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The Christmas holiday season was launched in Bath on Sunday evening as the tree lights were turned on at Monocacy Creek Park by Mayor and Mrs. Donald Wunderler. Leading the program was Rev. Jay R. Wetzel, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He introduced Msgr. Francis Nave, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, who gave the invocation. This was followed by remarks from Bath Borough Council President Robert Fields, who noted the many accomplishments in Bath the past year. One was painting of
a flagpole for the park, which will have the American, Pennsylvania, and Borough flags flying from it. He introduced Councilpersons Mark Saginario, John Kearns, Michael Reph, Carol Bear-Heckman, and Kathryn Roberts, all of them wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Jim Spengler, vice president of the Bath Lions Club, said the Lions are happy to decorate the tree each year, and welcomed men and women who could join the Lions in serving the community. State Representative Marcia Hahn said she was thankful to take part in the ceremony
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carbon monoxide poisoning. Questioned by a member of Council, he said local ordinances prohibit open burning. The Bath Firefighters responded to fire calls in Moore Township and Bath last month that took 57 manhours. Demchak also announced that the firefighters will have another Santa Run on December 22. Parents who want Santa to deliver gifts to their children should have them in by December 15. Demchak said it is mostly for Bath residents, but in some cases, if there is no conflict with another fire company having the same type of program, they may go outside borough limits. The fire chief received a check for $500.00 from the president of the Bath Fire Social Hall.
Bath Borough Council by ordinance on Monday adopted a 2014 fiscal year general fund budget of $1,705,786.32 . Some changes were made in the figures advertised two weeks ago in the proposed budget, but there will be no real estate tax increase. It will remain at 13.5 mills. Council also adopted the final highway aid budget from state liquid fuels receipts for the coming year. Winter Reminders With winter coming on fast, Bath Fire Chief Edward Demchak had a couple reminders at Council meeting for residents for their own safety and protection. He said they should be sure their fireplace chimneys are cleaned. And they need to check furnaces to avoid
Demchak’s remaining report for November showed: EMS calls, 6 man-hours; drills, 142; administration, 160; equipment repairs, 35; meetings, 55; work details, 117; and fire police, 6. Other Matters • Two other ordinances were approved: ≠ Appointing a third party collection agency and the penalty for collection of delinquent sanitation bills; and authorizing the Borough of Bath in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust. • Council also okayed $1,150 spent for a three piece snowman lighting set ordered by the 275th Bath Anniversary Committee, and now hanging on the fence at Monocacy Creek Park. (See photo). • A resolution that will adopt a rental and usage polContinued on page 11
Legionnaires visit veterans at Gracedale
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Sons of American Legion Commander Chris Hoysan, James Shaffer, Cyndy Radcliffe, Brittany Assenmacher, Paul Haldaman, Michael Dellatore, Sandy Radcliffe, Post Commander Brian Radcliffe, Courtney Dellatore, Robin Meixsell, Auxillary Preisdent Laura Diehl, and Tom Cummings recently visited with veterans who reside at Gracedale - Submitted by Brian Radcliffe
INDEX: Barry Fenstermaker and “Fi“ Mirabito with the lights purchased by the 275th Anniversary committee.
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BATH AREA BATH BORO – EAST ALLEN TWSP. – MOORE TWSP. – CHAPMAN BORO Allen Township Supervisors BBCP active in farmers Debate how to number homes Market and coming duck race
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Allen Township’s Board of Supervisors have had requests from the local fire company and ambulance unit to have houses in the township numbered so they can find the location during emergencies. The fire chief said he’s not concerned with the color of the signs, but in a high density area home owners need to have some kind of reflective sign, as large as they wish, so long as the numbers are easily seen from the roadway. While the Uniform Construction Code calls for numbers four inches high, they should either be three or four inches. As the debate went on Thursday night, it was noted that on Howertown Rd.
Alexa H. of Lehigh Township LITTLE MISS COMMUNITY DAYS Emily D. (Story on Page 9.) was crowned by last year’s winner, – Home News photo
Lehigh Twsp. board discusses road worker Need for full time Zamadics for the entire year.
