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eight children (four died in infancy), plus his wife, Maria Magdalene Fatzinger Weaver, so Samuel decided to build a new home. One of the stone homes was carefully dismantled and the material saved for rebuilding a
by ERIN FERGUSON Mask Force 2020 was established by Ruth Dennison and Joan Zachary in an effort to organize sewers, machines, fabric, and mask materials to create and distribute masks throughout the Lehigh Valley to healthcare workers and community providers. One morning, Joan Zachary woke up and realized Ruth Dennison had been up all night on Facebook posting messages asking for help in her new mask making initiative. Dennison, a retired oncology nurse, spoke to Zachary that morning and told her about the critical need for masks in the hospitals. They were both very concerned that the hospitals wouldn’t have enough masks, so Dennison came up with a solution to supply the hospitals and other organizations with what they needed. They were able to get a few people together to make some masks at their homes, but it exploded and friends upon friends came together to help in the Mask Force 2020 mission. “This was really Ruth’s idea, I am just here to put the wind under her wings,” comments Joan Zachary. Mask Force 2020 masks were created by a team of sewing, medical and manufacturing professionals who worked closely
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William Weaver Civil War, photo courtesy of Larry Oberly
Weaversville Part 4 of 14 In this column, Margie Jenkins, a descendant of the Weaver family, and her daughter Susan Jenkins take us back to Weaversville. The year — 1850. Family members were housed in a number of buildings on the property. Samuel Weaver had eight brothers and sisters and
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Little Free Pantry in Bath Helps neighbors in need
by KERI LINDENMUTH Bath resident Robyn Fenon had everything she could ever need. "I have a wonderful family. We are as healthy as we can be," she says. "I have a wonderful job, a home, food on our table, and heat." However, she knew that others in her community were not as lucky. In 2019, after seeing a story on the news about Little Free Pantry, a grassroots movement to provide food to neighbors in need, she decided to get involved. Little Free Pantry got its start in 2016 in Arkansas when Jessica McClard constructed a box on a post outside her home and filled it with canned goods and dry goods for her neighbors. Neighbors are encouraged to take what they need and those more fortunate are urged to give what they can. The number of those in need in the Lehigh Valley continues to grow. Over 75,000 Lehigh Valley residents live below the poverty line and struggle to provide themselves and their loved ones
with food. Hundreds of thousands more live paycheck to paycheck. Food banks like the Second Harvest Food Bank aid over 60,000 Lehigh Valley residents every single month. These individuals are our neighbors, family members, coworkers, and friends. For many residents, like Fenon, these numbers are heartbreaking. "I just wanted to help and be a part of the solution," adds Fenon. Fenon shared the idea with those whose opinion mattered most: her family. She broached the subject of constructing her own pantry outside her home to her parents, who are also her landlords. Her parents were on board right away, especially her mother. "If she was not on board, no Continued on page 2
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one would be," says Fenon. Next was her husband, Jay. "I knew he could build it if I dreamt it," Fenon says. "But I was concerned he would be worried that this would bring all sorts of strangers to our home." Jay had no hesitation. He was all for constructing the pantry in a safe location along their driveway so neighbors could safely access it. Together, they went shopping for the materials and had it constructed and open for use by the end of the weekend. Fenon filled it with easy-to-make meals
for one, like Hormel Compleats, Rice-A-Roni, and Velveeta single serves. She named it "Your Pantry." To get the word out, she shared pictures of "Your Pantry" on Facebook and passed out flyers at her local yard sale. Once word spread, it did not take long for the pantry to get attention. Whenever the pantry is filled, she posts on Facebook. "It does not take long to empty out," she says. It also does not take long for neighbors to give back. Some neighbors have filled it with canned goods, soup, and ramen. Others even do trades, providing children's books and games in place of food. Fenon says that trading may help reduce anxiety for those who are bashful about
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asking for help. Fenon says a lot of people visit the pantry during work hours or in the evenings, but the pantry is open 24/7. Fenon encourages neighbors to get involved. Any food, she says, is a welcome addition to the pantry. She also encourages individuals to start their own pantries in their neighborhoods. "It is so easy to get caught up in 'I wish this,' 'I want that,' 'My life is so hard,' when in actuality most of us should consider ourselves lucky," she says. For neighbors in need, the pantry is located at 246 Monocacy Drive, Bath, PA 18014.
