The Home News April 4

The Home News

Girl Scouts assemble Easter Baskets for community outreach

From left to right: Kara Reighn, Caroline Mann, and Maddalyn Daney

Submitted by MEAGAN MANN

ing their community. In doing so, they put together Easter baskets to donate to the children currently housed at Turn -

ing Point of the Lehigh Valley. Troop 807 meets every other Wednesday at St. Peter's UCC in Seemsville.

Nazareth Borough Council Honors police officer; Welcomes new council member

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, April 1 to honor a borough police officer, appoint a new council member and discuss parking issues.

First, Mayor Lance E. Colondo honored Supervisor Randall Pompei with a resolution for being the recent recipient of the Nathan Ogden Award by the Northampton County Chiefs of Police Association for his exemplary service and devotion to law enforcement.

Colondo expressed that Pompei has been an integral part of the Nazareth Police Department since his hiring on July 1, 2016 where he has effectively served as a supervisor in the police department’s day-to-day operations.

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Hurricane Agnes and The railroads

We recently received another railroad article from our friend Mr. Thom Horvath of Bridgewater, New Jersey. He has forwarded a few articles and photos over the last year. These articles were especially interesting to our local railroad buffs. We hope you enjoy the information he has shared with our readers.

Do you recall Hurricane Agnes in 1972? In the Lehigh Valley, winds lasted several days, power outages were common and over 19 inches of rain fell in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. At the time, the estimated damage of the storm was $2.1 billion across the United States.

While hiking at the Susquehanna Riverlands State Park in York,

Pa., Mr. Horvath viewed the rebuilt Shocks Bridge from the Schull’s Rock Overlook. Thom recalls the damage to the railroad industry because of Hurricane Agnes. The storm destroyed or damaged 48 Penn Central Railroad Bridges. In 1972 Agnes destroyed Shocks Mill Bridge, a landmark and important trans-

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USPS 248-700

Brownie Troop 807 is learning the importance of support -

Newly appointed Councilwoman Cynthia Corpora is sworn in by Mayor Lance E. Colondo

The rebuilding of Shocks Mill Bridge; photo is courtesy of William Shank. Shocks Mill bridge today

Correction

reducing district funds to the Northampton Public Library from $270,000 for the upcoming school year to $50,000 due to the high costs and increases in other various projects and budgets.

In the March 28 issue of The Home News, the Northampton School Board accepts board member resignation article erroneously listed the reduced funding proposed by Vice President Kristin Soldridge as $250,000. However, Soldridge proposed portation link in York, Pa. On July 1, 1972, a Penn Central

freight train with 80 freight cars was about to cross the bridge when the engineer discovered the tracks had sunk sixinches. He notified the switch operator and the bridge was closed, averting a near tragedy. Then on July 2 at 1 a.m., the six center piers of the bridge collapsed. As a result, the bridge was destroyed and had to be rebuilt. In August 1973, the bridge was reopened at a cost of $7.5 million. Today the trains continue to use the bridge to bring needed products to market.

Mr. Horvath states, “I did manage to see a Norfolk Southern train destined for Baltimore cross Shocks Mill Bridge during a recent visit. For me, seeing this train would conclude my day at edge Overlook. During the hike back to my car, I reminisced about the one constant that did not change over the years. The Overlook at Schull’s Rock still continues to be a good place to watch trains crossing the Susquehanna on a summer’s day.”

Thank you, Thom, for sharing this railroad history with our loyal readers.

Suburban Darts

Week 26

With 1 week to go in Dart League, Dryland moved back into 1st place with a ‘sweep’ of Star of Bethlehem 6-4, 10-2, and 5-1. Leading the way for Dryland were Nathan Phares 8 for 15, Butch Silfies 7 for 15, Bernie Yurko 6 for 14, Larry Golick 5 for 12(HR), Earl Sigley 5 for 14(HR), and Jim Goldman with

For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org. Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464. Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.

Getting Out!

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.

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 Children’s Fishing Contest- Begins 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 Business Forum- Thursday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bath Municipal Building. Topic is security, includes presentation by Pa. State Police.

