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Lehigh Township Police East Allen Township Department Easter Goes Parade Virtual Amid Pandemic From LTPD We would like to thank everyone for helping take the Easter Bunny and Chicken around the township. We started to plan this on Friday and it turned out to be bigger than what we anticipated. Lehigh Township is approximately 32 square miles with over 90 miles of township roads as well as state roads. We did our best to get to everyone, but we know we missed roadways, and had to cut our route short due to incoming calls.
Thank you to the following people and businesses: Making Memories Demo Club Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. Lehigh Township Fire Police Amy and Todd LaFever Sierra Franco and Derek Thomas Silfies Farms Balloons by Robin Easter Bunny #1 Easter Bunny #2 Chicken.
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By HOME NEWS STAFF Morningstar Living found a way to provide traditional Easter worship service for residents of its communities…while enforcing the “stay-at-home” order. Morningstar Living’s Chaplain, Otto Dreydoppel, took Easter worship service outdoors to the village green at Heritage Village, where residents of Morningstar’s active adult community reside in Nazareth. Residents of the community walked to the village green wearing masks and physically distancing themselves from each other
to participate in the spiritual service and music, provided by accordionist, Attorney Richard Santee. Chaplain Dreydoppel emphasized the importance of spiritual health as fundamental to our physical health, well-being and essential to winning the war against COVID-19. He also officiated at an afternoon Easter worship service for residents living at Morningstar’s Moravian Hall Square Campus, also in Nazareth, streaming the Easter message directly to resident televisions via Morningstar’s internal television channel.
By KERI LINDENMUTH East Allen Township Supervisors held their first public meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, April 8, a first for the township and its residents. Over a dozen township residents attended the virtual meeting. All supervisors were present. For many, the new format required a slight adjustment. "If I use the gavel, I'll probably smash my screen," joked Supervisor Roger Unangst. Most orders of business revolved around COVID-19. Supervisors officially approved the township's Declaration of Emergency in response to the pandemic. This allows the township to modify labor contract agreements and seek reimbursement for PPE and other protective equipment. Costs for masks, gloves, and disinfectant for firstresponders is expected to cost about $30,000. "I'm not sure where this ends and where we go," said Supervisor Brent Green. "[But] there is definitely some hope on the horizon." The declaration will be in effect for 180 days. During this time, the township office is closed and staff is working remotely. Green warned that there is a mail backlog in order to prevent contamination. Currently, there is no zoning code officer or building official since the third-party organization the township uses has furloughed employees. As a result, no zoning permits are being accepted at this time. Other work on hold in the township includes the demolition of the former juvenile detention facility on Weaversville
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April Cement Worker of the Month- Harold Balliet
by ED PANY Mr. Harold Balliet was reared in Coplay, graduating from Whitehall High School in 1984. A co-op student, he worked at Laneco where his mother Grace was the deli manager. His wage was $4 an hour. Upon graduation, he worked for a number of food distributors. Harold later worked for Eastern Industries where he learned to operate quarry equipment. His cement career started at Essroc, now Lehigh Heidelberg, in 1993. Harold recalls, “I was hired by labor foreman Rick Gaston and soon was assigned to the quarry where I could use my equipment skills.” After the quarry he was promoted to shift technician and completed electrical courses at Northampton Community College. Harold said, “My father Edward was proficient in many trades. I learned the basics of electrical work from him. Two oldtimers who shared their expertise with me were Harvy Mertz and Richard Croll.” Today, Mr. Balliet is an instrument technician. He is a member of a nine-member electrical team. The team works on maintaining a wide array of technical electrical
equipment ranging from PLC’s to motor controls. Each morning a safety meeting is held to update the team on various safety issues. Safety is a priority at the plant. The group is supervised by Jarrett Hahn and Mike Zonka. Harold said, “Each day we face different challenges. We are always learning as there have been many changes so we constantly have to upgrade equipment. We have a great group of men who work together. I enjoy working in a cement plant and would not want to work anywhere else.” Mr. Balliet is a friendly, dedicated cement worker with a strong work ethic. His uncle and cousins have all worked in the industry. In his spare time, Harold enjoys hunting, fishing and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He resides in Allen Township. We wish continued success to Mr. Balliet and all of our friends at the Nazareth plant.
