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Following recommendation For approval, Jaindl-Watson Makes presentation before Allen supervisors By KERI LINDENMUTH Having received a recommendation for approval from the Allen Township Planning Commission, Jaindl-Watson appeared before the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday, February 14 to present their development plans and discuss some of the commission’s recommendations. Plans consist of six warehouses, five between Howertown and Seemsville Roads and one to the south of Howertown Road. Attorney Erich Schock said developers tried to accommodate residents as best they could. They added berms, increased buffers, and added truck turnaround lanes to keep trucks off Howertown Road. A driveway at Howertown Road for car traffic was added, and developers said an overhang may also be added to prevent trucks from accessing the facility there. Traffic engineer Anne Marie Vigilante described road improvements Jaindl also proposes,
including a southbound left turn lane on Howertown Road, dedicated turning lanes for trucks on Seemsville Road, and the relocation of a widened Seemsville Road to the east, with three lanes for traffic. However, residents voiced their concerns over the project and pleaded with supervisors to reject the plan. They spoke of poor air quality from truck traffic and other health risks. Residents of Seemsville Road also voiced their concern for physical danger, being unable to leave their driveways with increased truck traffic and decreased visibility. Supervisor Bruce Frack voiced his concern for resident safety, while supervisor Dale Hassler spoke more critically of the proposed plan: “Whether it is by right does not, in my book, mean it is right,” he said. “There are places for warehouses. I just cannot see anyone leasing these warehouses Continued on page 4
In this fourth and final column, we are speaking to the Rev. Jerry Mraz, a native of Czechoslovakia, who was the last full-time pastor at Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church in Northampton.
The church was organized in 1905, an era when many ethnic churches were formed by immigrants in the Lehigh Valley. Holy Trinity’s roots were laid by dedicated Slovaks, who constructed
A look inside the church, then and now.
the church on land formerly owned by John Smith, a wealthy local property owner. A group of volunteers dug out the basement with shovels and picks and chose stones for the church foundation. Cement was procured from the Atlas Portland Cement Company to bind the stone; later, cement was used to mold the concrete blocks for the church structure. Many members were employed at local cement plants. Ninety percent of the original church membership was local cement workers and their families. In 2005, the church observed its 100th anniversary. A banquet to celebrate the anniversary was held at the former Northampton Community Center. Seventeen pastors have served the church. The first pastor was H.J. Kuder. The pastor in 2005 was Rev. Mraz. During the Depression, a Philadelphia stained-glass company installed all the beautiful windows for $3,000. The company did this because they did not want to lay off its employees. One former pastor, J. Albert Billy, was called to serve the nation in 1943 as a naval chaplain. Unfortunately, as with many houses of worship, Holy Trinity has seen a decrease in membership, but a determined group of members continue the mission of the church, which has been an integral segment of the community for over a century. The oldest current members are Ellen Uherchick, Elaine Hewko and June Mishko. Continued on page 9
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as well as a Saints wax museum in some of the classrooms. The faculty and staff were also honored during Catholic Schools Week. “Celebrate Faculty and Staff Day” included a talent showcase from the students, a staff luncheon, and a movie night sponsored by the HSA. Holy Family in Nazareth participated in “Celebrating our Community Day” with a prayer service amongst all grades as well
as an Action Karate program for the students, a luncheon for faculty, and a presentation for Prismic Magic for the students. During “Celebrate our Students Day” the students dressed down in Holy Family’s blue and gold colors and watched a “mad science” presentation. They also enjoyed a religion bee and watching the eighth graders face the teachers/parents in a volleyball game. Continued on page 10
