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Massive fire at Greenstar Recycling in Northampton requires Multi-agency response
By SAVANNAH BROWN
A massive three-alarm commercial building fire erupted early Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Greenstar Recycling, which is located at 799 Smith Lane in Northampton.
A press release provided by Mike Dreisbach from Northampton Fire Department stated that firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 5:29 a.m., initiating what would become an extensive, multi-day firefighting operation of the more than 45,000-squarefoot recycling complex owned
by Waste Management, which is full of many flammable materials such as plastic, cardboard, paper and other recyclable materials.
The fire was carried from the main building to a second building via a conveyor belt, but the metal and concrete structure of the buildings was able to contain the fire.
Upon arrival, first responders found heavy flames engulfing the commercial building, prompting a second alarm at 5:37 a.m. and
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Bath Portland Cement Company: Part 2 of 4
In this second column we are returning to the old Bath Portland Cement Company, which was located on the present site of the Keystone Cement Company quarry property on Route 329 in East Allen Township. The manager and vice president at the time was Fred Franks, who was a leader in the local cement industry.
Mrs. Barbara Wiemann, former librarian at the Easton Area
Public Library and historian for the Governor Wolf Historical Society, has researched the history of the Bath Portland Cement Company and has allowed us to print her scholarly writing for our loyal readers.
In the last column there was a shareholder dispute over the management of the company, which was resolved after legal proceedings.
We hope you enjoy part two
of the series, written by Barbara Wiemann.
Growth and Expansion
Despite the boardroom drama, Franks had his mill running effi-
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By SAVANNAH BROWN
Bath Borough Council met Monday, Feb. 10 where they voted on various items that were discussed in previous months.
During the meeting, Councilman James Lisiecki announced that this year’s Spuds and Spurs event will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 1-6 p.m. on Chestnut and Northampton streets along the parking lots.
Council President Frank Hesch also announced that the America’s 250th Celebration Committee is requesting council’s approval for a brick sale fundraiser through Bricks R Us, which charges $20 per brick and includes engraving and ship-
ping.
Bricks would be available for current and previous Bath Borough residents at a cost of $40 per brick or $75 for two bricks. The bricks will go at the trailhead on the corner of Ciff Cowling Park and will be installed on or before July 4, 2026. The committee will draft details regarding what can and cannot be placed on the bricks to ensure they are tasteful.
Council consensus was to allow the committee to move forward with the project.
In other business, council unanimously approved an authorization for the borough manager to negotiate the pur-
chase of real property belonging to Joseph Homay containing approximately 0.50 acres of vacant wooded land, located off of Creek Road, pending the outcome of a property appraisal and review of property documentation, offering an amount not to exceed a property appraisal of $1,000 and meeting all other acceptable terms and conditions of the purchase of real property in coordination with and to the satisfaction of the borough solicitor.
The purchase will give the borough access to more points of the creek.
Council also unanimously approved an authorization for the
borough manager to execute an agreement with First Regional Compost Authority, adoption of the Bath Borough Stormwater Authority’s Management Agreement and adoption of the Bath Borough Stormwater Authority’s Lease Agreement, which included a 25-year length. Additionally, council unanimously approved an authorization for the borough manager to proceed with a TELCO Inc. quote for the replacement of the cabinet assembly at Barrall Avenue and Walnut Street due to a motor vehicle crash hit and run. The estimated cost of the cabinet assembly is $51,275.
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Bath Portland bag; photo from Atlas Cement Memorial Museum
Moore Township supervisors Presented with municipal building Feasibility study
By SAVANNAH BROWN
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Feb. 4. During the meeting, supervisors unanimously approved a waiver for a stormwater management provision regarding a subdivision adjacent to a conserved agricultural parcel that has already been approved. Township Engineer Kevin Horvath explained that the waiver was for a very minor situation for a proposed reduction of the dry well separation from the rear lot line from 40 feet to 15 feet. Horvath does not foresee an issue because there are no surrounding neighbors that would be affected if something were to go wrong with the dry well.
The meeting also had two pre-
sentations, one of which was for Logan Palmer Cupples’ Eagle Scout project to build bat and owl nesting boxes at Schiavone Park, Appalachian Trail Park, and
also provide landscaping at those areas. The proposed boxes include five bat boxes and two owl boxes at each of the two locations that are 10 feet off the ground with signage. The purpose of the boxes is to provide a safe location for bats, barn owls and barred owls due to their ability to control mosquito and rodent populations.
Additionally, the bat boxes will require zero maintenance, the owl boxes will require maintenance once a year and the project will be funded through fundraising, which will not cost the township any money. Supervisors approved the project unanimously; however, the Minsi Trail Council still needs to also approve the project, so Cupples is looking to complete the project in spring and summer.
Next, Alloy5 and Boyle provided a presentation on the municipal
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building feasibility study. Project Manager Bill Deegan led the presentation for updates to the township’s administration and police department building, which is a 9.84-acre site along Route 946 that also includes the public works department’s materials storage, salt shed and garage. Currently, the building does not occupy the entire site and the existing parking lot on the site presents opportunity for a new build of the outdated, cramped facilities.
