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Looking by Back Ed Pany Kohl-a-daal series Part 6
The farmhouse on Stagecoach Road housed generations of the Vogel and Sabia families. Photo courtesy of Larry Oberly. This series is dedicated to the memory of Leona Sabia whose life is a major part of this series. In this sixth column, we continue to share the memories of Mrs. Leona Sabia, a descendant of Heinrich Kohl, a former farmer and Revolutionary War veteran who resided north of Kreidersville. While being employed at Vultee Aircraft in Allentown, she met a fellow employee, Thomas Sabia, who lived in Coplay. He would walk from Coplay each week to visit Leona. Tom didn’t have an automobile. They dated for five years. One day, with a smile on her face, Leona said, “Tom, if you don’t buy a car, I won’t date you anymore.” Well, he did purchase a car, and wedding bells rang Sept. 28, 1948. The wedding was held in Tom’s hometown of Hazleton. When Vultee closed at the end of the war, the married couple moved to Penn Dixie Road in Nazareth. Mr. Sabia was fortunate to be hired by Penn Dixie Cement Company.
Leona recalled, “We moved into a company row home. The rent was $15 a month. Later, we moved into a two-story company home. The rent was $30 a month.” Leona and Thomas had three children, Lila, Thomas Jr. and Timothy. Lila said, “I attended and graduated from Nazareth High School.” Her brother Timothy was a student of our loyal photographer, Larry Oberly, who taught in Nazareth for 35 years. Mr. Sabia was a kiln burner at Plant No. 5 of the Penn Dixie. He was employed there for 20 years. The historic company closed all their plants, so once again Thomas was unemployed. His last job would be at Kraemer Textiles in Nazareth. The family moved back to Stagecoach Road in Kreidersville. Lila’s other brother, Thomas, would graduate from Northampton High School in 1979. Continued on page 2
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By JASON KAMERY Local community members came out to support the Nazareth Police Department and emergency services at the inaugural Nazareth National Night Out held from 6 to 9 p.m. on August 3 at the Nazareth Borough Park. St. Luke’s University Health Network, Evening Sun Entertainment, K & J Party Rentals, VFW
Post 4366, Giant Food Stores and Erin Roe sponsored the event. Officer Raquel Santos of the Nazareth Police Department explained the importance of bringing the community out for events like this. “Especially with COVID and everything that has been happening, I think it’s important to bring the community together to meet their emergency personnel,”
Officer Santos said. “Nazareth hasn’t had this event ever; this is our first year ever doing it. We attempted to do it last year but because of COVID, we couldn’t do it. It’s extremely important because, again, this is a community, and this is all based on community. This event isn’t just Nazareth Borough, but it’s the neighboring Continued on page 8
Northampton School Board Discusses book donations, masks By CHRISTINA SANTO Book donations from The Conscious Kid and masks were two highly-discussed topics at the Northampton Area School District board meeting on August 9. The Conscious Kid book donations were first brought up at the March 8 meeting, and were tabled to ensure compliance with Policy 109 and readdressed at the July 19 meeting, where it was met with opposition; the matter was tabled again and brought up again on August 9.
School board president David Gogel stated that the book donations comply with Policy 109. To summarize, Policy 109 states that “resource materials shall be chosen based upon the interest and learning value for students in the community,” and “shall not be discriminatory in nature.” Further, “resource materials shall be provided which present all points of views.” Gogel went on to explain that the books comply with the policy for many reasons, including that they
address diversity, which is both timely and important. He also stressed that the books will be placed in the library and will not be required as part of the curriculum. Continued on page 11
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Leona would receive a $200 pension from Penn Dixie for his years of service at the plant. Sadly, he would die Aug. 29, 2006. He was buried at Stone Church United Church of Christ cemetery. Leona would spend many years working in the garment industry.
