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Lehigh Township Bans Category BAVTS 4 Casinos Automotive

individual parking in front of a driveway that was not theirs. Police were asked to investigate the issue and enforce parking regulations.

Until now, Seiple said, “we [police] were doing our job with discretion.”

“Unless we got a complaint,” he continued, “we did not act on it,” he said, understanding that parking is difficult for residents of the street.

“Old Forge Drive has always been an issue,” said Fire Chief Emilio DeNisi. “It is sad…but [it is] something you as a community need to communicate with each other.” He said it is important that residents work together

By JUSTIN SWEITZER Lehigh Township Supervisors passed a resolution to ban category 4 casinos from the township at their Nov. 28 meeting, a move that comes after the passage of amendment to the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act in October that expands gambling opportunities throughout Pennsylvania.

The expansion allows for up to 10 category 4 casinos in the state of Pennsylvania, which are minicasinos that allow for anywhere from 300 to 750 slot machines, and eventually up to 40 table games, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

The legislation also states that category 4 casinos cannot be located within 25 miles of a category 1, 2 or 3 casino.

Lehigh Township’s move to ban category 4 casinos falls within a section of the legislation signed into law by Gov Tom. Wolf that allows Pennsylvania municipalities to prohibit them via resolution.

“Each municipality shall have the option to prohibit the location of a category 4 licensed facility within the municipality by delivering a resolution of the municipality’s governing body to the board no later than Dec. 31, 2017,” the act reads. “No category 4 licensed facility may be located in a municipality which has exercised its option under this

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Denise Carrigan accepts the HARB Restoration Award with her family present.

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Bath residents complain of Parking tickets

By KERI LINDENMUTH Nearly a dozen residents of Old Forge Drive in Bath appeared before the Borough of Bath Council on Monday, December 4 to complain of parking tickets they have received from the Colonial Regional Police Department.

These residents were ticketed for parking in front of their own driveways. They argued that the street does not allow for adequate parking.

“There are households that are two car households [and] there is not enough parking,” said Simone McDonald, resident of Old Forge Drive. “We cannot even get a one-car family straight.”

Council stressed that the regulations being enforced are part of the current code written by the

CRPD and not the new ordinance for permitted parking on Old Forge Drive, which is still being drafted.

Residents, however, wanted an answer as to why the CRPD chose to enforce a code it had not previously and consistently been enforcing. For some residents who have called Old Forge Drive home for over decade, this has been their first parking ticket.

“This is all coming out of the blue,” said McDonald.

Mayor Fiorella Mirabito personally called CRPD Chief Roy Seiple, who later appeared at the meeting to address residents’ concerns and questions. Seiple explained that a citizen complaint was forwarded by the borough to the police department about an

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National Museum of Industrial Wins Discover Lehigh Valley Tourism Award Page 7

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BAVTS Automotive Technology student Takes gold

Billy Lasko & Josh Adams.

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Submitted by CONNIE MUSCHKO Three teams (six students) competed in the Universal Technical Institutes Top Technician Challenge.

There were 100 teams in the competition from a large area including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The competition consisted of a written test and the top 20 team’s scores on the written test advanced to the hands-on portion of the competition. The handson portion of the competition consisted of five workstations: Electrical Troubleshooting, Engine Inspection and Overhaul, Parts and Tool Identification, Brake Inspection and Diagnosis, and Check Engine Light Diagnosis and Repair.

BAVTS students represented well with two of the three teams advancing to the hands-on portion of the competition and one of those teams took the gold. The Gold Team was comprised of Josh Adams and Billy Lasko, both seniors at Freedom High School who took first place in the competition. In doing so, they won 100 percent scholarships to Universal Technical Institute ($40,000 in value) and roughly $4,000 in Snap-On Tools including a toolbox. Scoring in the top 20 were Brian Herstine of Northampton, age 11 and Brandon Bradfield of Liberty, age 12. The third team was Andrew Jones of Saucon Valley, age 12 and Dylan Lavenburg of Northampton, age 11.

If you see these students please congratulate them on their accomplishments. Instructors for the Automotive Technology program are Jeff Cantrel and Michael Lemke.

GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN

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The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382! We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly 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 Meeting- 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.

Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.

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. Open December 2 to coincide with GWHS Christmas House Tour.

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.

Nazareth Tree Lighting- December 7 at 7 p.m. in Center Square.

Christmas in Nazareth- December 9, community-wide event from 12 to 4 p.m.

Kreidersville Covered Bridge Tree Lighting- Saturday, December 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Kreidersville Covered Bridge.

Luminaria Night- December 9 at 6 p.m., Borough of Bath.

Roxy Theatre Holiday Movie Night: It’s A Wonderful Night- December 13 at the Roxy Theatre in Northampton. Bring non-perishable food item as admission, help stock the Northampton Area Food Bank. Showings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 1 and 7:30 p.m.

Santa on a Fire Truck- Saturday, December 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, hosted by East Allen Township Fire Department. Keep your eyes and ears open for the lights, sirens and big red fire truck carrying Santa around the township.

Grow UR Biz

by CAROL RITTER

Four lessons For the holiday Season This past weekend was a complete “prepare for the holiday” weekend. We put the trees up and decorated, began to sort presents for six grandkids and then, after work, decided to attend the “Live” Advent Calendar in Downtown Bethlehem. A local business sponsors the event and on Saturday night it was Franklin Hill Vineyards. They always bring entertainment and hand out a small gift to the attendees. It was magical and took me right into the Christmas spirit. I also got a chance to catch up with dear friends.

Then hunger set in. I decided to go to a local restaurant for a bite to eat. The hostess told us it would be a 20-minute wait and we could leave and come back if we wanted to. We decided to stay since it was only 20 minutes.

