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Kindergarten Thanksgiving

CHILDREN of the Sacred Heart School kindergarten class dressed as Indians and Pilgrims for the annual Thanksgiving “feast” this past Thursday. They enjoyed a meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread muffin, fresh fruit, pumpkin pie, and apple juice. Each of them also received a “turkey” – an apple with a marshmallow face and feathers made of grapes. – Home News photos

House approves Marcellus Shale impact fee legislation

Food Bank Fund-Raiser

SPAGHETTI SUPPER was held on Sunday evening to benefit the Bath Area Food Bank. The fellowship hall of Christ UCC Church was filled to capacity with people who came to enjoy a meal and donate to the food bank. Two of the many young people who served the meal are shown here, Hannah and Colleen O’Reilly. There were many other volunteers in the kitchen and at the dessert table. The oldest and the youngest helpers were there, too – 93-year-old Carl L. Rehrig and 5-year-old Nico Gonzalez, both of Bath. Carl helped fill 443 bags of food last week as 175 families came to the food bank. Nico, the son of Mrs. Karen Gonzalez, says he enjoys shopping for everything.

The PA House of Representatives on Nov. 17 approved legislation that provides affected local governments with the ability to place impact fees on the state’s natural gas industry, announced Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/ Northampton). House Bill 1950 would also create uniformity across the state in regard to regulations and oversight of the industry in order to protect the environment. “I am very much aware of the importance of making sure we include strong environmental protections within any legislation that deals with drilling or other impacts on the land,” said Harhart. “I take our land and water quality very seriously and believe there needs to be a balance between job creation and environmental protection. H.B. 1950 achieves this goal while placing greater control in the hands of those counties and municipalities impacted by the industry.” The bill would bring much clarity and consistency to state laws and regulations concerning deep gas drilling, whether in the Marcellus or Utica shales or with other non-conventional wells. To help financially with the impacts brought on by the drilling, counties where drilling is taking place will be permitted to enact an impact fee. The legislation would direct 75% of the money to counties and municipalities impacted by drilling and 25% to the Commonwealth. Counties and municipalities would have the option to use funds to address a variety of drilling impacts, including

preservation and reclamation of water supplies; improvements to local roads and bridges; construction and repair of water and sewer systems; delivery of social services including domestic relations and drug and alcohol treatment; local tax reduction; local affordable housing needs; and assistance for county conservation districts. The Commonwealth’s share would be used for emergency

response planning, training and other activities; water, storm water, and sewer system construction and repair; and infrastructure maintenance and repair. H.B. 1950 would also direct money collected from rents and royalties from oil and gas leases of any land owned by the commonwealth to initiatives such as the Environmental Stewardship Fund and the Continued on page 5

Lions Decorate Tree

MEMBERS of the Bath Lions Club this past Saturday put lights and ornaments on the community Christmas tree, which this year is located on the Main Street side of the Bath Municipal Building. The tree was donated by Robert and Lynn Billings of East Allen Township. The annual tree lighting ceremony will be held this coming Sunday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m., and is made possible by local businesses and organizations. After the lighting, Santa Claus will meet the children inside the municipal building. There will be cookies, candy canes and hot chocolate. Preceding this ceremony, there will be an open house beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Christ UCC Church, Bath, including light refreshments and fellowship, along with special holiday music. – Home News photo

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Letters from our Readers Sees Having College in Township As a Nightmare To the Editor: Unbeknownst to most residents, East Allen Township Supervisors are seriously considering allowing the construction of a university, housing up to 6,000 students, into this tranquil township.

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31st Annual Christmas House Tour

Situated between Route 512 and Airport Road (Route 987) is a tract of farmland that would become over the course of the next decade a logistical nightmare for township residents. Let’s start with traffic. If you think the rush hour back-up is bad now, wait until you add a community within a community. The residents who think they might be immune from this should consider all the commuters who will now look for shortcuts to get around the congestion. Your tranquil roads will now be raceways. Residents should prepare for those students who will want to live off campus and now in towering dormitories. Along with this come the all-night parties, garbage thrown about, and crime. I moved here a few years ago from a college town and can tell you from experience that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Kathy Stec East Allen Township A lot of wrinkles in a business man’s face are trade marks.

Saturday, December 3, 2011 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 12 Historic Homes & Sites

decorated by local florists and garden clubs. Also included ~ Craft Show, Fresh Wreath & Swag Sale, Hearth Cooking

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30 years Nov 1981 of the Home News Compiled by Peggy Spengler-Moser

The big news for Bath was the election of Elizabeth “Betty” Fields over Archie Leigh for mayor, by a margin of more than 2 to one. She was formerly the vice president on Boro Council. Council president Allen Haidle read a letter from the PA DEP informing the Borough that Keystone Portland Cement Co. had applied for a permit to store hazardous waste permit. NASD moved ahead plans to renovate the Wolf Elementary School. According to a survey, the community wanted additions and improvements, rather than build a new school. East Allen Township’s newest comprehensive plan was put into the hands of the residents. EAT placed a one-year moratorium on all development, said EAT board chairman Donald P. Titus. Heavy damage by school vandals happened at the Moore elementary school. The total loss was about $10,000. Moore Prin. J. Roman said the damage was unbelievable. Vandals were caught a week later. Mayor Archie Leigh received bruised ribs when a car driven by a Northampton youth went through a red light at Main & Walnut Streets in Bath and hit Leigh’s car. Some Moore Township res-

idents received an unexpected check for $200. The check was a rebate on a recreation fee assessed for subdivisions approved since the new subdivision ordinance. Matthew Becker, a Marine Staff Sgt., son of Myrtle and Raymond Becker of Northampton, began a nationwide tour with the United States Marine Band, know as “The President’s Own.” Michael Binder, president of the Northampton Area Senior High School, and Eileen Cesanak , vice president, attended the 45th annual PA Association of Student Coun-

cils State Conference. Heather Moser of St. John’s Lutheran, Bath, highlighted the news from the Suburban Church Dart Baseball League when she scored a grand slam homerun. Richard Brown of Bath caught the first recorded muskie from Promise Land. The fish measured 36 ¼ inches. Brown said he used a plastic frog. Deer processing charges at Valley View Dairy & Meat Market was $18 Keppel’s Marker sold Iced Long Johns for $.18 each and French Bread Sticks for $.33

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This is Thanksgiving week and all our families are getting set to feast on Thursday. The weather’s supposed to be nice, after some rain on Wednesday. Since I’m penning this letter early in the week, I’m depending on the weather folks to be right. But, whether they are or not, we’ll take it like it is. I hear the educators foundation at the high school is gonna have a bonfire on Wednesday night up at Becky’s Drive-In in Berlinsville to celebrate the night before the Northampton – Catty football game. Let’s hope it’s not much of a rain, so they can celebrate. And folks in this area are rooting for the black and orange Konkrete Kids football team to come through with a victory on Thanksgiv-

ing morning. I like these rivalries – like Lehigh vs. Lafayette, Easton vs. P-burg, and I’m not sure about Nazareth, but they must have a rival, too. Could it be Bangor or Pen Argyl? Congrats to their team for winning the semi-finals in the playoffs over Parkland. Now they’ll take on those Easton Red Rovers for the championship. . . .The streetscape work is shaping up pretty nice down at the Monocacy Creek Park, and should look good after it’s done and the grass is growing. I like that circle around the clock. The tree down there isn’t getting decorated for the holiday this year, so there’s a nice big one up by the town hall down along Main Street where the wall and steps are. I

