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Allen Township Supervisors

Approve phases 3, 4 and 5 of Willowbrook development

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their August 22 meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved phases 3, 4 and 5 of the proposed Willowbrook Farms subdivision plan. Plans propose 508 homes, including 256 apartments and 225 townhomes along West Bullshead and Willowbrook roads.

Rob Lewis from Kaplin Stewart appeared before the board to discuss the plans, which the board previously reviewed in July. During July’s meeting, supervisors asked developers to consider adding sidewalks to the south side of West Bullshead Road instead of a mid-block crosswalk connecting to the north side of the road. These sidewalks would connect to the Nor-Bath Trail at the intersection of Willowbrook

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and West Bullshead roads. However, Lewis explained that there is a “pinch point” due to flooding, meaning the sidewalk could only be 4 feet, instead of the required 5 feet.

“If it is truly the Board's preference to provide that extension of the sidewalk, it is physically possible, but not something that our team is recommending be installed,” said Lewis.

Supervisors still voiced support for a sidewalk instead of a crosswalk on West Bullshead.

“It's better than a crosswalk,” said Supervisor Dale Hassler.

Supervisor Gary Behler agreed. “[It] keeps [residents] off the road.”

Developers also reviewed the

Annual Community Days rocks Moore Township with record-number attendance

Highlighting heroes: Insight into the careers of Local police officers

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The sight of police officers gives many people a rush of in-

tense feelings, whether it be feeling safe knowing they are there to protect our neighborhoods, relief if someone has wronged us, fear if we are engaging in unlawful activities, joy when we see them connecting with the community, concern when we are unsure what caused their presence, and so many others.

Their job is undeniably one of the hardest, and yet, they continue to put their lives on the line every single day for people they have never even met before.

To help the public understand what they do, three local police officers shared the ins and outs of what their careers are like and why they love what they do.

Police Chief Bryan Kadingo

By CATHERINE STROH

Moore Township’s annual Community Days was held Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 at the township’s rec center. The two-day event saw beautiful weather and large crowds, with thousands in attendance. In fact, the turnout this year topped all previous years and was the highest yet. Help was received from the Bath Fire Dept., East Allen Twp. Fire Dept. and

Wind Gap Fire Dept. with the assistance of parking and traffic control. On Saturday night the entire parking area was filled to capacity around 9 p.m. and the overflow area was filled by 9:30 p.m.

The event’s set-up was provided by Hooven’s Party Rentals, providing shade to attendees on the hot summer days. Some local politicians were in attendance to speak to community members

as they gear up for the election in November. Many community organizations were onsite, local

Photo

Photo by Carl J. Fischer, Jr., taken at the Route 313 bridge crossing over Three Mile Run creek at the southeastern tip of Lake Nockamixon.

The Moore RedHawks Midget Baseball Team was honored for winning the Connie Mack Championship.

sanitary sewer design for the development. The main artery of the sewer plan will be owned by the township. However, the individual branches feeding into homes will be owned by the Homeowners' Association.

Finally, developers confirmed

the streets in the development will be wide enough for fire rescue vehicles.

Waivers included eliminating parking requirements along some curbs, removing center lines on two small streets, allowing sanitary sewer construction in the floodplain, removing sidewalks from several median islands, and eliminating the 5-foot-wide requirement for sidewalks along the southern part of West Bullshead

Road. All waivers were approved by supervisors before they ultimately approved the preliminary plans.

In other news, supervisors discussed safety concerns surrounding the East Bullshead Road trestle. Another tractor-trailer recently got stuck under the bridge, blocking the road and causing a headache for neighboring residents.

Township Manager Ilene Eckhart and Hassler met with FedEx representatives to voice their concerns. Contracted drivers, high turnover and inconsistent GPS systems continue to be the primary cause of these traffic issues.

Despite warning signs, trucks still turn down East Bullshead Road. Supervisors discussed possible physical impediments; however, road barriers that don’t meet PennDOT standards could open the township to liability.

