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Fureverhomes Doberman Rescue Hosts first-ever Polar Plunge By JUSTIN SWEITZER Following a tease of snow flurries earlier in the day, dog-lovers gathered at Allentown’s Lehigh Parkway to raise money for Fureverhomes Doberman Rescue, Inc. of Bath, Pa. Volunteers, spectators, and participants, who were described as “plungers,” took to the banks of the Little Lehigh Creek at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29 to prepare for a plunge into the water to raise funds and awareness for the work of Fureverhomes; a nonprofit organization whose primary function is to “give abandoned and surrendered Dobermans a second chance at finding a loving, safe and suitable forever home.” At 1 p.m. participants ran to their entrance point at the creek, plunging into the water without hesitation in support of bully breed dogs of all kinds. “It was exhilarating,” said Mia Sclafani, who organized the
event. “It wasn’t that bad because of the adrenaline.” Some participants decided to implement workouts into the plunge, while another took a swim in a pig costume as a sponsored participant by a pig rescue charity.
----------------------I have a lot of crazy friends so I had to figure out something crazy enough to get them to come. Mia Sciafani ----------------------Those taking the plunge were sponsored by various donors to do so, allowing Fureverhomes to accumulate donations to use toward outstanding vet bills and other various expenses. T-shirts and other items were also on sale to go toward similar causes.
“You have to replenish before you can keep going,” said Suzi Kutzman, founder and president of Fureverhomes. The non-profit organization has placed almost 200 dogs in homes and has rescued animals from 13 different states. The event was the brainchild of Sclafani, who was interested in finding a unique winter event that she could convince her friends to participate in. “I have a lot of crazy friends so I had to figure out something crazy enough to get them to come,” Sclafani said. But despite all the humor and fun antics that took place at the parkway, the love for and from Dobermans remained front and center as rescues Will and Raighne stole all of the attention. “Once you own them, there won’t be anything else for you,” said Kutzman. *More pictures on Page 16.
By KERI LINDENMUTH Along Longley Road in Moore Township, adjacent to a field that has seen continuous farming for over two centuries, a piece of rich history sits waiting to be revived. The Edelman School, built in 1859, is the last remaining oneroom schoolhouse in the township. In today’s technologically driven society, the school is a reminder of our nation’s past and, after their meeting on January 25, the Moore Township Historical Commission is one step closer to preserving and restoring the structure for future generations to learn from and enjoy. Since last summer, with the help of preservation planner Thomas Jones of Easton, the commission has been working to list the school with Pennsylvania’s Historical and Museum Commission and, later, on the National Register of Historic Places. Jones compiled a survey of the property, detailing its history, emphasizing its significance, and showcasing photos of the building, of which 90 percent of its original fabric remains intact, including its wall-mounted slate chalkboards, flooring, board ceiling, wooden windows and Greek Revival woodwork. “[There is] a lot of information here,” Township Supervisor Dick Gable said of Jones’s expansive report, which was approved for submission to the state during the meeting. Jones’s report highlighted every major milestone the nineteenth Continued on page 3
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Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
A letter from Concerned citizens: We are concerned citizens who were just informed of a new proposal submitted to Allen Township to develop a total 2.1 million square feet of warehouses on 289 acres, north of Route 329 - between Seemsville and Howertown roads in Allen Township. The Jaindl group is driving this via a developer from California. Ideally, we the community, can get the word out to ensure that there is representation/voices of the township and valley residents at the February 20, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting at 7 p.m. in which this is tentatively
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Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from to be discussed. This type and location of development goes against the community residents of Allen Township's Comprehensive Plan Survey (2016). Results that were
completed by 747 residents of the township. We feel the Northampton community should be made aware of the potential of this project.
Super Scout Sunday Pancake Brunch Feb. 5 hosted by Cub Scout Pack 40
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church • 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton
Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Tickets: $8 for adults • $4 for kids • 12 and under free
Menu: Pancakes, sausage, bacon, coffee/tea, orange and apple juice, bug juice
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Located in Bath Borough building at Penn and Washington streets.
Bath Area Fish Committee’s Kid’s Fishing ContestApril 22 and 23 in Bath. Stay tuned for more information.
4th Annual Nazareth Jazz Festival- April 29 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Nazareth Boro Park.
Nazareth Farmers Market Opening Day- Saturday, May
6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Center Square.
Whitefield After Dark: Live on the Lawn- Friday, May 26 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. 2nd Annual Nazareth Food Truck Festival- Saturday, June 3 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Belvidere Street in Nazareth. Food trucks, live entertainment, rain or shine. 39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 3
from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center Street, Nazareth.
Bath Community Days- July 20-22 at Firefighters Park. Moore Township Community Day Celebration- August
26, 2017 at the Moore Township Recreation Center.
Spuds & Suds Festival- August 26, 2017 in Bath. Stay
tuned for more information.
