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Nazareth planners Recommend conditional Approval for apartment units By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Nazareth Planning Commission recommended conditional approval for a plan that would bring three townhousestyle apartment units to the borough at their Dec. 19 meeting. Borough planners recommended both conditional approval and a waiver from a Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) requirement for the land development plan of Dominic Villani Jr., whose plan calls for three single family townhouse-style units on South Green Street, near the intersection of South Green Street and West Walnut Street, according to Borough Engineer Albert Kortze. Per the borough’s SALDO, all land development plans are required to show manmade features within 200 feet of the sub-
ject property. Villani came before the planning commission seeking a waiver for that requirement, which would not require him to detail all of the manmade features within 200 feet of his property. Kortze said that Villani’s plan showed “enough information” to warrant granting the waiver from the borough’s SALDO. “I felt it really isn’t necessary to show things 200 feet away,” Kortze said. “You know, you’re going almost up to Main Street to show features that really don’t have any bearing on the property.” The motion to grant Villani the waiver unanimously passed, as did the motion to grant Villani conditional final approval on his land development plan. Villani’s proposed units will be approximately 1600-square-feet each, with every unit featuring
three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and two-car garages. Villani said he will also go before the borough zoning hearing board in January 2018 in an attempt to receive a zoning variance. “The building due south of this property was built right on the property line. So that setback in that zoning district is only five feet. That creates a hardship for that gentleman who is the present owner and for me, but possibly water getting into his property,” Villani said. “Also, any time you build a structure less than 10 feet away from another structure, I’d have to implement fire aid material, and I just felt it would be more of a tunnel-like effect, so the reaContinued on page 2
Northampton Council Passes 2018 Budget By JUSTIN SWEITZER Northampton Borough Council passed the borough budget for 2018 at their Dec. 21 meeting, retaining the current millage rate for borough taxes. Council voted unanimously to keep the tax rate for general borough purposes at 10 mills on each dollar of assessed value. The
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millage rate remains the same as the year prior, and the ordinance passed to fix the tax rate also reenacts the borough rates for the earned income tax, the local services tax, the real estate transfer tax, among others. Borough council also voted unanimously to advertise a rental unit inspection ordinance. With the draft ordinance advertised, borough council will schedule a public hearing before passage to hear concerns and suggestions from residents on the proposed ordinance. Borough resident Joan Marinkovits raised some early concerns she had about the draft ordinance, pertaining to language
that would require landlords to purchase a license for each unit that they own, as well as language that would require landlords to get relicensed every year. “Why would you have to do that?” Marinkovits asked borough council. “I really think some of this has to be looked over and fine-tuned.” In other business, council voted to co-host a shredding event sponsored by state Rep. Zachary Mako, after the success of the borough’s October shredding event, which was also co-hosted by Mako and the borough. The shredding event will take place Continued on page 2
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Northampton Resident receives Teacher recognition Submitted by DONNA BACHMAN Recently, the School-to-Career Coordinator at BAVTS was announced as the 2017-2018 Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Coordinator of the Year at the Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association Conference hosted at The Nittany Lion Inn, located in State College, Pennsyl-
vania. She was recognized for her years of service to the organization and the contributions she has made to cooperative education. The bridge signifies cooperative education and represents the assistance of transition from the classroom to employment. Connie is a former Lehigh Township resident and currently resides in Northampton.