Supervisors also discussed a roundabout, which would allow drivers to turn around before reaching the bridge. However, engineer Stan Wojciechowski said a roundabout to fit a tractortrailer would be very large and impede on county agricultural property. While raising the bridge would prevent crashes, supervisors worried that doing so would also encourage tractor-trailers to continue using the road.

Wojciechowski said he could ask his engineering team to sketch up a possible alternative, a “modified pork chop” that would prevent turns.

“Unfortunately, FedEx is here,” said Hassler. “There are some things you can’t fix with duct tape. And these drivers just go where they want to go and do what they want to do, and no matter what you do, they’ll drive through the cornfield to get past

the road.”

A follow-up meeting with Eckhart, FedEx and the county is scheduled.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, September 12 at 6 p.m.

Labor Day weekend

Marks unofficial

End of summer for Travelers

International trips, cruises

And cooler-weather Destinations are most Popular

Submitted by THERESA PODGUSKI

With summer winding down, many Americans are heading

out of town. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises show Labor Day weekend travel is up over last year: domestic bookings are up 4% and international bookings are up 44%.

“As summer ends and school begins, many families are taking advantage of Labor Day weekend to head out of town for a few days,” said Sally McCorrison, director of travel services, AAA East Central. “The long holiday weekend provides another opportunity to travel, whether planning a road trip to visit family and friends or deciding to take that dream trip to Canada or even Europe.”

AAA booking data shows Van-

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Allen Township Planning Commission Approves Wawa plan

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Monday, August 21, members of the Allen Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to advance Wawa’s preliminary final plan. The planned Wawa would be located at the intersection of Route 329 and Savage Road.

Allen Development Partners, LLC is proposing a 6,000-squarefoot convenience store and Wawa gas station.

Traffic on Savage Road generated from the Wawa was a topic of concern discussed at the Monday night meeting.

The planning commission’s next meeting will be Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at the Allen Township Fire Company, located at 3530 Howertown Rd.

Lehigh Township Zoning Board Rejects medical Marijuana campus

By HOME NEWS STAFF

After a six-hour hearing on Thursday, August 24, the Lehigh Township Zoning Board rejected the plan for a medical marijuana growth facility and dispensary along Birch Drive.

A 3,000-square-foot dispensary and sixteen 20,000-square-foot grow/processor warehouse facilities had been proposed.

A motion was passed for a drive-through restaurant, with a vote of 5-0.

A motion to deny a medical marijuana grower/processor facility was passed 5-0.

A motion to deny the medical marijuana dispensary was passed 3-2.

Read the full article in next week’s issue of The Home News.

For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org. Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610767-2977.

Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-7598255.

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

Labor Day Travelers

couver, Rome, London, Dublin and Paris are the five most popular international destinations over Labor Day weekend. Compared to 2022, international hotel bookings for the holiday are up 82% and international cruise bookings are up 44%. Canada is popular this time of year because of its cooler temperatures and stunning scenery. Europe has seen a surge in travel this year, with more people eager to see the world again without restrictions. The top five domestic destinations are Seattle, Orlando, Anchorage, New York and Las Vegas. Seattle tourism has been boosted by the strong demand for Alaska cruises. Florida destinations are popular not only for their beaches and theme parks but also for their cruise ports in Central Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Miami. AAA data

show domestic-cruise bookings over Labor Day weekend are up 19% compared to 2022.

Drivers taking road trips this Labor Day weekend will likely see slightly higher gas prices compared to last year. The national average for a gallon of regular was $3.78 on Labor Day 2022 but has been above $3.80 for the past couple of weeks. Gas prices have spiked this summer because of tight supply and the high cost of oil.

Best and worst times to travel by car

INRIX, a global provider of transportation data and insights, expects Thursday, August 31, between 2 and 6 p.m. to be the busiest time on the roads during the extended Labor Day weekend. Friday, September 1 is also expected to have higher than normal traffic volumes between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

More travelers interested in travel insurance, extended vacations

A new survey of AAA travel advisors reveals topics and trends on the minds of travelers this sum-

mer:

• 59% of AAA Travel Advisors have seen more interest in travel insurance over the past 60 days.

• 83% of AAA Travel Advisors say the most common concern from travelers over the past 60 days was getting stranded by a delayed or canceled flight.

