The Home News November 24

Happy Thanksgiving

Northampton School Board Welcomes new NCC president, Approves resignation of Business administrator

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, November 14 to wel come the new Northampton Com munity College president, to update residents about the Comprehensive Plan and rescheduling of the Act 34 Hearing, and to discuss agenda items.

During the meeting, Assistant Su perintendent Dr. Michelle Schoene berger updated residents on the Comprehensive Plan, which is a process of a continuous cycle of im provement and long-range planning for the school district that is up dated every six years. The updated plan is posted on the district website accompanied by information about how the public will be able to make comments and provide feedback.

The plan will be posted for a mini mum of 28 days. Then, after con sidering public feedback, the board will approve the plan in January, which will go into effect July 2023 following approval from the Penn sylvania Department of Education in March.

Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik also updated residents that the Act 34 Hearing has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Middle School.

Next, the board welcomed the new president of Northampton Community College, Dr. David Roth.

Roth expressed that he was a com munity college graduate himself, so

The Governor Wolf Historical Society’s 2022 Holiday History Fest

Historic demonstrators, craftsmen and artisans

submitted by LINDA KORTZ

Join the Governor Wolf Historical Society for their 2022 Holiday His tory Fest on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The site, lo cated at 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath, will be brimming with many work ing talented craftsmen and women. Watch fascinating historic skills and

try some. Choose beautifully created items for your homes or gifts from our juried exhibitors.

In the Ralston-McKeen House with six crackling fireplaces, you’ll be welcomed into a parlor by elegant ladies from the 1860s. Their Civil War winter camp men will be just outside roasting chestnuts. Wander through the ten rooms and watch hearth cooking by the walk-in fire place. There will be breads, jellies, jams, smoked meats and cheeses to take home and perhaps sample.

Spinners, weavers, and a lace mak er will amaze you and teach you how it is done. Don’t miss our antique

Photo of the month winner

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center December community programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available

When: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snow shoes will not be made available

during times of insufficient snow cover, at least six inches of snow is required. To borrow equip ment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state is sued identification. For more in formation call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our website for cur rent winter conditions and snow depth: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/ StateParks/WinterReport/Pages/ default.aspx.

Family Night - Guess that Animal

Friday, December 2 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Participants will be presented with different mystery boxes. Us ing sense of touch only, families

Taken over the town of Slatington looking north towards Blue Mountain. Photo by Matthew Morrow.

Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce and Nazareth Economic Development Commission present Small Business Saturday in Nazareth

Submitted by NICOLE MILES

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nazareth Economic Development Com mission (NEDC) are bringing Small Business Saturday back again this year to downtown Nazareth on Saturday, Novem ber 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., encouraging shoppers to come downtown and support local, small businesses as they begin their holiday shopping.

Shop Small goodie bags will be handed out to shoppers begin ning at 10 a.m. at the Chamber tent and the NEDC tent located within the Nazareth Farmers’ Market (NFM) on Nazareth’s center circle, located at the in tersection of Main Street and Center Street. Shop Small goodie bags are available on a first come first serve basis to the first 100 shoppers. They will be filled with special offers and items from lo cal participating businesses, such as: Force Gymnastics, Herbs to Your Success, Audiology Services, ESSA Bank, Healthysaddle.com, Vintage House of Hair, Nazareth Ceramic Center, Moravian His torical Society, RD Lambert Jew elers, Mountain Laurel Gift Bas kets, Arias Carpet One Floor & Home, Missing Piece, Visionistas by Design Wellness Boutique, Nazareth Hardware, Nazareth

Music Center, NEDC, Carera Organix, Farm to Table, Budget Self Storage, Peters Moritz Peischl Law Firm, and Nazareth Army Navy (sponsor).

A huge thank you to our spon sor, Nazareth Army Navy, an outstanding small business spe cializing in custom apparel and workwear on Main Street. Check your Shop Small goodie bag for a very cool gift from them. You will want to stop into Nazareth Army Navy to claim the remainder of your gift.

Thank you, also to the Naza reth Borough Council and Mayor Colondo for waiving the cost of parking on Small Business Satur day throughout downtown. Me ters will be free to make shopping even more convenient.

The Shop Small Sweepstakes is returning this year and will kick off on Small Business Saturday. Spend $5 or more at a local busi ness between November 26 -De cember 10 and enter to win a gift certificate. Just write your name and phone number on the back of the receipt and drop the receipt in the mail slot of the Chamber office, 18 S. Main St., Nazareth. We will draw one name on De cember 11 at 1 p.m. to win a gen erous gift card.

Bath Area Community Chorus presents…

“A Christmas Fa La La! ” Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath

Freewill offering to benefit East Allen Twp. Fire Co.

Christ Church UCC Bath 109 South Chestnut Street Bath, Pennsylvania 18014 610-837-0345 uccbath2@rcn.com

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Small Business Saturday

Finally, to sweeten up Small Business Saturday further, the NEDC is organizing the Naza reth Cookie Stroll, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on No vember 26. Purchase your box for $10 at the NEDC tent at the Nazareth Farmers’ Market and stroll through town collect ing cookies at each participating business. A special allergen-free option will also be available (very limited quantities). All proceeds benefit the NFM and downtown activities. Contact nazdown townmgr@gmail.com for more details.

