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Looking Back

by Ed Pany

Bath 1947Part Two

Santa Claus

Comes to town in Northampton

by KERI LINDENMUTH nue to welcome the holidays. The The Borough of Northamp- Good Shepherd Catholic School ton held its annual tree lighting Choir entertained the crowd with ceremony on Sunday, November a variety of festive tunes, includ26. The festivities kicked off the ing “Frosty the Snowman,” “Siholiday season and welcomed a lent Night,” and “Rudolph the very special guest to the borough: Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

Santa Claus himself.

The large Christmas tree was Families gathered at the triangle at Main Street and Laubach Ave- Continued on page 5

Originally published in 2004 Last week we listed some Bath Here are some of our electbusinesses which sponsored the ed officials who were listed.

Welcome Home Celebration in Northampton County was head1947 for Bath’s World War II ed by three county commissionveterans. Mrs. Grace Bonser of ers: E. Albert Boyer, Norman A. Moore Township is sharing the Peil and Arthur S. Riland. Today, information with our readers. the county is governed by an Do you remember John Bau- elected executive and a county er’s Economy Store, Joseph M. council. The mayor of Bath was Hodosek American Hotel, R. A.J. Kemmerer; Charles H. UnJ. Fehnel Coal and Hauling, angst, Controller of NorthampE. Main St., Schaeffer’s Candy ton County; Wm. Groman, sherStore, Fred Minnich distribu- iff; Charles Young, Recorder of tor of Bricker products, Feh- Deeds; Stangley Fehr, District nel’s Dairy, Kenny Eickoff, the Attorney; State Senator Carleton plumber, Wm. Klipple Bus Lines, Woodring.

Arthur Lapp, Scholl’s ConfecJohn A. Jones was a member of tionary Store, Haidle’s Confec- the Pennsylvania General Assemtionary and Movies, Mrs. Harry bly, 2nd District. Our United Weaver, Flowers for All Occa- States Representative was Francis sions, Schaffer’s Bakery, Randy E. Walters from Easton.

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The Bath Chemical Engine & Michael’s Service Station, Hose Co. No. 1 donated the first Jacksonville; Charles Landis In- $1000 to start the 1947 welcome surance; A.S. Lambert Chevrolet home celebration. and Studebaker Dealer; Joseph In the years since 1947, we Fischl, Beverage Distributer; have seen many businesses vanish Stibinger’s Café; Bath Council from our neighborhoods, along of Republican Women; Bath with personal service and warm Chamber of Commerce; Bath friendships. Merchandising has Democratic Club; Bartholomew become impersonal. Therefore, Funeral Home; Bath Lions; East “Looking Back” allows us to reBath Rod & Gun Club. flect on our community’s past.

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To Our Local Customer: Two years ago, Ralph Yob, owner, announced his plan to retire after many years serving the Nazareth Area. Ralph had hoped to “Pass the Torch” of Quality Appliance Sales & Service to a new owner to care for the people of Nazareth. That hope, sadly, has proven to be lost in today’s highly competitive market environment. It is with this deep regret that Ralph’s Appliance will indeed be closing its’ doors forever. ALL REMAINING INVENTORY Will Be Sold Regardless of COST OR LOSS. As of November 1st, 2017, Ralph’s will no longer be accepting New Appliance orders or backup inventory. ALL INVENTORY MUST BE SOLD AND DELIVERED By the end of January 2018. First Come, First Served. No Gimmicks or Games will Be Played During this Historic Inventory Sell-Off. Ralph’s still has a huge amount of unsold inventory on hand in the store, as well as in our separate warehouse, including a wide selection of items from brands like GE, GE Profile, GE Cafe, GE Slate, Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchenaid, and the superior laundry line of Speed Queen.

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Grammy nominee Judy Pancoast to visit Bushkill Township On “The House on Christmas Street” Charity Tour nated singer-songwriter Judy Pancoast is (once again) making a stop in Bushkill Township this year. Pancoast will be performing at the home of decorating enthusiast(s) Jason,

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Joy and Kevin Reph’s on Friday December 1 at 7 p.m. This is Judy’s fifth concert at the Reph’s house.

Since Pancoast embarked on her first “The House on Christmas Street” tour in 2010, she has helped raise thousands of dollars in donations for charities across the country and abroad.

On November 30 Judy will once again set out from her home in New Hampshire to travel across the U.S., performing her original and classic Christmas tunes in concerts on the lawns and in the driveways of the decorating enthusiasts who have become her biggest fans. She travels solo in a 2004 van that currently has over 540,000 miles on the odometer.

Back in 1998, Pancoast wrote a song called “The House on Christmas Street” as a tribute to those mega-decorated houses she’s loved all her life; the ones that can almost be seen from outer space and make the passerby wonder how the homeowner is managing to pay the electric bill.

“There seems to be one of those houses in every town,” says Pancoast, “but to my knowledge nobody had ever written a song about it.”

Little did Pancoast know, just a few years after she wrote and recorded her song a phenomenon known as animated lighting would begin changing the way decorating enthusiasts created their displays, and her song would become their anthem.

She doesn’t know when the first decorator discovered “The House on Christmas Street” and synchronized lights to it, but Judy’s husband discovered the first video online in the fall of 2006. Since then, the trend has grown worldwide with displays as far away as Australia that are playing her song. It is a YouTube phenomenon with hundreds of thousands of views; she gets fan mail from people who tell her they’ve heard her song at their neighbor’s house.

When Pancoast came up with the idea for the first “The House on Christmas Street” tour in 2010 she was hoping to gain publicity for the song, but she also wanted the tour to benefit those in need at each of her stops. She asked potential hosts for three things: they must publicize the concert, they had to provide Pancoast with a night’s lodging, and they must collect for the charity of their choice on the night of the show. The first tour was a rousing success, leading to decorating enthusiasts across the country inviting Pancoast to perform at their dis-

plays year after year.