that partook in the events celebrating the value of their education. This year, many schools in the Diocese of Allentown were faced with snow storms resulting in many scheduling rearrangements. Regardless, parents and parishioners were eager to participate in the fun. Both schools hosted an open house for families and parishioners to witness the February wonderful work the faculty and New CBD products from ReThink made with a proprietary blend of full students have done. spectrum organically grown hemp. Benefits may help with pain and 22 is Sacred Heart School in Bath inflammation, anxiety, mood enhancer and stress. Naturally grown CBD rich hemp oil with vitamins, nutrients and amino acids. Zero THC. had a wide array of events planned National Made in the USA. Different forms available, see in store for details. for the week. They kicked off Walk their Catholic Schools Week with a “Celebrate our Community” Your Dog event that included pastries for ned & returned, the ad(s) will be printed as is. By signing below, you agree that you areparents giving your approval of the Ad(s) andfinal prayer partners. The in regards to the Advertising Contract that was signed. If you requested us to use certain p Day! students were giventoa use dress-down our ad(s) you warrant that the content was created by you or your employee and you have the right and authority the content in any media and in any ad in the way it is used in such ad and to give us the rights gra day during the week as a part of d by a third party who gave you written permission to use the content in your ad and give us“Celebrate the rights granted the Advertising our in Students Day”Contract. If the content includes the name, photo or image/likeness of a person(s) you have he name, photos or image in your ad and grant us the rights in the Advertising Contract. Theas clairty/color of the published ad(s) may vary slightly from this proof. NOTE: This form may not be used to cancel your well as a grandparent’s bingo and their annual Skateaway night in Bethlehem. One Catholic Schools Week event was dedicated to “Celebrating our Nation.” Remember our Heroes The students dressed in red, white No insurance, no problem: $3.95 / 30 Days Rx – $9.95 / 90 Days and blue, made donations to Rx. We match or beat any competitor’s prescription prices. Wounded Warriors, were taught Community Veterinary Practice how to properly fold an AmeriWe Are a preferred pharmacy for Aetna, SilverScripts, CVS/Caremark, can flag, and prayed the rosary as Paid Prescriptions, Medco, & Express Scripts, Medicare/Medicaid, Plus More... Arthur R Hulshizer, MS, VMD • Kelli Carpenter, DVM a school for peace in our nation. eHero 310 S. Walnut e Street,Bath, PA 18014 Check us out 2550 Community Drive, Bath 610-837-9992 Fax 610-837-7411 “Celebrate Vocations Day” inon Facebook! Bath Drug Monday-Friday 9am-7pm (please print clearly) cluded the National Junior Honwww.CommunityVeterinaryPractice.com • 610-837-5888 Saturday 9am-3pm • Sunday Closed or Society induction for students Mon - Tues - Thurs 9 am–7 pm • Wed - Fri 9 am–5 pm • Sat 9 am-Noon by HANNA O’REILLY Catholic schools across the United States celebrated their annual Catholic Schools Weeka week focused on the value of Catholic education and the impact it has on communities. This
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The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is proud to announce this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award Wall of Honor Inductees. Each of these seven Northampton Area High School graduates has achieved success in his or her chosen career or profession while also having a positive impact on others through community service and/or volunteerism. Dr. Rodger Berg (Class of 1964) Professor of science/ chemistry at DeSales University, Muhlenberg College, Lehigh University; member/leader professional chemistry organizations; community/church leader/volunteer. Mr. Bruce Lack (Class of 1969) President/owner of L&M Fabrication and Machine, Inc., Phase III Environmental, LLC, L.V.E. Inc., Woodstone Country
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added, to applause. Maintenance of the road was discussed. Allen Township will be responsible for the maintenance of old Seemsville Road and the connector road between the old and new Seemsville Roads. Stormwater infrastructure will be the obligation of Jaindl-Watson, pursuant upon a maintenance agreement with East Allen Township. Jaindl-Watson is also responsible for improving the intersection of Howertown Road and Route 329. However, they have been unable to acquire a rightof-way from a property owner, preventing them from building a
southbound right turn lane. They asked whether the requirement can be forgiven if they are unable to acquire the right-of-way. Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell said developers would have to “show they made a good faith effort” to obtain the right-of-way. Without it, traffic could potentially build up to 50 cars deep at the intersection, according to Eugene Clater, former chair of the township’s planning commission. Before the project can move forward, an intermunicipal agreement must still be signed between East Allen and Allen Townships. Clater said it is time that the townships start talking to each
other and working together. “What the applicant has done is divide and conquer,” he said. “They are talking to all of the townships, but no one is talking to each other.”