Pensions were extremely low for garment workers. She received $100 a month for her many years of service. A hard worker, Leona’s last employment was at Burger King in Northampton at the age of 76. Lila spent many years as a cashier in a number of stores. She worked at Redner’s Warehouse Markets for 18 years. Her brother Thomas worked at Kraemer Textiles. He passed away June 7, 1987, at age 35. Lila’s brother Timothy is the
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fifth generation to reside in the farmhouse on Stagecoach Road. He worked for Dunbar Armored/ Brinks for 30 years. He married the former JoAnne Hager in Lehighton. We thank Lila and her mother for their gracious cooperation. This writer called her on numerous occasions seeking more information. We wish the family continued health and thank Larry Oberly for all his patience and wonderful photographs. The Sabias are proud of their heritage. Their family dates back to colonial America and the founding of our nation. We will have a surprise in two weeks. Join us!
Community Invited to Northampton Distinguished Alumni Celebration
Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation invites you to join in a celebration to honor nine Distinguished Alumni of Northampton Area High School on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. The graduates who will be recognized at the event are: Mr. Daryl Amey (Class of 1962), Dr. Edgar Balliet (Class of 1968), Dr. Linda Koch (Class of 1965), Mr. Leo Livengood (Class of 1957), Mr. John Mauser (Class of 1965), Mr. Larry Oberly (Class of 1963), Ms. Grace Lois Bauer (Class of 1970), Mr. Daniel Heist (Class of 1979), and Mrs. Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito (Class of 1980). Friends, family, fellow graduates, community and business members are encouraged to join in the celebration of these nine graduates. The event will be held at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge in Danielsville and will begin with a VIP reception at 4:30
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24th Annual Car Show- Sunday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Hosted by Moore Twp. Lions and Lioness Club. Annual Bath Volunteer Firefighters Halloween ParadeTuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum- Open every second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. through Sept. Visitors required to wear masks. Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Bath Blues and Brews- Sat., Sept. 18 from 1 to 6 p.m. on S. Chestnut St., Bath. Four+ bands, vendors, etc. Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers welcome and masks required. Belvidere Heritage Day- Saturday Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Garret D. Wall Park in Belvidere, NJ. Car show, art show, Plein Air art contest, variety of vendors, re-enactors, historical and education exhibits, kids activities and live music. Bicentennial Bash- Saturday, Aug. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Bicentennial Park West, 5351 Park West Ln., Bethlehem. Craft and food vendors, entertainment; bring your own blanket. Borough of Bath Community Campfire- Sat., Oct. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Firefighters Park. FMI email mayor@ boroughofbath.org. Christmas in Nazareth- Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Nazareth. Coffee With A Cop- Meet the PSP Troop M troopers Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bath Borough Hall, 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Harvest Festival- Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society. Local artisans, live music, 18th century craft demo, 18th century-inspired children’s activities and games and much more. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. Historical Horner's Cemetery (1728)- Free guided tours daily by appt. April-October dawn to dusk. Call 610-9844532. Lehigh Valley VegStock- Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Llantrisant Retreat & Wellness Center in Tatamy. Celebration of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian food, crafts, music and fun. Moore Township Community Days- Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Music, fireworks, rides, games, food, beer and vendors. COVID guidelines apply. Nazareth Fall Fest- Saturday, Oct. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. in Nazareth. Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St. Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept. Northampton County Festival- Saturday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Louise W. Moore Park, 151 Country Club Rd., Easton. Live music and awards ceremony. Pibbles Paws Safe Haven Meet and Greet- Sunday, Aug. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at 3381 Pheasant Dr., Northampton. All available puppies and dogs for adoption will be present. No personal pets permitted. Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street Northampton. Merchant and craft vendors, music, adult beverages, food trucks and more. Weekly Food Truck Festival- Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. at Unangst Tree Farm. Live music, fun, food and hayrides.