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century schoolhouse has seen in its nearly 100 years of operation, including the installation of electricity between 1948 and 1949. From 1859 until 1951, only one teacher taught students in grades one through eight, many of them children of the area’s rural farming families. Between 1951 and 1952, the grades were restricted to one through six. After the school closed in the mid-twentieth century, it housed farm vehicles until about the 1980s, when it fell into disrepair. During their meeting, the commission looked ahead to the ways in which the schoolhouse can be renovated. “Who is going to take care of this once it is done?” Gable asked, telling the commission to consider this question when choosing the materials that will be used to restore the building. The roof of the building must be restored, in addition to the floor. The inside must be plastered so that the walls in the classroom and foyer can be repainted. In addition, the eight wooden windows, which keep the effects of snow and rain out of the building, must be repaired. All such expenses are costly, but the commission has been intently raising funds through calendar sales, its October Fest, and last summer’s Moore Township Celebration. The commission is planning more events for 2017, including a sportsman’s bingo on Friday, March 24. With 20 regular games and six “special” games, the night will be full of big prizes for players, including fishing equipment, hunting gear, and the grand prize: a crossbow. On Saturday, August 26, the Moore Township Community Day Celebration will once again be held. The day is sure to be an eventful one. It will kick off with a 5k race at 9:30 a.m. Full events will start at 10 a.m., with something for the entire family. There will be crafts, pony rides, a flea
market, church stands, fundraisers and even automobile displays. The celebration will end with a fireworks show. The commission hopes that more community members than ever will turn out for this year’s celebration as it looks forward to moving ahead on the restoration of the Edelman School. When this restoration is complete, the commission believes that the school will be an important facet of the community: a museum, an educational site, and a place for tours. After all, when township residents can get excited about history, the commission believes, more history can be preserved. Along with getting interest in local history, it is also important for citizens to get involved in the active participation of preserving it. The commission is currently seeking new members who can help them carry on this important duty. Anyone interested can contact Supervisor Gable at the Township Municipal Building.
Mako Assigned To three Committees
Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/ Northampton) was named to three House standing committees for the 2017-18 legislative session. His committee assignments are Aging and Older Adult Services, Professional Licensure and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness. “With my experience as a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, I will be able to provide an important perspective to the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee,” Mako said. “In addition, as my predecessor was chair of the Professional Licensure Committee, I am eager to continue her work in this area.” Mako is a Chinook helicopter
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pilot, who was deployed to Afghanistan in December 2012 for nine months supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2016, he was selected to be an adviser to Estonia’s top military officials. The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee is responsible for all programs and services available pursuant to the State Lottery Law, i.e., PACE/ PACENET and senior transportation programs (shared-ride and fixed-route transportation sometimes shared with the Transportation Committee); Long-term care (from a resident rights standpoint); Office of Long-Term Living issues (assisted living licensure, home and community-based services, etc.); Area Agencies on Aging; Department of Aging; Pennsylvania Council on Aging; and Intra-Governmental Council on Long-Term Care. Also included in the committee’s oversight and legislative development process are the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program (shared with Finance Committee) and matters dealing with elder abuse. The Professional Licensure
Committee maintains jurisdiction over all legislation dealing with the 29 professional and occupational licensing boards located administratively in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of State. Professionals range from physicians and cosmetologists to real estate agents and funeral directors. Additionally, the committee is charged with reviewing the various regulations put forward by the Department of State regarding licensed professionals. The Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee focuses on the needs of Pennsylvania’s first responders
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and veteran community, as well as works to keep all Commonwealth residents safe. For example, a key focus this session will be the recruitment and retention of the state’s emergency responders. The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT JANUARY 19
• Theft, other, in the unit block of W. 10th Street. Report of a Stihl chain saw taken from a work site. • Hit and run accident in the 300 block of E. 9th Street. Report of the driver side mirror of a legally parked car struck.
JANUARY 20
• Fraud in the 400 block of McKeever Lane. Report of credit card fraud. • Check person/welfare in the 700 block of E. 18th Street. Request to check the welfare of a male.
JANUARY 22
• Domestic in the 1700 block of Main Street involving a male and a female. • Disturbance in the 1700 block of Main Street. Report of two females causing a disturbance. • Non-reportable accident, Newport Avenue and 13th Street involving two vehicles.
JANUARY 24
• Reportable accident, Main Street and 21st St. involving three vehicles.
• Fraud in the 1300 block of Kingston Court. Report of credit card fraud.
JANUARY 25
• Domestic in the 400 block of E. 11th Street between a male and a female. • K-9 used/assist, 2100 block of Madison Avenue, Bethlehem. Request for Officer Buchanan and K-9 Officer Vito to assist with a search.
East Allen Township to decide on Warehouse use at February meeting By JUSTIN SWEITZER East Allen Township supervisors mulled over a list of conditions pertaining to a potential warehouse at their Jan. 26 meeting, discussing potential traffic implications if the applicant’s conditional use application is approved. If approved, Griffin Industrial Realty, Inc.’s warehouse would be located at 7230 Beth-Bath Pike, Bath, PA 18014. Traffic was the primary concern of township supervisors,
with Township Engineer James Milot walking them through the projected traffic counts and conditions that the applicant would have to follow in order for approval. Milot detailed the implementation of a northbound right-turn deceleration lane, southbound left-turn lane, and the restriction of constructed improvements to discourage trucks from performing right-turn egress movements out of the property which would allow tractor trailers to travel
northbound on Route 512 toward Bath. Board Chairman Roger Unangst requested to change the language from “discourage” to “restrict,” to prohibit trucks from turning right out of the site and onto Route 512, which the township hopes will be approved by PennDot. “I could picture a scenario coming up at the right time of the day, I could see the Jacksonville [Road] light being red and traffic continuing through Silvercrest heading south; I could see a bottleneck because those two lights are close.” Milot said according to the trip generation numbers included by Griffin Industrial Realty, they are projecting 566 cars per day and 142 trucks. It is projected that 20 percent of the warehouse’s daily traffic would be truck traffic, according to Milot, totalling 283 tractor trailer trips per day. The board will vote on the project’s conditional use at their Feb. 8 meeting. Township Manager Deborah Seiple also announced that both a conditional use hearing and zoning amendment request will be held for Toll Brothers, Inc. on Feb. 8, and a zoning amendment request from Rock Lehigh Valley, LLC will be held on Feb. 23.
