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Cement Worker of the MonthDouglas A. Newhard
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By ED PANY Mr. Douglas Newhard was reared in Catasauqua, graduating from Catasauqua High School in 1973. He recalls, “I played on the basketball team and my favorite subject was math.” After taking an aptitude test, he was hired by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. in 1973 at a rate of $3.51 an hour. In his 25-year tenure at the plant, there was dramatic change. Mr. Newhard, with a feeling of nostalgia and pride said, “March 27, 1998 was a sad day. I was in the coke plant and the word came that the great plant was closing. When I left on the last day I not only left a job but a family of friends.” Douglas brought his work ethic to LaFarge in 1999, starting on the tire dock progress-
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ing to the labor gang, bulk loader, pack house and quarry crusher. He said, “For 14 years I operated the crusher, processing thousands of tons of cement rock daily.” Presently, he works at the unloading station operating a large loader moving limestone, coal sand, coke and gypsum, he works with coworker Rob Tansier. Their supervisor is Larry Heckman. Safety is a priority at the plant. There is a safety team that conducts monthly meetings on safety issues. They are proud of completing three years with no lost time accidents. The employees take safety very seriously. Mr. Newhard’s safety motto is: “If you are not sure, don’t do it.” Mr. Newhard has a friendly personality. He enjoys his job, saying, “I work with many fine co-workers and we all attempt to work in a safe manner to produce a quality product for our customers.”
Douglas and wife Diane have been married for 30 years and are proud of daughters Karen, Christine, Janice and sons Stephen and Jason. His best friend was the late Darryl Dawkins “Chocolate Thunder,” the former Philadelphia 76er basketball great, who was married to his daughter Janice. He said with a smile on his face, “My family is my hobby.” Active in the community, he is a member of the local Lions club and active with the Special Olympics. The friendly family resides in North Catasauqua. We wish Mr. Newhard and all our friends at the centuryold plant continued success in producing a product that helped build America.
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Allen Township Residents Should Be on the Lookout for Fundraiser Fraud
len Township’s fire company only solicits by mail, not by phone. All mailed solicitations have the return address Allen Township Fire Company #1, 3530 Howertown Road, Northampton. Any solicitations that do not have that address, he says, are a scam. An image of the real fund drive mailer will be posted on Allen Township’s website. In other news: Allen Township supervisors voted to remove the speed bumps and traffic signs on Debbie Road and Drexel Drive now that the detour on Route 329 is over.
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Supervisors first considered whether the speed bumps should remain until work with flaggers is completed later this fall. However, most residents vocally stated that they would like the speed bumps removed. Supervisors were open to following through with residents’ wishes. “[The speed bumps were] for the residents,” said Supervisor Gary Behler. “That is what they want.” Public works will remove the speed bumps and “No Outlet” signage as soon as they are able.
By KERI LINDENMUTH Allen Township residents are being warned about fake fundraising mailers. Allen Township supervisor and fire chief Dale Hassler told residents of the scam during the supervisors’ board meeting on Tuesday, August 28. Fake mailers, claiming to benefit East Stroudsburg’s volunteer fire company, were found circulating the Poconos region. However, the return address was located in Kansas. With their annual fund drive right around the corner, the Allen Township Fire Company is taking the time to help residents discern between a real fundraiser and a fraudulent one. Hassler told residents that Al-
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The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in.
Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Drive, Bath. Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Bath Museum- Temporarily closed to the public in preparation
of the move to the new location, 121 S. Walnut St.
Moore Township Association for families in need-
Monthly meeting second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Covenant United Methodist Church. Excludes June, July and August.
United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.
Atlas Cement Memorial Museum- Open the second and
fourth Sunday May through Sept. from 1 to 3 p.m., located at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton.
Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society Tours- Tours of the founders of Bath, Northampton, Allen and E. Allen Townships every Sat. 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd (Rt. 329), Northampton, PA. Gov. Wolf Hist. Soc. Tours- Three historic buildings on
grounds of GWHS, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, open to the public for tours 1 to 3 p.m., third Saturday every month from April to November.
Nazareth Area Garden Club Annual Flower and Garden Show- Sept. 7 and 8 at Schoeneck Moravian Church, Naz.
