spots],” said zoning hearing board member Robert Solderich. “What else can you use this building for?” countered Corkery. “A daycare,” Solderich responded. Unlike the apartment units, the zoning hearing board did not require additional parking spots when the building was intended to be a daycare. They said this was because the center was going to be a drop-off and pick-up spot. Apartments, they say, may generate much more traffic.
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----------------------“You have to consider the whole neighborhood,” said board member Sylvia Wasko. Borough resident Ashleigh Strange spoke in support of the apartment building. She thought it was “great” that more apartments are being developed. “We have a lot of buildings in Northampton that are not really used. They are falling to pieces,” she said. “Something needs to be done.” However, borough resident Jim Kucharick did not agree. “My biggest concern is the parking,” he said. “I think what they are doing is great there, [but] currently on Washington Avenue there are four or five cars daily.” After hearing the concerns of residents like Kucharick and Strange, and the arguments of Makhoul and Corkery, the hearing board made a motion to grant eight studio apartments for one tenant per unit and one car per tenant. “No more,” stressed hearing board president Jerome Kroboth. The motion was granted, with four members in favor and only Wasko opposed.
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Are you Comfortable With Uncomfortable?
It’s the holiday season, but in some cases entrepreneurs can’t celebrate like most because they have many decisions to make about staying open, closing their businesses or taking care of their employees. Do we close the business for the holiday, do we give employees a break and time off, do we risk losing revenue, or do we move forward with business as usual? To close or not to close, that is the question. The benefits of closing- you send a message to your staff and your customers that it’s important to take a break and refresh. My dad used to say, “There is no point in working all year long if you don’t take a vacation.” That resonated with me and I still think about his famous line when making decisions about time off. Another benefit is the more you give to your staff, many times you will see an increase in loyalty and customer service. The benefits of staying opencash flow would be the first thing that comes to mind. You send a clear message to your customers that they come first and you will make your decisions based on their needs, not your needs. Also, you could create a holiday atmosphere at your business and celebrate with employees and customers the week before Christmas. Also, it might be good for customers and staff if you take off during a slow week
during the year. So, if you decide to close:
1. Give your customers plenty of notice. 2. Make a promise to check emails and phone messages. 3. Most people are chronic procrastinators. Here is a sales strategy: tell your customers to get what they need before you close. 4. Make sure you advise your customers to take time off too. 5. If relevant, give your customers emergency contact information, just in case.
If you are staying open, go for it. It’s not only the holiday season, it’s the spending season… offer specials, host networking events, take your business to a
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whole new level. The holiday season means your customers are not only looking to buy, they are looking to spend. Last week I was with a client who said something profound. When we were chatting about his future plans he said something that made me think. He said, “I am comfortable with uncomfortable.” I could not have said it better. Ask yourself, seriously, do you have the ability to be comfortable with uncomfortable? When you can do that you will find that making the “to close or not to close” decision is so much easier. The reason remains, it’s all about risk. Uncomfortable is about making decisions to move your business to the next level; it’s pretty much impossible to do without risk or the somewhat uneasy feeling you get when you take a risk. Let’s get more comfortable with uncomfortable and you will move your business to a new level. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The first snow melted and then we got another couple inches later that hasn’t melted much with all the cold air, but maybe it will hang around for Christmas. Otherwise, the weather folks say not much chance for a white Christmas with new flakes. . . . You know, with all the celebrations during the Christmas season, there always seems to be a tragedy that brings sudden sadness. It happened again out in the state of Washington, where a train derailed and fell down on a super highway filled with cars and trucks hitting the road. Looking at that curve in the tracks, it shouldn’t have been 79 MPH with high speed trains, but 30 MPH as they’re talking about now. Even though we don’t know them, how about remembering the victims in your prayers in church on Christmas Eve. . . . Two more friends have passed away, Rodney Remaley and “Jiggs” Silfies, Jr. That’s the way it goes, and the list goes on. My condolences to their families and all those who have lost loved ones. . . .Those Eagles better play more solid defense, or they’ll be outside looking in. They escaped by the skin of their teeth on Sunday against a much better (at this point) New York Giants. Oakland Raiders are next on Sunday night. . . .Word from the staff that this Thursday is the Christmas issue and next Thursday the New Year’s issue, so I hope your good
items were in on time. Fridays are the deadline day, they tell me. Ye Ed is semi-retired because of his auto accident and falls, but the freelancers are doing a great job. Tell them that when you see them. . . .The fire trucks were busy this past Saturday in Bath and East Allen Township, where Santa Claus was aboard delivering gifts to the kiddies. That’s just a sample. Wait until he’s all over the world on Christmas Eve with his sleigh and reindeer. Ho! Ho! Ho! . . . .Merry Christmas, everyone ! ! !