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Road. The demolition of the farmhouse on the property has been halted. The building must first be abated before it can be razed. Green said the township is considering extending the contract beyond June 1. A halt on contract work is in effect township-wide, following Governor Tom Wolf's orders. Green said if contractors are caught working, the township will forward those complaints to Pennsylvania State Police. Meanwhile, public works is on-call for emergencies. They are still doing some routine tasks like grass cutting, but are practicing social distancing and wearing masks. Sports, summer camp, and park rentals are being evaluated to determine whether they can move
forward. Green recommended that the base tax period for township residents be extended through the end of the year to help alleviate a burden placed on township residents, especially those who may be out of work. Piperato will be putting legal language on this recommendation together for supervisors to vote on. Green added that there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the township, but all employees are staying cautious. "As far as I'm aware, there have been no confirmed cases in East Allen," he said. "But that doesn't mean people don't have it." Green and first responders are meeting at least three times every week to go over issues and equipment inventory to ensure the public is kept safe. Supervisors thanked Green for his time, but he insisted that no thanks was necessary.
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"It is just part of the job," he said. "What we really need is for individuals to recognize the need of ambulance workers and firefighters [at this time]," he stressed. The township was already low on volunteers before the pandemic hit. Now, they are facing an even greater burden. "Thank them...Get involved," he said. "They are hurting."
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By JASON KAMERY Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Moore Township Board of Supervisors held their meeting through a phone conference and Zoom at 7 p.m. on April 7. During the meeting, a motion passed to extend the township’s Disaster Declaration for 60 days. The declaration acknowledges the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania and Northampton County and its potential harm to Moore Township. It also gives the emergency management coordinator the ability to coordinate the township’s response to the outbreak and authorizes the township to act as necessary to address the emergency. There was some research done on possible extension of real estate tax deadlines. The township tax collector asked the Board of Supervisors if there was any intention by the township to extend the discount deadline for real estate taxes. According to the Moore Township Solicitor David Backenstoe, the township may not be able to legally do that. “This is a legislative created deadline,” Backenstoe said. “So the township can’t overrule the legislator. There is no authority to do that. If you wanted to talk about the penalty period … that you could do. You could waive the penalty period if you wanted to.” Also passed were Ordinance
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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Hi gang, I hope everyone had a nice Easter, even if it was quite different than usual. Cihylik was selling Easter flowers over the weekend at the Exxon in Northampton, I picked up some tulips for my mom...I saw that a 17-year-old male from Northampton has been missing for quite a few days- I haven’t been able to find out any more in-
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Obituaries Pauline M. Mann
Pauline M. Mann, 91, a resident of Whitehall Manor, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown Campus. She was the wife of the late Harold H. Mann, with whom she shared 56 loving years of marriage prior to his passing in 2005. Born in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Stanley U. and Florence L. (Longenbach) Mann. She was a graduate of Nazareth High School, class of 1945, and also attended Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing. A member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Pauline was employed by the former Western Electric, Allentown, where she worked for more than 35 years before retir-
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ing in 1987. She loved her cats, enjoyed cross stitch, and dining out with her family and friends. For many years, Pauline and her husband enjoyed snowmobiling together and several cruise vacations. She was a member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, and a former member of the Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club. Survivors: Pauline will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her brother, Vernon S. Mann and his wife, Patricia, of Hanover Township; a sister, Shirley A. Lutz and her husband, Lee, of Bangor; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and greatgreat nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Harold, she was predeceased by a brother, Elwood A. “Woody” Mann, a nephew, Michael D. Mann, and a great niece, Brenda M. Hatrak. Services: Due to public health concerns, a private graveside service service will be held in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown. A celebration of life service for Pauline will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.