Evaluation of the current building reveals an overall rating of poor that will require updates within 1-3 years. Grades of poor and critical requiring updates ei-
ther immediately or within 1-3 years were given to the building’s sidewalks, parking, roadways/ circulation, exterior ADA/code compliance, exterior and interior walls, expansion joints/weather seals, exterior doors and windows, roof, security and entrance, storage/casework, adjacencies, acoustic privacy, circulation, visual privacy, personnel security, secure storage, lockers, equipment standards and technology.
Moreover, the building evaluation revealed that parking does not meet standards, exterior ADA has no signage/striping, exterior fenestration shows signs of aging, exterior walls show staining/cracking/ spalling, lack of adequate storage, ADA doors/signs/bathrooms, finishes could be improved and adjacencies require improvement.
The existing building allows for four staff members and has 1,306 square feet dedicated to the administration, one staff member with 808 square feet of shared space, 12 staff members and 2,969 square feet for police and no space for building support for a combined total of 17 staff members and 5,350 square feet of space. The proposed programming increases total square footage by 10,020 square feet, increases the potential for staff growth by 42% for one additional administration staff member and six police staff members, has additional programmed space for administration consisting of a shared reception/ administration space, fire chief space and conference room, and has additional programmed space for police consisting of an interview room, training room, copy/ break room, armory/training support, intake/processing, holding cell (youth), sally port, records storage, evidence storage, a server room and locker rooms for a combined total of 24 staff members
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Martin P. Fella
Martin P. Fella Jr., 74, of Northampton, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in Lowville, N.Y. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. He was owner of Fella Studios, Inc. Born Oct. 27, 1950, in Northampton, Pa., he was the son of the late Martin P. Fella, Sr. and Caroline V. (Kovalcik) Fella. He was the husband of Andrea (Mininger) Fella, with whom he would have shared 39 years of marriage this July 12, 2025.
Marty was a 1968 graduate of Northampton Area High School and entered the family business after graduation as photographer and lab technician. He furthered his education attending Lehigh Community College, completed photography courses in 1974, and attended the Kodak Marketing & Education Center, Rochester, N.Y. in 1975. Marty has served businesses and thousands of families throughout the greater Lehigh Valley for generations, capturing special and memorable events, and donated time as a photographer for many local activities. Marty was the Northampton Area High School yearbook photographer and consultant/instructor from 1977 to 2018. He had been a longtime member of the Northampton Exchange Club, presently serving on the Board of Directors. He has served as Grand Marshall and committee member for the Jack Frost Parade. He was a member of the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Directors. Marty was also active with Boy Scouts of America, having earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1968 and continued to assist the Scouts as Committee member, chairman and treasurer for Troop No. 54 from 1992 to 2015 and as Assistant Scoutmaster
for Boy Scout Troop No. 40, from 2000-2003. He was also a Minsi Trail Council career speaker for Northampton Area Middle School from 1990 to 2005. He received the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Award for collegial selfless behavior in 1989. An award winning photographer, he was accepted into the Professional Photographers of America, as a Certified Professional Photographer in 1995. He was selected and honored in 2023 as a Northampton Area High School Distinguished Graduate. Marty had a great love for his longhaired dachshunds through the years and his recently rescued terrier. Surviving along with his wife Andrea are son Brent M. Fella and wife Eun Hye, grandson Max O. Fella, brothers James P. and wife Edie and George O. Fella and wife Janet, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister Geraldine C. Stracqualursi.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at St. Peter's U.C.C. Church, 8142 Valley View Road, Northampton, PA 18067. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067 has been entrusted with his care and services.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association and the Sanctuary at Haafsville, both c/o the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
Paula J. Frederick
Paula J. Frederick, 81, of Northampton, Pa., passed away peacefully at home with her family and beloved Siamese cat, Chloe, by her side on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, after an eight-year courageous battle with cancer. Born Dec. 25, 1943, in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Flora (Beck) Nyce and the devoted
wife of the late Richard R. Frederick, who preceded her in death on July 22, 2017.
A graduate of Northampton High School, Paula embodied resilience and compassion throughout her life. Together with Richard, she owned and operated Hillside Drive-In & Mini Golf (1975-1985) and later Main Street Restaurant (1989–2017), where she cherished her role as both cook and mentor to her employees, whom she considered family. At age 61, she earned her nursing license from Northampton Community College, though her innate gift for caregiving extended far beyond her profession. Paula dedicated herself to healing others physically, emotionally and spiritually, whether through her work with Seniors Helping Seniors of Easton or her unwavering support for loved ones. The impact Paula has left on the nursing community lives on with her daughter Susan, who continues to listen and advocate for patients.
A woman of deep faith, Paula was a member of Zion Stone U.C.C. in Kreidersville. She found joy in music, especially the songs of Elvis, and shared her passion for life through gatherings at Creekside Condominiums. Her kindness, love for animals and ability to nurture connections left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Paula is survived by her daughters, Donna L. Zangari (Salvatore) of Northampton and Susan R. Adams (John) of Gold Beach, Ore.; brother, Hon. Robert E. Nyce (Maria) of The Villages, Fla.; grandson, John Zangari (Vivian) of State College, Pa.; niece, Jennifer Domchek (David) of Northampton; two great-nephews; a great-niece; and her cherished feline companion, Chloe.
