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Looking by Back Ed Pany Fourth in a seriesA $650 Home (Originally published in 2002)

Today, Mr. Clyde Roberts shares some Chapman Quarries memories with our Home News readers. Clyde is a lifelong resident, whose family worked in the borough’s quarries.

He recalls, “In my youth, we played ball in the streets, which were all dirt. In about 1928, the street was paved. That’s when Gifford Pinchot was governor of Pennsylvania. We hung out at Cyrus Minnich’s General Store.

There was no television in those days, but plenty of games of checkers. The old road had so many deep ruts, you could get lost in one. In those days you were lucky to see ten cars drive through Chapman’s.”

I asked about the homes. He said, “All the homes were owned by the Chapman Slate Company.

We rented the home for eight dollars a month. When the company sold them, the renters were given first choice. My father paid $650

for the home. Not all the people bought the homes and many were sold to a Moravian Society. The Chapman Slate Company was in need of funds and wanted to sell all the homes.”

Mr. Roberts recalls, “Later they were sold for $1200. If the home had a porch, the price increased to $1600.” It may be some years before we see those home prices again. Chapman’s also had their own post office. Mail was but a short walk from Mr. Roberts’s home. Mr. Roberts, Rev. Klingborg and Dana Ackerman kindly showed me the company rental book. Some of the monthly rates were: 1919 Thomas Seip, $8, Joseph Durs, $6, 1931 Allen Henry, $5 and Oscar Miller, $8.

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Borough of Bath Holds monthly Council meeting

By KERI LINDENMUTH The agenda was once again full during the Borough of Bath’s monthly council meeting on Wednesday, March 1.

In terms of the new municipal building, great strides are already being made to make sure that borough offices will be able to move in this summer. During the meeting, council agreed that the building should be sold through an open bid, which will provide “more security,” in Council President Mark Saginario’s opinion. “[We will] know we have it sold” instead of potentially paying bills on two different properties, he explained.

The council also began discussions on which furniture and items from the current municipal building they would like to preserve and reuse in the new S. Walnut Street property. For example, Councilman Michael Reph mentioned preserving the building’s old display cabinets and antique lampposts. Council will compile a list of other items they wish to transfer to the new building.

Finally, council also spoke to

representatives of the Bath Museum, who were in attendance Wednesday evening. Council is currently brainstorming ways to keep surplus artifacts in storage at local storage centers at minimal or even no cost to the borough.

Drawings of the new building’s historical resource room have also been completed.

Also on the agenda for the evening was a discussion in regard to a borough tree well ordinance.

Such an ordinance, according to council, would come with legal fees as high as $2,000. There are many complications that can come with the ordinance, including the types of trees that can be planted, fire safety concerns, borough costs, administrative responsibilities and what happens when property owners no longer wish to maintain the trees in front of their homes or businesses. “[It was] the guidelines we were having a hard time coming up with,” explained Saginario, when asked by resident Jen George why it has taken the council several months to come to a decision.

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$5.50 a day. Jack Gregory, a laborer in 1928, earned $4.50 a day and Henry Miltenberger, an early Continued from page 1 blacksmith, earned $5 a day. ther, was $6 a day. William Ducey When we entered World War II, worked ten-hour days in 1911 for Clyde Roberts enlisted in the Coast

Looking Back

Guard. The Nazareth High graduate went to boot camp at Manhattan Beach, New York and Water Tender School in Maryland. He served on destroyer Escort DE391, protecting convoys carrying needed supplies to England. Off Block Island, Long Island, he remembers, “We spotted German submarines close to our shores and took chase.

The submarine was a menace to our shipping.”

Clyde was mustered out of the Guard in 1945. Wedding bells rang in 1946 when he married Ms. Lillie Herd in Chapman Quarries Methodist Church. Mr. Roberts spent most of his working career as a pipefitter at the Bethlehem Steel.

He will always be proud of his father and relatives who labored long and hard, producing quality slate at the Chapman’s quarries.

Next time: Mr. Joseph Georgea family of slaters.

Mako Ordered to Military duty

Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/ Northampton), a U.S. Army helicopter pilot in the Pennsylvania National Guard, has been ordered to report for duty at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Ala., for about a month beginning April 16.

“It is an honor to serve my communities, Commonwealth and country,” said Mako, who has been called to serve in the critical role of tactical air combat operations staff. “We don’t get to pick and choose when duty calls,

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but rest assured, the needs of our district’s residents remain my top priority. My veteran staff and I will ensure our constituents remain my primary mission.”

Tactical air combat operations staff upload up-to-date maps and classified information into the aircraft to prepare for a mission.

This critical step allows pilots and aircrews to complete their mission successfully and identify threats during flights.

“We salute Rep. Mako for answering the call to duty and continuing his selfless service for the people of the 183rd Legislative District,” said House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).

A Chief Warrant Officer 2 and a combat veteran with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, Fort Indiantown Gap, Mako enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard in January 2008 and has been a Chinook pilot since July 2011. He was deployed to Afghanistan in December 2012 for nine months in Operation Enduring Freedom.

In 2016, he was selected to be an adviser to Estonia’s top military officials.

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Odyssey of the Mind students To compete with creativity submitted by MELINDA MCCANN About 700 local students will put their creativity to the test at the Northeast Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind regional tournament. Over 100 teams from 40 area K-12 schools will go head-to-head on March 11.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problemsolving program. Teams of up to seven students receive a "long-term" problem at the beginning of the school year that they must solve in an eightminute performance within a small budget.

“It’s a fantastic program that pushes children to think outside the box while exercising skills across every academic and artistic discipline,” said Ryan Balton, tournament official and regional public relations

director. “The acting, writing, engineering, scenery, costumes – all aspects of the solution are completely original creations of the students. It’s exciting to see what they come up with.”

This year’s long-term problems range from creating a robot that learns from others, to imagining how time traveling could have inspired important works of art.

Teams also receive a secret "spontaneous" problem the day of competition, which they must solve on the spot.

The NEPA regional tournament will be held at Pocono Mountain West High School in Pocono Summit for the ninth year in a row.

“We wish all the teams competing the best of luck, and we’re indebted to the Pocono Mountain School District and

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the hundreds of volunteers who make our program possible,” Balton said.

Winners at the regional tournament will advance to state finals in Moon, just outside of Pittsburgh, in April. Those state finalists will compete to advance to World Finals at Michigan State University in May. Eight teams from northeast Pennsylvania advanced to World Finals last year.

“Our area has some of the best OMERs in the world every year,” Balton, a former student participant, said, “The competition is more impressive than ever.”

The northeast region includes: Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties.

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

The Secret to Healing There is a big secret that, once shared, many lives will improve.

Before I share this secret I would like to ask you what your definition of health is? For some, if they aren’t vomiting, they think they are healthy. For others they think they are healthy if their blood pressure is kept below 160/100 mmHg on medications. For others, they’re healthy if their A1C level is close to or below 8 (normal is usually considered 5.7).