Looking by Back Ed Pany Dr. F. J. Hahn (Originally published in 2005)
Home News readers Mr. George Maureka, Carl Rehrig, Phyllis Diehl Lamson and Arthur Diehl all remember Dr. Franklin J. Hahn. They recall his visits and
office on Main Street in Bath. He vaccinated Mrs. Grace Bonser when she attended the Mt. Vernon School and was at Grace’s Continued on page 2
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side when she battled diphtheria as a baby. Here’s another of Mrs. Bonser’s scrapbook memories, the year 1943. Dr. Franklin J. Hahn, a wellknown physician and civic leader, died at his Bath home of cardiac failure at the age of 73. The local legend was born on September 18, 1875 in Forks Township,
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Northampton County. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and interned at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Dr. Hahn started his medical practice in Bath in 1898. Active in the community, he was a member of the Bath School Board, director of the First National Bank of Bath, director of the American Medical Society, Lehigh Valley Medical Society, Sons of the American Revolution, elder and trustee of the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church, and member of Manoquesy Lodge #413, F.A.M., Bath. A son, Dr. Karl Hahn, was a commander in the U.S. Navy and another son, Dr. Richard Hahn, did research for the Rockefeller Institute in Africa. A daughter was Mrs. Paul Pokorny of Bath. The funeral was held at the Bartholomew Funeral Home on Walnut Street with burial in Greenmount Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev. Reginald H. Helfferich. Dr. Hahn was remembered as a caring man who was both doctor and friend to his many patients in the Bath area.
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son I’m going for a variance is to move the building over to alleviate using that type of material, but also to enhance the buildings so it looks nicer.” Villani maintained that even if he doesn’t receive a zoning variance, the project will still go through as planned. “This project’s not based on me getting the zoning variance,” he said.
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on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Northampton Community Center parking lot. The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be a reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018.
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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
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Located in Bath Borough building at Penn and Washington Streets.
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.
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs, January 2018 Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER
Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. You can check our web-
site for current winter conditions and snow depth.
First Day Hikes Monday, January 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2018. Join center educator Lauren Forster for a two-mile interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. You may choose from one of two hikes starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Meet at the flagpole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required.
Winter Bird Count Saturday, January 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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History of Snowshoeing Saturday, January 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to snowshoe while learning the history of these helpful winter tools. If we don’t get any snow, we’ll focus on using trekking poles and 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.
Outdoor Preparedness for Scouts Saturday, January 20, 1 to 2:30 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 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.
Eagle Watch Saturday, January 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for this trip into the scenic Delaware River National Recreation Area in search of wintering Bald Eagles. Other possibilities
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include the rare Golden Eagle, Common Goldeneyes, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other winter bird species. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable waterproof shoes and bring binoculars and lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
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Three ways to Help a loved one Receive proper Nursing home care Submitted by CATHY HAYES It’s an almost weekly occurrence across the country. Nursing homes face lawsuits over patients who develop severe bedsores that in some cases lead to death. One week it’s a now-closed nursing home in California dealing with its third such lawsuit. Another week it’s a New Jersey nursing home sued by the family of a woman who died after reportedly suffering from a bedsore that wasn’t properly monitored and cared for. For families, such situations lead to heartache and tragedy. For the nursing homes, they lead to costly litigation and damaged reputations. They also raise questions about what family members can do if they suspect a nursing home resident isn’t receiving proper care or is in danger. Part of the answer, patient advocates say, is to understand the kinds of problems that might crop up and be on the lookout for signs during visits. For example, one reason many
residents develop pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, is that they wet themselves and must wait for someone on staff to change them. If there’s a delay, what begins as a minor rash can become severe.
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they arise. If nothing changes, report your concern to staff supervisors in writing and in a meeting. Seek outside help. If the facility fails to address your concern, you might want to seek a third party’s assistance. Contact your local ombudsman, who advocates for nursing home residents. You can find an ombudsman at www.ltcombudsman.org. “It’s critical that family members educate themselves about the issues that occur in nursing homes or other health facilities,” Parker says. “It so often falls to each individual to act as their loved one’s advocate.”