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Some sun, some snow, rain and ice, and lots of clouds. That was the weather over the past week. Presidents Day on Monday was cold, cloudy and dismal. We may have a bigger snow ahead, but cheer up, spring is almost here. . . .Things have been pretty quiet in these parts lately, and I reckon that’s good news, although I’d like more. Any good stories? Send ‘em to me. I’m sure our readers would like to share a few laughs. You don’t hafta use your name if you’re sending something in, but I’d like a true story. . . .Great to see all those honor students in Northampton Area Middle School and High School. It takes plenty of studying to make that level. More power to you, kids. . . . I forgot to give credit to Al Davidson for his perfect 300 game a couple weeks ago in Bath bowling. And I hear Matt Paulus and Dave Roman came
real close at the Legion lanes a week ago. . . . There’s a gal on TV who does commercials for Capital One “What’s in your wallet?” and a skin cream. She even had her real father in one commercial a couple years ago. I didn’t know her name, (Tony P. tells me it’s Jennifer Garner who was in a tv show he liked called Alias) but evidently she’s an actress, because she was the wife in a movie on Sunday on the FXM channel called “Nine Lives,” about a family that had a big fluffy cat. It was funny as heck to see that cat get into everything. . . . Took notice, the Bath Museum had a sign at the foot of the municipal parking lot that they were open on Saturday. That’s usually when they are open to the public, on the third Saturday of the month. Folks, you should stop in some time and see all they have. It’s really nice. . . . All of the Phillies players are now in Florida for their spring training. They see themselves as a playoff team, but I’m not so sure if they don’t get Bryce Harper or Manny Machado signed up. Then again, it seems to me that they
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BATH BOWLING D&R Precision Still No. 1 Although Losing 1-3 in Industrial League
D & R Precision Machining was on the short end, 1 of 3, in playing Co-Pilot Taxi, but they hold a slim lead in week 22 of the Bath Industrial League. D&R Precision – Dave Roman, 216298–696; Rick Dilley, 206-203– 601; Mike Facinelli, 233–593; “Butch” Post, 210–582; Don Remaley, 231–531. Taxi – Don Shafer, 210-79–692; Mike Klement, 233-253–664; Jim Mandarino, 203–530; Robert Kulick, 399; Brandon Corey, 393. Fensty’s Restoration, the first half champion, won 3 to 1 over Holy Family. Fensty – Matt Paulus, 266-279–779; Andy Schwartz, 225–522; Marty Csencsits, 214–516; Mark Flamisch, 190–512; Joe Schwartz, 482. Family – Kevin Searles, 225241–666; Jim Bendekovitz, 219-225–660; Dave Betz, 229259–656; Del Buss, 212–584; John Facinelli, 192–539.