What’s your definition?

As you may already be aware, any definition I would offer would have to include the health and well-being of spirit, soul and physical body. Since I work from a view that we are three part ‘beings,’ if one or more area of ‘our-

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selves’ is out of balance, then how could we ignore it? Many of us do at one time or another and it has been to our detriment.

Now, back to the secret. The big secret is that improving your health isn’t that hard, nor Continued on page 4

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Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.

Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly 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.

Mid County Senior Center Open House- March 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 234 S. Walnut St., Bath. 610-837-1931.

Poetry Reading- Reading by Edwin Romond at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, March 26 at 2 p.m.

Bath Area Fish Committee’s Kid’s Fishing ContestApril 22 and 23 in Bath. Stay tuned for more information.

Borough of Bath Paw Park Basket Social- April 22 from 12 to 8 p.m. and April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bath Social Hall. For more information call 484-547-9449 or 484357-4366.

4th Annual Nazareth Jazz Festival- April 29 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Nazareth Borough Park.

Nazareth Farmers Market Opening Day- Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Center Square.

Whitefield After Dark: Live on the Lawn- Friday, May 26 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth.

2nd Annual Nazareth Food Truck Festival- Saturday,

June 3 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Belvidere Street in Nazareth. Food trucks, live entertainment, rain or shine.

39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center Street, Nazareth.

Paw Prints on the Canal- June 4 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine, Canal Street, Northampton.

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.

Moore Township Community Day Celebration- Au-

gust 26, 2017 at the Moore Township Recreation Center.

Spuds & Suds Festival- August 26, 2017 in Bath. Stay

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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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is it expensive. The secret is that our present day lifestyle-disease epidemic has been caused by ourselves and since this is the case, we can fix it ourselves also. The truth hurts but once this big secret gets out and we understand that health improves most often when we stop doing the things that hurt us, we will be better off for it in the long run. It varies from person to person but, come on; you already know what you are doing that is keeping you sick. Am I right? I think I am.

If you believe that good health comes in pill form, you are mistaken and better rethink that position. In fact, healing isn’t an external “thing” at all. Health and healing is an inside job. Clearly physical bodily injury may and could require outside intervention. Case in point would be setting a broken bone, such as a clavicle, close enough so that the innate intelligence of the body can heal it. We could also point to having the misalignments of your spine corrected so that there is no interference of communication between the brain, nerves and bodily tissue. Still more examples could be given.

Many could rightfully argue about the need to have a doctor surgically remove a diseased gallbladder, pull an infected tooth, or Continued from page 1 excise a tumor. I understand and “[It is] not fair to vilify people agree, yet if you examine the root who want to beautify the comcause, in most cases we most like- munity,” George said. ly did something to ourselves year To speed along the process, after year or for decades and the council will allow George to body couldn’t handle it anymore. work alongside the Parks and It just couldn’t keep up making Recreation Committee to jointly things right anymore. How long come up with ideas and plans do we need to strangle the golden that can be presented before goose before it stops laying golden council in the near future. eggs?

Finally, council expressed The path I would like to go its satisfaction with the new down is to simply highlight that Citizens Police Advisory Panel. it’s your body that does the heal- While council stresses that the ing, repair and maintenance Colonial Regional Police Deof every gland, organ and tis- partment has done an outstandsue in your body. Other things ing job and their performance is may help, but without the God- not being questioned, this panel breathed life-force residing inside has been established to look at you, nothing is going to happen. alternative financial options that Sticking to the physical, let’s may be available to better fit the take a step back from all the pre- borough’s budget. Currently half scription drugs being pushed, the of its millage is dedicated to the infomercials with all the greatest CRPD. elixirs, and the promises of the The new advisory panel has 12 next best thing (by the way, the total members, including six avnext wonder nutrient of 2017 will erage residents. All members live be Silica, mark my words) and in different parts of the borough realize that what you need, you so that representation from difhave had since birth. ferent areas is present.

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“I think we have a very good group,” explained Saginario. “[We will] gather as much info as we can…[and] talk to as many residents as possible to get their opinions.”

The panel estimates that it will have the information it needs

by September. It will present its findings before council so that councilmembers have an adequate amount of time to make a choice in regard to the borough’s police force for 2019.

The next Borough of Bath Council meeting will be held on April 5 at 7 p.m.

Creative Corner

By KATHLEEN UNGER

The Party Line

The days of the party line telephone were part of the good old days when we were kids. Very few people had a private line.

Most families had to share a telephone line with one, two or three other families. Some people had eight parties on the line. A series of long and short rings would signal an incoming call. At our house, we were lucky having to share the line with only one other party since my father was in business and needed to use the telephone for company business.

We were also lucky in that the other party was an elderly couple that lived just up the street from us and they rarely used the line.

Once in awhile I would pick up the phone and catch a word or two of Mrs. Jones’s conversation, but mother taught me to hang up quickly so as not to eavesdrop on her conversation. She also respected our privacy and never listened in when we were using the line.

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Of course there is more. Maybe its alcohol, smoking, sugar, breads or donuts that have you wrapped around its finger. I am not saying it is easy to shake off our bad habits. I am saying that each of us know what we need to do.

The secret to healing is really no secret at all, is it? Somehow we just got fooled. All in all, if you feed your body well, reduce the burdens you place on yourself, and maintain a ‘diet’ of high quality thoughts and feelings, my bet is that your health and life improves dramatically. My best to you.

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Five lessons From the Oscars I rarely go to the movies, but La La Land was recommended to me by so many people, so I decided to go see it. The movie opens with a massive song and dance scene on a crowded highway. The audience is left wondering what is going on while enjoying the eye catching routine. This romantic comedydrama is the story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams in a city known for destroying hopes and breaking hearts. With modern day Los Angeles as the backdrop, this musical about everyday life explores what is more important: a once-in-a-lifetime love or the spotlight.

And then there’s the Oscars. La La Land is nominated for Picture of the Year and the critics believe they will win.

While watching the Oscars, I am crossing my fingers that La La Land has it in the bag. Warren Beatty opens the envelope, pauses, seems confused, hands the envelope to Faye Dunaway and she reads the name. Yes, they won. La La Land runs up on stage, accepts the Oscar and then mass chaos ensues. Soon someone runs out and tells the audience Moonlight won the Oscar and this is not a joke.

They graciously handed the Oscar to Moonlight representatives.

One of the accountants had mistakenly handed a duplicate best actress envelope to the presenter instead of best picture to Warren Beatty, which led to La La Land being incorrectly announced as the victor.

What can we learn from this debacle at the Oscars?

We learned that when you make a mistake in front of mil-

lions or even just 10 people, accept responsibility.

Present a sincere apology as soon as possible.

Since you can’t change the mistake, offer a solution for preventing it again.

