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On Monday, Moravian Hall Square, in partnership with the Veterans Program of Care Alternatives, honored veterans who live and work at the Life Care Community in Nazareth. Resident and Army veteran, Mike Galley, welcomed guests to the Spirit of ’45 program. It was led by Captain Nick Cucchiaro of the Veterans Program of Care Alternatives. The Nazareth Area High School Chorale sang the National Anthem and the songs of each branch of service. Approximately 50 veterans, residents and staff, were honored and presented with a hat, flag pin and certificate in thanks for their service to our country. State Representatives Marcia Hahn and Joe
Army veteran and resident, Mike Galley (center), flanked by the VNA color guard, welcomes guests to the Spirit of ’45 program at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. (Another photo on Page 10). Emrick offered remarks and thanks to the veterans. Moravian Hall Square is
November 5 Election Winners
After all the votes were counted, these were the winners in the November 5th municipal election: BATH Mayor Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito Council Carol K. Bear Michelle Ehrgott Michael D. Reph CHAPMAN Mayor No candidates Council No candidates NAZARETH Mayor Carl Strye, Jr. Council (1st Ward)
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Christian Audenreid Council (2nd Ward) John N., Samus Council (3rd Ward) Charles A. Donello Carl Strye, Jr.
NORTHAMPTON Mayor Thomas D. Ressler Council (1st Ward) No Candidate Council (2nd Ward) Tony Pristash Council (3rd Ward) Robert McHale Council (4th Ward) Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. ALLEN TOWNSHIP Supervisor – 6 years Dale Hassler Continued on page 14
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Two more members on Moore Historical Commission By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors named two more members of the Moore Township Historical Commission at their meeting last Monday, Nov. 4. They are Jen Stermer and Mary Schmoyer. The commission will be planning the township’s anniversary celebration. In regular business, the supervisors approved a refund of
escrow money for the Richard Appert subdivision; a resolution was approved for the John Palmer agricultural security area; and the burning ordinance was amended to move the distance of fires 25 ft. from any structure and 15 ft. from any property line. Waivers and conditional approval were also given for the Douglas Miller/Manors at Moore plan. The waivers related to the shape of the building lot
and woodland preservation requirements. Amendments to the forestry ordinance will be advertised. It was also noted that dugouts are nearly done at the recreation area, funded by a grant from Northampton County’s CDBG. The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and the 2014 budget will be approved at a special year-end meeting on December 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Healthcare providers seek to identify Veterans to improve their care Submitted by Dorothy Niklos
An alliance of every hospital in the Lehigh Valley, created by the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) in 2011, is announcing an initiative to identify veterans during the hospital registration process. Much in the same way patients are asked if they feel safe in their home, all adult patients soon will be asked whether they are a vet-
eran. Completion is targeted for March 31, 2014. Leaders from Coordinated Health, Easton Hospital, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Sacred Heart Healthcare System, St. Luke’s University Health Network, and Westfield Hospital have been steadfastly committed to this groundbreaking alliance which seeks to enhance local
veterans health care. As a result, it is believed the Lehigh Valley will be the first area in the country where all the local hospitals in a community will screen for veterans with a collective purpose. “The experiences and environments military service personnel endure can contribute to their overall health, morbidities, and consequent Continued on page 3
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Meet the Mayor! By Alice Wanamaker The Home News
On Tuesday, November 5 the Borough of Bath elected Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito as Mayor. While she ran uncontested, the Mayor Elect is grateful for the support of the community, proud of her win and is looking forward to serving Bath. We asked the Mayor Elect about her plans as your Mayor. Here is what she had to say. Tell me about your history with Bath… “I came to Bath in 1968... My parents, Italian immigrants, were sponsored by my great-uncle Vincent Fantozzi, the owner of Mary Fashion Mfg. Co. to come to America. Both of my parents worked at the factory upon our arrival. As time went on, my father moved onto construction... while my mother, a seamstress, remained with our family at the factory. Growing up here, I attended George Wolf Elementary. I spoke no English upon my arrival there - although, by second grade, I was fluent. I'll never forget some of the people that helped me with the English language...who still today, live in my heart - Mr. Kermit Fehnel, Principal at the time... and, Mrs. Claire Keithan - one of my teachers. My husband
and I purchased the property on East Northampton Street in 1988, which is where My Place Pizza Restaurant is located - this year celebrating our 25th Anniversary in business. I was very active in many community committees over the years - Bath Youth Club, Bath Crime Watch, Bath Lioness, Sacred Heart Church Womens Guild, Sacred Heart School HSA, and the Bath 275th Anniversary Committee.” What will be your first order of busiensss? “My first order of business is to work hand-in-hand with our Borough officials to continue to take Bath in a positive direction. We have an incredible "hands-on" Borough Manager, Tom Petrucci, and a dedicated group of individuals on Bath Council. Even though our ideas and opinions will no doubt be varied - we must work together for the betterment of the community. All personal agendas must be put to the side. We were voted into office to work for Bath, not ourselves. As you know in a Borough, the Mayor is second to Borough Council...although, as in other aspects of my life - I try to give 100% of myself. This will hold true of the office of Mayor as well. Lastly, I look
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Mayor Elect Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito forward to working with our neighboring municipalities so that in many ways we can all help each other.” How are you involved in the community now? “Beginning in October of 2008 - I was the Co-Chair of the Bath 275th Anniversary Committee along with Barry Fenstermaker, which all came to fruition in August of 2012. I am happy to report that with the funds remaining, we purchased the "Welcome to Bath" banners on the poles at the entrances to the Borough, and have purchased a Holiday lighted decoration for Monocacy Creek Park - which should arrive soon. Presently, I have become a member of the Bath Business and Community Partnership Committee - and, look forward to
helping out with some activities planned by the committee. What was your guiding force behind seeking the Mayoral position? Will this also be guiding force while serving the community? First, and foremost, my love for this beautiful little town. It's been good to me and my entire family since we came here in 1968. Secondly, the story begins way back then we lived next door to Archie Leigh, who was Mayor at the time... I being very young was impressed by all the people, the memorabilia, and the stories he told me. One day while looking through all of his things with him, I said "Archie, maybe one day, I can be Mayor too!"...His response, "I would be very proud of you, my little Italian girl!".... So, here we are. I'm tired of Bath getting negative publicity all the time...it's a great little place, with so much to offer to so many. There are many dedicated citizens in this town...that only want the best for where they live, work, and raise their families. Bath has its issues just like any other small town...although, with dedicated people at the helm - things can be turned around.” Are there any special projects you are most looking forward to undertaking? “At this point - a HUGE Christmas tree! All kidding aside - presently, I really don't have any concrete projects in mind. Although, some ideas
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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip Still pretty cold, and the weather folks were even saying we could get snow flurries Monday night or Tuesday. Sooner or later we’re gonna get snow. Just hafta pick up all the leaves before that happens. . . . Speaking of leaves. After the picture of the Friendship Tree was taken last Monday for the paper, it was only a day later that ALL the leaves were off. Hardly seems possible that the tree was planted 51 years ago. How time does fly! . . . .Warning signs are up that the South Chestnut Street sidewalks are closed. They started to demolish the old sidewalks on Tuesday on one side of the street, and then the other side will come after new sidewalks are in. I wonder if there’s gonna be some brickwork along with the concrete like on Main Street. I think that would be a nice touch since it is part of the historical district. The street surface sure could use a new topping. It’s almost as bumpy as over on Northampton Street. . . Welcome to town Mountain Laurel Gift Baskets! The new business that was over at Seiple Farms is now in that storeroom that was renovated along Chestnut Street. It looks really nice. . . . Congrats to Mayor-elect Fi Mirabito and to others who are new to politics in Bath and other parts of the Lehigh Valley. . . .
I see the Lutheran dart baseball players are in first place. They won again last Monday, even with WCO Lee Creyer not playing that night while tending to Fish Commission business. . . . I didn’t hear of any program around here honoring our service men and women on Veterans Day, but they sure deserve it for all their sacrifices. They have my salute! . . . . I see the Eagles did it. They beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Now we’ll see how they do when they play the Washington Redskins and R.C. III the second time around. . . . The media is really playing up that Miami Dolphins player locker room text message big. Seems to me they go overboard in their talking about it all the time. Give me a break! . . . . I hear the Boy Scouts did pretty good in their Scouting for Food campaign. People put lots of canned goods out for them on Saturday. . . . Word from a local hunter is that pheasants are flying good over in Lehigh County. Don’t see many around here. . . . Gotta tune up my snow blower before those snowflakes start flying. See ya!
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care. The majority of veterans and their families living here depend upon community hospital networks when they seek care. Alexander Alex, the other LVMAC Co-Chair and a recently retired officer from the U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps who was the Reserve’s Department of Defense consultant on medical benefits, stated veterans transitioning back into civilian life often have unique needs. They sometimes sustain long-term illnesses or life-threatening injuries.“Proactive awareness and education on the part of the local, professional medical establishment is therefore necessary. Veterans’ care nowa-
days requires a community-wide investment and commitment to meet their needs,” he added. How to properly ask the questions and how veterans felt about being identified were, at first, concerns. After careful survey and evaluation, the hospitals decided to proceed with screening to identify veterans late this year. The response of veterans was overwhelmingly positive to the questions proposed. The ultimate goal, once a veteran is identified, is to have practitioners treat veterans’ diseases and ailments with a full understanding that their healthcare issues may be the result of their previous military service (for example, musculoskeletal injuries are the number one complaint of military personnel). The task force is currently working to increase clinical awareness through the development of a resource guide for clinicians and an educational program. “It will take time, but with the fantastic assistance we have received from our medical community, we’ll get there,” said Major General Jerry Still, USAF-Retired, and the President of LVMAC. “We’re hoping the federal government will come to appreciate such a regional effort and work with us more and more.”