Decorator Jason Reph invites the public to attend the concert and please bring a donation in any amount to benefit Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

We will have baked goods, hot chocolate, fire truck visit, and small toys for the kids. There will also be a raffle to win a prize from the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House donated by

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the Reph Family.

“Every tour has been an amazing experience. I’ve met wonderful people along the way and seen amazing Christmas displays, and been overwhelmed by the generosity of people. I’m really looking forward to getting out there again!” says Pancoast.

For the latest info on the tour, find Judy Pancoast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JudyPancoastMusic or on her website at www.judypancoast.com.

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GWHS Annual Christmas Concert Submitted by JULIA SWAN

The Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 in the Wolf Academy on the society grounds, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath.

The Celtic band Seasons will be doing a Christmas program. This talented family of musicians play Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, violin, mandolin, guitar, bodhran and penny whistle. Seating is limited. Tickets will be available at the door or for advance reservations email contact@govwolf.org or call 610-837-9015. Suggested donation is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets will also be available the day of the society’s House Tour, Dec. 2, at the GWHS site.

Kreidersville Covered Bridge Tree Lighting Submitted by TIFFANY FINDLAN

The Kreidersville Covered Bridge Association will hold its annual tree lighting on Saturday, December 9 at the Kreidersville Covered Bridge from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Baked goods, hot chocolate, sing-along caroling, a bonfire, and even a special visit from Santa will be the features for the evening. Bring your friends and family and enjoy this annual tradition.

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Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Drive, Bath.

Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.

Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting- 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.

Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf. org.

Bath Museum-Open every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Located in Bath Borough building at Penn and Washington Streets. Open December 2 to coincide with GWHS Christmas House Tour.

United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.

Nativity Display- Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christ UCC Little Moore, Rt. 946 Danielsville. FMI call 610-767-6617.

Moore Township Lions & Lioness Christmas Tree Lighting- Saturday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Corner Rt. 946 and Rt. 987.

Nazareth Tree Lighting- December 7 at 7 p.m. in Center Square.

Christmas in Nazareth- December 9, community-wide event from 12 to 4 p.m.

Kreidersville Covered Bridge Tree Lighting- Saturday, December 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Kreidersville Covered Bridge.

Luminaria Night- December 9 at 6 p.m., Borough of Bath.

Roxy Theatre Holiday Movie Night: It’s A Wonderful Night- December 13 at the Roxy Theatre in Northampton. Bring non-perishable food item as admission, help stock the Northampton Area Food Bank.

Showings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 1 and 7:30 p.m.

Santa on a Fire Truck- Saturday, December 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, hosted by East Allen Township Fire Department. Keep your eyes and ears open for the lights, sirens and big red fire truck carrying Santa around the township.

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Cyber Vs. In-store Shopping Ready, set, go- it’s the mad rush to the holidays. I’m writing this on Cyber Monday and I decided to try this for the first time. Wish me luck, I’m hitting the Internet and shopping online. So, I was thinking about the differences between shopping online and shopping in a store, in person with a lot of people.

Then the light bulb went off; of course cyber shopping is easier as long as the sites work, you can see and learn about the product clearly and the price is right.

Cyber: no long lines, no dirty looks from staff, no lack of customer service and, most of all, no fighting the crowds. Live chats are cool. You don’t have to leave home or you can.

In-store: you can touch the product; you can try it on or try it out. You can talk to a live person who, hopefully, is helpful and friendly. You can get out of the house and shop till you drop.

So, I ordered a coat from Lands’ End…easy peasy, know my size, color and with 50% off, the price was right. It didn’t fit, it was too big. They send you the label to return it, so I headed to UPS to ship it back. I didn’t know what I was doing so the girl there said, “You need to take this to the USPS.” Oops, she taped it

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up and put the label on it, wow what service. I headed to the post office, the clerk yelled to the big line, “Anyone just dropping off a package?” I went to the head of the line and off it went. And, I just got an email that my coat is on its way back. Impressive.

Then, this weekend my mom wanted thermal wear. I headed off to Eddie Bauer, where the customer service was amazing. I found what I was looking for and made my purchase within minutes and was happy I got it at the first store. When I took it home, in true mom-fashion, she didn’t like it. So, it was back to the car to head off to Eddie Bauer again to return. They took it back in seconds and invited me to try another size, color, brand. Impressive.

When it comes to customer service, my guess is that cyber has the edge.

Always keep in mind, your first customer should and always be your staff. Treat them like gold whether it’s cyber or live shopping, they will treat your customers in the same fashion.

The question remains to cyber shop or store shop. You decide.

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donated by the Heffelfinger family. Evan Heffelfinger was on hand to help borough manager LeRoy Brobst light the tree, which was decorated in red ribbons, rainbow lights, and a bright yellow star.

After the tree was lit, the Northampton Fire Department escorted Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and a few special helpers down Main Street. Children lined up to say hello, tell the Claus family what they want this year, and get a special sweet treat.

At the end of the evening, there were plenty of hands warmed by hot chocolate, plenty of stomachs filled with cookies, and plenty of smiling faces as the 2017 holiday season in Northampton officially began.

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46-19. They have a great bunch of players. . . .A local couple is celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. I didn’t get their name, but overheard it at breakfast time. Congratulations! . . . .

I enjoyed Jack McCallum’s article in Sports Illustrated about neighborhood kids that have been playing sandlot football for 54 years every Thanksgiving Day. Their sons have carried on the tradition of knock it out football in every weather condition, taking a break for ham, cheese and clam chowder and a few beers (their meal for Thanksgiving in a three-hour game) on a local field. A Bethlehem resident, Jack used to write for the extinct Bethlehem GlobeTimes. . . .This Thursday is the last day of November and no real snow. Maybe I shouldn’t tell you ‘cause sometimes that’s a hex and it happens. It could come any day as December is tomorrow already. Some of the slopes are making their own snow for the skiers. Let them have all the fun. . . .Actually, I’d say the folks with the Governor Wolf Historical Society hope there isn’t any snow on Saturday. It’s the annul

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip I ate more than I should have on Thanksgiving. Elmira tried to slow me down, but it didn’t help.

