The Home News August 17

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Home Improvement

Ways

to Protect Your Garage from Burglars, Page 3

By CATHERINE STROH

Old Home Weekend returned to the Borough of Bath August 10-13 with fun and fellowship for the entire community, including a business night, softball tournament, live comedy and music, food, and a free movie night featuring “The Sandlot.”

Six teams participated in the softball tournament: Caravan Cigar Company as the Caravan Crew, American Legion Post 470 as the Pounders, Red Wolf Bar & Grille as the Wolf Pack, Bath Republican Association as RePo Rocks, State Senator Miller/GLVCC as the Base Invaders, and the Borough of Bath as the Bath-Tubs. The Caravan Crew took the win and were the tournament champions.

Mayor Fiorella Mirabito raised $350 with her fundraising mission, “throw a buck in a truck,” with $250 of those funds donated by the Bath Republican Association. The funds raised will be donated to George Wolf Elementary School and St. John’s Nursery School for school supplies.

Bath Council Vice-President Frank

East Allen Township Supervisors grant Conditional approval For new business park

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their August 9 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors granted Conditional Preliminary/Final Plan Approval to the Compass Business Park East development proposed along Snowdrift Road, Airport Road

and Colony Drive. There was not a full board present. Supervisors Mark Schwartz and Roger Unangst were absent. However, there remained a quorum with three supervisors.

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Hesch spearheaded both last year’s Old Home Week and this year’s Old Home Weekend events. Hesch hopes the event can continue to be that one time out of the year where everyone can celebrate the community and history of the borough, and come together to have a good time.

Said Hesch: “I would just like to thank every single person who came out to the Old Home Weekend events. The softball tournament doubled in size for this year and if the rumors are true, it’s looking like the 2024 softball tournament will be even bigger! Conversations are already happening about what we can do for Old Home Weekend 2024, with a number of individuals and organizations wanting to participate even more. We want this event to continue to evolve into a nice weekend of fun and relaxation for the whole borough at large. Special thanks to the Bryant Brothers Band, The Wonton Soups, comedian Scott Henninger, Na Studios, and to our sponsors, especially ESSA Bank.”

Be sure to stay tuned for 2024 Old Home Weekend dates and events.

Allen Township Supervisors approve Banquet facility use, explore grant options

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their August 8 public meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance amendment that will allow banquet facility use in agricultural districts as an accessory to farming, vineyards and wineries. This approval comes after support from the Allen Township Planning Commission and Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. The ordinance amendment was

proposed by Ron Check of Setter Hill, LLC in May. Check is proposing an event center at 639 Old Carriage Rd. that would include a cottage, wedding venue, chapel and horse farm. Supervisors granted preliminary/final approval of the property’s development plan in October 2022. This ordinance amendment will allow banquet facilities on the property.

Previously banquet facilities were allowed in residential use ar-

eas, something supervisors said was “inappropriate.” This amendment removes the use from residential

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Softball champs Caravan Cigar Company

Photo by Stephanie Fulmer

Northampton County Senior Centers

Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610767-2977.

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.

This development will consist of 30 units across six buildings and will include a mix of office space and storage/garage space for various contractors like painters, plumbers, etc. These “discrete” and “convenient” office and storage spaces will allow contractors to run their businesses and store supplies. The developer owns a similar property in Upper Macungie Township.

The township’s planning commission recommended approval. Nineteen conditions were imposed, along with several waivers and deferrals. Deferrals include sidewalks and curbing. The developer said sidewalks will line most of Snowdrift Road; but remaining sidewalks have been deferred. The developer will also be responsible for widening roads adjacent to the development.

The site will use public water, hold an on-lot septic system, and stormwater will tie into the existing manhole at Colony Drive and Snowdrift Road. Hanover Engineering confirmed that the development’s stormwater plan is consistent with the township’s Act 537 Plan.

The developer consented to all proposed conditions.

Township Engineer James Milot said a nearby self-storage project has also been proposed in the area. As a result, his team has been working with developers of both properties to coordinate conditions and ensure consistency.

In other news, supervisors discussed potentially bringing back “clean-up days” due to dumping and littering at township parks. These past clean-up days allowed residents to bring unwanted bulk items to a designated township location. The township would dispose of the items on behalf of residents. Due to a lack of interest, this annual event was canceled. However, some supervisors believe it may be worth bringing back. Supervisor Don Heiney said he would be willing to approach FRCA and see whether the township could borrow a dumpster for such an event and then pay a fee for hauling it to an FRCA landfill partner.

Finally, supervisors tabled approval of the River Central Comprehensive Plan until their

meeting on August 24 due to the absence of Schwartz and Unangst. Solicitor Joseph Piperato said the township met all legal requirements to approve the plan if they chose to do so; however, Heiney said the plan was “too big of an issue” to move forward without a full board.

The plan can be reviewed at http://planrivercentral.org/.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be on Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m.

areas in favor of the new land areas.

In other news, supervisors approved the purchase order of a new equipment trailer using overage funds from an LSA grant. The overage amount is $41,365.14. Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said the grant will cover nearly the entire purchase.

Supervisors also approved Eckhart’s request to send a letter to the Commonwealth Financing Authority, requesting approval to use grant funds for a new tractor, attachment and equipment trailer for public works. This new tractor would replace a 1989-90 tractor currently in use and help mow along guardrails and roadways, cut wildflowers and maintain township fields.

