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Baking Club at Sacred Heart

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs, January 2017 Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER

Snowshoes and hiking poles available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth

Sacred Heart School- Mrs. Mayberry, first grade teacher from Sacred Heart School, held a four-week Baking Club after school. Students learned how to make cookie dough and how to decorate cookies. The thirty students had a fun time eating the delicious treats they made.

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Dr. Kleinschuster- 1975

By ED PANY In 2014, I had a surprise visit from a Bath native who presented photographs to the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum from his working days at the Penn Dixie Cement Co. It was Dr. Stephen Kleinschuster, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Kleinschuster of South Walnut Street, Bath and the late Stephen Kleinschuster, Jr. In 1975 the brilliant student was engaged in a National Aeronautics &

Space Administration research project scheduled for launch on a Soviet biosatellite flight from the U.S.S.R. in October.

The Colorado State University project, one of three from the United States, was expected to help biologists and medical researchers reach a better understanding of the effects of weightlessness on living systems. The project was in the interest of scientific research, as a cooperative

venture between American and Soviet scientists in the “spirit of détente,” involving the U.S.A and the U.S.S.R. Dr. Kleinschuster shares this project with Dr. Ralph Baker, Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology at C.S.U. In the experimental system, Dr. Kleinschuster and Dr. Baker inoculated carrot tissue in the laboratory with a Continued on page 3

Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth.

First Day Hike Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 10 a.m. to Noon, and 1 to 3 p.m.

Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2017. Join center educators Lauren Forster or Rick Wiltraut for a two-mile interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore Continued on page 4

History Corner Page 9

Replica sculpture in Bath Page 16

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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

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.

Paw Park Meeting- January 10 at 7 p.m. Bath Borough Municipal Building Organizational Basket Raffle Meeting.

Moore Township Community Day Celebration- August

26, 2017 at the Moore Township Recreation Center.

Spuds & Suds Festival- August 26, 2017. First Spuds & Suds Committee planning meeting to be held January 4 at 7 p.m. at Bath Borough Hall.

Top bowling scores at Bath Legion for week of Dec. 18 Submitted by EDWARD MUSSELMAN Men: Al Davidson 734, Andy Edelman 729-681, Patrick Effting 724, Anton Boronski 723, Ed Musselman 708, Mike Derwinski 698, Mike Reese 684, Harry Emery IV 679, Cade Shemanski 675, Butch Holland Sr. 666, Jeff Kerbacher 666, Terry Bartholomew 665, Don Arndt

663, Brent Bartholomew 658, Doug Head 655, Matt Paulus 654, Marc Kappauf 651, George Hyde 649, Steve Kerbacher Jr. 647, Brent Connolly 639.

Women: Tammy Emery 555, Amanda Leindecker 533, Charmaine Bartholomew 518-502, Dee Allogio 516, Stacy Kasche 505.

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Kleinschuster Continued from page 1

bacterium carrying “a tumor inducing principle.”

Dr. Kleinschuster is Associate Professor of Anatomy. He has been with the C.S.U. in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science for a year and a half being involved with teach-

ing human anatomy and molecular embryology as well as his research.

As I said, Dr. Stephen is a brilliant man who worked in research that few of us understand.

A gentleman, he did not forget his roots when he worked in the Kiln building of the Penn Dixie Cement plant over 50 years ago.

The Penn Dixie absorbed the Penn-Allen plant in Upper Naza-

reth and the Pennsylvania Cement plant in Bath in 1926. The three Penn-Dixie plants, number four in Nazareth, number five in Upper Nazareth and number six in Bath, raised their banner in 1926. The last Penn-Dixie plant, number four, closed in 1979. The Essroc corporation purchased the old plants and soon they will be owned by Lehigh Heidelberg Cement Group.

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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT DECEMBER 16

• Non-reportable accident, Washington Avenue and Hudson Court involving two vehicles.

• Non-reportable accident in the 2000 block of Main Street involving two vehicles.

• Theft from building in the 1800 block of Main Street. Report of money taken from an apartment.

• Unwanted person in the 100 block of King Street.

Report of an unwanted male.

• Hit and run accident in the 1200 block of Main Street. Report of the mirror on a legally parked car struck.

Jacobsburg

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the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. The hikes start at 10 a.m. from the flagpole in front of the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required.

Winter Bird Count Saturday, January 14, 2017 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for our annual winter bird count as we search for as many birds as we can find within a five-mile radius of our Visitor Center. Participants should dress for the weather and bring a lunch and binoculars. Registration is required.

Friday Family Film Friday, January 20, 2017 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Bring your family along to Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center for a craft activity and movie night. We’ll be screening "Magic of the Snowy Owl.”

