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Allen Lehigh Township Supervisors Address fire co. request, Cherryville Supervisors Applaud Intersection and routine business Public Works,

by JOE KORBA The February 9 meeting of the Lehigh Township supervisors was the first time the board met since January 12. The January 26 meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. After the routine approval of minutes and bills, one of the agenda items was a request by the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company for a replacement for their 1998 HME Central States Fire Engine. The request was met with some hesitance by members of the board.

“This year we spent a million dollars on fire equipment,” Board Chairperson Cindy Miller said.

“I don’t think people realize that.”

Supervisor Keith Hantz argued

that such equipment is “for the “We got a lot of positive feedsafety of township residents.” The back,” Zamadics said.

Supervisors have already passed a Cindy Miller said she forwardbudget for the year. ed an email from someone in the “It’s too late. We have a budget township thanking the public and a capital improvement plan,” works crew for their hard work.

Miller said.

Another order of business was Ultimately, the board decided finding someone to serve as Vathat they must meet with mem- cancy Board Chairperson. This bers of the fire department about person would be called upon if a their request. member of the Board of Supervi“It needs to be made clear that sors resigns or is not able to serve they need to come in when we are for any reason and the current working on the budget,” Miller board is undecided on who to said. appoint. He or she would sit as During the department reports Chair and help the board decide, Public Works Supervisor Frank so it wouldn’t need to go to court.

Zamadics said that residents were Miller said that she would prefer happy with the crews during the Continued on page 3 recent snowstorms.

East Allen Supervisors fear Construction detour will destroy ‘Tranquility’ of Snyders Church Road

By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on February 10, the East Allen Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a request from PennDOT to use Snyders Church Road as a traffic detour during the replacement of Old Carriage Road Bridge.

“We should take every step we can take as a township to protect the tranquility of Snyders Church,” said Supervisor Roger Unangst.

Township engineer James Milot told supervisors that roughly 500 vehicles a day, including 20

trucks, may end up using the detour. The road, he added, is not conducive to truck traffic.

Supervisors acknowledged that people may end up taking the route regardless of what PennDOT ultimately recommends, but they do not want to actively promote the township road as the main detour.

In other news, the township’s Parks & Recreation Committee is looking at starting a farmer’s market and is gauging community interest. Any farmers or produce sellers who may be interested are

encouraged to contact the township.

The township is also looking for residents who may be interested in participating in either the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee or the River Central Regional Comprehensive Plan.

The Open Space Committee is currently working on promotional materials to help spread the word about the committee and its mission. Their tagline will be Continued on page 2

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By KERI LINDENMUTH During their public meeting on February 9, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors applauded the township’s public works and road crew for keeping roads clear during the month’s earlier snowstorm.

Township manager Ilene Eckhart added that the township did receive some resident concerns following the storm and is working through them as they can.

She noted that many of those complaints involved snowmobiles riding through private fields, which is a state police issue.

“We are asking for everyone’s cooperation,” she said, as she works through the issues.

Supervisor Dale Hassler, who serves as the township’s fire chief, also asked for residents’ cooperation when it comes to clearing snow away from fire hydrants.

“Please take your turns and keep them clean,” he said. “It is your residence we are trying to save.”

In other news, five bids were received for the demolition of the stone farmhouse at 614 W. 27th St. on property the township owns along the Lehigh River. Grace Industries of Bath was awarded the demolition project for $13,956.

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“It is time to address that roof,” she said.

The repair will cost $16,475 and will be completed by Whitaker Roofing & Siding of Allentown.

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When you hear the word “fitness”, what do you think of? I would think that most everyone thinks of being physically fit.

Lean. Stealth. Muscular. While this is correct, the word applies to so much more. Allow me to explain.

When I was young, fitness was mostly physical and clearly a major priority in my life. As an athlete, much depended on my ability to develop my strength, agility and skill. To prepare for wrestling I would lift weights, run, stretch, and push my body towards its limits. Many I know have done the same and still do.

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It may not be your end goal, yet progress forward is much better than falling backwards, isn’t it? Perhaps we call the process “getting fit” as when should we ever stop taking better care of our bodies? The same applies of course to developing the fitness of our minds and spirit. In the latter I have great desire to become more and more spiritually fit as the years go along.