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1791 Log Cabin by Bobbi Jo & Steven Powell – 98 South Penn Dixie Road, Nazareth Submitted by Carol Bear-Heckman
The 1791 Log Cabin called home by Bobbi Jo & Steven Powell sits on quiet Penn Dixie Road a mile off route 248. Deed research shows a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania patent hearing date of Feb. 3, 1791. The first private owner being John & Eva Walker in 1801, then in 1803 Joseph & Catharine Gable paid 61 lbs. 6 shillings in gold and silver. On October 6, 1989, the Powell’s purchased the 2.8 acres on Penn Dixie Road with a Log Cabin on a hill. The tranquil setting in Moore Township makes for a perfect setting to get away from the hustle of the Lehigh Valley, and in a short drive to return to being teachers and coaches for the Easton Area School District. New to the property would be a well, garage, clearing woods, driveway, sidewalk, deck, roof, removing living room ceiling to expose pegged beams, refinishing hardwood floors, installing new oak random width-beveled kitchen floors, gallons of paint, all new windows, renovated kitchen, bathroom and
new furnace with central air to say the least. The center of the house is the original 2-story log cabin from 1791. The rooms include kitchen with slate countertop, dining room and living room. The second floor includes 5ft11inch ceilings in the 2 bedrooms, a little higher in the 2010 renovated bathroom. The front room and kitchen were added in 1900’s. The dining room and front rooms have hand cut, dovetailed logs with widths over 30 inches. Next to the 2-car garage added in the early 1990’s, is an original hand dug, stone root-cellar ideal for homemade wine. Bobbi Jo, when not coaching Cross Country and teaching 4th grade, has directed the many renovations over the last 25 years. Steve has spent many hours, when not coaching wrestling at Easton Area High School, restoring most of the furniture found in the house. Starting with an early 1900’s Hoosier Cabinet, Dovetailed Dough Box, Half Spindle Plank Chairs and Farm Table, Hand carved Plank Bottom Arrow Back
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(Model Railroad) announces the following dates for their annual open house: Friday, Nov 29, 7-9 p.m.; Saturday November 30, 1-5 p.m.; Sunday Dec 1, 1-5 p.m.; Tuesday Dec 3, 7-9 p.m. (Scout Night), Friday Dec 6, 7-9 p.m.; Sat Dec7, 1-5 p.m.; Sunday Dec 8, 1-5 p.m. The Society of Model Engineers is located at 212 Main Street in Stockertown.
Christmas jewelry & craft sale at Traditions of Hanover Submitted by Kristy Muenz
Start your holiday shopping early. Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is holding a Christmas Jewelry and Craft Sale on Monday, November 18 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Find some unique gifts for the holidays! Stop in and peruse a collection of talented vendors selling their items, including beaded, vintage and Celtic jewelry, cosmetics, handbags, artwork, scarves, stained glass, wine glass charms, bookmarks, key chains, magnets, wreaths, picture frames and so much more! Enter to win a romantic dinner for two at Marblehead Grill. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Megan Sedlock, marketing associate, at 484-893-6034. Located at 5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, behind Wegmans off of Route 512, Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is a unique retirement community offering Independent Living residences on an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees. Resident services and apartment features
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Pennsylvania students are invited to depict aviation’s importance to public safety by participating in the annual 2014 Aviation Art Contest. The contest theme, “Flying Saves Lives,” aims to illustrate how aircraft can transport much-needed supplies or provide relief during emergencies. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Entries from children ages 6 to 17 will be accepted in three categories: the Junior category includes those born between Jan. 1, 2004, and Dec. 31, 2007; the Intermediate category includes those born between Jan. 1, 2000, and Dec. 31, 2003; and the Senior category includes those born between Jan. 1, 1996, and Dec. 21, 1999. Submissions will be judged and include winners from each of PennDOT’s 11 Engineering Districts in each age group. The department will also recognize statewide winners and runners-up selected in each age group. Winners will receive an enlarged copy of their entry and a certificate signed by PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. The students' schools will also receive an enlarged copy of the artwork for display. The top three entries statewide in each category will be forwarded for judging in the national competition. Each age group’s top three winners in the national competition will be submitted to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for international judging. Artwork must be submitted on 11.75- by 16.5-inch paper, or the nearest possible equivalent. Submissions must not be framed or outlined with borders. All work must be done by hand (with an exception for children with physical challenges). Send entries to: Bureau of Aviation, c/o William Sieg, 400 North St., Harrisburg, PA 17120 or P.O. Box 3457, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0064.
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Deacons Bench, Atlas Map of all Moore/Palmer Twps. properties in 1874 with Owners names, Dry Sink, Ice Box, Trolley Bench, Harness Stretcher, Pennsylvania Tables, Wall Crank Telephone, Salem Rocker, Game Boards, several Dovetailed Chests, Pie Safe, Jelly Cupboard, many collectables and toys. Next in line is a stone addition with fireplace, coming soon. The Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold its 33nd annual Christmas House Tour of historic homes and landmarks 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. A patrons’ tour will be held Friday evening, Dec. 6. Some of the six interesting homes featured this year have never been on the tour before. Two of the houses are near Slatington; a lovely traditional stone house and a unique two-story log home. In the Airport Road area, there are two stone houses and just outside of Bath, another log and frame home. Finally, there is a beautiful stone house near Point Phillip. All the homes, as well as the Siegfried Log Cabin in Bath, will be decorated for the holidays by local florists. The society’s campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, will again be open for the tour with a total of 15 crafters in all three buildings, a fresh wreath and swag sale, hearth cooking demonstration and tastings, complimentary refreshments and more. New this year, the Daily Grind Café will be open in the Monocacy School, to take a break with a beverage and pastry, eat lunch or purchase food to take with you on the house tour route. The cafe will operate from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, Nov. 16. Tickets for the Saturday tour are $17 in advance and $20 the day of the tour. They are on sale at Bath Drug, S. Seem Antiques and Artisans, Country Capers, Curt’s Cyclery and Miller Supply Ace Hardware. Tickets for the Friday evening candlelight tour and buffet are $48 ($40 for society members). All proceeds benefit the society’s restoration of its buildings. Tickets are for sale the day of the tour at the society campus, just off Route 512, three miles north of Route 22, between Bethlehem and Bath. For further information, go to govwolf.org or call 610-8379015.
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Grow UR Biz in 2013 – I Have a Tip for You!
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No matter what business you are in, more than likely, you are really in the people business. What that means is people must be more important than paper, more important than stocking shelves and more important than yourself. I was on the road this week and stopped to have dinner at a restaurant out of town. The restaurant was full so I sat at the bar. After about five minutes, a waitress came over and asked what I would like to drink, I ordered an iced tea. I was busy checking email and didn’t realize that the tea didn’t come, but all of a sudden I realized there were some good looking guys at the other end of the bar and she was talking, flirting, giggling and completely engrossed in that conversation. I waited and waited, the tea finally came and she asked if I would like to order. I ordered a salmon salad. She then brought out this magnificent bean dip as a complimentary appetizer. Five minutes, more giggling, ten minutes,, more talking, fifteen minutes, more flirting, twenty minutes more of all three. So it took 30 minutes to make a salad. When I finally received it, the salmon on the salad was cold which means that is was sitting back there for sometime. After the salad was delivered, it was all over. She parked herself at the end of the bar and more of the same. After I finished the meal, it looked like she had no intention of getting me the bill. OK, LOSING PATIENCE ALERT. I popped out of my seat walked over to her and said, “I’m ready for my bill.” All of a sudden she came running down and she was alive, “Can I get you anything else, how was your
meal, how about more tea?” and on and on. TIP TIME! Help me, should I tip at all, should I tip 10% should I tip 15 %, should I tip 20%? The service was mediocre at best. The food was good but cold. The waitress was completely engrossed in the good looking guys. Doesn’t she want to make money? So the real question is: is tipping required or earned? Maybe I’m wrong but I always believed it was earned. How could she have improved her service? 1. The restaurant manager could have been paying attention (zzzz). 2. She could have updated us on our food. 3. She might have asked to refill my ice tea before the bill came. 4. She could have apologized for the delay (apologies go a long way). 5. She might have shown just a tad of interest. So I have a tip for you, customers come first, everything else second!! Carol S. Ritter, Motivational Speaker Carol serves as a featured writer for the Home News and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Blog.Carol is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in innovative leadership, outrageous fundraising, million dollar marketing, and building organizational alliances throughout the country. www.caroltalks.com 610-4424545 tellkids@aol.com
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Through passage of Act 70 of 2013, the Pennsylvania legislature authorized $8.5 million in this year’s budget for these safe school initiatives. These grant programs – which are open to all 500 Pennsylvania school districts – are intended to fund programs that help schools address and prevent school violence. “It is vital that the state legislature helps to provide resources to school districts so that they can adequately address current safety concerns and help prevent potential future school violence episodes,” Senator Browne said. “These grants offer funding to allow school districts to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of students, teachers, administrators and anyone else who works in our schools. Having the training and being prepared is critical in managing and defusing any school violence incidents.” One of the grant programs available is the Safe Schools Initiative Grant. Applications are now being accepted through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) until Friday, December 6, 2013. The maximum individual grant will be $25,000. This grant can be used to fund programs which address school violence, specifically: conflict resolution or dispute management; peer helpers programs; risk assessment or violence prevention curricula; classroom management; development of Student Codes of Conduct, institution of student, staff and visitor identification systems; and, many other safety initiatives. Another grant that is available – also through PDE – is the School Police Officer and School Resource Officer Grant. These grants can be used to fund the training and compensation of school resource officers and school police officers. Applications for these grants are now available and must be submitted by November 22, 2013. The maximum individual grant will be $60,000 for a School Resource Officer and $40,000 for School Police Officer. Priority for these grants will be given to those school entities that utilize school resource officers or school police officers who have completed additional training recommended by the department relating to interaction with all children and adolescents within a school setting. Local municipalities may also apply for grants for School Resource Officers on behalf of schools within their boundaries. “I encourage schools districts to take advantage of these grant opportunities,” Senator Browne said. “Protecting our children and providing a safe environment in which they can learn is one of the most fundamental responsibilities we have as teachers, school administrators and legislators.” Each grant must be submitted via the E-grant system. For additional information on these grants or to fill out an application, school districts can visit the PDE website at: http:// www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/office_of_elementary_secondary_ education/7209/p/16302788. School districts may also contact Senator Browne’s office with further questions or for assistance regarding these grants by calling 610-821-8468.
