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Garbage/recycling containers Viewed by Bath Boro Council
Two sizes of garbage/recycling containers were shown at Bath Borough Council meeting on Monday for consideration by borough residents. –Home News photo by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Bath Borough Council had a boatload of items to discuss at the first meeting of the new year on Monday night. One was viewing two sizes of garbage and/or recycling containers that could be purchased if an Act 101 grant is awarded in August. Borough Manager Tom Petrucci said they cost $80 each, but 90% of that cost would come out of the grant. Some residents don’t have that much refuse to dispose of in a week. Others do, so there could be a choice on which they would use for their own purposes. Other Matters • Bath Fire Social Hall president James Pasquariello presented a check for $500 to Fire Chief Ed Demchak for the Bath Firefighters. Demchak said that now that
we are deep into winter, he asked that residents clear snow away from fire hydrants in front of their homes, and also advised that everyone keep their smoke detectors on a full battery charge. His December report showed ten fire calls (six in Bath and four in East Allen), using 88 manhours. In addition: EMS calls, 27 man-hours; drills, 150; school, ten; administration, 240; equipment repairs, 35; meetings, 30; work detail, 50; fire police, 15. The total: 645 man-hours. There is a PIRMA (PA InterGovernment Risk Management Association) policy for fire department vehicles on liability and physical damage, but solicitor Blake Marles will go over that insurance because he said neither the fire department or borough are adequately covered. The issue was raised after a fire truck reportedly damaged an E. Main
St. sidewalk. • A storm water management plan is being worked out, and Petrucci said the public is welcome to participate in input on any storm water issues that they have at Council’s next meeting on February 2. Pasquariello said water comes down on the social hall property. He was told the parking lot will be regarded so water flows into an inlet pipe. • Council voted to authorize Petrucci to borrow $200,000 for road infrastructure repairs. It is in the 2015 budget. Action was also taken to transfer $166,904 to the PNC capital reserve fund for improvements such as roadwork and equipment needs. • Marles will also review a proposed Borough of Bath Road Preservation ordinance. Councilman Michael Reph pointed out some provisions that he questioned. Overall, Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman said the concept is excellent. • A new state Act 164 of 2014 amendment requires a deputy tax collector should the tax collector become incapacitated. Petrucci said a third party agency like Berkheimer Associates could serve that purpose. No action was taken as yet. • Council approved designating April 25 as the date for the 2015 Earth Day clean-up event. Parks Committee chairperson Councilwoman Jennifer George said she’s excited that the Public Works crew of the borough will participate. She had more to report following a committee meeting. It included: placing picnic tables on the cement pads at Ciff Cowling Park as a spring project started by an Eagle Scout. . . .Installation of playground equipment in the Continued on page 7
Whitefield House displaying Moravian Historical exhibit
The circa-1740’s Whitefield House in Nazareth is seen with a background of snow that blanketed the area on Saturday. – Home News photo by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Moravian Historical Society has four rooms of exhibits in the Whitefield House at 214 E. Center St., Nazareth, that are entitled “Ephrata Tract: Where Nazareth Began.” They are in commemoration of Nazareth Borough’s 275th anniversary celebration this year. The exhibit is open to the public seven days a week from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Ephrata Tract is a combination of the Whitefield House and its adjoining Gray Cottage on three acres of land. The structures were built between 1740 and 1743 by Moravian settlers, who moved to Nazareth after they failed to bring Christianity to Indians and Europeans in that time period in Savannah, Georgia. Providing the financial backing for the exhibits is Morningstar Senior Living, an outgrowth of the Moravian Hall Square retirement facility in Nazareth. In a published report, Sue Drabic, CEO, said, “The borough of Nazareth is so much more than a sleepy Lehigh Valley suburb.
Many amazing stories are a part of its colorful history. We hope many people will visit this exhibit to experience the richness of these stories firsthand.” The same invitation was echoed by Megan van Ravenswaay, executive director of the Whitefield House, and Susan Dreydoppel, Nazareth historian and former executive director of the Moravian Historical Society. The four rooms at the Whitefield House contain artifacts, maps, photos, and historical documents related to the founding Moravians. Nazareth is marking its anniversary, dating its founding from the year 1740. The yearlong celebration will begin in May, and over the months ahead there will be a parade, trolley tour of historic points of interest, and a concert.
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The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382! We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify. Food Bank Distribution – Bath Area Food Bank will hold distribution on January 13 at 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. and from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Technology Workshop – Monthly workshop on learning how to use your new tablet from a Barnes and Noble expert hosted by Nazareth Memorial Library, Friday Jan. 16 from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Registration is required, call 610-759-4932. Save Money on Home and Auto Insurance – A seminar will be presented by David Mattei, Farmers Insurance Agency on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Library of Nazareth. Registration is required, call 610-759-4932. Civil War Discussion Group - A Civil War Discussion Group will be meeting on Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northampton Area Public Library. FREE and open to the public. FMI: Dick Stewart at 610-261-4331. Tea and Quilt Guild – Hosted by the Memorial Library of Nazareth on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. Reservations required, call 610-759-4932. Friends of NAPL meeting – Northampton Area Public Library, Tuesday, January 27 at 7 p.m.
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NAPL to discuss To Kill A Mockingbird
Northampton Area Public Library's book discussion group will be meeting on Wednesday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is To Kill a Mockingird by Harper Lee. If you would like to participate in the discussion, please call or stop by the library to get the book. From the back of the book: "The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it,
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stress, taking time off and ‘finding yourself” again. Yes, much planning, effort and action steps are invested in a quick week or two of your life. Let me ask you a serious question; how much effort and planning are you putting into the physical and mental well-being of your human body that you will need for a lifetime? Truly I ask you, have you given any thought to being healthy? Most don’t. Can you imagine if we put as
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much effort in planning a solid path to greater health and well-being as we do a vacation? From my natural perspective it must be stated that health doesn’t come by taking drugs. Far from it. As such, the first step in staying full of optimum health, vigor and vitality is to know where you are at and where you want to be this year, next year and decades in the future. May I suggest that taking some time now to make a plan and set realistic goals that will benefit your more mature self later. If you would like to be healthier as the years move along, than may I suggest taking pen to paper now and come up with goals and a game plan to follow. To begin with, formulating health goals goes far beyond making flippant New Years’ resolutions. Consideration of your health should be well thought out. Sequester yourself away from others and take stock of what’s important to you. Is having normal blood pressure, appropriate blood sugar, a lean muscular body, rested mind, and peace, rooted in faith all important to you? If so, write down ways to incrementally achieve the goal. Action steps to achieve
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your goals do not need to be cumbersome or costly. After all these years of helping others I can say with relative authority that drinking more water, eating less sugar, walking often, staying in healthy relationships and getting appropriate rest increases quality of life. Yes, we can get even more detailed in our health goal setting. Perhaps 64 ounces of water per day, walking two miles every other day, removing all breads from the diet, taking your significant other on a date the third Wednesday of each month, and sleeping eight hours per night really starts helping in achieving your goals. I will leave you with an important thought to consider. In writing down your health goals and subsequent action steps it is highly important to have a solid understanding as to why you want better health in the first place. For me, it is to be stronger when I am older so I can care for my wife if she needs me. It is to hold my great grandchildren and to be a blessing in their lives. My why is to honor God with each breathe he has given me. Instead of squandering the health he has given us I invite you to explore how you can have the fullest, healthiest life possible. May abundant peace and health be with you all.