So I had a case of indigestion later on. Serves me right. Anyhow, it was a great holiday. How about you? . . . .Bath had a nice Christmas lighting ceremony on Saturday down at Monocacy Creek Park, and there was a good crowd taking in the lights and singing. The main song was “Silent Night” and everyone lit candles that Margie Rehrig donates. .Santa even arrived for the kids.

Northampton’s program was on Sunday night. Moore Township’s ceremony is up in Klecknersville this coming Saturday, the second of December, and Nazareth’s will be on December 7. The man in the red and white suit and a big beard will be there no doubt. . . . Hats off to the Northampton Konkrete Kids for knocking off the Catty Rough Riders again,

Christmas House Tour, always a big event. Time really flies. It’s the 37th year the society has been running it. . . .Those Philadelphia Eagles are having fun as they’ve won 10 out of 11 football games so far. Sunday will be a big test, though, ‘cause they’re playing in Seattle. Their celebrations during the game with Chicago were something else, especially the bowling football and the lineup all falling over at once. . . . Elmira’s home from shopping. I’ll try to get a clue what she had on her list. Have a great week!

BATH BOWLING Team 5 in First Place; Team 1 Wins A Shut Out in Bath Die Hards

Team 5 gained first place with a three-games-to-one victory on November 22 in the Bath Die Hards League. Scoring best were Gerald Bartholomew, 579; Amanda Leindecker, 519, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 499.

In second place with a sweep is Team 1’s Ty J. Pagotto, 613; Terry Bartholomew, 547, and Betty Naylor, 402.

Team two lost 1 to 3, but had David Guest, 452; Wendy Guest, 451, and Sandy Fox, 422.

Team 3 was on the winning

side of a 3 to 1 series with Bob C. Kosman, 625; Joe Bachman, 494, and Bob R. Kosman, 478.

Polly Kosman was the only high bowler with a 426 night in Team 4.

Standings Team 5 Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4

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Paul’s Garage Holds First Place With Split In Commercial League

Paul’s Garage split 2 to 2 with Bath Supply #2, and it was enough to keep them ahead in the Bath Commercial League in week twelve. Paul: Ed Weller, 206207-240–653; Jermaine Thomas, 289–646; Craig Rothdeutsch, 201–555; Jim D’Aquastino, 204–546; Tom Stephens, 208– 532. Supply #2: Mike Snyder, 203-233-241–677; Taylor Hostler, 533; Avery Weber.

Maxx Amusements is still second as they played to a 3 to 1 victory over Vince Bauer’s Fiberglass Repair. Maxx: “Butch” Holland, 213-244–632; Bill Bachman, 205–568; Randy Frey, 219–553; George Hyde, 522. Bauer: Vince Bauer, 215–551 and Wyatt Davidson, 502.

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Auto Body, 3 to 1, led by Brent Connolly, 246-269–711, and Frank Yeakel, 222-221-230–673; Steve Kerbacher, 221-222–596; Jeff Kerbacher, 546; Harvey Rissmiller, 528. Daku: Marc Beichey, 231-225–647; Al Davidson, 206-220-205–631; Bob Daku, 213–572; Scott Bortz, 556; Bob Faustner, 220–543.

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering beat the Rice Family, 3 to 1, with Terry Bartholomew, 244252–689; Dino Carfara, 215247–649; Harry Emery, 268200–636; Brent Bartholomew, 204-209-200–613; Gerald Bartholomew, 516. Rice: Mark Rice, 214–517.

STANDINGS Paul’s Garage Maxx Amu sements Bath Supply #1 Carfara’s Paint Bauer Fiberglass Bath Supply #2 Daku Auto Body Rice Family

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Valley Electric Advances As Holy Family Loses in Bath Industrial League

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ily was swept a week after they won four. So the electric crew is the leader as of week eleven. They split 2 to 2 with D&R Precision Machining. Valley: Cade Shemanski, 255; Bob Meixsell, 229– 654; Marty Beal, 237–598; Andrew White, 486. D&R: “Butch” Post, 245-204–641; Dave Roman, 210-203–604; Rick Dilley 215-200–602 David Fogel, 447.

Taylor Honey shocked Holy Family, 4 to 0, with Milt Kelly, 233–602; Kyle Taylor, 224–589; Ed Taylor, 202–542; Jack Troxell, 182–536; Scott Freibolin, 189– 534. Family: Jim Bendekovitz, 236-215–613; John Facinelli, 214–571; Dave Be6z, 482; Del Buss, 479.

Harhart’s downed G&L Sign Factory, 3 to 1, with “Butch” Holland, 213–563; Bill Bachman, 201–551; George Hyde, 193– 536; Randy Fritz, 428. G&L: Jason Eberts, 213-211–568; Bill Fortner, 192–522; Brian Silvius, 181–511; Shawn Snyder, 188– 507; Paul Duda, 465.

Fensty’s Restoration split 2 to 2 with Co-Pilot Taxi. Fensty: Mark Flamisch, 214–579; Matt Paulus, 209–558; Warren Nelson, 207– 542; Marty Csencsits, 182–506; Andy Schwartz, 427. Taxi: Robert Kulick, 197–551; Jose Negron, 314; Brandon Corey, 285.

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12; Dan Halteman, 4 for 12; Andy Mickelson, 4 for 13; Kris Knauss, 4 for 14, and Charles Heidecker, a home run..

A third sweep was recorded

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2-1, and 3-0. Emmanuel hitters were Joel Dalrymple, 7 for 14; Kim Williams, 5 for 12, and Josh Hoffert, a homer. Dryland: Lou Devarius, 7 for 12.

