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Brush fire in Moore Township
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by HOME NEWS STAFF On Sunday, July 9, the fire department was on scene in the 3200 block of Valley View Drive for a large, fast-moving brush fire. Officials stated a combine, a piece of farm equipment, caught fire. The road was shut down, however firefighters cleared the scene around 3:45 p.m.
Looking by Back Ed Pany Thirteenth in a seriesChapman Quarries Today (Originally published in 2002)
I wanted to question the mayor and council of Chapman Quarries, so I attended their April Council meeting. The meetings are held the first Monday of each month in the community’s historic town hall. The mayor is the amiable, Mr. Harold L. “Sonny” Kocher. Harold’s father also served as mayor for many
years. The hall contains some basic chairs and a meeting table, not the plush furniture one finds in many governmental offices. There are no fancy lighting fixtures, carpeting or ornate wall coverings, yet the people’s business is conducted in an “at home” professional manner. Mr. Curtis Fehnel, council presi-
dent, called the meeting to order. Mr. Fehnel is a former Northampton High School graduate. Other Konkrete Kids who serve on council are Franklin Siflies and two of my former students, Wayne Beal and Dana Ackerman. Other council members are Nancy Groff, Dorothy Niklos and Rev. Kenneth Klingborg. John Defassio is the borough secretary-treasurer. John married another former student of mine, Sharon Bonser. As a result, they allowed him to move into Chapman’s. All these officials were “written in” candidates in primary election, pure democracy at its best. Both Mr. Ackerman and Mr. Beal’s families were employed in the slate quarries. I was the first non-Chapman resident to visit the council in ten years, although a few county politicians have atContinued on page 2
Lehigh Township Planners send Warehouse Ordinance to Flags Supervisors
By JUSTIN SWEITZER Members of the Lehigh Township Planning Commission agreed to send a draft ordinance on township warehouse restrictions to the board of supervisors for consideration at their July 10 meeting. The ordinance is aimed toward large warehouses and would restrict warehouse development from every type of township zoning district except for those that are designated for industrial use. The ordinance would bar warehouses from being developed in any district that’s not industrial, and would set other restrictions on how they would be allowed to be built within industrial districts. The ordinance, if approved by the board of supervisors, would set a maximum building coverage of 50 percent. This limitation would mean that the physical building can only cover 50 percent of the plot of land, essentially limiting how large a warehouse can be. Additionally, the planning commission discussed maximum lot coverage percentages, which would limit how much land could be used for total development, including both the building and relevant parking lots. Planning Commission Chairman David Shulman cautioned against making restrictions too harsh, particularly pointing to the maximum total coverage perContinued on page 9
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tended some meetings. Mr. Barry Heimer, a former Northampton High School student, was the lone Chapman’s resident to attend the meeting that night. I was impressed by the report given by Mr. Defassio. He certainly is an excellent public official. There
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were plenty of opinions offered in the one hour and 20 minute meeting. The meeting ran smoothly under the guidance of council president Fehnel. Some of the issues discussed in this community of 240 citizens included the construction of a pavilion in the borough park. With a $20,000 Keystone grant, they agreed to purchase picnic tables and benches and get the best prices possible.
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Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome. Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting- 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org. Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org. Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Located in Bath Borough building at Penn and Washington Streets. Atlas Cement Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sunday of every month through September from 1 to 3 p.m. 87th Annual Sacred Heart Church Picnic- July 14-16, rain or shine, Northampton Street in Bath. Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.; Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. Food, games and entertainment. Twelfth Annual Bikers Remembers Bikers- Saturday, July 15, starts and ends at Bath Fire Social Hall. Ride leaves at 12:30 p.m. Pink Heals National Tour “Kickin’ for a Cure”- Sunday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field, Allen Street, Bath. Kickball tournament and family fun day. Bath Community Days- July 2022 at Firefighters Park. Live music by “The Verdict”July 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Keystone Park Pavilion. Free will donation, benefits Paw Park, lawn chairs welcome. Third annual NASD Student Council Car Show- Saturday, July 29. Rain date, July 30. Bicentennial Park, West. 5351 Park West Lane, off Colony Dr., East Allen Township. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Roy- 610-440-2213. Moore Township Community Day Celebration- August 26, 2017 at the Moore Township Recreation Center. Spuds & Suds Festival- August 26, 2017 in Bath. Stay tuned for more information. Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Located in “uptown” Northampton from the 1800 to the 2100 blocks of Main Street. Call 484-548-4090 with questions. Bike Fest- Saturday, September 16 from 1 until 7 p.m. in historic downtown Nazareth. Call 610759-9188 for more information. Whitefield After Dark: Live on the Lawn- Friday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society. Nazareth Business Council presents a free, community concert.
Brew pub slated for Main Street in Nazareth
By JUSTIN SWEITZER Nazareth residents could soon be able to enjoy a cold beer right along Main Street, as a 4,700 square foot craft brewery is all but certain to grace the street within the coming months. Nazareth Downtown Coordinator Stephanie Varone announced that she has recruited a second brew pub into the borough at borough council’s July 5 business meeting. The tenant, Wayne Milford, signed a sevenyear lease and plans to open it up on Main Street by September. The brewery, Birthright Brewing Company, will be at 57 S. Main St., at the location of the former Nazareth Run Inn. The craft brewery will be headed by Milford, who has previous experience in the craft brewery business which has led him to a multitude of different places, according to Varone. Vacationers may have visited another Milford-inspired location, as Milford was the head brewer at Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. “He has built the Dogfish brew pub in Rehoboth, he has built brew pubs in Cancun… He knows what he’s doing,” Varone said. Varone said that while the craft brewery will not be a full restaurant, it will have a pizza oven to provide visitors with a diverse
selection of items, from pizzas to sandwiches. “Even though it’s a microbrewery, he will still serve food, and it’s a really great menu. I’ve seen it, I’ve worked on it with him. I couldn’t be more excited,” she said. Birthright Brewing will be open by September, Varone told council. Varone said this is the seventh business that she’s recruited onto Main Street as downtown coordinator, which has resulted in $297,000 in revenue from closed leases, and $2,067,000 in total revenue for the borough in three years. In other business, leaders of three Nazareth Borough first response departments were honored for their leadership at the meeting, marking positive improvements among the borough’s services. “Stars for Heroes” awards were given to Police Commissioner Randall Miller, Fire Chief John Deutsch, and Ambulance Director Jennifer McCloskey. The patriotic mementos given out are commemorative stars taken from American flags that are no longer able to be flown. They were presented by a representative from the organization, who noted that Stars for Heroes has previously recognized a local resident for their service. Harry Adams, a World War II
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veteran, was honored with a military star last Veterans Day. Keeping with the theme of first responders and emergency personnel, Mayor John Samus swore in Joe Ianovale as 2nd Assistant Fire Chief, and council made a motion approving Ianovale for the position. Nazareth Borough Council will next meet on Thursday, August 3 for a workshop meeting at 6 p.m.
