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Bath Withdraws From Colonial Regional Police
Pictured is Jimmy Pasquariello, Bath Borough Council, Mayor Reginelli-Mirabito, Marcia Hahn, children from Dreams Come True organization and participating bikers. – Home News photo
Bikers remember friends, help children At 12th annual event
By JUSTIN SWEITZER On July 15, the parking lot outside Bath Social Hall once again became home to a barrage of motorcycles, their owners and a charitable ride, as the 12th an-
nual Bikers Remembering Bikers motorcycle run commenced from downtown Bath. The proceeds from the event, which totalled $10,421, will go to the Blue Ridge chapter of
Dreams Come True, a nonprofit organization that works to fulfill the dreams of children who are “seriously, chronically and terminally ill,” according to the chapter’s website. The $10,421 total
does not include late donations that often trickle in following the event. The event raised approximately $6,000 in 2016. Continued on page 7
Pennsylvania State Rep. Marcia Hahn, Pink Heals Lehigh Valley Chapter Executive Director Bill Andress, Linda Trexler, Bath Mayor Fiorella ReginelliMirabito and members of Bath Borough Council. – Home News photo
Pink Heals holds ambulance dedication Fundraiser In Bath
By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Borough of Bath held multiple charitable events over the weekend. Not only did the borough host the Bikers Remem-
bering Bikers motorcycle run to much success on Saturday, but a fundraiser for a local community member was held at Ciff Cowling Field on Sunday.
The July 16 event at Ciff Cowling Field featured a kickball tournament, food vendors, a raffle and the dedication of a pink ambulance to raise money for Naza-
By KERI LINDENMUTH After months of discussion, town halls, and informational sessions between the Borough of Bath Council, the Colonial Regional Police Commission, and borough residents, Bath’s council unanimously chose to withdraw from the CRPC. The decision was made during council’s regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 12. Several members of the Colonial Regional Police were in attendance as each council member cast their vote to withdraw. This vote gives Borough Manager Brad Flynn the authority to draft official letters of withdrawal. “This has been a very tough decision,” said Council President Mark Saginario as he thanked council for their work. “I know pretty much everyone on council lost sleep over this.” However, Saginario once again stressed that the decision did not reflect the quality of the CRPC’s services. Ultimately, the decision came down to what was best for the borough’s future “five, seven, [and] ten years down the road.” Colonial Regional, Saginario said, was “worth every penny,” but the borough does not have any more pennies to give and “taxes just cannot go up anymore.” Although the decision to withdraw has been made, the contract the borough has with the CRPC will remain in place through 2018. The borough has until January 2019 to find a new police Continued on page 6
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reth resident Janna Keiser. The event was ran by the Lehigh Valley chapter of Pink Continued on page 6
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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382.
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 Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from 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.
Bath Community Days- July 20-22 at Firefighter’s Park. July
20 from 5 to 10 p.m.,ride night. July 21 from 3 p.m. to midnight, and July 22 from 1 p.m. to midnight. Fireworks July 22 at 10 p.m. 5K Saturday, July 22 at 9 a.m. Clam night Friday. Nightly bingo and entertainment.
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.
10th Annual Martin on Main- Saturday, August 5 from 1
to 7 p.m. on Main Street, Nazareth.
Moorestown Garden Club’s 64th Annual Flower Show- August 5 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and August 6 from 11:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. at Salem UCC Fellowship Hall, 2218 Community Drive, Bath.
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 484-5484090 with questions.
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Submitted by PAM PASQUARIELLO The total amount of money raised by the 12th Annual Bikers Remembering Bikers motorcycle run was $10,421. We would like to thank all the people that donated the food and their time for this event to make it a great success. We would also like to thank all the people who helped organize the event. We would also like to thank Bath Social Hall, Ahart's, Bath Republican Club, D&K Construction for the T-Shirts, Seth Tavolaro for the patches, PC Beverage, Smith Compound Band, Hammer for the DJ Equipment downstairs, Pasquariello's Auto Shop, Tony Gregory, and Kyliee Ziegler for donation money for serving water at the cemetery. Thank you to the people that donated checks directly made to Dreams Come True: James Broadbent, Irene Warner, Steve and Maria Kresge and Bath Lions Football.
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Developer proposes Transformation of Willow The Trolley Brook Farms Property By JUSTIN SWEITZER A project was presented to Allen Township supervisors at their July 13 meeting that would transform the current state of Willow Brook Farms in the township, repurposing historical structures to creating a village-like “hamlet” that would be surrounded by new residential units in Allen Township, Northampton Borough and North Catasauqua Borough. On behalf of the Fuller Family Trust, Robert Dwyer, a real estate agent with Land Trust Properties Inc., presented the supervisors with a master plan that would call for a 50 percent increase in the amount of housing units in the township.
