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Northampton Area Konkrete Lehigh Township Kids Education Foundation Explores revoking Funds “Romeo and Juliet” Plan for Turkey Hill
Submitted by BILL CONNER The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Foundation is proud to announce that it recently funded a production of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Northampton Area High School. Over 500 ninth grade
students attended the performance produced by the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. The production was brought to Northampton through the efforts of English teachers Rebecca Lorah and Alison Kowalick. The students are currently reading
Looking by Back Ed Pany Remembering December 1941
In this continuing series, we take you back to life in 1941. As a result of the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, our local communities organized local defense agencies. At the Fred A. Snyder 353 American Legion, home air defense arrangements were approved for Northampton. There were many residents who
the play as part of the ninth grade curriculum and they were delighted to see it performed live. The Foundation is dedicated to bringing these types of experiences to the students of the Northampton Area School District. volunteered their services for the defense program. The Borough was divided into wards with George Cole first, Russel Bilheimer second, Arthur Miller third, and William Clewell fourth. The school district rules stated that all elementary students and junior and senior high school students who could reach home within five minutes would do so when an alarm sounded. Residents in the vicinity of the Continued on page 3
By JUSTIN SWEITZER With frustration mounting in Lehigh Township over the stalled development of a Turkey Hill, supervisors are putting pressure on developers to act, or the township will revoke the project’s conditional approval, supervisors announced at their Oct. 10 board of supervisors meeting. After months of inactivity from Turkey Hill and its developers, township supervisors made a motion to authorize Township Solicitor David Backenstoe to send a letter to all parties stating that if the township doesn’t received a signed roadway improvements agreement, a letter of credit and clarification about a liquor license, the township will take steps to revoke the project’s conditional approval, essentially ending the project. The parties behind the Turkey Hill project will have until the board’s Oct. 24 meeting to get the materials to the township. The lack of action on the Turkey Hill project has been a cause of frustration among both township officials and community members, as the project would bring major roadway improvements to the Cherryville intersection, something that the township has been highly supportive of. Supervisor Cynthia Miller said in hindsight she regrets passing the plan and would not have passed it if she could have foreseen the delay and inaction. “I think it’s a bad plan. Now, I regret that I passed it,” Miller said. “I don’t think it’s a great plan and I wouldn’t approve it the
way it stands today.” Board of Supervisors Chairman Darryl Snover was even more blunt with his assessment of the project. Snover said he didn’t understand how Turkey Hill, which is owned by The Kroger Company, could apply for a liquor/restaurant license without being told that the property could support it. “It’s ludicrous to me,” he said. “I also said in the email [to township supervisors] that—and I’m going to use really blunt language which I generally don’t do but I’m so frustrated with this—all the parties involved need to get their s--t together, because this is ridiculous.” Representatives from Turkey Hill have never appeared before the township, according to the board. “You have an entity that’s applying for a liquor license for a site that can’t support it,” he said. “And we don’t even know what that entity’s thinking because nobody from there is coming to us either.” Snover said he, along with the rest of the board, has been trying to give developers behind the project multiple opportunities, but as frustration grows, the board’s patience is wearing thin. Continued on page 3
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schools who did not have children in the schools were asked to accommodate groups of students, no more than five in a raid. The remaining pupils were assembled in main school corridors. Paul Lentz of Lentz Motors was the Civil Defense Director. In Coplay, the large siren at the Coplay Cement Co. plant would be the official air raid signal in the borough, announced Chief Air Raid Warden, Dr. James Weres. This plan was devised because men who have access to the switch were on duty at the plant 24 hours daily. Firemen were to go to the fire department when the air raid would begin, and remain there until the raid over. In North Catasauqua, residents assembled at the Charotin building to discuss home defense. Burgess Edgar Bartholomew presided at meeting. James Watson, a veteran of World War I, was appointed deputy air raid warden assisted by William Kennan, first
ward, Urban Smith, second ward. Ninety thousand barrels of cement manufactured by Giant Portland Cement Egypt were being poured into the new deck under construction at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. To date, 60,000 barrels have been shipped to the site. Northampton public school teachers were granted an annual increase of 50 dollars. The raise culminated the efforts of the teachers who had placed in the hands of the board early last spring a salary increase schedule and met several times with the board to effect the increase. Francis Mohrey, a new janitor for the Wolf building, will begin his duties at a monthly salary of $110 a month. Allentown High School proposed a football game for September 1942, offering a guarantee of $350. Northampton Auto Exchange offered a new Studebaker Champion for $810 with remarkable gas and oil mileage. Northampton Draft Board number two, with head quarters in the post office, would send five
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selectees to New Cumberland for induction. Do you remember John Husak, John Sylvestor, who later opened John’s Photo Studio, John Paul, and Louis Skok, who was a fall back on Northampton’s 1937 wonder team?
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“I’m trying to give them the benefit of the doubt because we want the intersection done, but boy they are pushing every wrong button,” Snover said. “And they’re not giving us any answers. Nobody’s giving us answers.”