• 64% of AAA Travel Advisors say travelers who booked extended vacations (at least 14 nights) said having more time to explore destinations was their main reason for taking an extended trip.

• AAA Travel Advisors are seeing high interest among travelers for ocean and river cruises, plus all-inclusive and guided-tour vacations.

Survey methodology AAA sent surveys to a random sample of AAA Travel Advisors between July 12 and July 26. AAA received a response from 165 travel advisors.

upcoming Oktoberfest dinner.

The celebration kicked off Friday night with music by “The Groove.”

On Saturday the MTAA cheerleaders performed for crowds at noon. Later in the day there was a celebration for the Moore Township Redhawks baseball team. The champs were honored for winning the 2023 Midget League Championship for ages 11-12 by being brought in on a Klecknersville fire truck with lights and sirens blaring.

There was no shortage of things to do, between a basket raffle, lots of vendors and community organizations, bingo, rides, bounce houses, Skeggy’s axe-throwing, the Rajah Shrine’s Tin Lizzies and more, there was something for every member of the family.

Lioness-Lions Club was serving up cabbage and noodles, Mattie’s Strudel Haus was onsite, Lattemann’s offered their sausage sandwiches and steak sandwiches, Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. was dishing out ice cream, milkshakes and more, the Boy Scouts had their peach cobbler, additionally there were clams, beer, adult slushies and more.

The two-day event concluded with a fireworks display by Celebration Fireworks on Saturday night.

Community Days is entirely volunteer-run, and the committee is always seeking volunteers.

churches, and the Historical Society was selling tickets to their

As always, we can’t forget the food; hopefully nobody left Community Days hungry. Vendors were all selling out and due to the event’s popularity and large turnout, new vendors are already signing up for next year. The Lions were onsite with a pig roast, the Moore Township

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to know more about helping for next year’s Community Days, contact any Community Days committee member or call Lois Kerbacher at the township at 610-759-9449 ext. 5.

The next event planned to benefit Community Days will be a concert in the park on Friday, September 8 from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring “The Boondock Barons.” The concert will take place at 635 English Rd. Don’t forget to bring your chairs and blankets.

Northampton Borough Police Report

AUGUST 4

Domestic in the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave. between two males.

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

AUGUST 5

Juvenile problem in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.

Non-reportable accident in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. involving two vehicles.

Check area, Canal Street boat launch. Request to check the area.

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

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 ParadeMonday, 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 Business Forum- Thursday, Sept. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bath borough building. Open to owners and employees of businesses located within the borough. FMI call 610-837-6525.

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. Community Safety Day- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bicentennial Park, East Allen Township. Fire trucks, EMS, hands-on activities, PSP Aviation and MedEvac landings, Bethlehem City PD Mounted Unit, first aid presentations, music, games and ice cream.

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 April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

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

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. MaySept. 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.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center September Community programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER

Fishing Equipment Available

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

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor

Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow fly rods, spinning rods, fly boxes and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other

form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

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Bath Farmers Market looking ahead

Submitted by KARLA

BUCKWALTER

As we look forward to the cooler and crisper days of fall, we can already feel and see the signs of its arrival. Days have started getting shorter and nights have begun to get cooler. We welcome September, with a delighted smile, as it marks our last month of the market season.

We are in our 16th week of the season with five weeks left to go. We have welcomed new vendors and returning vendors to the market; as well as wished the best of luck to Matty’s Marvelous Makery this past weekend. Matthew Robles will be continuing to his next step in life. Matthew has mentioned that “hopefully” he will do a pop-up event here and there to bring us his artisanal

breads, baked goods and dips. Stay tuned for those dates, if possible. Check our website and social media pages (facebook and Instagram "bathfarmersmarketpa") for updates.

Visit us on September 9 for our next special event, “Treasures at the Clock.” This will coincide with the community-wide yard sale in the borough. Come see what you can find at the Bath Farmers’ Market. Monocacy Creek Antiques and S. Seem Antiques & Artisans will attend with their selections. Come see what treasures you can find.

