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Cement worker of the Month - Mike P. Newhall By ED PANY Mr. Mike Newhall graduated from Liberty High School in 1975. He recalled, “I especially enjoyed a new course as computers became part of the curriculum.” The young graduate started at the Keystone Cement Co. in the laboratory as summer help. He said, “I worked with Al Brobst and Ernie Jacoby, old timers who taught me laboratory procedures.” This led to a full time position in 1978 as a mix chemist, later progressing to assistant physical tester. In 1988 Mike was promoted to physical tester. He said, “We conduct numerous tests determining the strength and quality of our cement. We produce seven different types of cement;
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Type #1 Portland cement being our major product.” The lab follows the bible of cement testing- the ASTM manual that lists all procedures followed in the cement industry. The lab staff is a very knowledgeable and productive team with Jamie Messler, Kim Kurdis, Larry Wilt, Russ Harris, Stephen Godshalk, Gail Schlichting and Michael. Mike said, “It’s a joy to work with these people. In my 38 years, I have seen many people come and go. Our team is composed of many fine people whose goal is to produce a quality product for our customers.” In his 38 years he has conducted thousands of tests and has adapted to various test changes. Results are listed on a database. Each month he forwards reports to the transportation departments in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and Ohio where much of Keystone cement is sold. Mike remains optimistic on cement’s future. He is married to the former Analita Manabat and is proud of daughter Kim and son Shane. The friendly couple resides in Bath. Mr. Newhall has seen many changes in the industry and is a friendly gentleman. Mike is a dedicated and humble cement worker. We wish Mr. Newhall and all our friends at Keystone a safe and productive year.
Bath Council and CRPD Chief discuss future of Borough’s Police Force By KERI LINDENMUTH During its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 3, the Borough of Bath Council opened the floor to residents wanting to discuss the Citizen’s Police Advisory Panel and the future of the Colonial Regional Police Department in the borough. This year, the Citizen’s Police Advisory Panel, composed of a diverse group of borough residents, began seeking financial alternatives to the CRPD. Since the process began, the Borough of Bath Council has striven to be as transparent as possible and has welcomed all borough residents to regular monthly meetings to ask questions, voice concerns, and express opinions and ideas. However, very few residents came out to Wednesday’s meeting. Only Fire Chief Emilio DeNisi took advantage of the courtesy of the floor time council had set aside for residents to discuss CRPD matters. “I know you guys are in a hard spot,” he told council, adding that the situation is not anything they have created, but something that is due to decisions made and actions taken 15 to 20 years ago, the consequences of which have now been dealt to the current council. However, DeNisi expressed the
hope that, whether the borough opts to continue using CRPD’s services or chooses another police force, local coverage will continue in the borough. For the firefighters, he explained, having local police coverage is a “nice assurance.” He gave the example of the April 26 motor vehicle accident north of Washington Street. He said three or four CRPD officers were instantly on the scene assisting fire crews and helped pull the injured victim from the crash. “I do not want to see that vanish,” DeNisi said of the partnership. The decision will ultimately come down to taxes. The borough is facing a tax increase and Council President Mark Saginario, a member of both the Citizens Police Advisory Panel and the Finance Committee, worries that people will stop buying homes in the borough because taxes will be so high. If such an event occurs, Bath may face losing its status as an independent borough. It is a situation that Mayor Fiorella Mirabito, who worked for the CRPD, finds deeply distressing. “I have been the CRPD cheerleader,” she told council. “The CRPD is top notch…This bothContinued on page 4
Be sure to drive through Cherryville to see the beautiful, bright yellow fieldsin just a few weeks the 175 acres will be harvested for the production of canola oil. The field has been drawing crowds, even visitors from Wilkes Barre stopped by with a drone to witness the incredible view. One vantage point is at Blue Mountain Drive and Cherryville Road in Lehigh Township.
Horner’s Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication
Submitted by PEGGY MOSER Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society would like to invite friends and family to the dedication of the Horner’s Cemetery Historical Marker on Sunday, May 28 after the Civil War group’s short memorial service and gun salute in the cemetery at 12 p.m. Other guests will include Rogers’ Rangers, SAR, DAR, and GWHS. In the case of rain, please note that our rain date is set for Sunday, June 4 at 1 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Moser at 610-8371757 or 610-984-4532.
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Peace of Mind Part Four In this series we have touched on some highly relevant information that if further contemplated may lead to improvement of your everyday life and ultimately peace of mind. The notion of making a decision is paramount, as I believe you are starting to realize that you may have been letting others decide for you for far too long. Maybe you have been letting your unclear, poorly focused mind make less desirable decisions based on temporary feelings. No longer. In addition, we briefly touched on the concept of natural laws and obedience to them. Know that natural laws grant true justice. Minimize, bend or break them and you do so at peril of your own peace of mind. As I get older I truly appreciate the very ordinary days and
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the enjoyment I get from them. Walking my dogs, making my smoothies, crock potting, reading books, loving my practice, making my wife smile and grounding the kids- I am just enjoying simplicity. I hope you are enjoying the blessings of an ordinary life also. I understand and agree that oftentimes life isn’t always easy or fair, yet as I shared prior I made a decision that I am going to strive for a maintained peace of mind. I decided that I wanted to walk with God and live under His peace. This is where you ultimately need to tap into. When you see your life through the lens of eternity, life suddenly becomes amazing again like it was when we were kids. Remember all that imagination, that wonder, that anticipation of “what’s around the river bend?” How did we allow that to be stolen from us? Is our collective lack of peace of mind the result of some yet to
be discovered prescription drug, lottery ticket or perfect marriage? I don’t think so. I understand if you feel that you cannot or should not (guilt) claim peace of mind right now because of concerns over wayward children, aging parents, distance in your relationship with a spouse, or the host of other common life potholes, yet let me remind you that another “something” may always be tugging at you. It’s called the human experience. Again, nobody gets out of this life without bruises. So why not be determined to go through this with as much peace of mind you can obtain? If you are in debt and worry is on your mind constantly, then make the decision right now to
get out of debt. Remember the decision we talked about prior. You decide, then move forward, and tell your feelings to quiet down. If you are unhealthy physically, then you decide to improve your health. Again, you decide first, then move forward and tell your raging emotions that they aren’t in charge anymore. If you live a really long life you may make 100. Not many will. So if this is true then I would advise you to decide today that… you will move forward wisely and remind yourself that whatever junk you’re going through, whatever your feeling will change but the decision has been made. Above all, be kind and understanding of yourself. Thought is much more than something you do; it is in fact very much a part of who you are. This discussion feels like a “just do it” type thing, but it isn’t. Just do it is based on feelings. Good decision making is based on (the) truth, legitimate desire, and appropriate and rationale determination. But what about if our “minds” are clouded and we don’t even