Remember to shop at the

Nazareth Farmers’ Market which will be open on Small Business Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the center circle of downtown Nazareth.

Also stop by the Nazareth Cen ter for the Arts, located at 30 E. Belvidere St., who will be go ing big for this year's Shop Small Saturday. Enjoy their new Joy ex hibit and Holiday Craft Market. The Nazareth Center for the Arts invites the Nazareth area commu nity to celebrate and meet Matt Halm, Muralist, on Saturday, November 26 at 2 p.m. for their mural dedication. The Nazareth Center for the Arts would like to thank the Lehigh Valley Cham ber’s Foundation Main Street LV Grant Program for partially funding the grant used to cre ate the mural. Join their Board of Directors, local officials and sponsors for this exciting day. The dedication will be held rain or shine. End this year's Shop

Small Saturday with a Christmas Jazz Concert in their gallery with Corinne Mammana.

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Helen H. Henning

Helen H. Henning, 95, formerly of Moore and Ha nover Town ships, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Sacred Heart Assisted Living in Northampton, on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. She was the wife of the late Paul S. Henning, with whom she shared 50 loving years of marriage prior to his passing in 1999. Born in Bath, Helen was a daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Julia (Feiretag) Haftl. Her family and home were most important to her, and she cherished the role of wife, mother and grandmoth er. Helen loved the outdoors, yard work and gardening, as well as crocheting and sewing. She was a member of Christ Church of Bath United Church of Christ.

Survivors: Helen will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Susan J. Drych and husband, John, of Bethle hem Township, Pamela J. Hor vath and husband, Edward, of Coplay, and Holly A. Green and husband, Terry, of New Tripoli;

six grandchildren, John P., Mi chele, Todd, Adam, Kyle and Krystina; 10 great-grandchildren, Zachary, Jordan, Annaliese, Vic toria, Derek, Adalyn, Cameron, Alivia, Abriella and Ava; a sister, Arlene Oplinger of Bath; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Paul, she was predeceased by a grand son, Eric Drych; four broth ers, Adolph, Paul Jr., Frank and Walter Haftl; six sisters, Esther Illigash, Shirley Werner, Cecelia Silfies, Louise Fisher, Julia Cory, and Freida Burley.

Services: A funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bens ing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown –Bath, PA 18014. Friends and rel atives are invited to call on Friday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flow ers, memorial contributions may be offered to Family Pillars Hos pice, 3910 Adler Place, Bethle hem, PA 18017.

Richard S. Reimer

Richard S. Reimer, 66, for merly of Bath, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 at Pro Medica Skilled Nursing and Re hab., Bethlehem, Pa. Born on Dec. 4, 1955, in Allentown, Pa., he was the son of the late Richard H. and Dorothy A. (Feichtl) Re imer. Richard was a graduate of Northampton High School and attended Northampton County Community College. He worked as a laborer for various local com panies, until retiring. Through out his lifetime, Richard enjoyed hunting, the woods, and was an avid fisherman. His greatest joy was his cabin on Lake Minisink in Pike County where he loved spending time with members of the lake community. He was a member of the Bath Republican Club and the Lake Minisink As sociation.

Survivors include daughter, Emily A. Reimer; sisters, Sha ron M. Subjin, Sandra L. Sicher; brother, Robert J. Reimer and his wife, Wanda; one granddaughter; nieces and nephews and greatnieces and nephews.

Services: Will be private at the convenience of the family. Ar rangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

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.

Bath Area Community Chorus Christmas Concert- Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath. “A Christmas Fa La La.” Free will offering benefits East Allen Twp. Fire Co.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 570-325-2233.

Bath Yuletide Celebration- Saturday, Dec. 17 throughout the Bor ough of Bath. Presented by Bath Community & Economic Develop ment Committee. Bath businesses open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Events throughout the day: Santa Run, Candy Cane Hunt, and Luminary Night at 7 p.m., borough wide Door Decorating Contest.

East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Lehigh Twp. Community Blood Drive- Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport. Call 610-7676771, ext 120, or email cczonstka@lehightownship.com to reserve a time slot.

Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thurs days from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Siegfried Log Cabin- Open Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Open to coincide with the GWHS Christmas House Tour.)

2020. These small businesses em ploy about 60.6 million workers. What Are Mom-and-Pop Shops?

with their wide selection of per sonalized products and services. They’re also a huge driver of your local economy. According to the Small Business Administration, there were about 31 million small businesses in the United States in

The term “mom-and-pop shops” refers to small, familyowned businesses. Generally, they operate in a single location. These shops are often restaurants and retail businesses.

Understanding Mom-and-Pop Stores

Historically, the term “momand-pop shops” referred to fam ily-owned drug stores, general stores and grocery stores. How ever, over time the term began applying more broadly to small family-owned businesses.

These small shops often strug gle to compete with big box re tailers. For instance, large retail stores like Ben and Jerry’s ice cream can reduce customers for smaller local ice cream shops. However, recently there has been a push to help small businesses. Events like Small Business Sat urday have increased support for mom-and-pop shops as well as other social media campaigns.

