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Keystone Cement Company Appoints new plant manager
Submitted by TONY MADRAZO Keystone Cement Company has appointed Mr. Stuart Guinther as the Plant Manager of its cement plant in the Borough of Bath. A native of Kutztown, PA, Mr. Guinther has worked for 32 years in the cement industry, with experience spanning all aspects of plant operations. Keystone’s Human Resources Manager Tony Madrazo stated,
“Stuart brings a wealth of experience and strong leadership to our facility; he will work closely with our community, employees, suppliers, and customers.” Mr. Guinther began his career in the cement industry with Lone Star Industries here in Nazareth and subsequently progressed through positions that included serving as Production Manager at the Nazareth Plant of Essroc Materials, Vice President of Cement Operations at Dragon Cement
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Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lakey are lifelong residents of Chapman Quarries. Their fathers were slaters in the former quarries. This is the fourth column in which they shared their memories with me and our Home News readers. The advent of the depression saw the quarries idle and Mr. Lakey searching for a job. He was finally successful; the 21-year old Chapman resident’s grandparents were employed at a new company named Dixie Cup. Mr. Lakey recalls, “They were hiring seasonal workers in May of 1943. I was hired and trained to operate a machine. My wage was eighteen cents an hour (yes, eighteen cents). We were regulated by the National Recovery Administration (a New deal agency). I worked 36 hours a week. My paycheck was $6.48. When
I was given my check, I gave it to my mother, as we were a family of ten. I didn’t have a car so my grandparents allowed me to live with them free of charge for three years, until I purchased the automobile. At 21 years of age, I purchased a Plymouth, which my grandparents helped me buy. I took my test, driving around the test course, which was at the Easton Court House. I didn’t get it right but they passed me. I was then able to move back to Chapman’s and life with my parents. By the way, my father never owned an automobile.” Wilfred married Ms. Betty Green James on July 6, 1940 at the United Methodist Church in Chapmans. They remember, “We were married by Reverend Continued on page 13
in Thomaston, ME (a sister plant to Keystone Cement), and Plant Manager of Lehigh Northeast Cement in Glens Falls, NY. Most recently Mr. Guinther served as Senior Vice President of PENTA Engineering Corporation in St. Louis, MO. He is a graduate of the RoseHulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN where he majored in Chemical Engineering. Continued on page 8
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50-year member Receives pin from Masonic deputy By HOME NEWS STAFF A member of Manoquesy Lodge #413, Free & Accepted Masons, in Bath received a gold pin signifying his 50 years as
a member at the lodge’s stated meeting this past Thursday. District Deputy Grand Master John E. Nixon of the 50th Continued on page 9
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76th Year, Issue No. 24 www.homenewspa.com Manoquesy Lodge #413, F. & A.M. Master Robert J. Holdorff congratulates 50-year member, William Halbfoerster, Jr., P.M., on receiving his 50-year service pin. – Home News photo
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Historical marker dedication at Horner’s Cemetery submitted by PEGGY MOSER On Sunday, June 4, a historical marker for Horner’s Cemetery was dedicated at 4965 Nor- Bath
Blvd. on Route 329, between Bath and Northampton, in East Allen Township. The sign reads: “1745 Horner’s Cemetery, Oldest in
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Northampton County, located in the center of Craig’s Scotch-Irish Settlement in Northampton Co. Interred here are the founders of Bath and Northampton, along with Allen and E. Allen Townships. The last interment was in 1946.” The sign was in the making for a long time. It would not have been possible without the help of the Bethlehem PA Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), The Valley Forge Chapter of the S.A.R., Rogers’ Rangers, and the Gov. Wolf Historical Society. Why is the cemetery so important? It is among the most valuable of archaeological and historic resources in this area. It shows evidence of settlement patterns, burial practices, cultural and religious influences, economic development, social relationships, and provides family genealogy. The church and cemetery are located in the center of Craig’s Scorch-Irish Settlement, the first and longest permanent settlement between the Blue and the South Mountains. As you may have read earlier, direct descendants of the Craig family visited here last year from Australia. What would be in a one-acre old cemetery? How about Jane Horner, the first woman killed by Indians in Northampton County. As a PreAmerican Revolutionary Cemetery, we have 21 vets from four wars, including three generals, seven esquires, and four doctors. Dr. Matthew McHenry was the surgeon general on the ship named Provincial. Want more? Our John Ralston was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and Continental Congress. Gen. Robert Brown, owner of the Friendship Tree, also called the Washington Tree, which is on the list of historical trees. Mrs. Rosbrugh, wife of the church minister, who was the first cleric to die in the Revolutionary War. How much do you know about Col. Thomas Craig. He was a descendant of the founding father. When the British Gen. Howe took over Lydia’s house, she hid in a closet. She heard Gen. Howe’s plans for a surprise attack on Gen. Washington’s troops at Whitemarsh. She got a message to Craig, who warned Washington and saved the colonial troops. Want even more? Did you know Benjamin Franklin traveled
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through Weaversville so often that Hays Spring was called Franklin’s Spring? Hays tavern was located at the former Weaversville Hotel, now Jessica’s Tea House. One time he and his daughter stayed there overnight. Neigal Gray was the Deputy to the Provincial Conference held in Carpenter’s Hall in June of 1776. Then there is George
Palmer. He was the Deputy Surveyor General of PA. He settled many border disputes with and between our neighbors. He was spoken highly of by the Penn family. Palmer Township was named in his honor. Do you know where Fort Ralston is located? Wilson’s Blockhouse? Angel Falls? StenContinued on page 7
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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382! We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.
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, entertainment info to follow. Bath Community Days- July 20-22 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. Bicentenial 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.
