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Bath Halloween Parade Delights despite rain date
by ERIN FERGUSON The 30th Annual Bath Halloween parade, originally scheduled for Oct. 22, was rescheduled to Oct. 23 due to rain. The parade turned Broad Street, Main Street, North Chestnut Street and Barrall Street into a spooktacular evening of ghouls and goblins, laughs and cheers for all who attended. With over 40 participants, the Bath Volunteer Fire Department put on a parade filled with local businesses, school organizations, groups and sports teams, scout squads, gymnasts doing ariel cartwheels and first responders flashing their lights and sounding their horns. Residents played the music to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as participants began walking by in their best Halloween attire. From the Mad Hatter to Princess Ariel, Batman to Scooby Doo, the feeling of Halloween was in the air. There was even a doggie parade, presented by the HanoverView Animal Hospital, with pooches decked out in Halloween costumes. One little girl said, “This is great! I feel like it’s Halloween,”
as she filled her bag with candy being tossed to the crowds as the floats passed by. Hayes Flowers, located at 251 East Main Street, Bath, put together a float that read, “In a World Full of Roses Be a Sunflower,” with pictures of Snoopy and flowers throughout, a little reminder to us all. There were vendors pushing shopping carts filled with cotton candy, candy apples, popcorn and flashing wands that light up with colors of red, blue and green for parade goers to purchase. The Red Hawk Cheerleaders cheered as they passed by, as did all the people in the crowds, during this annual event that begins the holiday season in downtown Bath. The winners of the parade are as follows: Judge’s Choice- St. John’s Lutheran Church Best Small Float- Hayes Flowers Best Large Float- HanoverView Animal Hospital Best Scout- Cub Pack 33 Trick or Treating will be held on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ed Pany accepts the donation from plant manager Stuart Guinther.
submitted by As you may know, Mr. Pany ANTONIO MADRAZO is an ardent supporter of the Keystone Cement recently pre- Lehigh Valley’s cement industry sented a $2,000 donation for the and is devoted to preserving the Atlas Cement Museum. Mr. Ed memory of the old Atlas Cement Pany was present to accept the Company plant in Northampdonation on behalf of the mu- ton. For many years, this plant seum. Continued on page 9
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East Allen Supervisors Take stand against Keystone deeper drilling By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on Oct. 24, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors officially took a stance against Keystone Cement’s plans to drill deeper into the ground (about 150 feet above sea level). The cement company is currently in the permitting process with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, but has remained tight-lipped with township officials and residents. Hanover Engineering, the engineering firm for the township, con-
ducted a geological study. The firm has strong concerns about water drawdown for residents south and southeast of the drilling area. All residents along Jacksonville Road would see their wells affected. When township manager Brent Green asked Keystone officials to hold a public meeting with residents, they expressed reluctance. According to Green, the company felt the township was dispersing false information to residents. Continued on page 3
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Moore Township Planning Commission discusses Former Moore Estates subdivision plan by DAWN DUDECK TUNNEY The Moore Township Planning Commission voted to approve the proposal to revise lot lines for the former Moore Estates Major Subdivision Plan. The property was purchased by Moore Township to be placed into Farmland Preservation, and then to be placed for sale after it is preserved, in which one home and farmstead could
be established on property. Three neighbors that border the property asked to purchase additional land to add onto their small nonconforming properties so they would have room if the septic system failed for replacement systems. There was discussion about the adjusted property lines in which Chairman John Becker had concerns about proper access and whether land should remain
to access route 248 at two points as it is right now. Commissioner Jason Harhart suggested that a PennDot Highway Occupancy Permit could be issued from PennDot for the property before any formal decision on which access to use in the future is determined for the preserved farmland area. There were three areas of interest that the Township Engineer, Kevin Horvath from Key-
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stone Consulting Engineers, had illustrated for the board. The board also made a motion to forward the plans to the Board of Supervisors that meets Nov. 7. Seven voted yes, one abstained and one voted no. Wendy Sanders, who owns a sheep farm on Monocacy Drive, approached the board for approval of having a small yarn business on the property. She is using an existing building for the shop and can meet all the standards for special exemption. Chairman John Becker advised that zoning would need drawings of her property and lot, illustrating parking and the flowing traffic. Becker made a motion to send the recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board for their review of the Special Exception request.
J. Musselman of Musselman and Associates received conditional approval for plans concerning a Minor Subdivison plan at Route 512 and Fox Road. He had to revise a building restriction line to preserve the woodlands existing on the property for the Wilson Minor Subdivision.
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Submitted by STORMIE FENNER Teddy Bear Daycare in Walnutport recently helped the Lions Recycle for Sight program. The children and parents collected used eyeglasses to help fight blindness and restore vision. Mr. Wayne Benninger from the Lions Club came and collected the eyeglasses.
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However, Keystone is not willing to meet with residents to clear up any information, Green said. What is seen as a lack of transparency prompted Supervisor Roger Unangst to make a motion that officially denounces Keystone’s plans. He asked that Green draft a letter to DEP, Keystone, and state representatives that rejects these new drilling plans “until we get some answers.” All supervisors voiced support for this motion. In other news, the township has awarded the bid for the demolition of the Weaversville Secure Treatment Facility to Pen-
mar Services. The township has been holding on to a 2017 LSA grant of $200,000 to use for the demolition project. Penmar’s bid for the demolition of the former juvenile facility came in well below the grant’s total at $133,350. The company will also be removing the underground oil tanks and the facility’s old basketball and tennis courts. The low bid leaves the township with enough money to demolish the property’s farmhouse. The township will be working on bids for that project next. Finally, residents of Montauk Lane signed a petition asking whether the township can consider road repavement in their 2020 budget. Over 80 homes line the
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road, which has not been repaved in nearly 40 years. Two residents have already been injured while riding bikes over potholes. Green said the road would require a fulldepth reclamation. Springs beneath the road have made it hard for public works to employ temporary fixes. Under drains would need to be installed to capture the spring water. Green estimates the project could cost well over $400,000 and may have to be broken into phases. Green, pub-
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Dear Neighbors, I am writing to ask for your support and your vote when you go to the polls on Nov 5th. I am running to be re-elected as your Supervisor because I care about Moore Township and its future. Almost six years ago, I first asked you to elect me as your Supervisor, and now I am asking for your vote once again to continue the progress we have made. I have listed several concerns with some of my accomplishments and a Vision for the FUTURE. I care about our Land and Environmental Preservation Board, preserving open space and local farmland. Since becoming Supervisor, we have almost doubled preserved land by acquiring 1,182.28 acres for a total of 2,432.16 acres, 63 acres of open space and natural areas been preserved. Under my leadership as Board Chairperson, we either have preserved or are in the process of preserving, another 262 acres. That is five times as much as before I became Chairperson. I care about our Township being a safe place to live with 24-hour protection of our local police force, dedicated volunteer fire department and ambulance squad. We have just received notification that we will be receiving a grant for $55,480 for a police vehicle and $13,889 to upgrade electronic hardware and related software to allow for state integration. I care about our Township having exceptional recreation facilities for all of our citizens and for the continued development of activities for all ages. We continue to maintain our facilities and hold Community Day activities, movies, MTAA cheering competitions and sports tournaments. We recently added an 18-hole disc golf course enjoyed by all ages. I care about our Township and the sound management of our Township finances and resources. We have hired a professional Township Manager and ended the practice of “Running for a Job”. We are gathering needed details of Township assets to implement a Capital Improvement Plan. I care about our Township having an updated and effective road and maintenance program. Public works remains one of the areas we are working to improve. Together with the Township Manager and a long-term employee (Road Supervisor), we have initiated new snowplowing guidelines. We are putting together a road plan with a commitment to improve our roads. We received a grant for dirt and gravel roads for $244,700. Our vision for this department is too hire a professional Road Superintendent who has a strong background in public works and storm water management. Since eliminating the “Working Supervisor”, we have saved approximately $100,000 in salaries and have received over $314,009 in additional grants. I care about our Township, and I believe you care. The last elections you voted to end “WORKING” Supervisors. Do not let the guardians of the past take us backwards. Your current team of Supervisors have a plan and vision going forward. Let us join together and make our Township the best in which to LIVE, WORK, ENJOY OPEN SPACES, and RAISE our FAMILIES. VOTE for DAN PIORKOWSKI Thank You
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A Moment in Time As I was making my way to the office one morning last week, I was second in line stopped behind a red traffic light. When the light turned green and the car in front proceeded to cross over route 512, I saw that a south bound
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vehicle travelling some forty miles per hour was not braking. Time seemed to stop at that moment. Adrenaline immediately surged throughout my body and I actually yelled, “No!” out loud. Only by the Grace of God did the person in front of me brake, mere feet if not inches, from my estimation, as the car sped through.