“The Boot” Passes $10,000 mark submitted by BARRY FRANTZ
Please join the East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 29, between 10 a.m. and noon at PC Beverage located at 5966 Nor-Bath, by the
intersection of Airport Road and Route 329. We want to recognize and extend our thanks and appreciation to Chick and Liz Leibig, the owners of PC Beverage for “The Boot.” Back in late 2009, Chick asked the Fire Department if we were interested in placing a firefighter’s boot at the checkout counter for customers to throw their loose change or donations into. Needless to say we said yes, and the boot has done very well ever since. By May of 2014 the boot had collected $5,000, and this July the boot surpassed the ten thousand dollar mark and is still going strong. Of course we also want to extend our gratitude to the many customers of PC Beverage who regularly contribute to our support. If all of this weren’t enough, Chick also donates water, soft drinks and ice for use at emergency scenes and public events at the fire station. Come join us on July 29 at PC Beverage for static displays of fire
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Market Bucks at Bath Farmers Market Submitted by SARAH FULTON
Bath Farmers' Market will hold its first Market Bucks drawing. Two lucky shoppers will win $10 and $5, respectively, to spend at stands at the market. To qualify, shoppers must turn in their new completed BFM Loyalty and Rewards Card totaling $40 in prior market purchases. Winners will be drawn at 4:30 p.m. each week. Also this week, guests can wet their whistle with a handcrafted cold brew, hot coffee or herbal Continued on page 5
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Northampton County Jr. Conservation School now open for entire week by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Northampton County Junior Conservation School, organized since 1981, will open on Sunday, July 16 and will teach a class of youngsters aged 14 through 17 the ideals of a good conservation ethic throughout the week ending on July 23. The boys and girls, led by a trained staff, several of whom were classmates themselves over
the years, will be kept busy at their campsite, the 4-H Center in Bushkill Township, and travel to special sites throughout the county by bus. Andy Curtis of Bucks County is the director. Even on the first day, they’ll study home water conservation, home habitat, and re-useit/repurposing for use when they get home, and climate change, which
is a topic that is controversial, will come under discussion. Then the youngsters will travel to Kittatiny Ridge, and Little Gap, and Jacobsburg Park for ecological studies on streams, forests and grasslands. In the past they’ve learned how to canoe safely at Lake Minsi, but since it’s being drained they will go to another water safety site.
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The next two days the students will canoe on either the Lehigh or Delaware River, picking up litter along the way. They’ll visit a farm, cement plant, and a landfill on Friday after they get off the river, and at the end of the day have a dinner barbecue with their families. The boys and girls will be firing flintlock rifles and shotguns, and do archery when they come to Bath on Saturday. They’ll also BLUE MOUNTAIN COMPOUNDING 484-287-6341
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Police Blotter Disorderly Conduct at Buffalo Wild Wings, Leads to eight to 12 Foot fall
On June 9, the CRPD responded to the Buffalo Wild Wings in Lower Nazareth Township for an intoxicated male yelling at and threatening guests at the restaurant. Prior to police arrival, the male was told to leave the restaurant. The male then left and attempted to regain entry to the restaurant by an open back kitchen door. The male was stopped by the manager and told to leave again. When police arrived, the male had just driven away in a Honda Accord. Police found the car in the Chick-Fil-A parking lot, empty. As police walked to the front of the car, they heard a noise from the drainage ditch. A male was found lying in the ditch on his back. The male had jumped the fence and fell eight to 12 feet. An ambulance was called for the male who was later identified as Alexander Ballesteros, 34 of Easton. Ballesteros admitted to driving the car during questioning. The manager from Buffalo Wild Wings identified him as the one causing the disturbance earlier. Ballesteros was found to have a BAC of 0.21 percent.
Taxi damaged in Bath
On June 11, CRPD responded to E. Main Street in the Bath borough for criminal mischief to a taxi. The taxi driver said he picked up Gheorghi Mihaliov, 31 of NJ, on Main Street and he requested to go to the Easton area. Mihaliov gave the driver $50. The driver asked for the address and the passenger became angered and started to yell at the driver and requested his money back, which was given back. The passenger then forcefully opened the rear door of the cab, then kicked the door. Mihaliov then walked away. The door did not latch shut afterwards. Mihaliov was found by police on South Walnut Street and taken into custody. He was charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. He was taken to Northampton County Central Booking for arraignment.
Drunk driver at Bath Pike and Gateway Drive
On June 11, a CRPD officer was stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Bath Pike and Gateway Drive. A vehicle came off of Gateway Drive making a left turn. The vehicle cut the turn too sharp and went into the northbound lanes of travel. The vehicle then went up onto the raised concrete divider and into the southbound lanes of travel. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver, Tracy Emig, 45 of Easton, smelled of alcohol and had red glassy eyes. Emig was put through field sobriety testing, which she failed. Emig was placed under ar-
rest and transported to the DUI center. Her BAC came back at 0.13 percent.