I bring this topic up also as the more thought given, you become aware that cross fitness is extremely important. If you want to study your Bible you had better be able to have some strength to open and hold the good bookperhaps a handy pair of read-

ing glasses wouldn’t hurt either.

Should you desire to put together a transmission for a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 four speed then you had better get your mental acuity in order as there are many moving parts to decipher!

My dear friends, if you want to do or be anything, then you need to figure out what type of fitness you need to work towards or achieve in that area so you can pull it off. Want to play with your grandkids? Then you had better start getting fit. Do you want to join the choir? It will take more than just an amazing voice, won't it? You’ll need to perhaps stand, memorize music, and maintain physiological energy and more to pull it off.

The point to this week’s article is that I want to encourage you to seek various forms of fitness so that the whole aspect of your life, our lives, can be lived more abundantly and fulfilled. Take time to consider how this message plays out given your unique circumstances. Wherever this finds you please do your best to work to-

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So much for that ice storm!

I am glad that we didn’t really get much ice. Let’s see if we get the snow they’re callin’ for on Wednesday. I looked ahead into the last week in February and first week in March, looks like temps consistently in the 40s, maybe we’re almost done! Just about another month until spring. Before you know it, it’ll be time for farmers’ market season. Speakin’ of farmers’ markets, East Allen Township Parks & Rec is considering starting a farmers’ market for the township. They’re trying to gauge community interest, so if you’re interested, let ‘em know!

They’re also looking for farmers and/or produce sellers who would be interested in participating...

Monday was Presidents Day, or George Washington’s birthday.

George Washington would have been 289! I’ve been inspired to return to Mount Vernon to visit...Tuesday was Fastnacht Day, or Fat Tuesday. Fastnacht translates to fasting night in English.

Do you load up on the very best foods to prepare for Lenten? On February 11 there was a robbery at Curt’s Cyclery in Nazareth real early in the morning. Cash, highend bikes and accessories were among the things stolen, glass was broken...Pretty soon the kiddies are going back to more days of in-

person school, I’m sure that’ll be a relief to some, or most, or all?

It’s tough, I admire all of the parents and teachers that are making their way through the online schooling...I gotta cut it short this week, gotta get out and enjoy this nice weather before more snow comes. Cya next time.

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a Vacancy Board Chairperson who is more active and regularly attended meetings, while Phil Gogel said he would like someone who shared his vision for the township.

“I want a conservative on the board. Someone moving the township in the right direction,” Gogel said.

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minded everyone that two seats, his own and Phil Gogel’s, were up for election this year. The tax collector position is also up. The only requirement for someone to run is Lehigh Township residence. Gogel said he has enjoyed serving the community and announced he is going to run again.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on February 23 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.

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An update was given on the ongoing construction at the intersection of Route 248 and Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. A representative from the engineering firm said that they are only being held back by snow right now and that they should see activity on the site soon. The first order of business is tree removal and then utility pole relocation is set to begin in the first or second week of March.

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Obituaries Joseph Wilfred Herd, Jr.

June 18, 1927 – February 11, 2021

Joe was the son of Joseph W. and Carrie May (Von Steuben) Herd of the little slate town of Chapman Quarries, PA. His boyhood activities centered in the family, church, boyhood pals, outdoor adventures, delivering newspapers and selling war bonds for the Bethlehem Globe Times, and the Boy Scouts, where he achieved the rank of Life Scout.

After graduating from Nazareth High School in 1945, he enlisted in the Army, and served among the first of the occupation troops in recently surrendered Germany. He was assigned to the 192nd Signal Repair Company

outside Mannheim as a dispatcher and truck driver, transferring German POWs, GIs and officers to their assignments.

Upon release from the Army, worked in the Stoddard Slate Quarry in Pen Argyl as a slate dresser, before being employed

by Bethlehem Steel to hammer down ore that didn’t immediately fall through the dump grates. He then worked for the local railroads in several capacities: as a gandydancer, pounding down spikes in laying new rails; as a clerk at Benders Junction in Moore Township; as a rivet-heater in Pen Argyl; and as the Weighmaster at Lehigh & New England’s Tadmor Railyard at Bath.

Joe also worked as a clerk and dispatcher for Lone Star Cement.