The township had previously requested to use grant funds for its Dry Run Creek stormwater project; however, this was denied.

Also during their meeting, supervisors unanimously appointed Denise O’Brien to the township’s Parks & Recreation Committee.

“She has been attending our meetings,” said Eckhart. “She has a good attendance record and is interested in serving.”

O’Brien will serve a five-year term.

Finally, following the popularity of the township’s first movie night, a second and third movie night have been planned. On Friday, August 18, “DC League of SuperPets” will play at Covered Bridge Park starting at dusk. On Friday, October 13, the township will hold a special Halloween movie night with “Hocus Pocus.”

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, August 22 at 6 p.m.

7 Ways to Protect Your Garage from Burglars

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Garages can be an attractive point of entry for burglars. The doors can be weak links, even offering a way into your entire house. However, there are a few simple and cheap things you can do to make your garage more secure.

Here, you’ll find some simple steps to secure and reinforce service doors, overhead doors and windows.

Don’t Leave the Garage

Door Opener in Your Car

Thieves know right where to look for your garage door opener remote—clipped to the visor in your car. To avoid giving them easy access to your garage, take the remote with you when you leave the car. The handiest way to do this is to replace your big remote with a small keychain version (sold at home centers or where you bought your garage door opener). Match the remote to the brand and year of your opener. Then follow the instructions for programming it.

If you’ve lost the remote for the garage door opener, it’s possible that it has ended up in the wrong hands. To be safe, follow the instructions that came with your opener to reset the code, disabling the lost remote.

Fortify the Service Door To Your Garage

For a service door, the solution is to install a goodquality dead bolt and reinforce the doorjamb and hinges to resist a brute-force attack. The best dead bolts have an ANSI Grade 1 rating, but even a Grade 2 lock will provide above-average security. Look for the rating on the package.

But even the best dead bolt won’t help if the doorjamb and door aren’t reinforced. Before installing the dead bolt, strengthen the lock area of the door with a metal sleeve. Then, install a strong strike plate that’s securely attached to the wall framing with long screws. Also make sure to keep this door locked; otherwise, a burglar who gains access

to the garage can walk right in.

Install Motion Sensor Lights

Replacing light fixtures with ones that have a builtin motion detector is an easy way to make your house and garage more secure. Burglars will be reluctant to jimmy open a door or window when they’re working under a bright light. Or you can add a standalone motion detector that connects to your existing lights.

As the climate turns cold, you may not want to use compact fluorescent bulbs in the light fixture. They take too long to light in winter, giving thieves extra time.

Cover Garage Windows

To prevent burglars from casing your garage, cover glass so they can’t window shop. Use curtains, shades or blinds as garage window covers.

You can also apply a translucent film to the glass to garage windows that obscures vision but still lets in light. Plastic film like this is available in several patterns from the window covering department of home centers as well as at full-service hardware stores and window covering retailers.

Add Bars

Over the Windows

If they can’t simply enter through an open door, burglars will often try to come through windows because most are relatively easy to pry open or break. Breaking a window is their last choice because of the noise. Luckily it’s not difficult to eliminate this potential security gap. First, make sure to lock windows if possible. If you have windows that you don’t open, screw them shut. But for the ultimate window security, add strong bars across the window so that thieves can’t get in even if they pry open the window or break the glass.

Disable

the Overhead Garage Door

When you go away on vacation, unplug the garage door opener. If you don’t have an opener, padlock the latch or disable the door by putting a bolt through one of the holes in the garage door track. This will prevent someone from coming in through the overhead door while you’re away.

Close the Garage Door

Leaving the garage door open is an invitation to burglars, not to mention that you’re really presenting a storefront window display of your possessions to any-

one driving by. But if you’re like a lot of other people and tend to forget to close the door, or have kids who forget, there’s an easy solution. Install a device that signals your garage door opener to close the door after a predetermined amount of time. You can set the amount of time that elapses before the door closes, or override the control if you want the door

to remain open. It takes about an hour to install the sensors on the garage door track and the keypad that connects to the opener control.

One more point: When you’re leaving for work, don’t just hit the remote button to close the door and then drive away. Wait until it closes to make sure it doesn’t reopen.

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Charles R. Ames, Jr.

Charles R. Ames, Jr., 75, of Allen Township, formerly of Moore Township, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township. He was the loving husband of Linda M. (Rasley) Ames. Charlie and Linda celebrated 56 years of marriage on April 8. Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Charles R. Sr. and Ella (Schafer) Ames. Charlie retired from Muschlitz Excavating in Moorestown, where he was a heavy equipment operator for 55 years. After retiring, he owned and operated a lawn care service. An avid hunter and fisherman, Charlie was a member of the Bath Rod & Gun Club, and he also enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was a NASCAR fan.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Linda, he is survived by his daughter, Susan Ames of Plainfield Township; three sons, Charles Ames of Bethlehem, Timothy Ames and wife, Jessie, and Jason Ames and partner, Jess Miller, both of Northampton; five grandchildren, Taylor, Morgan, Isabella, Victoria, and Michael; a greatgrandson, Brayden; two brothers, James Ames and wife, Donna, of Moore Township, and Michael Ames and wife, Vivian, of Alburtis; four sisters, Marlene Shafer and husband, Bill, of Bath, Debbie Moser and husband, Dennis, of Topton, and Arminda Ames of Quakertown, and Patricia Young of Bethlehem; along with many nieces and nephews.

