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Wildlife Photos of the Month

NOTEWORTHY NEIGHBORS

Celebrating the Timeless importance Of librarians

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Bath Farmers Market Announces season Opening and Sign-on Party

Northampton Borough moves To automated Payroll system, Hires new Public works Supervisor

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their meeting on April 18, Northampton Borough Council approved the transition to a new automated payroll system. Council unanimously approved the purchase of iSolved, an online HR and payroll platform that will reduce the 20 hours spent every other week on payroll down to two, saving the borough roughly $10,000 per year in admin expenses.

The Home News is seeking essential workers in the community to interview for a new, ongoing feature, Noteworthy Neighbors. Emergency responders, teachers, local government, bus drivers, farmers, etc.; if you do essential work for a living, we want to hear from you. If you are interested in being interviewed and sharing with the community the work that you do, please email AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com.

At the heart of every library stands the librarian, a beacon of knowledge and an essential force in the pursuit of learning and literacy. They foster a love of reading from an early age, igniting the flames of imagination in young minds and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Librarians serve as champions of inclusivity, ensuring that

knowledge is accessible to all, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. From providing free internet access to offering assistance with research, librarians empower individuals to transcend barriers and unlock their full potential.

Sarah Zechman is an Easton resident that has worked at

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CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN

The Bath Farmers Market began 18 years ago in the Bath American Legion. Workshop meetings of representatives from Harrisburg and local citizens met to discuss ways to enhance the quality of life in Bath, to add community spirit and to infuse freshness and fun. The idea for the Bath Farmers Market was germinated.

The BFM has grown and flourished over the years. It began at Keystone Park, tucked in and around the giant swing and other playground equipment. A ga-

zebo was built, funded entirely by private patrons and built by volunteers from the community. In the beginning the BFM was guided by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber and the Borough of Bath, but today it is an independent, all-volunteer committee, partnered with the Bath Museum (501c3). The only employee is a market manager. Various local businesses have sponsored the market to pay for the market manager – Linda Roth CPA, Spengler Brown Law Offices, Keystone Cement Company and, in 2024, S Seem An-

Assistant Borough Manager Brian Welsko researched seven payroll automation companies to recommend the best product at the best value. The first-year implementation cost of iSolved is $13,804, with a yearly fee of $11,775 starting in the second year of use. However, Councilman Ronald Glassic said the savings the borough will realize by automating this once-tedious process will enable the borough to recoup these costs. Now, admins can spend more time work-

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Left: A Long-tailed Weasel, taken by Tony Bauer in October of 2022 in Little Gap, Pa.

Right: A bald eagle at a local creek swings and misses a fish! Photo taken March 22 in Moore Township by Sam Odenwelder

tiques & Artisans. The BFM meets every Saturday at the clock in the center of Historic Bath from 9 a.m. to noon.

The market starts May 18 and ends September 28. There are brick walkways, benches, trash receptacles, picnic tables, ample parking (handicapped accessible too) and café tables on the pedestrian bridge over the Monocacy Creek.

The BFM has held a variety

of events over the years – farmers’ tan contest, art shows, cooking demonstrations, pet parades, wine tastings, and even al fresco dinners. Perhaps the most famous is the Annual Duck Race featuring the sparkling waters of the Monocacy Creek. As one NAHS student wrote in her scholarship essay, “The Duck Race is one of the highlights of living in Bath!”

So what’s new for 2024? We are excited to announce we have a new market manager, Doug Hamadyk. He and his family live in Bath and are very involved in the community. His forte is marketing and he already has new ideas for the market – Pizza Wars, free market shopping bags and

CHRIST UCC-LITTLE MOORE PENNY PARTY

PRE-SALE ONLY $5 • Call/text 484-866-1683 for tickets

more. This market is run by the community and for the community, so if you have an idea/event you would like to see at the market, please contact Doug at bathmarketmanager@gmail.com.

Question: Who may be in the Bath Farmers Market? The Bath Farmers Market has always held to the high standards of being a producer-only market. That means the vendor you are buying from is the source – they grew or made the product. We do not pad our market with aluminum window salesmen or political tables. If you are a registered business in the Borough of Bath, and you make or grow your product, you may attend and sell the full season (or part) at no cost. If you are a registered business in the Borough of Bath and you are not producer-only, you may attend the market and sell two times to showcase your business at no cost. If you are not a Borough of Bath business you may still attend the market for a full season, half season or as little as two weeks for a nominal fee (reach out to Doug at bathmarketmanager@gmail.com). If

you are a non-profit in the Borough of Bath and want to sell at the market, there is no cost. If you are a non-profit outside of the Borough of Bath, you may set up with no sales at no cost, or with sales for a nominal fee. More information can be found at the BFM facebook page or bathfarmersmarket.org.

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The Bath Farmers Market is the perfect place to try out that new business plan you’ve always dreamed about. Ask Jenny, owner of The Curious Plantoholic. She and her family joined the Bath Farmers Market several years ago to see if she could make her dream of selling plants come true. Today they have two brickand-mortar stores, one in Pennsylvania and one in New Jersey, and they just opened a third in Easton.

We will be hosting a sign-on party at Steckel House, 207 W. Northampton St. in Bath, on Sunday, April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Please attend, ask questions and sign up for the fresh and fun Bath Farmers Market.

Remember, this is your market; shop local and buy local.

Bushkill Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Carnival

May 1, 2, 3, 4

& 5

Fire company grounds - 155 Firehouse Lane, Nazareth PA 18064

Just off Route 512

Rides * Food * Games * BINGO * Silent Auction * Crafters

* Vendors * Beer Tent * Live Music Every Night

Vendors, crafters, volunteers, & sponsors wanted

Free parking - donations appreciated NO COOLERS PERMITTED!

Week of carnival call 610-759-2274

More info: https://bushkilltownshipfireco.com/annual-carnival.html

Carnival Hours:

Wed & Thurs: 6-10pm • Friday: 6-11pm

Saturday: 1-2pm Special needs hour

(for special needs persons & their families only)

Saturday: 2-11pm open to the public • Sunday: 1-6pm

Ride Nights:

Wed & Thur: 6-10pm $25 (Get a $5 off coupon at participating local retailers)

Fri: 6-11pm $25

• Sat: 2-11pm $30 • Sun: 1-6pm $25

Approx. 15 rides for 2024

Natural Beauty Of woods

Marred by Vandals

Submitted by NANCY THATCHER

For the past several years, members of the Lehigh Township Rails to Trails volunteer organization have worked to return the woods at Indian Trail Park to its natural state. Money for some of the work was acquired through various fundraisers. At one time the woods contained dirt bike jumps and much debris. A truckload of trash was cleaned out and a looped path through the woods was created and covered with gravel. Community members and groups of company volunteers also helped with this work.

In an effort to deter the growth of invasive plants, native plant areas have been created. Birdhouses have been built and installed, and tree identification signs have been hung. People using the park have mentioned how much they enjoy strolling through the woods, and how appreciative they are of our efforts to make it a place to enjoy nature.

Unfortunately, some individuals have destroyed some of the work that has been done. Located by the bridge over the creek was an illustrated sign with information about the types of trout found in the water. The sign has been stolen. At one of the native plant areas a sign was broken off and a large enclosure was built around a bench designed for enjoying bird calls and blossoming plants. Some plantings have been trampled. Elsewhere, a tree planted by the trails group was deliberately broken off.

