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Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst, Stephen Kiss, and Council President Anthony Lopsonzski Jr. –Home News photo
Northampton public works Employee honored By KERI LINDENMUTH Northampton public works employee Stephen Kiss was honored by Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst and members of the Northampton Borough Council for thirty years of employment. Kiss, Northampton’s Chief Borough mechanic, was given a watch by Brobst and council during their meeting on Thursday, December 20. “To do anything for 30 years is an accomplishment,” Brobst told Kiss. Members of council applauded Kiss for his lengthy career, during which time he helped service the borough’s police, fire, and other emergency vehicles. “It is a career to be proud of,”
said Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. In other news, council also granted final approval of the 2019 budget, which does not include a tax increase for residents. Council also discussed the borough’s new rental ordinance, which will go into effect in 2019. Registration notices will be sent to over 900 units on January 2. All landlords must pay registration fees by March 31. However, Brobst expressed worry in regards to the workload the borough’s zoning officers and administrative staff will have to pick up. “I do not know how we are going to deal with the glut of calls,” he said.
Finally, Lopsonzski, Sr. spoke to the council about potentially seeking funding for a parking garage near Main Street. Only a small amount of public parking spots are currently available for uptown’s businesses. He said a parking garage could make the area “three to four times better” than it already is. He said both business owners and nearby residents would benefit, with parking permits for residents and increased foot traffic for businesses. Lopsonzski, Sr. said he is working on scheduling a meeting with State Representative Zach Mako about the topic. “At least give it a credible review,” he told council. “At least we tried.”
Looking by Back Ed Pany More Museum Memories
(Originally published in 2007) I’m concluding my visit to the papers. (John also wrote news Bath Museum in the Bath Bor- articles for The Home News on ough Municipal Building. The that typewriter.) dedicated volunteers want to go The bus stop was just outside home. I found an old typewriter John’s Shoe Store on Main Street donated by one of my former and he barely made it by handclassmates, James Bartholomew. ing it to the bus driver just as The Bartholomew Funeral he was ready to pull out with Home has long been a landmark his cargo of passengers, packin Bath. The following story was ages and correspondence. One given to me by the museum for will always remember the driver my readers (thank you Marjorie, Evelyn, Agnes, Mary, Diane and Continued on page 3 Carl): This Remington typewriter was used by John H. Sencen77th Year, Issue No. 52 bach during early and mid 1900s www.homenewspa.com to type any and all news originating in Bath and surrounding areas. It was forwarded by the early bus lines to neighboring cities for inclusion in the daily
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shouting with a Pennsylvania Dutch accent, “Bethlehem, Bath and Nazareth-don’t forget your packages.” John H. Sencenbach was also a Western Union clerk and typed all Western Union messages on this typewriter during World War II. John had the terrible job of typing telegrams that indicated which soldiers and sailors had been killed or wounded; John would have to deliver these messages on foot (ne never owned a car) to the family of the dead
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or injured. Bathites commented for years afterward that they dreaded to see John Sencenbach carrying a Western Union telegram toward their location. This history of early 20th century Bath was recorded by John using this very typewriter. This typewriter was donated to the museum by his grandson, James R. Bartholomew. The above article was written only several weeks before James died on July 26, 2007. Hope 2007 is a successful year for the museum. You have done a grand job in historical preservation. The Bath Museum is a treasure. Don’t miss it, find some time to visit.
Learn to play the ukulele and Study with masters of the art Submitted by PATRICIA CANAVAN Learn to play your ukulele at Northampton Community College's Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem on Mondays, January 14 through January 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. Topics covered will include chords, the fretboard and left-hand techniques. Styles will include folk, rock, Hawaiian, calypso, reggae and more.
The cost is $159. To register, visit www.northampton. edu/fablab. For questions, call 610-332-8665. About Northampton Community College With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, out-
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standing faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www. northampton.edu.
EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.
Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting6:30 p.m., second Thursday of every month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Dr., 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 Meeting- 7 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 third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Moore Township Association for Families in Need-
Monthly meeting second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Covenant United Methodist Church.
United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.
Partners For A New Beginning Support Group Meetings- First and third Thursday of every month, 7 to 8
p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth.