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Heirloom Illness
by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
Part One
Heirloom is defined as something of special value and precious handed down from one generation to another. For me, the platinum cuff links handed down from my maternal great-grandfather is an heirloom. What if I revealed to you that your health, your most precious gift, is an heirloom by its very nature-meaning handed down through the generations? I am going to be bold and say that both good health and illness can be ‘heirloom’, i.e. handed down from one generation to another. Before you start blaming your parents, let’s discuss further. For sure, the notion of genetics being passed from one generation
to the next is the bedrock and basis upon which much of science is based and further research performed. We are all aware that our DNA replication and its expression in our offspring is widely common. It’s what makes us who we are; the color of the eyes, hair, features, stature, etc. link us to our parents, their parents before
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them, and so on all the way back the Garden of Eden. I myself performed a saliva DNA test a few years ago and it appears that though I am ScotIrish, I share the similar DNA patterns with someone of Middle Eastern descent. I am thinking this was Adam… I am essentially a slightly modified replication of my eldest brother, father, uncle, and my paternal grandfather. Just this past weekend I was introduced to an elderly gentleman who knew my father at my age now and he kept saying the resemblance and mannerisms between me and my father was uncanny. I take pride in that. I miss my father dearly. This understanding can be taken one step further as while we understand physical traits are transferred, so to is physiology- the functions of and response from ourselves, the living organism. In this manner, it has been commonly observed/heard Continued on page 6
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Future of policing, Sleepy Hollow Road, And traffic signals on Agenda in Bath By KERI LINDENMUTH As has been the case all year, the Borough of Bath Council was very busy at its regular monthly meeting. The future of the CRPD, Sleepy Hollow Road, and a traffic light grant were all on the agenda during the June 6 meeting. Council is still actively discussing the future of the CRPD in the borough. CRPD Officer Matt Antonucci and other officers representing the police association were in attendance during the meeting and distributed informational packets containing cost comparisons and crime statistics. Officer Antonucci said that the packet was the association’s “response to misrepresented statistics” presented during the May 20 town hall. The packet states that, out of six similar boroughs in the area, including Coplay, Macungie, and Alburtis, Bath pays the second lowest cost for police services ($413,536). The packet also states that, with 141 reported UCR crimes in 2016, Bath has the second highest amount of crimes out of those six similar boroughs. Officer Antonucci says this new packet will allow the public to “properly compare” the information they’ve been given. Now that council has all of the information they need, a workshop meeting will be scheduled within the next month. During this meeting, council will start debating as to whether the borough should stay with the CRPD or choose an alternative option for financial reasons. The future of Sleepy Hollow Road was also discussed during the meeting. Since the fall, council has been working with property owners to acquire a deed of dedication, turning the private
drive into a public street. However, this move requires all property owners to agree. Currently, one property has been unresponsive and another is in foreclosure. The foreclosure, council was concerned, will only further prolong this process. “I think residents need to know there is a deadline so they can figure out what to do [next],” said Councilwoman Cynthia Anderson. However, council was aware that even if a deadline is in place, it will likely pass because the foreclosure can take years. “[You] may as well just pull the plug,” said Borough Solicitor Blake Marles. Council agreed and motioned to close the plan due to noncompliance. Money which had been earmarked towards a road improvement project on that street will be used toward other improvement costs in the budget. However, council agreed to revisit the plan if or when the two problem properties are resolved. Finally, council authorized Borough Manager Brad Flynn to submit a grant application for adaptive traffic signals at 512 and 248. These adaptive traffic signals, Flynn explained, use realtime data to adjust to the flow of traffic. “Hopefully they would help alleviate traffic congestion and make the intersection safer for residents,” said Flynn. The next Borough of Bath Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 12. A special meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting will commence at 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about all of the important issues facing the borough.
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT JUNE 2
• Domestic in the 1300 block of Newport Avenue between a male and a female. • Warrant service/served in the 2400 block of Main Street. Report of a male served with an outstanding warrant and transported to District Court.
JUNE 3
• Criminal mischief, 26th Street Playground in the 200 block of W. 26th Street. Report of graffiti in the men’s room and on a pavilion.
JUNE 4
• Non-reportable accident. W. 21st Street and Canal Street involving two vehicles.
JUNE 5
• Non-reportable accident, E. 21st Street and Mill Street involving two vehicles. • Assist person in the 200 block of E. 19th Street. Request to assist a female.
Lehigh planners send Medical marijuana Ordinance to Supervisors By JUSTIN SWEITZER At their June 12 meeting, Lehigh Township planners formally recommended that township supervisors approve an ordinance governing the implementation of potential medical marijuana facilities within the township, in accordance with the state’s “Medical Marijuana Act” introduced in 2016. The proposed ordinance, which will come before the township’s board of supervisors at their June 27 meeting, sets restrictions on what types of zoning districts medical marijuana facilities would be able operate in within the township. The ordinance aims to establish “a process and standards for the establishment, construction, and operations of medical marijuana facilities” to properly integrate Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, while also
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striving to protect public health and safety. According to the ordinance: • Academic clinical research centers will be permitted by special exception in Industrial (I), Office Business (OB) and General Commercial (GC) zoning districts. • Medical marijuana grower/ processors will be permitted by special exception in General Commercial (GC) and Industrial (I) zoning districts and conditional use in the Neighborhood (NC) zoning districts. • Medical marijuana transport vehicle offices will be special exceptions in General Commercial (GC) and Industrial (I) zoning districts. • Medical marijuana dispensaries are permitted by special exception in the General Commercial (GC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Planned Resort Residential Community (PRRC) Zoning Districts. All facilities will have the opportunity to be considered for applicable performance standards listed in the proposed ordinance. The ordinance is similar in nature to ones previously approved in neighboring Northampton County municipalities, including East Allen and Moore Townships.
In other business, Township Engineer Phil Malitsch said that the township received a sewage facilities planning module for the proposed Wal-Mart supercenter to be located at Route 145 and Birch Drive. Malitsch outlined the purpose behind the township’s Act 537 plan, a sewage facilities plan for the entire township that shows areas that have public sewer. “Any property in the township that is intended to be serviced long-term by public sewer, is supposed to be indicated that way in your 537 plan,” Malitsch said. “The 537 plan currently doesn’t show the Wal-Mart parcel as an area intended for public sewer. The way that you fix that on a project-by-project basis is by going through this process which is a planning module. ” The proposed supercenter, which would feature a gas station and a Wal-Mart convenience store, has gained considerable opposition from township residents. The planning commission also discussed potential changes to warehouse development within the township. Malitsch presented the commission with examples of warehouse development restrictions and ordinances in neighboring townships, citing East Allen Township as the most prominent example. Malitsch noted that East Allen only allows warehouses in districts that are zoned industrial and that every proposed warehouse is conditional use. He described East Allen as “a good place to start conceptually.” Planning Commission Chairman David Shulman was favorable toward the idea, and said that he has always been supportive of placing uses not liked in residential areas in industrial zoning districts instead. “Perhaps we start with taking all the warehousing and putting it in industrial,” Shulman said. The board was supportive of the idea, and directed Township Solicitor Michael Corriere to begin work on an ordinance to change what districts allow for warehouse development, with the aim being to only permit large warehouse development in industrial districts. The next Lehigh Township Planning Commission meeting will be held on July 10 at 6 p.m.