Don’t beat yourself up, admitting a mistake or that you are wrong is admirable.

Admitting a mistake is a great way to defuse the situation.

To sum it all up, we all make mistakes, hopefully we are not in front of millions of people when it happens, but admitting, solving and course correction works. Go see La La Land if you want to sit back and forget about your mistakes for just a few hours.

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Nazareth Borough Council Reveals bids for library Air conditioning

By JUSTIN SWEITZER At their monthly workshop meeting on Thursday, March 2, Nazareth Borough Council members were presented with three bids pertaining to the air conditioning system for the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity.

The three bids were from ASL Mechanical of Catasauqua, Eugene W. Hankee & Son Plumbing of Walnutport and Spotts Brothers, Inc. of Schuylkill Haven. Each company submitted a base bid that covers the cost of air conditioning improvements for the new and old sections of the library, and an alternate bid for the replacement of the control system.

The bids, read by Borough Engineer Al Kortze, were as follows: ASL Mechanical provided a base bid of $62,690 and an alternate bid of $25,195. Eugene Hankee & Son’s base bid was $41,900 and their alternate bid was $22,450. Spotts Brothers’ base bid totalled $93,460, with an alternate bid of $25,000.

Kortze said the bids would be reviewed and presented to the library director along with a recommendation for borough council’s March 6 meeting.

During time provided for public comment, Nazareth resident Barbara Stauffer came before the board to seek permission for a balloon release on March 6 in honor of those battling addiction. Stauffer is the founder and president of We Got This, an organization dedicated to raising awareness to fight the addiction epidemic.

“We generate money for vouchers for people with addiction and recovery centers,” Stauffer said.

After explaining the balloon release, which was later held at Nazareth Borough Park, council members granted Stauffer permission to release black balloons at the park after con-

vincing them the balloons were environmentally friendly and would have no adverse effects on the environment.

In other business, Councilman Lance Colondo said the law committee is working to craft an amendment to the zoning ordinance to prohibit excessive off-street parking of trucks, tractor trailers, recreational vehicles, campers, boats and other large types of equipment.

“We understand that people have a right to keep things on their property, however, what we’re trying to craft is preventing a resident from going overboard or going haywire to where there are ten boats stored on their property, or five cars or six cars up in the yard,” Colondo said.

Colondo said the ordinance is not aimed toward residents who store a single vehicle on their property, but toward those who take advantage of their space and have multiple vehicles stored on their property for an extended period of time.

The next Nazareth Borough Council meeting will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m.

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To schedule a free appointment, please call Senator Scavello’s office at 610-863-1200. State Senator Mario Scavello represents the 40th Senatorial District, which includes portions of Monroe and Northampton counties. To find out more information regarding this event or any state-related issue, please visit www.marioscavello.com or email mscavello@ pasen.gov.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The Bath area is getting to be an eagles’ nesting place. A couple years ago, I believe, there was a bald eagle up by Carl and Magie Rehrig’s house in Bath. Last week one was spotted on Spyglass Hill Road up on the hill off Christmas Avenue. And this week, two bald eagles were spotted up at the Southmoore Golf Course in Moore Township, where they have a nest on a tower. The Pennsylvania Game Commission sure has done a good job in restoring the eagle population. It gives you a proud feeling when you see our nation’s symbol flying in our backyards. . . .Like I said last week, we were due for some more cold weather. We had a day down in the low double digits, and then it turned warm again. We’ll take the roller coaster effect as long as it’s not ice and blizzard-like snow. . . .I reckon the ski slopes are still making their own snow to stretch out that season. . . .Spring time is showing in the Philly and Lehigh Valley flower shows. It’s great to see all that color and to smell the flowers. Spring does arrive officially on the 20th of March.

And our paper is gonna promote gardening and spring time on the 23rd of this month. . . .I see the Keystone Rod & Gun Club is opening their archery range in their Green Street clubhouse for people to shoot at animal targets.

They do have competitive matches, so it’ll be open for more people to see and use it. . . .Lots of lopsided scores in spring training ball games. But it’s a chance to see the minor leaguers and what they can do. The Phillies are doing all right. Can’t wait to see ‘em in regular action. The World Baseball Classic has started and there’s plenty of real action as they play

for their countries. . . .Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. this Sunday, the 12th. Seems like just a short time when we went on Standard Time. Anyhow, turn your clock and watch dials one hour ahead. Just a reminder for us old folks here. Have a great week, Gang!

BATH BOWLING Team 3 takes over Lead in Bath Die Hards

With a 3 to 1 night, Team 3 took over first place in the Bath Die Hards League on March 1.

They had Bob R. Kosman, 526; Bob C. Kosman, 491, and Joe Bachman, 445.

Team 6 fell out of first when they suffered a 1 to 3 night, led

by Polly Kosman’s 415.

Team 4 is third, with a 3 to 1 win on the bowling of David Guest, 489; Wendy Guest, 473, and Herb Guest, 426.

Team 5 shut out Team 1, 4-0, led by Ty Pagotto, 632; Ken Grube, 602, and Terry Bartholomew, 577. Team 1 had only Gerald Bartholomew, 528.

Holding up the league is Team 2, a 1 to 3 loser, but with Sandy Fox, 431, and Charlene Mast, 400.

STANDINGS W Team 3 25 Team 6 24 Team 4 23.5 Team 5 22 Team 1 21 Team 2 16.5

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Supply #2 – Frank Miller, 210214–604; Taylor Hostler, 227– 569; John Kerbacher, 533; John Kerbacher, 225–519; Avery Weber, 500. Carfara – Dino Carfara, 215-218–613; Brent Bartholomew, 203-210–604; Terry Bartholomew, 226–569; Gerald Bartholomew, 564; Jason Carfara, 536.

Team #1 scored 4 to 0 over the vacant team with Andy Edelman, 235-213-279–727; Randy Frey, 220-223–635; George Hyde, 202-200-204–606; Anthony Gable, 226-212–602; Bill Bachman, 219–597.

Rice Family with only Mark Rice’s 223–584 was enough to beat Bath Supply #1, 3 to 1. The latter had Jeff Kerbacher, 204222-215–641; Lester Steigerwalt, 256–592; Steve Kerbacher, 203– 567; Frank Yeakel, 207–558; Brent Connolly, 214–548.

Daku Auto Body hammered Vice Bauer Fiberglass Repair, 3 to 1, with Marc Beichey, 225-227213–664; Rich Mutarelli, 210248–648; Bob Daku, 267–634; Al Davidson, 212–587; Bob Faustner, 548. Bauer – Doug Head, 259-220-245–724; Harry Emery, 278-209–648; Wayne Fogel, 215_589; Wyatt Davidson, 215-202–551.