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hear the Lions had a gang putting on all the trim Saturday morning. They didn’t turn out the lights right away, but I’m sure that was done before this coming Sunday’s ceremony. . . . Borough’s leaf collector is making its rounds and picking ‘em all up. They’ll have plenty for the mulch maker over in East Allen Township. . . . As winter comes on, boat owners are finding places to cover ‘em up or put ‘em in storage. No ice boats around here. But in the summer time it’s great to go sailing or take a cruise along the lake, or even to fish from ‘em. Ye Ed says he recalls the biggest adventure he and his family had coming back from Canada with their boat. It went off the trailer and skidded along the highway roadside. Thanks to Mike Mittnacht and his Army buddies from Camp Drum, N.Y., they saved the day, and even hauled the boat back home. . . . On this Thanksgiving Day, I hope all of us realize the blessings we have as Americans, and the thanks we should show for everything we have. Even those who are struggling can be thankful that

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Bath-East Allen girls Win soccer Garcia Cup

The Garcia Cup soccer tournament was held on Nov. 5-6, in Moore Township. The Bath-East Allen U12 Girls Division B won first place. The Garcia Cup is the final event of the 2011 soccer season for the Blue Mountain Youth Soccer League. It is a two day Tournament for all the teams that played in the BMYSL regular season. This year there were approximately 2,300 players on 130 teams that gave their best efforts to determine the last team standing in each bracket. The competition in every division was intense, with every player coming out a winner in many different ways. The brackets were broken down by age and gender. There are two divisions in each age group per gender,

i.e.: U12 division A boys, U12 division B boys, U12 division A girls, U12 division B girls. There are four preliminary games and then the top four teams in each bracket move on to a single elimination playoff (semi-finals and finals). The top four teams in each bracket are determined by total points. There are three points for a win, one point for a tie, and then zero points for a loss. You only play the teams in your division, i.e.: U12 division B girls only play the teams in that division. The Bath-East Allen U12 girls division B finished with 6 wins and 0 losses. They also did not allow a goal to be scored on them during the Garcia Cup. The competition was very intense.

Craft Show part of 31st Christmas house tour In conjunction with its annual Christmas House Tour, Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold a Christmas craft show in the historic building of the society’s campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. All three buildings will be open, with wreath sales, demonstrations of hearth cooking and refreshments, as well as

crafts. While there is an admission charge for the house tour, admission to the craft show alone is free. The society’s campus is along Jacksonville Road one mile south of Bath. For information, contact Jan Semmel, (610) 262-1103 or GWHS (610) 837-9015, or go to www.govwolf.org. St. Peter’s (Snyder’s) Church was

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The 1864 Oxford School still stands on the church grounds. The sanctuary is noted for its original altar painting of the Good Shepherd and for its stained glass windows installed in 1928. The original symmetry of a window on either side of the altar was broken in 1919 by the need to construct an addition to house the electric generator and air pumps for a new pipe organ. Although replaced by a computerized carillon, a pull rope for the original steeple bell remains in the rear of the Sanctuary waiting in vain to be pulled to announce the start of the Sunday Service. For the tour, Pastor Lamar Handwerk and his wife will have 200 of their antique Santas on display. The church will be decorated for the holidays with the Musical Director at the organ in the morning. The Youth Group will be serving complimentary cookies and cider and also selling gingerbread cookies and luminary kits. A homemade quilt by the Women’s Quilting group will be on display and raffle tickets will be sold. Stop in, visit this historic church and enjoy the fellowship.

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Widespread Joint and Body Pain

I have it on good authority that “swollen and painful joints is just no fun”. A patient told me that not too long ago, attempting to add humor to a condition that has at times brought her to tears. She also told me not to get old…….. My ernest wish would be to give her and you, the secret of relief and healing in just a few short paragraphs. I cannot. While I have witnessed incredible healing take place I think we can all agree that one size does not fit all, meaning different people need different approaches. However, if you are not doing the basics you need to rethink your next step. Chiropractic is my specialty and it is my foundational approach to healing. Hands on adjusting is simple and simply incredible. No needles. No medicine. Realize that abnormalities of your spine including arthritis, “stuck” bones, pinched nerves, and associated problems are real and can be the culprit in relentless and unspecific body and joint pain. Nothing better as a doctor than to see patients who have been suffering needlessly regain their swagger!! Especially if they

didn’t believe chiropractic could help them in the first place! However, it isn’t always as simple as that, is it? No, many times there is more to the story. Building on regular chiropractic adjustments we need to assess and address the next layer. Perhaps the most consistently seen issue is underlying inflammation. Inflammation can exist in any joint or body part. No real surprise here yet as a medically based society we rarely address it other than with anti-inflammatory medicine. We can do better. How you ask? Quite simply. First let me ask you a question. Is it important for a fireman to put water on a fire? Of course. Is it also important to keep gasoline away from that same fire? Obviously. So let me ask you, if you are calling in the fire department to put out your internal fire with over the counter or prescription medicine why would you then turn around and knowingly add the proverbial gasoline? It would be working against your goals. This is exactly what millions of Americans are doing everyday when they consume liquids and food items that

stoke the fire. This brings us to the idea of edibles that are either causing inflammation in our body or reducing inflammation. Again, nothing mystical about this topic. The research has been too numerous and completely validated. Inflammatory foods include: All grain and grain products, including white bread, whole wheat (yes, I said whole wheat), cereals, and pastas. Partially hydrogenated foods/ trans fats, like margarine, and virtually all packaged food items. Sodas and sugar, that’s not too suprising. Meat and eggs that came from grain fed animals. Avoid these items and you will feel better…different. Anti-inflammatory foods include all vegetables, fruit (in moderation), fresh fish (not grain/corn fed), raw nuts, spices of all types (I prefer them in my protein powder shakes daily), oils such as olive and coconut. Increasing these in combination with decreasing the inflammatory foods may be just the thing to get yourself out of all types of widespread aches and pains. Perhaps mental clarity also improves. Gastrointestinal abnormalities suddenly resolve and the icing on the cake is a leaner, stronger feeling body. My best to you on this endeavor. You are worth it!

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Marcellus Shale

Continued from page 1 Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund. On Friday, Mike Topping, president of the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, had this comment regarding the proposed law: “I don’t think there’s enough money that would go to D.E.P. (Pa. Department of Environmental Protection) or D.C.N.R. (Pa. Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources).” DEP monitors the drilling and responds to environmental complaints. The Federation has been in favor of impact fees charged to drillers, providing funds not only to those agencies mentioned, but also to the Pa. Fish & Boat Commission and Pa. Game Commission. Under H.B. 1950, townships and boroughs would still have the authority to develop their own laws regarding natural gas development in their communities. Local ordinances would have

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to permit oil and gas operations in all non-residential districts, with a local option to allow municipalities to authorize operations on a permitted-use basis in residential zones. Additionally, certain minimum zoning requirements would be set for impoundment areas, natural gas compressor stations and natural gas processing plants. “The state Senate also passed a natural gas drilling bill this week,” said Harhart. “Obviously, compromises will need to be made before a final product can be passed on to the governor, but I think House Bill 1950 sets a good framework from which to start.” Harhart noted that House Bill 1950 has the support of the Pa. State Association of Township Supervisors, the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, the Pa. State Association of Boroughs, and the Renew Growing Greener Coalition. The legislation now goes to the state Senate for consideration.

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Enjoy the Holidays at the Nazareth Center for the Arts! Nazareth Center for the Arts at 30 Belvidere (between

Main & Broad) will have several holiday events. Dicken's Christmas Carol Presentation Saturday, Dec. 3 3:30 - 4:30 Nazareth's Elmer Yeakel offers a unique presentation of Dicken's Christmas Carol using glass projection slides from the turn of the century. He will also show some vintage images of Nazareth using the same. Free Admission, Donations Requested. Adelante and Tom Walz Saturday, December 3 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. To experience the music of Adelante is to be taken on an aural journey that touches mind, body and spirit. The music of Adelante is rooted in the improvisational approaches of Modern Jazz and Classical Music. Adelante creates a musical brew that knows no musical boundaries…relishing in the challenge, that all musical styles can be complimentary and weaved together to create something musically and sonically beautiful, new and unique.