Downtown was packed with visitors and locals looking for a place to eat. Twenty minutes went by, then 40 minutes, heading towards one hour. People came in every two minutes; some left, some chose to wait. And then it happened…a group of four arrived with no reservations and the hostess told them she would seat them right away. I couldn’t believe my ears. I reminded the hostess that we had been waiting 40 minutes and she told us it would be a 20-minute wait and these folks just arrived with no reservations and they got seated first. I sat back down while the very nice folks who were being seated felt terrible and actually offered us the table. I looked inside the restaurant and there were many empty tables of four available. I asked about that and she told me that she was trying to hurry along the table of two’s but they were not moving fast. So I

asked, “Is it your policy that two people can’t sit at a table for four no matter what?” And, again, she said, “It’s very busy here.” I was thinking it had to be greed. We left vowing never to go back there again. We had a delicious meal at the Apollo Grill, who clearly knows how to manage the crowd and put the customer first.

I decided to check in with a few of my restaurant friends. Both were appalled, both were critical of their policy and the word “greed” came up along with the word disrespectful and an unfriendly customer policy.

So I decided not to let that experience ruin my night. For the very first time, I went online and reviewed the restaurant.

Extreme Customer Service Lesson #1: When your policies reflect you rather than the customer - consequences can cause you to lose a customer forever.

Extreme Customer Service Lesson #2: That customer generally has many friends and relatives in the community and word travels fast.

Extreme Customer Service Lesson #3: Being busy is no excuse for mistreating a customer, in fact, it’s a reflection on how you really run your business.

Extreme Customer Service Lesson #4: It only takes one incident to lose a customer, but it doesn’t take much effort to be fair.

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Christmas In Nazareth Submitted by RENEE KEIDERLING The Nazareth Business Council of the Lehigh Valley Chamber is excited to put a modern spin on the traditional holiday event, Christmas in Nazareth. In previous years this holiday event was hosted solely by the Moravian Historical Society. This year the Nazareth Business Council invited businesses to participate and coordinated vendors to be in town for this festival to celebrate Christmas as only Nazareth can.

Megan van Ravenswaay, Director of the Moravian Historical Society said, “We are thrilled that NBC has agreed to become the next coordinators of the popular Christmas in Nazareth event. It is a beloved community event that has become one of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season. With the GLVCC’s support, the event will now reach further than it did in the past and attract many more people to beautiful, historic Nazareth.”

Come to downtown historic Nazareth on December 9 from 12 until 4 p.m. for the festivities.

There will be holiday shopping downtown and at the Moravian Historical Society. Also at the Historical Society, a Christmas Vendor Village will be set up hosting gifts, local food, craft beer

by Birthright Brewing Company, wine by Franklin Hills Vineyards, all day Christmas carols and performances by the Nazareth Area School District and free trolley rides with free parking. There will be ice sculpting in the Nazareth Square, Santa Claus and Frozen characters, pony rides, cupcake and cookie decorating and more.

Visitors will be immersed in Christmas traditions. Christmas in Nazareth is free and open to all with activities for the entire family thanks to the businesses and organizations supporting the event: Moravian Hall Square, Sue Jarvis CPA CVA, East Lawn Supply, Merchants Bank our Elf Trail sponsor, Lightbridge

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Academy, Sweet & Sassy, Cozze Cakes, Emily’s Ice Cream, Birthright Brewing Company, BB&T, KOCH Auto our trolley sponsor, Moravian Historical Society, The Home News, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Omega Protective Services and our print sponsor FASTSIGNS of Easton.

When: Saturday December 9 from 12 until 4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Historic Nazareth 214 E Center Street Nazareth, PA 18064 For more information please contact Renee Keiderling at 484548-4090 or reneek@lehighvalleychamber.org or visit our website at lehighvalleychamber.org.

Christmas in Nazareth schedule of events: Christmas Village at the Moravian Historical Society 214 E. Center St. 12 to 4 p.m.

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A-Treat vintage-style glass bottles arrive in stores

Submitted by KRISTIN SCHAEFFER A-Treat Soda’s long-awaited (the first time in nearly 30 years) vintage-style glass bottles are now on store shelves. The four flavors produced—Cream Soda,

Sarsaparilla, Birch Beer, and Black Cherry—are available in four-pack carriers at Link Beverage, Beerco, Simcoe Beverage, Tanczos, Cascario's, Redner’s Markets and Ahart’s Markets.

These flavors were selected in

Christmas Cookie Sale Choose Your Assortment -Large Variety of Homemade Treats -- $9.00 per lb.

Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m. (or until sold out)

Holiday Variety Shoppe New and Gently Used Items 1/2 price after 11 AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton Day of Sale - Call 610-262-9517

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July in a “Battle of the Bottles” social media contest for fans to vote on which flavor they wanted to see produced. The four winning flavors received nearly 70% of the votes in the 16-flavor online poll.

“We updated and modernized the logo while paying homage to the history and heritage of the brand,” said Luke Jaindl, A-Treat

General Manager. “Not only were the flavors selected by fans, but we also used all-natural pure cane sugar formulations in these select flavors in our glass bottles based on customer feedback.”

About A-Treat The Allentown, PA-based soda brand was founded in 1918

by Joseph and Jack Egizio using the finest traditional ingre-

dients available that devotees have counted on for close to 100 years. After being acquired

by Jaindl Companies, the iconic A-Treat made a resurgence, still produced according to formulas that evolved from Egizio family recipes.