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It could have been bad. Real bad. As in, life changing for many, bad. I have been thinking a lot about what I witnessed. I keep coming back to the “what if?” of it all. What if the woman didn’t see the other vehicle barreling through? What if a massive collision happened right at that moment? What if I was actually the person crossing over? Would I have looked both ways as the light turned green? I’ve taken this route endless times and I am not sure I would have given a second thought before proceeding onward. After being perhaps the sole witness to what could have been horrific, I was able to do one thing and one thing only; praise God over and over and to thank him through actual tears of thankfulness and gratitude. If you feel I am trying to stretch things here you are mistaken. I say again, only by the Grace of God was crisis averted. It wasn’t by chance or luck. Such things do not exist from my natural perspective. It was divine protection. And furthermore, a teachable lesson. At that same light I have since taken time to pause and reflect on what almost happened. I will tell you that presently I look both ways…twice…before proceeding. I wonder how soon I will forget and go back to giving nothing but a cursory glance. I say all this as things like this, and many others many times, do not have happy endings. You know this as well as I do. You have been through serious mind numbing pain of life just like I have. We all have. If you are the rare one person that hasn’t, then I apologize for wasting your time and next week I’ll speak about
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kittens and butterflies. Candidly, and for whatever psychological reason, that almost-accident has given me such an appreciation for just…being…alive. For simply the breath in my chest. For laughter. For eyes that see. For ears that hear. For hands that can touch. For the ability to give love and receive love. Suddenly, in that moment in time, life makes perfect sense, that being, to simply just live and enjoy the time each of us are gifted. It goes fast and is quite brief, isn’t it? My best to you. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
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by Cynthia Snyder-DeLuca Shine Your Light
In today's world, there is undoubtedly a lot of sadness, confusion, dangerous situations, homelessness, those who are lost, those who are dealing with devastating illnesses, weariness, grieving the loss of a loved one, and those who have lost faith, hope, and love. I know I'm starting this story on the heavy side but bear with me; I promise by the end, things will turn around. I have often asked myself; what can I do to make a difference in someone's life? I like to take it one step further and ask; what can we all do to make a difference? And yet, I ask one more; how do we begin to make the difference? Each day when I get up and listen to the news, I get discouraged. I know there are a lot of good loving people in the world; however, there are also many
www.HomeNewsPA.com people on the wrong path. I have been blessed with a strong faith. It might waiver from time to time, but it is always with me. I try my best to help others in any way I can. I believe that when we reach out to help those who are lost find their way, show kindness, accept all, spread joy, and care for and love those we meet, our heart becomes our light, a light that shines brightly like the summer sun on a summer day. Can you imagine the difference we all could make if we turned on our light when we meet a new person, or when we are approached by difficult people? Do you remember the song, "This Little Light of Mine"? Maybe if we shine our light and keep it shining, more people will believe in the goodness and beauty around them. Perhaps the rays that radiate from our hearts will get others curious about making a change. Changes leading to happier lives for all. Dear Readers, Your loving heart can become a beacon for all those who are lost or facing illnesses. Your kindness can fill an empty heart and help to restore joy, hope, faith, and love. Turn on your light, and let it shine. Then wait and see what happens. Those hearts you have touched might become like beautiful flowers growing, loving, and sharing their light with others. Now, wouldn't that be wonderful?
American Legion passes The LEGION Act
Submitted by BRIAN RADCLIFFE The LEGION Act – Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act, passed with overwhelming bi-partisan support in both the House and Senate and was signed into law by President Donald Trump in August 2019. Continued on page 6
GWHS 39th Annual Christmas House Tour- Blend
submitted by CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN Plans are underway for the 39th Annual Christmas House Tour. The Governor Wolf Historical Society will open six private historic homes and four early buildings on Saturday, Dec. 7. The homes will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This year’s theme is “Artistic Dates and Documents,” featuring dated frakturs, early birth certificates, old family bibles, dated quilts and more. The Home News will feature one of the homes each week until tour day. Ron and Linda Audenried purchased a townhouse on South
Chestnut Street in 2016. They were drawn to the brick home on Historic Chestnut Street because of its proximity to other restored homes and businesses in the area. The favorite exterior feature is the grocer’s alley, giving access to the back yard from the street. On the exterior of the house you can see a “busybody” outside of the second floor window. A busybody, invented by Benjamin Franklin, allows you to look down the street to see what your neighbors are up to. Facade work included exterior repointing, painting, new metal railing and an antique bulls-eye glass transom over the front door.
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The home consists of the original brick 2-story dwelling, the original frame summer kitchen and a very old connecting addition between the two. The interior of the home features the original staircase. A lot of work was done to remove layers of flooring which included tile over carpet in the kitchen. A kitchen remodel included exposing a window that was previously closed and new modern cabinets and counters. The brick townhouse is now home to Jenny Bertram and Blend. Blend is an eclectic space to enjoy live music, local art, craft classes and now comedy nights too. For the holidays Blend will be selling art and handcrafted items from several local artists. For the tour, the first, second and third floors will be open. On the same day, the Annual Historic Christmas Family Day will fill the GWHS campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic craftsmen will demonstrate, the 153 Civil War Coddington Reenactors will be encamped. Taste and watch hearth cooking, spinning
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house Café will offer food to take with you on the tour, or to enjoy there. Ticket books are available- $25 advance and $30 day of tour. Booklets will be sold at S. Seem Antiques in Bath, Miller Ace Hardware on Rt. 329, Curt’s Cyclery in Nazareth, Country Capers in Bethlehem and Bath Drug on Rt. 512.
