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Bath Borough Council Reorganizes in new year Phantoms get Over the hump Page 2

Harhart to retire Page 3 Bath Borough’s official family posed for their photo on Monday. Seated (l-r) are Councilmen Cynthia Ehrgott, vice president; Mark Saginario, president; and Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito. Standing (l-r) are Councilmen Michael Reph, Cynthia Anderson, Carol Bear-Heckman, Phyllis Andrews, Barry Fenstermaker, and Borough Manager Brad Flynn.

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by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Wearing a gown her children bought for her, Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito administered the oath of office to recently elected members of Bath Borough Council on Monday night.

They include Mark Saginario, Cynthia Anderson, Barry Fenstermaker and Phyllis Andrews.

Before turning to the election of Council president, vice president and president pro tem, the Mayor presented a check for $12,907.69 to Abby Silfies of the American Cancer Society.

It represented profits from this

year’s Turn Bath Pink events. She thanked Mayor Mirabito and the committee and residents of the borough for all their hard work in sponsoring the cancer-awareness events. With her was Rebecca Silfies.

Named officers to serve in 2016 to 2018 were Saginario, president; Michele Ehrgott, vice president, and Michael Reph, president pro tem.

These were the appointments: Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager; Stevens & Lee, legal firm, with Atty. Blake Males as borough solicitor and Atty. James F. Kratz, assistant solicitor; Key-

stone Consulting Engineers, borough engineer and sewage enforcement officer; Saginario, emergency management coordinator and Michael Reph, assistant; Saginario and Suzete C. Campos, members of the Bath Planning Commission; Louise “Gigi” Kahler, member of the Property Maintenance Code board of appeals; Joseph Tavianini, Jr., Emanuel Mirabito, Suzete Campos, and Andrew Ehrgott, members of the zoning hearing board; Carol Bear-Heckman, member of the Historic Architectural Review Board; Mayor Mirabito, borough representative

to the Colonial Regional Police Commission, and Saginario alternate.

France, Anderson Basile & Co., Inc., certified public accountants, were named to conduct the audit.

Saginario said committees on Council will be named later this month.

Councilwoman Anderson said there will be a meeting on the proposed dog park January 12. It is to be called “Paw Park.” Councilwoman Andrews said she’s “glad to be here.” Saginario said it is an honor to be nominated again as president and have evContinued on page 7

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Over the hump

what he went through with his injury and trying to fight through it. It was good for him to take the time off and for Stolarz to step in and play as well as he did was huge for us,” Gordon said about the team’s goaltenders. “It's great that we have them both.”

It’s also no coincidence that the penalty killing unit started to improve drastically as the team began to get healthier. Forward Cole Bardreau returned to action on December 11th after missing just over a month’s worth of games and immediately impacted in the special teams play.

“I think everyone is just buying in,” Bardreau said of the team’s recent success on the penalty kill. “Everyone's feeding off each other and no one is trying to do too much. We're just following the system and when you're following the system things tend to work.”

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Nick Cousins (left) and Petr Straka (right) battle in front of the Penguins' net during December 16th's game against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Phantoms return home this Friday to host their rival.

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by TONY ANDROCKITIS (@TonyAndrock_TCG) After a successful five-game road trip saw the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (17-16-2-1) pick up eight out of a possible ten points in the standings, including three

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wins and at least a point in each of the five games away from the PPL Center (3-0-2), the team is above the .500 mark record-wise for the first time all season.

“It's just nice to be over .500,” goaltender Jason LaBarbera said

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after Sunday’s win in Portland.

“It was kind of the barrier for the last few months and we couldn't get over the hump. This team doesn't show a lot of emotion but I think the guys are pretty happy right now.”

The Phantoms are arguably playing their best hockey of the season right now, with the success of the last five games moving them towards the post-season conversation as the 2015-16 American Hockey League (AHL) season approaches the midway point. Heading into this week’s games, the Phantoms sit in fifth place in the Atlantic Division just four points out of the fourth and final playoff spot in the division.

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One month into the season, the Phantoms shorthanded units were dead last in the 30-team AHL in efficiency, killing off penalties with only a 67.6 percent rate of success. Since then, the Phantoms have killed off penalties with an 89.9% success rate – including a streak of 28 straight without allowing a power play goal over the past seven games.

“It's not one thing, it's a lot of things,” head coach Scott Gordon explained of the success on the penalty kill. “From our forechecking game, our in-zone positioning of the defensemen and the position of our sticks, it's just a lot of little things that add up to one big thing. As a result, we have much more consistency and on top of that the goalies have been great.”

One of those aforementioned

goaltenders, veteran Jason LaBarbera, is having a bounce back performance since the Phantoms returned from the holiday break.

LaBarbera finished the team’s five-game road trip with a perfect 3-0 record, stopping 99 of the 101 shots he faced in those three games (.980 save percentage) and earning both his and the team’s first shutout victory of the season with a 35-save shutout over rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton back on December 27th.

“Especially for [LaBarbera],

Lehigh Valley returns to the PPL Center this weekend to kick off a busy three games in three nights stretch starting Friday night at home against rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before taking an overnight bus ride after the game to Albany, New York, for a 5:00 p.m. face-off against the Devils. Back to back games against two of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference will be a benchmark for the Phantoms to see where they stack up against some of the conference’s best competition.

The Phantoms conclude the weekend with a home matchup against the Binghamton Senators Sunday on Star Wars Night at the PPL Center. The BSens have had the Phantoms’ number this season, as Lehigh Valley is winless in three games (0-2-1) against Binghamton on the season.