To learn more, visit A-Treat. com or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

Emrick announces grants for 137th District municipalities Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE Three municipalities in the 137th Legislative District are recipients of Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants, according to state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth). Funded with federal and state money, these grants are administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

“Residents of these three municipalities stand to gain great recreational opportunities as the result of these grants,” Emrick said. “I applaud the leaders of these local governments for looking to improve the quality

of life for their citizens.”

Here are the three grant recipients and the amount of the grants received: Lower Mt. Bethel Township - $450,000 for acquisition of more than 173 acres of land along the Delaware River for open space protection and passive recreation.

Tatamy Borough - $40,000 for improvements to Creekside Park that include landscaping, construction of pavilion and pedestrian walkways and creation of ADA accessibility.

Washington Township $150,000 for further develop-

ment of Washington Township Recreation Complex. These improvements include construction of basketball and pickle ball courts; a nature play area; pump park; gaga ball pit; observation deck; dog park; disc golf course; parking area; pedestrian walkways and storm water management measures; installation of nature play equipment and fitness equipment; ADA accessibility and landscaping.

Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s district office at 610-746-5090 or 570- 8970401.

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Unique gift shopping, food vendors, pony rides, Birthright Brewing Company craft beer and Franklin Hills Vineyards wine *Must be 21 with valid ID to drink alcoholic beverages Free Trolley Rides 12 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by KOCH 33 Auto.

Elf Trail Business Passport 12 to 3:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Merchants Bank.

Visit participating businesses, find the elf and be entered to win great prizes. *See passport for more details. Pick up passport at YMCA or Chamber info table.

1740/1743 Gray Cottage, Moravian Historical Society 214 E. Center St. 12 to 4 p.m.

Historic walking tours of Nazareth. Candle dipping and shopping featuring Moravian stars and garlands, sugar cookies and sugar cake. $3 donations are suggested per child for candle dipping.

Professional Ice CarvingPenguin, Polar Bear & Snowman 18 S. Main St. 12 to 3 p.m.

NASD student ice sculpture contest. Sponsored by East Lawn Supply, at the Nazareth Square.

Sweet & Sassy Princess Meet & Greet 12 to 3 p.m.

Frozen’s Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Cinderella, Meet & Greet at Nazareth Square at noon, YMCA 1:30, Emily’s Ice Cream at 2 p.m., Library at 2:30 p.m.

Pink Limo will be at the Nazareth Square.

Traditional Christmas Putz 4 S. Main Street 12:30,1:30,2:30, 3:30 p.m. - At the Nazareth Moravian Church beeswax candles and sugar cake are for sale.

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S. Main St. 12 to 4 p.m. - Free at Parlor Hair & Makeup Studio!

Hot Chocolate and Cookies 211 E. Center St. 12 to 4 p.m.

Free - Nazareth Area Intermediate Students at BartholomewSchisler.

Christmas Musical Performances by the Nazareth School District Student 12 to 4 p.m.

A cappella – noon – YMCA Stairs, 33 S. Main St. and 1 p.m.

– Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St. Brass Choir– noon- Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 Belvidere St. Orchestra – 12:30 p.m. – Forever Friends Child Care, 2 E. Belvidere St. Drama Club – 1:30 p.m. – Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E. Belvidere St. The Caroling Group – 1:30 p.m. start at Cozze Cakes, 143 S. Main St. Ukulele Club and "Unplugged"- 2:30 p.m.– Forever Friends Child Care, 2 E. Belvidere St. NAIS Band– 3:30 p.m.– Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St. "Nazareth Rocks" Painting 30 E. Belvidere St. 12 to 2 p.m.

Join the fun: paint your rock at the Nazareth Center for the Arts in the craft room. Free.

Sugar Cookie Decorating 100 S. Main Street 12 to 3:30 p.m.

Free at Emily's Ice Cream.

Canned good collection for Nazareth Food Bank.

Cupcake Decorating 143 S. Main St. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Free at Cozze Cakes.

Arts, Crafts and Temporary Tattoos 295 E. Center St. 12 to 4 p.m. - Family Activity Sponsor Lightbridge Academy will keep the kids occupied at the Memorial

Library of Nazareth and Vicinity while they wait to meet Santa Claus!

Community Choir 295 E. Center St. 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Performance at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity and the Library’s basket raffle and C. F. Martin Guitar and Co. craft and the Getting Cheesy Food Truck.

Santa Claus 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Bring your list, because Santa Claus is coming to the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity.

YMCA Kids Princess Dance 33 S. Main 1 p.m.

Nazareth YMCA Dance performance with the Sweet & Sassy Princesses.

Bell Choir 183 S. Broad Street 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

St. John's UCC. make-andtake crafts and refreshments all day and Meals on Wheels outreach. Free parking in lot.

Wildlife Demo 33 S. Main 2 to 3 p.m.

Presented by Wildlands Conservancy at the YMCA.

“Elf” Movie 33 S. Main 3:45 p.m. Free - Featuring Will Ferrell. In the YMCA Auditorium, Presented by Riverbend Community Church Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree Performance 3 and 3:20 p.m. - Extreme Dance Studio, at the Nazareth Square followed by a second dance at the Moravian Historical Society.

Free Downtown Meter Parking and Municipal Parking Free Lot Parking at St. John’s U.C.C., 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth.

About the Nazareth Business Council: The Nazareth Business Council, a partner with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is a voice and an advocate for Nazareth businesses. We serve as a catalyst for business to business collaboration providing networking and marketing opportunities which can positively impact profitability and awareness.

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The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, Nazareth office is located at 18 S. Main Street Nazareth PA, 18064.

About the Chamber: The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to serve as the voice for business by continuously improving the economic climate and creating growth opportunities for the Greater Lehigh Valley region. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.