Christ UCC of Bath won 6-5, then lost 4-3 and 2-1 at Salem UCC in Moorestown. The

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DARTBALL Bath Lutheran sweeps Another three in darts (Because of the holiday deadline, this story was delayed.)

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Bath’s hitters were Jeff Knauss, 7 for 12; Scott Henninger, 5 for 13, and Wendy Yacone, 5 for 11 with a homer.

Northampton had Rich Kern, 6 for 12.

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Church had Bob Krause, 6 for 9; Joe Hunsicker, 6 for 14; Ed Yost, 5 for 13; and Greg Pokorny, 4 for 13.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem won 2-1 in 13 innings and 3-2, but lost 4-3 at Ebenezer Bible Fellowship. St. Stephen’s: Ed Wychuck, 6 for 15; Travis Beahm, 5 for 15 with a homer; and Mason Nerath, a homer. Ebenezer: Vic Pacchioni, 4 for 13; Carol Vortmann 4 for 13; and Ken Stanley and Charlie Costanzo had solo homers.

Farmersville had the bye night off.

November 27 Games The beat goes on, Salem Luth., Christ UCC winners; Bath Lutheran advances Power house Salem Lutheran did it again. This time they swept Emmanuel EC 4-2, 3-2 and 4-3.

Salem: Bryan Frankenfield, 8 for 11; Kyle Taylor, 6 for 9; and Bill Hoke, Sr., 5 for 11. Emmanuel: Bob Bast, 5 for 12, and Jim Hill a home run.

Christ UCC kept pace, winning 2-0, 1-0 in 11 innings, and 3-2 over Ebenezer. Bath: Dave Shaver, 5 for 10 and Jared Pokorny, 3 for 13 with a 2-run homer in game three. Ebenezer,

Vic Pacchioni, 5 for 13 and Jim Voortman, 4 for 13.

Bath Lutheran is in “go” position as they won 2-1 and 4-2 after losing the first game, 15-7 at Dryland. The best Bathites were Scott Henninger, 6 for 13; Dan Stillwell, 5 for 14; Jeff Krause, 4 for 13; and Mike Barbaric, a home run. Hecktown: Shawn Sigley, 6 for 12; and Jim Goldman, 5 for 12 with a homer. The win lifted Bath into third place.

Salem UCC won the first game, 3-2, but lost the next two at Farmersville, 5-3 and 6-2. Salem: Mitch Thomas, 6 for 12 with a homer; Bob Krause, 5 for 12; and Bill Rinker and Ed Taylor, both 4 for 12. Farmersville: Tom George, 6 for 11; Gene Grim, 6 for 12, and Keith Camp-

bell, 5 for 13.

St. Paul’s UCC dropped three games at Farmersville, 8-0, 4-3 in 12 innings, and 6-4. Farmerville: Al Beahm, 10 for 14; Ed Wychuck, 9 for 14; Gary Buczinski, 8 for 15; Dave Blaukovich, 6 for 12.

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by HOME NEWS STAFF The 95th annual Thanksgiving football game ended with a 46-19 victory for Northampton High School over Catasauqua. It was the fourth year that the Konkrete Kids triumphed over the Rough Riders. It was also the third year in a row that there was a fight between the teams. It came with 1:59 left in the fourth quarter and, instead of calling unsportsContinued on page 9

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Police Report NOVEMBER 18

1800 block of Main Street involvNon-reportable accident, Cher- ing two vehicles. ryville Road and W. 27th Street Theft from vehicle in the 1400 involving two vehicles. block of Washington Avenue.

EMS ambulance assist in the 300 Report of an unlocked legally block of E. 10th Street. Officers parked vehicle entered and assist EMS with the transport of loose change taken. a female.

Theft from building in the 1600 Unwanted person in the 1000 block of Railroad Street. Report block of Main Street. Report of of a female taking a TV from a residence. an unwanted male.

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Domestic in the 1300 block of Non-reportable accident, Station Washington Avenue between a Alley and Hokendauqua Avenue involving one vehicle. male and a female.

NOVEMBER 20 Theft from vehicle in the 1400 Non-reportable accident in the block of Washington Avenue.

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How Two Bandits Met Christ

John Walada, a graduate of the West Africa Advanced School of Theology In Lome, Togo, a Togolese missionary to Chad, was on his way home from three weeks of teaching at a Bible school in Cameroon when the roadside bandits accosted him. As he took in the scenario in front of his car, John’s mind raced through possible escape plans. Should he step on the gas and try to swerve around the two gunmen? The faces of his wife and two children played before his eyes. Would he make it home to see them again?

Then John’s fear began to subside. God impressed on him that he was to speak to the men. He obediently brought the vehicle to a stop and rolled down the window. Two angry, hate-filled faces lowered themselves to John’s level and locked eyes with him. “Take us to the the next town,” one of the men growled. He flung open the car door and took the seat beside John. The other bandit climbed into the back seat. Both men sat poised, clutching their weapons. John glanced between the road and his rearview mirror, watching the man sitting directly behind him. He handed each of his hijackers small tracts about Jesus. Silence reigned in the car as the men read.

“Have you heard of the man Jesus?” John asked. One bandit had heard the name a handful of times; the other never had. Boldly, John began telling the men about Jesus Christ–Savior of the world and Forgiver of all sins. “Do you want Him to be your Savior?” he asked. Immediately the man beside John responded, “I want to know this Jesus you have talked about.” The man in the backseat confessed that he wanted to know Jesus as well. John stopped the car and all three men climbed out. The repentant criminals knelt in the middle of the road as John put his hands on them and prayed. The men gave their hearts to Christ and the unlikely trio resumed their journey. At the next village, John gave them directions to the local church and the name of its pastor. Today, both of the former bandits continue to serve Jesus Christ.