Services: In keeping with Charlie’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath.

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

Rodney P. Jarinko

Rodney P. Jarinko, 80, of Cherryville, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Helen M. (Meseros) Jarinko. Rodney and Helen celebrated 59 years of marriage on May 30. Born in Palmerton, Rodney was a son of the late Clarence and Martha (Hess) Jarinko. He was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1960. A career that spanned 30 years, Rodney was employed by Moore Township serving as Supervisor, Secretary and Treasurer, before retiring. Prior to that, he was a shoe department manager for the former Orr’s Department Stores. Rodney was a member of Whitfield Lodge No. 622 F. & A.M. - Tatamy and Rajah Shrine.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Helen, he will be dearly missed by his niece and nephew, Linda Fisher of Lehighton, and Brian Azar of Allentown; two great-nieces, Annie Jachowicz of Tamaqua, and Kathy Westrip of Jim Thorpe; along with his wife’s nieces and nephews. Rodney was predeceased by his brothers, Sanford and Mark Jarinko; and a niece, Elouise Gallagher.

Services: A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Getting Out!

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 610923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

34th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1700-2100 blocks of Main Street, Northampton.

88th Annual Lookout Fire Company No. 1 Labor Day Parade- Monday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. Parade begins at the intersection of E. Pennsylvania Avenue and Westbrook Avenue.

Atlas Cement Co. Memorial Museum- Open for tours second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 24. 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Group tours available, 610-262-2576.

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 Farmers Market- Every Saturday May-Sept. from 9 a.m. to noon at the clock on W. Main St., Bath.

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, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this day only.

Chestnut Street Block Party– Saturday, August 19 from noon to 7 p.m., featuring scavenger hunt ($100 prize) and live band.

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 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 AprilNov. 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.

Horner's Cemetery 295th Anniversary Tours- Visit the founders of Northampton Co. Daily tours by appt. only. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.

Mayor’s Cool Off The Kids Night- Thursday, August 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. Rain date August 25. Firefighters Park, 300 N. Chestnut St., Bath. Moore Township Community Days- Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 at Moore Township Rec Center.

Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May-Oct. in the Square, Nazareth.

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.

Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. May-Sept. in Municipal Park, Northampton. Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. on West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.

Never Too Old

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

How old is too old to remain healthy and enthusiastic for living? Is it when you become a centenarian? Retire or perhaps receive AARP mailings? Please tell me as I truly would like to know.

Here is what I do understand as related to old(er) age; you are never, ever too old to seek better health and lean into the days ahead no matter where today’s discussion finds you. Read that again and let it sink in.

Look, we only get this singular opportunity to experience human life so you may as well enjoy the brief ride and remain as healthy and purpose-filled as best able from my perspective. To the point, I want to encourage you here today not to check out at any age. Keep living and keep loving each heartbeat.

I understand that there are such awful occurrences that can and do happen all along each of our life cycles. A broken family life, cancer, the loss of a child, and other injustices steal our joy. I have had mine and you yours, yet here we are breathing, crying

and muddling along together as best able. We may as well be the best version of ourselves to face it all.

If practicing chiropractic has taught me anything it is that being human is beautiful. Yes, that may sound like a wide net thrown, yet through it all what a gift we have been given. If it all ended tomorrow, how would you perceive your journey? Has it been worth it? Is it worth it today? You’re darn right it is. To think otherwise is to minimize all we each have been through and learned along the way.

If nobody has told you lately, you truly are never too old to enjoy this very day.

My Uncle Scot was such a wonderful person. I went to visit him one day and he had computer books spread across his kitchen table. Now he was a pipefitter his whole life and to see these high-tech books I could not even decipher, open wide, really intrigued me.

He told me he had always wanted to build a computer, so he was learning how it all worked and went together. He was in his early nineties and still pressing forward and leaning into life. Candidly, I was surprised a bit, yet shouldn’t have been, as my whole life my uncle has been a force for good and optimism even though he struggled through much in his lifetime.

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The quick back story is that my uncle lived with his cousins in Scotland while his mother, my granny, worked in a village far away. He told me that he took one bath per week and had to wait until his uncle, aunt and the kids all got their bath in the water then he went last. He said he got out dirtier than when he got in. He came through Ellis Island at the age of nine from Scotland with my grandmother on the ship named Transylvania. They resided in Linden, New Jersey on meager means and difficulty.

All of us have a story, and as he told me all those years ago, nobody can have a testimony without the test…the test of life. His ordeals made him kinder and more loving as he grew older. Yes, his health and mobility did decline as all ours can and often do, yet he remained so powerfully joyous through it all. By and large he had a tremendous impact on my life.

Give thought to what you would like to do, think, feel, experience as the years move along. Who you were is not who you

need to always be. Life is fraught with ups and downs; we know this. However, also know you are never too old to love the life you have been given. 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.

Merchants of Chestnut Street announce block Party, scavenger hunt

Submitted by

CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN

The merchants of Chestnut Street will be holding a block party this Saturday, August 19 from noon until 7 p.m. Participating will be 11 businesses in and around South Chestnut Street in historic Bath.

