The Home News August 3

Allen Township Supervisors review Willowbrook

Preliminary plan, Discuss East Bullshead Road concerns

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their July 25 meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors heard from the project managers behind the proposed Willowbrook Farms subdivision plan. Among the agenda for discussion were sewer updates and fire safety access. The preliminary plan was approved by the township’s planning commission, but supervisors were not required to make any decision during their meeting. Instead, the presentation from the project management team was part of a larger exploratory conversation.

This plan accounts for six parcels on the site of the former farm. The largest is owned by the Fuller Family Trust and the remaining five by Equus Development. Equus will develop townhomes on three parcels. The two remaining parcels will likely be sold by the developer or rented.

The development will include an HOA that owns all internal sewer lines. However, project managers asked the township to take ownership of the main sewer line and interceptor. This is necessary for EPA approval so this is something supervisors will explore with their engineer. Supervisors were concerned that blockages in the internal lines could damage township-owned lines.

Supervisors also expressed concern over the road widths in the development. Supervisor Dale Hassler, the township’s fire chief, said the roads are too narrow.

“You just want to get more homes [in]...If something happens, it happens,” he said, lamenting developers who build as many homes as possible without concern for fire safety.

To help aid fire access, developers said they would increase turn radii within the development. They also said they would add more hydrants.

Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church in Bath celebrates 300th anniversary; Celebrations planned for fall

By KERI LINDENMUTH

Speeding on West Bullshead Road was also discussed. Developers were tasked with implementing trafficking calming measures into their plans. These measures included five raised crosswalks across the road and a center median. Developers said this will make the road feel more constricted and slow traffic.

However, supervisors expressed concerns over the safety of the crosswalks. Hassler said adding sidewalks along the road and forcing pedestrians to cross at stoplights would be safer. Supervisor Gary Behler agreed.

Developers will take these comments and concerns to their team for further discussion.

In other news, supervisors discussed the walking path trestle stretching across East Bullshead Road. Numerous FedEx tractortrailers have hit this trestle or have gotten stuck beneath it. Trucks are not allowed on this road; however, most drivers, said Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell, are contractors who use their own GPS systems.

Supervisors discussed several options, including removing the county-owned, 12-foot-high trestle and adding a crosswalk, or increasing its height.

Behler was against removing the trestle for safety and principle reasons.

“Why should walkers pay for the trucks’ faults?” he asked.

Township Manager Ilene Eckhart and Engineer Stan Wojciechowski suggested adding a “pork chop” (raised island) at the intersection of Willowbrook and East Bullshead Road to prevent trucks from turning. However, supervisors worried trucks would either try to back up on Willowbrook Road and cause traffic hazards or enter East Bulls-

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Three hundred years ago, the United States had yet to be established. In 1723, there was still a lot of history to unfold within Northampton County and beyond. But Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church in Bath and its congregation would be there to see all of this history unfold: from the French & Indian War to the founding of the United States, from the Civil War to the invention of the automobile.

This year marks a significant milestone for the church: its 300th anniversary. It’s a milestone not even many historic universities around the Lehigh Valley can claim.

Emmanuel's (which means God is With Us) was founded by German immigrants from the Palatinate, a district in Southwestern Germany. According to

Ray Walker, the church’s unofficial historian, most of these immigrants were Pennsylvania Dutch. They came to Northamp-

ton County for the same reasons many like them came to the

Lehigh Township Supervisors Move forward with Ordinances, police signs

By LAURA KLOTZ

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on July 25 at 7 p.m.

Elizabeth Amato of the Zoning Board presented her monthly report. In June they received 33 permit applications and issued 32 permits. A special meeting was held on June 29 regarding a multi-family apartment building, which was denied. Unless the interested party appeals this decision, the matter is regarded as closed. She also reminded everyone about the upcoming special meeting on Thursday, August 24 at the fire company regarding the proposed medical marijuana facility.

Ground has been broken for the new maintenance building, and the supervisors received their first request for payment

from Bracy Construction for the purchase of materials. The architects reviewed the request for $64,112.40 and recommended that it be approved, which it was. In response to a query from the audience, it was clarified that payments are requested in phases based on what work has been completed.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig presented the board with copies of two ordinances being updated. The first, ordinance 2023-2, needs an amendment pertaining to cluster developments. Specifically, the cluster developments will be allowed higher density as long as the developer provides more recreational space. The second, ordinance 2023-3, needs an amendment pertaining to the definitions of the terms ‘wholesale’ and ‘wholesale trades.’

Rehrig requested permission to advertise the ordinances for adoption once they have been favorably reviewed by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, and the board agreed to this.

A memorandum of understanding was presented to the Teamsters Union with regard to the starting salary for new hires. The Teamsters accepted the terms, so the board likewise approved it.

The police department had

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Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church from above, taken by John Obrecht.

Northampton County Senior Centers

For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.

Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131

Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.

Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S.

Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

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

head anyway, ignoring the “pork chop” and hitting the trestle regardless.

For Hassler, he said the best option is to keep alerting the county

CORRECTION: Jury finds Christopher

Guilty of drug delivery Charge that led to Michael Racciato’s death

By SAVANNAH BROWN

rante’s sentencing hearing for September 25 where it will be decided how long Ferrante will serve for the six charges he was found guilty of.

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to these issues to alleviate any liability the township may face in the case of a deadly accident, something Hassler said is a matter of when, not if. With enough pressure, the county may act.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, August 8 at 6 p.m.

The Home News Staff would like to correct an error regarding a previous article titled “Jury finds Christopher Ferrante guilty in 2020 drug-related death of Michael Racciato” which was published in the July 27 issue.