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PA Turnpike expects six million Holiday motorists to travel during the Christmas and New Year timeframe Wolf Administration Reminds high school Students to enter “Innovations Challenge” Submitted by SEAN BROWN With the Jan. 31 deadline to enter approaching fast, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Department of Education are reminding high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors to get their entries in for the first PennDOT Innovations Challenge. The PennDOT Innovations Challenge asks students to look at technologies and innovative methods, aside from traditional paid advertising, marketing and social media channels, that can be developed in the next five to ten years to curb unsafe teen driving practices. “Pennsylvania’s high school students are among the best and brightest in the nation, and the PennDOT Innovations Challenge gives Pennsylvania high school students an opportunity to take on the issue of reducing traffic crashes, craft solutions and make positive changes,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “We are challenging our next generation of leaders to become an active part of the so-
lution in helping develop innovative ways to tackle this transportation issue.” The Innovations Challenge aims to not only help students explore real transportation challenges that PennDOT is facing, but also open their minds to the very real possibility of working for PennDOT after graduation. “Today’s high school students are tomorrow’s leaders, and the Innovations Challenge enables them to play an active role in helping solve real-world problems, like unsafe driving,” said Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera. “By engaging in activities like this, students can not only put their critical-thinking and design skills to the test, but they can also serve as ambassadors for safe driving to their peers.” Eleven regional winners will be selected and be invited to compete in Harrisburg for the grand championship in April 2018. PennDOT intends for the Innovations Challenge to become an annual event. For complete Innovations Challenge details visit www. penndot.gov/innovation.
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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 melted away last Tuesday. There were a couple storms that were developing and if they hit a cold front that came down from Canada, there was a chance for a white Christmas. . . As of now, a couple days before Christmas, nothing doing. Anyhow, by the time you read this, Christmas will have come and gone. I hope that for you it was the merriest ever. It seems strange that both Christmas and New ¥ear’s Day are on a Monday this year. It’s hard to get used to .. . .Oops, I goofed. I had written that the Eagles would play against the Oakland Raiders on Christmas Day, and I changed it to Sunday night. I was right the first time. . . . TP keeps telling me that I need to mention those Penn State Nittany Lions more. Well, this is for him - the Fiesta Bowl is Saturday the 30th vs. those Washington Huskies. Probably Whitehall's Saquon Barkley's last game as a Nit before turning pro. Don't miss it or him!. . . . Santa came early for the Hearts Club at the Bath Legion. Either that, or some-
one was generous and bought them a card shuffler, leaving it there mysteriously, all neat and packaged in holiday wrapping. Warren Henning and his wife gave the men a Christmas treat for lunch – hoagies and all the trimmings . . . . I hear Bath’s new municipal building should be done by spring time. That’s more like it. There’s a whole lot of work to be done in the renovations. . .And on the business front, I hear the former Valleri’s Pizza should be opening soon. They added a new sidewalk and took down the sign. The business that opened where Phillip Kulp had his insurance business has closed up and the place is for rent. Even the former Home News building is for rent or sale. So things are changing on Bath’s landscape. . . . I hear the Lions’ cook is on crutches after falling down stairs. Get well soon. . . Things are looking up for the Phillies as they added Carlos Santana to the roster for hitting. He’ll play first base and Hoskins will go out in left field. They’re rebuilding and it takes trades and youth for all the games they play during the year. . . .Have a Happy New Year and don’t drink and drive. Let somebody sober do the driving! ! We want you around for all of 2018. It has to be a better year than 2017. Enjoy your family and it will be happy.