In this double billed show, Adelante will be joined by Americana, Blues, Country soloist Tom Walz. Tickets: $10.00 Craig Thatcher & Friends Sunday, December 4 3:00 - 4:30 Lehigh Valley based blues/ rock singer and guitarist Craig Thatcher returns to the Center to perform a special Holiday Show along with members of his Band. $10 Ticket. The Large Flowerheads (acoustic trio show) Friday, December 9, 2011 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. The Large Flowerheads return to the Center for a special acoustic trio show. They always play to a full house (at least when they aren't outdoors and being rained out) and often they've performed for close to three hours. They enthusiastically brings to life the musical sights & sounds of the '60s, it's not just a show, it's an experience! Learn more: http:// largeflowerheads.com/ Guitarist Ellyot Ray will open with a 30 minute set. Tickets $10.00 2011 Holiday House Tour Saturday, December 10

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Nazareth gets revenge, rips Parkland in semi-finals, 63-27

Nazareth’s Blue Eagles completely destroyed Parkland on Friday night, winning the PIAA Districts 2-411 Class AAAA sub-regional semi-final game, 63-27. It was a total team effort on both offense and defense. Of Nazareth’s 660 yards on offense, 383 of them came on Dan Harding passes in which he was 16 for 24, and freshman Jordan Gray ran for 229 yards giving him a season total so far of almost 1,400 yards, a school record. They completely shut down Parkland with a defense that was the best of the season. Nazareth scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, both on Gray runs of 3 yards and 1 yard, plus successful Jack Portnoy kicks for extra points. In the second quarter, Harding had a 2-yard run, Gray a 56-yarder, and Andrew Bridgeforth took a 15-yard pass for three more

TD’s. The third quarter was all Nazareth with two touchdowns coming on a Harding 27-yard scamper and Gray’s 8-yard run. The fourth quarter was again just Nazareth with TD’s on Harding’s 61yard pass to Adam Bridgeforth and another Gray run of 8 yards. Parkland had a couple touchdowns in both the first and second quarters and that was it. One of them came on a kickoff return of 93 yards and another on a blocked punt that resulted in Parkland scores. Saturday night, Nazareth will take on the vaunted attack of the Easton Red Rovers at 7 p.m., with the sub-regional championship at stake.

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The tie is broken and now the Young Bucks are alone in first place in the Bath Friday Nighters League as of Nov. 18. They did it by taking four games from Herman’s Hermits. Young Bucks: Christian Vazquez, 255–608; Kyle Kryonis, 576; Brandon Jacoby, 517; Ryan Cameron, 509; Allen Smith, 508. Hermits: Lynn Grube, 244–623; Joe Cortright, 536; Dan Cortright, 506; Pete Curto, 444. Bensing’s are second as they won three from Palmer Snowflakes, led by Bill Kocher, 255–608; Jared Kocher, 214–602; Ryan Buss, 572; and Ernie Keller, 455. Snowflakes: Gerald Bartholomew, 574; Terry Bartholomew, 572; Jerry Fogel, 566; Jim Chillot, 507. Bath Legion lost 1 to 3 against G & L, the latter having Ty Pagotto, 236–647; Ed Reynolds, 226– 635; Terry Koch, 484, and Scott Bower, 476. Legion: Cory Brown, 269–635; Bob Adams, 249–626; Scott Ackerman, 569; Dave Shaver, 568; Jon Kenezejeski, 468. Team YTTIHS clipped P C Beverage in three games, led by Brant Bartholomew, 245–662; Anthony Giering, 595; Ryan Flick, 584; Jeff Hertzog, 528. P C: Russ, 563; Ed Musselman, 531; Craig Madtes, 507; Dave Jacoby, 453; Jim Schoenenberger, 441. STANDINGS W L The Young Bucks 26 18 Bensing’s 25 19 Bath Legion 23 21 Herman’s Hermits 22 22 P C Beverage 22 22 G & L 21 23 Palmer Snowflakes 20 24 Team YTTIHS 17 27

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Past District Governor Bob Kucsan of Lower Nazareth Township spoke to members of the Bath Lions Club at their Nov. 16 dinner meeting in the fellowship hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He brought with him a large number of pins he has collected in district, state and international events of Lionism, just a small part of his 8,000-pin collection. Kucsan said Lions started collecting pins back in 1929, not long after Lionism was founded by Melvin Jones in Chicago. At that time it was just the 100% attendance pin. Since then, pins have been

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commemorating states, professions of the Lions, and things unique about the areas in which they live. Collecting pins is rewarding,” Kucsan said, “because you meet people who are collectors from all over the world, and you gain friends.” That is particularly true when Lions have their pin collections on display at York, Pa. each year, and there are Lions who fly in from thousands of miles just to attend and exchange pins. After his talk, members of the club discussed the 20112012 budget and how they will earn funds to be used for charitable giving in the community and elsewhere, much of it for sight-related needs. This past Saturday morning, the Lions decorated Bath’s Christmas tree at the municipal building. In former years, the tree was located at the bank at Main & Walnut Sts.; last year, at Monocacy Creek Park, but because of streetscape work, the tree this year is at the municipal building on E. Main Street. There will be a public lighting ceremony this Sunday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m., includ-

ing a visit by Santa Claus. The tree was donated by Robert and Lynn Billings. Helping to decorate it on Saturday were Lions Marvin Werkheiser, Charles Billings, Bill Falstich, Dan Spengler, Bill Halbfoerster, and Jim Spengler.

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Colonial Regional Police investigated an accident in which two Easton area residents were involved on Nov. 13 at 12:31 p.m. Daniel Shook of Heritage Lane, Easton, attempted to make a left turn from Newburg Rd. on to Northwood Ave. in Lower Nazareth Township. But Shook turned into the path of the oncoming vehicle of Ralph Sullivan, Saddle Lane, Easton, who was headed in the opposite direction. Sullivan struck the rear quarter panel of Shook’s vehicle. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Labarre’s Towing. No injuries were listed on the CRPD report.

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The annual Allentown Diocese spelling bee was held on November 19 at McAdoo Catholic Elementary School. The top spellers and their schools were (front, left to right) Joshua Hurst (Trinity Academy, 1st Place, 6th grade), Mikayla Miranda (Good Shepard, 2nd Place, 6th grade), Savanna Jordan (Sacred Heart, Bath), 3rd Place, 6th grade); (middle) Molly Langan (Good Shepard, 1st Place, 7th grade), E. J. Kolonsky (Trinity Academy, 3rd Place, 7th grade); (rear) Rachel Cray (Notre Dame, 1st Place, 8th grade), Rose Reid (St. Jerome's, 2nd Place, 8th grade), and Jonathan Decker (Sacred Heart, Bath), 3rd Place, 8th grade). Missing from the photo is Megan Friend (St. Jane de Chantal, 2nd Place, 7th grade). amount of U.S. currency from the Regal Cinemas area over the weekend. Any individuals who may have lost or misplaced this money please contact CRPD @ 610-8614820.

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Northampton Borough property owners will be paying the same amount of real estate taxes in 2012, based on figures submitted on Thursday to Council by Borough Manager Gene Zarayko. The total expenditures that he listed will be $5,635,207. Revenue expected is $5,424,546, for total funds available of $5,767,117. Zarayko said that would leave the borough with a projected closing balance at the end of the year of $131,908. The bottom line: taxes will

remain at 8.10 mills. Other Matters • Northampton will enter into an inter-municipal agreement with North Catasauqua Borough and Allen Township in the HOME program. It deals with rehabilitation of homes with low interest funding. • Council voted to amend an ordinance, so that single stream recycling will be done in the borough, noting which materials are acceptable for recycling and which are not. • LeRoy Brobst recently attended a meeting at Gracedale with the Federal Emer-

Tree lighting on Sunday The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Northampton will be held this coming Sunday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. The location as usual is at the intersection of Main St. & Laubach Ave., where a tree that was donated by a local resident was placed last week. The lighting ceremony will include special music and a visit by Santa Claus. The rain date is Monday, Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. It was also noted by Councilwoman Sherry Neff-Maikits at Thursday’s Council meeting that the Northampton Fire Co. will be sponsoring a Santa Claus run to

deliver Christmas presents throughout the borough before Christmas. For more information, residents should call the non-emergency number, 610-262-9411. In another holiday event, the Northampton Quota Club will be sponsoring a Christmas party for a group of under-privileged children on Saturday, Dec. 3. Also Purchased The Quota Club also purchased a new AED unit for the fire company’s ladder truck and the Firemen’s Relief Association will be purchasing a new unit for the water rescue team.