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- New committee, 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.

Equinox Music and Arts Festival- Rescheduled to Saturday, April 6 from noon to 8 p.m. at Municipal Park, 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Live music, food trucks and handmade vendors.

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.

Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held second Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E. Belvidere St.

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 Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers.

Equinox Music and Arts Festival

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Due to unfortunate weather conditions on their originally scheduled March 23 date, the Equinox Music and Arts Festival had to postpone the festival in order to ensure everyone has a “fun and safe time.”

The event will now be held on Saturday, April 6 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Northampton Municipal Park.

Additionally, some of the artists lined up were unable to swing the festival’s date change, so the new lineup and set times are as follows: Sunflow from 12 to 12:45 p.m.; Tabitha Booth from 1:05 to 1:50 p.m.; Condor from 2:10 to 2:55 p.m.; Hatter from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; and Geode from 4:35 to 5:35 p.m.

The event is free to the public and will include food trucks and vendors galore.

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Allen Township Supervisors discuss Volunteer firefighter rebates and retention

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their meeting on March 26, Allen Township Supervisors unanimously moved ahead with a draft ordinance that would provide real estate and earned income tax credits to volunteer firefighters. This draft ordinance, which was supported by supervisors and the township’s volunteer fire department alike, is in an effort to help attract and retain firefighters during a volunteer shortage being felt nationwide.

The draft ordinance proposes a 100% real property tax credit for any property-owning volunteer who resides in the township. Residents who do not own property would receive an earned income tax credit of up to $350.

Volunteers who are not township residents would still receive a rebate by calculating what their real property or earned income

tax would be against Allen Township’s millage.

Township Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell says this proposal is in line with that of neighboring townships.

Supervisor Dale Hassler, who is also the fire chief, excused himself from the meeting and turned its leadership over to Supervisor Paul Link in an effort to avoid any conflict of interest.

“It’s as fair as you can make it,” Treadwell said of the draft ordinance.

All supervisors agreed with him, though some wished they could make it fairer.“Everyone on this board wants to give something back to our volunteers,” said Supervisor Gary Behler. “It's hard to get volunteers in this day and age.”

Additionally, Behler expressed concern over possible discrimina-

tion since volunteers with higher incomes or larger properties would receive more back in tax credits.

“I want to make sure the money we’re giving is based on volunteering for Allen Township,” he said, and not on “economic status.”

Behler submitted an alternative proposal, suggesting a flat rate of $500 to every volunteer.

However, Treadwell warned that this verged too closely to paying the volunteers, which could have other legal repercussions.

Final opinion rested with the volunteers, many of whom were in attendance. President Jacob Schock said the proposal from the township was fair.

“We’ll all be at zero from a tax basis when all is said and done,” he told supervisors.

Another retention plan supervisors reviewed was a $10-per-call reimbursement. The township would allocate $50,000 per year to the fire department. Volunteers would receive $10 per call or training. In addition, new firefighters would receive $1,500 after their first year of service. This would be in addition to the tax credits.

Schock estimated there are about 25 volunteers, with an average of eight responding to each call. The hope would be to use this program to attract and retain new volunteers. These amounts could be reevaluated after the first year.

Treadwell said programs like this are new for municipalities everywhere struggling with volunteer issues. So there are bound to be questions and changes. However, “you have to start somewhere.”

The township will move ahead with ordinances for these programs.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be April 9 at 6 p.m.

Friday, May 10

Phyllis J. Mirakovits

Phyllis J. Mirakovits, 86, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Northampton. Born on August 16, 1937, in Bath, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Hilda (Miller) McIlhaney, Sr. Phyllis was the wife of the late John J. Mirakovits, Sr., with whom she shared 49 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2007. She was a 1955 graduate of Northampton High School. Phyllis worked for the former Bath Garment and then later for Gino and Jack's Sportswear in Bath, until retiring. Phyllis enjoyed music and dancing, but she especially enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Bath.

