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The Christmas holiday season was launched in Bath on Sunday evening as the tree lights were turned on at Monocacy Creek Park by Mayor and Mrs. Donald Wunderler. Leading the program was Rev. Jay R. Wetzel, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He introduced Msgr. Francis Nave, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, who gave the invocation. This was followed by remarks from Bath Borough Council President Robert Fields, who noted the many accomplishments in Bath the past year. One was painting of
a flagpole for the park, which will have the American, Pennsylvania, and Borough flags flying from it. He introduced Councilpersons Mark Saginario, John Kearns, Michael Reph, Carol Bear-Heckman, and Kathryn Roberts, all of them wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Jim Spengler, vice president of the Bath Lions Club, said the Lions are happy to decorate the tree each year, and welcomed men and women who could join the Lions in serving the community. State Representative Marcia Hahn said she was thankful to take part in the ceremony
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carbon monoxide poisoning. Questioned by a member of Council, he said local ordinances prohibit open burning. The Bath Firefighters responded to fire calls in Moore Township and Bath last month that took 57 manhours. Demchak also announced that the firefighters will have another Santa Run on December 22. Parents who want Santa to deliver gifts to their children should have them in by December 15. Demchak said it is mostly for Bath residents, but in some cases, if there is no conflict with another fire company having the same type of program, they may go outside borough limits. The fire chief received a check for $500.00 from the president of the Bath Fire Social Hall.
Bath Borough Council by ordinance on Monday adopted a 2014 fiscal year general fund budget of $1,705,786.32 . Some changes were made in the figures advertised two weeks ago in the proposed budget, but there will be no real estate tax increase. It will remain at 13.5 mills. Council also adopted the final highway aid budget from state liquid fuels receipts for the coming year. Winter Reminders With winter coming on fast, Bath Fire Chief Edward Demchak had a couple reminders at Council meeting for residents for their own safety and protection. He said they should be sure their fireplace chimneys are cleaned. And they need to check furnaces to avoid
Demchak’s remaining report for November showed: EMS calls, 6 man-hours; drills, 142; administration, 160; equipment repairs, 35; meetings, 55; work details, 117; and fire police, 6. Other Matters • Two other ordinances were approved: ≠ Appointing a third party collection agency and the penalty for collection of delinquent sanitation bills; and authorizing the Borough of Bath in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust. • Council also okayed $1,150 spent for a three piece snowman lighting set ordered by the 275th Bath Anniversary Committee, and now hanging on the fence at Monocacy Creek Park. (See photo). • A resolution that will adopt a rental and usage polContinued on page 11
Legionnaires visit veterans at Gracedale
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Sons of American Legion Commander Chris Hoysan, James Shaffer, Cyndy Radcliffe, Brittany Assenmacher, Paul Haldaman, Michael Dellatore, Sandy Radcliffe, Post Commander Brian Radcliffe, Courtney Dellatore, Robin Meixsell, Auxillary Preisdent Laura Diehl, and Tom Cummings recently visited with veterans who reside at Gracedale - Submitted by Brian Radcliffe
INDEX: Barry Fenstermaker and “Fi“ Mirabito with the lights purchased by the 275th Anniversary committee.
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BATH AREA BATH BORO – EAST ALLEN TWSP. – MOORE TWSP. – CHAPMAN BORO Allen Township Supervisors BBCP active in farmers Debate how to number homes Market and coming duck race
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Allen Township’s Board of Supervisors have had requests from the local fire company and ambulance unit to have houses in the township numbered so they can find the location during emergencies. The fire chief said he’s not concerned with the color of the signs, but in a high density area home owners need to have some kind of reflective sign, as large as they wish, so long as the numbers are easily seen from the roadway. While the Uniform Construction Code calls for numbers four inches high, they should either be three or four inches. As the debate went on Thursday night, it was noted that on Howertown Rd.
Alexa H. of Lehigh Township LITTLE MISS COMMUNITY DAYS Emily D. (Story on Page 9.) was crowned by last year’s winner, – Home News photo
Lehigh Twsp. board discusses road worker Need for full time Zamadics for the entire year.
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The board did not vote then, expected to at Opinions were split when but they are meeting with Chairthe Lehigh Township Board of the next Snover is present. Supervisors at their meeting man Darryl decide to hire on Tuesday, July 9 discussed Should they it will be advertised. hiring a full-time employee someone, Presently, there are eight to assist road foreman Frank full-time workers, while at 12 to 14. 72nd Year, Issue No. 29 one time there were Supervisor Keith Hantz said they want to get back to where they were two years ago, re-
a green and white reflechomes are on the left and tive sign with numbers four numbers on mailboxes on inches high, saying they cost the right side. If on mail- about $60. boxes, they should be at the will The Bath Business and committee A volunteer residents’ driveways, it was get together their Community Partnership has a and make noted. lot going for it. Suto the Dale Hassler said the num- recommendations Farmers Market is in of Mrs. consists It Bath pervisors. full swingNick withLalik, 12 select, probers should be easily seen as Eckhart, Fire Chief along moving is ducer-only truck re fi the Behler, July 19 Garymembers. Dale Hassler, is “Sweet Corn Festival”, Aug pretty fast in an emergency. and Michael 2 isChordas. “Peach Party”, Aug 9 is Supervisor William Holmes Valley Lehigh Envision “Tomato Fest” Every Friday, said there should be unifordirector of Holly Edinger, 3-7pm, Keystone Park, live mity in the signs. There is Sustainable Development music too! The for 4th annual many so with concern a also Valley Duck RaceEconomic will be held July the Lehigh apartments and the mailbox- Development to Creek 26 at Corp., 5pm in came Monocacy es bunched together. about Park. prize is $250 cash spoke andFirst meeting To insure that homeowners the plus 12 called other prizes. “Envi-Get your a new program place the signs, it was point- sion Lehigh $5 Valley.” duck ticket a col-at Daily It istoday ed out that there should be laborationGrind. of several public a fine imposed if no sign is sector organizations to develposted. a sustainable community Township Manager Ilene op for the valley, which has plan Eckhart said she picked up grown by 109,000 people the othfrom ordinances sample er municipalities that have Continued on page 9 house numbers. She showed
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Attention all businesses in Bath – fill out your BBCP contact info sheet today and drop it off at boro office. (Don’t have one? Get one at boro office – stay in touch with what’s going on!) The annual Bath Community Day will be held on October 5th at Keystone Park. It’s official ! “Final Thursday” will be Bath’s special night each month. The BBCP will be putting together a group ad in the Home News each month to advertise what local businesses have to offer and draw people into town.
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Details will be forthcoming (this is why we need your contact info!) and we plan to start in August. The role of the BBCP is to promote our existing businesses, foster an improved image to attract new investment and enhance the quality of life in the Borough. The BBCP is comprised of volunteers from borough businesses, residents, local officials and civic organizations. The BBCP meets the second and fourth Monday of every month at 5 pm in Bath Borough Hall, 215 E. Main Street. All are welcome to attend and bring your ideas to share. Next meeting, August 12. More information is available at http://www.bathborough.org/ revitalization.html or by calling the borough office at 610837-6525. Bath Borough and the BBCP are participants in the Borough Business Revitalization Program (BBRP). The BBRP is a nationally accredited Main Street Program which receives funding and support from the PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Northampton County and the Borough of Bath.