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We’re in the midst of another heat wave. Looks like it’ll break by next week though so that’s good news. At least it feels a bit more like summer for the kids before it’s back to school...I saw that Carera Organix in Nazareth has somethin’ going on at their shop on Wednesdays. Every Wednesday they’ll have live music, food available for purchase and free refreshments for customers while they take a gander at the shop’s goods. It’s a good idea to welcome some traffic on a weeknight...Nazareth’s Joe Kovacs won silver in the Olympic shot put, congrats to Mr. Kovacs. A viewing party was held at Holy Family Club to watch and route for the hometown Olympian. Speakin’ of Holy Family Club, they welcomed a celebrity as a new member a few weeks agoMr. Daniel Roebuck. He was shooting his movie at the Seminary in Northampton last week. Lotsa exciting things happening for the Lehigh Valley. Something
not exciting, however, are all of these warehouses popping up. Dutch Springs might become a site of warehouses, they’d fill in the quarries. What the heck is the Lehigh Valley coming to? I heard that there is an endangered species of some type of fish or mussel that resides in the quarry so a company from Connecticut is trying to fight this from happening to protect the species. That’s just what I heard from some divers that frequent there. The divers also said that all the way down in the Carolinas and Florida, fellow divers know about Dutch Springs, kinda cool. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to warehouses. We all know we don’t need anymore... How about that shooting outside Target on Sunday? It happened in Lower Nazareth Township. Someone died, another person was wounded. It’s always extra crazy when things like that happen so close to home. Seems like all the gunfire was in the parking lot though, none in the store thankfully...A stray cat in Moore Township recently tested positive for rabies so be careful everyone... Continued on page 9
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bound, well, diary. I must admit I thanked them kindly yet inwardly shunned the notion altogether. What was I, or anyone, supposed to do with such a thing? Give me a pick axe-that’s what I really could have utilized back in those days. For transparency I will share that with my wife’s prompting, I did make a couple attempts to write “stuff.” I believe one early entry talks about just how poorly my wife’s cooking actually was… burnt toast and that whole thing. Another was I just wasn’t that good at changing diapers and perhaps I should just give up trying…Long story short, this leather booklet accrued much dust and rested in obscurity for a long time, yet after many years I made the first significant entry. It started out by saying, “My father died today…”
Now that was more than 20 some years ago, yet I still just had to walk away from writing this here today as emotions welled up just to think of the good, good man and all he did for me. As it turned out, writing in the journal did provide healing to my emotional self. Now it took a year or two to fill those pages but I did eventually run out of paper. So I wrapped that historical document and stored it away. I’ll admit that over the years I almost want to open it and read through, although I never have. Once I completed the initial journal, I came up with an idea to purchase three large journals, each one being solely dedicated to my three children. It’s not so much a diary as a time capsule. I don’t write that often, yet what I
do has significance behind it. Yes, I still occasionally write about the cooking situation, yet it’s so much more than that. It’s a document of their life as seen through my eyes, my natural perspective if you will. They all know about it and I have only one rule, that being, no eyes will look upon the diaries other than mine until I myself pass away. In fact, my eldest is specifically tasked that when I draw my last breath she is to immediately retrieve and secure the trilogy. I have given it much thought and have concluded that of all my earthly possessions these ramblings of an aging chiropractor are more precious than gold and silver. Priceless, in fact. I do believe that if Continued on page 9
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Moore Township Board of Supervisors continue Discussion on warehouse ordinance By JASON KAMERY The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met at 6 p.m. on August 4 at the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company to continue discussion on the warehouse and bamboo ordinances. At the previous Board of Supervisors meeting, a motion was made for the warehouse ordinance to be prepared and updated with additional criteria to help protect and ensure safety and comfort for the residents who would be subject to the immediate impacts of a warehouse. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe spoke of the criteria changes, “Three of the critical criteria I was asked to work on were one; they requested the ordinance to provide that warehouses no longer be a permitted use in the industrial district but a conditional use. As I explained, a conditional use is still a use which is permitted, however additional conditions can be attached to it depending on the specific use.” The second criteria Backenstoe looked into was to incorporate some of the engineer’s review letters and the citizens’ group set of criteria that they would like to see included. Lastly, the planning commission reviewed the ordinance and had time to provide any additional input. “With the proliferation of warehouses throughout the Lehigh Valley and with the issues that have
come up and with some of the issues that the residents raised, this ordinance I think is more comprehensive and better protects and insulates properties that are contiguous to where a warehouse may be,” Backenstoe said. “This ordinance, among other things, requires a lot of updates.” Backenstoe explained some of those updates would be requiring shower rooms and bathrooms for truck drivers that are in a particular warehouse and snow scrapers. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 for the township solicitor to move forward and advertise the ordinance. The ordinance is expected to be voted on in the next Board of Supervisors meeting.