Taylor Honey swept Liberty Recycling, 4 to 0, behind Scott Friebolin, 223-233–633; Milt Kelly, 206–567; Mark Janda, 190–550; Ed Taylor, 200–548; Jack Troxell, 454. Recycling – “Butch” Holland, 251–600; Rick Faust, 202–527; Bill Bachman, 182–507; George Hyde, 466. G&L Sign Factory won in 3 to 1 over Valleywide Electric. G&L – Jason Eberts, 207-201–593; Terry Daubert, 207-201–593; Brian Silvius, 192–564; Bill Fortner, 201–553; Shawn Snyder, 208–540. Electric – Ryan Flick, 227-257–702; Ed Musselman, 236-203–626; Eric Spooner, 216-220–605; Marty Beal, 184– 530; Don Arndt, 184–509. STANDINGS W L D&R Precision Mach. 17 11 Fensty’s Restoration 16 12 G&L Sign Factory 16 12 Co-Pilot Taxi 15 13 Holy Family 13 15 Taylor Honey 13 15 Liberty Recycling 12 16 Valleywide Electric 10 18
Meixsell Has the Lead Alone in Sunday League
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selman, 177-162-180–519; Nicole Perez, 159-102-150–411; John McWilliams, a81–243; Ryan Lipyanic, 217-160-175– 552; Ed Musselman, 278-242170–690. BAUER – Lora Iwaszek, a147– 441; Randy Frey, 166-194-158– 518; Neal Zettlemoyer, 108110-146–364; Fritz, a150–450; Vince Bauer, 191-181-161–533. PAPPY – Sandy Becker, a141– 423; Carol Kocher, a129–387; John Seier, 147-133-115–395; Pappy, 192-196-174–562; Bill Bachman, 186-155-193–534. RADCLIFFE – Sandy Radcliffe, 107-118-111–336; Deb Assenmacher, a92–276; Natalie Rivera, a97–291; Bill Radcliffe, 171-256-159–586; Jeremy Collier, 136-131-168–435. JACOBY – Ruth Betz, 114103-99–316; Robin Jacoby, 110-85-115–310; Rick Jacoby, 158-122-145–425; Steve Betz, 143-175-166–484; Marty Beal, 177-216-208–601; Charlie Amore, 190-211-141–542. HOYSAN – Carol Vanavitch, 89-108-125–322; Shawn Christy, i66-i75-i87–228; Scott McGee, 189-187-187–563; Russ Hoysan, 142-222-185–549. WEIST – v150–450; Glendy, a171–513; Randy Williams, 155174-154–483. STANDINGS Meixsell Musselman Bauer Pappy Radcliffe Jacoby Hoysan Weist
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Wee Little Pigs Hold First Place by Seven in Friday Niters League
In week 23, the Wee Little Pigs went ahead by seven points in first place in the Friday Niters League after they won again, 3 to 1. This is how all the teams bowled: WEE LITTLE PIGS – Jim Schoenberger, v150–450; Brandon Jacoby, 148-154-158–460; Tammy Jacoby, 157-145-170– 482; Dave Jacoby, 214-129-168– 511. SHORT ARM PICK U – Vacant, v150–450; Dorothy Himmelwright, 117-98-107–322; Deb Williams, 122-82-131–335; Wayne Williams, 70-86-123– 279; Bryan Himmelwright, 187140-179–506. HERMAN’S HERMITS – Dave Thompson, 184-220175–579; Herm Peterson, 202234-166–602; Mike Esterly, 123-118-148–389; Pete Curto,172-114-123–409; Joe Cortright, 207-148-176–531. G & L – Kathy Faust, 155123—119–397; Karen Peterson, 147-104-132–383; Ricky Faust, 140-135-156–431; Bill Kunsman, 196-179-191–566; Terry Koch, i120-i150-i131–401. “F” TROOP – Marty Beal, 222-225-193–640; Donna Beal, 159-135-153–447; Bill Radcliffe, 147-132-235–514; Eileen Hilbert, 134-117-144–395; Charlie Continued on page 7
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Home Improvement Cost effective tips to increase your Home’s value as a courtesy, but you will probably have to pay a consultation fee to a designer. Check with several designers in your area; a standard hourly fee is normally less than $100, and in an hour they can give you lots of ideas for needed improvements. Even small suggested improvements, such as paint colors or furniture placement, can go a long way toward improving the look and feel of your home.
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Tip 1: Spend an hour with a pro.
Tip 2: Inspect it.
Invite a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. Many realtors will do this
Not every home improvement is cosmetic. Deteriorating roofs, termite infestation or outdated electrical systems — you can't fix it if you don't know it's broken. Hire an inspector to check out the areas of your home that you
don't normally see. They may discover hidden problems that could negatively impact your home's value. Small problems (such as a hidden water leak) can become big, expensive problems quickly; the longer you put off repairs, the more expensive those repairs will be.
Tip 3: Paint, paint, paint.
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Tip 4: Find inspiration.