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How can I build my business? How can I make more money? How can I get more customers? When can I start taking my social media to a new level? When am I going to grow my reputation? I’ve seen so many businesses who believe they can do it all by themselves and they’re wrong. Maybe the number one reason is they don’t want to pay someone. They may struggle with sharing information. Maybe they don’t believe in the value of key marketing strategies. Or, they are not good at training. All those answers relate to small thinking. When you think small you spend time working on small things. You might have the inability to see the bigger picture. Here are a couple of words that relate to small thinkers. Narrow-minded - not interested in any idea except their own. Rigid - not willing to ever change their ideas, attitudes and opinions. Intolerant - unwilling to accept
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any beliefs but their own. On the other hand, big thinkers are a different story. They take risks, they hire people smarter than they are, and they can see the future. Failure isn’t something that will hold them back. They look for new ideas and new projects all the time. Here are a couple of words that relate to big thinkers. Flexible - will change their mind for the benefit of all, not themselves. Open-Minded - new ideas rock in their world. Visionary - they know that success is near and they need others to get them there. When it comes to big thinking, the message is clear. ‘I’ isn’t in their vocabulary; however, ‘we’ is their most spoken word.
Bath Community Chorus sings For Flag Day program By HOME NEWS STAFF The 30-voice Bath Community Chorus, directed by Sharon Schrantz, put on a special Flag Day program entitled “Land of the Free” at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bath on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Jay R. Wetzel welcomed the audience and recognized the military personnel and veterans present. The Rev. Michael Eckroth, pastor of Christ Church UCC of Bath, spoke on “A Prayer for Our Country.” Laurie Kraemer sang “The Lord’s Prayer,” after which the chorus sang the cantata “Land of
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the Free.” In addition to the chorus, other persons taking part in the program were Kevin Ehrig, organist/pianist; Susan Krause, pianist; Lisa Schrantz, flute; Robert Krause, narrator, and Jeff Varju, trumpet. Pastor Wetzel was honored by State Representative Marcia Hahn and Mayor Fiorella Mirabito for his years of service in the borough. The offering benefited the unselfish devotion of the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co. for their commitment to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Moore Township and the Bath area.
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What did I tell you?! The Bath Community Chorus gave a great program for Flag Day on Sunday at the Lutheran church. We have some wonderful voices in and around Bath, and Sharon Schrantz puts a lot of her energy into bringing it all out. There was a big crowd to hear the singing. Now Sharon’s working on her Christmas music. . . . I hear Eileen Applegate fell and broke her wrist, but she made it to the chorus. . . .We’re right in the middle of strawberry season. Local farmers who raise them have signs up letting everybody know about ‘em, and Salem Church up Moorestown way had a strawberry festival, and they were a feature attraction at the farmers market on Friday. Strawberries and ice cream or strawberry shortcake – I switch off from one day to the next. . . .Phillies are down again after a short winning streak. Something always happens and the other team takes advantage. . .We’ve had a few days of sunshine and it was really welcome after rain. Next Wednesday is the first day of summer, and we had nice warm days at the end of spring. . . .Fathers can look forward to adding another tie to their collection as Father’s Day is celebrated this Sunday. Maybe the gals will make breakfast, ‘cause the guys made it for them on Mother’s Day . . . . Good to see that the fifth graders up at Moore Elementary had their D.A.R.E. graduation that the police brought to them. The kids need that kind of education more than ever these days ‘cause the drug problem is going on all across the country. . . . Nobody’s perfect, I should know, but I think I oughta correct the museum piece of last week. Ebner’s Cut Rate drug store was where the nails store is now, not where International TV is. That store is where Coonie Mac had his ice cream and other stuff that he sold. . . .Couple cement mills must have new owners with name changes that I took notice of. . . .Anyhow, have a Happy Father’s Day, guys. BLUE MOUNTAIN COMPOUNDING 484-287-6341
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one to say that he or she “has a strong immune system” like his/ her mother. Or conversely, that a person suffers with the same allergies, illness, sensitivities that a parent or family member has. Why is that? Have you ever wondered? Scientists are wondering also and recently, a study linked childhood obesity to genetics handed down through perhaps generations. A deeper question that needs a proper answer is why do gen-
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erations of family members suffer with similar obesity, cancers, and common patterns of heart problems, thyroid disease, and many other traced familial illness patterns? Why? Clearly our genetic code is considered the main lynch pin yet there has to be more to it. Our individual nervous system our unique immune system response, the different environments with all various toxins and poisons, et al factor into the “expressions” of these diseases, their severity and detriment. Saying heirloom illness is solely genetics is fool’s play. It’s an easy way to hide the fact that we just have absolutely no idea. I, like you, desire to know the real culprit and the true cause of illness in a person than merely giving the symptoms a fancy name to make it appear like we know what’s going on. We don’t. Surely we know the cause of acute and traumatic injury and the path to fix it. Case in point: the cause of my childhood friend Renee’s broken arm was due to her falling off her bicycle. Some six weeks in a cast and sitting out field day, she was as good as new. (For the record I didn’t take the screws out of her seat, my brother did.) However, we have absolutely no idea what causes the likes of Multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimotos thyroiditis, scleroderma, chronic fatigue syndrome irritable bowel, crones disease, fibromyalgia…should I go on? Saying that your body is attacking you, just like it did your mother or grandmother and saying that the cause is auto-immune disease or a genetic/generational auto-immune disease is wrong and brings us no closer to a cause. While I may not be able to prove it I don’t think that your body hates you and is attacking you. Applying the lost art of common sense you will also agree. Your body isn’t so mad at you and that it “eats” its own myelin sheath around nerves and brain tissue (MS) or destroy its own joints (RA). That is preposterous! Alas, greater minds than I have concluded that this is the case and tirelessly create new drugs to suppress your immune systems (which is always acting properly and appropriately to defend you) response and stop this supposed ‘Trojan horse’ from attacking its own city. From a natural perspective, it doesn’t sit well does it? Let’s pick up here next time. "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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ton? Do you know who founded the town of Northampton? How about the founder of Bath? Do you know where the original settlement homes are? With recent research, we have found much more information. Do you know which famous former President was a descendant
of one who is buried in Horner’s Cemetery? I guess you will have to come out to know. Yes, there is a lot of history in an old one-acre cemetery that you have passed many times and did not even know it. Free tours are now available every Saturday morning between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. until October. Group tours and private tours are available by appointment. For more info, please call Peggy at 610-837-1757.