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time on personal wellbeing (12 percent) 7. Spend more time with family and friends (12 percent) 8. Drink less alcohol (12 percent) 9. Stop smoking (nine percent) 10. Other (one percent) While most people try to do something about their health or wellbeing, experts from comparison site, MoneyGuru.com, suggest that by making a few small changes, you could also make your bank balance healthier. For example, cutting down on takeaways (and those other little indulgences such as glasses of wine) and instead making a meal plan for the whole week, could help you save money too. Other tips include ditching the expensive gym membership that you never use and instead going for walks, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and watching fitness videos on YouTube (all free). Why do people fail at New Year's resolutions? A poll of 2,000 people, published by Bupa, found that of those who said they would be setting a New Year’s resolution for 2017, half were not confident they would stick to it. In a bid to counter this trend, 52 percent said that setting small, more achievable goals will help them stick to their New Year’s resolution. Around one in five people also admitted to setting overly ambitious, potentially unsustainable goals. More women (58 percent) than men (45 percent) say setting smaller and realistic goals will help them keep their New Year’s resolutions, while more men (26 percent) than women (21 percent) say technology is the key to helping them keep their goals on track. How can I achieve my New Year's resolutions? At the start of every new year, many people set new goals but only a few actually go on to achieve these. According to Philip Clarke, psychology lecturer at the University of Derby Online Learning, the biggest mistake is that many people identify what they want to achieve but do not think about how to do it. He said: "They set long-term outcome goals such as getting a 'dream body' or to spend more time with family and, as a starting point, these sound like good goals. The problem is that the goal-setting process for many people stops there. "People who develop action plans experience less anxiety, more confidence, improved concentration and greater satisfaction about achieving their goals and are more likely to succeed."
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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. 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. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.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. No SS 12/31.
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.
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-
GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed.- 7 p.m. BS GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 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. 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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Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m. Adult Forum 10:30 a.m. 12/31: Service of scriptures and carols 9 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. 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. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 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. SS 9 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 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.
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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.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 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.
ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.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.
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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A Truly New Life!
A man was selling an old warehouse which had been empty for months and needed repairs. Gangs had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and thrown trash everywhere. As he showed a prospective buyer the property, he promised to replace the broken windows, bring in a crew to correct any structural damage, and clean out the garbage. “Forget about the repairs,” the buyer said. “When I buy this place, I’m going to build something completely different. I don’t want the building; I want the site!” Compared with the renovation God has in mind for us, our efforts to improve our lives—our new year resolutions—are as trivial as sweeping a warehouse that is slated for the wrecking ball! When we truly become a Christian, our old life is over, He makes all things new. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). All He wants is the site and the permission to build and He will make us a new creation—radically changed by the Holy Spirit! We will be “born again” (John 3:3). This is not a minor modification, this is a miraculous major overhaul! A machinist at Ford Motor Company in Detroit became a Christian and was baptized. As the Holy Spirit renewed this man he was convicted of his need to make restitution for some parts and tools he had stolen from the company. So the next morning he brought all the tools and parts back to his employer. He explained how he had just become a Christian and had been baptized. Then he asked for his foreman’s forgiveness. Mr. Ford, who was visiting a plant in Europe at the time, was cabled with the details of the matter and asked his response. Mr. Ford immediately returned a cable with his decision: “Dam up the Detroit River, and baptize the entire city!”
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Obituaries Rose David
DEC. 25, 1929 – DEC. 17, 2017 Rose David, 87, of Northampton, died on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the life companion of the late Harry Katz. Before retiring, she was employed by Cross Country Clothes. Born on Dec. 25, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John and Maria (Felix) David. Rose enjoyed casino trips with her friends, and was an Eagles and Penn State football fan. An active Democrat, she was proud to campaign for John F. Kennedy. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church. Surviving are nieces; nephews; sister-in-law, Dorothy David; brother-in-law, Russell Diefenderfer. Preceding her in death were sisters Mary Keschel, Amelia Barta, Josephine Druckenmiller, an infant sister Aurora; and brothers, Albert, Luis and Joseph David. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday in Queenship of Mary Church. Arrangements were made by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Donations may be made to Northampton County Meals on Wheels, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Catherine Holena
AUG. 29, 1923 –DEC. 18, 2017 Catherine Holena, 94, of Northampton, died on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. She was the wife of the late Joseph Holena for 45 years. She worked as a seamstress at the Universal Pants factory for many years. Born on August 29, 1923 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Rybacky) Prosak. Catherine was a member of the Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Northampton. She was a former member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church and its Altar & Rosary Society in North Catasauqua. Surviving are four daughters, Anne Marie Holena of Allentown, Regina Krause of Northampton, Donna Cromiak
of North Catasauqua, and Mary Ann Bond of Catasauqua; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A Prayer Service was held on Thursday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Assumption BVM Church. Interment was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave., 28th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10010.