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The board did not vote then, expected to at Opinions were split when but they are meeting with Chairthe Lehigh Township Board of the next Snover is present. Supervisors at their meeting man Darryl decide to hire on Tuesday, July 9 discussed Should they it will be advertised. hiring a full-time employee someone, Presently, there are eight to assist road foreman Frank full-time workers, while at 12 to 14. 72nd Year, Issue No. 29 one time there were Supervisor Keith Hantz said they want to get back to where they were two years ago, re-
a green and white reflechomes are on the left and tive sign with numbers four numbers on mailboxes on inches high, saying they cost the right side. If on mail- about $60. boxes, they should be at the will The Bath Business and committee A volunteer residents’ driveways, it was get together their Community Partnership has a and make noted. lot going for it. Suto the Dale Hassler said the num- recommendations Farmers Market is in of Mrs. consists It Bath pervisors. full swingNick withLalik, 12 select, probers should be easily seen as Eckhart, Fire Chief along moving is ducer-only truck re fi the Behler, July 19 Garymembers. Dale Hassler, is “Sweet Corn Festival”, Aug pretty fast in an emergency. and Michael 2 isChordas. “Peach Party”, Aug 9 is Supervisor William Holmes Valley Lehigh Envision “Tomato Fest” Every Friday, said there should be unifordirector of Holly Edinger, 3-7pm, Keystone Park, live mity in the signs. There is Sustainable Development music too! The for 4th annual many so with concern a also Valley Duck RaceEconomic will be held July the Lehigh apartments and the mailbox- Development to Creek 26 at Corp., 5pm in came Monocacy es bunched together. about Park. prize is $250 cash spoke andFirst meeting To insure that homeowners the plus 12 called other prizes. “Envi-Get your a new program place the signs, it was point- sion Lehigh $5 Valley.” duck ticket a col-at Daily It istoday ed out that there should be laborationGrind. of several public a fine imposed if no sign is sector organizations to develposted. a sustainable community Township Manager Ilene op for the valley, which has plan Eckhart said she picked up grown by 109,000 people the othfrom ordinances sample er municipalities that have Continued on page 9 house numbers. She showed
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Attention all businesses in Bath – fill out your BBCP contact info sheet today and drop it off at boro office. (Don’t have one? Get one at boro office – stay in touch with what’s going on!) The annual Bath Community Day will be held on October 5th at Keystone Park. It’s official ! “Final Thursday” will be Bath’s special night each month. The BBCP will be putting together a group ad in the Home News each month to advertise what local businesses have to offer and draw people into town.
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Details will be forthcoming (this is why we need your contact info!) and we plan to start in August. The role of the BBCP is to promote our existing businesses, foster an improved image to attract new investment and enhance the quality of life in the Borough. The BBCP is comprised of volunteers from borough businesses, residents, local officials and civic organizations. The BBCP meets the second and fourth Monday of every month at 5 pm in Bath Borough Hall, 215 E. Main Street. All are welcome to attend and bring your ideas to share. Next meeting, August 12. More information is available at http://www.bathborough.org/ revitalization.html or by calling the borough office at 610837-6525. Bath Borough and the BBCP are participants in the Borough Business Revitalization Program (BBRP). The BBRP is a nationally accredited Main Street Program which receives funding and support from the PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Northampton County and the Borough of Bath.
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The Bath Museum will be open on Saturday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The museum is located in the Bath Borough Building at Penn and Washington Streets. It is handicapped accessible and admission is free. Volunteers are welcome.
structurally deficient masonry arch bridge with a new concrete arch bridge. Walnut Drive was closed since Dec. 26, 2012 and detoured between Beech and Dogwood drives. The posted detour routed traffic on PA 248, Blue Mountain Drive and Elm Road. Grace Industries, Inc. of Bath was the general contractor on the $633,207 project. The Walnut Drive Bridge was originally constructed in 1834. The bridge was 32 feet long and 21 feet wide. The new bridge is 36 feet long and
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Cabrini College - Stephanie Lauren Ciccone of Northampton graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Cabrini College at its 53rd commencement on Sunday, May 19.
Nineteen girls compete for Little Miss Community Days Come See The Band: The largest amount of contestants ever were entered in the Little Miss Community Days contest in Northampton this past Wednesday evening. Nineteen girls ranging from 5 to 10 years old competed before a huge crowd of parents and siblings at the 33rd annual Northampton Exchange Club Community Days Fair. Alexa Henderson, a student at Lehigh Elementary School, captured the title of queen. Runners-up were Lauren Daniel and Alyssa Russell, both students at Siegfried Elementary th School in
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Northampton. All three will get to ride in the Exchange’s 65th annual Jack Frost Parade in October. The other semifinalists were Shelby Wandler of Moore Elementary, Lyla Schneck of Northampton, and Nadia Soto of George Wolf Elementary in Bath. Linda McKenzie asked questions of all 19 contestants, and they were judged also on their poise and personality. The final question that was asked before the five judges made their decision on the winners was “What thing could you do to make
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your community a better place?” The answers ranged from helping at the library, feeding hungry children, having a dog park, and helping people in need.
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past ten years. It is expected to grow to another 145,000 by the year 2030. Input from the public will be used to develop five key plans and to develop policy recommendations. The plans include: 1. Lehigh Valley Regional Affordable Housing Plan 2. Regional Sustainable Economic Development Plan 3. Jobs/Housing Balance Study 4. Climate and Energy Conservation Plan 5. Fresh Food Access Plan The five plans will be summarized by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for the comprehensive plan and include the new input from public participation. One comment from persons in the audience was, “Keep the rural community as it has been.” Other Matters • The board okayed a security reduction request on three lots of Willow Ridge by
theran Church received approval for its minor subdivision. • An additional sewage enforcement officer will be named by Engineer Brien Kocher. • Approval was given to Assumption B.V.M. Church to put up a sign for their annual picnic. The June fire report of Allen Township Vol. Fiore Co. #1 showed: 76.2 alarm hours; 132 training hours; 16 alarms (1 airport alert, 1 assist ambulance, 5 auto accidents, 1 brush fire, 4 dwelling fires, 1 elevator rescue, 1 move up assignment, and 1 odor investigation). The dwelling fires were along Frank Drive, Northampton; Almond Drive in Lehigh Twsp., Newport Ave. in Northampton, and Gap View Mobile Home Court in Lehigh Twsp.