Services will be held privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paula’s memory may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice in care of the funeral home.
“It’s not the material things you collect in this life, but the kindness, compassion and love you give freely.” Paula’s torch of selflessness burns on in those she inspired. Online condolences may be shared at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
Rest in eternal peace, dear mother. You did it your way.
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.
4th Annual Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers. FMI call 610-969-2082.
8th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 7 at noon on West Prospect Street in Nazareth. Visit nasbra.com for more info.
16th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canal Street Park in Northampton.
Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing ContestBegins Saturday, April 26 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath. Fish stocking Friday, April 25 around 3:30 p.m.
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 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, email bathmuseum@gmail.com or message Bath Museum on Facebook.
Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.
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 Fire Dept. Town Hall- An informative session on the current and future operations of the fire dept., Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at East Allen Twp. Municipal Building, 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Historical Society- Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.
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.
Easton Winter Market- Every Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to noon outside the Easton Public Market, 323 Northampton St., Easton. EBT accepted.
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 Road, Bath.
Helping Homeless Veterans- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.
Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank- Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Drive, Bath.
When your loved one is
Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath.
Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions- An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments; meets second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. For registration, call 610258-0700.
Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held the third Saturday of the month through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 Belvidere St.
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.
Spuds & Spurs Festival- Saturday, June 21 from 1-6 p.m. on South Chestnut Street (between Main and Northampton streets).
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Bath Council
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Mayor Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito voiced concern about the borough’s responsibility to fix the new traffic signal lights that PennDOT recently installed, stating that the borough cannot afford to pay for cabinet assembly replacements at $51,275 each time it is hit. The borough previously asked PennDOT if they could place barriers around them to protect them from damages incurred by vehicular accidents, but PennDOT denied the request.
Moreover, Hesch inquired about installing cameras at that location, which would enable the borough to file with drivers’ insurance companies for the payment of damages, but Borough Manager Bradford T. Flynn informed him that this option would also be quite costly.
Next, council unanimously provided consensus on a resolution to add Public Works Department employees as parking code officials, which will allow them to have vehicles towed when working on roads if they are parked in a no parking zone.
Council also unanimously approved a SALDO applica-
tion 90-day extension for 522 E. Northampton St.
Following an executive session, council unanimously approved a zoning item regarding ongoing enforcement action involving properties in the borough for failing to proceed with appropriate applications to secure zoning relief. Respective of an active application by Sacred Heart Parish, the motion authorized communication to the Zoning Hearing Board indicating council’s position on the application and their decision to expect conditions of any potential zoning relief, those conditions being that the applicant
proceed with a lot consolidation plan, as well as a SALDO application associated parking lot.
Last, council provided consensus to allow Hera Registry to take over foreclosed and vacant
property registration.
The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall, located at 121 S. Walnut St.
a third alarm at 5:45 a.m. By this time, a request was made for 10 water tanker trucks to aid in fire suppression efforts, as the two nearest hydrants could not meet the high water demand.
Throughout the morning, additional fire pumpers, ladder trucks and tankers were dispatched to battle the blaze. Around 6 p.m., the initial tankers were replaced by others from nearby fire departments. Finally, at 9:45 p.m., the fire was declared under control, signaling a transition from fire suppression to overhaul operations as crews began disassembling the building to gain better access to the fire.
The Lehigh Valley Hazmat team monitored the air quality around the site and at Northampton Area High School and Middle School but found no threat to the public on Tuesday afternoon.
Fire operations were gradually scaled back, and by 11 p.m., mutual aid fire companies were released, leaving the Northampton Fire Department to maintain an overnight fire watch.
Despite the fire being under control, firefighters returned at 6 a.m. on Wednesday to continue dousing smoldering debris. Operations persisted until approximately 2 p.m., when all units left the scene.
The fire's intensity and structural damage presented significant challenges. A partially collapsed metal roof, along with debris inside the concrete building that is roughly the size of a football field, made interior firefighting unsafe and firefighters could not enter with a hose line.
Aerial ladder trucks struggled to reach hotspots, necessitating demolition cranes to tear down sections of the roof. However, as of Feb. 10, cranes had not resumed work since Feb. 4, leaving much of the collapsed roof in place.
Given the limited water supply from nearby hydrants, tankers were continuously deployed from various counties, including Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, Bucks and Monroe in Pennsylvania, as well as Warren County, New Jersey. These tankers were refilled at a hydrant at the Northampton Fire Station by pumpers from the Han-Le-Co Fire Department and later the Tatamy Fire Company.
Firefighters returned multiple times to wet down lingering smoldering debris. This included responses on Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday for further inspections.
Then, on Monday, Feb. 10, the Northampton Fire Department, along with fire companies from Allen Township, East Allen Township, Bath Borough and Klecknersville Rangers, responded at 8:26 p.m. in non-emergency mode to continue wetting down debris, leaving the scene at 11 p.m.
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal continues investigating the cause of the fire, which
is not yet known.