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Top bowling Scores bowled at Bath American Legion Post 470 Week of Feb. 26 Submitted by EDWARD MUSSELMAN Men: Mark Moyer 769, Andy Edelman 759-727, Nate Meixsell 735, Doug Head 724, George Hyde 718, Bob Meixsell 718, Scott Weinberg 713, Matt Paulus 709, Jason Eberts 708, Allen Smith 678, Earl Grube 670, Marc Beichey 664, Dave Roman 657, Ed Musselman 657, Cade Shemanski 657, Mike Derwinski 657, Joe Smith 649, Butch Holland Sr. 649, Harry Emery IV 648, Rich Mutarelli 648.

Women: Marian Shup 597, Donna Kemmerer 565, Mandy Hoysan 511, Tammy Emery 505.

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Bath Drug, Taylor Honey Remain tied for first in Bath Industrial League

There were all 3 to 1 results this 26th week in the Bath Industrial League. Taylor Honey and Bath Drug were on the winning ends to stay tied for first place.

Taylor clipped G&L Sign Factory with Ed Taylor, 216-213– 608; Kyle Taylor, 217–563; Milt Kelly, 191–542; John Troxell, 498; Gary Miller, 479. G&L – Jason Eberts, 256–704; Paul Duda, 184_540; Brian Sivius, 193–519.

Bath Drug ripped Fensty’s Restoration behind Bob Meixsell, 279-225–718; Cade Shemanski, 200-269–657; Eric Spooner, 201–554; Don Arndt, 189–536; Andrew White, 488. Fensty – Matt Paulus, 259-241–709; Mar-

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Harhart’s downed the Lagerheads with George Hyde, 299224–718; “Butch” Holland, 250-204–649; Bill Bachman, 232-207–638; Tony Holva, 475; Randy Fritz, 425.

Lagerheads – Mike Derwinski, 259-236–657; Les Salzarulo, 200–583; Mike Jamiol, 214–553; John Wesolowski, 191–538; Todd Everhart, 471.

D & R Precision Machining wrenched their series over Holy Family, led by Dave Roman, 277-210–667; Will Hughes, 222-205–607; “Butch” Post, 194–564; Ken Nansteel, 465; Howard Davidson, 431. Holy Family – Jim Bendekovitz, 233213–629; Chris Dilliard, 223— 218–607; Jordan Meixsell, 227– 566; Kevin Searles, 205–551.

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Proposed veterinary hospital Borough of Bath Council Approved in Allen Township Seeking Junior Council

By KERI LINDENMUTH ----------------------Member Pet owners in Allen TownI for one think it [the ship will soon have a new animal hospital close to home. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved the conditional use application for a proposed veterinary hospital in a former schoolhouse on Atlas Road.

Applicant Abby Gerenser, a veterinarian in Saylorsburg, had an agreement of sale with the current property owner of the old schoolhouse, which was built in the 1920s. With approval of the property now granted by supervisors, Abby Road Veterinary Hospital, as Gerenser’s clinic will be named, will serve small pets throughout the area.

Although parking was a potential issue (the property only has 11 spots, though the code requires about 17 more), supervisors and Gerenser’s legal representative came to an agreement.

In lieu of adding more parking spaces, adjacent land will be reserved for the construction of an additional lot if future needs require it. It was a compromise that Township Engineer Robert Cox deemed “appropriate.”

Also on the agenda for the evening was discussion of core testing the roads within the Stone Ridge home development on Graystone Circle. Supervisors and Cox believe that about five core samples are needed to test the quality of the pavement.

street paving] was a terrible job. It was…done right at the end of the paving season…In my book, it is unacceptable.

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“I for one think it [the street paving] was a terrible job,” said Supervisor Dale Hassler. “It was…done right at the end of the paving season…In my book, it is unacceptable.” As a result, he did not believe the township should be responsible for the costs of the core samples, which could total as high as $1,000. Instead, he believed the property’s developer should pay.

“They [the township] are not going to take dedication of that road…until they know that the road was constructed properly,” added Township Solicitor B. Lincoln Treadwell, Jr. Led by Supervisor Alfred Pierce, supervisors and the developer came to a compromise.

Once the road is tested, if it is proven to be in poor condition, the developer will pay for the core tests. If it is not, the developer and the township will split the costs.

The next Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m.

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Please come out and join us for our Open House and Blood Drive with Miller-Keystone Blood Center on March 18th in the lodge banquet hall at 221 Penn Street, Bath. Walk ins are welcome.

We will also have a donation box for Pets In Need animal Shelter in Nazareth for you to help with the care of the many animals this shelter helps.

By KERI LINDENMUTH High school students interested in the inner workings of their local legislature now have the opportunity to join the Borough of Bath Council as a junior member.

Current tenth graders who will be eleventh graders during the 2017-2018 school year are invited to submit a 100-word essay to the Borough of Bath outlining the ways they would improve the borough. One winner will be selected to act as the council’s junior member and will be invited to sit in on council meetings throughout the duration of the school year, from September until June.

This contest will be a “great way

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to get young people involved” in the borough, says Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman.

Students who wish to participate must be a resident of Bath and must submit their essays no later than June 30, 2017. Essays can be mailed to the attention of either Councilwoman BearHeckman or Mayor Fiorella Mirabito at the Bath Municipal Building, 215 E. Main Street, Bath, Pennsylvania 18014.

Digital copies of students’ essays can also be emailed to either Councilwoman Bear-Heckman at checkman@boroughofbath. org or Mayor Mirabito at mayor@boroughofbath.org.

ten because I loved to chat on the phone with my friends. We had strange numbers like 42J and 145R. To make a call you would pick up the receiver (all phones were black in those days) and an operator would say, “Number please?” and you would give her a number like 47 for the Trumbower Company, number 18 for the Nazareth Inn, 255J for Curly Anglemire’s Music Shop, or 269 for Nazareth Artificial Ice Company.

Today we have more privacy for our conversations but we can also get confused with call waiting, call forwarding, voicemail and all the other features that the telephone company offers. The telephone is one convenience that has made our lives easier.

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Christ Church UCC, Bath, 109 S. Chestnut St. Come enjoy your favorite PA Dutch dishes and dancing with polka music by Alpine Express.

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Borough of Bath Hiring Opportunity Seasonal Public Works Crewmembers

The Borough of Bath is seeking two (2) seasonal public works crewmembers from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Please fill out an employment application and resume.

Return your application and resume to the Borough Office, 215 E. Main St Bath, PA 18014 no later than 4:00 PM on April 15, 2017. The rate of pay for the position is $10.00 per/hour. Weekly hours will range from 20 to 35 hours per week. Work schedule is flexible. Contact Brad Flynn at (610) 837-6525 with any questions.

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Prevent Lyme O u r B est Disease in dogs

By GARY LE MON What’s important is to keep How can dogs from becoming infected in the first place.

Dog lovers Lyme disease, which is found Prevent Lyme in parts of the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, is Disease in caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The corkscrewDogs?