This Saturday, AK Farms will have breakfast sandwiches, smoked cheeses and a selection of meats. Bizzle’s Bites Dog Treats will have dehydrated dog treats and different flavored biscuits

as well as nail clipping services. Christ Church of Bath UCC will be providing seasonal produce from Twin Maples farm, quiches, to-go soups and salads and will have a kid’s activity. True Patriot Coffee will have their coffee. Wolf Gang’s Farm will provide us with a bountiful of seasonal produce and eggs. Northampton Area Public Library will have a popup library and storytimes at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Messy Maker will have her selection of wall décor and wreaths. Finally, Lua Cheia Soapary will have her selection of all natural soaps, bath

bombs, scrubs and lotions. Come out and support our very dedicated vendors. Thank you to all the customers that have con-

tinued their support. We are very grateful. As always, we’ll meet you at the clock this Saturday.

Covenant United Methodist Church to offer divorce Support sessions

By HOME NEWS STAFF

Covenant United Methodist Church in Moore Township will be offering a 13-week free session for anyone who is divorced or going through a divorce. These sessions will be Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning September 11 and ending

December 4. You do not need to be a member of the church to join the session, and if you know someone who could benefit from the group, please feel free to bring them along. All are welcome. You can register online for free at

Lehigh Township Supervisors prepare For annual budget

By LAURA KLOTZ

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 22 at 7 p.m.

Township Engineer Michael Muffley sent the board members a detailed letter in regards to the David Roman lot line

adjustment. He stated that only two things are still needed for the plan to be completed, which are the title report and necessary signatures. The board agreed to approve the plan pending the acquisition of these remaining items.

The plan for J&T Enterprises expires at the end of the month, and a request was submitted for an extension. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe informed the board that the township’s actions have been appropriate, but an abstract of the title has never

been submitted. Backenstoe sent the project owners a letter detailing what still needs to be done, but has received no response, and advised the board that there was no option before them but to deny the request and allow the plan to expire, to which they agreed.

Work continues on the new maintenance building. Bracy Construction submitted a request for payment in the amount of $89,767.37 for rebar and concrete, which was approved.

Meanwhile, bids have been received for the upcoming road repavement project on Cottonwood and nearby streets; the low bid came from Barker and Barker in the amount of $470,912.10.

The board discussed whether to accept this bid and use money from the state fund, or to defer the matter until the spring and then put it out for new bids.

Board member Gerald Pritchard recommended accepting the bid, and then discussing at next month’s meeting which fund will cover the cost; after a bit more discussion, the board unanimously agreed to this.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig provided copies of the Capital Improvement Plan to the board members and noted that some of the items will need to be addressed sooner rather than later. She has created a list of the computers in the office which will need to be upgraded with the grant money the township hopes to receive, and is looking into applying for another grant to do likewise with the police department’s computers; she also hopes to upgrade the internet and telephones. The township’s email hosting contract expires in January, at which time she intends to switch from current provider GoDaddy to Google workspace, which will provide better service.

The maintenance department has a vehicle which will be due

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for replacement in the relatively near future, so an increase to the maintenance fund may prove necessary. The board continued discussing the possibility of refurbishments to the facilities at Danielsville Park, including adding a pickleball court. Relocating the tennis courts to a drier area in the park is still being considered. Public Works Director Frank Zamadics is waiting for the estimated quote for the cost of repairing them.

The 2024 budget has been prepared and needs to be reviewed. It was decided that the next board meeting on Tuesday, September 12 will begin at 6 instead of 7 p.m. to allow sufficient time to go over the budget. The final version of the comprehen-

sive plan has been received, and Solicitor Backenstoe will verify whether this requires another public meeting or if the board can simply adopt it.

During the month of September some events are taking place at the fire company. On Saturday, September 9, a community yard sale will be held on the grounds beginning at 8 a.m. A bingo night will be held on Saturday, September 22 with dooring opening at 5 p.m. and games beginning at 6 p.m. The plan moving forward is to hold a bingo night four times each year.