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Northampton Senior Center Competes in county games submitted by KRISTA AMBROSIA On Friday, June 9, Northampton County Senior Games were held in Bangor at the Slate Belt center for more than 100 participants from throughout the county. After the words "Let the Games Begin" were said by John Mehler (our county administrator), the fun started. With the help of the many volunteers and county staff, all went smoothly, followed by lunch, music, dancing and of
course the awarding of medals. With our team supporting and cheering each other on, 22 medals were won by the Northampton center; five Gold, 10 Silver and seven Bronze. What a way to start the summer. Northampton Senior Center offers social, recreational opportunities and meals Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We welcome area adults 60+. For more information contact Krista Ambrosino at 610-262-4977.
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The proud parents of four adult children, Mr. Guinther and his wife Kim will complete their relocation back to the Lehigh Valley this summer. Keystone Cement built the most modern cement plant in the Valley in 2009. It retained manufacturing jobs and contributes more than $50 mil-
lion to the state’s economy. Indirectly, the company spends millions with local vendors each year. The Keystone Cement Company plant (Bath Plant) is located in Bath and East Allen Township in Northampton County. Keystone is a subsidiary of Giant Cement Holding, Inc. (GCHI), which in turn is a subsidiary of Elementia, a Mexican building materials company for the construction sector. The Bath Plant was established in 1927 and has been producing cement since 1928.
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BATH AREA Carol A Step Inside the byBearBath Museum Heckman
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One of the most fragile antiquities is fabric. Fabric is affected by sunlight, humidity, dust, and handling. It can even disintegrate from the dyes used to give it color. Hence very few garments have survived that are over 100 years old. The Bath Museum is very fortunate to have three garments from the 1870s in its collection, even more amazingly, in good condition. The clothing was worn by Suzanne Evans Schaffer (grandmother of Florence Schaffer) in 1877. One is a full length dress with collar and sash and jet beads hand sewn on the bodice, skirt and sleeves. The second is a top with tucks and ruffles and big mutton sleeves. The third is a jacket with satin and lace trim and high neck edged with silver beads. 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 June 17 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.
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Masonic District in Pennsylvania presented the pin during the meeting to Past Master William J. Halbfoerster of Moore Township. He joined the lodge in 1967 and was elected Worshipful Master in 1974. In accepting the pin, he said the Bath lodge is one of the finest, and its officers do commendable work in the fraternity. It will mark its
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150th anniversary in the year 2018. Halbfoerster then received a handshake of congratulations from every member in attendance, led by the current Worshipful Master Robert J. Holdorff. His late father, William, Sr., was a member of the lodge until his passing in 1966. His late wife, Anna, was Worthy Matron of the Nazareth Chapter #252 the same year that he served as Master.
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Nazareth Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce to host the annual July 4 Kazoo Parade and Patriotic Program Submitted by TINA SMITH The Nazareth Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual kazoo parade and patriotic program that has become a Nazareth tradition. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 4. Those wishing to participate in the parade will commence at the Nazareth High School at 9:30 a.m. Walkers will be separated into divisions, all assigned different patriotic songs to play on the kazoos, which have been donated by Lafayette Ambassador Bank. The parade route will be as follows: from the high school turn
up South Liberty Street and make a right onto Belvidere Street. Follow until Main Street and make a right up to the circle, go half way around and turn onto West Center Street and end at council chambers. Once at council chambers we will have a greeting from local elected officials. The grand marshal of the parade this year will be Nazareth’s own Harry Adams, a World War II Veteran from the US Naval Air Core. Mr. Adams will be driven in a car sponsored by Wind Gap Chevy Buick. Kids can catch candy donated by Sam’s
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Ranger Joe
Each year the Nazareth Fair featured many cowboy acts, one of which was Ranger Joe, who had a TV show from Philadelphia. He had a horse and there was a cereal named for him (or vice versa). He was a heartthrob for young teenage girls at the time. He was scheduled to appear at our local fairgrounds on a certain Wednesday afternoon and my best friend Dolores and I planned to walk to the fair and get a look at Ranger Joe. We got all spruced up and walked through the fields and snuck into the grounds by way of the back gate. We found our hero with his horse inside the racetrack where many other fans were gathered, getting his autograph. We stood in line with the other giggling girls. Someone with a Polaroid camera was snapping photos and it cost $1 to have a photo taken with Ranger Joe. Of course, Dolores and I had to have our pictures taken with our hero. We were also able to get his autograph. Later we sat in the grandstand, enjoying the show while Joe put his horse through his paces, doing trucks like counting with his right foot, standing up on his hind legs and showing his teeth (smiling). We had a great time and it was wonderful seeing a real live cowboy up close and personal.
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Tell me a story, Dad By Charles McIlhaney Jr. Tell me a story, Dad, one of days gone by, back when you were still a lad, that give you pause with heart felt sigh. Of old fashioned ways and quiet streets, and gentler times, it seemed. When the prince was charming and the princess was sweet. And love blossomed tender at the old mill stream. Back when life was honeyed in simple pleasures, with technology less refined. And old folks cherished as living treasures of an era left behind. So be it, with each passing sun, the days of yore grow dim. So, tell me, Dad, another one from the days of way back when.
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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.
BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp.
610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST,
Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut
St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
CHRIST CHURCH U.C.C., Bethlehem. 610-8656565 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
GRACE UNITED CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE CHURCH OF CHRIST, MOORE, Danielsville. 610Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-
837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. handicapped accessible, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
Pen Argyl Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH,
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, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH,
Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 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.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH,
Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
Northampton Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,
QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton
Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m.
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RADIANT CHURCH,
Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath.
Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
SALEM U.C.C.
Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – Worship in the Air Conditioned Fellowship Hall 9:30 AM (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in the Church Grove)
SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610746-3910 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 Worship- 9:30 a.m.