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Traffic impact study for future Willow Brook Farms property presented By KERI LINDENMUTH The Willow Brook Farm Trust, agents for the owners of Willow Brook Farms, presented their results of a recent traffic impact study to the Northampton Borough Planning Commission on Wednesday, October 11. The trust has been engaged in a preliminary plan review with the commission as it works to create homes, shops, and more on the site of Willow Brook Farms. The study focused mostly on the intersection of Howertown and Bullshead Roads, and took into account the area’s future FedEx warehouse and population growth. Even with such future outlooks, engineers for the trust found that a traffic signal at the intersection would not be warranted. However, a left-turn lane would be warranted. Yet, without
a traffic light, more congestion will be caused in the area. As a result, the trust’s engineers, as well as borough engineer David Lear, discussed monitoring the intersection during the long build out of the proposed Willow Brook Farms project. By monitoring the impact of the area’s growth in real time, they will be able to better analyze whether or not a light is needed at the intersection. The build out could take anywhere from five to seven years. Lear explained that the future will allow engineers to “find out a more realistic [plan] of what the traffic is.” “I am 99 percent confident it [the intersection] is going to require a traffic signal at [that] time,” he said. However, when it comes time to install that possible traffic
light, there was some disagreement as to who will pay for the signal, which can cost upwards of $250,000. Should it be the developers, who will add to traffic congestion in the area? Or should it be the borough, since the intersection has already been one that has caused complaints? Borough solicitor Steven Goudsouzian ultimately lent his opinion to the commission. He said that the developers should be entirely responsible for the traffic light, though he would not be “averse” to the borough helping with grants, if they are available. After analyzing the traffic study, engineers also recommended a left turn lane into Fuller Drive for traffic traveling south on Howertown Road. Fuller Drive is intended to be the main through street for the development.
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Allen Township approves Comprehensive plan By JUSTIN SWEITZER After months of work drafting and revising a new comprehensive plan for the township, Allen Township Supervisors approved the Allen Township Comprehensive Plan of 2017 at their Oct. 12 board of supervisors meeting. The plan is a product of the township’s comprehensive plan task force, which was comprised of members from the board of supervisors and the township’s planning commission. The force met over the course of 18 months, according to Board of Supervisors Chairman Larry Oberly. The plan was recommended for approval by the township’s planning commission, and also previously reviewed by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. Oberly thanked the task force for the amount of time and effort that they put into the plan. “I would like to thank publicly all the people in the planning commission and supervisors who served as the comprehensive task force to write the plan,” he said. “I think it was a lot of work, and
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Grow UR Biz Five responses To passiveAggressiveness
By CAROL RITTER Have you ever worked with someone who is passive-aggressive? When it comes to extreme customer service, identifying this behavior can save your business and, most of all, your customers. The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone who "may appear to comply or act appropriately, but actually behaves negatively and passively resists." Look at how this works. What a passive-aggressive person might say: I’m not mad, fine, whatever, I didn’t know you meant now, I thought you knew, you’ve done so well with your level of education, why are you getting upset, and my personal favorite, I’m joking. These work so well because the receiver has no clue how to respond. Many years ago I was working in Washington D.C. serving as an advocate for children with HIV and was scheduled to meet with President Clinton. It was quite an experience. We were advocating for HIV-positive children and were the only parents present who did not have a sick child. However, we didn’t realize that until we arrived at the training to meet the President of the United States. The emotions were flowing; none of us knew how this was going to happen. Then the announcement came, the meeting with the president was confirmed but only some could attend. You could feel the tension in the room, almost to the point where the parents were forgetting why they were there, in an effort to jockey for a position to meet the president. A woman with an adopted HIV-positive child came up to us, nervous and obviously looking to figure out how she could meet the president. She said to me, “Do you have a child with HIV?” I responded that I didn’t and then she said, “How nice for you.” I was stunned and didn’t know how to handle the response but surely recognized her inner hostility. Should I have apologized, acknowledged, or ignored? Now that’s passive-aggressiveness. Here are five responses to the passive-aggressive person:
1. First you have to identify it, pay attention to your employee’s responses. 2. Don’t overreact and remember this is about them, not you. 3. Don’t confront them- they will almost always deny. 4. Stay away from them, they are not going to change -
you set the tone for the relationship by setting boundaries. 5. And the most effective response: implement consequences for their actions. Many times they will change from obstruction to cooperation.
So, if I had to describe a passive-aggressive person, I would say they are hard to work with, they express a direct hostility, they will make you uncomfortable and they will do it again. Have you ever worked with someone like this? If so, reevaluate their position no matter how smart and no matter how efficient they are, because they will never live up to the ultimate expectation - being a part of a team committed to customer service.
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CLAUDIA SHULMAN Nominations are being accepted by the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation for the first Northampton Area High School Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. A nominee for a Distinguished Alumni Award must have graduated from NAHS at least 15 years ago and should reflect Northampton Area High School’s proud tradition of producing outstanding graduates and role models who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their professional and personal lives. A Distinguished Alumni Award nominee should reflect some of the following: a person who has achieved outstanding success in his/her chosen field or profession; a person who has performed substantial community service or other volunteer work; a person who has made a positive impact on others; a person who has received special recognition or awards. Posthumous nominations will be accepted. The selected Distinguished Alumni Award recipient(s) will have a permanent plaque placed on a newly established Distin-
guished Alumni Wall of Honor in the main lobby of Northampton Area High School, and the recipient(s) will be publicly honored at the Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration scheduled for April 13, 2018. Nomination forms, as well as additional details for nominating a graduate for the Distinguished Alumni Award, are available at www.konkretefoundation.org or by calling 610-767-7824. All nomination forms should be submitted as soon as possible. The deadline is Friday, December 1, 2017.