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Harhart to retire from State Legislature submitted by TRICIA LEHMAN

State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has decided her 11th term in office, which will end with the 2015-16 session, will be her final one as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

“It has been an honor and privilege to represent the residents of the 183rd District in the state House,” Harhart said. “In doing so, I have made many friends, both in the General Assembly and the surrounding community, that I will miss tremendously. They have helped to

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make public service, while challenging, one of the most satisfying experiences of my life.”

Harhart was first elected to office in 1994. During her legislative career, she has been a member of numerous committees, including serving as majority chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee since 2013.

“Like any demanding undertaking, being an effective member of the General Assembly cannot be successfully accomplished unless you surround yourself with talented people,” added Harhart. “I would like to thank

the many staff members who have worked for me and are often the ‘face’ of the office while interacting with constituents. I could not have done this without them.”

Harhart’s term will officially end on Nov. 30, 2016.

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Five tips for better financial health

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(Family Features) As the calendar turns over a new year, it’s a good time to take stock of your finances. Evaluating what missteps you made with your money in the past year, determining how you can correct those errors and setting a realistic budget will put you on your way to better financial health in 2016.

A top New Year’s resolution is putting money into a savings account each month, according to a recent survey of working adults by the Principal Financial Group.

Leading money management priorities include paying down debt (28 percent), saving for retirement (25 percent) and building a savings account for emergencies (15 percent).

Achieving those goals starts with setting a budget that you can reasonably follow, said Kevin Morris, vice president of retirement and income solutions at The Principal. However, the group’s recent survey shows many Americans have plenty of room for improvement.

In 2015, workers reported that they blew their budget on dining out (24 percent), food/groceries (19 percent), entertainment (15 percent) and other consumer goods (15 percent), among other things. On top of that, employees’ top financial blunders included not saving enough (20 percent), accumulating credit card debt (11 percent) and spending outside their means (9 percent).

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“It’s not surprising to see that American workers continue to blow their budget dining out,” Morris said. “It’s easy to spend $30 here and $40 there on a meal and not think twice about it. But what if they put that money toward something more long-term, like retirement? Or building up their savings? Over time, those pizza deliveries and nights on the town add up and can make a huge difference in your budget.”

Getting your financial house in order doesn’t have to be a burden. Follow these tips to establish a budget and begin building healthier money habits: Account for incidentals. When listing all the people and places you owe money, it can be easy to overlook other expenses that really add up. Things like a work wardrobe, toiletries and personal hygiene items are necessary purchases that should be reflected in your budget.

Expect the unexpected. Even the best planned budget can fall apart when unexpected expenses arise. Ensure that you’re not only directing a sum of money to your savings account each month, but that you’re earmarking some of that money for emergency car repairs, an unplanned visit to the veterinarian or a critical home repair.

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Don’t treat your budget like a bad diet. Like a crash diet, being too restrictive with your budget will leave you discouraged and exhausted. And maybe hungry.

The key is to be honest with yourself about your spending. Look at your spending history – you might be surprised to see where your money goes. Be sure to set a reasonable budget each month that allows you manage your finances without falling off the wagon.

Leverage rewards. It may seem counter-intuitive to use a credit card for expenses you don’t need to buy on credit. But if you use a cash back rewards credit card for your regular essential purchases and even bills, you’ll have some extra income each month. Deposit those rewards in a savings plan or allocate them to help pay down debt each month. Just remember that this approach only works to your advantage if you pay the balance each month.

Research all your money management options. A solid budget is the foundation of a good money management plan, but the type of accounts you use can also influence your financial situation. A financial advisor can help you understand the benefits and limitations of various types of checking, saving and investment accounts, as well as other products to help maximize your savings and minimize debt.

Find more information to help guide your budget planning as well as the full Principal Financial Well-Being Index: American Workers study at principal.com.

How to combat Cold and flu (NAPS)—According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chances are good you’ll get a cold or the flu this year. Adults have an average of two to three colds per year and children have even more, while 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk and ease your symptoms.

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eryone over the age of 6 months.

It’s easy to get—just talk to your pharmacist. It’s the best way to prevent the spread of the flu. It does not prevent the common cold, but the flu is a devastating, serious illness that could put you out of commission for a week or more or, even worse, land you in the hospital with pneumonia or infect someone you love with a weaker immune system—such as babies, the elderly or those undergoing chemotherapy.

• Wash your hands often.

Washing your hands with soap and water is the best way to prevent the spread of the common cold.

• Prevent illness by practicing healthy habits. Make sure to get enough sleep, eat a balanced, nutritious diet, exercise and minimize stress.

• If you do get sick, talk to your pharmacist about how to manage your symptoms with medications. Before cold season, stock your medicine cabinet with the essentials. Stick to singleingredient products, so you have what you need to treat your specific symptoms. These include pain relievers and fever reducers, a decongestant, cough medicine, lozenges and a sore throat spray.

Topical medications, such as Chloraseptic sore throat sprays and lozenges, are great to have on hand because they’re portable, can be used safely with other cold medicines and have very few side effects.

In fact, Chloraseptic is the No. 1 sore throat relief brand around.

It provides fast-acting relief for sore throats and mouth pain to help you get through your day.

From lozenges that soothe nasal passages and suppress coughs to sprays that target pain when and where it hurts, there’s a broad portfolio of products based on your preferences and needs.

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by CAROL RITTER

Five lessons from Elvis and the Heartbreak Hotel Did you know that Elvis would have celebrated his 81st birthday on January 8? He was, by far, one of the most important musical icons of the 20th century. His name was his brand and most recognized him on his first name alone. What lessons can we learn from Elvis? In 1954 he released his first record. His first hit song was Heartbreak Hotel and he proved a genius at marketing himself and connecting with his audience.

Five lessons we can learn from Elvis: • Be yourself. Elvis didn’t know how to be anyone else. He had the big three marketing musts: charisma, talent and self-confidence.