DECEMBER 17

• Reportable accident, Main Street and 22nd Street involving one vehicle.

• Assist agency in the 900 block of Main Street. Request for officers to assist with the evacuation of a resident.

DECEMBER 18

• Warrant service in the 1000 block of Main Street.

Officers located and served a male with a warrant from Lehigh County Adult Probation. Male transported to Lehigh County.

• Unwanted person in the 1200 block of Main Street.

Report of an unwanted female.

Learn about the intelligent and charming Snowy Owl and how it survives in its bleak Arctic home.

Craft time starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts promptly at 7 p.m. Registration is required as supplies and seating are limited.

You may preview the film online: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ nature/magic-of-the-snowy-owlintroduction/7833/.

Snowshoeing for Scouts Saturday, January 21, 2017 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Scouts will learn how to prepare for being outdoors in winter as well as how to use snowshoes.

We’ll go for a hike in snowshoes, stopping along the way to talk about outdoor scenarios and how to prepare for them. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack.

Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need.

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DECEMBER 19

• Non-reportable accident in the unit block of W. 21st Street involving one vehicle.

• Domestic in the 1300 block of Main Street between a male and a female.

• Reportable accident, E. 4th Street and Howertown Road involving two vehicles.

DECEMBER 21

• Reportable accident in the 400 block of E. 21st Street involving two vehicles.

DECEMBER 22

• Suspicious act in the 2400 block of Main Street. Report of a resident’s radio antenna being tampered with.

Saturday, January 21, 2017 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to use snowshoes and trekking poles to explore Jacobsburg’s trails in the winter.

You may bring your own equipment or borrow ours. We will also learn how to prepare ourselves for outdoor excursions in the wintertime. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots with the trekking poles. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather.

Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need.

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.

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

Normal Supplements Remember when life was simple and all we needed to talk about was the “normal” vitamins such as vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C? Maybe a little discussion about vitamin D? There just wasn’t much to confuse us back then. I can still remember as a young adult when my mom came home with a canister of soy lecithin from ShopRite and had my brothers and I sprinkle it on our cereal. It was supposed to help us think better. She also took away our Wonder Bread and replaced it with whole wheat. I thought she had lost her mind. I should have known more change was coming.

Fast forward to 2016 and the world is much more complex.

I suppose the present day vitamin and herbal explosion was initially driven by well-meaning intentions, that being, to get sick people well. From my current perspective, it appears as though natural supplementation has become big business, just like big pharma. Buyer beware. Some may think this is a strange article coming from someone who has been such a staunch proponent of supplementation, for many years. I still am. Please allow me to explain.

I believe that when the body is nourished properly, it is able to take care of itself for as long as has been ordained from above.

With that said, what we tend to call food nowadays is far from life enhancing “nourishment.” In fact many of our foods are not even really a food at all. It may smell good and elicit a salivary reaction. It may be tasty. It may feel good in our mouth but it’s not… really…food. It’s a creation of science. A fake-food figurine if you will, shaped into something that mimics the concept of food, yet devoid of nutrients save for the few we “fortify” with.

Have we become so full of ourselves that we really think we know all there is to know about the natural synergistic interactions of all minerals, enzymes, and co -actors that work together to allow for health and healing to continue within our bodies? We don’t have a clue, yet we pretend to have figured it all out. We have yet to understand what we don’t understand. Thus, the need for proper additional supplementation of those “things” our bodies crave and require to thrive. This is where supplementation must come in.

I know, I know, it’s heresy to call something like manufactured cereal fake. But it is. Better off to eat the box than the stuff that’s in it. If that doesn’t bring a smile to your face, then how about the American Heart Association en-

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

dorsing these wannabe food s as heart-healthy. Insert…hearty… laughter…here.

Because our intake of solids and liquids is in such a deplorable state, one can only conclude, rightfully so, that the body into which this ‘frankenfood’ is inserted day after day and year after year can only lead to eventual breakdown. Perhaps minor at first, yet gaining speed as more and more garbage is consumed.

Now imagine switching gears and deciding to consume nothing but real food for the next 90 days.

What do you think would occur?

Do you think you would be sicker or healthier? As an example, how would your physical and emotional state be if you: drank eight to ten glasses of water per day, plain tea, chicken, fish, lean meats, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cucumbers, carrots, blueberries, blackberries, raw almonds, butter, asparagus, sprouts, yams and similar real food? By golly, you would feel fantastic and look amazing. The only reason I could think you wouldn’t is that you’re just that sick and it’ll take longer to restore and repair the diseased glands, organs and tissues within your body.