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• Domestic in the 1000 block of Main St. between a male and a female. • Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female. • Non-reportable accident, Main St. and E. 21st St. involving two vehicles. • Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female. • Noise complaint in the 2700 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of loud music.
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• Disturbance in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance. • Check person/welfare in the unit block of E. 10th St. Request to check the
welfare of a male. • EMS ambulance assist, W. 21st St. and Canal St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. • Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male. • Suspicious act in the 100 block of W. 25th St. Report of a male trying to open vehicle doors. • Juvenile problem in the 300 block of E. 10th St. Report of a juvenile issue. • Disturbance in the 2400 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a disturbance.
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• Disabled vehicle, E. 21st St. and Hokendauqua Ave. Report of a disabled vehicle. • Fire call in the 2200 block of Main St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department with a fire call. • Juvenile problem in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue. • Theft, retail, Northampton Exxon in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of a male shoplifting. • Terroristic threats in the 2600 block of Main St. Report of a male making terroristic threats.
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From BECKY’S DRIVE-IN For an Easter treat, we are giving each child ages 3 to 12 years old a free pass to use one time when we are able to open for the season. This is open to any child who attends Becky’s. We will mail the pass to one child when we receive an envelope addressed to Becky's DriveIn, 4548 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088. Please include one stamped envelope inside with your child's name and address on the envelope so we can mail the pass to your child. Since there were no egg hunts this year at our local school, we will mail a pass to any child after we receive your self-stamped envelope to mail the pass out to you. Hope you all had a wonderful Easter.
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Northampton woman’s next of kin Sought By HOME NEWS STAFF The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is seeking the next of kin for a 59-year-old Northampton Borough woman. The woman is being identified as Janet M. Beahn. She was pronounced dead at 5:23 p.m. on April 9 at Lehigh
Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg campus. Beahn died of natural causes, according to the coroner’s office. Anyone with information pertaining to this should call the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office at 610-782-3426.
Northampton County COVID-19 Testing site requested submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure is requesting that the PA Department of Health establish a COVID-19 testing site in Northampton County. Geographically, Northampton County is adjacent or near to three major Coronavirus hot spots in the United States. The PA DOH’s report of twentyfive deaths related to COVID-19 has set off alarm bells in light of our proximity to these three Coronavirus hot spots.
“Northampton and Lehigh County are a hot spot in Pennsylvania for COVID-19 infections,” says Lamont McClure. “Secretary Levine and the entire PA DOH have done a tremendous job at leading the response in Northampton County, and we are grateful, however, testing is an important tool we need to combat this virus.” If PA DOH agreed to set up a testing site, Northampton County EMS could arrange to have it in place within a week.
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NAZARETH AREA Lower Nazareth Township votes To acquire Newburg Inn property By CHRISTINA SANTO On Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. the Lower Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors held a meeting to conduct routine township business. The meeting was held through Zoom, a video communication app and website, due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. As of April 8, Pennsylvania had 16,239 cases of the coronavirus and 309 deaths; Northampton County alone has 857 cases and 17 deaths, according to Hugh Harris, vice chairperson of the planning commission. Harris also reported that some areas are struggling with respirators, but Northampton County looks good on them at the mo-
ment. Further, the Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity is shut down and the staff is working from home. The staff have been providing virtual programs and are looking to launch Hoopla, a library media streaming service, on April 10 for their library patrons, said Amy Templeton. Finally, the book slots are closed and there will be no fees until they reopen. Gary Asteak, township solicitor, then talked about the Newburg Road and Route 191 intersection improvements. The board voted to acquire the closed Newburg Inn property; the deal will be closed once the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is over.
