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The Chamber’s Alice Wanamaker, Alison Pickle, Renee Keiderling, Emily Gerber, Marlyn Kissner, Laurie Colvin, Jessica O’Donnell and Dawn Werkheiser. The Nazareth Business Council of the Lehigh Valley Chamber hosted a mixer and group preview run of the YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K at the new Nazareth Run Inn in Nazareth’s downtown on November 12th. The Nazareth Run Inn surprised attendees with a Saucony representative who brought an interactive photo booth and Saucony sneakers for the runners to test out. –Contributed photos
Rick and Karen Sampson, owners of Missing Piece, the Chamber’s Renee Keiderling, Angel 34 Foundation’s Vice President, Linda Sheriff and President, Doug Sheriff. The Nazareth Business Council of the Lehigh Valley Chamber joined Missing Piece for a Sip’n Shop HALO event benefiting Angel 34 Foundation for childhood cancer, a Nazareth based organization that gives 100% of funds raised back to childhood cancer support. On November 16th, people from all over the Lehigh Valley came to support the cause and $400 was raised and donated to Angel 34 Foundation.
Bath Lions to again decorate the Borough’s Christmas tree
by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Members of the Bath Lions Club got into the Christmas spirit at their dinner meeting this past Wednesday in the fellowship hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church. They had a speaker from Bethlehem’s Live Christmas Pageant; they set a date for decorating Bath’s official Christmas tree; and they planned a Christmas party for their members and guests. David M. Landis, president of the Bethlehem pageant, which this year is celebrating its 37th year, showed PowerPoint photos of past pageants that each year draw hundreds of people to see
and hear the Christmas Story as told in Biblical scripture. Once again, the pageant with its fully costumed participants and live animals will be at Bethlehem’s Rose Garden band shell at 8th Ave. & Union Blvd. on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13. The performance starts at 1:45 p.m. with songs by the chancel choir of Bethany U.C.C. Church in Bethlehem. Landis said it costs $10,000 to put on the performance each year, and they look for donations from corporations, businesses, and the general public. He has been involved with the pageant for the past 35 years and has served as president for 12 years
of the non-profit performing arts group in Bethlehem. He said additional participants are welcome to join, as they have field shepherds, towns- people, soldiers, along with the traditional cast of Mary and Joseph, King Herod, the Baby Jesus, and the three Wise Men. Other events This Saturday, November 28 the Lions will string the lights and place decorations on the live tree at Monocacy Creek Park, starting at 9 a.m. If there is a forecast of rain for Saturday, they will meet on Friday for the annual project. All will be done in preparation for Bath’s Christmas lighting program on Sunday, No-
vember 29 at 6 p.m. The club will have a Christmas party with their spouses and other guests on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. Last weekend, three Bath Lions – president Rev. Jay R. Wetzel, and Jack and Gail Metcalf – helped make calls as the Scouting for Food drive was held. They took 84 calls and with Kathy Krane and others participating there were more than 150 calls made. More than 70,000 pounds of food was collected, 2,200 pounds of it going to the Bath Area Food Bank. Most all of it was gone in one day to feed hungry families in the Bath area.
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Seat-belt use, impaired driving a Focus for ‘Operation Safe Holiday’ submitted by SEAN BROWN The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) are combining
enforcement, education and smartphone technology to make this holiday season a safer one through “Operation Safe Holiday” and the SaferRide app. During “Operation Safe Holi-
Christmas Cookie and Nut Roll Sale Saturday, December 12 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Lower Level) Hosted by Women of E.L.C.A. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1335 Old Carriage Road, Kreidersville, Northampton Large Variety of Homemade Treats $9.00 per lb. Day of Sale Call 610-262-9517
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day,” law enforcement agencies statewide will focus on nighttime seat-belt use and impaired driving. The SaferRide app, developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, helps individuals arrange a taxi or contact a friend to get a safe ride home after drinking. “Unfortunately, the holiday season turns tragic for many families due to crashes and deaths on our roadways,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. “While we’re partnering with law enforcement and other safety partners, we urge the public to do their part to keep the season safe – always buckle up and never drive impaired.” The operation begins with statewide Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement that runs from November 23 to November 30. Law enforcement agencies also will conduct sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and regular traffic safety patrols on Thanksgiving Eve, November 25, and from November 28 through the New Year’s holiday to crack down on drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol. According to PennDOT data, the holiday season continues to be the leading time period for traffic crashes. The Thanksgiving holiday period, including the weekends before and after the holiday as well as the day itself, experienced the highest number of crashes and fatalities of any major holiday season last year. A total of 4,311 crashes and 39 fatalities occurred statewide during the Thanksgiving travel period. The Christmas and New Year’s travel periods, including the weekend before Christmas, Christmas, the weekend before New Year’s, New Year’s and the weekend after, saw 4,184 crashes and 41 fatalities. “In 2014 alone, there were 440 fatal crashes involving unbuckled occupants throughout the commonwealth,” said Acting State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker. “This is just one example of how deaths from being unbuckled or driving impaired are, in many cases, preventable.” Additionally, during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays last year, 1,039 of the statewide crashes involved a driver impaired by drugs or alcohol, with 35 fatalities in those crashes. In that same period, there were 937 crashes with unbuckled occupants, with 32 fatalities in those crashes. The public can help make the Continued on page 6
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Support our Parish School at this annual event.
submitted by MARY LOU SNYDER This was one of the fun activities at the Senior Center in Bath.
Along with the dress up they enjoyed snacks and punch. Phone Support our Parish School is 610-837-1931 to check daily at this annual event. activities.
Christmas Boutique SHS Auditorium Saturday, December 6th 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m.
Christmas Boutique Sunday, December 7th 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for a unique family holiday shopping experience!
SHS Auditorium We will have handmade items
from local crafters, gift cards to over 200 stores, Saturday, December make-and-take craft for the kids, hot food, Saturdaya Dec 5th-6th 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5bar, 8 p.m. a cookie and on Saturday,
9-3 and 5-8pm pictures with Santa. Sunday, December 7th Sunday Dec 6th 8-1pm 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. You will find gifts for everyone on your list! facebook.com/events/296907940511346/ Join us for a unique family holiday shopping experience!