Because many do not consume real food, this is where supplementation comes in. The secret is to only take whole-food concentrated supplements. Do not take synthetic supplements because that’s just as bad as eating synthetic food. I have said it before and will again, daily supplementation of whole food concentrate supplements is “like taking an underdog power pellet.” Imagine what a high potency kale, alfalfa, beet concentrated supplement could help you with. Hmm…interesting isn’t it? Give that some thought and we will discuss further next time.

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Happy New Year- new year, new ideas, new clients. So many times we all make New Year’s resolutions and the question is, “Do we ever keep them?” Some of us do, but for the most part, the main resolutions are “I’m going to quit smoking, begin to exercise, go on a diet, change jobs, start to eat healthy and pay off debt.” So, maybe we should rename New Year’s resolutions.

Let’s change the name and see if you and your business feel more inclined to honor the promise.

12 Months of Change and New Ideas A New Year’s resolution, according to Wikipedia, is a tradition most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice, such as opening doors for people beginning from New Year’s Day. [1] January - Start the year out right - make the commitment.

February - A month of love…we love our customers… show it with specials, a clean store, friendly employees and a welcoming atmosphere.

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April - Strengthen your relationships.

May - Employees are your first customers - treat them like gold.

June - Commit to summer specials.

July - Introduce vacation

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August - Begin end of year continuing education.

September - Celebrate loyalty from customers.

October - Get spooky with an out-of-the-world special.

November - The month of Thanksgiving and giving back, connect with a charity.

December - Host a holiday/celebration party- review your accomplishments - think about rewards for outstanding work.

If you cannot commit to 12 Months of Change and New Ideas, then just eat pork and sauerkraut and hope for the best.

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January AARP Meeting

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Submitted by MARY LOU MILLER The January meeting of Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, January 11, at The Northampton Event and Banquet Center at 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton PA 18067.

Doors open at Noon.

Don't forget to bring baked goods. Entertainment will be provided. In case of bad weather and schools are closed, there will be no meeting. If interested in any trips, please contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

Suburban Trap Shooting League scores Dec. 18

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East Bath 125 25s: Earl Grube, Rich Hilderbrandt, John Manning, Roger Muschlitz, Bob Ruth.

Copeechan 124 25s: David Darrough, Rosemary Eibach, Bruce Rex, Jon Zadzora, 24's: Diane Arner, Doug Jones, Wayne Kreisel, Tom Lonczyaski, Jeff Natysym.

Ranger Lake 122 25s: Roy Knipe, Tony Subjin, 24's: Ray Garrison, Rich Green, Matt Groller.

Blue Ridge 120 24s: Kevin Betz, Dave Brader, Ken Braren, Alicia Effting, Alex Koran, Craig Peischler, Stanley Royer, Jerry Trumbauer, John Yarsevich.

Team Standings: Copeechan 1114 East Bath 1109 Ranger Lake 1101 Blue Ridge 1094 See you in the new year at Ranger Lake on January 8.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip It’s the week between Christmas and New Year’s, and all’s quiet until New Year’s Eve this Saturday night. It’s a weekend where there’s gonna be plenty of excitement – drinking, ringing of bells, shaking and blowing on noisemakers, and watching all the fireworks around the world. I like the lull of the week, when we can relax after all the family Christmas parties and dinners. It gives us a chance to exchange some of our Christmas presents, when relatives misjudged our size; looking over the Christmas cards received and adding some names to the list for next year (or hurrying to mail a card before New Year’s); and enjoying the left-overs from dinner.

All in all, I hope you had a merry Christmas, and it’s time to relax! . . . Since Christmas Day was on a Sunday, some churches didn’t have a service after their midnight services, some did. After a night of revelry, this Sunday will be New Year’s Day, and church is a good place to wind down from all that drinking, and pray for peace in the coming year. . . . After that, turn on the TV and watch the Mummers Parade down in Philly or the many football bowl games.

I’m rooting for Penn State to beat U.S.C. in the Rose Bowl out in Pasadena. . . . Over on the pro side, I’m glad that the Eagles played a tough game and beat the Giants. The Eagles were a hard team to predict this year. Let’s

hope they knock off Dallas in the final game. The Pittsburgh Steelers played a real exciting game against the Baltimore Ravens and won it on a stretch of the arm for a touchdown in the final seconds.

That’s the thing about basketball and football. It comes down to split seconds at the end, win or lose. . . . I’m getting drowsy from all the eggnog left over. Think I’ll take a nap. . . . Take care on New Year’s Eve. I don’t wanta lose any readers. If you drink too much, let somebody else who doesn’t, do the driving. . . .Hopefully, the weather will be good. Happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year, everybody!!!