He farmed for a few years with Bart Gilbert of Chapman Quarries, raising black angus steer, pigs and chickens on the farm he rented from his uncle Fred Herd.

In June 1948, Joe married his high school sweetheart, Gladys (Rusty) Roth and spent the next 69 years making a life together until her passing in October

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In 1962, he studied to become a multiline insurance agent with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Starting with fire and allied lines, then life and auto, general liability, and later mutual funds, he passed all his licensing exams on his first attempts.

He opened an office in his rural Moore Township farmhouse before moving his home and office to South Walnut Street in Bath.

He was a member of Nationwide’s exclusive Challenger Club for many years for meeting annual sales goals among several lines of business.

After a very successful, 30-year, highly respected, award-winning career, Joe retired from Nationwide in 1992. Throughout it, he was able to work from his home business office, always being readily available to his family.

Joe contributed in meaningful ways to his community and church. His lifetime assistance to the Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church included serving as Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, choir member, Treasurer, and on the Administrative Council and Pastor-Parish Relations Committee. He served as a Boy Scout Troop 33 Committeeman, and as a 32-degree Mason in the Manoquesy Lodge, Bath. He and Rusty volunteered for the Governor Wolf Historical Society as members of the Board of Directors, and he as Treasurer, for 10 years. Together they also delivered meals to shut-ins for Northampton County Meals on Wheels—he for 25 years, she for 40 years. They were also active in the Penna. Cornwall Association– Penkernewek, Pen Argyl.

Joe’s survivors include his daughters April Denny and her husband Joe, Priscilla Herd, and

Ann Gay and her husband Rodger; son Tim Herd and his wife Carol; brother Robert Herd; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years Gladys (Rusty) Herd, his son Brian Herd, sisters Lillie Roberts, Betty Way Hoffman, Grace Lobb, and brothers David Herd and Arthur Herd.

A public memorial service will be scheduled later this year. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory to the following choices. In honor of the excellent facilities and care during his last years residing at Moravian Hall Square: The Good Samaritan Fund, to aid other residents; and the Employee Appreciation Fund, both c/o Morningstar Living Foundation, 175 W. North Street, Nazareth, PA 18064.

(Note which fund.) And to his lifelong church for his spiritual foundations: Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church, 1433 Main Street Chapman, Bath, PA 18014.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown - Bath.

Jacqueline A. McGovern

Jacqueline A. McGovern, 57, of Slatington, formerly of Bath, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at her home. Born on Nov. 6, 1963 in Allentown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Janet (Lawler) McGovern.

Survivors: she will be missed by her children including her daughter, Joelle J. McGovern, her son, Branden J. Mirro; three brothers, John, Michael, and Thomas; two sisters, Renee and Tonya; grandchildren, Arianna and Christopher; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services: Family and friends were invited to a visitation hour from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA, immediately followed by a private memorial service and burial limited to the immediate family only.

Due to Covid restrictions, facial masks were required.

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Now people want it other ways.

What freedom is and isn’t. Today we are bombarded by strong messages about freedom and how to obtain it. The heat of freedom in the world is about life on our terms and without constraints.

Yet in order to be free as the world understands it, we must be in control; we have to be the supreme being directing our life.

There's a problem with this: we are humans. We only see objectively; our vision is biased. There are obstacles to one’s freedom.

Trust in the Lord and do good.

Security- it’s normal to experience bouts of worry, anxiety and self-pity when we lack resources essential to our well-being: food, shelter, health, finances, friendship-we find in (first Kings 17: 8-16) God’s help. How do you respond when a crisis comes?

Our struggles should show us we need to trust God, because our strength will fail us.

There are people who wait a long time for their freedom: British journalist John McCurtly was a five-year hostage during Lebanon’s grueling Civil Wartill his release of twenty years.

His words were, “Thank you for my freedom.” There were others waiting for their release. Another great freedom from our Sins-Jesus gave His life enduring death on a Roman cross-to secure individual freedom for all people (John 8:36) of freedom of Christ.

Another story of a quote on the wall from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “We are determined… to work and fight until justice runs down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

We also find these words in the book of Amos (Amos 5:21:23).

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Setting stemmed wine glasses next to the sink is a surefire way to lose a few glasses, as they're likely to get knocked over into the porcelain bowl.