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The Bath Museum will be open on Saturday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The museum is located in the Bath Borough Building at Penn and Washington Streets. It is handicapped accessible and admission is free. Volunteers are welcome.
structurally deficient masonry arch bridge with a new concrete arch bridge. Walnut Drive was closed since Dec. 26, 2012 and detoured between Beech and Dogwood drives. The posted detour routed traffic on PA 248, Blue Mountain Drive and Elm Road. Grace Industries, Inc. of Bath was the general contractor on the $633,207 project. The Walnut Drive Bridge was originally constructed in 1834. The bridge was 32 feet long and 21 feet wide. The new bridge is 36 feet long and
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Cabrini College - Stephanie Lauren Ciccone of Northampton graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Cabrini College at its 53rd commencement on Sunday, May 19.
Nineteen girls compete for Little Miss Community Days Come See The Band: The largest amount of contestants ever were entered in the Little Miss Community Days contest in Northampton this past Wednesday evening. Nineteen girls ranging from 5 to 10 years old competed before a huge crowd of parents and siblings at the 33rd annual Northampton Exchange Club Community Days Fair. Alexa Henderson, a student at Lehigh Elementary School, captured the title of queen. Runners-up were Lauren Daniel and Alyssa Russell, both students at Siegfried Elementary th School in
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Northampton. All three will get to ride in the Exchange’s 65th annual Jack Frost Parade in October. The other semifinalists were Shelby Wandler of Moore Elementary, Lyla Schneck of Northampton, and Nadia Soto of George Wolf Elementary in Bath. Linda McKenzie asked questions of all 19 contestants, and they were judged also on their poise and personality. The final question that was asked before the five judges made their decision on the winners was “What thing could you do to make
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your community a better place?” The answers ranged from helping at the library, feeding hungry children, having a dog park, and helping people in need.
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past ten years. It is expected to grow to another 145,000 by the year 2030. Input from the public will be used to develop five key plans and to develop policy recommendations. The plans include: 1. Lehigh Valley Regional Affordable Housing Plan 2. Regional Sustainable Economic Development Plan 3. Jobs/Housing Balance Study 4. Climate and Energy Conservation Plan 5. Fresh Food Access Plan The five plans will be summarized by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for the comprehensive plan and include the new input from public participation. One comment from persons in the audience was, “Keep the rural community as it has been.” Other Matters • The board okayed a security reduction request on three lots of Willow Ridge by
theran Church received approval for its minor subdivision. • An additional sewage enforcement officer will be named by Engineer Brien Kocher. • Approval was given to Assumption B.V.M. Church to put up a sign for their annual picnic. The June fire report of Allen Township Vol. Fiore Co. #1 showed: 76.2 alarm hours; 132 training hours; 16 alarms (1 airport alert, 1 assist ambulance, 5 auto accidents, 1 brush fire, 4 dwelling fires, 1 elevator rescue, 1 move up assignment, and 1 odor investigation). The dwelling fires were along Frank Drive, Northampton; Almond Drive in Lehigh Twsp., Newport Ave. in Northampton, and Gap View Mobile Home Court in Lehigh Twsp.
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Supervisor Cindy Miller questioned with the amount of hours, does it justify the extra position. She believes a part-time worker is more advisable unless there is a road improvement project or other great need. Hantz said some of the work that should be done isn’t because there aren’t enough workers. Supervisor Dell Grove said Zamadics oversees work that is being done, and if he thinks
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that. Supervisor Sandy Hopkins tended to agree with Ms.THE HOME NEWS Miller and that a crew leader is only a temporary position July 18-24, 2013 when Zamadics is not on the job. What Zamadics wants is not in the contract. She said the board needs to look at the contract for a crew leader (this was discussed on June 25). Grove and Hantz said that the positions are not connected. Hantz said the board should work separately on the full-time worker and the The Moravian Historical Socrew leader positions. ciety is pleased to announce Ms. Miller said she’s lookthe first annual “Free Summer ing at the numbers, includSundays” program to be held ing costs for a maintenance every Sunday from June 30 building. She wondered why thru August 25. the board always looks at fulltime rather than part-time. Families and individuals will enjoy free admission Grove doesn’t see a probto the 1740-1743 Whitefield lem with working on both House museum in beautiful, positions, and he doesn’t see downtown Nazareth from 1 a red budgetary flag for 2014. pm - 4 pm each select Sunday. The public works position Experience the story of the will be on the agenda for the Moravians (the town foundJuly 23 meeting. ers of Nazareth and BethleOther Matters Guests will come face• The board approved hem). an to-face with one of the oldest ordinance which will make and most exquisite collections Continued on page 11 of local objects including the oldest known American made violin in the country, eight important John Valentine Haidt
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Moravian Historical Society Announces “Free Summer Sundays” program oil paintings, several examples of early furniture and other household objects all the while enjoying the oldest Moravian buildings in North America. Children (and those young at heart) will enjoy playing typical colonial games such as Jacob’s Ladder, Graces, Ball and Cups outside on the property. Crafts will include coloring frakturs, a regional folk art form. Megan van Ravenswaay, Whitefield House Site Director said “We are so thankful to our sponsors for allowing us to offer free museum admission to the entire community this summer. We know families will enjoy the tour of the
museum and especially enjoy playing games on our beautiful property.” The program is sponsored by the Perusse, Gaspar, Gerricke, and Crook families. One of the oldest historical societies in PA, the Moravian Historical Society is a not-forprofit organization that shares over 500 years of fascinating Moravian contributions to worldwide culture through educational programs for students, guided tours, museum exhibits, and public activities. For more information: www. moravianhistoricalsociety.org, 610-759-5070, info@moravianhistoricalsociety.org. They are located at 214 East Center Street, Nazareth.
Nazareth Sidewalk Sale Days and Sunflower Stroll Three great shopping days with great discounts are being
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cake walk will commence at 6 PM in which anyone may participate. This is followed by an evening of games for the whole family. Sunday will see the horse show starting at 8:00 AM. The Chicken B-B-Q will start at noon until the chicken is gone. The silent auction will close at 2 PM and items may be picked up from 2:30-4:30 PM.. During all of these events the display building will be open with exhibits of completed 4-H projects, club booth displays depicting our theme for the year, and the silent auction. At all times, good food is offered by our kitchen staff. The whole event is open to the general public and is free of charge. Come, visit as 4-H is Paving The Way to the Future! For more information concerning the 4-H Fair, please visit the website at: extension.psu.edu/Northampton/ programs/4-h or call 610746-1970, weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM. General information about the 4-H program, which serves youth ages 8-18, may be obtained by calling the 4-H offices at 610-746-1970. Adult volunteers are always needed to mentor the 4-H members, any adult interested in helping with a club may also call
the majority of House colleagues in moving House Bill 1437, the general appropriations portion of the 2013-14 state budget. The legislation contains no new taxes and spends $28.376 billion, a modest 2.3 percent increase over last year, which is within the rate of inflation. For the third consecutive year, Pennsylvania’s spending plan for the fiscal year ahead has been delivered on time using no new taxes. This budget forces state government to live within its means, just as you do with your own personal budget, while spending only what it has and not taking on new debt. The pending loss of $220 million due to federal government cuts to education, health and welfare programs makes avoiding the need to raise taxes especially important. With existing revenues, we supported essential services in the Commonwealth without placing an additional burden on the backs of the Pennsylvania taxpayer. A record $10 billion total state dollars is being invested in K-12 education as we continue to support our students. This is especially noteworthy, as we recover from the cuts to state funding imposed by the Rendell administration dur-
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Gov. Wolf House Tour this weekend Submtited by Carol Bear-Heckman
In the late 1700s, Jacob Reese was given 200 acres at the base of the Blue Mountain near Point Phillip, for serving in the Revolutionary War. Here he built the original home, a stone “salt box”. It was built from local uncut stone and had two doors, four windows and a large walkin fireplace. The unheated slanted loft was used for sleeping. This original home became the kitchen when the main house was added. This part of the home is now used as a family room. The original fireplace, interior stone walls and exposed beams are focal points in the room. A “Squirrel-tail bake oven” was built right outside the main door, where bread, etc. was baked for the Reese family and nearby farms. The 1700’s bake oven was restored in 2010. The original well is located in the same area and is scheduled for repair in 2014. In 1804, Jacob married Dorothy, who must have had a substantial dowry. The “new”
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formal part of the house was built at this time. The date stone at the peak of the house on the Copella Road side, also bears her name - extremely rare at this time! When Salem Reformed and Lutheran Church gave their original log structure to Little Moore church in 1813, the congregation met in this house for their services during construction The house has hand-cut keystones above each window and large cut stones running up each corner. It is a traditional center-hall layout with 9’ ceilings and a wide stair case. The steps have been stripped to the original chestnut. The banister has hand turned spindles - each slightly different. There are four fireplaces in the house all functional. The second story wide wood plank floors have been refinished, while the first floor needs to be replaced eventually. The beams in the house and the barn are hand pegged American Chestnut. In 1822, the homestead
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John and Linda Kortz home passed through a daughter, married to Andrew Bartholemew. There is a map of 1874 Moore township in the family room showing this ownership. It became the property of Jay Geiger, the third owner, Angelo Cavallo in 1968 and then our home in 2007. We purchased and erected a hand pegged chestnut frame from an 1800’s building to serve as our “Garden House” for entertaining. A bizarre meeting of original owners happened when we rescued a massive hand hewn ladder from an old barn on Mountain Road for this building. It bears the date 1822 and was owned by the Bart-
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This Federal Farmhouse was completed in 1855 by William Brown. He was the son of the Revolutionary War general, Robert Brown, who was the recipient of the Friendship Tree presented by George Washington. The house was purchased by the Cruz Family in June 2010. Upon ownership of the property, restoration of the
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holemews, relative to Jacob Resse’s daughter. It now rests on this - her property. We did not know the connection when we saved it. The rest of that barn was sent to a buyer in Texas.