From 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street, Northampton. Hosted by Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce. Northampton Fire Dpt. Block Party and Parade- Sept. 22 hosted by Northampton Fire Dpt. And Alliance Fire Co. #1. 717 Washington Ave., Northampton. Parade 5:30 p.m., judging 4 p.m. Nazareth Car Show- Sunday, Sept. 30 from 12 until 4 p.m. in Nazareth Boro Park.
Coffee with a Cop- Wed., Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. with PA State Police at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath.
Bikes in Bath- Saturday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. on Allen Street.
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The Settlement and Fortifications By PEGGY SPENGLER-MOSER When the Craig and Boyd families arrived, they asked an Indian for water. This led them to a fine spring located behind the old Weaversville Hotel. Hugh Wilson, born in Ireland, was one of the first settlers. He bought 500 acres from William Allen. He would be the first white man to settle in the area now called East Allen Township. The deed gave Wilson the right to use the water from the Hokendauqua Creek to construct a dam and watercourses, for the erection of Wilson’s Grist Mill. The Wilson Mill was the first in the area and supplied most of the flour for the township. He would later sell the mill to his
son, Thomas. John Hays also built a mill, but on the Catasauqua Creek. Wilson led a movement in 1748 to organize Allen Township. The petition stated that the people wanted roads to go to the mill, market, and the courthouse. Wilson helped with the creation of Northampton County in 1752. The first court session was held before justices Thomas Craig, William Craig and Hugh Wilson, all of Craig’s ScotchIrish Settlement. During the French & Indian War, Wilson’s Blockhouse was built to protect the gristmill, as there was a shortage of flour during “The Runaway.” His blockhouse now stands in the Municipal Park.
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I would like to thank Mr. Ed Pany for use of his research on the Wilson Block House. Another founding father of the settlement, James Ralston, built Fort Ralston near Frank’s Corner in E. Allen Township. It was similar to Fort Deshler in Lehigh County, a fortified two-story stone house. On Sept. 22 from 1 until 4 p.m., Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society at 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd. in Northampton is having an Anniversary Festival to salute the 290th birthday of the settlement, and the 10-year anniversary of the restoration project. There will be food, raffles, actors, DAR, a hearse car show, kid’s activities, and information for a car tour of settlement homes. We will be fundraising to purchase stainless steel nametags for 35 tombstones that are unreadable, and a memorial plaque listing those who are buried in unmarked graves.
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John Sidney McCain was laid to rest last week after discontinuing treatment for brain cancer. He was a senator from Arizona, a Navy pilot, a prisoner of war and much more. He was a pilot in Vietnam and survived captivity for nearly six years, suffering torture and abuse that would leave him permanently disabled. His experiences stand alone and his leadership was a result of his past. In his farewell letter, McCain said that cooperation and understanding, starting with leaders, is key to moving forward. "But, we have always had so much more in common with each other than in disagreement," which brings me to lessons we can all learn from Senator McCain.
Leadership lessons from John McCain
Always look for ways to come together with those you disagree with. When stating your case, be civil and respectful. Don’t be afraid, fear can be more debilitating than reality. Do what is right, it may not always be popular. Be willing to apologize when you are wrong or make a mistake. Practice forgiving others. Learn the art of recovery. They say he was a “maverick.” According to Learning English, a
maverick is a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to blindly follow the customs or rules of a group to which he or she belongs. In the U.S., a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit. A maverick is a leader. Farewell Senator McCain.