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County Man Announces Candidacy Lorin Ben Bradley is pleased
to announce his candidacy in the 2015 election for Northampton County Council, district four. Bradley stated that he is running because it is time to have a new outlook and mutually effective conversation between county government, the citizens and workforce. Bradley has served on The Nazareth Area School Board since 2007 and has been President of the board since 2010. He will bring to county government the education and skills that he has used both in business and government. He is currently employed at Merck Sharp & Dohme as a Labor Relations Leader in the Global Labor Relations Center of Excellence. He has been with Merck since 2003 in several human resources and labor relations/negotiations positions. In the past he has worked for the M&M Mars Corp, Pepsi Cola Corp and Dow Chemical and other major corporations in labor, human resources and international relationship positions. Lorin Bradley has earned a B A with a double major in political science and history from Saginaw Valley State University in 1989 (Dean’s list for seven consecutive semesters). He has attended Adam Michiewicz University in Poznan, Poland on a scholarship for leadership and international relationships studies. In 1990, Lorin Bradley earned a MLIR (Masters Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations) from Michigan State Continued on page 5
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Assets and Liabilities I’m Happy. It’s 2015... I have my family, my friends, my career, my faith and my health. How about you? We all have gone through many ups and downs in life and on New Years Day we eat pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the upcoming year. It’s a fun tradition, but we all know that stuff goes wrong, south, downhill with or without pork and sauerkraut. I’ve always believed that there is a significant difference between how someone performs in an interview vs. how they perform on the job. The secret when hiring is having the ability to recognize key factors or traits when interviewing for a new position in your business. Your secret weapon is “QUESTIONS.” If you ask the right questions, most applicants will give you what you are looking for. You are not necessarily looking for happy but a personality that can be an asset to your company. Here are some traits to look for in .........A liability • The liability doesn’t trust anyone. • The liability always sees what’s wrong rather than what’s right. • The liability is a chronic complainer, many times living in the past • The liability is controlling. • The liability has the jealous gene. A person with any of these traits can bring havoc in the workplace, not because they aren’t smart, not because they aren’t talented, but because they
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Continued from page 4 University; and in 1992 a Master’s Here are some traits to of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. Lolook in............An Asset • An asset will trust first rin Bradley is a member of several and learn how to re- professional associations and has build trust when the numerous professional certifications. trust is broken. In his community, Lorin • An asset will see what’s achieved the rank of Eagle Scout right first and what’s and continues to be active with wrong second. the Boy Scouts of America as an • An asset finds solutions • An asset has no need to adult volunteer and merit badge councilor. He successfully started control others. • An asset may feel jeal- a high school and junior high school wrestling program and was ousy from time to time voted Wrestling Coach of the Year but recognizes it and (in 2006). He has also competed copes with the emotion with his two sons (Ben and Aarin a healthy way. on Bradley) at several wrestling At the end of the day, competitions and won an AAU none of us have the HAP- national wrestling title. In 2000 PY gene all the time and and 2001 he was crowned Mid none of us have the vic- Atlantic Wrestling Association tim gene all the time, it’s Champion in Greco and Freestyle (Masters Division). Lorin Bradley resides in Bushkill Township with his wife Ginny of 29 years and is the father of seven children (Meaghan – 26, Kaitlin-24, Ben – 22, Aaron – 20, Kirstin – 18, Madison – 16, Brooklyn – 11) Bradley, a Republican, is running in the 4th County Council District, which encompasses the Boroughs of Bangor, Bath, Chapman, East Bangor, Pen Argyl, Portland, Roseto, Walnutport and Wind Gap and the Townships of Bushkill, Lower Mt. Bethel, Lehigh, Moore, Plainfield, Upper Mt. Bethel and Washington. When asked, Bradley stated, “Northampton County has an engaged County Government, County work force and electorate. I believe that I have the unique set of skills, education and experience to bring all of these forces together and open a conversation and develop plans that will move Northampton County forward and provide a better life for everyone in the Lehigh Valley.”
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Harry L. Rinker, national antiques and collectibles expert, will be at the Nazareth Center for the Arts to present a lecture and conduct a verbal antique appraisal clinic on January 22. The daylong program is on behalf of the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity. Harry Rinker has conducted over 100 verbal appraisal clinics in the United States and abroad. As a generalist, he can handle almost any object presented to him. Further, he recognizes that a successful verbal appraisal clinic is entertaining as well as informative. Harry is the host of Whatcha Got, a nationally syndicated antiques and collectibles call-in radio show that airs on Sunday mornings 8 until 10 a.m. Admission is $5.00 per person and tickets may be purchased in advance at the Memorial Library of Nazareth or on January 22 at the Center. Up to three items at a time may be verbally appraised at $10/item. If you bring items to be appraised there is no admission charge. To book your time for the appraisal you are encouraged to make arrangements in advance at the Library. You may also come to the Center with your items on
January 22 and, time permitting, your items will be appraised. Schedule of the Day's Events 11:00-12:30 Appraisal Clinic 1:00 Lecture Sell, Keep, or Toss: How to Downsize a Home, Settle an Estate, and Appraise Personal Property 2:00 – 4:30 Appraisal Clinic 5:30 – 8:00 Appraisal Clinic Throughout the day one of Harry’s books will be available for sale. The clinic and lecture will be held on January 22, regardless of the weather.* * If you arranged in advance for an appraisal but you cannot attend because of inclement weather on January 22, on January 23 Harry will conduct a mini-clinic, 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Center.