Why Is It Important to Support Mom-and-Pop Shops?

Mom-and-pop shops come in many forms, from restaurants to bookstores to automotive repair centers. Each one brings unique products, services and knowledge to your local community.

Small businesses like these are important because they:

• Create jobs

• Give back to the community

doing quick “sketches,” watch and buy.

and more. Have lunch or a snack.

exhibit and explain extremely early guns and weapons from before the 1800s. An antique papers, maps, and documents expert will have a huge display. A watercolor artist will be

arms collector, who

In the Wolf Academy, work ing craftsmen will display their art, from scroll saw artistry to hand-built furniture, basketry, soaps, jewelry, quilted art, and adorable items from antique fabrics.

In the Monocacy building, the Daily Grind Café will be serving wraps, soups, huge muffins, salads,

Children can make holiday crafts, try early games, and write their names in longhand. Use chalk and sharpen an old school pencil by the blackboard. Photo opportunities will be available if they sit in the early school desk setting.

The Purple Heart Foundation. They are also seeking clean plastic bags.

The Anne Power Museum will be open for you to learn about our namesake, Governor George Wolf, the Father of Public Education. Watch the video of a local boy who became Governor, and improved

early items from our “digs.” Our his torians will explain and answer your questions.

Attention Scout Groups: We have a special for youth groups and their leaders for the Holiday History Fest

respite at the temporary evacu ation site where they were pro vided meals, snacks and frequent

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Northampton Borough Council approves ordinance amendment and Various requests, announces Santa Run

By SAVANNAH BROWN Northampton Borough Coun

cil met Thursday, November 17 to discuss ordinance amend ments, various requests, the re tirement of a borough employee, the annual tree lighting ceremo

ny, and the borough’s Santa Run.

To begin, council unanimously approved an ordinance amend ing Section 28-2 of the Consoli dated Statutes of Northampton Borough providing that the fire chief, his assistants, and his cap

tains may live within a five-mile radius of the borders of the bor ough.

Council also unanimously approved a resolution granting a cost-of-living increase for 17 retired non-uniform employee pensions effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Next, council approved the request for the installation of a handicapped parking zone in the area of 1286 Newport Ave., as well as the request to install a 91-foot driveway at the property of 560 E. Ninth St. near the west edge of the property at the inter section of E. Ninth Street and Howertown Road.

Additionally, council unani mously and regretfully approved the retirement request of Barbara Matuczinski, who will retire on Feb. 28, 2023.

“She’s the glue of the office and we’re going to miss her. She is such a valuable part of the team,” said Borough Manager LeRoy E. Brobst.

“She has serviced this borough excellently and keeps everything in line and on task,” said coun cilman Anthony S. Lopsonzski Sr.

In other news, the 2023 bud get preparation is moving along and a draft will be delivered prior to the review scheduled for De cember 1.

The borough announced that on Thursday, November 10, they received communication from the Department of Envi ronmental Protection regarding the Act 537 update, informing the borough that the plan con

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correction to these deficiencies, adding the changes will be mi nor and he does not believe the changes will take long to fix.

Manager Brobst also an nounced the borough intends to hopefully complete reconstruc tion of two more short alleys to close out the 2022 paving sea son, weather permitting.

Council also announced the borough office will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Fri day, November 25 for Thanks giving. Then, on Sunday, No vember 27, the annual tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Main Street and Laubach Avenue. This year’s tree was provided by Brian Welsko, assistant to the borough man ager, and his family. Tree light ing festivities will include per formances by the Pennsylvania Classical Ballet Academy, the Good Shepherd Catholic School Choir, and a visit from Santa.

Last, council announced that the fire department will be hav ing their annual operation of the Santa Run. Parents that would like their child to receive a gift from Santa on the fire truck should deliver the gift to the fire department between 6 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Decem ber 7, Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9. The gift should be wrapped and no larger than a shoe box with the child’s name, address, and phone number clearly marked on the gift. Santa will be delivering the gifts on Saturday, December 10 starting at noon. In the event of inclement weather, the deliveries will be the following day, Sun day, December 11.

The next regular Northamp ton Borough Council meeting will be held Thursday, December 1 at 7 p.m. in the Northampton Borough offices, located at 1401 Laubach Ave.

Northampton

Borough Police Report

NOVEMBER 1

Fraud in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Report of bank account fraud.

Suspicious act, Canal Street Park. Report of a suspicious act.

Disorderly conduct in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of disorderly conduct.

Criminal mischief in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle keyed.

Vehicle towed in the 100 block of W. 17th St. Report of an aban doned vehicle towed.

Assist person in the 300 block of E. 18th St. Officers assist a male.

Noise complaint, W. 17th St. and Railroad St. Report of fire works.

Assist person in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Officers as sist a female.

Traffic stop, Main St. and Al mond Alley, and E. 19th St. and Laubach Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

NOVEMBER 2

Hit and run accident in the 2300 block of Main St. Report of a mailbox struck by a dark sedan, which stopped on Lawrence Ct.

and left the scene.