Orthodontist Visits second Graders at Holy Family School Submitted by
KRISTINE PORTER In honor of National Orthopedic Health Month, Dr. Brian Loftus, from Easton Orthodontics in Easton, visited the secondgrade class on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Holy Family School. This was his 15th year visiting the school and talking to the children about good dental hygiene and what to expect at a dental visit. “We see a lot of kids come in our office at this age for their first orthodontist appointment,” said
Loftus. “They are a little scared, so this makes them less afraid.” At the age of seven or eight is when some children need spacers, retainers, expanders or braces, which means a trip to the orthodontist. Loftus said he and his assistant, Shoshanna Hinder, talk to second-graders at five other schools during the school year. “The students are the best part of this,” he said. “They are very energetic and so willing learn. It’s a fun day out for us.” In addition to his assistant, Loftus brought with him another helper, Maggie, a blue dragon with big chompers. He demonstrates for the children on Maggie’s teeth the proper way to brush and floss their teeth. Loftus also talks about cavities, what they are and how dentists care for them. He asked the children questions, and discovered this group of students not only knew the answers, but could ask some good questions. One little girl asked the doctor why sealants are only applied to the back teeth. The doctor explained it is because of the grooves in the teeth. Loftus showed the children casts of baby and adult teeth and even an x-ray. One little boy asked why they couldn’t see the brain, so the doctor explained that x-rays take the best pictures of hard material like bone. The soft tissue of the brain is hidden behind the hard bone of the skull. After the talk, each child received a packet of information about dental care and a goodie
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bag with a toothbrush and toothpaste. They thanked Dr. Loftus and Ms. Hinder for their visit and said they learned much. "He's the best," one little boy said out loud. About Holy Family School Holy Family School in Nazareth is a Catholic school that educates children in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade, and has busing available from several school districts including Bangor, Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth, Northampton, Pen Argyl, Pleasant Valley and Wilson. We also offer a preschool program that includes half-day programs for 3-year-old and 4-year-old children, as well as a full-day program for 4-year-old children. We teach Spanish to our diverse student body beginning with 3-year-old children through eighth grade, as well as a comprehensive STEM education. Our devoted staff sees Christ in every child and is dedicated to empowering students with intellectual growth and faith-filled lives.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip After quite a few days of sunshine, we had rain last Monday. It hasn’t improved since, maybe a glimmer of sunshine here and there, but nothing to make you feel raring to go. . . .I hope the Bath Firefighters had a good open house on Saturday. They have a new chief with new ideas, and they’re doing fine. They had all their trucks in Tuesday’s Halloween parade. As usual, neighboring fire companies had their fire trucks and ambulances in the parade, too. . . .Northampton’s parade is this Thursday night and Nazareth has theirs on Saturday morning. It was warmer than most years, so the people watching on the sidelines didn’t freeze. Hope the weather stays nice for all the Halloween events that are planned. . . . There were plenty of kids dressed in costume, and the football or baseball teams and their cheerleaders were well represented. . . . I wonder if folks walked for Northampton’s food bank walk-a-thon?? The time and places to walk were listed in a story last week, but not the day of the walk. Luckily they listed their phone number. . . . Fire hydrants are being flushed this week. So if any water goes out in the streets it will be wet but not frozen. . . .Hey, kids, get your crayons out and color all those pumpkins that Ahart’s Market is showing in their contest ad. $25 top prize in each of the three categories. . . . Miracle League that Chuck Frantz is talking about is a baseball team for handicapped youngsters. They do a wonderful job, and the trick or treat night they have planned for October 21st is to raise some money so they can keep going in the fields down at the Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township. They’re looking for some more vendors, and there’s gonna be hot chocolate and lots of treats. . . .My sympathies to Willard Kulp and Peggy Heckman on the loss of their sister. . . .Cleveland Indians lost in the playoffs, which was a surprise, but the Astros are still hanging on and hoping
they can trip the Bronx Bombers. Those Dodgers keep winning. Anyhow, it has been a good playoff with terrific pitching. . . . I guess the Eagles have a bye this week after playing last Thursday, and will be on the field against the Washington Redskins this coming Monday night. . . .Less than three weeks until the primary election and signs are up all over the place. Looks like there are some new names of people running for election. Good to see that. . . .Anybody know how to fix a fax machine? The new one isn’t any better than the old one. Ye Olde Editor is having a tough time with his. It’s making him grumpy. . . .Congrats to Scott Ackerman for rolling a 300 game at the Legion last week. I don’t know Henry Kern, but he came close, with a 297, probably missing one pin. . . .Dan Spengler and spouse are back from a river boat cruise, like you see advertised on TV. Says it was great. . . .Lee and Joyce Marsh, Earl Grube and Marty Beal many times enjoy breakfast with other sportsmen down at the T & C. . . .Elmira wants me to buy some apple cider for Halloween. I like it warmed up. Gotta go. See ya!
BATH BOWLING Team 5 Catches Up And Gains First In Bath Die Hards
With a 4 to 0 shut-out over Team 4, Team 5 advanced to first place in the Bath Die Hards League on October 11. It was a team effort by Amanda Leindecker, 519; Gerald Bartholomew, 511; Charmaine Bartholomew, 488; and Albert Arthofer, 427. Team 4 had Melissa Lemmerman, 452, and Polly Kosman, 444. Team 1 split, 2 to 2, led by Terry Bartholomew, 534; Ty J. Pagotto, 461, and Betty Naylor, 403. Team 3 won 3-1 over Team 2, led by Joe Bachman, 521; Bob R. Kosman, 496, and Bob C. Kosman, 427. Team 2 had David Guest, 497, and Wendy Guest, 408. Standings Team 5 Team 1