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gency Management Agency (FEMA) and other agencies, at which it was determined whether or not local municipalities or homeowners could get any funding for damages that were caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. • Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. noted in his report that the borough office is accepting applications for these boards and commissions: Vacancy Board, Board of Health, Zoning Hearing Board, Civil Service Commission, and Borough Authority. Also needed is a candidate for the Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals, one who has a background in construction. • It was announced by Councilman Mike Bernini that all of the rest rooms at the municipal park have been shut down for the season and winterized. The only one that is open is at Canal Street Park. • Code & Police committee chairman Robert McHale noted that the police department purchased a new PBT unit for D.U.I. testing at a cost of $374, paid from their equipment fund. The police report for October showed 27 traffic investigations, 5 nontraffic, 105 parking tickets, 120 other incidents investigated. • Councilman Joseph Leitgeb, Jr. noted that the public works department has started putting up Christmas trim on light poles; they are picking up leaves that people put in bags at their curb-sides for

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disposal at the recycling center in East Allen Township. He also noted that the sewer department is removing trees at the 21st St. pump station and cleaning out trees that fell at the Washington St. pump station from the recent storm. The public works crew will also patch potholes and seal streets as time is available. Attorneys are working on a mutually acceptable date to meet with Allen Township to determine whether or not Northampton can come to an agreement on sewer service to the township.

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The Northampton Area Historical Society will have its annual “Christmas at the Station” at the Siegfried railroad station on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329)

in Northampton. On display will be Santa figures, Nativity sets and toy trains. Most of these will be antiques or collectibles. There will also be a Chinese auction, a Christmas corner where items will be sold and a small bake sale, refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge. The society is always looking for new members. This would be a good time to become a member or renew your membership.

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A proposed $2.5 million budget for 2012 could mean an increase in real estate taxes amounting to 83% in Upper Nazareth Twp. The budget presented on Wednesday, Nov. 16 calls for a hike in taxes to property owners from 3.25 mills to 5.95 mills. That increase figures the homeowners will pay about $135 more in taxes in the coming year. The budget is being advertised for public display, and won’t be formally adopted

until sometime in December. The main reason that the Board of Supervisors sees the need for increasing taxes is that the population has greatly enlarged, even more than Lower Nazareth Township and Nazareth Borough. The increase in residents is approximately 40%. About one million dollars in reserves has been used the past four years to balance the budget, but this time it’s not going to happen.

One saving grace for residents who are struggling, however, is a plan that the Nazareth Area School District has. There is a rebate program, up to 100% of the new increase, depending on the family’s income, that is offered. Also available is paying the taxes on an installment plan, something that is done in Northampton County and the Northampton Area School District. Upper Nazareth, unlike some other areas, has a small commercial and industrial tax base, and relies almost totally on residents to balance the budget.

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Church Directory ADVENT MORAVIAN, (610) 8680477, Bethlehem. Sun 8:30am Worship; 9:30am Sun School; 10:45am Worship ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559. Sun 8/10:30am Mass; Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 8am Mass; Wed– 7pm Worship; Sat – 4:00 pm BANGOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bangor. 610-588-6929 Sun 9:30am SS for all ages; 10:40am Worship; Children’s Church Tues. 6 p.m. Young ladies bible study, 7 p.m. young men’s bible study BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239. Sun - 9/10:30am Worship BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. SS CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun 10am Worship CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath.610-837-0935 10am SS, 11am Worship CHRIST U.C.C., S. Bath. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Mission Church, Sun. Worship 10:15 am w/nursery. SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Allentown. Schoenersville. Sun. Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. – LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. Sun 9am Worship Stewardship Sunday, 10:30 SS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton Sun 9am Worship, 10:30am SS & Bible Class

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517. HA Sun. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, 9:15 a.m. SS, DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-4444 Sat. 6pm Worship Sun – 8/10:15 am Worship, 9 am SS EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m., HCA EMMANUEL’S LUTH Bath. Sun – 9:30am Cont. Worship 8/10:45am Trad. Worship S.S. 9:20 a.m Wed – Cont. Worship 7pm FAITH REFORMED, Lehigh Twsp. Sun - Worship 10 am. GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. Sun – 9:30am SS (children & adults); 10:30am & 7pm Service; Sunday Evening Youth 6:30pm. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun – 8:30/10 a.m. SS 9:20 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL, Northampton Worship 10 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. 9:30 a.m. Worship, SS 10:30, Evening Worship 6 p.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun –Service, 8:30am & 9:45am HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. Worship 8/9:30/10:30 am, SS 9:15 a.m.. Tues. 6:30 Bible Study HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am Mass, Tues. 6:30 bible study

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HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622668 Sun. – 10:30 a.m. Worship. Communion 1st Sun. of the Month. SS 9:15 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun Worship - 9am; SS, 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville Sun– 8:00/9:30 am, W, MOUNT EATON CHURCH Saylorsburg, PA 570-992-7050 Sat. 6:30 pm Worship, Sun. 8/10:30 a.m Worship. 9:30 SS, Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Study, NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun- 8:15/10:45 a.m. Worship. 9:30 SS, NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm Worship; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm Worship QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m. Service. Holy day & Vigil – 6:30, 9 a.m.; Vigil 7 p.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. Sat Vigil– 4:30pm/6pm Mass, Sun Masses: 6:45/8/9:30/11am; child care during 9:30am Mass; Mon– Thurs 8am Mass; Fri – 8:30am Mass Morning Prayer Mon-Thurs 7:30am Fri. 8:00am. SALEM U.C.C., Bath. SS 9 a.m., Worship 8/10:15 a.m SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun – Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth Sun – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun 8am/10:15 a.m. Worship – Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. –9 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. No SS in Summer ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. Sun –8/10:15am Worship, 9 am SS ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-0893 Sun –- 8/10:45 am Worship, 9:15am Christian Ed ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-7673107 Sun Masses at 8/9:30/11am and Sat evening at 4:30pm Daily Mass at 8:30am ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. 10:15 am Worship, Communion. 1st Sun. of Month. SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, Cherryville. Sun - Adult & youth SS, 9am; Worship, 10:15am ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton .PA Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun - Bible study, 9:30am; Morning worship, 10:45am WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, Sat – 9:30am Worship, - 10:45am Sabbath School ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2611812 ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship ZION WESLEYAN, Pt. Phillip. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship * Please send Church Schedules and activities to editorial@HomeNewsPA.com. Or mail bulletins to PO BOX 39, BATH PA 18014. Church Directory is a free listing of area Churches in alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information. *SS – Sunday School, H/A – Handicapped Accessible.