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Race fans, book lovers, local history buffs, and everyone else…join us and Tracy L. Berger-Carmen, author of Nazareth Speedway (Images of Sports) at a Book Talk and Signing on Wed. December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Berger-Carmen was a driver and a track photographer at the speedway. She will share her thoughts about the track, driving, and her new book. The program is free and open to the public. Try this free, fun, new online reading program that you and your child can use at home! BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning for children in grades PreK-3. It helps early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration. Just go to www. northamptonapl.org, click on the BookFlix icon, type in the barcode number from your library card, and get started! Do you like needlework or crafts? Interested in getting together with other likeminded people as you work on your project? "Stitch-In"
is an opportunity to meet and learn from others. Share tips, hints, and patterns. Or just come and work on your craft and socialize with others. Stitch-In is held the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Teens: have you read The Hunger Games and Catching Fire? Have you seen the movies? Test your memory at the Hunger Games: Catching Fire Trivia Contest on Tuesday December 3 at 3 p.m. Win prizes, eat snacks, have fun! The book discussion group will meet Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. The book Elbow Room by James Alan McPherson will be discussed. This is a great time of year to donate to those in need. The library collects food for the Northampton Food Bank and for the Animal Food Bank. Drop off non-perishable food items and pet food items at the library any time that we're open. There's "Always Something New" at the Northampton Area Public Library! To find out more go to www. northamptonapl.org, check us out on Facebook, stop in, or call 610-262-7537.
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Comment On Sports By Pete Fritchie
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The recent World Series lasting six games and ending in Boston where the Red Sox became world champions was less enjoyable than it should have been—for TV viewers. FOX inserted five or six commercials in the middle
of each inning. In addition to that, there were a total of a hundred before and after each inning. Fewer commercials will not happen soon because money is the cause, but some day major sporting events should limit the time devoted to sales pitches which sometimes block out something of interest on the field. The 2013 World Series was historic in that a team which came in last in the American League East in 2012 beat out all the American League opposition and took the World Series in six games the very next year. Amazing.
UCC team trims Lutherans In Suburban dart baseball
The “Battle of Bath” went to Christ UCC this time as they beat St. John’s Lutheran by two 6-5 scores after losing the opener, 2-1, in Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League action Monday night. Top hitters for the UCC team were Dan DalCin, 6 for 12; Mark Fujita, 5 for 12 with a home run; Joe Hunsicker and Jared Pokorny, both 4 for 12 and Pokorny’s one hit a homer that won game three. George Gasper also homered. Bath Lutheran: Matt Creyer, 7 for 13; Doug Moser, 5 for 12; Lee Creyer and Dave Rader, both 4 for 12; Todd Flyte, 4 for 14. Salem UCC of Moorestown swept Emmanuel EC in Bethlehem, 3-2, 5-2, and 9-8 as Jack Troxell hit 9 for 16; Larry Bush, 6 for 14; Gary Bush, 6 for 16 and a homer; Bruce Roth, 4 for 16, and Fred Toncik, a homer. Emmanuel: D. Mike David, 6 for 15, and Jovi Rivera, a homer. St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton won 11-4, lost 6-1 and won 11-4 at Salem Lutheran in Bethlehem. St. Paul’s had Rich Kern, 9 for 14; Paul Slimmon, 6 for 12; Dave
Clark, 6 for 13; Kevin Gross, 5 for 14; Emily Kern, a home run. Salem: Bryan Frankenfield, 6 for 12; Bill Hoke, Jr. and Sr., both 6 for 12; Walt Hoffert, 6 for 13. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship of Bethlehem lost 6-5 in 14 innings at Trinity Lutheran in Bangor, then won 3-2 and 3-0 behind Vic Pacchioni and Carol Voortman, both 6 for 14; Leroy Wilcox, 5 for 14; Jim Voortman, 4 for 13. Trinity: Harold Wambold, 5 for 14 with a homer; Judy Hoffert, 3 for 12; Sandy Wambold, 3 for 13; Phil Ross, 3 for 13 with a homer; Joe Smith and Tom Weaver, both with a home run. Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown lost 1-0, then won 5-0 and 6-2 at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem. Dryland: Jim Goldman , 7 for 11; Earl Sigley, 6 for 13 with a homer; “Butch” Silfies, 5 for 12; Don Sigley, 4 for 12. Messiah: Don Halteman, 4 for 12. St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem won 2-0, lost 2-1 in 10 innings, and won 6-1 at Farmersville. St. Steven’s: Gary Buczynski, 7 for 14, and PA003267
Alan Antry, 5 for 13 with a homer. Farmersville: Keith Campbell, 5 for 13, and Tom George, 4 for 13. STANDINGS
Bath Lutheran St. Paul’s, North’n Christ UCC, Bath Salem Luth., Beth’m Ebenezer, Bethlehem Dryland, Hecktown Salem UCC, Moores. St. Stephen’s, Beth’m Farmersville Emmanuel, Bethlehem Trinity, Bangor Messiah, Bethlehem
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Bath Bowling Beal Tops Rex to Gain More Ground in East Bath Sportsmen The Beal team put a little more distance between them and runner-up Rex, as they beat them 3 to 1 in week 11 of the East Bath Sportsmen Bowling League. Beal: Marty Beal, 191-218–581; Josh Rex, 455; Dick Raab, 427. Rex: Marc Kappauf, 190-232–584; Pete Rex, 557; Scott McGee, 201–510. Howell and Fioranelli split, 2 to 2. Lyle Howell led his team with a 211-256-166–734 series, followed by Herb Guest, 472, and Art Hamm, 405. Fioranelli: Armie Fioranelli, 192-215–575; Earl Grube, 200-2224–573; Tom Hawk, 208-223–560; Bill Kunsman, 224–530. In the battle of the cellar dwellers, Zmyweski fared better, as John Zmyweksi had 267–601; Shawn Klump, 203– 560, and John Zmyweski, Sr., 201–507 to beat the Csencsits team as Marty Csencsits had 194-231–597; Eric Spooner, Continued on page 7
Nazareth Speedway book Published
Submitted by: Tracy Berger-Carmen Tracy Berger-Carmen of Bath (Moore Twp.) is the author of "Nazareth Speedway" Arcadia Publishing's "Images Of Sports" series. She announced that the book was officially released on November 11. It is in perfect timing for holiday gift giving. The first book signing will take place at Nazareth Public Library tonight, Thursday November 14 starting at 6 p.m. Another local signing will take place in Bath on November 21 at S. Seem Antiques and Artisans starting at 6 p.m. as part of the "Final Thursday" events in Bath- a week earlier due to Thanksgiving. On December 4, the author will be doing a presentation and signing at the Northampton Area Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at all the book signings. The book's Facebook page, lists more local signings such as Moravian Bookstore and America on Wheels as well as pictures and stories that didn't make it in the book. "Nazareth Speedway" covers the entire history of the tracks from 1885 when it was in the center of Nazareth to 2013 when photographer Scott Peters of Macungie went in and photographed the track's current condition for "The End" chapter. All tracks in dirt and asphalt are covered with over 200 photographs and features a variety of local, regional and national drivers as well as a few well known celebrities. A few photographs in the book, are from some the top photographers at Nazareth during its time that were never published before. Other Book chapters include, "The Nazareth Fair", "The Dirt Track
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Years", "Thrills, Derbies and Enduros" and "The Days of Asphalt". "The Last Checkered Flag" chapter of the book features the work of the author herself when she was a freelance photographer at the track for last race to take place at Nazareth in 2004. Copies of the book, signed by the author are available online at tracyscottage.com under the "baskets, gifts and books tab". Use promotional code BOOK for FREE shipping. You can also send a $24 check or money order (covers sales tax/ shipping) payable to Tracy's Cottage at PO Box 13, Bath, PA 18014. Phone orders will also be accepted taking MasterCard, Visa, Discover and PayPal by calling Tracy at (610)504-9387.