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH,
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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.,
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VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton
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Pick Your Pain – Part 2
(See Part 1 at www.naog.ws/pc.htm) We need God’s perspective in the choices we make in life. It really comes down to the fact that we can pick our pain. Either choice that we make will have pain involved. Are you willing to deal with the pain of being rejected or mocked because you stand with Christ? Or would you prefer the pain and heartache of being separated from God for all of eternity and the pain and sorrow that often comes later in life when a person has not followed Christ? My grandfather was a preacher. He died a number of years ago, but he understood this perspective. In his Bible next to the story of The Prodigal Son he wrote this: “The Law of a wrong decision: At first easy, then it gets harder. The Law of a right decision: At first hard, then it gets easier.” Another aspect of this proper perspective is seeing that the two kinds of pain are not worthy to be compared. Present sufferings “are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) You see, if you do choose to “suffer affliction with the people of God,” you do not stand totally alone. Jesus Christ has promised that He will never leave you or forsake you. So, even in those painful times, He goes through it with you. As that chorus says, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus…..and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.” --Submitted by Melody Lundmark
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Obituaries Patrick B. Beil
SEPT. 20, 1950 – MAY 31, 2017 Patrick B. Beil, 50, of Whitehall, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at home. Born on Sept. 20, 1966 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Donald G. Beil and Joanne V. (Dotterer) Beil. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Phillies, and Jeff Gordan. Surviving are brothers Blake E. Beil of North Catasauqua and Barry Beil of Bethlehem and a step-brother, Michel Conroy. Preceding him in death were brothers Bruce A. Beil and Donald C. Beil. A service was held on June 9 in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Township.
John D. Ceykovsky
MAY 21, 1936 – JUNE 4, 2017 John D. “Sonny” Ceykovsky, 81, of Danielsville, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Inpatient Hospice of Lehigh Valley in Allentown. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Greenzweig) Ceykovsky for 54 years. He worked in concrete construction for the past 35 years before retiring. He later worked at Woodstone Golf & Country Club in Danielsville. Born on May 31, 1923 in Allentown, John was a son of the late John and Margaret (Fisher) Ceykovsky. John took great pride in maintaining his home and property and he enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Kim Ceykovsky, of Danielsville; a grandson, Adam Ceykovsky of Danielsville; a brother, David Ceykovsky, of Texas; nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by a son, Dennis, and a daughter, Deborah; and a sister, Kathleen Fluck. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 9678 Postal Rd., #110, Allentown, PA 18109.
Ronald J. Chabak
Ronald J. Chabak, 80, of Lehigh Township, formerly of Slatington, died on Monday, June 5, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Gail S. (Mack) Chabak for 53 years. A U.S. Navy veteran, he worked for numerous cement mills as a quality control inspector. Ron also worked as an insurance agent for the Metropolitan Insurance Co. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Everett) Chabak. He was past president of West End Playground Association; life member of Slatington Skeet Club, where he enjoyed fishing; Lehigh Gap Nature Center; Walnutport Canal Association; and Slatington Senior Center. Ronald received his Eagle Scout Award from Boy Scout Troop #93 in Northampton. He was an avid Phillies fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Gary A. Chabak of Dingmans Ferry and Brian K. Chabak of Quakertown; twin brother Richard M. Chabak of Connecticut; and four grandchildren, Lindsay, Nathan, Matthew and Kyle. A service will be held at the convenience of the family, with interment in Union Cemetery, Slatington. Arrangements are by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington. Memorial contributions may be made to Slatington Skeet Club Fishing Committee, 8112 Skeet Club Rd., Slatington, PA 18080.
Lisa M. DeRemer
Lisa M. DeRemer, 39, of Northampton, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2017 at
home. She attended Northampton High School. Lisa was extremely talented and a self-taught artist who loved painting, as well as reading and writing. Born in Wilson Boro, she was a daughter of Tina M. (Weiss) Werkheiser and Rick Werkheiser. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Anna Fronheiser; a sister, Andrea Buskirk; two nieces Jadynn and Jordan; a nephew, Joseph; along with aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Richard Weiss. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Francis N. Donnelly
SEPT. 5, 1944 – JUNE 7, 2017 Francis Nicholas “Bud” Donnelly, 72, of Nazareth, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus, of Easton. He was the husband of Wilhelmina “Willy” (Richebacher) Donnelly for 50+ years. Bud worked at Land O’ Lakes Inc. and R & R Provisions of Easton. He was a salesman for Alert Security System Service of Easton and for Records Management & Consulting Service of Palmer Township, from where he retired in 2006. He enjoyed selling and working with people. Born on Sept. 5, 1944 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Hutchison) Donnelly. He was an active member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth, where he sang on the senior choir and men’s choir. Bud also enjoyed being a member of the Nazareth Community Chorus. Bud was an active volunteer for the Upper Nazareth Twsp. Recycling Board and Zoning Board. He was a board member of CIT in Easton and a Boy Scout leader. He was also a volunteer for the Visions of Eagles in Nazareth. He always transported friends to doctors’ appointments and enjoyed visiting the elderly at Gracedale. Bud was a history buff and a train enthusiast. He loved serving his community and his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Heather Potope of Bushkill Township and Michelle Allen of Williams Township; a brother, Michael Donnolly, of Berwick, Pa.; six grandchildren, Ashley and Anthony Potope, Kevin and Travis Moyer, Jake and Joe Allen; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hailey Potope. A memorial service was held on Tuesday morning in St. John’s U.C.C. Church. Arrangements were made by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Donations may be made to Visions of Eagles or to St. John’s U.C.C., c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Theresa Hammel
SEPT. 15, 1930 –JUNE 5, 2017 Theresa Hammel, 86, of Northampton, died on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Joseph Hammel for 66 years. Born on September 15, 1930 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Marth) Dragovits. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church,
Northampton. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Sandra Kulick, Theresa Hammel and Judith Roman; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Anna Visingaldi. She was preceded in death by a sister, Agnes Kmetz. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Friday morning in the church. Arrangements were made b y the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions in her memory may be made to Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, PA 18062.
Richard L. Johnson, Jr.