2. It Will Get Stained (And Potentially Chipped) If you opt for a classic white porcelain farmhouse sink, it's very likely to get stained, and it will require regular cleaning to keep it sparkling. Scrubbing the sink with baking soda will help remove sauce stains, yet this mild abrasive won't scratch the surface. If you don't want to commit to cleaning your sink often, you may want to consider getting a farmhouse-style sink in another material besides porcelain, such as stainless steel. k o.u e.c m ho eto 3. They're Not Just for us www.ho Farmhouse Kitchens Although apron-front sinks are a common defarmhouse sink how easily fragile sign choice for farmhouse-style dishware will break in it, or how kitchens, they also work in kitchmuch work is required to keep ens of many other styles. A sleek a white porcelain sink clean. To stainless steel apron-front sink avoid any surprises or regrets fits seamlessly into a modern later, consider these six factors kitchen, while a trendy concrete now, keeping in mind how you one complements an industrialtypically use your kitchen sink, inspired kitchen.

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Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St., the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. and the 100 block of E. 21st St. Requests to check the welfare of males.

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

Hit and run accident in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damage to the driver side front door and right front fender damaged. A white Enterprise truck was seen on a surveillance camera pulling up along side the vehicle and there was no damage and when the truck pulled away there was damage.

Noise complaint in the 200 block of E. 21st St. Report of a

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EMS ambulance assist in the 2200 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

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Noise complaint in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Report of loud music.

Disturbance in the 100 block of E. 16th St. Report of a disturbance.

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

Assist agency in the 400 block of E.11th St. Request from South Whitehall Police Department to locate a female.

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A money mule transfers illegally acquired money or packages. The unfortunate reality is that many money mules have no idea they are involved in criminal activity.

Using money mules helps criminals launder money stolen through scams and fraud or other crimes like human and drug trafficking. They add layers of distance between criminals and their victims, making it hard for law enforcement to follow the money.

The Department of Justice has seen an increase in victims becoming involved in money laundering schemes without knowing they were committing a crime.

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Lamont McClure meets With the AARP Lehigh Valley Advocacy Team

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT On Thursday, Feb 11, Lamont McClure spoke with members of the AARP Lehigh Valley Advocacy Team about their concerns for seniors in Northampton County.

Topics included property taxes, warehouse proliferation, access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the November election, affordable housing and Gracedale Nursing Home.

A participant pointed out that property taxes had not been raised in several years and he worried that this might result in a sudden large increase. McClure assured the group that he’s aware that tax increases are hard on seniors living on a fixed income. It’s been possible to keep taxes at the same rate due to competent fiscal management and a large reserve fund balance. In response to questions about staffing, McClure said that, with 2,200 full and part-time employees, the county is well staffed although Gracedale could use more CNAs. To combat warehouse proliferation the County is preserving open space and farmland. The County of Northampton has preserved 217 farms so far and is working on doing more.

There is a great deal of frustration, especially among seniors, in trying to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. While many pharmacies and hospitals are taking appointments, not all seniors are computer savvy and they’ve found the process frustrating. McClure explained the

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One AARP member expressed concern about the results of the November election. McClure explained that it took over 1,500 people to run the election and that there were no credible allegations of fraud or misuse. In the future, it would be better if Election workers could start opening mail-in ballots three days before the election so those tallies could be released at the same time as the counts from the voting machines, avoiding swings in the results. With the virus still active in our area, mail-in ballots are sure to continue to be a popular option with voters.

Affordable housing is a big concern in Northampton County. AARP members explained that most municipalities don’t allow the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs, on property to house older residents near family members. The County Executive explained that the county has no role in zoning, but he found the concept of ADUs intriguing.

As for Gracedale, McClure says he has every intention of keeping it under county control.

Drug & Alcohol Division Launches new Programs

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and the Drug and Alcohol Division recently announced two grant-funded programs to assist Northampton County residents struggling with substance abuse.

The Housing Emergency Response to Opioids or HERO program, is designed for individuals addicted to opioids who are homeless or facing eviction.

People can be referred to the program through transitional housing sites, recovery court, one of the County’s five Recovery Centers or can call 610-829-HELP (4357). Rent and assistance with utility payments can be covered for up to six months. This program will end in September.