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by KERI LINDENMUTH Chalk drawings, scavenger hunts, and impromptu musical performances. Unique sights and sounds are filling Lehigh Valley neighborhoods in the midst of COVID-19. Although stores are closed, playgrounds are roped off, and grocery store shelves are empty, neighbors are finding ways to stay connected, stay active, and Continued on page 4
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p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Siegfried Log Cabin- Open Saturday, May 16 and Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 time TBA.
United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.
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three-story house of brick instead of stone. This site was probably where John Hays, an original settler, had a home. The old fireplace was preserved and added to the structure. The family moved into the house in 1859. Samuel died before he could move into the new home. The sturdy building later became the Weaversville Hotel. Magdalene Weaver died Jan. 10, 1860, at age 88. One of her fondest memories was when she was a child. Benjamin Franklin stopped at the Craig settlement and stayed at the Hays home. In later years, she continued to point to the room used by Benjamin Franklin when he inspected the early colonial postal system. The Weavers lived to see the colonies become the United States of America. War clouds covered the nation when, in April 1861, the Civil War threatened to split the country. The call to serve was answered by William Weaver. He was 24 years old, 5 feet, 8-1/2 inches tall and a clerk in what is East Allen Township. Weaversville boundar-
ies reach into both Allen and East Allen townships. William was born Aug. 9, 1838. At the time of enlistment, he was married with two children, ages 2 and 1. In January 1863, he contracted jaundice and was admitted to the Windmill Point Hospital for treatment of typhoid fever and jaundice. He was discharged in April 1863. In 1883, he began receiving a pension of $6 a month for rheumatism, kidney and liver disease. He died in May 1902 of heart disease in Bethlehem. The Weavers were interested in education. Most local schools were one-room buildings with one teacher instructing many students from grades 1 to 8. High schools were nonexistent, so Samuel and Michael donated land for a three-story brick school building. The building still stands in Weaversville. Our next three columns are very fascinating. The Jenkins family provided a rare brochure and catalog from the Weaversville Academy, a piece of history Larry Oberly and this writer have never seen. In our next three columns, we will visit the academy in 1858.
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with the Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke’s University Health Network to develop a design that was comfortable to wear over the N95 masks. The design for the masks came from the Fab Lab at Northampton Community College where Joan Zachary is a faculty member. After seeing the value in the Mask Force 2020 mission, Northampton Community College allowed Monica Beaky and Sean Kernan to work at the Fab Lab to create kits for the sewers. “We are very limited as to who can work at the Fab Lab, but the college saw the value in our mission, so they allowed us to have two people working there during this time. Monica and Sean are working very hard to help us accomplish our goals,” says Zachary. First, the donated fabric from Joanne Fabrics and local community members gets sent to Hospital Central Services Cooperative, Inc., HCSC, which is one of the largest not-for-profit cooperative healthcare linen rental providers in North America. They wash the donated fabric and return it to the Fab Lab where the fabric is cut using lasers. Kits are then created for the sewers that the Mask Force distributes at the three locations listed below. The sewers take their kits home, sew the masks and then return them to one of the designated drop-off points. The finished masks are then delivered to the hospitals and other community providers for their use. Currently, Mask Force 2020 has made over 2000 masks and by the end of next week, the Fab Lab will have made enough kits that if each kit comes back correctly, they will have made over 10,000 masks. “We are grateful for all of the masks being produced, but some of the masks don’t come back correctly sewn so we offer those masks to the sewers to use themselves,” comments Zachary. Although Governor Wolf just recommended everyone wear a mask