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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip The weather was pretty nice this week. Not too cold at all. Thankfully, it was nice for Sunday night’s Christmas tree lighting in both Bath and Northampton. Folks bundled up and enjoyed themselves. Here in town, the BBCP had coffee and hot chocolate, and plenty of cookies to enjoy. After the tree lights were turned on by Mayor Don and wife Joyce Wunderler (with Marcia Hahn’s help in finding the switch), everybody joined in singing Christmas carols and “Jingle Bells”, and Santa Claus came along aboard a Bath fire engine, sat down under a tent and handed out bags of candy to the kids. All in all, a fun time!!. . . .The Christmas ornaments are up on the utility poles, too, so we’re ready for Christmas. . . .With the weather being so nice, I see plenty of home owners and renters were busy over the weekend, too, putting up all their lights. It’s a great tradition. I think Elmira and me will get in the old flivver and travel around the countryside and see the lights this weekend, unless we get some snow that’s being predicted. . . . Catty knocked off Northampton in the traditional Turkey Day football game, but lost down in Philly. There was plenty of college
and pro football to enjoy on a few days, so I was kinda glued to the boob tube. Penn State beat Wisconsin and the Eagles and Giants won. . . . Rifle deer hunting season started on Monday. Didn’t see any on cars like we used to, but I guess there will be some. It wasn’t too warm or too cold, so the hunters should have loved being in the outdoors in their favorite tree stand, or hiding behind a tree waiting for a deer to come walking by. Like I said last week, if you get a deer send a picture in for the paper and in the Whitetail Deer Classic banquet book come February. The more the better! W.C.O. Kevin will be busy making sure everybody’s honest. . . . This Saturday is the annual Governor Wolf Historical Society Christmas house tour. They’ve been doing it for 33 years now. Hats off to the society for all the work they do during the year to keep our local history alive. It always amazes me to see all the nice homes they have on the tour, some from a couple hundred years old to later times, but always showing that the owners have a lot of pride in what they have. . . .I’m still enjoying left over turkey from Thanksgiving, and the stuffing, too. Putting ‘em together in a sandwich with a scoop of mayo is
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good eating. . . . Elmira had a ball on so-called Black Friday. I made myself scarce and found other things to do. I’m gonna get some of those gift cards they’re selling over at the U.C.C. church. It’s easier than battling the crowds in the stores. Have a nice weekend, and enjoy the tour, folks.
Dog Licenses Now Available
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Pennsylvanians can now purchase dog licenses for 2014 from their county treasurers. State law requires all dogs three months and older to be licensed by January 1 of each year. “Dog ownership comes with a lot of responsibilities, and licensing your dog is on the top of the list,” said Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture George Greig. “Buying a dog license is easy and affordable, and dog owners can purchase a license at their local county treasurer’s office, through agents and online.” An annual dog license is $8.45, or $6.45 if the animal is
spayed or neutered. Lifetime licenses are available for dogs that have permanent identification like a microchip or tattoo. Older adults and people with disabilities may be eligible for discounts. The dog license application is simple and only requests owner contact information and
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prestige along with the original plaster medallion in the ceiling. Some of the house’s original features include the horsehair plaster walls and ceilings, 2 staircases, 7 fireplaces trimmed with black marble, marble stoops at all of the exterior doorways and the 10’ ceilings throughout the house and 12’ ceilings in the basement. An additional bonus to this property is all the outbuildings which include a summer kitchen with a cold cellar which were restored in 2013, smoke house, and outhouse. There is also an 8000 gallon cistern which is still functional today. In 2011, the kitchen was totally gutted and demolished. A beautiful new shaker style kitchen was designed and
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1st and 2nd floors began. Original flooring remained under the carpet throughout the house and in the kitchen under layers of linoleum. All the floors were restored throughout the entire house. A bathroom that was in the middle of the hallway when you walked in the front door was also removed. This allowed us to expose the narrow floorboards in the hallway which were an indication of the Brown’s wealth and
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Brown Homestead installed by Brader’s Woodworking of Laurys Station. In the Fall of 2012 an addition was added to the north side of the house. This addition provided a mud room, laundry room and full bathroom on the 1st floor with a master bathroom suite and walk-in closet on the 2nd floor. Also in 2012, a barn was built by some hardworking Amish
men from Lancaster. New period-correct Pella windows were installed in the Fall of 2013. Future projects include restoring the smokehouse, front porch, removing the siding on the east side of the house and re-pointing the stone. The entire house along with the original out buildings will be open for the tour.
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and success in life. Senator Browne is the Senate Majority Whip, and is also the co-chair of the bi-cameral, bipartisan Early Childhood Education Caucus. Additionally, Volunteers of America unveiled the newest addition to the Children’s Center - a model train layout designed and built by the officers and volunteers of the Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum. The 25 foot long model railroad, designed as an arts education tool, was in operation for the children and guests with the Polar Express running. The tradition of children and toy trains still go together during the holidays. The Volunteers of America Children’s Center provides a creative curriculum that evaluates and addresses each child’s social, intellectual, emotional and cognitive development. The curriculum is based on literacy and language development, character building, computer skills, and creative arts. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young People (NAEYC) and fully licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, the Children’s Center has a four-star rating from the Pennsylvania Keystone Stars system. For more information about Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Center, visit www.voapa.org.
Events NCC Presents “Winter Danceworks”
Students from the Northampton Dance Ensemble and the Acta Non Verba dance club will perform pieces choreographed by Northampton Community College (NCC) dance faculty at a Winter Danceworks event on Thursday, December 12, 11:15 a.m., and on Friday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item for a local food bank. For more information about the Winter Danceworks, call 610-861-5300.