Traffic stop in the 3000 block of Cherryville Rd., E. 21st St. and Lincoln Ave., and the 2100 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Hit and run accident in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a Lanta bus hitting a legally parked vehicle, damaging the driver side mirror.

NOVEMBER 3

Assist person in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a male.

Harassment in the 400 block of McKeever Ln. Report of harass ment.

Civil matter in the 100 block of E. 16th St. Report of a civil issue.

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St. A traffic stops was conducted.

Northampton

Board

he understands the challenges that community college students face. Roth said he believes in the value of a community college education and that he is appreciative of the partnership that Northampton has with the college because it provides access to affordable, high-quality education for students.

Superintendent Kovalchik also shared a heartfelt thank you to Business Administrator Matthew Sawarynski, who will be resign ing in January. Kovalchik thanked Sawarynski for his assistance and ef forts over the last seven years.

Under new business, the board unanimously approved the revised list of professional and support staff transfers for the current school year, six leave of absences, the res ignation of maintenance employee Paul LeBlanc for the purpose of retirement effective Jan. 2, 2023, the resignation of Secretary Dawn Croom effective Nov. 11, 2022, the resignation of Secretary to the Busi ness Administrator Elizabeth Diaz

effective April 3, 2023, the resigna tion of Cafeteria Monitor Nuchanat Slanina effective Oct. 28, 2022, the resignation of LTS School Counsel or Denise Booth effective Oct. 13, 2022, the resignation of Custodian Shea Killeen effective Oct. 22, 2022, the resignation of LTS Social Stud ies Teacher Charles Hutterer effec tive Oct. 14, 2022, the resignation of High School Custodian Thomas Hildebrand effective Jan. 31, 2023, the resignation of Assistant to the Athletic Director Daniele Bowman effective Nov. 24, 2022, the resigna tion of Business Administrator Mat thew Sawarynski effective Jan. 11, 2023, additions and deletions to the Substitute Listing for the current school year, and the revised Master District Volunteer List for the cur rent school year.

Also under new business, the board unanimously approved the following agenda items: the re vised listing for extra-curricular and supplemental positions for the cur rent school year; the revised Credit Recovery Monitor List for the cur rent school year, which includes the teachers and their respective pay rates; the revised listing of 20222023 Winter Season Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches with their

designated payments; the list of stage and lighting staff and their re imbursement for the current school year; Heather Royer as Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher at Franklin Elementary School through the remainder of the 20222023 school year; Lynette Meister as Short Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at Siegfried El ementary School through April 12, 2023; Janine Bonham as PE Sci ence Teacher at the middle school; Joseph Winter as Long Term Sub stitute Special Education Teacher at the high school through March 31, 2023; Elizabeth Lees as Special Education Instructional Assistant at the middle school; Seth Lisa as Long Term Substitute Technology Facilitator at the high school for the second semester of the 20222023 school year; Taylor Schmoyer as Long Term Substitute Reading Teacher at the middle school for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year; Alexander Skrapits as Long Term Substitute Chemistry Teacher at the high school for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year; Ian Luberti as Long Term Substitute Business/Comput er/Information Technology Teacher at the high school for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year; the voluntary transfer of Ja nel Diehl from Cafeteria Monitor

at Siegfried Elementary to Lehigh Elementary; Jacob Hunsberger as Assistant to the Athletic Director for the fall season of the 2022-2023 school year; the attendance of Eliza beth Grammes and Kaitlyn Doddy at the PA PBS Implementer’s Fo rum Conference; John Isaac as Swimming Announcer/Meet Man ager for the 2022-2023 school year; and Abir Azar as Cafeteria Monitor at Siegfried Elementary School.

Next, the board unanimously ap proved new or revised policies for Policy 236.1 – Threat Assessment, 805 – Emergency Preparedness and Response, and 805.2 – School Se curity Personnel.

The board also unanimously approved the item listed under curriculum to approve the Title III Program, “Embracing English for Adults,” which will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Feb. 28, 2023 through March 22, 2023 at no cost to the district.

Under finances, the board unanimously approved the follow ing agenda items: the vendors for Fuel Oil for the 2023-2024 school year; the execution of a one-year subscription with Clever, Inc. for an identity management subscrip tion; the Substitute Teacher Service contract to provide instructors for Homebound and Instruction in the Home services; the partnership be

tween Mid-Atlantic Rehabilitation Services and NASD for the 20222023 school year to provide coun seling, student support services, and remedial programming for the Student Assistance Program at no cost to the district; the Memoran dum of Understanding for services between Valley Youth House and NASD for the 2022-2023 school year to provide additional counsel ing services at Northampton Area Middle School, Moore Elementary, George Wolf Elementary, Lehigh Elementary, and Northampton Borough Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $68,830, which will be paid for through the Ameri can Rescue Plan grant and the Title IV grant.

The board also unanimously ap proved the following clubs for the 2022-2023 school year: George Wolf Tinker Tank Steam Club; Moore Elementary Theater Club; Moore Elementary After School Book Club; Northampton Area Middle School Science Olympi ad; and Northampton Area High School Japanese Club.