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Gab over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Sad week with the passing of Bill Halbfoerster. . . I hear things won't be the same without Ye Old Ed, maybe so. . . remember all the times you've seen him at events with his pad and camera. . . dedicated to covering the news in and around Bath . . . From the early days in the print shop on Barber Street of composing type by individual letters to the desktop computer, he has seen it all! Always prided himself on giving service and paying close attention to detail to the newspaper. . . often describing The Home News as "a daily published once a week.” As a reporter he got access to interviewing former U.S. president, and many dignitaries on the campaign trail, witnessed and covered the Bath flood of 1945 firsthand, reported on the arson barn fires that plagued the Bath area for three months in '77, covering the First National Bank of Bath triple murder and trial, or covering the town council and township municipal meetings,
parades, the many dedications, events, graduations, or a Boy Scout event, you name it, it most probably was covered by Ye Old Ed. Always a Phillies Phan, he enjoyed coordinating the "Bath Nites at the Vet" . . . He will be deeply missed and my condolences to the Halbfoerster family on their loss. . . Remember, we "fall back" this Sunday as Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. See ya next week, gang.
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Senate Bill s.504 opens up membership in the American Legion to any service member who has served at any time since the Declaration of War in December of 1941, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This Bill closes the gap to those Veterans who had been previously unable to join because of their dates of service. This Bill will allow tens of thousands of Veterans and their families to now be able to get all of the benefits they deserve. All you need is proof of Active Duty or a copy of your DD-214. If you are unable to find or need help in at-
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Bath Bowling Bath Industrial Bowling League Week No. 8 Standings Standings W L Graver Farms 25.5 10.5 Liberty Recycl. 22.5 13.5 Holy Family 21 15 Taylor Honey 18 18 G&L Sign Fact. 16.5 19.5 Fensty’s Resto. 14.5 21.5 D&R Precision Machine 14 22 WTF 12 24
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Bath Die Hards Standings week of Oct. 23. The weekly results for Bath Die Hards are in, and after last week’s scores, Team 5 is in the lead with 20 total wins.
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Boy Scout Troop 43 holds annual Fall Court of Honor Submitted by BRIAN RADCLIFFE Boy Scout Troop 43, sponsored by Sacred Heart Church, Bath recently held its annual Fall Court of Honor. Courts of Honor are scouting events held to award the Scouts for their achievements and awards they have earned. Since their last Court of Honor in April, they had 10 boys earn a total of 56 merit badges, seven rank advancements and 26 specialty awards. Many of these awards and merit badges the Scouts have earned from their week spent at summer camp at Camp Minsi in Pocono Summit, Pa. Some of the specialty awards that were earned were the BSA Paddle Boarding Award, several
fishing awards, and the coveted Frigid Froggy Award. Another big event held at the end of summer was a First Aid Merit Badge weekend. During their campout in the upper field of the Church, the boys earned their First Aid Merit Badge, as well as their American Heart Association, CPR and AED certifications. Just recently, the Scouts from Troop 43, along with Scouts from several other local troops, attended the 16th Annual Aviation Merit Badge Weekend held at Braden’s Airport in Forks Township. While attending this merit badge event, after completing all the work to earn the Aviation Merit Badge, all Scouts who at-
tended were able to take a flight around the area in one of the air planes provided by the Young Eagles, EAA Chapter #70. Troop 43 continues to remain active and has many more exciting activities planned over the next few months. If anyone 11 years or older is interested in joining, or would like more information, we meet every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. Stop on by or contact the Scoutmaster, Brian D. Radcliffe, at bdradcliffe1973@gmail.com. We also have a Cub Pack who meets with us, same time and place. Hope to see you there.
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Biggs 5 for 12 & Bill Hoke Jr. 5 for 12. Wade Chilmonik was 5 for 9 & Keith Campbell 5 for 13 for Farmersville. With a ‘sweep’ of St. Paul’s 5-1, 10-2, & 3-2, Dryland moves into 2nd place in the Dart League. Top hitters for Dryland were Bernie Yurko 8 for 12, Shawn Sigley 8 for 13, Butch Silfies 4 for 9, Jim Goldman 4 for 12, Nathan Phares also 4 for 12, & Earl Sigley with a HR. For St. Paul’s, Bret Remel was 6 for 14, Kevin Gross 5 for 12, Amber Gross 4 for 11 (HR) & Jennifer
Erkinger with a HR. With Gary Buczynski going 7 for 14 (HR), Jim Blaukovitch 6 for 14, Ed Wychock 5 for 14, & John Hoysan 4 for 14, St. Stephen’s ‘sandwiched’ 4-3 & 4-2 in 11 innings wins around a 3-2 loss to Light of Christ. Charlie Mann (HR) & Rich Hasonich went 5 for 13 each & Dave Casey 3 for
10 with a HR for Light of Christ. After a 4-2 loss to Christ UCC, Salem UCC came back to win 4-0 & 8-1. Leading the way for Salem UCC were Kim Bush 5 for 13, Bob Krause 4 for 11, Kris Wentzell 4 for 12, Ed Taylor 4 for 12 (3 run HR), Jane Carrigan Continued on page 8
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Vote Joe Lattemann for Moore Township Supervisor on November 5
Get to know Joe Lattemann Member of this community for 36 years Business owner in this community for 9 years- and growing Coached/connected with the Moore Township Rec Center for 30 years Member of the Moore Township Community Days committee
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My goal, first and foremost, is to fix issues that have been neglected for far too long, such as repairing the Municipal building and our roads. I believe your township’s money should be put to better use on those issues. Second, I would like to change the operation of the road crew on the day-to-day basis. We need someone to be held accountable for our roads. The average township citizen is unaware of the issues that need to be addressed. Member of the Moore I will be there Township Lions Club to represent you HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I have 4 kids and ask important and 8 grandkids; questions and seek I am a dedicated necessary answers. family man and Stop by Lattemann’s member of this any time to see me beautiful community and ask questions, we share. I’ll be here. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Paid for by friends and family
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with a 2 run HR, & Bill Rinker with a HR. For Christ UCC, Eric Locum 5 for 13, Joe Hun sicker 3 for 11, Ron Wagner 3 for 12 & George Gasper with a HR. The final match of the night saw Bath Lutheran ‘sanwiched’ 6-5 & 8-7 in 11 innings wins over Emmanuel losing 11-2. Leading the Bath Lutheran hit-
ters were Wendy Yacone 6 for 14 (2 HR’s, the 2nd won the game in the 11 inning), Dave Fisher 5 for 15 & Matt Zeigler adding a HR. Bruce Danyluk was 7 for 16 (2 HR’s), Troy Haydt 6 for 16 (HR), 7 Kim Williams 5 for 12 (HR) & Judy Hoffert didn’t hit into a ‘Triple Play‘ this week for Emmanuel. Ebenezer had the BYE. The Dart League and myself want to pay tribute to William (Bill) Halbfoerster Jr. for his service the last 60 years as a player and the editor of the ‘Home
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News’ who passed away last week. I myself enjoyed calling in the scores on Monday night for the past 30+ years and I’m going to miss you. God Bless you!! STANDINGS Star of Bethlehem Dryland Salem UCC Light of Christ Bath Lutheran Emmanuel St. Stephen’s Christ UCC St. Paul’s Ebenezer Farmersville