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Gab over the Fence
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It’s another new year. The holidays are over, the kids are back in school, and we’re settling into routine things to do. We had snow on Saturday morning that came down with pretty big flakes for a while and covered the grounds white in short order. But it turned warmer and foggy on Sunday, and the snow’s all melted. Now we’re just plain old cold again. . . . I hope 2015 will be better than 2014, but it probably won’t. We’ll just hafta take things as they come and deal with them. Elmira made pork and sauerkraut for New Year’s, so that should bring good luck for the months ahead if superstitions hold true. . .Walnut Street has been one way with flagmen holding up traffic the past week as they dig up the road. I haven’t heard if it’s for replacing natural gas lines like over in Nazareth or not, but anyhow, motorists are being pretty patient waiting in line as the digging goes on for whatever reason. . . . Now that we’re in January it’s time to think of income tax time again, and Uncle Sam needs our bucks. It seems we just go from one tax to another, but that’s something we hafta live with, too. . . . Earl Grube was trying to stir Ye Olde Ed’s memory the other day on what was at the northeast cor-
ner of Main & Walnut Sts. years ago. What comes to mind is Jack Clarke’s barber shop and “Schmutz” Hackman’s pool parlor, Lambert’s Square Deal Garage that turned into Ackerman Chevrolet, an Atlantic gas station that went across the street to become Sunoco A-Plus, and a furniture factory. Who remembers any better? Time marches on and the memories fade with it. . . . The late Roy Ackerman’s wife, Myrtle, who lives down Hanover Township way, is in her late 90’s and could use some “Thinking of You” cards. It’s just one way of brightening her day, and we all need that. . . . I hear Bob Fields hadta chase a turkey vulture when the big bird grabbed hold of his bag full of garbage. Other vultures on the roof just watched. . . . By the way, remember I mentioned a while back about either hawks or crows circling the Bath Auto Center? Turns out they’re crows all right, and they’re circling in other sections. I read there were so many out in Harrisburg that they were going after them with shotguns. . . . .There aren’t as many crows, though, as Canadian and Snow Geese. We see them by the hundreds and thousands, either checking on left-over harvests for food or swimming in the ponds around here. . . . Just saw on TV we’re supposed to get a light snow on Tuesday. Probably like we had on Saturday. Anyhow, have a great week, and wear heavy coats and scarves. Winter’s gonna be with us for a while.
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Bath Bowling Two Teams Jump Into 2nd Half East Bath Sportsmen Lead
The Beal and Csencsits teams swept their opponents to take first place in week 16 of the East Bath Sportsmen League. Beal won 4 to 0 over Kappauf, led by Marty Beal, 201-176-543; Doug Fehnel, 174-186-515; Terry Daubert, 251–514, and Mike Daroja, 448. Kappauf: Marc Kappauf, 213-194–543, and Tom Hawk, 202-178–496. Csencsits ripped the Zmyweski team, 4 to 0, with Marty Csencsits, 191-202-237–630; Eric Spooner, 171-194–533; John Zmyweski, Sr., 346. Zmyweski: John Zmyweski, Jr., 193178–536; Shaun Klump, 177168–506; Wes Loch, 376. Rex tripped Howell, 3 to 1, as Tom Zeitner hit 195-197–505, and “Butch” Foder, 404. Howell: Earl Grube had 195–511; Lyle Howell, 192–492; Herb Guest, 169-192–491; Frank Dest, 357. McGee won 3 to 1 over the blind team, led by Scott McGee, 182-195-170–547; Bill Kunsman, 186-161–479; Jim Nicholson, 174–449. STANDINGS Beal Csencsits McGee Rex Howell Zmyweski Kappauf
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Legion Friday Niters Wee-Little Pigs Are Starting Out at Top
Those Wee-Little Pigs are up there again in the second half of the Bath Legion Friday Niters League, winning 3 to 1 over DNA Repair in week 17. They had Allen Smith, 223-178–544; Brandon Jacoby, 227-182–540; Mike Knable, 190–510, and Dave Jacoby, 448 to over come DNA Repair’s “Pappy” Bartholomew, 218-204-201–623; Ty Pagotto, 170-194-198–562; Terry Bartholomew, 180-181197–558; Ed Musselman, 189188–539; and Bill Bachman, 195–524. Team YTTIHS is tied with Herman’s Hermits, both of whom won 3 to 1 over G & L and Bath Legion respectively. Team YTTIHS had Anton
Boronski, 269-223–659; Scott Weinberg, 199-211-243–653; Harry Emery, 212-202-223– 637; Matt Astfak, 198-189–536; and Bill Kocher, 183–502. G & L: Rich Trucksess, 213-220–578; Bill Kunsman, 197-194–539; Cliff Brearman, 206-184–535; Terry Koch, 462. Herman’s Hermits won with Dan Cortright, 248-200223–671; Herm Peterson, 176197-200–573; Chris Cortright, 183-184–536; Joe Cortright, 190-192–516; Pete Curto, 387. Legion: Ryan Flick, 201-238248–687; John Kline, 188234-198–620; Cory Brown, 200–526; Eric Spooner, 170189–520. STANDINGS Wee-Little Pigs Team YTTIHS Herman’s Hermits Bath Legion DNA Repair G & L
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Shuttlecocks and Cojones Have Lead in Legion Sunday Loop
The Shuttlecocks and Cojones teams are tied for first place as the second half began on Dec. 28 in the Bath Legion Post 470 Sunday League, both shutting out their opponents, 4 to 0. Shuttlecocks beat Holland’s Heroes, led by Chris Hoysan, 234-187-230–651; Mark Moyer, 173-204-254–631; Matt Cser, 138-231-177–546; Mandy Hoysan, 106-148-181–435; Amanda Moyer, 143-140-1145– 397. Heroes: “Butch” Holland, 160-177-178–515; John Szerencits, 1540212-141–507; Russ Hoysan, 131-163-177–471; Jake Oberholtzer, 138-145-137–420; Chris Nemeth, 103-149-159– 411. Tony’s Cojones whipped Sargent’s Slaughterers behind Travis Iwaszek, 155-209-195–559; Keith Weaver, 196-184-165– 545; Tom Torcivia, 137-147170–454. Slaughterers: Keith Sargent, 159-176-195–530; Brian Radcliffe, 136-169-168–473; Bill Ernie, 107-94-111–312. Legion of Doom trimmed 3 Balls and a Split, 3 to 1, with Ed Musselman, 170-246235–651; Andre Martin, 182246-202–630; Tammy Emery, 163-213-163–539; Rick Faust, 148-171-170–489. 3 Balls: Adam Anthony, 252-212-234– 698, and Kyle Mordan, 182-191179–552.