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know we aren’t thinking clearly? Now that’s what I find is the case most often. So we need to address that. I want to encourage you that clear mindedness can be obtained. It begins when you start putting seriously good food into the body so your brain can function properly. Test me on this. Put aside your taste buds and eat the food God provided for you. Have you had raw asparagus, celery or carrots lately? If you’re an emotional rollercoaster you need to consume them now. How about an apple or orange? I bet if you aren’t thinking clearly you have had your fair share of coffee, soda, skipped meals and all the rest. I dare you to take the next few days and eat a ton of fruit including mangos, wild blueberries, dates, apricots and more. I further dare you to eat broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, kale and whatever tickles your fancy. Your mind will wake up. Your body will wake up. I am not wrong on this. Continued on page 14
Attention Moore Township Residents Hello Again Moore Township Residents, My name is David Shaffer and I am asking for your vote in the upcoming Republican primary on May 16th. As a 6th generation resident of Moore Township, I care about the future of our township. If elected I will be a leader that leads, no excuses. Issues must be taken care of regardless of what caused them or how they happened. Here are some of the major issues and how I plan to attack them if elected as supervisor. Safety…. I support our Police and Fire Protection Teams. Our emergency responders should be provided with continuing education and ongoing training opportunities. They also should have all the necessary supplies and cutting edge equipment to keep our residents, as well as themselves, safe. Youth…. I support the Moore Township Athletic Association (MTAA) for all the dedicated work they do, and for all they contribute for the youth of our township. As a longtime MTAA youth myself, I have a strong understanding of the hard work that goes into providing a fun and safe environment. The MTAA provides the outlet for our youth to channel their energy in a positive and healthy manner. The Recreation Center also provides a safe haven for all township residents who want to enjoy the park's amenities. I fully intend to support this organization and listen to the needs such as maintaining the grounds/fields, buildings, sporting equipment, coach training, and work with them to discuss how to grow the program and attract more volunteers. Land Preservation…. Being on the Land Preservation Board and the Environmental Advisory Council, I will continue to work to keep our township as the leader and role model in preserving farmland and natural areas to keep Moore Township the hidden jewel that it is. Taxes & Grants…. We currently have one of the lowest tax rates in Northampton County and I intend to keep it that way by being frugal, applying for grants and cutting waste. If elected, I can promise you that I will be searching and applying to every grant available. With my education and previous experience, I can identify the most appropriate opportunities and oversee the creation of strong proposals that can increase Moore Township’s chances of successfully being awarded a grant. Capital Improvement Plan…. I will also look to initiate a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The result of having a (CIP) is stable payments and tax rates along with better planning so if a budget crisis arises, a smart decision can easily be made. Transparent Government…. Finally, I will bring to the table if elected Township Supervisor, is transparent government. I believe taxpayers should be able to clearly see how our township spends tax money and to hold paid employees and supervisors accountable. This means placing all financial, monthly minutes, and public information online in an easy-to-use, readily understandable system. Remember, I am the only candidate that is NOT running for a JOB. Two of my opponents have had the opportunities of fixing the roads as supervisors before and yet blame each other for the mess both left during their terms. Let’s stop electing supervisors looking for a job. If you want sound management, transparent government and common sense solutions, then vote for me, David Shaffer on May 16th.
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Continued from page 1 ers me…[But] we have to look ahead,” she continued, “How can we possibly keep increasing taxes like this?” She stressed that the decision is purely financial and not based on the services of the CRPD. Mayor Mirabito put all other rumors to rest, including the rumor that Bath has already made up its mind as to the future of its police services. Communication is still open, ideas are still being shared, and the council is still looking for input from residents. “[I am] proud of what the department has become,” she concluded. Councilman Michael Reph agreed. “Colonial is top notch. If they were not, this would be an easy decision,” he said. CRPD Chief Roy Seiple, who was in attendance at the meeting, told council that, while he “would not want to be in your position,” the CRPD is the “best bang for your buck.” He explained that Bath would not be the first municipality to get rid of the CRPD’s services. If municipalities keep pulling out, he fears that officers will not join the force. Jobs will be lost and morale will soon follow. “Whatever you guys decide,” he said, “we are your police department.” “[We] want to know what the residents want,” Saginario said. Residents will have more opportunities to voice what they want in two separate upcoming meetings. The first will take place on May 18 at 6 p.m. at the municipal building. The police panel and the CRPD will hold a discussion and Q and A. Council will join in at 7 p.m. The second meeting will take place on Saturday, May 20 at 9 a.m. in the Bath Social Hall. All residents of Bath are welcomed to attend the town hall meeting and have their questions answered. Other news in Bath: • Over $7,000 was raised during the Paw Park Basket Social. • There were 25 fire calls in the month of April, with an average response time of four minutes and 47 seconds. • A total of 57 hours of community service was completed by the 19 volunteers who came out to Bath’s Earth Day “Cleanup in the Park.” • The 10th season of the Bath Farmers Market will start on Friday, May 19, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. • The Borough of Bath Council is still seeking applications for junior members. High schoolers interested should write an essay about how they would improve the borough, and submit it to either Mayor Mirabito or Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman. • The Bath Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for summer by doing pool fills for a suggested donation of $175 for every 5,000 gallons. Residents interested should contact the fire department.
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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 CommissionMonthly 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. Nazareth Bike Fest- May 13 from 1 to 7 p.m., 159 W. Center St. Nazareth.
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Bath Farmers Market Opening Day- Friday, May
19 at Keystone Park 3 until 7 p.m. Returning and new vendors.
Nazareth Car Cruise and Show- Saturday, May 20 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Nazareth Boro Park. Benefits Nazareth Area Food Bank. Live music, food and beverage.
Bath Farmers Market Ribbon Cutting- Honoring
tenth season on Friday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Keystone Park.
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.
Bushkill Township Northampton Farmers Veterans Remembrance Market Opening Day& Flag Retirement Tuesday, May 16 from 3 to 6:30 Ceremony- Sunday, May p.m. New location, Laubach
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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.
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
Paw Prints on the Canal- tuned for more information. June 4 from 11 a.m. until Uptown Northampton 4 p.m., rain or shine, Canal Street Fair- Saturday, Street, Northampton. September 9 from 10 a.m. until 87th Annual Sacred 5 p.m. Located in “uptown” Northampton from the 1800 Heart Church PicnicJuly 14-16, rain or shine, entertainment info to follow.