Report of an unlocked legally parked vehicle entered and loose change taken.

Warrant service/served in the 1300 block of Newport Avenue. Officers assist Constables serve an arrest warrant on a male. Male transported to District Court by the Constables.

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manlike penalties or ejections of any players, the officials ended the game with the final score following 20 points tallied in the final quarter by Northampton in the game at Al Erdosy Stadium, after they were ahead of Catty, 25-7. They went on a 54-yard

NOVEMBER 22 Trespass in the 1400 block of Newport Avenue. Report of three males and a female trespassing.

NOVEMBER 23 Criminal mischief in the 600 block of E. 10th Street. Report of a pumpkin thrown at a legally parked vehicle causing a large dent to the trunk.

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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs, Dec. 2017 Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available

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Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center,

400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available

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

Holiday Open House Saturday, December 9, 12 to 4 p.m.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is hosting its annual holiday open house at the Visitor Center featuring crafts, games, and refreshments. Bring your family along to enjoy the holiday festivities! Our theme this year is “A Holiday Meal.” Learn about animal food choices and easy ways to help wildlife during the cold winter months.

There will be a variety of free activities to enjoy including crafts, story reading, a snow play area, and educational games.

Show your support for conservation education. Our partners at the Northampton County Junior Conservation School will be helping to run the event and selling refreshments to benefit the weeklong summer conservation school for teens. It’s a great opportunity to grab some lunch and learn about what their sum-

mer camp experience has to offer.

You can also take part in a natural history walk along the Homestead Trail at 1 p.m. with one of our educators. The walk will lead you to the Boulton Historic District where the Jacobsburg Historical Society will be hosting “Christmas at Boulton” for a $10 fee for those ages 13 and up. You can take part in these additional festivities before walking back to the visitor center at 3 p.m. with a local historian who will highlight the cultural history along the Henrys Woods Trail.

The open house is free and registration is not required.

Family Night: Track Workshop Friday, December 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

With winter approaching, now is a good time to observe animals and study their tracks. Learn how animals walk and how to identify them based on their foot shape.

We'll spend the evening inside getting messy by making plaster casts. Registration is required.

First Day Hikes Monday, January 1, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2018.

Join center educator Lauren Forster for a two-mile, two-hour interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. The hikes start at 10 a.m.

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Daniel Kleckner 1823

Framed by mature Horse chestnut trees, the Daniel Kleckner house sits amid three acres overlooking a winding stream.

The semi-circular datestone in the west eave is inscribed “Daniel Kleckner 1823.” The home’s center hall construction and use of narrow floorboards on the first floor (now covered with oak) are an indication of Daniel’s wealth and prestige. The owners purchased the property 27 years ago.

To the right of the center hall is the large living room, which was created by combining two small rooms and removing the back stairs. Its focal point is a large fireplace, complemented by family antiques and newer kitchen, powder room, laundry, and garage addition. The family room leads to the rear patio, yard and gardens. This room had been the original kitchen in the house.

The walk-in fireplace was downsized to include a terracotta Hoosier cabinet with amber stained glass and black and white porcelain top. The kitchen uses an exterior stonewall and accents it with stenciling.

The upstairs still retains its “cross and Bible” six-panel doors, Dutch locks and wide pine floors.

The “Kleckner” bedroom has a high-back bed, dressers and washstand with white marble tops and teardrop pulls. The first and second floors will be open for the tour, including three bedrooms and an office on the second floor.

1817 home with smokehouse

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around 1817. The original house consisted solely of the wood section (the summer kitchen and the original living quarters) with the stone structure subsequently added, around 1830. The summer kitchen is the owners’ favorite room, complete with original walk-in fireplace, Hoosier cabinets and wide plank floors. You can almost taste the family hearth meals and hear the bedtime stories told.

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Obituaries Anna Drozd

DEC. 17, 1920 – NOV. 20, 2017 Anna Drozd, 96, of Palmer Township, formerly of Northampton, died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late John Drozd, Sr., for 54 years before he died on April 29, 2013.

She retired as a sewing machine operator in 1963, having worked for the former D & D Factory and A & H Sportswear.

Anna was born on Dec. 17, 1920 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Panco and Anna (Novak) Paduch.

She was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, where she sang on the choir for many years. She had also been a member of the choir at St. John the Baptist Church in Northampton. She was a member of the Ukrainian Club, St. Nick’s of Northampton, and League of Ukrainian Catholics.

Surviving are a son, John Drozd, Jr. of Palmer Township; a sister Helen Potack of Nazareth; nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were a daughter, Ann Helene Drozd; a brother, Charles Paduch; and three sisters, Mary Glass, Rose Senneca, and Sophie Potak.

A Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, West Easton.

Burial was in St. John’s Ukrainian Cemetery, Northampton Arrangements were made by the Strunk Funeral Home of Wilson Borough.

Memorials may go to Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 Fourth St., West Easton, PA 18042.

Helen Frisch

OCT. 16, 1923 – NOV. 16, 2017 Helen “Yutz” Frisch, 94, of Northampton, died on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late John Frisch.

She worked as a seamstress for many years.

Born on Oct. 16, 1923 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Trenka) Yurasits.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and the Women’s Guild.

Surviving are grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Monica BrownmillerGold, and brothers, Steven, John and Louis.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Nov. 27 in Queenship of Mary Church. Burial followed in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery.

Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Christine N. Garipoli

DEC. 20, 1971 – NOV. 20, 2017 Christine N. Garipoli, 45, of Nazareth, died on Monday, Nov. 20 2017 at home. She was the wife of Paul Garipoli for 19 years.

She was a graduate of St. John’s University in Staten Island, N.Y. For the past six years she worked as a lunch monitor for the Nazareth Area Middle School. In her spare time, she enjoyed photography and music. She attended all of her son’s sporting activities, and was a dance mom for her daughter at Miss Tanya’s Expression of Dance. Christine was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, where she served as a prep teacher.