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The current housing stock in the township is 1,200—you’re proposing 700. That makes me choke. Larry Oberly -----------------------
The project, which was only a presentation and not an accepted plan, proposes development that would buffer the open space core of the development, which Dwyer continually referred to as a “hamlet,” by constructing apartments and townhouses in the surrounding area, which would range from two stories to three stories depending on location. Between two-story apartments, three-story apartments and threestory townhouses, the project would call for 500 housing units along Willow Brook Road, according to Dwyer. Dwyer said that there would be a total of “700 units of product in Allen Township.”
The large nature of the project, in regard to both structure size and housing density, concerned some on the board, particularly Chairman Larry Oberly, who did not view a 50 percent increase in housing stock favorably. “The current housing stock in the township is 1,200—you’re proposing 700. That makes me choke,” he said. Dale Hassler, who serves as both a township supervisor and as the township’s fire chief, was strongly opposed to the idea of having three-story buildings within the township, due to potential fire concerns. “No higher than two stories as far as I’m concerned. I will not go higher than two stories,” he said. The project would reduce the size of the Willow Brook golf course to nine holes. It would also repurpose barns into a pro shop with a grill and a clubhouse. The property’s renowned equestrian center would also be preserved. According to the plan presented to the supervisors, an assisted living facility is also being proposed along West Bullshead Road. Representatives of the Fuller Trust would need to have an overlay zoning district approved by the township to be able to make the project a reality. Jim Constantine, who specializes in urban design projects, said the project could serve as a “focal point” to create something that’s unique in the township. “It’s a great piece of land,” he said. “You have history.” Dwyer concurred, believing that the finished product could prove to be a strong asset for Allen Township. “It will be a phenomenal setting and a real asset to the township, I think,” he said.
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Did you know there was a trolley that ran from Bath to Nazareth? Well almost, let me explain. The trolley ran from the square east on Main Street, up Broad Street to Northampton Street and then along the Nazareth Pike to Penn Allen. At this location the railroad had a siding into the Penn Allen Cement Plant and
would not permit the trolley to cross their right-of-way. Passengers had to get off the trolley, walk across the railroad tracks, and board another trolley to complete their trip to Nazareth. In Nazareth, passengers could again change to other trolleys and continue on to Tatamy, Easton, Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap and Bethlehem. One of the standard jokes of those days was to mimic the trolley conductor's call,
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"Beslehem, Bass and Nazarass - don't forget your packagass.” You'll find the most fascinating things at the Bath Museum. The Bath Museum is open free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently it is located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washington Streets. Mark August 19 on your calendar and come out and visit this local treasure. P.S. The Governor Wolf Historical Society, located just south of Bath, also has their museum open the same date from 1 to 3 p.m.
Vertek presents planned Improvements to Rt. 329, Airport Road By JUSTIN SWEITZER Representatives from Vertek Construction Management presented supervisors in East Allen Township with planned roadway improvements to accompany the 450,000 square foot warehouse that is planned at the intersection of Route 329 and Airport Road. Ronald Check, the president of Vertek Construction Management, attended the July 12 East Allen Board of Supervisors meeting with his engineer to detail the $4 million worth of improvements that will be made to the roads. The plan that they presented to the board included results that were gathered after conducting traffic studies and analyses on the nearby roadways. Ben Serrecchia, a project engineer for Vertek, outlined the many infrastructure changes that will occur along with the development of the warehouse. “As we head north on Airport Road, part of our improvements include a right turn and decel lane for entrance to our truck court for our project,” Serrecchia said. “We’re also bringing in a new left turn lane for Keystone Drive. The center lane through would continue up through Airport Road, and as we go further north, we’ve also increased the length for vehicular stacking of the left turn lane to go westbound on Nor-Bath Boulevard.” “Heading further north we’ve also included a brand new right turn lane at the intersection of Nor-Bath and Airport Road,” he said. New storm sewer improvements on the east side of Airport Road will also be implemented to encompass the widening that will come with the project, according to Serrecchia. The sewer improvements will include new piping, manholes and other structures. Serrecchia said they will be increasing the length of the left turn lane for westbound travelers on Nor-Bath Boulevard who will be looking to turn left and travel southbound on Airport Road. Additionally, he pointed out that a new right turn deceleration lane and right turn lane into the project’s driveway, will be located further east on Route 329. He also noted that there will be a new left turn lane for the Keystone Aggregate Products driveway. For those heading westbound on Route 329, there will be a dedicated left turn lane to turn into the warehouse property, according to the plan. “If we head westbound coming back on Nor-Bath Boulevard,
coming towards our project, there is a dedicated left turn lane to get into our driveway for vehicular traffic. We’re also continuing our through lane up to the intersection with Airport Road and NorBath Boulevard,” Serrecchia said. The developers also described a full left turn center lane that will extend from Route 329’s left turn lane onto Airport Road to the Vertek project’s driveway on Route 329. “As part of our improvements and in conversation with PennDot, we originally had what would have been called an hourglass taper between the left turn lane heading southbound on Airport Road and our driveway right turn and left turn into Keystone Aggregate’s property,” Serrecchia said. “PennDot did not want us to have an hourglass shape to the road, so what we then did was, with their guidance, was from the left turn at Nor-Bath and Airport up to our driveway—it’s a full left turn center lane all the way through.” There will also be a dedicated right turn lane for eastbound traffic on Route 329 to turn onto Airport Road, Serrecchia said. In addition to improvements to the intersection at Nor-Bath Boulevard and Airport Road, roadway improvements will also be made to the Locust Road and Airport Road intersection, which will be a “fully-improved signalized intersection,” according to Vertek. “This intersection to itself contains a brand new dedicated right turn lane if you’re heading westbound on Locust Road. The center, or drive through lane, would become a dedicated left turn lane for southbound traffic onto Airport Road, and the dedicated right would be for northbound traffic onto Airport Road,” Serrecchia said. Board of Supervisors Chairman Roger Unangst stressed that tractor trailers will be prohibited from turning left off of Airport Road onto Locust Road. “That needs to be signed, and signalled, and signed again, and then more signs again about no trucks turning left,” he said. In other business, the public hearing of the board to consider Rockefeller’s request for rezoning of their airport property will be held on August 16 at 7 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium. The board will next meet on July 27 at the municipal building for a regular meeting at 7 p.m.