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lost 0 to 4 behind Gerald Bartholomew, 528; Charmaine Bartholomew, 471; Amanda Leindecker, 445, and Albert Arthoffer, 406. Team 3 scored a 4 to 0 sweep with Bob R. Kosman and Bob C. Kosman, both with a 542 series, and Joe Bachman, 415. Team 4 also won 4 to 0 with Polly Kosman, 412 and the team. Team 1 lost 0 to 4 with Terry Bartholomew, 589, and Ty Pagotto, 496. Standings Team 2 Team 5 Team 3 Team 1 Team 4
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Team 2 Takes First Half in Bath Die Hards
Team 2 captured first place in the Bath Die Hards League on December 13, as they won 4 to 0 with Wendy Guest, 446, and Sandy Fox, 436. Team 5 fell to second as they
Paul’s Garage dropped a 1 to 3 series with Bath Supply #1 in week 14 of the Bath Commercial League, but held a nice advantage in first place. Supply #1: Brent Connolly, 225-234–641; Steve Kerbacher, 205-201-226–632; Harvey Rissmiller, 217-225–632; Jeff Kerbacher, 211-226–620; Lester Steigerwalt, 205-210–599. Paul: Mike Klocek, 223-245238–706; Ed Weller, 232-236– 661; Tom Stephens, 223-247– 651; Jim D’Aqostino, 237–584; Craig Rothdeutsch, 215–580. Carfara’s Paint & Wallpapering plastered Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair, 4 to 0, behind Dino Carfara, 222-237–653; Harry Emery, 256–639; Terry Bartholomew, 203-205-206–614; Brent Bartholomew, 205-223–604; Gerald Bartholomew, 211–563. Bauer: Vince Bauer, 545, and Wyatt Davidson, 208–510. The Rice Family wasn’t amused. They took a 4-0 series from Maxx Amusements with Dale Fye, 200–503, and Howie Rice, 502.
Maxx: Scott Ackerman, 225233–646; “Butch” Holland, 557; George Hyde, 518; Bill Bachman, 510. Daku Auto Body hammered Bath Supply #2, 4 to 0, behind Scott Bortz, 258-227–670; Marc Beichey, 240-231–658; Al Davidson, 231-202–621; Bob Daku, 233–596; Bob Faustner, 208–533. Supply #2: Wally Myers, 566; Jerry Eckhart, 211–518; Mike Snyder, 203–516. STANDINGS Paul’s Garage Bath Supply #1 Carfara’s Paint Maxx Amusements Bauer Fiberglass Rice Family Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2
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Valley Electric Splits With Holy Family in Bath Industrial League
Valley Electric and Holy Family are in the same position as they were last week as they split 2 to 2 in playing each other in week 14 of the Bath Industrial League. Electtric: Cade Shemanski, 259225–631; Bob Meixsell, 259200–622; Don Arndt, 207–550; Eric Marhefka, 180–522; Andrew White, 185–500. Family: Dave Betz, 223-222–613; Kevin Searles, 248–601; Chris Dilliard, 237–585; John Facinelli, 206– 584; Dell Buss, 195–518. D&R Precision Machining was pretty concise in clipping Taylor Honey 3 to 1 behind “Butch” Post, 227-216–607; Rick Dilley, 219-214–593; Dave Roman, 223–571; David Fogel, 459. Honey: Milt Kelly, 253–596; Scott Freibolin, 210–583; Ed Taylor, 181–538; Kyle Taylor, 196–523; Jack Troxell, 177–521. G&L Sign Factory sent CoPilot Taxi on a wild goose chase as they upset the taxi men, 4 to
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0, with Jason Eberts leading the sign men 268-247–749, followed by Bill Fortner, 247–583; Gary Gower, 194–577; Brian Silvius, 190–549; Shawn Snyder, 208–531. Taxi: Robert Kulick, 429; ∆Jose Negron, 377; Brandon Corey, 333. Fensty’s Restoration and Harhart’s played even, 2 to 2, as both are hoping to climb in the standings. Harhart’s: George Hyde, 222-217–613; “Butch” Holland, 210–587; Bill Bachman, 201– 568; Rick Faust, 497; Randy Fritz, 421. Fensty: Matt Paulus, 220-218–631; Marty Csencsits, 201–559; Mark Flamisch, 199– 517; Warren Nelson, 497; Joe Schwartz, 483. STANDINGS W L Valley Electric 31.5 24.5 Holy Family 31 25 D&R Precision Mach. 30 26 G&L Sign Factory 30 26 Taylor Honey 29 27 Harhart’s 27 29 Fensty’s Restoration 23 33 Co-Pilot Taxi 22 34
DARTBALL Salem Luth. trips St. Stephen’s in Suburban dart Baseball trio Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem is like a run-scoring machine, and no other team in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League appears able to stop them. They won another three games on Monday night against St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem, 8-6, 11-5, and 9-2 . Their players put on a show: Bill Hoke, Sr., 8 for 14; Bill Hoke, Jr., 8 for 15; Bryan Frankenfield, 8 for 15; Kyle Taylor and Austin Hoffert, each with a home run, and Tyler Frankenfield, two homers. St. Stephen’s: John Hoysan, 4 for 8; Gary Buczynski, 4 for 13; Ed Wychuck, and Travis Beahm, both 4 for 14. Solo homers by Alan Antry and Nathan Natrath Christ UCC of Bath kept pace for a while, but they lost three games to Dryland of Hecktown, 6-3, 5-2, and 1-0 in 10 innings. Hecktown: Bernie Yurko, 6 for 13; Shawn Sigley, 5 for 13, and Larry Golick, 5 for 14. Bath: Dave Shaver, 6 for 12, and Joe Hunsicker, 4 for 12. Meanwhile, Bath Lutheran won 8-1 and 5-3 sandwiched around a 1-0 loss at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem. Bath: Dan Stillwell, 5 for 13 with a homer; Dave Fisher and Scott Henninger, both 4 for 13. Bethlehem: Norm Schoenenberger, 5 for 11; Rich Hasonich, 4 for 11, and Charlie Heidecker, a homer. Farmersville played at St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton, losing the first two games, 7-3 and 5-0, before winning 3-0. Northampton: Rich Kern, 4 for 12, and Amber Gross and Abby Kern, both with a home run. Farmersville: Gene Grim, 4 for 12. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship at Continued on page 9
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Salem UCC, Moorestown, was postponed due to the death of manager Rodney Remaley. Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, had the BYE. Due to the Christmas - New Year’s holidays, no games are scheduled until January 8, 2018.
