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DECEMBER 5-11, 2024
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Twinkling traditions: Bath’s Nazareth Borough Annual tree lighting fills hearts Council honors With holiday cheer Employee, veteran and Volunteer of the year
From left to right: Bobby Siegfried, Judy and Barry Fenstermaker, Alfonsina and Council President Frank Hesch, Councilman Douglas Hamadyk and Vince Quartararo
Looking by Back Ed Pany A Cultural Symbol
Photo by Larry Oberly In 2012, four museum curators from China visited the Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum. They presented a symbol of Chinese culture to the museum. This symbol represents good fortune.
A few months ago, Mr. Keda Wang and three friends visited the museum. Mr. Wang was studying architectural history at the University of Pennsylvania. We asked him if he could give us more information about the symbol. Mr. Wang is currently in China, and he graciously forwarded this information to us. Mr. Wang states, “The tapestry or textile is known as the ‘Yangxin butie,’ a handmade tapestry from Huangshi, Huhel Province. The embroidery on the piece in your museum’s collection features a tiger design in its center, which symbolizes protection from evil and the safeguarding of new life. It is
By SAVANNAH BROWN Christmas spirit and ho-hoholiday cheer came alive in Bath Borough this past Sunday night on Dec. 1, as residents gathered for the annual tree lighting ceremony. With twinkling lights, joyful carols and the unmistakable magic of Christmastime, this year’s celebration brought a heartwarming kickoff to the holiday season. Despite the nip in the air, Monocacy Creek Park was buzzing with excitement. Families bundled up in cozy scarves and mittens could be seen smiling at one another in the glow of the towering tree’s colorful lights and while partaking in horse and carriage rides around the park. The scent of hot cocoa and cookies from Cub Pack 33 and Girl Scout Troop 8361 filled the air, all the while setting the perfect festive scene. Bath’s Mayor Fiorella Mirabito takes great pride in makContinued on page 7
surrounded by peony patterns, which represent good fortune. Originally used as scarves or bibs for babies and children, this handcrafted textile later became a popular local souvenir or gift because of its vibrant colors, exquisite craftsmanship and auspicious connotations.” Mr. Wang continues, “Huangshi, the hometown of this textile, is home to one of China’s earliest cement companies, the Huaxin Cement Company, established in 1907. In 1946, after World War II, this cement factory underwent a massive reconstruction; two of its three rotary kilns were imported from the United States. This history links the factory’s heritage to that of the American cement industry.” “At the end of the 20th century, this factory was the most productive cement facility in China. However, the oldest factory site ceased production in 2005 and was converted into Continued on page 5
Borough Employee of the Year/Borough Clerk and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Theresa Fedele and Mayor Lance E. Colondo By SAVANNAH BROWN During the Monday, Dec. 2 Nazareth Borough Council meeting, council honored the borough’s employee, veteran and volunteer of the year. First, council honored Borough Clerk and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Theresa Fedele as Borough Employee of the Year following her receipt of the Northampton County award. Mayor Lance E. Colondo presented Fedele with a resolution for her award, which stated that throughout her three years of service to the borough, she has played a major role in keeping the borough functioning efficiently. “She never shies away from any task and does it all with a smile on her face and a compliment for those she helps,” Colondo expressed. Upon receiving her resolution, Fedele beamed, “I’m just very grateful for all of you and for all the kindness that you’ve shown me and my family.” Next, Councilman Charles Donello was honored as Borough Veteran of the Year for his courageous service in the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam War. Donello received gratitude for his military commitment with wartime service as a combat veteran. On active Army artillery duty in Vietnam, Donello came under fire during many enemy engagements and insurgencies and was stationed at several Army bases across the nation until his honorable discharge. Council thanked Donello for his years of exemplary and devoted military service to not just his country, but also to the borough, having been first appointed to council in 2006 and dutifully assuming hands-on responsibility for the borough’s refuse and recycling system, yard waste center and tree management. “I’ve really enjoyed all my years being on council. I mean, it was Continued on page 11
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