The board then adjourned for an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

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Northampton Area Public Library September Happenings

Submitted by VERONICA LAROCHE

First, the Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of NAPL and the library staff would like to give a great big thank you to the Scouts Cub Pack 33 from Bath and their organizers Tricia Shellhammer and Cassie Evanczik for weeding and cleaning up the outside of the library. Their hard work is very much appreciated and made the library grounds beautiful again.

Second, we would like to wish a fond farewell and a hearty congratulations to Daisy Aptovka who was this year's recipient of the Friends of Northampton Area Public Library Scholarship. Daisy was a hardworking, exuberant library employee who is now off to start her college career at Penn State Lehigh Valley.

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Finally, we all know you've been waiting to hear more news about our Annual Autumn Online Auction and Basket Social. The auction begins at 9 a.m. on October 1 and bidding goes through 11:59 p.m., October 7. You can find the auction at: napl.tiny.us/oa2023. The basket social is October 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale September 5 at the library. Ticket prices are $10 per sheet of 26 tickets. Pre-sale special: buy three sheets,

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-First State to make Labor Day an official holiday was Oregon in 1887

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Andy’s Corner

By ANDY WEAVER

Sammy Sasso, Ohio State and former Nazareth wrestler, is on a long road to recovery after suffering a gunshot wound to his abdomen as a result of a carjacking in Ohio on August 18. Sammy is unable to walk without assistance and there is a GoFundMe page available if you’d like to donate and cheer him on to a fast recovery. To donate or learn more about his long road to recovery ahead of him, visit gofundme. com and search for “Sammy Sasso Recovery Fund.” A goal of $100,000 has been set, and at time of print, almost $98,000 has been donated.

In other news, the Nazareth Football team traveled to East Stroudsburg South and won 567, and next will travel to Emmaus at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 1. For tickets, visit https://gofan.co/ app/school/PA21703.

The Nazareth Girls Tennis team hosted Freedom on August 28 and won, then competed at Emmaus on August 30. Up next they will travel to Whitehall on August 31 and then host East Stroudsburg North on September 5.

The Nazareth Field Hockey team beat Liberty on August 25. Next they will host Easton on August 31 and Pocono Mountain East on September 5.

The Nazareth Girls Volleyball team opened the year at Freedom on August 29, and next will host Dieruff on August 31. On September 1 they’ll host Central, then will travel to East Stroudsburg North on September 6.

The Nazareth Boys Soccer team opened at Bethlehem Cath-

olic on August 28 and won 2-1, then hosted Central Catholic on August 30. The boys will travel to Pocono Mountain West on September 1 and will host Emmaus on September 6.

The Nazareth Girls Soccer team beat Bethlehem Catholic 3-1 on August 28, then competed at Central Catholic on August 30. The girls will host Pocono Mountain West on September 1 and will travel to Emmaus on September 6.

For up-to-the-minute sports news, visit www.nazarethsports. wordpress.com.

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Backpacks Available

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

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

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

DiscoverE: Tales for Tots Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m.

Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations. Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic by reading a book followed by a craft and short scavenger hunt. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that we will be meeting at the pavilion across the street from the Visitor's Center each week. Children that attend six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that morning and afternoon sessions will be identical during a given week.

Hike for Health

Wednesday, September 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov.

Weekly Weeders

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants, and amend soil in the cen-

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forts and ways that you can help the species to thrive throughout its life cycle. These programs are very popular. Please pick only one. Registration is required.

Monarch Tagging – Girl Scouts

Love State Parks

Sunday, September 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m.

Mid-September is the perfect time to witness migrating monarchs on their way to overwintering grounds in Southern North America. During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle, and tag monarch butterflies. We will also discuss current conservation efforts and ways that you can help the species to thrive throughout its life cycle. This program is only for girl scouts and their families. Registration is required.

Monarch Tagging for Adults

Wednesday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to noon

During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle, and tag monarch butterflies. We will also discuss current conservation efforts and ways that you can help the species to thrive throughout its life cycle. This program is for adults only. Registration is required.