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Emrick to continue Veterans Outreach Program in 2018 And also to open new Slate Belt office in the New Year Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE Veterans who have specific,
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BATH AREA East Allen Township grants conditional approval to Vertek, adopts 2018 budget By JUSTIN SWEITZER At their Dec. 14 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors granted conditional approval for the final land development plan of Vertek Construction Management, who have proposed a 450,000-square-foot warehouse off the intersection of Route 329 and Airport Road. The board also granted Vertek a waiver from the township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), allowing them to place sidewalks outside the street right-of-way, which permits Vertek to place the sidewalk farther from the road to improve safety. “It doesn’t mean that we’re waiving the sidewalk,” Supervisor Mark Schwartz said. “It means that we’re saying that the sidewalk doesn’t have to be in the right-ofway, it’s going to be on the developer’s part of the property, but it’s safer that way because it’s farther away from the road.” In other business, the board voted to adopt the township budget for 2018, with no tax increas-
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Submitted by ELIZABETH RICHARDSON A total of 419 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at the Winter Commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 16 at 9:45 a.m. in Koehler Fieldhouse. There will be 325 bachelor's degrees, 66 master's degrees and one doctoral degree awarded. Alison Geiter of Bath will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Restaurant and Tourism Management. Samantha Cordes of Nazareth
will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Gina Corvino of Nazareth will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Mark McKeever of Nazareth will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. John Nemeth of Nazareth will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Chester Williams of Nazareth will graduate Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Meghan Iudicello of Nazareth
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will graduate with a Master of Education in Special Education. Nathan Heilman of Northampton will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Security. East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 55 undergraduate programs, 22 master's programs and one doctoral program. More than 6,800 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable, and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 30,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.
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churches. This union establishes a regional presence for the North American Lutheran Church. Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moore Township and Abundant Life Lutheran Church have blended their church families. The congregations began worshiping together this fall in Holy Cross’ home since 1975, at routes 512 and 946. Also this fall, Holy Cross joined the North American Lutheran Church, with which Abundant Life already was aligned. Holy Cross, part of the Bath Area Council of Churches, has more than 400 members. It affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) in 2011. Abundant Life formed in early 2016, originating with Bible study meetings at the Saylorsburg Firehall and then holding its first worship service in Neola,
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door and outdoor facilities for meetings and events. Holy Cross Daycare Center & Nursery School also shares the church building. Abundant Life’s ministry work focused on outreach and sharing the message with the community through events such as bonfires at Twin Pines Camp and hymn sing-alongs at the Beer Café in East Stroudsburg. Other on-going ministry efforts supported the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network Food Bank and Pregnancy Resource Center in Stroudsburg. All are welcome to Sunday worship at 8 and 9:30 a.m., with Sunday school for nursery through sixth grade at 9:30 a.m. The combined congregations are eager for their first
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Lehigh Township supervisors pass Budget for 2018, 4-1 By JUSTIN SWEITZER Supervisors in Lehigh Township approved the township’s budget for 2018 at their Dec. 12 meeting, with the board voting to approve it, 4-1. The budget keeps property tax rates the same at 5.7 mills. Supervisor Cindy Miller cast the dissenting vote, giving multiple reasons why she would not be voting in favor of the budget. “The reason I’m saying nay is we did not have a discussion about the impact of the budget for wages and benefits for non-union employees and management,” Miller said. “I do disagree with the hiring of the assistant public works position; the public works building
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Songs, sweets and snow at Nazareth Tree Lighting by KERI LINDENMUTH The snow flurries arrived right on cue at the Nazareth tree lighting on Thursday, December 7, but the cold did not stop roughly 800 children and their families from packing into downtown Nazareth’s circle and celebrating the holiday season at the annual tree lighting ceremony. This is the 25th year that the Nazareth Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce has
hosted the event. Families waited for the arrival of Santa Claus while listening to musical entertainment provided by the Nazareth High School Brass Ensemble and Faith Gabrielle. Gabrielle performed Christmas favorites, including “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and a sing-along rendition of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” before the Christmas tree donated by Hidden Pines Farm was illuminated by colorful lights. Borough and state officials also appeared at the tree lighting.