Moravian Christmas season

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 the Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St, Easton will present “A Moravian Christmas and Live Nativity.” The live nativity will be presented outside from 2:00 – 7:00pm. Also from 2:00 – 4:00pm the Moravian Traditions Tours will take place inside the church. Spend an

THE HOME NEWS

November 24-30, 2011

Thank the Lord Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 106:1 For many people in the United States, this is a time of Thanksgiving. At least I hope it is. I recently read a story of one such thankful family. As they gathered around the table groaning under the weight of turkey and trimmings, they made it a practice to pray. They regularly prayed as a family before meals, but the Thanksgiving Day prayer was different. On Thanksgiving Day, starting with the eldest, each person expressed some personal appreciation to the Lord for His hand in his life. Of course, not wishing the food to get cold, they condensed their words. Someone would say, “I’m thankful for health.” Another would add, “I’m thankful for family.” Everybody in the family understood the unwritten brevity rule -- except their five-year-old. Since this was his first year to really get involved, he came ready. First, he gave thanks for mom who had cooked the turkey and dad who had brought it home from the store. So far, so good…….But the boy wasn’t done. He gave thanks for the grocery checker, who had rung up the bird, and the store, which had sold the bird, and the farmer, who had raised the bird. The lad had the life of that turkey covered with thanksgiving. When he came up for air, he asked, “Did I forget anybody?” His older brother replied, “The only person you left out was God.” And the five-year-old replied, “I was just getting to Him.” And he proceeded to properly thank the Lord! It is sad but true that there are many people who will never -- not on Thanksgiving Day, not on any day -- get around to thanking the Lord! No thanks for earthly blessings! No thanks for the Savior who has, with His great sacrifice, forgiven us, redeemed us, and invited us into heaven where Thanksgiving Day will be every day. Our nation gives us a day to reflect on God’s many blessings in our life! Take some time this Thanksgiving Day and truly give thanks to God for all His blessings in your life! hour enjoying the spirit of the Christmas season while learning about some of the beloved Moravian customs. Moravian sugar cake, coffee and tea will be served. Throughout the church other demonstrations will be presented of Beeswax Candle Making, Moravian Star Folding, Moravian Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service and other Moravian Holiday traditions. You will end your tour at the gift shop where traditional Moravian Christmas items will be available for sale. Free admission with tours leaving every 15 minutes with the last tour leaving at 4:00PM. Please arrive and enter the Gathering Room entrance.

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12 THE HOME NEWS November 24-30, 2011

Obituaries Shawnalai Lea Werkheiser-Godshall

March 24, 1989 – Nov. 13, 2011

Shawnalai Lea WerkheiserGodshall, 22, of Nazareth, died Sunday, Nov. 13 from injuries she suffered in an automobile accident in Plainfield Township. A 2007 graduate of Nazareth High School, she also graduated from the Career Institute of Technology. Born in Phillipsburg, N.J., she was a daughter of Franklin and Christine (Katchur) Werkheiser. She was a member of the former Victory Faith Center Pentecostal Church in Forks Township. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her eightmonth-old daughter, Taiah Lyn; aunts Shirley Sherer of Bath, Paula Mayor of Coplay, Gail Johnson of Belfast, and Candy Katchur of Nazareth; an uncle, Jack Kleyling; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Andrew and Gladys (Williamson) Katchur; paternal grandparents, Frank and Shirley (Thomas) Werkheiser, and an aunt, Mary Culbertson. Services were held on Saturday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Interdenominational Church Cemetery, Clearfield. Memorial donations may be made to her family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Ruth I. Beyerle

Aug. 2, 1915 – Nov. 14, 2011

Ruth I. Beyerle, 96, of Nazareth, formerly of Valley View,

Pa., died on Monday, Nov. 14 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. She was the wife of Dr. David Bayerle. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and the Geisinger Hospital School of Nursing in Danville. After earning a degree in nursing, Ruth served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II in the European Theater with the 3rd Army under General George Patton. Born in Ashland, Pa., on August 2, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Maude (Reneburg) Snyder. She was a member of the former St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Easton. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Jane L. Kohler, of Easton; a brother, Donald Snyder, of Harrisburg, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a sister, Helen Fetterolf, and a brother, Lloyd Snyder. A memorial service in celebration of her life was held on Monday morning in Moravian Hall Square. Interment will be private. Arrangements were made by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Donations in her memory may be made to the Nazareth Area Food Bank, 529 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Caroline Nicholas

Feb. 23, 1915 – Nov. 16, 2011

Caroline Nicholas, 96, of Northampton died Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Alfred Nicholas. She worked in the garment industry for many years. Born Feb. 23, 1915 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the

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late John and Suzanne (Steltzman) Fassl. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton, and its Rosary & Altar Society. Surviving are a daughter, Florence Marchetto, of Northampton; a son, Arnold, of Northampton; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three step-greatgrandchildren; a sister, Helen Gum, of Easton; and a brother, Joseph Fassl, of New York. A Burial Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial donations may be made to the church and/ or Holy Family Manor, c/o the funeral home, 326 W. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

George W. Binder George W. Binder, 84, of Walnutport died on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 in his home. He was the husband of Mildred W. (Wieand) Binder. A World War II Army veteran, he worked as a repairman for the former Trojan Powder Co. for many years. Born in Walnutport, he was a son of the late William and Helen (Spade) Binder. He was a life member of the Blue Mountain Fish & Game Association at Danielsville, the American Legion, and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Randall G. and Jerry Lee, both of Walnutport; a daughter, Patricia Neff, of Walnutport; 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Josephine Markell of Palmerton, Margaret Atherholt of Walnutport, and Beverly Mack of Palmerton. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis A. Binder. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Arrangements were made by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington. Contributions in George’s name may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville, PA 18035, or the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Prior to his illness, he worked as a mechanic for Schall Brake & Tire, Bath. He previously worked as a mechanic for his family’s business, the former Reinert Dairy in Schnecksville, for many years. He had attended Parkland High School. Born April 5, 1962 in Allentown, he was a son of Elizabeth I. (Melton) Reinert of Schnecksville and the late Kenneth S. Reinert, who died in 2004. He was a former member of Faith Lutheran Church in Whitehall. In addition to his mother and companion, he is survived by a son, Jarred G. Reinert and a step-son, Joseph L. Horvath, both of Northampton; a brother, Donald G. Gery, Jr. of Ariz.; and two sisters, Brenda L. Reinert of Wind Gap and Cheryl L. Paquia of Freemont, Calif. A brother, Kenneth S. Reinert, died in 2010. Private services are being held at the convenience of the family as arranged by the Geol. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in his memory may be made to his family, c/o the funeral home, 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Evelyn Ferenchak

Jan. 4, 1951 – Nov. 18, 2011

Evelyn Ferenchak, 60, of Northampton died on Friday, Nov. 18 in Lehigh Valley Hospital after a courageous 15-month battle with cancer. She was the wife of Thomas Ferenchak. She was an administrative trainer for J. C. Ehrlich Co. of Allentown for the past 21 years. Born Jan. 4, 1951 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen J. and Clara J. (Tiertzekker) Laky. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Kevin Ferenchak, of Northampton; two grandchildren; a twin sister, Clara Sabastro of Shickshinny, Pa., and three other sisters, Ilona Laky of Northampton, Pauline Roth of Clark Summit, and Stephanie Kish of Chesterton, Ind.; five nieces and four nephews. A Burial Mass was celebrat-

ed on Tuesday in Queenship of Mary Church, and interment was in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Bernadine K. Musick Bernadine K. Musick, 95, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Nov. 19 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Dr. William J. Musick, Jr., who died in 1991. Private services are being arranged by the Bartholomew Funeral Home in Bath.

Judith Ann Barket May 3, 1951 – Nov. 18, 2011

Judith Ann Barket, 60, of Nazareth died Friday, Nov. 18 in her home. She was the wife of the late Michael F. Barket, who died in 2007. A 1968 graduate of Nazareth High School, she was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. In her spare time, she spent many hours caring for cats at the Forgotten Felines of the Lehigh Valley in Germansville. Born May 3, 1951 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late George R. Reinert and Leila J. (Walbert) Hittinger. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth. Surviving are three sons, Stephen C., Matthew A., and Gregory R., all of Nazareth; two brothers, David A. Reinert of Allentown and Donald E. Reinert of Bethlehem; two grandchildren; a step-father, Charles Hittinger, Jr. of Bethlehem, and a step-brother, Charles Hittinger III, of Tennessee. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this Wednesday morning inb Holy Family Church, followed by burial in Hope Cemetery. Contributions would be appreciated to the Barket family, c/o the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth, PA 18064. PA003267

Glenn G. Reinert

April 5, 1962 – Nov. 18, 2011

Glenn G. Reinert, 49, of Moore Township died at home on Friday, Nov. 18. He was the companion of Cheryl A. Griffiths.