The next Northampton School Board monthly meeting will be held Monday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the NAHS auditorium, lo cated at 1619 Laubach Ave.

support to keep us on the path of our true destiny. $55

SUNDAY, December 4th Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing & Aromatherapy 1:30-3:30 Gentle floor-based sequences using props that support the practitioner to fully relax the muscles, slow down the mental activity of the brain, shift emotional patterns, bring ease to the breath, and tune into the nervous system's healing capacity. $35

SATURDAY, December 10th How to Hypnotize Yourself and Others 9:005:00 Learn how information flows through our brain and how to control thoughts, the seven steps of self-hypnosis and how to hypnotize. Includes workbook and certificate of completion. $150

SUNDAY, December 11th Emotional Freedom Technique 9:00-12:00 Emotional freedom technique (EFT) (AKA tapping) is a method used to help manage emotions and troubling thoughts. It may also be used it to lower stress and anxiety. $55

SUNDAY, December 11th Reiki and Readings 1:00-4:00 with Mandy Molina & Jacqueline LeClaire, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master and Intuitive Angel Card Reader. $30 each. Receive a free collagen, biotin aloe green tea with purchase of both. Fuze Nutrition, 848 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth, PA

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, December 17th & 18th Reiki Level l Training and Certification 10:00-4:00 How to do hands-on healing on self and others, animals and plants. Creating a healing space and attitude. Feeling and enhancing the energy field. Includes Training Manual $295 and both days.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, January 12th & 13th Reiki Level ll Training and Certification 10:00-4:00 Learn to send healing to the root cause of problems, the emotional scars of the past, and the shadow or relationship issues. Learn Mental Reprogramming techniques to bring about new, desired behaviors, how to integrate hypnosis and more! Includes Training Manual $295 and both days.

SATURDAY, January 28th Somatic Yoga with Deanna Nagle 10:30-12:30 Do you have unresolved pain and tension in your body? Due to lifestyle, stress, trauma, sitting in chairs, we all have patterns in our bodies that can create imbalance in the form of muscles that are chronically tight and/or weak. Our fascia continuously adapts to our habits, thought patterns and stress levels. Through gentle movement, the practice of somatic yoga will help you release chronic pain and stress in the body. By working on our sensory motor system, our muscular-skeletal structure and overall health can improve without the use of medications and expensive treatments. $35 per person.

SATURDAY, January 28th Past Life Regression 1:30-4:30 Past life regression is a technique that uses hypnosis to recover memories of a past life (incarnation) and is typically used as a spiritual experience. The person may view personal relationships in a new light, energize talents, reduce fears and traumas linked to a past life, and understand their life purpose. Release old, negative energy and habits that no longer serve you and unleash new positive energy. $55

SUNDAY, December 4th Meet Your Spirit Guides 9:30-1230 Spirit guides are always there to help us and guide us, providing gentle encouragement and

Hypnotherapy Certification Programs are happening now! Call for the details!

Classifieds

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FOOD FOR SALE

NANA’S BAKE SHOP

Now taking orders for holi day pies and dinner rolls. Apple, blueberry, cherry and pumpkin pies. 9-inch pies for $10. Onedozen rolls for $6. Order by Nov. 21. Call 610-759-3770.

FOR SALE POTATOES

Twin Maple Farm, 1 mile South Bath School Rd. Open Daily. 610-837-0175.

FOR SALE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

HOLIDAY VENDOR/ CRAFTER DAY

Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christ UCC-Little Moore Church, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Featuring Scentsy, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Color Street nails and more. Kitchen open for breakfast and lunch. (12/1)

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music books, great condition. Pick-up in Bath. Call 484-541-2600.

(11/24)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Robert C. Kromer, Sr. late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylva nia, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make pay ment, and those having claims against to present them in writ ing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Robert Charles Kromer, Jr. 11508 Fernwood Rd. Slatington, PA 18080

Executor

Kimberly Sue Altemose 454 N. Penn Dixie Rd. Bath, PA 18014

Executor

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (11/17-12/1)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Leonard J. Becker, Jr., late of the Township of Ha nover, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsyl vania, deceased.

Bath, Moore Twp., PA, 18014, hereby appeals the Determina tion of the Zoning Officer and challenges the substantive validity of Sections 200-22G14(1)(c),(n),(u),and (w),20030K (5), and 200-35B(12)of the Township Zoning Ordinance and Sections 4.06.9, 4.07.8.a, 4.07.9.a, 4.07.16, 4.07.22, 4.11.10.C, 4.11.11, and 4.12.4C of the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance pursuant to sections 909.1 and 916.1 of the Pennsylvania Mu nicipalities Planning Code, and hereby requests variances from Section 200-22.G-14(1)(n) and 200-35.C. of the Township Zon ing Ordinance. The property, County PIN#’s J6-10-2 and J610-2A, contains approximately 51.12 acres and is zoned, In dustrial (I).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township

Holiday festivities in Northampton County

By HOME NEWS STAFF

Tree Lightings

Bangor Borough- Sunday, Dec. 4 along with Holiday Artisan Market on Broadway from noon to 6 p.m.