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ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball Team went to Pleasant Valley on December 12 and won, and then hosted Wilson West Lawn on December 16 and won. The boys went to Whitehall on December 17 and won 63-50 and will travel to Northampton on December
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Lebanon Valley College Recognizes fall student-athletes Submitted by ALI WENGER Lebanon Valley College recognized nearly 250 student-athletes who competed for the Flying Dutchmen fall athletic teams. Local students who were recognized include: Ryan Johnson of Bath, a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High
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BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Christmas Candlelight Services: Wed., Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 23 at 4 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. Sunday morning service at 10:45 a.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
BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Christmas Eve Worship & Candlelight Service 5:30 p.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Dec. 22 Candlelight Service 7 p.m.; Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant & Communion 10:30 p.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Christmas Eve Worship & Candlelight Service 7 p.m.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Christmas Eve Worship 9:30 a.m., Lovefeast Candlelight 5 and 8 p.m.
CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11:30 p.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Christmas Eve Worship 8/10:30 a.m., Worship and SS 9:15 a.m. Candlelight Service 3/7 p.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 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 with Children's Choir * Just right for those with small children 7 p.m. Joyous Christmas Worship with special music, familiar carols and a children's message 9 p.m. Contemporary Christmas with familiar carols 11 p.m. "Midnight" Christmas Worship featuring special music, the Senior Choir and Handbell Ensemble Christmas Day Worship 10 a.m. in sanctuary THE GOSPEL CHAPEL, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Communion Service 11 a.m., Candlelight Service 6 p.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Christmas Eve Morning Worship 11 a.m. & Family Candlelight Service 7 p.m.
PALMER MORAVIAN CHURCH, Easton 610-253-2510 Candlelight Children’s Lovefeast 4 p.m., Candlelight Vigils 6/8 p.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874 Holy Mass Christmas Eve- 4 and 7 p.m. and midnight, Holy Mass Christmas Day9:30 and 11 a.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 7 & 11 p.m. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Christmas Eve Candlelight Lovefeast Services 4/6:30/8:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Christmas Eve Services: 9 a.m. Church Service 7 p.m. Family ServiceCandle lightening/HC 11 p.m.- Festive Service- Candle lightening/HC ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Christmas Eve Services: Family Service 5 p.m., Worship Service w/ HC 7 p.m., Candlelight Service 11 p.m. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion and Carols. Special guest Nobuo Kitagawa - Oboe. 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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off and let it cool down. Plug in safely. If you don’t yet have a transfer switch, you can use the outlets on the generator. It’s best to plug in appliances directly to the generator. If you must use an extension cord, it should be heavy-duty and designed for outdoor use. It should be rated (in watts or amps) at least equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Make sure the cord is free of cuts. The plug should have all three prongs. Install a transfer switch. A transfer switch connects the generator to your circuit panel and lets you power hardwired appliances. Most transfer switches also help you avoid overload by displaying wattage usage levels. Do not use the generator to “backfeed” power into your home electrical system. Trying to power your home’s electrical wiring by “backfeeding” – where you plug the generator into a wall outlet – is reckless and dangerous. You could hurt utility workers and neighbors served by the same transformer. Backfeeding bypasses built-in circuit protection devices, so you could damage your electronics or start an electrical fire. Install a battery operated carbon monoxide detector in your home or business. This alarm will sound if any carbon monoxide comes into the building and alert you.
Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa. com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
837-6051 Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship/SS/ Nursery.
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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.
DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st and 3rd Sunday HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.
ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional 8/10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wed- Midweek Spoken Worship 7 p.m.
BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.
FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.
GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed.- 7 p.m. BS
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m. CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. HC;
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HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 St. Peter’ s U.C.C. Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 8142 Valley View Rd. a.m. Seemsville, Northampton
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Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m.
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ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. KEY – W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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Why Jesus Came
Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Prescott was teaching a class for police officers in the Salt Lake City Library on March 5, 1994. During a break he stepped into the hallway, and saw a gunman forcing people into a room. Prescott, who was dressed in street clothes, fell in line with the group and became the 19th hostage. When the gunman announced the order in which hostages would be executed, Prescott identified himself as a police officer. A fight ensued, and Prescott, in self-defense, shot the gunman. All of the hostages were released unharmed. The officer placed himself at great risk, but he was not thinking of himself, he was thinking about the danger the hostages were in! John 1:14 declares that God “was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” He came because we were held hostage to sin and were hopelessly in danger of eternal spiritual death. He entered our world to save us! Yes, saving us was what The Incarnation was about! Matthew 1:21 says, “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” He came “to save that which was lost” (Matthew 18:11) and “to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). He “gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us” (Galatians 1:14). Imagine it! God, who could have crushed the world because of its sin, came into the world to be crushed for our sin. The very One who said that everyone who sinned would die, came to the world to die in our place. He both pronounced the judgment and took the judgment upon Himself. “God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). God’s love for us was the reason He came to save us, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:16-17).