Andy’s Corner
By Andy Weaver
This past Friday the Nazareth Football Team started the Eastern Conference playoffs by getting on the school bus and taking a 30 minute trip up to the mountains to Pocono Mountain East High School to play the Cardnals. Heading into the game both teams were 5-5 missing the District Tournament but the Eastern Conference is big too. In the 1st quarter for the Cardinals at 6:36 Corey Castillon got a 1 yard run to lead 6-0 Cardnals after the 1st quarter, In the 2nd quarter, at 10:11 Marcus Plaus of PM East got a 24 yard kick to lead 9-0 Cardnals. At 8:17 for Nazareth Jordan Gray got a 2 yard run to make it 9-7 Cardnals, at 3:45 Dan Murgia of PM East got a 12 yard pass from Luke Hohenstein to make it 17-7 Cardinals at halftime. Whatever the halftime speech was for Nazareth in the locker room it worked because in the 3rd quarter, at 10:20 Jordan Gray scored on a 19 yard run to close the gap to 17-14 Cardinals, at 7:39 Jordan Gray got a 4 yard run to make the score and the first lead of the game for Nazareth 21-17 Nazareth. At 5:03 Jordan Gray another 4 yard run to make it 28-17 Nazareth, at 2:31 left in the 3rd, Max Wasilewski a 9 yard run to make the score 35-17 Nazareth, at 0:42 Austin Cordero got a 35 yard pass from Justin Albert to make it 42-17 Nazareth at the end of the 3rd quarter, In the 4th Quarter at 9:56 Austin Cordero got a 28 yard pass from Justin Albert to make it 49-17, at 5:23 Cardinals RJ Sarajian got Continued on page 10
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192–543; Orlando Gonzales, 201–511. STANDINGS Beal Rex Howell Fioranelli Zmyewski Csencsits
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Team 4: Charles Kosman and Diane Davies, both with 468 series.
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With 4-0 Win Team 1 Takes Over First In Die Hards League The lead changed again in the Bath Die Hards League on Nov. 6 as Team 1 won 4 to 0 and last week’s leader, Team 8, lost 0 to 4. Team 1 won with Brenda Deily, 522, and Bob R. Kosman, 502. There were other 4 to 0 winners, Team 5 and 6. Team 5 had Rick Deily, 524; Sherry Longley, 503; and Jim Stevens, 441. Team 6 was led by Bobby Lou Snyder, 576; Polly Kosman, 427, and Randy Kessler, 409. Team 7 won 3 to 1 over Team 3. Team 7: Mike Swope, 627; Gerald Bartholomew, 543; Amanda Leindecker, 518; Charmaine Bartholomew, 491. Team 3: Art Bruch, 459, and Michelle Tirrell, 431. Now, for those 0 to 4 losers – Teams 8, 2 and 4. Team 8: Michel Cawley, 538, and Charlene Fassl, 423. Team 2: Terry Bartholomew, 591; Ken Grube, 546; Kathy Grube, 506.
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Bath Supply #1 Still Has Big Lead in Bath Commercial Despite losing 1 to 3 to the Rice Family, Bath Supply #1 still has a large lead in the Bath Commercial Bowling League as of week 11. Scoring for them were Jeff Kerbacher, 246-254–690; Steve Kerbacher,
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NORTHAMPTON AREA NORTHAMPTON BORO – ALLEN TWSP. – LEHIGH TWSP. Audience items prevail at Borough Council meeting By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Much of Northampton Borough Council’s meeting on Thursday concerned items that came out of the audience. It was positive in nature. • Daniel Micio, a member of Boy Scout Troop 59, showed his plans for a tiered flower bed at Canal Street Park that will be his Eagle project. It includes grass and flowers. After approval from Minsi Trails Council he said he will do fund-raising to help pay for the materials. He told Council it will take a month and a half for him to complete it. • Steve Detweiler told Council of a company that
has come to the borough, chemically analyzing fuels. Construction is underway for the building and he expects it to be completed in spring 2014. He was complimentary of the borough. • Ilene Urban of the Northampton Historical Society told of the continuing need for improvements at the Siegfried railroad station along 21st Street that is headquarters for the society. They have worked on it for 10 years, and have raised $1,800 to carry on their work. The society had sought $50,000 in financial support from the county, but was turned down. Mrs. Urban invited Council to stop in and see what the
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station has in its display of borough memorabilia. Accompanying Ms. Urban were Sonia Csencsits and Harold Smith. • Pamela Knecht, treasurer of the Northampton Area Food Bank, asked for permission to have a coin toss to raise money for food purchases. The food bank is presently serving 260 families monthly, which amounts to about 1,098 people. They are serving all municipalities in the Northampton Area School District. Ms. Knecht said food markets that are providing dated foods include Giant, Weis, Aldi, and Redner’s. Permission was given to hold the coin toss on Nov. 23. • Atty. Joseph M. Feeney appeared before Council on behalf of the Divers Academy of the Eastern Seaboard, Inc. They requested exemption from an ordinance, which says that they would
social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. It is an entertaining event as a prelude to the 91st football game between Northampton and Catasauqua High Schools, which will be played on Thanksgiving Day morning, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m., at Muhlenberg College. So far in the series, Northampton has won 54 games and Catasauqua 32, with four games ending in a tie. Catty has won the last two games, and is favored again. The Exchange board of directors recently voted to contribute $200 each to the Veterans History Project and the Northampton Veterans Memorial Project. The board will meet on Nov. 20 at Taylor’s Coffee Shop at 6 p.m.
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nutport Canal Festival in October. It was a beautiful fall day - thanks to everyone who supported the historical society at Walnutport. Winner of the large food basket was Marie Heimer of Bath. Winner of the historical items basket was Lynn Peters of Walnutport. If you need a unique special gift for the holidays, consider shopping at the LT Historical Centre. The historical centre will be open on Sundays, December 8 and 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit and browse. We have many items to choose from for that special someone. After December, the historical centre will not be open on a regular basis until spring of 2014. Anyone interested in a tour of the historical centre or St. Paul's Schoolhouse may contact Ken for an appointment @ 610-767-5989. Remember to visit us at www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org. You will find informational links to all of the villages in Lehigh Township and more information about the historical society.
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Exchange honors Youths in first Program of year In the first Service-toYouth program of the 201314 Exchange Club year, four seniors from Northampton Area High School were honored this past Wednesday, Nov. 6 at a dinner meeting in the Northampton Memorial Community Center. They recognized the September and October girls and boys of the month. For September they were Allison Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Horn of Bath, and Miles Magyar, son of David Gunzenhauser and Mrs. Marie Magyar. For October they were Elizabeth Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Myers of Walnutport and Vasil Hlinka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vasil Hlinka of Bath. All of the students received Youth-of-the-Month certificates, club pens, and lamp of knowledge plaques. The 66th annual Bury-theHatchet program will be celebrated at a dinner meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at American Legion Post #215 at 330 Second St., Catasauqua. A
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a 7 yard pass from Luke Hohenstein to make it 49-25 and then at 3:02 Nazareth's Chris Kulp took a 59 yard pass from Spencer King to make the final score 56-25. Pocono Mountain East ends the season 5-6 while Nazareth improves to 6-5 and will adavance to the Eastern Conference Final this Friday November 15th at 7pm at Andy Leh Stadium when they host Delaware Valley!! Reminder, this Thursday at 6pm is the Nazareth Middle School Powderpuff Football Game at 6pm at Andy Leh Stadium! For up to the minute Nazareth news, visit www.nazarethsports.net.
Meet and Greet Downtown Coordinator By Alice Wanamaker The Home News
A meet and greet to introduce Stephanie Varone, Nazareth Downtown Coordinator will be held on Wednesday November 20 at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. The reception will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend. Ms. Varone was brought on board to help revitalize and represent the businesses in the Nazareth Community. She is looking to speak with you to learn more about our community and business needs. You are invited to bring your ideas, support for the future and feedback so Ms. Varone can help the local business community grow and prosper. In addition to having the opportunity to talk to Stephanie, guests will also meet the Nazareth Economic Development Committee Board Members and meet with other business partners from our community.
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My long time friend Grace Bonser up Moore Township way is doing some remodeling; naturally she found some interesting papers for me to dust off and check. Some items were dusty, so she gave some tea and a glass of wine to wash down the dust. We found a poster from the Election of 1884, yes 1884. You really have to be a history buff to recognize these names; the Republican candidate for President was James G. Blaine who was called the “man from Maine.” The Vice Presidential candidate was Gen. John Logan, Civil War veteran from Illinois. They ran against the Democratic candidates Grover Cleveland, President; Thomas Hendricks, Vice President. The campaign was bitter with considerable mudslinging, not much different from the present day. Grover Cleveland was the
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Governor of New York, James Blaine was a Senator from Maine. Cleveland was elected by less than a 100,000 vote margin. Cleveland would be the only President married in the White House marrying Ms. Frances Folsom in 1886. The President was 44 years old; Mrs. Folsom was a young woman of 22. Cleveland would run again in 1888 and lose to Benjamin Harrison. He returned in 1892 to defeat Harrison. Cleveland was the only man in history to win two nonconsecutive terms as President.