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Farmers Market Schedule • Bath Farmers Market- Held every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Keystone Park in Bath, located at Green Street and Route 329 (Race Street). • Blue Mountain Farm Market- Open Fridays from 12 until 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Located at the Delaware and Lehigh Trailhead on Main Street in Slatington through October. • Community Farmers Market- Sponsored by Salem United Methodist Church on August 26 on church grounds. Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1067 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville. • Nazareth Farmers Market- Held in the Center Square in Nazareth every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. until October 28. • Northampton Farmers Market- New location at the corner of Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane, in the Municipal Park Complex. Held every Tuesday from 3 until 6:30 p.m.
Area youth will gather for Cub Scout Day Camps - enjoying fun and Adventure with a purpose submitted by ALISTA BLOSE WHAT: Palmerton Day Camp WHEN: Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. WHERE: 1255 Third Street, Palmerton Cub Scout Day Camp provides safe fun and adventure in the outdoors for Cub Scouts! These camps are held locally and are an excellent opportunity to experience Scouting. Youth will be attending from the surrounding school district areas, Palmerton, Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, Northampton, Northwestern,
Creative Corner By KATHLEEN UNGER
How I learned to speak Pennsylvania Dutch
When I was a young child, my parents had friends who came to visit us quite often. While the adults were visiting, they often spoke in the PA Dutch dialect. After hearing them speak this strange language for a few years, I started to catch on to what they were saying. They tried to talk about me but I started to understand their “Dutch” words and soon knew what they were saying. Daddy also had a sister and a brother-in-law who came to visit quite often. They too spoke in the PA Dutch dialect. So I got my training from these two couples. Daddy could only speak PA German when he went to school back in 1900. He had to learn English in school, as the teacher demanded that every child speak English. He only went to the fifth grade and then was needed on the farm to plant the crops and take in the harvest in the fall. He could recite the list of presidents beginning with George Washing-
Northern Lehigh, Parkland, Catasauqua and Whitehall. This is a valuable activity for many reasons: •Promotes fun and adventure with a purpose; Day Camp is a huge reason why Cub Scouts join, and why they remain Cub Scouts. •Helps the Cub Scouts succeed, and provides significant rank advancement opportunities. •Offers character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. •Meets individual boy's needs and interests by offering a fun, meaningful, and educational Scouting program. •Provides the opportunity for units to earn awards. ton right up to the present. He knew his times tables and could recite almost all of them in rapid succession. He would often recite a certain poem to me: “Up to the airy mountain, down the winding glen, daren’t go ahunting for fear of little men.” The Village Blacksmith was also a favorite poem he could recall from school.
About Minsi Trails Council, BSA Minsi Trails Council provides leadership and character development programs to nearly 10,000 youth through more than 5,000 adult volunteers. The council serves young people throughout the Anthracite Region, Pocono Mountains and Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania along with western New Jersey and serves six-counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Luzerne, and Warren counties. The local Scouting heritage dates back more than 105 years when the council’s first Scout troops were established in the Allentown and Easton areas. To learn more about Scouting, please visit www. minsitrails.com.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The year is sure going fast. Here we are near the end of July already. The school tax bills came out a couple weeks ago, and now we’re all figuring how we’re going to pay for them. For some it might mean selling their home to get enough cash, while others will have to take out a loan. School taxes are much worse than any other, but I reckon it’s something we hafta live with. . . . The weather’s been sorta so-so the past week, and it rained a couple days for the Northampton Exchange Club’s fair, cutting down attendance. The Sacred Heart Church’s annual picnic here in town had better weather, so they had a great crowd enjoying all the food, music, and games. The bikers were out in style for their annual “Dream Come True” ride on Saturday. There’s sure a lot of motorcycles around, but none like Eric Spooner’s. Anyhow, they had a great time for a good cause, children who are ill. . .There’s more entertainment to come over the summer. This weekend it’s Bath Community Days up on Bath Firefighters Field, including some band music, and fireworks on Saturday night at 10:00 o’clock! Then in August we have the Spuds & Suds Festival down town; the Northampton County 4-H Fair, Aug. 11, 12, 13; Christ Church Little Moore Picnic, Aug. 19, and after that the Great Allentown Fair. There’s more to be sure, and I wish them all good luck and good weather. . . .I was slightly off in my All-Star Game prediction. The American League team won again! The pitching was good, so the score wasn’t as high as I said. Oh well. . . .Clark Smith is doing much better and even enjoying a donut or two at the Legion hearts club games. That’s if “Chow” Silfies doesn’t get to ‘em first! . . . Former IronPig, Nick Williams, ripped a grand slam for a Phillies win against the Milwaukee Brewers the other day. . . .There was a brush fire in Moore Township last week. Flames can spread pretty fast if there’s not much rain and dry weeds get a spark, so be careful, folks. . . .Hats off to Kathy Unger, Carol Bear Heckman, Ed Pany and Charlie
McIlhaney, Jr. for bringing back memories of old for our newer residents, and even us old-timers who forgot about ‘em over the years . . . . Time for a nap in my backyard hammock. Whoops! Just saw a streak of lightning in the dark clouds. Rain delay. See ya!