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Grandparents’ Day at Lehigh Elementary By Danielle Tepper Special to The Home News
Lehigh Elementary School in Walnutport hosted its fourth annual Grandparents Day Social on Thursday, Nov. 21. Their multi-purpose room was packed with fifth graders and their parents’ parents for a morning of refreshments and bingo. The event was an idea from teacher Mike Frohnheiser, who began it as a way for the students to “get a better appreciation for the older members of our community,” he said. “And what better choice than grandparents?” He added, “Plus, bringing the grandparents into the school allows them to see the changes that have happened since they were in school.” During the welcome address, the grandparents were told that it was time for the students to wait on them
hand-and-foot for whatever they wanted. The students ran back and forth to the refreshment table, then sat and chatted with their relatives over plates of baked goods. “I think the biggest thing the kids see is the grandparents’ happiness at being able to spend a little bit of time with them in the school setting,” said Frohnheiser. The hour and a half hangout also included a raffle and a rousing round of bingo. “It’s always nice to see the kids talking with and serving their grandparents,” said Kate Erdosy, also a fifth grade teacher. “It’s especially heartwarming for those kids who don’t have anyone to invite ‘adopting’ a grandparent for the day.” If the smiles were any indication, the event was a success.
Annual Peace Pilgrimage Dec. 14 Submitted by J. G. Bergdoll, Esq.
This is a reminder to please join nearly 100 men, women and children on Saturday, December 14 for the 54th Annual Peace Pilgrimage from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Buses begin leaving 520 East Broad St., Bethlehem at 10:45 a.m. for Nazareth Moravian Church on Center Square, where the walk begins at Noon. Please see the website for more detailed information http://www.peacewalk.org/
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An open house will be held at the Lehigh Township Historical Centre, located along Route 248 in Pennsville, from
1 to 4 p.m. on December 8 and December 15. You are welcome to visit and browse - there are many commemorative items available for sale. We can supply the gift for that special someone on your Christmas list. After December, the historical centre will be closed until spring except for special tours by appointment.
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Representatives from nonprofit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to Northampton Community College’s Mack Library, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Wednesday,
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January 8 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a special workshop. The workshop will highlight the services provided by Foundation Directory Online, and provide an overview of its database of over 100,000 grant makers. The session will include an introduction to The Foundation Center, an organization devoted to supporting and improving institutional philanthropy, an overview and demonstration of grant resources included in the Foundation Directory Online database, and an opportunity to use the database. It is suggested that participants bring a flash drive with them to save information. Although the workshop is free, reservations are required. Call 610-861-5358 by Monday, January 6.
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the tackled ball carrier, many grabbing for the ball or the ball carrier’s arm, to cause a fumble. Since college and even high schools usually make plenty from the game, cleaning up tackling and wrestling of players seeking the ball is not being done with an all-out effort and speed. The frequent sight of three or four sideline coaches and assistants dashing out to a “shaken up” player who can’t get up, or a cart coming out to take him off the field is disgraceful evidence of the need for reducing brutality in U.S. football
Bath teams reached first in Darts before Thanksgiving There was a three-way tie for first place in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League and both Bath teams were a part of it on the Monday before Thanksgiving, along with St. Paul’s of Northampton. Christ UCC, Bath, reached first by sweeping St. John’s Union of Farmersville in three games, 2-1 in 11 innings, 6-5, and 2-0. Hitters for Bath were Greg Pokorny, 6 for 13; Dan DalCin and Garry Hunsicker, both 6 for 14; and Jared Pokorny, 5 for 13. Farmersville: Dave Campbell, 5 for 10 with
a 2-run homer; Sue Grim, 4 for 11; Gene Grim, 4 for 13. Bath Lutheran, also in first, lost to visiting St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem, 6-1 and 12-6, before winning 4-3 in 10 innings. St. Stephen’s: Travis Beahm, 6 for 12; Cassandra Matey, 6 for 13; John Hoysan, also 6 for 13 with two home runs. Bath: Don Miller, 8 for 14; Bob Flyte, 7 for 10; Candi Miller, a homer. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, Bethlehem, won 4-3 and then St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton held a first place position by
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Bath Bowling Rex Inches Closer To Beal Team in East Bath Sportsmen The Rex team scored another shut out in week 14 of the East Bath Sportsmen Bowling League to get a notch closer to the Beal team, which won 3 to 1. Leading Rex over thee Csencsits team were Pete Rex, 190-257–628; Scott Meckes, 206-210–578; Marc Kappauf, 215–549; and Frankie Best, 454. Csencsits: Marty Csencsits, 187-190-212–589; Eric Spooner, 498; and Tom Zeiner, 482. Marty Beal led his team with 215-238–610, followed by Josh Rex, 192–533; and Dick Raab, 469, as they beat Lyle Howell, 600, and Art Hamm, 416. Fioranelli also won a 4 to 0 series over Znyweski, as Armie Fioranelli had a 199232–609, and Earl Grube, 193225–594.
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Team 1 Makes Gain Over Team 2 in Bath Die Hards League Team 1 won its games on Nov. 27 in the Bath Die Hards League as Team 2 lost that night. Leading Team 1 were Bob R. Kosman, 502, and Joe Bachman, 462, as they won 3 to 1. Team 2 took a 1 to 3 licking, although they had Terry Bartholomew, 603; Kathy Grube, 517, and Ken Grube, 487. Next is Team 8, losing 0 to 4 as they played Team 5. They had Mike Cawley, 422, and Charlene Fassl, 407. Team 5 with its 4 to 1 tied two other teams for fourth place, Teams 3 and 6. Team 5 had Sherry Longley, 453, outpacing Jim Stevens, 443, and Joe Taves, 411. Team 3 won 3 to 1 with Michelle Tirrell’s 436. Team 6 also won 3 to 1 with Polly Continued on page 15
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in her home town as a way of bringing holiday cheer. She then presented a House of Representatives citation to Mayor Wunderler for his eight years as Mayor and for his many other services in the community. Mayor-elect “Fi” Mirabito said she has big shoes to fill when she assumes her position in January; wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and expressed her thanks that the community of Bath has a ceremony like this for the holidays. After the tree lights were turned on by the Wunderler’s, everyone was given a candle, donated by Mr. & Mrs. Carl
Rehrig. They were lit and then everyone sang “Silent Night”. The Rev. Frances Merkel, pastor of Christ U.C.C. Church blessed the tree. Shortly afterward as people sang “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” he arrived and distributed bags of candy to all the children. About 100 people attended the ceremony on a cool, but pleasant December night. Also shining brightly in the park is a snowman and snow woman that was purchased by the Bath 275th Anniversary Committee. Proudly standing by it were Barry Fenstermaker and Mrs. Mirabito, cochairmen of the committee.
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The Home News was first published in December of 1942 by founder William John Halbfoerster Sr. The paper has been published through three generations of family ownership and is still helmed by long-time editor Bill Halbfoerster Jr. All of the staff is extremely grateful for your support and readership. We hope to keep your community newspaper going for many years to come. - Joe Korba, Associate Publisher.
Bath Museum Welcomes you For the Holidays
Submitted by Diane Lager The Bath Museum will be open on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to coincide with the Governor Wolf Historical Society's House Tour. The museum is located at Penn & Washington Streets (Borough Building) and is handicapped accessible. There is no admission fee. School groups, scout troops, etc. are welcome. Contact Diane Lager 570-325-2233 for information or to volunteer. Stop by and learn about the history of your borough. At this time we would like to thank all those who visited the museum this year. Whether you donated artifacts, gave monetary donations, or helped us identify individuals on photos, we are grateful for your support. See you on Saturday, January 18, 2014 when we return to our regular schedule of the third Saturday of the month.