The original article’s title was found to be inaccurate after additional information came to light regarding the July 18 trial of 43-year-old Macungie resident Christopher Ferrante.

Although Ferrante was found guilty of two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, the jury found Ferrante not guilty of furnishing the drugs that resulted in the death of 26-year-old Pen-Argyl wrestling champion Michael Racciato on Dec. 25, 2020.

According to other news sources, toxicology reports of the drugs in Racciato’s bloodstream upon his death did not match the compound of drugs that were found in packets stuffed into Racciato’s sock that were found on his body, which differed from the combination of the opioid fentanyl, the opioid agonist Methadone, the anti-anxiety drug hydroxyzine known by its brand name At-

arax, animal tranquilizer xylazine and the antihistamine diphenhydramine popularly known as Benadryl that were found in Racciato’s system. This combination of drugs caused acute intoxication due to combined effects of fentanyl toxicity, which the Northampton County Coroner’s Office ruled as accidental.

While the jurors agreed that Ferrante supplied drugs to Racciato on Dec. 24 and 25, 2020, they were unable to conclude that the drugs Ferrante supplied were the drugs that resulted in Racciato’s death.

If Ferrante had been found guilty of delivering the drugs that killed Racciato, he would be facing an additional 10- to 20-year sentence. However, since he was acquitted of the charge, he is facing up to six years and eight months in state prison for the six charges he was found guilty of.

Common Pleas Judge John Morganelli has scheduled Fer-

previously been approved to purchase a new sign, and Chief Fogel submitted a request to be allowed to move forward. This was approved, with the stipulation that the cost of the sign be no more than $650.

Rehrig will develop the specifications for the maintenance building’s fuel island in order to get the project out for bid. The position needs to be adjusted for better coordination, and public works director Frank Zamadics is working on this. Rehrig is also looking into replacing and upgrading the township’s office technology; she is currently gathering pricing information and will present it to the board when the numbers are ready. A statewide gaming LSA grant will open for applications on September 1, which could be another source of funding for the township.

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 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. 17002100 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.

Hanover Twp. Fire Co. Cool Off Event- Sunday, August 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hanover Twp. Municipal Complex.

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.

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.

Old Home Week(end)- August 10-13 in the Borough of Bath.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. on West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.

Lehigh Twp.

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During public comment, resident Dennis Ziegler inquired about the noise ordinance. Board Chairman Michael Jones confirmed that quiet hours are to be observed between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., though residents may apply for permits for special circumstances that would allow them an extension for an event. Ziegler reported that one of his neighbors on Aspen Drive held a loud party on July 22, with a live band performing until 1 a.m., and also set off fireworks. He requested that someone look into the matter and speak with the resident so that this does not happen again. Ziegler also reported another neighbor with an unregistered camper on their property, but Jones assured him the zoning board is aware of the situation and actively working on it. Ziegler offered to let the board members visit his home in order to see matters for themselves, and was advised to contact Elizabeth Amato re-

Moravian Historical Society to offer

‘Free Summer Sundays’ In August

Submitted by SUSAN ELLIS

The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce Free Summer Sundays in August. Guests will enjoy free admission to the museum, including free guided museum tours, and children will learn colonial skills and crafts through unique handson activities each week. While all are welcome to join us, some activities may require parental assistance.

August 6- Colonial Architecture: How were houses built in colonial times? Learn about the traditional gin pole technique for lifting logs into place while making a replica of the 1740 Gray Cottage.

August 13- Tea time! Bring your doll or teddy bear for a special afternoon tea on the lawn. Tea and Moravian sugar cake will be served while you learn about colonial-era teatime and manners. Make-and-take activities

will be included.

August 20- Yarn Dolls: Learn about colonial techniques for spinning and using yarn. Try your hand at an old-fashioned drop spindle and make your own yarn doll to take home.

August 27- Colonial Clothing: How did Colonial Americans dress? Visitors can view and learn about kerchiefs, pockets, market wallets, aprons, petticoats and Moravian haubes. Learn to sew and help do the laundry—Colonial-style.

This series is funded in part by the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development through its Hotel Tax Grant.

The Moravian Historical Society’s museum is open daily from 1 to 4 p.m. and is located at 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. For more information, visit us at www.moravianhistory.org, call 610-759-5070, or email events@moravianhistory.org.

garding the offer.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. in the

municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

Scott Curtis Arcury

Scott Curtis Arcury, 34, of Abington, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Scott was born on March 6, 1989, in Bethlehem, Pa., and was the son of Frank P. and Beth I. (Werner) Arcury. He was a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame Green Pond High School in Easton, Pa., and a 2012 graduate of the Fox School of Business at Temple University where he earned a dual bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics. Scott then went on to work for several years as a financial advisor in the banking industry. Most recently, he worked for PNC Bank, and as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.

At Notre Dame, Scott was a member of the varsity wrestling team, accumulating 99 career wins, as well as a four-year member of the soccer team. He was also a member of the Valley Forge Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. Scott’s true passion was for the outdoors, including hunting, hiking, camping and gardening. Scott loved to travel to new destinations with his partner, Jenny. He also enjoyed sharing his wealth of knowledge, discussing documentaries, movies, and live music shows and concerts he recently attended.

Scott is survived by his loving daughters, Emersyn Donovan (age 6), Esmae Lu Arcury (age 3), and Azalea Ilona Arcury (age 10 months); parents, Frank and Beth Arcury; sister, Lauren Arcury (Casey Jenkins); nephew, Fletcher Frank Jenkins; loving partner, Jennifer Craig of seven years; beloved dog, Doc; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Scott will

be sorely missed by his family and those he formed everlasting friendships with throughout the course of his life.