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department. “[This] gives council plenty of time to decide who the best fit will be,” Saginario said. The borough currently has several options available, including contracting the services of the state police, Moore Township, or Colonial Regional. Council also motioned to send a legal representative to all future CRPC meetings until further notice. This motion, council explained, is to make sure the borough is “protected” by someone who “knows the legal end” of the situation. While perhaps the most difficult decision council had to make has passed, according to Saginario, it is time to “move on to the next phase.” Other News in Bath: Also during the meeting, Fire Chief Emilio DeNisi told council of plans for an upcoming open house at the fire department, an event for families that DeNisi estimates may draw between 400 to 500 people. He asked council for permission to shut down Center Street between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 for the event. The event, which will be advertised in area schools, will have a smoke camper for kids, giveaways and handouts, music, a moon bounce, and more. DeNisi said the event will be “very educational” and an opportunity to get the community involved, showing them “where tax money is actually going.” All members of council thought this was an excellent idea. “I think this council will be behind you 100 percent,” said Saginario. “You guys do a fabulous job,” said Mayor Fiorella Mirabito, “I commend all of you.” More information about the event will be released as it draws nearer.
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Heals, a local chapter of a national organization that partners with public safety organizations and local businesses to help raise money and awareness for women battling health issues. The organization and its chapters travel and offer home visits for women affected by health issues, such as cancer and other diseases. The pink ambulance was dedicated to the life and memory of Nazareth resident Mae Trexler, who was a breast cancer survivor for 18 years before her death at the age of 98 in March. On hand to commemorate the ambulance was Bill Andress, the executive director of the Lehigh Valley chapter of Pink Heals, as well as Linda Trexler, Mae Trexler’s daughter. Bath Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito was also in attendance along with members of borough council to support the work of Pink Heals. “Mae was one of our charter members,” Andress said. “In the few years that we could take advantage of her services, she would sit at her dining room table, put stickers on brochures, fold letters, stuff envelopes—whatever we needed to do.” “It just seemed fitting that we would pay tribute to her today, and tomorrow, and the day after, everywhere this vehicle goes,” he said. Pennsylvania State Rep. Marcia Hahn was also present at the dedication, and recalled her friendship with Mae Trexler and her daughter. She presented a citation to honor the life of Mae Trexler and the work of Pink Heals. “She was always bright and cheerful and just bubbling with life. It’s with sadness that we dedicate this truck,” Hahn said. “She truly exemplified the best qualities of human experience and her spirit of giving and dedication and greatly impacted the lives of others.” Mae Trexler’s daughter spoke to conclude the dedication, remembering her mother and her affinity for Pink Heals. “She is with each one of us. We knew her in many different aspects of our lives, but most of all we knew her as a loving, kind person who always had a smile on her face,” Linda Trexler said. “She loved Pink Heals. It’s a wonderful, caring group of people who run this organization and never think of themselves.”
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The History Corner Submitted by BLAINE HOFFMEISTER
Wesselhoeft home, Bath. First Homeopathic School of Medicine, established here in 1892. Located on South Chestnut Street, still standing today.