During the afternoon there will be a free scavenger hunt inviting you to visit all 11 locations. The scavenger hunt was the brainchild of Jen George of Monocacy Creek Antiques. She came up with 11

questions, one for each business/ restaurant. To pick up the question sheet and list of businesses, visit Monocacy Creek Antiques, 126 S. Chestnut St., between noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday. For example, the Steckel House question might be, “What is the price of the punched tin coffee pot?” Participants hunt for the answer inside the business and write their answer on the sheet and go to the next location. The contest is

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free to participate in. Each shop contributed to the cash prize of $100. Businesses participating are Monocacy Creek Antiques, Vargo Gifts, Caravan Cigar Company, S Seem Antiques & Artisans, Villa Grande Restaurant, Steckel House Antiques, Kula Heart Yoga & Massage, Angel’s Attic,

Mattie’s Strudel Haus, The Bath Exchange, and Red Wolf Bar & Grille. Participants must turn in their completed sheets to Monocacy Creek Antiques. Once sheets are graded, a winner will be selected randomly from the group with all correct answers. Sheets must be turned in before 5 p.m. No scavenger hunt sheets will be handed out past 4 p.m. as it will take at least an hour to visit all the locations. You need not be present to win. The winner will be announced at 6 p.m. at Red Wolf. Red Wolf will finish the festivities

with live music by Scott Marshall from 4 to 7 p.m. under the tent on the patio. The scavenger hunt winner announcement will occur there.

It's just another reason to visit historic downtown Bath and its unique shops and restaurants. The next event up will be the Third Annual Bath Blues and Brews on September 30, brought to you by the merchants of Chestnut Street and their sponsors. Three blues bands will play on the Red Wolf patio. The blues passport booklet will again be available to visit all the businesses for a special surprise.

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August 19

Vendor line-up for BFM’s 14th market week

Submitted by KARLA BUCKWALTER

Join us this Saturday, August 19 for our 14th market week. As our countdown continues, we have

just seven weeks left of the season. This coming weekend we will have new, returning, full/half season and visiting vendors. We have the pleasure of welcom-

ing back AK Farms to the market. They will be offering smoked cheeses, bacon, ham steaks, kielbasa, smoked sausage and eggs. We welcome one of our newest vendors, "Feed your BFF" to the market. Katie Grohsman will provide fresh cat and dog food in packages. Raven's Call Botanicals will return for another weekend, bringing us aromatherapy products. Naturally Indulgent Soaps will also be back to the market bringing us their cold processed soaps. Wolf Gang's Farm will return with a bounty of seasonal produce and fruit. Among our other dedicated vendors that will attend are: Bizzle’s Bites dog treats, Matty's Marvelous Makery ( will only be with us for two more weekends),

True Patriot Coffee, Imagine Attic, Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness (Denise will have her massage chair for therapeutic massages), Messy Maker and Lua Cheia Soapery.

The list might change by the end of the week so be sure to check the vendor's map on our website, www.bathfarmersmarket. org or our social media pages for new posts with more details and special events. We are on Facebook and Instagram at "bathfarmersmarketpa."

Come out to support our dedicated vendors every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, located at Monocacy Creek Park on West Main Street in Bath.

Meet you at the clock!

Mayor’s ‘Cool Off The Kids Night’ Returning to Bath Borough

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Thursday, August 24, the Bath Mayor’s “Cool Off The Kid’s Night” will return to the borough from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will take plate at Firefighters Park, 300 N. Chestnut St., with a rain

Hayes Flowers celebrated their 55th anniversary on Business Night. From left to right: Susan Eckhart, Hayes Flowers owner Kathy Hayes Reph, and Bath Mayor Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito.

Northampton Borough Police Report

JULY 23

Suspicious vehicle, E. 4th St. and Pearl St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Criminal mischief in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Reports of two homes egged.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1500 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Disturbance in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

Traffic stop, E. 21st St. and Lincoln Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

Criminal mischief in the 1300 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle egged.

Check person/welfare in the 500 block of E. 2nd St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Death, attended/unattended, E. 4th St. and Pearl St. Report of an unattended death.

Assist person in the 100 block of E. 4th St. Officers assist a male.

Check area, W. 14th St. and Canal St. Request to check the area.

Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Suspicious person in the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a suspicious male.

JULY 24

Suspicious vehicle, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Traffic stop in the 100 block of Howertown Rd., the 100 block and the 1500 block of Main St., Canal St. and W. 14th St., Main St. and E. 16th St., and W. 26th St. and Cherryville Rd. Traffic stops were conducted.

Domestic in the 1600 block of Poplar St. between a male and a female.

Juvenile problem in the 1300 block of Stewart St., and Canal St. and W. 14th St. Reports of juvenile issues.

Criminal mischief in the 1400 block of Canal St., and the 2200 block of Siegfried Ave. Reports of multiple legally parked vehicle’s tires slashed.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Disturbance in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Report of a disturbance.

JULY 25

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St., E. 18th St. and Washington Ave., the unit block of E. 4th St., Diamond St. and E. 5th St. and Main St. and E. 15th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

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

Overdose in the 900 block of Main St. Report of an overdose.

Non-reportable accident report, Cherryville Rd. and Held Dr. involving two vehicles.

Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a neighbor issue.