Bands:

Wed: Steel Creek 7-10pm

Fri: Mystery City 7-11pm

• Thur: Whiskey Mansion 7-10pm

• Sat: Brian Dean Moore Band 7-11pm

Sun: DJ Gruvin’ Enterprises

Wed, May 1 Oscar Mayer Weinermobile 6-10pm

Wed & Thur: PA Woodmobile

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• Some rides include: Quasar, Kite Flyer, Chair Jet, Super Shot, Fun Slide, Dizzy Dragons, Baja Buggy, and many more! (Subject to change due to mechanical breakdown or staffing)

Indian Trail Park is the most popular of the township’s parks. Many parties take place there, teams play at the sports fields and fishermen use the creek. Although township authorities have been notified, prevention of further damage is everyone’s responsibility. We hope that these negative activities stop. Also, the return of the trout sign would be greatly appreciated.

If you have any information as to who participated in the vandalism, please contact the Lehigh Township Police Department at 610-760-8800.

State police and Northampton County Drug Task Force Announce arrests

Submitted by TROOPER NATHAN BRANOSKY

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Vice Unit, along with the Northampton County Drug Task Force, announce the arrest of Jessica Esmeralda Morales, Timothy Oliver Barr and Altajier Kyell Robinson.

Earlier this month, investigators learned Timothy Oliver Barr, an inmate at the Northampton County Prison, had a cell phone smuggled to him by an employee at the prison. Through investigation, it was learned Barr was communicating with people outside the prison and discussing how he was selling methamphetamine from jail.

It was determined the drugs were smuggled into the prison by Jessica Esmeralda Morales, a medical assistant who is contracted to provide healthcare for inmates.

On April 13, a correctional officer was walking past Barr’s jail cell when he observed a flash of a light and recognized it as a cell phone being held by Altajier Kyell Robinson, Barr’s cellmate.

Upon searching Barr and Robinson’s jail cell, correctional officers discovered both an Apple iPhone 10 and approximately 68 grams of methamphetamine.

On Tuesday, April 16, Barr was arrested and charged with two felonies, a second-degree felony, a third-degree felony, a misdemeanor and a first-degree misdemeanor.

Robinson was arrested and charged with two felonies, a second-degree felony, a misdemeanor and first-degree misdemeanor.

On Wednesday, April 17, Morales was arrested and charged with a felony, a second-degree felony and first-degree misdemeanor. Bail for Morales was set at $50,000.

Both the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Vice Unit and

Northampton County District Attorney's Office assisted in this investigation. The Northampton County District Attorney's Office will be prosecuting this case. This case remains under investigation.

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Betty J. Favinger

Betty J. Favinger, 86, a longtime resident of Bath, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Cedar Crest Post Acute in Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Russell W. Favinger, with whom she shared 23 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2001.

Born in Bethlehem, Betty was the daughter of the late Edward H. Sr. and Beatrice S. (Moser) Hartzell. She was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1955. For nearly 20 years, Betty was employed at UGI Utilities, Inc., where she worked in the meter reading department office before retiring in 1998. A member of the Bath Republican Club, Betty enjoyed playing bingo, was an avid collector of owls, and loved listening to the music of Elvis.

Survivors: Betty’s loving family include her daughter, Heather Smith and fiancé, Joe Daignault, of Walnutport; son,

Terry Mariani of Schnecksville; niece, Keri Beers, of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandsons, Michael Mariani, Matthew Mariani and wife, Rachel, Hunter Smith and Logan Smith; three greatgrandchildren, Antonio, Madison and Lilly Mariani; a greatgreat-grandson, Enzo; along with nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Russell, she was predeceased by a son, Anthony E. Mariani; a daughter, Sheila Mariani; a grandson, Anthony E. Mariani, II; and two brothers, Carl L. “Corky” and Edward H. Hartzell, Jr.

Services: Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Gathering to celebrate Betty’s life on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from noon to 2 p.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Dr., Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Burial at Hope Cemetery in Hecktown will be held privately with the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome.net.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Frances V. Butler Hickert

Frances V. Butler Hickert, 91, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Slatington, Pa. Born on Sept. 6, 1932, in Jersey City, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Alan and Catherine (Clark) Reilly. Frances was the wife of the late Joseph N. Hickert who died in 2021.

Frances' first husband, Harry K. Butler, Jr., the former police chief for the Borough of Bath, died in 1987. Earlier in her lifetime, Frances worked at the former Bath Library. Her favorite activities included reading and spending time with her beloved family. Very loyal to her faith, Frances enjoyed going to church and was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Bath and also a member of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish while living with her son in Texas.

Survivors: She will be missed by her son, Harry K. Butler, III, of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Mary Lou Thomas, of Slatington; sister, Ellen Bottazzi, of Catasauqua; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan F. Villiatora, two brothers, Eddie and Alan Reilly, and a grandson, Jeremy W. Thomas.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Sacred Heart of Je-

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Frances' memory may be made to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Memorial Fund.

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

2nd Annual Memorial Library of Nazareth Pet Parade- Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. beginning at Veterans Memorial Square (Green Street and W. Center Street) rain or shine. Visit nazarethlibrary.org/pet-parade to register and find out more.

7th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 1 at noon on West Prospect Street.

15th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canal Street Park, Northampton.

32nd Annual Kite Day in the Park- Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Louise W. Moore Park (151 Country Club Rd., Easton).

43rd Annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival- Thursday, June 6-Sunday, June 9 at Mountain View Park, 206 E. Mountain Rd., Wind Gap. FMI visit windgapbluegrass.com.

46th Annual Moravian Historical Society Arts and Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing ContestBegins Saturday, April 27 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, May 4 and September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived these dates only.

Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Township Historical Society- Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

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.

Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath.

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.

Spuds & Spurs- Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. on S. Chestnut St., Bath (between Main and Northampton streets).

Northampton Borough Police Report

APRIL 9

EMS ambulance assist in the 2000 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

St. and Lerchenmiller Dr. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Agency assist in the 400 block of E. 5th St. Request for officers to assist the Northampton County Constables.

Assist person in the 1600 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Check person/welfare, Amin

Traffic stop, Clear Springs Dr. and Horwith Dr., and E. 12th St. and Atlas Ln. Traffic stops were conducted.

Northern R&S

Civil matter in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of a civil issue.

APRIL 10

Traffic stop, Laubach Ave. and Smith Ln. A traffic stop was conducted.

Neighbor complaint in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Traffic stop, E. 21st St. and Line Alley., the 10 block of Washington Ave., and Smith Ln. and Lerchenmiller Dr. Traffic stops were conducted.

Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.

Non-reportable accident, 23rd St. and Siegfried Ave. involving two vehicles.

APRIL 12

Check person/welfare in the unit block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Assist person, W. 26th St. and Cherryville Rd. Officers assist a male.

Traffic stop, Main St. and E.

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•Small additions & porches Est. 1965

•Harvey windows

Charles Muffley, Owner 255 Grouse Dr., Bath • 610-837-0913

Civil matter in the 100 block and the 2200 block of Main St. Reports of civil issues.