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Borough Manager Gene Zarayko reported at last week’s Council meeting that he and Assistant Manager LeRoy Brobst met with the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, Jerry Deily and Stephen Kerbacher on November 12 to put together a rate schedule for both parties. They presently pay $4.01 per thousand gallons of water that they send to the sewage treatment plant. The new rate will be $5.01 per thousand gallons of water, a 22.54% increase, thus covering the cost of handling waste from the sewage facility. The sewer budget for 2014 is $1,487,200, down approximately $57,000 from the 2013 budget. Although there are some minor upgrades to the pump stations and $25,000 to install and air injection system from the No. 2 sludge holding tank, the sewer rate will remain unchanged unless NBMA raises their water rate. Other Matters • Recognizing that Mayor Tom Reenock has been elected to serve two years as president of the Association of Mayors of the Boroughs of Pennsylvania, Council voted to place a full page ad in their newsletter. • Council approved a stop sign on the northwest corner of 16th St. at Franklin St. to
make a safer intersection. • A check of $4,917.24 was received from Service Electric Cable TV for its third quarter payment. . . .Curator Ed Pany received $750 for the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum from Hercules Cement in Stockertown. • The last dance of the year at the recreation center will be next Saturday, Dec. 14 for 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls. • It was reported that there is one opening on the vacancy board, two on the Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals, one on the Civil Service Commission, two on the Zoning Hearing Board, and one on the Board of Health. • The public works department has been collecting bags of leaves that were placed at curbs, and also installed the Christmas decorations. They will also take down the Northampton Area Public Library flagpole and sandblast and repaint it. They also put up signs limiting the age of participants to 12 years on all the newly installed playground equipment in the three parks. The equipment was inspected by a certified inspection agency and has been re-inspected by Northampton County. Both gave the borough a good rating. Now Brobst is putting together a cost estimate of the labor and materials that was paid by the borough. After
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Catty KO’s Northampton in Thanksgiving game
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Northampton High School’s Konkrete Kids scored 28 points in the third and fourth quarters, but it was too little, too late and the Catasauqua Rough Riders sailed to a 43-28 victory in the 91st game in a long series between the two rivals This time the game was played on Muhlenberg College’s field. Catty scored 30 points in the first half. They scored first on a Paryss Marshall interception that he ran in for 67 yards. A field goal by Joe Harakal made it 9-0 in the first quarter. Three touchdowns went the Catty way in the third quarter – a 17-yard run by Devin Flores, then a 67-yard pass to Marshall from Zack Bradley for another TD, and finally a 5-yard pass from Bradley to Jake Stopay. Harakal kicked extra points in each of those TD’s. Northampton finally got on the board in the third quarter when quarterback Nick Cook rushed for a touchdown on a 17-yard run and Julian Tabb ran the ball in from four yards out. Ian Miller kicked the extra point for those two scores and did the same for the next two in the fourth quarter after Derrick Wruble took a 63-yard pass from Cook and Tabb run it in from five yards out after retrieving an on side kick. Catasauqua scored single TD’s in the third and fourth quarters, both by Devin Flores. Although Northampton finished the season at 0 and 12, to Cook’s credit he ran for 309 yards and passed for 156, bringing his career total to 3,500 yards passing, the Konkrete Kids best ever. The Rough Riders met their match on Saturday, losing 49-0 to Imhotep Charter School in a PIAA quarterfinal at Benjamin Johnston Field in the Philadelphia area. Catasauqua’s season ended with a 13-2 record.
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Northampton Regional EMS earns recognition Submitted by Eric Wescoe Northampton Regional Emergency Medical Services has been recognized for their commitment to improving the emergency medical care to children by the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). The EMSC program in Pennsylvania is a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Health - Bureau of EMS, the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC), and other partners as part of a federal grant initiative through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The mission of the Federal EMS for Children Program is to ensure that all children and adolescents,
no matter where they live, attend school, or travel, receive appropriate care in a health emergency. This recognition declares that Northampton Regional EMS is dedicated to providing improved emergency medical care to children and meets all the requirements of the Pennsylvania EMSC Voluntary Recognition Program and is certified at the highest level of Master. Northampton Regional EMS is a nonprofit organization, who provides basic and advanced life support emergency ambulance services to the communities of Allen Township, Borough of Catasauqua, Hanover Township, Lehigh Township, Borough of North Catasauqua, Borough of Northampton and paramedic services to East Allen Township.
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& Trust Foundation for upgrade of playground equipment. ESSA would want the borough to pay 25% of the $39,450 cost. Council voted to apply for the grant, taking $7,500 from the escrow account and $2,500 from the BBCP account. • With $10,000 coming from DCNR, a fund will be started for Rt. 248 realignment in the Arcadia account. • Werner trucking company will be paying $23,431 to replace a traffic light pole at Main & Walnut Sts. that was hit recently by one of their tractor-trailers in making a right turn from Main Street. The pole has been ordered. Boro Manager Tom Petrucci said it could have been worse if PennDOT wanted four poles, modernized crosswalks, and ADA curbs. • It was reported that the CDBG project – Century Dr./ segment of Creek Rd. has been approved for $125,000. • The CDBG sidewalk project for Green St. and S. Chestnut St. has progressed, with Grace Industries still to do the east side of S. Chestnut St. by mid-December. The rest has all been completed. • A walking path – greenways, trails and recreation program has been turned down. • Council discussed wall signs and free standing signs as part of the new sign ordinance enforcement. • Fields reported that Bath and Hanover Township approved the 2014 Colonial Regional Police Department budget, but Lower Nazareth Township did not. He also reported that CRPD issued 158 citations last year and 210 so far this year; and last year made 76 criminal arrests and 71 this year.
icy for municipal buildings, recreation places and auxiliary facilities was tabled until next month’s meeting, when Council discussed some of its provisions. In general, what was discussed included: Submitted by The Bath Business & ComPastor Daniel Lundmark Missionaries Mike and munity Partnership (BBCP) Ana Dascalesescu will be the still must fill out a permit for guest speakers at Northamp- the farmers market, but no ton Assembly of God, 3449 fee charged. Local non-profit organizaCherryville Road, Northamptions receive priority over ton on Sunday, December 29, in the 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. area non-profits use of the parks and municipal buildservices. Mike and Ana are natives ings. There is no need for a cerof Romania and have lived in the U.S. for thirty years after tificate of insurance when miraculously escaping from renting a pavilion, but there religious persecution un- is when using the whole park der the Communist regime. or field. Rental permits need Last September, they spoke to be filled out 10 days in adat Northampton Assembly vance of an event. • Council discussed a of God and shared a number Continued on page 15 grant from the ESSA Bank of very stirring testimonies of how God miraculously aided their escape. After the fall of the Communist party in 1989, Ana and Mike sought for an op8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton portunity to take the Gospel 610-837-7426 St. Peter’s U.C.C. into the devastated land of 8142 Valley View Rd. Romania. They took yearly Seemsville, Northampton short term trips, ministering Sunday, December 8 610-837-7426 in the villages of the Trans9:00 Sunday School ilvania and Moldova region. 10:15 Worship—New Member Sunday After much prayer and seeking the Lord's will, they spent 11:15 Youth Group a summer in Romania and became certain of God’s call St. Peter’s U.C.C. to return as full-time mis8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton sionaries. They then served a two-year term as missionary 610-837-7426 assistants. Being fluent and Windrow Farm “There A re No StrangersBerghold’s Here, efficient in the language, they Only Friends We Haven’t Met!” were asked to work at the Worship 10:15 9:00 a.m. p.m. School of Missions in Agigea, preparing young nationals to become missionaries to the least evangelized areas of the world. They envision building forty churches in the next de$ cade.