With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000 individuals, The Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The weather was great for all the Christmas lighting ceremonies in Bath, Nazareth, Northampton and Moore Township and the Christmas House Tour, so hundreds of people enjoyed them all. This Monday it was foggy as a cold front moved in, but it cleared up. We’ll see if we get some snow later in the week, but according to the weather forecasters it’s gonna be anywhere between the 40’s and 50’s. . . .The tour of houses in and around Bath was wonderful once again. The owners do a great job of making their homes authentic and decorative. Congratulations to them and the historical society who finds them every year. . . .The Eagles’ winning streak came to an end on Sunday night out west in Seattle. You could see it in the beginning. They were over run. I was hoping they’d get better later on, but it didn’t happen. Now they’re tied with the Minnesota Vikings, and face the L.A. Rams next, another good team. But that’s Philly sports. . . . Happy 90th birthday to Harvey.

He bought the donuts. . . . For Rent sign up at the former Home News building; Valleri’s restaurant tenant seems busy next door, so that could open, somebody said with food. We shall see what we shall see. . . .Gas prices vary at the different stations, around the $2.60’s. . . .Pardon me if I keep my letter short. I was up real late and the oil burner man is coming early in the morning to fix something. I’m beat!

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BATH BOWLING Team 5 in First Place; Team 4 Wins A Shut Out in Bath Die Hards

Team 5 retained first place with a three-games-to-one victory on November 29 in the Bath Die Hards League. Scoring best were Gerald Bartholomew, 623; Amanda Leindecker, 525, and Albert Arthoffer, 432.

In second place in a tie with Team 3 is Team 1’s Ty J. Pagotto, 586; Terry Bartholomew, 557, and Betty Naylor, 421. Team 3 had Bob C. Kosman, 488; Bob R. Kosman, 475, and Joe Bachman, 473.

Team 4 was on the winning side of a 4 to 0 sweep with Polly Kosman, 430, and Melissa Lemmerman, 402.

Team 2 had Wendy Guest, 424.

Standings Team 5 Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4

W L 34 18 32.5 19.5 31 21 27 25 26.5 25.5

Commercial League Late

The scores for the Bath Commercial League in week thirteen were not available because they missed our deadline for publication.

STANDINGS Paul’s Garage Maxx Amu sements Bath Supply #1 Carfara’s Paint

W L 33 15 30 18 29 19 26 22

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Valley Electric Holds 1st As Others Lose in the Bath Industrial League

Valley Electric got a stronger hold on first place in the Bath Industrial League as they won 4 to 0 over Fensty’s Restoration while runner-up Holy Family split with Harhart’s in week twelve.

Valley: Cade Shemanski, 245233–674; Marty Beal, 205–578; Don Arndt, 575; Andrew White, 202–520; Eric Marhefka, 446.

Fensty: Joe Schwartz, 221–564; Matt Paulus, 194–555; Warren Nelson, 192–537; Marty Csencsits, 180–506; Mark Flamisch, 215–501.

D&R Precision Machining swept Co-Pilot Taxi, 4 to 0, behind Rick Dilly, 201–571; Dave Roman, 196–561; Harry Emery, 192–548; “Butch” Post, 203– 542; Dave Fogel, 181–526. Taxi: Jose Negron, 369, and Brandon Corey, 286.

Taylor Honey ripped G&L Sign Factory, 4 to 0, behind Scott Freibolin, 215-209–625; Kyle Taylor, 233-204–582; Jack Troxell, 191–545; Ed Taylor, 183– 533; Milt Kelly, 182–507.

Holy Family and Harhart’s split, 2 to 2. Family: Jim Bendekovitz, 236-215–613; John Facinelli, 214–571; Kevin Searles, 215–564; Dave Betz, 482; Del Buss, 479.

Harhart’s: George Hyde, 189 556; Bill Bachman, 191–547; Rick Faust, 189–542; “Butch” Holland, 202–507.

STANDINGS Valley Electric

W L 29.5 18.5

SANTA RUN

*Borough of Bath residents only* Dec. 16 • 12 pm until finished We kindly ask for a $10 donation per home Make checks payable to: Bath Firefighters Maximum of two gifts per child

Contact: Steve Mannino: 484-661-6892 Fire Department: 610-837-6400 Bath Borough: 610-837-6525 Mayor Fiorella: 484-357-4366 On gift please include: Child’s name, age, contact number & address

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Every Monday night at the firehouse 6:30-9 p.m.

Borough Hall Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Firehouse Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

(If EMS is not available, please try back.)

DROP-OFF DEADLINE: MONDAY, DEC. 11 • 6:30-9 P.M.

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DARTBALL Bath Lutheran Wins, Christ UCC Loses in darts St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton visited Christ UCC of Bath on Monday in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League. They won 7-0 and 7-2, sandwiched around a 3-2 win by Bath. St. Paul’s: Bret Remmel, 8 for 14; Dave Clark, 6 for 13; Joe Stefko, 5 for 12, and Abby Kern, a 2-run homer. Christ UCC: Jared Pokorny, 7 for 12 and Garry Hunsicker, 4 for 11.

Salem Lutheran got cooled off by Bath Lutheran, who won 3-2 and 8-4, before the Bethlehem team won 4-2. Hitters for Bath: Bob Meixsell, 6 for 12; Dave Fisher, 5 for 11; and Kevin Beichey, a home run. Salem: Jake Hoffert, 5 for 12; Scott Hoffert and Walt Hoffert, both with 4 for 11.

Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem played at Emmanuel EC and the latter won 3-2 in 10 innings, and 3-2 in 11 innings. Messiah took the third game, 2-1.

Emmanuel: Joel Dalrymple, 4 for 12; John Rice, 4 for 13; Judy and Jeff Hoffert, both with a solo homer. Messiah: Kris Knauss and Ryan Jones, both 5 for 14;

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Rich Hasonich, 4 for 8.