•Specializing in old house siding restoration

MYSTERY BINGO

Benefits

Moore Township Community Days 2024

Sunday, May 19

Doors open 11 a.m.

Games 1 p.m.

50/50 • Raffle • Kitchen Open • BYOB

$25 per ticket 20 games & 5 specials

Tickets | 610-704-5629 610-759-9449 ext. 5

Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Hall

2718 Mountain View Dr., Bath 18014

Juvenile problem in the 2000 bloc of Center St. Report of a juvenile issue.

APRIL 11

EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Flexible schedule • Clean driving record

Clean-professional appearance is a must General knowledge of surrounding areas

Northampton Area High School Marking Period 3 Honor Roll

Submitted by CARRIE GRUBER

Grade 9

Distinguished Honors

Ada Margaret Wilde Barnhorst, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bartek, Drew Thomas Bauer, Arianna

Grace Beltrame, Kaelyn Taylor Bodine, Carla Angelina Carrasco Francisco, Aaden Lucas Clough, Carter Preston Clough, Amelia Rose Cole, Chase William Czarnecki, Aidan Michael D'Avanzo,

Spring Fling Basket Social

Friday, May 3 • 4-7 pm

Sat., May 4 • 9 am-7 pm

Sun., May 5 • 11 am -3 pm

Baked goods for sale Saturday

Food served Sunday 11-3

Christ Church of Bath, UCC

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Brady Francis Davis-Luizer, Isabella Morgan Derhammer, Aubrey Fayth Dochat, Hannah

Nicole Flamisch, Lea Kahealani

Fornarotto, Rylee Mia Gable, Cameron Dean German, Yianna

Maria Gougoustamos, Caidyn

Michael Thomas Greenway, Noah Jonathan Hafer, Caleb

Michael Harka, Kathryn Susan

Heller, Brooklyn Marie Henne, Zeynep Berra Horuz, Katelyn

Rae Hudsco, Blayze Hunter Ibarra, Keira Marie Kunkel, Xuan Lam, Michelle Lou Lasso, Kennedy Rose Leitch, Autumn Marie Maikits, Sapphire Mandell, JosMarie Myra Mateo, Kacee Anne Medei, Adriana Kaylyn Miklich, Nadia Michele Najera, Cora Evelyn Nunamacher, Ethan Michael Olesh, Kaylee Elizabeth Ossa, Daniella Passanisi, Catherine Paz Alberto, Lily Ava Pennington, Natalie Rose Regalis, Danika Renee Rodriguez, Gabriela Michelle Rodriguez, Zoe Caicos Sandt, Logan Patrick Saylor, Maddex Shea Scheetz, Tyler Dennis Schnoke, Kendall Theresa Scholl, Tobias Anthony Scott, Jeremiah Dewayne Strowder, Sophia Kate

Titano, Mia Lyn Watson, Grace Elizabeth Wolfel, Maryam Assem Zohir.

High Honors

Michael Joseph Aguanno, Julia Marie Arbushites, Mya Rose Arocho, Gabriel Ballard, Hailey

Summer Barreto, Owen David Basara, Andrew Robert Bastian, Anthony James Bottone, Jason

Thomas Brabec, L'siah Angel

Carrasquillo, Brianna Jaelyn Clough, Madelyn Ann Coughlan, Amanda Lauren Crossley, Anthony Louis Curto, Zachary

James Danilovitz, Connor Jakob

Dimmick, Grace Elizabeth Dorward, Andrew Joseph Eberts, Jerailda Anais Esteban De La Cruz, Sariah Rain Evert-Brida, Zody Marie Feliciano, Jillian

Lynn Fertal, Elena Kim Gehris, Kailyn Alyce Gevaudan-Mollenkof, Kiersten Elizabeth Gibbs, Sydney Jade Marie Gibiser, Corrina Rae Gillespie, Katelyn Marie

Gmitter, Sara McKenzie Gogel, Aurora Nicole Greene, Zachary

William Hartzell, Karly Marie

Hirsch, Kara Elizabeth Hudsco, Dahlia Mae Janis, Alex Michael

Jones, Marc Andrew Jusinski, Travis Paul Kaintz, Carter Nicholas Mack, Alex Matejcek, Kailynn

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John Anthony Alamorian, Angelina Catherine Bottone, Leah Rachelle Breton-DeLeon, Grant Wilson Brobst, Hailey Christine Bullock, Ava Lily Cermak, Bryan Jamil Cirino-Rios, Matthew Douglas Cramer, Roman Garcia, Gage Ryan Gehris, Alondra Gonzales Camarillo, Juliana Hope Haas, Alayna Kiersten Hahn, Marissa Grace Hauler, Josiah Kenneth Hippert, Keely Zeta Holland, Joshua Richard Holub, Emalee Paige Hudson, Quinn Ryne Hughes, Kaiah

Stephanie Lyubov Jaeger, Ryan Timothy Kocher, Rowan James Korpics, Katherine Daisy Landis, Lyla Aria Larkin, Karialys Nicole Laviena Morales, Claire Ludia Luckenbach, Jesse James Madurski, Conner Matejcek, Corbin

Chase Miller, Maggie Amanda

Millheim, Natalie Grace Pagut, Cole Mario Pangaio, Khalia Audrey Pierson, Anusha Shabnum

Ramin, Gavin Thomas Regits, Cody William Reimer, Eddiana Rodriguez, Oseas Amitai Rodriguez Romero, Logan Alexander

Romanishan, Peyton James Romanishan, John Igor Sawarynski, Tori Reign Schaffer, Myah Alexia Scheetz, Kenneth Ronald Schuler, Sadie Kay Shipwash, Taylor Sipel, Cade Eli Strauss, Ava Caroline Talbot, Francea Alysa Towler, Robert Patrick Wambold, Ethan Jon Weiland, Alivia Rayne White.

Grade 10

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Gabriel Drew Angstadt, Julian James Barilla, Jack Matthew Bendekovits, Owen Tyler Churetta, Avery Marie Deibert, Brynne Riley Dolak, Jasmine Marie Evanetz, Everett Rose Fogel, Caitlin Jean Follweiler, Kierra Vernet

Fonville, Benjamin Nicholas

Forte, Addison Theresa Gardner, Emilee Laree Gaughran, Thomas

Angelo Georgeson, Chase Gerald

Grabfelder, Taylor Marie Green, Jayden Scott Gyecsek-Gensey, Keegan Paul Hackett, Finn Connell Haldaman, Victoria Mary

Hand, Logan Koehler Haupt, Ryleigh Shea Hayduscko, Hannah Catherine Hemak, Alexa Jayde Hepner, Ruby Monique Hernandez, Emilia Kathryn Hirschman, Nicholas John Isaac, Juliana Mei Joseph, Robert Brady

Judge, Liv Ulla Jusinski, Katrina Lynn Kaufman, Emily Marie Kemmerer, Carter John Kerstetter, Madelynn Candace Klinger, Amanda Jean Kopchak, Emily Ruth Koplin, Keela Elizabeth Krug, Hailey Ann Laury, Louis Johnathan Lopez, Hailey Jane Makovsky, Hannah Paige Malseed, Samantha Nicole Mercado, Colin Jeffry Minarovic, Domenica Emilia Montesdeoca Quito, Hayden Makenzie Nagy, Joshua David Newcomer, Isabella Grace

Pecuch, Mia Pietryka, Sophia Elizabeth Pina, Kelly Gloria Reenock, Lauren Elizabeth Reznick, Luke Stephen Rogan, Chace Michael Roland, Jaxon Scott Rutzmoser, Joy Lynn Samaan, Cole Taylor Schaffer, Brooke Toni

Spadaccia, Ezekiel Tron Spencer, Elizabeth Christine Sponsler, Gavin Marshall Taff, Claire Olivia Wagner, Lily Rose Yusko.