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MESSIAH -SING The Christmas Portion
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7:30 p.m. St. P aul’s United Church of Christ 19th & Lincoln Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067 610-261-2910
Director: Rev. Todd Fennell Organist: Brian Snyder Guest Soloists Pamela Jones, Soprano; Carole Burkhardt, Contralto; Stephen Sands, Tenor; Ralph Schatski, Baritone
Come to Sing or Listen An offering will be received and a social will follow.
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GETTING OUT! 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 Museum- Open Saturday, Dec. 5. FMI call 610-837-1648. Community Thanksgiving Dinner-St. Paul’s Indianland, 787 Almond Rd. Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
“Christmas with a Capital C” movie event- Sat., Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mt. View Dr., Bath. FMI 610-837-7517. 16th Annual Open House Nativity Display-Nov. 28 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 29 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville.
Small Business Saturday- Nov. 28, shop local! Saturday after Thanksgiving. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony- Nov. 29 from 6-10 p.m. Tree lighting and festivities at Monocacy Creek Park in Bath.
St. John’s Friendly Fifties annual Christmas Dinner- Wednesday, Dec. 2 at Northampton Community Center. Doors open at 11:30. Gerry Gessie Duo will entertain. Nazareth Tree Lighting- Ceremony takes place Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the circle. Christmas Movie Matinee- Northampton Area Public Library, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. FMI call 610262-7537.
Christmas Karaoke- Held at Northampton Area Public Library Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. FMI call 610-262-7537.
Christmas in Nazareth – Anniversary celebration and annual Holiday House Tour, Dec. 12. Roxy Night- Free holiday movie- Miracle on 34th St. at Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main St. Northamp-
ton, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. For free admission, bring canned good for the Northampton Food Bank.
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We will contact you beginning Dec.14 for a reminder of Santa’s Arrival. Thank you for your continued support.
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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual
How you feel Means nothingPart two
by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
In part one I stated that “Life is in the blood and most health problems and diseases will show up in the blood long before symptoms are noticed, before you feel bad.” I also discussed that “normal and accepted” blood ranges can have such a discrepancy that the real focus shouldn’t be on the healthier level based upon what acceptable clinic range. Instead we know today. When we analyze you should desire to have your blood in this way we have a greatblood levels within a much nar- er chance of staying healthy and rower “healthy” range. For ex- minimizing the manifestation of ample, if the normal range for disease. This is what I call true vitamin D is 30 to 100 I don’t prevention. A mammogram isn’t think you would like to be at 31. prevention, it is detection. The More like 60 or 70 would be a Continued on page 4
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT NOVEMBER 12
• Non-reportable accident in the 2300 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.
NOVEMBER 13
• Assist agency in the 4600 block of Mountain View Dr. Walnutport.Officers assist Lehigh Township Police Department. • Hit and run, 10th St. and Atlas Ln. Report of the mirror of a vehicle hit while driving after offending vehicle crossed over the double yellow line. Offending vehicle failed to stop.
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problems begin long before we see it on a mammogram. Looking at your blood for the CA 27.29 tumor marker range tells me what might be brewing long before breast issues arise. It is important that you understand this distinction between waiting for a small problem to manifest into something horrible or catching something early, addressing the cause, and living a life full of optimum health, vigor and vitality. Treating these early warning signs are often much easier to resolve. It is like putting out a fire when it is just beginning to smoke versus waiting until the
NOVEMBER 15
• Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Main St. Report to check the welfare of a male. • Reportable accident, E. 21st St. and Line Alley, involving one vehicle.
NOVEMBER 16
• Hit and run accident in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a mirror broken off of a legally parked vehicle. • Neighbor complaint in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. between a male and a female.
problem is a raging fire. Just about anyone can tell when there is a raging forest fire or a problem that is causing a lot of damage with the need for expensive crises care, maybe hospitalization, drugs and prolonged recovery. Crises care is what our current medical system is excellent at. This is when conditions are ignored and diseases are not caught until they are advanced or you have a fall or bad auto accident, and then go to the emergency room. Many regular medical doctors are great at getting people out of a crisis but are not trained, or are poorly trained, on how to restore health, avoid disease, and get patients off of medication and use natural safe alternatives and remedies. The fortunate thing about modern
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• Non-reportable accident in the unit block of W. 21st St. involving two vehicles. • Domestic in the 800 block of Main St. between a male and two females. • Criminal mischief in the 2000 block of Line Alley. Report of two • wooden spindles of a front porch railing broken.
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• Reportable accident, Coplay Bridge, W. 9th St. involving one vehicle. • Noise complaint in the 900 block of Main St. Report of people yelling.
health care is that there are natural alternatives that can make most drugs unnecessary. Clearly, I would rather treat someone and deal with the effects of high blood pressure drugs than deal with the effects of a stroke or heart attack. Our goal is to get our patients as healthy as they were before they needed the drug. If you are 50 years old and have been on a drug, like a blood pressure prescription, for five years, all we have to do is get you as healthy as you were five years ago, before you needed that drug. Something is different, why are you sick now? This is why we do extensive testing of the blood and hair and other more extensive testing to seek out “why.” Comprehensive testing is key to identify serious and developing problems, develop natural therapy and vitamin recommendations and then follow up testing to determine effectiveness of treatment. Taking vitamins without blood, hair, and other objective testing is really just guessing. The nice thing about natural care and taking vitamins is that guessing and taking vitamins generally won’t make a problem worse and the side effects of vitamins, minerals, and most herbs is insignificant. But there may be an underlying condition that is being missed, which is why at our healing center we usually have very good results treating patients with a wide range of conditions, including MS, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, menopausal symptoms, diabetes, cancers, and even some very rare conditions. The focus is not the disease; it’s assisting the body to work the best it can. Regardless of the disease, the goal at our clinic, as it should be for all health care providers including medical doctors, is to restore health. As health is restored, then symptoms and disease will improve and most likely in time, even disappear.