Family Science Night: Monarch Madness

September 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Jacobsburg

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Monarch Madness

Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to noon

Saturday, September 16 from

10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, September 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. We will also discuss current conservation ef-

Cushion Replacements

During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Friday, Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. We will also discuss current conservation efforts and ways that you can help the species to thrive throughout its life cycle. This program is specifically for families with young children. Registration is required.

Volunteer Event: Native Seed Dispersal

Saturday, September 23 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Fall is a great time to collect seeds from plants. We will learn about different native plants and their preferred habitats, collect the seeds from the native plant garden and disperse them around the park to enhance the wildlife value. Registration is required.

Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking

Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Have you been looking for delicious campfire recipes? Join us to learn the basics of campfire cooking with a Dutch oven. Volunteers Brian and Jean Krenicky will cover general instruction on getting the most from a cast iron Dutch oven and then participants will have the opportunity to prepare lunch. We'll provide ingredients for soup, a main dish, a side and dessert. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate them. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water and your appetite. This program is only open to ages 12 and up. There is a $12 registration fee for this program. Online registration closed on September 17. Please

contact the office at 610-746-2801 to register after that date. Beginner Archery Saturday, September 23 from 1 to 3 p.m.

We're celebrating National Hunt and Fish Day. Learn the basics of archery at Jacobsburg. Join a park educator for two hours of learning and practicing field archery. Attendees must be at least 12 years old. No experience is required, and archery supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

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

Registration Now open for Household

Hazardous Waste dropOff event

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

Registration for the 2023 Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event is now open. This event is only for Northampton County residents; online pre-registration is required. County residents may sign-up for one appointment per household. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration often reaches capacity quickly, so residents are encouraged to register promptly and open an account with Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.com).

A link to the event will be posted on the Northampton County Household Hazardous Waste webpage.

The Household Hazardous Waste collection event will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northampton Community College (3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem) and will be held rain or shine. For the safety of staff, you must enter from the campus’s Main Entrance on Green Pond Road.

Appointment times are in 15-minute increments. User instructions are available on the County’s Household Hazardous Waste webpage. After successfully registering, a confirmation email will be sent by Eventbrite with a printable ticket attachment. If you need to change your confirmed time, you must delete or cancel your appointment on Eventbrite and re-register. There is no guarantee that an appointment will still be available if you

The 295th Anniversary Festival of the Craig ScotchIrish Settlement (1728), sponsored by Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society, is on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m., located at 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. Special guests have been invited from Northampton County, along with the 153rd of Northampton County (Civil War) and Roger’s Ranger’s (French and Indian War), other local societies, and the D.A.R. There will be a gift basket raffle and food. For more information, please call Peggy at 610-984-4532. cancel. Those who show up without an appointment will be turned away.

Acceptable waste must be generated in the home and not affiliated with any commercial business, contractor, nonprofit, organization, institution, or out-of-county residence. Staff has the right to determine and refuse unauthorized material.

To be admitted to the event, each participant must:

• Show a printed ticket from Eventbrite or display the confirmation email on their smart phone

• Show proof of residency matching the contact information used for registration

• Arrive within their scheduled timeframe, not before or after

• Only drop off accepted materials

Only 30 gallons and 80 pounds of solid waste will be accepted per vehicle. This is a no-contact event which means drivers must remain inside their vehicles upon arrival. Material must be accessible from the trunk, cargo area or bed of a truck. Event staff will remove all items from those locations.

Acceptable materials include paint products, automotive fluids, outdoor products (pesticides, herbicides, driveway sealers, pool chemicals, etc.), and household products (lead acid car batteries, rechargeable, lithium or button type household batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, adhesives, aerosols, etc.).

Unacceptable materials include electronics, appliances, Freon, scrap metal, explosives, ammunition, radioactive waste, fireworks, smoke/carbon monoxide protectors, medical waste, sharps, latex paint, alkaline batteries, gas cylinders, and helium tanks. A full list of unacceptable materials can be found on the County’s Household Hazardous Waste webpage.

Household hazardous waste collection events are supported by Northampton County Recycling and Sustainability Funding in partnership with PA Dept. of Agriculture, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection and Waste Management Grand Central and Alliance landfills.