Hit and run, 0.22 Percent BAC
CRPD was dispatched to 4612 Steuben Road in lower Nazareth Township for an accident report. Smith told police he was involved in a crash somewhere, and he hit something to avoid a deer. Through police investigation, it was learned that Smith may have committed a hit and run of an occupied vehicle in Bethlehem earlier that evening. Bethlehem PD responded and investigated the vehicle. Smith was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Smith failed field sobriety tests and was found to have a BAC of 0.22 percent.
between the fog line and double yellow line. The SUV then went over the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic. A traffic stop was performed. Police identified the driver as Thomas Bickert, 48 of Nazareth. Bickert smelled of alcohol and admitted he had been drinking. Bickert failed field sobriety testing and was arrested. Bickert was transported to the DUI center. His BAC came back at 0.19 percent. Charges of DUI highest rate, incapable of safe driving and driving on right side of roadway will be filed.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Well, I’m back. It was a short vacation, but invigorating, so I’m back on the job. The weather was great, a few raindrops here and there, but pretty darn nice. . . .I hadn’t been downtown, and was surprised to see that Main Street from Walnut Street all the way out to the eastern end did indeed get a welcomed blacktopping. Now if the powers to be can take care of W. Northampton Street, Barrall Avenue, Washington Street and Penn Street, we’ll really feel good about our streets. Our tires are taking a beating with all those potholes hanging on from year to year. . . .I see all the markers are down on Thirst Quenchers, so in the months ahead that building will become Bath’s Town Hall. It has a history of being an Acme Market and Alex Dettmer’s Bath Hardware before it burned down. I remember coming back from a Yankee ball game, the only one I ever attended, when it happened. . . . We had some more history this week – July 9, 1945, the day of the cloudburst that made a big flood in downtown Bath, and the German prisoners of war who cleaned up under the Monocacy Creek bridges afterward, the drowning of the Irkie Rehrig child, and cleaning up the debris and mud in our homes and businesses down town. All that blocked up at the bridges and so water rolled down Chestnut Street a foot deep in minutes. All that 72 years ago last Sunday, but you don’t forget it when you’re growing up . . . . It was nice to see the Phillies hit six home runs on Sunday. Now they know they can hit long balls. After the AllStar game break, let’s turn this thing around and at least get into a playoff. . . .The home run derby on Monday night was entertaining and the all-star game on Tuesday figured to be a good one as usual . Prediction: NL – 6-5 winners. . . . Hear TP hasn’t got-
ten to see the IronPigs or Fightin’ Phils yet. What are you waitin’ for buddy - get going already! . . . Good News: Clark Smith is back and playing cards with the Lion “Hearts” gang. . . . Jeff Varju and wife Jessica are back in church with their little boy born recently, and she’s back on duty serving at My Place Pizza. . . . The 4-H Center in Bushkill Township will be a beehive of activity all of next week as another lass studies in person all about the environment. The youngsters have been going to the school since George Kreitz and Ye Ed organized it in 1981. Enjoy the summer everybody!!!
Phone scammers Target Senior Center By HOME NEWS STAFF Phone scammers are targeting senior centers in Northampton and Lehigh counties by posing as a senior center in Bath. According to authorities, the perpetrators are using a technology known as “spoofing” to make the phone number of Mid-County Senior Center on S. Walnut Street in Bath (610837-1931) show up on Caller ID’s when making calls to ask for personal information. Officials at Northampton County Area Agency on Aging reminded people who get calls such as these not to disclose information such as date of birth, Social Security number and bank account information. They also warned not to respond “yes” if an unknown caller asks a question, as the response can be recorded and edited to make it sound as if you agree to various types of charges on your account. Instead, the officials recommend that you respond with a question, such as ”Who are you calling?” or “What are you calling about?” Another center was victimized when the phone scammer asked about Medicare supplements and other services, then hung up after the recipient responded “yes.” If you receive such calls, it would be a good idea to notify Colonial Regional Police.
Notes from Moore Township’s July BOS Meeting By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Moore Township Board of Supervisors received a barrage of updates at their July 6 monthly meeting, hearing multiple briefs from respective departments on safety, recreational, preservational and environmental business. In the recreation department report, Supervisor Richard Gable said that the township is beginning to look into purchasing materials to construct a portable stage for community days. Gable suggested building a structure that has wheels and can be put together in sections so it can be easily moved. Gable said that the township will not be able to use Northampton Borough’s portable band shelter this year due to scheduling conflicts, so the township may as well look into building an alternative structure. Gable suggested the township set aside roughly $1,500 to purchase materials to build the structure that is approximately 24 feet by 16 feet. “I think it’s a good idea,” Gable said. Supervisors Chairman David Tashner stressed that any potential structure would have to be kept portable, so the township does not have to adhere to any adverse regulations. “If we create any kind of permanent structure, it’s going to have to fall under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Labor & Industries (L&I) regulations,” Tashner said.
The board went on to approve the funds so they can build a structure if they are unable to secure one for upcoming community days. The Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company detailed in their fire and ambulance reports that the month of June saw 59 fire calls for a total of 495 man hours, 60 ambulance calls for a total of 240 man hours and 162 total hours of fire and ambulance training. Moore Township’s Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) reported that they are looking into purchasing an affordable replacement for the township’s Appalachian Park sign that was stolen. Peter Locke of the EAC also announced that the council will have a set of finalized and recommended rules for the park at the next board of supervisors meeting. EAC members have also been evaluating trails within the park. The board of supervisors motioned to allocate $159,400 to the township’s land preservation board toward land preservation efforts to secure a particular property. Bob Romano, chairman of the township’s land preservation board, said that as of the current date, the township has preserved 33 farms and approximately 2,000 acres, with two additional properties set to be secured in August. The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be on August 1 at 7 p.m.
Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual
Heirloom Illness
by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
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Who doesn’t want their children, grandchildren, great children, and so on to be healthy and live a long, productive and meaningful life? The fact is that we all pray for health for all our loved ones born and yet to be born. It is a natural, basic desire we all have. If this is the case, we truly need to give thought as to why each successive generation appears to be getting sicker than the last. Ladies and gentleman, it’s not going to end well if we keep turning a blind eye to the coming degradation of health seen in successive generations. Like Pottenger’s cats discussed last time, it is only a matter of time before things turn bad. Really bad. It would be challenging to lay blame at anyone’s or anything’s
feet. There are so many well intentioned doctors and researchers out there generally, and in our community specifically,
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that are giving it everything they have to help. I have said it before and will again that I believe that for much of what we think we know and have supposedly solidly proven we actually still find ourselves in the “dark ages”. With regards to the true reason of many causes of modern day ailments I believe the truth behind it all is hidden from us presently. We just don’t know much really. I am not saying we are being lied to per se. I am simply stating that we in all likelihood have no idea what is going on in the vast majority of illnesses that we are facing. I do not perceive it degrades the greatest minds of our time to speak in these terms or for them to candidly reveal complete lack of understanding the true source of illness. Especially heirloom and auto-immune illness. For me, I would welcome an “I have no idea what’s going on or what to do about it but let’s give it our best” mentality. Wouldn’t you? When we take pride out of the equation and examine our own limitations and ask for help and/or connect with others across all professions, degrees and walks of life, we can start putting the puzzle pieces together. If you have you ever seen the movie “Good Will Hunting,” it speaks to this scenario a bit yet in the realm of mathematics. Let’s just speak plainly about what we assume to understand and what we don’t and keep moving forward. From my perspective I think it is the collection of many factors that has led, and is leading to, further widespread and increasing illness. We really need to figure this out if we want humans to be walking the earth with some semblance of God given health in the foreseeable future. I don’t know about you but I don’t have thirty or forty years for our government or some medical researchers to figure it all out. With that said, I will state again that we need to use the lost art of common sense and try and figure it out ourselves. Next time I will lay some ground work for your further contemplation. Hope you’re enjoying the reading thus far. My best. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
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By HOME NEWS STAFF A Bath woman, who with her late husband served as caretakers of Green Mount Cemetery in Bath, expressed alarm this week at the desecration of American flags that occurred over the Fourth of July holiday. Mrs. Carl Rehrig said youths tore the flags apart and broke the stick holders that were placed at the cemetery by members of American Legion Post 470. “It’s not the first time they’ve done this,” she said as she believes it was done by youths who don’t have a feeling of patriotism, but just like to destroy property. “They have no respect, and should be disciplined,” Mrs. Rehrig said, noting that if anyone who lives nearby sees the vandalism, to report it to Colonial Regional Police immediately. Hundreds of flags were still remaining this week, honoring the men and women who served their country in the armed forces.
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went into the water unexpectedly. More than 80 percent were not wearing a life jacket, a tragic oversight that could have saved many of them. It’s easy to see how a dog could leap off a boat after a duck or lose his footing when the boat is rocked by the wake of another boat. And you can’t assume that your dog will be able to swim
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centages. Shulman said leaving a little bit of wiggle room can protect the township from unwanted conflicts with developers. Township Engineer Phil Malitsch echoed those concerns. “I would think that we can’t put something in the ordinance that is overly restrictive for industrial zones,” Malitsch said. “We have an extremely limited industrial area left,” Shulman said. “And we’ve had numerous discussions… could we be challenged because we don’t have enough industrial space?” Currently, the township only has one 60-acre industrial lot. However, Shulman maintained that the ordinance’s development is to protect from excessive warehouse development and that a cap needs to be placed to limit total lot coverage. “Certainly, it should not be 100 percent,” he said. The ordinance would also limit building height to 36 feet at the highest point, lowering it from a current height of 50 feet. The planning commission initially discussed making the maximum height 35 feet, but changed it to the standard warehouse height of 36 feet to avoid any potential problems. “Rather than create the issue upfront, just make it 36 [feet] and be done with it,” Shulman said. Planners also expressed support for the ordinance to require traffic studies and turning templates for any warehouse project that also detail what types of tractor trailers the development will attract. The proposed ordinance seemed to be received favorably by the few township residents who were in attendance. Resident Frank Vitovitch, while fa-
vorable toward the ordinance, said the township must follow and enforce it if it gets enacted. “I think this is exactly the time to be restrictive. The ordinances are adopted to protect the area and the residents,” said Vitovitch. “If we enact this, we have to stick to it.”
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The Military Family Relief Program provides financial assistance to armed forces personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserves. Assistance available under the program is offered during active duty status. The program is funded by the tax check-off and was first initiated in 2005. It has been extended three times since then. Currently, the program is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2018. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
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Nazareth celebrates Fourth Annual Kazoo Parade
by KERI LINDENMUTH On July 4, Nazareth residents of all ages came out for the annual Fourth of July Kazoo Parade. Dressed in their red, white and
blue, parade goers filled the town with the buzz of kazoos and patriotic songs like “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “Anchors Aweigh.” The parade kicked off at Naza-
reth High School and weaved through town to Council Chambers on West Center Street. Excited families, waving flags and some playing their own kazoos, lined the streets to cheer on the hundreds of marchers. Nazareth Borough council members were in attendance, as was Nazareth Mayor John Samus and State Representative Marcia Hahn. Following the parade, area singer-songwriter Faith Gabriel performed several songs, including a patriotic medley with her mother and father, as well as a moving rendition of “Climb Every Mountain,” which she dedicated to those who have served. The parade’s grand marshal was World War II veteran Harry Adams, who served in the United States Naval Air Core. Following the parade, Adams gave touching and thought-provoking remarks about the importance of patriotism. “What can an old geezer like me say that would inspire this generation to understand the price that was paid [and] is still being paid?” he asked. His voice cracking, he told the crowd of the men he served with and those he saw buried at sea. “They gave up their tomorrows so you can have your todays,” he said. “They could never become a husband, father, or grandfather.” He read a poem about “old geezers,” which stressed the importance of respect for others and the United States. He also reminded the crowd that the country is protected “not by politicians…but by those who serve.” He asked the parents in the crowd to teach their children that “freedom is not free” and to “appreciate the armed forces, not only in times of war.” He was honored to speak to his fellow Nazareth residents on the important day, but stressed that the day would not have been so special if not for the sacrifices of servicemen and women, like those he fought with in World War II. “This is my Norman Rockwell town,” he concluded, “This is what 400,000 young men and women paid for.”