1875 Queen Anne Victorian Home submitted by CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN This is the fourth in a series of articles highlighting the 35th Annual Governor Wolf Historical Society's Christmas House Tour. This home is an early example of a Queen Anne Victorian home built circa 1875. The house is constructed of wood clapboard siding, slate roof and a hand-laid stone foundation. The builder of the home, Moravian Reverend Eugene Leibert, was the principal at Nazareth Hall from 1867 to 1876. They resided here in the home until 1910. Purchasing the home in 2012, the owners have performed major restoration projects to the roof, siding and the foundation of the house. They also removed all of the wallpaper and restored the plaster wall of the home and infused a more Victorian pallet of color back into several rooms. While working on the inside of the home, they researched the lives of the people that lived there prior and were able to gain
copies of some old photographs from the late 1800s through 1910. While touring the home, please pay close attention to the detailing in the woodwork throughout. The 1876 Trent tile work in the fireplace surround in the formal dining room, and the large sweeping staircase up to the second floor, which bespoke of opulence in its day. All of the slate flooring was locally quarried from the Slate Belt just north of Nazareth. The tour is always the first Saturday in December and features six historic homes, a craft show, and this year a quilt exhibit. The theme of this year’s tour is “Heirloom Quilts at Christmas” and it will include a free craft and quilt show (opening at 9 a.m.) at the society’s campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Lunch will be available at the campus, catered by the Daily Grind, Bath. The tour features six private homes that date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The homes represent a mix of Continued on page 5
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Give thanks I have a list of extreme customer service strategies. As you know, I’ve personally experienced poor customer service so many times and I believe you have too. Like the other, I walked up to a restaurant and a big sign was on the door: No strollers allowed in dining room – absolutely no food from other establishments allowed in dining room. Now, you might be thinking, “what if there is no room for strollers in the dining room?” and “it’s rude to bring a sandwich from another business into a pizza shop.” And, you might be right. However, I didn’t see the name of the restaurant, a menu, or hours on the door. I didn’t even see if they were open or closed. All I saw was this big sign. How subtle. They lost my business and I had neither a stroller nor a contraband sandwich. One of my strategies for extreme customer service is soft touch. We created “soft touches” years ago when we were beginning our customer service journey. We tested it and it works. Soft touches are when you contact a future or present client for no other reason than to say hello, how are you or compliment them on a promotion - no sales, no business and no other reason for the contact. It’s a great strategy for building, strong, deep, lifelong relationships. Seems simple, but we sometimes get so caught up with the day-to-day business we forget that relationships are the difference between a good business and a great one. November is a great time to say thanks to your clients. We give thanks every day for the wonderful folks we work with and for the opportunity to help them in the journey to grow their businesses. Start today with soft touches, they are appreciated when they are sincere and they work. And today, I’m thankful for all of my readers. I hear from you all of the
time. Thanks for your kind words and support and Happy Thanksgiving! Carol S. Ritter, past President of the National Speakers Association in Philadelphia, is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in innovative leadership, outrageous fundraising, million-dollar marketing and building organizational alliances throughout the country. FMI on Carol’s creative leadership with bulletproof ideas for recruiting more members, more money and better leaders: www.caroltalks. com, 610-442-4545, tellkids@ aol.com, “Like” Carol on facebook at Caroltalks and CarolCoaches.
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styles from colonial to Victorian, and are all lovingly restored and maintained. Homeowners will be on hand to answer questions. The Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold its 35th annual Christmas House Tour of historic homes and landmarks 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. On the society’s campus there will be crafters in all three buildings, a fresh wreath and swag sale, hearth cooking demonstration and tastings and quilting demonstrations and exhibits. The Daily Grind Café will be open in the Monocacy School, so visitors can take a break with a beverage
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and pastry, eat lunch or purchase box lunches to take along on the house tour route. The cafe will operate 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets for the tour went on sale Nov. 15, with a free quilt raffle ticket included with each ticket. They are $19 in advance and $24 the day of the tour. They are on sale at Bath Drug, Walnut Street, Bath; S. Seem Antiques and Artisans, 100 S. Chestnut Street, Bath; Curt’s Cyclery, Route 248, Nazareth; Salvage Goods, 24 S. 3rd St., Easton; and Miller Supply Ace Hardware, Route 329, Northampton. Tickets are for sale the day of the tour at the society campus, just off Route 512, three miles north of Route 22, between Bethlehem and Bath. For further information, go to govwolf.org or call 610-8379015.
Upcoming events at NAPL submitted by SUSAN SENTZ
The Northampton Area Public Library will host a Christmas Movie Matinee on Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m. Drop in and enjoy the viewing of this Christmas favorite. The library will also hold a Christmas Karaoke event on Monday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. Stop by, no sign ups required. Please call the library at 610-262-7537 for more information on either of these free events. During the week of Christmas break, the Northampton Area Public Library will hold Movie Matinees at 1:00 p.m. on December 28 through December 30. Stop in for any of these movie events and call the library at 610262-7537 for more information.