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have to be connected to the borough’s sewer and water system. It was granted. The academy is a commercial diving school with 15 students at varying times of the month. They are offering specialized diver training in the old Lafarge quarry, but it is not open to the public. For the training that is carried on there, after initial instruction in New Jersey, 170 ft. of water depth is required. The quarry is 250 ft. deep. It costs $27,000 for a student to go through the training. Councilman Ed Pany suggested that they invite students from the high school to see what they are doing, and thus provide inspiration for getting into a career of deep water diving. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. suggested that the academy notify local fire and rescue departments when they are doing dives so that they could help in an emergency if needed. Feeney said, however, that the instructors are trained to handle emergencies. Other Matters • Council approved a request from Clifford Eckhart that he be permitted to retire on January 31 after 33 years on the job. It was approved with Council’s thanks. • Councilman Robert Coleman announced that with standard time now in effect, the borough’s recycling center at Main & King Sts. will be open Wednesdays from
2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. The center accepts clean fill, tree and yard trimmings, leaves, electronic equipment, tires, plastics and metal cans from residents. He noted that Borough Manager Gene Zarayko expects to have the 2014 budget ready by the Nov. 21 meeting, and it may include a slight tax increase, with higher costs for medical coverage and wage increases for non-uniformed personnel and police officers. Still, Northampton’s tax millage is lower than any other borough except Chapman Quarries. • Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. had this report: New playground equipment has been installed, and county money will be requested. . . . The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Main St. & Laubach Ave. The tree is coming from Kevin and Nicole O’Donnell at 607 E. 8th Street. . . .Dances at the recreation center will be on Nov. 16 for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls and on Dec. 14 for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. . . .Christmas lights will be going up on Nov. 25. • Councilman Robert McHale reported $12,600 in permits sold. . . .Cost to repair a pole hit at 17th & Main Sts. is $1,070, paid by insurance. • Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. reported construction contracts signed for the fire station addition. . . .The fire department has acquired a 1987 heavy duty pick-up truck that has been converted into a truck capable of fighting brush fires. • Councilman Keith Pi-
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The Bible says, “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole whole earth, earth, to to shew shew himself himself strong strong in in the the behalf behalf of of them them whose whose heart heart is is perfect perfect toward toward him” him” (2 (2 Chronicles Chronicles 16:9). 16:9). God God is is looking looking to to reveal reveal His His strength to those who have a heart that is perfect toward Him. strength to those who a heart that is perfect toward Him.friendThe Hebrew word forhave “perfect” means “complete; especially word for “perfect” means especially friendly;The full,Hebrew just, peaceable, and whole.” God“complete; required that His people only ly; full, just, peaceable, and whole.” God requiredthat thatwere His people only use standards of weight and measurement “perfect” use standards 25:15; of weight and11:1). measurement that were “perfect” (Deuteronomy. Proverbs The Bible refers to David as one who had a perfect heart toward11:1). God The and Bible uses David as David the standard (Deuteronomy. 25:15; Proverbs refers to as one by that heart followed him God wereand compared, “andas his was whowhich had akings perfect toward uses David theheart standard notwhich perfect withthat thefollowed Lord hishim God, as the heart of “and Davidhis hisheart father” (1 by kings were compared, was Kings 15:3). with David not yetthe God refers to himhis as father” having (1 a not perfect thewas Lord hisperfect God, as heart of David perfect heart because he always retained a heart that was completeKings 15:3). David was not perfect yet God refers to him as having a ly and especially friendly toward God. After David sinned, he was perfecttoheart because he retained a heart that was completequick acknowledge his always sin and turn back to God in repentance. ly and who especially friendly God. After David sinned, he God was Those are referred to astoward not having perfect hearts toward quick those to acknowledge sin from and turn to God in repentance. were who turnedhis away God back and served other gods in violation the are firstreferred commandment, shalt have no othertoward gods before Thoseofwho to as not“Thou having perfect hearts God me” (Exodus 20:3). David never turned gods! David a were those who turned away from God to andother served other gods had in vioheart of that for God alone. He said, will walk within my before house lation theyearned first commandment, “Thou shalt “Ihave no other gods with a perfect20:3). heart.David I will never set noturned wickedtothing mine eyes: me” (Exodus otherbefore gods! David had aI hate the work of them thatalone. turn He aside; it“Ishall not within cleave tohouse me” heart that yearned for God said, will walk my (Psalm 101:2-3). He charged his son Solomon to serve God “with a perwith a perfect heart. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: fect heart” (I Chronicles 28:9). He prayed that God would “give untoI hate the my work that turn(1aside; it shall not cleave to me” Solomon sonofa them perfect heart” Chronicles 29:19); yet, “it came to (Psalmwhen 101:2-3). He charged histhat son his Solomon serve God perpass, Solomon was old, wives to turned away“with his aheart fect heart” (I Chronicles 28:9). prayed that Godwith would after other gods; and his heartHe was not perfect the“give Lordunto his God, as was the aheart of David (1 Kings 11:4). Solomon my son perfect heart”his (1 father” Chronicles 29:19); yet, “it came to Howwhen aboutSolomon your heart? it perfect pass, wasIsold, that histoward wives God? turned away his heart after other gods; and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his father” (1 Kings 11:4). How about your heart? Is it perfect toward God?
escienski reported that residents must bag their leaves and put them at curbs for public works people to pick them up. Zarayko said if people just throw leaves along curbs they get in drainage basins.. . .Public rest rooms have been closed at all parks except Canal Street, which has heat. Council Remarks Councilman Ed Pany said the Austrian Bishop who visited the cement museum recently offered a blessing to all cement workers. Lopsonzski, Sr. acknowledged that veterans who served in the Armed Forces paid for our freedoms, and regretted that convicts in prison get better care than people who are in veterans’ hospitals. . .He called for term limits for bureaucrats. . .And he sees only good things happening in Northampton.
Welcoming the Christmas season
Submitted by Nina Weiss Hundreds of nativities of all styles, materials and sizes will be on display for families, friends and neighbors to view at the 14th Annual Open House Nativity Display at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive Cherryville on Saturday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 1, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free for everyone and refreshments will be provided. Children are also encouraged to come and take in the sights and make a nativity craft in the children’s center. People in the community willing to share nativities with Hope Lutheran Church for the event are welcome to do so. Those that would like to offer a nativity for the weekend can bring it to the church on Friday, November 29, 2013 between the hours of 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Open House Nativity Display at Hope Lutheran Church has grown in size and popularity each year since the event’s creation in 1999. It is a wonderful way to mark the beginning of Advent and spend time with friends, family, and members of the community. For more information
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News Sermonette The Rev. Edwin Schwartz
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Jesus and the Father
I and the Father are one. (John 10:30)
What could be a more profound statement? You can just imagine how Jesus’ hearers might have responded to this truth. Some wanted to stone him for claiming equality with God (John 10:31; see 5:18). Others were probably so astounded that they began to reevaluate everything Jesus had said and done in light of such a claim. None of Jesus’ listeners could ever imagine coming fact to face with God himself. Yet Jesus was holding out the promise of a relationship that would impact their lives forever. He told his disciples later on, “He who has seen me has seen the Father” (14:9). In everything he said or did, Jesus revealed another dimension of God their heavenly Father. And with each revelation, the loving, just, and compassionate character of the Father became clearer and clearer. Whenever he healed, Jesus revealed his Father’s compassion (John 9:1-7). He revealed his Father’s mercy when he forgave the woman caught in adultery (8:1-11) and offered living water to the woman from Samaria (4:142). He demonstrated the awesome power of God when he calmed the storm that threatened and terrified the disciples (6:15-21). He defied the laws of nature, walking on turbulent waters and passing through solid walls (20:19). He showed God’s righteousness when he overturned the merchants’ tables in the temple (2:13-21). Time and time again, he revealed the wisdom of God as he deftly answered the religious leaders’ attempts to trap him in his own words (8:25-30; 10:32-38). With such promising truths before us, we can take great comfort. Through Jesus, not only can we know the Father personally, we can belong solely to him-now and forever. Let us listen to Jesus’ promise: “My Father… is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand” (John 10:29). Amen about this display, please call the church office at (610) 7677203. We hope to see you at
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Obituaries
Charles W. Bloss, Jr.