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Hahn appointed to House Appropriations Committee
Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) will be playing a key role in the budget process as the result of her appointment to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2017-18 session. “This bipartisan committee’s primary focus involves developing the state budget,” said Hahn. “Our first responsibility will quickly follow Gov. Tom Wolf ’s Feb. 7 address, when we hear testimony from various state agencies that are funded by the budget. The committee will have the opportunity to question them about their spending practices, in an effort to gauge levels of appropriation going forward.” Hahn’s responsibilities will also include membership on three other committees - Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Children and Youth, and Tourism and Recreational Development. In addition, she has been re-appointed to the position of majority deputy whip, and will also serve as a deputy chairman on the House Republican Policy Committee.
“Serving as deputy whip means keeping Majority Whip Bryan Cutler of Lancaster County informed about problems that members may have, or issues that might have an effect on the legislative agenda and on the caucus as a whole,” Hahn added. “My appointment to the House Republican Policy Committee will require traveling across the state and taking part in hearings and roundtable discussions with key stakeholders in order to develop policies on important issues. “I’m looking forward to taking on these additional statewide duties, while also serving the residents of the 138th Legislative District.” Questions about Hahn’s legislative responsibilities or any state government issues may be directed to her district office at 610-746-2100.
Avoiding negligent Hiring for your business By DICK CIPOLETTI, RCC ASSOCIATES Imagine that you have hired a person to run errands for your business. They are driving a company vehicle and, God forbid, they wreck that vehicle into a school bus. It turns out that your employee was intoxicated and then it is discovered that he has had two prior DUIs. Do you think your company has a liability problem? I think that we could all agree that you do have a problem and likely a big problem. The state of Pennsylvania and most states recognize the concept of Negligent Hiring. In simple terms, a company can be responsible for the actions of its employees, and, therefore, needs to exercise ‘due diligence’ in its hiring process. In the case above, attorneys for any children injured clearly would probe what the company knew in hiring the person or should have known. There is an old HR maxim that ‘the best predictor of future performance is past performance’ and many of us involved in hiring believe it. Well there are only so many ways to check out past performance--- the resume or application, references and background checks.
I caution employers about placing too much emphasis on the resume or application. Research shows that about 30% of resumes are embellished! Further, many times a resume is not clear or specific enough. For example, what does ‘computer literate’ mean or a ‘safe driving record’? With references, most employers simply verify employment for fear of being sued. One way to avoid this is to advise the applicant when they become a serious candidate that you need professional references that will actually talk with you. Also, ask references if you can just ask them one yes or no question—would they rehire the person? If they simply say yes or no, they need not fear a lawsuit. I am, however, a strong proponent of doing background checks on all hires. We do background checks on all of our searches because our research shows about 10% of applicants have criminal records, 25% have had credit problems, 10% have prior worker’s compensation claims and 27% have driving violations. The old adage that people are a company’s most important asset is not exactly true. It is the right people that are a company’s most important asset.
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Ray Kroc’s Strategy for Success
This past weekend I decided to go see the movie the Founder. I have always loved reading and watching true stories. The movie, starring the brilliant Michael Keaton, is about the history of McDonald’s, the hamburger born in the fifties. Since McDonald’s was a big part of my teenage life, I felt curious about the movie. Whether you agree or disagree with Ray Kroc’s strategy for success, there were some mega lessons in this movie easily translated to growing your own business. Ray Kroc: “I know what you’re thinking, how the heck does a fifty-two-year-old, over-the-hill, milkshake machine salesman build a fast food empire with sixteen hundred restaurants and an annual revenue of seven hundred million dollars? One word: persistence.”
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Fearless about outcome the word fearless is so underused. It’s the ability to move forward without fear, understanding that there will be bumps in the road.
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Fire in your belly - bingo you either have it or you don’t, or maybe it’s just the entrepreneurial spirit. What Ray Kroc had more than anything else was vision. He had the ability to recognize McDonald’s new way of serving customers a full meal in thirty seconds. He knew the name McDonald’s was a brand the customers could believe in and he knew that the golden arches (still here today) would be the symbol of delicious, fast, fun food for America. Carol is a Motivational Speaker, Executive Coach,
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BATH BOWLING Top bowling Scores bowled At Bath American Legion Post 470 for Week of Jan. 22
Submitted by EDWARD MUSSELMAN Men: Andy Edelman 768-658, Anton Boronski 760, Jeff Kerbacher 731, Terry Bartholomew 710-687, Jason Carfara 710, Ed Musselman 692, Marc Beichey 692, Bryan Rice 691, Taylor Hostler 681, Brent Bartholomew 671, Wally Myers 660, Brent Connolly 655, Harry Emery IV 654, Keith Sargent 652, Scott Ackerman 648, Earl Grube 648, Patrick Effting 641, Butch Post 640, Marty Csencsits 640, Armie Fioranelli 633. Women: Donna Kemmerer 600, Marian Shup 555, Lauralee Hoenisch 528, Tammy Emery 511, Amanda Leindecker 505.