• Be humble. “Just because I managed to do a little something, I don’t want people back home to think I have a big head.” – Elvis • Be generous. Elvis donated thousands to charity including donating a ship to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

• Be true to yourself. He tried, but once he became really famous he began to lose control. He says that he enjoyed singing ballads, but had to sing songs that “made him money.” Elvis started to lose sight of his goals when he stopped being true to himself.

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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN

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

3rd annual Nazareth Jazz Festival Spring Edition- April 30, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Nazareth Boro Park in Nazareth.

38th annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hosted on the lawn of the 1740/1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Spuds and Suds Street Fair- Aug. 27, from 12-8 p.m. Held in Bath.

• Set a good example for others. “I don’t think I’m bad for people. If I did think I was bad for people, I would go back to driving a truck. I really mean that.” – Elvis.

Well, Happy Birthday to “The King.” To all the entrepreneurs, you may want to consider Elvis’ life lessons as part of your 2016 plan. Make sure you are a genuine person if you don’t want to “take a walk down lonely street and dwell at the heartbreak hotel.”

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Well, just like I said last week, the real winter’s coming on, at least with the cold and bitter winds. No snow yet, but if there’s any moisture out there we’re gonna get that, too. Just went outside for a few minutes on Monday and I thought my hands would have frostbite. Weather folks called for it to be 18 degrees that night. At 10:30 I checked our outside thermometer and it read nine degrees!

Gloves, hats and two or three layers of clothing are what to wear now for sure. Blue Mountain, Camelback, Jack Frost-Big Boulder, Shawnee and the other slopes in our neck of the woods should be able to make plenty of snow now, and even when the sun’s shining, it won’t melt. Those who love winter should be dancing the jig. Me, I’m sticking indoors with Elmira and our potbelly stove.

That’s what we did on New Year’s Eve, when it started to get colder.

Watched the fireworks from inside, instead of going down to Bethlehem or Dorney Park. We’ve never been to New York’s Times Square, but a huge crowd showed up and enjoyed their rock music. . . . I didn’t see Billy Uhrich, but he musta been in from Pittsburgh with the family on the Christmas weekend, ‘cause he took that front-page picture last week in the paper of the candlelight Christmas Eve service at the U.C.C. church in town. He’s following in his dad Don’s footsteps as a photographer, no doubt. Just comes natural . . . . I see their church is gonna have a variety bingo on February 27, probably run by the gal who sells gift cards.

I hear they’re raising funds for a new roof and carpets. St. John’s Lutheran, Salem U.C.C., and Emmanuel Lutheran have done pretty good at raising funds for improving their facilities, too.

All our churches need support, and the more people in the pews the better. . . . I see on my Game Commission calendar that black bears give birth to cubs in January. And lots of times it’s in caves.

Too bad that father of scouts went into one and stirred up a hibernating bear. He was lucky to get out alive. . . . Also on the calendar I take notice it’s the famed Aldo Leopold’s birth date on the 11th

of January. He’s a favorite role model of Andy Curtis and the junior conservation school leaders and they should celebrate it at their meeting that night up at the DCNR environmental education center in Jacobsburg. . . .The Eagles beat the Giants with their new interim coach Pat Shurmur now that Chip Kelly’s gone. First game next season, Seattle. Good luck!! . . . .Hats off to the Lehigh Township Lions for all those fruit baskets they delivered to the folks over 60. They’ve been doing it for 42 years. Wow!! . . . . New sign, new name for the storage place on 512. Wonder why? . . . .Local drivers are still questioning if 512 will get a new surface in the spring. It’s a bumpy ride. . . .Elmira just heated up some cider, so we’ll cuddle up and keep warm as we can. You do the same, okay?

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BATH BOWLING Team seven sweeps again But tied with team one In Die Hards league Team 1 scored a 4 to 0 sweep Dec. 30, and so did Team 6. But Teams 1 and 7 are tied for first place in the Bath Die Hards League. Team 1 had Bob C. Kosman hitting 530; Bob R. Kosman, 491, and Joe Bachman, 459, and Team 7 was led by Michelle Tirrell with 419 and Bert Davidson with a 402 series, winning 3 to 1.

The losers with 0 and 4 results were Teams 3 and 5. Team 3 had nice scores for naught, with Doug Head, 644; David Guest, 511; Herbert Guest, 441, and Wendy Guest, 401. Team 5 didn’t list any scores.

Team 6 is in second place as Rick Deily rolled 521 and Polly Kosman, 492.

There’s a tie for third place, but Team 2 had Terry Bartholomew hitting 670 and Ken Grube, 500, to win 3 to 1. Team 4 lost 1 to 3 with Gerald Bartholomew, 551; Charmaine Bartholomew, 445, and Amanda Leindecker, 422.

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Bath Supply #1 Took First Half in Bath Commercial

Bath Supply #1 took the first half in the Bath Commercial Bowling League, but now as the second half began in week 16 Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering is in first place.

Carfara’s won 4 to 0 against the vacant team, and was led

by Brent Bartholomew, 275220-256–751; Jason Carfara, 248-234-205–687; Dino Carfara, 235-235–663; Terry Bartholomew, 252–602, and Gerald Bartholomew, 234–543.

Daku Auto Body topped Bath Supply #1, 3 to 1, with Scott Bortz, 247-257-220–724; Bob Daku, a perfect 300, plus a 203 for a 653 series; Al Davidson, 245–617; Bob Faustner, 525.

Supply #1: Steve Kerbacher, 203204-278–685; Jeff Kerbacher, 204–591; Lester Steigerwalt, 234–570; Frank Yeakel, 203– 559; Brent Connolly, 232–552.