APRIL 29, 1954 – JUNE 8, 2017 Richard L. Johnson, Jr., 63, of Nazareth, formerly of Bath and Ashland, Pa., died on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Filchner) Johnson for 18 years. After graduating from Camden, N.J. High School in 1972, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and later in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked part-time for Elite Janitorial Services before retirement. Previously, he was employed by the former Lincoln Textiles in Nazareth. Born on April 29, 1954 in Camden, N.J., he was a son of the late Richard L. Johnson, Sr. and Mildred (Gant) Johnson. Richard was a member of Life Church in Nazareth and the V.F.W. He enjoyed horseback riding and old movies, and he loved fishing with his grandson. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Richard L. Johnson III of Camden, Munir Buford of Chester, Pa., and Rafi Buford of Northeast Philadelphia; four daughters, Tamika Robinson of Collingswood, N.J., Cheryl White of Wilson Boro, LuAnne Rickey of Hamilton, N.J., and Jennifer Adams of Frackville, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Milton Johnson, of Illinois; a sister, Jewel Wynne of Camden; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Simone Johnson, and two brothers, Billy and Michael Johnson. A memorial service in celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Life Church Nazareth, 4609 Newburg Rd., Nazareth. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. in the church. Burial will be private. Cremation arrangements were provided by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Richard’s memory to Life Church Nazareth.
Pauline M. Recker
MAY 26, 1927 – JUNE 4, 2017 Pauline M. Recker, 90, of Nazareth, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late William J. Recker, who died on November
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11, 2002. She worked for the former Pioneer Sportswear of Nazareth. Prior to that, Pauline was a homemaker tending to the family farm in Cherryville. Born on May 26, 1927 in Berlinsville, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Shafer) Cherry. Pauline was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth. She loved gardening, cooking, baking and taking care of her family. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Chandler and a son, Dennis Recker, both of Nazareth; a sister, Anna Neff, of Whitehall; three granddaughters, Kari Gabrielle Brown, Alyssa Giordani, and Amanda Palmer; greatgrandsons Joshua, Zachary, Logan and Grant. Preceding her in death were a son, William Recker, Jr., and brothers John, Joseph, Frank and George Cherry. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday in the Holy Family Church, Nazareth, followed by entombment in the Holy Family Mausoleum. Arrangements were by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064, or donate blood to the Miller-Keystone Blood Center in Pauline’s memory.
Gregory R. Reph
FEB. 5, 1948 – JUNE 8, 2017 Gregory R. Reph, 69, of Lower Macungie Township, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Doris M. (Barndt) Reph for 48 years. He was a real estate broker serving the Lehigh Valley for more than 42 years. Born on Feb. 5, 1948 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Russell R. and Naomi, (Laub) Reph. Continued on page 13
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Gregory served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Denise A. Hoffman of Slatington and Stephanie L. Muzekari of Hatfield, and eight grandchildren. Services were held today (Thursday) in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Gift of Life or St. Jude’s Hospital, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18062.
Brian L. Seip
DEC. 27, 1958 – JUNE 4, 2017 Brian L. Seip, 58, of Upper Nazareth Township, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in the Inpatient Hospice of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Lisa M. (Fiorello) Seip for 27 years. A 1976 graduate of Nazareth High School, he also attended Northampton Community College, where he earned an associate’s degree in computer science. For more than 30 years Brian was employed by the former Maier’s Bakery in Wilson Borough, now Bimbo Bakeries, before its closing and his retirement from the maintenance department. He later enjoyed working part-time at the recycling center of Upper Nazareth Township. Born on Dec. 27, 1958 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of Arlene L. (Schortz) Seip of Lower Nazareth Township and the late Sterling W. Seip. Brian loved gardening, was an avid fan of NASCAR and driver Jeff Gordan, and enjoyed football. He was a member of Dryland U.C.C. Church, Newburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Katelyn Seip, at home; his mother; father and mother-in-law, Donald and Joan Ellington of Stanhope, N.J.; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Fiorello of Landing, NJ A public graveside service was held on Saturday, June 10 in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown, PA 18103 and/or Dryland United Church
of Christ, 4415 Newburg Rd., was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Nazareth, PA 18064. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a brother, William Stephen Serensits McNally, Jr., of Phillipsburg, NJ; AUG. 2, 1938 – JUNE 10, 2017 seven sisters, Dolores Sheridan of Stephen “Stip” Serensits, 78, of Phillipsburg, Barbara Norman Northampton, died on Saturday, of Tennessee, Sandra Rogers of June 10, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Palmer Township, Susie Davis of Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethle- Hawley, Betty Coleman of Bethhem. He was the husband of Pris- lehem, Joanie Smith of Nazareth, cilla (Dischinat) Serensits for 50 and Christina McNally of Allenyears. town; and many nieces and nephHe worked at Martin Marietta ews. (Dragon Cement) and then at Pet She was predeceased by a Food/Pillsbury for several years. brother, Donald Cawley. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were held on TuesBorn on Aug. 2, 1938 in day, June 13 in St. John’s Evan. Northampton, he was a son of Lutheran Church, Nazareth, the late August and Anna (Malits) followed by interment in Holy Serensits. Cross Lutheran Cemetery, BushHe was a member of Queen- kill Center. Arrangements were ship of Mary Catholic Church. by the George G. Bensing FuStephen loved spending time with neral Home, Moorestown. his family and looked forward to Memorial contributions may his daily walks. be made to St. John’s Evan. LuBesides his wife, he is survived theran Church, 200 S. Broad St., by two sons, Stephen J. Serensits Nazareth, PA 18064. and David Serensits; six grandchildren; two brothers, Edward and Frank; a sister Anna Keller; Violet A. Weaver JAN. 27, 1934 – JUNE 9, 2017 and many nieces and nephews. Violet A. Weaver, 83, of DanHe was preceded in death by seven brothers, August, Joseph, ielsville, died on Friday, June 9, Louis, Luke, John, Rick and 2017. She was the wife of the late Charles, and four sisters, Helen, Daniel Weaver for 60 years. She not only dedicated her Theresa, Agnes ad Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial was life to her family, but she also held on Wednesday morning in cared for the children of working the church, followed by inter- mothers. Born on Jan. 27, 1934 in ment with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Ar- Fountain Hill, she was a daughter rangements were by the Reichel of the late Lawrence R. and Sara Eva (Rice) Werkheiser. Funeral Home, Northampton. Violet could be found playing Memorial contributions may be made to the church or St. Jude Bingo, cards, coloring and watchChildren’s Rsearch Hospital, P.O. ing her favorite soap operas. Her Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, family was very important to her and she especially loved going TN 38148. camping with them. She was of the Protestant faith. Joyce A. Smith Surviving are her children, NOV. 15, 1932 – JUNE 8, 2017 Robert Weaver, Michael Weaver, Joyce A. Mark Weaver, Donna Shuman, Smith, 84, of Marcia Andrews, and Carol Bushkill Town- Schaffer; 11 grandchildren; 11 ship, died on great-grandchildren; one greatThursday, June great-granddaughter. 