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Paul’s Garage, Bauer Fiberglass Share First Place in Commercial
Paul’s Garage and Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair both won 3 to 1 and continue to share first place in the Bath Commercial League’s as of week six. Paul’s team was led by Henry Kern, 211-297-213–721, followed by Jermaine Thomas, 257212-237–702; Scott Kolumber, 203-217-237–657; Ed Weller, 205-224–619, and Shawn Werley, 202-215–616 as they beat Daku Auto Body’s Scott Bortz, 214-233–626; Bob Faustner, 221–588; Lee Hilbert, 202-203– 571; Bob Davidson, 210–564; and Bob Daku, 226–550. Bauer Fiberglass won 3 to 1 over the Rice Family with Wyatt Davidson, 289–660 and Doug Head, 537. Rice had only Howie Rice, 530. Maxx Amusements scored a 3 to 1 victory over Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering, with Scott Ackerman ripping a 300 perfect game and 217 for 699; “Butch” Holland, 234–567; Bill Bachman, 535; and Randy Frey, 216–532. Carfara: Brent Bartholomew, 222-258–672 and Terry Bartholomew, 204-221–598. Bath Supply #1 prevailed over #2, 3 to 1, led by Steve Kerbacher, 224-257–671; Jeff Kerbacher, 210-244–648; Bob Hetrick, 213–589; Frank Yeakel, 222–581; and Harvey Rissmiller, 532. #2: Wally Myers, 212226-243–681; Taylor Hostler, 204–560; Avery Weber, 521; and Gerry Eckhart, 520. STANDINGS Paul’s Garage Bauer Fiberglass Carfara’s Paint Maxx Amusements Bath Supply #1 Bath Supply #2 Rice Family Daku Auto Body
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G & L Signs by Three For First Place in Bath Industrial League
The Bath Industrial League is looking for new full time and part time bowlers to bowl with us on Thursday. If you are interested, please contact the Bath Legion at 610-837-8337. G&L Sign Factory won 3 to 1 over D&R Precision Machining to give them a three-game lead on Thursday in the sixth week of the Bath Industrial League. G&L: Brian Silvius, 238-220–665; Paul Duda, 176–520; Bill Fortner, 437; Shawn Snyder, 396. D&R: “Butch” Post, 214–548; Will Hughes, 204–530; Rick Deily, 197–530; Dave Roman, 184– 504; David Fogel, 441. Holy Family swept Fensty’s Restoration, 4 to 0, behind Jim Bendekovitz, 267-238–695; Del Buss, 245–617; John Facinelli, 232-203–599; Kevin Searles, 203–566; David Betz, 205–562. Fensty’s: Matt Paulus, 213–575; Marty Csencsits, 179–522; Joe Schwartz, 468; Mark Flamisch,
461; Andy Schwartz, 432. Taylor Honey won 3 to 1 against Co-Pilot Taxi, led by Ed Taylor, 200–575; Scott Friebolin, 215– 530; Jack Troxell, 180–507; Kyle Taylor, 484; and Milt Kelly, 473. Taxi: Robert Kulick, 477; Jose Negron, 312; and Brandon Corey, 277. Harhart’s clipped Valley Electric, 3 to 1, with “Butch” Holland, 255–585; George Hyde, 201–562; Bill Bachman, 484; and Randy Fritz, 373. Electric: Cade Shemanski, 209-202–602; Bob Meixsell, 221–592; Andrew White, 498; Don Arndt, 456; Marty Beal, 412. STANDINGS W L G&L Sign Factory 16 8 D&R Precision Mach. 13 11 Valley Electric 12.5 11.5 Co-Pilot Taxi 12 12 Holy Family 12 12 Fensty’s Restoration 11 13 Taylor Honey 11 13 Harhart’s 8 16
DARTBALL Salem Luth. beats Christ UCC; two Sweeps recorded In Suburban dart Baseball Christ UCC of Bath met their match on Monday as perennial leader Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem swept them in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League. Salem won 5-3, 8-5, and 5-3, led by Bill Hoke, Jr., 5 for 10; Tyler Frankenfield, 5 for 12; Bryan Frankenfield, 5 for 13, and home runs by Kyle Taylor and Bill Hoke, Sr. Christ UCC had Jared Pokorny, 5 for 12; Ron Wagner, 5 for 13 with a homer, and Don Laudenslager, a homer. Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown swept visiting St. John’s Union of Farmersville, 3-1, 7-2, and 2-1 with Bernie Yurko, 9 for 13; Larry Golick, 6 for 13; Earl Sigley, 4 for 11; and Shawn Sigley, 4 for 12. Farmersville: Gene Grim, 4 for 12, and Tom George 4 for 12 with a homer. Bath Lutheran won 9-1, then lost 4-2 and 5-4 at Emmanuel EC in Bethlehem. Bath: Dan Stillwell, 5 for 12, and Jeff Krause, 5 for 11 with a homer. Bethlehem: Judy Hoffert, 5 for 12 with a homer; Bob Best, 4 for 11; Joel Dalrymple and Jim Hill, both 4 for 12; and Kim Williams, 4 for 13. Salem UCC of Moorestown traveled to St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton and won 5-0 and 6-5 before losing 2-0. Hitters for Salem: Kris Wentzel, 6 for
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13; Bill Rinker, 5 for 13 with a homer, and Larry Fehnel, 4 for 13. St, Paul’s: Jennifer Erkinger and Kevin Gross, both 5 for 12; Dave Clark, 4 for 11; and homers by Amber Gross and Abby Kern. Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem won 6-1 and 3-1, sandwiched around a 2-1 loss at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem. Messiah: Norm Schoenenberger, 6 for 12 with a 2-run homer; Todd Jones, 4 for 10; Dan Halteman, 4 for 12, and Chris Knauss, 4 for 14 with a 3-run homer. St. Stephen’s: Ed Wychuck, 6 for 12 and Gary Buczynski, 4 for 11. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem had the bye. STANDINGS W L Salem Luth., Bethlehem 15 3 Christ UCC, Bath 11 7 Dryland, Hecktown 6 5 Salem UCC, Moorest’n 8 7 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 8 7 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 8 7 St. Paul’s, Northampton 9 9 Messiah, Bethlehem 7 8 St. John’s , Farmers. 8 10 Bath Lutheran 3 12 St. Stephen’s, Beth’hem 3 12
Schedule: Monday, Oct. 23 – Dryland at Salem Luth., St.Paul’s at Messiah, St. Stephen’s at Farmersville, Ebenezer at Emmanuel, Bath Luth. at Salem UCC. Christ UCC with the bye.
CREATIVE CORNER By KATHLEEN UNGER
Sunday Blue Laws
Do you remember the Sunday Blue Laws? This law was designed to restrict or ban some or all Sunday activities for religious reasons, particularly to promote the observance of a day of worship and rest. We couldn’t buy gas on a Sunday. We couldn’t go to the grocery store on Sunday for they were closed. No banks were open. No ATM machines. No shopping malls were available back then. All state stores were closed. Daddy had to be sure to gas up before Sunday if we were going for a Sunday afternoon drive. But during the Christmas holidays, sometimes we received U.S. mail on a Sunday. Because of the huge amount of packages and holiday cards, they would delivery some of these items on Sunday. Now they think of cutting back on Saturday delivery. Things have sure changed.