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Cellar Lights A Halloween Story
By Charles McIlhaney Jr. This is a true story about Bill and Jean, my one-time neighbors who had just settled into their newly bought home on Newburg Road. It was a cold and blustery Halloween night as they sat talking, while listening to the creaks and groans of their newfound house adjust to the biting cold and wind. In the course of their conversation, they were reminded of Wilbur, the former long-time owner and builder of the house. He was a handyman sort and an avid grower of potted flowers, who built a small greenhouse frame
outside of the cellar window. Ironically, it was exactly one year ago on Halloween night that Wilbur was struck by a car and died while crossing Newburg Road to get his mail. Just then, without seemingly rhyme or reason- cellar lights came on! The light reflecting from the greenhouse frame cast eerie shadows on the outside trees swaying in the wind, sending chills down their spines. For a few moments, they could only sit numbed in silence while slowly regaining some composure. Then, after a volley of “What the? How the? Why the?” Bill mustered up the wherewithal to go down into the cellar to investigate. There, he discovered Continued on page 9
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Submitted by BRIAN RADCLIFFE It is that time of year when the Boy Scouts of America will be working in conjunction with their local food banks to fill them for the upcoming holiday season. This weekend, local scouts from all over the Lehigh Valley and beyond will be placing flyers on doors and mailboxes. The flyers are being placed as a reminder to help Continued on page 15
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that Wilbur had rigged a thermostat to automatically switch
on heat lamps in the greenhouse frame on a cold night. And yet, while they were mostly relieved to find a logical explanation for the spooky coincidental occurrences, it didn’t really seem cold
enough to have activated the switch. But then, they reasoned, it was an old setup and maybe the thermostat just turned the lights on a bit prematurely. But then again- maybe not.
Northampton High School DECA Program to host Mattress fundraiser
By HOME NEWS STAFF On Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., the Northampton High School DECA program will be hosting a mattress fundraiser at the high school. The mattress fundraiser is a unique opportunity to not only support the DECA program, but to give yourself some support with a brand
new mattress as well. Thousands of high school groups all across the country have opened their doors to this oneday fundraising event, and now it’s Northampton’s turn. Here is a chance for the community to upgrade their sleep at better prices than the stores; and to help DECA raise several thousand dollars at the same time. So, if you or someone you know have a bed that needs to be replaced, check out the upcoming mattress fundraiser; the DECA program surely thanks you for your “support.”
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was the largest cement manufacturing facility in the world. Mr. Pany’s father and many of his relatives worked at the Atlas and Ed did as well as Summer Help while attending college. The local plants/companies help support the museum. Mr. Pany is always welcoming of cement industry guests from out of town and opens the museum and provides tours outside of regular hours to accommodate his guests. Keystone Cement has supported the museum every year since its
inception over 20 years ago. The large keystone sign pictured on page 1 will be permanently displayed in the Keystone Hall in
the new Northampton Middle School, where cement companies from the past and present are remembered in each hallway.
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NAZARETH AREA Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Football Team had their senior night and their last regular home game of the regular season at home vs. Easton on Oct. 25 and beat Easton 37-
13, and will now start the District Tournament on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. when they will host Pocono Mountain West and if they win the Semifinal would be at home at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 vs. the winner of the Easton-Northampton game. The Nazareth Field Hockey
Team started the Districts at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Whitehall and lost to finish their season. The Nazareth Girls Soccer Team started their Districts Tournament on Oct. 22 at home when they played Liberty and won 5-0 and then went to Number 1 Seed Parkland where we upset Park-
land 2-1. The Nazareth Girls Volleyball Team started the Districts Tournament on Oct. 22 at home vs. Stroudsburg and won 3-0 and then went to Number 1 Seed Liberty on Oct. 24 and fell 3-1 to see the Volleyball Season come to a close. The Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band had a competition at Whitehall on Oct. 26 and will now be at Conestoga on Nov. 2. Finally, mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 7 at Andy Leh Stadium for the Annual Middle School Powderpuff Football Game. For up to the minute news, check out my website at https://nazarethsports.wordpress. com/.
Spotted Lanternfly Permit training SLF Permit required in the following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Carbon, Dauphin, Delaware, Monroe, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Schuylkill Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive planthopper, was discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014. It is native to
China, India, Vietnam, and was also introduced to Korea where it has become a major pest. This insect has the potential to greatly impact the stone fruit, grapes, hops and logging industries. Damage to blueberries, basil, cucumbers and horseradish has also been observed. On May 26, 2018, a new Spotted Lanternfly Order of Quarantine and Treatment was published in the PA Bulletin. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) established the quarantine order to stop this pest from moving out of the currently affected area. PDA is also working to minimize the movement of SLF within the quarantine area, by deterring the movement of SLF on materials, equipment, vehicles, etc. from high population areas into areas with low to no populations. All residents and businesses must comply with the regulations. A SLF permit is required for businesses which move products, vehicles or other conveyances within or out of the quarantine zone. Owners, supervisors, or managers designated by the business should complete the training. This person will be responsible to train employees on what to look for and how to safeguard against moving spotted lanternfly. The department encourages Continued on page 11
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Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale Friday, Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for some tasty treats, stay for the sale! Holiday flea market • White elephant sale Raffle • Homemade candy Gertrude Hawk candy bars Crafts • Bake Sale Lunch available for purchase 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Gracedale and its residents
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everyone, even those who do not need a permit, to take advantage of training. Training classes are being offered free of charge. The classes will consist of a pre-recorded training session followed by a 20-question exam. A score of 70 percent (14/20) is required to pass and to receive a permit. To register, contact the PA Dept. of Ag., at 717-787-5674 or SLFPermit@pa.gov. On Nov. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m., a training class will be held at Gracedale Nursing Home, located at 2 Gracedale Ave. in Nazareth.