An alternative to hiring a designer is to search for remodeling and decorating inspiration in design-oriented magazines, books, TV shows and websites. Simply tear out or print off the ideas you want to try and start your to-do list. Keep it simple — when remodeling on a tight budget, doit-yourself projects are best.
Tip 5: Cut energy costs.
The amount of money you spend each month on energy costs may seem like a fixed amount, but many local utility companies provide free energy audits of their customers' homes. They can show you how to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. An energy-efficient home will save you money now, which can be applied to other updates, and is a more valuable and marketable asset in the long run.
Tip 6: Plant a tree.
If you aren't planning to sell your house today, plan for the future with a landscaping improvement that will mature over time. Plant shade trees — not only will mature trees make your home more desirable but a fully grown, properly placed tree can cut your cooling costs by as much as 40 percent. Mature landscaping is also good for the environment, providing a necessary habitat for wildlife while adding valuable curb appeal to your home.
Tip 7: Lowmaintenance landscaping saves you money now, adds value when you sell. No question that shrubs and colorful plants will add curb appeal to any home, but when shopping at your local garden center, make sure that you "think green." Purchase plants that are native to your region or plants that are drought-tolerant; these require less water and maintenance, which means more savings to you and more green in your wallet.
Tip 8: Add a money-saving luxury.
Speaking of water, here's another way to tap into extra savings; install a water filtration system in your kitchen. Not only do these systems purify your water, they will also lower your grocery bills — no more bottled water. A water filtration system is an inexpensive addition, but it's the sort of small luxury that homebuyers love.
Tip 9: Save the popcorn for the movies.
Finally, what's on your ceiling? Few structural elements date a house more than popcorn ceilings. So dedicate a weekend to ditching the dated look and adding dollar signs to the value of your home. This is a project you can tackle yourself. First, visit your local hardware store for a solution to soften the texture, then simply scrape the popcorn away. Removing a popcorn ceiling may not seem like a big change but one of the keys for adding value to your home is to repair, replace or remove anything that could turn buyers away.
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Looking Back
A personal friend, Jerry has a kind word for everyone. Sadly, he is one of the few pastors who can speak the Slovak language. The language, like Pennsylvania German, Polish and others, is fading from the culture. A family man, he is extremely proud of his family and has been a faithful servant of the church and his community. Thank you, Rev. Mraz, for your cooperation in writing this series. I really enjoyed our discussions.
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Rev. Mraz has always been known as Jerry and has always been visible in the community. His resume can fill a phone book — from pastor to police chaplain, ambulance corps, Exchange Club, United Way and Chamber of Commerce. He has received numerous awards, including the Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award. The reverend has also conducted religious services at local hospitals and nursing homes. He broadcasted over the Government’s Radio Free Europe Network with weekly Slovaklanguage worship services when Eastern Europe was under the control of Russia during the days of the Cold War. He also helped organize a Lions Club in Nitra, Slovakia.
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tion plan, or MS4, takes effect, municipalities across the area, including East Allen Township, are putting together stormwater plans. Engineer Jason Smith presented East Allen Township’s pollution reduction plan to supervisors during their February 13 workshop meeting. It is currently available for public comment. The federal MS4 mandate is intended to reduce pollutants from municipal land by 10 percent over a five year period. Smith and his team mapped out the township’s stormwater infrastructure around the areas of the Monocacy Creek, East Branch Monocacy Creek, and Catasauqua Creek. East Allen Township has until 2024 to meet the 10 percent reduction goal.