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Obituaries Samuel R. Ashton
Samuel R. Ashton, 88, of Northampton, died on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1980 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant after 30 plus years, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Sam was the recipient of four Purple Hearts, the Gold, Silver and Bronze Stars and U.S. and Korean Presidential Citations. He was a son of the late Khoran and Dorothy Geijkan, born in Highland Park, Michigan. Sam is survived by his son, Samuel J. Ashton, with whom he resided; two brothers, Arman Agapion and Andy Loring in Michigan; 5 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Services are private with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Ashton Funeral Home.
Dorothy M. Haftl
Dorothy M. Haftl, 98, of Bath died on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. She was the wife of the late Alfred Haftl. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie Meckes. Dorothy was a member of Salem UCC Church, Moorestown, and was a member of their quilting club. Surviving are a sister, Loretta Legath, and nieces, nephews and friends. Servies will be private as handled by the Weber Funeral Homes.
Gertrude H. Fodor
AUG. 11. 1929 – DEC. 11, 2017 Gertrude H. Fodor, 88, of Northampton, died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Fodor. She worked as an examiner at the former Tama Mfg. for many years. Born on August 11, 1929 in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Sikar) Kleinhoppel. Gertrude was known as a very
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feisty lady. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Church and the Women’s Guild, was a life member of Friendly Fifties, as well as a board and life member and past officer of the For God and Country Catholic War Veterans Post #454 Ladies Auxiliary and a life member of St. Peter & Paul Hungarian Society. Surviving are three daughters, Roseann Hantz, Monica Fedorak, and Maria Reimer; four grandchildren; six great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters; two step-sisters, Frances Rupinski an d Mary Matika, and family friend, John Hauck. A Memorial Mass was held on Saturday, Dec. 16 in Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton, followed by burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were made by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.
Tara M. Frey
Aug. 27, 1959 – Dec. 14, 2017 Tara M. Frey, 58, of Moore Township, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at home. She was the wife of Randy L. Frey for 37 years. A 1978 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, for the past two years she was employed by Sodexo in Bethlehem, where she worked in the catering department at Lehigh University. She also bartended for many years and was a social member of St. Bernard’s Home of the Good Samaritan in South Bethlehem. Born on gust 27, 1959 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Patrick J., Sr. and Theresa (Fox) Byrnes. Tara was a member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, Emanuelsville; the Bath Republican Club, and a life member of the Petersville Rod & Gun Club. She enjoyed playing bingo, which was one of her pastimes. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kimberly L. Frey, of Moore Township; three brothers, Patrick J. Byrnes, Jr. of Bethlehem, Michael Byrnes of Bethlehem Township, and Martin Byrnes of Bethlehem; three sisters, Mary Byrnes of Florida, Cathleen Schulteis and Eileen Stuber, both of Bethlehem; mother-inlaw, Catherine (Druckenmiller) Frey, of Northampton; brothers-in-law, Leonard Frey, Jr. of Northampton, and Raymond Frey of Whitehall; sister-in-law, Linda Frey, of Northampton; nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service in celebration of Tara’s life was held on Saturday, Dec. 19 in Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Dr., Emanuelsville, Bath, PA 18014 Interment will be private. Arrangements were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of Tara may be offered to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Barbara A. Johns
DEC. 10, 1932 – DEC. 14, 2017 Barbara A. Johns, 85, of Northampton, formerly of Hokendauqua, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at Weston Senior Living Center in Northampton. She was the wife of the late Edward “Mickey” Johns for 46years before he died in 2001. She was employed at the former Tarkett Mfg. in Whitehall as a customer service representative and responsible for ordering for 32 years until retiring in 1995. Born on Dec. 10, 1932, in Hokendauqua, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Kane and Edith (Beck) Kane. She was a former bowler, an avid bingo player, and enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra E. Bennett of Walnutport and Ardell B. Babio of Danielsville; a sister, Marilyn New, of Danielsville; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Michelle Heiney, of Catasauqua in 2016. A graveside service was held on Monday, Dec. 18 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions may be sent to the memorial fund of First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua, 3005S. Front St., Whitehall, PA 18052
Winifred A. Mengel
MARCH 11, 1944 – DEC. 7, 2017 Winifred A. “Winnie” Mengel, 73, of Forks Township, dIed on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at home. She was the wife of Frank Mengel for 52 years. A graduate of Nazareth High School, early in her life she worked at Pioneer Blouse Mill. Later, she babysat for several children. She was a member of Forks U.C.C. Church where she served on the counting committee.. Winnie took pride in making her home a special place for her children and grandchildren. Through the years, memories of those family times together included her family dog Muffy. As her health declined, she depended on the loyalty and help of her husband, who showed an unwavering commitment to helping her and making her comfortable. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Deleon-Snyder, of York; three grandchildren; a brother, Richard A. Siegfried, Jr. of Bushkill Township. She was predeceased by a son, Michael Mengel, and a sister, Constance Smith. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 7 in Forks U.C.C. Church with The Rev. Robert Gutekunst officiating. Burial followed in Forks Cemetery, Stockertown. Arrangements were made by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth The family requests memorials to the church or the American Association for Kidney Patients, 14440 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33613. They would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center in
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Dorando Perini