High Honors

Mea Faith Allison, Angelo Rocco Amato, Lukas Frederick Applegate, Amaya Luz Arias Vargas, Matthew Stephen Armstrong, Kendra Natalie Bauman, Julia Magdelena Behnke, Hayden Lilly Bilheimer, Jeffrey

Peter Bittmann, Jonathan Carl

Blaukowitch, Aubrey Elizabeth Bumback, Jianna Sophia Burgos, Kyra Paige Burkhardt, Charles

David Burrell, Nolan Russell Buskirk, Alyssa Darlene Chromey, Angelica Collado, William Michael Daniels, Caden Patrick Dempsey, Ella Rose Dorsey, Mary Juliana Drosnock, Hannah Bailey Duerr, Rosalie Emily Echevarria, James Patrick Everett, Leah Grace Everhart, Janat Kaur Gill, Mia Christina Gonsalves, Olivia Marisa Graver, Abigail Faith Gutkowski, Cameron Jacob Hersch, Joseph Leroy High, Dante Scott Keen, Cherise Dolores Kimble, Chase Ryan Kocher, Cayce Layne Kondravy, Saige Ashlee Korpics, Claire Lack, Aubrie Elizabeth Layton, Abbie Lyn Luipersbeck, Kasidy Rose Mahalick, Rachel Mae Makary, Jenna Brielle Moran, Juliana Sky Noe, Gianella Abril Ocharan, Kate Danika Pevorus, Orion Michael Prisque, Nolan Quinn Radler, Leah Gentry Regan, Leo David Regec, Alesha Marie Rehrig, Zander Rickert, Grace Caroline Roberts, Abdias Rafael Rodriguez Romero, Gabrielle Lily Rothrock, Anna Lorraine Sekol, Joyce Shammas, Brayden Andrew Simock, Evan Anthony Snyder, Joseph Anthony Snyder, Matthew Michael Sommer, Christopher James Sponsler, Owen Lee Stanchock, Natalie Ann Stoudt, Aidan Michael Sugra, Kadon Michael Szoke, Elaina Rachel Takacs, Olivia Lucille Thomas, Alexandra Beal Tretiak, Cai Ann Turpin, Noah David Tyrrell, Alexa Jane Wiland, Casey Michael Williams, Cecilia Patricia WilliamsonSchneider, Riley Madison Zapp.

Honors

Serenity Denise Acosta, Gavin Patrick Angelino, Elayna Elizabeth Ashey, William Maxwell Barney, Ashley Beller, Logan Palmer Cupples, Sophie Elle Dietrich, Nour Hassan Hussein Elzokm, Aiden Spencer Hayduscko, Samuel Nicholas Hayes,

Daniel Charles Herritt, Drew

Michael Janders, Dylan Ethan Jarre, Treasure Patrice Kelly, Brady Lamar Kerstetter, Cody

Thomas Kessler, Alexander Michael Laros, Gavin Fredrick Levister-Cureton, Kieran Matthew Lieb, Luca Marcantonio Mannino, Jhalyn Elijah Massey, Damian Christopher McMullen, Madison Grace Mengel, Emily Kay Milford, Nathan Francis Newcomer, Jackson Cole Pasini, Kahlyn Dakota Patterson, Stella Katheryn Pevorus, Addison

Lynn Pioli, Drew Steven Rodenbaugh, Rheanne Rodriguez, Jacob Michael Salamone, Jad Peter Samaan, Michael Peter Schneider, Bradley Allen Silfies, Ayden Michael Stauffer, Bailee Diane Strunk, Sincere Sylee Wadlington, Trey Thomas Wagner, Noah Wyatt Walakovits, Logan Kristopher Walter, Riley Rose Wanamaker, Austin Isaac Werkheiser, Eli Michael Yost, Gabriel Peter Sebastian Ziegler.

Grade 11

Distinguished Honors

Hailey Grace Achey, Kylea

Madyson Barnyak, Stephen

David Bastow, Anne Elizabeth Beenders, Bert Edward Bentson

Jr, Andrew Thomas Berger, Ava

Rose Billy, Jacob Stephen Bindics, Elijah John Block, Toni

Christine Bubier, Sophie Jean Burkhart, Zackary Kenneth

Carson, Bryanna Lynn Cassel, Morgan Beth Chandler, Ava

Catherine Clapp, Lucy Catherine Colyer, Lauren Marie Daniels,

Anthony Giacomo DiOdoardo, Nicholas Ronald DiSante, Taylor

Elizabeth Dotter, Enya Cristina

Echim, Paige MyKenna Evans, Bryana Lynn Fenstermacher, Megan Elizabeth Ferenchak, Aidan

Joseph Gmitter, Dadrian Jiovanni Gonzalez, James Patrick Hamilton, Noah Matthew Haymaker, Jack James Highland, Sara Jane Houck, Justin Thomas Hudsco, Mason Oliveria Jorge, Nicholas Frank Karlovsky, Ava Marie

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ing with residents.

“This is an outstanding thing,” Glassic said. “Doing payroll automatically is our future moving forward.”

Councilwoman Judy Kutzler agreed, adding that Welsko was committed to making “sure we receive the best product on the market.”

In other news, council approved the request from Hyman Properties to contract with a private trash hauler for their apartment property at 1204 Main St. This request was originally denied in March; however, after

representatives from the company appeared before council to offer clarification and address concerns, this decision was reconsidered.

Council also approved the hiring of the borough’s new public works supervisor. Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst and several members of council interviewed two candidates. While Glassic said both candidates were well

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prepared and professional, council ultimately voted to hire Richard Ackerman to fill the role of current supervisor Greg Morey, who will be retiring in May.

“I look forward to working with everyone,” Ackerman said to council.

During the meeting, council also received a visit from Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce representatives Aaron Gasparetti and Elyse Cuttic. Gasparetti and Cuttic manage regional affiliated chambers. Over 30 regional chambers make up the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, which is the sixthlargest Chamber of Commerce in the country.

Currently, the chamber is helping plan September’s Uptown Street Fair. They also asked any local businesses to reach out to them if they need support with media releases or grand opening celebrations.

Finally, council celebrated the filming of the latest Daniel

Roebuck feature in the borough. Roebuck was in the borough earlier in the month to film scenes for his upcoming film “Saint Nick of Bethlehem.”

“Northampton experienced Christmas in April,” said Mayor Tony Pristash.

Over 200 residents, donned in Christmas apparel, were featured as extras during a scene filmed at the Alliance Fire Company.

“Northampton is now Hollywood East,” joked Pristash. “We’re very happy that you find us such an amenable community.”

Another Roebuck film, “The Hail Mary,” was also filmed in the borough in 2021.

Councilwoman Bonnie Almond was an extra with her grandchildren.

“It was a unique, wonderful experience for all of us,” she said.