The next step in this process would be to look at demolition costs for removing the building. A few motions were made in regards to the 2020 Livable Landscapes grant and improvements to Surrey Glen Park; the board voted to approve the design, submittal of the grant, and sharing of the plans with other committees and groups involved in its creation. The park improvements will include playground equipment with an aquatic design and a trail around the area, said township manager Lori Stauffer. The township parks will be closed for public use until further notice. Both the community yard sale and clean-up day were rescheduled to Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, June 13, respectively. These events were rescheduled due to the uncertainty of the cur-
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By Franklin Homme We’ve all had struggles, but this coronavirus, COVID-19, is affecting everyone. People are dying and family members don’t get to see the sick before they die. When we are struggling with this situation, Jesus calls us to identify with people who are suffering, who at that point are more our “neighbors” than others may be. These times draw us closer to God. People have symptoms that give us fear. We suddenly have terrifying thoughts. What if our family members die? Your life would be extremely heavy if you have lived with that family member. If you know someone that has passed, call and comfort the family, we receive from God. Through this experience with COVID-19, we have come to realize that no one knows when one’s days are gone. Everyone, healthy or ill, can choose to see each day God gives us as a gift. We realize how the stresses and worries of everyday life distract us from the present; the beauty and joyful moments of life on Earth. The only good thing about this pandemic is it’s giving us family time together. I take walks- families are on walks or playing out in their yard. Everybody is busy at home with their children. Families are doing things together-everyone was too busy before. Enjoy what God wants us to do. This COVID-19 has the handle over the whole world –what are we to learn from this? What questions have you asked God when you are praying? In the midst of our fears and anxieties, we need to remember God’s promise from Isaiah 41: “Do not anxiously look about you, for He is our God. He will strengthen us, surely He will help us.” It’s important that we look to Him and not at our circumstances. Does knowing you have constant access to God bring you comfort in these times? During your daily reading and prayer, time when you feel overwhelmed, what kind of help do you most often wish for? As we face COVID-19, that
which we do not understand, we can lean on a God who understands, whom we can trust in everything that comes our way. We can acknowledge God’s power and strength through the good times and the bad. Our merciful God can work us through anything. We can praise God no matter what we are going through. We may not understand why or where this is all headed (Isaiah 49:8-10). Try to comfort the ones who have lost loved ones. In exercising such compassion, we imitate Christ and thereby draw closer to God and closer to those around us. One way to ensure connection with ourselves or with God is through a loving kindness of praying for each other. God is Love!
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Submitted by STEVE GARDNER According to the Federal Trade Commission, impostor scams – scams where the con artists pretends to be a government agency, business or personal relationship - were the most commonly reported scam type in 2019. A recent AARP survey backs this up. AARP spoke to adults age 18 and older and found that 47 percent have been targeted by at least one impostor scam. Worse yet, 18 percent of U.S. adults targeted or victimized by a scam report experiencing health problems or emotional distress due to the experience. The best way to avoid impostor scams is to know how they work. And despite the many ways scammers can do their bidding, they are most successful at finding victims by phone. Don’t rely on caller ID. Let your answering machine screen calls. Listen to voice messages and ask yourself if something seems suspicious. Call back on a number you know to belong to whomever is calling (your bank, the IRS, Social Security Administration, etc.) Be a fraud fighter. If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.
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State Police seizes more than Update on $11 Million in illegal drugs in Unemployment The first quarter of 2020 In the Lehigh Submitted by BRENT MILLER The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $11,046,058 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the first quarter of 2020.
State police also collected 719 pounds of prescription and other medication as part of its drug take-back program in the first quarter of 2020. There are 65 drug take-back boxes at state police stations throughout the commonwealth, providing
From January 1 through March 31, state police seized more than 68 pounds of cocaine, with a street value of nearly $1.5 million. State police also removed more than 24 pounds of heroin and fentanyl from Pennsylvania communities.