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs, September Submitted by from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. LAUREN FORSTER Have you been looking for delicious campfire recipes? Join us to DiscoverE Adventure learn the basics of campfire cookBackpacks Available ing with a Dutch Oven. Brian and When: Monday through Jean Krenicky of the Jacobsburg Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Historical Society will cover genWhere: Jacobsburg Visitor eral instruction on getting the Center, 400 Belfast Road, most from a cast iron Dutch Nazareth Oven and then participants will Borrow a backpack full of have the opportunity to prepare kid-friendly tools to explore Ja- lunch. We'll provide ingredients cobsburg. These backpacks are for a main dish, a side and desbest for families with young chil- sert. Please let us know ahead of dren. Each backpack includes time if you have any food allerbinoculars, notepad, colored pen- gies or dietary restrictions and we cils, magnifying lens, bug box, will do our best to accomodate dip net, and five field guides for them. Wear comfortable clothes exploring the pond, insects, birds, and bring water and your appetrees, butterflies and moths. For tite. This program is only open more information call 610-746- to ages 12 and up. Registration is 2801 or email jacobsburgsp@ required. pa.gov. DiscoverE: Tales for Tots Fishing Rods and Tackle Tuesdays, September 4 Available through October 16, from When: Monday through 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our popular Tales for Tots Where: Jacobsburg Visitor program returns with all new exCenter, 400 Belfast Road, plorations. Join us for story time Nazareth followed by nature activities for Borrow fishing poles and tackle preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To we will explore a different topic borrow equipment, you must by reading a book followed by a provide a driver’s license or other craft and short scavenger hunt. form of state issued identification. Adults must accompany their Persons age 16 and older must child. Please register your child possess a current fishing license for each session that you plan to fish. Adults can help children to attend. Children that attend under 16 fish without a license. six sessions will earn a DiscovBait is not provided. For more in- erE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. formation call 610-746-2801 or Please note that the morning and email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. afternoon sessions will be identiDutch Oven Campfire cal. Registration for each visit is B:3.72” required. Cooking T:3.72”Speaker Series: Dr. Thomas Saturday, September 1 S:3.47”
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tion is required. Fee of $20.00 includes transportation and lunch. Monday Morning Birds & Beans Monday, September 24 at 8 to 10 a.m. Join educator Rick Wiltraut for “bird friendly” coffee and a bird walk at Jacobsburg, focusing on identification of confusing fall warblers. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. A limited number of binoculars and field guides will be available. Registration is not required. Controlling Chronic Wasting Disease Friday, September 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. Local Game Warden Brad Kreider will speak about what is being done to help control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania and what you can do to help. CWD has been found in white-tailed deer populations in the state and is spreading. It is a fatal disease in the same family as Mad Cow Disease in cattle. This program will provide important information about what is being done and the roles that hunters and landowners can play in preventing the spread of this disease. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
decline. This program features LaDuke- Rattlesnakes in live snakes. Registration is rePennsylvania Friday, September 7 from 7 quired. Bushkill Township Open to 8 p.m. Join Dr. Thomas C. LaDuke, Space Tour Associate Professor of Biology at Saturday, September 15 East Stroudsburg University, as from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. he talks about his research with For the past 15 years, Bushkill Timber Rattlesnakes in Penn- Township has worked diligently sylvania. LaDuke realized in to preserve open space farmland the mid-1990s that states and and natural areas throughout the countries were not paying close entire Township. Efforts have enough attention to amphibian largely focused on the lands along and reptile populations. Since no Sobers Run, an Exceptional Valone knew the exact rattlesnake ue stream flowing from the Blue population in the state, LaDuke Mountain into Jacobsburg EE set up a monitoring program to Center, as well as acquisition of make sure the state has enough remaining larger farms and other rattlesnakes in its ecosystem. Reg- key parcels at risk for land deistration is required. velopment. Join Bushkill TownMonarch Butterfly Tagging ship supervisor Jason Smith and Sunday, September 9 from DCNR educator Rick Wiltraut for this bus tour of acquired open 10 a.m. to noon Join local butterfly enthusiast space in the township. RegistraDoug Burton as he captures and tags Monarch Butterflies in the wildflower fields at Jacobsburg. In An Ever-Changing Ever-ChangingWorld… World… We’ll also look for other butterfly In An species and search milkweed for Monarch caterpillars. Hat, long pants, sunscreen, and bottled wa- Sunday: ter is recommended. A limited 8am Traditional Liturgy Sunday: number of nets will be provided Sunday: for those who wish to help Doug 9:30am Informal Worship 8am Traditional Liturgy capture Monarchs. Registration is 8am Traditional Liturgy 11:00am Contemporary Worship required. 