The next borough council meeting will be on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m.

Northampton County has a 24-hour emergency hotline for all human servicesrelated emergencies. Anyone struggling with a mental health crisis, abuse, neglect, suicidal thoughts, evictions, substance abuse, food insecurity, etc. can call 610-252-9060 for help and referrals.

‘Saint Nick of Bethlehem’ continues Filming in Northampton

By CATHERINE STROH

The Borough of Northampton celebrated Christmas in April this year, as filming for Daniel Roebuck’s upcoming film “Saint Nick of Bethlehem” transformed the area into a winter wonderland.

Filming took place at Alliance Fire Company on Washington Avenue in Northampton on Monday and Tuesday of both this week and last, as they are closed to the public on those days.

The community was invited to come out last Tuesday evening for the filming of a large crowd scene, and they did not disappoint. Many came out in their Christmas best to be part of the Christmas spirit and hopefully appear in the scene.

A used car lot was also constructed as a set where filming

took place earlier this week and will wrap on Friday night. The car lot, located on Cherryville Road, was so convincing that people were stopping by to look around at the cars, said Tammy Roebuck, one of the producers of the film and Daniel Roebuck’s wife.

“We couldn’t make our movies on such a small budget that we have without the generosity of the business owners of the Lehigh Valley, and of course, the residents that come out to either be in the movie or come out to support us, and that’s why we continue to make movies in the Lehigh Valley, and we plan on several more in the near future,” said Tammy.

“Saint Nick of Bethlehem,” inspired by the life of Allen Smith, will tentatively be released in No-

Filming at the Alliance Fire Company; photo courtesy of "Saint Nick of Bethlehem"

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Northampton Area Public Library for four years as an interlibrary loan librarian and senior outreach coordinator.

She beams when she discusses her work in senior outreach and the community-oriented aspect of her job as a librarian.

In total, she visits 21 homebound individuals, two senior community centers and Sacred Heart Senior Living, providing them with books, entertainment and materials curated to their requests and reading preferences.

Sarah revels in the small proud moments throughout every week when she is able to engage with the community and help solve their reading mysteries since there are many patrons that elicit her help in search of a book, not knowing the title or author.

The biggest misconception, she says, is that being a librarian is an antisocial job and environment because it actually involves a lot of socialization. We’ve all seen scenes in movies depicting librarians as cranky enforcers of quietness sitting behind a counter shushing those not whispering in hushed tones, but Sarah says this is farthest from the truth because she welcomes the noise that coincides with people aged 0 to 110 enjoying their time at the library.

Morningstar Living invites you to visit our Moravian Hall Square campus in Nazareth to enjoy a variety of programs. EventFULL Living is a series of programs to enrich life’s journey. Reserve your place today in as many programs as you like.

The programs for May include:

TUESDAY, MAY 7TH | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Spring Craft Bazaar

We are excited to host this spring shopping extravaganza once again! There will be an array of vendors at Moravian Hall Square offering an eclectic selection of items. And with Mother's Day just around the corner, we will also have a variety of fresh hanging plants for that special lady in your life. Stop by and enjoy this wonderful shopping experience. If you are a vendor and wish to participate in the Spring Craft Bazaar call Joan on 610.746.1318.

TUESDAY | MAY 21ST | 10:30AM

Election 2024: Pennsylvania Perspectives

In 2024 residents of the Lehigh Valley will find themselves at the center of American politics. With Pennsylvania a premier swing state in the presidential election, and competitive Senate and House races likely for voters in the area, there is much to consider. In this presentation historical trends, current events and polling data will be examined to provide insight into the electoral dynamics of the upcoming election cycle. Presented by Christopher Borick, Professor of Political Science at Muhlenberg College.

SATURDAY, MAY 25TH | 2:00PM

Pioneer Band Memorial Day Concert at Unity Green, Heritage Village Campus, 139 W. Beil Ave, Nazareth PA

The Pioneer Band of Allentown was officially organized on October 10, 1989. Today the Pioneer Band consists of nearly 50 full time members, and performs in more than 20 concerts and parades each year. The band is committed to preserving the Great American Concert Band tradition. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this special outdoor concert. In case of inclement weather concert will be inside the Cooper Center at Heritage Village.

Unless otherwise stated events are at Moravian Hall Square, 175 W North St, Nazareth, PA. Reservations are required. Reserve your seat today by calling 6110.746.1000 or online at https://www.morningstarliving.org/upcoming-events/

Sarah details that the most rewarding aspects of her job include the personal satisfaction she gets from being able to help others and the relationships she has built with community members and the seniors she works with, but most of all, she values that she is able to be part of something that doesn’t cost the community money.

Another librarian, Holly Bennett, is a resident of Bushkill Township working as the executive director of the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, who also finds that the best part of her job is getting to interact with the community every day.

After working at an academic library in higher education, Holly worked as a reference librarian and grant writer for five years at the Nazareth library, before the position of director became available. Holly has held the position of executive director for seven years.

Some misconceptions about libraries, Holly explains, are that libraries are becoming obsolete in this digital age, where information flows abundantly and knowledge is just a click away. However, libraries serve many people with different needs that rely on the library’s services, making them a vital part of the community.

“Books are only a little bit of what we do,” says Holly. “The community has looked to the library for resources and support because it offers a safe place at no cost and without social barriers.”

Holly finds the most rewarding parts of her job are being able to

talk with the community, getting to know people and their families, forming personal connections and securing grants and funds to help keep up with and improve the library and its services.

Additionally, Holly shares that the best time of year at the library is during the summer when kids are out of school because they offer a robust reading program, with over 600 children registered for the summer reading program and 200 teens and adults.

“In the summer, the building is buzzing, and we plan all year for that. To see that come to fruition, it feels really good because families rely on us in the summer, so it solidifies our mission,” Holly adds.

One of the fundraising events that the library puts on is their annual pet parade for pets of all varieties, including the stuffed, furry and reptilian kind. Coming up on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. rain or shine, the parade will start at the Nazareth Borough Council Chambers and end at the library. This year, the parade will be led by the library’s mascot, a llama named Gabe.

Interested participants can find more information and register for the parade on the library’s website, nazarethlibrary.org.

Holly reveals that the Nazareth library was named library of the year in 2020 out of all libraries in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Library Association, which she is very proud of.

“Libraries are really the heart of the community,” Holly remarks.

Sarah Zechman, interlibrary loan librarian and senior outreach coordinator at Northampton Area Public Library

Holly Bennett, executive director at Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center May community programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER

Fishing Equipment

Available

When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow fly rods, spinning rods, fly boxes and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state-issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

DiscoverE Adventure

Backpacks Available

When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Hike for Health

Wednesday, May 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 3 miles over uneven terrain. You must be able to maintain a hiking pace of two miles per hour to attend. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Rd. This monthly hiking program will repeat on June 5, July 10, August 14, September 4 and October 2 at the same time

and place. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-7462801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Weekly Weeders

Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to mulch, pull weeds, divide plants and amend soil in the center's native plant garden every Thursday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. We provide instruction, tools and weeding mats. Registration is required.

Volunteer EventKnotweed Knock Down

Saturday, May 25 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Join us along the banks of the Bushkill Creek as we use machetes to chop down the invasive riparian weed, Japanese Knotweed. This program is limited to teens and adults and will require participants to cross creeks, use machetes and walk in uneven terrain. Registration is required.