Born on Dec. 20, 1971, she was the daughter of Frank and Joann (Musico) Provino of Staten Island, N.Y. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a son, Christian Garipoli and a daughter, Alexa Garipoli.

A viewing was held on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 at Schmidt’s Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Catholic Church of Nazareth, and interred in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, www.wish.org/donate.

Gerald R. Gaston

AUG. 14, 1944 ­NOV. 22, 2017 Gerald R. “Jerry” Gaston, 73, of Upper Nazareth Township, died on We d n e s d a y, Nov. 22, 2017 at Gracedale.

He was the husband of Mary Ann (Flamisch) Gaston for 28 years.

Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and was employed by BRD Noise Vibra-

tion, Wind Gap, where he was a production worker for 10 years before retiring. Prior to that, he was a mechanic for Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Upper Nazareth Township, for many years.

Born on August 14, 1944 in Belfast, he was a son of the late Reuben P. and Geraldine V. (Ruth) Gaston.

He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local #773, Allentown, and El Shaddai Assembly of God Church, Nazareth. Jerry was an avid NASCAR and Philadelphia Eagles fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael Gaston, Sr., of Bethlehem; his daughter, Connie Steckel, of Treichlers; three stepsons, Donald Drovich, Jr. of Chapman Quarries, Timothy Drovich of Plainfield Township, and Joseph Drovich of Enola, PA; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Reuben S. Gaston.

Services were held on Nov. 27 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private.

Contributions in memory of Jerry may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mary E. Jurasits

APRIL 3, 1926 – NOV. 20, 2017 Mary E. Jurasits, 91, of Nazareth, died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late John F. Jurasits, Sr., who died on June 9, 2006.

A 1944 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, Mary worked for Kraemer Textiles of Nazareth.

Mary was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Antonia (Diviachi) Ventin.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, gardening, crossword puzzles, and playing in a card club.

Surviving are two sons, Jack Jurasits of Camp Hill, Pa. and Tom Jurasits of Nazareth; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a sister, Dolores Newhard, of Allentown; and a brother, Richard Ventin, of El Cerrito, Calif.

She was predeceased by a sister, Fannie Ventin.

Services were held on Nov. 25 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Wally T. Kukitz

Wally T. Kukitz, 91, of Northampton, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late John F. Kukitz.

She worked for many years as a sewing machine operator for the former Cross Country Clothes before retiring.

Born in Wurzburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Graf ) Schmitt.

Wally was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Stiles. She loved to cook and bake and share everything she made with her family and friends.

Surviving are her daughter, Heidi M. Deibert; a son, John O. Kukitz; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a brother, Arthur.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 22 in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 210 Northampton St., Bath. Arrangements were by the Brubaker Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18037.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101.

Phyllis J. Longenbach

JUNE 22, 1932 – NOV. 20, 2017 Phyllis J. Longenbach, 85, of Nazareth, died on Monday, Nov. 22, 2017 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Harry N. Longenbach for 62 years.

She was employed as an administrative assistant for the former practice of Doctors Eaton, Abad & Hemmley of Bethlehem for 20 years prior to her retirement. Previously, Phyllis worked as an administrative assistant for several finance companies in the Easton and Albany, N.Y. areas and had worked for several years at the Nazareth Memorial Library.

Born on June 22, 1932 in Upper Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Miriam (Siegfried) Kratzer.

Phyllis graduated from Nazareth High School in 1950, where she earned varsity letters playing on the basketball and field hockey teams. After graduation, Phyllis attended Churchman’s Business School, Easton, where she studied business and secretarial courses.

Whenever possible, Phyllis was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and/or friends in need. She was blessed with the gift of an angelic soprano voice.

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lehem for 45 years, she was happiest practicing and performing locally and with the group while on European tours. As a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Nazareth, she sang on the choirs of that church and St. John’s Lutheran of Easton. In her earlier years, she sang at weddings and was a featured soloist on a popular local radio show. She was a board member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a former member of the Nazareth Junior Woman’s Club.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Eric Longenbach of Saylorsburg; a sister, Karen Reimer of Nazareth; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

She was predeceased by daughters, infant Ellen Longenbach and Edie Churchill; brothers, Kenneth, Vincent, and Dale Kratzer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Broad & Prospect Sts., Nazareth. There will be a gathering time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were by the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Contributions may be offered to the Clarke School for Hearing & Speech, S. Roberts Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 or c/o the funeral home in Nazareth.

Timothy L. Procter

JAN. 7, 1949 – NOV. 16, 2017 Timothy L. Procter, 68, of Moore Township, died in the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. He was the husband of Ellen J. (Cressman) Procter for 47 years.

A 1966 graduate of Catasauqua High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed in Florida and Cuba. During the 1970’s, Tim owned and operated Phantasmagoria, a record shop in Allentown.

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continues under the direction of his son, Sean.

Born on January 7, 1949 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Albert and Eleanor (Hyde) Procter Ilko and stepson of the late Michael Ilko.

Since 2008, Tim spent winters at his home in Inverness, Fla., and summers at his home in Delps, Moore Township. Passionate about music, Tim’s love of rock and country music was often expressed in his desire to blast his big speakers. Bass fishing in Canada, hunting on his property in Moore Township and Potter County and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, he enjoyed. Tim may have been known for his loud music and fireworks during his 4th of July party. He was a member and officer of the Catasauqua Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Sean Procter, of Catasauqua; a sister, Dorothy Stoudt, of Inverness, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by an infant son, Lee; a sister, Shirley Tomsic, and a brother, Albert Procter.

A Celebration of Life gathering was held on Sunday, Nov. 26 at Catasauqua American Legion Post #215. Arrangements for cremation were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Bruce C. Stimmel

JULY 16, 1947 – NOV. 15, 2017 Bruce C. Stimmel, 70, of Nazareth, died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Carol A. (Magditch) Stimmel for 43 years.