Survivors: she will be missed dearly by her son, John "Rocky" J. Mirakovits, Jr. and his wife Yvonne; daughter, Joan L. Bucha and her husband Greg; son, her loving grandchildren including Zachary, Samantha, Nicole, Kristy, Danielle; two great grandchildren, Brian and Kristyna; sister, Marcia M. Hahn; and a niece and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles E. McIlhaney, Jr.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, PA, 18014. Family and friends may call, Monday, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath.

Nazareth Women’s Club

To

hold semiAnnual event

Submitted by MERRY SUE BAUM

Bring your friends and your favorite games and enjoy an afternoon at the Nazareth Women’s Club’s semi-annual game/card party event.

The party will be held on Friday, April 12 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. Admission is $10 per person and includes light refreshments. Tables of four will be available for attendees to play the games of their choice. If the tickets are not sold out, they will be available at the door.

Along with an afternoon of games, there will be door prizes and a basket raffle.

The Women’s Club uses the proceeds to help support nonprofit organizations in the community. For more information, call Barbara Isenberg at 610-7461453 or Audrey McAbee at 610746-1140.

Northampton Borough Police Report

MARCH 17

Traffic stop in the 1200 block of Main St., E. 19th St. and Main St., the 600 block of E. 21st St., and E. 14th St. and Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Civil matter in the 300 block of E. 9th St. Report of a civil issue.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of E. 19th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Reportable accident in the 1800 block of Main St. involving three vehicles.

Neighbor complaint in the

Bath Bowling

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Earl Holland Jr 620 (207-246)

Earl Holland Sr 506

Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair (4)

Wyatt Davidson 681 (267-212-202)

Vince Bauer 557 (213)

Rice Family (2)

John Sverha 537

Naaman Houseal 530 (213)

Stars & Strikes (2)

Bob Davidson III 638 (258)

Bob Davidson Jr 597 (209)

Frank Pavlov 535

Lee Hilbert 523

Bath Supply (2)

Steve Kerbacher 596 (211-214)

Brent Connolly 591 (223)

Frank Donchez 584 (212-213)

Frank Yeakel 580 (215)

Daku Auto Body (2)

Marc Beichey 679 (259-236)

Al Davidson 654 (202-244-208)

Scott Bortz 566

Shawn Trone 544 (213)

Broken Tackle (2)

Ed Zupko 686 (235-235-216)

Shannon Quick 601 (225)

Butch Riddle 600 (225-223)

Vinny Spaziani 572 (209)

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (2)

Terry Bartholomew 684 (237-242-205)

Gerald Bartholomew 605 (210-214)

Ed Musselman 581 (204)

Ty Pagotto 579

Terry Pagotto 577 (240)

Bath Industrial League Week 15 (2nd Half)

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Heads up: Solar eclipse to be visible in Pennsylvania on April 8

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Although our area is not in the path of totality and thus we will not see the sun totally eclipsed by the moon, there will still be an opportunity for excellent viewing of the eclipse throughout Pennsylvania, weather permitting.

The eclipse will begin to be visible around 2 p.m. on April 8. From 3:16 to 3:20 p.m., totality will occur in the northwest region of the state in the counties listed above. At the same time, the remainder of the state will see the moon covering 90 to 99% of the sun. The eclipse will conclude around 4:30 p.m.

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Unwanted person in the 100 block of Lilac Ct. Report of an

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DUI, Main St. and King St. Report of a suspected DUI.

MARCH 18

Check person/welfare in the 2000 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Traffic stop, Clear Springs Dr. and Horwith Dr., the 2400 block of Main St., and Smith Ln. and Horwith Dr. Traffic stops were conducted.

Wires down in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave. Report of downed wires.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

MARCH 19

EMS ambulance assist in the 200 block of E. 2nd St., and the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Assist person in the 500 block of E. 5th St. Officers assist a male.

Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female.

Suspicious act in the unit block of W. 26th St. Report of a suspicious act.

Non-reportable accident in the 1900 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Harassment in the 300 block of Bendelow Ln. Report of harassment.

Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 7th St. A traffic stop was conducted.

