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Downtown Nazareth alive Pint for A Check With the sound of music Purpose Page 3 by DAWN Manager, spoke with pride as he deDUDECK TUNNEY scribed his experience working at Downtown Nazareth was filled the guitar company, stressing that with the vibrant sound of live mu- he believes in the Martin way of sic and tempting aromas of festival “not many, but much;” taking pride foods on Saturday, August 3 at the in your craft and sharing it with the 12th Annual Martin on Main cel- world. Michael Dickenson, a wood ebration. buyer for C.F. Martin & Co., was Food trucks and art vendors lined on hand to answer questions and downtown Nazareth as music from explain the different woods and three stages provided the soundtrack processes involved in choosing the for the day. right quality materials for their inThose attending happily strolled struments. Dickenson has traveled down Main Street appreciating the all over the world to find different before showing the movie, Dischildhood is the sampling best time to types hadoftaken by company. 6 o’clock. worksthat of over 50 artisans, woodflight for the ney’s ‘Planes’ and a fireworks finale. be exposed to the experience of After their flight, children could beers and libations and enjoying The event, hosted by C.F. Martin Colin Riccobon, Director goods of flying and most pilots attribute enjoy free bouncy houses and face from local restaurants and & Co., The Unofficial Martin GuiPublic and Government Relations early contact with aviation to their painting while waiting for the film businesses. tar Forum, The Nazareth-Bath Refor L.N.A.A. said they wanted toThecareer to begin. There were also food mainchoice. stage, located at the gional Chamber of Commerce and ‘elevate’ the event this year and “You never know who’s going trucks on hand for town’s center circle, hosted over 10 the Nazareth Borough,refreshments. is boasted as to walk out wanting to be a pilot. The evening ended with a firepartnered with the EAA Chap musical performances throughout the largest event of the year for the 70 to add free rides for children. Seeing the kids reactions is the best works show over the airfields of the day, beginning at 1 p.m. and town. There is currently a shortage lasting of part,” said Riccobon. Braden Airpark. until 7 p.m. C.F. Martin & C.F. Martin & Co. was founded pilots and Riccobon explained The event boasted over 100 kids Co. donated a 50th Anniversary in 1833 and has been family owned Woodstock guitar to be raffled off and operated for six generations, at $5 per ticket which wasatdisplayed theartist acoustic guitar market three friends met work and leading graphic and friend Greg Jones. with other guitars next fondness to their tent. its signature sound unshared a mutual for all with Joanne also boasted thatand all their Scott things Follweiler, Artist and Event matched craftsmanship. made in a smoker. Wind- menu items and sauces are made ish is the group’s “Pit Master” and from scratch and are a compilabegan smoking over ten years ago. tion of family recipes. The talAll on staff agree that he is a cham- ented “fourth J” is responsible for pion pit master and highly skilled the cornbread muffins and peach at hisTUNNEY craft. cobbler that are turning out to be by DAWN DUDECK Mad J’s began doing private crowd favorites. Pit Master Justin ficult to enforce. Borough Man- Saginario, reassured the group. Busicatering about a yearthe andpropria half topic is also amongst being recognized for his “seager, Brad Flynn, explained that etors that their concerns were beness owners in attendance were ago, acquiring quite a follow- cret white sauce” that he has been the city couldn’t constitutionally ing and that thegrew, Safetya wconcerned sign ordinances ing.addressed As their popularity perfecting forthat a decade. chalk mark tires, which is a tradi- Committee will be submitting a are not being enforced equally take out shop seemed the next The shop is very grateful for and the tional method of timing parked thorough report of the situation they wanted a “fair playing logical step in the progression support of the public. “Thefield.” comcars. It is a federal court issue and before publicizing thebrand proposed as flags,and are of establishing their and Temporary munity hassigns, beensuch wonderful the remedy proposed was metered changes. Mayor Fiorella Reginelli to be taken in nightly and not all when the location next to Rita’s we already have regulars,” boasted parking. Other solutions presented Mirabito requests that all business businesses are complying with the opened up on E. Lawn Road, the Joanne. It’s also no surprise that were payment Kiosks and painting owners that have with ordinance, some are group seized theirconcerns opportunity the shop isthough busiest only on Fridays at lines to clearly mark parking spots. the parking situation please keep being cited. The zoning office is to become the first take-out bar- dinnertime. Business owners present were in fa- themselves by all avenues responsible enforcement the Mad J’s isfor located at 52 E. of Lawn beque shopinformed in town. vor of line painting, although City available. Updates are on social sign ordinances. Joanne Torres, Jason’s wife, is Rd. in Nazareth. Hall has gotten requests for the media as well as behind councilthe meeting Therecan will bemore a micro chipping the artistic talent shops You find information other options as well. minutes. and vaccination clinic held at dramatic black, white and maroon and book catering for any occasion President of Council, Mark color Signage was also a controversial Phillip’s Pet Supply Outlet on scheme that complements the online at madjsbbq.com. the Chamber of Commerce and Continued on page 3 business card and logo, created by local fans and residents. The establishment has been open since August 2 and was welcomed with instant success. In the first two weeks, the shop was so busy they sold out of their stock and had to increase their weekly order to keep up with the demands of the customers. Mad J’s is owned by three ‘j’entlemen: Jason Torres, Justin Windish and Jack Edinger. The

Braden Airpark hoping to spark Young aviators’ interest By DAWN DUDECK TUNNEY On Saturday, August 17, the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA) in cooperation with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chap 70 presented ‘Movie at the Airpark’ at Braden Airpark in Forks Township. The annual event also featured free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17

Bath Council discusses parking concerns Parking issues east and west on Main Street were a large part of the discussion at the Bath Council meeting on Monday, August 5. Business owners expressed concerns that their patrons were confused about time limits and where to park, and that residents were not following the two-hour time limit, prohibiting customers from conveniently gaining access to their establishments. Despite the borough’s best efforts, the two-hour time limit unfortunately has become difBy DAWN DUDECK TUNNEY On a breezy day, the intoxicating aroma of smoked brisket can be detected for miles, teasing your taste buds and making your appetite roar. Follow that scent and it will lead you to the latest addition to the take-out business on E. Lawn Road in Nazareth. On Wednesday, August 14, Mad J’s BBQ celebrated their grand opening with live music and a ribbon cutting with members of

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