Support services were provided on-site by Lehigh Valley Hospital, which set up a heated tent, and North Penn Goodwill Service, which supplied canteen services such as food, drinks and restroom facilities for responders. No injuries have been reported.
With much of the roof still partially collapsed or intact, the fire department may need to return periodically to manage residual hot spots.
Currently, the building remains too dangerous for firefighters to enter, making the demolition process crucial in preventing further flare-ups and requiring the fire department to continue efforts to wet down smoldering debris.
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Traffic
in the unit block of W. 21st St., E. 15th St. and Main St. and the 1000 block of Main
St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Non-reportable accident in the 2000 block of Center St. involving two vehicles.
Domestic in the 500 block of Washington Ave. between a male and a female.
Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Washington Ave., and the 1000 block of Wynnewood Dr. Requests to check the welfare of females.
EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of E. 8th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
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Traffic stop in the 600 block of E. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Civil matter in the 500 block
Photo by Northampton Borough Fire Department
Northampton residents concerned for Safety after bullets hit homes, cars
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Residents of one Northampton Borough neighborhood filled council chambers on Feb. 6 after stray bullets from a nearby gun range hit their homes and cars. They’re asking the borough, police and Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club to do something before someone gets hurt.
While there have been reports of stray bullets hitting properties along Jeffrey Lane for several years, the latest incident was reported in early February after a bullet from the nearby Tri-Boro gun range hit a car.
Youseff Ibrahim reported the incident and appeared before borough council during their meeting. He worries for the safety of his children, who play near where the bullet struck. Ibrahim was one of many residents who expressed their concerns to council.
Kyle Walbert, of Jeffrey Lane, said that while he has never had an incident with a rogue bullet, his neighbors have for years. He said neighbors have had bullets “fly over their heads” while doing yard work. Another neighbor had a bullet strike their window. And in October 2024, he said his family heard automatic weapons
fired. He called Tri-Boro to report this incident.
He said he worries that “TriBoro has very little oversight or control on what is going on on the range.”
He said he is not anti-gun, but worries for the safety of his family and neighbors.
“Council should do something before someone gets hurt or, worse, killed.”
Adam Glose is a father of three and a member of the club.
“I love it there,” he said. He has also found stray bullets on his property, which is “a dozen” houses away from the range. He said he has a hole in the side of his home from another stray bullet. The bullet was given to the police, he reported, but never ran through a system to identify the gun.
He warned the borough that a “major lawsuit” will happen if a child gets hurt.
Christopher Bodnar, vice president of Tri-Boro, addressed residents’ concerns and said the range has been and will continue to be open to making changes that improve safety for residents.
Having worked with borough and county police in the past, the club has already added 10,000
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tons of dirt to a bern behind the range. Cameras have been added to the parking lot so the club can identify license plates. A sign-in sheet has also been implemented. The latest improvement is a “See Something, Say Something” QR code that allows members to report safety violations.
In an email to members sent after the latest incident, the club warned that anyone violating safety rules would be barred from the club for life and referred to the police for possible prosecution.
Safety is at the forefront of the club, said Bodnar.
“The last thing that I want…is to have anyone hurt.”
Mayor Anthony Pristash said borough police and a detective are working with the club. The club has been “very responsive” to suggestions, but the work continues to ensure safety.
“Everyone here is concerned… we will continue to investigate this. And our police department will be on top of this to the best of their abilities,” he said, adding that the borough is willing to bring in the state if needed. Bodnar also said the club is willing to have outside agencies involved.
Several members of council suggested further safety measures. Councilwoman Bonnie Almond asked whether gun make and model can be added to the sign-in sheet for easier identification. Meanwhile, Councilman Ronald Glassic asked Tri-Boro to regularly update the borough on safety modifications.
Glassic thanked residents and Bodnar for coming together to speak.
“We can all work together to make our community better.”
ficers assist EMS with the transports of females.
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Civil matter in the 500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue.
Assist person, Smith Ln. Officers assist a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and Adaire St., the 1400 block of Canal St., the unit block, the 1000 block, and the 2100 block of Main St., and Smith Ln. and Lerchenmiller Dr. Traffic stops were conducted.
Juvenile problem, Greenview Dr. and Lincoln Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.
Criminal mischief in the 1600 block of Line Alley. Report of damage to the windshield of a
vehicle.
Alarm, home in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.
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Assist person, Smith Ln., and the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist males.
Civil matter in the 100 block of Held Dr. Report of a civil issue.
Traffic stop, W. 9th St., and W. 17th St. and Poplar St. Traffic stops were conducted.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Unwanted person in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted male.
Non-reportable accident, E. 9th St. and Main St. involving two vehicles.
Residents will be informed of further action by the borough and the club.
“Tri-Boro has been very open in participating and making this work,” continued Mayor Pristash. “They are open to making sure this gets taken care of yesterday.”
of Washington Ave., and the 1400 block of Dewey Ave. Reports of civil issues.
Check person/welfare in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 1600 block of Main St. Requests to check the welfare of females.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Of-
2 Lehigh Valley natives Compete in Super Bowl
By HOME NEWS STAFF
Two Lehigh Valley natives and former Nittany Lions played a big role in the Eagles’ victory during Sunday night’s Super Bowl.