Moore Township EAC drafts Rules for Appalachian Park By JUSTIN SWEITZER Members of Moore Township’s environmental advisory council made significant headway in drafting rules for the township’s Appalachian Park at their monthly meeting on July 11. The rules, which would set in place a series of permitted and prohibited activities within the park, will be presented upon finalization to the board of supervisors at a future meeting for approval to be written into an ordinance. Among rules discussed were hours when the park would be open to visitors, rules for pets brought to the park, the prohibition of damaging or taking property or animals within the park, and how visitors should dispose of waste. EAC members debated over when the park should be open to residents and visitors, going back and forth between setting specific hours or leaving the park open from dawn to dusk. Specific hours would help Moore Township police better enforce trespassing during times when the park is closed, but setting specific hours could also prove problematic due to daylight savings changes, council members agreed. When the park will open and close is still being considered by EAC members, who will make a decision before submitting the rules for review to the board of supervisors and the township solicitor. The board strongly agreed to require all pets in the park to be leashed. Board of Supervisors Chairman David Tashner, who was in attendance in the audience, said that leashes will prevent pets from chasing wild game, which would be problematic since hunting will be permitted within the park. Any
animal waste from pets will have to be picked up and disposed of in trash cans. The rules will slightly differ for horses in the park, as horses are allowed to be ridden by owners on park trails. Park rules will prohibit littering and dumping in all areas of the park. Maureen Romano, who chaired the meeting with absence of Chairman David Frey, suggested that all park visitors practice a “carry in, carry out” policy, taking everything out of the park that they bring in with them. Tashner echoed the idea, suggested that all park visitors “leave no trace” to ensure a clean park environment. No camping or fires will be allowed in the park, except by permit. Hunting will be permitted in accordance with Pennsylvania Game Commission regulations, according to the list of rules the EAC drafted. The EAC is also looking into featuring either rules or visible suggestions that promote safe practices and dissuade “illegal” and “inconsiderate” behaviors in the park. They deemed it important to alert visitors that the park features very “primitive” terrain with slopes and trails that have the potential to be dangerous. Many of the rules were inspired by similar rules at Bushkill Township parks, with the EAC tweaking rules to fit the nature of Moore Township’s Appalachian Trail Park. The council also discussed purchasing a kiosk, picnic table, and a bear-proof trash can, but will look into potential grant money before making a final decision. The next Moore Township EAC meeting will be on Tuesday, August 8, beginning at 7 p.m.
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While the ride has always been in remembrance of friends and family within the motorcycle community, this ride held a special place in the hearts of many who participated, as the event’s founder, “Big” Al Warner, who previously ran the event, died earlier this year. Warner’s presence could be felt throughout the event, which memorialized his life and work through commemorative bracelets, as well as a pre-ride speech that remembered his contributions to the local community, particularly children in need. Jim Pasquariello, a friend of Warner’s who has helped run the event, gave a heartfelt remembrance of Warner before the ride commenced. He held a moment of silence for fellow bikers that have died and for United States servicemen and women, which Warner always did before the start of every ride. “I’m struggling a bit,” Pasquariello said. “Al was my best friend.” Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito and members of Bath Borough Council were in attendance for the charity bike run, as was Pennsylvania State Rep. Marcia Hahn. Hahn presented Pasquariello and the social hall with a plaque to remember Warner and thank the club for their charitable work at the event.
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submitted by TOM BRUDNICKI Alison Brudnicki, an Ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 8756, constructed a Purple Martin Bird house and installed at Seiple Farms as part of her Gold Award Project. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn.
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Police Report
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JULY 7
Criminal mischief in the 300 block of E. 12th Street. Report of the driver side mirror of a legally parked vehicle smashed. Theft, other, in the 600 block of Banks Street. Report of a cellphone taken.
JULY 8
Criminal mischief in the unit block of Main Street. Report of damage to a garage caused by fireworks.
JULY 9
Criminal mischief in the 1200 block of Newport Avenue. Report of a female damaging a bedroom door. – Home News photos
JULY 10
Hit and run accident, 15th Street and Main Street. Report of the driver side mirror of a legally parked vehicle struck. A witness report seeing a newer silver Nissan Rogue strike the vehicle.
JULY 12
Criminal mischief, W. 10th Street and Canal Street. Report of graffiti spray-painted on a bulldozer and bridge piers.
by HOME NEWS STAFF Lyla Schneck (left), 2016 Little Miss Community Days, crowned 9-year-old Kendall Nickischer, the 2017 winner
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Northampton Exchange Club and be honored for winning the title. Audrey Tiscio, 7, was the runner-up.
Fire call in the 400 block of E. 21st Street. Officers assisted the Northampton Fire Department and EMS with a report of a gas smell. Non-reportable accident, Siegfried Avenue and Station Alley involving one vehicle.
JULY 13
Assist person in the 2000 block of Washington Avenue. Request to assist a female. Criminal mischief, W. 10th Street and Canal Street. Report of two windows of a bulldozer damaged.
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Access Services congratulates Mike McKenna on Community Star Award Submitted by HANNAH MERSCHEN Access Services is pleased to announce that Mike McKenna, of Nazareth Township, has received the Community Star award pre-
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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. July 23 Outdoor Worship
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 St. Peter’ s U.C.C.
a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426
“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.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
SALEM U.C.C.