DARTBALL Suburban InterChurch Dart Baseball League
Submitted by DAVE CASEY Week 20 has Christ UCC increasing it’s lead in the Dart League with a ‘sweep’ of Salem UCC, 7-4, 7-4, & 4-3. Top hitters for Christ UCC were Dave Shaver & Garry Hunsicker going 7 for 14 each, Ed Yost 6 for 12, Ron Wagner 6 for 14 & Joanne Pokorny with a HR. For Salem UCC, Jack Troxell was 8 for 13, Bill Rinker 5 for 13, & Kiersten Saeger with a HR. Dryland‘s sandwiched’ 5-3 & 5-4 in 10 in-
nings wins around a 6-1 loss to Emmanuel. Shawn Sigley was 6 for 13, Larry Golick 5 for 13 & Rich Durn 4 for 10 for Dryland, while Bruce Danyluk went 8 for 15, Jorge Rivera 7 for 13, Joel Dalrymple 6 for 14, Juidy Hoffert 5 for 15, & Matt Torman with a HR for Emmanuel. In other action Bath Lutheran lost to Ebenezer 7-1 after winning 6-2 7 7-4. Leading the way for Bath Lutheran was Butch Kemp 6 for 11, Matt Creyer 5 for 11, with HRs from Marisa Griffth & Josie Beeches. Dean Freer went 6 for 14 (2 He’s) & Jim Portman 5 for 12 (2 He’s) for Ebenezer. We find St. Paul’s ‘sandwiching’ 5-3 & 5-0 wins around a 4-3 loss to Messiah. Hitters included Joe Steak 6 for 12, Rich Kern & Dave Clark 5 for 12 apiece, Jennifer Ringer 4 for 10, Kevin Gross 4 for 12, with He’s from Amber Gross & Abby Kern for St. Paul’s. Andy Mickelson was 5 for 10 & Norm Schoenberger 4 for 11 (3 run HR) for Messiah. After a 2-1 loss to St. Stephen’s, Farmersville came back to 4-1 & 3-1. For Farmersville, Tom George was 7 for 14, Kyle Gerber 6 for 13 (HR), Dave Campbell 5 for 12, Keith Campbell 5 for 14, Ben Ker Baugh 4 for 13, & Kyle Campbell 4 for 14 (HR). Salem Lutheran had the BYE this week. STANDINGS Christ UCC Salem Lutheran Dryland Ebenezer Emmanuel St. Paul’s St. Stephen’s Bath Lutheran Messiah Salem UCC Farmersville
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Dean's List For fall 2016 Semester
On January 24 the Colonial Regional Police Department Drug Task Force purchased ¼ ounce of meth from Joshua Rivera, 35 of Bethlehem, for $550. Rivera was taken into custody and committed to NCP in default of $50,000 bail. Rivera was on State Parole and a detainer was issued.
Meth sold Wilkes University To officer in Bethlehem Announces
Submitted by WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes University Provost Dr. Anne Skleder announced the Dean's List for the fall 2016 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. The following students were named to the Dean's List: April Romanishan of Bath, Pa. Arianna Grusso of Nazareth, Pa. Bryan Waters of Nazareth, Pa. Corey Cowitch of Northampton, Pa. Daniel Frack of Danielsville, Pa. Elena Denger of Nazareth, Pa. Ethan Schwartz of Northampton, Pa. Gina Strauser of Nazareth, Pa. Haley Welker of Nazareth, Pa. Jacob Weaver of Nazareth, Pa. James Benes of Bath, Pa. Julie Garrett of Nazareth, Pa. W L 39 18 Kayla Gradwohl of Bath, Pa. 33 21 Kendrick Schell of Northampton, Pa. 29 22 Keri Diehl of Bath, Pa. 29 25 Luke Minnich of Nazareth, Pa. 26 25 Maxwell Storm of Nazareth, Pa. 24 24 26 28 Michael Henne of Northampton, Pa. 25 29 Nicholas Mangino of Nazareth, Pa. 23 31 Nicole Kutos of Northampton, Pa. 18 33 Regan Murphy of Nazareth, Pa. 19 35 Zachary Koehler of Bath, Pa.
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Suburban Trap League scores
Submitted by KIM MILLS Ranger Lake 123 25s: Dennis Cacciola Sr., Allen Hunter, Roy Knipe. 24s: Maryann Cacciola, Matt Groller, Seth Tavolaro. East Bath 122 25s: John Meyers, Galen Wuchter, 24s: Willie Domitrovitsch, Bob Godiska, Earl Grube, Tim Manning, Bob Ruth, Jack Thomas, Glenn Wescoe. Copeechan 121 25: Diane Arner, 24s: Dick Altemos, David Darrough, Irvin Dennis, Rich Geyer, Damion Giering, Kyle Hartzell, Kelley Huber, Wayne Kreisel, Tom Lonczyaski, Chris Macneal, Dennis Thomas. Blue Ridge 121 25: Jerry Trumbauer, 24s: Jim Angst, Glenn Beers, Dave Brader, Don Nelson, Lorne Palansky, Louie Szoke. Congratulations to Copeechan for winning the league this year. Team Copeechan East Bath Ranger Lake Blue Ridge
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Collision on Nor-Bath Boulevard
A crash occurred on January 11 as two vehicles were traveling on Nor-Bath Boulevard (Route 329) in East Allen Township. A Chevy Malibu was in the process of making a left turn onto NorBath Boulevard from Jacksonville Road. A Chrysler was traveling east on Nor-Bath Boulevard. The Chevy Malibu made the left turn without clearance of oncoming traffic, causing the collision.
Crash on Weaversville Road
A crash occurred on Weaversville Road on January 3 east of Halbea Street. A Honda CRV was traveling northbound on Weaversville Road when the driver lost control and struck a wooden fence with the right bumper. The driver then struck a cement walk way and turned clockwise on its hood post impact.