Saquon Barkley, hailing from Whitehall, set the NFL singleseason rushing record during the game, ending the season with 2,504 total yards rushing and 18 rushing touchdowns.
Jahan Dotson, hailing from Nazareth, almost scored the first touchdown of the game, but was
stopped just before the goal line.
The Eagles will celebrate their big win against the Chiefs on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, with a parade in Philadelphia.
An event to honor Dotson is currently being planned by Nazareth Area High School, his alma mater.
The school will be holding a Jahan Dotson Day this summer, a community day event that will be held in the stadium.
At time of print, the date of the event has not been set.
ing mill.
At the January 1915 annual meeting, Franks was again praised and reelected general manager. Shareholders agreed to build a new $150,000 stockhouse that would enable BPCC to manufacture during “dull” periods and store their cement until needed. The directors also approved making a strong effort to secure South American business, formerly dominated by Belgium and Germany, but now interrupted by World War I.
Employee Concerns
ciently. An October 1912 advertisement solicited 50 new workers from Easton who were advised that they could find steady work at good wages at BPCC. Prospective employees could travel to work by taking a trolley to Nazareth and then Bath.
By February 1914, the company declared an 8% dividend and
the shareholder factions made peace. The plant was capitalized at $1.5 million. Franks, who was lauded for his improvements, was reappointed.
The directors authorized building a clinker storage plant, including a traveling crane, with a capacity of 150,000 barrels. The new crane was a modern electric grab bucket model, 80 feet wide and 300 feet long, to handle hot clinker from the kilns and, after cooling, deposit it in the grind-
In October 1915, more than 40 BPCC employees petitioned the Lehigh and New England Railroad to resume the discontinued passenger service between Bath and the plant. With winter approaching, walking or bicycling from Bath was not feasible and the men declared that the railroad owed them and the community this route. Service was restored. Transportation to work was not the only danger. The first reported worker death was in June 1905 during construction; a workman fell off a wagon and became entangled in the horses’ harness. Broken limbs and ribs, amputations, concussions, abrasions and contusions were regu-
larly reported in the local newspapers. After Jacob Hartzell was drawn into a crusher and killed, his widow and two children were awarded $2,195.47 compensation by a compensation board referee.
One type of employee not usually associated with a cement mill was a farmer. The company had purchased over 300 acres of land to insure a reserve of rock for future use. But until needed, the former farms not yet quarried could be put to good use. In 1915, a BPCC help wanted ad sought a farmer who would work 125 good acres for half of the crop. An ad in 1921 specified that BPCC needed someone who could milk cows and “understand” chickens.
Continued Growth
The 1916 annual meeting again noted the company’s prosperous year and the large contracts in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh; the New York cement was building subways. Due to increasing heavy orders, Sun Shipbuilding of Chester, Pa. erected a new engine to power plant operations and BPCC purchased a new steam shovel to remove topping in the quarry.
To accommodate new workers, BPCC built four new double frame homes and purchased two more 2-ton auto trucks that were
used to transport workers to the plant.
A service appreciated by the community was the fire control efforts of BPCC. In October 1916, a fire in Bath was extinguished by a chemical truck from BPCC. In response to a fire in a large stone home 1 mile south of Bath, BPCC sent a generous corps of men with their first aid equipment. Their good work kept the loss to $1,000.
At the annual shareholders’ meeting in 1918, control of the company passed to two Philadelphia investors and Franks, who was named first vice president in charge of operations. The new owners were eager to enlarge the mill and increase output. To do this, Franks set off the largest blast in cement industry history, placing charges 105 feet deep along a 600 foot front in the quarry. Enough rock was loosened to supply the plant for six months. The only deterrent to progress was the influenza epidemic, which shut the plant for a week.
In the next column, the Bath Portland Cement Company will become the home to a new cement company that our readers will recognize. See you in two weeks.
Emrick: Grants Support first Responders
Across 137th District
Submitted by TIM CRAINE Grant funding has been awarded to critically important first responder companies in the 137th District under the PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Joe Emrick (RNazareth).
Seven fire companies and ambulance squads in the 137th District are recipients of grants administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
“Our first responders make sacrifices for us every day to serve and protect our community,” said Emrick. “I am grateful this funding has been awarded to those
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ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF Robert Clifford Eichlin, of the Township of Williams, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary have been granted to Joan Tomminelli Eichlin, Administratrix, all persons being indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to:
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (1/30-2/13)
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GUTMAN, MATHIAS F. a/k/a GUTMAN, MATHIAS., dec’d. Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA
Executors: John R. Gutman and William T. Bleiler, c/o Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (2/6-2/20)
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HOBAUGH, ELIZABETH B., dec’d. Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA
Executor: Robert T. Britton c/o Joshua T. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (2/6-2/20)
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Stoneridge Meadows Residential Community Association has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988, as amended for the purposes of managing, maintaining, caring for, preserving and administering a residential community to be known as Stoneridge Meadows Planned Community located in Northampton County, PA.