Moorestown 610-759-1652
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“Taste and See”
If I placed a delicious dessert before you and then used 25 fitting descriptive adjectives to tell you how good it is, would you really know to your satisfaction how it tastes? Hardly! You have to taste it for yourself! The Bible says that is what you must do to experience the reality of the Lord’s presence and His spiritual blessings, “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” (Psalm 34:8). “Taste” means “to perceive” and it refers to personally receiving the good blessings the Lord has provided for you on Calvary by His grace! “See” means to “experience.” God wants you to experience and to know for yourself that He is good even as others who “have tasted that the Lord is gracious” (I Peter 2:3). These “have tasted of the heavenly gift and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come” (Hebrews 6:4-5). The greatest tragedy in life is to live all your life without experiencing the glorious reality of knowing Jesus Christ personally or receiving His “heavenly gift” of the Holy Spirit! Clearly, there is no reluctance on God’s part. He is “a God ready to pardon” (Nehemiah 9:17) and to the truly repentant, “he will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:7). God wants “to give good gifts” to you and He promises to “give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him” (Luke 11:13). These “good” blessings are available to everyone through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. I urge you to “taste and see” for yourself that God will forgive your sins—give you peace and joy, and satisfy your soul. Do this now by praying to Jesus. Humbly ask Him to save you. Earnestly seek Him. Then you will be able to tell others, “O taste and see that the Lord is good.”
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Obituaries Vito Carmine Bonacci
JULY 4, 1948 – JULY 10, 2017 Vito Carmine Bonacci, 69, of Nazareth died Monday, July 10, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Olga (Noemi) Bonacci for 37 years. He was a supervisor for five years at Wakefern Food Corp., Breinigsville, until retiring in 2009. Previously, he worked as a supervisor for Benjamin & Medwin Co., Union, N.J., for 26 years. Born on July 4, 1948 in San Vito, Italy, he was a son of the late Saverio Bonacci and Anunciata (Bianchi) Bonacci. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Brian Bonacci and Christopher Bonacci, both of Nazareth; a sister, Mrs. Maria Mentesana of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a grandson. A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 13 in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, with The Rev. Joseph Kanimea officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Richard E. Burkett
MARCH 11, 1934 – JULY 12, 2017 Richard E. Burkett, 83, of Bushkill Township, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Marie E. (Dilcherd) Burkett for 53 years. A 1954 graduate of Chestnuthill High School, he was a truck drive for 44 years before retiring in 1999 from McLean Packaging in Nazareth. Previously, he was employed by Friedman’s Express, Bath, where he was a truck driver for 22 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union, Local #773. Born on March 11, 1934 in Saylorsburg, he was a son of the late Delbert A. and Dorothy (Coulter) Burkett. Richard was a member of Bushkill United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Renee A. Akers, of Bushkill Township; a son, William Burkett, of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandchildren; a brother, Rev. Harold Burkett, of Lansdale; a sister, Jean Ward, of
Snydersville; a sister-in-law, Janet Burkett, of Stroudsburg; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his twin brother, Robert R. Burkett, in 2011. Services were held on Monday, July 17 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Bushkill M.E. Cemetery, Bushkill Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Bushkill United Methodist Church, 1330 Church Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091.
John E. Gulla, Jr.
MARCH 12, 1936 – JULY 13, 2017 John E. Gulla, Jr., 81, of Northampton, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Wolfer) Gulla since Sept. 22, 1956. He worked at Tarkett and GAF for 42 years, and was vice president of the local union #691 for many years. Born on March 12, 1936 in Ormrod, he was a son of the late John and Catherine (Romanic) Gulla. John was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and he was a pierogie volunteer. He was also a member of the Friendly Fifties and the former St. Nick’s. John loved spending time with family, hunting and fishing, especially at Ranger Lake. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Anthony J. Gulla and Dennis G. Gulla; five grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Zaharchuk, Delores Yurasits, and Monica Paukovits. He was predeceased by a sister, Nancy. Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, July 17 in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton, followed by burial in the parish cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Robin A. Hall
DEC. 30, 1959 – JULY 8, 2017 Robin A. Hall, 57, of Danielsville, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Gary E. Hall for 31
years. She was a member and worked at Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Northampton, in the religious education department. She was also the president of the nursery school at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, for 20 years. Born on Dec. 30, 1959 in Cortland, N.Y., she was a daughter of Luther and Anna (Contendo) Hicks. Robin loved to host gatherings to cook and bake for her family and friends. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Michael; a daughter, Andrea; her parents; a brother, Michael Hicks; brothersin-law, Glenn and Jeffrey; two nephews and three nieces. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 13 in Assumption B.V.M. Church. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be presented to Assumption B.V.M. – Religious Education Dept., c/o the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Janet J. Jones
JULY 4, 1941 – JULY 11, 2017 Janet J. Jones, 76, of Laurys Station, formerly of Walnutport, died at her granddaughter’s home in Slatington on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. She was the wife of the late Barry L. Jones for 43 years before his death in 2004. A 1959 graduate of Northampton High School, Janet attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She was employed by Easton Hospital for several years before working from home to raise her children. In retirement, Janet assembled retail product displays while traveling extensively with her husband. Born on July 4, 1941 in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Julie (Kanas) Woginrich. Janet loved her family and cherished spending time with her seven great-grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Steven C. Jones of Laurys Station and Andrew B. Jones of Colorado; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Therapy Dept. of Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, and/ or Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078.