when they go out in public, Mask Force 2020 is only offering their masks as donations to medical professionals and other community providers at this time. “We had a facility offer to pay us for our masks, but we said absolutely not. This is a donation only kind of thing. You can donate towards the cause for supplies if you would like to, but the masks are not for sale,” says Zachary. You can make a request for masks on their website, but their focus is on medical professionals and other community partners. Mask Force 2020 has also been asked by other areas to create masks for their facilities, but right now their sole focus is on the Lehigh Valley. “We have had requests from state troopers, group homes, senior care facilities and KidsPeace as well, which we have donated to, but we are only filling requests for facilities in the Lehigh Valley,” adds Zachary. The pattern to make your own
mask can be found on their website, www.maskforce2020.com. You can also donate to their cause for supplies or fill out the form to volunteer on there as well. “We feel like we are helping in a time where it is very easy to feel helpless and it means a lot for us to be able to send people off with a big box of masks knowing that we are doing something to protect the people on the front lines,” says Zachary. Kit pick up locations and
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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Hi gang, have you been enjoying the beautiful weather? I know I have. All the magnolia trees are blooming right now, it’s one of my favorite times of year! Spring is in bloom for sure; if you have any pretty photos, email them to AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com for the April Photo of the Month contest...Can you believe Easter is this Sunday already? It sure doesn’t feel like it. It’s just not the same not being in church and goin’ to all the local Easter egg hunts...We sure have had the weather for them. Farms are starting to plant their sweet corn already. I can’t wait for a nice hot summer day with some BBQ and sweet corn on the cob...Last week the CRPD partnered with the Hanover Twp. Vol. Fire Co. to bring some birthday joy to kids in the community with a parade. The also visited Traditions of Hanover, the Atria of Bethlehem and Sterling Heights Senior Living Centers...There was a fire in the Northampton Borough last week, early Saturday morning, in the 220 block of Main Street, damaging two homes and displacing three. One person was home at the time of the fire, luckily they were able to escape without any injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at time of print...Northampton Area School District has stepped up to help St. Luke’s University Hospital. They were able to donate around 4,000 vinyl gloves in various sizes, 36 bottles of hand sanitizer and 30 gallons of commercial disinfectant. They also donated their supply of N-95 masks. The district also continues to feed around 300 students a day with bagged lunches. Great job Northampton Area School District...Dr. Estelle Stein in Bath was looking to donate 25+ bottles of hand sanitizer last week to fellow healthcare workers; not sure if anyone in need has
reached out...Lots of people in the community are also stepping up to make masks for healthcare workers, helping and donating where they can...There was a high speed chase that ended into Mattie Strudel Haus’s store front in Bath early Tuesday morning. Hopefully we’ll have more on that for next week’s issue...Here’s a silver lining we can find in the current state of affairs...Trout season has opened early statewide! This early opening is intended to discourage large groups of anglers from concentrating on the original opening day, I could see that making efforts of social distancing rather difficult. Due to the early opening, Mentored Youth Trout Day will be cancelled, however all youth fishing licenses purchased in 2020 will be honored in 2021...I took a walk yesterday along the Lehigh Canal and Lehigh River, saw lotsa fishermen... While on the topic of fishing, the Bath Area Fish Committee has cancelled their annual Kids Fishing Contest this year due to everything that’s going on right now...I saw that there are boxes out around the Nazareth Circle and in front of Borough Chambers. The boxes contain non-perishable goods for those in need. Just be safe and practice social distancing when using/replenishing the boxes! Well gang that’s all she wrote this week, I hope everyone has a safe and peaceful Easter, enjoy that family time, and I will see ya’ll next time.