JULY 26

Suspicious person in the 1600 block of Washington Ave., the 1200 block of Main St., and W. 17th St. and Poplar St. Reports of suspicious males.

Traffic stop, E. 5th St. and Howertown Rd., W. 21st St. and Canal St., E. 4th St. and Main St., the 900 block and the 2200 block of Main St., and W. 17th St. and Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Fire call in the 600 block of E. 21st St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

Check person/welfare in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

EMS ambulance assist, W. 19th St. and Center St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Agency assist in the 1500 block of Main St. Request from Lehigh Township Police Department to locate a male.

Unwanted person in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted male.

Animal case in the 1500 block of Railroad St. Report of a dog bite.

Suspicious vehicle in the 1400 block of Poplar St., and W. 10th St. and Canal St. Reports of suspicious vehicles.

Check building in the 500 block of Washington Ave. Request to check a building.

JULY 27

Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 22nd St., W. 21st St. and Canal St., the 100 block of Candlewycke Ln., W. 21st St. and Center St., and Washington Ave. and E. 8th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St., and the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Poplar St., and the 100 block of Lilac Ct. Officers assist females. Wires down in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of downed wires.

Friday, Sept. 8 from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Suspicious person, E. 10th St. and Siegfried Ave., and the 100 block of Lilac Ct. Reports of suspicious males.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum open This Sunday

Submitted by IRENE URBAN

The Siegfried Railroad Station Museum will be open to visitors this coming Sunday, August 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.

The station is a museum housing artifacts of the Northampton area. This year we are continuing to have scrapbooks with pictures of men and women who served in World War II available for perusal. The pictures were in local newspapers during the war. There is also a new display featuring the

Haff Hospital.

The Northampton Area Historical Society, which has its home at the station, is holding its annual mum sale this month. Colors available are yellow, white, red, purple and orange. Deadline for the orders is August 29 with delivery at the station on Saturday, September 9, from 8 until 11 a.m. Mums come in 9-inch pots and cost $9 each or three for $25. To order, call 610-7678420. For more information, call 610-262-8198.

dent and will be placed at Bryfogle Park. Hopkins is looking into more grant opportunities for the township’s recreation facilities, and will also be meeting with the Lions Club to discuss a building they wish to erect at Bryfogle Park, as she thinks it would be better to place it at Delps instead.

Frank Zamadics of the Public Works Department said that he is collecting information about improving the surfaces of the tennis courts at Danielsville Park. Residents are asking for a pickleball court, which he believes will not be difficult to add.

Board President Michael Jones said that some young residents were inquiring about whether the township could add lights to the Danielsville volleyball court. It was explained that this might be too difficult, as the volleyball court is somewhat removed from

the other sporting areas and it may not be possible to get electricity to that part of the park.

Sandra Hopkins also suggested that the tennis courts there be examined for water damage, which is causing the ongoing cracking issues. Board Vice-President Cynthia Miller said perhaps they should look into moving the tennis courts to a different part of the park.

Elizabeth Amato of the Zoning Board reported that 37 permit applications were received in July, 26 of which were issued. There were 15 new complaints and one application to the board for special exception. She reminded everyone that the special meeting about the medical marijuana facility will be held on August 24 at 6 p.m. at the fire company.

Police Chief Scott Fogel is working on a grant for license plate readers and is researching

which kind would be best for the township. The new sign has been installed at the station. The National Night Out event on August 1 had more than 1,300 people in attendance; as a point of trivia, he noted that it was the first time Indian Trail Park has had a carousel on the grounds since it ceased to be an amusement park in 1984. He expressed appreciation for everyone who helped arrange the event and is pleased at how it keeps growing every year. Eight people have applied for the vacancies in the police department, one of whom still remains to be interviewed; Fogel intends to edit and resubmit the advertisement, as in addition to the existing vacancies, two officers are set to retire next year and one may be moving out of town. He proposed that

By LAURA KLOTZ

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 8.

An extension of time for approval was granted to the Timothy Pitts Minor Subdivision project. A representative for the project explained that some environmental permits and other paperwork are being wrapped up, but that more time will be

needed to finish preparing their submission.

Sandra Hopkins of the recreation board talked about the refreshment stand which operated at the double header game on July 8. There were not as many customers as anticipated, so the leftover food has been frozen and will be used for the tree lighting in December. A bench is being purchased in memory of a resi-

Flood damage update from Northampton County Emergency Management Services

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

Northampton County Emergency Management Services is working with FEMA Joint Assessment Teams, PEMA and municipal officials to conduct assessments for both individual assistance and public assistance following the severe flash flooding event that took place on Sunday, July 16. FEMA Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments teams visited Northampton County to complete assessments on August 2, 3, 8 and 9.

“Unfortunately, assistance from the federal government is not guaranteed,” says County Executive Lamont G. McClure.