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Obituaries
Robert E. Ashman
July 12, 1931 – Nov. 30, 2013 Robert E. “Bob” Ashman, 82, of Upper Nazareth Township died Saturday, Nov. 30 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Francine M. (Meyers) Ashman for 48 years. Upon graduating from East Stroudsburg University in 1968, Bob taught 8th, 9th and 10th grade math at Wallenpaupack Junior and Senior High School for one semester, followed by 27 years as a math instructor at Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem Township prior to retiring in 1995. In 2001, Bob volunteered as an AARP tax aide at both Bath and Freemansburg. Born July 12, 1931 in Palmerton, he was a son of the late George W., Sr. and Ruth V. (Valentine) Ashman. He previously attended St. John’s Episcopal Church in Palmerton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Deborah Ashman, of Allentown; a brother, George W. Ashman, of Palmerton, and cousins. Services will be private at the convenience of the family in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton Community College Foundation, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 and/or to Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., 245 N. Graham St., Allentown, PA 18103.
Louis F. Brandt
Louis F. Brandt, 87, of Bethlehem, formerly of Nazareth, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 in Country Meadows of Bethlehem. He was the husband of Margaret (Allen) Brandt for 64 years. A graduate of Lehigh University, where he earned his Bachelors degree in 1949, he was a service engineer for Essroc Cement Co., Nazareth, for 45 years before retiring in 1995. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Louis and Olive (Trefrey) Brandt.
He was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth, where he sang on the men’s choir, and was a former member, past president, deacon and elder on Consistory, and a counting committee member and Sunday school teacher. Louis was a member of the St. Luke’s Singers in Bethlehem and also served as a former committee member and umpire for the Nazareth Little League. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Linda L. Bauder, of Northampton; a son, Lee A. Brandt, of Broomall, Pa.; a sister, Edith Maughan, and three grandchildren. A private graveside service is planned in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth, with arrangement made by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Church Memorial Fund,
Jay R. Brubaker
Nov. 23, 1925 – Nov. 26, 2013 Jay R. Brubaker, 88, of East Allen Township died on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at home. He was the husband of Pauline M. (Wagner) Brubaker for 58 years. Jay was employed as a mechanic for 31 years at Keystone Cement Co., Bath, until retiring. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal, and was wounded in action. Born November 23 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Samuel D. and Mae (Snyder) Brubaker. He was a member of Christ U.C.C. Church in Bath where he had served as an elder and was a past Youth Fellowship leader. Jay was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Manoquesy Lodge #413, F. & A.M., Bath. He was a member of Rajah Shriners, past president of the Bethlehem Shrine Club, past president of the Shrine Hospital Service, and was a member of Calypso Chapter #163, Order of Eastern Star. He was also a former Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack
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#139, Schoenersville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Gerald J. Brubaker of Schnecksville and Robert C. Brubaker of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Debra P. Ostrowski, of Collegeville, Pa.; two sisters, Anna Mae Fridirichi and Nancy Reichert; four grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held on Monday morning in Christ Church with The Rev. Frances Merkel, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements were made by the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath, where Eastern Star and Masonic services wee held on Sunday evening at the viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church U.C.C., 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath, PA 18014.
Joyce M. Demczyszyn Joyce M. Demczyszyn, 89, of Allentown, formerly of Northampton, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. A graduate of Northampton High School, she had worked at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft to help support the World War II effort. Born in Egypt, she was a daughter of the late Preston and Ellen (Nothstein) Fenstermaker. She was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church in Northampton. Surviving are two sons, Scott W. of Quakertown and John D. of Northampton; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a son, Daniel LaMar, in 2004 and a brother, Warren Fenstermaker. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Todd Fennell officiating, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. Paul’s Church, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Roy G. “JR” Kocher, Jr.
Oct. 11, 1977 – Nov. 26, 2013 Roy G. “JR” Kocher, Jr., 36, of Ellenton, Fla., formerly of the Pen Argyl area, died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at home. A 1996 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, he was employed as a crane operator for Ray Anthony International Crane Service of Tampa, Florida. Born in Wilson Boro on Oct. 11, 1977, he was a son of Patricia L. (Overholt) Johnson and hr husband, Michael, of Freeland and Roy G. Kocher, Sr. of Moore Township. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Lewis G. Over-
holt, of Nazareth; a brother, Jacob Kocher, of Norfolk, Va.; a niece; aunts Maryann Templin of New Ringgold and Sandra A. Doncses, of Nazareth; and three cousins. Preceding him in death werehis maternal grandmother, Catherine R. (Werner) Overholt and his paternal grandparents, John and Virginia C. (Fry) Kocher. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Mae K. Lieberman
Nov. 5, 1923 – Nov. 25, 2013 Mae K. Lieberman, 90, of Nazareth died Monday, Nov. 25 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late John H. Lieberman, who died Oct. 4, 1987. She was employed by Fenner’s Silk Mill in Wind Gap, as well as the Nazareth Area School District, prior to retiring. Born Nov. 5, 1923 in Bushkill Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Freeman) Hawk. Mae was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moorestown. She was also a member of the Bushkill Township Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as the first president, and a former member of Rebekah Lodge #202 for 50 years. Surviving are one son, Dale, of Bushkill Township; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a sister, Nama Flyte. Services were held on Friday morning in the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth, with The Rev. John Kunkel officiating. Burial followed in Plainfield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015, or to Bushkill Township Vol. Fire Co., 155 Firehouse Lane, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Joseph E. Linsenmann VI
July 30, 1957 – Nov. 28, 2013 Joseph E. Linsenmann VI, 56, of Bath died Thursday, Nov. 28. He was the husband of Mary Beth (Grimmer) Linsenmann. He attended Lafayette College and Lehigh County Community College and became a structural engineer. Successful in the cement industry, he held several key positions for more than 40 years. He was a former member of Bath Borough Council as well as chairman of the Bath Planning Commission. Born July 30, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph E. Linsenmann V and Betty Jane (Crone) Linsenmann. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joseph E. Linsenmann VII of Hellertown and Jon Thomas Linsenmann of Cincinnati, Ohio; and four brothers, Richard of Loveland, Colo., Jeffrey of Allentown, Douglas and Matthew of Whitehall. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Connell
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David C. Mease
April 17, 1957 – Nov. 23, 2013 David C. Mease, 56, of Upper Nazareth Township, died on Saturday, Nov. 23 at home. He was a 1975 graduate of Nazareth Area High School. Born April 17, 1957 in Bath, he was a son of Bertha M. (Jones) Mease, with whom he resided, and the late John Mease. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Charles J. Mease, at home, Frederick E. Mease of Coplay, and Larry P. Mease of Nazareth; eight sisters, Pauline Edelman of Bath, Betty Butz of Nazareth, Dorothy Aston of Treichlers, Nancy Getz of Bath, Sandy Renoll of Coplay, Debbie Mease of Bath, Sharon and Connie Mease, both at home; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were three infant brothers, Gary, Franklin and John. Services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to his family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014.
Catherine M. Meyers
May 5, 1918 – Nov. 30, 2013 Catherine M. Meyers, 95, formerly of Bath, died Saturday, Nov. 30 in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late John M. Meyers, who died in 1971. She worked in the garment Continued on page 13
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industry in the Bath, Bethlehem and Northampton areas until retiring, and was a member of UNITE, the garment workers union. After retiring, she did volunteer work at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born on May 5, 1918 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Julia (Novak) Mikulski. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Bath, where she sang on the choir. Surviving are two sons, John F. Meyers of Whitehall and Robert R. Meyers of Bath; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Church building fund, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, PA 18014.