Theft by Deception
In the commission of this crime, Nancy Jamicky of Bath was contacted via home telephone by an unknown actor(s). Said actor(s) related that a family member was in trouble and asked her for a large amount of money in iTunes gift cards. Jamicky then provided the actor(s) with a large amount of money via the gift cards.
Drunk driver Traveling wrong way
On January 2 the PSP Bethlehem Communications Desk received multiple 911 calls stating that a vehicle was traveling the wrong way against oncoming traffic on Route 22 in the area of MacArthur Boulevard. While responding to the area, police observed the vehicle traveling the wrong way on the on-ramp from Airport Road. The vehicle nearly struck the PSP Bethlehem Patrol Unit and continued traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Airport Road. The observed vehicle came to a stop on Postal Road in Hanover Township, where a traffic stop occurred. Through the course of the investigation it was determined that the accused was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
D.U.I. drug Possession
PSP Bethlehem officers were on patrol in the area of Quarry Street, Coplay, when they observed a vehicle traveling down the center of the roadway. The vehicle then took off at a high rate of speed, committing several traffic violations. A traffic stop was initiated and the operator of the vehicle pulled over on Golf Course Road at Maple Street. Through investigation, the operator, Braxton Figueroa, was determined to be under the influence of marijuana. Figueroa was also discovered to have marijuana, cocaine and paraphernalia in his vehicle. He was charged with D.U.I., drug possession and traffic violations. He was arraigned at the Lehigh County Prison. Bail was set at $50,000 monetary. Figueroa was unable to post bail and remained in Lehigh County Prison awaiting a preliminary hearing.
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submitted by HOME NEWS STAFF Joanne Nordstrom of Nazareth was introduced this week as the new secretary of Christ Church U.C.C. in Bath. She is the mother of two children, Jennifer and Scott; and the grandmother of four. She has lived in Nazareth for nearly 10 years, hailing from Bangor. When Joanne is not working she enjoys listening to her favorite singing group, II Volo; reading; Penn State football; quilting and quilling. She looks forward to vacationing on Sanibel Island every fall. At first glance this piece of equipment looks like something out of a movie - a horror movie! But it's an electric permanent wave machine circa 1939. Kathryn Male Silfies started her beauty shop in 1935 located in an apartment above Pat Roarity's Grocery Store at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets. She was married to George Silfies who at the time was Chief of Police for the Borough of Bath. In 1939 she moved her shop into 106 S. Chestnut St. (now Nouvelle Vie) directly across from the Reformed Church. She continued to operate her business until 1980. Also on display at the museum with the wave machine is Katherine Male's 1930 diploma from the "Hollywood Academy of Beauty Culture." The Bath Museum is open and free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washington Ssreets.
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Park Basket Social, which will be held on April 22 and 23 at the Bath Social Hall. We are looking for donations of themed baskets, gift cards, gift certificates and even cash - which will be used to put baskets together. We're kindly asking you to please help us out with this upcoming fundraiser. So far, we've already received commitments from many people - and the prizes are amazing. The baskets do not have to be pet-themed. Your contribution would be truly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Bath Borough Municipal Building or My Place Pizza-Restaurant. We thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, The PAW PARK Fundraising Committee Beth Beers, chairwoman Mayor Mirabito
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Adult Toy Bingo Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Must be 21 years old $25 per package For more info, call 610-261-2210 550 Club Rd., Bath 18014 Maria Lees and Madison Tatum, Sacred Heart seventh grade students in Ms. Kelsey Knight’s class, held a mock interview featuring a girl from Baghdad, Iraq, in order to gain perspective about life in the Middle East. – Contributed photo
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www.groundhog.org The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs 12 to 15 pounds. Punxsutawney Phil weighs about 20 pounds and is 22 inches long. Groundhogs are covered with coarse grayish hairs (fur) tipped with brown or sometimes dull red. They have short ears, a short tail, short legs, and are surprisingly quick. Their jaws are exceptionally strong. A groundhog's diet consists of lots of greens, fruits and vegetables and very little water. Most of their liquids come from dewy leaves. A groundhog can whistle when it is alarmed. Groundhogs also whistle in the spring when they begin courting. Insects do not bother groundhogs and germs pretty much leave them alone. They are resistant to the plagues that periodically wipe out large numbers of wild animals. One reason for this is their cleanliness. Groundhogs are one of the few
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animals that really hibernate. Hibernation is not just a deep sleep. It is actually a deep coma, where the body temperature drops to a few degrees above freezing, the heart barely beats, the blood scarcely flows and breathing nearly stops. Young groundhogs are usually born in mid-April or May, and by July they are able to go out on their own. The size of the litter is four to nine. A baby groundhog is called a kit or a cub. A groundhog's life span is normally six to eight years. Phil receives a drink of a magical punch every summer during the Annual Groundhog Picnic, which gives him seven more years of life.
FAQ 1. Yes, Punxsutawney Phil is
the only true weather forecasting groundhog. The others are just imposters.
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There has been only one Punxsutawney Phil. Punxsutawney Phil gets his longevity from drinking "groundhog punch" (a
secret recipe). One sip, which is administered every summer at the Groundhog Picnic, gives him seven more years of life.
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On February 2, Phil comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, in front of thousands of faithful followers from all over the world, to predict the weather for the rest of the winter.
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According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
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No, Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts are not made in advance by the Inner Circle. After Phil emerges from his burrow on February 2, he speaks to the Groundhog Club President in Groundhogese. His proclamation is then translated for the world.