As of Monday, August 14: Thirteen total public entities reported municipal damages:

• Bangor Borough (infrastructure, roadways)

• County of Northampton (bridges)

• East Bangor Borough (roadways)

• Forks Township (infrastructure, roadways)

• Lower Mount Bethel Town-

ship (roadways)

• Nazareth Borough (roadways, park)

• Palmer Township (infrastructure, parks/recreation)

• Pen Argyl Borough (roads)

• Plainfield Township (infrastructure, roadways)

• Stockertown Borough (park, recreational trail)

• Tatamy Borough (municipal park)

• Washington Township (infrastructure, roadways)

• West Easton (roadways)

Seven municipalities have en-

acted Disaster Declarations due to damages sustained:

• Bangor Borough (July 17)

• Forks Township (July 20)

• Lower Mount Bethel Township (July 16)

• Palmer Township (July 21)

• Plainfield Township (July 18)

• Upper Mount Bethel Township (July 20)

• Washington Township (July 17)

Preliminary Public Assistance Damage Cost Estimate: Accumulatively (county-wide) damages are currently estimated to be $10,181,006.57, with some of the affected municipalities still working to report their estimated costs.

This estimated cost to-date includes:

• $400,000 in damages to county bridges;

• Approx. $1.6 million in damages reported in Forks Township;

• Over $1 million in damages in Lower Mount Bethel Township; and

• $3.7 million in damages in Palmer Township. The 2022-23 Public Assistance County and State Threshold Figures state that Northampton County must accumulatively (municipalities and county) document a minimum of $1,389,502.44 in Public Assistance damages. In addition, the Commonwealth must document (all counties and state agencies) a minimum of $23,014,795 for any county or the Commonwealth to be awarded a Disaster Declaration.

A total of 315 residential units were assessed during the FEMA Joint Preliminary Damage As-

sessments team visit. The 315 units were from within the following 15 municipalities:

• Bangor Borough – 59

• Bushkill Township – One

• East Bangor Borough – Seven

• Forks Township – 17

• Lower Mount Bethel Township – 121

• Nazareth Borough – Four

• Palmer Township – Two

• Plainfield Township – 20

• Portland Borough – One

• Stockertown Borough – Five

• Upper Mount Bethel Township – Nine

• Upper Nazareth Township –One

• Washington Township – 65

• Wilson Borough – Two

The 315 residential properties/ units were assessed as follows:

• Six properties were assessed as “Inaccessible.”

• 125 properties were assessed as experiencing “Affected” damages.

• 169 properties were assessed as experiencing “Minor” damages.

• 14 properties were assessed as experiencing “Major” damages.

• Five properties were assessed as being “Destroyed.”

Some properties listed as “Inaccessible” were also assessed for damages, for example they were assessed as experiencing “Minor” damages, but also listed as “Inaccessible.”

Police Blotter

Retail theft

On August 8, the CRPD responded to Wegmans in Bethlehem for a retail theft. Loss Prevention stated there was a male that selected food items and left the store without paying. Once confronted, the man returned to the store and put the items back. Loss Prevention obtained a photo of him and his vehicle including the license plate. The man was identified as 22-year-old Ander Miguel Baez of Allentown. The total value of the food items was $24.99. Police also learned that his license was under suspension. He was mailed two citations, one for retail theft and one for driving while his license was under suspension.

Merchandise retail theft

On August 12, two defendants were at the Wegmans in Lower Nazareth Township and filled reusable grocery bags with $754.52 worth of merchandise and left without paying. The two defendants, 29-year-old Aronn Evanhelista of Easton and 21-year-old Melody Castillo of Easton, were arrested and charged for retail theft and taken to Northampton County Central Booking for arraignment.

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ASSUMPTION

BVM PARISH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. –Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. –Mass 4 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN

MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-2882

Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m.

(No Sat. service first 3 weeks in July)

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 9:30 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., SCHOENERSVILLE.

610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 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, BATH.

610-837-7517

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

DRYLAND U.C.C., NAZARETH.

610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 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. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, BUSHKILL TWP. INFO@ FAITHFAMILYFELLOWSHIP.

CHURCH

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.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH,

Northern R&S

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.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 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.

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 9 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 9:30 a.m.

NEW JOURNEY

COMMUNITY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-8101 (N)

Sun.- 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. (ngmc.church)

PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, BETHLEHEM.

610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m.

SS children and adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.,

Mon. – Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 4 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. – 9:30 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, DANIELSVILLE.

610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 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’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH.

610-837-1061

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

ST. NICHOLAS R.C. BERLINSVILLE.

610-767-3107

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 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 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. – Trad. Worship

10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S UCC 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

610-767-8939

Sat. – Sabbath School

9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., KREIDERSVILLE

610-262-1133

Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON, 610-262-6636 (N)

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Shirley I. Grube, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Jacqueline I. Kostenbader aka J.I. Kostenbader and Rickie Lee Kostenbader 1125 Moser Rd. Danielsville, PA 18038

Executors

Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (8/3-8/17)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Donald H. Hahn, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Sean Joseph Hahn 695 Johnson Road Nazareth, PA 18064 Administrator

Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices

110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (8/3-8/17)

LEHIGH

have an opportunity to be heard.

Liz Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (8/10 & 8/17)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Peter H. Rohrbach, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.

WHEREAS, Letters of Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to David W. Zackey, Trustee and Executor of the estate and trust of Peter H. Rohrbach and Peter H. Rohrbach Family Trust.