It is well known that ticks shaped B. burgdorferi has transmit many diseases to a complex life cycle. It occurs humans. In the Northern in mice and moves to tiny larval Hemisphere, Lyme disease is the deer ticks when they make a most common tick-transmitted meal of mouse blood in summer disease. Less well known is the and fall. Infected larvae spend fact that dogs can also be infected the winter in a non-feeding state

by Lyme disease. Symptoms can and awaken in spring looking for be serious and the disease can be food. Deer are the normal host, difficult to diagnose and treat. but any human or dog visiting wooded areas where the ticks

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Many infected dogs walk stiffly with an arched back. These symptoms may be accompanied by loss of appetite, fever and lethargy.

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Veterinarians prescribe a variety of antibiotics, including doxycycline and amoxicillin, to treat Lyme disease in dogs. As in humans, the response to treatment is slow. Antibiotics are often given for one to two months although some improvement usually takes place within a week. Dogs respond well to treatment and usually recover completely. Rarely, dogs may continue to experience chronic joint pain after Lyme disease has been eliminated.

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disease, include kidney and heart problems, which can be fatal if Lyme disease is not diagnosed and treated.

There are many possible causes of arthritis in dogs, so blood samples must be tested for the presence of B. burgdorferi before a Lyme disease diagnosis can be confirmed.

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Given the serious nature of the disease and potentially chronic symptoms, it’s important to prevent Lyme disease in dogs. Keep dogs away from tall grass and wooded areas, especially woods with a deer population.

This is most important in spring, summer, and fall when tick larvae and nymphs are actively feeding.

Daily grooming and tick checks after dogs have been outdoors will reduce the chances of Lyme disease transmission. Ticks are slow feeders and often attach and engorge for many hours before a dog is infected. Conventional veterinarians can recommend tick-repellent products such as sprays or collars. Many of these products work well but, unfortunately, contain neurotoxins, carcinogens and assorted chemical insecticides.

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Local Northampton area Middle school girl donates To the Sanctuary of Haafsville

Northampton Graduate Completes Basic military Training Submitted by JOINT HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colton M. Arndt graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Arndt is the son of Michael and Sherri Arndt of Northampton and is a 2016 graduate of Northampton Area High School.

Submitted by JAMIE MOLNAR A 12-year-old Bath resident, Emma Molnar, celebrated her birthday on February 8. She requested pet donations instead of presents this year. The

very generous Northampton area middle school student donated two separate deliveries to The Sanctuary of Haafsville, a safe haven to homeless cats and dogs, located in Breinigsville.

Northampton Area Public Library Programs

Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ Drop–in family story time is every Tuesday at 10 a.m. until the end of March. This program features stories, rhymes, music and movement to help develop a love of reading. No registration necessary.

Play K is every Tuesday until the end of March between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drop in anytime to partake in play and learning designed for children preparing for kindergarten.

Signups for National Library Week children’s programs begin March 14. Programs include One Book Every Young Child for preschoolers and Book Brunch for kindergarten through 5th grade.

Mad Hatter Tea Party for teens will be held Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. Celebrate your unbirthday; costumes are encouraged. Registration required.

Adult Escape Room program will be held Wednesday, March

29 at 6:30 p.m. Use elements of the room, solve the puzzles and escape the room. Registration required.

Please call the library at 610262-7537 with any questions regarding programs.

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Domestic in the 2100 block of Washington Avenue between a male and a female.

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Domestic in the 1400 block of Canal Street between a male and two females.

Criminal mischief, E. 22nd Street and Line Alley. Report of the passenger side window of a legally parked vehicle smashed.

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Fraud in the 200 block of Diamond Street. Report of credit card fraud.

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Reportable accident in the 1900 block of Main Street involving two vehicles.

Theft, other, in the 300 block of E. 8th Street. Report of the theft of an iPhone by a known person. Phone returned the following day.

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Assist agency in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue. Officers assist the Northampton Borough Fire Department with an odor investigation.

Theft, retail, CVS Pharmacy in the unit block of E. 21st Street. Report of a male and a female shoplifting.

Fire call in the 900 block of Main Street. Report of a small fire in the backyard of a residence.

Fraud in the 500 block of Washington Avenue. Report of debit card fraud.

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only knowledge of this Pennsylvania Dutch tradition is the movie, Groundhog Day. So I imagine that this is not the best way to do research on the subject. But at least I can say I did not agree with the winter forecast of six more weeks.

Just the day before I saw my first robin, and now I see my daffodils and tulip tops popping out of the

ground. So my forecast is spring will be early this season.

My work took me to the Lehigh Valley Airport and I stopped at the shop there and noticed the 2017 Guide to Historic Nazareth in the display rack. I love this brochure. The Guide includes many local businesses and their location on a map, and an event listing of the activities throughout the year. I had a chance to meet Fran Macdonald at a local Nazareth / Bath Chamber (201 North Main Street) mixer and she explained how this brochure got its start 13 years ago.

Fran and her husband moved into Nazareth and fell in love with this historical town, just like I did. Her background is in commercial art, and after having a few art exhibits with the “Evening on Main Street” event and getting to know the businesses of downtown, Fran wanted to develop a brochure that would support the community that she lives in.

23,000-25,000 copies are distributed all over the Lehigh Valley.

Have you heard of a new caterer called “Cater to Me” (610-7097705)? Kim Carrodo Pulley is the owner. I met her at another Nazareth/Bath Chamber event while sampling her Chicken cordon bleu bites. Kim also made tasty Continued on page 13

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Happy 160th birthday Moravian Historical Society

By RENEE KEIDERLING This year marks 160 years for Nazareth’s own Moravian Historical Society. Established in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society is the third oldest historical society in Pennsylvania. Located in the 1740/1743 Whitefield House, 214 E. Center Street in Nazareth, visit them and enjoy the changing exhibition, museum, gift shop and book store.

Megan van Ravenswaay, director said, “The whole team of the Moravian Historical Society - board, staff, volunteers - is thrilled to celebrate 160 years of serving the community. We are

proud to be one of the oldest, yet one of the most dynamic historical societies in the region.”

The Moravian Historical Society is a key partner for the Nazareth Business Council and GLVCC, as Megan has served as vice president, president and Board of Governors since its inception in 2012. MHS’s presence and events have created a culture and liveliness in our community and main streets.

Events at the Moravian Historical Society include Historic Nazareth Walking Tours, their Continued on page 16

Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa. com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.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 610262-2882 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., 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.

CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Confirmation 10:30 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m.

HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional 8 and 10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Wed- Midweek Lenten service 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. BS GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.

GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st & 3rd Sunday HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 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 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 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. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.

610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 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.

Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910.

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HA. Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

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Obituaries Sarah L. Baltz

MARCH 20, 1923 – FEB. 28, 2017 Sarah L. Baltz, 93, of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Harold Baltz for 62 years before he died in August 1998.

She worked for various blouse mills in Nazareth, Easton, and Bangor and was a volunteer for the Oliver Border House in Nazareth for many years.