BATH BOWLING Team #1 five ahead in Bath Commercial League

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Harhart’s won the first half, but Bath Drug and D & L Sign Factory began the second half of the Bath Industrial League with sweeps on week 16.

Bath Drug knocked the Lagerheads for a loop behind Cade Shemanski, 247-236–675; Don Arndt, 252-229–663; Bob Meixsell, 233-216–630; Andrew White, 217–520; Eric Spooner, 498. Lagerheads – Mike Derwinski, 240-234–698; John Wesolowski, 233–585; Mario Forte, 198–560; Les Salazarulo, 201– 552; Mike Jamiol, 179–504.

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Less “taxing” New Year: Ten things You can do by December 31 to Cut your 2016 Tax bill

Excerpted from J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2017, here are some simple steps you can take right now to decrease your 2016 tax bill. (Hurry: These must be done before the ball drops in Times Square.)

By Barbara Weltman The holiday season is in full swing, and you’re probably in a last-minute-gift-buying, party-planning frenzy right now.

The last thing on your mind?

Taxes. For most people, sparing a thought for the upcoming tax season is the ultimate “bah humbug.” But this mindset could cost you big when April 15th rolls around.

There are some very simple steps you can take right now, before the end of the year, that can make a big dent in your tax burden. It’s crazy that people miss so many opportunities to save money just because they’re disorganized or have procrastination issues.

J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2017 is written to help the average taxpayer successfully navigate the filing process. With full coverage of all changes and adjustments to the tax laws—including new deductions and credits—it provides clear, plain-English explanations that help readers decipher the tax code and reduce what taxpayers owe.

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Wishing you and yours warmest reflections of the year gone by.

May your best and brightest blessings be realized in 2017!

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Creative Corner

By KATHLEEN UNGER

Old Time Radio

“Good evening Mr. and Mrs. North America and all the ships at sea.” That is the way Walter Winchell started his evening news report. We’d gather around our Philco radio and listen to Winchell report the latest news about the war in Europe and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. If the president was addressing the nation, we would eat an early supper and gather at the radio to hear how the war was progressing. Gabriel Heatter started his news report with: “There’s good news tonight.” We also listened to Lowell Thomas, Fulton Lewis and Edward R. Morrow report

the news of the world.

Later after the news reports, I would get my turn to listen to the Lone Ranger or Henry Aldrich or Baby Snooks. Daddy liked to listen to Lum & Abner, Amos ‘N Andy and Jack Benny.

My mother liked Fibber McGee & Molly and Our Miss Brooks.

Radio shows would test your imagination. I can remember listening to Don McNeil’s Breakfast Club on a Saturday morning. They played marching music and Don would say, “Everyone, please march around the breakfast table.” There was a live audience and Don interviewed some of the people in the audience.

It was a time for the family to gather around the radio after dinner and share the events of the day. A discussion followed and we learned important facts, which created the history of our time. Don’t you miss the old days?

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Julia King of Northampton Graduates from York College of Pennsylvania Submitted by YORK COLLEGE Julia King of Northampton graduated from York College of Pennsylvania on Dec. 21. King earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

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7.5 percent adjusted gross income threshold (it’s set to go to 10 percent of AGI next year).

Take your required minimum distribution (RMD). Those who are required to take distributions from IRAs and qualified retirement plans but fail to do so face a 50 percent penalty. Those 70½ and older can transfer from an IRA up to $100,000 directly to a public charity; it satisfies the RMD and is tax-free.

Use up your FSAs. If you have a medical FSA or dependent care FSA at work, use up your 2016 contributions. For a medical FSA, check whether you have a grace period or any carryover.

Check eligibility for making a

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wrap, pour yourself a cup of hot apple cider, and start checking off this end-of-the-year tax-relief list: Make charitable contributions if you’re an itemizer. Charging gifts by credit card or mailing a check before the end of the year nails down a charitable contribution deduction for 2016.

Pay outstanding medical bills.

If you itemize, you can deduct amounts charged this year or checks mailed before the end of the year. For those age 65 and older, 2016 is the last year for a

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contribution to a health savings account. As long as you’re covered by a high-deductible health plan for all of December (and continue in such plan), you can make a full year tax-deductible contribution for 2016; no itemizing is required.

Take losses on securities. The stock market is open on December 30. Losses can offset gains and then up to $3,000 of ordinary income; excess losses can be carried over. Watch the wash sale rule.

Maximize your retirement savings. Check with your employer about contributing to your company plan (maximum 401(k) contribution is $18,000, or $24,000 if 50 or older).

Prepay college tuition for a semester starting in the first three months of 2017.This will allow you to claim an education credit on your 2016 return.