He was a real estate agent for 29 years, beginning with Prudential Paul Ford, Easton, and then Prudential Choice Properties, Nazareth, retiring in June 2016.

Prior to that, he was an outside salesman for J. D. Snyder Auto Parts, Nazareth, for 17 years.

Born on July 16, 1947, he was a son of the late Clinton J. and Virginia H. (Scheffler) Stimmel.

Bruce was a 1965 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam war, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

He was a member of Whitfield Lodge #622, F. & A.M.; a former board member of the Nazareth Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the East Lawn Social Club, Stockertown Rod & Gun Club and the Jacobsburg Historical Society. He was previously active in the Vision of Eagles, Nazareth Bruce was of the Lutheran faith. He was a lifelong Nazareth resident, proud of its history, and

supported the town. He was an avid fan of the Nazareth High School sports programs. He also loved to take long walks in Jacobsburg Park, enjoyed fishing, block shoots, and time spent with family and friends. He played acoustic guitar and had a beautiful singing voice, performing in the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, Bucks County, and New Jersey for more than 40 years.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Patricia A. Slutter, of Stoudsburg; and brothers Dennis Magditch, Steve Magditch; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were private at the convenience of the family, arranged by the Bartholomew - Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, c/o the funeral home.

Marvin H. Wagner, Jr.

Marvin H. Wagner, Jr., 85, of Whitehall died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Pearl (Demko) Wagner for 63 years on Nov. 24.

A graduate of Northampton High School, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the 327th Tactical Airlift Squadron during the Korean War. He attained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant in his 32 years in the Air Force Reserve from 1960-1992 and had been stationed in Willow Grove Naval Air Station 913. He also served active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Marvin served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a loadmaster on a C-130 aircraft.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Mary (Snyder) Wagner.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Whitehall, and he loved watching all sports. Marvin was a member of Fullerton American Legion Post #367 and a VFW contributor.

Surviving, along with his wife, are a daughter, Connie Batug; a son, Gary Wagner; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Smith ad Marianne Heffelfinger; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were eight siblings.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 25 in the Brubaker Funeral Home, Coplay.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Ethel V. Geosits

MARCH 23, 1936 – NOV. 20, 2017 Ethel V. Geosits, 81, of WhitehallCementon, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. She was the wife of John J. Geosits for 61 years.

She was a sewing machine operator for the former Cross Country Clothes, WhitehallEgypt location, for 42 years until retiring the year the plant closed.

Born on March 23, 1936 in Cementon, she was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Mlock) Madea.

Ethel was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Whitehall-Egypt.

In addition to her husband, surviving are a brother, Michael Madea, of Cherryville; three sisters, Lucy Gregus of Bethlehem, Elsie Adams of Coplay, and Martha Guzzi of Palmer Township; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Geosits, of Coplay, and a grandson.

She was predeceased by a son, John J. Geosits, Jr., in 2015; six sisters, Anna, Helen, Pauline, Susan, Elizabeth, and Cecelia; six brothers, John, Albert, Thomas, Joseph, Frederick, and Donald Madea.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 25 in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky officiating. Interment followed in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Coplay.

Contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity, R.C. Church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

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en Island, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Benko) Hader.

He loved to talk about his construction projects. His favorite ones were in Bethlehem – Martin Tower and Homer Research Laboratory. Steve was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. He was also an avid sports fan and especially loved the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.

For more than 50 years, Steve sponsored the Duquesne University Tamburitzans to perform at various locations within the Lehigh Valley. His efforts raised scholarship funds to attend Duquesne University.

Surviving are a son, Steven John Hader, Jr. of North Richland Hill, Texas; a granddaughter, Heather Barrer, of Midlothian, Va.; a sister, Agnes Kasegrande, of Roselle Park, N.J.; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Marie Micolochick; a sister, Anna Hader, and a brother, Michael Hotinski.

A memorial service will be held at Moravian Hall Square Kortz Hall in Nazareth in June 2018.

A private burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth, will follow the service. Arrangements were made by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Michael H. Ohl

NOV. 1, 1935 – NOV. 19, 2017 Michael H. Ohl, 82, of Walnutport, died on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2017 at Gracedale. He was the husband of Martha L. (Stevenson) Ohl for 50 years.

After graduating from Jersey Shore Area High School, Mike attended Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.

For more than 20 years, he was employed by PPL Electric Utilities, where he was an engineer and project manager before retiring.

Born on Nov. 1, 1935 in Jersey Shore, Pa., he was a son of the late Morris and Dorothy (Dapp) Ohl. Mike’s talents extended beyond engineering as he enjoyed the craftsmanship of woodworking in his spare time.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Todd Ohl of Silver Spring, Md. and David Ohl of Danielsville; five grandchildren; a brother, Blaine Ohl, of Meadville, Pa.; nieces and nephews.

Mike was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Ohl. Services were held this afternoon, Thursday, Nov. 30, at 2:00 p.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment will be private.

Steven J. Hader, Sr.

NOV. 11, 1921 – NOV. 19, 2017 Steven John Hader, Sr., 96, of Nazareth, died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Mary Anne (Grant) Dedekind, who died on March 29, 2016.

He was a carpenter and millwright. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he retired as a carpenter and was a member of the Lehigh Valley Carpenters union.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Erwin Lewis Meitzler, Jr., late of the Township of Hanover, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Kathryn A. Tinsley, Executrix of the Estate of Erwin Lewis Meitzler, Jr. 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 Kathryn A. Tinsley c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S, Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (11/16-11/30) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of George A. Payne, late of Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Tara Marie Warnke, Erin Elizabeth Bowman and Brian Gerard Payne, Executrix of the Estate of George A. Payne.