Bath Borough- Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. in Monocacy Creek Park.

Bethlehem City- Friday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. at Payrow Plaza.

East Bangor Borough- Stay tuned. Easton City- Peace Candle Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Centre Square.

Forks Township- Sunday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the amphithe ater, tree lighting between 7 and 7:30 p.m.

Hanover Township- Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hanover Town ship Community Center.

at Northampton Area Public Library. Free event, register with NAPL.

Christmas Wreath Workshop- Fri day, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gov. Wolf Hist. Society, 6600 Jacksonville Rd. Visit “Governor Wolf Historical Society at the Wolf Academy Historic Site” on Facebook for registration form.

Holiday Craft Show and Flea Mar ket- Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mountain View DriveIn, 602 Jacobsburg Rd., Nazareth.

Small Business Saturday- Saturday, Nov. 26. Support your local busi nesses.

(11/24 & 12/1)

INVITATION TO BID

First Regional Compost will be accepting bids for the sale of a 2009 Mack Model GU813 Jhook truck. Vehicle being sold as is. Bids for this item will only be accepted through Municibid (www.municibid.com). Auction bids through Municibid will be received until 7:00 p.m. Dec. 19, 2022. See Municibid site for additional details regarding deadlines, items and bidding. Successful bid may be awarded at the regular FRCA meeting on Dec. 20, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.. FRCA. reserves the right to ac cept or reject any or all bids.

Alice A. Rehrig, FRCA Sec retary (11/24)

NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING

Hellertown-Lower Saucon’s Light Up Night- Friday, Nov. 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Morris J. Dimmick Memo rial Park, Hellertown.

Kreidersville Covered Bridge- Sat urday, Dec. 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Special visit from Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, sing along, etc. Rain date Sunday, Dec. 11.

Lehigh Township- Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Bryfogle Park, Berlinsville.

Lower Mount Bethel TownshipSaturday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 2004 Hutchinson Ave, Martins Creek.

Moore Township- Saturday, Dec. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Rts. 987 and 946. Hosted by Moore Township Lions Club.

Nazareth Borough- Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the circle.

North Catty Borough- Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. in North Catty Park, 701 Grove St.

Northampton Borough- Sunday, Nov. 27 at the Triangle. Festivities begin 5:30 p.m., Santa arrives 6 p.m.

40th Governor Wolf Historical Society Christmas House TourCandlelight tour Friday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., regular tour Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets required. Call Carol at 610390-0555 FMI.

Hanover Township Community Center Breakfast With Santa- Sat urday, Dec. 3 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to noon. Register at HTCC front desk or htcc.activityreg. com.

Holiday History Festival- Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Governor Wolf Historical Society. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Holiday Artisan Market on Broadway and Tree Lighting- Sun day, Dec. 4 from noon to 6 p.m. on Broadway, Historic Downtown Bangor.

(11/24)

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Jeannette M. Bolt, deceased, late of Walnutport Borough, County of Northamp ton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary 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 in debted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

Executrix: Donna L. McK enna

℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Es quire

SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (11/10-11/24)

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make pay ment, and those having claims against to present them in writ ing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Rosalie P. Curto P.O. Box 3693 Easton, PA 18043

Executrix

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (11/17-12/1)

ESTATE NOTICE

HAUSMAN, JEANETTE H. a/k/a JEANETTE HARRIET HAUSMAN, dec’d.

Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Executor: William D. Haus man ℅ Kristin M. Harvey, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045

Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFIC ES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 (11/17-12/1)

MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE

CONTINUED HEARING/ MEETING

The meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co, 2718 Mountain View Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to par ticipate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows: 22-ZHB-759

Continued from previous meeting: The applicant(s), Wa ter’s Edge at Wind Gap, LLC, applicant of property proposal known as Industrial Develop ment for Warehouse Use, lo cated at 235 Moorestown Dr.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Av enue, Northampton, Pennsylva nia, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals:

1. Mr. Brandon Cenchitz, P.O. Box 183 Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 44 West 4th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. M4-5-1E and is lo cated in an R-4 Residential Zoning District.

There are current use vari ances on this property for the storage of HVAC parts and in ventory with light fabrication for Beach HVAC and the operation of Sain-Mellner Auto Repair.

Mr. Cenchitz is seeking a variance to:

Northampton Borough Zon ing Ordinance pages 250:2324, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-15. Noncon forming Uses and Buildings, A. Enlargement.

This is a continuation from the meeting held October 13, 2022.

All interested parties are in vited to attend. The applicant and property owner must at tend.

Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer (11/24 & 12/1)

Palmer Township- Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6:15 p.m. at Charles Chrin Community Center.

Pen Argyl Borough- Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in front of bor ough hall.

Portland Borough- Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at 422-428 Delaware Ave., old Portland Train Station.

Roseto Borough- Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at Roseto Borough Build ing, 164 Garibaldi Ave.

Tatamy Borough- Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building.

Sponsored by Tatamy Historical Society with the help of Tatamy Fire Co. Refreshments afterwards at St. John’s church.

Upper Mount Bethel TownshipStay tuned.