Discuss deferred compensation arrangements for year-end bonuses. Lower tax rates in the future can mean big savings.

Increase tax payments to cover anticipated taxes. This can be done by asking an employer to take a lump sum from the final paycheck or make/increase the final estimated tax payment in January.

Do as many of these steps as you can right now. When April 15 rolls around—and it will be here before you know it—you’ll be glad you took the initiative.

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Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa. com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088.

The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m.

Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

January 6, 2017: Great Compline Nativity service at 7 p.m. January 7, 2017: Divine Liturgy Nativity service at 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-

837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 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., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional and Contemporary at 9:30 a.m., Wed.- 7 p.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton.

610-262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed.- 7 p.m. BS GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.

GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (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.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., HC 1st & 3rd Sunday

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville.

610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 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 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m., Wed.- 11 a.m.

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.- 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910.

HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.

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ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

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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Daniel E. Lundmark, Pastor • 610-262-5645 • pastor@NAOG.ws

Feeling Let Down?

Christmas is past. Some may feel let down or dejected when Christmas is over. Maybe Christmas didn’t meet their expectations, or maybe they are sad that the good feelings they experienced during the festivities didn’t last.

Why is it that we can’t get lasting satisfaction from the things we possess or the things we experience? Why do we keep longing for more? Why is it that the nicest presents don’t keep us happy or satisfied? It’s not long until we are looking for something else to fulfill us.

Some have expressed this as a “hole” in our lives that only God can fill.

Jesus said this, “If any man thirst (that’s talking about longing), let him come unto me, and drink.” (John 7:37) Jesus went on to explain the satisfaction that would be found by those who would come to Him and believe on Him. What should we do when we feel let down, when there’s a longing that nothing satisfies?

We should use those times to turn to Jesus, to look for Him. The greatest present is His presence. That gift will last.

One song, written by Joel Hemphill, says it this way: “I searched for Him and knew not what I searched for. I longed for Him and knew not what I longed for. When I found Jesus, I knew that I would search no more.

He filled a longing down in my soul!”

This Baby—Jesus, God the Son—is not just a Gift to be celebrated at Christmas and then packed away until next Christmas. NO! He is, as the Scripture says, “Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”

(Matthew 1:23) That’s not just for Christmas, but for always.

As we enter the new year, we can seek and find the satisfaction for which we long. His Name is Jesus! God’s Word says this, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) --Submitted by Melody Lundmark

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Obituaries Ida Borck

JULY 9, 1923 – DEC. 17, 2016 Ida Borck, 93, Nazareth, died on Saturday, Dec. 17 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Heinrich P. Borck for 73 years until he died in 1985.

She was a hard worker and excellent cook. Her baking skills were legendary.

Born on July 9, 1923 in Reichenfeld, Siberia, she was a daughter of the late Heinrich and Maria (Feist) Osterlein.

Ida’s youth was spent in South America and Germany. She and her husband settled in Queens, N.Y. with their three children in 1950. They moved to the Poconos in 1960, and then returned to Germany in 1976 until her husband’s death. She returned to Nazareth to be with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren until her passing.

Ida loved to read, knit and spend time with her family, who say, “Auf Wiedersehen, our Mutti and Oma.” Surviving are a son, Walter, of Nazareth; two daughters, Waltraut Borck McCabe of Nazareth and Monika Whitten, West Nyack, N.Y.; grandchildren, Cynthia Dudgeon, Erica Whitten, Paul Whitten, Dr. Jonathan Borck, Dr. Christopher Borck; great-grandchildren, Elsie, Henry, Molly, Nora, Morgan and Abigail.

Preceding her in death were two brothers and a son-in-law.

At her request, there were no services in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Donations may be made to Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Floyd D. Eckroth, Jr.

JULY 25, 1934 – DEC. 17, 2016 Floyd D. Eckroth, Jr., 82, of Danielsville, died on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Inpatient Hospice of Lehigh Valley in Allentown.

He was the husband of the late Geraldine A. “Gerry” Eckroth for 36 years before she died in 2010.

He was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Corp., where he worked for many years before retiring in 1998.

Born July 25, 1934 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Floyd D., Sr. and Anna (Sniscak) Eckroth.

Known for having a green

thumb, Floyd enjoyed gardening, but was most proud of his grandchildren whom he loved and cherished.

Surviving are a son, David R. Eckroth, of Danielsville; two step-daughters, Donna Lerch of Danielsville and Dawn Kern of Harrisburg; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Illingsworth of Hellertown and Robert Eckroth of Bath; a sister, Ursula Eckroth of Danielsville; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Walter Eckroth.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. There will be no calling hour.