Bath Supply #2 ripped Maxx Amusements, 3 to 1, behind Scott McGee, 257–616; Taylor Hostler, 208-212–611; John Kerbacher, 215–556; and Frank Courter, 549. Maxx: Anthony Gable, 206-246-246–698; George Hyde, 234–599; Scott Ackerman, 214–573; Randy Frey, 203–504.

The Rice Family upset Al’s Monsters, 3 to 1, with Mark Rice, 231–560, and Andy Rice, 530. Monsters: Scott Weinberg, 224-203–617; Ryan Flick, 237– 615; Kyle Weaver, 213-211–604; Vernon Fehnel, 504.

STANDINGS Carfara’s Paint Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2 Rice Family Bath Supply #1 Maxx Amusements Al’s Monsters

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Bath Lutheran loses; Dryland takes over Lead in dartball St. John’s Lutheran of Bath was swept out of first place in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League on Monday night. Applying the coup de grace was Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown, who took over the lead with 2-1, 2-1 and 4-3 victories. Hecktown’s hitters were Shawn Sigley, 7 for 13; and Gary Butz and Earl Sigley with solo home runs. Bath had Jordan Meixsell, “Butch” Kemp and Wendy Yacone, all with four hits each.

Christ UCC of Bath didn’t fare much better, losing to St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton 8-5 and 2-0, sandwiched around a 3-2 Bath win. St. Paul’s had Jennifer Erkinger, 7 for 13; Brian Gross, 5 for 12; Kevin Gross and Bret Remmel, both 5 for 13. Christ UCC: Jared Pokorny and Ed Yost, both 6 for 13, with a 3-run homer for Yost, and Dave Shaver, 5 for 11.

Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem hammered Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem with the long ball.

After losing 8-6, they won 4-0 and 6-1. Emmanuel: Jorge Ri-

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vera, 6 for 15 with a homer; Jim Hill, 5 for 11 with a homer; Dick Wesner, 5 for 12 with two round trippers, and Joey Hoffert, a solo homer. Salem: Walt Hoffert, 6 for 12, and Scott Hoffert, 5 for 11.

Farmersville won 1-0 on a Tom George homer, and then Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem won 4-0 and 6-2. Messiah: Andy Mickelson, 5 for 12; Todd Jones, 4 for 10 with a homer; Rich Hasonich and Harry Schoenenberger, both 4 for 12. Farmersville: Tom George, 4 for 11, and Keith Campbell, 4 for 12.

Salem UCC of Moorestown won 8-4 and 1-0 before losing 4-3 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem. Salem: Fred Toncik, 5 for 12 with a home run; Ed Taylor, 5 for 13 with a homer; Sherry Bush and Jack Troxell, both 4 for 13, and Chris Wentzel, two homers.

St. Stephen’s: Travis Beahm, 6 for 12; Gary Buczynski, 5 for 12, and Allen Beahm, 4 for 11.

Ebenezer Bible Fellowship had the night off.

STANDINGS W L Dryland, Hecktown 29 16 St. Paul’s, Northampton 25 14 Bath Lutheran 28 17 Salem Luth., Bethlehem 22 17 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 25 20 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 22 23 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 20 22 Messiah, Bethlehem 20 25 Christ UCC, Bath 20 25 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 15 27 Farmersville 11 31

SCHEDULE: Jan. 11 – St. Stephen’s at Dryland, Salem Luth. at Salem UCC, Christ UCC at Emmanuel, Messiah at St. Paul’s, Ebenezer at Farmersville. Bath Luth. with the bye.

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BATH AREA

Mayor Mirabito handed check for over $12,900 to Abby Silfies of the American Cancer Society from funds raised in Turn Bath Pink. At left is Rebecca Silfies of the ACS. –Home News photos

Bath Mayor, Fiorella Mirabito administers oath of office to elected Council persons (l-r) Mark Saginario, Barry Fenstermaker, Phyllis Andrews and Cynthia Anderson.

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Bath has a new fire chief. He’s Emilio Denisi, replacing Ed Demchak in the post. First assistant chief is Paul Connolly. Denisi reviewed some of his goals: an updated fire station, working together with other fire companies, and getting Knox Boxes for busi-

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Spuds & Suds A representative of the Chamber of Commerce outlined plans for the August 27 Spuds & Suds Festival. It will take place on S. Chestnut and W. Main Sts.; have 44 vendors; two stages set up for music at the Main Street bridge and Chestnut & Northampton Sts.. There will be barri-

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cades to close off those sections of the street where the festival is planned, and traffic will be detoured around it.There will be nine food stands, two children event areas. Provisions will also be made for emergency access points and for parking. Council approved the major event.

Tractor-trailer Routes There was a discussion again on whether or not to restrict 53ft. tractor- trailers and tri-axle dump trucks from using Barrall Ave. Differences of opinion were voiced by Council persons Heckman, Reph, and Ehrgott. Ms. Heckman said, “I believe the tax dollars are very important to the residents. We have enough state roads for the trucks, without spending up to $60,000 to repair one little block of a borough street.”

Reph said the turning radius is best on Barrall Ave., and asked manager Flynn how much it would cost to reconstruct Barrall Ave. He estimated $30,000. Ms. Anderson wanted an actual number to make Barrall Ave. suitable fore heavy trucks. Reph said, “Let’s do it the right way with material that can stand up to trucks.” The number one issue is

trucks making turns, many times going over sidewalks at Main & Walnut Sts. Ms. Heckman also suggested Broad St. because it is wide, but trucks are presently prohibited to use it now.

Ms. Ehrgott said she sees no alternative for trucks other than Barrall Ave. Ms. Heckman said Chestnut St. south of Barrall is mainly residential.

Borough engineer Kevin Horvath estimated it would cost $2,500 to do a study of Barrall Ave., mainly for alignment, speeds, and crash analysis.