The Police Assisting in Recovery or PAIR, allows case managers to work with people referred by police officers. Police will give out cards with instructions on how to seek help to people who appear to be struggling with addiction or drive them to one of the County’s Recovery centers. They will also work with community agencies.

This program is designed for interactions where police officers encounter someone who needs help. It cannot be used for incidents which involve criminal activity. At least eight police departments are participating in the program.

The $452,027 HERO and $242,612 PAIR grants are funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP).

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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald F. Kester, deceased, late of Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Beverly A. Schenewolf ℅ John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042.

(2/11-2/25) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their regular meeting on March 1, 2021, at 6:30PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING A HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE AT 518 PENN STREET AND 219 BROAD STREET A copy of the full text is available for review at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Borough of Bath Council Meeting Notice Borough of Bath Council will be conducting the March 1, 2021 Regular Session of Council at 6:30 PM. The meeting is virtual only. The public is welcome to participate and listen using the following information Topic: March Council Meeting Meeting ID: 562 567 9822 Passcode: 610837 To call in, dial 1 929 205 6099, and use the above meeting ID and passcode Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager

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BOROUGH OF BATH NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INCURRENCE OF NONELECTORAL DEBT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council (the “Council”) of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”), proposes to enact, at a public meeting to be held on Monday, March 1, 2021, an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) authorizing, among other things, the incurrence of nonelectoral indebtedness of the Borough. The caption and summary of such proposed Ordinance being as follows: AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, BY THE ISSUE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000.00 TO REFINANCE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS OF THE BOROUGH AND TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS OF THE BOROUGH; FIXING THE FORM, NUMBER, DATE, INTEREST, AND MATURITY THEREOF; MAKING A COVENANT FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SINKING FUND DEPOSITORY FOR THE NOTE; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, SALE AND DELIVERY THEREOF. A copy of the full proposed text of the Ordinance described above evidencing the nonelectoral debt proposed to be incurred by the Borough may be examined by any citizen at the office of the Borough Secretary, located at the Municipal Building of the Borough, 121 South Walnut Street, Bath, Pennsylvania, on regular business days between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.

The Ordinance currently on file will be completed by the insertion of certain information and may be amended upon final enactment by the Council, as the Council may deem necessary or appropriate. The Ordinance currently on file, among other things, estimates the principal amount of nonelectoral debt to be incurred by the Borough to be $550,000.00, but such amount may be increased or decreased prior to final enactment.

If the Ordinance is enacted, a Notice of Enactment, including a summary of any omitted details and any amendments made on final enactment will be advertised after enactment and posted in accordance with the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, 53 Pa.C.S. Chapters 80-82, as amended, reenacted and supplemented, from time to time, known as the Local Government Unit Debt Act (the “Act”). This Notice is published in compliance with the Act. (2/18)

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Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their regular meeting on March 1, 2021, at 6:30PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REMOVING THE FOLLOWING HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONES AT 130 E. MAIN, 421 E. MAIN, 104 W. MAIN STREETS AND 130 OLD FORGE DRIVE IN THE BOROUGH OF BATH A copy of the full text is available for review at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Borough of Bath Council will be conducting the March 1, 2021 Regular Session of Council at 6:30 PM. The meeting is virtual only. The public is welcome to participate and listen using the following information Topic: March Council Meeting Meeting ID: 562 567 9822 Passcode: 610837 To call in, dial 1 929 205 6099, and use the above meeting ID and passcode Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager

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PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING TIME CHANGE FOR 2021 MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY The Moore Township Historical Commission meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Meetings will be at the Municipal Building at 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (2/18) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Douglas J. Renzulli, Sr. late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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

Christopher Peter Renzulli 2522 Friendship Lane Bath, PA 18014 Administrator DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (2/18-3/4)

February 18-24, 2021 9 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mimi Allen, deceased, late of Lehigh Township, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Steven Reilly ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/18-3/4) PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM utilizing the Zoom platform.

Phone and video conference options are available.

Call-In Number: 888-4754499 or 1-888-475-4499 (US Toll Free) 877-853-5257 or 1-877-8535257 (US Toll Free) Meeting ID: 826 9106 1058 Passcode: 516068 URL: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/82691061058?pwd=ZUNO UzEyOVJabFZOME1OTU1RWWdrUT09 Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (2/18)

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Non-reportable accident in the unit block of Horwith Dr. involving two vehicles.