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For Rent 1bedroom 1fl. avail. now Great location. private entrance, off str. parking. Laundry room in basement with some storage a MUST SEE! Clean and quite! $600 month with signed lease. No Pets W/S/G 610-759-7738 (11/17-11/24) 4 Bedroom house for rent $1200 per month + utilities. 343 Lincoln Ave., Nazareth. Call 610-759-9059, leave message. (11/24) !!!MUST SEE!!! 2bdrm apartment avail. now in BATH New W/W carpet, blinds and new paint, very clean! Off street parking with private entrance. Laundry room in basement with some storage. NO PETS!!!!! $695 month with year lease. 610-759-7738 (11/17-11/24)

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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Marilyn J. Roth The Estate of Marilyn J. Roth, deceased, of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Lisa J. Moyer, aka: Lisa J. Szarko, Executrix, and Jamielynn Roth, aka: Jamielynn R. Albanese, Executrix, on October 18, 2011. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Lisa J. Szarko and Jamielynn R. Albanese, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (11/10-11/24) ESTATE NOTICE Dorothy M. Jones Estate of DOROTHY M. JONES, deceased, late of 965 Municipal Road, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Administrator: LANDIS C. JONES, SR. Address: 965 Municipal Road Walnutport, PA 18088 Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (11/10-11-24) ESTATE NOTICE Pauline M. Newhart Estate of PAULINE M. NEWHART, deceased, late of Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Karen Creasey Timmer A/k/a Karen K. Timmer Address: 318 Second Street Slatington, PA 18080 Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (11/10-11-24) ESTATE NOTICE Florence N. Ziegenfuss Estate of Florence N. Ziegenfuss, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Alton D. Ziegenfuss 4129 Wood Drive Walnutport PA 18088 DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (11/17-12/1) ESTATE NOTICE Margaret E. Seko Estate of Margaret E. Seko deceased, late of 2633 Cherryville Rd., Northampton, 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: Edward Seko, Administrator, 1453 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, PA 18038 (11/17-12/1)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE The Council of the Borough of Northampton will be considering the approval of the following Ordinance at a Regular Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011. ORDINANCE NO. 1182 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON FOR THE YEAR 2012. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Council of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Section 1: That a tax be and the same is hereby levied on all property and occupations within the said municipality subject to taxation for the fiscal year, 2012, as follows: Tax rate for general Borough purposes, the sum of 8.10 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation. Section 2: That for the estimated expenses for the fiscal year of 2012, the amounts appropriated from the revenues available for the fiscal year of 2012 for specific purposes are set forth in the attached budget, ordained and enacted by Borough Council on December 1, 2011, and on file with the Northampton Borough Secretary, which amounts are fully itemized in the approved 2012 budget. Section 3: All taxes previously enacted and/or re-enacted under the provisions of Acts 481 and 511 by previous Borough Ordinances and/or Resolution, as amended and supplemented; namely the Earned Income Tax, the Local Services Tax, the Real Estate Transfer Tax, etc., are hereby re-enacted for the year 2012. Section 4: That any Ordinance, or part of Ordinance, conflicting with this Ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Ordinance. ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 2011, at a Public Workshop Meeting. ______________________ John Yurish President of Council ATTEST: ________________ Gene Zarayko Borough Manager-Secretary APPROVED this 1st day of December, 2011. ______________________ Thomas D. Reenock Mayor A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager (11/24) Public Notice Chapman Borough Council at their regular monthly meeting for December will consider Ordinance 2011-2, THE 2012 BUDGET and Ordinance 2011-3 2012 TAX RATES. If interested you may review the ordinances by contacting the Borough Secretary, John J. Defassio. (11/17-11/24) Meeting Notice The East Allen Township Municipal Authority has changed their regularly scheduled meeting for December 6th to December 13th at 7:30pm. They have cancelled their workshop meeting scheduled for December 21, 2011. The EATMA’s regular monthly meeting for January 2012 will be held on January 4, 2012 at 7:30 pm. All meetings are held at the Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd. For further information contact our office at 610-2627961 ext 303. Have a safe and happy holiday season. Deborah A Seiple, Township Manager (11/24) EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOTICE is hereby given by the Board of Supervisors of East Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, pursuant to Title 53 P.S. Section 66601 of the Second Township Code of Pennsylvania, as amended, of their intention to consider for enactment at their meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 7:30 PM at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, Pennsylvania, a proposed Budget for 2012 and a proposed Ordinance concerning: Ordinance of East Allen Township Setting the Real Estate Tax Rate for all Township Purposes for the Year 2012. A copy of the proposed Budget for 2012 and a copy of the proposed Ordinance may be examined, and copies obtained, at the East Allen Township Municipal Building located at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, Pennsylvania. A copy of the proposed Ordinance has also

been supplied to the newspaper publishing this public notice. Deborah A. Seiple Township Manager (11/24) EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED ORDINANCES NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of East Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will meet on Thursday, December 14, 2011 at 7:30PM at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of conducting its public meeting and voting on the possible enactment of the proposed ordinances summarized as follows: 1. An Ordinance of East Allen Township to make text amendments Concerning Solar Energy. 2. Amendment to East Allen Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Chapter 212 Pertaining to Water Supply Systems, Individual Water Supply Wells and Water Matters in East Allen Township. 3. Amendment to East Allen Township Ordinance Chapter 242, to enact new sections 242.14 through 242.17 pertaining to Individual Water Supply Well Standards. The full text of the proposed ordinances may be examined, and a copy obtained, at the East Allen Township Municipal Building at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, Pennsylvania during regular business hours 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Mon - Fri. A copy has also been supplied to the newspaper publishing this public notice. Deborah A. Seiple Township Manager East Allen Township