The discussion will continue at the January 13 workshop meeting. Saginario welcomed the discussion, rather than a heated argument.

Other Items • It was noted that the insurance company representing the driver of a truck that had a fuel spill doesn’t want to reimburse the $7,000 spent by Bath Firefighters to clean up the spill and prevent it from going into sewers and the Monocacy Creek. Council may also, by ordinance, authorize Flynn to provide a template that adds a chapter in the code of ordinances for Emergency Response Payment Reimbursement.

It was tabled for a workshop topic, with the insurance company not doing anything unless there’s an ordinance.

• The tax collector received $17,000 in taxes paid by property owners in December.

• There will be a meeting tonight regarding the Borough of Bath employees electing the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees as their union representative. Jim Irwin, council representative of AFSCME, was present at Monday’s meeting and didn’t comment when it came up as unfinished Council business.

• Council voted to re-open the 2016 budget for re-allocation of funds.

• A grant application to PennDOT from its multi-modal transportation fund has been made to install adaptive traffic signals.

• Ms. Heckman addressed Council as a citizen, noting that she and her husband’s plans to have a first floor business and second floor apartment at 126 S. Chestnut St. was denied by Zoning Officer Dennis Huth.

She said their intent was to bring more small businesses into Bath without having to go before the zoning hearing board at a cost of $750. Atty. Kratz recently tweaked an ordinance on mixed uses that prevents this. She said it turned into a “major big deal.” Reph warned there could be “unintended consequences” if changes were made to mixed uses as they are now. Huth said he doesn’t necessarily agree with the formatted ordinance that Kratz came up with. A motion made by Councilwoman Heckman that the Planning Commission stop working on ordinances failed, but the ordinance, as written, will be given further study.

• Council voted to remove a pear tree at the Siegfried Log Cabin and plant another suitable tree from the tree vitalize grant they received.

• Mayor Mirabito reported on meetings and events she attended, and listed scheduled coming events, as follows: dog park discussion with a committee, Jan. 12, 7 p.m.; Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient banquet, April 14 at the BarnHouse Village; a marriage ceremony on May 20; Pa. State Mayors Association conference in Gettysburg July 21; Christmas tree lighting, Nov. 27; and luminaria night, Dec. 10.

She said the state champion Northampton High School “Big N Band” will be honored by the school board at their Jan. 25 meeting.

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Wonderful Ones for ages 10 months to age two will be held 10-10:45 a.m., Thursdays. Toddler Story time for two year olds will be held 11-11:20 a.m., Tuesdays or 10-10:20 a.m., Wednesdays. Creative Preschoolers Story time for ages three and up, will be held 10-10:45 a.m., Tuesdays or 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Family Toddler/Preschool Story time will be held 6:30-7 p.m., Tuesdays. The Story craft Program for children in kindergarten through second grade will be held 6-7 p.m., Thursdays. The

Kids Create Program for children in third through fifth grade will be 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursdays.

Coming in January to the Northampton Area Public Library is the Ault Coloring Group, which will meet the second Wednesday of each month beginning January 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Bring your own supplies or use ours, no registration required.

Tuesday, January 19 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., the library will hold The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. To register for this free event please call the library at 610-262-7537.

Teen Anime and Manga Club will begin January 27 at 4:00 p.m. at the library. For more information on any of our upcoming programming, please contact the library at 610-262-7537.

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• Hit and run accident, Main St, and W. 21st St. Report of a vehicle hitting a pole. Upon arrival officers were unable to locate vehicle. There was damage to a middle school construction sign and sand bags. At the scene was a newer model Jeep Grand Cherokee passenger side mirror.

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• Domestic in the 600 block of • Criminal mischief in the 900 E. 10th St. between a male and block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a female. damage to the driver’s side window of a vehicle.

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• Non-reportable accident in DECEMBER 26 • Disturbance in the 600 block the unit block of W. 21st St. of Walker Dr. between a male involving two vehicles. and a female.

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NAZARETH AREA ANDY’S CORNER

By ANDY WEAVER The 2016 portion of the winter sports season for the Nazareth Blue Eagles will start on Tuesday, January 5. The Nazareth Boys Basketball Team, currently 8-2 and coming off a Honesdale Holiday Tournament, traveled on Tuesday, January 5 to Central Catholic for a very important 7 p.m. game, airing at 9:30 p.m. on RCN TV and Service Electric.

On January 8 the boys will travel to Memorial Gym to face Liberty at 7 p.m. before playing their first home game of 2016 on Tuesday, January 12. The Liberty -Nazareth Boys Basketball game on Friday, January 8 is scheduled to air at 7 p.m. LIVE on RCN Cable.

The Nazareth Wrestling Team, who is 3-0 in team duals, hosted Stroudsburg in a very exciting match at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6 in the Ray Nunamaker Gym, on Education Night.

They’ll be in Virgina the weekend of January 9-11 for the Virgina Duals and then will travel to Easton for a 7 p.m. match Wednesday, January 13 at Easton High School.

The Nazareth Swimming Team started their year at Whitehall at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5 and then will host Liberty at 4 p.m. on Thursday January 7 at Nazareth Middle School. The Nazareth Swim Club will host a fun weekend called BLUE Winter NT Buster from Friday, January 8 to Sunday, January 10 at Nazareth Middle School. This will start at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday at 8 a.m. and at 1 p.m., and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The Nazareth Girls Basketball team is currently 6-3. The girls will have a week without the school bus, as they hosted Cen-

tral Catholic at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5 and next will host Liberty on Community Night at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 8.

After that it’s a 1:30 p.m. home game vs. Governor Miffin. That’s a look at this week's update on the Blue Eagles.

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The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club Submitted by JUNE WAHA The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club will hear about ”What’s Happening in the Town of Nazareth” at its meeting on Tuesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nazareth.