Carl N. Weiner, Esq. Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin,
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: GARY NEIL ASTEAK, ESQUIRE RE: NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2025
In light of the fact that The Express-Times is now going digital as of the beginning of February, I wanted to alert the Board that another Newspaper of General Circulation would be required for legal advertising purposes.
The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and Second Class Township Code require us to advertise Meeting Notices and Ordinances in a Newspaper of General Circulation in the municipality. A Newspaper of General Circulation is defined by statute as follows:
A newspaper issued daily, or not less than once a week, intended for general distribution and circulation, and sold at fixed prices per copy per week, per month, or per annum, to subscribers and readers without regard to business, trade, profession or class.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Mateer vs. Swissvale Borough, 335 Pa. 345, 8 A.2d 167 (Pa. 1939) held that a newspaper sold in the borough but published in another borough was a newspaper of general circulation in that borough using the same definition above-referenced.
The Home News meets the definition of Newspaper of General Circulation in fact due to its sales by subscription and individual copies in the Township.
The Home News also meets the definition of a newspaper “published or circulated within the political subdivision where the principal office of the agency is located,” inasmuch as circulation is defined as:
The number of copies printed, issued, sold or subscribed for, by the day, week, month, or year, at a particular price for each copy, or for a series of issues over a definite period by any publication, but the term does not include copies exchanged for other publications or copies or issues circulated gratuitously.
Note that it is the definition of circulation that precludes The Nazareth Key from being a Newspaper of General Circulation or one which we could legally use for the purposes of legal advertising.
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DeJESUS, MIGUEL A., a/k/a MIGUEL ANGEL DeJESUS, a/k/a MIGUEL DeJESUS, dec’d., Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA
Executor: Maria Milagros Garcia c/o Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (2/13-2/27)
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GLEN VELEZ, a/k/a GLEN LEON VELIZ, dec’d., Late of Reading, Berks County, PA
Executor: Carlos LeonVeliz, c/o Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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ESTATE OF Dwight Dwain Ernst, of the Borough of Hellertown, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary have been granted to Noah J. Ernst, Executor, all persons being indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to:
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/13-2/27)
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Estate of Edith M. Brodt, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Bruce L. Christman, Executor of the Estate of Edith M. Brodt. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Moore Township Board of Supervisors has a vacant position on the Land & Environmental Protection Board. Meetings are 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the municipal building. 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA 18014. This is a one year term to complete the vacant position and will convert to a four year term upon renewal. Interested persons may apply by submitting a letter stating qualifications and/or any other pertinent information. Letters should be mailed to the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA 18014 or emailed to Stephen Nowroski at manager@ mooretownship.org. (2/13)
renovation and addition for a 10,003-square-foot building consisting of a 5,349 square feet renovation and a 4,654-square-foot new build for the most cost-effective option.
The board will have to look into funding and grant options to pay for the project, which will take approximately two years to complete. During that time, the police department and administration will need to find temporary locations. Potential options for administration relocation include the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. and putting job trailers at the Recreation Center, but finding a location for the police department will be more challenging and may require partnering with a neighboring municipality’s police department for booking and other resources during that time.
During reports, Police Chief Gary West provided the monthly police report for January, which included 269 total incidents, one written warning issued, 26 traffic citations issued, four arrests made for two DUIs, trespassing and theft, one non-traffic citation issued for a dog violation, eight reportable crashes and three non-reportable crashes.
Fire Recorder Jason L. Harhart provided the January report for the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co., which included 95 ambulance calls and 46 fire calls, consisting of five fires, five motor vehicle accidents, four automatic fire alarms, eight ambulance assists, seven wires down, two trees down, one gas leak, one rescue, four mutual aid calls with Bath for fire alarms, six mutual aid calls with Lehigh Township for fires, one mutual aid call with Allen Township for a fire and two mutual aid calls with Bushkill Township for a fire and wires down.
Harhart also reported that there were a total of 431 fire calls for the year 2024 and 1,085 ambulance calls.
the contract estimate, the $109,008 Carpency Conservation easement agreement of sale to preserve the 13.62-acre property off of North Oaks Road and John Nierer’s member resignation. Nierer is retiring after more than 20 years of service and the board thanked him for his dedicated service to the township and the Land and Environmental Protection Board.
The Moore Township Community Days Committee announced they will be holding a tool bingo on Sunday, March 9 at Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. Check the Moore Township Community News Facebook group periodically for updates on the event.
Following, supervisors unanimously approved the Zoning Hearing Board agenda items, which included changing the Zoning Hearing Board meetings to 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month as needed, appointing Victoria B. Valentine DeDominic as third alternate member and reinstating Tama Rigler from alternate to regular member.
The board also unanimously approved a security release for Aqua Pennsylvania. Inc. pending completion of the road bonding project and recognition for the 1170 Line Road natural subdivision request, which allows the property owner to sell the bifurcated two parcels of land separately.
and 15,370 square feet of space.