Catherine M. Hooper
SEPT. 7, 1959 – DEC. 18, 2017 Catherine Marie Hooper, 58, of Bushkill Township, formerly of Wilson Boro, died on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 in Easton. She was the wife of Henry Hooper for 38 years. She was a 1977 graduate of Wilson Area High School. Born on Sept. 7, 1959 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late James A., Sr. and Anna K. (Wean) Nuttall. Catherine loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and taking care of her family. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Ryan Hooper of Scranton and Richard Hooper of Pen Argyl; a brother, James A. Nuttall, Jr., of Saylorsburg; two sisters, Barbara Horinko of Easton and Carol Walters of Blakeslee; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home of Wilson Boro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 575 Rt. 28, Building 2107, Raritan, NJ 08869.
Kathleen A. McCloskey
Kathleen A. McCloskey, 80, of Northampton, died on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. She was the wife of the late Scott A. McCloskey, who passed away on March 15, 1989. After graduating from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1955, she worked briefly for the former Miller Furniture store in Allentown. Kathleen
was a secretary for more than 50 years at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church and St. Andrew Church. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles B. and Hattie (Newhard) O’Donnell. Kathleen was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church in North Catasauqua, and for years was a member of the former St. Lawrence the Martyr Church. She was a member of the St. Lawrence Altar & Rosary Society, where she was a past president and officer. She taught CCD at St. Lawrence and was a confirmation coordinator; a long time member of the choir; volunteered at the parish festivals, and was a member of the advisory board. She and her husband were involved with ticket sales at Central Catholic High School sporting events for many years. Kathleen received the Victorious Viking Award. Additionally, Kathleen worked on the Bishop’s Appeal for the Diocese of Allentown. Surviving are a son, Shawn P., of Northampton; three daughters, Colleen A., Kimberly A., and Kelly A., all of Northampton; a brother, Thomas E. O’Donnell, of Northampton, and a sister, Charlotte I. Shambo, of Northampton; sister-in-law, Alean McCloskey, of Nazareth; and one grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Dec. 23 in St. John the Fisher Church with The Rev. Eric J. Gruber officiating. Interment followed in Calvary Cemetery, North Catasauqua. Arrangements were made by the O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Catasauqua. Contributions may be made to the building and development fund of St. John Fisher Church.
Mark D. Reccek
Mark David Reccek, 42, of Bath, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospice. A 1994 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1996-2000, where he also served as a big brother. He graduated from the University of Detroit, receiving a law degree, and later Lehigh University, where he received his Masters in political science. Mark worked as a journalist and editorial assistant for the Press weekly. He was also freelance reporter for the Press, WFMZ, and Saucon Source. He received several keystone awards for his writing in the Catasauqua Press. He also worked for the New Bethany Shelter. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Violet (Janzso) Reccek. He was raised by his grandparents, Violet and Geza Janszo. Mark was active in the Live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant, the Catasauqua community and the high school. In his free time he loved tutoring, photography and reading. He loved nature, walking along the Monocacy Creek, the ocean, sunrises and sunsets. He was a member of Promised Land Church of the Nazarene, Bethlehem. Surviving are his sister, Donna
Kukor, husband William, and son Michael of Bath; uncle, Geza Janszo; his best friend, Mike Stametz, and many other family members and friends. He was predeceased by a sister, Brenda Reccek, in 2003. A memorial service was held on Friday, Dec. 22 in Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions may be made to Catasauqua Area School District, Attn.: Beverly Druckenmiller, Administration Office, 201 N. 14th St., Catasauqua, PA 18032.
Joseph S. Schlager, Jr.