Presiding at the meeting will be Hildegard Kurt, club president.

Nazareth Mayor Carl Strye, Jr. will give a “state of the town” message, what is new and what is planned for 2016.

Hostesses for the meeting are Marianne Prestifilippo, chairmen, Linda Crook, Lori Deutsch, Susan Krein, Mary Langhauser and June Waha.

The club’s craft group will meet at the home of Marian Smith at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26 and Thursday, January 28. The group will work on neck pillows for Gracedale residents, Blue Bears for the Nazareth Ambulance Corps to give to children in a stressful situation, and items needed by Operation Smile, which provides surgery for children with deformed faces worldwide.

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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-2622559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 7 p.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

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

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 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 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

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

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton.

610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sat. – Worship 6 p.m., 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 Sun – Traditional 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary at 9:30 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Wal-

nutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m.

(Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton RADIANT CHURCH, Sun. – Sunday School 9:30 Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.

Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610SACRED HEART CATHO262-9517 LIC, Bath.

Sun – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 School 10:15/11 a.m. a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. GOSPEL CHAPEL WES- – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days LEYAN CHURCH, Northamp- – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. ton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown Sunday School 9 a.m.

610-759-1652 Sun. – Worship 8 and 10:15 GRACE BIBLE FELLOW- a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.

SHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610759-7039 SALEM UNITED METHSun. – Worship 10:50 a.m. ODIST, Danielsville.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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GRACE UNITED CHURCH ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL OF CHRIST, Northampton Nazareth 610-746-3910 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SunSun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. day School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN GRACE UNITED METH- CHURCH, Bath. 610-837ODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl 1061 Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m. a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERHOLY CROSS EVANGELI- AN CHURCH, Nazareth 610CAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 759-3090.

610-759-7363 Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m. Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., HOLY FAMILY ROMAN Northampton. 610-262-8666 CATHOLIC CHURCH, NazaSun. - Worship 9:30 a.m. reth Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Naza– Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass reth. 610-759-0893 8:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Holydays – Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Mass 7/9 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Christian Ed/tailgating 9:15 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton ST. NICHOLAS CATHO610-262-2668 LIC CHURCH, Walnutport.

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. 610-767-3107 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, NorthampHOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30

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ton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. - Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. w/ child care ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton Sun. – Church School 9 a.m. and Worship 10:15 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Sat. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 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 ** REMINDER ** If the SCHEDULE has changed, please contact our office at 610923-0382 to update the Directory listing at no charge.

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What God Has Prepared

Isaiah 64:4 states, “For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.” The future glories of what God has prepared for us exceed our comprehension, but if we are willing to wait by faith for His best, we will enjoy that which is beyond our imagination!

Joseph was not detoured by the temptation of enjoying a few temporary moments of sinful pleasure because he was looking forward to what God had revealed to him in dreams. He was willing to wait for what God had “prepared for him” unlike many youth who will not wait for the good things God has for them. They are like Esau who lacked a concept of the value of what was prepared for him. He “despised his birthright” (Genesis 25:34). He did not see the future importance of it and traded it for just temporary pleasure! He, like so many youth, lacked the faith and focus of Moses. Hebrews 11:24-26 says, “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused…to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season…for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward” or because he looked forward to what God had prepared for him.

We need to focus on the eternal things God has prepared for us like Abraham who by faith “looked for a city…whose builder and maker is God” (Hebrews 11:10). The saints of the ages “all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth…wherefore God…hath prepared for them a city” (Hebrews 11:13). Jesus stated, “In my Father’s house are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). Are you maintaining a focus on what God has prepared for you?

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Obituaries Ryan W. Barthold

JULY 8, 1964 – DEC. 29, 2015 Ryan W. Barthold, 51, of Moore Township, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill.

He attended Northampton High School. Ryan was a talented automotive upholsterer for many years, and currently was employed by Rayco of Allentown.

Born July 8, 1964 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Forrest and Lorraine (Musselman) Barthold.

Ryan loved animals, especially his cats, and he enjoyed gardening and riding his motorcycle.

Surviving are two brothers, Reid F. Barthold, of Bushkill Township, and Keith A. Barthold, with whom he resided; sisters, Joan L. Morgan, Kay L. Hahn, and Kerry M. Diefenderfer, all of Moore Township; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Beau A. Barthold, in 2005.

A memorial service in celebration of Ryan’s life was held on Monday afternoon, January 4 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Contributions in memory of Ryan may be made to his family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Ruth E. Faust

OCT. 10, 1932 – DEC. 30, 2015 Ruth E. Faust, 83, formerly of Nazareth, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was the wife of the late Ernest A. Faust, who died on June 24, 1988.

She was a sewing machine operator for various mills in the area.

Born October 10, 1932 in Nazareth, Ruth was a daughter of the late Henry A. and Elva (Rodger) Eckhart.

She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth.

Surviving are four sons, Claude A. Faust of Lower Nazareth Township, Chris Faust of Easton, Ricky Faust of Whitehall, and Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Keith Faust of Nazareth; two brothers, Kenneth

Eckhart of Nazareth and Howard Eckhart of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

Preceding her in death were two sisters, Arlene Hawk and Beulah Werner, and two brothers, William and Henry, Sr. Eckhart.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Church, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064

Anna K. Kresge

AUG. 2, 1946 – DEC. 28, 2015 Anna K. Kresge, 69, of Gilberton, Pa., formerly of Nazareth, died on Monday, December 28 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Russell F. Kresge for 41 years before he died on August 2, 1945.

A 1964 graduate of Nazareth High School, she was employed

by C. F. Martin Guitar in the finishing department for 17 years, retiring in 2014.

Born August 2, 1946 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Marjorie (Miller) Ostrosky.

