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Northampton announces Cancellation of Street Fair and Annual Jack Frost Parade

By KERI LINDENMUTH The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of two more beloved community events. During the August 20 Northampton Borough Coun-

cil meeting, it was announced that both the Uptown Street Fair slated for September and the Jack Frost Parade scheduled for October have been canceled in an effort to keep residents safe.

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School or No School, That is the Question While the Lehigh Valley gears up for the 2020 school season to start, many parents are left with questions, concerns, and the fear of not knowing what the right decision is...Do we send our kids to school or do we keep them home?

Do we have the option and can we make it work?

Nazareth and Northampton school districts have decided on a hybrid plan for the return of school in the fall. Each schools plan is extremely fluid and can be changed at any time. Both school

districts are offering free online remote school options as well.

As parents, we, of course, have been given many recommendations, have received many opinions from doctors and teachers, friends and definitely from family, and everyone is an expert, but not. All of this makes the decision to send our kids back to school very challenging.

Here are some facts about COVID-19 regarding children that Continued on page 6

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The decision to cancel the street fair was made by the Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce.

However, the event is rescheduled for May 22, 2021.

The Jack Frost Parade, held by the Northampton Exchange Club, has been a borough tradition for over 70 years. It celebrates fall and draws hundreds along its route.

In light of these announcements, Councilman Tony Pristash said he hopes the borough can “find a way” to keep Trick-orTreat and the annual tree lighting on the calendar.

In other news, code enforcement officer Keith Knoblach said he is catching up on rental inspections that were put on hold during the pandemic.

Despite the pause, Knoblach announced a 95.1 percent compliance rate. Only 25 rental parcels have not been registered.

Owners have until the end of August to do so before they are taken to court.

Even when the legal system gets involved, Knoblach said there are still some landlords who do not cooperate.

“Unfortunately, there are [property owners] even the magistrate cannot get a hold of.”

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A.E. Kerr Farm. Photo by Larry Oberly.

Weaversville Part 14 of 14

We conclude our long visit to Weaversville by looking at a few more photographs.

Remember an era when lodges and fraternal societies were active

organizations? Weaversville had a lodge building, which hosted both men’s and women’s patriotic organizations.

The lodge dated back to Weaversville’s early history. The building was later converted into Continued on page 3

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a bakery and residence.

As youth on the Smith farm, we would visit the Weaversville Hotel to purchase cold beer and soda to satisfy our thirst during the hot summer harvest. The hotel would later be expanded under the ownership of Woody Kleppinger. Recently, the landmark structure was offered for sale at public auction.

One of the beautiful homes in Weaversville is the Kerr-Brown house. The property was purchased in 1750 by James Kerr,

who constructed the ScotchIrish stone house. The Kerrs were one of the early German settlers in the area. For years, the structure was owned by the state of Pennsylvania and was the home of farm superintendent Charles Miller and family until the state sold all their farms in Allen and East Allen townships. The farm, in recent years, was sold to David Jaindl, who has preserved the historic structure.

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Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY With schools opening throughout the region, the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M would like to remind the public that troopers will be vigilant for any school bus

violations that occur in the area.

The safety of children at school bus stops, walking to school or traveling on a school bus is a responsibility all motorists must make a priority.

Drivers must adhere to: Yellow flashing lights on the bus indicate the bus is getting ready to stop and load or unload. Slow down and get ready to stop.

Red flashing lights and a stop signal arm indicate that the bus has stopped and that children are getting on or off. You must stop your vehicle at least 10 feet before reaching the school bus. You may not proceed until the flashing red signal lights are no longer activated.

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Obituaries Gordon J. Mann, Sr.