Grow UR Biz 8 reasons why People leave Their jobs By CAROL RITTER I heard that employees don't leave bad companies, they leave bad leaders. I actually experienced this throughout my career. Has anyone ever said to you, “I’ll come back when he or she leaves?” I can’t take it anymore, leaders are supposed to lift you up, not put you down and make
you feel inferior. Here are some reasons why employees leave. 1. No consistent expectations 2. Having too many restrictions 3. Putting people in the wrong job/roles 4. Not providing challenging tasks 5. Failure to create a safe working environment 6. Training your leadership team to be fair 7. Companies that don’t identify bullying and never do anything about it. 8. And last, leadership that ignores your concerns about employee relations
people there who were mean and just plain nasty to our customers and fellow employees. Don’t you just wake up in the morning and want to do a good job? Do you try really hard? Are you willing to go the extra mile but it just isn’t enough? And yet sometimes when you are doing your best along comes a boss who is not able to lead. Leadership means serving others, leadership is creating a safe work environment, and leadership is protecting your loyal staff. If you are in the situation where you don’t feel protected, properly trained and even re-
I remember when I had a teacher in high school who would proudly carry a long stick with a point on the end of it and if you were not paying attention to what she was saying she would saunter on over to your desk and smack that stick on your desk to make sure you knew she meant business. It was like boot camp for the real world. Then there was Miss Klein, she was in charge of a department store and, make no mistake, she would criticize you in front of people and have no trouble firing someone for the smallest thing. I moved on to a banking job, it wasn’t for me but there were
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Obituaries Esther Irene Gondek
Esther Irene Gondek, 83, of Wind Gap, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus, of Easton. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen J. Gondek, who passed away on Aug. 24, 2007. Esther was born on May 4, 1936 in Nazareth, to the late Floyd and Elsie (Getz) Dorshimer. Esther worked in the garment industry as a Floor Supervisor and button hole maker for Valerie’s Fashion, formerly of Wind Gap. She also worked for Royal Gourmet Foods, of Nazareth, and most recently she worked at the new Mountain View Drive-In, of Nazareth. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, of Nazareth. Esther loved cooking and shopping. She treasured spending the holidays with her family. Esther is deeply missed by children, Stephen Gondek, Jr., of Kunkletown, Kathy Groner, of Nazareth, Karen Gondek and companion Dale, of Danielsville, PA. Also by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister, Betty Reph, of Wind Gap, and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by grandson, Erik Fritz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 410 W. Center St., Nazareth PA 18064. Followed by burial in Holy Family Cemetery, of Nazareth. Calling hours will take place in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com.
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William J. Halbfoerster, Jr.
NOV. 16, 1930 – OCT. 22, 2019 William J. “Bill” Halbfoerster, Jr., of 2556 Wood’s Edge Rd., Bath, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Wagner) Halbfoerster for 46 years before she passed away on July 28, 2001. He was the son of the late William J. Sr. and Edna M. (Lufft) Halbfoerster. Born Nov.16, 1930 in East Orange, N.J., he first resided in Roselle, N.J., and moved to Bath with his parents in 1936. Editor of The Home News, Bath, since 1954, he became publisher when his father died in November 1966. When the company was sold, he continued as editor and later was named editor emeritus, and contributed to the newspaper up to his passing. In addition to serving as editor of The Home News, he was also editor of the Lions District 14-K newsletter, the Tattle Tailer, and for four years editor of the PA Lions quarterly magazine, Pride of Pennsylvania. For that service, he was awarded a Pennsylvania Lions Fellow glass plaque in 2007. A 1948 graduate of Northampton High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict, 16 months of which he was chief clerk with the Historical Section at 7th Army Headquarters in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany, finishing his service as a staff sergeant. Afterward, he became a member of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, in Bath, and was a 50-year member. Bill joined the Bath Lions Club in 1955 and received his 50-year chevron in January of 2005. Later, he received the 65-year chevron. For his term of service, International President Clement Kubiak awarded him a Certificate of Appreciation in March 2005. He previously received three other International President’s Certificates of Appreciation. In the Lions year 2005-06, he served his third term as club president. He was elected District Governor of District 14-K (Lehigh and Northampton counties) for the
Lions year 1993-94, after which he was named a Melvin Jones Fellow, and received a Lions International Leadership Medal in 2003. He also received two International Presidential Medals in 2007-08 and 2013-14. A member of the Past District Governors Advisory Committee, he served as secretary for several years. For more than 40 years, he was secretary of the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, and he was also secretary of the Southeast Division, Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. In 2003, Bill was inducted into the PFSC Hall of Fame. He was a co-founder of the Northampton County Junior Conservation School and remained active for more than 35 years with the youth organization. He also received an award from the Whitetail Deer Classic. Mr. Halbfoerster was a 50-year member of Manoquesy Lodge #413, F. & A.M., and served as Worshipful Master in 1973, the same year his wife was Worthy Matron of the Nazareth Chapter of Eastern Star. He was also a 50-year member of Lehigh Consistory, Allentown; Rajah Shrine, Reading; and Siegfried Royal Arch Chapter #295, Northampton-Catasauqua. In 2008, Bill was presented with the Golden Deeds Award from the Northampton Exchange Club. A member of Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C., he formerly served as a Deacon and Elder, and taught a Sunday school class of young people. A former player on the Christ Church team of the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League, he was one of eight named to the league’s Hall of Fame in 2019. He was also a member of Bath Borough’s 250th Anniversary committee and was instrumental in securing a horse chestnut tree from Mt. Vernon in Virginia that is still growing in Keystone Park. The tree was to replace the Friendship Tree in East Allen Township given after the Revolutionary War to General Brown, which was destroyed by lightning strikes. Bill and Anna enjoyed traveling to Lions International conventions in the U.S., England (including Germany), and Hawaii, but most of all they enjoyed working together, and especially loved their children and grandchildren. Surviving are three sons, Donald L. of Bath; David W. and his wife Karen, of Moore Township; and Kevin J. of New Tripoli; two daughters, Gail A. Schwartz and husband Eric, of Marietta, GA; and Alicia M. Newport and husband Pat, of Canton, GA; eight
grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, two step-granddaughters and three step- great-grandchildren. He is also pre-deceased by an infant son; brother, Robert C. Halbfoerster and nephew Scott R. Halbfoerster. A Masonic service was held Sunday evening in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath. Followed by a funeral service on Monday at 11 a.m. in Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C. with the Rev. Michael Eckroth officiating. Interment with military honors was held at Green Mount Cemetery, Bath. Memorial donations may be made to Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C. or to the Bath Area Food Bank, both at 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath, PA 18014.
Dear readers, Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Bill. He truly lived an extraordinary life and his accomplishments are outstanding. The Home News would not be what it is today, nor will it ever be the same, without him. The staff of The Home News invites our readers to share their favorite memories/photos/ anecdotes, etc. of Bill to be published in our tribute issue Nov. 7, 2019. Please send your submissions via email to AskUs@ HomeNewsPA. com or mail to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088. To be considered for our Nov. 7 issue, submissions must be received no later than Monday, Nov. 4. If you have any questions, please call 610-923-0382. Sincerely, The Home News staff
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Governor Wolf Historical Society Holds first East Allen Schools Reunion submitted by LINDA KORTZ The Governor Wolf Historical Society held the first East Allen Township School Reunion Sunday, Oct. 27 in the Wolf Academy, on the campus at 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Many former students with ages ranging from their 50s to 80s came out. They all had attended one or more of the five schools, Monocasay, Steinmetz, Union, Oxford and Knauss, brought old class photos, report cards,other amazing memorabilia, some from the 1800s of their families at school. Plans for the new Governor Wolf Museum are being formed. Barbara Wiemann, our historian, scanned their photos, documents, and especially their school memories. Several unknown facts about the schools will help us to broaden the files for local research purposes. In 1785, area Pa Germans and the Scot Irish realized they needed a closer school for their sons' education. Sending then to a boarding school was too costly for the early rural families. They built the Academy that still stands on the site. Governor George Wolf, the 7th Governor of PA, was educated there. He fought for and signed the contested Common School Act in 1834, providing an education for all regardless, of gender, race, religion, wealth or nationality. The next year he lost his re-election to the Whig Party who was vehemently against public funded education - especially for girls. They were unsuccessful in eliminating public education. Within only a few years, our Commonwealth had citizens who could read and write in English, advancing commerce and trade. We are seeking any photos, artifacts, documents, and items that we can scan or use in the display in the Wolf Museum. Please call 610-905-0007.