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Flick’s Fighters split 2 to 2 with the first half winning Weinberg’s Whiners. The Fighters had Nate Meixsell, 197-216-164–577; Ryan Flick, 179-155-217–551; Bobbi Jo Boronski, 146-134156–436. Whiners: Scott Weinberg, 233-173-205–611; Jason Glendenmeyer, 193-186158–537; Al Weinberg, 197118-203–518; Denny Meixsell, 201-126-145–472; Trina Becker, 171-178-109–458. STANDINGS Shuttlecocks Tony’s Cojones Legion of Doom Flick’s Fighters Weinberg’s Whiners 3 Balls and a Split Sargent’s Slaughterers Holland’s Heroes
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Suburban dartball Teams back from holiday recess
Bath Lutheran came out on the short end last week while everyone else was idle because of the holidays, and the same thing happened Monday night as action resumed in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League. Last Monday, the locals won the opener, 12-5, but then lost to Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem, 8-2 and 2-1. Hitters for Bath were Bob Meixsell and Bob Flyte, both 5 for 13. Salem had Kyle Taylor, 11 for 14; Jason Biggs, 6 for 15, and Tyler Frankenfield, 4 for 9. This week, Bath Lutheran lost 4-1, won 9-5, and lost 2-1 at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem. Messiah had Rich Hasonich, 6 for 11; Dan Halteman, 5 for 12; Andy Mickelson, 4 for 9 with two home runs; Eric Harper, 4 for 12; and Ethan Jones, a homer. Bath: Bob Meixsell, 9 for 13; Don Miller, 5 for 13; Lee Creyer, 4 for 13, and Kevin Biechy, a home run. Christ UCC of Bath had a big night on Monday, defeating visiting St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem, 5-3, 8-3, and 7-5, as Garry Hunsicker went 9 for 14; Ron Wagner, 9 for 15; Ed Yost and Keith Laudenslager, Continued on page 7
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spring, with the Bath Business & Community Partnership donating about $2,500 for mulch to go with it. . . .The committee at their next meeting will discuss the 2015 TreeVitalize planting grant, decide where trees should be planted, and seek Council approval in February. Council voted to remove the baseball scoreboard at the park since the Legion team doesn’t use it. Later in the meeting, Mrs. George noted that the borough owns the Siegfried Log Cabin on W. Main St. and there is an issue with the Gov. Wolf Historical Society with maintenance. The roof has been replaced twice. The cabin is open only once a year during the Christmas house tour. At one time there was thought about moving it to the historical society campus in East Allen Twsp., but the cost would exceed maintenance. Mrs. Heckman said the cabin doesn’t qualify for National Historic Commission recognition. Mrs. George said the cabin could be open as a feature event for the Chamber of Commerce. • Petrucci will attend a Lehigh Valley Planning Commission long-range transportation plan meeting on January 26. One of the items under discussion is the proposed Rt. 329 by-pass. • PennDOT held a pre-construction conference recently for re-paving all of Rt. 512. Work will start on May 11. Pipes are presently being replaced in Bath ahead of that project. • The borough may soon know if they will receive a Monroe County gaming grant for a street sweeper. • Petrucci said PennEast has assured that they will provide training to fire departments that
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both 6 for 13, and home runs by Greg Pokorny and George Gasper. St. Stephen’s had Alan Beahm going 6 for 12; Gary Buczinski and Evan Williams, both 4 for 12 with a homer by Williams and also by John Hoysan. Salem UCC of Moorestown was socked at St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton 4-2, 7-2, and 5-4 as St. Paul’ s had Dave Clark, 6 for 11; Jennifer Erkinger, 6 for 12; Rich Kern and Bret Remel, both 5 for 12, and a homer each by Amber Gross and Zach Kern. The Moorestown team had Kyle Taylor, 4 for 8, and Kim Bush, 4 for 9. Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown lost 4-0, won 5-3, and lost 7-3 at Salem Lutheran. The Bethlehem team had Bill Hoke, Jr., 6 for 11 with a home run and Kyle Taylor, 6 for 12. Hecktown only had Lou Dervarics with 5 for 11. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem finally got into double digits, and they did it
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big, sweeping visiting St. John’s Union of Farmersville 3-1, 14-5, and 9-5 as Carol Voortman hit 7 for 13; Leroy Wilcox and Carl Fraley, both 6 for 12 and Wilcox with a homer; Jim Voortman, 6 for 14; and Kim Zettel, a 3-run homer and 4 RBIs. Farmersville: Sue Grim, 5 for 12 with a homer; Kyle Campbell, 4 for 10 with a round tripper, and Tom George, 4 for 12. Emmanuel EC had the bye. STANDINGS W L Salem Luth., Beth’m 32 13 St. Paul’s, North’n 31 17 Salem UCC, Moores. 29 19 Dryland, Hecktown 27 18 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 25 20 Christ UCC, Bath 23 25 Messiah, Bethlehem 21 24 Bath Lutheran 20 22 St. Stephen’s, Beth’m .19 26 Farmersville 14 31 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 12 36
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Reportable accident, E. 21st St. at Siegfried Ave. between two vehicles. Assault, Laubach Ave. at Main St. Report of a male assaulting a female. Burglary at the Hampton House in the 1800 block Lincoln Ave. Report of copper fittings and pipe taken from the maintenance room.
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Easton Man Jailed On Assault of Bath Woman, Cutting Her
An Easton man was arrested by Colonial Regional Police and is in Northampton County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and recklessly endangering another person. Donald R. Sigafoos, Jr., 23, of Walnut St., Easton, argued for
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Labor attorney hiring discussed at first Naz. Council meeting of the year by DAVE SICA
The first order of business at Monday night’s council meeting was swearing in the fire chief and two assistants. Seven fire police were also sworn in. After the swearing in, Council Vice President Larry Stoudt inquired about why the fire siren goes off every morning after 5 a.m. when it shouldn’t sound prior to 7 a.m. The fire fighters weren’t sure and said that they do not have access to the siren. Council President Dan Chiavaroli and Councilmen Lance Colando said they would look into the siren situation and have a new procedure proposal for the next council meeting. Nazareth resident Becky Butz raised issue with the borough employing a labor attorney, Thomas Heimbach, who was hired by a motion passed at this meeting. Heimbach is an attorney from Allentown who is part of the Flamm Walton PC firm. He concentrates his practice in the area of employment law and labor relations for public and private sector employees. Butz was curious as to what a “labor” attorney
does and what he would be paid. It was explained that the current labor attorney handled Act 111 arbitration and the firing of a police officer. Act 111 is the police and fire fighter collective bargaining law. Council clarified that the attorney would be paid hourly at a rate of $375 an hour. However, Chiavaroli said that the final acknowledgement of Heimbach’s hourly pay has not been finalized. Chiavaroli went on to say that council was hiring Heimbach to help clean up current issues and closed the discussion. The majority of the bills that were paid at this meeting were for the new pool that began construction in 2014. At this time, it is projected that the majority of funds will be spent. Because of an error with one of the contractors, the budget went over, but the error was later corrected. There was later an executive session to discuss insurance coverage for the pool, but no open comment. The appointments made Monday evening were Barbara Fischl to the library board, Alfred Pierce as a delegate to the tax commis-
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sion and Larry Stoudt and Carl Styre Jr. as alternatives for one year on the ambulance board. There was a motion passed to purchase ten taser holsters and cartridges that would not exceed $3,000. A citizen on the floor questioned how often the tasers are used. Councilman Carl Fischl explained that 48 are used in training and that two for every officer are needed for duty. As far as usage on duty, Police Chief Thomas Trachta merely said “not often.” Phase two and three of the security for the borough park are now complete. Between the time of completion and now, an illegal dumper was caught in the park. Councilman Brian Regn stated that it was money well spent. Stoudt raised concerns regarding security when he explained that he saw skateboarders in the park and the door wide open. None of the other council members were aware of the incident, but it was agreed that footage would be reviewed. There was a motion to put the fire department's “78' pumper” on eBay to be sold. This idea was floated at the December meeting. Mayor Strye announced that the process for updating the police policy and procedures manual was underway with five amendments currently signed off on and agreed upon by the officers. A vote in February is expected for a completed version of the new manual. The next council meeting will be on January 29 at 7 p.m.