Mabel P. Gilio

SEPT. 27, 1927 – DEC. 19, 2016 Mabel P. Gilio, 89, of Nazareth, died at home on Monday, Dec. 19. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Gilio for 45 years until he died in 1996.

She was employed as a sewing machine operator at various mills in the Nazareth and Tatamy areas for 50 years before retiring. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union.

Born Sept. 27, 1927 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Fritz) Schaadt).

Mabel enjoyed playing bingo and trying her luck at the casinos.

Surviving are three children, John E. Schaadt of Hinesville, Ga., Rosemarie Lichner of Nazareth, and Susan Gilio of Whitehall; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were five sisters, Bessie Schweitzer, Clara Johnson, Sadie Heffentrayer, Grace Zellner, and Margaret Boyer; and three brothers, Paul, William and James Schaadt.

Services were on Thursday morning, Dec. 22 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Contributions may be made in memory of her pet dog ‘Mimi’ to an animal shelter of one’s choice.

Anne M. Handley

AUG. 21, 1925 – DEC. 13, 2016 Anne M. Handley, 91, of Nazareth, formerly of Washington,

N.J., died on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Old Orchard Health Care Center, Easton. She was the wife of the late James J. Handley.

She worked as a seamstress and was the owner and operator of CMS Dry Cleaning & Alterations in Nazareth, retiring in 2012.

Born on Aug. 21, 1925 in Beacon, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Schnetzler) O’Donnell.

Anne loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed going to yard sales.

Over the years, she had acquired a unique display of collectable elephants. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Bath.

Surviving are two sons, James R. and John; two daughters, Caroline Richline and Theresa Malaga; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, John O’Donnell, and a sister, Joan Johnan.

Preceding her in death were two sons, Daniel and Thomas; and a granddaughter, Jennifer.

Family and friends are invited to a funeral mass on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 200 Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ. A reception celebrating Anne’s life will be held in the Community Room of the church following mass. Arrangements are by the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Theresa M. Hertzog

APRIL 7, 1922 – DEC. 18, 2016 Theresa M. Hertzog, 94, of Walnutport, formerly of Slatington, died Sunday, Dec. 18 at home. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Hertzog.

She was employed in the housekeeping department of the former ASH Hospital, now Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest and the Palmerton Hospital for several years before retiring. Prior to that, Tessie worked in various textile mills in the Lehigh Valley as a sewing machine operator.

Born April 7, 1922 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Peter S. and Mary (Millner) Stelzmann.

She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Slatington.

Surviving are a son, Larry M. Hertzog, of Walnutport; a daughter, Joan L. Hertzog, with whom she resided; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Dec. 23 in Assumption B.V.M. Church, Slatington, with The Rev. Eric Arnout as celebrant. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Arrangements were by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lehigh County Humane Society, c/o the funeral home at P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18064.

Carol J. Kreitz

DEC. 9, 1946 – DEC. 18, 2016 Carol J. Kreitz, 70, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, Dec. 18 at home.

She was the wife of William C. Kreitz for 46 years.

She graduated from Parkland High School, and from Kutztown State College with a B.S. degree in elementary education and an M.Ed. degree in elementary guidance and counseling. Before retiring in 1998, she was employed by the Bethlehem School District as an elementary teacher in Gov. Wolf Elementary School for 21 years, preceded by three years as the school district’s homebound instructor.

Born Dec. 9, 1946 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Paul J. Smith and Renae P. (Leibenguth) Smith.

Carol was a member of Bethany U.C.C., Bethlehem, since 1999. Before joining Bethany, she was a lifelong member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Northampton, where she was baptized, confirmed and married. She was a member of the NE, PSEA-R and PASR. She enjoyed reading and discussing books with her Book Club friends, and was a member of the College Hill Moravian Tai Chi Practice group. She was an avid animal lover and supported numerous pet and wildlife organizations.

A funeral service was held on Dec. 23 in Bethany U.C.C. Public visitation was held Thursday and Friday. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Animals in Distress, P.O. Box 609, Coopersburg, PA 18036, or the American Cancer Society, L.V. Chapter, or Bethany U.C.C. Church, all c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Mary Martnick

Mary Martnick, 94, of Laguna Woods, Calif., formerly of Northampton, died suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 7 in Laguna Hills, California. She was the widow of Michael Martnick and Walter Steciw, both of Northampton.

She worked many years at Tama Mfg. in Northampton, before retiring.

Born in Egypt, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Tekla (Klym) Tornitsky.

Mary was an active member of Arbor Christian Fellowship, Laguna Hills.

Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Jean Guedes, of Palmerton; a son, Michael, Jr., of Laguna Woods, with whom she resided; five grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; three sisters; and nieces and nephews.