St. Steven’s Lutheran lost the first game at Dryland in Hecktown, 5-3, but rallied for 5-2 and 2-1 wins. St. Steven’s: Alan Antry, 6 for 12; Ed Wychuck, 5 for 13; and Travis Beahm, 4 for 11. Hecktown: Shawn Sigley, 5 for 11; Earl Sigley, 5 for 12; Larry Golick, 5 for 12 with a homer.

It took 12 innings for St. John’s Union of Farmersville to beat visiting Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, 4-3, but Farmersville rallied to win 3-1 and 2-0. The Farmersvill team had Keith Campbell, 10 for 14 with a homer; Gene Grim, 5 for 13. and Ben Kerbaugh, 4 for 13. Ebenezer: Carl Fraley, 5 for 12; Vic Pacchioni, 5 for 13, and Charlie Costanzo, 4 for 13 with a home run.

Salem UCC of Moorestown had the bye night off.

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Annual Meeting at the Renaissance Hotel in Allentown. The award is presented annually to an organization that makes a significant investment in a tourism attraction or infrastructure.

“After much anticipation, the

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National Museum of Industrial History opened in early August 2016 to rave reviews. Set in a former Bethlehem Steel shop, the museum tells the stories of America’s industrial history.

Beautifully designed, full-scale machinery, enthusiastic docents, and fascinating tales of the steel, textile, and other industries, together with changing exhibits, have made NMIH a welcome addition to Lehigh Valley’s inventory of fascinating places to visit,” said Michael Stershic, President of Discover Lehigh Valley.

“The designs of the machinery are works of art in and of themselves. They’ve hosted visitors from every state and many countries. We’re proud to present the National Museum of Industrial History with the Discover Lehigh Valley Tourism Award.”

Accepting the award on behalf of NMIH was Kara Cenni, President and CEO of the museum.

She thanked the museum’s board and staff, as well as the innumerable Lehigh Valley organizations and businesses that have offered their encouragement and support. “With that, we have a great future at the museum.”

About the National Museum of Industrial History: A Smithsonian Institutionaffiliate, the National Museum of Industrial History is dedicated to preserving America's rich industrial heritage. Housed in an 18,000-square-foot, 100-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facility on the largest private brownfield in America.

Kara Cenni, President and CEO of NMIH, accepts the 2017 Tourism Award from Discover Lehigh Valley President Michael Stershic.

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Nazareth Bath Regional Chamber Of Commerce To Host Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Submitted by TINA SMITH The Nazareth Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 7 beginning at 7 p.m.

The event will take place in the circle in downtown Historic

Nazareth. It will feature holiday entertainment by The Nazareth High School Brass Ensemble and musician Faith Gabrielle.

Each year Nazareth hosts close to 800 area children who come out to greet Santa Claus, who will arrive on the Vigilance Hose fire truck. All children attending will receive a Christmas toy, compliments of Lightbridge Academy of Bethlehem. The kids will also receive a complimentary candy cane courtesy of Force Gymnastics, popcorn and birch beer from Embassy Bank, hot chocolate from Nazareth Moravian

Church, a build-a-snowman kit from The Parlor Hair & Makeup Studio and candy courtesy of Just Born. Local dignitaries scheduled to appear include State representatives and borough officials.

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The girls will host Pleasant Valley on December 12.

The Nazareth Wrestling Team will be in the Cumberland Valley Tournament on December 8 and 9 before going to Allen on December 13.

The Nazareth Swimming Team will be in an invitational at Parkland on December 9 before hosting Freedom on December 12.

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NOVEMBER 25 K-9 used/assist, Wyandotte Street and Ridge Street, North Catasauqua. Request for Office Buchanan and K-9 Officer Vito to assist North Catasauqua Police Department search a vehicle.

NOVEMBER 26 Harassment in the 300 block of Main Street. Report of a male harassing a female.

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NOVEMBER 28 Domestic in the 1800 block of Washington Avenue between a male and a female.

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Rockefeller lots four and five Granted approval in Allen Township

By KERI LINDENMUTH The Allen Township Board of Supervisors granted final conditional approval to Rockefeller lots four and five during their November 28 meeting.

“We are trying to address the township’s concerns,” representatives from Rockefeller told the board.

The two lots add a total of more than 1.2 million square feet of warehouse to the township.

However, there was some debate among supervisors as to the progress of the development.

“You are looking to get this plan approved, but I do not see any dirt being turned down there,” said supervisor Dale Hassler.

The original development plan ordered that all “necessary” traffic improvements need to be made to Airport Road and Race Street before buildings can permit occupants. However, the township

must decide what improvements are “necessary.”

Rockefeller asked to scale back its road improvements since weather and other factors have delayed their progress. The Rockefeller team argued that it will have completion adequate for car and truck traffic and will provide security so that all other improvements are finalized in the future.

“In my opinion, it is better to get everything [road improvements] done first,” countered supervisor Gary Behler.

However, Rockefeller argued that FedEx will not accept any road improvements less than what they need to open their warehouse.

Supervisors granted final conditional approval for both plots, under the condition that the financial security is in place.

Other news in Allen Township: • Conditional approval was

granted for the Dashuta Land Development plan. A dentist’s office will be constructed on the site.

• Christopher Strohler, Senior Conservation Planner for the Wildlands Conservancy, presented before the Board of Supervisors. He talked about plans for river access improvements to “create a safe and reliable” entrance point for residents to access the river.

• The township’s zoning hearing board is looking for a resident willing to serve. Township supervisors briefly debated lowering the board number from five people to three, but agreed that a three-person board is more difficult to manage.