Deegan presented three schemes: Scheme 1 proposed a $12,713,037.50 new build for a 15,375-square-foot building; Scheme 2 proposed a $12,570,051.65 renovation and addition for a 16,022-square-foot building consisting of a 4,398 square feet renovation and an 11,635-square-foot new build; and Scheme 3 proposed an $8,792,894.75
In other business, supervisors unanimously approved the four Land and Environmental Protection Board items. This included the $26,614 Bealer easement stewardship endowment, which was higher than the initial estimate but less than the contract estimate, the $27,268 D Miller easement stewardship endowment, which was higher than the initial estimate but less than
In other news, the board unanimously approved two resolutions and two ordinances, which included an agricultural security amendment for Mack Farms adding 168 acres to their agricultural security area, updates to the township’s Towing Providers Policy, the Tax Duplicate and Tax Certification Fees Ordinance amending tax certification fees to be $40 and $20 for duplicates and the Driveway Ordinance amendment that cleans up the application process.
Last, supervisors denied the Boy Scouts $500 donation request from the Minsi Trail Council because they would prefer to donate to Scouts directly.
The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 2491 Community Drive.
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Bath Industrial Bowling League
Week No. 23 Standings
D&R Precision Machine 17 15
G&L Sign Factory 17 15
Mourning
Would Pub 14 18
Palmer Trophy & Awards 10 22
Moore
Powersports 9 23
1st Half ChampionD&R Precision
Palmer Trophy - 3
Joey Mandarino 557(196)
Kurt Berger 504(177)
Butch Holland Sr. 502(175)
Larry Searles, Jr. 489(b)
Jim Bendekovitz 605(230)
Color Rite - 1
Don Arndt 524(214)
Adam Schisler 319
Steve Glesias 563(202)
Paul Durnin 497
Noah Durnin 581(199)
D&R PRECISION
MACHINE - 3
Brian Dilley 684(225,245)
Dave Roman 598(224)
Rick Dilley 496
Josh Horninger 554(202)
Butch Post Jr 669(211,247)
Moore Powersports - 1
Ed Taylor 536(197)
Chris Remaley 450
Scott Friebolin 550(198)
Jordan Meixsell 705(246,246)
Milt Kelly 652(217,234)
Mourning
Would on Stump Pub - 4
Ed Musselman 585(208)
Earl Holland Jr 486
David Betz 653(255,246)
Chris Benner 738(268,258)
Terry Heckman 705(257)
Shafer Landscaping - 4
Don Shafer 557(203)
Mark Flamisch 464
Jeff Lear 594(232)
Marty Csencsits 565(197)
Matt Paulus 714(246,244)
WTF - 1
James Mandarino 426
Shawn Kulick 545(194)
Robert Kulick 450
Adam Wetzel 465(b)
Mike Klement 701(256,234)
G&L SIGN FACTORY - 3
Paul Duda 563(199)
Don Schoeffling 368
Mike Reese 581(207)
Nate Meixsell 585(219)
Jason Eberts 631(234)
Suburban Darts
Week 21
Submitted by DAVE CASEY St. Paul’s maintains first place in the Dart League with a sweep of Farmersville by scores of 2-1, 9-3 and 3-2 in 14 innings. Leading the way for St. Paul’s were Roger Kern and Dave Clark, each going 6 for 14 with Larry Kneller hitting a HR. Sue Grim was 6 for 13 (HR) and Tom George 5 for 13.
Dryland kept pace by sweeping past Blessed Trinity 4-2, 10-4 and 5-4. Top hitters for Dryland were Butch Silfies 7 for 14, Nate Phares 6 for 14, Earl Sigley 5 for 14, with HR’s from Larry Golick and Shawn Sigley (his was a Grand Slam). Dan Halteman was 6 for 11, Kevin Remaly 6 for 12 and Ken Remaley 3 for 10 for Blessed Trinity. In other action, after a 3-0 loss to Ebenezer in the opener, Star of Bethlehem came back to win 7-5 in 10 innings and 7-2. Hitters for Star of Bethlehem were Scott Hoffert 8 for 15, Kyle Taylor 6 for 13 (HR), Walt Hoffert 4 for 12, Austin Hoffert 4 for 14 and a HR from Josh Hoffert. For Ebenezer, Joe Kish was 5 for 11, Jim Voortman 5 for 12 (HR), Paul Yoder 4 for 13 and Joey Blevins
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup honey
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili paste, sriracha or hot sauce of choice
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
For Serving:
Prepared brown rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice
Toasted sesame seeds
Chopped green onion
Instructions
Place the chicken in the bottom of a large slow cooker. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, garlic and rice vinegar. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. If you are available, flip the chicken over once halfway through to coat both sides. (If not, don’t stress; it will still be tasty.)
Remove the chicken to a plate and let cool slightly. Whisk the cornstarch into the slow cooker cooking liquid. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. If you’d like the sauce particularly thick, you can cook it for a full 30 minutes in the slow cooker or on the stovetop.
With two forks, shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker. If you reduced the sauce on the stove, add it back to the slow cooker now. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce. Serve over rice, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds.
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
with a HR.
The final match of the night finds Christ UCC beating Emmanuel 6-3 and 6-2, losing the nightcap 7-6. Leading hitters for Christ UCC were Garry Hunsicker 7 for 13, A.J. Renn 7 for 14 and George Gasper with a HR.Chuck Achenzie was 7 for 12, Jon Rice 5 for 13 and Tom Dormida 5 for 14 (HR) for Emmanuel.
who ensure the safety of our local residents through their service.”