Anna loved her cats and she enjoyed cooking.

Surviving are two sons, Stephen J. Kresge of Wind Gap and David W. Smith of Gilberton; four grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Ostrosky, of Bushkill Township; a brother-in-law, Glenn Miller, of East Lawn.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.

Contributions in memory of Anna may be made to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Gloria M. Orwig

JULY 13, 1931 – DEC. 31, 2015 Gloria M. Orwig, 84, of Nazareth, died on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Clarence Orwig, who died on December 31, 2003.

Along with her late husband, they were the owners and operators of the former Chargloo Drive Inn in Westlawn, Pa. In 1959 the

family relocated to Nazareth.

They first opened Orwig’s Drive Inn in 1960, then D&R Beverage Center in 1965, and in 1967 they opened the Nazareth Car Wash.

Born July 13, 1931 in Danville, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Louwellen) Snyder.

Gloria was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

Surviving are a daughter, Darlene A. Klotz, and two sons, Raymond W. Orwig and Bruce D. Orwig, all of Nazareth; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Marlyn Snyder, of Hatboro.

Preceding her in death were a sister, Charlotte Breinich; a sonin-law, Paul Klotz; and a daughter-in-law, Joann Orwig.

Funeral services were held on Monday morning in St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial services were held on Tuesday in North Cumberland Memorial Park, Sunbury, Pa. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067, where memorials to the SPCA may be presented.

Bradley R. Nolf

APRIL 5, 1969 – DEC. 26, 2015 Bradley R. Nolf, 46, of Nazareth, died suddenly on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at home.

A 1987 graduate of Nazareth High School, he had been employed as a truck driver for the last several years.

Born April 5, 1969 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late William R. and Bernice (Millheim) Nolf.

Surviving are his daughter, Marissa Kraemer, of Hellertown; two brothers, Brian W. Nolf of Bangor and Robert P. Nolf of Nazareth; a niece and two nephews.

A gathering in celebration of Brad’s life was held on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 2 at the Jacksonian Club in Nazareth. Arrangements were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions ay be made to his family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Diana E. Schmidt

SEPT. 12, 1948 – JAN. 2, 2016 Diana E. Schmidt, 67, of East Allen Township, died Saturday, January 2 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

She was the wife of the late Ronald Schmidt, Sr. She was a time-keeper at Taylor-Wharton in Easton for many years.

Born September 12, 1948, she was a daughter of the late William, Jr. and Elizabeth (Verba) Reichard.

Surviving are two children, Ronald B. (Thalia) Schmidt of Northampton and Rebecca A. Schmidt, at home; a brother, David Reichard, of Bradford, Pa.; and two grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were

two brothers, William and Robert Reichard.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

Memorials may be sent to the funeral home at 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

Denise J. Slotter

APRIL 8, 1964 – JAN. 1, 2016 Denise J. Slotter, 51, of Northampton, died Friday, January 1 at home. She and her husband, Richard E. Slotter, were married on November 15, 2015.

She worked at the Northampton Memorial Community Center.

Born April 8, 1964 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John B. Faust and Cynthia M. (Roberts) Faust of Bath.

Diane was a former member of Grace U.C.C. Church, Northampton.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Joseph B. Weber, of Northampton; a daughter, Kristen A. Weber, of Northampton; a brother, David J. Faust, of Bethlehem; a niece and nephew; and a Goddaughter, Alisha Hersh, of Slatington.

Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Allen Union Cemetery, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Church To Hold Community Blood Drive

Submitted by NINA WEISS The Wellness Team of Hope Lutheran Church, located at 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, is hosting a Miller-Keystone community blood drive in Kuntz Hall at 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, on January 10 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The American Red Cross encourages individuals and organizations to give something meaningful this winter by making a lifesaving blood donation. Blood donations decline during the holidays, when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. Seasonal illnesses, such as cold and flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations, postponing drives to appointments while people are traveling for the holidays. Furthermore, severe winter weather may also cause scheduled blood drives to be canceled. Despite the busy holiday season and threat of extreme freezing weather, the need for blood remains steady. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. Visit www.GIVEaPINT.org to create your donor profile and schedule your appointment – use sponsor code 0288 or call Helene Mery at 610-837-0792.

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Events at the Sigal Museum

Submitted by LINDA HEINDEL Sunday, January 17, “Exploring PA-German Fraktur,” 1 p.m.

Join Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center curator Candace Kintzer Perry for an illustrated lecture on Pennsylvania German decorated manuscripts, commonly known as fraktur. Perry will introduce and define fraktur for those who are unfamiliar with these intriguing cultural artifacts, and also take the audience on a brief journey through the fraktur of Northampton and Lehigh counties. Perry is Curator of Collections at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg.

Included with regular museum admission or $5 donation requested.

An exhibit of the NCHGS collection of Pennsylvania-German fraktur and copy books continues until February 14 in the Regional Artists Gallery during regular museum hours. Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, Courtship and Marriage in the Colonial Era and the Victorian Era. February 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; February 14, 12 – 4 p.m. Courtship and customs during the Colonial Era will be featured at the Bachmann Publick House, 169 Northampton St., Easton; those same customs during the Victorian Era will be treated at the Mixsell Museum, 101 Fourth St., Easton. $5 donation requested.

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COMING EVENTS SOUP & GRILLED CHEESE SUPPER Sat., Jan 9, 4-7 p.m. at Salem UCC, 2218 Community Dr. (Rt. 946) Bath. Tickets $6 at door.