Upper Nazareth Township- Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at 100 Newport Ave., Nazareth. Music, cocoa and Santa. Bring non-perishable food donation for Nazareth Food Bank. Walnutport Borough- Saturday, Dec. 3 around 5 p.m. at 215 Lincoln Ave.

Wilson Borough- Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Meuser Park. Wind Gap Borough- Stay tuned.

Festive Events

Bethlehem Christmas City VillageOpen Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 24 in downtown Bethlehem.

Christkindlmarkt, BethlehemPresented by Univest Financial. Runs weekends November 18 until December 18.

Easton Winter Village Holiday Marketplace- Weekends from Nov. 18- Dec. 18 in Centre Square. Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.

Storytime With The Sugarplum Fairy- Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.

Christmas at the Roxy- Dec. 6 and 7 featuring “White Christmas” at the Roxy Theatre. Admission is nonperishable food item donation for Northampton Area Food Bank. Dec. 6 and 7 doors open at 7 p.m., movie begins 7:30 p.m., special matinee at 12:30/1 p.m. Dec. 7.

Christmas in Nazareth- Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown, historic Nazareth. Christmas at Boulton- Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at Jacobsburg Historical Society. The Nutcracker Ballet at the Roxy Theatre- Features dancers of Penn sylvania Classical Ballet Academy and guest performers. Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Visit www.paclassical balletacademy.com for tickets or purchase at the door.

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus- Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon, Northampton Diner & Family Restaurant, 1205 Main St., Northampton. First come first serve, no reservations.

Breakfast with Santa Claus- Sat urday, Dec. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co., 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap. Candy Cane Hunt- Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church property, E. Main Street, Bath. Email registration to bath palions@yahoo.com. Hosted by Bath Lions Club.

Bath Yuletide Celebration- Satur day, Dec. 17 in the Borough of Bath. Presented by the Bath Community & Economic Development Com mittee. Bath businesses open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Events throughout the day- Santa Run, Candy Cane Hunt, and Luminary Night at 7 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit with Door Decorating Contest for a chance to win a prize.

UMBT Christmas PJ Party- Sun day, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. Family fun and holiday movie at Allegheny Creek Brewing Co., 690 Allegheny Rd., Mount Bethel. Presented by UMBT Parks & Rec.

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Church Directory

The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com.

ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. –Mass 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. 610-759-7132

Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345

Sun.–Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051

Sun- Worship/SS 8:45 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517

Sundays- 9 a.m. Worship (and online), 10:30 a.m. SS for all ages.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth. 610-759-6557

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Youth Ministry – Sunday – 6:30 p.m.

Kids Ministries – Wednesday – 7 p.m.

EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741

Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-408-9624

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811

Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.,

Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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. 610-262-3365 Sun. – Every third Sunday at 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610 767-7203

Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNT EATON CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050 Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m.

Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath. 610-759-7553

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (N)

Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5645

Sun – Worship 11 a.m./6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church)

PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. –Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652 Sun. – 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.

SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104

Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-Fri- Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/ Vaccinated Service 11:45 a.m.,SS 9 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 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. NAZARETH. 610-759-0893

Sun. – 9 a.m.- Contemporary Worship, 10 a.m.- Christian Formation, 11 a.m.- Classic Worship

ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, NORTHAMPTON. 610-261-2910. HA

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., OF INDIANLAND, Cherryville. 610-767-5751

Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton. 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 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, Walnutport. 610-767-8939

Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 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, HA –Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

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the parking lot of the Lehigh Township Fire Dept. Toys for children of all ages may be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The police depart ment will be giving out hot

chocolate and candy canes to those dropping off

Birds and Bagels - Citizen Science and Monitor Training Saturday, December 10 from

10 to 11:30 a.m.

Love birds and want to con tribute to science? Project Feeder Watch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. Participants will learn how to contribute to Project Feeder Watch and be presented with the opportunity to become Feeder Watch monitors at Jacobsburg or in their own homes. Bagels, coffee, and hot cocoa will be pro vided. Attending this program is

required if you plan to participate in Project FeederWatch Monitor ing at Jacobsburg on Thursdays and/or Fridays- Dec 15-16, Jan 12-13, 26-27, Feb 2-3, 23-24, Mar 2-3. Registration is required.

Project FeederWatch Monitoring Thursday, December 15 and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

You must have already partici pated in Birds and Bagels - Citizen

Science and Monitor Training to register for this volunteer op portunity. Volunteer as a citizen scientist to observe and record bird observations at Jacobsburg’s feeders. You can choose which times you would like to monitor between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., all day commit ment is not required. Register to let us know which hours you are available to monitor.

You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ search/events?order=date&sear ch=jacobsburg. If you need ac commodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or ja cobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

trict of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents

partici pate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day sup porting cultural institutions and their stores. In the Lehigh Valley, the National Museum of Indus trial History, the National Canal Museum, and the Sigal Museum are all participating, with every purchase supporting their mis sions and programs as well as the artisans and craftspeople who create many of the gifts found in their museum stores.