Bath Museum- Open third Saturday of the month from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers welcome. See you January 19.
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Submitted by TROOP M BETHLEHEM The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M-Bethlehem have announced awardees from their annual Troop Drill which occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Troop M Bethlehem Headquarters. Troop M covers the counties of Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks. Awards and commendations will be given to Troopers throughout the Troop who have demonstrated actions that de-
serve merit. In addition, acclamations were awarded to Troopers, First Responders and civilians who performed their duties in an extraordinary manner throughout the course of the year which resulted in life saving actions. The below individuals were recognized for their deeds: Officer John Zwally (Bushkill Township Police Department) (Letter Commendation) On Nov. 7, 2017, following a traffic stop on State Route 33, Trooper Ryan Seiple and Corporal Seth Kelly attempted to place the operator in custody for driving under the influence. Upon attempting to do so, the operator violently resisted and ultimately a close-quarter gun battle ensued which resulted in Corporal Kelly sustaining four gunshot wounds, with the most serious being a gunshot wound to the femoral artery. When the call for assistance
was broadcast, Officer Zwally without hesitation responded to the scene and began providing medical assistance to Corporal Kelly. As Corporal Kelly’s condition began to deteriorate, Officer Zwally began CPR until the arrival of emergency medical units. Officer Zwally’s actions contributed to Corporal Kelly’s survival. EMT Derek Flavelle (Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company) (Letter Commendation), EMT James McCammon (Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company) (Letter Commendation), EMT Jason Steranko (Suburban EMS) (Letter Commendation), EMT Jeremy Slack (Suburban EMS) (Letter of Commendation) Paramedic Howard Schwartz (Suburban EMS) (Letter of Commendation), Paramedic David Berger (Suburban EMS) (Letter of Commendation)
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ashore. Once ashore, the female was transported to a local medical facility. Antwon Gray (Civilian) (Letter of Commendation), Daquian Holloman (Civilian) (Letter of Commendation), Patrick Barnes (Civilian) (Letter of Commendation) On May 1, 2018, Gray, Holloman and Barnes observed a 15year old female standing upon the edge of a bridge that spans the Lehigh River in the area of Hugh Moore Park in Easton. They attempted to persuade the female to come to a position of safety, however she ultimately jumped into the river. Despite the strong current and deep water, all three entered the river and with the assistance of the first responders, assisted in bringing the female to a safe location on the shore. Trooper Brian Bird (PSP, Fogelsville Barracks) On March 28, 2018, Trooper Bird was dispatched to the WalMart in Lower Macungie Township for the report of a masked individual attempting to shop lift. Upon arriving to the Wal-Mart within a few minutes, Trooper Bird encountered the subject, near the entrance of the store. As a foot chase ensued and multiple commands were given by Trooper Bird for the subject to stop, the subject removed a Glock, Model 22, .40 caliber from his waistband and pointed it at Trooper Bird. As the subject attempted to enter his vehicle in the parking lot, Trooper Bird fired nine rounds from his duty weapon striking and fatally wounding the subject, identified as Aaron Ibrahem. Ibrahem had stolen items from Wal-Marts in Continued on page 5
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both Berks and Schuykill Counties and had pointed a handgun at an associate. Troopers Kyle Yeager and Brennan Long (PSP, Dublin Barracks) On Aug. 3, 2018, partners Troopers Kyle Yeager and Brennan Long were proactively patrolling the area of Unami Park, located off Allentown Road in Milford Township. Upon patrolling the area, they encountered a female operator who was parked in a secluded area. The female was holding a knife and had already made cuts to her wrist. She admitted to attempting suicide based upon losing her job and losing custody of her children. She also had a suicide note in her vehicle. Both troopers provided first aid at the scene and she was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment. Based upon the seclusion of the area and the suicide note, both troopers’ proactive measures saved the life of an individual. The next PSP Troop Drill will take place May of 2019 which will coincide with the 114th anniversary of the department.