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Foundation For Thanksgiving
In Revelation 11:16-17 we read, “And the four and twenty elders…worshipped God, saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty…because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.” The elders, representing the redeemed of all ages, are giving thanks to God because He is ruling in His divine power and will judge the rebellious and reward those who fear God (v.18). They are thanking God—not particularly for anything that they received from Him, but because He is reigning as Who He is—God Almighty! Yes, God is the foundation for thanksgiving! God is worthy of our thanks and praise! He alone is holy, just, good, and pure! He is 100% perfect! He has never made a mistake! He has never once wrongly treated us! This is why the Bible commands, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). It is absolutely necessary that we have a correct concept of God! It will affect our attitude toward God and determine whether we thank and praise God or murmur, complain, and curse God! Job's example of this is beautiful! After hearing that all his possessions were destroyed and that his seven sons and three daughters were dead he responded, “the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21). Job did not blame or accuse God but rather “blessed” God! Can you still thank God when all seems to go wrong? When Paul traces the downward path of mankind, he begins by saying that men, “when they knew God...glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful” (Romans 1:21). Their concept of God was deficient! An accurate concept of God elicits overflowing gratitude and thanksgiving to Him! If you can find no reason to be thankful to God, you had better investigate the underlying cause--a wrong concept of God.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip It’s been nice weather most of this week. Let’s hope it stays that way over the coming weekend when Bath has its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony down at Monocacy Creek Park on Sunday night. It’s always a great time for adults and their kids, so we’re looking forward to another one. The local Lions have been decorating the Christmas tree for plenty of years and will be down there again on either Friday or Saturday morning depending upon the weather, I hear. Marvin Werkheiser and his cohorts usually do a good job, and they have a nice tree to work with now. . . . The street decorations of lighted angels and stars will be going up, too, before the weekend. . . . I said last week that the Eagles played their worse game. Well, this past Sunday’s was even worse. Talk about going from bad to worse. That was it! Look for no more wins this season. Penn State fans were disappointed, too, on Saturday, playing Michigan. . . .On the local scene, we’ll see if the Northampton Konkrete Kids can win against those Catasauqua Brown Bombers on Thanksgiving morning. Another bad year so far. Nazareth’s Blue Eagles have been winning and losing, so their fans hope for a win against their opponent. . . .I hear Marty Beal is having problems with his e-mail, so some bowling results might not get in the paper, or will be delayed, he tells Ye Ed. Oh well,
that’s the story sometimes when businesses say the computers are down. Then again, I’m told that another Thursday holiday, Thanksgiving, is calling for an early deadline, so not enough time to get’ em in. . . .Lutheran church in town is looking for a big crowd to attend their Thanksgiving dinner at noon. Donations are welcome, and maybe even some tips. . . .Clark S. is looking for some good Ahart donuts when the Legion hearts crew plays this week’s games. . . .The moon will be full on Thanksgiving Eve, so it should be light at night while traveling over to Emanuelsville for the church service. Pastors Barry and Elizabeth Mitchell will be looking for a nice big congregation of folks from around this area. . . . Graf trial is over and the accused will be spending the rest of his life behind bars. It was gruesome. . . . Snow birds will be heading south for the next few months. . . .As you sit down at the dinner table this Thanksgiving, thank God for all we have, and add some words of prayer for all the victims of terrorism in the world. Happy Thanksgiving!
BATH BOWLING Team 1 stretches Hold on first in Die Hards League Team 1 has a solid lead in the Bath Die Hards League, winning 3 to 1 on Nov. 18 with Bob C. Kosman, 574; Bob R. Kosman, 473, and Joe Bachman, 413.
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The PLCB will spread the word Herman’s Hermits 14 22 about the app this holiday season on its websites, at Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores, at licensed locations and through social media. Printed material distributed at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores and posters made available to licensed bars, restaurants, hotels, taverns and other social setsubmitted by KRIS STERNER tings feature a QR code that customers and patrons can scan using 8TH GRADE: smartphones for direct access to a First Honors: Connor Duffy, Victoria Dyer, PLCB website featuring informaEcker, Ellie Freiss, Gen- tion about the SaferRide app and Wee Little Pigs have Katherine evieve Goldberg, Nicole Horvath, direct links to download it. “For many years Senator StewMattair, Keith Neidig, Friday Niters League Elizabeth art Greenleaf has pursued a way Dominick Philip, Olivia Shollento help ensure Pennsylvanians Lead with win berger, Craig Wyke have a safe way to get home after Second Honors: The Wee-Little Pigs continued Rebecca Abbott, Valentina Bar- celebrating,” said PLCB mematop the Bath Legion Friday Nitber Mike Negra. “Thanks to his ers League with another winning tolucci, Patrick Benolken, Michael encouragement and the federal night, this time beating the “A” Coleman, Isabella Goffredo, Mi- government’s development of this Team, 3 to 1, led Allen Smith, chael Irving, Juliana Lerch, Erika app, we’re happy to spread aware212-199-176–587; Mike Knable, Nestor ness of the SaferRide app as a safe 7th GRADE: 155-191-168–514; Brandon Jaalternative to get home.” First Honors: coby, 158-180-172–510; Dave The PLCB is also making availChristina Amrick, Hannah AnJacoby, 136-152-180–468. “A” able on its SaferRide app website Team: Marty Beal, 193-177- nunziata, Sabine Bassil, Nicholas a toolkit of promotional materi145–515; Donna Amore, 149- Bonventre, Drew Camp, Talia Col- als, including social media ads 219-122–490; Sandy Becker, lina, Theresa Crimi, Peyton Dally, and web banners. Individuals 147-173-148–468; Carol Ko- Shane Henson, Julia Hockenberry, and organizations interested in Elizabeth Laurito, Andrew Lazar, cher, 110-133-143–386. promoting the SaferRide app are G & L rose to second place, Benjamin Morris, Amanda Strand, encouraged to download these trimming Andy’s Gang, 3 to 1, Joy Wetzel resources from the website and Second Honors: with Bill Kunsman, 162-175spread awareness through their Julia Gorak, Emily Hallman, John 217–554; Terry Koch, 151-164own networks of partners, fans 135–450; Brenda Thompson, Kaczor, Alexandria Kellogg, Rachel and followers. 120-137-117–370; John Kno- Kindt, Gianna Lagomarsino The PLCB regulates the dis6th GRADE: block, 146-124-94–364; Tonitribution of alcoholic beverages First Honors: Anne Knoblock, 70-80-70–220. in Pennsylvania, operates more David Banko, Morgan Halldor- than 600 wine and spirits stores Andy’s Gang: Andy Edelman, 170-226-263–659; Paul Halda- son, Seth Hockenberry, Molly Nei- statewide and licenses more than man, 125-138-197–460; Karen dig 20,000 alcoholic beverage proSecond Honors: Peterson, 136-149-120–405; ducers and retailers. The PLCB John Baron, Matthew Benolken, also works to reduce and prevent Tori Edelman, 116-116-137– 369; Margit Haldaman, 123-89- Rebecca Bien, Ella Corley, Henry dangerous and underage drinkGrimm, Brian Laurito, Daniel Salib, ing through partnerships with 95–307. Team YTTIHS also downed Jacob Seibert, Jackson Shollenberger, schools, community groups and Herman’s Hermits, 3 to 1. They Philip Snyder, Koye Whitman licensees. Taxes and store profits – totaling more than $14.5 bilBath Area Community Chorus lion since the agency’s inception – are returned to Pennsylvania’s Christmas Music Festival General Fund, and the PLCB also provides financial support for the Sunday, Nov. 29, 4:00 PM Pennsylvania State Police Bureau Christ Church Bath UCC, 109 S Chestnut St. of Liquor Control Enforcement, Free will offering benefits the Department of Drug and Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. Alcohol Programs, other state agencies and local municipalities across the state. For more infor Over 30 Years Experience mation about the PLCB, visit www.lcb.state.pa.us. FREE ESTIMATES The holiday seat-belt and DUI enforcement are funded by part Helping You Protect Your Investment of PennDOT’s statewide distribution of $6.5 million in NHTSA enforcement monies this federal fiscal year. For more information •Vinyl Siding •Soffit •Aluminum Facia •Seamless Gutters •Small Roofs on PennDOT’s highway safety ef•Specializing in HARVEY Replacement Windows forts visit www.JustDrivePA.org. Contact Don Muffley Fully Insured The public can join the discussion using the hashtag #PASafe(610) 837-0405 PA#5988 Holiday.