Bath Community Days-
July 20-22 at Firefighters Park.
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Northampton Borough Council approves Resolution for Tama building development By JUSTIN SWEITZER At their May 4 public workshop meeting, Northampton Borough Council voted to sign a resolution setting terms for Windward Pass Holdings, LLC to complete construction on the former Tama building at 1796 Main Street. Dan Donnelly, owner of Windward Pass Holdings, received a one-year extension at the April 20 council meeting, provided that he give quarterly construction updates to council throughout the development process. Councilwoman Judy Kutzler, who voted against the extension on April 20, was also the only person on council to vote against the passing of the resolution. She questioned whether giving Donnelly an extension would be counterproductive. “Does this give him a year
pass?” Kutzler asked. Councilman Ed Pany suggested that Kutzler give Donnelly a chance, stressing that it would be better to see an attempt at development rather than an empty building. “Would you rather have him attempt to build it, or have it sit there empty?” Pany said. “You’ve got to put some faith in this fellow… I’m willing to take a chance.” Pany also noted that Donnelly would not be getting a year pass in his eyes, as he is expecting significant development by the time Donnelly’s first report comes before council. “In three months he has to show some progress,” Pany said. “I’ll be infuriated if I don’t see anything.” Councilman Robert McHale suggested that council receive a
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detailed timetable of Donnelly’s planned development to get a sense of the building’s developmental progress. “A construction schedule would be nice to see,” he said. Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst said he would reach out to Donnelly to try and obtain a construction schedule. The extension will expire May 31, 2018. In other business, two discussions were tabled to future meetings. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski Sr. suggested that “customer pickup only” parking signs be implemented in the municipal lot near Main Street to help control the amount of cars that are parked there for long periods of time. “I’ve done a lot of different speakings with the businesses down on the municipal lot off of Main Street and Center Street and Lilac. Unfortunately it’s bearing out through the records of some businesses there that the parking issue is beginning to show drains upon their revenue,” Lopsonzski said. “I’ve spoke to all the businesses down there; we came to a conclusion that marking about a dozen parking spaces in that first row for ‘customer pickup only, parking 30 minutes’ would help eliminate the problem. It does affect the patronage for the busi-
nesses because people have to walk a longer distance and those cars are left there for a long period of time unoccupied.” Lopsonzski made a motion to move forward with implementing the spots, but later withdrew his motion after Councilman Tony Pristash and Police Sgt. Bryan Kadingo questioned how these parking spots would be properly enforced. Kadingo expressed that the wording of the signs would be ‘critical’ to how they’re enforced by the borough police department. Lopsonzski also suggested that council look into hiring police officers through the promotional process. He urged that council utilize the list of candidates they have prior to its expiration. Kutzler went on to make a motion to hire off the list by the end of the night, but the motion died after council members stressed that salary and medical benefits would have to be looked into more before hiring an officer. McHale mentioned talking it over in an executive session before the next meeting to gather enough information needed to make an informed decision. Council also announced that a “safety day” will be held in the borough sponsored by the Northampton Regional EMS, Lehigh Township Police Department and Bethlehem Health Bureau on May 20. The event will look to promote driver safety through free child car seat checks, adult car fit checks and teen driving information.
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Exchange elects Year’s officers, Honors students
By HOME NEWS STAFF Members of the Northampton Exchange Club elected 20172018 officers and honored students of the months of May and June at their dinner meeting on Wednesday night at the Northampton Banquet & Events Center. The officers and board members include: President, Lisa Veiszlemline; President-elect, Wayne Mery; recording secretary, Robin Lutz; treasurer, Gary Stoudt. Board members for 2017-2018 – Kim Belletti, Rodger Berg, and Paul Gieske, and board members for 2018-2019 – Robert Correll, Martin Fella, and Keith Stephens. May, June Honorees The Service-to-Youth Committee held a program honoring four seniors from Northampton Area High School. For the month of May, the Girl of the Month is Bryanne Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Horn of Bath and the Boy of the Month is Dylan Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Baird of Bath. For the month of June, the girl honored is Kenley Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Rogers of Bath and the boy is Lee Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bryant of Bethlehem. Continued on page 7
- Republican Candidate Moore Township Supervisor
I would like to ask for your vote and support in the PA Primary on Tuesday, May 16th, for the position of Moore Township Supervisor. I am a lifelong resident of Moore Township, a candidate with 25+ years of service to Moore Township and a local businessman with 35+ years of business experience. I have the experience, passion and commitment to excellence to build the best township for our residents. I am not looking for township supervisor to be a full time job, as I don’t believe an elected supervisor needs to be a full time endeavor to do the job effectively. I will dedicate part time to work with the other supervisors to develop and implement these programs. My Township Governance Experience:
Appointed Member of Planning Commission 1992-2001
Elected Chairman of Moore Township Board of Supervisors 2000-2006; notable initiatives during my tenure include:
Establishment of Land Preservation Program and Recycling Program; Construction of new Public Works building; Renovations of Municipal Building to establish new police department offices; Developed 5 year road improvements plan; Expanded Moore Township Recreation Center to its current size and Despite all these major improvements, limited tax increase during term from 0.88 to 1.0 mil
Elected Chairman of the Moore Township Board of Auditors 2006-present
My Goals as Township Supervisor are to work with other board members to establish communications and relationships with all commissions and committees within the municipality, including the police, road workers, Rec Commission, MTAA, Land Preservation Board, Historical Commission and EAC.; Update and implement a 5 year road plan to improve and maintain township roads; Develop a new snow removal plan to facilitate more efficient and cost-effective program; Work with Rec Commission and MTAA to advance programs for our youth; Ensure the land preservation and recycling programs are continued and advanced.
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Senators Exchange club Continued from page 6 Scavello to The four were recognized for outstanding academic and Host Fireman’s their scholastic achievements and their in-school and out-of-school acMemorial tivities and service. Each of them received a framed Youth-of-theService Month certificate, club pen, and Submitted by LINDA WOMER State Senator Mario Scavello will host the Second Annual Northampton County Fireman’s Memorial Service on Saturday, May 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dryland United Church of Christ (4415 Newburg Road, Nazareth). This event is open to the public. The Fireman’s Memorial Service will honor the lives of nine Northampton County firefighters who passed away over the last year. “I am pleased to host this memorial service as an opportunity for the public to join with our area fire departments to reflect on the many years of selfless service these firefighters gave to help keep our communities safe,” said Senator Scavello. “These brave individuals gave of their time and comfort to ensure that we remained safe in our homes, on the roads and at our places of business. I would encourage all to attend to honor these brave firefighters who are gone but not forgotten.” For further information or to learn more about the event, please contact Senator Scavello’s office at 610-863-1200.