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Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER First Day Hikes Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2019. Join educator Rick Wiltraut for one of two 2-mile interpretive hikes at Jacobsburg. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and the fields of the Homestead Trail. The hikes will leave at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the parking lot at 400 Belfast Road. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring a water bottle. Registration is not required. Family Night: Fish Printing Friday, January 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn the Japanese art of Gyotaku or fish printing. We’ll use paint and model fish to make prints of various Pennsylvania species. We will also study their anatomy and habitat needs to create accurate paintings of fish in the wild. Paper will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a bandana or t-shirt to print on. It is recommended
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that you wear old clothes or a smock. Registration is required. Annual Winter Bird Count Saturday, January 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us as we spend the day counting birds at Jacobsburg and other places within a 5-mile radius of the Visitor Center. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, warm beverages, and a lunch. Van transportation available for all day participants. Participants must drive their own vehicle if they have to leave early. Registration is required. Introduction to Snowshoeing Saturday, January 26, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to use snowshoes and trekking poles to explore Jacobsburg’s trails in the winter. You may bring your own equipment or borrow ours. We will also learn how to prepare ourselves for outdoor excursions in the winter time. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots
with the trekking poles. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need. Snowshoeing for Scouts Saturday, January 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Scouts will learn how to prepare for being outdoors in winter as well as how to use snowshoes. We’ll go for a hike in snowshoes, stopping along the way to talk about winter outdoor scenarios and how to prepare for them. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need.
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Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Announces New Year’s Holiday Enforcement
Submitted by PA STATE POLICE The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M-Bethlehem have announced the official New Year’s Holiday Enforcement period which commences at midnight on Saturday, December 29 and concludes at midnight on Tuesday, January 1. The safety initiative Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program targets drivers who aggressively operate their motor vehicle in a manner which is dangerous to members of the public. In addition, Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers and Drug Recognition Expert Troopers will specifically focus on apprehending motorists who opContinued on page 7
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Well, we’re between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. How was your Christmas? I hope it was a family event. The weather was nice for the Christmas Eve church services and on Christmas Day. . . .Last Friday was the first day of winter. The weather report called for the temperature on that day to reach near the 60 degree mark and sure enough it was. At any rate it is warmer, and rain started to fall Thursday evening and it continued into Saturday, heavily at times. This followed two brilliant days of sunshine last week. . . .So now we can rest up for all the parties that are coming up this New Year’s Eve weekend. And, like I said before, don’t drink and drive. Let others do all the drinking. You drivers can have all the soda, coffee or tea you want. Just watch the others get tipsy so you’re awake as the bells ring and the firework displays go off at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Make it a merry old time and fun for all! . . . .You’ve been hearing that many women were elected to Congress in the Senate and House of Representatives as they are active and are getting into politics. Women are a force for good, and they’re the movers and shakers. We have two
women here in town, among others, who are active. Our own fine Mayor Fiorella Mirabito is doing a great job in the Borough of Bath and in the Lions Club and other activities and Carol Bear-Heckman is not only active with the Historical Society, she’s the spearhead of the antique businesses on Chestnut Street, and she’s a member of Council. I wish I had all their energy. Let’s hear it for these and other women!! . . . .I just heard that Dave Miller, who got a certificate of thanks for his work in East Allen Township last week, has passed away. At least he got it while he was alive. My condolences to his wife, Rose. . . .Sorry, Marty, no bowling report this week. Our paper has an early deadline. Just so you know. . . . Welcome to the interim pastor at Snyder’s Church. And Thanks to retiring pastor, Rev. Lamar Handwerk. . . Gotta go. Elmira needs some help for New Year’s.
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Bath Lions Club Looking ahead With new projects By HOME NEWS STAFF At their dinner meeting on Wednesday at the Town & Country Restaurant, the Bath Lions Club heard the first reading of a budget for the coming year. Treasurer William Falstich noted figures for a number of charities the Lions support, and such items as the charter for Boy Scout Troop 33, allocations for the Northampton County Junior Conservation School, the scholarship awarded at Northampton High School, the District 14-K newsletter, etc. It was voted on Wednesday to pay the charter fee for the Boy Scouts. It was also announced that a decision will be made at the first meeting in January on whether or not the club will continue with the annual bingo concession at the Northampton Exchange Club Community Days Fair and Muhlenberg Hospital Festival. President Jay R. Wetzel noted that there are not enough young members to lift tables and do other physical work that is involved. That, and profits are diminishing with lesser attendance by the public. However, the club may have bingo at Keystone Park during Bath Community Day. Two members are moving down to Naples, Florida, and they were always helping out. Other new projects are being planned that will involve or benefit the community. So successful was the recent Toy Basket Raffle that another one has already been set for the fourth weekend in November 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. It was voted to pay the church for having the raffle there. The next meeting will be on January 2 at My Place Pizza Restaurant in Bath.