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Church Directory The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to 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. – 11/3: Worship 9:15 a.m. HC, SS 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – 11/3: Worship 11 a.m. HC, SS 10 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. SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 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 8/9:15/10:30 a.m. HA, SS 9:30 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 8/10:45 a.m. and Contemporary 9:30 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-408-9624 Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11:15 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- 11/3: Worship 9 a.m. HC, Sunday Morning Adventures 10:30 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.
SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Worship with HC.
SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-262-3365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 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 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – 9 a.m.Contemporary Worship, 10 a.m.- Christian Formation, 11 a.m.- Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C., Berlinsville. 610-767-3107 Sun. – (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat. 4:30 p.m., Sun. 8:30/10:30 a.m. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.
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WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
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.
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The Bitter Woman
How often does it happen that the circumstances of life turn a “pleasant” woman into a “bitter” woman? One such woman in the Bible was named Naomi (meaning “pleasant”). There was no foretelling that after her marriage and the birth of two sons she and her husband would leave their homeland because of a famine. Or, that there her husband would die, as well as both sons who married but fathered no children. Widowed and childless, Naomi prepared to return to her own country. One daughter-in-law, Ruth, begged to go with her. After protesting, Naomi finally relented and the two women returned to Bethlehem. Upon their arrival, friends and family rushed to welcome the woman they had said good-bye to many years earlier. Naomi bared her soul, explaining that although she had “gone out full,” having plenty, now she was coming home with nothing – no husband, no children, just one daughter-in-law. Her words were, “Call me not (by my name) Naomi, call me ‘Mara” (meaning bitter). What a further humbling, to realize she was dependent on her daughter-in-law to glean in the fields in order to eat. But one day Naomi began to refocus her attention from her own sorrow and losses to Ruth’s need for a husband. Upon realizing that the field in which Ruth gleaned was owned by her deceased husband’s rich relative, Naomi wisely advised her daughter-in-law on how to gain Boaz’s romantic interest. So it was that Ruth and Boaz married and had a son. Naomi was so smitten with a love for the infant that she was allowed to become the child’s nurse causing people to say, “there is a son born to Naomi.” The child became famous in Israel as Obed, the grandfather to David, Israel’s most beloved king. Often it is when we look beyond our own disappointments and help another, we reclaim our own happiness. --Submitted by the late Pastor Daniel E. Lundmark’s sister-in-law, Grace Lundmark
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The Classifieds
Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon | Phone: 610-923-0382 | E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons. There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.
HELP WANTED DRIVERS NEEDED FOR SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Hourly plus mileage rate. Call 610419-1645. (11/7) FENCE INSTALLERS We are currently seeking fence installers, experience not required but helpful. Carpentry skills also helpful. Lehigh Valley Fence co located in Bath PA. Starting rate compensated with experience, overtime available. Benefits after 90 days. Please apply in person at 6587 Jacksonville Rd Bath PA, Immediate start. (10/31) FT COMM GARAGE DOOR TECHNICIAN/INSTALLER Exp only. Valid PA driver’s license req. Health/IRA/Holiday Benefits after 90 days. Salary commensurate w/exp. pgdlisa@ptd.net 610-826-2400. (11/14) ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR-PT 8-10 hrs wk approx. More info - #610-261-2910 or stpaulsnorth@gmail.com. (10/31) SALES PERSON Ted’s Roofing seeking experienced sales person. Please call 610-509-1325. (11/14)
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NORTHAMPTON 2BR/1.5 BA LUXURY CONDOMINIUM Large rooms, walk in closets, modern kitchen with new refrigerator, new dishwasher, electric range, microwave and garbage disposal. washer and dryer in unit. Building is secured, full sprinklered, elevator, private storage area. Close to shopping, highways, parks and walking trail. Small pets considered. All tenants must be over the age of 62. $1,250 per month plus security. No smoking within the unit. Credit and criminal check required. Call 610-597-5503. (11/14) RENT IT FAST! With Home News classifieds for as little as $10/week. Call 610-923-0382 or place your ad online at www.homenewspa. com. (TN)
FOR SALE 1968 MUSTANG Dark blue. 248,000 miles. Everything works but radio. Best offer. 610-837-1397. (11/7) NEVER MISS ANOTHER ISSUE Weekly delivery to your mailbox. $23 for 52 issues of The Home News. Call today: 610923-0382 or subscribe online at www.homenewspa.com. (TN) NEVER USED RV 2017 Keystone RV Passport model# 3290BH, 3 slides, automatic awning, flat screen TV. This trailer is new, I towed it home and due to health reasons we never got to use it. My loss, your gain $22,995 OBO. Call Bob at 610-393-0782. (10/31)
FOR SALE POTATOES Twin Maple Farm, 1 mile South Bath School Rd. Open Daily. 610-837-0175.