The board also voted 3-0 on Ordinance 2021-03, the bamboo ordinance. The ordinance states: “Growing or maintaining bamboo in such a manner that the bamboo spreads, invades, or grows on an adjoining neighbors property is prohibited. Any property owner or resident who has planted or maintains bamboo on his property shall be required to take measures that are reasonably expected to prevent such bamboo from evading or growing on adjoining neighboring properties. Such measures shall include, but are not limited to, the installation of sheathing that are comprised of metal, or other material, impenetrable or
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“We would lose the trash, popup tents, and sanitation issues,” he said. “[And gain] an area for people to come and relax.” Pristash led a roundtable with concerned residents Sue Hall, Jason Donohue, and Sal Zangari, along with Police Chief Bryan Kadingo and Patrolman Emanuel Torres. Together, they arrived at this solution. They believed the park would be the perfect location for a rose garden and, as Pristash said, fate agreed when the Lehigh Valley Rose Society reached out to see whether local municipalities had land they’d be willing to donate. The Rose Society, who planted and maintains the Bethlehem Rose Garden, will maintain the Northampton Rose Garden. They may plant as many as 500 to 800 rose bushes of different varieties. The Rose Society said their goal is to make the Bethlehem Rose Garden a place for “beautiful roses” and “a place the community can be proud of again.” They will be doing the same for Northampton. This will be a “bonafide new attraction,” Pristash said of the
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Borough Swears in new council Member
By KERI LINDENMUTH On Thursday, August 5, Northampton Borough Council swore in resident Trevor Stone as the Third Ward’s newest representative. He fills the vacant seat of former Councilman Robert McHale, who resigned on June 30. Stone has been a resident of Northampton for over 25 years
and said he applied to fill the seat because he wanted to better serve the community he calls home. “It’s not an envious position,” he joked when asked about how he plans to handle the major issues facing the borough like traffic, road work, and safety. “[But I will] be open minded, listen to the public...and come together to find a resolution.”
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planned rose garden, which will be more than a half-acre large. In addition, borough solicitor Brian Panella says his office is reviewing the borough’s public safety ordinances. “Going forward, we are addressing everything from loitering...to short term rentals,” he said. Many of these public safety ordinances have not been updated since the 1980s. Panella said the goal is to update them to be clearer and more enforceable by local police. In addition, Panella and the borough are currently in the process of restricting river access at Canal Park. All members of council voiced support for this new endeavour. “I am sorry for the ten years you have had to wait,” Councilman Ronald Glassic told residents. The next borough council meeting will be held on Thursday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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NAZARETH AREA
1 dead, 1 injured in Lower Nazareth shooting By HOME NEWS STAFF On Sunday afternoon, August 8, a shooting took place in the Target parking lot in Lower Nazareth Township. The Northampton County DA Terry Houck reported the person killed was identified as 20-year-old Elijah Johnathan Johnson of Monroe County. The Northampton
County Coroner Zachary Lysejk has ruled the death a homicide. Johnson died from multiple gunshot wounds. The person wounded is a 22-year-old Mount Pocono man, Jayzell Avery Sanders. Sanders was treated at a nearby hospital for a gunshot wound to the shoulder. A verbal altercation led to the shooting.