Gordon J. Mann, Sr., 87 of No r t h a m p ton, PA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Liza's House Personal Care Home in

Danielsville, PA. Born Oct. 26, 1932 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Lilly) Mann. He was the husband of the late Armell (Moser) Mann with whom he shared 65 years of marriage prior to her death in 2018. He was a graduate of Northampton High School Class of 1950. For many years, he proudly owned and operated Mann's Dairy Barn and Mann Farms, Allen Township, PA. Gordon was a long-time member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, PA. As a dairy farmer, Gordon was a member of the Pocono Mountain Dairy Board and Lehigh Valley Dairy Board.

Surviving are children, Gordon J. Mann, Jr. and wife Michele of Lancaster, PA, Armell L. McFarland of Lehighton, PA,

Lorie E. Gaugler wife of Alan of Northampton, PA, John E. Mann and wife Lisa of Northampton, PA, Kenneth M. Mann and wife Rose of Palmerton, PA and Bruce G. Mann and fiancée Lisa Page of Northampton, PA and brother, David Mann and wife Sally of Allentown, PA, 18 grand children; eight great-grand children, many nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA. Graveside Services were held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Northampton County 4H at 14 Gracedale Ave. Nazareth, PA 18064 or online at https://secure.ddar.psu. edu/s/1218/2014/index.aspx?sid =1218&gid=1&pgid=658&cid= 2321&dids=4213&bledit=1&ap pealcode=AD77C Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy M. Scholl

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2020. She was the wife of the late Allen G. Scholl, with whom she shared 56 loving years of marriage prior to his passing in 1998.

Born in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Harrison C. and Hilda I. (Schoeneberger) Beers. A devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Dorothy was also a lifetime dairy farmer along with her husband. She was a faithful and active member of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moorestown, where she was a member of the choir, Altar Guild and Ladies’ Aid Society. Dorothy was also a member of Lady Hall Rebekah Lodge No. 202 of Aluta Lodge – I.O.O.F. Survivors: She is survived by two daughters, Carlotta L. Strohl of Mechanicsburg, and Deborah A. Durnin and husband, Paul Jr., of Moore Township; son, Jeffrey A. Scholl and wife, Christine, of Moore Township; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; 11 greatgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Allen, she was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Beers, three sisters, Malrose Bosich, Victoria Shuman, and Jeanette Roseberry, and a son-inlaw, George Strohl, Jr. Services: A Public Graveside Service was held on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. There were no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Memorial Fund of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Road, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Virginia R. Silfies

Virginia R. “Ginny” Silfies, 90, of Moore Tow n s h i p, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at St. Luke’s Lehighton Campus.

She was the wife of the late Harold H.S. Silfies, with whom she shared 55 loving years of marriage prior to his passing in 2003.

Born in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Lena (Deiter) Kocher. Ginny attended Coplay High School. She was employed by the County of Northampton at Gracedale, where she worked for 32 years as a nurse aide and later in the dietary department, before retiring in 1989. Her passion was baking, and she was known for her extraordinary pies and donuts.

Ginny also loved quilting and crocheting, playing bingo, listening to the music of Elvis, and she so enjoyed trying her luck at the casinos. Picnics, banquets, and reunions were among her favorite events to attend. A faithful and active member of Christ Church Little Moore United Church of Christ, Danielsville, Ginny volunteered to bake for many events at church and was also a member of the choir.

Survivors: Ginny is survived by her sons, Philip H. Silfies and wife, Joanna, of Lehighton, and David A. Silfies and companion, Jean James, of Emanuelsville; three grandchildren, Justin Silfies of North Carolina, Daniel Silfies of Jacksonville, Florida, and Kelly Chapkovich and husband, Cory, of Allentown; two greatgranddaughters, Kayla and Sara; a sister, Myra Klipple of Point Phillips; many nieces and nephews; and her companion of more than six years, Harold Silfies, of Danielsville. In addition to her husband, Harold, she was predeceased by five brothers, Claude, Delbert, Harold, Roy, and Albert Kocher, and three sisters, Clair MacHaffie, Gertrude DeLong, and Orpha Rogers.

Services: Graveside Services will be held privately in New Hope Cemetery at Little Moore, Danielsville. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Christ Church Little Moore United Church of Christ, 913 S. Mink Road, Danielsville, PA 18038.