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and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, PART 1, EXCAVATIONS IN STREETS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 21, Streets and Sidewalks, Part 1, Excavations in Streets, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: 1) §101. Permits for Excavation. Unchanged. 2) §102. Refilling and Restoration Fee. Deleted in its entirety. 3) §103. Refilling of Excavations; Restoration of Streets. Deleted in its entirety, renumbered as 102 and replaced as follows: §102. Refilling of Excavations; Restoration of Streets. All persons digging or opening trenches or excavations in any of the streets of the Borough for any purpose shall restore the excavation. All backfilling and restoration shall be made subject to inspection and final approval by the Borough Engineer or his designee. All hard surfaces, bituminous or concrete, shall be cut with a concrete saw prior to actual excavation. All cuts shall be straight lines and sides squared off. If the edges are damaged during excavation, the edges again shall be saw cut to provide straight lines for restoration. Restoration shall be completed by the Permittee as follows: A. Trenches or excavations shall be backfilled with suitable material to within ten (10) inches of the street surface. No macadam, concrete or bituminous pieces shall be used for backfill. Trenches or excavations shall be filled with eight (8) inches of 2A-modified stone and two (2) inches of temporary bituminous patch material. B. After ninety (90) days, on improved streets, as determined by the Borough Engineer, the Permittee shall remove the temporary bituminous patch and the necessary stone to seven (7) inches below the existing street surface. The Permittee shall place five (5) inches of bituminous concrete base course and two (2) inches of ID-2 bituminous concrete. All edges of the trenches shall be sealed with BM-1 asphalt sealer. C. After ninety (90) days, on semi-improved streets, as determined by the Borough Engineer, the Permittee shall remove temporary bituminous material and the necessary stone to three (3) inches below the existing street surface. The Permittee shall place two (2) inches of ID-2 bituminous binder course and one (1) inch of ID-2 bituminous wearing courses in the trench area. All edges shall be sealed with BM-1 asphalt sealer. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Form 408 standards. 4) §104. Tunneling Restricted - Unchanged. Renumber as 103. 5) §105. Extension of Permit; Additional Fee. Deleted in its entirety. 6) §106. Information on Permit. Renumbered as 104 and restated as follows: §104. Information on Permit. Whenever a permit is issued, the applicant shall provide the Superintendent of Highways with the following information: A. Exact location of the excavation. B. The contractor or parties doing the excavation work. C. The kind of street to be refilled or restored.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH 2012 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET The Proposed Budget for the Year 2012 for the Borough of Bath is available for public inspection at the Borough Municipal Building, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, for the required ten (10) days commencing November 25, 2011. The Final Year 2012 Budget will be formally adopted during a Special Meeting of the Borough of Bath Council to be held on Monday, December 5th 2011 at 7:00 PM in Heckman Hall in the Borough Municipal Building, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014. The following is a summary of the Proposed Budget: BOROUGH OF BATH YEAR 2012 REVENUES: Real Estate Taxes $ 650,552.00 Real Estate Transfer Tax 24,500.00 Earned Income Tax 230,300.00 Local Services Tax 21,500.00 License and Permits 49,775.00 Fines and Forfeitures 13,250.00 Interest Earnings 689.00 Rents and Royalties 2.00 State Capital & Operating Grant 7,000.00 State Shared Revenues 59,883.00 General Government 5,346.00 Public Safety 10,350.00 Highways and Streets 2,250.00 Contracted Sanitation 316,127.00 Recreation and Culture 1.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 21.00 Local Gaming Grants 35,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES:

$1,426,546.00

EXPENSES: Governing Body Mayor Administration Auditing Services Tax Collection Attorney Legal Fees Engineer Services Municipal Building Public Safety Fire Planning and Zoning Emergency Management Health and Human Services Sanitation Wastewater System Public Works Operations Recreation and Culture Intergovernmental Expenses Insurances Pension Fund Debt Service Operating Reserve Fund

$17,300.00 2,700.00 159,008.00 5,500.00 4,148.00 52,000.00 12,001.00 29,320.00 407,787.00 24,923.00 40,327.00 700.00 1,500.00 297,500.00 0.00 217,336.00 29,800.00 19,500.00 44,820.00 13,373.00 0.00 47,003.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

SECTION III: That having complied with the legal requirements relating thereto, the following Appropriations Schedule is adopted for the fiscal year of 2012: OPERATION & CAPITAL MAINTENANCE OUTLAY TOTAL

$1,426,546.00

Also to be considered at the December 5th meeting will be an ordinance of the Borough of Bath Retaining the Borough Real Estate Tax Rate for Calendar Year 2012 at 12.5 mills. Gerald J. Gasda Interim Borough Manager/Secretary-Treasurer D. The estimated time for completion of excavating and backfilling. 7) §107. Responsibility of Permit Holder. Unchanged. Renumber as 105. 8) §108. Removal of Excess Excavated Material. Unchanged. Renumber as 106. 9) §109. Supervision by Inspector; Inspection Fee. Unchanged. Renumber as 107. 10) §110. Protective Measures. Unchanged except Traffic Sergeant is changed to Highway Superintendent. Renumber as 108. 11) §111. Penalties. Unchanged. Renumber as 109. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor 11/24 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Act of December 18, 1996, P.L. 1142, No. 172,Section 917 (b) of the Second Class Township Code, intends to adopt a resolution at its annual reorganization meeting on January 3, 2012, appointing a certified or competent public accountant or, a firm of certified or competent accountants, to replace the elected auditors for the purposes of making an examination of all of the accounts of the township of the fiscal year 2011. Timm A. Tenges Manager/Secretary/Treasurer LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP (11/24)

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on December 5, 2011, at 7:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING AND COLLECTING OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST MONDAY OF JANUARY, A.D. 2012, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND THE TAX COLLECTOR, AND MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL AND CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same: SECTION I: That an annual Tax for the current year, Two Thousand Twelve, upon all real property within the limits of the Borough of Nazareth, made taxable by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for County rates and levies, by levied and collected on each Dollar of the valuation assessed for County purposes, within the limits of the Borough of Nazareth, to be used for general Borough purposes, as follows, to wit: a Tax for the current or fiscal year of 2012 of eleven and one-half (11½) mills on each Dollar of assessed valuation of real property. SECTION II: That for the faithful performance of their respective duties and subject to conditions and requirements fixed by law or ordinance or imposed or agreed upon at the time of appointment, the following annual compensation, payable semi-monthly, except as otherwise herein provided, is hereby fixed: Mayor, Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, payable monthly; Borough Council President, Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars, payable monthly; Councilmen, Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) Dollars, payable monthly; Borough Secretary/Treasurer, Forty One Thousand ($41,000.00) Dollars, payable bi-weekly; Superintendent of Highways, Fifty Three Thousand ($53,000.00) Dollars; Chief of Police, Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty ($67,830.00) Dollars; Sergeants, Sixtythree Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight ($63,538.00) Dollars; Regular Patrolmen with at least six (6) years of service, Fifty-nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty ($59,660.00) Dollars; Regular Patrolmen with at least four (4) years of service, Fifty-five Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-nine ($55,979.00) Dollars; Regular Patrolmen with at least two (2) years of service, Fifty-three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-eight ($53,648.00) Dollars; Regular Patrolmen with at least one (1) year of service, Forty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Forty-three ($48,343.00) Dollars; Patrolmen, hiring rate, Forty-six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-seven ($46,657.00) Dollars; Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Thirty-six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy ($36,370.00) Dollars; Police Administrative Clerk, Twenty-nine Thousand ($29,000.00) Dollars; Parking Enforcement Personnel, Eleven and twenty-five one-hundredths ($11.25) Dollars per hour; Highway, Class No. 1 (Foreman), Forty-four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-eight ($44,478.00) Dollars; Highway, Class No. 1 (Utility and Operator), Forty-two Thousand Four Hundred Seventyeight ($42,478.00) Dollars; Highway, Class No. 2 (Handyman), Forty Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve ($40,912.00) Dollars; Highway, Class No. 3 (Handyman), Thirty-eight Thousand Seven Hundred Thirtytwo ($38,732.00) Dollars; Highway, Class No. 4, (Laborer) Thirty-six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen ($36,715.00) Dollars; Highway, Class No. 5, (Laborer) Thirty-three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-one ($33,661.00) Dollars; Part-time Police, Nineteen ($19.00) Dollars per hour of service; School Crossing Guards, Ten ($10.00) Dollars per shift; Tax Collector, Eight Thousand Five Hundred ($8,500.00) Dollars for collection of real estate taxes; one and one-half (1½%) percent of the amount collected on the Local Services Tax and the Borough Earned Income tax; Recorder or Deeds, two (2%) percent of the amount collected of the Borough Real Estate Transfer Tax; Fire Chief, Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($3,750.00) Dollars, payable monthly; First Assistant Fire Chief, Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) Dollars, payable monthly; Second Assistant Fire Chief, Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) Dollars, payable monthly; Fire Marshall, One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-four ($1224.00) Dollars, payable monthly; Emergency Management Director, Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty-eight ($2,448.00) Dollars, payable monthly; Engineer, Seventy-five ($75.00) Dollars per hour of service; Borough Solicitor, Eighty ($80.00) Dollars per hour of service; and Auditors, Thirty ($30.00) Dollars per day.