8, 2017 in the She was predeceased by a Hospice House daughter, Sharon; granddaughof Monroe ter, Brenda; and brothers, FrankCounty. She was the wife of Ken- lin, Lawrence and Sylvanus neth H. Smith for 56 years. Werkheiser. A 1950 graduate of Aston High A service was held today School, Joyce was employed at (Thursday) at the Connell Funervarious garment mills for 50 years al Home, Bethlehem, followed before retiring as a floorworker in by burial in Cedar Hill Memorial 2000, and was a member of the Park. International Ladies’ Garment Memorial contributions may Workers’ Union. be made to Alzheimer’s AssociaBorn on Nov. 15, 1932 in tion, P.O. Box 96011, WashingEaston, she was a daughter of the ton, D.C. 20090-6011 and/or late William, Sr. and Helen (Sny- American Diabetes Association, der) McNally. P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA Joyce was a talented seamstress 22215. who enjoyed needlework and making afghans. She also had a special love for her pet cats. She
in Trinidad working in a supply depot. I guess his old Minnich store days served him well. He showed me copies of the base newspaper where he turned out to be a good baseball player. The Phillies could be coming up to Chapman’s in the future to give Wilfred a look! With the war over, he returned to Dixie Cup and spent 38 years there, ending his career supervising a unit of 100 employees. I asked him about some memorable events at the plant. His reply, “In 1937 there was a ‘sit down’ strike at the plant. For ten days we stayed in the plant, slept and ate until the dispute was settled. My grandmother was upset by the dispute. She didn’t approve of those actions. During my years at Dixie I was on both sides, one as a worker and later as a supervisor. I always believed reasonable men can and should settle their disagreements.” Mr. Lakey has served his church, The United Methodist Church, and the Borough of Chapman’s as a secretary. He replaced his old school teacher Mr. Milton Ziegenfus as borough secretary. He said, “Milton asked me to take the position. The pay was $50 a year and councilman were paid two dollars for each meeting they attended.” Mr. Lakey’s family roots are in England, in a family of proud slaters. Mrs. Lakey’s family goes back to 1388 in Reichenbach, Bavaria, Germany. They love Chapman’s: “We love the freedom, no one ever bothers you. At one time, you could walk anywhere, any yard because everyone knew you.” Mrs. Lakey said, “I was born in this house and you can’t get me out. It’s nice and quiet here, people don’t rush around.” My time spent with Mr. and Mrs. Lakey was very rewarding.
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It’s so nice to have and feel a small town atmosphere. I sincerely thank them for being patient with me, sharing their memories, and scrapbook, so we could look back. I’m sure our Home News readers enjoyed their memories. Next time: Setting sun.
Bath Lions Club officers Installed by HOME NEWS STAFF
Bath Lions Club officers who will serve in the Lions year 201718 were installed on Wednesday, June 7 by Past District Linwood Gehris of Alburtis. They are as follows: Jack Metcalf, president; Kyle Grube, first vice president; Rev. Jay R. Wetzel, second vice president; Jim Spengler, third vice president; Daniel G. Spengler, secretary; William B. Falstich, treasurer and LCIF coordinator; James Spengler, tail twister; and Charles Billings, lion tamer. It was announced by Falstich that Jessica Fantasia will receive the $250 scholarship that the Lions provide to a Northampton High School graduate. Ranked 10th in her class, she will be a student at Penn State University. Falstich said she received her elementary education at George Wolf School in Bath. Plans are also underway to have a program for the public, in which prospective members will be invited on June 21. The club is about to mark its 90th anniversary of serving the community. The club will participate in Bath’s Community Days.
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Home. Our parents were witnesses and a few people threw corn. My brother Jack took us to a photographer for photographs.” They spent a few days at Wildwood, which was quite a trip for the Lakey’s, as not too many residents of Chapman’s traveled or took vacations. Mr. Lakey enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was stationed
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Moore Township to hire two Police Officers By JUSTIN SWEITZER Moore Township supervisors made a motion to hire two new police officers for the township at their June 6 meeting. The move comes after Police Chief Gary West suggested that the board hire two new officers. The two part-time officers, who already underwent interviews and backgrounds checks prior to the board of supervisors decision, are Kevin O’Hay of Bushkill Township and Jacob Hartzell of Pen Argyl. Board chairman David Tashner pressed fellow supervisor Richard Gable on the officers’ experience, asking whether or not they have prior experience in other police departments. Gable said he was unable to answer that, but assured Tashner that both officers have been through relevant schooling, and would undergo rigorous training upon joining Moore Township’s police force. “They’ve been through the course; they’ve been through the school,” Gable said. “Even if they do work in other departments, we still put them through rigorous training.”
Gable said West is looking to hire a total of four new officers, with O’Hay and Hartzell being the first two. In other business, Solicitor David Backenstoe detailed a bizarre occurrence after a township resident planned auction off two lots within the township. Backenstoe said resident and former Environmental Advisory Council member Rodney Jarinko planned to auction two lots he owned in Christian Springs Estates. Jarinko contacted the township to figure out whether the lots he owned were listed as two separate lots on his deed, or whether they were merged together, to see if he could sell them separately. Backenstoe set out to find if the shared lot line between the two parcels was deleted to merge the two lots or not, to discern whether Jarinko could sell both lots individually. “As it turns out, Rod only owns one lot. He owns Lot 2 of the Christian Springs subdivision. He does not own, by deed, Lot 3,” Backenstoe said. “He was so sure he did, that he’s been paying taxes on Lot 3
since 1972.” Backenstoe said records show Jarinko owns the .3 acres in Lot 2 of the subdivision, but county tax records show Jarinko has been paying taxes on .6 acres, which only show one larger lot. “He could have purchased Lot 3 by deed, and it was never recorded,” Backenstoe said. “Right now, the only deed on record for Rod in Christian Springs Estates is for Lot 2, and it is the one with the house on it. But the other lot is not in his name at this point.” “He has clearly, if not legally by deed, equitably by action, exercised possession of the property,” he said. However, Backenstoe said that at this time, Jarinko can only sell Lot 2, until proving ownership of the other lot. “This is one of the oddest things I’ve ever seen in my 30 years as a municipal solicitor,” Backenstoe said. To conclude the meeting, the board of supervisors changed the date of their July public meeting date from Tuesday, July 4 to Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m.