Water's Edge Night Hike

Saturday, May 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Discover aquatic wildlife at night. We will carefully walk along the banks of the Bushkill Creek and use flashlights to observe the nocturnal behaviors of insects, fish, amphibians and other creek-dwelling critters. This program is for ages 8 and up. Registration and flashlights are required.

Northampton County Junior Conservation School

Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20

This week-long residential environmental education experience offers students ages 13-17 an opportunity to work with other youth and adults in a handson, non-traditional learning experience. Instruction includes

hiking, archery, camping, canoeing, forest ecology, boater water safety, water quality monitoring, firearms safety and handling, and other outdoor experiences. Conservation School places a strong emphasis on field experiences to educate and instill a conservation ethic in its students. The program is designed to develop the leaders of the next generation who have an awareness of the critical environmental and ecological issues that affect our communities and how decision-making and management practices can limit those impacts. The school is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers composed of sportsmen, returning students, community leaders, state agencies and organizations. Instruction is provided by Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and other professionals from the conservation and environmental fields. The school is held at the Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064.

A $50 registration fee is required to attend NCJCS; the $50 will be refunded upon the student’s successful completion of the week of school. Registration is open now at www.ncjcs.org. Please fill out the online application at https:// ncjcs.org/preapp/ to register for the 2024 session.

Natural Perspectives

For the healthMinded individual

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

No Two Ways

How often have you heard the phrase, “No two ways about it?” I heard it often growing up but not so much these days. Recently, I used the phrase and what I received in return was a blank stare and a comment, “What do you mean?” I chuckled a little bit as I clarified that “no two ways about it” is a way to convey that there is absolutely no doubt about something. In this case, it was a clinical path this patient needed to take, in my opinion. Thinking upon this seemingly insignificant interaction, it made me wonder just how much of what we verbally say is just not really understood by another. But is it really not understood, or is it that very few are really listening anymore?

Now yes, we could all veer into that “men are from Mars and women are from Venus;” the age-old humor regarding the communication between married couples. But is mistaken or misconstrued conversation solely between significant others? It isn’t, of course. Breaks in communication are seemingly occurring everywhere these days. Communication among those

with opposing political views clearly comes to mind here.

I believe we all know that misconstrued communication has no boundaries.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, verbal communication can come across much differently than what was intended.

Now communication is clearly more than verbal, of course. At times, facial and bodily expressions can say more than words ever could. Am I right? When my wife remains silent, crosses her arms and stands straight, the dogs and I run for cover.

We humans communicate on so many levels that we seem to forget just how intricate communicating is. What does a kiss communicate? Depending on who was kissed and how, where the kiss was planted and how long has many different communication possibilities that come across. How about a hug? A touch? I have had a hand gently placed on my shoulder and I’ve also had a firm hand placed upon my shoulder. One was to show concern. The other was discipline. No words were needed for either one.

What is communicated by someone who walks around in a slouch and perhaps downcast eyes versus another with their

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Church Directory

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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 610-9230382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com.

ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.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 9/10:45 a.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132

Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m.,

SS 10:30 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.,

SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051

Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST,

•EV Car Charger Receptacle Looking

•Code Updates & Service Upgrades

•Lighting Solutions

•Electrical for kitchen/bath remodels & additions

•Generator installation and maintenance

Bath. 610-837-7517

Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.,

SS 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.,

SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth.610-759-6557

Sunday School – 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 –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SS 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811

Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.

M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK

LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203

Sun. – Worship

8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNT EATON CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050

Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN

CHURCH

Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN

CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA) Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5645

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. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) PROMISED LAND

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C.

Moorestown. 610-759-1652

Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

SCHOENECK MORAVIAN

CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

UKRAINIAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104

Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-Fri- Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/ Vaccinated Service 11:45 a.m.,SS 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. –Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893

Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation 10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship

ST. NICHOLAS R.C.

Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m.

Latin Mass Tues.- 6:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton.

610-261-2910. HA

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751

Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894

Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939

Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

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No Two Ways

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shoulders back and a gregarious smile? Consider a firm handshake versus a half-hearted one; completely different communication is given.

Yet even with these examples, what’s communicated could actually be misinterpreted. The smiling straight-backed person could be extremely depressed and anxious; behind the weak handshake is a strong-minded person; a kiss could be given on the cheek but not out of love or respect.

By and large, you can tell the difference. Perhaps better stated, you can oftentimes see or feel the difference without corresponding words.

Can someone be filled with rage and anger yet have a big smile on their face? Can you tell the difference between tears of pain or joy? How, exactly? Were there words involved or a certain knowing from all the various communication platforms humans use?

There are no two ways about it: communication among us all is important. Perhaps we should all take some time to assess just how we want to come across.

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ty PIN# J6-18-7C contains approximately 21.22 acres, and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

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Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (4/25 & 5/2)

PUBLIC SALE

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vania 18067, for the property located at 517-519 East 20th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel Number L4SW2D-7-6 0522 and is located in an R-1 Residential District.

This plan is presented for Feasibility Review. Stephen and Sharon Nachesty would like to subdivide one (1) parcel into three (3) separate parcels. Final plan approval may be granted under Section 215-16. Plan approval will be contingent upon relief from the Zoning Hearing Board.

2. YRC Real Estate, LLC, 3641 Landings Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331, for the property located at 637 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania

Letters Testamentary on the

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (4/18 & 4/25)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Moore Township Land and Environmental Protection Board will conduct their monthly meetings at the pavilion located at the Recreation Center, 635 English Road, Bath PA 18014 starting Monday, May 13, 2024 through September 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Meetings will resume back at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014 on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. The Moore Township Board of Supervisors

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Moore Township Planning Commission Meetings have been changed to 6:00 PM. They are held at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014 on the fourth Monday of each month.

(4/25 & 5/2)

MOORE TOWNSHIP

ZONING HEARING BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

HEARING/MEETING

The regular meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Twp. Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows:

24-ZHB-779

Continued from a previous meeting: The applicant(s), Patriot K9 Rescue/K9 Kop Project, applicants of the property located at 3109 Delps Rd. Danielsville, PA 18038 request the following relief: A variance to conduct a kennel on the property. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 30016(B)(C)(D), Limited Conservation Zoning District Uses, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# G4-11-1 contains approximately 15.06 acres, and is zoned, Limited Conservation (LC).

24-ZHB-780

The applicant(s), Longley Road Solar 1, LLC of New Leaf Energy, applicants of the property located at Longley Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064 request the following relief: A special exception to construct a Solar Electric Facility on the property. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-22(F-6) Solar Electric Facility, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property Coun-

The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following:

1. Stephen and Sharon Nachesty, 320 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pennsyl-

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7th St., and the 2200 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Assist person in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist a female.

Suspicious act in the 1200 block of Newport Ave. Report of a suspicious act.

Domestic in the 700 block of Dewey Ave., the 1800 block of Washington Ave., and the 300 block of Anthony Dr. Reports of domestic involving a male and a female.