Gary Lee Setzer
Feb. 23, 1961 – Nov. 29, 2013 Gary Lee Setzer, 52, of Bushkill Township was stricken at home and died at the Anderson Campus of St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Township, on Friday, Nov. 29. He was the husband of Cara
L. (Hower) Setzer. A 1980 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, he was employed as a facilities technician by Hydac Technologies, Hanover Township. Born Feb. 23, 1961 in Wilson Borough, he as a son of Lawrence J. and Loretta R. (Heckman) Setzer of Bushkill Township. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Matthew Hartzell of Danielsville and Brandon Setzer of Wind Gap; stepchildren Matthew Hay and Rachael Hay, both of Saylorsburg, and Steven Parry, Jr. of Wind Gap; two grandchildren; three sisters, Melody Smith of Easton, Brenda Zemenak of Lower Nazareth Township, and Leigh Anne Keller of Bushkill Township; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Services will be private at the convenience of the family as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 617 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Charlotte M. Wilson-Sigafoos
Charlotte M. Wilson-Sigafoos, 87, of Orefield, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Clair Wilson and the late Clyde Sigafoos. A 1944 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, and a graduate of Churchman Business
School in Easton, she was last employed as a secretary for 19 years at the Eastern Orthodox Group, Easton, before retiring in 1986. Before that she was a secretary at Easton Hospital and Churchman’s Business College. Born in Wind Gap, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Irene (Kolb) Steiner. She was a member of Christ’s U.C.C. Church at Lowhill. She was a former member of the N.A.R.F.E. and A.A.RP., both of Easton. She was a former member of the Hickory Hills Senior Citizens in Moorestown and a former member of Hope U.C.C. Church, Wind Gap. Surviving are a daughter, Lois A. Myers, of Orefield; a son, Kurt T. Wilson, of Elizabethtown, Pa.; a stepson, Ronald Sigafoos, of Easton; three grandchildren, and a greatgranddaughter. She was preceded in death by a step-son, David Sigafoos, and a step-grandson, Shawn Sigafoos. Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Russell Campbell officiating. Burial was in Plainfield Cemetery, Pen Argyl. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of Christ’s U.C.C. Church of Lowhill, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Suzanne Thompson
March 30, 1938 – Nov. 27, 2013 Suzanne Thompson, 75, of
Nazareth died Wednesday, Nov. 27 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She worked for Koehler’s Pharmacy and Ressler’s Market, both in Nazareth, before retiring. Born March 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Derr. She was a member of Nazareth Moravian Church. Surviving are one son, Hal Wilson; three daughters, Bonnie Counterman, Lynn Ann Wilson, and Sandra Moser; one brother, Robert Derr; one sister, Ruth Gassler; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a son, Tom Wilson, a sister Jane Kern, and a brother, Thomas Derr. Memorial services were held on Monday evening in the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth. Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Marguerite B. Wasser
Aug. 19, 1926 – Nov. 30, 2013 Marguerite B. Wasser, 87, of Lykens, Pa., formerly of Northampton, died Saturday, Nov. 30 at Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Earle R. Wasser, Jr. Born Aug. 19, 1926 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Crock) Breinig. She was a member of St.
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John’s U.C.C. Church, Howertown. Surviving are a son, Glenn A. Wasser, and daughter, Catherine Dulaney, of Lykens. Preceding her in death was a sister, Verona Breinig. Funeral services will be this Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Township. Contributions may be made to the chrch memorial fund, c/o the funeral home.
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Irene F. Hricak, deceased, of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for the above Estate were granted to John T. Hricak, and Robert D. Hricak, Administrators, on the October 22, 2013. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to John T. Hricak, and Robert D. Hricak, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (11/21-12/5) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Joseph Colantuono, deceased, of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to John Kelson, Executor, on November 7, 2013. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to John Kelson, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (11/28-12/12)
EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors of their intention to conduct a public hearing to consider, and vote for or against enactment of a proposed ordinance concerning: “Amending the East Allen Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to create a Limited Industrial Overlay (LIO) zoning district encompassing approximately 135+/- acres of land (portions of Tax Parcels L6-8-13, L6-8-14, L6-8-15 and L6-8-13A) currently zoned Agricultural/Rural Residential (A/ RR)”. This request has been submitted by Industrial Developments International, Inc., 150 N. Radnor Chester Rd. Suite A230, Radnor, PA 19087. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, PA 18067. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection at the East Allen Township Municipal Building. A copy of the proposed amendment has also been supplied to the newspaper publishing this public notice. Deborah A. Seiple Township Manager (11/28-12/5) EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE - PROPOSED ORDINANCES NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of East Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will meet on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing and voting on the possible enactment of the proposed ordinances summarized as follows: (1) An Ordinance of East Allen Township authorizing execution of a Cable Franchise Agreement between the Township and Service Electric Cable TV, Inc., (2) An Ordinance of East Allen Township authorizing execution of a Cable Franchise Agreement between the Township and RCN Telecom Services (Lehigh) LLC. The full text of the proposed ordinances may be examined, and a copy obtained, at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, Pennsylvania during regular business hours 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Mon - Fri. A copy has also been supplied to the newspaper publishing this public notice. Deborah A. Seiple Township Manager East Allen Township (12/5)
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Northampton Area High School’s School Store, the Konkrete Korner now has online Purchasing capability
Submitted by Tara Mrazik On November 1st, Northampton High School went online with their school store, the Konkrete Korner. This web site allows the community to have access to the school store’s latest merchandise without having to visit the store during its hours of operation. While the merchandise was previously displayed on the Konkrete Korner’s website, it now includes online purchasing capability. You can access the website on the Northampton Area High School’s site using the quick link on the left side of the high school home page. Please visit the website at: http://konkretekorner. weebly.com/
EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP The Board of Supervisors is seeking interested residents to serve for the following: Planning Commission Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 PM Zoning Hearing Board Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM Recreation/Parks Board Meets 1st Wednesday at 4:15 PM Elected Auditor (1) Vacancy Board (1) __________________________ Residents interested in serving in one of these positions should contact our office for a Volunteer Form and submit it on or before Tuesday, December 31, 2013 to the Township Office at: 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard Northampton, PA 18067 Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (12/5)
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• Other notes: Almost $40,000 is still outstanding in property taxes; there will be openings on the Bath Planning Commission and other committees; a flagpole was re-painted and installed on Tuesday at Monocacy Creek Park. It will have the Ameri-
can, Pennsylvania and Borough of bath flags on it. Council will reorganize at the next meeting when a new council person and mayor will be sworn in. Mayor Wunderler thanked all who helped make Sunday night’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony a success. Fields thanked Wunderler and Councilman John Kearns for their service the past four years as they end their terms. A moment of silence was
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Continued from page 6 Kosman at 472 beating Bobby Lou Snyder, 463. Team 4 lost 1 to 3 with Bob C. Kosman, 555, and Charles Kosman, 443. Team 7 also lost 1 to 3 even though Mike Swope had a 608 series; Gerald Bartholomew, 530, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 449. STANDINGS W L Team 1 33 19 Team 2 28.5 23.5 Team 8 27.5 4.5 Team 5 27 25 Team 3 27 25 Team 6 27 25 Team 4 23 29 Team 7 15 37
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the Bath Commercial Bowling League and #1 came out on top, 3 to 1. Leading them were Jeff Kerbacher, 231-244-236–711; Steve Kerbacher, 223-266–670; Frank Yeakel, 222-227–636; Lester Steigerwalt, 226-225–631; and Brent Connolly, 215-205209–629. #2 had Rich Trucksess, 205-225-203–633, and John Kerbacher, 210-223–624. Maxx Amusements is now in second place, winning 4 to 0 over Crossroads Landscaping, as Andy Edelman rolled 279-228-228–735, followed by George Hyde, 209-220–589; Bill Bachman, 214–560, and Russell Hank, 502. Landscaping: Scott Weinberg, 215-213–592, and Al Weinberg, 220–584. Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering covered the Rice Family, 3.5 to 1.2, led by Dino Carfara,
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203-254-225–682; Terry Bartholomew, 203-240-224–667; Steve Longley, 205-214-203– 622; Gerald Bartholomew, 202– 531; Ed Musselman, 531. Rice Family: Andy Rice, 211–560. TNT Fireworks dueled it out for a 2 to 2 night vs. Daku Auto Body. TNT: Ryan Flick, 211226-210–647; Anton Boronski, 224-226–640; Adam Anthony, 203-200–599; Keith Weaver, 232–571. Daku: Al Davidson, 238-221–637; Bob Daku, 200232–613; Scott Bortz, 210–573; Bob Faustner, 521. STANDINGS W L Bath Supply 43 13 Maxx Amusements 33 23 Carfara’s Paint 32.5 23.5 TNT Fireworks 29 27 Daku Auto Body 26 30 Crossroads Landscape 2 5 31 Bath Supply #2 21 35 Rice Family 14.5 41.5
Kerbacher Team In Front of Monday Nite Mixed League The Kerbacher team beat the Kemmerer bowlers 3 to 1 in week 12 of the Monday Nite Mixed League and they hold first place by five. Kerbacher: John Kerbacher, 267–594; Andy Rice, 181–527; Lisa Shafer, 467; Dee Allogio, 434. Kemmerer: Kacey Bonser and Ernie Bonser, both 446. There were two shut-outs, Hahn over Mayer and Dutt over Armie. Hahn had Austy Strohl, 478; Linda Hahn, 447, and Bert Davidson, 431. Mayer: Marty Beal, 524. Les Dutt led his team with 195-214-216–625, followed by Eric Spooner, 231–567; Ellie Dutt, 428. Armie: Armie Fioranelli, 203–540, and Steve Rinker, 476. Jacoby took advantage of Arndt, 3 to 1, as Scott McGee had 196-232–604; Dave Jacoby, 187-211–558; Mike Knable, 208– 523. Arndt: Donny Arndt, 196200–581, and Tom Zeiner, 488.