• The December 26 Board of Supervisors meeting has been cancelled, although the board will meet on January 2 at 6 p.m. for a reorganizational meeting.

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streets. This mixed-use ordinance is supported by several outside groups, including the LVPC and the Greater Area Bath Chamber of Commerce, who believe it will “revitalize Bath’s downtown” by making it easier for low-use businesses to come into the borough. “[It] is a great idea,” said Councilwoman Phyllis Andrews. “[It] will create more business and more opportunity.”

Not all councilmembers were in agreement with the ordinance, however. Council President Mark Saginario wanted to wait for the LVPC’s completed traffic study and economic impact analysis.

Councilman Michael Reph worried about the permanence of the move.

Ultimately, council adopted the ordinance, with a limit of 10 applications per year.

Township Solicitor David Backenstoe warned the board that if the township were ever to rescind their prohibition, they would not be able to reimplement it, referencing language in the amended act.

“Once you do approve it, the state law also says you can’t unapprove it,” Backenstoe said.

The language Backenstoe referenced reads, “A municipality that prohibits the location of a category 4 licensed facility within the municipality under subsection (A) may rescind that prohibition at any time by delivering a new resolution of the municipality’s governing body to the board.

A municipality that rescinds its prior prohibition according to this subsection may not subsequently prohibit the location of a category 4 licensed facility in the municipality.”

The board went on to unanimously approve the resolution.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

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to get through parking issues.

Chief Seiple asked that all parking complaints be forwarded to him by residents directly. Borough council agreed and asked that it be kept out of parking complaints.

“Unless it [parking] poses a hazard or unless someone calls,” residents of Old Forge Drive will not be ticketed for parking in front of their driveways. Police will continue using discretion.

The new parking ordinance for Old Forge Drive is still being drafted. Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting on January 10 at 6 p.m. Residents are welcomed to discuss parking issues.

Other news in Bath: • Denise Carrigan was awarded that HARB Restoration Award

by Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman. Carrigan moved to Bath from Bethlehem and purchased a 19th century home on South Chestnut Street. She and her family restored the home in only two months.

• Public works will be continuing to pick up leaves until the season’s first snow falls.

• Council approved a resolution to adopt the 2018 budget.

There will be no tax increase.

• Council approved a mixeduse ordinance for the borough’s parking overlay district, which includes Main and Chestnut

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paragraph.”

Chairman of the Lehigh Township’s Board of Supervisors, Darryl Snover, underscored how the township had a short amount of time to protect the township from being a potential landing spot for a category 4 licensed facility.

“The state’s trying to push this.

They’re looking for revenue in any way they can,” he said. “We have a very small window, by the end of the year, to prohibit [category 4 casinos].”

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Obituaries Walter H. George

APRIL 8, 1930 – NOV. 25, 2017 Walter H. George, 87, of Palmerton, died on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at the Summit at Blue Mountain Health System, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Virginia E. (Strohl) George.

He worked as a chipper for the Bethlehem Steel Co. for 34 years before retiring.

Born on April 8, 1930, he was a son of the late Perry and Miriam L. (Green) George.

Walter is survived by a son, Walter H. George, Jr., of Kunkletown; four daughters Teena L. Smiley of Kunkletown, Diane L. Mishko of Danielsville, Mary M. Eckhart of Kunkletown, and May A. George of Kresgeville; a sister, Goldie Hagenbuch of Kunkletown, of Palmerton; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by brothers Wilmer, Norwood and Clark, and a sister, Lenora.

A funeral service was held on Nov. 30 at the Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Interment followed in Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, Trachsville.

Andrew P. Heminitz

Andrew “Andy” Heminitz, 66, of Kenosha, Wisconsin (formerly of Walnutport), died on Nov. 28, 2017. He was the husband of Catherine (Graham) Heminitz for 14 years.

A graduate of Northampton High School and the Culinary Institute of America, he was a self-employed caterer and master chef for more than 40 years, and previous owner of Andrew Paul’s Catering in Allentown.

He was a son of the late John and Anastasia “Frances” (Redash) Heminitz.

Andy was a former regional director of the Bath Area Jaycees and active member of Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville.

He was currently doing mission work with Chinese students and was a member of Bethany Luther-

an Church in Wisconsin.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a step-son, Jason Lowrey, of Minnesota; a stepdaughter, Erin Krebs, of Wisconsin; a brother, John, of Walnutport; seven grandchildren and two nieces.

He was predeceased by a sister, Anstasia.

Services were held in Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville.

Arrangements were made by the Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton.

Eileen F. Jeffrey

FEB. 13, 1943 – NOV. 30, 2017 Eileen F. Jeffrey, 74, of Bangor, formerly of Nazareth, died on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 in St. Luke’s Monroe Campus.

A 1961 graduate of Nazareth High School, for more than 25 years she was employed by the former Robinson-May Department Store in North Hollywood, Calif. before retiring in 2007 as the accounting manager.

Born on Feb. 13, 1943 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Arthur W. and Ella M. (Grube) Dieter.

Eileen loved to watch TV with her great-grandson, Alexander, and enjoyed painting, baking and get-togethers on holidays with her family. She was also an avid Green Bay Packers football fan, but she may be best remembered as an exceptionally kind soul who always tried to help others.

She is survived by her children: a son, Garry Walters, of Easton; a daughter, Michele Antonsson, with whom she resided; five grandchildren and a great-grandson; a brother, Robert A. Dieter, Sr., of Nazareth; two sisters, Violet M. Remaly and Ruth Ann Noble, both of Nazareth; and many nieces and nephews.

Eileen was predeceased by a sister, Deborah Joyce.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Contributions may be offered to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Jesse G. McQuillen

FEB. 15, 1995 – NOV. 24, 2017 Jesse G. McQuillen, 22, of Bethel Township, died at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.