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OCEAN CITY, MD TIME SHARE Direct oceanfront 2 bed, 2 bath condo on 20th floor of desirable Carousel building. Ocean and bay views from two private balconies. Amenities include indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, restaurants, an indoor ice skating rink, and more! Share #2, 4 weeks for $21,500. Turn key operating costs including taxes, condo fee, weekly maid service, insurance, etc. are paid monthly, $184.00. Call today. 410-524-0919 or 443235-9838. (10/31) PONTOON BOAT Crest 24 ft., 50HP, Johnson motor, needs TLC comes with trailer. $2,000 OBO. Call 610393-0782. (10/31) POTATOES AND APPLES Padula Farms Half a mile west of Bath on Rt. 248. (10/31)
HOME IMPROVEMENTS MILLER SUPPLY ACE HARDWARE Northampton, PA WOOD PELLETS M-F-7am-7pm Sat.7am-4pm 610-262-4566. (10/31) NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC. 27 Mauch Chunk Street Nazareth, Pa. HARVEY VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SOLAR ROOMS Storm Windows & Screens Repaired Insulated Glass, Plexiglass, Mirrors, Repairs made at your home. Free Estimates. Call Mike Matula 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. 24-hour emergency service, commercial customers. (TN) TED’S ROOFING New Roofs & Repairs • ReRoofing • Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter • Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829. NJ#13VH08202700. 610-8377508. (10/31)
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UPCOMING EVENTS 2 GREAT PET EXPOS Greater Philadelphia Jan 10-12, Oaks PA Lehigh Valley Jan 24-26, Allentown www.familypetshows.com 631-423-0620. (12/26) AYCE MILITARY STYLE BREAKFAST Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville. Veterans and active military eat free. Adults $5, children $3, under age 3 free. Proceeds benefit Salem United Methodist Church SERVants Community Outreach program. (11/7) BASKET SOCIAL Friday, Nov. 8 at Christ UCC Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Doors open 4 p.m., drawing at 8 p.m. Need not be present to win. All occasion filled baskets, gift certificates and more. Kitchen open. (10/31) PUMPKIN ROLL SALE Chapman Quarries UMC, $13 whole roll, $7 half roll. Order deadline Nov. 6. Call Linda 484-623-4545. Pick-up Nov. 16 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Bake sale and vendor tables ($10 rent) on pick-up day. 1433 Main St. (Chapman), Bath. (10/31) ST. PAUL’S UCC AYCE BREAKFAST Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul’s UCC, 19th and Lincoln Street, Northampton. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, hash browns, beverages. $8 adults, $5 children, under 5 eat free. Walk-ins welcome. Sponsored by Women of St. Paul’s. (11/7)
PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL 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 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 19-ZHB-728 The applicant(s), Wendy Sanders, applicants of the property located at 127 Monocacy Dr. Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a special exception to conduct a General Home Occupation using an accessory structure for sale of items such as yarn, fleece, finished goods and handmade items, hats, scarfs, and educational classes offered as well. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 20022 (H-7) General Home Occupation Standards, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J6-15-1, contains approximately 4.21 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (10/24 & 10/31)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FIRE DEPARTMENT REDI RACK WALL MOUNTED 24 INCH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Municipal Office Building, 134 S. Main Street until 4:00 prevailing time, Monday, December 2, 2019 for the purchase of three (3) Red Rack Wall Mounted Twenty Four (24”) Inch Storage Compartments and accompanying installation hardware. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 pm that same day, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the purchase of this equipment and necessary installation hardware, including a list of accessories and product guarantees that will be included in the bid, can be secured from Mark A. Morella Jr. , Nazareth Borough EMT Director (484357-9929) or by e-mail at mmorella@vigilancehose.com or by regular correspondence to Mark A. Morella Jr. P.O. Box 191, Nazareth, PA 18064. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate and delivery in full of the products is required within forty five (45) days of the bid award on November 29, 2019. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul A. Kokolus Secretary/Treasurer The Borough of Nazareth (10/24 & 10/31) PUBLIC NOTICE Re-scheduling of November 5, 2019 meeting: The Moore Township Board of Supervisors have re-scheduled their meeting from Tuesday, November 5, 2019 to Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building at 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA due to Election Day 2019. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (10/31) ESTATE NOTICE John Cenera dec’d. Late of Macungie, Lehigh County, PA Executrix: Caramarie Guilfoyle, 2715 Apple Valley Estates Drive, Orefield, PA 18069. (10/31-11/14) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2019 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Northampton Residential LLC, 1177 6th Street, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, for the property located on West Alley, a/k/a 27 West 21st Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. L4SW4A-1-6 and is located in the C-2 Commercial Zoning District. This plan is presented for Preliminary/Final Plan Review for Northampton Townhomes. Northampton Residential LLC would like to develop this property into 40 townhomes. This plan was previously reviewed and approved in 2007 as Cross Country Townhomes. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (10/31 & 11/7)
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. JOHN & KIMBERLY LEWIS The applicants/owners of 3905 Sycamore Drive, Northampton PA 18067 have filed an application for zoning relief from front yard setback requirements for the location of a 30-foot by 32-foot pole building. The design standards for this residential district state that residential accessory structures are not permitted in the front yard, therefore, requiring a variance from Section 180-16. E., Design standards. The parcel I.D. No. is J3-13-11-2-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District. LEE & JANE MEYERS The applicants/owners of 1289 Walnut Drive, 1283 Walnut Drive, and a vacant lot located on Walnut Drive, Danielsville, PA, 18038 have filed an application requesting multiple variances as a result of a proposed lot line adjustment for the three existing non-conforming lots. The owners are proposing to adjust the lot lines in order for the existing residential structures to be contained within their own parcels. The applicant is seeking relief from the following. Requesting a variance from Section 180-19. B. - Permitted Uses, a variance from Section 180-19. E. – Lot area, lot width, and lot coverage requirements, a variance from Section 180-19. F. – Minimum setback requirements, a variance from Section 180-29. C. – Driveway requirements, and a variance from Section 180-114. A. – Nonconforming lots. The parcel I.D. No for 1289 Walnut Drive is H3NE1-3-11-0516, the parcel I.D. No for 1283 Walnut Drive is H3NE1-3-13-0516, the parcel I.D. No for the vacant lot is H3NE1-3-11A-0516 and all three lots are located in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (10/31 & 11/7) PUBLIC NOTICE 2019-002 The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 6:30 PM at the Borough Building located at 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following application: The appellant, Acxel Lopez, requests variances of Section 675-60 to reduce the required side and rear lot line setbacks for a storage shed. The property is located at 267 Park Terrace Ct, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel #K6NW1C-2-1A, and is in the (R-1) Low Density Residential Zoning District. Any interested party is welcome to attend and may have an opportunity to be heard. Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Officer
Enforcement (10/31 & 11/7)
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Alvin N. Murphy, Jr., late of the Township of Washington, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Scott P. Murphy, Administrator of the Estate of Alvin N. Mur-
www.HomeNewsPA.com phy, Jr. 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 Scott P. Murphy 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 (10/31-11/14) PUBLIC NOTICE 2019-003 The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 6:30 PM at the Borough Building 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following application: The appellant, Katherine D. Santoro, with respect to the proposed Conversion of the existing building at 234 S. Walnut Street to a 5-7 unit Multiple Family Dwelling, requests the following: 1) Variance from Parking Space requirements of Section 675-100.A. and/or 675120.A(24) 2) Variance from Buffer Strip requirements of Section 675112 3) Variance from Screening requirements of Section 675114.A. thru D. The property is located at 234 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel #K6NW4C-23-3-0503E, and is located in a (CH-1) Commercial Highway w/ Residential Zoning District. Any interested party is welcome to attend and may have an opportunity to be heard. Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer (10/31 & 11/7)
Northampton Area School District to host Community Resource Fair
submitted by JILL STOUT The Northampton Area School District will be hosting a School Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Northampton Area High School. The following presentations will be given by the Center for Humanistic to provide important, up to date, information for parents: •Current Drug Trends •Social Media •Mock Teen Bedroom NASD staff members will present information on key resources and programs that the District provides such as: Elementary Technology Resources Schoology for Parents Sapphire Parent Portal A.L.I.C.E. Emergency Response Safe2Say Something Anonymous Reporting In addition, multiple community groups and resources will be available to provide information on their services. Since this event is intendContinued on page 15
Plainfield Township awarded 2019 Comm. Resource Continued from page 14 Community Distinction Award ed for parents only, childcare has been arranged for those parents
who may need it. The NAHS National Honor Society will provide childcare in the NAHS Library. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Stout at stoutj@nas-
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dschools.org. We hope to see you on Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Northampton Area High School.