9:30am Informal Worship 9:30am Informal Worship Tuesday Trails (begins Sept. 9th) 11:00am Contemporary Worship Tuesday, September 11 11:00am Contemporary Worship (begins Sept. 9th) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (begins Sept. 9th) Wednesday: Get moving after work with a Wednesday: brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These 7pm Evening Prayer w. Wednesday: guided monthly hikes are 2 to 7pm Evening Prayer w. Holy 7pm Communion Evening Prayer w. 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Holy Communion Dogs are welcome to hike on a Holy Communion leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Family Night: Snakes Alive! Friday, September 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join us a for a family craft night followed by a slide presentation by naturalist Brian Hardiman of the Monroe County EnvironHoly Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church Holy CrossEvangelical Evangelical Lutheran Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church mental Education Center show696 Johnson Road Nazareth, PA 18064 ing snake species living in eastern 696 JohnsonRoad Road Nazareth, PAPA 18064 696 Johnson Nazareth, 18064 Pennsylvania. Brian will explain www.HolyCrossNazareth.org www.HolyCrossNazareth.org and how to identify venomous www.HolyCrossNazareth.org from non-venomous snakes and discuss why many snakes are in
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip After a couple days when we had sprinkles of rain, Labor Day was better, although it brought back a 90+ degree heat wave. Anyhow, the sun was out and it gave families a chance to celebrate together before heading back to work the next day and to school for their children. The unofficial end of summer is now, but won’t come officially until September 21st. Fall is the next day. . . . There was a beautiful tribute to the late Senator John McCain at his home in Arizona and in Washington, DC Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It didn’t matter what political party, the people paying tribute were of both and they truly liked him for being a proud American hero, who always fought for what was right for America. His daughter Meghan really took her father’s death hard and she was in tears in most of her tribute at the National Cathedral in Washington. She had been a panelist on a Fox News show at noon and when he developed brain cancer, she left and was at home ever since. . . .Since September 9 is National Grandparents’ Day, the Klecknersville Rangers are celebrating it with a breakfast for the public. Grammies and Pappies always have room for a good breakfast. They could use a big hug, too. . . . The Atlanta Braves keep winning most of their games, and the Phillies are losing most of theirs and are slipping out of any thought for the NL playoffs. Too bad, but that’s baseball. You need top-notch pitchers and hitters to win, and that has been lacking lately. On Labor Day, the Boston Red Sox beat the Braves 8-2 and the Miami Marlins knocked off the Phillies, 3-1, who’ve only scored one run in each of the last four or five games. . . . .Enjoyed seeing the photos of Bath’s Spuds & Suds and Moore Township’s Community Days in the paper, and the stories by Kathy Unger, Blaine Hoffmeister, Peggy Moser and Ed Pany. We are the local news that David H. always talked about. . . . Glad to see that
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NCC student Becomes American Ninja Warrior's Youngest National finalist Submitted by MIA ROSSI Zach Day of Northampton County, NCC general studies major, made it into the Nationals on NBC's “American Ninja Warrior.” Day started training for qualifiers when he turned 15. He and his father started by building a salmon ladder in their backyard in Bangor, a staple on the show. After that, he joined a National Ninja League and entered local competitions in New York City, Philadelphia, and even California. These competitions gave him experience with some similar obstacles to the ones he'd face in “American Ninja Warrior.” Day works at two gyms. Vertiquest in Bound Brook, NJ
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Governor Wolf Historical Society’s Tavern Night returns By HOME NEWS STAFF Come out for a rollicking good time with live music in the historic ambiance of our early buildings on Friday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $15/single, $25/couple. Light refreshments available, BYOB, must be 21. Back by popular demand -
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Old Bath Gleanings By CHARLES MCILHANEY, JR. Some bits of information pertaining to former “Old Bath” articles: The Coal Yard- The sturdy Bath Fish Committee Building was originally built to replace the wooden office structure of Achenbach’s Coal Yard that
washed away in the flood of 1945. Paper Boys- Bath’s former and first woman mayor, Betty Fields, also holds the distinction of being the town’s first papergirl. She carried The Home News in 1955 and served as the newspaper’s first girl journalist of Northampton High School
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in 1958, on a side note, during her 21-year tenure as mayor until 1985, Betty holds the record for performing 676 marriages. Former Bath resident, Phil Bollman, carried The Morning Call during his school years from 1948 to 1956. The morning after the Northampton High School Senior Prom, his prom date and future wife, Bernice Hilberg, helped him deliver the newspapers while still dressed in her prom gown. Green Mount CemeteryRoy Repsher is the son of former cemetery caretaker Roy C. “Spike” Repsher. In the late 1950s and early 60s, he often helped his dad with the cemetery maintenance, including mowing the grass and trimming around the headstones. Local resident Jack Mooney also helped with the mowing. With the hard frozen ground of winter, Spike sometimes called for the service of Bill Schlegal and his backhoe to open the graves. Bill had a good slant on life and a hearty laugh. Roy remembers the occasion when the backhoe slipped into a partially opened grave and became lodged there. Bill took it all in easy stride until a tow truck was summoned from Rehrig’s Auto Garage at Northampton and Walnut Streets to extricate the rig from the grave. At a later