They beat Team 5’s Mike Cawley, 508, and John Cawley, 425. Team 4 moved slightly closer with a 4 to 0 victory, led by Gerald Bartholomew, 565, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 449. Team 6 also moved closer, also with a 4 to 0 shut-out, led by Rick Deily, 531; Jim Stevens, 519; Polly Kosman, 440, and Sherry Longley, 411. The same for Team 7, also a 4 to 0 winner, with Bert Davidson and Michelle Tirrell having identical scores of 447. And with all of that there were the 0 to 4 losers, Team 2 and Team 3. Team 2 had Terry Bartholomew, 554, and Ken Grube, 526. Team 3 had Doug Head, 611; David Guest, 485, and Herbert Guest, 431. STANDINGS W L Team 1 32 12 Team 4 30 14 Team 6 27 17 Team 7 27 17 Team 2 22 22 Team 3 18 26 Team 5 18 26
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What is Small Business Saturday? via grasshopper.com Small Business Saturday is a national holiday celebrating America’s small businesses, started by American Express in 2010. It happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the day after Black Friday, which is usually the fourth Saturday of November. American Express
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Franchised small businesses employ roughly 8 million people, and make up 40 % of all American retail jobs. Small Business Stats from Other Sources Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to non-profits and community causes
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Top 7 unique Gifts you can find in Nazareth this holiday season submitted by RENEE KEIDERLING Small Business Saturday, I am sure you have heard of it. Well, here it comes again just in time to help you start and finish your holiday shopping. Save the date for Saturday, November 28 and stay in bed the Friday before because stores across the region offer amazing gifts and unbeatable prices and this Small Business Saturday is the perfect day to stop in and see what’s new. The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes small businesses 365 days a year and we couldn’t be more excited
to promote Small Business Saturday to help make it the best day yet. With the American Express shop small program helping us, we are showcasing our small businesses by being the key community partner in each region. Nazareth, a Lehigh Valley gem, is full of unique with gift shops, history and friendly walkways! Here are the Top seven unique places to find great Christmas gifts in Nazareth this holiday season!
Shop! 2. Moravian Historical Society- Share some history! The Original Moravian Star, a symbol of Christmas traditions, each beautifully hand crafted. 3. Xpresso Café- For the foodie on your list; purchase a gift card to the modern down town café. With delicious offerings like their famous lattes and scrumptious macaroons, these gift cards won’t go
6. Missing Piece- This premier gift shop is laced with silver and gold! Add a little sparkle to her with Brighton jewelry. 7. Sawtooth Designs – Stop in and you just might find that impossible-to-find gift for Uncle Stan. Sawtooth Designs offers exceptional handmade furniture and one-of-a-kind interior decorating pieces that really make a statement.
unused! 4. Mycalyn Florals- Deck the halls! Shop beautiful holiday wreaths and the freshest floral arrangements in The Valley, all unique to Mycalyn Florals. 5. Nazareth Run Inn- If you have running enthusiasts on your gift list, stop by and peruse high end sneakers and make sure you check out top selling items including Brooks Adrenaline sneakers!
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A community Thanksgiving Eve worship service in the Bath area will be held this Wednesday evening, November 25 at 7 p.m. in Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, Emanuelsville (Bath). The service with pastors of the Bath Area Ministeriam will be held in the new fellowship hall. The Bath Area Community Chorus, under direction of Mrs. Sharon Schrantz, will perform their Christmas program on Sunday, November 29 at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Christ U.C.C. Church, Walnut St., Bath. A free-will offering will be received and the donations will benefit the Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen that serves families in Bath and Nazareth. Bath’s community Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 29 at Monocacy Creek Park on W. Main & Race Sts., Bath. There will be special singing, carriage rides, and possibly a visit by Santa Claus. At Christ Church, there will be a Christmas cantata on Sunday, December 20 at 10:15 a.m. The Christmas Eve services will be held at 7:00 and 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 24. Other community events, of course, are the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s 35th annual Christmas House Tour on December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a concert of carols, hymns, dance tunes and other songs, combined with folklore, recipes and poems that the Society has scheduled for Sunday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Wolf Academy.
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Obituaries John J. Augustine, Sr.
JAN. 24, 1923 – NOV. 21, 2015 John J. Augustine, Sr., 92, of Northampton died on Saturday, November 21 in the home he built. He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Gratzel) Augustine for 57 years before she died on Nov. 29, 2002, and then the companion of Margaret Bretz for 13 years. John worked at the Bethlehem Steel for 35 years. Born January 24, 1923 in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Walter) Augustine. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, whose plane was shot down over Germany. Wounded, and captured by the Nazis, he served 14 months as a prisoner of war in the famous Stalag 17. John was awarded the Purple Heart, five Bronze Stars, and the Air Medal. He remained a member of the American Prisoners of War and attended reunions until he could no longer travel. A self-taught musician, John played the button box accordion with friends at local clubs, including the Edelweiss, Coplay Saengerbund and the Northampton VFW for many years. He was an active member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton. In addition to his companion, he sis survived by a son, John J. Augustine, Jr. of Lansdale; a daughter, JoAnn Klucsarits, of Walnutport; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Anna, of Charleston, W. Va. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Augustine. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by interment with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, P.O. Box 97229, Washington, D.C. 20077, which funds and builds “comfort houses” on military bases and VA hospitals, or to Queenship of Mary Church.