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Supervisor Cindy Miller questioned with the amount of hours, does it justify the extra position. She believes a part-time worker is more advisable unless there is a road improvement project or other great need. Hantz said some of the work that should be done isn’t because there aren’t enough workers. Supervisor Dell Grove said Zamadics oversees work that is being done, and if he thinks
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that. Supervisor Sandy Hopkins tended to agree with Ms.THE HOME NEWS Miller and that a crew leader is only a temporary position July 18-24, 2013 when Zamadics is not on the job. What Zamadics wants is not in the contract. She said the board needs to look at the contract for a crew leader (this was discussed on June 25). Grove and Hantz said that the positions are not connected. Hantz said the board should work separately on the full-time worker and the The Moravian Historical Socrew leader positions. ciety is pleased to announce Ms. Miller said she’s lookthe first annual “Free Summer ing at the numbers, includSundays” program to be held ing costs for a maintenance every Sunday from June 30 building. She wondered why thru August 25. the board always looks at fulltime rather than part-time. Families and individuals will enjoy free admission Grove doesn’t see a probto the 1740-1743 Whitefield lem with working on both House museum in beautiful, positions, and he doesn’t see downtown Nazareth from 1 a red budgetary flag for 2014. pm - 4 pm each select Sunday. The public works position Experience the story of the will be on the agenda for the Moravians (the town foundJuly 23 meeting. ers of Nazareth and BethleOther Matters Guests will come face• The board approved hem). an to-face with one of the oldest ordinance which will make and most exquisite collections Continued on page 11 of local objects including the oldest known American made violin in the country, eight important John Valentine Haidt
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Moravian Historical Society Announces “Free Summer Sundays” program oil paintings, several examples of early furniture and other household objects all the while enjoying the oldest Moravian buildings in North America. Children (and those young at heart) will enjoy playing typical colonial games such as Jacob’s Ladder, Graces, Ball and Cups outside on the property. Crafts will include coloring frakturs, a regional folk art form. Megan van Ravenswaay, Whitefield House Site Director said “We are so thankful to our sponsors for allowing us to offer free museum admission to the entire community this summer. We know families will enjoy the tour of the
museum and especially enjoy playing games on our beautiful property.” The program is sponsored by the Perusse, Gaspar, Gerricke, and Crook families. One of the oldest historical societies in PA, the Moravian Historical Society is a not-forprofit organization that shares over 500 years of fascinating Moravian contributions to worldwide culture through educational programs for students, guided tours, museum exhibits, and public activities. For more information: www. moravianhistoricalsociety.org, 610-759-5070, info@moravianhistoricalsociety.org. They are located at 214 East Center Street, Nazareth.
Nazareth Sidewalk Sale Days and Sunflower Stroll Three great shopping days with great discounts are being
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cake walk will commence at 6 PM in which anyone may participate. This is followed by an evening of games for the whole family. Sunday will see the horse show starting at 8:00 AM. The Chicken B-B-Q will start at noon until the chicken is gone. The silent auction will close at 2 PM and items may be picked up from 2:30-4:30 PM.. During all of these events the display building will be open with exhibits of completed 4-H projects, club booth displays depicting our theme for the year, and the silent auction. At all times, good food is offered by our kitchen staff. The whole event is open to the general public and is free of charge. Come, visit as 4-H is Paving The Way to the Future! For more information concerning the 4-H Fair, please visit the website at: extension.psu.edu/Northampton/ programs/4-h or call 610746-1970, weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM. General information about the 4-H program, which serves youth ages 8-18, may be obtained by calling the 4-H offices at 610-746-1970. Adult volunteers are always needed to mentor the 4-H members, any adult interested in helping with a club may also call
the majority of House colleagues in moving House Bill 1437, the general appropriations portion of the 2013-14 state budget. The legislation contains no new taxes and spends $28.376 billion, a modest 2.3 percent increase over last year, which is within the rate of inflation. For the third consecutive year, Pennsylvania’s spending plan for the fiscal year ahead has been delivered on time using no new taxes. This budget forces state government to live within its means, just as you do with your own personal budget, while spending only what it has and not taking on new debt. The pending loss of $220 million due to federal government cuts to education, health and welfare programs makes avoiding the need to raise taxes especially important. With existing revenues, we supported essential services in the Commonwealth without placing an additional burden on the backs of the Pennsylvania taxpayer. A record $10 billion total state dollars is being invested in K-12 education as we continue to support our students. This is especially noteworthy, as we recover from the cuts to state funding imposed by the Rendell administration dur-