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Area Public Library programs Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ Signups for children’s classes at the library are still underway for ages ten months to fifth grade. Programs begin the week of February 6. New to the library is Leap into Science, a workshop that invites children and families to have fun exploring and manipulating the placement of weight in objects to learn more about the science of balance. Come read, play and experiment on February 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries. Also new this month is Play K, which involves play and learning designed for children preparing for kindergarten. Each week will feature a topic providing an interactive learning experience. The
program begins February 21, drop in between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This program is made possible through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries as part of its “Cruise into Kindergarten” initiative. The library will also hold a Teen Escape Room on February 18 at 1 p.m. An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles to escape. Registration is required. The winter book sale will be held at the library on February 22, 23 and 25. Please call the library at 610-262-7537 with any questions regarding programs.
D&L Launches “Shutter Madness” Photo Tournament
Submitted by TERRI MONSERRAT The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is launching the first “D&L Shutter Madness” Photo Tournament. The contest seeks to highlight what makes the D&Ls five county geographic area unique and beautiful through the eyes of residents and visitors. Participants are encouraged to submit up to five photos each to one of four geographic categories: Bucks County, Lehigh and Northampton counties, Carbon County and Luzerne County. The top sixteen photos in each category will be entered into a bracket-style, multiround, Facebook tournament. In addition to bragging rights, the tournament champion will receive a customized D&L prize package with prize options including a D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run/Walk Entry, tickets to the D&Ls “Conversations on the Canal” Dinner Cruises, and more. Tournament participants can find the description, entry form, rules, and model releases here: http://delawareandlehigh.org/ blog/2016-dl-shutter-madnessphoto-tournament/. Tournament spectators, who will cast votes in the form of Facebook “Likes” to select the winner, can find a bracket to predict the winner and follow along here: http://delawareandlehigh.org/wpcontent/uploads/2017/01/PhotoFORFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contest-bracket.pdf. 2014-2015REGISTRATION KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN The Northampton Area SchoolISDistrict will beONLINE conducting on deadline to enter photos AVAILABLE ONLYKindergarten registration into the tournament is March 3, uary 18, 2014 from 1:45 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the following locations: 2017 at 4:30 p.m. For more infor(If you are unable to register online, please call your local elementary school.) George Wolf Elementary School (610-837-1833) mation, please contact Terri MonDates for Online Registration: Wednesday, February 1, 2017, Lehigh Elementary School (610-767-1191) serrat: terri@delawareandlehigh. through Wednesday, February 15, 2017 org or 610-923-3548 x 224. Moore Elementary School (610-837-1859) Please visit our district website at www.nasdschools.org and click the The Delaware & Lehigh Na“2017-2018 Kindergarten Registration” link under the “Featured News.” tional Heritage Corridor is a orthampton Borough, including Siegfried and Franklin: 501(c)3 non-profit organization Registration Requirements Kindergarten registration will be held at Siegfried Elementary School on that preserves the historic pathway February 18, 2014, from 2:00 P.M. tomust 6:00be P.M. Admission to kindergarten: Child five This years time old onslot or is for children that carried coal and iron from whose last names begin1,with Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia. Tobefore September 2017.A-L. day, the D&L Trail connects peoSiegfried Elementary School will have a second day of registration on Parent/guardians should bring the following items to ple Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. This time slottois nature, culture, communiKindergarten registration: ties, recreation and our industrial for children whose last names begin with M-Z. • The child's proof of birth (Birth Certificate or Proof of heritage. Siegfried Elementary Birthdate) School (610-262-6430) • The parent/guardian's proof of residency 2 proofs are admitted to Kindergarten, a child must be at least five years of age before required (driver's license, signed lease, an agreement of sale, mber 1, 2014. a moving a utility bill, etc.) ts/guardians shouldpermit, bring the following items to Kindergarten registration: • The child's immunization records or Proof of Birthdate The child's proof of birth (Birth Certificate • Any custody papers to child beingare enrolled The parent's/guardian's proofpertaining of residency 2 proofs required (driver's license, For additional information, please call your local signed lease, an agreement of sale, a moving permit, a elementary utility bill, etc.) school. The child's immunization records Georgepapers Wolf Elementary, 610-837-1833, Elementary, Any custody pertaining to child beingLehigh enrolled 610-767-1191, Moore Elementary, 610-837-1859, Borough child's attendance at registration is welcomed, but not required. additionalElementary, information, please call the individual school. 610-262-6430
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states "For as the sun shines on Candlemas day, so far will the snow swirl in May..." The settlers found that groundhogs were plentiful and were the most intelligent and sensible animal to carry on the legend of Candlemas Day.
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Punxsutawney held its first Groundhog Day in the 1800s. The first official trek to Gobbler's Knob was made on February 2, 1887.