Bath Farmers Market Health Day Submitted by SARAH FULTON Try a yoga class, get a massage or purchase healthy produce and snacks at Health Day, from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bath Farmers' Market. Kula Heart Yoga and Wellness LLC will host yoga classes at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. Thirty Minute Classes are for everyone wanting to move their body. Massage therapy and/or Reflexology will be available for $1/minute.
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Mako votes in favor of pension reform Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues today in approving changes to the state’s pension plan for future employees. He issued the followed statement in response: “Today’s vote is an important step in improving the state pension system’s stability for years to come. This bill not only creates a sustainable retirement for future employees, but
also reduces the burden on taxpayers. It has won praise from many groups, including the Pew Charitable Trust, which called it ‘one of the most – if not the most – comprehensive and impactful reforms any state has implemented.’ I’m pleased to vote for this crucial change.” Senate Bill 1 creates three new pension plans for employees hired in 2019 or later. Two of the plans are hybrids that offer both a defined benefit and defined
contribution component. The third plan is a full defined contribution retirement, similar to a 401(k). 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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Home Improvement Penn State Extension to provide no-cost Drinking water testing for lead and other Pollutants in a limited number of private Wells, springs and cisterns
submitted by DORA BOYD SIMMONS Have you ever had the drinking water from your well, spring or cistern tested for lead and other health-related pollutants? If not, here is your chance. Penn State Extension has received funding from the Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Center and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide no-cost drinking water testing to a limited number of homeowners using private water wells, springs or cisterns in Northampton county. The testing is for private water supplies that are actively being used for drinking water in the household. Camps or seasonal households that are not continuously used are not eligible for this program. The commercial value of this water testing would be $100.
This testing is limited to the first 45 households using a private well, spring or cistern that register by calling 610-7461970. Once you register, you can pick up your drinking water test kit at the Northampton County Extension office at 14 Gracedale Avenue Nazareth, PA 18064 between July 17 and July 21 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Instructions on how to collect the water sample are included in the kit. The kits are pre-paid for no-cost postage through UPS and should be
dropped off at a UPS site for overnight shipment back to the Penn State water testing laboratory. If you are unsure of where you can drop off your kit for UPS shipment, go to https:// www.ups.com/dropoff. Depending on when you pick up your test kit, the deadline for water test kits from Northampton county to arrive at the laboratory is either August 23 or August 30. Individual water samples will be analyzed for numerous drinking water parameters including total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids, hardness, corrosivity, nitrate, arsenic, copper and lead. Results of your testing will be available during two separate one-hour workshops to be held on September 25 at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. at the Gracedale Nursing Home Conference Room. You will be asked to attend one of these workshops to get your water test results. A brief presentation will also be given including professional interpretation of your results and information on how to solve drinking water problems. If you have any questions about this no-cost testing program contact Christi Graver at 610-746-1970 or cug137@psu. edu .
Don’t pack this pest (NAPSI)—If you’re moving to a new home this year, watch out for certain stowaways: gypsy moths. These insects are among the most destructive pests of trees and shrubs in America. Gorging themselves on leaves, gypsy moth caterpillars weaken and can kill more than 300 different species of trees. Since 1970, they’ve defoliated more than 75 million acres.
The Answer
That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires homeowners by law to inspect and remove gypsy moth egg masses from household goods prior to moving across state lines—and get an official certificate of inspection.
What You Need To Do
• Check all outdoor household goods—lawn furniture, grills, outdoor toys, camping equipment—for egg masses. • Use a putty knife, stiff brush or similar hand tool to dispose of any egg masses you do find into a container of hot, soapy water, or place them in a plastic bag, seal it, and set it in the sun. To get the certificate, you can perform a self-inspection or hire a state-certified pesticide applicator. The American Moving and Storage Association says you should then give the inspection certificate to your moving van driver.
Learn More
A free gypsy moth removal checklist and additional information can be found at www.Moving.org.
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cifically relating to land East of Howertown Road between Mud Lane and Route 329, was never changed to the proper zoning type to accommodate for current development. According to the supervisors, Map 10 has that land zoned Residential (R1). Map 12 is a sanitary sewer map showing a proposed sewer pipeline for a warehouse project by David Jaindl and Watson Land Company with the same land being zoned as Industrial Commercial (IC). Oberly said the board failed to changed the district in Map 10 to IC. “In getting the pipeline project underway for Mr. Jaindl, we failed to go back and change that zoning from the Residential that it shows, to the Industrial Commercial that is what it is now.” Oberly said. Supervisor Dale Hassler offered a conflicting take, and said that the board had agreed that if the Jaindl project would fall through the land would go back to R1. “That’s what the group said they wanted to do,” Hassler said. “We all agreed on that, that in the comprehensive plan, it’s going to be R1. Even though the pipeline was in there for Industrial Commercial, in the event that would fall apart for some unknown reason based on what the people were saying in our surveys about the warehouses, we would put it back to R1.” Planning Commission Chairman Gene Clater, who was in attendance in the audience, agreed with Hassler’s recollection, but noted that the two maps in question don’t have to completely line up. “Map 12 and Map 10 don’t have to be consistent. Map 12 shows what is going on with the zoning that is current in effect today. The comprehensive plan is a future planning document which says this is what it would like to be in the future,” Clater said. “So because the comprehensive plan recommends those zones, doesn’t mean that when you pass a comprehensive plan that that zoning takes effect. It still has to go through the entire rezoning process.” Clater said that Jaindl was able to submit his plan before the deadline so his development would adhere to the previous zoning guidelines outlined in the comprehensive plan at that time. “The fact that there’s a current pipeline project that represents an IC use currently in line, which is what’s shown in Map 12, is reality.” Supervisor Gary Behler suggested that the district in question be Residential Commercial (RC) in the comprehensive plan rather than R1 prompting further discussion of how the district should be zoned. With the public also weighing in on how they believe the land should be zoned, the board decided to schedule the final comprehensive plan task force meeting to reach a consensus on how they should move forward with the final stages of the comprehensive plan.
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