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Lower Nazareth Township have prepared a budget for fiscal year 2012. The Board authorized the proposed budget for advertisement at a public meeting held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The Budget is available for inspection at the Municipal building, 306 Butztown Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020, between the hours of 8:00a.m.- 3:00p.m., beginning Monday November 21, 2011. A public hearing on the adoption of the 2012 Budget will be held on Wednesday December 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Timm A. Tenges Manager/Secretary/Treasurer LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP (11/24)

Bowling Continued from page 6 Ken Hoelle, Sr., 235–559. S L Plastics swept G & L Screen Printing, 4 to 0, with Rich Trucksess, 224203–597; Evan Rehrig, 234– 595; Paul Reaser, 215-202– 579; Kyle Reaser, 236–578; Gary Reaser, 519. G & L: Jason Eberts, 584 and Gary Gower, Jr., 554. Arndt Construction also swept Old Dairy, 4 to 0, behind Ed Musselman, 255-236–685; Bob Adams, 257-212–663; Bob Meixsell, 246-222–650; Don Arndt, 528. Old Dairy: Barry Smith, 225-213-204–642;

General Government: Administration............... Treasurer & Tax collector.... Municipal Buildings..........

$228,748 24,000 123,500 $10,000 $376,248 $10,000

$228,748 24,000 133,500 $386,248

Protection to Persons & Property: Police....................... Fire......................... Building Regulation & Zoning.

$744,995 $ 128,599 35,000 $908,594 $ 0

$744,995 128,599 35,000 $908,594

Health, Sanitation & Ecology: Garbage Collection & Recycling................

$686,267

$ 60,000

$746,267

Highways: Snow & Ice Control........... Streets & Bridges............ Street Lighting..............

$20,000 100,000 80,000 $340,000 $200,000 $340,000

$20,000 100,000 420,000 $540,000

$156,000

25,000 $310,000

$310,000 $491,000

335,000

Library: Library......................

$94,000

$ 6,000

$ 100,000

Miscellaneous: Social Security Taxes........ All Other + Insurances.......

$74,254 1,211,909 $1,286,163 0

TOTAL OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL OUTLAY:

$3,732,272

Recreation: Parks & Playgrounds.......... Swimming Pool & Other Facilities................. $ 181,000

$74,254 1,211,909 $1,286,163

$726,000

$4,458,272

TOTAL BUDGET FOR 2012

$4,458,272

SECTION IV: That the several appropriations above made are for so much thereof as may be necessary for the specific purposes mentioned, and the unexpended balance, if any, remaining at the end of the fiscal year of any such appropriations, shall revert to and be retained in the Treasury of the Borough of Nazareth unless otherwise appropriated as provided by law. SECTION V: Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall prevent or preclude Borough Council from borrowing or expending money in any lawful way or for any lawful purposes, upon compliance with legal requirements; nor shall prevent Council from transferring from one fund to another fund, or from any fund for an emergency or unusual use, by a majority vote of a quorum of Council. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor

Scott Ackerman, 220-211203–634; Joe Schwartz, 528. Taylor Honey took Harhart’s 3 to 1 behind Jack Troxell, 267-284–685; Bob Bechtel, 203–586; Ed Taylor, 506; Gary Miller, 500.

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Harhart’s: Travis Oplinger, 212–594; Tony Holva, 235200–585; Brandon Frey, 207–539; “Butch” Holland, Sr., 206–507. STANDINGS W L

Hecktown Fire Co. 29

Old Dairy 24 G&L Sign 23.5 Taylor Honey 23 Arndt Const. 21.5 S L Plastics 20 Harhart’s Svc. 18 Scherline & Assoc. 17

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THE HOME NEWS

November 24-30, 2011

or each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools P.O. Box 20371 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 610-691-7665 www.custompoolsbybarry.com

Kauffman’s Upholstery, Inc. 100 Main St. Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-8298 www.kauffmansupholsteryinc.com

Meyers Gun Shop 705 Point Phillip Road Bath, PA 18014 • 610-837-6376

Ralph’s Auto Body 859 Copella Rd. Bath, PA 18014 610-759-2642

Associated Fasteners, Inc. 6854 Chrisphalt Dr., Bath 610-837-9200

Bickert’s Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC 2805 Valley View Dr. Bath, PA 18014 610-837-9098 • # PA003267

Koehler Bros. Collision Inc. 172 Lappawinzo Road Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-9442

Christ Church United Church of Christ 109 South Chestnut Street Bath, Pennsylvania 18014

A.J. Trunzo, Inc.

8013 Beth.-Bath Pike, Bath • 610-837-2000

ANVIL FORGE & HAMMER IRON WORKS INC 6337 Airport Rd., ,Allentown • 610-837-9951

Bartholomew Funeral Home 243 S. Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-6451

Bath Chemical & Hose Co #1 Bath Fire Co. Social Hall 135 S. Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-1059

Bath Drug

310 S. Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-9992

BOROUGH OF BATH

Linda M. Roth, C.P.A. 256 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014 610-837-8082 www.lindarothcpa.com

Dick Wetzel’s Hobbies

514 East Main St., Bath PA 18014 610-837-6681

DR. GLENN A. CLEARIE

Clearie Chiropractic Center 5964 Nor-Bath Blvd., Bath • 610-837-4444 www.drclearie.com

110 East Main St., Bath • 610-837-7855

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church 206 East Main St., Bath PA 18014 Pastor Jay Wetzel 610-837-1061

Hahn Surveying

214 S. Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-8665

Hayes Flowers

251 E. Main St., Bath 610-837-6447

Klecknersville Rangers 2718 Mountain View Dr., Bath

MIKLAS REALTY

Silfies Fuel LLC

2659 Beacon Road, Bath • 610-837-1792

SIMPLY TAXES

427 E. Main St., Bath • 610-837-4455

Steckel House Bed & Breakfast & Antiques 207 W. Northampton St., Bath 610-837-7766 www.steckelhouse.com

ECKLEY E. PATCH UNIT 470 AMER. LEGION AUX.

222 S. Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-4888

Estelle R. Stein DDS

P.O. Box 311, Bath • 610-262-4566

350 S. Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-7220

Northampton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

TRI-BORO FENCING COMPANY

278 Race St., Bath

116 S. Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-7811

Gerald K. Millheim DMD, PC

303 Allen St., Bath • 610-837-7656 www.geraldmillheim.com

215 E. Main St., Bath • 610-837-6525

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 210 E Northampton St. Bath, PA 18014 • 610-837-7874 www.sacred-heart-school.com

George G. Bensing Funeral Home Inc. 2165 Community Drive Bath, PA 18014 • 610-759-3901

Miller Supply

PO BOX 217 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-9000 Fx. 610-262-6105 Noh9000@rcn.com

Romanishans Plumbing & Heating Emergency Service 610-837-8969 • PA020642

Town & Country Restaurant

6058 Nor-Bath Blvd., Bath • 610-837-6439

Vetter’s Major Appliances P.O. Box 129, Bath • 610-837-8899

Wunderlier’s Market

429 E. Main & Broad Sts., Bath • 610-837-9720

16 THE HOME NEWS November 24-30, 2011

LOCATION CHANGED: TREE LIGHTING TO BE HELD AT BOROUGH HALL

215 E. Main St., Bath

Bath BOROUGH TREE LIGHTING Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Bath Area Food Bank

Lighting of the Bath Christmas Tree is an honored tradition in our Community. Please

Bring your camera for Pictures With Santa!

join Mayor Wunderler, your

Refreshments for all & gifts for the kids

friends & neighbors for a joyful time!

Arriving early?

Stop in at Christ Church UCC at 3 pm for a Christmas Music Concert

Snacks & warm beverages Candy Canes Santa’s Mail Box • 275th Anniversary Store open • Siegfried Log Cabin open 2:30-4:30pm • Bath Museum open 3 – 5 pm • GWHS Hearth Cooking at Steckle House

TREE LIGHTING at:

5 p.m.

www.bathborough.org/revitalization

Sunday November 27, 2011

Christmas tree donated by Robert and Lynn Billings decorated by the Bath Lions