ITNLehighValley Earns National Recognition
Submitted by LISA WOLFF ITNLehighValley is proud to announce that Operations Manager, Karen Schiavone, received the 2014 Karl Durgin Award for Excellence in Operations from Independent Transportation Network America (ITNAmerica), the only national nonprofit providing dignified transportation for older and visually impaired adults. The award recognizes dedication to the mission of serving older people and the human qualities that are at the heart of the Independent Transportation Network (ITN) brand: relating to members and their families in a kind and caring manner, problem solving, maintaining a positive attitude, and consistently upholding the efforts of colleagues and the ITN mission. Karen’s commitment to operational excellence and customer service is a key factor to ITNLehighValley’s successful first year, delivering over
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LV Sports Hall of Fame Names High School Athletes of the Week at Nazareth H.S.
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The 2015 portion of the Winter sports season at Nazareth is underway. Last week, the Nazareth wrestling team participated in the Bethlehem Holiday Tournament and placed fourth. They will be right back at Liberty High School on Wednesday, Jan. 7 for a 7 p.m. match. They then will be in the Virgina Duals on Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10 before coming home to host Parkland on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Afterwards, they’ll host Bethlehem Catholic on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. The Nazareth boy’s basketball team started the 2015 year on the road on Jan. 3 at Central Catholic where they fell 59-45 to have a 7-4 record. The boys will host Liberty at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 and will then travel to Bethlehem
Catholic at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9. The girl’s basketball team also started 2015 on the road at Central Catholic, where they played a game for the ages, as it went three overtimes. Central won 66-65 as the Nazareth girls suffered their first loss of the season to drop to a 9-1 record. The girls will be at Liberty on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. and will then host a huge game against Bethlehem Catholic in the Ray Nunamaker Gym on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Finally, the Nazareth Competition Cheerleaders placed first on Saturday in a competition at Bethlehem Catholic. It was the second time this year 1 Diesember, 1960 for the girls to receive first place. Die Woch wolle mer schreiwe Congrats to all the girls. For up to the minute Nazareth sports news, vun daerre Schtori, was der Harry Shafer, neegscht an Bushkill visit: www.nazarethsports.net. Park, uns gewwe hot. Der Harry hot verzehlt, wie er Cherryville Senior Center un sei Paepp als Malz gholt hen 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville an der Seitz Brewery un Malt 610-767-2977 Continued from page 10 House in Easton. Die Bauere hen Open 9 a.m.–2 p.m. for Coach Stampone's K-Kids des Malz als weckgfaahre an der has come on in the scoring colBrewery un hen’s der Kieh gfieNazareth Senior Center umn for Northampton. dert. Es waar als gedeelt, as die 15 Wood St., Nazareth Aja Blount has remained a Bauer net all uff ee Daag kumme 610-759-8255 force inside for the orange and sin. Der Harry hot gsaagt sie Open 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. black attack. waere als Samschdaags gange fer M-F Top athletes will be recognized ihres hole. Sie hen drei Sent es at the Sixth Annual Lehigh ValBuschel gewwe. Sell hot baut en Lower Nazareth ley Sports Hall of Fame InducDaaler un ee Halb gemacht fer Senior Citizens tion dinner on May 9 at the Visit the Lower Nazareth Adult en Baddi-wagge voll. Die Wagge Northampton Memorial Com- Activities Group for a pleasant hot fuffzich Buschel ghalte. Die munity Center. Call 484-597- way to pass the afternoon. P Brewery waar arrig froh fer des 9003 for more information. lay a card game or any other Abfall loswarre. Wrestlers of the Week Der Harry hot gsaagt sei table game, or just chitchat. The The Lehigh Valley Sports Hall group meets in the Lower Naza- Paepp hett als die Laad verdeelt of fame is recognizing the follow- reth Township Municipal Build- mit noch zwee annere Bauere. ing student athletes in Wrestling. ing at 306 Butztown Road. Fuffzich Buschel waar zu viel fer Mikey Lewis, Bethlehem CathActivities are held on Monday, sei gleeni Drof Kieh. Sie hen des olic; Dan Moran, Northampton; Thursday and Friday from 12:45 Malz abbadischent uff em Wagge Jake Riegel, Bethlehem Catholic; p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday is set mit Burlap iwwerm Laade. Ee Luke Karam, Bethlehem Catho- aside for Bridge playing. Lessons Bauer hot fimf-un-zwansich Buslic; Todd Hetrick, Northamp- are available. Midpoint of each chel grickt, eener fuffseh un der ton; Matt Schuler, Whitehall; session there is a break for refresh- dritt zehe Buschel. Travis Stefanik, Nazareth; Mike ments. Die Saag waar, as die Bauere Labriola, Bethlehem Catholic; ken kalde Fiess grickt hen iwEach year there is a holiday 160 Cole Franklin, Emmaus; party, summer picnic, and cov- werm Malz-faahre, wiel es waar Jim Schuitema, Phillipsburg, ered dish affairs. There are also noch hees, wie’s aus em MalzNJ; Jake Jacobsen, Stroudsburg; luncheons and overnight bus haus kumme iss. Deheem in Jon Callahan, Freedom; Andrew trips. der Scheir hen sie’s in en hiltzner Dunn, Bethlehem Catholic; and Most of the activities are free. Drog gschaufelt un nunnergKyle Gildner, Liberty. This is due to the generosity of schtampt mit me hiltzne Schtamthe Lower Nazareth-Hecktown per. Des hen sie geduh fer die Lions Club and the Township. Luft rausgriege, as es net gratzich Call Mark Pucillo at 610-759- warre iss. An Iemszeit hot yeder Kuh en Schaufel-voll grickt, mit 9654 for further information. Schrot driwwer gezoddelt. En Malz-fuhr hot mer schpure kenne vun der Brewery bis heem, weil der Malz nass waar un die Brie iss zum Wagge rausgloffe allVisit these senior centers and Joe participate in activities daily. Call Chudyk for more info and meal reservations. MENU: For meal reservations, Vented Kerosene please call the center.
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derweg heem. Die Geil hen kens vun dem Malz grickt. Mir wunnere ferwas net. Mer hen vergesse der Harry zu frooge. -Florence Baver December 1, 1960 This week we want to write about a story which Harry Shafer, who lives near Bushkill Park, gave us. Harry explained how he and his father always fetched malt [brewer’s grains] from the Seitz Brewery and Malt House in Easton. The Farmers used to drive away this malt and feed it to the cows. It was always doled out so that the farmers did not all come on the same day. Harry said they always went on Saturdays to fetch theirs. They paid three cents per bushel. That cost about one and a half dollars to fill up the body wagon [a wagon with a box on it]. That wagon would hold 50 bushels. The brewery was mighty glad to get rid of the leftovers [from the brewing process]. Harry said his father divided
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up the load with two other farmers. Fifty bushels were too much for his small drove of cows. They used burlap to partition off the malt on the wagon during loading. One farmer would get 25 bushels, another 15 and the third 10 bushels. The adage was that the farmers did not get cold feet while hauling the malt, since it was still hot when it came out of the malt house. At home in the barn they shoveled it into a wooden trough and tamped it down with a wooden stomper. This was done to get the air out, so it would not become pungent or strong tasting. At eating time every cow got a shovel full, with middlings sprinkled over it. One could trace the route of the horses and malt wagon from the brewery to their home because the malt was wet and the liquid ran out the wagon all the way home. The horses did not get any of the malt. We wonder why they did not. We forgot to ask Harry. [Seitz brewery was located at Bushkill and Front Streets in Easton. It was a family owned business which operated from 1821until it was closed for Prohibition. The brand name resurfaced after the prohibition law was repealed, but probably not under the control of the Seitz family. In its heyday, Seitz Brewery even had its own canal boat to distribute its products along the Lehigh Canal, reaching as far north as Walnutport.]