Services were on Friday morning in the Joseph F. Charles W. Bloss, Jr., 82, of Reichel Funeral Home, NazDanielsville died Friday, Nov. areth, followed by burial in 8, 2013 in the Inpatient Hos- Bethlehem Memorial Park. Donations may be made to pice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was Heartland Hospice Memorial the husband of Anna May Fund, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Naza(Berosh) Bloss. Before retiring, he worked reth, PA 18064. at Mack Trucks 5C plant as an Herbert C.H. Moser electrician. After retirement, Aug. 26, 1928 – Sept. 14, 2013 he and his wife sailed from Herbert C.H. Moser, 85, 1986 to 1994 along the coast formerly of Northampton, and obtained his captains li- died on September 14 at his cense. In retirement, he drove daughter’s residence in Phoefor Easton Coach, then Pen- nix, AZ. ske Trucking. A U.S. Army Born August 26, 1928 in veteran, he served during the Northampton, he was the son Korean War. of the late George and Emma He was born in Blooms- (Beeler) Moser. burg, a son of the late Charles Herb graduated from W. and Pauline (Giger) Bloss. Northampton Senior High In addition to his wife, he School and was a color guard is survived by a daughter, in the band. In 1955, he moved Stephanie Ann, of Daniels- the family to California and ville; a grandson; two great- later moved to Phoenix. grandchildren; three broth- Herb was a skilled carpeners, Robert, Kenny and Gary ter and eventually started his Bloss; and a sister, MaryLou own company. Surviving are Starrett. daughters, Karen Markley of Preceding him in death was Phoenix, and Silvia Moser, a brother, Allan Bloss. Colleen Moser both of CaliGraveside services with fornia; son, Gary Moser of military honors will be this Arizona; sisters, Helen Reyer Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. in and Charmaine Palkovits, Highland Memorial Park, both of Northampton; and 1441 Roth Ave., Allentown. many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by the He was predeceased by sevTrexler Funeral Home, Allen- eral brothers and sisters. town. A memorial service will be Memorial contributions held Saturday, November 16, may be made to Lehigh Valley in the Reichel funeral Home, Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Al- Northampton at 1:30 p.m. lentown, PA 18103 or St. Jude Family and friends may call Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box Saturday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 1000, Memphis, TN 38148. William M. Najpauer Jeanette C. Judd William M. Najpauer, 82, of Feb. 2, 1927 – Nov. 3, 2013 Hokendauqua, died Monday, Jeanette C. Judd, 86, of Naz- Nov. 4, 2013 in Lehigh Valley areth died Sunday, Nov. 3 in Hospital-Cedar Crest, SalisOld Orchard Health Center, bury Township. He was the Easton. She was the wife of husband of Dorothy (Schlofthe late William Judd. fer) Najpauer. A 1944 graduate of AllenHe worked as an inspectown High School, she was a tor for Azar Iron Works, Bath, sewing machine operator in for several years, retiring in various mills in Nazareth. 1994. Previously, he worked Born Feb. 2, 1927 in Allen- for Bethlehem Fabricators. A town, she was a daughter of 1949 graduate of Northampthe late Harry and Vera (Cur- ton High School, he served in ley) Bouchat. the U.S. Army in Korea and Surviving are two daugh- Europe and achieved the rank ters, Leona Huston of Naza- of corporal. reth and Nancy Monek of Born in Northampton, he Northampton; a son, Bruce was a son of the late Michael Judd, of Nazareth; 14 grand- P. and Julia (Farkas) Najpauer. children and six great-grandHe was a member and forchildren. mer dues secretary of LapPreceding her in death pawinzo Fish & Game Protecwere a son, Richard Judd, and tive Assoc., Allen Township; a two brothers, Harry and Paul member of Northampton LieBouchat. derkranz, and the Hokendau-
qua Post of American Legion. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Carol A. Loy of Bernville, Berks County, and Sharon A. Groller of Hokendauqua; a son, William S., of Northampton; five grandchildren; a sister, Marie Sisko, of Cementon; and a brother, John, of Northampton. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday morning in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Coplay, followed by interment with military honors in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund.
Stephen P. Radakovits
Aug. 31, 1921 – Nov. 7, 2013 Stephen P. Radakovits, 92, of Northampton died on Thursday, Nov. 7 in Lehigh Valley Hospital’s In-patient Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Mary (Wolf) Radakovits, who died in 1995. He worked for General Supply Co. for 32 years, serving as manager of the Coplay and Phillipsburg offices before retiring in 1983. During World War II, Stephen served in the 71st Infantry Division, European Theater. Born August 31, 1921 in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Orban) Radakovits. He served as a former commander and adjunct of For God & Country, Catholic War Veterans Post #454, and was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4714 and American Legion Post #353, all in Northampton. He was active in local government, serving as a president of Northampton Borough Council, a member of the Northampton Municipal Water Authority, and the Zoning Hearing Board. Stephen was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church; Ss. Peter & Paul Society, Liederkranz, and Alliance Fire Co., all in Northampton. He also served as a volunteer for many years for Meals on Wheels, Northampton County, and Lutheran Services of Topton. Surviving are a son, Stephen L., of Northampton; a daughter, Mary, of Northampton; and two granddaughters. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the church or Wills Eye Hospital, c/o the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Wilbur R. Sandt
Wilbur R. Sandt, 94, of Hecktown died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2013. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church, Hecktown. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Pauline M. Schall
Dec. 10, 1925 – Nov. 10, 2013 Pauline M. Schall, 87, of Bushkill Township died on Sunday, Nov. 10 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of the late Albert P. Schall, who died in 2012 after 65 years of marriage. She enjoyed sewing and cross-stitch and was passionate about maintaining and working outside her home. Born Dec. 10, 1925 in Bushkill Township, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Laura (Wentzell) Flyte. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church of Plainfield Twsp. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia A. Roof, of Bushkill Township; a grandson; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Flyte of Wind Gap and Stanley Flyte of Whitehall; a sister, Alvera Flyte, of Wind Gap; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Sherwood and Willard Flyte, and a sister, Irene Beers. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, followed by interment in Wind Gap Cemetery. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 1422 Church Rd., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
Zofia Sniezek
Zofia (Wach) Sniezek, 74, of Northampton, died Monday, November 11, in St. Luke’s VNA Hospice. She was the wife of Tadeusz Sniezek. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late John and Anastasia (Perun) Wach. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church, Allentown, where she would participate in making pierogies. Zofia was also a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, and previously the Polish National Alliance. She was a past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Syracuse, NY. She is survived by her husband, a son, Henry Robert, of Allentown; two granddaughters; three brothers, Michael Wach and Joseph Wach of Columbia, SC, and Steve Wach, of Nazareth; a sister, Anna
www.HomeNewsPA.com Wach, of Allentown; nephews and a niece. She was predeceased by her brother Dymitri Wach. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday in Ss. Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church, Allentown. Entombment followed in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown. Donations can be made in Zofia’s memory to a college fund for Samantha and Sydney Sniezek c/o Kohut Funeral Home, 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA, 18102
Beulah Zowe
Beulah “BE” Zowe, 98, of Nazareth, formerly of Daytona Beach, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 in Moravian Hall Square Retirement Community, Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Lewis C. Grooms and the late Warren D. Zowe. She was a secretary for RCA Laboratories, Princeton, N.J. for ten years before retiring. Prior to that, she worked in the Correspondence Section of The Educational Testing in Princeton for seven years. Born in Princeton Junction, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Irving and Laura Belle (Sprague) Everett. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Woman’s Club, and Palmetto Club for Women, all of Daytona Beach. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Snyder, of Bethlehem; and two grandchildren. Preceding her in death were five brothers, David, Elmer, Russell, Harold and William Everett, and three sisters, Verna Ewart, Stella Minschwaner, and Mildred Eski. Services will be private at the convenience of the family, with arrangements by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Moravian Hall Square, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
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PINBALL MACHINES OLDER GUM BALL & CANDY MACHINES PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES CASH PAID CALL DARYL 610-767-9135. (TN) Local Hunter Looking for Hunting Land Any size 5 acre to 100+ acres in Lehigh, Northampton, or Carbon County. Will post and patrol your property for the privilege to hunt, willing to negotiate a
November 14-20, 2013 13 financial agreement for hunting rights. If at all interested please e-mail (cnamacky@verizon.net) or call Ken at 610-730-4508. (11/21)
COMING EVENTS
Craft Show & Holiday Bazaar at Palmer Moravian Church 2901 Johns St., Easton. Saturday, November 16th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch Available! FMI call 610-253-2510. (11/14)
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH 2014 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET Notice is given pursuant to Section 1308 of the Borough Code, 53 P.S. 45101 et seq., that the Proposed Budget of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, for the fiscal year 2014 is available for public inspection at the Borough Municipal Building, 215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, for the required minimum of ten (10) working days commencing on November 14, 2013. The Final Year 2014 General Fund and State Liquid Fuels Budgets will be considered for adoption during the regularly scheduled public meeting to be held on Monday, December 2nd, 2013 at 7:00PM in Heckman Hall in the Borough Municipal Building, 215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014. The following is a summary of the Proposed Budget: Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager, Secretary and Treasurer BOROUGH OF BATH – YEAR 2014 Real Estate Taxes Real Estate Transfer Tax Earned Income Tax Local Services Tax License and Permits Fines and Forfeitures Interest Earnings Rents and Royalties Grants and Gifts State Shared Revenues General Government Public Safety Contracted Sanitation Miscellaneous Revenue TOTAL REVENUE
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EXPENDITURES Governing Body Administration Auditing Services Tax Collection Legal Services Engineering Services Municipal Building Public Safety/Police Fire Planning and Zoning Emergency Management Health and Human Services Sanitation Contracted Services Public Works Operations Roads Repair and Maintenance Recreation and Culture Parks Traffic Control Services Civil/Military Celebrations/Parades Intergovernmental Expense Community Donations Insurances Debt Service Pension Fund Refund of Prior Year’s Revenues Operating Reserve Fund TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$670,170.10 $21,455.03 $227,415.79 $20,762.40 $43,326.40 $8,131.65 $689.00 $1,150.00 $259,425.50 $58,462.58 $6,600.00 $8,973.00 $344,266.72 $11,027.00 $1,681,855.17 $19,261.20 $155,454.69 $5,900.00 $7,430.00 $32,500.00 $16,825.00 $14,495.00 $443,293.08 $22,486.71 $26,283.00 $932.40 $1,500.00 $319,437.92 $186,878.48 $246,770.92 $12,652.00 $32,442.04 $7,750.00 $2,765.00 $18,330.00 $1,000.00 $48,509.00 $25,564.24 $15,014.67 $250.00 $18,129.82 $1,681,855.17
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2 UPCOMING AUCTIONS @ Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company 2718 Mountain View Drive * Bath, PA 18014
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Saturday, November 16 @ 9:00 AM: 3 pcs. mid 20th C furn. from George Nakashima Studio, 19th & 20th C American & European pcs., Country, Mission Oak; ster. silver hollowware & flatware, Royal Copenhagen pcs., Art Pottery, Asian Ceramics, Paintings, Modern Sgd. Prints, Persian Rugs, etc.-LARGE AUCTION * MUCH MUCH MORE * Numerous Items in Each Category *
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Saturday, November 23 @ 9:00 AM: Oak, Country & Stylized Furn., Fiestaware, Longaberger baskets, oil lamps, milk bottles (some baby face), agate, tin & wdnware, other Smalls/Country Collectibles, Soda/Beer/Liquor Advert., tin litho, pressed steel & other Toys; Lionel loco/coal tender, Lionel City train station, vintage GI Joes, 65+ Collectible Cap Pistols & Rifles, Machinists’ Lathe, Cub Cadet lawn tractor, McCormick Farmall Cub tractor, 2004 Chev Colorado Z-71 LS Pick-up Truck, Etc. MUCH MUCH MORE *
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Terms: 13% Buyer’s Premium * CC Accpt * 3% Discount w/Cash or Apprd Chk * CHECK @ auctionzip-Details/Photos * HAHN AUCTION COMPANY Wil Hahn, Auctioneer 610-837-7140 * AU-001271-L www.hahnauction.com
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The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons."