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by HOME NEWS STAFF The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission awarded their 2019 Community of Distinction Award to Plainfield Township. Honorees for the award were the Bath Borough, Coopersburg Borough and Whitehall Township. The 6th Annual Lehigh Valley Gala and Awards ceremony was held Wednesday, Oct. 16. Other award winners were: Revitalization: Bangor Borough Streetscape Enhancements Open space: Lower Macungie Township Outdoor recreation: Dimmick
Food Drive
Continued from page 8 those less fortunate, especially with the cold weather and holiday season approaching. When you receive one of these flyers on your door, please fill and bag and help feed the hungry. Nonperishable food items, canned and dry goods and foods, baby formula and paper products are greatly appreciated. All food items collected will be kept lo-
Park Playground Improvements Project Environment: Little Bushkill Creek Watershed Management Plan Land Development: Factory LLC, Bethlehem Transportation Planning: Pedestrian Crosswalk Enforcement Program, City of Bethlehem Plan, planning policy or ordinance: West Ward Neighborhood Plan, City of Easton Multi-Municipal Cooperation: Slate Belt Rising- Portland, Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap. cally to fill your local food banks. If you can help, please have the bags placed on your front porch, or out by your mailbox, and attach the flyer to the bag so it is easily identifiable, by 8 a.m. on the morning of Nov. 9. Scouts will be around to collect the bags and deliver them to their local food bank. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and will be helping those who are less fortunate. You never know who you may be helping that you never know needed it.
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center community programs, November Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Owl Prowl Friday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Join educator Rick Wiltraut for this walk through the woods of Jacobsburg in search of local species of owls such as the Eastern-Screech Owl and the Great Horned Owl. Participants should dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Program limited to 30 participants. Registration is required. Day of the Dead Saturday, Nov. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. Join us for a celebration of the Day of the Dead. Learn the crafts and traditions of this cultural holiday while honoring those who have passed away. Educational stations will be set up around the visitor center. Fold paper flowers to take home, compare skulls and bones, and make a glow in the dark mask. This is a free family friendly event with instruction in English and Spanish. Registration is not necessary. Stop by anytime between noon and 4 p.m. Five Week Intensive Art Workshop for Teens Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nov, 5 to Dec. 12 Learn from a professional artist who will teach unique painting and drawing processes. The students in the workshop will create a group installation piece inspired by nature and ecological issues
for display at Jacobsburg's visitor center. Participants will also take part in environmental science lessons designed to inform and inspire the artwork. Artist in residence Melissa Perhamus will be leading the workshop along with center educators. Examples of her work can be viewed at her website listed below. This workshop is for teens ages 13-18 and attendance is required at all 10 sessions. The workshop is free. Registration is required. The workshop will start Nov. 5 and continue each Tuesday and Thursday evening until Dec. 12, excluding the week of Thanksgiving. For more information, contact Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center at 610- 746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Go Teach Hiking 101 Workshop Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hiking is more than putting on a pair of boots and walking in the woods. It’s a lifelong recreational activity that can increase one’s stamina, endurance, and athleticism. It’s also the basis of numerous other recreations including backpacking, orienteering, and geo-caching. Learn how to enable your students to discover Penn’s Woods through an interdisciplinary set of lessons created by the PA Bureau of State Parks. Lessons focus on health, fitness, and trip planning; map reading and identifying local trails; forest ecology as well as nature journaling. The les-
sons address several PA Physical Education & Health academic standards as well as standards for Geography, Science & Ecology, and the Humanities. The course is designed for teachers and outdoor educators and covers 6.5 Act 48 hours. Cost is $25, payable at the workshop via cash, credit card, or check made payable to the "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” Registration required by October 30, 2019. Speaker Series: Carmela M. Buono, “Land use history impacts on antmediated seed dispersal” Friday, Nov. 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Join us for this talk by Ph.D. student Carmela Buono from Binghamton University on her research about the status of antmediated seed dispersal in northeastern deciduous forests and the factors that might be impacting why we see less rates of dispersal. Registration is required. Family Night: "My Life as a Turkey" Friday, Nov. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring your family along to Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center for a craft activity and movie night. We’ll be screening "My Life as a Turkey,” the account of an experiment by naturalist Joe Hutto to raise a brood of wild turkey poults. Learn about the secret world of turkeys through Joe's retelling of the relationship that he formed with them during his life as a turkey. Craft time starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts promptly at 7 p.m. Registration is required as
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supplies and seating are limited. You may preview the film online: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ nature/my-life-as-a-turkey-introduction/7268/. Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least six inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth: https://www. dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/WinterReport/Pages/default.aspx.
Nazareth Halloween Parade winners
By NAZARETH FIRE DEPT.
Best appearing Individual: 3-C "Ghost Busters" Debora Koch from Easton Best appearing small Group: 1st. Rasy Family from Nazareth 2nd. Greener family from Nazareth Best appearing large Group: 1st. Clipper cheerleaders 2nd. Nazareth Area Middle school 3rd. Force Gymnastics 4th. Little Buddies Child Care Best appearing Girl Scouts: Nazareth Girl Scout unit 707 Best appearing Boy Scouts: 1st. Pack 78 "Legos"
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2nd. Pack 88 "Space Rocket" 3rd. Cub Pack 44 "Race Car" 4th. Cub Pack 74 "Canoeing" Best appearing float: 1st. Interstate Landscape "Alice in Wonderland" 2nd. Clipper Football 3rd. Nazareth Little Blue Eagles. Special Judges award: In memory of Joann Venatta for her love of dogs and participation in numerous Halloween parades: Jeannie Cardinals School of Dance Prizes can be picked up at the Borough Fire House at 49 South Broad Street any Monday night between 7 and 8 p.m.
St. Nicholas Church Annual Fall Basket Bazaar
submitted by KATE KERN Autumn has finally arrived and it’s time for the annual Basket Bazaar at St. Nicholas Church in Walnutport. The basket bazaar will be held the weekend of November 2 and 3 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church located at 1152 Oak Road, Walnutport. In addition to a basket raffle featuring a variety of themed baskets, there will be a money raffle and bigticket prize raffle. The big-ticket items up for raffle include a king/ queen Amish quilt, recliner chair, Giant food store $200 gift card, one-year family membership to the DaVinci Science Center in Allentown (good for four children and two adults), and a Michael Kors purse. New this year will be a separate mega-basket raffle with larger baskets available for some lucky individuals to win. Stop by and you could be one of those lucky winners. The kitchen will be open with hot food for sale. Take a break from basket-browsing and head over to the bake sale section for some delicious sweet treats. The hours for the bazaar will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. The drawing will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday and you do not need to be present to win.