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Hosted by The Northampton Area Ch Submitted by RACHEL GREENAWALT The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber invites you
to join us on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at our annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair with well over 100 craft and food vendors. This year’s fair will again feature a multitude of crafters and artisans like Shaybeads, JJ Woodcrafts and Mountain Valley Candles. Food trucks will be rolling in, such as Bob-B-Que, Geaker’s Tacos and Josie’s Fancy Funnels and will be serving
up signature dishes. Many businesses will be setting up to give information. Visit our beer tent and enjoy a cold brew or glass of wine and listen to live music by Jordan White, Anthony Cubbage, Henry Laurito, and Hydraulic Lime,
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and end the day with the Bryant Brothers. There will be multiple locations to listen to music, including the Main Stage, Uptown Park and outside the Gin Mill. Also, come see the Wildlands Wild Life presentation from 11 a.m. to noon. Performances throughout the day will include Elite Martial Arts and 3D Dance Studio from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. This year we will also have a rock climbing wall, moon bounces, sand art, pony rides and many other activities to see throughout the day. When: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Where: Northampton Main Street (21st Street to 18th Street) Pricing Information: Free to attend
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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 610-2622882 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. 610-2649325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-2628500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 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 9/9: Outdoor Worship 9:30 a.m., Church picnic noon, Wed. 9/12 7 p.m. W. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-7673505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-2629517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2628101 (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. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Birthday Celebration 10:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-2627186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30
a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., HC with Worship 11 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 610-2622668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-2623365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-2625645 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. 484597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610837-7874 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.
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SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-7591652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
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SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-2612910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.
SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 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. 610-8371061 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. 610-2628666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-7673107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30
ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610-767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-8377426. 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 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-2621133. Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2626636 (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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Who’s Wrong?
John Garlock wrote: I have a friend who thinks I’m wrong. He does not believe the Bible was inspired by God. I say, “Have you read it?” He says Jesus was a wise man--but not the Son of God. I say, “Do you know Him?” He thinks salvation from sin is just imagination. I say, “Have you tried it?” He also guesses there isn’t any life after death--when you die, that’s all. I say there is a heaven, and a hell, too. Preparation for heaven means: 1. Believe Jesus. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved...” (Acts 16:31). 2. Personally ask Him to forgive your sins. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins” (I John 1:9). 3. Live by the Bible. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). Preparation for hell means: 1. Take the easy way. “...wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat” (Matthew 7:13). One of us is wrong about eternity. If I’m wrong, I have absolutely nothing to lose. I have the conviction of living with a purpose. I have a deep, inner happiness. I have a clear conscience. I have the thrill of looking ahead serenely, optimistically. If I’m wrong, my belief will have cost me nothing. If he is wrong...he will have gambled his whole life on one desperate chance--and lost! His belief will have cost him everything!