Honor Roll

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Keenan, Natalie Rose Kerwin, Grace Ann Kirby, Aaliyah Jade Kleintop, Peyton Kathleen-Ann Kleppinger, Benjamin Klusaritz, Hannah Marie Rose Kospiah, Mariah Joelle Kubilius, Sophia Lee Lapps, Kayla Lesisko, Gianna

Marie Lorenz, Kendal Grace Mack, Kylie Morgan McFetridge, Lillian Carmen McRoberts, Juliana Grace Medei, Sebastian

James Mello, Jillian Claire Minnich, Alexander Anibal Morales, Addison Elizabeth Morgan, Chase Martin Nederostek, Rylee

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Sheldon, Nathan Joshua Skoff, Anthony Joseph Talbot, Kaylin Grace Terefenko, Sophia Louise

Thomas, Joseph Leonard Tomaro, Allison Joy Unangst, Abigail

Grace Urban, Thomas Andrew

VanBlarganHensel, Abigail Rose

VanLuvanee, Wendilyn Hutton

Ward, Megan Marie Weaver, Caylin Jessica Weiss, Audrey

Lynn Wood.

High Honors

Benjamin Matthew Amato, Ava Alyse Assia, Tanner William Ault, Brett Robert Bastian, Kendra Elizabeth Bealer, Michael

Russell Bickert, Hannah Elizabeth Bowers, Aiden Scott Brearman, Ethan Hamilton Brobst, Victoria Alice Carson, Sara Ann Clewell, Cameron Peter Coccetti, Alyx Miranda Cole, Mackenzie Lyn Connell, Bethany Jean Cook, Mya Kylene Cruz, Leah

Michelle Doncsecz, Christopher

Charles Doyle, Breahna Joann Frankenfield, Emma Grace Fry, Audrey Taylor Geltz, Christopher James Gordon, Trinity Rose Haydt, Olivia Madelyn Hayes, Daniel Joseph Holub, Tyler

Austin Hoppes, Nevin Anthony

Horton, Gianna Talise Jackson, Ryan Joseph Judge, Kaitlyn Rose Kelsey, Thomson Phineas Killea, Isabella Marie Kish, Maxwil Anthony Kochan, Kymber

Leigh Koehler, Nathaniel William Koehler, Lilly Luisa Konya, Erica Lynn Krauss, Samuel Austin Kroll, Olivia Mason Kuhns, Allison Lindenmoyer, Dannyela Lugo, Colin Daniel Marano, Shayla Marie Mayhan, Christa

Marie Mele, John Luis Antonio

Melvin, Victoria Ann Miller, Jaida Olivia Conslate Onyango, Gabriella Ruth Oswald, Miles Ethan Otto, Faith Lee Raub, Abriana

Brooke Reiss, Stephany Zylia Roman, Alexa Rose Rossetti, Emma Maddox Roth, Jeremy Michael

Saxton, Adrian Aaron Schuler, Mersadi Marie Schweitzer, Adrienne Nicole Shambo, Keagan

Vincent Bobby Ventrudo, Chloe

Elizabeth Watson, Robert Kevin Weaver, Damien Cheveyo Weist, Ayden Drew Werkheiser, Matthew Derek Williams, Sage Cameron Wolfe, John Anthony Wolfel, Maggie Lyn Woolslayer. Honors

Yamin Ali Abdullatif, Olivia

Grace Abrachinsky, Cole Michael Buskirk, Arik Gerald Carr, Jayden

Matthew John Coulter, Morgan

Elizabeth Druckenmiller, Claire

Marie Erdman, Maria Luiza Esteves Andrade, Brianna Ester

Gomes, Steven Michael Heisler, Alec Richard Holzer, Emma

Noelle Kirst, Hannah Alyssa Kitzhoffer, Faith Anne Lauer, Jordan Matthew Lutte, Daniel Jacob

Lynn, Elijah Michael Mashraky, Aaliyah Marie Mathis, Schyler William Maxwell, Xander Thomas McDonald, Emily Raegan Metz, Justin Carter Mikovitch, Johnnyel Michael Negrin, Brooke Evelyn Petraglia, Octavia Mae Reichelderfer, Chase Allen

Rossanese, Dale Lynn Seibert, Michael Abraham Sheats, Kohler

James Strohl, Addison Marie

Williams. Grade 12

Distinguished Honors

Owen Andersch, Rorie Jean

Anderson, Abigail Anisa Azar, Madison Lee Ball, Nola Grace Bauer, Gionni Michael Bigelow, Myranda Marion Block, Addison

Beth Brabec, Brenna Mae Caley, Ava Jayden Cascario, Kenesa

Cummings, Brandon Allen DeLong, Jonathan Bryan Dieter, Kaila Joell Dieter, Emily Madison Dimmick, Julia Elizabeth DiNapoli, Brady Joseph Dolak, Jessica Catherine Domchek, Adam

Edward Dumbach, Cierra Lynn

Marie Edelman, Justin Donald

Edwards, Allyson Olyvia Engle, Abigail Paige Enstrom, Jake Michael Erschen, Kirsten Lake Ervin, Kathryn Frances Esser, Kailyn Mina Everhart, Brooke Ann Flakker, Ella Marie Flood, Lowen

Matthew Geil, Caleb Michael Goch, Ryan Dominic Green, Ava Noelle Grell, Brayden Robert Heckman, Gabriel Griffin Hill,

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Honor Roll

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Anna Kathryn Hirsch, Stephanie Patricia Hirsch, Benjamin Scott Howells, Kendall Iasiello, Raegan Iasiello, Aubrie Ann Judd, Ethan Joel Kalanje, Harmanjit Kaur, Rachel Lynne Kemmerer, Danny Khalouf, Shaun Michael

Kinkead, Jenna Susan Kleiber, Connor Thomas Kline, Cheyenne Mae Kocher, Braden Luke Korpics, Christa Antoinette

Krieger, Evan James Kutney, Jason Terrence Lack, Joseph LaForgia, Andrew James Landino, Jaylin Mackenzie Laros, Mikaela Ilise Lopez, Braeden James Lower, Brielle Elizabeth Lower, Reece Charles Makary, Payton Grace Malehorn, Aiden Drew Maltese, Chloe Elizabeth Markle, Kaitlyn Mary McCarthy, Genalise Dessaray Mendoza, Emma Hannah Miller, Makayla Lee Miranda, Ilyona Noelle Moore, Rachael Victoria Moss, Trent Ryan Moyer, Alexis Victoria Newcomer, Jessica Nguyen, Briella Ann Pangaio, Gianna Maria Parenti, Rosalia

Passanisi, Trent David Pierce, Mariah Skye Plummer, Daniel Jacob Powell, Courtney Grace Renson, Luke Mario Roke, Aniela Sophia Roman, Tatianna Louise Sanchez, Peter Akram Sankari, Alyvia Grace Schlegel, Ethan

Connor Schrampf, Kelsey Mae Secara, Nora Eileen Sekol, Grace Emma Shaner, Mya Sinwell, Morgan Helena Sommer, Madison Spadt, Kyla Quinn Spence, Elias John Spencer, Ella Vaughn Steirer, Sydney Jayne Sugra, Jaylie Angelina Tocci, Angelina Sofia Torelli, Mattea Gianna Tropeano, Jada Marie Wackley, Connor Scott Weighknecht, Angela Kate Weimer, Makenna Ashlyn Wenrich, Andrew James Whitman, Jordan Ann Yelles.