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Friendship still alive and Growing in Bath by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Almost fifty-seven years and still growing is America’s Friendship Tree on the northeast corner of Keystone Park in the Borough of Bath. From Mount Vernon in Virginia, it was given to replace the original Friendship Tree that General Brown received after the Revolutionary War, that fell to the elements over the years on a plot of ground in East Allen Township. In honor of Bath’s 225th anniversary in 1962, the horse chestnut sapling arrived via U.S. Mail at the Bath Post Office. Mount Vernon gave the tree at the request of this writer. After its arrival, members of the Bath Park & Shade Tree Commission planted it in Keystone Park. Those members are
no longer alive, but the tree has flourished despite being hit by a car some years ago, to the disbelief of a former Bath Councilman, Ira Faro, now residing in France. A plaque is at the base of the tree, indicating its significance. It reads as follows:
AMERICA’S FRIENDSHIP TREE
A European Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) “Planted on October 10, 1962 by the Bath Park & Shade Tree Commission, this Buckeye tree was donated to Bath Borough to commemorate its 225th Anniversary. A sapling from an original harvest of Buckeyes taken from the Ohio Valley by Gen-
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eral George Washington, it serves today as a living renewal of the friendship he knew for a native of Bath, General Robert Brown. This tree perpetrates the last living link between three patriots, a symbol of their friendship and their struggle for the freedom of America.”
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erate their motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Enforcement will concentrate on moving violations consisting of speeding, reckless driving, seat belt violations and child seat belt infractions. The PSP, Troop M urges travelers to “Think Before You Drink” and be mindful of our continuing efforts to enforce the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s legal blood alcohol limit of 0.08 percent while operating a motor vehicle. Anyone under the age of 21 that chooses to operate a motor vehicle with any amount of alcohol in their system could suffer severe criminal penalties. For more information on the PSP, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
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Boulevard, Allentown. These mats will give them some comfort and help keep them warm and dry. We have been making mats since July 2016, and have donated 83 mats to date. We took the month of December off but will be meeting in January again to prep and weave mats at Mountain View Wesleyan Church located at 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. We meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Benders Church, 975 Benders Church Road Pen Argyl. We still need your help in many ways, like collecting colored bags, prepping the bags, by cutting, opening, tying and crouch and weaving them. There are many steps that can be done at home at your leisure which would be a real big help for us. Call the church for more information at 610-759-7553 and leave your
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number for Gloria Koch to call you back. Men and teenagers are welcome to help prep and weave as well. If you are bored this winter just give us a call and we will keep you busy until spring. We now sell the plastic bag mats and use the money to buy shoes and socks for the veterans. We are requesting a $50 donation
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for 6 x 4 ft. mats which make great gifts for sports, camping, hunting, the beach, etc. There are also 3 x 2 ft. door mats available with a donation request of $25 and tote bags available for $25. Please let us know if you have any color preferences and we will see what we can do. Lastly, there are many sizes of orange tree stand markers for hunters available. Lattemann’s Deli has all of these items on display for purchase. We will also teach you how to crochet a mat with the plarn (plastic bag yarn) if you are interested in learning. As you can see from the picture on page 1, these mats have quite a bit of white in them so we are in great need of colored bags to make colorful mats. We are also in need of unused sample bottles of products; just put them in the plastic bag bin at Lattemann’s Deli & Corner Store or any of the churches. Many thanks to all the faithful people who make it possible to help our veterans for their service for our freedom.