Caregivers of Northampton County can get additional support through the Caregiver Support Program Contact Northampton County Area Agency on Aging at 610-829-4540 for more information • Caregivers can receive reimbursement for approved, out-of-pocket caregiving expenses such as respite care, assistance with personal care and consumable supplies such as adult disposable depends and nutritional drink supplements. • Care receiver is age 60 or older and requires assistance with bathing dressing etc., or under age 60 with a diagnosis of dementia • Reimbursement is based on the household income of the care receiver • Assistance for Grandparents who are 55+ and are the primary caregiver for their grandchildren • Assistance for older adults who are 55+ and are the primary caregiver for their adult children age 18-59 with a diagnosis of a non-dementia related disability.
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By IRENE URBAN The Siegfried Railroad Station, the home of the Northampton Area Historical Society, will be open to visitors on Sunday, August 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. It is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton. The station is a museum housing artifacts of Northampton and the surrounding area. Orders are being taken for the mum fundraiser. Call 610-7678420 for information and to place orders. For other information, call 610-262-8198.
play in, a live demonstration by K9 Cash of the Lehigh Township K9 Unit, child ID kits with fingerprinting and local emergency service vehicles on display, including the St. Luke’s Helicopter. “It takes a lot of getting in touch with local businesses (to put on an event like this),” Officer Santos said. “I want them to come out; I want them to promote their business as well as hand out giveaways, raffles, things of that sort. It involves getting your fire department, our Northampton County emergency vehicle; it
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involves getting everybody who is not participating in an NNO [National Night Out] to take time out of their day. This event is all volunteer.” National Night Out is expected to be held next year.
Northampton County Programs to Assist with Housing Problems, Evictions And utility Payments Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT The CDC issued a new limited eviction moratorium order on August 3 which covers counties experiencing substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID-19 through October 3. This order applies to the County of Northampton which has recently seen an uptick in cases. Lamont McClure, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and county partners have programs in place to assist residents to remain in their households while alleviating the financial burden on landlords. The Community Mediation and Eviction Diversion Program (CMED) mitigates evictions and reduces the burden on the local court system. Housing services are free to low-and-moderate income households and owners of rental units housing low-and-moderate income tenants. The CMED program can also help with utility payments. “The pandemic isn’t over yet, we can see that from the rising number of cases in our area,” says Lamont McClure. “I encourage any Northampton County resident who is experiencing problems with housing to contact us for assistance.” 24-hour Emergency hotline: 610-252-9060 Office of Veterans Affairs: 610829-4875 Contact Information for the CMED Program: For residents who live in Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township, contact: New Bethany Ministries at 610-691-5602 ext. 217. For residents in Easton, Glendon, West Easton, Wilson and Williams Township contact: Easton Area Neighborhood Center at 610-253-4253 Continued on page 12
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UPCOMING EVENTS COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Salem UMC, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville. Fruits and veggies, baked goods, crafts, homemade foods, birdhouses and more. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks available. Rain or shine. Spaces available for donation. Set-up 8 a.m. Call 570-620-7985 or email dfelker85@gmail.com to reserve. Reservation deadline Aug. 14. Sponsored by the SERVants Community Outreach Committee. (8/12) FLEA MARKET – YARD SALE Sat., Aug 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Salem UCC Grove 2218 Community Dr. (Rt. 946), Bath. “Shop in the Shade.” Vendors call 610-759-5780. (8/19) YARD SALE & BAKE SALE Saturday, August 21 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church- 696 Johnson Road, Nazareth. For information or questions - 610-759-7363. (8/19)
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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 73-1, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY CHANGING THE USE OF A WAREHOUSE FROM A PERMITTED BYRIGHT USE TO A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND BY FURTHER CREATING REGULATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WAREHOUSES IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AS A CONDITIONAL USE. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (8/12 & 8/19)
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That was my last bit of bad news, let’s end on a good note...Hayes Flowers announced their winners for the sunflower contest- Holly Byra and Michele Roberts. The sunflowers measured at 6’11 and 7’8 when they came down. Those are some tall sunflowers! There is still time to enter our photo of the month contest, the theme for August is, sunflowers of course. The deadline is Aug. 23, the winner will appear on the front page of our Aug. 26 issue. If you’d like to enter the contest, please email your photo to AskUs@ H o m e N e w s PA . c o m . . . Has your car been lookin’ dirty lately due to the lack of rain? Well the Nazareth Blue Eagles Football team is going to have a car wash this Saturday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. It’s gonna be behind the fire company in Nazareth, at the social hall on Cedar Street. It’s all donations, so go on over and get your car washed and make a donation. All proceeds will benefit the Nazareth Football Booster Club...I gotta call it quits for now, cya next time.