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NAZARETH AREA ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Wrestling team had their senior night on January 25 at home vs. Pocono Mountain East and won big. They then wrestled Bethlehem Catholic in the EPC Championship on January 28 at Shawnee Intermediate School where they fell to the Hawks. The Nazareth Wrestling team will start the TEAM Districts on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. when they travel to Liberty Memorial Gym. They will wrestle whoever wins the 6 p.m. match between Easton and Emmaus. If Nazareth wins, they will wrestle at Freedom High School at 10:45 a.m. on Sat-
urday, February 4 vs. Parkland, Liberty or Northampton. The Championship begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Ultimate Qualfier begins at 7:30 p.m. that night at Freedom. The Nazareth Boys Basketball team played host to Emmaus on January 24 and fell short in that game. The boys then went to Freedom on January 27, where they were defeated. They hosted Bangor on January 28, where Bangor got the win. On January 31 they hosted Parkland at 7 p.m. and next will travel to Northampton on February 3. The Nazareth Girls Basketball team played at Emmaus on January 24 where they beat Emmaus and then hosted Northampton on January 27 where they got a win. The girls will host Northampton again on February 3, which will be Senior Night for
the girls team. The Boys Basketball Senior Night will be on February 8 and the Swimming Team Senior Night will be on February 16. On January 24 the Nazareth Boys and Girls Swimming teams went to East Stroudsburg South and were triumphant. The swimming teams then played Whitehall at home on January 26 and won again. They took on Southern Lehigh at home on January 28 and once again were triumphant. The teams will travel to Liberty on Thursday, February 2 for a 4 p.m. start time. The 2016-2017 Boys Basketball Seniors are Kevin Wagner, Todd Mahady and Ian Nickscher. The Girls Basketball Seniors are Tessa Brugler, Zoe Deangelo, Grace Stevens and Jessicia Durnin. The Wrestling Seniors are Brock Wilson, Tyler Tarsi, Travis Stefanik, Richie Sherman, Matt Gilbride, Anthony Cappetta and Alan Coco. The Boys Basketball Senior Cheerleaders are Samantha Avalos, Olivia Boyce, Noelle Novak, Jenny Parsons, Germania Santamella, Madelyn Schenk and Skylar Verceles. For up-to-the minute news check out https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
Explore, Apply and Discover), a prestigious program designed to help library staff understand and respond to user needs through the application of participatory technology tools and the creation of an easy-to-duplicate model program. Boykoff will serve as a member of one of five teams, along with fellow Pennsylvania library workers from public, academic and school libraries. Selection was through an application process. The teams participate in three four-day in-person sessions over the course of eight months, beginning in March. The teams work together to identify a community need and develop, manage, and evaluate a project to meet that need. They are assisted by instructors and mentors. The sessions will be held at Harrisburg University. In addition to the Harrisburg sessions, teams will hold virtual meetings. This is the third year that Pennsylvania has participated in this national program. The ILEAD USA project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Submitted by ALI WENGER More than 120 Lebanon Valley College student-athletes have been named to the Middle Atlantic Conference's Fall Academic Honor Roll, emphasizing the Flying Dutchmen's commitment to classroom success.
The academic honor roll is comprised of student-athletes who compete in a varsity level sport and registered a term/semester GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher. A record 1,463 MAC student-athletes who competed in men's and women's cross country, field hockey, football, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball earned honor roll recognition. Local athletes recognized include: Ryan Johnson of Bath. Johnson, a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and member of the football team, is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education at The Valley. Nicholas Redmon of Nazareth. Redmon, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School and member of the football team, is pursuing a bachelor of science in actuarial science at The Valley.
Local student, Rachel Cattell, Earns Dean's List Honors at Saint Joseph's University Submitted by COLLEEN SABATINO Rachel Cattell, of Nazareth, PA earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the fall 2016 semester. Cattell studies marketing in the university's Haub School of Business. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean's List status for a semester.
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Church Dir. ** REMINDER ** If the SCHEDULE has changed, please contact our office at 610-923-0382 to update the Directory listing at no charge. 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 P.O .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. 610-
837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 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., Wed. – Worship 7 p.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- Contemporary Worship 7 p.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 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.
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 & 3rd Sunday HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m.
RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA)
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. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 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., Sunday School 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 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 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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Jesus—Coming Soon?
Those who read the Bible know that Jesus is coming again, and they also know that His return must be very soon based on the fulfillment of the Scriptural signs of His coming! Too little attention has been given to this important truth which is the major subject of prophecy in the Bible! It is dealt with 1,845 times! Of these, 318 are in the New Testament where seven out of every ten chapters make some reference to the Second Coming! Speaking of what we call “The Rapture” the Bible says, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:1617). We are instructed to “...live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope...” (Titus 2:13). Anticipation of His soon return exerts a purifying influence upon us. “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure” (I John 3:3). Are you ready right now for Jesus to come? He declared, “Surely I come quickly.” Can you respond as did John, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20)? Jesus stated that His coming would be “as the lightning.” See www.naog.ws/ bilboard.htm on this and also read there how to be ready for the soon-coming of Jesus Christ.
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Obituaries William G. Smith
JAN. 31, 1929 – JAN. 27, 2017 William G. Smith, Jr., 87, formerly of Bushkill Tow n s h i p, died surrounded by his loving family and caring staff of Weston Senior Living Center at Sullivan Trail, on Friday, January 27. He was the husband of Shirley E. (Morris) Smith. They observed their 64th wedding anniversary on October 3. Born in Nazareth, on January 31, 1929, he was a son of the late William G. Sr. and Minnie C. (Hagenbach) Smith. Bill was employed by Binney & Smith of Forks Township, where he worked for 23 years before retiring in 1986 as maintenance foreman. Prior to that, he worked for Fred Brewer Plumbing in Easton. Bill was a member and past master of Whitfield Lodge No. 622 F. & A.M., Nazareth as well as several other masonic organizations. He was also a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church. Bill enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycle, and took great pride in maintaining his property. In addition to his loving wife, Shirley, he is survived by his children, Pamela Stampf and her husband, Anthony Sr. of Bushkill Township and Brooks Smith of Saylorsburg; three grandsons, Anthony Stampf, Jr. and his wife, Ashlee of Bushkill Township, Cody Smith and his wife, Krystal of Wind Gap and Bryan Lobach and his wife, Lina of Zionsville; three great-grandchildren, Anthony III, Weston and Ella; a
brother, Albert Smith and his wife, Shirley of Nazareth; many special nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his two sisters, Althea Welty and Julian Buskirk, and a brother, James Smith. A memorial service in celebration of Bill's life will be held on Thursday, February 2, at noon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday morning from 11 a.m. to noon in the funeral home. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made in memory of Bill to Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad Street Extension, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Doris F. Anthony
Doris F. Anthony, 78 of Walnutport died Tuesday January 24, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Anthony, Jr., who died in 2013. Born in Berlinsville, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Irene (Marsh) Spadt. Doris worked as a seamstress for the former Paris Neckwear, Walnutport. Surviving are a daughter, Darlene and husband Dennis Silfies of Walnutport, son, Michael Anthony and wife Tina of Palmerton; grandchildren, Crystal, Chad, Derek, Zackary, and Logan; great granddaughters Alexis and Trinity. She was pre-deceased by a grandson Troy; brothers Marvin and Gary Spadt; and a sister Joan Kneas. Services were held January 27 at the Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown, PA 18103.