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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Hi gang, each week we’re creeping closer to fall weather and the sun is setting awfully quick each day. The little heat spell we got this week may very well be the last. I read something somewhere that said we could expect warmer than usual temps for this winter with little snow. I am okay with that but it’s probably not a good trend that each year the winters are more and more mild than the last...Anywho, take the time while you can to check out the sunflower field right by St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in Easton. It sure is beautiful...Did you hear or see the rally that took place in Northampton on Saturday? It was some sort of Trump or flag rally on 21st and Siegfried, at the old Bennet dealership. I didn’t know anything was gonna be happening. Speaking of Northampton, there’s a new voting location for the Fourth Ward. It useta be at the Community Center but now it’s moving to the Gospel Chapel, located at 1769 Newport Ave...

There recently was a theft at Miklas Realty in Bath. A woman entered the office and stole some laptops! Can you imagine? They were able to locate the thief...

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Boro council

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By the end of 2019, the borough had 97.9 percent compliance with its ordinance. Kno-

blach said data will be easier to compare the longer the program is in place.

Finally, it was announced that a public MS4 meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1. The borough and its engineers will pres-

ent proposed changes to Dry Run Creek as part of state-mandated MS4 requirements. The borough was awarded a $200,000 grant to help with these improvements.

Not only will the changes help with sedimentation issues, but council also suggested that they could help prevent flooding in the area. Residents living along the creek will be notified with more details.

Lastly, Northampton's Fourth Ward voting location will be at the Gospel Chapel, 1769 Newport Ave. It will not be at the Northampton Memorial Community Center as it had been.

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attend. It looks like they had a Saturday class and there are two upcoming classes for Wednesdays: Aug. 26 and Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. I’d check with the Borough to confirm though if you’re interested in checking it out...Lastly, there was a bad fire Sunday night in Lower Mt. Bethel, Martins Creek Power Plant. Fire crews worked through the night to put the fire out. They think the fire started from lubricating oil leaking from a turbine, which runs at about 1,800 degrees. Luckily no one was hurt though!...To end on a happy note, I saw that Nazareth Ceramic Center is doing mask or apron tie-dying this weekend, that looks like fun. Seems like lotsa people are gettin’ creative at home and tie-dying more than usual...Well I’m out the door for now so have another great week and cya next time.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS MILLER SUPPLY ACE HARDWARE Northampton, PA Propane Fill Ups All size tanks on premises Easy access for motor homes M-F-7am-7pm Sat.7am-4pm 610-262-4566.

(8/27) NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC. 27 Mauch Chunk Street Nazareth, Pa. HARVEY VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SOLAR ROOMS Storm Windows & Screens Repaired Insulated Glass, Plexiglass, Mirrors, Repairs made at your home. Free Estimates. Call Mike Matula 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. 24-hour emergency service, commercial customers.

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UPCOMING EVENTS BBQ TO GO- TAKE-OUT DINNERS Saturday, Sept. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. Order by Sept. 16. P/u Salem United Methodist Church, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville.

Meal includes ¼ chicken, pulled pork sandwich, baked potato, pickled cabbage, baked beans and dessert. $12 per meal. Proceeds benefit SERVants Missions and Community Outreach Committee. Call 610-438-0881 or email dfelker85@gmail.com for more info.

(8/27) DESIGNER PURSE BINGO POSTPONED Benefits the 113th Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Star Hose Fire Co., 7748 Penn St., Emerald. Doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6 p.m. BYOB. Snacks provided, kitchen open.

Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Call 484-619-0140 or 484225-2714 for tickets.

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WANTED AUTOS WANTED VW bus, classic/muscle cars, old truck or 4-door Jeep wanted by individual. Garage-kept preferred, but all conditions considered. Clean out that garage!

Call 610-657-4000.

(8/27) FOSTER PARENTS Want to be a hero to a child?