COMING EVENTS HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR November 23, 9-3. Free Admission! Kitchen open. Bake Sale. Keystone Rod & Gun Club, Green & Mulberry streets, Bath, PA. FMI, go to krgclub. webs.com. (11/21) Shepherd’s Pie Dinner St. Peter’s U.C.C., Fourth & Broad Sts., Tatamy, PA – will be serving a Shepherd’s Pie Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. Nov 16 at the Church. FMI 610252-5514. (11/14)
VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS WANTED Cherryville-Meals On WheelsNorthampton Co. Is in NEED of Volunteers! Are you searching for a way to make a valuable contribution in your community?
Then MEALS ON WHEELS of Northampton County NEEDS YOU! Join our volunteer team delivering meals to homebound clients in Cherryville, Walnutport, and Danielsville. Deliver mornings, as little as once a month or as much as everyday, according to YOUR availability. For further info or to apply, call Janet Soos at 610-6911030 (12/31)
PUblic notice-Legal
East Allen Township Rescheduled Monthly Meeting Public Notice The regular monthly meeting of the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors, previously scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 7:30 pm is being rescheduled and will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 7:30pm at the East Allen Township Municipal Building, 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd,
Northampton PA 18067. Deborah A. Seiple Township Manager (11/14) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is given pursuant to “The Local Tax Enabling Act” (Act of Dec. 31, 1965, P.L. 1257, No. 511) and the “Pennsylvania Borough Code” (53 P.S. 45101 et seq) that the political subdivision Borough of Bath, located in Northampton County, intends to reenact a real estate tax ordinance at the regularly scheduled Borough Council public meeting to be held on December 2, 2013 at 7:00PM in Heckman Hall in the Borough Municipal Building, 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014. The ordinance is titled, “AN ORDINANCE RETAINING THE BOROUGH OF BATH REAL ESTATE TAX RATE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH NOTICE is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, at its public meeting on December 2nd, 2013, at 7:00PM, will hold a public hearing on and could vote to adopt the following ordinance. The meeting will be held at Borough Hall, which is located at 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014. A copy of the “Delaware Valley Insurance Trust Agreement” is available for public inspection at the Borough Office during normal business hours. Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager, Secretary and Treasurer AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY HEALTH INSURANCE TRUST PURSUANT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION LAW The Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania does hereby ENACT and ORDAIN: Section 1. That the Council President, Mayor and Secretary of the Borough of Bath are hereby authorized to execute the Trust Agreement and any other agreements necessary for its participation in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust. The Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. The Trust Agreement attached hereto is on file for inspection and review at the municipal offices of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. This Trust Agreement may be subsequently modified or amended but in no event shall such amendments or modifications materially adversely affect the right of the Borough of Bath to participate in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust. Section 2. That the participation of the Borough of Bath in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust is authorized for the purpose of obtaining high quality health benefits at the most reasonable cost to the Borough of Bath and its eligible employees. Section 3. As set forth in the Trust Agreement and as otherwise stated herein, the following conditions apply to the participation of the Borough of Bath in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust: 1. That each participating municipality must meet the admission and eligibility requirements set forth therein; 2. That each participating municipality agrees to pay all contributions when due as provided in the Trust Agreement and any by-laws thereafter adopted by the Trust; 3. That each participating municipality uses its best efforts to provide appropriations for the payment of any contributions required to achieve the purposes and objectives of the Trust; 4. That each participating municipality cooperate fully in achieving the purposes and objectives of the Trust; 5. That each participating municipality comply with all other conditions of the Agreement. Section 4. That the Borough of Bath agrees to participate in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust for a minimum of two years and thereafter may withdraw for any reason whatsoever provided that it has fulfilled all its financial obligations to the Trust upon withdrawal. Section 5. The effective date of the participation of the Borough of Bath in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust will be February 1, 2014. Section 6. Each participating municipality delegates to the board of Trustees of the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust the powers enumerated in the Trust Agreement. Section 7. All contributions paid by the Borough of Bath shall be made with funds appropriated by the Borough of Bath governing body for that purpose. Section 8. The organizational structure of the Trust shall consist of a Board of Trustees and Executive Committee selected by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the Trust Agreement. Section 9. The funds required for the operation of the Trust shall be provided by the participating municipalities through annual appropriations. Section 10. The Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust is empowered to enter into contracts for policies of group insurance and employee benefits, including social security for any of its employees. Section 11. As a condition of participating in the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust, the Borough of Bath agrees to comply with all the terms and conditions in the attached Trust Agreement. Section 12. This Ordinance is being enacted pursuant to the provisions of Intergovernmental Cooperation Law, Act of July 12, 1972, No. 180, as amended, 53 Pa. C.S.A., Sections 2301, et seq. (11/14)
AT 13.5 MILLS.” The proposed real estate tax ordinance retains the millage rate of the tax levied upon the valuation assessed by the County on real estate within the Borough at 13.5 mills. The Borough Council of the Borough of Bath has deemed through its budget preparations that the imposition of the tax is necessary in order to meet all expected Borough general government administration budget expenditures for the fiscal year 2013. The estimated revenue appropriated to the General Fund as a result of the proposed real estate tax ordinance is $670,170.10. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available at the Borough Office and may be examined Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00AM and 4:00PM. Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager, Secretary, and Treasurer (11/14) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Cotter, Charles E., deceased, Late of Lower Mt. Bethlel, Northampton County, PA. Administratrix: Patricia C. Erikson c/o Dennis P. Ortwein, 5201 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045. Attorney: Dennis P. Ortwein, Esquire 5201 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045. (10/31-11/14) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Dianna J. Meek, aka: Dianna Meek, deceased, of the City of Easton, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Charles W. Meek, Jr., Executor, on October 17, 2013. 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 Charles W. Meek, Jr., in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (10/31-11/14) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Wayne T. Getz, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Marcia M. Hahn, Administratrix of the Estate of Wayne T. Getz. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Marcia M. Hahn c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (10/31-11/14)
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH NOTICE is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, at its public meeting on December 2nd, 2013, at 7:00PM, will hold a public hearing on and could vote to adopt an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A THIRD PARTY COLLECTION AGENCY AND APPROVING THE PENALTY AMOUNT FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SANITATION BILLS”. The meeting will be held at Borough Hall, which is located at 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during normal business hours at the Borough Office, 215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014. Copies of the ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Thomas R. Petrucci Borough Manager
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CHAPMAN BOROUGH MONTHLY MEETING Chapman Borough Council at their regular monthly meeting in December will adopt the following Ordinances: Ordinance 2013-1 – Chapman Borough Budget Ordinance 2013-2 – Chapman Borough Tax Rates The above ordinances are available for public inspection and will be acted upon at the December 2, 2013 regular monthly meeting. Any interested party may contact John Defassio, Borough Secretary, for an appointment to review the proposed ordinances. John J. Defassio Borough Secretary 1400 Main St., Chapman Bath, PA 18014 (610-)837-0842 (11/14, 11/21)
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Larry Oberly BUSHKILL TWP Supervisor – 6 years Jason Smith Howard Kostenbader Supervisor – 4 years Carolyn Hill EAST ALLEN TWP Supervisor – 6 years Peggy M. Moser Mark H. Schwartz LEHIGH TOWNSHIP Supervisor – 6 years Darryl Snover LOWER NAZARETH
www.HomeNewsPA.com TOWNSHIP Supervisor – 6 years Robert Kucsan MOORE TOWNSHIP Supervisor – 6 years Dan Piorkowski UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP Supervisor – 6 years Steve Ytkin Mike Rinker NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region 1 – 4 years Lorin Bradley Region 1 – 2 years Joseph T. Vastko Region 2 – 4 years Linda M. McDonald Darrell W. Crook Region 2 – 2 years Robert A. Pinel Region 3 – 4 years Dominick Villani Linda Gerenser Stubits NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region 1 – 4 years Roy J. Maranki Region 2 – 4 years Judy Odenwelder Charles F. Frantz, Jr. Region 3 – 4 years Charles J. Chuck Longacre
Lehigh Twp. Vol. Fire Co. sponsors Santa delivery
Submitted by Wanda Kern
Would you like to have Santa deliver a personal gift to your good little boy or girl? The Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will be helping Santa deliver his goodies on Saturday, December 7 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Deliveries are limited to Lehigh Township residents only. For an application, please refer to the fire company website at www.lehightownshipfire.com or call Wanda at 610-767-9082. The deadline for all applications is Wednesday, November 27.