Assist person in the unit block of W. 21st St. Officers assist a male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of Washington Ave. and the 300 block of E. 10th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Domestic in the 500 block of E. 10th St. between a male and a female.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Frank Dr. Request to check thewelfare of a male.

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EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Main St. and 500 block of Howertown Rd. and the 300 block of E. 10th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Assist person in the unit block of W. 27th St. Officers assist a male.

Domestic in the 1400 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

Suspicious act in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious act.

Civil matter in the 2200 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.

Assist person in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Officers assist a female.

Juvenile problem in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

JANUARY 27

Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.

Vehicle towed in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Report of a towed vehicle.

Wires down in the 1100 block of Northampton Ave. Report of downed wires.

Harassment in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Report of harassment.

Domestic in the 1800 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2000 block of Line Alley. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female.

Non-reportable accident in the 1000 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Neighbor complaint in the 700 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

JANUARY 28

Traffic stop, Laubach Ave. and Canal St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Assist agency in the 1600 block of Nor Bath Blvd. Officers assist Bethlehem State Police.

Disturbance in the 1500 block of Newport Ave. Report of a disturbance.

Wires down in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of downed wires.

Non-reportable accident in the 1900 block of Washington Ave. involving two vehicles.

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

Suspicious act in the 500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious act.

Domestic in the 1300 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

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Standings Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2 Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair Carfara’s Paint BLUE RIDGE 125 & Wall Covering 25 - Jim Angst, Caitline Bon- Bath Supply #1 ser, Jacob Bonser, Eric Flexer, Celebrity Cleaning Gina Koran, Gavin Oplinger Maxx Amusements Rice Family

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Celebrity Cleaning (2) Lee Hilbert 646 (266-211) Bob Davidson Jr 569 Mike Fliszar 559 (223) Bob Davidson III 527 (206) Bath Supply #1 (2) Brent Connolly 681 (213-277) Steve Kerbacher 604 (210-203) Jeff Kerbacher 587 (224) Rich Boligitz 555 (201) Bob Hetrick 514 (212)

RANGER LAKE 122

Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair (3) Noah Durnin 673 (203-222-248) Wyatt Davidson 626 (260-208) Vince Bauer 578 (223)

Team Standings 1366 East Bath 1357 Ranger Lake 1351 Blue Ridge 1325 Copeechan

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W L 40.5 23.5 39.5 24.5

25 – Brayden Heckman, Thomas Hensel, Rich Hilderbrandt, Dave Schwartz 24 – Jason Bond, Jim Delong, Andrew Hensel, Drew Hensel, John Manning, Roger Muschilitz, Greg Spadoni, Wilbur VonSteuben, Jon Zadzora 25 –Allan Hunter, Mark Ryan 24 –Steve Buenzli, Ashley Hunter, Roy Knipe, Ron Wechsler

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520 (229) 509 (209) 569 508

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (4) Brent Bartholomew 723 (277-248) Darius Post 612 (234) Ty Pagotto 604 (201-215) Gerald Bartholomew 517 Christine Post 509

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COPEECHAN 119

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1st Half Champion WTF LIBERTY RECYCLING - 4 Randy Fritz 379 Butch Holland Sr. 680(255,232) FENSTY’S RESTORATION - 0 Jeff Lear 444 Mark Flamisch 395 Marty Csencsits 599(241) Don Shafer 512(197) Matt Paulus 608(235) WTF - 1 John Schwartz 646(224,221) Robert Kulick 477 Bruce Walters 510(189) Mike Klement 571(211) HOLY FAMILY - 3 John Facinelli 550(219) Kurt Berger 562(218) David Betz 655(213,233) Kevin Searles 462 Jim Bendekovitz 705(243,239) TAYLOR HONEY - 0

Chris Remaley 465 Dave Hoch 461 Scott Friebolin 564(213) Ed Taylor 659(219,233) D&R PRECISION MACHINE - 4 Shane Remaly 492 Daniel Post 578(225) Rick Dilley 573(200) Don Remaley 639(224,210) Butch Post 549(208) Graver Farms - 3 Don Arndt Marty Beal Jr Ryan Flick Noah Durnin Ed Musselman

604(211) 593(208) 571(201) 598(212) 586(219)

G&L SIGN FACTORY - 1 Scott Hacker 504(174) Brian Silvius 490 Shawn Snyder 480 Bill Fortner 526(204) Jason Eberts 648(214,230)

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for his people to demonstrate genuine concern for the welfare of all people (Matthew 22:3739).