Consider being a foster parent. Ask how we can help. Call FCCY at 800-747-3807. www. fccy.org EOE. (8/27)

GARAGE/YARD SALES MOORE TOWNSHIP August 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 757 Point Phillips Rd., Bath. Miscellaneous inc. glass/crystal items.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ralph J.W.Derhammer, late of the Township of Moore, 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.

Terry L. Derhammer 764 Mauch Chunk Rd. Palmerton, PA 18071 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (8/13-8/27)

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MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held remotely and members of the public are welcomed to participate in the remote hearing. Instructions regarding how to participate will be found at the Moore Twp. website, www. mooretownship.org or by calling 610-759-9449. Specific items on the agenda include: 20-ZHB-739 (STARTING AT 6PM) The applicant(s), Charles and Christina Green, applicants of the property located at 1111 Bigley Rd. Danielsville, PA 18038 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to replace an existing mobile home located at 3161 Delps Rd. with another mobile home. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-16B Uses permitted Limited Conservation Zoning District, 200-33 Nonconformities, 200-33C(1a) Nonconforming Structure, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# G4-9-4, contains approximately 5.25 acres and is zoned, Limited Conservation (LC).

20-ZHB-740 (STARTING AT APPROX. 6:30PM) The applicant(s), Laird Thomas, applicants of the property located at 684 Williams Rd. Nazareth, (Moore Twp.) PA 18064 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to conduct a General Home Occupation.

The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-7) General Home Occupation, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H6-22-3C, contains approximately .57 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (8/20 & 8/27) LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING APPOINTMENT OF SECOND WARD COUNCILPERSON THURSDAY - AUGUST 27, 2020 - 6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Borough of Nazareth will hold a special public meeting. The Meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street for the purpose of appointing a Second Ward Councilperson to serve the balance of a term to end on December 31, 2021.

Council of the Borough of Nazareth Daniel Chiavaroli, President (8/20 & 8/27) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public hearing on the 8th day of September, 2020, at 7:00PM, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088 for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance

All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Lehigh Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (8/20 & 8/27) PUBLIC NOTICE 2020-002 The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Building located at 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following application: The appellants, Michael Klitchko and Jose Custodio, request a variance of Section 67573 to construct a new singlefamily dwelling on an existing lot with less than 10 feet offrontage on a public street.

The property is located at 254 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6-519, and is in the (R-1) Low-Density Residential Zoning District.

Any interested party is welcome to attend and may have an opportunity to be heard.

Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Officer

Enforcement (8/27 & 9/3)

NOTICE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that the Articles of Incorporation of MESSER’S LANDSCAPING INC have been filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State and the corporation has been incorporated under the Business Corporation Law of 1988.

(8/27) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, September 9 2020, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Yost Hauling, Inc./Lehigh Valley Refractories, Inc., 75 West 21st Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 75 West 21st Street Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is identified as Tax Parcel No. L4-8-4D-2 and is located in the I-2 Industrial Zoning District.

This plan is presented for Preliminary and possible Final Plan Review. Yost Hauling, Inc. and Lehigh Valley Refractories, Inc., would like to subdivide this 8.69-acre parcel into 3 separate lots.

All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend.

LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (8/27 & 9/3)

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

CAROL WHYMEYER The applicant/owner of 4581 Three Mile Lane, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application for zoning relief in which the applicant requests a special exception and variances. The relief requested is to allow the replacement of an existing nonconforming manufactured home on an existing nonconforming lot. The applicant is seeking relief from the following. Requesting a special exception for the extension or alteration of a nonconforming use or structure subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-110, and variances from the requirements in Section 180-110.A (7) – Extension or alteration of nonconforming use or structure, Section 18016. E – Design Standards, and Section 180-35. A – Minimum habitable floor area. The parcel I.D. No. is K2-8-8B-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (8/27 & 9/3) INVITATION TO BID Lehigh Twp will be accepting sealed bids until 1:00 PM on Sept 17, 2020, at which time they will be publicly opened for the sale of a 1990 Ford Saulsbury Heavy Duty Rescue truck, Model LN-8000, 35,000 lb GVWR, 38,223 miles, 5200 engine hrs. Walk-in stainless steel rescue body, lots of storage compartments. Well maintained, service records/vehicle manuals available. Additional information and pictures available on Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. Facebook page.