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 Tara Marie Warnke, Erin Elizabeth Bowman and Brian Gerard Payne c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (11/16-11/30)

Estate of Timothy F. Landis, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Garry Phillip Landis 561 Monocacy Drive Bath, PA 18014 Executor Lynn Eugene Landis 2570 Beacon Road Bath, PA 18014 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (11/23-12/7) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA 18014.

Specific items on the agenda include: 17-ZHB-693 The applicant(s), Stacey and Timothy Kellner of Pibbles Paws Safe Haven, applicant(s) of the property located at 3381 Pheasant Dr., Northampton, Moore Twp. Pa 18067 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to conduct a Kennel Rescue in the existing nonconforming structure.

The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-33 Nonconformities, 200-33C (3) Nonconforming Uses, 200-33G Changes, 200-17c (7) Kennel, permitted in RA District as Special Exception, 200-22 (A-8) Kennels Use Regulations, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J4-21-3 contains approximately .77 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (11/23 & 11/30) BATH BOROUGH AUTHORITY PUBLIC MEETING CHANGE The December Bath Borough Authority Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Bath Borough Hall, 215 E. Main Street, Bath. Please call the office, 610837-0652 with questions.

George Gasper, Chairman (11/30 & 12/7) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2017 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2017, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1. Munhel Makhoul, MGMJ Holding Company, 458 North Oswego Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania for the property located at 1464 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. M4NW2A-2-1 and is located in an R-3 Residential District. Mr. Makhoul is seeking to redevelop this property into 8 unit apartment building.

Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:41, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-19 Off-street parking and loading A. and C. (2) and Schedule III - Regulations for Off-Street Parking Spaces.

All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend.

Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer (11/30 & 12/7) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at six (6) p.m. to hear the following appeal: The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

Appeal of Kevin C. and Shannon Birosik – Kevin and Shannon Birosik are applying for a modification of the conditions imposed in the Zoning Hearing Board Opinion and Order in the Appeal of Shannon Birosik dated November 23, 2016. This Opinion granted, among other relief, a special exception under §180-75 to permit the Appellant to operate a winery as an accessory farm occupation subject to 13 specific conditions, more clearly defined in the Order. Appellant’s current Petition before the Board is to request the modification of five (5) of those conditions, and that one (1) condition be deleted entirely.

The subject property is located at 567 Blue Mountain Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088; parcel J3 14 3A 0516. The property is in an A/RR Zoning District.

Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend & will have an opportunity to be heard Jacob A. Schray Hanover Engineering, Zoning Officer (11/30 & 12/7) ESTATE NOTICE MOODY, WILLIAM C., dec’d.

Late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, PA. Executor: Wiley Phillip Moody c/o Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042.

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knowing they were going to be in the summer kitchen (current dining room) much of the time for holiday gatherings, etc.

The owners also re-sided that section of the home, put energy efficiency into the structure, remodeled the kitchen, second floor bathroom, and added a half bath on the first level, all the while keeping in mind the ambience of the time with period lighting, panel doors, and overall structural maintenance such as slate and tin roofing.

The previous owner, Gary Baxter, had purchased the home from the Jacoby family and had lovingly completed wall restructuring and landscaping design, which the current owners maintain in its simplicity.

Of the five outer buildings, their favorite is the smoke-

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house, where the smoky aroma is still evident.

The smokehouse, along with the first and second levels of the home, will be open for the tour. It is with pleasure to share this home, with its unique character and untold stories. Perhaps along with the creaking floorboards and odd noises, you will enjoy what you can see and hear, and what you cannot.

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Tickets for the tour are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the tour. They are on sale at Bath Drug, S. Seem Antiques in Bath, Curt’s Cyclery in Nazareth, Miller Supply Ace Hardware in Allen Township and Snow Goose Gallery in Bethlehem. Tickets are for sale the day of the tour at the society’s historic site at 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath just off Route 512, three miles north of Route 22, between Bethlehem and Bath. For further information, call 610-8379015. The tour is Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..

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and 1 p.m. from the flagpole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road.

Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required.

You can also view and register for community programs online at http:// events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

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by KERI LINDENMUTH On Saturday, November 25, the Borough of Bath officially kicked off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony at Monocacy Creek Park.

There was hot chocolate and coffee, horse and carriage rides, and festive music to get borough residents excited for the big event.

Reverent Eckroth from Christ UCC in Bath started the event with a prayer.

“May we have joy in our hearts,” he said.

Borough resident Jill Wandler performed the national anthem.

State Senator Mario Scavello and State Representative Marcia Hahn were both in attendance.

“This has got to be one of the biggest crowds,” Senator Scavello said, looking out at the more than one hundred borough residents in attendance.

Senator Scavello urged residents to be thankful for what they have and continue to reach out and help others in need.

Representative Hahn praised Mayor Fiorella Mirabito, who helped organize the annual event.

“The mayor is all about the borough,” she said. “[And] we all feel that compassion.”

“In this day in age,” she continued, “it is good that we can come together and keep that spirit going all year long.”

Other borough representatives were also in attendance, including members of the borough council, like council president Mark Saginario, who brought his four-legged friend Miles along for the celebration.

“It is great to see the community coming together,” Saginario said.

And true to Saginario’s word, the tree lighting ceremony really was a community endeavor.

It was made possible thanks to the generous donations and time from community members and groups, like the Lions Club of America, who decorated the tree, and the Bath Area Community Chorus, who performed

“Our Little Town of Bethlehem” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” during the festivities.

The tree was lit by Paul Connolly Jr., a past resident of the borough, a business owner, and friend to many. Jr., as he is

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known in the borough, served a variety of roles in the Bath Volunteer Fire Department and currently serves as Second Assistant Fire Chief. There were also plenty of special guests at the tree lighting ceremony, including Queen Elsa from Frozen, who performed “Let It Continued on page 16

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