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A memorial service was held in her honor on Dec. 16 at Arbor Christian Fellowship, Laguna Hills.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Carl G. Muth, Sr.

AUG. 16, 1930 – DEC. 20, 2016 Carl G. Muth, Sr., 86, of Chestnuthill Township, formerly of Nazareth, died at home on Tuesday, Dec. 20. He was the husband of Dorothy D. (Knecht) Muth for 62 years.

After attending Nazareth High School, Carl served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was part of the “Frozen Chosin,” who were Marines and sailors of the 1st Marine Division that fought against what seemed like impossible odds at the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. He was employed by Lone Star Cement Co. for 39 years as a kiln operator.

Born on August 16, 1930 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late William A., Jr. and Bernice (Blake) Muth.

He was an avid hunter and flyfisherman, and a member of the Blue Ridge Bowmen and East Bath Rod & Gun Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Muth of Bangor and Carl Muth, Jr. of Wind Gap; two daughters, Cathy Cascarino and Karen Hahn, both of Nazareth; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Allen Muth, of Nazareth; two sisters, Nancy Hahn of Nazareth and Phyllis Cowley of Easton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by an infant grandchild and a sister, Barbara Serratore.

Services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 28 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment with military honors in Plainfield Cemetery, Pen Argyl.

George Paluda

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Paluda.

He worked for Jones Motor Co. for 35 years as a truck driver and was a member of Teamsters 773. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Born April 13, 1927 in Egypt, he was a son of the late Michael Yovich and Anna (Rusin) Paluda.

George was a member of Catholic War Veterans Post #454, Northampton; a member and usher at Queenship of Mary Church..

Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Marianne Morgan, Jane Paluda, and Annie Stephens; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were two brothers and five sisters.

A memorial mass was celebrated Dec. 29 in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton.

Donations my be made to the church, c/o the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

JoAnn M. Recker

APRIL 7, 1947 – DEC. 19, 2016 JoAnn M. (Derkits) Recker, 69, of Northampton died on Monday, Dec. 19 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Joseph Recker for 50 years.

Born April 7, 1947 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Karl and Agnes (Klusarits) Derkits.

Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Todd Recker; a daughter, Jill Recker; six grandchildren; two sisters, Rosemarie Pammer and Agnes Kroboth; and a brother, Edward Derkits.

Graveside services were held on Dec. 23 in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Geraldine V. Snyder

SEPT. 11, 1923 – DEC. 18, 2016 Geraldine V. Snyder, 93, of Nazareth died Sunday, Dec. 18 in Alexandria Manor Assisted Living, Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Raymond Snyder, who died in May, 1989.

She was a homemaker all of her life, caring for her family.

Born on Sept. 11, 1923 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late William and Edith (Frantz) Wambold.

Geraldine loved to play bingo at the Plainfield Twsp. and Bushkill Twsp. Fire Co. halls and the Holy Family Club in Nazareth. She was an excellent bowler, bowling for many years at Blue Valley in Wind Gap and the Jacksonian in Nazareth. She was an avid swimmer, swimming daily for 20 years at the Nazareth YMCA. She also enjoyed country and square dancing.

Surviving are three daughters, Delores G. Miklos Molnar, Diane I. Uhler, and Linda A. Potts, all of Nazareth; three brothers, Grant Wambold of Moore Township, George Wambold of Bushkill Township, and Robert Wambold of Bushkill Township; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Bensing of Wind Gap, Mrs. Betty Muffley of Moore Township, and Mrs. Arlene Smith of Wind Gap; 8 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren and 4 great-greatgrandchildren.

She was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers.

A funeral service was held on

Saturday morning, Dec. 24 in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial ParkMausoleum, Allentown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Joan K. Taylor

OCT. 10, 1940 – DEC. 22, 2016 Joan K. Taylor, 76, of Nazareth, died on Thursday, Dec. 22 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was

the wife of the late Arthur R. Taylor, who died May 15, 1996.

A 1958 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, Joan worked as a cashier and at the service desk at the former Laneco in Wind Gap. Born on Oct. 10, 1940 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Leo Kozero and was raised by her aunt, the late Anne Wetherhold.

Joan had a love for animals, butterflies, the beach and Elvis.

Surviving are Michael A. Taylor and Matthew Taylor, both of Nazareth; two daughters, Michele Taylor of New Tripoli and

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Melissa Taylor of Wellington, Fla.; three grandchildren; two step-grandsons; a sister, Jean Taylor, of Bethlehem; two halfsisters, Patricia Kozero of Victoria Mountain and Carol Kozero; two half-brothers, Junior and David Kozero of Bethlehem.