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It’s Bear Season
Submitted by Travis Lau
Recent years have been some of the best on record for Pennsylvania bear hunting, and the annual statewide bear seasons again are about to kick off. Leading the way is the statewide archery bear season, which opens Monday, Nov. 18. And after that five-day season comes to a close on Nov. 22, properly licensed hunters who still are in pursuit of a bear can participate in the four-day general season that opens Saturday, Nov. 23, then runs from Monday, Nov. 25 to Wednesday, Nov. 27. The 2012 harvest of 3,632 bears statewide represents the third-largest in state history. And last year’s take follows an all-time record harvest of 4,350 bears set in 2011. A growing bear population, which now numbers 16,000 to 18,000, and expanded hunting
opportunities in recent years have contributed to the large harvests. And the combination has helped to create a sweet spot in time for in-state bear hunting, said Mark Ternent, bear biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. “In Pennsylvania’s history, there’s never been a better time to hunt bears,” Ternent said. “Nowadays it’s getting increasingly harder to identify our so-called best bear hunting counties, because opportunities are becoming increasingly better throughout so much of the state.” In 2012, for example, hunters harvested bears in 56 of the state’s 67 counties, and Pennsylvania routinely has been seeing harvests in 50 counties or more. Bear-hunting success across the state is something Ternent said simply wasn’t possible 30 years ago, when bear popula-
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tions were more concentrated in core areas of northcentral and northeastern Pennsylvania. And this expanded range has many Pennsylvanians reclassifying what they consider “bear country” and where they might choose to hunt. To suppress conflicts that might arise from bear populations expanding into more inhabited parts of the state, an extended bear season exists in a handful of Wildlife Management Units. In WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D, bear season is open concurrent to the archery, early muzzleloader and firearms deer seasons. And hunters in other WMUs also have a limited opportunity to harvest a bear during portions of the upcoming firearms deer season. Those areas include WMUs 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4D, and 4E. A complete list of opening and closing days can be found on Page 36 of the 2013-14 Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest issued to hunters when they purchase their licenses, or at the Game Commission’s website, www.pgc.state.pa.us. All bear harvests must be re-
ported to the Game Commission. Hunters who harvest a bear during the four-day general season must take it to one of the Game Commission’s check stations within 24 hours. Taking bears to a check station also might be required in WMUs where bear hunting is permitted during all or a portion of the firearms deer season. A complete list of requirements, check stations and their dates and hours of operation can be found on pages 37 and 38 of the 2013-14 Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest. Hunters who harvest a bear during the bear archery season – or in any other period where check stations are closed – must within 24 hours contact the Game Commission region office that serves the county in which the bear was harvested for checking instructions. For those taking part in the bear seasons, the opportunity exists to harvest a truly large bear. Last year’s harvest included 45 bears weighing 500 pounds or more, five that surpassed the 600-pound mark,
November 14-20, 2013 15 and the heaviest bear overall – harvested in Monroe County – weighed 709 pounds. Ternent confirmed also that bears weighing in excess of 800 pounds continue to roam Pennsylvania’s wilds. Bear seasons To participate in bear hunting in Pennsylvania, a hunter needs a general hunting license, as well as a bear license. Bear licenses can be purchased until the day before the statewide general bear season – for example, through Nov. 22 – but not during the season. After the general bear season, bear licenses can again be purchased until the day before the extended bear season – for example, from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. Bear hunters also must observe fluorescent orange requirements. In the bear archery season, hunters are required at all times while moving to wear a hat containing a minimum of 100 square inches of solid fluorescent orange material if hunting in an area also open to fall Continued on page 16
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Davidson, 220-203–620; Rich Mutarelli, 221-215–578; Bob Faustner, 508. TNT Fireworks rocketed over Maxx Amusements, 3 to 1, led by Adam Anthony, 257-209-232–698; Kyle Weaver, 215-231–623; Ryan Flick, 266– 609; Anton Boronski, 216–575. Maxx: Andy Edelman, 2797– 648; Anthony Gable, 235–618; George Hyde, 207–546. STANDINGS W Bath Supply 34 Carfara’s Paint 25 TNT Fireworks 23 Maxx Amusements 23 Crossroads Landscape 20 Daku Auto Body 19 Bath Supply #2 19 Rice Family 13
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keglers to take over first place in week nine of the Monday Nite Mixed League. Arndt: Tom Zeitner, 192-222–586, and Donny Arndt, 205–535. Kemmerer: Mary Beth Eby, 473, and Ernioe Bonser, 460. Although Kerbacher won 3 to 1 over Hahn, they still fell from first to second place. Kerbacher: John Kerbacher, 203–553, and Andy Rice, 195– 519. Hahn: Austy Strohl, 405. Jacoby won 3 to 1 over Dutt, led by Scott McGee, 479, and Mike Knable, 475. Dutt: Eric Spooner, 211–542, and Ed Musselman, 537. Armie and Mayer played to a 2 to 2 tie. Armie: Armie Fioranelli, 203-215-219–637; Steve Rinker, 208–525; Sandy Becker, 458. Mayer: Marty Beal, 226-249–646; Dawn Mayer, 183–481; Melinda Mayer, 444. STANDINGS Arndt Kerbacher Jacoby Armie Kemmerer Dutt Mayer Hahn
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Colonial Regional Twin brothers attempt to steal cars
Colonial Regional Police investigated two men that were entering and attempting to steal several vehicles on the 1300 block of Stoke Park Rd. and Fox View Rd., Hanover Township on Nov. 11 at 6:45 p.m. Dewayne and Wayane Parchment, both 20, of Edgewater, NJ, were stopped by Colonial Regional officers in the area and taken into custody. They were arraigned by on call District Judge Diane Marakovits on charges of attempted theft, criminal conspiracy and disorderly conduct. The twin brothers were both committed to Northampton County Prison under $15,000 bail.
turkey hunting. The hat may be removed once the archer has settled in a stationary position. During the firearms seasons for bear, hunters must wear a minimum of 250 square inches of fluorescent orange material on the head, chest and back combined. The orange must be visible from 360 degrees and must be worn at all times while hunting. Hunting licenses can be purchased online from The Outdoor Shop at the Game Commission’s website, but buyers should be advised that because bear licenses contain harvest ear tags, they are sent by mail rather than printed at home. Buyers waiting to the last minute to purchase a bear license might be better off making a trip to an authorized licensing agent and picking up a license there. Licensing agents can be searched by county at the Game Commission’s website, www.
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135 S. Walnut Street (Rt. 512) Bath, PA 18014 Call 610-837-1059 after 3 pm FMI.
ORDER TODAY! CHRISTMAS COOKIES!
25 TURKEYS • 15 SPINS Spins include 5 different selections
Hot Meal & Refreshments
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pgc.state.pa.us, under the “Hunt/Trap” tab. All bear harvests must be reported to the Game Commission and checked.
Order your holiday cookies Nov. 12th thru Dec. 7th
DOOR PRIZES (Must be present) 1:30 P.M. - $50.00 • 3:30 P.M. - $50.00 Final Drawing - $50.00
550 Club Road, Bath (Moore Twp.)
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Custom cutting, skinning, labeling & freezing (included in price)
Skilled professional butchers. Each deer numbered – first in, first out! Located 1 mile off Route 33, Belfast Exit
We remove all nervous tissue for your protection!
$10.00 OFF INSTANTLY
WHEN YOU PRESENT THIS COUPON EITHER AT CHECK-IN OR CHECK-OUT Not valid with other discount NO EXPIRATION DATE LOCKER STORAGE AVAILABLE THN