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FEB. 4, 1926 – NOV. 15, 2015 Doris M. Brandt, 89, of Bushkill Township, died on Sunday, November 15 at home. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Brandt. She was a 1943 graduate of Northampton High School and a 1948 graduate of Easton Hospital School of Nursing U.S. Nurse Cadet Corps, then worked as an R.N. at Easton Hospital, Gracedale and Liberty Nursing Center, Allentown. Born February 4, 1926 in Cherryville, she was a daughter of the late Mark and E. Margaret (Meckley) Anthony. Surviving are two daughters, Judy Brandt of Nazareth and Janet Lightner of Hobbie, Pa.; three brothers, Leonard Anthony of Bethlehem, Gary Anthony of Belfast, and Glenn Anthony of Nazareth; a sister, Margery Nicholas, of Martins Creek; two granddaughters, and two greatgrandchildren. Services were held on Friday morning in the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Zion Cemetery, Kreidersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bushkill Township Ambulance Corps or the Northampton County Meals on Wheels, both c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Donald F. Cooper
Donald F. Cooper, 55, of Nazareth, died on Monday, November 16, 2015 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Debora A. (Conrad) Cooper for 20 years. He was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Prior to his illness, he owned and operated Cooper Dental Laboratory, Nazareth. Born in Altoona, he was a son of the late Patrick and Leon (Clapper) Cooper. Donald was an active member of the Nazareth Blue Eagle Football Booster Club. He previously was a football coach for the Lower Nazareth Wildcats. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Taylor M. Cooper, and a son, Derek M. Cooper, both at home; a brother, Kenneth Cooper, of Rochester, Mich.; three sisters, Patty Ross and Janet Hogan, both of Al-
toona, and Joyce Davis of Hollidaysburg; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Eleanor Conrad, of Scranton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Cooper. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday morning in St. Jane Frances de Chantel Church, Easton, by The Rev. John McGinley. Full military honors were presented by the U.S. Air Force. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Arrangements were by the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home, Scranton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Education Fund for his children, Taylor M. Cooper and Derek E. Cooper, in the name of Debora A. Cooper, c/o the Hughes Funeral Home, 1240 St. Ann St., Scranton, PA 18504.
Patricia A. Druckenmiller
JAN. 6, 1937 – NOV. 15, 2015 Patricia A. Druckenmiller, 78, of Bethlehem, formerly of Northampton, died on Sunday, November 15 in Moravian Village, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Robert Druckenmiller, who died in February 2004. She was employed by PNC Bank, Northampton, as a loan clerk before retiring in 1994. Prior to that she was a teacher’s aide for the Northampton Area School District. Born January 6, 1937 in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Margaret (Lentz) Burkhardt. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville. Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl A. Dally, of Fogelsville; a son, David D. Druckenmiller, of Coplay; a sister, Margaret Kohler, of Cherryville; and five grandchildren. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Catherine M. Esterly
Catherine M. “Dolly” Esterly, 81, of Northampton, died Friday, November 20, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Kenneth E. Esterly of Northampton for 57 years. Dolly sewed at Linden Apparel for many years before retiring. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Catherine (Molchany) Laudenslager. She enjoyed going to shows and musicals and playing cards with her sisters. Dolly loved to sew, cook and bake. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Robert Beil, David Beil and Kenneth Beil; a daughter, Sharon Mondschein; two sisters, Marie Carl and Patricia Lafaw; four grand-
children; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a sister, Dolores Stinner. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 in the Brubaker Funeral Home, 234 Walnut St., Catasauqua. There will be a calling hour from 1011 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home.
Rev. Robert E. Owens
JUNE 29, 1931 – NOV. 15, 2015 Rev. Robert Edward Owens, 84, of East Allen To w n s h i p , formerly of Bradenton, Fla. and N. Indiana, died on Sunday, November 15 at home. He was the husband of Jane E. (Guinnup) Owens for 36 years. Ed, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Manatee High School, Stetson University, and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Seminary. Rev. Owens served for more than 45 years in Southern Baptist, American Baptist, and United Methodist churches before retiring in 1998. Born June 29, 1931 in Commerce, Ga., he was a son of the late Dewey and Anise (Ingram) Owens. He and his wife are members of Covenant United Methodist Church, Klecknersville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert D. Owens, of East Allen Township; four grandchildren; a sister, Vela Skipper, of Bradenton, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a son, Lawrence E. Owens, and a brother, James Hollis Owens. A memorial service in celebration of Rev. Owens’ life will be held at a later date, with arrangements by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bath Area Food Bank, c/o St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014.
Lois J. Rau
Lois J. Rau, 84, of Nazareth died on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at home. She was the wife of Richard R. Rau for 65 years. Born in Germantown, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Irene (Wetter) Uttley. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Richard Jr. of Bethlehem, James of Bethlehem, and Michael of Danielsville; two daughters, Cynthia McGuire of Lecompte, La. and Nancy Leitgeb of Slatington; a brother, Richard Uttley, of Tomball, Texas; a sister, Joan Werner, of Grove City, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
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brother, Robert Uttley. Services were held last Wednesday in the Pearson Funeral Hoe, Bethlehem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.
Joyce M. Schisler
APRIL 14, 1927 – NOV. 17, 2015 Joyce M. Schisler, 88, formerly of Belfast, died on Tuesday, November 17 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Schisler for 62 years before he died in 2009. Early in her life, she worked at the former Nazareth Waist Mill and the meat department of the former Falk’s Food Basket. Born April 14, 1927 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Arling and Gladys (Turner) Kessler. Joyce was a very active and faithful member of Grace Evan. Lutheran Church in Belfast. She served as a den mother of Cub Scout Pack 39 of Belfast and was a member of the Coffee Trotters Camping Club. Surviving are a granddaughter, Jamie Schisler, and her companion, Paul Praino of Cresco. She was pre-deceased by a son, Rodney D. Schisler, in 2000; her brother, Calvin Kessler, and her sister, Joan Mensch. Services were held on Saturday morning in Grace Lutheran Church, followed by interment in Belfast Union Cemetery. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to Grace Evan. Lutheran Church, 5907 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth (Belfast), PA 18064.