Phyllis A. Latshaw
Phyllis A. Latshaw, 89, of Walnutport, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was employed as a collar setter for the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton, until retiring. Born in Cementon, she was a
daughter of the late Harvey G., Sr. and Dorothy (Druckenmiller) Oplinger. Phyllis was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, and an auxiliary member of the Oplinger-Hower American Legion Post #899, Walnutport. She enjoyed playing pinochle. Surviving are a son, Barry, of Lehighton; a daughter, Charlene Patterson, of Walnutport; a brother, Eugene Oplinger, of Walnutport; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a son, Clark, Jr.; two daughters, Eloise Kroboth and Jacklyn Olewine Snyder; a grandson, Jason Olewine, and a brother, Harvey G. Oplinger, Jr. Graveside services were held on Friday morning, July 14 at Indianland Cemetery, Walnutport. There were no calling hours. Arrangements were by the Kevin E. Hunsicker Funeral Home, Inc., Slatedale. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lehigh Township Historical Society, c/o the funeral home at P.O. Box 29, Slatedale, PA 18079.
Frank M. Serensits
OCT. 5, 1936 – JULY 13, 2017 Frank M. “Daunch” Serensits, 80, of Northampton, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Elaine (Williams) Serensits for 51 years. Daunch worked at A&B Meats for 18 years and in the produce department at Laneco in Nazareth and Coplay until his retirement. He had served in the U.S. Army. Born on Oct. 5, 1936 in Northampton, he was a son of the late August and Anna (Malits) Serensits. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Northampton, and was also a member of the Holy Name Society for many years. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Jaime, Eric and Greg; two grandchildren; a sister, Anna Keller; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by eight brothers, August, Joseph, Louis, Luke, John, Rick, Stephen and Charles; and by five sisters, Helen, Theresa, Stella, Agnes and Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday morning, July 18 in Assumption B.V.M. Church, Northampton, followed by burial with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the church at 22nd & Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
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Dorothy Setzer
SEPT. 22, 1938 – JULY 11, 2017 Dorothy “Dot” Setzer, 78, of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus, Easton. She was the wife of Bruce D. Setzer for 55 years. A 1956 graduate of Wilson High School, she cherished her family, and was described as the ultimate fighter throughout her 12-year battle with cancer, and an inspiration to her family, friends and other cancer patients with whom she came in contact during her years of treatment. She attended all of her daughters’ events over the years, and later treasured all time spent with them and her husband, including annual trips to the coast of Maine and to the Mohonk Mountain House, as well as quiet time at the family farm. Born on Sept. 22, 1938 at Martins Creek, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Barnoski. Dot was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. She looked for opportunities to help others, as an active member of the St. Luke’s soup kitchen in Stroudsburg and annual volunteer in the food tent of the Holy Family Church picnic. She was an avid walker and loved to hike, kayak and play games, while also following Penn State football and attending games at Beaver Stadium.. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sharon Setzer of Stroudsburg and Andrea Smith of Nazareth; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a brother, George Barnowski, and wife Doris; and sister, Anna Gehret and her husband Strickland. Services were held on Monday, July 17 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 in her name may be made to the Greater Lehigh Valley Cancer Support Community’s “Wings of Hope” to support their annual monarch butterfly release: 944 Marcon Blvd., or the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Continued on page 13
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Jean E. Silfies
Jean E. Silfies, 89, of Lehigh Township, died on Tuesday, July 10, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Stanley E. Silfies, who died last year. She worked as a homemaker, priding herself on the care of her family. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Emma (Bossard) Arndt. Jean was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Indianland, and a past president of the Indianland Garden Club She also loved to travel with her husband as much as possible, bowl, and play bingo. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Bowman; two granddaughters; and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by a brother, Winfield Arndt. Calling was on Thursday, July 13 at the T. K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton. Interment followed in Danielsville Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036.
Margaret H. Smith
APRIL 12, 1941 – JULY 11, 2017 Margaret H. Smith, 76, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Arthur Kleppinger and Earl Smith. Born on April 12, 1941 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Caroline (Updegrove) Scheller. Surviving are a son, John Kleppinger, of Allentown; a sister, Barbara Edwards, of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were brothers Edward H. and Albert T. Scheller, and sisters, Bernice Askins, Ruth Ann Long, Minnie Mae Zimmerman and Cathy Riegel. A graveside service was held on Monday morning at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, with The Rev. Gerald Gade officiating. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home,
Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield, PA 18069, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Paul Struss
JUNE 13, 1930 – JULY 7, 2017 Paul Struss, 87, of Northampton, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Altemose) Struss, who died in 2001. After graduating from Northampton High School, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Surviving are two sons, Scott and Christopher Struss, and a daughter, Paula Deppen; two sisters-in-law, Caroline (Heller) Struss of Bath and Kathleen (Altemose) Gyulai; and a son-in-law, Chuck Deppen; and many nieces and nephews, including his favorite, John Struss, and his wife Barbara. All of Paul’s siblings are deceased. They include Eve Shaffer, Annie Schlofer, Pauline Fulton, Sophie Romig, Helen Angelucci, Katie Lebish, Mary, and Walter and Tony Struss. Services will be private and at the convenience of the immediate family.