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Obituaries Frank M. Brinkac
Frank M. Brinkac, 91, of Northampton died on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 in Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton. He was the husband of the late Rose M. (Pollinger) Brinkac for 68 years before her death. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Casper and Catherine Brinkac. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Surviving are a son, Mike; a daughter, Karen Varner; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Joseph, Anthony and Stephen, and a sister, Anna Smolick, preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the church and this was followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Kohut Funeral Home, Allentown. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Assisted Living, 602 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Tracy D. Burham
Nov. 26. 1973 – Jan. 1, 2015 Tracy D. Burham, 41, of Bangor, died on Thursday, Jan. 1. She was the fiancé of Russell V. Dostal for six years. She had attended Bangor High School. Prior to her illness, Tracy was employed for several years by Market Street Sports Bar in Bangor. Since 2010, she served as a volunteer, fundraiser and team captain of the American Cancer Society’ Relay for Life. Born Nov. 26, 1973 in Phillipsburg, N.J., she was a daughter of Samuel R., Sr. and Anna C. (Strouse) Burham of Mt. Bethel. n addition to her fiancé and her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Dorothea P. (Strouse) Nemeth, of Mt. Bethel; three children, Tylor Hopkins, Brandon Zellner, and Kaycee Piekarski, all at home; a brother, Samuel R. Burham, Jr., of Jamestown, N.Y.; two sisters, Stacey Heisler of Roseto and Donna Stadtmueller of East Bangor; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding her in death was a niece, Tiffany Heisler.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family and there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Helen T. Farkas
March 29, 1930 – Dec. 29, 2014 Helen Theresa (Dorner) Farkas, 84, of Northampton died on Monday, Dec. 29 in the Inpatient Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Stephen D. Farkas, who died Oct. 1, 1992. Helen worked at several factories, including Clyde Shirt at 21st St. and D&D Shirt, as a seamstress. Born March 29, 1930 in Stockertown, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Paukovits) Dorner. She was a member of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Surviving are a son, Stephen; a daughter, Maryellen Yost; six grandchildren; three sisters, Hermina Dorner, Anna Fabian, and Elizabeth Soltis; three brothers, Julius, William and Edward Dorner; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were three sisters, Mary, Theresa and Rose, and five brothers, Michael, Stephen, Joseph, Frank, and John. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning in Assumption BVM Church, followed by entombment in BVM Mausoleum. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorials may be presented to the church at 22nd & Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Mary Ann Fisher
Dec. 8, 1949 – Dec. 27, 2014 Mary Ann Fisher, 65, of Bethlehem, formerly of Bath, died on Saturday, Dec. 27. She was the wife of the late John A. Fisher for 25 years until his death on March 25, 2013. A 1967 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, she was employed by Surfit and Almart. Born Dec. 8, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Anna (Hopeck) and Andrew Hludzik. She was a member of Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and was an avid bowler. Surviving are a sister, Patricia
Kozo; a brother, Paul Hludzik; nieces and nephews. Services will be private at the convenience of the family at the Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
James W. Glendenmeyer
James W. Glendenmeyer, 88, of Northampton died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Anna E. (Orban) Glendenmeyer. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Roy and Matilda (Spaar) Glendenmeyer. Jim was a sheet metal layout worker for 38 years at Mack Trucks Plant #4 until retiring in 1987. He was a shop steward, executive board officer and committeeman for United Auto Workers Local #677. He won the Allentown School District quoit championship in 1938 for Herbst School under playground instructor Milo Sewards. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church. Surviving are a son, James D. Glendenmeyer, of Northampton; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Jean Longtin, of Salisbury Township; and a brother, Joseph Glendenmeyer, of Whitehall. Preceding him in death were his sisters, Jeanette Kratzer and Joan Haines. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by entombment with military honors in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.
Christina I. Kassai
Christina I. “Tina” Kassai, 83, of Nazareth, formerly of Walnutport, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 in Gracedale. She worked as a production control clerk at Mack Trucks and Bethlehem Steel for a number of years before retiring. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Zoltan and Grace (Gubish) Kucsan. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Danielsville. Surviving are a grandson, Michael Durrenberger, of New Tripoli; granddaughters Jennifer Koenig of Easton, Sarah Durrenberger of New Tripoli; and six great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Carol Durrenberger, in 2002, and son-in-law, Mark G. H. Durrenberger, in January 2014. Services were held on Friday morning in the Cantelmi Funeral Home, Fountain Hill, followed by interment in Fountain Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem U.M. Church, 1067 Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville, PA 18035.
Denise F. Lipsky
Nov. 10, 1953 – Jan. 3, 2015 Denise Frances Lipsky, 61, of Lower Nazareth Township, died on Saturday, Jan. 3 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Jerome H. “Jerry” Lipsky for 19 years. She and her husband had owned and operated the former Jerry Lipsky Auto Sales along Rt. 191. She was a 1971 graduate of Easton Area High School. Born Nov. 10, 1953 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late George L. and Dorothy (McNulty) Repscher. Surviving are three sons, Eric Lipsky of Orlando, Fla., Ryan Lipsky of Lower Nazareth Township, and Jason D. Lipsky, of Bushkill Township; a daughter, Stephanie Bell, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Sheila A. Gualano, of Palmer Township; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda (Repscher) Sigman. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday morning in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bath, followed by interment in Gethsemane Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Strunk Funeral Home, Wilson Borough. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.