Dorando “Dorry” Perini, 92, died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 in his home in Stockertown. He and his late wife, Emma (Sapone) Perini, would have celebrated 70 years of marriage in November. Dorry was a self-employed masonry contractor for almost 20 years until 1965, when he became a masonry teacher at Eastern Northampton Technical School. He earned his teacher’s certificate after taking courses at Penn State, Temple, and Northampton Community College. He eventually earned a Master’s degree from Temple. He retired from teaching in 1987. Born in Alpha, N.J., Dorry was a son of the late Gino and Maria Perini. He was a first-generation American, and a graduate of Phillipsburg High School where he played catcher on the baseball team. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as part of a fighter wing squadron stationed in Pearl Harbor in 1945. He attained the rank of Corporal and was proud to be a veteran. Their home was built in 1948 on ground that was part on the Sapone farm. For a decade, he served the borough as treasurer, councilman and building inspector. Dorry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and making wine. He was an ardent reader, finishing two books a week, and was skilled at painting landscapes in oils and acrylics. He loved to travel, especially to Italy to visit relatives. Playing golf in his younger years was something he looked forward to weekly. He loved to cook, especially on Saturdays with football, for he was an ardent Penn State fan. He was a member of Holy Family Church in Nazareth. Surviving are his daughters, Gail Chiles of Bethlehem, Janice Oren of Allentown, and Doreen Srsich of Nazareth; six grandchildren; seven great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews; and a brother Richard Perini, of Milford, N.J. Preceding him in death were his brothers Andrew Perini and Msgr. Armando Perini. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Dec. 14 in the Holy Family Catholic Church after viewing at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Burial was in the parish cemetery with military honors. Donations may be made to the Holy Family Capital Campaign, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064, or to the Career Institute of Technology Student Activity Fund, which will be applied in Dorando Perini’s memory at 5335 Kesslersville Rd., Easton, PA 18040.
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NOV. 1, 1925 – DEC. 13, 2017 Marilyn M. (Heckman) Silvius, 92, formerly of Bath, died on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Willard G. Silvius for 62 years before he passed away in 2008. She was a homemaker and she always looked forward to her family coming to visit her, Born on Nov. 1, 1925 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Seibold) Heckman. Her favorite pastime activities were playing a variety of games; doing jigsaw puzzles, and tending to her flower garden. Marilyn was a long-standing member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth. Surviving are four daughters, Melrose Werkheiser, of Nazareth, Sandra Bray of Wind Gap, Eileen George and Carol Correll, both of Bath; four sons, Willard H. of Wind Gap, Wayne of Bangor, Ronald and Dennis, both of Nazareth; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Heckman; four sisters, Kathryn Hawk, Ruth Fry, Beatrice Hinkle, and Margaret Moser. She was predeceased by two brothers, Victor and Harold Heckman; five sisters, Helen Butz, Florence Fehnel, Pearl Davidson, Mildred Mast, and Estella Jones; and one grandson. After a viewing on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 17-18 at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Nazareth, services were held on Dec. 18 at St. John’s U.C.C. Church with The Rev. Jeffrey A. Brinks officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.
Richard H. Deibert
MARCH 10, 1928 – DEC. 9, 2017 Richard H. Deibert, 89, of Walnutport, died on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Joyce J. (Christman) Deibert for 70 years. He was employed at the former Bethlehem Steel Co. last as a forklift operator for 40 years before retiring in 1990. Born on March 10, 1928 in Lehigh Township, he was a son of the late Alma (Deibert) Hoffman. Richard was a long time member and former ride captain for the Zinc City Motorcycle Club, Carbon County; a former member of the Blue Ridge Rod & Gun Club, and a former member of the Brothers of the Brush, Slatington, during its 100th year celebration. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Surviving along with his wife are two sons, Larry A. Deibert and Michael L. Deibert, both of Slatington; four grandchildren Continued on page 25
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and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Louise Deibert, and a sister, Dorothy Bush. Services will be private and at the convenience of the fami] y at the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Paul F. Dietz
JAN. 11, 1929 – DEC. 14, 2017 Paul F. Dietz, 88, of Northampton, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Irene H. (Zvikovits) Dietz, who passed away in 2004. He was the general manager and bookkeeper for the former Town & Country Fuel Oil Service, Whitehall, for more than 40 years before retiring in 1992. Born on Jan. 11, 1929 in West Rockhill Township, Pa., he was a son of the late Willam H. Dietz and Estella (Frank) Dietz. Paul was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, where he was a committee member and treasurer for Cub Scout Pack #99 from 1963 to 1988; a 50-year member of the bingo committee, and usher. He was a long time member of American Legion Post #353, Northampton after having served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1951. Surviving are three sons, Dennis R. Dietz of Chandler, Ariz., Paul W. “Willie” Dietz of Slatington, and Michael R. Dietz of Schnecksville; two daughters, Susan A. Lindenmoyer of Northampton and Denise Edmonds of Bethlehem; a brother, Raymond Dietz, of Quakertown; two sisters, Catherine Sloyer of Pennsburg and Mildred Wolfe of Quakertown; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sonin-law, Frank Wagner, Jr.; a grandson, George Riddle; four brothers and four sisters. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, both c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Linda R. Dorshimer
Linda R. D o r s h i m e r. 89, formerly of Bethlehem and Northampton, died on Sat-
urday morning, Dec. 16, 2017 in Lifequest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was employed as a seamstress by Bethlehem Togs Mfg., Bethlehem, for many years. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Lamar H. and Clara M. (Hulbert) Heidler. Linda was a loving other, grandmother, and homemaker who enjoyed singing. Surviving are four daughters, Sharron O’Brien of Emmaus, Deborah Rohrbach and Lynette, both of Northampton, and Dawn Reiman of Bath; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; and a brother, James Heidler, of Sellersville. She was preceded in death by a son, Brian E. Dorshimer, in 2011, and two brothers, Jay and Robert Heidler. Memorial services were held this (Thursday) afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment was in Bethlehem Memorial Park.