Photo by Matthew Morrow, Route 329 bridge in Cementon/Northampton, taken in May just prior to construction.

Photo by Virginia Beltz, free bridge and toll bridge taken in downtown Easton in 1990.

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from the Northampton Borough Police Department is a Northampton resident who always knew that he wanted to be a police officer since he was a kid. So, in 1989, he started at the Allentown Police Academy and quickly landed a full-time position in May 1990 at the Northampton Borough Police Department, where he has been for the last 33 years, with this year marking his sixth year as chief of police.

Chief Kadingo shares that the perception of police usually revolves around what people see on TV shows or how they’re portrayed in the media, and that a lot of people don’t understand that there’s also an emotional cost as a result of what police officers see on a daily basis.

However, what Chief Kadingo loves most about his job is that it’s not the same grind every day. There are constantly new situations and new people, so he enjoys being able to think on his feet and the challenge of trying to bring a solution to a situation.

Admittingly, he also loves catching the bad guys, but explains that it can also be disheartening to see the way people treat each other.

Positive police presence appears especially important to Chief Kadingo as he divulges that the

most rewarding things for him are interaction with kids in the community, interacting with the community, and the camaraderie among his fellow officers.

“I really enjoy coming to work every day with my men; they’re like family to me,” he shares.

Chief Kadingo states his advice for individuals that are thinking about becoming police officers or that are just starting out is that the job is what you make of it and to approach every person as if you’re dealing with a member of your family that you’re fond of.

Detective Jason Gianatiempo of the Moore Township Police Department is a resident of Allen Township who also knew since he was a kid that he wanted to become a police officer. Coming January 2024, Det. Gianatiempo will have worked in law enforcement for 20 years.

After working as a part-time police officer for Moore Township Police Department since 2009, he was hired as a full-time officer in 2012 and shortly thereafter was promoted to detective, which he is extremely proud of.

Det. Gianatiempo divulges that when it comes to how the public perceives his job, TV shows tend to exaggerate things, which results in a misunderstanding of the capabilities and limitations of his job.

“They portray that police work is easier than it is, but the public doesn’t realize that they’re actors,” he adds.

Det. Gianatiempo beams that the most rewarding thing about his job is piecing together a good case, knowing that he did his job and that he did it right.

Ultimately, Det. Gianatiempo’s favorite part of his job is being able to help people and help victims get justice.

“Even when we give out a ticket, sometimes it helps because it can deter someone from doing something they shouldn’t be doing over and over again,” he shares.

When it comes to advice he would give to potential or new officers and detectives, Det. Giana-

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tiempo advises not to bring work home and to never give up.

Officer Scott Greb of the Upper Nazareth Township Police Department is a Lehigh Township resident who also knew he wanted to enter into public service at a young age, which prompted him to attend the Allentown Police Academy in 1993.

However, before becoming a police officer, he enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1994 to 1998. Shortly after separating, Officer Greb became a police officer, which marks 25 years of service.

In terms of what the general public may not know about being a police officer, Officer Greb explains: “It’s the sacrifices that we make for our community— time spent away from our family and friends on holidays, weekends, birthdays, anniversaries and so on.”

Yet this sacrifice is something Officer Greb is proud of because what he likes most about his job are the interactions he has with people and the community, and being the person that they turn to and trust when they need help.

In contrast, the job also comes with its fair share of challenges that require him to remain vigilant because “you never know what the next call is going to be.”

“We take the burden of witnessing some of the scenes that we do, but we shoulder that bur-

den to protect others,” Officer Greb adds.

Officer Greb advises individuals interested in becoming or starting out as a police officer to keep their eyes and ears open, have a good support system of friends and family, and know that they will have to make sacrifices.

So, next time you see a police officer in your neighborhood or community, get to know them! Ask them questions to clear up those misconceptions from bingewatching your favorite police dramas and thank them for their sacrifices because unlike their K-9 counterparts, they don’t bite.

Det. Jason Gianatiempo, Moore Twp. Police Dept.

Officer Scott Greb, Upper Nazareth Twp. Police Dept. Police Chief Bryan Kadingo, Northampton Borough Police Dept.