All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to:

Peter H. Rohrbach Family Trust

℅ David W. Zackey 2473 Cherrywood Ln. Bath, Pa. 18014 (8/10-8/24)

ESTATE NOTICE

ORTIZ, MIGDALIA, dec’d. Late of Forks Township, Northampton County, PA

Administrators: Sandra Trevejo and Sergio J. O’Neill c/o Kristin M. Harvey, Esq., 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045

Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 (8/10-8/24)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of David Joseph Morrison, aka David Chandler Joseph Morrison, late of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment; and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Mark Adam Marino 7712 Barrow Drive

Macungie, PA 18062

Executor

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (8/10-8/24)

BIRTH NOTICE

Winnie Grace Sasso was born November 11th, the year of our Lord 2020 to Natalie Sasso at 9 E Center Street Nazareth, Pa in Northampton County. Fathered by Michael J. Farnolo Jr. (8/10-8/24)

ESTATE NOTICE

LOWE, LINDA MAE, dec’d. Late of Township of Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Executrix: Mary Ellen Bingman ℅ Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042

Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (8/17-8/31)

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SERVICES

The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Fire Department building located at 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035.

LURRS

The applicant/owner of a vacant lot on Birch Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application for special exception approvals under Section 18020(C)(4), Section 180-20(C) (17), and Section 180-20(C) (19) to allow the construction of a Medical Marijuana Campus which includes Medical Marijuana Grower/Processor, Medical Marijuana Dispensary, and a Drive-Through and/or Fast- Food Restaurant. Medical Marijuana Grower/Processor and Medical Marijuana Dispensaries are permitted by special exception, subject to the criteria in Section 180-85.1, DriveThrough and/or Fast-Food Restaurants are permitted by special exception, subject to the criteria in Section 180-73. The parcel I.D. No. is J2-18-20-0516 and is located in the General Commercial Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will

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the edited advertisement will include sending candidates to the police academy; most of the cost of doing so would be reimbursed to the township by the state, and making this offer will widen the applicant pool. The board agreed to the suggestion. Miller asked if the township could look into getting more of the radar monitoring signs, as she has noticed they encourage motorists to slow down and would ease some of the burden on the officers. Fogel will get her the numbers for consideration.

Township Engineer Michael Muffley stated that the North-

woods project has run into a minor issue regarding a lot consolidation which was supposed to have taken place, due to the mortgage issue on one of the properties in question. The plan will need to be slightly modified as a result. He and Township Solicitor David Backenstoe will conduct an administrative review of the plan and make alterations as needed before recording it. Apart from this, the project is progressing and they are about to start paving roads. The maintenance building construction is also moving along and the foundation will be laid soon.

Four ordinances are being sent to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for review and will then be advertised for adoption. No discussion was needed regarding the ordinances about wireless

facilities, medical marijuana and recreational marijuana. Concerning the principal solar energy ordinance, solar farmer Dan Ziegenfuss had some concerns about the nature of the ordinance and whether it would cause him to need extensions for his plans. He was assured that if he applies for and receives his conditional use permit before the ordinance is adopted, his plans will be grandfathered and extensions will not be needed.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig received a grant for the recycling center. The board authorized her to sign it so as to expedite the process. Two bids were received concerning the purchase of a new police cruiser, but the lower of the two bids came from a seller who is unable to meet the criteria the board stipulated and cannot even guarantee that the vehicle sale will not be canceled. The board therefore decided to go with the higher bid, for a vehicle which is available and can arrive before the end of August, at the cost of $44,395. A grant from the county will help cover the cost. Rehrig expects to have the capital improvements plan report by the next meeting and the first draft of the budget by the end of August. The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

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Property theft

On July 19, the CRPD responded to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township for the report of a lost wallet. A customer reported losing his wallet in the

store and was requesting police assistance. Through surveillance, it was confirmed that the wallet was picked up by another customer and stolen. The responding officer, through investigation and social media postings, developed 43-year-old Master Andre Edwards of Bethlehem as the offender. Edwards has been charged with theft of lost or mislaid property and receiving stolen property via summons.

Forgery/counterfeiting

On July 14, a resident of Walker Drive in Allen Township reported to the PSP that a forgery had been committed. A 22-yearold Bethlehem man was arrested.

Theft of lost/mislaid Property

On July 23, a 25-year-old Easton man reported his wallet had been stolen from a bar top at The Fox in Bath. The victim’s ID was inside the wallet.

Assault in Allen Township

The PSP-Bethlehem Station is investigating an incident that occurred on July 15 on Jeffrey Lane in Allen Township. In the commission of the crime, the arrestee, 20-year-old Ali Shahzad of Northampton, assaulted the victim and fled the scene. Shahzad later returned to the scene as the victim was being transported via ambulance. Shahzad almost crashed into the ambulance and was later discovered to be under the influence. Shahzad was taken into custody without incident.

Forgery/counterfeiting

This incident occurred on June 20 when the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission received a call from an unknown actor under the alleged name Michael Porter. The

alleged Porter related that he was advised by his bank to contact LVPC in regards to a check that was deposited into his account. Upon checking their online bank account, they discovered that a check sent out on June 13 to Lincoln Leadership for $16,666.67 had been altered to be delivered to Shantra Thompson in an address in Florida. The LVPC immediately contacted their bank who has opened a dispute for the incident. Attempts to contact Michael Porter yielded negative results.

Theft from motor vehicle

This incident occurred between 10:45 p.m. on July 19 and 6:30 a.m. on July 20. An unknown actor(s) gained entry into the victim’s vehicle parked outside the residence in the driveway on W. Main Boulevard in East Allen Township. The unknown actor(s) stole a black Under Armour backpack from the vehicle that was later retrieved nearby on Airport Road at the residence of the victim’s father. From that backpack, the unknown actor(s) stole the victim’s company iPad valued at $550 and $91 in cash from his wallet.