Thea Marie Scioscia
Thea Marie Scioscia, a native of Northampton, died in Danville, California on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 following a 10-year battle with brain cancer. Born in Northampton, she spent more than 30 years as a Bethlehem resident, graduating from Freedom High School, and spent her formative years living on the family farm. While attending East Stroudsburg University, she met her husband, Stanley,
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and they were married for 40 years in November. A graduate of Lehigh University with a M.Ed. degree in counseling, Thea worked at Northampton Community College and later continued graduate studies until relocating to Virginia and then to California, where she resided for 27 years. Thea was recruited and served as a special education resource teacher for 16 years in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and spent significant time volunteering for the Junior League, U.S. Swimming and AAUW. She loved reading, travel, baseball, and pigs, reminiscent of her time raised as a farm girl. She delighted in long walks with her dogs and special times with her friends of more than 35 years, Maryann Haytmark of Allentown and Linda Arra of Easton. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Samuel and John; two brothers, John Steidinger of Bethlehem and Mark Steidinger of Germansville; two nephews and a niece. Funeral services were held on Friday morning in Assumption Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton, followed by interment in Assumption Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, c/o the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Frank F. Sokasits
Frank F. “Sam” Sokasits, 85, formerly of Nazareth, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in Pittsburgh. The son of the late Ferdinand and Anna Sokasitz, he was born and raised on Nazareth’s west end, within the German-speaking community surrounding Holy Family Catholic Church. He resided in the Lehigh Valley until 2012, when he moved to Pittsburgh to live with his children. Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a cook and translator in Landshut, Germany from 1948 to 1952, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. After the Army, he worked as a laborer for PennDixie Cement, was a machinist for Ingersoll-Rand, and was the Nazareth YMCA manager. At age five, he began playing traditional music on a German button box accordion. As a teenager, he started entertaining at weddings and parties. As an adult, he repaired accordions. He kept playing music at home and with friends at the Saengerbund and Liederkranz. Surviving are four children, David, Joseph, Anita and Jonathan; his daughter-in-law, Karen; his former wife, Margaret Sokasits; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his seven sisters, Theresa, Helen, Anna, Margaret, Dorothy, Flor-
ence and Josephine. Services were held on Saturday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Catholic Church, and interment in the parish cemetery.
Anthony F. Student
Anthony F. Student, 60, of Northampton, died on Friday, November 13, 2015 at home. He was the husband of Janet (Muzzelo) Student. A 1973 graduate of Bishop Hafey High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from King’s College in 1977 and his Master’s degree from Wilkes University in accounting. He was last employed by Biochem of Allentown and also worked for Durkee Foods of Allentown as a consultant. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Anthony Student and Constance (Glezman) Student of McAdoo. He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Whitehall. An avid Bruins and Cubs fan, he enjoyed watching college basketball. In the 1968 Babe Ruth Senior Division championship game, Anthony threw a 5-hitter pitching for the Valley All-Stars. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Shawn Student, of Northampton; a daughter, Eryn Student, of Newark, Delaware; a step-son, Ryan Cameron, of Oxford, N.J.; a brother, Richard Student, of El Cajon, Calif.; a sister, Celine, of Dunmore; two grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; and two nephews. Services were last Thursday morning in the Anilosky Funeral Home, McAdoo, with The Rev. James Bechtel officiating. Interment followed in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Lois C. Walker
MAY 20, 1923 – NOV. 19, 2015 Lois C. Walker, 92, of Moore Township, formerly of Schoenersville, died on Thursday, November 19 in
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Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Warren W. “Pappy” Walker, Sr. for 68 years before he died in 2009. A 1940 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, she worked side-by-side with her husband on the family farm in Hanover Township and later in Moore Township. Born May 20, 1923 in Ringtown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Mullen) Eisenhauer. Some of her favorite pastimes were crocheting, sewing and baking. Lois was an active and faithful member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church in Emanuelsville, where she was a member of the choir and Ladies Guild, and for many years taught Sunday school. She also served as a Girl Scout leader in Klecknersville. Surviving are her children, Ray C. Walker, Susan C. Walker with whom she resided, Sally A. Leabold, and Warren W. “Buddy” Walker, Jr., all of Moore Township; four grandchildren; her sister, Betty Rhoades, of Elizabethtown; and her nephew, James Walker, of Catasauqua. A memorial service in celebration of her life was held on Tuesday morning in Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, followed by interment in Mountainview Cemetery, Emanuelsville. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Bath (Emanuelsville), PA 18014.
A. Yob of Bethlehem, Alice M. Munoz of Lancaster, Calif., and Mary A. Dieter of Bethlehem; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Warren and David. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Barbara A. Wuest
Oct. 2, 1934 – Nov. 17, 2015 Barbara A. Wuest, 81, of Nazareth died on Tuesday, November 17 in Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Marvin S. Wuest, who died in 1963. She was the administrative assistant for Nazareth Moravian Church for 34 years before retiring in 2007.