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Re-Elect David Tashner, Sr., Moore Township Supervisor Dave has lived, worked and volunteered in Moore Township since 1971. What has Dave accomplished for the Township during these past 6 years while serving as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and as Road Superintendent? He has: • Saved the Township money, helped develop a balanced budget, ended the need for Tax Anticipation Loans, gotten $47,000 in FEMA monies and other grants, reduced insurance rates by bringing the safety training into compliance; • Created a preventive maintenance program for the truck fleet and major equipment to insure their longevity; • Brought the Township Truck Fleet and drivers into DOT compliance; • Pursued training and increased professionalism among the road crew; • Refurbished the Recreation Center and the Moore Appalachian Park; • Improved local Storm Water Management resolving many old problems while bringing the Township into State and Federal Compliance; • Instituted use of the correct materials for Road Repair and Maintenance; • Helped to establish the Historical Commission and local EAC; • Significant support of Farmland and Open Space Preservation …and more. Moore Township has benefited from Dave’s training and leadership. We need to keep this experienced and dedicated supervisor as we move into the future.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. The big question is how are we going to honor our mothers and grandmothers for all the things they do for their families in life? The list is endless. A bunch of roses, a nice card, or a gift of jewelry are just some of the things. We could give candy, but with all the diets being advertised these days, I think I’d steer away from the sweets. One thing I know is a big hug and kiss to show our love. That’s the most important. Doesn’t cost anything and it shows our love. Think about it for awhile and come up with a few things for the love of your life. . . . Northampton High School’s Athletic Office has sent out the invites for their All-Sports Banquet come May 24th, so you know graduation day is not far behind. . . .I hear Bath’s Manoquesy Lodge of Masons is selling Matey’s pizzas to raise money for their 150th anniversary celebration in 2018. The sale ends on the 26th, so better order soon if you know of somebody from that lodge. . . .Time to stock up on fresh veggies. The Northampton Farmers Market opens on Tuesday, May 16th and the Bath Farmers Market opens next Friday, May 19th. . . . That sure was a big project by Cub Pack 33 and all those other scouting units that were in last week’s paper – packing 1,200 shoe boxes filled with things that needy children can use. Looks like they’re part of the Minsi Trails Council with Troop 33, Pack 50, Troop 311, and Troop 302, along with a Girl Scout troop participating. I may be wrong, but hats off to
the 70 kids and their families for doing the packing so needy kids would benefit. . . . The Phillies had some rough going for a while, but were able to win a game against the Nationals. They’re young and learning, so there will be some bumps along the way. Now they’re playing the Seattle Mariners and will see their long-time catcher, Carlos Ruiz, and then play at Washington. No rest for the weary. With the weather turning cold again, folks sitting in the stands hadta wear winter coats, or ponchos when it rained. . . . Loved that story on old-timer “Ciff” Cowling. He was a hard worker for the Bath A.A. ball team, smoking a cigar while working on the mound and base lines. . . . Primary election time on Tuesday, the 16th. . . .The men of the U.C.C. church in town will serve scrambled eggs, homefries, etc. as a Mother’s Day treat. . . . Happy Mother’s Day, ladies!!!!
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3 run HR by Bob Carl, his 2nd HR of the game. Salem tied the game with a run in the 8th inning (5-5). In the bottom of the 10th inning, Brad Wanamaker from Fritz hit a triple to open the inning & Jack Ronal hit a Sacrifice Bunt to win the game 6-5. (Fritz) Game 2- In this game, Fritz scored a run in the 2nd & 3rd innings & added 3 more runs in the 6th inning to take 5-1 lead. Salem scored a run in the 5th, 6th, & 7th inning. Fritz scored a run in the 7th inning to make the final score 6-3. (Fritz) Game 3-Fritz jumped out to a 2-0 lead scoring a run in the 2nd & 3rd innings. Salem went ahead on Austin Hoffert’s 3 run HR in the 4th innings. (3-2) Fritz took the lead again for good scoring 2 runs in the 6th inning & adding another run in the 7th inning for a final score of 5-3 and winning the ‘Championship’. (Fritz Leading hitters for Fritz-Wesleyan included Brad Wanamaker 7 for 13 (HR )Jeff Miller 5 for 11,Jim Johnson5 for 12, with HR’s from Bob Carl (2) & Brie Weigard. For Salem Lutheran, Kyle Taylor was 5 for 10, Jason Biggs 5 for 13 & Austin Hoffert with a 3 run HR.. FINAL STANDINGS W L
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development and construction in the township will look like until final decisions may already be made. The night’s agenda included VerTek representatives preparing for their hearing before the zoning board on May 16. They plan on making revisions to their plan, returning before the planning commission in June, and then appearing before the Board of Supervisors to seek conditional approval. VerTek has undergone a long process to develop the plan for the proposed warehouse and now feels that it has “everything” it needs to appear before zoning. However, it is a plan that residents may know very little about if they have not attended any of the planning commission meetings in the past. For example, residents may not know that, should the warehouse be approved, significant improvements will be made to the intersection at Airport Road and Route 329 because of a required
By KERI LINDENMUTH There was one township resident in attendance at the East Allen Township Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, May 4. Eric Miller stood before the planning commission and asked members questions about the proposed VerTek warehouse on Airport Road. He wanted to know who may be coming into the warehouse, what the hours of operation will be, how many loading docks the warehouse will have, what its water infrastructure will look like, and perhaps most importantly, how township residents will benefit from its development. The commission was impressed with Miller’s questions and glad that he came to the meeting to ask them. Unless residents come out to the planning commission meetings, which are held once a month, they will not know what
PennDOT study VerTek must complete. All improvements made to the township, from road maintenance to water infrastructure, are made possible from development. Although residents may not want increased development, the commission explained to Miller, addressing his last question, they help put off tax increases, made donations to the park system, and bring improvements to infrastructure. “If more people just took an evening out one time a month… [they] would know what is happening,” said Planning Commission Chairman Don Heiney, encouraging residents to come out to the meetings like Miller had done and ask questions about the issues that will impact their township. The next planning commission meeting will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
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dressed up to travel. Today, it’s very different. After seeing the man dragged off the United flight recently, it made me think about what has happened to the airline industry. My son and his family recently flew on a different airline and when they arrived at the airport, they realized that another airline separated the entire family, including my four-year-old granddaughter; she was to be seated by herself. Can you imagine? They were tired from an exhausting vacation and, to top it off, many other families had their seats moved. It was a hot mess. They finally put my granddaughter with her mom and the boys had to sit separately. The ten year old was getting told over and over again by adults that he was in their seat. Tears began to flow; he was scared and treated rudely. The end of the story is my son was offered $1500 a seat to get off the plane. They turned it down after all the turmoil and just wanted to get home. Then, I saw what seemed to be a sincere apology from the United Airlines CEO and a commitment to changing airline policy. He said, “I take full responsibility for what happened.” When he was in front of Congressional leadership they said to him, “If you don’t change your customer service, we will change it for you with legislation.” I researched further and it seems the real problem is because of all the
airline mergers, there isn’t much competition with the major airlines. So now, Congress is going to mandate customer service; will that work? United we stand with customer service-Five things you need to know 1. Your employees are your first customers - treat them like gold. 2. Spend dollars on training, make a commitment to annual training. 3. Create a customer service incentives program. 4. Follow-up with evaluations every three to six months. 5. Spend more time with the top 20 percent of your staff, get them well trained and give them the responsibility of leadership. Their performance will enhance the environment. United is about to embark on big changes. It’s almost a shame that dragging a human being off a plane got them to a place where everyone in the country knew what had happened and now everyone in the country is waiting to see if the CEO meant what he said. Mr. CEO, you can create a company culture that is unprecedented with a new brand, new voice, new vibe and new culture. Hopefully, the public will stand united. Carol is a Motivational Speaker, Executive Coach, Fundraising Strategist, Social Media Quarterback and Small Business Advisor.