Grace A. Kruck
Grace A. (Lass) Kruck, 91, of Palmer Township, formerly of Souix City, Iowa, died Saturday morning, Dec. 10, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Herbert “Jim” F. Kruck, who passed away in 1990. She was employed in the preparation departmnt of Bridals by Sandra in Nazareth for 35 years. Grace was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Boro, where she sang on the choir for many years. She was a member of the Souix City Women Jaycees. She was an avid artist, especially oil painting, and enjoyed reading, needlepoint, arts and crafts, and caring for her home and garden. Surviving are three daughters, Janet L. Morarity of Fishers, Ind., Catherine A. Pannunzio of Boardman, Ohio, and Lynn M. Faraldo of Bath; a son, Robert J., of Mountain Top; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jean Newsbaum of Hot Springs, Ark., Mildred Harvey of Oswego, N.Y., and Dorothy Bullard ad Gloria Halstead, both of Futon, N.Y., and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held this (Thursday) afternoon in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Interment was in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Township. Contributions may be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042.
Donna A. Line
Donna A. (Rood) Line, 85, of Coplay, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 in Cedarbrook Nursing & Rehab Center, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late James “Boots” Line, who passed away in 2008.
She was employed as a key puncher/data entry by the former Fairtex Mills Textile Co., Allentown. Previously, she worked for Blue Cross Health Insurance Co., Wilkes-Barre. Born in Kingston, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Martin A. and Helen D. (Mott) Rood. Donna enjoyed cooking and baking and was a member of TOPS, Allentown. Surviving are a daughter, Denise A. Buskaritz, of Coplay; a son, Randall S., of Allentown; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; a sister, Betty Knorr, of Kingston; twin brother, Donald Rood, of Sidney, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a brother died before her. Services were held on Friday in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment was in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assn., L.V. Branch, 617A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
John A. Lohn, Jr.
MAY 10, 1939 – DEC. 16, 2017 John A. Lohn, Jr., 78, of Nazareth, died on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. A 1957 graduate of Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military career, John worked part-time as a parts delivery driver for AutoZone in Nazareth. Born on May 10, 1939 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late John A., Sr. and Rose (Fischl) Lohn. An avid outdoorsman, John loved fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath. He is survived by a son, Michael F. Lohn, of Skowhegan, Maine; two granddaughters; a sister, Barbara Pavlica, of Kintnersville; a niece; and his former wife, Gloria (Temos) Lohn, of Moore Township. A celebration of life gathering in his remembrance was held on Dec. 21 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private.
son of Leonides and Jennie (Granada) Rosado. Lee’s strong and unwavering faith was evident in all aspects of his life. Most important to him was his ministry as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He served as an Elder in the Forks Congregation, selflessly giving of his time and energy in caring for the needs of the congregation. He had an eloquent and accomplished speaking ability. He was a devoted, loving and generous husband and stepfather. His kind and easygoing nature drew others to him. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His karaoke parties were always a hit !Surviving besides his wife and father, are his step-children, Christopher Light and Melissa Worley. He was predeceased by his mother and brother, Eugene Martinez. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Nazareth congregation, 2372 Yost Rd., Bath. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private. Arrangements for his cremation were provided by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the Forks Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1403 Lieb Rd., Easton, PA 18040.
Rodney N. Remaley
AUG. 24, 1942 – DEC. 14, 2017 Rodney N. Remaley, 75, of Moore Township, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. He was the husband of Bertha M. (Fehnel) Remaley for 25 years. Rodney attended Northampton High School prior to serving in the U.S. Army during
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the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he began a lengthy and successful career as a professional truck driver. He was employed by U.S. Foods for 30 years before retiring in 2010. Besides driving truck, he was employed as a bus driver for Carl R. Bieber Tourways for 30 years. He was also proud of his service as a police officer for the Borough of Bath. Born on August 24, 1942 in Bath, he was a son of the later Charles A. and Ellen A. (Wagner) Remaley. As an active member of Salem U.C.C. Church in Moorestown, Rodney was involved in many church activities including men’s fellowship, pinochle club, and was the manager of the dart baseball team. He enjoyed baseball and was an avid New York Jets fan. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Christopher Remaley of Moore Township and Timothy Remaley of Allentown; a sister, Shirley Hammond, of Emmaus; a brother-in-law, Carl Fehnel, of Moore Township; nieces and nephews. Rodney was preceded in death by two grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, and a brother, Stanley Remaley. A funeral service was held on Wednesday morning in Salem U.C.C. Church, followed by interment with military honors in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem U.C.C. Church, 2218 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014. Continued on page 27
Lee M. Martinez
Lee M. Martinez, 67, of Forks To w n s h i p , died on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. He was he husband of Jill Martinez for 18
years. A graduate of Fordham University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Lee was employed by the state of New Jersey for more than 34 years, spending some of that time with the Division of Youth and Family Services. The last position he held until retiring was Director of Recreation at The Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital in Camden, N.J. He was born in Camden, the
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Carl D. “Jiggs” Silfies, Jr.