She was pre-deceased by a halfsister, Deborah LaForm.

Services were held last Tuesday in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

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Specific items on the agenda include: 17-ZHB-677 The applicant(s), Robert Smith and Samuel Wood of Wood and Smith Real Estate Dev. Co. LLC, applicant(s) of the property located at 576 Moorestown Dr, Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance to continue and register a pre-existing nonconforming use that was abandoned after 12 months, and/or the alteration of the nonconforming use. Applicant is also seeking other relief as appropriate including a favorable interpretation and permission to register nonconforming use.

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Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (12/22 & 12/29) PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Council of the Borough of Bath will meet in Borough Hall located at 215 E. Main Street, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a hearing to review a Conditional Use Application of Shelba Johnson Trucking.

Shelba Johnson Trucking proposes a Truck Terminal for transshipment of furniture from the building located at 7 Allen Street, Borough of Bath,

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NAZARETH AREA ANDY’S CORNER Submitted by ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball team went to Whitehall on December 20 and lost 80-37, then hosted Northampton on December 22 and lost 66-57 will be in the Hempfield Tournament on December 27 and December 28.

The Nazareth Girls Basketball team played host to Whitehall and won 55-34, then went to Northampton on December 22 and won 56-46 and were in the Greater Nanticoke Tournament on December 26 and on December 28.

The Nazareth Wrestling Team went to Central Catholic on December 21 and won 67-0 then went to Allen on December 22 and won 66-7 and will now be at

Liberty High School for the Bethlehem Holiday Tournament on December 28 and December 29.

The schedule for the Bethlehem Holiday Wrestling Classic is located at the following website: https://sites.google.com/site/hurricaneholidayclassic/. The Nazareth Swimming Team went to East Stroudsburg South on December 22 and boys won 66-28 and girls won 65-29 and are now off until January 12.

On December 21 in wrestling, Sammy Sasso got win 100 at Central and then on December 22 at Allen, Head Coach Dave Crowell got win 200 and on Monday, December 19 in the Girls Basketball game vs. Whitehall, Tessa Brugler got 1,000 points as a player for the Lady Eagles. For up-to-the minute news check out https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.

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Governor Wolf announces 511PAConnect to keep Stranded motorists safe, informed submitted by SEAN BROWN Governor Tom Wolf announced Thursday the launch of 511PAConnect, a new initiative that will provide information updates to motorists in the event of a longterm road closure due to accidents on the Pennsylvania Turnpike or other state roadways. Following last year's significant trapped queue during Winter Storm Jonas, Wolf tasked state agencies to develop a tool to better keep drivers informed in similar situations in the future.

"People being stuck on roadways due to an accident isn't a new problem, but we're using modern technology to keep motorists informed about the status of accident cleanup and highway reopening," said Governor Wolf. "This connection with motorists will also allow us to have a clearer picture of who is sitting in a vehicle and where they are, so we can better plan for the use of our resources."

Wolf said when personnel from the PA Turnpike and PennDOT identify a potential long-term closure, they will notify staff at the 24hour Commonwealth Watch and Warning Center at the PA Emer-

gency Management Agency, who will issue an initial location-based alert to motorists in the area of the closure. Law enforcement also uses the alerting system to issue Amber Alerts for missing children.

"This system will only be used for emergencies that will last for a sustained period," said PEMA Director Richard D. Flinn Jr. "It is important for motorists to recognize that the system will only work in areas with cell phone service, and that this is not a substitute for calling 9-1-1 if you have an actual emergency in your vehicle."

Motorists who receive the alert will have the option of registering for automatic text messages or phone call updates. Follow-up notifications will be generated by Turnpike and PennDOT staff monitoring the closure. Once the incident is resolved, motorists who registered for the alerts will automatically be unsubscribed and all personal data will be scrubbed from the system.

"This new 511PAConnect initiative helps PennDOT in its mission to serve drivers regardless of weather or road conditions that may impede travel," said Depart-

ment of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards. "While we hope we never have to use it, drivers will now have rapid communications on conditions when emergencies or major incidents impact their travel."

"We certainly recognize that it can be stressful for travelers caught in an extended roadway closure, not knowing where they are, worrying how long they may have to sit there," said PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. "At a time like that, just knowing someone is out there who is aware of your predicament can be a comfort; and the updates and life-safety messages we push out through this tool help to make stranded travelers feel connected."

PennDOT and the Turnpike offer a variety of tools to keep travelers informed during all levels of incidents - including the 511PA smartphone app, phone number, online sources and social media platforms - but 511PAConnect is the first initiative of its kind to link directly to a targeted group of travelers who are being impacted by, or who are approaching, a large-scale emergency.

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