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By KERI LINDENMUTH Bath volunteer firefighter Gerald “Jr.” DeGarmo was honored by Mayor Fiorella Mirabito and the Borough of Bath Council on Wednesday, May 3. DeGarmo is retiring after dedicating 36 years of service to the borough’s volunteer fire department. He is going to be missed by fellow firefighters, council members, and Bath residents alike. “He has dedicated much of his life to borough residents and businesses,” Mayor Mirabito said. Council President Mark Saginario thanked DeGarmo for his “major commitment” and all members of council said they hope to see him back. “It has been a pleasure,” DeGarmo said, adding that the Bath Borough Council is “the best council I have worked with in 36 years.” As thanks for his decades of dedication, DeGarmo, with his family and fellow firefighters in attendance, was presented with a plaque by Mayor Mirabito.
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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 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., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST Bushkill Twp., 610-7597132 Sunday Worship- 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. May 14 and 21- W 9:15 a.m. May 28- Special Memorial Day Service, No SS- 9:15 a.m. CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST SS- 10 a.m., W- 11 a.m. May 14, 21 and 28- W- 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. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
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GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Confirmation 10:30 a.m.
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. and 7 p.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 GRACE UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610METHODIST CHURCH, 837-7517 Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m. HOLY CROSS DRYLAND U.C.C., EVANGELICAL Nazareth. 610-759-4444 LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 759-7363 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st & 3rd Sunday EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) HOLY FAMILY ROMAN 610-262-4961 CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sunday School 9 a.m. Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – EMMANUEL'S Mass 5 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 HOLY TRINITY Sun – Traditional 8 and LUTHERAN CHURCH, 10:45 a.m. and Celebration Northampton 610-262-2668 Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 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.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH,
St. Peter’s UCC
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 610-837-7426 St. Peter’ s610-262-2227 U.C.C. 8142 Valley View Rd. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 Sun. Seemsville, Northampton 9:00 a.m. Sunday School a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. 610-837-7426 Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Worship
8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton
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RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440
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
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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. 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. KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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Northampton Assembly of God
3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm
Daniel E. Lundmark, Pastor • 610-262-5645 • pastor@NAOG.ws
“Good Things” For You!
It is my joy to “preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:15). We read in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 of the many good things God had in store for His people, Israel, if they would meet His conditions in serving Him. After God gave them the land He promised, Joshua reminded them “that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you” (Joshua 23:14). Unfortunately, the Israelites later turned away from God and consequently no longer enjoyed His blessings. They were suffering as captives in another nation when the prophet Jeremiah told them, “your sins have withholden good things from you” (Jeremiah 5:25). God wanted to bless His people, but how could He when they rejected the very conditions He gave for His blessings? How can a just and holy God bless and give “good things” to those who sin by violating His law? God’s blessings are for those who obey Him. “No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11). “The upright shall have good things” (Proverbs 28:10). God has many “good things” for you, but sin will keep them from you. “Sin is the transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4). The Bible declares, “all have sinned” (Romans 3:23). God has provided a way for our sins to be forgiven through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross. Please see: www.naog.ws/theway.htm I urge you to receive Christ as your Savior from sin. In Matthew 7:11, Jesus promised that God will “give good things to them that ask him.” Just ask Him now to forgive you of your sins. In Psalm 34:10 we read, “They that seek the LORD shall not want (lack) any good thing.” I urge you to earnestly seek the Lord now! “He hath filled the hungry with good things” (Luke 1:53).
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NAZARETH AREA Museum Season Opening Weekend Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Come visit our beautiful Boulton Historic Site! The Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum, John Joseph Henry House, Summer Kitchen, Nicholas Hawk Gun Shop, Early American Craft Center, Henry Family Carriage Shed and Boat House Exhibits will all be open for tours during this very special event!
Adults $5 - Children 12 and under are free!
JHS members, Active Duty Military, and Scouts receive free admission.
Annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 20th - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the side yard of the J.J. House. We will have a wide variety of perennials, annuals & house plants. This is a great fundraiser for the JHS Gardens and you can find some good deals for your indoor or outdoor garden areas. Are your plants pushing you out of the house? Our Garden Committee welcomes donations! Located just off the Belfast exit of Route 33 at 402-403 Henry Road, Nazareth PA Office: 610-759-9029
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ANDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Baseball team went to Freedom and won on May 1, went to Parkland and lost on May 3, then traveled to Coca Cola Park on May 4 to play against Central and won. The Nazareth Softball team went to Freedom on May 1 and won, went to Whitehall on May 2 and lost, went to Parkland and lost on May 3, then went to Governor Mifflin on May 3 and won to clinch a District XI Birth. The Nazareth Boys Tennis team went to Parkland on May 2 in the District Semifinals and defeated them. They then went to Lehigh University on May 4 for the District Championship vs. Liberty and fell short. The Nazareth Girls Lacrosse team went to Muhlenberg Township on May 1 and won, won at home vs. Moravian Academy on May 2 and then lost to Freedom at home on May 4. The girls will be at Southern Lehigh on May 12. The Nazareth Boys Lacrosse team went to Liberty on May 2 and lost, then lost to Emmaus at home on May 4 and will be at Southern Lehigh on May 13. The Nazareth Boys Volleyball
t e a m played host to Dieruff and won on May 1, t h e n lost at Easton on May 2, but beat Whitehall at home on Senior Night on May 5. For up to the minute news on Nazareth Sports check out https://nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
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2017 Atlas Cement Museum Opening submitted by SALLY MADDEN The Atlas Cement Museum will open on May 14. Starting that Sunday, museum hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of each month, through September. The museum is the only cement museum in the United States. This year, Essroc, the successor of the Coplay Cement Manufacturing Company, will be honored. Essroc is now a chapter in cement history as the company was sold to Lehigh Hanson early in 2017. The Nazareth plant will continue production under the Lehigh Hanson name. A highlight added to the museum is a series of photographs and literature showing how Coplay Cement was used by Mr. Fred C Trump (father of our president) in his numerous New York Apartment complexes. Another exhibit recognizes 200 former and current employees of our four active cement companies. During the month of May, the museum will host all fifth-grade students in the Northampton Area School District. Students from Seigfried, Lehigh, Bath and Moore Township elementary schools will tour the museum as part of their local history lesson. The museum’s goal is to teach students contributions cement companies made to our local communities. Educational tours are led by curator Edward Pany, museum board members Larry Oberly and Sally Madden and Borough Manager Leroy Bobst. Over the years thousands of students, community visitors and guests from many foreign countries visited the museum. A delegation traveled from the People’s Republic of China made a point to visit the museum when they visited the United States a few years ago. A visit to the Atlas Cement Museum will help one appreciate the history and heritage of our Lehigh Valley Cement Industry.
Northampton Area Public Library programs
Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ The Northampton Area Public Library will hold a Block Party May 11 at 6 p.m. Play and build with our block collection. Recommended for ages two and up accompanied by an adult. No registration required. The library will hold an Adult Craft Night on Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. This night will focus on upcycled crafts and all sup-
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Obituaries Virginia E. Buss
Virginia E. Buss, 97, of Lower Nazareth Township, died on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Chester F. “Chet” Buss, who died in 1999. She helped her husband with the family business and volunteered at the Hecktown Fire Co. Born in Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Hazel (Kincaid) Lahr. Virginia was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hecktown. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Lou Gensits Spedding and Elaine V. Dilliard; two sons, Delbert L. Buss and Wayne R. Buss; and a daughter-in-law, Kitty Ann Buss, all of the Nazareth area; a brother, Roy Lahr, Jr.; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Elton C. Buss, and two brothers, Leon and Kenneth Lahr. In keeping with her wishes, Virginia’s memorial party will be held on Friday, June 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Holy Family Club, 513 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth. Burial services were private at Hope Cemetery in Hecktown, as arranged by the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hecktown Social Club, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017 and Trinity Lutheran Church, 323 Nazareth Pike, Hecktown, PA 18020.
Donna L. Cope
APRIL 16, 1963 – MAY 2, 2017 Donna L. Cope, 54, of Bath, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Larry L. Cope for 21 years. A graduate of Northampton High School, she last worked as a clerk for the Pa. Liquor Control Board at the Northampton State Store for 15 years before retiring in 2015. Born on April 16, 1963 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Orrin K. Ruhe and Madeline (Getz) Ruhe. Donna was a caring wife, mother, and sister to her family. In her spare time she enjoyed rafting and shopping. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Woodrow C. Buskirk, of Danielsville; a daughter, Rachel M. Cope, of Bath; two step-sons, Aaron Cope of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Ryan Cope of Batavia, Ill.; a brother, Ryan P. Rute, of Danielsville; three sisters, Jane D. Harmon of Allentown, Marge Meyers of St. Augustine, Fla., and Lana Elias of Annville, Pa.; a grandson, and nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 9 in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Michael Netzik officiating. Interment followed in Zion Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made
to the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Behavioal program, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Vera F. Frable
AUG. 11, 1929 – MAY 3, 2017 Vera F. Frable, 87, of Plainfield Township, died on We d n e s day, May 3, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Frable, who died in 1965. A 1947 graduate of Nazareth High School, prior to retiring she was employed by Kessler’s Locker Plant for 50 years as well as the Linden Court Restaurant in Sciota, where she worked for several years. Born on August 11, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Bonney and Viola (Redline) Reed. Sports were a very competitive and important part of her life. Vera was actively involved, for many years, in organizing and coaching youth sports in the Belfast-Edelman community. She was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, and she was an ardent supporter of Coach Pat Summit and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team. Surviving are a son, Scott Beahm, at home; three daughters Eileen Gold of Easton, Melody Schlegel of Pen Argyl, and Brenda Seiple of Belfast; two step-daughters, Dianne Shamp of Easton and Carol Hofschild of Langhorne; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a greatgreat-granddaughter; a stepbrother, Lester Kemmerer, of Nazareth; a sister-in-law, Virginia Bonney, of Bushkill Township; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford J. Bonney; a sister, Dorothy Parsons, and a stepsister Elizabeth Nardella. A public graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 11 a.m. in Belfast Union Cemetery, Belfast Rd., Nazareth (Bushkill Township), PA 18064. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of
Vera may be made to The Pat Summit Foundation, East Tennessee Foundation, 520 W. Summit Hill Dr., Suite 1101, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Nancy Gaston
JUNE 30, 1935 – MAY 6, 2017 Nancy Gaston, 81, formerly of Plainfield Township, died suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in the Anderson campus of St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of the late William H. Gaston for 51 years before he died in 2008. She was a 1953 graduate of Nazareth High School. Born on June 30, 1935 in Cetronia, she was a daughter of the late Russel and Florence (Ott) Miller. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was an avid bingo player and enjoyed gardening. Surviving are a son, Rick Gaston, of Wind Gap; two daughters, Sandi Mahorsky and Cyndi Gaston, both of Nazareth; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; a brother, Arthur Miller, of Alabama; three sisters, Elaine Roth of Allentown, Lois Schmoyer of Nazareth, and Marlene Siebert of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews She was predeceased by a son, Michael Gaston, and four brothers, Richard, Larry, Dale and Russel Miller. Services were held on Wednesday, May 10 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Plainfield Cemetery, Pen Argyl.
Dallas O. Strohl, Jr.
JUNE 8, 1951 – MAY 6, 2017 Dallas O. Strohl, Jr., 65, of Plainfield Tow n s h i p, formerly of Bushkill Tow n s h i p, died on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Gracedale. A 1970 graduate of Nazareth High School, he was employed by Victaulic in Easton for 40 years before retiring in 2016 as a millwright. Born on June 18, 1951 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Dallas, Sr. and Betty R.