Calling hours were held on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 5 until 7:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St., Easton, PA (Palmer Township). Interment is private at the convenience of the family and will be at Northampton Memorial Shrine. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Scott’s daughters’ future education fund at: https://gofund. me/58b1bc27. Online condolences may be offered at www. morellofuneralhome.com.

Dorothy A. Artinger

Dorothy A. Artinger, 92, of Bath, Pa. passed away Tuesday, July 25, at Alexandria Manor, Nazareth.

Dorothy was born in New York City, N.Y. on May 27, 1931; a daughter of the late John L. and Cecelia M. (Groff) Toth.

She was the widow of Peter J. Artinger who passed away in 1980.

Dorothy and her parents were very devoted to each other throughout their lifetimes. She was an avid animal lover and caretaker for many animals.

Dorothy was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Bath, Pa.

She is survived by many cousins.

Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath, Pa. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath, Pa.

Shelba J. Fogel

Shelba J. Fogel, 82, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Country

Meadows in Bethlehem Township. She was the loving wife of Howard W. Fogel, Jr. to whom she was married 59 years prior to his passing in 2020. Born in Wilson Borough, Shelba was a daughter of the late George H. Sr. and Dorothy E. (Cole) Kiefer. A 1958 graduate of Bangor High School, she continued her education at the former Haff Hospital School of Nursing in Northampton. Shelba retired in 2002 from Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, where she worked as a nurse aide. Prior to that, she worked as a cashier for many years at the former Keppel’s IGA in Bath. Shelba began her career in healthcare as a general nurse for the County of Northampton at Gracedale. Throughout the years, she enjoyed ceramics, knitting, playing bingo and going to the casinos with her husband, and spending time with her family. Shelba was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bath.

Survivors: She is survived by her loving children, Brad Fogel and companion, Veronica, of Emmaus, and Bonnie Werley and husband, Gene, Jr., of Auburn, Pa.; grandchildren, Aubrey Bacho and husband, Tom, of Elkridge, Maryland, and Gene Werley, III and wife, Jordan, of Royersford; brothers, George H. Kiefer, Jr. of Bangor, and Terry L. Kiefer of Martins Creek; a sister, Heleen E. Parker of Allentown; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Howard, she was predeceased by a sister, Joan M. DeBoer.

Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Dr., Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014.

Robert Eugene Kocher, Sr.

Robert Eugene Kocher, Sr., 81, of Moore Township, passed away on

Thursday, July 27, 2023, at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem Campus in Fountain Hill, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Shirley M. (Trach) Kocher to whom he was married 60 years on April 20. Born in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Eugene F. Sr. and Marguerite J. (Applegate) Kocher. Bobby, as everyone called him, was a 1960 graduate of Northampton High School. He was employed for 32 years at Mack Trucks in Allentown, where he worked in the Research and Development Department. A mastermind, he designed parts for trucks that were engineered and replicated for production. Bobby was also known for inventing things that made life easier and more efficient. As a teenager, he achieved the Eagle Scout Award. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, and he enjoyed restoring cars, including Mustangs for his sons. Cutting wood, maintaining his property, and living in his log home with his wife near the Blue Mountain were among his treasured pleasures. Bobby especially enjoyed spending time with his family and creating many loving memories that his family cherishes.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Shirley, he is survived by their four wonderful children, Penny Evans and husband, Robert Sr., of Moore Township, Robert E. Kocher, Jr. and wife, Lori, of Lake Ariel, Jeff Kocher and wife, Katie, of Northampton, and Rebecca Licini and husband, Christopher, of Walnutport; 10 grandchildren, Cory Kocher, Ryan Kocher, Robert Evans, Jr., Tyler Evans, Courtney Evans, Preston Evans, Kaleb Kocher,

Gianna Licini, Gabriella Licini, and Arianna Kocher; four greatgrandchildren, Arden, Etta, Iloh and Kensley Kocher; five siblings, Donald L. Kocher, Sr. and wife, Sharon, Winifred I. Beil and husband, Luther, and Larry G. Kocher and wife, Barbara, all of Klecknersville, Eugene F. Kocher, Jr. and wife, Marge, of Moore Township, and Tina L. Brezack and spouse, Colleen Gilbert, of Bethlehem; nieces and nephews. Bobby was predeceased by a sister, Sandra L. Tashner.

Services: A Memorial Service in celebration of Bobby’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at noon in Christ Church Little Moore United Church of Christ, 913 South Mink Rd., Danielsville, PA 18038. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to noon in church. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Christ Church Little Moore United Church of Christ or you may consider planting a tree in memory of Bobby by visiting his obituary online at bensingfuneralhome.net and selecting “plant a tree.”

Alverta Spangler

Alverta Spangler, 103 of Bethlehem- East Allen Township, Pa., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Whitehall Manor in Whitehall, Pa. Born June 16, 1920 in Hanover Township, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William Young and the late Glendora (Eckert) Young. She was the wife of the late Samuel S. Spangler who passed away in January 2002.

Alverta was a Top Stitcher for the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton, Pa. for over 24 years before retiring in 1983. Alverta was a long-time member of St. John's U.C.C.

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Church, Northampton, Pa. She was also active in her community as a former member of A.A.R.P. #3915, Northampton for 35 years, a former member of the Lady Wisteria Red Hats, and a former member of the Allen Twp. Vol. Fire Co. ladies Auxiliary for 15 years. Alverta enjoyed traveling on the many bus trips, especially to Atlantic City, N.J. casinos; she also loved her flowers and gardening.