MARCH 20

Check person/welfare in the 700 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Lehigh Township Supervisors

Give small update on Settlement

By LAURA KLOTZ

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 26 began by providing attendees with flyers for an upcoming fundraiser for Lehigh Valley K9s. In partnership with the township’s own K9 officer, Cash, the organization will hold a designer bag bingo on Sunday, May 19 at the Diamond Fire Company in Walnutport.

Payment requests for the maintenance building were reviewed. Vision Mechanical requested dropping their retainer from 10% to 5%, but the board decided to table that for further discussion. The project is still on schedule with regard to the contractors, but PPL will delay completion by two weeks as they could not get the project scheduled any sooner.

Lehigh Township was the only municipality to place a bid for the truck being offered by Upper Macungie; other municipalities expressed interest, but did not turn in bids. The bid should be awarded to the township by April 8, and the truck can be collected any time after that. It should be in the possession of the Public Works Department by the next Board of Supervisors meeting. The ordinance concerning recreational marijuana was presented for the board’s consideration.

It was noted that there are a few points in the ordinance which require clarification. Based on the recommendation of Township Solicitor David M. Backenstoe, the board agreed to table the matter and request further clarification.

In response to an audience inquiry, this ordinance is not related to the proposed medical marijuana facility; rather, this is legislation the board wishes to have prepared in the event that Pennsylvania legalizes recreational marijuana.

Next, President Michael Jones read a statement for the settlement agreement and general release regarding Jessica Edwards versus Lehigh Township and Police Chief Scott Fogel. The total payout of the agreement will confer $1.75 million to Edwards, whereas the township will be responsible for $275,000 of this amount, with the insurance company covering the rest.

It is unknown at this time whether the township’s insurance rates will increase as a result.

Due to the non-disclosure portion of the agreement, at this time, supervisors are unable to comment on the specifics of the payment or where the money will be acquired.

Solicitor Backenstoe confirmed that the township has

not admitted to any wrongdoing, and board member Cynthia Miller promised that eventually, they will be able to provide information about where they are getting the money for the township’s portion of the payout. They are not otherwise allowed to talk about it at this time.

However, it was confirmed that the decision cannot be appealed, as it came from the recommendation of the insurance company and their lawyer. It was also confirmed that Edwards cannot seek further legal action against the Board of Supervisors or anyone else regarding this situation.

Having answered what questions they were able, the board voted unanimously to approve the settlement.

In other news, Miller will be representing Lehigh Township at the upcoming Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors Conference in April. Since she will be voting on resolutions, the supervisors were provided with a list of the resolutions in question and urged to review the list to advise Miller if they wish her to vote in a specific manner on any of the items.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported that Northampton County has requested a letter of support from Lehigh Township, as they are applying for a grant to rehabilitate the county’s oldest bridge. This will cost the township nothing and will not take place for at least a year; the work will not begin until after they have completed the project at Indian Trail Park.

The board authorized Rehrig to send the letter.

Rehrig also received a proposal to redo the entrance driveway, which she intends to place on the agenda for the next supervisors meeting.

During public comment, Katherine Mack informed the board that she was asked to recuse herself at a recent Zoning Hearing Board meeting because she had allegedly filed a com-

plaint regarding Kleintop’s Garage.

Mack expressed that she never made a formal complaint; however, she admittedly communicated with Zoning Officer Elizabeth Amato about the matter, and Amato was required to act.

The wording on the complaint form will be amended to state that the form must be completed and submitted in order for the zoning officer to take action.

Paul Nikisher advised those in attendance that there will be a large meeting in Moore Township on April 4 regarding the Northampton Area School District tax situation.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd.

Local Northampton AARP chapter Announces Next meeting

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE

The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, April 10 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Doors will open at 11 a.m. We will meet in the Atlas Room. All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome any new members or visitors to attend or join. Please stop at our trip table which is

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Pompei has had successes with policing of crime in his handling of criminal and narcotics investigations and with his role as a member of the county drug task force.

“Supervisor Pompei brings professionalism and dedication to the department on a daily basis and consistently serves as an example for others in the department to excel in their goals, serve residents and keep the community safe,” Colondo added.