Theft from motor vehicle

In the commission of this crime, an unknown actor(s) smashed the passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle on Poplar Street in the Bath Borough sometime between the hours of 9 p.m. on August 2 and 7 a.m. on August 3. The actor(s) then went through the victim’s vehicle and stole cash, checks and gift cards.

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JULY 28

Traffic stop in the 1000 block of Main St., and W. 16th St. and Railroad St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Criminal mischief in the 2300 block of Northampton Ave., and the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Reports of the windows of legally parked vehicles damaged.

Disabled vehicle, Main St. and W. 27th St. Report of a disabled vehicle.

Mayor’s CoolOff Event

Continued from page 7 date of August 25.

This is an at-your-own-risk event open to children inside and outside of the borough. Parents/ guardians who have children attending must be present during the entire stay.

Assisting with this event are the Bath Volunteer Fire Department, the Bath Water Authority and the Bath Public Works Department.

For more information, email mayor@boroughofbath.org.

Hellertown native continues a 123-year Tradition of service under the sea

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Waite, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Hershey, a native of Hellertown, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety.

Hershey joined the Navy two years ago and today serves as an information technician (submarine) aboard USS Hawaii (SSN 776).

“I was inspired to join the Navy by my uncle and grandfather who both served,” said Hershey. “My uncle was a Navy diver and my grandfather was a Seabee.”

Growing up in Hellertown, Hershey attended Saucon Valley High School and graduated in 2014.

Skills and values similar to those found in Hellertown are similar to those required to succeed in the military.

“Back home, I learned a lot of simple life lessons from those around me, like keeping a positive attitude at all times,” said Hershey. “One of the most important ones I learned was that we’re going to have good days and we’re going to have terrible days, but you just have to keep pushing forward.”

These lessons have helped Hershey while serving in the Navy.

Known as America’s “Apex Predators!,” the Navy’s subma-

rine force operates a large fleet of technically-advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security.

There are three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines (SSN), ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN) and guidedmissile submarines (SSGN).

Fast-attack submarines are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare. The Virginiaclass SSN is the most advanced submarine in the world today.

It combines stealth and payload capability to meet Combatant Commanders’ demands in this era of strategic competition.

The Navy’s ballistic-missile submarines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as a strategic deterrent by providing an undetectable platform for submarinelaunched ballistic missiles. SSBNs are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles. The Columbia-class SSBN will be the largest, most capable and most advanced submarine produced by the United States - replacing the current Ohio-class ballisticmissile submarines to ensure con-

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Hershey; photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of Community Outreach.

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tinuous sea-based strategic deterrence into the 2080s.

Guided-missile submarines provide the Navy with unprecedented strike and special operation mission capabilities from a stealthy, clandestine platform. Each SSGN is capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, plus a complement of heavyweight torpedoes to be fired through four torpedo tubes.

“Our mission remains timeless - to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. “This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy.”

Strategic deterrence is the nation’s ultimate insurance pro-

gram, according to Navy officials.

As a member of the submarine force, Hershey is part of a rich history of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile weapons platform, capable of taking the fight to the enemy in defense of America and its allies.

“In the Navy, especially as an ITS, we have a high set of standards for how things are done as a war-fighting community to keep threat levels at a minimum for everyone back at home,” said Hershey.

With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to trained sailors and a strong Navy.

Hershey and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“My biggest accomplishment at this early stage of my career is having put on the rank of petty officer second class my first time

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up,” said Hershey. “I made rank fairly quickly, and I hope to keep up that momentum and see where this takes me.”

As Hershey and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy is a great learning and working experience that I look at as a huge impact on my personal growth,” said Hershey.

Hershey is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I want to thank my family back home and my girlfriend for their continued support,” added Hershey. “Also, I want to thank my shipmates at my command for making things easy and being my home away from home.”

Kutztown University Announces Spring 2023 Degree Recipients

Submitted by BRYAN SALVADORE

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,060 students for the 2023 spring semester.

Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80.

Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.

The following local students have been awarded degrees following the 2023 spring semester:

Evan Betzenberger of Bath, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude;

Anthony Capwell of Northampton, Bachelor of Arts in Geography/Globalization;

Aliyah G. Dean of Nazareth, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling;

Taylor M. Diproperzio of Northampton, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management and Finance, Magna Cum Laude;

Michael Ryan Ettl of Northampton, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;

Nicole Sharee Ferraina of Nazareth, Master of Education in Instructional Technology/Digital Classroom Technology;

Jacob Garibaldi of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration in Management and Marketing;

Ty A. Hooven of Northampton, Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics, Cum Laude;

Ethan M. Kish of Northampton, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology;

Bradley Lamberty of Northampton, Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Summa Cum Laude;

Christopher James Lipovsky of Bath, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

Bo-Khier Raybon of Nazareth, Master of Social Work;

Elisa Anna Rivera of Northampton, Bachelor of Social Work, Summa Cum Laude;

Madison Shehab of Northampton, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude;

Payton Sussick of Bath, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance; and Chance Michael Wandler of Bath, Bachelor of Science in Cinema, Television and Media Production.