Sandra “Sam” Lee Zangari
Sandra “Sam” Zangari, 63, of Lehighton, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Fred J. Zangari, Sr. since August 27, 1995. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Faye (Schaffer) Hendershot. She enjoyed crocheting. Besides her husband, she is survived by daughters, Alesha McCloskey of Allentown, Stephanie Zangari of Lehighton; sons, Christopher Israelite of Chesterton, Ind., Fred J. Zangari, Jr. of Valparaizo, Ind.; many grandchildren; sisters, Cindy Grom of Northampton, Jeantte Cusatis of Bethlehem, Carol Hendershot of South Carolina, Karen Hissan of White Haven; brothers, Clifford, Jr., and Bruce, all of Easton, Robert of Slatington, Vaughn of Bath, and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held this (Thursday) morning at the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Rd., Northampton. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP 100 Newport Avenue Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-5341 (f) 610-759-4430 BUDGET WORKSHOPS The following is a listing of dates for budget workshops. All workshops will be held at the Township Building, 100 Newport Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064 and begin at 6:30 p.m. • Monday, July 31, 2017 • Monday, September 18, 2017 • Monday, October 9, 2017 • Thursday, October 23, 2017 (If Needed) (7/20) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA., 18014. Specific items on the agenda include:
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The applicant(s), Mickey Thompson, of PAJ Ventures, LP, applicant(s) of the property located at 942 Liberty St. Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18067 request the following relief: an interpretation and/or variances to be able to use the property as a Commercial Park after permit was denied by the zoning officer due to abandonment of the previous use. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-17B Uses permitted in Rural Agricultural Zoning District, 200-33 Nonconforming Uses, 200-33E Ownership of Nonconforming Uses, 200-33F Abandonment of Nonconforming Uses, 20062 Site Plan Review, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# G5SE3-16-1B contains approximately 14.35 +/- acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL 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) ESTATE NOTICE 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)
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Like THE HOME NEWS on Facebook! INVITATION TO BID Moore Township will receive sealed bids for the East Best Road and Keeler Road Culvert Replacement Project. The project consists of the removal and replacement of two (2) corrugated metal pipe culverts with aluminized corrugated steel arch pipe culverts with galvanized steel end sections, including excavation, backfill, and restoration of existing bituminous paved public roadways, restoration and restabilization of the stream banks and bottoms around the flared end sections; and any and all related work described herein. 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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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on August 7, 2017, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The Ordinance provides and sets forth as follows: 1.The Borough shall establish a process and standards for the establishment, construction and operations of medical marijuana facilities, pursuant to the Pennsylvania “Medical Marijuana Act” (PA Act 16, 2016) to allow for the integration of an allowed industry while providing for the protection of the public’s health, safety, morals and general welfare. 2. The Borough hereby adopts district regulations for the Industrial-Commercial Zoning District, the Light Industrial Zoning District and the Industrial-Commercial Zoning District to be more fully set forth in Chapter 27, Part 4, District Regulations. 3. The Borough hereby adopts certain definitions to be more fully set forth in Chapter 27, Part 3, Section 302. 4. The Borough will adopt certain performance standards to be a part of Chapter 27, Part 5, Section 502. 5. The Borough sets forth its requirements for building and zoning permits/approvals to be a part of Chapter 27, Part 8, Section 802.
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Two keys to protecting water wells From contamination (NAPSI)—Over 15 million U.S. households rely on private, household wells for drinking water, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. If your family is ever among them, you should know how to protect your water quality. Two of the most important considerations are a proper well cap and plugging any abandoned wells on your property, advises the National Ground Water Association.
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ground in a water well. A proper well cap should: • Be bolted or locked, so it cannot be easily removed. • Have a rubber seal to prevent anything from infiltrating the well where the cap is joined to the well casing. • Be in good condition. A well cap that lacks a rubber seal or is cracked or otherwise broken can allow bugs, vermin, bacteria or other types of contaminants above the ground surface into the well, while even a tight-fitting well cap that is not bolted or locked can be jarred loose or removed by someone other than the well owner. Well caps should be installed by a water well system professional and any well cap maintenance or replacement should be done by a professional. Also, a well system should be disinfected when a well cap is installed, repaired or replaced.
How to plug an abandoned well
It can sometimes be a challenge to find abandoned wells on your property. Some abandoned wells are less obvious than others. Look for: • Pipes sticking out of
the ground. • Small buildings that may have been well houses. • Depressions in the ground. • Concrete vaults or pits. • Out-of-use windmills. • Additions to an old home that might cover up an abandoned well. Old, abandoned wells can also be found by consulting your neighbors and old maps, property plans or property title documents. A water well system professional may do additional checking—including a records check—for more information about abandoned wells. To properly plug an abandoned well, the professional should: 1. Remove all material from the well that may hinder proper plugging. 2. Disinfect the well. 3. Use a specialized grout that both keeps surface water from working its way into the borehole and prevents water from different levels in the subsurface from mixing.
How much will it cost?
This depends on several factors including the depth and diameter of the well, the geology of the area and the well’s accessibility and condition.