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REAL ID Grace Period Extended Pennsylvania residents who need REAL ID to access certain federal facilities now have a grace period through Jan. 22, 2018, ac-cording to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This grace period went into effect Oct. 11. PennDOT submitted an extension request to the federal agency in early September and is currently awaiting its response. The enforcement grace period applies
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ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Football team played their last home game on October 13 vs. Freedom and won to go to a 4-4 record and will play at Liberty at 7 p.m. on October 20. The Nazareth Field Hockey team played at Northampton on October 9 and lost, then played at home vs. Easton on October 11 and lost, then played at home again vs. Dallas on October 13 and lost. The field hockey team finishes the season with a 6-12 record. The Nazareth Girls Tennis team played Stroudsburg at home on October 10 and won, then went to Easton for District Semifinals on October 11 and 12 and lost to Easton to finish the team season at 13-2. The Nazareth Boys Soccer team hosted Emmaus on October 10 and lost, then went to Northampton on October 12 and lost to finish the sea-
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Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa. com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 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., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional 8 and 10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wed- Midweek Spoken Worship 7 p.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed.- 7 p.m. BS GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 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 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m.
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ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. KEY – W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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“Then What?”
Charles G. Finney, a young lawyer, was sitting in a village law office in the state of New York. Finney had just come into the old squire’s office. It was very early in the day, and he was all alone when the Lord began to deal with him through a series of questions, “Finney, what are you going to do when you finish your course?” Finney replied, “Put out a shingle and practice law.” “Then what?” “Get rich.” “Then what?” “Retire.” “Then what?” “Die.” “Then what?” “And the words came tremblingly, “The Judgment!” He ran for the woods a half mile away. All day he prayed, and vowed that he would never leave until he had made his peace with God. He saw himself at the judgment bar of God. He had spent four years studying law, and now the vanity of a selfish life, lived for the enjoyment of the things of the world, was made clear to him. Finney came out of the woods that evening, after a long struggle, with the high purpose of living henceforth to the glory of God and of enjoying Him forever. From that moment blessings untold filled his life, and God used him in a mighty way, not as a lawyer but as a preacher, to bring untold thousands to conversion to Christ over a useful period of fifty years. What are you planning to do with your life? I urge you to honestly answer the Lord’s same probing “Then what?” questions asked of Finney. Regardless of our ages or plans, we all must someday give an account of our lives to God for the Bible declares, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). If you haven’t yet done so, repent of your sins and accept God’s forgiveness for Christ’s sake (see http://www.naog.ws/theway.htm). Determine to fully surrender your life to Christ as your Lord and Master and to live to the glory of God from now on.
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Obituaries Mark D. Dieter
JULY 12, 1961 – SEPT. 25, 2017 Mark D. Dieter, 56, of Walnutport, died unexpectedly on September 25, 2017 while fishing in Lake Ontario, New York. He was an engineer and owned Dieter Engineering for several years. Born on July 12, 1961 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Roland Dieter and Dianne (Miller) Dieter of Walnutport. Mark enjoyed camping, especially at Sandy Creek Campgrounds in New York. He also enjoyed fishing for salmon and steelheads. Surviving beside his mother are a brother, Keith Dieter; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067. Family and friends may gather on Sunday 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Marlyn A. Hall, Sr.
JUNE 6, 1933 – OCT. 12, 2017 Marlyn A. Hall, Sr., 84, of Moore To w n s h i p , died on T h u r s d a y, Oct. 12, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Doris A. (Edelman) Hall for 56 years on October 28. After graduating from Palmerton High School in 1951, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Marlyn was employed by Bethlehem Contracting Co., Bath, for 31 years before retiring in 1997 as a punch operator. He was a member and past president of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers Union, Local #594. Born on June 6, 1933 in Danielsville, he was a son of the late Russell and Helen (Kromer) Hall. Marlyn was a member of the Oplinger-Hower American Legion Post #899 in Walnutport, Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church in Emanuelsville, and served on
the board of Danielsville Union Cemetery. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Marlyn R. Hall, Jr. of Northampton; two daughters, Lisa M. Serfass of Bangor and Dana L. Guerrero of Lower Saucon Township; five grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Kromer, of Danielsville; a sisterin-law, Pat Hall, of Northampton; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Lamar Hall. Services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment with military honors followed in Mountainview Cemetery, Emanuelsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109.