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(Messinger) Strohl. Dallas was very proud of his show truck, a GMC pick-up, which he took great pride in showing at local shows. He also enjoyed helping at the Greggo farm in Plainfield Township, where he resided for many years. Surviving are his close friends, whom he considered family, Michele, Jimmy, Justin and Michael Smith, all of Lower Nazareth Township; the Greggo family, and many other dear friends. A memorial service in celebration of Dallas’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Rt. 946, Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Casual attire is requested. Burial will be private.
Norma V. Williamson
MARCH 7, 1933 – MAY 1, 2017 Norma V. Williamson, 84, of Bath, died on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Clifford L. Williamson. Born on March 7, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Thornton O. and Norma B. (Smith) White. Surviving are two daughters, Nicole and Robin Williamson; two sisters, Joann Lyles and Cheryl White; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are private and at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.
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SACRED HEART SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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Sacred Heart School 8th grade students, Corinne Anderko, Hailey Kroschwitz, Ashley La Cava and Michael Trill were the recipients of a $1,000 Bishop’s scholarship. All four students will be attending Bethlehem Catholic High School next year.
Northampton Regional EMS to hold Safety Day Via Northampton EMS Facebook Northampton Regional EMS, together with the Lehigh Township Police Department and Bethlehem Health Bureau, are sponsoring a free Safety Day to promote driver safety on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free child car seat checks, free teen driving information and free Car Fit checks for adult drivers. A correctly used child safety seat can reduce the risk of child death as much as 71 percent. Car Fit is an educational program, geared toward mature drivers, that provides a quick, comprehensive review of how well you and your vehicle work together. It teaches how making adjustments, sometimes with adaptive equipment, you can improve your comfort and control behind the wheel. Practice safe
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driving for longer. We can provide the same check as above so young drivers know how to reduce blind spots and set their cars to fit them. Distracted driving has become a problem in all age groups. We have information to prevent it. Child ID - Fingerprinting your child for Emergency Identification – Sponsored by Northampton Police Department. Child Fire Safety- Tot Finder stickers- Sponsored by Northampton Fire Department Transportation options-ITN Lehigh Valley, Dignified transportation for seniors. Come out May 20. There is something for every age and over 40 volunteers to help. There will also be free hot dogs and beverages. The event will be held at 1525 Canal Street in Northampton.
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plies are provided. Sign up soon, space is limited. The Spring Book Sale at the library will take place May 17, 18 and 20. Children, teen, and adult books, DVDs and CDs will all be on sale. Our bag sale is Saturday, May 20. Leap into Science “Do you see what I see?” will be held May 18 at 6 p.m. This workshop invites elementary-aged children and their families to have fun exploring the science of light, reflections and shadows. No registration necessary. Family Fun Day will be June 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us for family activities as we kick off our summer learning programs. Enjoy sand art, face painting and more. Summer Learning Program registration begins for all ages at this event. Join us at the library as Indianland Garden Club presents Container Gardening Made Easy on June 7 at 6 p.m. Please sign up for this program in advance. For more information or to sign up for programs please call the library at 610-262-7537.
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Creative Corner
Northampton County
By KATHLEEN UNGER
Saturday N ight Picnic Every Saturday night during the
summertime, there was a picnic held somewhere in the area. Sometimes it was held at the Bushkill Center Picnic Grove, sometimes in Moorestown behind Salem U.C.C. and sometimes at County Line Grove north of Wind Gap. It was a tradition for my family to go to a picnic on Saturday night. It was my job to polish all our white shoes so they would be ready for wearing to the big event. We would get into the “pleasure car” as Daddy called it and arrive early before most of the other families and so we would sit in the old Pontiac and wait till the place filled up. I would wait in the car until I would see one of my girlfriends arrive and then I would get 25¢ from my father for spending money and go off with my friends. Of course, the 25¢ was soon spent and I would return to where my parents were seated, usually near the bandstand, and ask for another quarter. Daddy would always ask me what I wanted the additional quarter for and after a long explanation about wanting another hot dog or an ice cream cone, he would give me the money and say, “Now that has to last the rest of the evening.” Off I’d go to take a chance at the fishpond or the bingo table. Whenever I hear some selections of Sousa’s marches, it takes me back to those Saturday night picnics when the old Nazareth Band played those familiar tunes, and Willis Meyers and his gang or the Rice family would sing “You’re Cheating Heart.” And who could forget the cakewalk! Round and round she goes, and where she stops nobody knows… The man would spin the pointer and for a nickel, you could walk around and around until the music stopped and win a cake or maybe a watermelon. I wanted to win the big chocolate cake but I was not so lucky. Ah, the good old days.
Household Hazardous Waste Events May 20 & October 14, 2017, 8:30-2:00 Northampton Community College, Main Campus, Bethlehem Township, PA Use Green Pond Rd entrance only
Northampton County residents ONLY
Bring Photo ID or recent utility bill to verify residency
Package and handle waste carefully to prevent spills
HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED Adhesives Aerosols Antifreeze Automotive fluids & cleaners Batteries (all types) Compressed gas Fluorescent light bulbs Flammables/combustibles
Fire extinguishers Herbicides/pesticides Household cleaners Mercury-containing products Motor oil/filters Oil-based paint & stains Old gasoline/oil mixtures Pool chemicals
Propane cylinders Thermometers Thermostats
No TVs or other electronics accepted Non-hazardous materials will not be accepted No latex paint or stains No smoke detectors/radioactives No medical wastes
Accepted Scrap Metals Recycling of residential scrap, that is primarily metal, including lawn furniture, vehicle rims/wheels, yard equipment (oil, gas & batteries removed), major metal appliances (washer, dryers, stoves), air conditioners and dehumidifiers (refrigerant does not require removal, it will be recycled), etc.
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Accepted Tires Automobile, & light duty truck $2.50 each Tractor trailer $5.50 each No rims/wheels accepted (see scrap metal, above) No farm, bicycle, mini-bike, motorcycle, golf-cart, backhoe, etc. tires will be accepted.