The Nathan Ogden Award has been presented by the Northampton County Chiefs of Police Association since 2002 and is named after Northampton County Deputy Sheriff Nathan Ogden, the first known law enforcement officer to give his life to his community in America upon being killed in the line of duty while trying to execute an arrest warrant in 1771.

Next, Colondo swore in newly appointed council member Cynthia Corpora, who will fill the unexpired term for the vacant position from April 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 left by Jeffrey Corpora’s recent resignation.

During recognition of citizens

from the floor, several residents shared their grievances with current parking situations near Nazareth Area High School since there are many students choosing to use parking on the streets surrounding the high school due to limited parking in areas closest to the school’s entrance and the distance from the Mitchell Avenue designated parking lot to the school’s entrance, which is caused by the doors to the school closest to that lot being locked.

Furthermore, this is worsened by the amount of parent drop offs that have risen in recent years, which has subsequently caused a 75% decrease in the amount of students that ride the school bus. Moreover, parent parking on the streets near the schools blocks traffic and presents a safety issue.

Unfortunately, borough police do not have jurisdiction on school grounds and school police do not have jurisdiction in the borough, which has presented parking enforcement issues. Colondo stated that residents should bring their issues with current parking and traffic problems to the school board’s attention.

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Full lunch with a variety of teas and desserts Program on Victorian plants and flowers

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Supervisor Randall Pompei is honored by Nazareth Borough Council for his receipt of the Nathan Ogden Award. (From left to right) Police Chief Randall Miller, Supervisor Randall Pompei and Mayor Lance E. Colondo

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SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Upper Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Workshop Meeting to discuss the proposed draft Storm Water Ordinance on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 100 Newport Ave., Nazareth, PA. No other action will be taken.

Lisa Klem Upper Nazareth Township Manager

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The Municipalities and the Authority reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the awards in the best interests of the Boroughs and the Borough Authority.

Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year after award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as bid guarantee, a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton.

LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P. O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (4/4 & 4/11)

Clark 6 for 13, Roger Kern 5 for 13, Mark Heffy 5 for 15, Kevin Gross also 5 for 15, Jennifer Erkinger 4 for 12, with HR’s from Larry Kneller(2), Rich Kern and John Hoysan. For Christ UCC, Eric Yocum was 8 for 12(hitting the ‘Cycle’ for the night), Susie Gasper 4 for 12(HR), Steve Hunsicker 4 for 12, Garry Hunsicker 4 for 13(HR), Keith Laudenslager 4 for 14, and Ed Yost with a HR.

In other action, Ebenezer ‘sandwiched’ 4-3 and 5-0 wins around a 2-1 loss in 12 innings to Farmersville. Leading hitters for Ebenezer were Joey Blevins 4 for 9, Carol Voortman 5 for 13(HR), Joe Kish 4 for 12, with Jim Voortman, John Wieand, and Dennis Wieand each with a HR. Kyle Campbell, Dave Campbell, and Rick Kittek all went 4 for 12 apiece for Farmersville.

The final match of the night fines Emmanuel beating Blessed Trinity 4-1 and 2-1 after losing the ‘opener’ 3-2. Tom Dormeida led the Emmanuel going 5 for

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One resident suggested that the borough could enforce parking regulations in that area such as permitted parking, but President Daniel R. Chiavaroli and Police Chief Randall Miller stated that this was not a viable solution for the time being.

Signage was posted in March stating that those parked illegally on the streets around the school would be ticketed starting April 2, which has deterred students from parking on those streets, but also presented problems for residents that live on those streets who fear being ticketed.

In order to find a long-term solution, the board advised residents to go to school board meetings to discuss these parking issues.

In the meantime, council decided to halt ticketing until the 2024-2025 school year to provide ample time for them to discuss the matter with the school board and police department, so they can work together to find a solution.