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I had to escape out a window of a house fire I would turn back to take them with me. Writing in these journals has become part of the legacy I wish to leave not only my children but also my grandchildren. Such a realization struck me some time ago when my mother gave me her mother’s, my grandmother’s, diary. The first entry was in the early part of the 1930s when she was being raised in an orphanage by nuns. At the beginning of the writing my grandmother is only about 15 years old and a boy named James comes calling. She states that she tells James, my future grandfather, that they should wait until after she graduates high school before they consider marriage, yet the greatest line I have ever seen written was the five words she wrote next. She said, “But youth must be served!” and served it was, as they ran away and got married. My grandmother documented the births of her children, my uncle and aunts. She wrote about her fear of being pregnant and nerves about the pain of delivery. She wrote about the trials of being a mother at the age of 17. She wrote about disagreements she had with my grandfather. So much more was put down on paper and I am so grateful that she did. It has become a family heirloom of sorts. All of what I just shared has its basis in improving health-health of the soul that is just so important. I would encourage you to consider starting a legacy journal this day. You and those who love you will be thankful you did. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
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Church Directory
The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@ homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www. HomeNewsPA.com.
ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m., Holy Days 7 p.m. Vigil, 6:45/8 a.m. Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton. 610-262-2882 Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:30 a.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – 9:15 a.m. (outdoor/Zoom), 10:30 a.m. Fellowship, 11:15 Worship (inside). CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. inperson/Zoom CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, UCC, S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH U.C.C., Bethlehem. 610-865-6565 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. inperson/streaming CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. HC, SS 9:40 a.m., Adult BS 10:45 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Sun. – 9 a.m. in-person/ Facebook DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. inperson/online EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth. 610-759-6557 SS- 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry - Sunday - 6:30 p.m. Kids Ministries - Wednesday – 7 p.m.
EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun – In-person/Facebook live: Celebration Worship 8:45 a.m., Traditional Worship in Sanctuary 10:15 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-408-9624 Sun.-Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m./6 p.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m. in-person/ online GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036 Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. in-person, HC on Aug. 29 GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. inperson GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m. with HC Aug. 15; outdoor worship 11:15 a.m. HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-S –
Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Vigil Mass 5 p.m., Holy days – Mass 7/9 a.m. and 5 p.m. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., HC first Sunday every month HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m. parking lot LIFE CHURCH NAZARETH, Nazareth. 610-434-3117 Sun- Worship 8:30/10/11:30 a.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Adult SS 9 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5465 Sun – Worship 11 a.m./6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m./6 p.m. (ngmc.church) QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon./
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Finally, per Policy 702, any gift or donation accepted by the school board is not an endorsement of “a commercial product, business enterprise or institution of learning, or philosophical ideology.” Upon hearing this, district residents were given time to express their opinions on The Conscious Kid and their potential book donations. Two residents, and parents of children in the district, supported the acceptance of the donations. One cited the NASD’s mission statement in his comments. He also stated that “just as silence condones bullying, ignoring differences in our community makes people feel overlooked and pushed away.” In short, he believes that children should be exposed to a wider range of cultures and people to build acceptance, community, and
other important character traits. Many others, however, expressed their continued opposition to the organization and donations. Kim Bretzik addressed the misconception about the issue at hand. Many seem to believe it lies with the books, rather than The Conscious Kid organization itself and the district creating an affiliation with them. Another resident brought up the connection between the organization and critical race theory, while another wondered why parents were not involved in the procedure. After a lengthy discussion, the board approved the administration to pursue books and other resources to diversify student’s perspectives. The board did not say whether they are approving or denying the donations from The Conscious Kid. Masks will be optional inside NASD buildings and required on school buses, per the Health and Safety Plan presented at the July 19 meeting. However, this
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could change with the rapidly evolving Coronavirus pandemic. Residents came forward to speak on this issue as well. Many were grateful that masks would be optional for different reasons. In other business, the board accepted the resignation of Jennifer Johnson effective July 30, and will begin the search for her replacement within the next 30 days. There will be an election in December for two school board seats as well. Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik reminded everyone that Lehigh Elementary is ready for the students’ first day on August 30 and will be holding two open houses before then. The first is on Saturday, August 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the second will be Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Northampton Area School Board will meet again on August 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria.