As we start a new year, with treats of unrest and division ever remembering on the horizon, let’s turn life’s noisy trails to seek our ever-present peace. He quiets booms, healing us. And it’s a future that neither be earned nor for fisted, dependent only on God’s extravagant grace and power (2 Peter 1:2-3). A future where we’re set free from the despair in the world and in our hearts into one filled with His” glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3) A future secure in Christ’s unimaginable promises (v 4); and a future transformed into the “freedom and glory of the children of God” (Romans 8:21).

Even though we cannot see God, we can trust God’s promises. Our trust is strengthened by remembering the many times we have seen God’s grace at work in our lives (John 1:10). Even though it is sometimes difficult to feel God’s presence, God promises to be with us always.

Give thanks for freedom and rely on God for security. Freedom is knowing Jesus- I pray that you will discover the freedom and security that comes by walking in God’s amazing lavish grace.

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Disturbance/fight

On February 8, while working on location at High Point Boulevard in Bethlehem, 53-year-old Randy Santiago had an argument with a fellow employee.

The argument became physical and Santiago head butted the employee in the face, causing injuries to the nose area. There was a small laceration with bleeding and bruising to the bridge of his nose. Santiago was cited for summary harassment through magistrate Zumas’s office.

Northampton County Arranges free rides For seniors toAnd-from vaccine Appointments

tor of DHS Susan Wandalowski and LANTA Executive Director Owen O’Neil held a press conference on Tuesday, February 16 to announce an agreement between the County of Northampton and LANTA. Senior residents of Northampton County, who are registered with LANTA’s Share Ride for Seniors Program, can get a free door-to-door trip to and from appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Approximately 8,800 seniors in Northampton County already use the Share Ride for Seniors Program. Anyone who would like to register may do so by calling LANTA at 1-888-253-8333, Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Regular PennDOT grant funds will cover 85 percent of the trip cost. The County of Northampton will pay the remainder with funds from Area Agency on Aging.

Congratulations to submitted by the Borough of Bath BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure, Director of DCED Tina Smith, Direc- Anniversary Happy 275th Accepting New Customers

Police Blotter Death undetermined

On January 29, 20-year-old Haley Greer of Northampton was found deceased by her mother in Allen Township. An autopsy was conducted and is currently pending toxicology results. The PSP are investigating.

Crash in Bath Borough

The PSP investigated a twovehicle crash that occured on January 14 at 2:22 a.m. at 136 N. Walnut St. in Bath. Unit 1, a Nissan Versa, was traveling south on N. Walnut Street. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 traveled off the roadway and struck a storm drain, disabling the vehicle’s front passenger tire. The vehicle continued traveling south and traveled back onto the roadway. Unit 1 again traveled to the western portion of the roadway, striking Unit 2, which was legally parked in front of 136 N. Walnut St. The collision caused damage to Unit 1’s front bumper and hood and caused minor rear bumper damage to Unit 2. Unit 1 was towed

by Force One Towing. The driver of Unit 1 was transported to Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Hospital by her mother.

Assault with weapon

On February 2 at 12:37 a.m., 44-year-old Christopher Eberly of Northampton engaged in a physical altercation with his girlfriend and held a gun to her left temple and threatened to pull the trigger. Charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and recklessly endangering another were filed with Northampton County District Court 03-3-01.

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GENERAL LABOR FULL TIME POSITION 1st Shift, Overtime, Benefits Stockertown, PA

LUMBER TREATING QC SPECIALIST UFP Stockertown, LLC, an essential business that manufactures pressure treated lumber, is looking for an organized, detail oriented, and mechanically inclined individual for the 2 pm – 10pm shift in the Wood Treating department.

Applicants must be reliable and able to follow specific instructions.

Training Available.

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Apply Online: www.ufpi.com/careers Or send resume to jdayhoff@ufpi.com Apply in person at 200 Commerce Way, Stockertown, PA