He was a 2014 graduate of Tulpehocken High School.

Born on Feb. 15, 1995, he was a son of Bradley E. and Shyanne S. McQuillen, with whom he resided.

Driving the tractor on his grandparents’ farm in Plainfield Township, coloring, and playing with his collection of Matchbox cars and trucks were among the simple joys of life that Jesse loved.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Leroy and Deborah Finken, of Pen Argyl; five brothers Joshua, Jacob, Jams, Jonathan, and Jackson; three sisters, Hallie, Hannah, and Hadley; a nephew, Oliver; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were held on December 1 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be offered to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Pottsville Regional Office, 518 Harrison St., Pottsville, PA 17901.

Ella M. Sprowl

JAN. 22, 1931 – DEC. 2, 2017 Ella M. Sprowl, 86, of Old Orchard Manor Care, formerly of Bushkill Township ad Moore Township, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late William H. Sprowl, Sr. for 23 years prior to his passing away in 2000.

Over the years, Ella worked at IMCO, Dixie Cup, and prior to retiring in 1976, served as the supervisor of Cottage 15 at the former Hunterdon State School in New Jersey. However, her role as mom was the most fulfilling and cherished by her and her family, who were blessed to have the best. She had attended Easton High School.

Born on Jan. 22, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Harry and

Ada L. (Paine) Johnson.

Cooking and baking for everyone, playing cards, and listening to Elvis were just a few of Ella’s favorite pastimes which she enjoyed.

She is survived by three daughters, Deborah A. Protegys of Braidwood, Illinois, Gayle L. Poirier of Easton, and Kim M. McManus of Bushkill Township; two sons, Thomas A. Thatcher of Bethlehem and Mark R. Thatcher of Enterprise, Alabama; 11 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; a brother, Robert Johnson, of Easton; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were five brothers, LeRoy, William, Edward, Harvey and John Johnson; a sister, Leona Teel; and her former husband, Warren A. Thatcher.

Services were held today (Thursday, Dec. 7) at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Palmer Township.

Memorial contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Old Bath Hartzell’s Luncheonette

By CHARLES

MCILHANEY JR. Before I was school age (early 1950s), on nice mornings, my Dad would take me along on walks down Chestnut Street to Hartzell’s Luncheonette. It was a friendly little eatery owned by Mary and Corky Hartzell at site of today’s International TV on Main Street. I would feast on a pack of Tastykake chocolate cupcakes (three to a pack) while my Dad socialized with friends over a cup of coffee.

Sometimes their conversation held over to outside on the front sidewalk. One morning, as I stood there with the men, old Tommy came walking down Chestnut Street with his two dogs following. He was a scruffy, but

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friendly old codger from up on Hatch Gravel Road. One dog was mid-size, the other a little smaller. He went inside, then came out to sit on the front bench and eat a hamburger. The two dogs watched intently as he took a bite of the hamburger. Then, he held it out for the first dog to take a bite, and then on for the second dog to take a bite. The dogs sat motionless as statues watching him gum down his first mouthful. Then, after he took a second bite, he held it out for each of the dogs in turn for another bite. I don’t remember how many rounds they made. The men didn’t seem too impressed, as they watching shaking their heads. I, on the other hand, thought it was the greatest thing I had ever seen.

Bible Verse

"A thousand shall fall at thy side, and then thousand at thy right hand, but it shall not come nigh thee."

1. Where is this verse found in the Bible?

2. Who made the promise?

3. To whom was protection pledged?

4. Where was their dwelling place?

Answers: 1. Psalm 91:7.

2. The author of the Psalm.

3. The godly.

4. The secret place of the most high (verse 1).

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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.

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 610-262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m.

Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath.

610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m.

HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath.

610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional 8 and 10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Wed- Midweek Spoken Worship 7 p.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

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; Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m., Adult Forum 10:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 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.

St. Peter’s UCC

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

610-837-7426 St. Peter’ s U.C.C. Sat.Rd. – Mass 4 p.m.

8142 Valley View Seemsville, Northampton 10:15 a.m. Worship 610-837-7426 RADIANT CHURCH, 9 a.m. Sunday School

“There Are No Strangers Here, 8142 Valley View Rd. Only Friends We Haven’t Met!”

St. Peter’ s U.C.C. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

“ T h e re A re No Strangers Here, Only Friends W e Haven’t Met!”

Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.

610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 a.m.

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m.

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ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910.

HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

KEY – W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

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Northampton Assembly of God

3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm

Daniel E. Lundmark, Pastor • 610-262-5645 • pastor@NAOG.ws

Christmas Carols

Christmas carols depict the magnificence of God’s wondrous gift to us—His Son, Jesus! On this theme, musicians have composed some of the greatest music in the world: Handel’s “Messiah,” Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio,” and the beautiful carols, “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night, Holy Night,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” etc.

Christmas carols reflect major biblical truths about Jesus—Who He is, His incarnation, His purpose in coming to earth, what His coming means to us, what our response should be, etc. “Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room….”

Have you prepared room in your heart for King Jesus? Such a personal response is stressed in “O Little Town of Bethlehem” as it notes, “How silently, how silently, The wonderous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts, The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in.”

Singing of Christmas carols, hymns, and choruses is an important element of worship to God. They express to Him what is in our hearts and focus our attention on Him just as does “O Come, All Ye Faithful” when it states, “Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing….” In our services during the Christmas season we not only love to sing carols but also many choruses that focus on Jesus. Among these are “There’s Something About That Name,” “His Name is Wonderful,” “Emmanuel,” “Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know,” “What A Lovely Name,” “Holy Is The Lord, And Mighty Is His Name,” “Jesus, Name Above All Names,” “The Angel Called Him Jesus,” “He Is the King,” and many more.