Born in Lock Haven, Pa. on March 20, 1923, she was a daughter of the late John and Elsie (Reichard) Brown.

Sarah was a member of St. John’s U.C.C., Nazareth. She was a former member of Daughters of America and the I.L.G.W.U. Surviving are three daughters, Hilda Parsons of Nazareth, Debra Pagani of Saylorsburg, and Alice Peters of Stroudsburg; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Connie Newman; seven brothers, Henry, Merill, Walter, George, James, Herman and Irvan Brown; and four sisters, Clara Emery, Helen Carlo, Elsie Chambers, and Esther Erbland.

Services were held on Friday, March 3 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Mae K. Beaulieu

MARCH 14, 1927 –MARCH 4, 2017 Mae K. Beaulieu, 89, of Bushkill To w n s h i p , died on Saturday, March 4 at the Anderson Campus of St. Luke’s University Hospital, in Bethlehem Township . She was the wife of the late Lawrence A. Beaulieu for 64 years before he died in 2013.

She was employed by various mills in the Nazareth area as a sewing machine operator for several years before retiring, and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union.

Mae and her husband also owned

and operated a Citgo Service Station for ten years.

Born on March 14, 1927 in Nazareth, she was the oldest of ten children of the late William H. and Myrtle V. (Rice) Snyder.

Mae was quite talented and enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and crafts.

Surviving are a brother, John Snyder, of Bushkill Township; a sister, Joan Marsh of Nazareth, along with many nieces and nephews, some of which she considered her kids.

She was predeceased by four brothers, Wilbur, Arthur, William and Richard Snyder; and two sisters, Deloris Nagel and Annabelle Rundle.

Services will be held on Friday, March 10 at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. the funeral home. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Bushkill Center.

Elizabeth Lazenka-Crouse

Elizabeth “Betty” J. (Lahner) LazenkaCrouse, 93, formerly of Blue Mountain Dr., Treichlers, died Thursday morning, March 2, 2017 at Whitehall Manor. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Lazenka, who died in 1987, and the late Norman J. Crouse, who died in 2015.

She was employed for more than 20 years in retail sales for Sears, Roebuck & Co., Abington.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Oberacher) Lahner.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville, where she enjoyed volunteering at the yearly bazaar. Betty enjoyed sewing and collecting M. I. Hummel figurines.

Surviving are a daughter, Judy A. Murphy, of Upper Chichester, Delaware County; a son, Frank A., of Jim Thorpe; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday morning in St. Nicholas Church, Berlinsville, followed by interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Township, Montgom-

ery County. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to Carbon County Friend of Animals, 77 W. 13th St., Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.

Gloria M. Getz

MAY 4, 1939 – MARCH 4, 2017 Gloria M. Getz, 77, of Nazareth, was stricken at home and died on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in St. Luke’s University Hospital – Anderson.

She was employed by the former Speck Plastics, Inc. of Belfast, where she was a machinist for more than 30 years before retiring in 2004.

Born on May 4, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Norman A. and Mabel M. (Grube) Getz.

Gloria attended First Baptist Church of Easton and was known for her kind acts in helping others.

Surviving are two brothers, Albert Getz of Bath and Ernest Getz of Moore Township; four sisters, Pauline Rasley of Danielsville, Viola King of Walnutport, Pearl Possinger, with whom she resided for 46 years, and Shirley Hausman of North Carolina.

She was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Getz, in 2001.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3895 Adler Place, Suite 179, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Brian D. Meck

APRIL 19, 1955 – FEB. 27, 2017 Brian D. Meck, 61, of Northampton, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMu h l e n b e r g , Bethlehem, after a long battle with his illness.

He was the husband of Sharon R. (Jacobs) Meck for 14 years.

He was last employed as a HVAC service technician with Steamfitters Local Union #420, Philadelphia, for 16 years before retiring in 2009. Brian served in the U.S. Army from 1976 until 1980 with the rank of SP4.

Born April 19, 1955 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Donald D. and Joan A. (Litzenberger) Meck.

Brian was an avid enthusiast of motorcycles and hot rods, and also fond of the boxer breed of dogs.

A memorial service was held on Friday, March 3 in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Interment with military honors was held on Saturday at Skyview Memorial Park, Tamaqua.

Memorial conributions may be made to the Carbon County K9 Shelter, 63 Broad St., Nesquehoning, PA 18240 or c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

LaRue K. Roth

DEC. 20, 1934 – FEB. 24, 2017 LaRue K. (Frantz) Roth, 82, of Allentown, died on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.

She was employed by National Cash Register as a dispatcher for more than 20 years. After that, she worked at Harrison Morton Middle School in the cafeteria for 18 years.

Born on Dec. 20, 1934 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Leo Q. and Dorothy (Grube) Frantz.

She was a former member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville. LaRue enjoyed traveling and reading.

Surviving are her daughter, Michele McLaughlin of Allentown; a sister, Jean S. Gogel of Nazareth; two granddaughters; two nieces and two nephews.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Darlene F. Roth.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 4 in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, with The Rev. David B. Schaeffer officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth

Robert R. Weiner

MAY 27, 1940 – MARCH 3, 2017 Robert R. Weiner, 76, of Bath, formerly of Bangor, died on Friday, March 3 at Gracedale.

He was the husband of Doris I. (Leiby) Weiner. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21.

He attended Northampton High School. Robert was employed by Northampton County at Gracedale, where he worked in the laundry department before retiring in 1991. Previously, he was an automobile mechanic at the former Dietrich Chevrolet dealership in Bangor, where he worked for 20 years.

Born May 27, 1940 in Bangor, he was a son of the late Steward F. and Mary (Mack) Weiner.

Robert was a life member of the Bath Fire Co. Social Club and enjoyed NASCAR. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Brian Weiner of Northampton and Suzanne Godley of Roseto; three grandchildren; a brother, Steward E. Weiner, of Northampton; three sisters, Dorothy Haupt and Violet Hahn, both of Bath, and Judith Hess of Bangor; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Kohler of Allentown and Linda Kern of Catasauqua; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Amy. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown.

John G. Werner, III

John G. Werner, III, 73, of Bushkill Township, was stricken at home and passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 4,

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2017, at the Anderson Campus of St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem Township. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Klump) Werner. They would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on April 23.

Born in Fountain Hill, on June 9, 1943, he was a son of the late John G. Jr. and Anna (Pintarich) Werner. John was a graduate of Nazareth High School, class of 1961, and later honorably served in the United States Army. For more than 30 years, John was a truck driver and was employed by the former Bob Young Trucking, Inc. of Bethlehem. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football and NASCAR, and was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Nancy, he is survived by two sons, John G. Werner, IV and his wife, Ines of North Carolina and Scott T. Werner and his wife, Leslie of Plainfield Township; five grandchildren, Joshua, Nicole, Zachary, Macy and Kali; two brothers, Kenneth Werner and his wife, Linda of Martins Creek and Dean Werner and his wife, Freda of Tennessee; a sister, Cheryl Ann Shook and her husband, George of Saylorsburg; nieces and nephews. Services: A Private Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Elmer P. Yeakel

JUNE 3, 1931 – MARCH 5, 2017 Elmer P. Yeakel, 85, of Nazareth, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 in his home. He was the loving husband of Alice (Anglemire) Yeakel.