Marguerite M. Macy
May 31, 1937 – Jan. 2, 2015 Marguerite M. “Pinky” Macy, 77, of Nazareth died on Friday, Jan. 2 in Alexandria Manor, Nazareth, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Brian Macy, who died Dec. 15, 1997. A 1955 graduate of Nazareth High School and a graduate of Churchman’s Business School in Easton, Marguerite worked in customer service at Wanamaker’s in Whitehall before retiring in 1989. Born May 31, 1937 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Jr. and Catherine (Polakewicz) Payonk. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and its Altar & Rosary Society. Marguerite loved gardening and in her younger years she and her husband enjoyed traveling. Surviving are two sons, Michael Macy and Timothy Macy; two granddaughters; a sister, Frances Gibbons; nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death was a brother, Joseph Payonk III. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church and interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Family School or Visions of Eagles, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
William F. Meltsch
Aug. 8, 1927 – Dec. 26, 2014 William F. “Willy” Meltsch, 87, of Northampton died on Friday, Dec. 26 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the hus-
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band of Pauline “Polly” (Stubits) Meltsch for 57 years. He worked as a skilled clothing cutter at the former Cross Country Clothes for many years. After retiring, he worked at Scott Chevrolet for 12 years. Born Aug. 8, 1927 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Yagerhofer) Meltsch. He had served in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a member of For God & Country Catholic War Veterans Post #454, American Legion Post #353, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4714, all in Northampton. Willy was also a long time member of the Fullerton Fire Co. and Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club. He was a member of the former St. Joseph Sick & Beneficial Society and a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton; Holy Name Society, and a bingo volunteer for the last 40 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William A. Meltsch, of Barnegat, N.J.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a son, John Anthony; six brothers, John, Joseph, Robert, Louis, Charles and Frank; and three sisters, Rose Strobl, Mary Rossner, and Theresa Meltsch. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Dec. 31 in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, followed by interment with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, American Heart Association, or EWTN Network, c/o the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Marlene J. Moyer
Marlene “Mar” J. Moyer, 75, formerly of Moore Township, died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 in Old Orchard Health Care Center. She was the companion of the late Thomas J. Halada, who died in 2001. A 1957 graduate of Coplay High School, she was a nurse until retiring. She was a daughter of the late John F. and Ruth (Conrad) Milander. Surviving are two daughters, Amy Jo Szilezy and Beth Rank, Continued on page 13
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and two brothers, Frederick and John Milander. Services were private. Contributions may be made in memory of Brooke Milander to Furry Feet Rescue, 771 S. Cottonwood Rd., Walnutport, PA 18088.
Lois A. Peters
Sept. 5, 1926 – Dec. 24, 2014 Lois A. Peters, 88, formerly of Lower Nazareth Township, died on Wednesday, Dec. 24 in New Eastwood, Easton. She was the wife of the late Willard G. Peters. She was a graduate of Newport High School in Luzerne County. Born Sept. 5, 1926 in Slocum Township, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Frances E. (Hoch) Lutsey. Lois was an active member of Dryland U.C.C. Church, Newburg, and was a founding member of the Lower Nazareth Township Recreation Center and a Cub Scout den mother. Surviving are two daughters, Cathy Stewart of Reading and Nancy E. Catino of Wilson Borough; three sons, Glenn W. of Lower Nazareth, Alan J. of Lower Nazareth, and Mark T. of Whitehall; a brother, Elwood Lutsey, of Palmer Township; two sisters, Marie Peters of Palmer Township and Marilyn Colonna of Forty Fort, Pa.; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Monday, Dec. 29 in Dryland U.C.C. Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, c/o the Bartholomew – Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Charlotte R. Schisler
Sept. 13, 1925 – Jan. 1, 2015 Charlotte R. Schisler, 89, of No r t h a m p ton died on T h u r s d a y, Jan. 1 at home. She was the wife
of Albert G. Schisler for 67 years. A graduate of Northampton High School, she furthered her education and graduated from Moravian College in 1947, earning a B.A. degree in education. Born Sept. 13, 1925 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Ethel F. (Edelman) Unangst. Charlotte was a member of Zion Evan. Lutheran Church, Northampton, where she previously served as a Girl Scout leader for 25 years, a former Council member, Sunday school teacher, and member of the Women’s WELCA group. She had a passion for horses and riding. She was a past president of the Towanka Riding Club of Allentown. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Carol J. Reed of Greensboro, N.C., and Gail S. Schisler of Oak Creek, Colo.; two grandsons and two great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Patricia J. Felcin in 2009, and a brother, Owen C. H. Unangst, in 1984. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in Zion Lutheran Church, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Christian Children’s Fund, both c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
John F. Seier
John F. Seier, 99, died on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 in Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton. A 1933 graduate of Northampton High School, in which he stayed active with the class reunion committee, he worked in assembly for the Mack Trucks Corp., Allentown, for 34 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving as an airplane and engine mechanic, and achieved the rank of staff sergeant. Born in Northampton, he was
a son of the late Paul and Mary (Marth) Seier. He attended Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Anna (Csencsits) Seier, of Stiles, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven siblings. Services were on Friday afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment with military honors in Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall Township.
Marion Shook
Marion Shook, a native of Nazareth and a former resident of Ephrata, Pa., died in Nazareth, on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was an office nurse for Dr. Seifert and Dr. Benjamin in Nazareth following her return from World War II, where she served as an Army nurse in France and Germany. She retired from nursing after more than 30 years as Head Recovery Room Nurse at Ephrata Community Hospital. Marion was very active in the Ephrata Woman’s Club and Trinity Lutheran Church in Ephrata. Surviving are her children, Neil Shook of Bethlehem and Connie Sinclair of New Holland, Pa.; a brother, Kermit, of Reading; a sister, Renee, of Brevard, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Doris Koehler, of Nazareth; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nazareth at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 10. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimer’s research would be appreciated. Arrangements are by the Boyko Funeral Home.
Richard J. Shott
Richard J. Shott, 60, of Danielsville died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. He was the husband of Jeanie (Werner) Shott for 40 years. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Louis and Ellen Shott. A 1972 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, he served as a police cadet with the Allentown Police Department, until beginning his career as a firefighter with the Allentown Fire Department, where he served for more than 36 years before retiring as battalion chief in 2011. He was a member of the International Association of Firefighters, Local #302, and St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Berlinsville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Chrissy Kopple, Eric Shott, and Rachael Kessler; three grandchildren; and three sisters, Deborah Marcoe, Gloria Green, and Bernadette Rebarchak. Services will be held in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas R.C. Church, 4412 Mountain
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News Sermonette Rev. Linda Leuser, Salem UCC Helping Each Other So many times we have heard the saying, “The Lord helps those who help themselves.” It may sound biblical, but it was actually Ben Franklin who added that phrase to our national vocabulary. It was quoted in his Poor Richard’s Almanac in 1757, and unfortunately is still in use today. But, today this phrase may be victimizing those who need our help the most. Those who have been pounding the pavement in the Lehigh Valley looking for a job are trying to help themselves, but to no avail. Let’s not forget about the mentally ill who lived at Allentown State Hospital, some for their whole lives, and are now on the street and unable to care for themselves. And there are those who are homeless because they bought houses when jobs were plentiful and interest rates low, but have now lost their homes. By repeating that old phrase, we are saying that God will not help them in their time of need, which is far from the biblical truth. The prophet Isaiah said this about God, “You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.” We can trust God with our helplessness and our fear, and know that God does care for each and every one of us. God’s love and compassion shines forth from people like you and me. Yes, our resources are stretched thin. The Bath Area Food Bank currently has a client list of 160 families who are eligible to get bags of food once a month. Several years ago, there were only 55 families coming from the same geographical area. There are many more children who now qualify for free lunches in our local schools, and may go hungry on the weekends. Those families need a helping hand from the community, and God is counting on us to provide it. As God’s hands and feet in the world, all of us who have need to reach out to those who have not. Along with our prayers, we can support others by giving to our local non-profits, volunteering our time at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter, donating our used clothing and household items, bringing non-perishables to the food bank, and working through our local religious outreach organizations. But, more than that, each of us can look around us and see if there is a need that we can personally fill. For those who are lonely, a visit would be most welcome. Or we can babysit for parents who might enjoy an evening to themselves. We can invite someone to our house for lunch or dinner. Or send a “get well” or “thinking of you” card to raise the spirits of someone who is ill. While providing a blessing to others, we will be deepening our own discipleship. Let’s all focus on helping each other through this challenging time. Because the Lord helps everyone, not just those who can help themselves. Reprinted from January 2011 View Dr., Walnutport. A graveside service will follow in the adjacent cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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on the proposed minimum wage increase. An informational lunch session will be held on Tuesday, January 13 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at the Other Side Restaurant in Neffs. Graham Simmons of Norris, McLaughlin and Marcus, P.A., a member of the Public Policy Committee for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Minimum Wage Sub-committee will present the program. Simmons will discuss the pros and cons of the increase, including timing and the affects an increase may have on small and large businesses in the Lehigh Valley. Register online at www.lehighvalleychamber. org or by calling 484-274-2080.