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Obituaries Eleanor Jean Brown-Connelly
Eleanor Jean (Good) Brown-Connelly, 88, of Allen Township, died on Friday morning, Aug. 31, 2018 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of Ronald C. Connelly, Sr. since Jan. 25, 1974 and the late Walter B. Brown, who passed away in 1972. She was employed by the Dept. of VA Affairs, Bay Pines, Florida for 21 years, and retired in 1992. Previously, she worked for the Butler County VA Hospital in Pennsylvania as an audiology/ speech secretary. Born in Butler, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank Miller and Rella (McKay) Good-Miller. Eleanor graduated from Butler High School ion 1948. She was a senior water aerobics instructor at the Jewish Community Center, Allentown, and the Parkland Area School District for more than 10 years. She was a member of Union Evan. Lutheran Church of Neffs. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Ronna Jean White of Erie and Theresa Ann Geisel of Schnecksville; five sons, Zane E. Brown of Mountain Lakes, NJ, Gregory S. Brown of Fairfield, CA, Ronald C. Connelly of Butler, Bruce M. Brown of Pittsburgh, and Timothy A. Brown of Leesburg, VA; 14 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren; and a brother, William A. Good, of Hadley, PA. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning in Union Lutheran Church, Rt. 873, Schnecksville (Neffs), followed by interment this (Thursday) afternoon in Butler County Memorial Park, Butler, PA. Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, c/o the funeral home.
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Richard N. Flurer, Sr.
JULY 28, 1938 – AUG. 25, 2018 Richard N. Flurer, Sr., 80, formerly of Sa y l o r s b u r g , died on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at ManorCare in Palmer Township. A 1956 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, he served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by the former Bethlehem Steel Corp., where he worked as a machinist for 20 years before retiring. Additionally, he was a truck driver for various transportation companies in the area and, at one time, owned and operated a successful trucking business. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Norman W. and Annie S. (Moser) Flurer. Richard was a member of American Legion Post #927, Gilbert, and American Legion Post #413, Pocono Pines. A sportsman at heart, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan, and was fond of his loyal pet dogs. Surviving are his daughter, Donna L. Flurer, of Stroudsburg; three sons, Richard N. Flurer, Jr. of Bethlehem, Robert P . Flurer and Roger P. Flurer, both of Kunkletown; nine grandchildren; and his former wife, Barbara (Baer) Flurer. He was predeceased by his sister, Norma Wambold. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Mooretown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered in memory of Richard to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 617A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Janet D. Pickett
NOV. 28, 1933 – AUG. 30, 2018 Janet D. Pickett, 84, of Bath died on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. She was the wife of William F. Pickett, Sr. She was a member of Assembly of God, Northampton. Born on Nov. 28, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Tony and Julia (Nagy) Abraham.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Collins and Cynthia Anderson; a son, William F. Pickett, Jr.; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Anthony E. Mariani II; a great-grandson, Anthony Pickett; son-in-law, Anthony Mariani; and a brother, Joseph Abraham. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 5 in Northampton Assembly of God, Cherryville Rd., Northampton. Memorial donations may be presented to the church or compassionate friends.
Catherine Rank
DEC. 29, 1918 – AUG. 27, 2018 Catherine “Kitty” Rank, 99, of Northampton, died on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late David T. Rank. During World War II, she worked sewing military uniforms. She continued to work as a seamstress in the garment industry for many years. Kitty was also a longtime cook and worker at the Hungarian Hall (Ss. Peter & Paul Society) in Northampton for more than 50 years. She was also a school cafeteria volunteer. Born on Dec. 29, 1918 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Mikisits) Gerencser. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, formerly Our Lady of Hungary Church, and also a member of the Women’s Guild, and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary, as well as an avid bowler. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved spending time with her family, and will be remembered for her kind and caring ways, and her delicious homemade cooking, Sunday dinners and her enjoyment of Miller High Life beer. Surviving are her daughters, Christine Nagle of Hatfield and Mary Tokarczyk of Angier, NC; a son, David J. Rank, of Northampton; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Mary Groller and Gizelia Gerencser; and two brothers, Felix and John Gerencser. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, Aug. 31 in Queenship of Mary Church after calling hours on Thursday and Friday in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial followed in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Guild of Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, or Wounded Warrior Project, Suite 900, 301 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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Charles W. Rettew, Jr.