Surviving are son, Richard G. Spangler and companion Cindy Williams of Bethlehem, Pa.; daughter, Mrs. Sharon Bechtold of Northampton, Pa.; daughter-in-law, Karen Spangler of Northampton, Pa.; two granddaughters, Stacie Spangler-Coffey (Chris) and Nicole Lohrman (Lucas); and two great-granddaughters, Madison and Brynn. She was predeceased by her son, Ronald D. Spangler in 2020, son-in-law, William Bechtold in 2021, seven brothers and three sisters.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton, PA 18067. The family received friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Twp., Northampton, Pa. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067 has been entrusted with her care and services.

Contributions: May be made

to St. John's U.C.C. Church memorial fund or Family Pillars Hospice, both c/o the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

Police Blotter

Wegmans retail theft

The CRPD responded to the Wegmans in Bethlehem on July 22 for a report of a retail theft in progress. Police were advised that the male has committed several other thefts at local Wegmans and that Loss Prevention was familiar with him. Upon police arrival, 55-year-old Dennis Davis of Easton was exiting the store with a shopping cart containing $142 worth of merchandise, which he failed to pay for. He was taken into custody without incident. While police were conducting their investigation, they located two warrants for Davis for retail theft. Davis was charged with F3 Retail Theft for this incident and has the charges from the two warrants for F3 Retail Theft. He was transported to Central Booking where he was arraigned on this charge as well as the two warrants.

Walmart retail theft

On July 21 at 2:50 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township for a retail theft. The defendants were identified as 27-year-old Aimee

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Brown of Easton and 39-year-old Tony Queen Jr. of Alburtis. They selected and concealed merchandise at the self-checkout station and then failed to pay for items in the amount of $585. Criminal charges were filed.

More retail theft at Walmart

On July 21 at 5:30 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township for a retail theft. The defendant was identified as 44-year-old Vinner OrtizMatos of Bethlehem. She selected and concealed merchandise at the self-checkout station and then failed to pay for items in the amount of $230. Criminal charges were filed.

Public drunkenness

Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to Holiday Inn Express in Bethlehem on July 25 at 12:22 a.m. for a female unconscious on the floor of the lobby. Upon police arrival, 35-year-old Jessica Andrews of Hampstead, N.C. was found to be under the

influence of an alcoholic beverage. Andrews was transported via ambulance to Lehigh Valley Hospital for evaluation. Andrews was cited by mail for public drunkenness.

Retail theft

On July 16, the CRPD responded to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township for a retail theft. Loss Prevention viewed 33-year-old Lucretia Stoudt of Bath place $827 worth of unpaid Walmart merchandise in a large plastic tote, garbage can and her purse. Stoudt then proceeded to

pay for the tote, garbage can, and a few other items but failed to pay for any of the items inside the tote, garbage can or purse. Stoudt was charged and transported to Northampton County Central Booking.

Possession

On June 17 just after 5:30 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to the parking lot at 3895 Dryland Way in Easton for a report of a male possibly under

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Thirteen Colonies centuries ago: for a livelihood in farming and, most importantly, religious freedom. With them, they brought their Bibles, printed in German. The original church was a log

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cabin. When that fell into disrepair, the congregation started to meet in a schoolhouse they had built in the 1760s. This schoolhouse is what earned the church its first official name (on record): The Old Schoolhouse Congregation. It wasn’t until the 1850s, about 100 years later, that the original brick church was built. In 1969, Emmanual’s became a Lutheran congregation and re-

mains so to this day.

The church may have seen a lot of changes through the centuries, but one thing has remained the same, says Sue Monroe, a member of the congregation and the church’s 300th Anniversary Committee: “Our faith in Christ as the Redeemer.”

Monroe and her family have been members of the church for over three decades.

“We have members here whose families have been here for centuries,” she says. “We have those, like us, who are relatively recent, and others who are newer. It's a living and growing church that is happy to be here for the community and its members.”

The diversity of this congregation can be seen in the church’s cemetery. Native Americans, Pennsylvania Germans, and many other ethnicities are at rest there. Meanwhile, the one-room schoolhouse was in service to the community until the 1960s. Many members of the congregation have fond memories of their time there as children.

“Our church has gone from a

small one-room log church serving both Lutheran and Reformed worshippers to a brick building with two additions added to accommodate a growing congregation that is now completely Lutheran and offers both traditional and contemporary worship opportunities,” adds Monroe. That sense of community extends to today. The church is a proud supporter of local organizations like Behavioral Health Associates, as well as regional and global organizations such as Lutheran Disaster Response of Eastern PA, ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran World Relief.

Borough of Bath

OLD HOME WEEKend H 2023 H

August 10th-August 13th

Winfield Miller, a member of the congregation whose family has been involved with the church for centuries, says that Emmanuel's is "music, miracles, and munchies.”

The church is a member of the Bath Council of Churches, spreading joy through music. Emmanuel’s is also a happy supporter of the Bath Area Food Bank.

As for miracles, Miller himself can attest to that. He survived a

Thursday, August 10th – Movie & Business Night Free Outdoor Movie, “The

*Rain Date Sunday, August 13th

Borough Business’s Open Late - Business Specials/Demos throughout BoroughWater Treatment Plant Tours

Bring your own Chairs, Concession Stand will be OPEN courtesy of Bath Lions Club (light concessions)

Friday, August 11th – Entertainment Night

Comedian Scott Henninger – 6 to 7:00pm @ Ciff Cowling Field

Live Music, The Bryant Brothers Trio - 7 to 9:00pm @ Ciff Cowling Field

Bring your own Chairs, Concession Stand will be OPEN courtesy of Bath Borough Administration

Saturday, August 12th – Activity Day

Annual Softball Tournament - 12:30pm @ Ciff Cowling Field

Softball Tournament Sponsored by Bath Allen Youth Club

Live Music, The Won Ton Soups – 5 to 8:00pm @ Ciff Cowling Field

Bring your own Chairs, Concession Stand will be OPEN courtesy of St. John’s Church

Sunday, August 13th

(Rain Date for Softball Tournament & Movie Night)

Mayor Mirabito presents… “Throw A Buck in a Truck” Fundraiser to purchase school supplies for Bath Borough Schools. The truck will be present at every event!