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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-
262-2559 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.
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 610-
262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
BETHANY WESLEYAN,
Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Spanish Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. –Worship 11 a.m.
CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
CHRIST CHURCH U.C.C., Bethlehem. 610-8656565 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.
Pen Argyl Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-
SALEM UNITED HOLY CROSS METHODIST, Danielsville. EVANGELICAL Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-
837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. handicapped accessible, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
DRYLAND U.C.C.,
Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Bath, 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional and Contemporary at 9:30 a.m., Wed. Contemporary at 7 p.m.
FAITH REFORMED,
Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton.
610-262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton,
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH,
Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun., June 25- Outdoor Service of the Word 10 a.m., church picnic 11 a.m.
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. HC July 16
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,
St. Peter’s UCC 8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton
610-837-7426
9:00 a.m. Worship
610-837-7426
“ T h e re A re No Strangers Here, Only Friends W e Haven’t Met!”
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Nazareth Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy days – Mass 7/9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN,
Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610
767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 9:30 a.m. Service of the World
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH
Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-
746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C.,
Northampton. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C.
Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Summer Worship9:30 a.m.
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.
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ST. PAUL’S UCC,
Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. (with child care)
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. – Worship at 9 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 9 a.m. Sunday School stopped until September
ZION E.L. CHURCH,
Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH,
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
Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
& 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.
QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton
610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. (Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
RADIANT CHURCH,
Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath.
Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., 8142 Valley View Rd.Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 Seemsville, Northampton a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. 610-837-7426 – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
St. Peter’ s U.C.C.
“There Are No Strangers Here, 8142 Valley View Rd. Only Friends We Haven’t Met!”
Seemsville, Northampton
759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.
GRACE BIBLE Northampton FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m.
Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter’ s U.C.C.
Sun. – Worship in the Air Conditioned Fellowship Hall 9:30 AM (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in the Church Grove)
Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
BUSHKILL UNITED 610-262-9517 METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. Sun – Worship 9 a.m.
610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
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How Faith Comes
If one does not have the faith to receive things from God, how does one get that faith? The Bible answers that question in Romans 10:17, “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” Some years ago, Rev. Robert Abbott shared in The Pentecostal Evangel the testimony of a person who received faith by reading the Scriptures. He related, “While pastoring in a Minnesota city, I was called to visit a patient in the tuberculosis sanatorium. She was a believer but a member of a non-pentecostal church. For 9 years she had suffered with the disease. She was so ill, she could be out of bed only one brief period per day. On my arrival, she explained how she had been reading her Bible when certain words suddenly caught her attention: ‘These signs shall follow them that believe; in my name...they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover’ (Mark 16:17-18). She had not believed in divine healing until that moment. Suddenly she had faith for recovery. She called the one pastor she knew who prayed for the sick. As I prayed with my hands on her head, God’s power came upon her so mightily that the entire bed shook! She continued to shake for 3 days and the power of God was so upon her that she could not sit up at all! After many tests, conducted over a period of several months, she was dismissed from the sanatorium. There had not been a positive reaction from the moment of her healing! For over 20 years now she has enjoyed normal health with no recurrence of the disease! Where did she get faith to be healed? She got it from reading the Bible!” How does one get faith to be saved? The context of the verse “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” deals with receiving salvation through believing in Jesus by hearing about Him from God’s Word. I urge you to read God’s Word to get the faith to be saved by hearing about Jesus the Savior of the world. Start with the Gospel of John.
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Obituaries Vivian M. Boehl
Vivian M. Boehl, 92, of Moore Township died on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Gracedale. She was the wife of Robert M. Boehl for 70 years. She traveled throughout the country with her husband during his 20-year military career in the Air Force and later retired to Bath. Wherever she lived, she was an active church member who sang on choirs and assisted with office duties. Born and raised in Lindenhurst, N.Y. she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothea (Young) Rayser. Vivian was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels of Northampton County, enjoyed teaching literacy, and was an avid golfer. She was a member of Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, R. William Boehl, of Hackettstown, N.J.; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Dorothea “Dotty” Boehl, and her two sisters, Dorothea M. “Dot” Papps and Elsie V. Warta. A Memorial Service in celebration of Vivian’s life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church, 1433 Main St., Bath. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the church. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chapman Quarried United Methodist Church and/or Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709-3498.
Gregory P. Farkas
Gregory P. Farkas, 69, of Northampton, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Gracedale. He was the husband of Faye M. (Smith) Farkas. He was employed as an ad builder for The Morning Call for 39 years, retiring in 2008. A 1965 graduate of Dieruff High School, Allentown, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Born in Allentown, he was
a son of the late Louis and Ella (Frantz) Farkas. Gregory enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and gambling, and had a great sense of humor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, William of Anniston, Ala., and Al and Craig of Northampton; two brothers, Karl and Louis; four grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 8 at the Brubaker Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, formerly the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd., Suite 100, Silver Springs, Maryland 20910.