DEC. 24, 1947 – AUG. 29, 2018 Charles W. Rettew, Jr., 70, of Whitehall, died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Delores (Tacker) Rettew for 48 years. He was employed by N.C. Dept. of Human Services for 32 years before retiring in 2013. Prior to that, he worked for the Fuller Co. for 20 years. Born on Dec. 24, 1947 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Charles Rettew, Sr. and Kathryn (Griffith) Rettew. Charles was a member of the Slatington Moose Lodge, Coplay Saergerbund, and American Club of Coplay and South Works in Catasauqua. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Coplay. Surviving along with his wife are daughters, Veronica A. Dech of East Allen Township, Tama L. Kunkle of Tamaqua, and Stacey N. Rettew of Whitehall; a sister, Kathy Smyth, of Slatington; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia M. Moyer; baby daughter Danielle; and three grandchildren. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions in his memory may be made to Special Olympics, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Loretta R. Setzer
JULY 15, 1946 – AUG. 24, 2018 Loretta Rebecca Setzer, 77, of Bushkill Township, died on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of the late Lawrence J. Setzer for 59 years before he passed away in 2017. She attended Nazareth High School and was employed by various garment mills in the Slate Belt area for many years before retiring. Loretta was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born on July 15, 1946 in Bushkill Township, she was a daughter of the late Russell T. and Lillian M. (Frey) Heckman. Loretta was a hard-working and dedicated homemaker who loved to cook and go camping with her husband and family. She liked to be called “Nan” or “Nanny” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was also an avid snowman figurine collector and loved fresh flowers. Surviving are three daughters, Melody A. Smith of Easton, Brenda M. Zemenak of Bushkill Township, and Leigh Anne Keller of Bushkill Township; daughterin-law, Carol L. (Hower) Setzer of Wind Gap; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Edward Heckman of Wind Gap, Ronald Heckman
www.HomeNewsPA.com of Allentown, and Terry Heckman of Bushkill Township; three sisters, Dorothy Koach of Wind Gap, Dorothea Blakeslee of Saylorsburg, and Marlene Sentkewitz of Wind Gap; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a son, Gary Lee Setzer, and three brothers, Martin, Robert and Manfred Heckman. Services will be private and at the convenience o the family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Michael J. Tauber
MARCH 27, 1970 – AUG. 31, 2018 Michael J. Tauber, 48, of Lower Nazareth Township, died unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. He was the husband of Michele (Strechay) Tauber for 21 years. He was a proud West Point Military Academy graduate at West Point, NY. He earned his Master’s degree from Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, CA. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, TX, prior to working for the U.S. Army as the Chairman of the National Small Arms Center, Joint Service Small Arms Programs Office at the Picatinny Arsenal , NJ. Born on March 27, 1970 in Allentown, he was a son of Frank and Frances (Pammer) Tauber, Whitehall. Michael was a member of the West Point Society of the Lehigh Valley. He was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth, and he and his children participated in many charitable, religious and educational functions at St. John’s Catholic Church in Whitehall. He was an Eagle Scout of Troop 79 in Whitehall. Michael loved his family dearly. He made certain to attend his son’s tennis matches and his daughter’s volleyball games. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by children, Benjamin, Nathan and Lauren Tauber, all of whom are at home; brothers, Mark J. Tauber of Northampton, Joseph Tauber of Whitehall; sister, Veronica Kralick of Coplay; many nieces Continued on page 13
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and nephews; in-laws, Linda and Bernie Strechay, of Lower Nazareth Township; and brother-inlaw, Michael Strechay of Collegeville. A Mass of Christian Burial was held today (Thursday, Sept. 6) at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Nazareth. The private burial will take place at the West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY at a date to be determined. Calling hours were on Wednesday and today in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Point Cemetery, citing his name, or to the USMA Memorial Affairs, 329 Washington Rd., West Point, NY 10996.
Gene N. Waters
Gene N. Waters, 90, of Northampton, formerly of Allentown, died on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was the husband of Mary (Parzych) Waters for 69 years. For 38 years, he was a truck driver for Modern Transfer Co., Inc. in Allentown and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post #242 in Quakertown. Born in West York, PA, he was a son of the late Bernie and Alice (Frey) Waters, Sr. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Karen J. Dalpezzo of Allentown, Thomas S. Waters of Whitehall, Kathleen A. Hallowell of Bethlehem, and Maureen G. Reese of Northampton; a brother, Bernie Waters, Jr. of Tucson, AZ; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held on Aug. 29 in the O’Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Emrick Announces September Satellite office Hours Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE State Rep. Joe Emrick (RNazareth) invites residents of the 137th Legislative District to take advantage of satellite office hours he will be hosting in Forks Township during the month of September. “Not everyone can easily reach my district offices in Bangor or Nazareth,” Emrick said. “We offer this service on the first and third Thursday of each month as a way of bringing state government closer to you.” A member of Emrick’s district office staff will be at the Forks Township Community Center
on Thursday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. The community center is located at 500 Zucksville Road. “This is a great opportunity to get answers to your state government questions and further information about programs such as the state’s Property Tax/ Rent Rebate program, and similar efforts offered by the Bangor, Easton and Nazareth Area school districts,” added Emrick. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s district office at 610-746-5090 or 610-588-8011.