Decorate your home in Red, White, & Blue and be a part of the weekend event. Special Thank You to All of our Sponsors

BATH AREA

Emmanuel’s

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severe car crash and medically induced coma. He says his life was saved by the church’s support and prayer. Monroe adds that the church has a strong tradition of prayer for those in need.

There are plenty of events planned to celebrate the church’s momentous milestone. An open mic night is planned for September 15 at 7 p.m. An outdoor fall festival will be held on October 7, featuring food, festivities and fellowship, plus a Martin Luther Lookalike Contest, polka dancing, and a dunk tank. A hand bell invitational concert is scheduled

for October 29 at 2 p.m. and a Christmas Cantata with a brass ensemble will be held on December 17 at 2 p.m.

All events are open to the public and free to attend, though a good-faith offering will gladly be accepted. Everyone in Bath and beyond is welcome to experience the “music, miracles, and munchies” Miller speaks so fondly of.

As for what’s in store for the next 300 years for Emmanual’s, Monroe says, “We hope to continue on in our celebration of the faith of Jesus Christ.”

The congregation also plans to continue providing innovative and spirited worship opportunities via its welcoming commu-

All are invited to visit the Bath Museum on Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Instead of the museum’s usual third Saturday of the month public hours, the museum will be open the second Saturday this month to coincide with Bath’s Old Home Weekend.

nity, and engaging in social ministry and outreach activities.

Adds Monroe, “As one of our contemporary worship hymns reminds us: ‘We are the church where everybody’s welcome’ –and we work together to keep it that way.”

By Charles

smoking tobacco evolve from a widely accepted social fashion to the virulent scourge of mankind it is deemed as today.

Some years ago, a Surgeon General’s report warned that tobacco’s toxic ingredients posed a health risk and that nicotine was addictive. Many long-time smokers refused to believe they were addicted. In the days following the initial report, tobacco sales in this country plummeted dramatically. But within the next few weeks, sales gradually rose

to almost the same numbers as before.

It was long ago Nick and I bonded.

And thereafter, always a concord shared.

Oft the mysteries of life we pondered

Seated quiet in a favorite chair.

We savored the end of fine repasts.

Celebrated many a mission complete.

An elixir in throes of dire

Northampton Borough Police Report

JULY 8

Traffic stop in the 1800 block of Main St., W. 14th St. and Canal St., the unit block of W. 21st St., and Main St. and E. 9th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Warrant service served in the

2400 block of Main St. Report of a male with an outstanding warrant out of Carbon County. Male was taken into custody and transported to Northampton County Prison.

Check person/welfare in the 900 block of Main St. Request to

check the welfare of a female.

Suspicious person in the 100 block of W. 16th St. Report of a suspicious male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Death, attended/unattended in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of an unattended death.

Noise complaint in the 500 block of Main St., and Main St. and 1st St. Reports of fireworks.

Noise complaint in the unit block of E. 13th St. Report of a loud party.

Agency assist in the 600 block of Walker Dr. Request from Coplay Police Department to locate a female.

JULY 9

Suspicious vehicle in the unit block of E. 24th St. Report of a

suspicious vehicle.

Traffic stop, W. 21st St. and Canal St., and Czapp Ave. and Stewart St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Domestic in the 300 block of. E. 12th St. between a male and a female.

JULY 10

Traffic stop in the 1300 block of Newport Ave., W. 9th St., E. 10th St. and Dewey St., Main St. and E. 16th St., Howertown Rd. and E. 10th St., and W. 21st St. and Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Non-reportable accident in the 1700 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Suspicious person, Keglovits Ln. and Main St. Report of a suspicious male.

Trespass in the 2500 block of Main St. Report of two females trespassing.

Agency assist in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Request from Nazareth Police Department to locate a female.

JULY 11

Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 9th St., W. 9th St., the 900 block of Main St., Horwith Dr., Washington Ave. and Station Alley., and Main St. and W. 26th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 800 block of Main St., and the 100 block of W. 27th St. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Juvenile problem in the 2500 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Suspicious act in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Report of a suspicious act.

Suspicious vehicle in the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Report

of a suspicious vehicle.

JULY 12

Traffic stop in the 900 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2200 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Criminal mischief in the 600 block of Main St., the unit block of W. 26th St., and the 100 block of W. 26th St. Reports of windows of legally parked vehicles damaged.

Animal case in the 1400 block of Newport Ave. Report of a dog bite.

Agency assist in the 200 block of Howertown Rd. Request for Officers to assist North Catasauqua Police Department.

JULY 13

EMS ambulance assist in the 2000 block of Main St., and the 1300 block of Barrington Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 16th St., and the 600 block of E.21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 1900 block of Canal St., and the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Assist person in the 900 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

Unwanted person in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted female.

Check person/welfare, Hudson Ct. and Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Northampton Area Public Library Announces August Activities

Submitted by RACHEL ROBINSON

Northampton Area Public Library is currently soliciting new and collectible items for the Autumn Basket Social to be held on Friday, October 13 at 6 p.m., as well as an Online Autumn Auction held between October 1 and October 7 at https://napl.betterworld.org/auctions/onlineauction23.