Salem Church fundraiser.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of NANCY CHRISTINE LEINEN, aka: Nancy C. Leinen, deceased, of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Vicky L. Chatenka (aka: Vicky L. Miller), Executrix, on December 10, 2015. 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 Vicky L. Miller, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(12/24-1/7) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Robert A. Danner, also known as Robert Allen Danner, 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 Allen R. Danner, Lucille J. Werner and Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire, Executors of the Estate of Robert A. Danner, also known as Robert Allen Danner. 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 Allen R. Danner, Lucille J. Werner and

Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire c/o Scott R. Steirer, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Sterier, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (12/24-1/7) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Land Preservation Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

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(1/7) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township EAC will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath Pa. 18014 on Tuesday January 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Recreation Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa 18014 on Thursday January 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend.

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Artist’s work Displayed at Eagle Nest Submitted by JEFF GREEN Artist Jeffrey M. Green of Bangor will exhibit his work at the

Eagle’s Nest Gallery in Nazareth for the month of January.

The Eagle’s Nest is a unique art gallery in Nazareth Area High School. Here, youth can directly learn about and appreciate art and creativity in their school.

Jeffrey Green has focused primarily on the medium of colored pencils for the past 20 years. Conveying beauty and the uplifting are main themes in an expressive realism.

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thing to me,” relates the artist. Colored pencils have been quite a source of curiosity and interest in the painterly art form he employs.

Mr. Green’s work has been featured in COLORED PENCIL Magazine, CP Magazine, and Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Solo shows have included the Nazareth Center for the Arts and the Rotunda Gallery in Bethlehem. He currently teaches colored pencil workshops in Bangor at Bloom Creative Studios, a creative place to enjoy art of every kind and an outreach to women in need in the community.

24 pieces are on display at the exhibit, with floral, still life, nature, and ocean scenes.

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PA Turnpike toll increase

Submitted by CARL DEFEBO, JR. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) reminded customers that a six percent toll increase for E-ZPass and cash customers would take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2016.

While the increase impacts cash

and E-ZPass rates equally, EZPass customers will still save as much as 35 percent on PA Turnpike tolls.

With the new rates, the most common toll for a Class-1 (passenger) vehicle will increase from $1.09 to $1.16 for E-ZPass customers and from $1.70 to $1.80

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for cash customers. The most common toll for a Class-5 vehicle — a prevalent tractor-trailer class — will increase from $9.05 to $9.59 for E-ZPass customers and from $12.80 to $13.60 for cash customers.

“The 2016 toll increase — like other annual rate hikes since 2009 — is needed, in part, to repay the substantial borrowing required to meet the PTC’s financial obligations under state laws signed in 2007 and 2013,” said PTC Chairman Sean Logan of Monroeville. “Act 44 of 2007 requires the PTC to make annual payments of $450 million to PennDOT used mostly for statewide mass-transit operations; under this law, the PTC has transferred nearly $5 billion to date to PennDOT for off-Turnpike use.”

Due to Act 89 of 2013, these payments are to be reduced in 2022 from $450 million a year to $50 million a year. But since Act 89 does not ease the associated debt or eliminate the funding requirement — which will continue through 2057 — the Commission is obligated to increase tolls annually for the foreseeable future.

“Current Turnpike traffic and revenue forecasts call for annual increases of three to six percent through 2044,” Logan said.

In addition to providing supplemental off-Turnpike aid, recent toll increases are also funding the reconstruction and widening of the 550-mile Pennsylvania Turnpike system, parts of which turned 75 years old on Oct. 1.

“The PTC launched a vigorous plan to rebuild and expand the Turnpike, investing more than $600 million a year in improvements,” Logan said. “About 450 miles of the Turnpike must be rebuilt from the ground up and widened from four lanes to six; thus far, the commission has reconstructed more than 117 miles — leaving 333 miles yet to be rebuilt.”

The PTC has continued to focus on various cost-saving measures to mitigate yearly increases.

For instance, it implemented a commission-wide strategic plan with renewed focus on containing operating-expense growth; it has held operating costs to an average growth rate of less than four percent for the last five fiscal years; and it has reduced total headcount by seven percent in the last decade — and by 17 percent in the fare-collection department in the same timeframe as a result of increased E-ZPass usage.

Today, most Turnpike customers — more than 75 percent — choose to pay with E-ZPass. EZPass has been available on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for more than 15 years. The PTC manages 1.7 million active E-ZPass accounts, with nearly 2.4 million transponders in circulation.

One E-ZPass transponder can be moved from vehicle to vehicle using the provided mounting strips. Just remember to register the license-plate number and other information for any vehicles to be used under that EZPass account.

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ZPass can be used on any toll facility where the purple-and-white E-ZPass logo is shown. Nationally, there are more than 28 million E-ZPass tags in circulation among 27 toll agencies across 16 states, making E-ZPass the world’s largest interoperable tolling system.

Turnpike travelers can get EZPass at www.paturnpike.com or by calling 1-877-PENN-PASS (1-877-736-6727). Customers can also buy an E-ZPass “GoPak” at nearly 500 Pennsylvania retailers, including most AAA offices and at most stores in these chains: Acme, Giant Eagle and GetGo, GIANT Food Stores, Karns Quality Foods, Kuhn's Markets, MARTIN'S Food Markets, Walmart, Wegmans in central and eastern PA and Sunoco A-Plus stores inside PA Turnpike service plazas. The E-ZPass GoPak includes a transponder that can be used immediately.

It costs $38 to set up an EZPass account with a credit or debit card if choosing the autoreplenishment option; the cost includes a $35 pre-paid toll balance plus a $3 annual service fee.

In addition, E-ZPass retailers charge a one-time convenience fee (there is no such fee to join online or by phone). To find an E-ZPass retail location nearby, visit https://www.paturnpike. com/toll/sales.aspx.

To check both 2015 and 2016 toll rates for all classes of vehicles, please visit the online toll calculator at https://www.paturnpike. com/toll/tollmileage.aspx.