I invite you to join us this Sunday at 10:45 a.m. as we focus our attention on Jesus.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Timothy F. Landis, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Garry Phillip Landis 561 Monocacy Drive Bath, PA 18014 Executor Lynn Eugene Landis 2570 Beacon Road Bath, PA 18014 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (11/23-12/7) BATH BOROUGH AUTHORITY PUBLIC MEETING CHANGE The December Bath Borough Authority Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Bath Borough Hall, 215 E. Main Street, Bath. Please call the office, 610837-0652 with questions.

George Gasper, Chairman (11/30 & 12/7)

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NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2017 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2017, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1. Munhel Makhoul, MGMJ Holding Company, 458 North Oswego Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania for the property located at 1464 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. M4NW2A-2-1 and is located in an R-3 Residential District. Mr. Makhoul is seeking to redevelop this property into 8 unit apartment building.

Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:41, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-19 Off-street parking and loading A. and C. (2) and Schedule III - Regulations for Off-Street Parking Spaces.

All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend.

Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer (11/30 & 12/7) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, December 14, 2017, 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 (11/30 & 12/7)

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MOODY, WILLIAM C., dec’d.

Late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, PA. Executor: Wiley Phillip Moody c/o Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042.

(11/30-12/14)

The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance, which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters.

LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager

(12/7)

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC NOTICE The 2018 Budget of the Borough of Northampton will be placed on file on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Any person interested in reviewing the Annual Budget may do so at the Northampton Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The Budget will remain on file until final adoption by Borough Council.

LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager

(12/7)

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Catherine E. Snyder, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Timothy Michael Snyder, Executor of the Estate of Catherine E. Snyder. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Timothy Michael Snyder c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (12/7-12/21)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOORE TOWNSHIP AMENDING ORDIANNCE NO. 73-1, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, KNOWN AS THE MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF H-11 RECREATION VEHICLES. The Board will also entertain any other business which comes before it.

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Moore Township Solicitor (12/7 & 12/14) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOORE TOWNSHIP AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2014-06 (WHICH PROVIDES FOR PERMITTING IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS) WHICH ORDINANCE AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 73-1, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, KNOWN AS THE MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, BY PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION TO SECTION 6.06 ENTITLED “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES” WHERE A PRE-EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT REPAIRS OR REPLACES A MANUFACTURED HOME WHICH EXISTED PRIOR TO THE ENACTMENT OF THIS

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David M. Backenstore, Esquire Moore Township Solicitor (12/7 & 12/14) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ethel M. Petruska, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Linda Lee Muzikar, Executrix of the Estate of Ethel M. Petruska.

All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Linda Lee Muzikar c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (12/7-12/21) BOROUGH OF NAZARETH CANCELLATION OF JANUARY 2018 WORKSHOP MEETING The Borough of Nazareth is cancelling its January 2018 monthly Workshop Meeting.

Normally, the Workshop Meeting would be held on the last Thursday before the first Monday day of the month but is cancelled because of the Holiday week. The next Nazareth Borough Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 and will begin at 6:00 pm.

Daniel Chiavaroli President Nazareth Borough Council (12/7)

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DORA BOYD SIMONS The Northampton County 4-H program is once again sponsoring the annual seedling tree and fruit tree sale. The sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county and supports various programs throughout the year including camps, fairs, trips, the annual achievement banquet and other club activities.

Fruit trees available for sale are: CrimsonCrisp Apple, Da Rosa Apple, Gold Rush Apple, Honeycrisp Apple, Ruby Mac Apple, Shizuka Apple, Golden Russet Bosc Pear, Seckel Pear, Potomac Pear, Sugar Giant Peach, Redhaven Peach, Redgold Nectarine, Artic Glo Nectarine, Bluebyrd Plum, Methley Plum, Hargrande Apricot, Danube Cherry, Gisela Cherry, Hedelfingen Cherry, Regina Cherry.

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The deadline for all tree orders is February 1, 2018.

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the Lehigh Valley. Each year in the Lehigh Valley, generous supporters take part in the Holiday Hope Chests program- creating magical holiday memories for local children we call Happiness in a Shoebox. This is our biggest year yet. We have requests for 6,000 shoeboxes from 29 area nonprofits and a record number of 200 donors ranging from one shoebox to 500 shoeboxes. Donors such as the Northampton Bar Association, LG Photography, Wal-Mart, Art of Dance and so many more collect record numbers of gifts/shoeboxes each year. A program like this takes many resources. Thanks to UGI for allowing us to transform their

auditorium into a holiday workshop where almost 6,000 shoeboxes will be dropped off, sorted and packed for distribution by an awesome team of volunteers who each year help the Volunteer Center run the program. The Enterprise team donates many man-hours of time and also delivers the “happiness in a shoebox” to many area nonprofits bringing joy to the children they serve.

Also, Barnes & Noble has provided book drives to support the program helping us to put a book in many of the boxes. Additional support comes from our corporate sponsors who generously provide resources. Thank you to Just Born Confections, Allstate Foundation and Wal-Mart for their support. About Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley: The

Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is committed to educating, motivating and coordinating programs and services in promotion of engaging volunteers in our community. Our mission is “to be the premier resource to connect, empower and transform an inclusive and engaged diverse culture within the Greater Lehigh Valley by partnering with people, businesses and nonprofits through volunteer coordination, leadership development and recognition. In 2016, over 25,000 volunteers were recruited to serve more than 400 agencies across the Lehigh Valley, saving our community significant dollars.

Learn more at www.volunteerlv. org. For more information, visit www.volunteerlv.org or call 610807-0336.

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