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DECEMBER 22-28, 2022
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Local couple will celebrate 75th Wedding anniversary on Christmas Day Submitted by RUTHANN MANN Frederick (Fritz) and Evelyn Schramel will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2022. They enjoyed a celebration dinner with their family and friends on Saturday, December 17 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center. This was a first for the Center and they were very pleased to host this event. The Schramels were presented with a PA House citation in recognition of their noteworthy anniversary from Representative Ann Flood, a commendation from the U.S. Congress from Representative Susan Wild, and a congratulatory letter from Sen. Bob Casey. “Fritz” met Evelyn Arlene Heckman at a dance hall in Klecknersville, Pa. (which is no
Evelyn and Frederick (Fritz) Schramel. longer there) in January 1947. He introduced himself as Fritz. He loved square dancing and Evelyn hated it. They say opposites
attract. They certainly did, in this case. They began steady dating Continued on page 2
Residents of all ages gathered for Nazareth’s annual tree lighting ceremony Photo by Debra Becker, taken at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pa.
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By SAVANNAH BROWN On Friday, December 9, Nazareth held their annual tree lighting ceremony at the circle with special appearances by the Nazareth Area Middle School Chorus, Brielle from All Things Brielle, and of course, the one and only Santa Claus. The Nazareth Area Middle School Chorus serenaded onlookers with their heartwarming renditions of “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Up on the Housetop,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Com-
ing to Town,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Brielle from All Things Brielle also sang beautiful renditions of “The National Anthem” and an assortment of holiday songs for everyone to enjoy. Then, Pastor Derek French from the Nazareth Moravian Church provided the word of invocation, asking God to bring the spirit of love, hope, and joy into the hearts of everyone. Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Jessica O’Donnell-Gower
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and her team had a long list of thank you’s to give out for all of the support and assistance in making the tree lighting ceremony possible and special. The sponsors included toy giveaways from Artistic Toys and Continued on page 17
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