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stay positive...from a safe six feet away. My own Allentown neighborhood has taken to weekly activities for children and children at heart. Chalk drawings for dog walkers encourage residents to "stay pawsitive." Walkers take pictures of their furry friends with the drawings and post them on the neighborhood Facebook page. To celebrate the first week of spring, neighbors wrote the
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names of spring flowers, insects, and trees on pieces of paper and taped them to their front doors. Children explored the neighborhood and kept track of the words they could find. The traditional neighborhood Easter egg hunt will still take place...with a twist. Neighbors are encouraged to color paper Easter eggs and tape them to their windows. The Easter Bunny will also be making the rounds. While he won't be offering hugs this year, he'll still be dropping off treats on kids' doorsteps. Over the past few weeks of social isolation, our neighborhood Facebook page has been more active than ever with neighbors seeking out ways to stay connected. These games, activities, and random acts of kindness have added much-needed hope to an otherwise grim experience.
If you're looking to bring some muchneeded light to your neighborhood and connect with neighbors even when you're distancing, there's no shortage of activities to turn to: I Spy: Every week, neighbors choose a symbol. It could be a flower, a dog, or a car. They place a picture of this symbol on their front door. Walkers can see how many of that week's symbol they can "spy." Bear Hunts: This is a popular activity for young children. Neighbors are hiding teddy bears in their windows for children to spot when they're out on their walks. Chalk Your Walk: Get outside and show off your artistic side! Write encouraging messages on your sidewalks and fill your driveway with color. Light Shows: Who says twinkle lights have to be reserved for the holidays? Taking after some of the world's wonders who have light up the night skies with color during these dark times, some homeowners are get-
ting out their colorful Christmas lights and having their own light shows. Front-Yard Concerts: Videos of neighborhoods in Italy filled with music have gone viral. Now, videos from across America are also making the rounds. Professional violinists performing from their front stoops, bagpipers performing from their front yards, and guitarists strumming a simple song. Egg Hunts: Print out colorful pictures of eggs, or color your own paper eggs. Place them somewhere in the front window of your home for children to hunt for. Painted Rocks: This colorful social media activity is still going strong. Neighbors can paint colorful rocks with supportive messages and place them around the neighborhood. Encourage walkers to take pictures of them (don't encourage picking it up or re-hiding). Dance Parties: Some
neighbors really are dancing in the streets! Some neighborhoods have posted videos of dance parties. Two to three songs for fifteen minutes a week can get neighbors making some moves and sharing some laughs. Write Letters: Social isolation is most hard for our local senior citizens. Nursing homes have closed to visitors. Some have put a stop to activities, games, and even group meals. This has left some senior citizens feeling more alone than ever. Politicians and nonprofits are encouraging everyone to write cards to the residents of local nursing homes to let them know that someone is thinking of them. This quarantine will end. Until then, unleash your creativity, show your kindness, and find connections. Most of all, stay positive. In an era of social distancing, there's no better time than now to build bonds with your community that will far outlast this pandemic.
Distribution of PPE to Northampton County municipalities submitted by BECKY BARTLETT On April 3, Northampton County Emergency Management Services (EMS) distributed N95 masks, surgical masks, boxes of gloves, and pieces of protective clothing to the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department, DUI Center, Bethlehem City, Hanover Township, Nazareth Borough, Palmer Township and Upper Mount Bethel Township. “Our first responders are on the frontlines in this pandemic and it’s important that they have the
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on trips," he says. "It was very important to learn about the United States by doing the United States." Now Fulmer, who is a Bath resident and educator for the Parkland School District, is sharing that perspective with a national audience on his Discovery Channel Show "Road Trip Masters." Currently in its third season, "Road Trip Masters" stars Fulmer and fellow Parkland teacher Nick Kessler as they explore all America has to offer, from the unique foods to the hidden gems on every American Main Street. "The music, the food, the culture...it is refreshing," says Fulmer. It was a Northampton County Community College student who approached Kessler, his former teacher, with the idea for the show's pilot. The show started as part of a class assignment and ended up with 20 episodes on Service Electric. Soon, with some perseverance from Kessler, the show went national. "He did not take 'no' for an answer," says Fulmer. "My buddy is a go-getter." Since then, Fulmer and Kessler have used summers and school breaks to travel the country with their production crew...and Kessler's 1968 convertible Cadillac. They've explored Rome, Georgia; Lake Lure, North Carolina; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Morgantown, West Virginia; Annapolis, Maryland; and even Bethlehem, Pennsylvania! Coming up this season is Marietta, Ohio; La
Grange, Kentucky; Frenchtown, New Jersey; New Hope, Pennsylvania; and many more quintessential American towns. What you won't see on the show? Bustling cities like New York or Baltimore or Washington, DC.