Shirley K. Hanzarik
FEB. 12, 1939 – OCT. 13, 2017 Shirley K. Hanzarik, 78, of Walnutport, died on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at home. She was the wife of Michael J. Hanzarik, Sr. for 53 years. Early in her marriage, she was employed by the former Western Electric Co. in Allentown, before devoting herself to her husband and raising their family. More recently and prior to retirement, she worked part-time for a children’s day care center in Weaversville. Born on Feb. 12, 1939 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Harold W. Kulp, Sr. and Jennie (Groller) Kulp. Shirley enjoyed camping with her husband and trips to the family cabin in Schuylkill County where they had many fond memories of great times together. Shirley also enjoyed playing card games, but most cherished spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ronald Hanzarik of Germansville and Michael J. Hanzarik, Jr. of Slatington; a daughter, Michelle Kuntz, of Slatington; four grandchildren; a brother, Willard Kulp, of Hanover Township; a sister, Peggy Heckman, of Point Phillips; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Harold W., Jr. and Paul
Kulp, and two sisters, Eleanor Moatz and a sister who died in infancy. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Elaine O. Kleintop
DEC. 28, 1941 – OCT. 10, 2017 Elaine O. Kleintop, 75, of Nazareth, was stricken at home and died on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Robert F. Kleintop for 53 years on Oct. 10. A 1959 graduate of Nazareth High School, Elaine continued her education at East Stroudsburg University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. After a brief career as a school teacher, she devoted herself to her husband and raising their children. Born on Dec. 28, 1941 in Upper Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Clifford H. and Gladys M. (Schleicher) Butz. She was a former member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, where she was the organist, choir director, and diener. More recently, she was a member of Nazareth Moravian Church and sang with the choir. Elaine was passionate about music and loved Moravian hymns. She was also a member of the Nazareth Community Chorus. Elaine and her husband enjoyed camping and traveling, and had many fond memories of trips to the family cabin in Potter County. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Cindy Johnson of Moscow, Pa., Debbie Rossetti of Randolph, N.J., and Andrea Riccelli of Bath; and a son, Robert C. Kleintop, of Nazareth; eight grandchildren; a sister, Brenda K. Makovetz, of Nazareth; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Nazareth Moravian Church, followed by interment in God’s Acre of Nazareth Moravian Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be offered to the Memorial Fund of Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Forrest C. Longenbach
OCT. 13, 1929 – OCT. 13, 2017 Forrest C. Longenbach, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. He was the husband of the late Jean (Sandt) Longenbach, who died in October 2001. He worked in the cement industry all his life – vice president of engineering for Penn-Dixie Cement, and many other cement companies. He was president of Cargo Dispatch, an ocean lin-
ing company, and president of LSL Land Development Corp. in Lower Nazareth Township. He was president of Vulcan Iron Works and oversaw research and development at the Fuller Co. Forrest also had several international cement company building terminals and plants in Greece, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and other countries. Born on Oct. 13, 1929 in Kreidersville, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Carrie (Fiedler) Longenbach. He was a decorated war veteran, serving as master sergeant in the Korean War. Those he left behind will always remember his quick wit, calm demeanor, generous heart, and a smile that never faded. Surviving are two sons, Gary F. Longenbach of Grand Cayman Island and Ricky C. Longenbach of Lower Nazareth Township; three daughters, Kimberly Walakovits of Nazareth, Dr. Kathy M. Kaufman of Allentown, and Susan A. Longenbach of Stewartsville, N.J.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherrie J. Longenbach, and a great-grandson. Memorial contributions can be made to Forgotten Felines for “Peaches”.
Sherwood S. Mann
Sherwood Samuel Mann, formerly of Chapman Quarries and East Allen To w n s h i p , died on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. He was the husband of Emma (Minnich) Mann for 69 years. He graduated from Northampton High School and sat on the school board for several years. Sherwood worked with several companies in his life, but he most enjoyed his 25 years with the Northampton and then Lehigh Valley Dairies, serving as a doorto-door milkman. He was a son of the late John and Anna (Lilly) Mann. Sherwood was a member of Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church. He loved his Phillies and Eagles. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Dudley, of Bethlehem Township; and two brothers, David and Gordon Mann. Preceding him in death were two sons, Merritt and Eddy Mann. Services wee held today (Thursday, Oct. 19) in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. To honor Sherwood, please make your contributions to the Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church, 1433 Main St., Bath, PA 18014.
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Nicholas Cihylik, Jr.
Nicholas W. Cihylik, Jr., 55, of East Penn Twsp., Carbon County, died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at home. A 1980 graduate of Parkland High School, he was employed as a diesel mechanic for Troxell Trucking Co., East Penn Twsp. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Nicholas W., Sr. and Judith E . (Behr) Cihylik of Laury’s Stattion North Whitehall Township. He attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville. Surviving besides his parents are a sister, Veronica Dietz, of Whitehall; a brother, David C. of Northampton; and three nieces. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Melvin S. J. Everett
Melvin S. J. Everett, 88, of Lehighton, Franklin Twsp., died on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at Summit Nursing & Rehab Center, Lehighton. He was the husband of Anna C. (LaRose) Everett since Nov. 25, 1951. He was owner/operator of the Mel Everett Furniture Store in Lehighton for over 50 years, and was in the furniture and upholstery business for more than 65 years. Born in Franklin Twsp., he was a son of the late Sterling J. Everett and Bertha E. (Hoats) Everett. Melvin was a member of Zion U.C.C. Church, Lehighton, and served on Consistory for threeyear terms. A PIAA official for baseball, basketball, track and football, serving seven years, he was timekeeper since 1955 for Lehighton Indians High School football. He was awarded 2005 Homecoming Honorary, Lehighton. Melvin was a member of the Lehighton Lions Club, Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, Lehighton; Franklin Twsp. Fire Co. and an over 25-year treasurer of Cub Pack #187, Lehighton. Besides his wife, he is survived Continued on page 13
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by three daughters, Melanie Feiner of Seneca, S.C., Susan Silfies, Lori G. Everett, of Lehighton; a son, Drew, of Palmerton; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Phylis Zaraza of Coopersburg and Valance Weidner of Northampton, Eleanor Szacska of Lehighton; four brothers, Milford verett of North Highlands, Calif., Arlington Everett of Lehighton, David Everett of Slatington, and Gerald Everett of Jim Thorpe; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by sisters Joyce Silfies and Lavonne Beaver; brothers Richard Everett and Albertus Moyer. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Zion UCC Church, 225 Iron St., Lehighton. Private interment. Arrangements, Miller Funeral Home, Lehighton.