Rose E. Heimbach
JULY 27, 1927 – JUNE 27, 2017 Rose E. Heimbach, 89, of Northampton formerly of Bethlehem, died on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Northampton. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Heimbach. She worked for Kohas Amusements as a bookkeeper, and was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church. Born on July 27, 1927 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Josephina (Zanabelnia) Zavilla. Surviving are a son, Mark; a daughter, Michele; son-in-law William Harvest; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Klegarth; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Madonna Marie, and nine siblings. Calling hour will be at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church, 1861 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 14, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. in the church. Arrangements are by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, 361 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067. Contributions may be made to AseraCare Hospice, 7660 Imperial Way, Suite 410, Allentown, PA 18195.
Eleanor Paukovits
NOV. 12, 1927 – JULY 2, 2017 Eleanor Paukovits, 89, of Nazareth, died on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain
Hill. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Paukovits for 53 years before he died on Jan. 9, 2001. She graduated in 1945 from Nazareth High School, and was the class secretary, being active in planning their high school reunions. She belonged to a card club with her high school friends for over 70 years. Born on Nov. 12, 1927 in Bangor, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Meda (Bowers) Sprague. Eleanor was a secretary for Hochberg Mfg. and Ben-Art Industries and retired from Quartet Fashions.. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Kocher and Stephanie Reph, both of Nazareth; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Neal Sprague, of Upper Nazareth Township. Preceding her in death were a baby brother, Gerald Sprague, and a sister, Lorraine Schultz. Services were held on Friday morning, July 7 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the church and interment in Holy Family Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Jerry B. Pysher
Jerry B. Pysher, 66, of LaPorte, Ind., formerly of Hecktown, Lower Nazareth Township, died Sunday, June 18, 217 in Kindred Hospital, Mishawaka, Ind. He was the husband of Kathleen (Fody) Pysher for 43 years. He graduated from Eason Area High School, Northampton Community College and Moravian College. After graduation, Jerry served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Bethlehem Steel, then transferred to the Burns Harbor plant. He was currently employed at Purdue University Northwest, Facilities Service Department as Hammond Campus maintenance supervisor. He loved his job and is remembered in the Indiana guest book by his co-workers reflect their respect and caring. He is remembered as hard working, seeking not problems but solutions with a smile on his face. He was the son of the late Budd A. Pysher and Ethel (Biechy) Pysher. While living in Hecktown, he served as a Lower Nazareth Township Supervisor. He also served in various leadership positions with the Hecktown-Lower Nazareth Twsp. Lions Club and the Rolling Prarie, Ind. Lions Club. He loved his community and was dedicated to making it a better place. Jerry was a car guy who loved racing. He raced street stockcars at the former Nazareth Race Track. Surviving are his wife; his mother; a son, David, of Michigan City, Ind.; a sister, Arlene Muschlitz, of Williams Township; a nephew, Chris Kerchner, of Bushkill Township; and Kelly and David Fody, who resided with him. Contributions in Jerry’s name
may be made to Visions of Eagles, Box 231, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Franklin J. Silfies
NOV. 13, 1928 – JULY 8, 2017 Franklin J. Silfies, 88, of Chapman Quarries, died on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Gracedale. He was the husband of the late Betty Jane (Arndt) Silfies for 65 years before she died in 2016. He attended Northampton High School before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Franklin was employed by Keystone Cement Co. where he worked as a machinist for 34 years before retiring in 1991. He also served on the Borough Council of Chapman Quarries. Born on Nov. 13, 1928, in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Norman, Sr. and Stella (Mann) Silfies. He coached Moore Township Little League baseball for many years. An avid hunter and fisherman, Franklin was a member of Keystone Rod & Gun Club. He also was a member of Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara A. Silfies of Moore Township; two sons, Richard A. Silfies of Nazareth and Ronald F. Silfies of Moore Township; seven grandchildren; thirteen greatgrandchildren; three nieces and a nephew. Preceding him in death was his brother, Norman Silfies, Jr. Services were held this (Thursday) morning, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Friends and relatives were invited to call this morning from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment was in St. Peter’s (Snyder’s) Church Cemetery, Seemsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church, 1433 Main St., Bath, PA 18014.
Aloys G. Yost
FEB. 22, 1923 – JULY 6, 2017 Aloys G. Yost, 94, of Northampton died on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Weston Senior Living Center. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Marakovits) Yost. He worked at Essroc Cement Co. in Nazareth for 37 years and retired as an operations supervisor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Born Feb. 22, 1923 in North Coplay, he was the son of the late Frank and Julia (Kroboth) Yost. Aloys was member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, as an adult server, usher and greeter for many years. He was a charter member of Council #4282 Knights of Columbus, Nazareth, a Third Degree, and served two terms as Grand Knight. He was a 4th Degree member of the Pius XII Assembly of Easton. He was also a member of the Coplay Saengerbund. An avid golfer, he won the 2nd flight championship at Willow Brook Golf Course in 1985 and was a member of the Naza-
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reth Community Golf League. Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl A. Yandrasits; a sister, Angela Kotch; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, a sister, and sons-in-law, Theodore Doncsecz and Edward Yandrasits. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Tuesday 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., in the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18062. Memorial contributions may go to the National SPCA or Peaceable Kingdom, Inc., c/o the funeral home.