Grants awarded within the 137th District are:
• Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, $16,322.02
• Nancy Run Fire Company of Butztown, $8,394.00
• Palmer Municipal Fire Department, $16,322.02
• Suburban EMS Inc, $28,143.00
• Tatamy Fire Company, $12,223.63
• Upper Nazareth Fire Department, $15,030.95
• Vigilance Hose Company No. 1, $16,106.84
The funding for these grants comes from an ongoing program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All funding comes from slot machine gaming proceeds, not General Fund tax revenue.
Brewing Love: A vALentine teAcup Story
By Cynthia DeLuca
It was a cold February morning as Laura Stenson stood staring at the calendar, held up by a red magnet heart. Valentine's Day was fast approaching, and she did not know what to buy for her mother and daughter. Laura wanted this year to be extra special for both of them, especially for her mother, Caroline, who would turn 92 three days after
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Valentine's Day. Her daughter, Lucy, would be easy- a charm for her bracelet, favorite candy and a heartfelt card. But her mother, that was a different story. Caroline lived in assisted living. She had everything she needed. Sure, she would buy her mother a beautiful card with a message from her heart, but she wanted more for the woman she loved so dearly.
Laura thought about all the lovely pieces her mother had given her when she entered the Rose Garden Assisted Living Home– the antique furniture, jewelry and dishes with matching teacups and saucers.
Then, an idea like a lightning bolt made Laura smile as the perfect gift visualized in her mind. She reached over to the small basket on the side of the table, took out a notepad, and began making notes for a Valentine's Day to remember. After she finished, she called Rose Garden Assisted Living and arranged to bring her mother home for Valentine's Day. She then called Lucy and invited her for a Valentine's lunch without sharing her plan.
Finally, Valentine’s Day arrived. Laura woke early in the morning and prepared her mother's favorite soup, chicken noodle. She made sure to add medium-diced potatoes to the carrots and onions. Then she made tuna and chicken salad finger sandwiches along with a green salad. Laura also made heart-shaped sugar cookies and a cherry pie, then arranged pink and white tulips, another favorite.
By 11 a.m., Laura was on her way to pick up her mother, excitement building.
Caroline was ready and waiting for Laura. She wore black slacks and a long-sleeved, white blouse adorned with a red gem heart pin. When Laura walked into her room, Caroline was putting the finishing touches on her Queen Elizabeth hairstyle.
"Wow, Mom, you look beautiful,” said Laura.
"Yes, I think I do,” Caroline answered with a devilish smile.
"I'll get your coat; we have to leave now. Lucy will be at the
house by 12:15,” said Laura.
"Okay,” responded Caroline.
As Laura was helping her mother put on her coat, her mother said, "I need to get something from the closet."
"Your purse?" answered Laura.
"No, it is something that I want to share with you and Lucy. It’s the dark brown wooden box on the shelf above my clothes. It might be a little dusty."
Lucy arrived a little earlier than expected and let herself in with a key hidden under one of the decorative pieces near the front door. Greeting them at the door, Lucy hugged both her mother and her grandma. As the trio walked through the dining room, the first thing that caught Caroline's eye was her favorite tulips. Then her eyes traveled down to her beautiful dishes, bringing back memories from another time.
Standing across from the table, Laura said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Mom."
Caroline was taken aback by the beauty of the table, especially the tea cups- cups that had heard many stories from family and friends needing a loving heart and a shoulder to lean on.
After a delicious lunch, Caroline suggested they enjoy their dessert and tea in the living room. As Laura and Lucy nibbled on delectable heart cookies and sipped their tea, Caroline placed the brown box on her lap and opened it, smiled, then rummaged through the pile of old cards, letters and notes.
"Oh, here it is," she said with a smile. Caroline read the letter from her grandfather, Philip, who had served in World War II. His moving words wove a story about the men in his company, their hardships, their dreams, and how much they missed their families. Some of the men did not receive mail for weeks. Then she read Philip's loving words to Eliza, his wife and Caroline’s mother, thanking her for everything she did to keep the family together. After she finished the letter, she passed it to her girls so they could see the heart he drew with the words, "I will love you forever and a day."
The women read the rest of the notes and cards, gently touching the dried, crumbly flowers, and giggled at the lower cost of paid bills and receipts within the box. The conversations surrounding the box led to more cups of hot tea, with a shed tear or two.
Then Caroline looked at Laura and Lucy and said, "Love is not just about grand gestures that are celebrated on Valentine's Day, but about the consistency and unconditional support that we show each other every day. Love occurs when we reach out and help others. Love is the smile we share and the hope we bring to others. On this Valentine’s Day and every day, remember that love always makes a difference.”
Later that afternoon, Laura drove her mother back to Rose Garden. After getting her settled, she hugged her mother, thanking her for a Valentine’s Day she would not forget, a Valentine’s Day filled with the true meaning of love.
Traditions’ resident Maria L. and Executive Director Cathy Heimsoth