All Together Now themed summer reading programs continue through August. Join us for the following community-based programming:

Community Art Project – August’s masterpiece returns to the windows for a fluttering origami butterfly display. We will provide the origami paper and the butterfly folding instructions.

On Wednesday, August 9 at 5 p.m., join Miss Tessa, Miss Mayzi and Miss Veronica as they make a visit to the Northampton Food Bank garden. Registration is recommended but not required.

For children, we have biweekly craft bags. August 7-19 will be Toilet Paper Roll Bees and August 21-September 2 will be Back to School Frame.

Also look for Game Club (Grade 3-5) on Thursday, August 10 at 6 p.m., STEAM Craft Club (Grade 3-5) on Thursday, August 17 at 6 p.m. and Storycraft (Grade K-2) on Thursday, August

24 at 4:30 p.m.

On Monday, August 7 at 3 p.m., work together to solve a giant crossword puzzle. Work in teams or by yourself to solve the puzzle.

Children in grades 3-5 can join Miss Tessa to learn about the amazing Science of Collaboration on Monday, August 14 at 3 p.m.

Children can also read to a therapy dog on Thursday, August 10 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Please call 610-262-7537 to register for a 15-minute time slot. This is limited to ages 5-10.

Teens can make a DIY lip balm with this month’s pick-up craft. Registration is required and all materials are supplied. Pick up begins Monday, August 7.

During this month’s Teen Art Workshop on Tuesday, August 8 at 6 p.m., we will create collages inspired by the works of Eileen Agar and Hannah Hoch. Registration is required.

Teens can create a light box at this month’s STEM Workshop being held on Tuesday, August 15 at 6 p.m. Registration will be required.

Teen Club meetings for August are:

• Teen Advisory Board: Wednesday, August 2 at 3 p.m.

• Teen Anime Club: Tuesday, August 8 at 3 p.m.

• Teen Game Club: Tuesday, August 15 at 3 p.m.

Tree and Shrub

• Teen Book Club: Tuesday, August 22 at 6 p.m.

Let’s not forget about the adults. Join us on Wednesday, August 9 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the diverse cultures that our community contains by sharing food with a Community Cultural Potluck. If you’d like to participate, please bring a dish to share from your culture. Registration is required.

True crime author John Olszewski will be joining us for a true crime reading and discussion on Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Participants must be 18 or older to attend.

August’s pick craft for adults is a DIY sugar scrub kit. Registration is required and pickup begins Monday, August 14.

Our true crime discussion group, Once Upon a Crime, will meet on Monday, August 28 at 6 p.m. This month’s theme is cold cases. Registration is required and you must be at least 18 years old to attend.

Join us with your needlework, cross stitch, crochet, knitting or anything else involving needles and thread at Stitch and Chat on Tuesday, August 8 at 6 p.m. Come to learn or just chat.

The Well-Read, Badly-Behaved Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. Copies are available at the library, and you can reserve your copy by calling us at 610-262-7537.

If you don’t have time for a formal book club, try out our Laid-Back Book Club. August’s selection is “We are Satellites” by Sarah Pinsker.

You can always get the most up-to-date programming information at our website, www. northamptonapl.org or on Facebook and Instagram @ NorthamptonAPL.

August Meeting Announced For Northampton AARP

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, August 9 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Doors will open at 11 a.m. All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome any new members to visit or join. Trips will be on display at the meeting where you can sign up for any trip. Information regarding bus trips also may be obtained from Sharon Bechtold by calling 610262-9182.

Over $110,000 In Unclaimed property To be returned to Northampton County

Submitted by SAMANTHA HECKEL

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure announced last week that more than $110,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Northampton County.

The $110,388.13 returned to Northampton County includes 217 individual properties ranging in value from $0.01 to $22,558.58. The oldest property dates back to 1986, while the most recent is from 2019. Properties returned include funds from accounts payable checks, uncashed checks, bank drafts, cashier’s checks, claims payment checks, credit balances, and

other forms of unclaimed property. Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance policies, contents of forgotten safe deposit boxes and more. State law requires businesses to report unclaimed property to the Treasury after three years of dormancy.

The Treasury keeps tangible unclaimed property for about three years before it is auctioned. Auction proceeds are kept in perpetuity for owners to claim. Military decorations and memorabilia are never auctioned.

To learn more about unclaimed property or to search the Treasury's database, visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property.

Groundbreaking Ceremony held for Gracedale Nursing Home daycare center

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

On Tuesday, July 25, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new daycare center at Gracedale Nursing Home.

Northampton County has partnered with USA Architects to design the project, which entails converting the first floor of the vacant Southeast Wing into

a daycare. There would be no cost for the daycare services for Gracedale, Emergency Operations Center, or Forensic Center employees. The Learning Locomotion will operate the daycare.

The total cost of the project is $562,399, split among three contracts: General Contractor –CMG of Easton, Inc., Mechanical (HVAC) – JBM Mechanical,

and Electrical – Billitier Electric. This project is expected to help with employee recruitment and retention.

August Happenings At Memorial Library of Nazareth

Submitted by JILL SILVIUS

There are many exciting happenings at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity in August. Call 610-759-4932 for

more information or to register for designated programs.

Individual and family pack Touch-a-Truck Festival tickets are available now. This special event will be on October 7 at Bushkill Township Recreation Fields.

From now until August 11, children can bring their coins into Fidelity Bank on Broad Street in Nazareth to be counted and cashed for free. In return, Fidelity Bank will match whatever the amount cashed in a donation to the library.

A presentation for all ages by Steve Papelian of Nazareth on August 10 at 6:30 p.m. will focus on the initiation of a pilot education program using video enhanced learning in Rotifunk, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Steve was in the Peace Corps in Rotifunk from 1974-76 and will explain the pilot education program he initiated in January to help improve English literacy.