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Disorderly Conduct On July 18, CRPD responded to the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Hanover Township for a person, who is not a church member, causing a disturbance during a service by handing out flyers. Prior to police arrival, the
male, 25-year-old Christos Nyktas of New Jersey, had left. Several witnesses were able to get a plate and vehicle description for Nyktas before he left. The CRPD is charging Nyktas with disorderly conduct for disrupting the service. Charges were filed with DJ Zumas’ office.
Fraud Bath Borough PSP-Troop M is investigating a fraudulent unemployment claim in the Bath Borough. Actor(s) used the victim’s personal ID to file an unemployment claim. The victim is a 57-year-old female from Bath.
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Airport Road crash A crash occurred on August 3 on Airport Road, 155 feet south of Schoenersville Road. Unit 1, a 2021 freightliner, was attempting to turn around in the traffic-way off of Airport Road at its intersection with Weaversville Road to get back to FedEx Ground on Willowbrook Road. As Unit 1 entered the traffic-way, an officer asked the operator if the vehicle would clear the overhead awnings. The driver of the freightliner said it would. Unit 1 proceeded to strike the overhead coverings and a single fuel pump cover at the old fuel station pump area. The double truck tractor trailer became wedged in the overhead covering from the now abandoned fuel station, at which time the operator detached the first trailer, parked it, and came back to retrieve the second trailer that had become wedged in between the fuel pump. All trailers were subsequently removed from the point of impact without further damage. There were no injuries reported at the scene and all units left the scene under their own power.
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Trip to Canada By Kathleen Unger
Back in the 80s I was working at Ingersoll-Rand in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. I got to talk to the people in our satellite sales office on a daily basis. In our Toronto office, I talked with “Lloyd” and during a conversation, he mentioned that if I was ever in Toronto, I should look him up. So it happened that my sister-in-law and brother-inlaw wanted to vacation in Canada that year so my husband and I decided to go with them. I told Lloyd that we were coming to Toronto. He said to meet him at some pub and he would buy us a drink. I said we would try to be there around 5 p.m. that Friday. Unknown to us, there was a transit strike in Toronto that week and around 3 p.m., we got stuck in a traffic jam that lasted two hours. We finally arrived at that named pub around 6 p.m. We asked the bar for Lloyd and they said he waited there and when we didn’t show up, he went home. I never did get to meet Lloyd. That night, we stayed in a motel along the waterfront somewhere in Toronto. During the night I awoke and in the dim light from the motel sign, I saw something on the back of my husband’s t-shirt. He was asleep and I thought it was one of my hair rollers. I reached for it and it ran away! I screamed and turned on the light and saw a mouse run into the bathroom. My husband got up and killed it with a shoe and flushed it down the toilet. We told the manager of the motel and he gave us our money back for the inconvenience. He said they get mice from the waterfront. That was my one and only experience in Canada. When we went to cross the border to the USA, the guard asked if we had anything to declare. My brother-in-law was driving and he tried to be funny. The guard asked what was in the packages in the back seat. My brother-in-law said cockily, “I don’t know, the girls bought some stuff.” That was it. The guards pulled us over and completely searched the car, underneath, the trunk, and personally. They finally let us cross the border when they found nothing to declare and we were glad to be on our way home.