Club converting To Lioness - Lions On January 10 By HOME NEWS STAFF The Lehigh Township Lioness Club, organized in 1977, will be chartered as a LionessLions Club on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. In a formal ceremony after dinner at the Northampton Banquet & Events Center, they will receive their charter from the District 14-K Governor Lion Karlene Laub. The dinner meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. Officers of the 23-member club are Jessica Risko, president, and Gina Ditalia, secretary. Other members include: Pat Amey, Debbie Becker, Joan Chessbrough, Pat Demko, Gina DiOdorado, Dianna Evert, Cindy Gallagher, Ruth Fogel, Donna Hartenstine, Wanda Kern, Winnie Lauffer, Carol Miller, Eleanor Petrich, Louise Rabenold, Cathy Wieand, and Continued on page 9
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witness informed police that she observed a male and female loading a car with multiple TV’s and other electronic items on the side of the store. When police arrived on scene, officers observed the male attempting to tie down a small fridge and a sound bar to the roof of his Saturn. The inside of the car was filled with multiple TV’s, electronic items, clothing, jewelry, shoes and toys. Officers then observed the store’s security cameras and found that Erick Boniela, 24 of NJ, and Stephanie Atkinson, 33 of NJ, were in the store for several hours and making multiple trips out of the store with stolen merchandise. There was a total of 120 items that were recovered from the car for a total of $3,345.54. Both were charged with felony retail theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy charges. Atkinson was also charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. They were video arraigned by oncall District Judge Manwaring and committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $5,000 bail.
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On October 20, a single vehicle crash occurred at A&A Limousine Service in Allen Township. The accused, Charlene Morales, 36 of Allentown, struck a legally parked trailer on the property of A&A Limo with her vehicle. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Morales was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. All charges were filed out of Magisterial District Court 03-3-01.
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Obituaries Michael C. Allen
Michael C. Allen, 74, of Nazareth, passed away at his home on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late R. Jack and Mildred (Kahler) Allen. Mike was a lifelong resident of Nazareth, who attended Nazareth High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for 24 years as a truck driver for the former Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, retiring in 1984. He later worked for F.T. Silfies Trucking. Mike raced street stocks at Nazareth Speedway during the 1970s. He was four-time Past Commander of the Kenneth S. Bowers V.F.W. Post #4366, Nazareth, and a former Board Member of Nazareth Jacksonian Club. Mike was an avid World of Outlaws Sprint Car Fan and a dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by his longtime companion and former spouse, Melinda L. “Mindy” (Kennedy) Allen; the couple shared a deep connection and for Mike, a special fondness for Mindy’s Lasagna. He is also survived by a son, Michael Kyle; a goddaughter, Jenna Filchner; along with cousins, and many friends, who deeply mourn his passing. Military Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Forks Church Cemetery, 1430 Church Lane, Stockertown, PA 18040, fol-
lowed by a Gathering of Friends at East Lawn Social Club, 25 Newport Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. There will be no calling hours prior to the services graveside. Memorials may be made in Mike’s name to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown-Bath, PA 610-759-3901.
David C. Miller
David C. Miller 98 years of age and resident of East Allen Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning Dec. 18, 2018 in the home that he built, surrounded by all that he loved. He was the husband of Rose T. (Taschler) Miller for 77 years. Born in Weaversville, he was a son of the late Preston and Lillian (Nolf ) Miller. Dave honorably served in the United States Army during WWII, and received two Purple Hearts for injuries received during combat. He was a long time member of the Eckley E. Patch American Legion Post 470 in Bath, and was a founding member of the Governor Wolf Historical Society. A crane operator in the beam yard of Bethlehem Steel Corp. for over 31 years until retiring, Dave then became the Road Master for East Allen Township, and was elected Supervisor for 28 years beginning in 1963. Survivors: beside his wife; daughter Donna M. Gates; son Ronald Miller with wife Barbara;
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grandchildren Todd Miller with wife Nora and their children Ryan and Emily; Jason Miller with wife Adriane and their children Juliana and Michael; Alyssa and Tyler Gates; predeceased by son Gary in 1949 and his brother Miles Miller. His Mass of Christian Burial was be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Christopher S. Butera at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 210 E. Northampton Street, Bath. There will be no viewing. Interment with Honors will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be presented in Dave’s name to the Charity of your choice. The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle his arrangements.