Adults can register for a "Summer Nights at the Lake" painting class on August 8 at 2:30 p.m. and a Wildflower Walk with nature expert Doug Burton on August 9 at 10 a.m. Space is limited.

We are in need of medium or large baskets in good condition. If you have any you can donate, please bring them to the library.

Book discussion groups meet on August 9, 10 and 24. Please call the library for titles and details.

Teen Advisory Board meetings will be held on August 3, 10 and 17 at 3 p.m.

Teens are invited all August long to participate in a "Tanabata Wishing Tree" celebration.

Teens can register for a "Forest of Shadows Teen Escape Room" on August 4 and "Back-toSchool Bath Bombs" on August 19 at 11 a.m.

"Animalia," the summer reading program, concludes with

"Hats Off to Pets!" on August 5 at 10 a.m. (rain date is August 6 at 3 p.m.). All are invited to join the party and bring their pets.

"Countdown to Kindergarten" will be held from August 22-25. Join the children's librarians for an hour of fun programming for rising kindergartners. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Lastly, join the Friends of the Library for their next meeting on August 17 at 6 p.m.

Northampton County 4-H Fair returns To Nazareth

Submitted by

DORA BOYD SIMONS

The Northampton County 4-H Fair will be held from August 4-6. The public has many opportunities to get involved. This event is held at the Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth.

The 4-H community will host a Youth Animal Science Day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday. This is open to 4-Hers and the public. However, reservations must be made in advance to attend.

If interested, please call the 4-H offices at 610-813-6613.

Saturday will be a 4-H Family Day. The public is welcome to come to view the Model Horse Show which will start at 5 p.m. There will also be the County 4-H Fashion Review, which will start at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday is the 4-H Horse Show, exhibitors are from the county 4-H program. This event will start at 9 a.m. and run throughout the day with various classes.

Sunday will also offer the famous chicken BBQ, starting at noon. You may pre order your chicken by calling 610-2612219 or by emailing NC4HCenter@gmail.com. All preorders must be placed by Friday, August 4 to have time to process them. Please leave a complete name, phone number and order, specifying pickled cabbage or applesauce. The chicken starts serving at noon until sold out. Any pre-orders must be picked up by 1 p.m. or will be sold. Orders will be taken at the kitchens on Saturday and Sunday and will be filled as the amount of chicken allows.

The kitchens will also be serving various other foods available on Sunday.

Saturday and Sunday will host the Silent Auction and the project displays in the 4-H display hall. Plus, information about

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4-H clubs will also be available.

For further information concerning this 4-H event, but not the chicken BBQ, please contact the 4-H offices at 610-813-6613 on weekdays.

4-H is open to youths ages 8-18; there is also a Cloverbud system for youths 5-8 years old. Volunteers to help with clubs are always wanted. For more information concerning 4-H, please call 610-813-6613.

Concert to Be held in Nazareth Park

By ALICE YEAKEL

On Saturday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m., the RTO will present a concert at Nazareth Borough Park.

The RTO is an orchestra of approximately 40 musicians, mostly retirees, who rehearse weekly at Kirkland Village. They have been performing for close to 20 years.

RTO originally stood for “Really Terrible Orchestra.” After many rehearsals and concerts they have earned the name “Really Terrific Orchestra!”

The conductor is Carol Eisenbise of Nazareth. The concert will include Broadway show tunes,

patriotic and popular songs, and light classics.

Creative Corner

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shadows cast,

And as a mead to enhance days born sweet.

Now only of pestilence, his story told.

Long gone his days of fashionable fame.

Left defiled and made to scold

For consequence of mankind’s bane.

So be it, with end of mortal course,

At Heaven’s Gate I’ll be weaned

From tragic bind of desirous source

And one last puff with Nick O’Tine.

Church Directory

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The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www. HomeNewsPA.com.

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, 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 8/10:30

a.m., SS 9:15 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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PHOTOS

(8/3)

The Home News is seeking photos for the August photo of the month contest- the theme is “Bridges.” Email your photos that have bridges in them to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, and date and location taken. Photos must be taken in Pa. Deadline is Monday, August 28. The winner will be featured in the August 31 issue of The Home News.

(8/24)

VENDORS AND CRAFTERS

For Moore Township Community Days August 18 and 19. Contact Lois Kerbacher at 610-759-9449 ext. 5 or email Lkerbacher@mooretownship. org for applications.

(8/3)

PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6NW4B 9 2, and is in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District.

The appellant, YRC Real Estate LLC, is requesting a variance of or favorable interpretation of Section 675 Attachment 4 and Section 675-63 of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to allow for the existing six (6) residential units to remain on the property.

The property is located at 140 E Main St, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6NW4C 18 12, and is in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District.

Any interested party is welcome to attend the meeting and may have an opportunity to be heard. Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer (7/27 & 8/3)

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Audit and Financial Report of Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, for the year ended December 31, 2022 was filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development and the Clerk of Courts of Northampton County, Easton, Pennsylvania, as required by the Borough Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

A complete copy of the Annual Report, as prepared by our appointed auditor, is available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, by appointment only, by calling the Township Manager at (610) 767- 6771.

Lehigh Township Concise Statement of Revenues Received and Expenditures Paid of Combined Government Funds For Year Ended December 31,

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GARAGE/YARD SALES

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, is having its annual garage sale on Saturday, August 5 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The sale is being held in the church social hall located beneath the church. Entrance is from the back of the church off Stewart Street. For more information call 610-2622227.

(8/3)

SAVE $1 ON YARD SALE ADS

It’s yard sale season! Mention this ad and receive $1 off of a garage/yard sale classified ad.