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Northampton Police Report MARCH 27
Domestic in the 2600 block of Main St. between a male and a female. Alarm, home, 1000 block of Northampton Ave. Report of an alarm activation, all secure. Domestic in the 900 block of Washington Ave. between two females. Animal complaint in the 2900 block of Center Rd. Report of dogs barking. Check person/welfare in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
MARCH 28
Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of the residents of an apartment. Disturbance in the 600 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance. Neighbor complaint in the 500 block of E. 10th St. Report of a neighbor issue.
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Death, attended/unattended in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of an unattended death. Disturbance in the 100 block
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sonalities. These places are often overlooked for the more glitzy tourist destinations. But there is just as much, if not more, to gain from visiting them. Says Fulmer, "We love exploring old school Main Streets...the pride of the people who maintain them...that is an incredible thing." It is the reason he has chosen to raise his children in the borough. "We could not imagine raising our two boys anywhere else." It is the people of these small towns, he says, that make them memorable. He has become friends with many of the people he has met on his journeys. They were even texting him during this season's recent premier, he says. But he has gained more than friends from his travels. "When you experience some-
thing different, you become a different person," he says. "We take something with us [when we leave these towns], like a new food or a new experience." The lessons Fulmer learns from traveling are not much different from the lessons he encourages his students to learn in the classroom: embracing new perspectives, building motivation, and stepping outside of their comfort zone. He hopes more people will make the world their classroom. He and Kessler are always looking forward to hearing the travel stories of the show's viewers, or getting inspiration and suggestions for future travels. Building a community of "road trip masters" who can share and learn from each other is the ultimate goal. "Use our foundation, but leave your own footprint," he says. "Travel is a wonderful thing." "Road Trip Masters" airs on Discovery Channel every Saturday at 7 a.m. More information can also be found at http://www. roadtripmasters.com/.
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We are all in this together. Everyone is affected on some level. I'm thinking about small businesses in our community and what the short and long term effects will be on them. One of the most stunning pieces of this crisis is that every day things change. While small business owners are trying to protect staff, mitigate risk, and try to keep in contact with their customers, we are sitting in our homes waiting for this to end. Here are 10 ideas for the "backbone of our society,” small businesses: 1. Be Flexible - everything seems to change daily, keep an open mind. 2. Be Transparent - tell your staff the truth. 3. Obsess about Cleanliness - your staff and customers need to know that matters to you and them - they need to know they are safe. 4. If possible, hold a conference call/zoom meeting once a week to update staff. 5. Use social media, especially Facebook to communicate with your staff and customers. 6. If you can, start providing services online including gift cards. 7. If you are a restaurant owner, create a safe curbside offering.