High Honors

Karah Faith Abarca, Isaiah Carter Alicea, Gabriela Marie Aviles, Alyssa Marie Bartholomew, Owen Michael Beam, Anthony Joseph Berdell, Rileigh Elizabeth Bilheimer, Lizandra Jade Cartagena, Brad Allen Chamberlain, Ryley Colburn, Michael Curtis Coleman, Jed Percy Colyer, Sophia Alice Davidick, Rachel Janet Dos-Santos, Dylan Alex Eberhardt, Liberty Mercedes Eberly, Kylie Elizabeth Eberts, Destiny Ferdinand, Tayler Marie Fox, Ryan Mason Franke, Zackhi Garner, Gaven Michael GevaudanMollenkof, Abigail Louise Gildner, Brody Lloyd Graff, Casandra Jane Grosz, Mason Kerry Haupt, Anna Claire Herbert, Arianna Rose Heywood, Talbot Rudolph Houck, Jacob Ross Hussmann, Michael Anthony Jordan, Iasiah

Leighlanna Kirk, Taylor Joanne

Knappenberger, Ambrose Patrick Knecht, Alistair Jacob Kohler, Jonathan Jacob Kolumber, Jacob Allen Oliver Ladd, Luke Matthew Lesisko, Kathyushka Lugo, Lucas Owen Mantz, Alexandria Billie Mashraky, Kaitlyn Rose Miller, Olivia Skyla Millheim, Dane Mason Missmer, Austin

Michael Noe, Alexander Bryce

Peddigree, Zane Metz Pevorus, Aubrey Grace Rehrig, Connor Louis Retlick, Hailey Marie Rodenbaugh, Landon Joseph Ro-

land, Alyssa Kate Russell, Alex Jacob Slivka, Bennett David Smith, Caoimhe Ryanne Stires, Shaelea

Marie Stranahan, Chloe Lynn Tampier, Brayden Tiscio, Dominic John Titano, Taryn Elizabeth Ummarino, Callia Mae Weiner, Robert Alan Wheeler.

Honors

Justin Christian Alexander, Christopher Ryan Blaukowitch, Bryanna Marie Bogden, Rachel Dawn Bottone, Collin Lee Braren, Kacie Lynn Brearman, MacKenzi Lynn Cacciola, Ziara Datis-Cordero, Nevaeh DeJesus, Michael Vincent Dellatore, Logan John Ellersick, Lucas Matthew Enea, Isabella Rose Feddor, Luke Jameson Folcher, Rebeka Kelly Frey, Brayden Michael Gable, Brianna Nicole Gora, Jenna Lee Gower, Brennen Scott Grover, Jayden Michael Grube, Brynn Elizabeth Haftl, Hannah Elizabeth Harwick, Payge Elizabeth Haydt, Jackson Godown Hilt, Zane Andrew Kessler, Ewan Alexander Larkin, Amy Ann Lettko, Myalise Marie Lopez, Jayden Nicholas Lucas, Paige Elizabeth Luisi, Jianne Lila Meyreles, Tyler David Nesfeder, Saige Marie Pagan, Tristen Avery Pinnock, Jonathan Daniel Reichard, Ayden Anthony Rodriguez, Maggie Jameson Roe, Anthony Carmine Rossetti, Alexander Rutt, Xander Schlager, Elizabeth Pearl Schlegel, Michael Robert Seidick, Olivia Lynn Talbot, Jackson Scott Vajda, Raymond James Walker, Kody Ryan Ziegenfus.

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You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ search/events?order=date&search =jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program, please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least seven days notice.

Saint Nick

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vember or December of this year.

“Our goal is to have it in theatres for the holidays,” said Tammy.

Smith, a resident of Osceola Mills, has donned the big guy’s red suit since 2014 to provide holiday cheer and generosity to children, adults, geriatric nursing homes and other facilities in central Pennsylvania, estimating that he sees 2,000 people per Christmas season. After the sudden passing of his son in 2019, Smith has said that his devotion to being Santa’s helper was strengthened by being able to give the love he has for his son to other children and receive it in return.

A city-wide wrap party and Christmas Bazaar for the film will take place on Sunday, April 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center, located at 300 Gateway Dr., Bethlehem. The event is open to the public and tickets may be purchased at achannelofpeace.org or at the door. Swag bags will be given to the first 100 registered guests.

The wrap party and post-production fundraiser will include an opportunity to meet Daniel Roebuck in his Santa suit, meet and greets, autographs and photo-ops with the cast, vendors and Christmas crafters, a Christmas cookie contest, silent auction and more.

Co-writers and co-directors Daniel Roebuck (left) and Spencer Folmar (right), with the inspiration for “Saint Nick of Bethlehem,” Allen Smith (center).

Annual environmental Competition held in Northampton County

Submitted

by

BRITTNEY WAYLEN

On Thursday, April 18, the Northampton County Conservation District held its annual Envirothon competition in Louise W. Moore County Park, located in Bethlehem and Lower Nazareth townships. The Envirothon is an environmental competition for students in grades 9 through 12. A team consists of five students and an

advisor. Each team is given materials and objectives to study in advance. The teams were tested in five areas at the competition: Wildlife, Forestry, Soils & Land Use, Aquatic Ecology and a current environmental issue. This year’s topic was Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future. Seven schools competed in the Envirothon, with a total of 12 teams. The competing teams were Bangor Area High

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The Saucon Valley High School team, Claire Smith, Amanda Dettmar, Karoun Goudsouzian, Stepan Goudsouzian and Lincoln Alicea, had the highest cumulative score and was the first place winner. School, Freedom High School, Nazareth Area High School, Northampton Area High School, Pen Argyl Area High School, Moravian Academy Upper and Saucon Valley High School. At the competition, the teams rotated through five stations taking written tests with hands-on applications.

The team with the highest cumulative score, Saucon Valley High School, was named the winner. Bangor Area High

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School Team Maroon placed second and Freedom Team Gold placed third. Plaques, medallions and gift cards were awarded to the top three scoring teams, as well as prizes for the highest score achieved for each station test. A prize was also given in honor of Chryss Buchman, a previous manager who passed away in 2016, to the highest-scoring team at the Current Issue Station, which was Moravian Academy. An honor award was also given to the team scoring the highest in the Soils station in the name of the late Robert H. Jones, a previous board director of the Northampton County Conservation District. All participants received event T-shirts and Certificates of Participation.

The Saucon Valley High School team will now advance to the state competition, which is scheduled to be held at Camp Mt. Luther, Mifflinburg, Pa., on May 22.

The event was sponsored

this year by the Northampton County Conservation District; the Northampton County Division of Parks & Recreation; The Pidcock Company; J.G. Petrucci Co. Inc.; Joe Correia; Commerce Construction Co., L.P.; Majestic Realty Co.; Ott Consulting, Inc. Pennsylvania American Water Co.; Schlouch, Inc.; Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc.; Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Grand Central Landfill (Waste Management); Base Engineering, Inc. and Wegmans. The Conservation District receives help from the following agencies responsible for preparing, administering and correcting the tests: PA Game Commission, PA DCNR – Bureau of Forestry, PA Fish & Boat Commission and Penn State Extension. Assistance was also provided by volunteers from the Conservation District, the Division of Parks & Recreation and some of the sponsoring organizations.