OCT. 10, 1943 – DEC. 15, 2017 Carl D. “Jiggs” Silfies, Jr., 74, of Danielsville, died on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. His companion for 30 years was Gail R. Bauer. He was a graduate of Northampton High School, where he was an avid wrestler.
Jiggs was employed at Acme Markets for many years, until retiring. Carl was born on October 10, 1943 in Allentown, a son of the late Carl D. Silfies, Sr. and Margaret C. (Rissmiller) Silfies. Jiggs’ greatest passion was hunting in Tioga County and collecting and trading rifles. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was one of a kind, who will be remembered as a fun loving guy who loved to make people laugh. Surviving, with his companion, are two daughters, Deborah L. George and Donna L. Pavlick; three grandchildren and two great-grandsons; two nephews and a niece; and many friends. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Carol Ware. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, with the Rev. Michael Eckroth officiating. Interment followed in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Bushkill Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church, U.C.C., 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath, PA 18014.
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Asa K. McIlhaney (far left) and his brother Harry (far right) with Ella Haupt and Ann McIlhaney, 1930. “This...was Christmas Eve in Bath, Wednesday, December 24, 1868. Whew! How the wind whistled and the merry flakes of snow danced over the pavements. Here and there the old fashioned octagonal-shaped street lamps threw little patches of special light in the thick white storm that settled down upon the village. The railway train, over an hour late, brought many former Bathites, all carrying Christmas gifts. In fact, it all gave quite a holiday appearance to the many pedestrians rapidly tramping homeward with their heads bowed so as to escape, as much as possible, the playful white flakes that persisted in dashing themselves into their faces, quite regardless of the annoyance they caused. An hour later, by the joyous hearthfires are family gatherings everywhere, while outside are heard the tinkle of bells and the clatter of hoof.” (Written by Asa McIllhaney, The History of Bath
and its Environs, 1901.) “There, standing on the very pinnacle of the town, to be seen from every hilltop in this section of country, and with an individuality all its own, stands the Old White Church, all lit up and ready for Christmas exercises. Of course, the structure is of the old fashioned style – two rows of windows with very small panes, and a belfry set on the west end of the roof. “The tall but agile bell-ringer, Mr. Joel G. Bartholomew, hurries to his post of duty, grapples the rope, and swings the bell as it never was swung before. We have heard the chimes of many bells, but nothing was sweeter than the soft, penetrating sounds of this bell, through the balmy air of a clear night. Soon the children meet to sing the carols which they have learned, and to recite their selections pertaining to the Nativity. I see the sparkling Christmas tree; no splendor you can show,
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Will ever match those radiant lights that glimmered long ago.” (Christmas Eve, Bath, 1868, by Asa McIlhaney.) But think of the Christmas dinner of those good old days... the noble turkey...at one end as brown as a bun, and the little piggy, with a rosy-cheeked apple, or a large yellow lemon in its mouth; white potatoes mashed with turnips, baked sweets, cole slaw with cream dressing, lima beans, celery, crispy pickles, and cranberry jelly. The cranberry tarts and luscious coconut custards, and the plum pudding with its branch of holly, raisins, almonds, apples and nuts. (Christmas Eve, Bath, 1868 by Asa McIlhaney.) Yes, the Christmas trees gleam and scintillate with myriad tapers reflected in the tinsel ornaments which covered their branches and made the inside of the church look like a room from fairyland. They glitter with toys and bonbons, from which everybody gets a present. The walls are beautifully decorated with evergreens gathered in the woods, with spruce, laurel ivy and holly (Christmas Eve, Bath, 1868, by Asa McIlhaney.)
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014 610.837.1061 Rev. George W. Grubb, Interim Pastor Worship Services, Sunday, December 24, 2017 9:00 AM - Church Service - Observance of the 4th Sunday in Advent (No Sunday School) 7:00 PM - Family Service – Candle lightening/Holy Communion – Sermon “for all God’s children” Preservice music begins at 6:40 PM 11:00 PM - Festival Service- Candle lightening/Holy Communion Preservice music begins at 10:40 PM Additional Services: Thursday, December 21st, at 1:00 PM, there will be a quiet Christmas service with communion in the Fellowship Hall. Regular Worship Services 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM Church services with communion every first and third Sunday of the month. 9:00 AM - Sunday School for ages 2 through 9th grade. Adult Class meets in Church kitchen every first & third Sunday of the month. (No Sunday School on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017.)
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