Barbara L. Fowler
MARCH 14, 1943 – OCT. 11, 2017 Barbara L Fowler, 74, of Medford Lakes, N.J., died at her son’s residence in Wanutport on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. She was the wife of the late Martin J. Fowler, Sr. For many years, Barbara and her husband co-owned and operate a Parklane women’s hosiery store in Willlingboro, NJ. Born on March 14, 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Marcella (Cramer) Engle. Surviving are her children, Amy Federman, of Tabernacle, N.J., Anne Smith of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Martin J. Fowler of Walnutport, Christopher Fowler of Philadelphia; four grandchildren; two sisters, Susan K. Brown of Nies, Mich. and Kathleen Peterson of Portage, Mich.; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, David Peterson. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be offered to St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 and/or Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, 614 S. 8th St., #277, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Brenda G. Missmer
JUNE 7, 1947 – OCT. 8, 2017 Brenda Grace Missmer, 71, of Walnutport, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 at the V.N.A. Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of Claude Missmer for 37 years. She was last employed as a clerk for Cigna Insurance Co., Bethlehem, for two years, retiring in 2000. Prior to that, she worked for Keystone Foods of Easton as a packager for three years. Born on June 7, 1947 in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late Howard George and LaRue Betty (Vogel) George. Brenda was a former member
of Calvary Baptist Church, Allentown, where she was instrumental in organizing and ministering to shut-ins and hospitalized congregational members. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, R onica Bosga, of Klecknersville; a step-son, Bruce Todd Missmer, of Allentown; two brothers, Dwight F. George of Anniston, Ala. and Keith H. George of Frackville; two sisters, Donna L. Nonnemacher of Allentown and Lynn M. Farkas of Coplay; three grandsons, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Shellock. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Sandra L. Piescienski
APRIL 19, 1945 – OCT. 11, 2017 Sandra L. Piescienski, 72, died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at her home in Northampton. She was the wife of Keith A. Piescienski for 29 years. She was employed by CarbonLehigh Intermediate Unit #21 as an instructional assistant for 15 years until retiring in 2014. She was an auxiliary member of the Northampton Fire Department. Born on April 19, 1945 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Mary Lou (Solderich) Best. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Richard VanVliet of Easton and Greg VanVliet of Emmaus; a daughter, Amy Snyder, of North Catasauqua; a sister, Rosemarie Ritter, of Allentown; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Leon; and two sisters, Jean and Charlene. A funeral service was held on Monday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton with the Rev. Al Voorhis officiating. Interment will be private and at he convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may go to the Northampton Fire Department truck fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Ronald E. Smacchi
MARCH 2, 1939 – OCT. 14, 2017 Ronald E. Smacchi, 78, of Northampton (Lehigh Township) died on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Charlene A. (Schmidt) Smacchi for 24 years. He was a graduate of Kings College, Scranton, earning a Bachelors degree in social psychology and then joined the Alliance Insurance Co., Bethlehem, later becoming the Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Co. as a litigation manager for 33 years before retiring in 1998. Born on March 2, 1939 in Pittston, Pa., he was the son of the late Sante and Silia (Giusepponi) Smacchi. Ron was a member of the Pittston Vol. Fire Co. and he enjoyed making wine. In addition to his wife, he is
survived by a daughter, Danielle M. Bulzoni, of Duryea, Pa.; a son, David S. Smacchi, of Shavertown, Pa.; and three grandchildren. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family, with arrangements by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
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“Where else are you going to do it?” she asked council. She said that it will cause problems for all residents on Old Forge Drive, especially those that try to follow the rules. Council, which has put together a committee to look at parking in the borough, said that the committee is looking for more feedback like the Encelewskis’. However, council also said that something has to be done, and the Borough Code of Pennsylvania allows boroughs to regulate parking for any district, regardless of whether it is commercial or residential. Currently, council is looking into establishing a parking authority ordinance that will stringently enforce parking across the borough. Borough Manager Brad Flynn will serve as the parking enforcement officer, though part-time employees will later be brought in to help regulate this. “We need inspections greatly,” said Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman, who is also in charge of the parking committee. “Once that gets through, it will be better.” Kathy Encelewski urged council and the committee to see how parking on Old Forge Drive without permits works first, before enforcing a regulation on residents. In addition to a parking ordinance, a garbage ordinance was also brought up by several concerned residents, who are tired of seeing garbage left out on the curb. The current trash ordinance, council said, is written so poorly that hundreds of borough residents could actually be punished. “The problem with the ordinance [now] is the way it is written…[you] cannot have a garbage can in view of the street,” explained Council President Mark Saginario. “Over 400 [residents] could be cited.” Council is looking into a way to reword and rework the ordinance so that it eliminates garbage left out on the curb, without punishing all residents who wish to keep their garbage cans at the side of their homes or garage. These ordinances, however, will require more time from the borough’s zoning officer. As a result, council is currently looking into establishing a “controversial legislation committee” that would research the legality behind complaints. This would leave more time for the zoning officer to enforce codes and laws, without having to spend time researching. Other news in Bath: • Harrell Jeter, President of the
Bath Volunteer Fire Department, was unanimously appointed to the Bath Planning Commission. The commission meets every month, as needed. • Flynn said that the foundation for the new municipal building would likely be laid before the end of November. There were many design changes the building had to go through. However, many community members have lent their assistance to the project, including Krause Enterprises and the borough’s public works team. “[This] speaks volumes to community involvement,” said Saginario. “[The building] will be something the community will be proud of.” • Council is looking into a rental inspection program, which it will begin discussing in January or February of next year.
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“It is not going to be a quick ordinance,” said Saginario. “We want to do it right.” • Council confirmed that its 2018 budget will be greatly impacted by whether or not Lower Nazareth Township decides to stick with the services of the Colonial Regional Police Department. (Lower Nazareth ultimately did choose to stay with the CRPD on October 11.) “I am disappointed in a member municipality that could not tell me what their plan was,” said Mayor Fiorella Mirabito. Council had presented a buyout option to the police commission, one that would allow the borough to leave their contract early, but no word had been given prior to council’s October 10 meeting.