During reports, Colondo noted that the Police Department had 329 police activity/calls for service for the month of March, with 25 crimes reported and investigated, 11 criminal arrests, one drugrelated crime, six Part 1 offenses, 130 traffic citations, 93 warnings issued, four reportable accidents and 11 non-reportable accidents. Additionally, there were 98 parking enforcement officer violations and 82 officer issued violations for a combined total of 180 parking tickets issued for the month.

Councilwoman Kayla Green reported that Vigilance Hose Fire Company No. 1 answered 21 calls for the month of February,

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including eight fire alarms, three motor vehicle accidents, two trees down, one dwelling fire, one wire problem, one gas leak, one EMS assist and four mutual aid calls for two motor vehicle accidents, one fire alarm, and one dwelling fire.

In other business, council unanimously approved the following public property motions: a donation of $250 to American Legion Post 415 to help subsidize costs associated with the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 beginning at 10 a.m. and the rental of a public address sound system; for the NEDC and Downtown Manager Lisa Borick to stage a Block Party on Friday, July 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. with Belvidere Street closed between Main Street and Spruce Street during the event; the purchase of two benches for the basketball courts in the Park; a two-year contract for all borough electrical transmission service with American Electric Power for a 24-month contract providing electric power at $0.06937 per kilowatt hour; and use of the field at Council Chambers on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10 a.m. for the 2nd Annual Memorial Library of Nazareth Pet Parade.

Next, council unanimously approved the police items, which included: an increase in the hourly rate for part-time police officers with more than three years of service to $34 per hour; the hiring of Jeffrey S. Ganoung as a regularly scheduled parttime parking enforcement officer at a rate of $17 per hour; sending a new proposed fiveyear Crossing Guard agreement with Nazareth Area School District calling for $182,965.00 in year one, $186,624.30 in year two, $190,356.79 in year three, $194,163.92 in year four and $198,047.20 in year five; and for the budgeted purchase of a new record management system for the Police Department from Cody Data Driven Solutions at a first year cost of $50,506 and $17,561 annually every year after.

Additionally, council unanimously approved a contract with

Diversified Technology Utility Billing for the borough's Refuse and Recycling quarterly billing. Costs for the startup and all four quarters of billing in 2024 will be $10,770 and in subsequent years, charges will be $4,770 annually.

Council also unanimously approved motions to recognize James Cunningham, Jessica Rodriguez and James Ortutay, three Nazareth High School students for their video documentary on "transportation infrastructure," and the second payment for application of the firehouse floor in the amount of $29,457.90.

Last, council unanimously approved the 2024 low bids for all highway and road materials submitted by New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, as well as the low bids for all 2024 rental equipment by Sacks & Sons Inc.

The next Nazareth Borough Council workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. and the regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Natural Perspectives For the healthMinded individual Strength

By DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

When you think of being strong, what first comes to mind? Many, if not most, think about muscles and physical strength. We all know the importance of physical strength, yet being strong and strengthening oneself has much more to it. This past week I gave a talk to our local Kiwanis group where I covered this very topic. Please allow me to expand upon that presentation.

It is well understood that as we get older our physical strength wanes a bit. Back in the days when our muscles had muscles, the thought of losing strength seemed rather preposterous. Oddly enough, we all find ourselves at a point where

muscle mass will never be as dense as it was in our youth. Such is the path of life.

This is not to say that appropriate muscle building and maintaining exercises should be given up on. No, it’s quite the opposite, and those with physical strength maintained are typically well rewarded in the later years. If getting stronger to perform self-care isn’t motivation enough, then think about how your fair strength as a senior could help your spouse or loved one if need be.

But it isn’t just physical strength I want to shed light on. Two other areas of importance are mental and emotional strength. Collectively, all three together truly fortify self in a way nothing else can.

Perhaps both develop simply by virtue of time on earth as we move through our lifetime of experiences. However, leaving our mental ease and emotional self to randomness does not serve us or anyone else well. Intentional development of our emotional and mental selves assists us personally, yet also pays dividends for the next generation.

Imagine still having emotional responses like a teenager at almost sixty years old, or having such weak mindedness in the face of life circumstances that require steadfastness. Tough stuff comes everyone’s way, and from what I have seen, witnessed and experienced in myself and others, those who develop themselves physically, mentally and emotionally fare better when push comes to shove.