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Sen. Scavello Introduces Legislation Further Regulating Sludge Submitted by TAYLOR MUNOZ State Senator Mario Scavello (Northampton & Monroe) has announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1243, legislation he has sponsored to further regulate biosolid waste, otherwise known as “sludge.” This legislation mirrors the language in House Bill 2281, sponsored by State Representative Jerry Knowles. This legislation would enable a municipality to develop ordinances regulating the deposit, testing, and disposal or land application of sludge material. Further, if passed, this legislation would give a municipality the authority to veto a permit application approved by the PennMid County Senior Center in Bath celebrated Labor Day with a sing-a-long, picnic lunch and fun and sylvania Department of Environmental Protection for the deposit games on Thursday, August 30. or land application of this material. ditional tools to address and con“I share the concerns of resi- trol the use of sludge material.” dents of my legislative district State Senator Mario Scavello over the land application of represents portions of Northampsludge to properties throughout ton and Monroe Counties. For our region, particularly in the information on a variety of state Slate Belt,” said Senator Scavello. issues, please contact his district “Passage of this legislation will offices at www.senatorscavello. provide municipalities with ad- com.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Mildred C. Rehrig, of Lehighton, Carbon County and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary have been granted to Scott R. Rehrig and Nina A. Rehrig, Co-Executors, all persons being indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to: David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (8/23-9/6) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michael Pearl, Jr., deceased, late of 916/918 Monocacy Street, Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA. It is requested that all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Mary Pearl Seko, Administrator, 1453 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, PA 18038. (8/23-9/6) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 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. NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT The Applicants/Owners of 800 Blue Mountain Drive, Walnutport PA, 18088 have filed an application for zoning relief in which the applicant requests a special exception and multiple variances. A special exception is requested to allow the construction of a new elementary school, public and private schools are permitted by special exception in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-94. The applicant is seeking relief from the following. Requesting a variance from the maximum building
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AUGUST 25 Domestic in the 400 block of E. 21st Street between a male and a female.
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Criminal mischief in the 1000 block of Main Street. Report of a legally parked vehicle spray painted. Non-reportable accident in the 600 block of Main Street involving two vehicles. Hit and run accident, 21st Street and Center Street. Report of a vehicle struck causing damage to the right side. Offending vehicle continued without stopping and was located.
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AUGUST 26 Theft of bicycle in the 2300 block of Washington Avenue. Report of a blue Trex mountain bike taken from the back of a residence.
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AUGUST 28 Domestic in the 900 block of Main Street between a male and a female. Hit and run accident in the 2000 block of Main Street. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver side mirror. AUGUST 29 Hit and run accident in the 1500 block of Main Street. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver side mirror. AUGUST 30 Theft, retail, Northampton Exxon in the 2400 block of Main Street. Report of a female shoplifting. Warrant service/served in the 2300 block of Dewey Avenue. Officer served a male with a warrant from Bethlehem Police Department. Male was transported to Schoenersville Rd. and released to an officer from Bethlehem Police Department.
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Public schools missing the mark By KATHLEEN UNGER Having neither kids nor grandkids in school, I was quite unaware of the long list of school supplies required from each child in order to start school. I am shocked at the requirements of parents to provide basic supplies for their children to attend school. Where are our taxes go-
ing? Oh, yes a new swimming pool, new middle school and new football field turf. Are these items going to teach our children the basics of reading, writing and 'rithmetic? What happened to penmanship, spelling, times tables and diagraming sentences? These were the basics needed to go on to higher education. Is it
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