Elmer was born June 3, 1931 in Lower Nazareth, Pa. Son of the late Robbie and Estella (Hawk) Yeakel. An Army Security Agency Veteran, Elmer served his community as a council member, mayor, and president of the board of Nazareth Memorial Library. Besides his wife, Elmer is survived by sons, Edwin and wife Karen, of Bethlehem, Charles and Continued on page 13

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wife Shirley, of Nazareth; daughter, Ruth Gates and husband Andrew of Fairport, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Justin, Jonathan and Lydia Yeakel, James and Rachel Gates, one great-grandson, Jaysen Yeakel. Elmer is also survived by sister, Gloria; half-sister, Elva; half-brothers, Richard, Franklin, Alvin and Samuel. He was predeceased by grandson, Charles R. Jr.; sisters, Alice, Mae, Flora, Fayetta, Eleanor; half-sister, Elsie; brothers, Norman, Robert, Elwood, Marcus, Kenneth and half-brother, Clayton. Elmer is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Services will be at the convenience of the family; with a celebration of Elmer's life to be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Inc., of Nazareth. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Nazareth Moravian Church Cemetery Fund, in c/o Nazareth Moravian Church, P.O. Box 315, Nazareth, Pa. 18064. Online condolences may be offered to www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com.

ANDY’S CORNER

By ANDY WEAVER The 2017 spring sports season started on Monday, March 6. The Nazareth wrestling team on March 3 and 4 participated at Regionals at Liberty High School. They will have six wrestlers going to Hershey, which will start on March 9 at 4 p.m. with the preliminaries and first round consolations and the quarterfinals at 2:15 p.m. on March 10 and the semifinals at 9 a.m. on March 11 with the finals at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. WGPA 1100 will have radio coverage of the 2 p.m. quarterfinals on March 10 and the semifinals at 9 a.m. on March 11. The finals will be live on the Pennsylvania Cable Network at 7:30 p.m. on March 11. The PIAA Wrestling Bracket for this coming weekend can be found at http://live.pa-wrestling. com/2016-2017/piaa-class-aaa/.

The Nazareth girls basketball team played in the district semifinal vs. Easton on March 2 at Freedom High School and fell short 38-34. The girls will now start the PIAA State Tournament at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10 vs. Council Rock North at Easton Middle School. The Nazareth boys tennis team will start the season at 3:30 p.m. vs. Liberty on March 13. For more information check out https://nazarethsports. wordpress.com/.

DARTBALL

Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League submitted by DAVE CASEY With a ‘sweep’ of St. Paul’s by scores of 7-5, 8-4, & 7-4, Salem Lutheran moves into sole possession of 1st place in the Dart League. Leading the way for Salem Lutheran was Kyle Taylor 9 for 12, Bryan Frankenfield 8 for 14, Scott Hoffert 7 for 15, & Jacob Hoffert 4 for 8. For St. Paul’s, Rich Kern was 6 for 12, Bret Remel 6 for 13 & amber Gross with a HR. Farmersville dropped Christ UCC into 2nd place with 2-0 & 4-1 wins, losing the ‘nightcap’ 5-0. Sue Grim was 4 for 10, Wade Chilmonik 4 for 11, Gene Grim 4 for 12, & Ben Kerbaugh with a HR for Farmersville.

Christ UCC’s only hitter was Garry Hunsicker going 6 for 11.

In another ‘sweep’, we find Salem UCC beating Ebenezer 4-3, 9-3, & 2-0. Salem UCC was led by some new hitters that I’m sure how to spell their last name so Chris W. went 6 for 13, Randy F, 5 for 11, & Jack Troxell 5 for 12 (HR) (he as been around for a few years). For Ebenezer, Dean Frear was 5 for 13.After a 7-6 loss to Messiah, St. Stephen’s came back to win 5-1 & 6-2. Top hitters for St. Stephen’s included Travis Beahm 7 for 14 (2 run HR), Jim Blaukovitch 6 for 12, Ed Wychock 5 for 14 & Dave Blaukovitch with a HR. Rich Hasonich was 4 for 11 (HR), & Andy Mickelson with a HR for Messiah.

The final match of the night finds Emmanuel ‘sandwiching’ 1-0 (14 innings) & 4-0 wins around a 4-1 loss to Bath Lutheran. Leading hitters included Jim Hill 7 for 14, Joel Dalrymple 6 for 14, & Bruce Danyluk 4 for 14 (HR) for Emmanuel, while Matt Creyer was 4 for 13 & Wendy Yacone with a HR for Bath Lutheran. Dryland had the BYE week.

STANDINGS Salem Lutheran Christ UCC Dryland St. Paul’s St. Stephen’s Ebenezer Bath Lutheran Emmanuel Salem UCC Farmersville Messiah

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It’s been on my mind and I have been talking to many of my friends, about how much planning do I need to do for retirement? I never paid much attention to my parents’ discussions when they retired, and now I’m wishing they were both still here so I could ask them questions.

Debra Watts is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha located at 100 Brodhead Road, Suite 100 in Bethlehem. I’m realizing that it’s never too early to begin a financial plan.

Are you fully understanding the decisions you have made for investing in the market with stocks and annuities? How about life insurance, disability insurance, or Medicare supplemental insurance? Are you in need of someone to professionally help manage investments?

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CMIT Solutions of Bethlehem (610-849-2762), John Bertram, did a presentation recently at The Best Western Hotel, “Protect yourself from Cyber Thugs.” The threat is real, yet how many of us think about protecting ourselves against security breaches brought on by spam email, or unsecure networks?

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Roll Call in Heaven

A great battle had been fought and the hospital tents were crowded. Moans and cries rose from the sufferers and surgeons had far more than they could do. Suddenly, from a cot where lay a young man who had been uttering no sound, came a clear call that rang through the tent: “HERE!” The surgeon hurried to him thinking that he must be in great distress. “What do you want?” the surgeon asked. “Nothing,” the young man answered. “They are calling the roll in heaven, and I have just answered to my name.” Then in an instant he was gone!

The Bible reveals that those only whose names “are written in the Lamb’s book of life” will enter heaven (Revelation 21:27).