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HELP WANTED HIGH REACH/ CHERRY PICKERS Full-time, temp to perm positions available four days/ week 5:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Must have six months’ exp. $12-$16/ hr., South Bethlehem. Contact Chelsea at HTSS: 610-4324161 ext. 24. (5/11) MACHINE OPERATOR Plastic bottling company in Bethlehem. FT/PT. 12-hour shifts. Rotational schedule. $10.50-$11/hr. No exp. required. Contact Desiree at HTSS: 610432-4161 ext. 36. (5/11) PACKERS Easton area. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10/hr. or 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., $10.50/hr. No experience needed. Call Desiree: 610-4324161, ext. 36. (5/11) SEASONAL HELP Immediate seasonal help needed in Nazareth. No exp. nec. first shift. $10/hr. Contact Lori at HTSS: 610-4324161 ext. 21 or apply online at ww.htss-inc.com. (5/11) SEEKING FENCE INSTALLERS WITH VALID DRIVER LICENSE Experience preferred but not necessary. Competitive wages based on experience. Please stop in in person at 6587 Jacksonville Rd Bath PA 18014. (5/11) WEEKEND WAREHOUSE Part-time positions available for Behr Paint near Fogelsville. Work every Saturday 10 hrs. and optional two nights a week for three hrs., you’ll get 16 hrs. weekly. Pay $13/hr. days. and $13.75/hr. nights plus $1/hr. increase bonus and $2/hr. yr. end bonus. Contact Arlyce at HTSS: 610-432-4161 ext. 33 to schedule an appt. to apply. (5/11)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Theresa E. Kline, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have ben granted to the undersigned, and those having claims against to present the same without delay to the Attorney noted below. John Petrilak 99 Brainards Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/4-5/18)
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ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Vincenza A. Walters, deceased, of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Mary Alice L. Einfalt, Executrix, on April 21, 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 Mary Alice L. Einfalt, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (5/4-5/18) ESTATE NOTICE HUMMER, DAVID A., dec’d. Late of Nazareth, Northampton County, PA Administrator: Casey D. Hummer c/o Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042. (5/4-5/18)
Estate of HELEN I. HENRY, deceased, late of 4024 Mountain View Drive, Danielsville, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania 18038, Letters Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Administrator: Preston G. Henry Address: 4024 Mountain View Drive Danielsville, PA 18038 Or to his attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (5/4-5/18) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will convene on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at seven (7) p.m. to hear the following appeal: The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. SolarCity Corporation / Courtney Schallhorn – SolarCity Corporation is applying for a conditional use to construct a 35.28 kilowatt solar energy collection facility at 725 Walnut Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088; parcel J3 5 5D 0516. The property is in an A/RR Zoning District and is currently improved
by a single-family residential dwelling and multiple detached structures. In accordance with §180-15 of the Lehigh Township Zoning Ordinance, a Principal Solar Energy Production Facility is defined as “…a system which uses solar-related equipment and which has a rated capacity of more than 18 kilowatts or that has a lot coverage collector area of more than 1,000 square feet.” Accordingly, the proposal constitutes a Principal Solar Energy Production Faciltiy, which is permitted as a conditional use in accordance with §180-16 D. Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend & will have an opportunity to be heard Jacob A. Schray Hanover Engineering, Zoning Officer (5/4 & 5/11) NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING BOROUGH OF BATH There will be a Special Joint Session of the Borough of Bath Council with the Citizen Police Advisory Panel, Colonial Regional Police Department, and Colonial Regional Police Commission. This special meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18th beginning at 6:00p.m. with discussions between the Colonial Regional Police and the Citizen Police Advisory Panel. Borough Council will join the discussions at 7:00p.m. The meeting will be held at 215 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014, Bath Municipal Building, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers. This meeting is open to the public. Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary Borough of Bath (5/11)
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Things are Jumping in the Home News Classifieds! BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters. LeRoy E. Brobt Borough Manager PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Thursday May 18, 2017 at 9:30 AM. The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and approval to bid road contracts for the 2017 year, and any other business that comes before the Board. All interested persons are invited to attend. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Richard K. Gable Secretary/Treasurer (5/11)
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Be Kind To Animals Week May 7-13
www.americanhumane.org For generations of Americans, May has always been associated with kindness. Millions of people around the country young and old have joined American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, in celebrating its “Be Kind to Animals Week®” (May 7-13), the longestrunning, most successful humane education campaign in American history. To build a new generation of animal advocates, American Humane is challenging 1 million people this year to take the “Be Kind to Animals Week” pledge, asking them to do four simple things to protect and better the lives of animals, including 10 billion farm animals by seeking out humanely raised foods with the American Humane Certified® seal; the 6-8 million animals abandoned each year by adopting from shelters; the more than 100,000 animal actors who entertain, educate and charm us in film and television each year by looking for the “No Animals Were Harmed®” end-credit; and the many endangered and disappearing species of the world by cultivating caring and understanding of magnificent creatures by taking their children to Humane Certified™ zoos, aquariums, and conservation centers. To celebrate “Be Kind to Animals Week®,” take the pledge, find ideas and curricula designed to build empathy in children, and learn more about how you can
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Ninth Annual Paw Prints on the Canal
Submitted by CANDACE LYNN The Ninth Annual Paw Prints on the Canal will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Canal Street along the Lehigh River in Northampton. It is sponsored by the Northampton Borough and benefits the Northampton Police Department K-9 Unit. Paw Prints on the Canal brings together a varied group of animal welfare organizations, rescue groups, crafters and other businesses. This event was designed to interact with all animal organizations and supporters
to educate the public. The event is rain or shine, free and open to the public and pets. Paw Prints on the Canal will host during the day demonstrations by Officer Buchanan and K-9 Police Dog “Vito,” a Rabies and Microchipping Clinic, a Rescue Pet Parade at 12 p.m., a Sharp Dressed Pet Talent Contest at 1 p.m. (prizes awarded), raffle baskets at 3:30 p.m. (with prizes donated by the vendors – need not be present to win), pet photos, bake sale, pony rides, and plenty of refreshments. Come spend a fun-filled, educational day at Canal Park with your family, friends and pets. If you would like to register as a vendor or would like more information concerning Paw Prints on the Canal, please contact us at pawprintsonthecanal@yahoo. com, Jewels “Wruff” Cuts at 610440-0079 or Candi at 610-5543678. Visit us on Facebook.
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submitted by BETH ARCURY in June, the Dental Hygiene Ser- after 42 years in existence in the Fifth grade students in Mr. vices Program will be eliminated NASD. Ulaner’s class at George Wolf Elementary School in Bath wish a happy retirement to school dental hygienist, Mrs. Beth Arcury, also known as “The Tooth Lady.” Mrs. Arcury will be retiring after “almost” 24 years in the Northampton Area School District. She has been providing dental hygiene services and classroom education to HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH over 6,000 students each year throughout the public and nonpublic schools of the district. “I would like to think that I made a good ‘dental impression,’ (no pun intended) on all the students that I have had the pleasure to see in my many years at NASD,” states Arcury, “I will definitely miss all those smiling faces!” Once Mrs. Arcury retires
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