Joseph S. Schlager, Jr., 74, of Moore Township, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Lynne J. (O’Brien) Schlager since Feb. 17, 1973. He was employed as a salesman for Bethlehem Ford more than 20 years, retiring in 2005. Previously, he worked as a salesman for the former Berman Furniture Co., Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph S., Sr. and Theresa (Gessitz) Schlager. Joseph was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Northampton. A 1961 graduate of Coplay High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban missile crisis and Vietnam war. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Tri Boro Sportsman, all of Northampton. He enjoyed boating and billiards. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tammy L. Stephens of Plymouth Meeting and Mary C. Troxell of Northampton; a son, Joseph S. III, of Lehigh Township; eight grandchildren; a sister, Theresa Schmoyer, of Northampton; a brother, John, of Mechanicsburg; and several nieces and nephews. Services were on Friday evening in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Memorial Fund, 105 E. 19th St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Francis B. Wagner
Francis B. Wagner, 70, of Jim Thorpe, died on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 in Wilkes-Barre Medical Center. He was the husband of Donna E. (Barrall) Wagner for 48 years. A 1965 graduate of Northampton High School, he served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a diesel mechanic for MTS Trucking for more than 20 years, retiring in 2003. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Frank and Ruth (Butz) Wagner. Fran enjoyed restoring and then showing his 1972 Chevy pickup, “OLD BLUE”. He also enjoyed archery hunting. In addition to his wife, he is
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survived by a daughter, Pamela Bos, of Jim Thorpe; a son, Dustin Wagner, of Orefield; four granddaughters; and a sister, Sandra Graver, of Northampton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy (Hoffman) Bachman. Services were held on Wednesday in the chapel at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, with The Rev. Rick Nelson officiating. Interment with military honors followed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the V.A. Medical Center of Wilkes-Barre.
Adrienne R. Beck
Adrienne R. Beck, 74, a lifelong resident of Bushkill Township, passed away at St. Luke’s University HospitalAnderson, on We d n e s d a y, December 20, 2017. She was the loving wife of Robert H. Beck, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage prior to his death in 2009. Born in Bushkill Township, on February 11, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Alta (Williamson) Rissmiller. After graduating from Nazareth High School in 1960, Adrienne attended Kutztown University where she earned her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Education. Adrienne also received her reading specialization from East Stroudsburg University. She began her career as an elementary school teacher with the Nazareth Area School District prior to transitioning to the Northampton School District, where she was a reading specialist for nearly 40 years before retiring. A nature lover, Adrienne enjoyed gardening, birding, growing flowers, and she was an avid Penn State football fan. However, she was most content with spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren, who she cherished. Adrienne was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ of Nazareth as well as a member of the Nazareth Women’s Club. SurviContinued on page 13
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vors: Adrienne will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her sons, Robert A. Beck and his wife, Megan of Port Matilda, PA, and Michael W. Beck and his wife, Rachel of Camp Hill, PA; four grandchildren, Justin, Trevor, Payton and Jordyn; a brother, Wilson Rissmiller of Bushkill Township; three sisters, Catherine James of Nazareth, Erna Petersen and Nama Shoemaker both of Bushkill Township; nieces and nephews. In addition to her late husband, Robert, she was predeceased by a brother, Sterling R. Rissmiller. Services: will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 183 S. Broad Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014, and Thursday morning from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. in the church. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Bushkill Township. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to St. John’s United Church of Christ of Nazareth.
ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball Team went to Northampton on December 22 and will be in the Easton Holiday Tournament at Easton on December 27 and 28 as they will play Phillipsburg at 6 p.m. on December 27 at Easton and then a game on the 28 vs. a team to be announced and will travel to Dieruff on December 30. The Nazareth Girls Basketball Team played host to Whitehall on December 19 and won, then played Northampton at home on December 22 and will be in the Easton Holiday Tournament at Easton on December 27 and 28, where on the 27 they will play Phillipsburg at 3 p.m. The Nazareth Wrestling Team went to Freedom on December 20 and won 62-3, then went to Easton on December 21 and
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Administrator: Travis O. Mason Address: 7850 Holbens Valley Road New Tripoli, PA 18066 Or to his Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (12/14-12/28) ESTATE NOTICE The estate of Arlene M. Yob also known as Arlene M. Yob, late of the Boro of Chapman Quarries, County of Northampton and the State of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of testamentary has been granted to the undersign, who requested all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make immediate payments without delay to: Ruth Romanishan, also known as Ruth C. Romanishan, Executor of the Estate of Arlene M. Yob to: Ruth Romanishan a.k.a Ruth C. Romanishan c/o Romanishan 1417 Main St. Bath, PA 18014 (12/21-1/4) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 10, 2018 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. The reorganization of the Northampton Borough Planning Commission. 2. Willow Brook Farm Trust, et al, c/o Bob Dwyer, 721 Old State Road, Berwyn, PA 19312, for the property located at 235 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. These properties are identified as Tax Map Parcel Nos. M4-6-2 and M4NE4B-3-1 and are located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District. These plans are presented for Final Plan Review. Willow Brook Farm Trust is proposing a lot line adjustment combining both parcels into one, then a minor subdivision of the combined parcel and a land development/ subdivision of the proposed Lot 3 into 11 single family homes in the Willow Brook Farms Phase I development. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (12/28 & 1/4)
Moore Township Board of Supervisors (12/28) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Board of Auditors will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 On Wednesday January 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (12/28) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Thursday January 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (12/28) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Land Preservation Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (12/28) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township EAC will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath Pa. 18014 on Tuesday January 9, 2018 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (12/28) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Recreation Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa 18014 on Thursday January 18, 2018 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (12/28) MEETING NOTICE The annual organizational meeting of the Lehigh Twp Board of Supervisors will be held on Tues, Jan 2, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. The regular monthly meeting of the Lehigh Twp Planning Commission will be held on Mon, Jan 8, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The regular monthly meeting of the Lehigh Twp Board of Supervisors will be held on Tues, Jan 9, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. The above meetings are open to the public and will be held at the Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa. 18088. Alice A. Rehrig, Secretary Lehigh Township Northampton County (12/28)
The Borough of Nazareth will hold its Bi-Annual Reorganization Meeting at 6:00 pm on January 2, 2018 at Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street. At this Meeting, Council will install and swear in elected officials and appoint officers. Daniel Chiavaroli President Nazareth Borough Council (12/28) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at six (6) p.m. to hear the following appeal: The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. Appeal of Kevin C. and Shannon Birosik – Kevin and Shannon Birosik are applying for a modification of the conditions imposed in the Zoning Hearing Board Opinion and Order in the Appeal of Shannon Birosik dated November 23, 2016. This Opinion granted, among other relief, a special exception under §180-75 to permit the Appellant to operate a winery as an accessory farm occupation subject to 13 specific conditions, more clearly defined in the Order. Appellant’s current Petition before the Board is to request the modification of five (5) of those conditions, and that one (1) condition be deleted entirely. The subject property is located at 567 Blue Mountain Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088; parcel J3 14 3A 0516. The property is in an A/RR Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend & will have an opportunity to be heard Jacob A. Schray Hanover Engineering, Zoning Officer (12/28 & 1/4)
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By ED PANY Space Administration In 2014, I had a surprise research visit project scheduled from a Bath native who presented for launch Soviet biosatellite flight fromon a photographs to the Atlas the Cement U.S.S.R. in October. Memorial Museum from The Colorado State Univerworking days at the Penn his Cement Co. It was Dr. Dixie sity project, one of three from Stephen the United States, Kleinschuster, son of Mrs. was expected beth Kleinschuster of SouthEliza- to help biologists and medical Wal- researchers reach nut Street, Bath and the a better underlate phen Kleinschuster, Jr. In Ste- standing of the effects of weightthe brilliant student was 1975 lessness on living systems. The engaged project was in the interest of sciin a National Aeronautics & entific research, as a cooperative
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