Carol A Step Inside the byBearBath Museum Heckman Schaffer’s Bakery Fresh bread anyone? When I moved to Bath in the mid 70s, Schaffer's Bakery was still operating. Every Saturday morning I would walk to the bakery on the corner of Northampton and Walnut Streets for some sweet treat for breakfast. The Bath Museum has early photographs of the couple as well as baking utensils and advertising pieces used by the business. Their business first began in the basement of 133 E. Main Street, next to the old firehouse. John and Elizabeth Schaffer were the owners and operators. During the summer months they also ran an ice cream shop; this was around the year 1898. You'll find the most fascinating things at the Bath Museum. The Bath Museum is open free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently it is located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washing-
ton Streets. Mark October 21 on your calendar and come out and visit this local treasure. P.S. The Governor Wolf Historical Society, located just south of Bath, also has their museum open the same date from 1 to 3 p.m. More pictures on Page 14
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COMING EVENTS CRAFTERS WANTED Holiday Craft Fair, December 2, 10-3. Keystone R&G Club. For registration info go to: www. krgclub.webs.com or email krgauxiliary.com or call Chris 610-837-0161. (10/19) COUNTRY COTTAGE NUT ROLL SALE Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary Bath Firefighters. 18” long $15 each. Orders and money due November 4, 2017. Delivery date November 18, 2017 at the Engine House. Nut, poppyseed, prune, apricot and seedless raspberry. To order call: 610-837-7908 or 610-837-6514. (10/26)
PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of George W. Inderelst, late of the Township of Palmer, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Roy Seiple, Executor of the Estate of George W. Inderelst. 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
Roy Seiple c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (10/5-10/19) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maynard R. Werkheiser, Sr., late of the Township of Plainfield, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Cathy Lee Anklam and Maynard R. Werkheiser, Jr., Executors of the Estate of Maynard R. Werkheiser, Sr. 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 Cathy Lee Anklam and Maynard R. Werkheiser, Jr. c/o Scott R. Steirer, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (10/12-10/26) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their regular meeting on November 6, 2017, at 7:00PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING A HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE AT 132 N. WALNUT STREET. A copy of the full text is available for review at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014) during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager (10/19 & 10/26) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC NOTICE Northampton Borough Civil Service Commission has scheduled a meeting on Friday, October 23, 2017 at 3:30 p.m., in the Conference Room at Borough Hall, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Richard Ackerman Civil Service Commission (10/19)
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Take a Bite out of the Home News Classifieds! MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath Pa. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 17-ZHB-692 The applicant(s), Jonathan and Lisa Mason, applicant(s) of the property located at 195 Kemmerer Road, Nazareth, Moore Twp. Pa 18064 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to conduct a General Home Occupation as an Accounting/Tax Office in the existing detached accessory structure. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 20017C (15) General Home Occupation standards, 200-22 (H-7) (9) Total Floor Area, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J6-13-1H contains approximately 4.16 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (10/19 & 10/26)
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Home Improvement Let today’s technology save you From ‘renophobia’
(NAPSI)—If you’ve been thinking, or even just dreaming, about buying a new home but “renophobia”—the fear of having to do renovations—is holding you back, you may be glad to hear two things.
1. You’re not alone.
Often, prospective homebuyers, particularly millennials, want a turnkey home but can’t afford one in their desired area, and a fear of renovating means they remain renters. At the same time, many older homes have the potential to become a dream house with a little TLC.
2. Technological advancements can make home buying easier and less expensive.
You can now know just what renovations and repairs a house you’re considering will need, even before you visit it. That’s because Intero Real Estate Services (interorealestate.com) has partnered with Kukun, an online platform offering digital solutions that help homeowners navigate the home remodeling process. Through the widget, you get real-time home renovation estimates and return on investment information for the online listings. You can see which renovations you’d like to do, how much they will cost and what the
property will be worth once they’re complete. You can even see which other homes in the area have had renovations and which construction companies or contractors were used. What’s more, there are easy-to-use tools that help home renovators manage the process from beginning to end and control the time and money involved along the way. It’s simple to do. You can access the system through an app on your phone as well as the widget and get valuable data as you walk through a property.
What to look for While you’re doing that, think about these seven things.
1. Is the building struc-
turally sound? Look for big cracks, dampness around baseboards, and sagging walls. Check the window frames for cracked paint. Look at the ceiling for cracks, flaky plaster or water stains.
2. Are the rooms and closets big enough? Are there enough bathrooms? Are the ceilings a good height for you? Will your family and furniture fit comfortably? 3. Inspect the plumb-
ing. Check the water pressure. Turn on all the faucets and flush all the toilets. See whether the pipes are insulated and make sure they’re
not lead. Look under the sinks for leaks, water damage or mold.
4. Check out the basement and the attic. How easy is access? Is there much storage space? Could it be converted into extra rooms? Is there insulation? 5. Learn about the neighborhood. How are the schools? How close is shopping? What’s the transportation like in the area? Is it under a flight path? 6. Look to the layout. How
easy is it to get from room to room and from indoors to out?
7. It’s a hot idea to be sure
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We thank all the veterinary technicians and support staff for all their hard work!
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submitted by RENEE KEIDERLING On October 5, the Greater Bath Area Chamber hosted a phenomenal HALO event at the Red Wolf Bar and Grille in historic downtown Bath, to benefit Lauren’s Hope Foundation. Their mission is to give hope to brain injured children for an enhanced quality of life and support for their families. The guests enjoyed Hope Martini’s made by celebrity bartenders Mayor Fiorella Mirabito and Olympic Silver Medalists Joe Kovacs. With donations from Red Wolf Bar & Grille, guests and our volunteers we were able to donate $600 to the foundation to help build a fence for Taylor, a child who has a brain injury, to help keep her safe at home. Thank you again to Red Wolf Bar & Grille, Mayor Fi, Joe Kovacs and guests for making this a memorable and successful evening.
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610-767-9600 BAFB 7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, November 5, 2017 Dinner 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church 206 East Main Street, Bath
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