This brings up the question: What happens to those whose names are not in the book of life? The answer is in the preview of the Last Judgment given by the Lord to the Apostle John: “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works...And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:12, 15). The question is: How do you get your name written in the book of life? Jesus declared that you “must be born again” (John 3:7). He stated clearly, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). This happens by believing in and accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior from sin! “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him” (John 3:36). For more about this see: www.naog.ws/theway.htm

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HELP WANTED BOROUGH OF BATH HIRING OPPORTUNITY SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS CREWMEMBERS The Borough of Bath is seeking two (2) seasonal public works crewmembers from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Please fill out an employment application and resume. Return your application and resume to the Borough Office, 215 E. Main St Bath, PA 18014 no later than 4:00 PM on April 15, 2017. The rate of pay for the position is $10.00 per/ hour. Weekly hours will range from 20 to 35 hours per week.

Work schedule is flexible. Contact Brad Flynn at 610-837-6525 with any questions.

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(3/9) TOWNSHIP SEEKS PART-TIME SECRETARY/ ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT To assist in all phases of accounts payable. Preparation and processing of municipal waste and sewer bills, collection of payments, reconcile disbursements, prepare and maintain fixed assets. Perform secretarial and accounting duties in support of overall Township departmental functions. Applicants must be knowledgeable of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office 2010 and have strong communication skills. Accounting experience preferred. Please submit resume and cover letter by regular mail or hand delivery to: Allen Township, 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, PA 18067 by no later than March 24, 2017.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of William J. Sigafoos, deceased, of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Dennis B. Sigafoos, Executor, on February 22, 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 Dennis B. Sigafoos, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(3/2-3/16) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public meeting on the 28th day of March, 2017, at 7:00 PM, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Drive, Walnutport, Pa. 18088 for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below.

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AN ORDINANCE OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP AMENDING THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 180 KNOWN AS THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHAPTER 147 KNOWN AS THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE AS FOUND IN THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP CODE OF TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES TO DEFINE AND REGULATE ROADWAY ACCESS FOR DRIVEWAYS AND ACCESS ONTO PUBLIC STREETS All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF VACANT LAND OWNED BY THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH (HICKORY STREET) In accordance with the Pennsylvania Borough Code, the Borough of Nazareth is offering for sale, by sealed bid, an approximate .75 acre vacant tract of land, known as Hickory Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 (hereinafter "Property"). The Property is located off Hickory Street, adjacent to North Broad Street and Schoeneck Road and is identified as Northampton County Tax Parcel ID # J7SE2A11 0421E. The Property will be sold, in fee simple, and the minimum bid shall be in the amount ofFifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00). Bids shall be addressed to The Borough of Nazareth and be delivered to the Borough Municipal Building, in such a manner so as to be received at the Borough Municipal Building, 134 S. Main Street - Main Floor, Nazareth, PA 18064 during business hours, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, on or before 4:00 pm, March 28, 2017. The Bid Package shall be contained within a sealed envelope and have marked specifically on the exterior of that envelope the following: "Hickory Street Property Bid". Bids will be opened at Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, 2017. It is the intention of Borough Council to accept the highest, compliant bid at its Public Meeting, Monday, on the third day of April, 2017, at 6:00 pm unless extended.

Council reserves the right to reject all bids.

Each bidder shall state, with specificity, the actual bid amount, on a Bid Form, provided by the Borough. The fully completed Bid Form shall be accompanied by an executed Agreement of Sale (hereinafter "AOS"). The Bid Form and AOS can be obtained at the Borough Municipal Office, 134 S. Main Street - Main Floor, Nazareth, PA 18064 during business hours, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

If the Borough accepts the bid, it will promptly notify, in writing, the successful bidder and execute the AOS. Within five (5) days of receipt of notification of the acceptance of the bid, the successful bidder shall deliver to the Borough, a certified check made payable to "The Borough of Nazareth" in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid which amount shall be the deposit under the AOS. In accordance with Section 1201.1 of the Borough Code, settlement on the property shall be completed and the full purchase price paid within sixty (60) days from the date of acceptance of the bid by Council.

The successful bidder shall pay the full amount of all costs, fees and charges associated with conveyance of the Property, including without limitation, deed preparation by the Borough Solicitor and all applicable taxes.

Additional information relating to the Property is available for inspection and copying at the Borough Municipal Office. A site inspection may be arranged by contacting the Borough Public Property Chairman, Frank S. Maurek at 610-759-0576.

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submitted by KATHERINE NOLL Are you a single parent, someone going through a career transition, a displaced homemaker, or recently divorced? Thanks to Northampton Community College’s free New Choices program, you have many options. Explore career opportunities, build your confidence, identify your strongest skills, and learn about new and exciting fields under the guidance of a dedicated program facilitator.

New Choices is a free class that can help you figure out the next step in your life. Classes begin March 20 and take place every Monday and Thursday from 6:30 until 9 p.m. through April 27 at NCC’s Fowler Family Southside Center at 511 E. Third St. in Bethlehem, Room 627.

For more information or to register, please call New Choices at 610-332-6560.

Brooke FontouraSutliff of Northampton Inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

submitted by HANNAH BREAUX Brooke Fontoura-Sutliff of Northampton, Pennsylvania, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Fontoura-Sutliff was initiated at Kutztown University.

Fontoura-Sutliff is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines.

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A Step Inside the Bath Museum

Mauser Grain and Coal One of the more prominent pieces in the Bath Museum is the large pine desk and stool from the office of Mauser and Cressman.

Mauser and Cressman were grain and coal dealers in Bath around the year 1875. The center drawer has a special wood tray with deep

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round holes to hold coins. On the desk are four of their ledger books with leather bindings and marbleized paper covers. These books contain receipts from Mauser and Cressman dating from 1875 to 1888. Another photograph shows a framed portion from one of their grain bags proudly stating "GEO. S. MAUSER BATH, PA." The third photograph from the museum shows a catchy ad they ran in one of the local papers, "Everybody's Doing it!

Doing What? Using Mauser's Best Flour. Cheapest: Because it's the BEST. Your Grocer Does Not Keep It - He Sells It." Bath in the last half of the 19th century was a commercial center for Northampton County with over 120 businesses documented to have been in Bath at that time.

The Bath Museum is open and free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is currently located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washington Streets. Mark March 18 on your calendar and come out and visit this local treasure.

Manoquesy Lodge #413 Upcoming Blood drive And open House Submitted by

BOB HOLDORFF The Manoquesy Lodge #413 will be holding a blood drive and open house on Saturday, March 18 at the lodge, located at 221 Penn Street in Bath. The blood drive will be from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about Manoquesy Lodge #413 is welcome to stop by and check out the open house.

Moravian Historical Society Continued from page 10

monthly series Whitefield after Dark, Free Summer Sunday, Hands-On History Camp, Arts & Crafts Festival, Christmas in Nazareth and major event Share the Heritage Dinner & Auction.

The 2017 the Share the Heritage Dinner and Auction is April 1 and

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For more information to become a member, visit or to attend an event please visit them on Facebook @moravianhistoricalsociety or their website www. moravianhistoricalsociety.org

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