Questions, call Richard Hildebrand, 610-360-9143. Minimum bid amount is $12,000. Bids are to be submitted to the Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, PA 18088 and must be accompanied by 10% bid security in the form of cash, check, or bond. Awarding of the bids will take place at the Sept 22, 2020, Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:00 p.m. Lehigh Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (8/27) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Floyd E. Schlegel, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Susan Rebecca Krause and Stephen John Schlegel, Executors of Estate of Floyd E. Schlegel. 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 Susan Rebecca Krause and Stephen John Schlegel ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/27-9/10)

Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2020 7 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LORRAINE E. BOYKO, deceased, late of Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of 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: Suzanne Kumernitsky ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (8/27-9/10) Upper Nazareth Township 100 Newport Avenue Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-5341 (f) 610-759-4430 (8/27-9/10) BUDGET WORKSHOP Upper Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Budget Meeting on September 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on September 2, 2020 is canceled.

To comply with the newest social distancing guidelines, set forth by Pennsylvania’s Governor, the meeting for the public will be broadcast via Go to Webinar. When attending via Go to Webinar you will be able to listen and submit questions via the chat function. When submitting questions, you must include your full name and address. You may also submit questions to manager@uppernazarethtownship.org prior to 2:00 pm on September 2, 2020.

Questions submitted will be read into the record.

You may register for the meeting by clicking the following link. Once registered you will receive a follow up email to join. https://attendee. gotowebinar.com/register/7194263319393395984 (8/27)

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reasons. The AAP is working closely with educators to return children back to the classroom safely.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more

than 30 million students participate in free or reduced-price lunches and more than 14 million participate in free or reduced priced breakfasts. That is 30 million children who rely on schools for at least one meal per day.

The New York Times reported that, “Child abuse cases dropped 51 percent in NY since the COVID-19 pandemic and authorities

are very worried.” In other areas of the country, reports have dropped by over 62 percent due to a lack of reporting and NPR reported that there has been a rise in the number of minors contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline to report child abuse according to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. All of this is extremely concerning.

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There are so many things to consider when making the decision to send your children back to school and clearly this is not a one size fits all situation. It is so important to protect our children because children are innocent, amazing, beautiful souls who brighten the world each and every day. It is our job as parents, neighbors, friends, teachers, to make sure we protect and teach them in all aspects of life and regardless of your decision, we need to make sure we are courteous to one another through this difficult time and the hard decisions we are all facing.

Always remember to love your littles a little bit more because the love you share with them, they will share with the world.

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that the Election’s Office does not send out unsolicited applications,” says Amy Cozze. “These mailings have generated a great deal of confusion and, in the case of the recently deceased, much pain for family members. Anyone who receives one of these unsolicited applications should check the ‘Paid by’ notice to see which group sent it.”

The Election’s Office performs regular maintenance of Northampton County’s voter rolls, removing ineligible voters after they have passed away, moved out of the County or have been inactive for a period of time.

Groups that have sent out unsolicited applications include the Voter Participation Center, the Center for Voter Information and the RNC.

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group has sent applications to residents who are deceased. These mailings are leading to a great deal of confusion among those voters who have already filled out an application and are scheduled to receive a mail-in ballot for the general election. Many of the mailings list the Election’s Office as the return address and some include the name of Northampton County’s Registrar, Amy Cozze.

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All posted speed limits, especially in school zones, where the penalties for speeding are enhanced.

Motorists who violate Title 75, Section 3345 “Meeting or Overtaking School Bus,” upon conviction, will be fined $250 and receive a 60day driver’s license suspension and assessment of 5 points on their operator’s driving record. For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.

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