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FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to jkorba@idpcreative.com. (TN) MACHINE OPERATORS 3rd shift plastic bottling company in Fogelsville. Hours are 7 p.m. -7 a.m. and $14.80/hr. Apply online at HTSS: www.htssinc.com or call: 610-432-4161. (1/8) ADVERTISING SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED A local community newspaper in Walnutport is looking for a motivated candidate to help with print advertising and marketing for the paper. If you don’t mind deadlines and enjoy working on a tightknit team of people passionate about newspapers, you may be the person for the job. This position is part-time (15–20 hours per week) with opportunity for growth. A qualified candidate will have excellent customer service and phone skills and won’t mind working with a wide variety of advertising clients. Computer skills are a must. Send your resume and cover letter to resume@idpcreative.com. (1/8) ON CALL DRIVER NEEDED ITNLehighValley, a nonprofit 24/7 senior transportation service, seeks on-call drivers. All rides in Lehigh Valley area only. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Evening and week end availability preferred. Hourly/mileage rate. Call 610-419-1645. (1/15) PRODUCTION $12/hr. Immediate Openings! Fogelsville Brewing Co. All shifts PT & weekends avail. Fast paced, lifting involved. Temp to Perm. Apply online at HTSS: www.htss-inc.com. Or call 610432-4161. (1/8) PRODUCTION/IN HOUSE FT 1st & 3rd shift positions in the Quakertown/ East Greenville areas. Pay ranges from $10-12/hr. Apply online at HTSS: www.htss-inc.com or call: 610-432-4161. (1/8) VOLUNTEERS WANTED! The Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1 (Nazareth Fire Dept.) always welcomes new volunteer firefighters and fire police. Please call 610-759-2542 (leave message w/contact info.) or stop by the fire station any Monday night at 6:30 p.m. (TN) DRIVERS: CLASS A CDL Home weekends - potential home during week. 5 state Dedicated run. Allentown / Reading PA area. Hourly pay, 50-55 hours per week, full benefits, holiday/ vacation pay. Drive newer equipment with APU 855764-8050 (1/8)
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THANK YOU With illness and death there is sadness and grief. With expressions of sympathy and understanding there is comfort. We thank everyone who provided this comfort with words, cards, flowers, Mass cards and generous gifts on the death of Bill Fields. Daughter and Granddaughter Lori and Alyssa Tonetti and The Fields Family. (1/8)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE HATTIE FINK Estate of Hattie Fink, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Margaret E. Gutekunst 6236 Jacksonville Road Bath, PA 18014 Mark S. Gutekunst 8230 Seemsville Road Northampton, PA 18067 Executors Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/8-1/22) ESTATE NOTICE MARGARET S. SENTZ The Estate of Margaret S. Sentz, deceased, of the Township of Hanover, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Ellen P. Sentz, Executrix, and David C. Sentz, Executor, on December 4, 2014. 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 Ellen P. Semtz and David C. Sentz, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 229, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (12/26-1/8) ESTATE NOTICE WOODROW A. J. REASER Estate of Woodrow A. J. Reaser, a/k/a Woodrow A. Reaser, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Gloria J. Samler, a/k/a Gloria J. MacLean 756 N. Irving Street Allentown, PA 18109 Richard P. Reaser, a/k/a Richard D. Reaser 464 Georgetown Road Nazareth, PA 18064 Allen J. Reaser 806 Atlas Road Northampton, PA 18067 Executors DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/15) ESTATE NOTICE JOSEPH A. CUNNINGHAM The Estate of Joseph A. Cunningham, deceased, of the Township of Allen, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Nancy L. Cunningham, Executrix, on December 18, 2014. 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 Nancy L. Cunningham, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (1/1-1/15)
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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 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (1/8) 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 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (1/8) 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 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (1/8)
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NOTICE UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP The following is a schedule of Upper Nazareth Township meetings for the year 2015. Any special meetings or changes will be done by legal advertisement. Zoning Hearing Board meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. on an as-needed basis and will be legally advertised (for 2014 see November and December). Planning Commission Board of Supervisors 1st Thursday following the 1st & 3rd Wednesday (see holidays) 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Workshop at 6:30 p.m. (as needed) Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. January 15 January 5 & 21 February 12 February 4 & 18 March 12 March 4 & 18 April 9 April 1 & 15 May 14 May 6 & 20 June 11 June 3 & 17 July 9 July 1 & 15 August 13 August 5 & 19 September 10 September 2 & 16 October 15 October 7 & 21 November 12 November 4 & 18 December 10 December 2 & 16 All meetings will be held at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Building, 100 Newport Avenue, Nazareth, PA. This location is handicap accessible. Meetings are open to the public. (1/8)
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by Alice Wanamaker As students across the area headed back to school earlier this week, they did so with the fear of the flu in mind. And their parents are just as worried to return to work after the long holiday. Winter break brought the number of flu of cases and patients in the Valley up, nearly 5-20% more than usual for a “bad year.” Cases are up across the area as a strain of the flu that is only slightly impacted by this year’s flu vaccine, spreads. Earlier this week, Moore Elementary School issued a release urging parents to keep their children home if they are sick. In a new release they passed on information from area infectious disease expert, Dr. Luther Rhodes, that suggested children remain home at least five or more days when they have the flu. In the release, it was stated that adults are usually able to rebound in five days, whereas children may take longer. Schools and work places across the state of Pennsylvania and across the country are bracing for a particularly nasty and deadly flu season.
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Available year round: Social Hall The annual model train show was held again this past week by the Nazareth Area Society of Model Engineers at their facility in Stockertown. Hundreds of people came to see the trains weaving around the exhibits that showed scenes of villages akin to the Lehigh Valley. Two floors of trains went along rails, puffing smoke, chugging, or whistling as the society members pushed buttons for more action to thrill visitors. – Home News photos