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Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure has received data from Workforce Lehigh Valley on the number of Unemployment Compensation claims filed in the region from March 29 through April 4, 2020. Allentown: 5,104 Bethlehem: 3,221 Easton: 2,034 Other Municipalities: 11,094 Total LV claims: 21,453 “The numbers show a large number of Northampton County families are being economically impacted from the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Lamont McClure. “The county is working to find ways to help our residents as we transition through these turbulent times.” To help both businesses and individual homeowners, the 2 percent rebate for Northampton County 2020 Real Estate Tax payments has been extended until May 31. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) hosted a virtual town hall on March 27 for businesses affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Town halls will be held in the future including ‘Rebuilding Solutions for Business’ and addressing the needs of
nonprofits. Northampton County has put $250,000 into a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund for small businesses. Applicants can apply for a maximum amount of $15,000 per business. The loans will have a 0 percent interest rate over a twelve-month term. Rising Tide will process the loan applications and distribute the money. The Human Services Department is accepting donations of tents, sleeping bags, non-perishable food, etc. to assist the homeless. Donations may be dropped off at the DHS building at 2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18020, Monday through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Creative Corner The Lockdown by Bill Brackbill
Our lifestyle has changed to a great degree, the guidelines should be followed we all agree. We are asked to wear gloves and masks, when we go about our required tasks. Staying in our residence can be confining, but to overcome this virus is more defining. If we must leave our homes for essentials, it should be only for food, the pharmacy, and fundamentals. Students doing their schoolwork online, will do everything to make it genuine. No athletic events, concerts, or churches to attend, but those providing alternatives we commend. We are disheartened by those who have become jobless, for those we must help to restore calmness. All first responders, medical personnel, and others on the frontline, we thank you and salute you for you really shine. As we progress through this lockdown, we cannot let it be a knockdown, for we will make a great rebound. At all times we are a country of great resilience, because we are stars of great brilliance.
Stories From My Heart by Cynthia Jean DeLuca
Walking with my shadow
Three weeks ago, my husband and I decided to take a walk after dinner. The sun was beautiful. It felt warm on my face as I walked into the sun and warm on my back as the sun followed me. When I started my walk, my shadow was in front of me. As I took each step, there was something familiar about the black shape. Every step filled my curiosity with questions. Why am I walking like an older person? Is this how I look to other people? And, why do I feel as if I know my shadow? Soon, I rounded the far end of the track, and my shadow was behind me. My mind was racing, trying to figure out who my shadow resembled. Then in a flash, I remembered my sister, Donna telling me that I walked like Mom. When Donna said that to me, I kind of brushed it off. Although I am always being told that I look a lot like Mom, I never imagined that I walked like her too. I continued walking a bit faster until my shadow was once again in front of me. I slowed down and watched each step my shadow took. I gasped as I realized that my sister was right! I really do walk like Mom. It is extraordinary how things happen in our daily lives that remind us of a loved one. My shadow did just that on a warm spring evening, with birds singing and children playing nearby. When my shadow was in front of me, I felt Mom leading the way. As I followed her, it was as if
April 16-22, 2020 7 I was on a path, a path of memories, a path of learning, and a path of love. The memories came fast that night. I thought about the time, Mom took us on walks to pick raspberries, always leading the way. We would pick the berries and put them gently into a bucket, Mom held letting us each eat a few, as we walked to find some more. Just then, my shadow was gone, but not that far away. It was behind me. While the sun- warmed my face, my shadow was following me, and once again, the memories came flooding back. This time, I felt like my shadow was encouraging me to keep going, just like Mom always did. She would say, " You can do it! Don't give up!" I felt her love that night, not just for me but for all her children. She was proud of us. I believe she smiles down from heaven when beautiful things happen to each of us and cries when she sees her children sick or hurting. As I took my last lap, and the sun lowered in the sky, I felt light-hearted. Memories have an excellent way of connecting our hearts to the souls of our loved ones. I cannot help to think that Mom felt the connection too. Going to the track that night filled my heart with gratitude and love for God. Because of him, I had the Mother he planned for me. So dear readers, do you look like your mother? How about her walk? Or maybe you look like your father or walk like him. Check out your shadow the next time you take a walk. You never know what memories will fill your heart.
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