(9/28)

UPCOMING EVENTS

FLEA MARKET Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, Danielsville. Yard sale items, crafts, baked goods and more. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and waffle & ice cream sandwiches available for purchase. Interested in being a vendor? Contact 570-620-7985 by Aug. 21. (8/24)

SERVICES

The Northampton Area School District will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m., prevailing time, on August 7, 2023, for the following: Door Prop Alarms. Specifications are available at www.nasdschools.org or at Northampton Area School District, Business Office, 2014 Laubach Ave., Northampton, PA 18067. The Northampton Area School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in bids received.

Jason Williamson, Assistant Business Administrator (7/20-8/3)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Archie Disidore, III, late of the Township of Martins Creek, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Chantal M. Reffler, Executrix of the Estate of Archie Disidore, III. 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

Chantal M. Reffler

℅ 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

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Shareholders and Directors of J & P, Incorporated, a Pennsylvania Corporation, having an address of 60 S. Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, have approved a proposal that the Corporation voluntarily dissolve, and that the Board of Directors is now engaged in winding up and settling the affairs of the Corporation so that its corporate existence will end, pursuant to the filing of Articles of Dissolution with the Pennsylvania Corporation Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 1975 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended.

Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire PIERCE & STEIRER, LLC

124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (8/3)

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MOORE TOWNSHIP

COMMUNITY DAYS COMMITTEE WORKSHOP MEETING

MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Community Days Committee will hold a workshop on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Moore Township Recreation Center, 635 English Rd, Bath, PA 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors

Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (8/3)

PUBLIC NOTICE

2023-002 & 2023-003

The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Municipal Building 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following two applications:

The appellant, ANGJO LLC, is requesting variances of Section 675-100, Section 675119.J and Section 675-120.A of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to convert an existing medical office into a multifamily apartment.

The property is located at 106-108 E Northampton St,

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)

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Police Blotter

the influence of drugs and openly smoking marijuana outside of a vehicle. Upon arrival, police located the male, 34-year-old Kenneth Kershaw of Syracuse, N.Y., inside the vehicle with a female driver and juvenile passenger. Police smelled the odor of marijuana and observed suspected marijuana in the vehicle. Permission to search the vehicle was granted and police located a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Kershaw was released and charges will be filed through Judge Capobianco’s office.

Burglary

In the commission of this crime, an unknown actor(s) removed fencing and forced entry into an apartment located on Harrison Court in Allen Town-

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ship at some point between 5 p.m. on June 29 and noon on June 30. This apartment building recently burned down and is enclosed by fences so no entry can be made to the property.

DUI in Bath

The PSP-Bethlehem Station is investigating an incident involving a request assist EMS for a male who was slumped over the wheel in a white hatchback on West Main Street in the Bath Borough on June 26 just after 3 a.m. Contact was made with the operator, 55-year-old Ural Sayles of Bath. Sayles was exhibiting signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety tests and ARIDE tests were performed and additional signs were observed. Sayles was taken into custody for suspicion

of DUI. A DRE evaluation was conducted at a later time and the results indicated the presence of a controlled substance.

Harassment/physical Contact

On July 21, members of PSP were dispatched to the Bethlehem State Police barracks for a harassment. The victim, a 55-year-old man from Allentown, related that his coworker at FedEx, a 61-yearold man from Northampton, touched his buttocks during the shift. Charges were filed.

Theft from Fine Wine & Good Spirits

On July 18, members of PSP

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were dispatched to the Fine Wine & Good Spirits located at 362 S. Walnut St., Bath. The complainant stated that a male came into the store and left with a Gentleman Jack liquor bottle, worth approximately $35.39.

Theft from Sussick Construction

On July 2 at 7:49 a.m., members of the PSP were dispatched to Steuben Road in East Allen Township. The complainant, Ean Sussick, stated that his yellow Cub Cadet Zero Turn mower was stolen, valued at $7,000, and his black dump trailer with the letters B Wise in the back was stolen, valued at $13,000.

Runaway

PSP-Troop M is investigating a 17-year-old runaway juvenile from a residence located on Walker Drive in Allen Township. The juvenile left the residence when her parents were not home. She was last seen wearing gray shorts, a black top, pink jacket and black Converse shoes.

Domestic

On July 26, PSP Troopers were dispatched to Jeffrey Lane in Allen Township for the report of an inactive domestic. The victim, a 58-year-old female of Northampton, reported that 28-year-old Soloman Shahzad of Northampton struck her in the mouth with a closed fist and chased her with a knife. Shahzad was taken into custody and transported to PSP Bethlehem for preparation of charges. He was transported to Northampton County Prison to be arraigned.

Northampton Borough Police

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Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave., and the unit block of W. 4th St. Reports of juvenile issues.

Fraud in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of unemployment fraud.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

JULY 14

Suspicious act in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious act.

Unwanted person in the 100 block of W. 14th St. Report of an unwanted male.

Criminal mischief in the 100 block of W. 14th St., and the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of windows of legally parked vehicles damaged.

Traffic stop in the 1600 block of Main St., Laubach Ave. and E. 21st St., Main St. and E. 15th St., Main St. and Lerchenmiller Dr., and E. 22nd St. and Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of fireworks.

JULY 15

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

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Newport Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

EMS ambulance in the unit block of W. 26th St., and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Traffic stop, W. 21st St. and Canal St. A traffic stop was conducted.

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

Suspicious act in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious act.

Domestic in the 800 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

Suspicious person in the unit block of Lerchenmiller Dr. Report of a suspicious male.

Criminal mischief in the 700 block of Line Alley. Report of a window of a legally parked vehicle damaged.

Civil issue in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

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