This is a tough talk to have, but we shouldn’t shy away from at least a candid conversation on the matter.

As I write this now, I, like you, am facing all things human. Since I am in a relationship with thousands of patients in our community, I am also keenly aware of what many are going through, coming out of and/or having a brief moment of reprieve until life cycles through all its humanness once again. Life is clearly not for the weak. We need to fortify as best able to weather the storms.

Moravian Hall Square resident Elsie Frey

Celebrates 104th birthday

Submitted by LIZ BRANDL

Moravian Hall Square resident, Elsie Frey, recently celebrated her 104th birthday on Wednesday, March 27. She has been a lifelong resident of Nazareth, taking her first breath on a day when the American flag had only 48 stars, life expectancy in the U.S. was only 54 years and the average wage in the U.S. was 33 cents per hour.

Elsie graduated from Nazareth High School in 1937. After marrying her late husband Joseph in 1947, they bought their first home in town.

Elsie is a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Broad Street and a loyal member of the Church Choir.

At the end of 2017, Elsie moved to Moravian Hall Square. Today, she continues to live in an independent apartment, defying age with her active participation in regular exercise classes and many other activities on campus.

Residents and family gathered to celebrate this wonderful lady and wish her a very happy birthday. Happy 104th birthday, Elsie!

About Morningstar Living Morningstar Senior Living, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Nazareth, Pa. In 1988, the organization opened the first Life Plan Community in Northampton County, known as Moravian Hall Square.

The community provides residential accommodations, assisted living, and skilled nursing care for people aged 62 and up.

Morningstar Living is currently building a second campus, Heritage Village, in Upper Nazareth Township.

The first residents moved into this cottage community in the spring of 2018. Today, four phases have been completed with phase five currently under construction and the final phase in the sales process.

4-H equine Garage sale Open to the Public

Submitted by JANICE MARTIN

On Saturday, April 13, the annual tack swap or “equine garage sale” will be held at the Northampton County 4-H Center in Nazareth. The tack swap

will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The Northampton County 4-H Center is located at 777 Bushkill Center Rd., just over two miles south of Route 512 from the traffic light for Bushkill Center Road, or three miles north of Nazareth on Bushkill Center Road.

There will be new and used items for sale for all horse interests and disciplines. Additionally, there will be horse crafts, Breyer model horses, clothing and other horse-related items. All sellers are pre-registered for a sale table or space inside; outside space is available the day of the swap; there are no consignments. No live animals are permitted and no dogs are permitted.

Food, courtesy of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club, will

be available during the sale hours. This is a rain or shine event being held inside non-heated buildings and outside.

The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8 to 19 years. It offers over 150 handson projects, a wide variety of experiences and builds life skills for the future. Volunteer leaders are always welcome.

Anyone wishing information in regards to the tack swap is asked to call Janice Martin at 610-837-7294. Anyone wishing general information concerning the 4-H program in Northampton County is asked to call the Northampton County 4-H offices, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at 610-746-1970, or your local Agricultural Extension Service in your county.

Elsie Frey, celebrates her 104th birthday

Elsie Frey, with her daughter and cake; photos provided by Morningstar Living

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Summer camp registration now open

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER

DiscoverE Hide 'n Seekers

(Age 3-5): Neature Detectives Morning Session

Tuesday, June 25 to Friday, June 28 from 10 to 11 a.m.

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Licensed Electrician

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The world is full of all sorts of exciting things to explore. Come see how much fun learning about nature can be. Campers must be accompanied by an adult each day of camp. This program combines our autumn Tales for Tots program and our sum-

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Sunday, May 19

Doors open 11 a.m. • Bingo starts 1 p.m.

6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap Kitchen Open

mer camp for 5-year-old children. There will not be separate programs for those age groups this year. Please choose only one session of camp to sign up for. This camp begins on Tuesday, June 25 and ends on Friday, June 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. each day. There is a non-refundable $15 registration fee for this camp.