Gaylord I. Doyle
Gaylord I. Doyle, 93, of Moore Township, formerly of Sanford, NY and Palos Verdes, California, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 07, 2017. He was the husband of the late Barbara Jean (Thomson) Doyle with whom he shared 60 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2011. Born in Poyntelle, PA, he was a son of the late Irvin R. and Pearl M. (Mosher) Doyle. Upon graduating from Preston High School, Gaylord honorably served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed by the New York City Water Supply where he was an engineer of 20 years. He then moved to California where he worked for the Palos Verdes Property Management Co. as an assistant supervisor before retiring. After retiring, Gaylord worked part-time at Scotts Golf Course in Deposit, NY. He was a member of Bushkill United Methodist Church. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his daughters, Kimberly Daniels and her husband, Michael, of Moore Township and Cheryl Curran and her husband, Chuck of Palm Cost, Florida; sons, Donald Doyle, of Jensen Beach, Florida and Rev. Douglas Doyle and his wife, Enora, of Eunice, Louisiana; fourteen grandchildren; seven Continued on page 13
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great-grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Hempstead, of Forest City, PA; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his late wife, Jean, he was predeceased by a sister, Winifred Neild, and three brothers, Donald, Walter and Kenneth Doyle. Services: will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., Village of Moorestown - Bath. Contributions: in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Gaylord to The Pentecostals of Cottonport, 107 Montalvo Street, Cottonport, LA 71327.
Floyd D. Kessler
Floyd D. Kessler, 87, of Bath, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. Born on December 15, 1929, in Easton, PA., he was the son of the late George and Frances (Archer) Kessler. Floyd and his wife, the former Lillian Passarelli, observed their 67th wedding anniversary last March. He worked in the shipping department at Binney and Smith, Inc., for many years until retiring. Survivors: in addition to his loving wife Lillian, he is survived by a son, Barry G. Kessler; a sister, Joan Kessler; one grandson, Rodney Kessler and his wife Blaire; and a great granddaughter Dylan Kessler. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.
Annual Parish Picnic to be held This weekend
Submitted by KEN BOYCE Sacred Heart of Jesus Church’s annual parish picnic will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 14, 15 and 16 at the parish picnic grounds on Northampton Street in Bath. Clams, beverages and a variety of delicious homemade foods including, pork and turkey barbecue, pierogies and potato pancakes will be available each night. Friday and Saturday hours are from 5 to 11 p.m. and Sunday hours are from 3 to 9 p.m. There will be nightly musical groups performing a good mix of music for listening and dancing. Friday night will feature the band “Still Kick’n” from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, “Desire” will perform from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday will feature “Crazy Hearts” performing from 5 to 9 p.m. Additionally, there will be games and attractions for children and bingo, tricky tray and yard sale tents for adults. A $5,000 cash grand prize drawing will be held on Sunday night at 9 p.m.
Creative Corner By KATHLEEN UNGER
Breakdown
It was a very hot July Sunday afternoon and my husband was scheduled to umpire a men’s softball game in the Poconos. I decided to go along. We left in plenty of time to make the 45-minute trip to the field near Reeders. While trying to find the field, we got lost and had to turn around. Our car stalled out and we could not get it started. After several attempts to start the car to no avail, my husband went to a phone across the street and called a local garage mechanic to help us get started. In the meantime, he flagged down a tow truck and asked the driver if he could tow us to the baseball field. It was decided that I would stay with the car and the driver of the truck would take him to the ball field since it was almost game time. About 20 minutes later, the garage mechanic arrived to check under the hood. He said he was lone at the garage and couldn’t stay away too long because he had no one to cover for him. He put in a new battery…and the car still wouldn’t start. He put in new points and spark plugs…still nothing. He changed the air filter with no results. He practically rebuilt the engine along side of the road, going back and forth to his garage for more parts. Meanwhile, I guarded the car, sitting in the 90-degree heat along the side of the road somewhere in the Poconos. Three and a half hours later, the garage mechanic came back for the last time and told me had had to give up trying to start the car and left me sitting in a stalled car along side of Route 209. About a half hour later, the tow truck driver came by to see how I was doing. “Not good,” I told him. What shall I do? He decided he would tow my car to the baseball field where the game(s) were taking place. After two and games and 12 innings, the games finally ended and I was reunited with my husband. We phoned a relative to come and tow us home. The garage mechanic charged us $90 for all the parts he replaced and accomplished nothing. The final bill to fix the car when we got home was $450. Hubby got paid $35 for the two games so you can see it certainly did not pay us to go to that game.
Local residents Named to Dean's List at RIT
Submitted by MARIE LANG The following local residents made the Dean's List for the 2017 spring semester at Rochester Institute of Technology: Orianna Henry of Nazareth who is studying chemical engineering. Alex Kratzer of Northampton who is studying chemistry. Michael Pagliaro of Nazareth who is studying computer science. Thomas Daniels of Nazareth who is studying computing security. Matthew Lefurge of Nazareth who is studying game design and development. Joseph Campanelli of Nazareth who is studying game design and development. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.4; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.
Steve Kleinschuster (now Jr. Kleinschuster) took me along fishing down the creek and taught me the subtle nuances of catching trout. As we neared the diner, walking back with a stringer of fish, he laughed when I asked if I could carry the biggest one. Across the railroad tracks was a Lehigh and New England railroad station. The stationmaster, Sylvester, allowed me to stand out at the rail side with him, and with use of a hoop on a pole, let me hand off the work orders to
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the trainman riding the caboose of the passing train. Directly across Walnut Street was Martin Smith’s garage. Clint Hahn, an elderly gentleman, was the lone evening gas pump attendant there. I often walked over and sat with him behind the large plate glass window facing the diner. I wish I could remember what we talked about. I never knew my grandfathers, and enjoyed his company.
The History Corner submitted by BLAINE HOFFMEISTER
Sencenbach home, Bath, built in 1799. Located on South Chestnut Street, still standing. This is the oldest home on South Chestnut Street.
Old Bath, Mack’s Diner (1950s) By CHARLES MCILHANEY JR. I was eight years old when my parents operated “Mack’s Diner” on S. Walnut Street in Bath. I whiled away many hours there without benefit of my north side companions. However, along with “Ciff” Cowling, there were other regular patrons who became as good as big brothers, uncle and grandfather figures to a bored kid. Allen Haidle gave me a Boy Scout handbook. I was learning the two-armed flag signals that signify letters of the alphabet. When he came in, I’d take a stance at the far end of the diner. He’d call out a few letters, as I responded with the corresponding signal.