At the National Canal Mu seum, there is a wide array of unique gifts in its store, including items made specially for the mu seum by local crafters. All mer chandise will be 10% off during the event (20% off for members of the Delaware & Lehigh Na tional Heritage Corridor). For every purchase made at the event, the purchaser will receive a free gift – either a canal-themed print or, for purchases of $25 or more, a copy of the book “Stone Coal Way.” Refreshments will also be served. The National Canal Mu

Fatal car crash in Upper Nazareth Township

By HOME NEWS STAFF

A fatal car crash occurred early Sunday morning, Nov. 20, around 2:15 a.m. in the area of Newburg Road and Gun Club Road. Two cars collided at the scene, killing 54-year-old An thony Reier of Bethlehem Town ship. A power pole was struck and snapped during the crash. At time of print it is unknown how many people were involved in the crash or what caused the crash.

seum and its store will be open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Directions and additional information can be found at www.canals.org.

The Sigal Museum Store is overflowing with gift ideas for the holidays. Items for sale include a selection of clothing, local history books, mugs, old-fashioned toys and stocking stuffers, and lim ited-edition Easton ornaments. Visit the shop on Museum Store Sunday for a 20% discount. Pro ceeds benefit the education and preservation efforts of Northamp

ton County Historical and Ge nealogical Society. Visit sigalmu seum.org for more information.

The National Museum of In dustrial History in Bethlehem, Pa. has a diverse selection includ ing books for all ages, handcraft ed items, jewelry, apparel, art, and unique items that reflect our rich local and national industrial heritage as well as a wide variety of Bethlehem Steel themed gifts. All purchases made in the muse um’s on-site gift shop will receive a 10% discount (20% for NMIH members) during regular operat ing hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit nmih.org for details.

Organized by the nonprofit

Museum Store Association, shop pers can look forward to Museum Store Sunday as the global annual day to Be a Patron – and support museum stores and their mis sions worldwide. While there is only one Museum Store Sunday each year, everyone is encouraged to Be a Patron of museums and museum stores all year round.

For up-to-date information on Museum Store Sunday, includ ing a list of global museum store participants and online museum stores, visit www.museumstore sunday.org.

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and-pop businesses in your lo cal community? Luckily, with the help of your buying power, making a local economic impact is easier than you may think. To get started, follow our seven tips below.

1. Use social media. You can share your favorite mom-andpop shop’s website on your social media platform. You can also comment on their social media pages about your positive expe rience and encourage others to shop there. You can also use their business’ hashtag to help give them a visibility boost on plat forms like Instagram.

2. Write positive reviews on their website. If you loved a product or had great service from a small business, go on their web site and write about it.

3. Stop or reduce your shop ping at big online retailers. Warehouse stores offer a wide selection of products, but small mom-and-pop shops can help you find items that are unique and of higher quality. Shopping small not only helps mom-andpop shops but also your local economy.

4. Tip extra. Providing a tip is often expected at certain busi nesses like restaurants. However, giving a little extra can help sup port small business’ staff and keep them working hard.

5. Buy their gear. You can sup port any business by buying their t-shirts, mugs and other gear with their brand name on it. This helps them earn extra cash, and it also gives them free advertising when you wear or use the merchandise in your community.

6. Keep your memberships. Whether it’s for a gym or local tutoring business, keeping your membership active can help sup port a small business. This is es pecially important during slow periods or months where they have less customer traffic. Keep ing your memberships during COVID-19 can be especially helpful.

7. Stock up on items you’ll need later. This could be grocer ies for your freezer or gifts for birthdays in the next few months.

Paying small businesses now can help them through tougher times, like during COVID-19. You can also buy gift cards for your friends and family. This can be a good way to help a business gain new customers.

Other Key Considerations for Shopping Small

When you’re thinking about shopping small, keep these other things in mind.

Big retailers don’t always have the cheapest prices. Sometimes, small businesses can offer higher quality items at lower prices. You’d be surprised at what you can find.

You’re positively impacting the lives of those in your community. When you buy items or services from a larger corporation, you don’t really see or know who is benefiting. However, when you shop at a locally owned store, you’re helping a family or busi ness owner that’s a part of your community. In fact, 67 cents of every dollar you spend at a small business stays in your local com munity.

Small businesses care more about your experience. Local mom-and-pop businesses not only focus on providing quality customer service, but they’re also a good resource where you can learn about what they specialize in. These business owners and their staff can be easier to reach for advice about products, ser vices or expertise.

Mom-and-pop shops give your community character. Having only large retailers or companies in your local community reduces the options you have for prod ucts and services. Mom-and-pop shops can help bring in unique items that you wouldn’t find oth erwise. It also gives your commu nity its own personality and cre ates interesting places for visitors to go.

Small businesses have to work harder to retain customers. In this spirit, they often offer special perks and discounts. You should also look for loyalty programs that can help you save. Small business owners are also more likely to special order items for you.

Shopping at small businesses supports more than just your lo cal mom-and-pop shops. It helps you build a stronger community and local economy. So, the next time you’re looking for the per fect gift, or you need supplies for a project, consider shopping small to make a big impact.

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At 4:30 p.m., emergency of ficials secured the scene and al lowed remaining residents to return to their homes which concluded the response of the American Red Cross.

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