STANDINGS Kerbacher Arndt Jacoby Armie Kemmerer Dutt Hahn Mayer
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G & L Sign Factory Still Leading in Bath Industrial G & L Sign Factory still is holding on to a lead in week 12 of the Bath Industrial League, and there has been a change in the runner-up. The sign makers won 3 to 1 over Arndt Construction, led by Mike Reese, 247–603; Evan Rehrig, 237-200–594; Paul Duda, 223– 563; Jason Glendenmeyer, 512; and Jason Eberts, 215–510. Continued on page 16
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Scott Ackerman, 205–609. Hecktown Fire Co. hosed down Harhart’s 3 to 0, led by Matt Paulus, 237-224-213–674; Stan Zurowski, 214–590; Andy Continued from page 15 Schwartz, 236–561; Ken NoArndt: Jason Benner, 277-225– elle, 543; B. J. Doncsesz, 203– 653; Ed Musselman, 218-214- ≠542. Harhart’: Marty Csenc627; Marty Beal, 265–568; Don sits, 246-213–639, and “Butch” Arndt, 564; Bob Adams, 529. Holland, Sr., 200–562. Hear PA scored a 4 to 0 vic- STANDINGS W L tory over Taylor Honey as G&L Sign Factory 36 12 Mike Derwinski hit 248-237– Taylor Hon 315 16.5 678; Les Salzarulo, 201–545; Hear PA 30 18 Mario Forte, 205–534; Todd Arndt Construction 22 26 Everhart, 212–522. Taylor: Flurer’s Machine 22 26 Jack Troxell, 211–572; “Butch” Planet Fitness 20 28 Williamson, 212–536; Ed Tay- Hecktown Fire Co 19.5 28.5 lor, 526. Harhart’s 11 37 Flurer’s Machine & Tool Flick Hits Big Ones won 3 to 1 with just Craig To Keep Bath Legion Kelty’s 476. They beat Planet First in Friday Niters Fitness with that team’s Jim Ryan Flick was the hero for Bendekovitz, 229–614, and Bath Legion in week 12 of the
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Bath Legion Friday Niters, as he rolled 268-277-290 for an 835 total! Assisting in the victory were Dave Shaver, 214-252–611; John Kline, 190-221–598; Marty Beal, 192-235–596; and Cory Brown, 210–577. Bensing’s: Billy Kocher, 195-197-213–605; Art Flegler, 191-225–601; Eric Spooner, 522. Team YTTIHS pulled off the same trick, beating the Young Bucks, 4 to 0, behind Tony Boronski, 210-237-267–714; Brent Bartholomew, 212-233-247–692; and Harry Emery, 212-244–646. Bucks: Gio Vazquez, 193-202– 537, and Allen Smith, 190–532. G & L won 3 to 1 over WeeLittle Pigs, led by Scott Ackerman, 206-231-254–691; Earl Grube, 194-200–551; Jerry Eckhart, 212–550. Pigs: John Zmyweski, 195-244–576; Chris Hoysan, 220–553; Mike Knable, 486. Herman’s Hermits tied DNA Repair, 2 to 2. Hermits: Joe Cortright, 182-182-189–553; Dan Cortright, 183–528; Herm Peterson, 190–502. DNA: Terry Bartholomew, 212-246–645; Ed Musselman, 211-226–599; Ty Pagotto, 204-211–586; Mike Swope, 203–536; Pappy Bartholomew, 180–532.
Smith, 201-223–606, and Brandon Jacoby, 493. G & L split with the Bensing’s, 2 to 2. G & L: Rich Trucksess, 196-203-210–609; Scott Ackerman, 246–586; Eddy Jo Marshall, 222–525. Bensing’s: Billy Kocher, 206-220–584, and Eric Spooner, 201-216–565. DNA Repair beat Team YTTIHS, 3.5 to .5, led by Ty Pagotto, 190-223–582; Terry Bartholomew, 211–560; “Pappy” Bartholomew, 213–551, and Ed Musselman, 192-220–551. Team YTTIHS: Brent Bartholomew, 214-227–621, and Harry Emery, 213–548.
STANDINGS W Bath Legion 36.5 Herman’s Hermits 32.5 Wee-Little Pigs 27 Young Bucks 25 DNA Repair 24.5 Bensing’s 23.5
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High bowling scores for the week of November 24 at the Bath Legion Lanes were as follows: MEN (600 & Higher): Ryan Flick, 722/741; Andy Edelman, 735; Jeff Kerbacher, 711; Dino Carfara, 652; Al Davidson, 687; Bob Adams, 680; Terry Bartholomew, 667; Steve Kerbacher, 670; Tony Boronski, 640/669; Jason Knauss, 688; Frank Yeakel, 636; Rich Trucksess, 633; Les Steigerwalt, 631; Pete Rex, 628; Marty Beal, 610/624; Brent Bartholomew, 621; Keith Weaver, 621; Les Dutt, 625; Brent Connolly, 629; John Kerbacher, 624; Steve Longley, 622. WOMEN (500 & Higher): Dee Allogio, 528; Kathy Grube, 517.
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Week Thirteen
In week 13 it was another team effort by Bath Legion in a 4 to 0 win over the WeeLittle Pigs as Ryan Flick rolled 216-246-279–741 to lead them again, along with Bob Adams, 193-232-255–680; and Marty Beal, 202-243–624. Pigs: Bubba Madtes, 204–572; John Zmyweski, 222–561; Chris Hoysan, 198–543. Herman’s Hermits kept pace with a 4 to 0 win over the Young Bucks, led by Dan Cortright, 199-223–603, and Chris Cortright, 199–526. Bucks: Allen
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