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Born October 2, 1934 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Ada M. (Landis) Saylor. She was a member of Nazareth Moravian Church and the Bright Star Kings Daughters. Surviving are three daughters, Karen A. Wuest of Philadelphia, Cynthia W. Miller of Harrisburg, and Kim W. Kmetz of Easton; and five grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Walter and LeRoy Saylor. Memorial services were held on Tuesday morning in Nazareth Moravian Church. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family as arranged by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions may be made to the Nazareth Moravian Church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Gregory B. Crosbie, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DECEASED. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to his attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court Division, Northampton County, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant John A. Perry, Executor
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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Edith D. Arduini, also known as Edith Arduini, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Kathleen M. Arduini and Diane L. Paine, Executrixes of the Estate of Edith D. Arduini, also known as Edith Arduini. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Kathleen M. Arduini and Diane L. Paine c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (11/12-11/26) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Matthew Tremaine, late of the Township of Coplay, county of Lehigh, and the state of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letter of testamentary has been granted to the undersigned, who requested all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make immediate payments without delay to: Rebecca Tremaine, Administratix of the Estate of Matthew Tremaine to: Rebecca Tremaine 1424 Oakcrest Lane Coplay, PA 18037 Administratix Jayne Garver 1224 W. Lincoln Hwy. Coatesville, PA 19320 Attorney for the Estate (11/19-12/3) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN SINKO, JR., deceased, late of W-72 Walnutport Mobile Home Court, Walnutport, County of Northampton 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 indebted to the Decedent to make payment without delay to: Executrix: Kathie Marie Chambers Address: 20623 NE 22nd Lane Hawthorne, FL 32640 Or to her Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (11/19-12/3) MEETING CHANGE The regular scheduled meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2015 commencing at 7:00 PM, has been changed to Wednesday, December 9, 2015 commencing at 7:00. The meeting will be held at Borough Hall, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014. Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (11/19 & 11/26)
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UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the 2016 proposed General Fund Budget, Liquid Fuels Budget and Recreation Fund Budget for Upper Nazareth Township will be available for public inspection beginning Monday, November 23, 2015 through Tuesday, December 15, 2015, during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Township office is located at 100 Newport Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. (11/26) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of EDWARD FILIPOVITS a/k/a EDWARD R. FILIPOVITS, deceased, late of 3748 Cedar Drive, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or deamnds against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indevted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Paul Mishko, Sr. a/k/a Paul J. Mishko Address: 1183 Blue Mountain Drive Danielsville, Pennsylvania 18038 Or to this Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBNICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (11/26-12/10)
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nities and it will continue under its new owners of the business,” Barber said after the closing on the sale. “They will continue to offer more than the usual Rita’s location with miniature golf and room for parties.” Lehigh Financial Group – which includes Barber and colleague Lewis Edwards -- helps clients find and arrange financing for loans ranging from $100,000 to $5 million for purchase or refinances all types of properties. “At a time when bank financing – especially for commercial lending – is extremely difficult to arrange, we can help cut through the red tape and encourage eco-
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FreeFall trampoline park, Opening date announced submitted by NICOLE COCHETTI November 23 marked the opening of a brand new 33,000 square foot trampoline park, in the heart of Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem. This facility will be unlike any other in the area with an assortment of different styles of trampolines, launch decks, air-
bags to jump into and a foam pit for the little ones. FreeFall will also have several other activities to set it apart from the rest such as a mechanical bull, balance beams, meltdown, dunk hoops and two dodgeball courts. The park will offer birthday and private parties as well as host corporate events. In order to reach a wide range
of customers, the park will be open seven days a week, with special times dedicated to certain groups of jumpers. Kid FreeFall will accommodate our smallest jumpers, and kick off first thing, every day. Open Jump will suit all jumpers, big and small and take up the majority of each day. With additional specialty times
like Friends and Family Night, Club FreeFall and Special Needs Night, the schedule holds a little something for everyone. The FreeFall staff has already begun taking reservations for birthday parties and group events well into the next season. Soon to be added to that list are local organization fundraisers held at the park, FreeFall will donate a percentage of admission costs to a scheduled organization. An example of just one of the ways FreeFall plans to be a big player in the community with local support.
The park’s Grand Opening event is planned for December 3, where city officials and community members will be invited to join in cutting the ribbon and celebrate FreeFall’s launch in Lehigh Valley. The day will feature special deals, contests and more! FreeFall Trampoline Park is located in the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park. For additional questions, please contact us at the above and follow along on www.facebook.com/FreeFallAllentown for more updates or visit www.freefalltrampolinepark.com for further information.
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still remember as Pensenbeck’s). • The lovefeast is a custom of the Moravian Church in which the congregation shares a simple meal—in Nazareth usually a piece of sugar cake and a mug of coffee or chocolate milk—much as a family eats together. Non-Moravians are welcome to participate in the service. All are welcome to attend the Thanksgiving Community Lovefeast at Nazareth Moravian Church on Sunday, November 22 at 3 p.m. or the Thanksgiving Lovefeast at Schoeneck Moravian Church on Wednesday, November 25 at 7 p.m. • Since 1887 Kraemer Textiles has spun yarn for apparel, carpets, home furnishings, and industrial uses. In 2005 they began Kraemer Yarns, providing specialty yarns (with local names, including “Naturally Nazareth”) which are sold around the country for handknitting. If you like to knit or craft, head for the Kraemer Yarn Shop on S. Main Street. • Early in December each year, a group of women gather at the Nazareth Moravian Church to make Moravian mints, a treat with roots in Colonial times. Each mint is hand-made and handpacked. They are available by pre-order from the Church. For a taste of the past and the present, order some today! • On November 18, 1755 the Moravians in Nazareth recorded that “In the morning at 4 o’clock we felt some heavy shocks of an earthquake. The house and bedsteads were shaken so much. . . In the Rose [Inn] the doors in the house sprang open. A strong shivering and noise was to be heard as of a rushing wind and outside there was not the slightest wind and the sky was clear.” • The spring at Christian Spring (only one spring, not plural) was originally known as Albrecht’s Spring, but when the only son of Count Zinzendorf, Christian Renatus, died in London at the age of 25, it was renamed in his honor in 1752. Christian Spring Road goes past the site of the Moravian community that took its name from the spring.
submitted by the HISTORY COMMITTEE • On November 13, 1756, the chapel was dedicated in Nazareth Hall. The first floor of what is now known as the Manor House Apartments on West Center St. was the second place of worship in Nazareth (the first was a room on the first floor of the Whitefield House). • Nazareth is one of only two places in the U.S. (Winston-Salem, NC is the other) where you can purchase Moravian sugar cake almost every day. Sugar cake began as a special treat made from extra bread dough during a family’s weekly baking. It has become a signature item at Schubert’s Bakery (which some
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