DiscoverE Hide 'n Seekers

(Age 3-5): Neature Detectives Afternoon Session

Tuesday, June 25 to Friday, June 28 from 1 to 2 p.m.

The world is full of all sorts of exciting things to explore. Come see how much fun learning about nature can be. Campers must be accompanied by an adult each day of camp. This program combines our autumn Tales for Tots program and our summer camp for 5-year-old children. There will not be separate programs for those age groups this year. Please choose only one session of camp to sign up for. This camp begins on Tuesday, June 25 and ends on Friday, June 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. each day. There is a non-refundable $15 registration fee for this camp.

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 youths and adults in a hands-on, non-traditional learning experience. Instruction includes hiking, archery, camping, canoeing, forest ecology, boater water safety, water quality monitoring, firearms safety and handling, and other out-

If you’re looking for a part-time career you’ll love, where you’ll make a difference in your community, look no further!

door 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.

Art in Nature Camp for Teens

Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jacobsburg is partnering with ArtsQuest and PA Council on the Arts to host a day camp that merges nature with art. Teens aged 13-17 are invited to join teaching artist, Chris Spohn, to learn the processes of sculpting, mold making and casting to create a conglomerate sculpture related to the theme: “Diversity makes an ecosystem strong.” Attendees will be able to bring home a casting and mold after camp. Camp will include outdoor adventures to inspire artists as they learn about the species that call Jacobsburg home. This camp will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday July 22 until Friday, July 26. This camp is free.

DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers (Ages 6-8): The Power of Water Session 1

Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to noon

Water is essential for all life on earth. During this camp we will explore how water moves through systems and learn how wildlife and people benefit. We’ll discuss weather, historical water usage, water in habitats and water conservation. Campers will even have an opportunity to build their own miniature water wheel. So, WATER you waiting for? Let’s explore. Please choose only one week of camp to sign up for. This camp begins on Tuesday, August 6 and ends on Friday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee for this camp.

DiscoverE Penn’s Adventurers (Ages 9-12):

Jacobsburg Survival Challenge Session 1

Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to noon

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us and learn how to prepare for the most common survival scenarios. There will be lots of fun activities includ-

ing fire making, building shelters and orienteering. Please choose only one week of camp to sign up for. This camp begins on Tuesday, August 6 and ends on Friday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee for this camp.

DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers (Ages 6-8): The Power of Water Session 2

Tuesday, August 13 to Friday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to noon

Water is essential for all life on earth. During this camp we will explore how water moves through systems and learn how wildlife and people benefit. We’ll discuss weather, historical water usage, water in habitats, and water conservation. Campers will even have an opportunity to build their own miniature water wheel. So, WATER you waiting for?

Let’s explore! Please choose only one week of camp to sign up for. This camp begins on Tuesday, August 13 and ends on Friday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee for this camp.

DiscoverE Penn’s Adventurers (Ages 9-12): Jacobsburg Survival Challenge Session 2

Tuesday, August 13 to Friday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to noon

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us and learn how to prepare for the most common survival scenarios. There will be lots of fun activities including fire making, building shelters and orienteering. Please choose only one week of camp to sign up for. This camp begins on Tuesday, August 13 and ends on Friday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee for this camp.

Now lest we forget, there is something we need to strengthen that, dare I say, is vastly more critical to strengthen than all we just touched upon. That would be the strengthening of our spirits–the deepest aspect to our being. While spirit strengthening is a large topic to cover and may be beyond my skill set to give proper justice to, please know that digging into ways to strengthen one’s spirit should not be chided.

Whether it be physical, mental, emotional or spiritual, each has ways to be improved upon and strengthened. The physical includes training, diet and stretching, of course. The others require their particulars as well and can include, yet not limited to, reading our Bibles, educational books on necessary subject matter, men’s and women’s groups, podcasts, counselors, friends, family meetings, etc. Resources for growth are bountiful. Could mindfulness, meditation and prayer be at the forefront? Perhaps so. Take this all to heart. My best to you.

"Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.