8. Create fun educational videos: 1. Restaurants - cooking videos 2. Hair Salon - caring for your hair videos 3. Chiropractors - how to care for your back 4. Funeral homes - prepare to online funerals 9. Send a constant contact to your customers telling them your plan. Continued on page 9
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Obituaries Eleanor M. Derhammer
Eleanor M. Derhammer, 75, formerly of Northampton and Bath PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at HCR ManorCare in Bethlehem. Eleanor was born in Bushkill Township on Oct. 3, 1944. She was the daughter of Robert West, Charlotte I. Wiegner and Freeman E. "Eddie" Wiegner. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was employed at Mary's Fashions for many years and the Barn House. She was also a member of the Bath American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470. She enjoyed playing cards, dancing, bowling and listening to music. She is survived by her daughter Karen M. Aldinger and her husband Robert of Allentown; sons Scott C. Derhammer of Orefield, Gary C. Derhammer of Northampton, a sister Brenda K. Dotterer and her husband Kevin of Bath, Grandson Taylor Derhammer of Herdon, Virginia, and many nieces and nephews.
Pauline E. Kocher
Pauline E. Kocher, 88, of Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Willard E. “Bill” Kocher, with whom she shared 57 loving years of marriage. Born in Point Phillips, she was a daughter of the late Russell P. and Jennie (Bryfogle) Barrall. A lifelong resident of Moore Township, Pauline graduated from a one-room schoolhouse in Point Phillips. She worked in the garment industry and was formerly employed by Pioneer Manufacturing Co. in East Lawn, where she was a sewing machine operator for more than 30 years before retiring in 1996. Pauline loved playing bingo, going to the casinos, and watching
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her great-grandson, Chase, play baseball. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union and Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown. Survivors: Pauline will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Russell F. Kocher, Sr. and his wife, Linda, with whom she resided, Brenda K. Snyder and her husband, Scott, of Whitehall, and Willard F. Kocher and his wife, June, of Nazareth; grandchildren, Russell Kocher, Jr. and his wife, Tiffany, Matthew Claus and his wife, Harmony, Susan Howey and her husband, Jeff, and Brien Kocher and his wife, Kim; great-grandsons, Chase and Jack; sisters, Emma Bartron and Betty Bellas, both of Point Phillips; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Willard, she was predeceased by her brothers, Howard and Paul Barrall. Services: Due to public health concerns, a private graveside service will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath.
Dorothy E. (Kohler) Molnar
Dorothy E. (Kohler) Molnar, 91, formerly of Lincoln Avenue, Northampton, died peacefully early Saturday morning, April 4, 2020, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton. She was the wife of the late John Molnar, Sr. who passed in 2016. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Lizzie (Rothrock) Molnar. Dorothy was employed as a seamstress for the former D & D Shirt Co., Northampton, retiring in 1982. Later, she worked at the Northampton Area Public Library, and as a cafeteria aide for the Northampton Area School District. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Northampton, she taught Sunday School and volunteered as Den Mother for Cub Pack #26. Dorothy was a member of the Northampton Exchangettes, later Northampton Exchange Club. Survivors: Sons, John, Jr. and wife Jane of Bushkill Twp, Barry L. and wife Penny of Egypt. Three grandchildren, Emily, Anne, and John Andras. Four great grandchildren, Hailey, Connor, Alice, and Mason. Sisters, Jean Graham of Walnutport, Shirley DeLong of Bethlehem. Brother, James Kohler of Leesburg, FL. Nieces and nephews. She was prede-
ceased by sister, Beatrice Holobusky. Services: Private Family Funeral Services. Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Road, Northampton. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: Church Memorial Fund C/O Funeral Home.
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10. Most importantly, start a "comeback plan,” we don't know when it will end but I will guarantee you it will, things could open all at once or maybe at a slower pace, plan for both. My guess is we will all be running to our hairdresser, our chiropractor and our favorite restaurants when this is over. Make sure your customers know that cleanliness and their safety are a top priority. Your staff and customers need to have confidence in you and your business. Come back safe and come back strong.
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Social Distancing by Bill Brackbill
We have all been asked to do this. And we must not be remiss, for we are helping to keep us out of the abyss. Social Distancing is keeping six feet apart, and by doing so we are smart. With the stress we face today, with limitations on how we play, we are not facing a long delay, but a better future in which we stay. A mask is suggested better still for it will help us not to be ill. Social Distancing plus a mask, is not too much to ask for this action will help the task of not making this virus last. No handshaking or embracing, but lots of saluting and waving a good way of greeting making Social Distancing a meeting. As Americans we have always
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met the test, and as we attack the virus we do attest that we will do our best to put this virus to rest. The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave is our call and as Americans let us stand tall for no virus will let us fall.