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. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 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. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship/SS 9 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.
www.HomeNewsPA.com GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m. 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, Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m., Adult Forum 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. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st and 3rd Sunday
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.
EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun. - Trad. 8/10:45 a.m., Contemporary and SS 9:30 a.m. Wed. - 7 p.m. W.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
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HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-262-3365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.
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It was the last Sunday of 1968 when Pastor and Mrs. Lundmark began their pastoral ministry at Northampton Assembly of God. The Lord has done many wonderful things in the church during the 50 years that have passed since then, and there are many fond memories of those whom they have been privileged to meet and to know. This “Pastor’s Comments” newspaper column ministry began over 40 years ago in 1975. We often meet those who mention that they read this column regularly. If this column has been a help to you, we invite you to let us know by sending an email to pastor@naog.ws or by writing a letter. Pastor Lundmark would enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to receive the column via email each week, please email pastor@naog.ws and make your request. Here is one of the first columns that Pastor Lundmark wrote: On the first Christmas the shepherds heard a multitude of angels saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Hundreds of years before, the prophet Isaiah had foretold the birth of Jesus and said He would be called the PRINCE OF PEACE! After Jesus had miraculously fed 5,000 people, the Jews were preparing to make Him King, but became disillusioned and frustrated when He taught that He had not come to force a kingdom of peace upon this world, but to bring about a revolution of character within man termed the “new birth.” Jesus said, “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth…” and “The Kingdom of God is within you.” The PRINCE OF PEACE has come, yet 85% of all history concerns itself with war because men have rejected His rulership in their lives. We celebrate the birth of the PRINCE OF PEACE this Christmas, yet statistics reveal the highest rate of suicides during this season because of the disillusionment of those who seek peace outside of the PRINCE OF PEACE, Jesus Christ.
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HELP WANTED HIRING - ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Commercial and Industrial Electrical work. Immediate openings. Submit resume by fax to 610-759-8346 or E-Mail to JobApp@rcn.com. (1/24) LEHIGH VALLEY FENCE CO. HIRING FENCE INSTALLERS Experience helpful but not required. Starting salary $12.00/ hour, immediate start. health coverage after 90 days. Apply in person at 6587 Jacksonville Rd Bath. (12/27)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of CATHERINE M. TRETIAK, deceased, late of Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Jr.
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c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (12/13-12/27) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/ REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board, along with the reorganizational meeting, will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore
Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 18-ZHB-710 An appeal of a Cease and Desist order issued by the Zoning Officer dated 11/1/18: The applicant(s), David Wayne Hower, applicant(s) of the property located at 1130 Moser Rd. Danielsville, Moore Twp. PA 18038 request the following relief: a variance to allow an addition to a single family dwelling to remain, that was constructed without permits, that does not meet the impervious cover requirement. The section(s) cited for this application are as follows: 200-3 Applicability of District Regulations, 200-65 Zoning Permits, 200-64 Permits and Certificates, 200-66 Occupancy Permits, 200-16F LC District Impervious Cover, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# G5-13-24 contains .35 Acres and is zoned, Limited Conservation (LC). 18-ZHB-711 The applicant(s), Universal Northampton LLC and Universal Rehabilitation & Fitness Institute Inc., applicant(s) of the property located at 3285 Pheasant Dr., Northampton, Moore Twp. Pa 18067 request the following relief: a variance to conduct a use of Professional Offices which is not a permitted use in the RA District. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-17B Uses permitted RA Zone, 200-56 Signage, 200-57 (D-1) Required Off Street Parking regulations, 200-62 Site Plan review, 20069E(2) Variances, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J4-32-9 contains approximately 10.7 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 18-ZHB-712 The applicant(s), Scott McPhee, applicant(s) of the
Dec. 27-Jan. 2, 2019 13 property located at 2753 Mountain View Dr., Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance and/or interpretation of use proposal for a repair shop in existing agricultural structure. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 20019C Uses permitted VC Zone, 200-57 Parking Requirements, 200-59K Screening, 200-59I Nighttime Illumination, 200-59H Parking Area Surface, 200-29L, 200-29L(6) Buffer Yard Standards, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H522-2 contains approximately 5.05 acres and is zoned, Village Center (VC). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (12/27 & 1/3) NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON The following meeting dates have been established for the Borough Council and the Board of Health for the year 2019. Borough Council regular public workshop meeting at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Borough Council regular public meeting at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. The Board of Health meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The location of all the above meetings, unless there is written notice to the contrary, will be at the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager
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Continued from page 12 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
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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 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.
RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 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.
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www.HomeNewsPA.com 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
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837ST. PETER’S U.C.C., 7874 Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 Northampton 610-837-5894 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 Miranda Miller of p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS SALEM U.C.C. and Prayer 7 p.m. Northampton graduates Moorestown 610-759-1652 From York College Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 WALNUTPORT SEVENTH Submitted by YORK COLLEGE a.m. DAY ADVENTIST 610-767Miranda Miller of Northamp8939 ton graduated from York College SALEM UNITED Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 of Pennsylvania on December 19. METHODIST, Danielsville. a.m. Worship 11 a.m. 610-767-8003 Miller earned a Bachelor of SciSun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., ZION’S STONE U.C.C., ence degree in Biology. SS 11 a.m. Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Continued on page 15 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-7590376 Northampton County 4-H Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. Fruit Tree/Seedling Sale
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Located in southcentral Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,100 undergraduate students. The College also offers master's programs in business, education and nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice. A center of affordable academic excellence, York is dedicated to the intellectual, professional and social growth of its students. The College helps them develop a concrete plan to attain academic growth and career success; encourages them to try in the "real world" what they learn in the classroom; and prepares them to be professionals in whatever career they pursue.
Local students Make Misericordia University’s fall Dean’s List
Submitted by PAUL KRZYWICKI Students at Misericordia University qualify for the dean's list with a 3.55 grade point average or higher. The following students were named to the dean's list for the Fall 2018 semester: Alec Aversa, Thornhurst, PA; Jonathan Boruta, Gouldsboro, PA; Leah Brown, Nazareth, PA;
Allison Madden, Nazareth, PA; Emily Perry, Bath, PA; Jacqueline Strausser, Gouldsboro, PA; Shannon Wittreich, Northampton, PA; Austin Zawicki, Gouldsboro, PA.
Aja Blount makes it on Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University
Submitted by CAROLINE ROHR More than 2,400 students at
Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester. That's more than 23 percent of the student body earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.Among those students earning a spot on the Dean's List: Aja Blount, a Communication major from Northampton. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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Plant indoors now for a fragrant start to the new year By MELINDA MYERS
Plant away the stress of the holidays and add some fragrance to the new year by growing paperwhites.
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cal garden center or an online bulb nursery. Ziva is the most common paperwhite variety sold for forcing, but there are newer varieties with less intense fragrance, larger blooms and sturdier stems. You may have to wait until next year and order early from specialty bulb companies to find the more unique varieties. So, make a note to do so next year. For now, plant the paperwhite bulbs available to purchase. You can plant them in gravel or a well-drained potting mix. Both methods yield great results. Select a shallow, watertight container with sterile pea gravel, pebbles or marbles if you want to go soilless. Add just enough water to reach the top of the stones. Place five or more bulbs close together on the gravel base. Cover the bottom of the bulbs with more pebbles to hold them in place. Maintain the water level just below the bottom of the bulbs. Or plant the bulbs in a container with drainage holes filled with any well-drained potting mix. Just leave the tops of the bulbs exposed. And keep the potting mix moist but not wet. Store the planted bulbs in a cool, 45- to 60-degree, location so the roots can develop. Move the paperwhites into a bright location as soon as the leaves start to emerge from the bulbs. Pot up a new container every two to four weeks to keep the blossoms and fragrance continuing for months. Grow the bulbs in a cool, sunny location to help reduce flopping. Or try this Cornell University tested, old time technique to encourage compact growth. Once the leaves are two inches tall, replace the plain water in the pebbles with one cup of an 80-proof clear liquor mixed with seven cups of water. But don’t over-
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