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COMING EVENTS 59TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE Fri. and Sat., July 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountainhome United Methodist Church Junction Rtes. 191 & 390 Over 20 Antique Dealers Friday – Licensed Appraiser on site to appraise your items $5 per item (limit 3) Enjoy the day looking for that special gift or treasure Rain or shine $4 donation 570-595-7046 Coffee Shop - homemade Lunches, Pies, Snacks & Beverages. (7/13) FLEA MARKET – YARD SALE Sat., July 15, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Salem UCC grove 2218 Community Dr. (Rt. 946), Bath Food stand open. “Shop in the Shade.” (7/13)
PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of CLARENCE T. HUGO, deceased, of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Nancy J. Dinger, Executrix, on June 15, 2017. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Nancy J. Dinger, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (6/29-7/13) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Susan J. Kleintop, aka Susan J. Henn, Susan Henn, Susan Kleintop, deceased, of the Township of Allen, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for the above Estate were granted to Jeffrey Lynn Kleintop, Administrator, on June 19, 2017. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Jeffrey Lynn Kleintop, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (7/6-7/20)
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Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM (prevailing time) on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. The bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:15 AM (prevailing time), the same day. All bids shall be sealed, marked and addressed as follows: *** Moore Township 2491 Community Drive Bath, PA 18014 Attn: David Tashner, Sr. PROPOSAL FOR EAST BEST ROAD AND KEELER ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT *** Copies of the Drawings and the Specifications / Bid Forms will be available at Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., 2870 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020, upon request and deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set, checks payable to Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. An electronic version is available from a secure ftp site at no charge by contacting Lynn Mark at 610865-4555. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Township building. The project for which Bids are being solicited is subject to the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. Each Bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Moore Township in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the bid price in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to the contract price, meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions. Moore Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to accept any Bid which in its judgment is for the best interest of the Township. David Tashner, Sr. Moore Township (7/13 & 7/20)
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The Estate of ANNAMARIE MALITSCH, , deceased, of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for the above Estate were granted to Anna Z. Malitsch, Administratix, on June 20, 2017. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Anna Z, Malitsch, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (7/6-7/20) PUBLIC NOTICE Hesch Service Station Inc. 3028 S. Front St. Whitehall, PA 18052 Date 7-13-17 ‘98 Chevy SW VIN 1GBFG15R9W1041382 (7/13) MEETING NOTICE The Traffic Impact Advisory Committee of Lehigh Township will be holding a meeting on Wed. July 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. All meetings are open to the public. Alice A. Rehrig, Manager Lehigh Township, Northampton County (7/13)
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72nd Anniversary of 1945 flood in Bath By HOME NEWS STAFF’ At approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 1945, a sudden cloudburst of rain hit the Bath area. It was more than the Monocacy Creek could withstand and within minutes flood water more than a foot deep flowed down S. Chestnut Street into the business district along Main Street. Debris from tree branches had backed up at bridges along the creek and the waster over-
flowed the banks of the creek in a few minutes. It caused buildings to collapse and mud and other debris to flood down town basements. One young man drowned when caught at a drainage pipe. German prisoners of war were mobilized to clean up the bridges at Main Street and W. Northampton Street. This past Sunday, July 9, was the 72nd anniversary of the “big flood” that older folks still clearly remember.
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Ten facts of Happiness
One of my favorite magazines is Entrepreneur. I read ten facts about happiness from around the world and thought the information is not only interesting but food for thought. This year, the report deems Norway the happiest country in the world. The U.S. is in 14th place. Here’s what the World Happiness Report found.
1. Self-employed people have higher overall life evaluations. In developed countries, selfemployed people report being more satisfied than those who are
traditionally employed. 2. People are happier when they maintain their social life throughout the workweek. Most Americans feel happier on the weekends. But this weekend effect disappears when people work in a “high trust” environment -where they consider their boss not as a superior but a partner -- and when they take part in social activities throughout the week. 3. American happiness has been declining over the past decade. For the past decade, Americans have been reporting lower and lower happiness levels. They associate their decreased satisfaction with having less social support and personal freedom. 4. It’s important to prioritize your mental health. The most powerful way to decrease misery in the world is the elimination of depression and anxiety disorders (the most common forms of mental illness). 5. Have someone to count on. People who have partners, solid relationships with extended family or simply someone to count on are much happier than those who do not. 6. Family, childhood and schooling influence happiness later in life. For adults, happiness levels are largely influenced by one’s current economic, social and health status. While backgrounds are often overlooked, they too play a major part in determining overall life satisfaction. 7. Income is more important than education. Survey respondents from all countries included in the report agreed that income is more important for happiness than education. Some of the wealthiest
people in the world are college dropouts, including Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. 8. Happiness depends on the type of job a person has. It’s no surprise that employed people are happier than unemployed people, but the type of job also comes into play. The report reveals that blue-collar jobs -- in industries such as construction, mining, manufacturing, transport, farming, fishing and forestry -- tend to correlate with lower levels of happiness. 9. It’s not all about the money. Salary isn’t the only career aspect that influences one’s happiness level. Social status at work, social relationships in the workplace, daily work structure and goal-setting also play major parts in determining happiness levels.
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10. Unemployment is “scarring.” Even after a person finds another job, the report explains, the unhappy feelings they experienced while unemployed linger. I suspect we are all searching for happiness and, in addition, we all want our children to be happy. As you can see, when it comes to the extenuating factors people who are generally happy are self-employed, have a healthy social life, have trusting relationships and one’s economic, social and health status. Are you happy? Rose Leadum (credit) Carol serves as a featured writer for The Home News and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Blog.
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59th Annual Antique Show & Sale Fri. and Sat., July 21 and 22 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountainhome United Methodist Church
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