Ode To Coronavirus by Bill Brackbill
In this very delicate period for our nation, we all have been asked to be a Greater Generation, needless to say we will overcome this situation. Our medical personnel are doing great things, and let us hear the bells ring, to say thank you for what they bring. The first responders have answered the call, to help and assist us without a stall, and we thank them as they stand tall. The military have joined the fight, always to shine a bright light, they are helping wherever they might, to let us know they want everyone to be alright. Our friendships have developed to a higher level, and we feel comfort and marvel, that we are doing this without travel. It may take time and money to defeat this silent enemy, but we know our country will have a remedy, in overcoming this virus because of our legacy .
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The world is rallying to combat the spread of COVID-19. People are looking for guidance to better protect themselves. But lurking in the shadows are scammers seeking to take advantage of this opportunity to steal money or sensitive personal information. Know there is currently no vaccine, treatment or cure for the disease caused by the coronavirus – any claim of such is fraud. Consider products that claim they protect against coronavirus to be dubious at best. Carefully scrutinize any new investment opportunity related to a vaccine or cure. Your best bet is to stay up to date with new information and guidance through local, state and federal government sources (all government emails and websites end in “.gov.”) Be a fraud fighter. If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.
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Estate of CHARLES G. KERN, JR., deceased, late of Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Jennifer Lynn Werley c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/26-4/9) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Edward M. Statler, Sr., late of the City of Easton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Edward M. Statler, Jr., Executor of the Estate of Edward M. Statler, Sr. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to
MEETING NOTICE The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will be holding their regularly scheduled meetings on April 14 and April 28 as planned. Due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 health crisis, the meeting room will be closed to the public. The public is invited to participate in the meeting through a conference call. Interested parties should contact Alice Rehrig at 610-767-6771, Ext. 111 or arehrig@lehightownship.com and/or see the agenda for the information. It is also recommended that any public comment be submitted prior to the meeting, either by way of phone call or email. The meeting agenda will be posted on the website and Municipal Building by the Thursday before each meeting. (4/9) BATH BOROUGH AUTHORITY APRIL 15TH MEETING CANCELED The April 15, 2020 Bath Borough Authority Board of Directors Meeting has been canceled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19). Please call the office, 610-837-0652 should you have any questions. George Gasper, Chairman (4/9)
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Police Reports Harassment
On April 2, PSP-Bethlehem responded to Circle Drive in East Allen Township. Tracy Halvorsen, 50 of Northampton, had been making unwanted contact with the victim, a 42-year-old male from Northampton, via text messages and at his residence. It was relayed that on April 1, Halvorsen drove to the victim’s residence with a baseball bat in her vehicle and threatened to strike the victim with the bat. Halvorsen was charged.
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Morningstar masks by HOME NEWS STAFF At a time when many people feel that they don’t have a lot of control over what is going on, some are taking on a task to help others. Morningstar Living is very fortunate to have the support of volunteers to help keep our residents and staff healthy during this COVID-19 crisis. These volunteers are supporting us from afar by creating a
colorful array of face masks to help keep us protected. As of today this small army has donated 851 masks which have been distributed to staff at Moravian Hall Square and our caregivers at Senior Solutions. We have also been able to send a supply to local hospitals. A big thank you to our army of mask makers for helping to fight this battle. We will get through this.
PHOTO OF THE MONTH The Home News will be featuring a Photo of the Month with a different theme each month!
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Easter Sunday, April 12 8:00am Livestream Traditional Worship 9:30am Livestream Celebration Worship Please go to www.emmanuels.org for links to the services
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