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Sharon R. Dlugos
SEPT. 20, 1933 – JAN. 28, 2017 Sharon R. Dlugos, 83, of Moore Township, died on Saturday, January 28. She was the wife of Michael S. Dlugos. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on September 22. Born in Pen Argyl, on September 20, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Charles W.F. and Bertha F. (Snyder) Miller. She was a graduate of Pen Argyl High School, class of 1951. Sharon was employed by the former Keppel's IGA of Bath, where she worked as a cashier and office clerk for 23 years. She later worked at the Crossroads Corner Store in Klecknersville before retiring. Sharon was a charter member and past president of the Moore Township Lioness Club as well as a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Bath, and served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels of Northampton County. In addition to her loving husband, Michael, she is survived by her children, Mark Dlugos and his companion, Mary Lee Sebring of Moore Township and Michelle Barna and her husband, Rocky of Bushkill Township; four grandchildren, Jamie Hetrick and her husband, Jason of Oley, Joey Dlugos of Moore Township, Michael Barna of Bushkill Township and Nicole Hollman and her husband, Andrew of Nazareth; three great-grandchildren, Sarah and Adam Hetrick and Landon Dlugos; a niece, Rev. Jean Huber and her husband, Doug of Pen Argyl. Sharon was predeceased by her sister, June F. Dentith. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, February 1 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 210 E. Northampton Street, Bath, Pa. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Bath. The George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown had charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made in memory of Sharon to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Getting a new pair of shoes was a big occasion when I was a child. New shoes for school and new shoes for Easter were about the only times we got to set a brand new pair of shookies, as I called them. I remember going to Gernet’s store on South Main Street to select just the right pair of new saddle shoes or bucks for my first year of high school. After putting on the shoes, Mr. George Gernet helped me step up on the big machine, which x-rayed your feet. I would put my foot in the slot and look down in the glass window and see the bones of my foot. I’d wiggle my toes. He had another type of foot measure…it was a flat steel piece where you put your foot in, stand up and he then measured the width and length of your foot. By the method he could tell precisely what size shoe you needed. After we decided on the kind of shoe I wanted, Mr. Gernet would put the shoes in their comfy box, wrap the box in an off-white wrapping paper and tie it with a cord string, which was suspended from the ceiling. There were no plastic bags so each box had to be wrapped in paper like a present. I can remember going with Mother to the old Bon Ton store in Bethlehem to buy underwear and dresses. When making change, the clerk would take the receipt, the money and the ticket and place it in a copper tube. She would then send it up the elevator apparatus, which traveled along the ceiling around the store to the office, which was usually on the second floor. In the office, an employee would count out
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2017 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2017, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7 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 use the property as a daycare facility. Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:23, Article IV – District Regulations, §250-12 – Schedules of regulations and §250-13 Application of regulations A. and Page 250:41, §250-19 Off-street parking and loading A. and C. (2) and 250 Attachment 2 – Schedule I – Schedule of the Controls R-3 Residential District and 250 Attachment 4 – Schedule III Regulations for Off-Street Parking Spaces. 2. Thomas and Michelle Stone, LLC, 1845 Mallard Court, Hellertown, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 1540 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This prop-
erty is located on Tax Map No. L4SW4C-15-7 and is located in a C-1 Commercial Transition District. Mr. and Mrs. Stone are seeking to use this property for their business, Wavefront Research, Inc. Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:23, Article IV – District Regulations, §250-12 – Schedules of regulations and §250-13 Application of regulations A. and 250 Attachment 2 – Schedule I – Schedule of the Controls C-1 Commercial Transition District. 3. Brian Rider, BGR Holdings, LLC, 6800 Anthony Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for the property located at 1401 Newport Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. M4NW1B-17-4 and is located in an R-2 Residential District. Mr. Rider would like to reestablish the use of this property as an auto repair/detailing business. Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance age 250:55, Article VI – District Regulations §250-12 – Schedules of regulations and §250-13 Application of regulations A. and 250 Attachment 2 – Schedule I – Schedule of the Controls R-2 Residential District. All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend. Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer
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ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of BARBARA A. STAPLES, deceased, of the Borough of Bangor, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Robert J. Staples, Executor, on January 19, 2017. 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 Robert J. Staples, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (2/2-2/16) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mae I. Beahn, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Kenneth A. Beahn, Executor of the Estate of Mae I. Beahn. 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 Kenneth A. Beahn 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 (2/2-2/16)
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Arlene J. Sterner, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Brian P. Sterner, Executor of the Estate of Arlene J. Sterner. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Brian P. Sterner 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 (2/2-2/16)
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