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Due to the township’s lack of urbanized area, Smith said it is in much better shape than other municipalities. “By and large, the township will make out better than most,” he said. However, farms are still adding to the township’s sedimentation and siltation pollution. His team identified three areas of improvement: retrofitting an existing swale, adding an inlet filter bag to an area creek, and building a basin near Bicentennial Park. This basin, said Smith and Borough Manager Brent Green, could be transformed into a wetland or bird watching area, adding aesthetic and natural value to the project. All solutions would reduce sediment pollution
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NAZARETH AREA ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball Team went to Parkland High School on February 4 to play BECAHI in the EPC Semifinal
and lost 57-55 in overtime, and will now play in Districts on Saturday, February 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Allen High School vs. Northampton or Parkland. The Nazareth Girls Basketball Team traveled to Easton Middle School on February 14 to play
Northampton in the EPC Semifinal and lost 49-47, and will now play in Districts on Thursday, February 21 at Catasauqua High School at 6 p.m. in the Quarterfinals vs. Pocono Mountain West. The Nazareth Wrestling Team
will be in the Individual District Tournament at Liberty High School on Friday, Feb. 22. The schedule will be as follows: pigtails/preliminary round at 4 p.m., quarterfinals at 6 p.m. and consolations at 8 p.m. On Saturday, February 23, also at Liberty High School, the schedule is as follows: with second round consolations at 9 a.m., semifinals and third round consolations at 10:30 a.m., fourth round consolations at 1 p.m., third through fifth place bouts are at 4 p.m. and
then the Championship Round will commence at 5:45 p.m. The Nazareth Swimming Team had a home meet vs. Stroudsburg on February 14 and won, and the diving championship will be held on February 23 at Emmaus High School. The Swimming Championships will be held on March 1 and March 2 at Parkland High School. For up to the minute news, check out my website at https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
Students from Holy Family School participate in the “Wacky Olympics.”
Fleet Reserve Association showed students at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish how to properly fold a flag while TAPS played. The school was presented with the flag and a plaque.
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During “Celebrate Our Nation Day,” Ahtbkr Alan St. Jean and Author Chrysa Smith presented to the school. The school planned a Crime Victims Council Assembly along with a visit from a therapy dog. “Celebrate Vocations Day” included parent visitation, a talent show, and a seventh vs. eighth grade basketball game. Holy Family closed
their Catholic Schools Week celebrations with their annual “Wacky Olympics” in which students compete in various races and games to earn points for their grades. Although the snow meant a lot of rescheduling for the schools, Catholic Schools Week was a success. Many parents, students, and faculty members were proud of the work their schools have done and enjoyed celebrating the value of Catholic school education.
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HELP WANTED FORCE GYMNASTICS IS LOOKING Coaches, Instructors and a receptionist. Visit our Facebook page for more information. Apply through our website: www.forcegymnastics.com or Email: tonya@forcegymnastics.com. (2/28) LEADING CLEANING CONTRACTOR IN LEHIGH VALLEY (BATH) IS LOOKING FOR A SALES REPRESENTATIVE TO ADD TO THEIR ALREADY EXCELLENT TEAM! This is a full time salaried position with commission and management benefits. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Fridays. All interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter. For more details and to apply, go to company website: www.arcmaint. com. (2/28) NOW HIRING FOR 2 OPENINGS Full time Older Toddler Teacher. Substitute PKC Teacher for March 1 through May 3. Experience a plus. Full time position in 4 year old classroom Bachelor degree in ECE preferred. Submit resume to scherercz@ptd.net. (2/21)
FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN BATH AVAILABLE MARCH 1 Includes water, sewage, and garbage. First floor apartment. No smoking, no pets. Washer/ dryer hookup. Call 610-8370588. (2/28) BATH VIEW CONDO FOR RENT 252 N Walnut Street. 2 Bed 1.5 Bath, 1350 SQFT. See pictures on zillow.com. No pets no smoking, max 3 occupants. Call Tim at 610-597-8959 or tim@mulberrylp.com for showing. (2/28) RENT IT FAST! With Home News classifieds for as little as $10/week. Call 610-923-0382 or place your ad online at www.homenewspa. com. (TN)
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POTATOES AND APPLES Padula Farms Half a mile west of Bath on Rt. 248. (2/21) UNLOCKED SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 CELL PHONE Like-new condition, used less than a year. Comes with lifetime case, car charger and wall charger. $400. Call 610-349-0502. (2/21)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Harvey E. Miller, Jr. late of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Robert A. Dieter, Sr., Personal Representative of the Estate of Harvey E. Miller, Jr. 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: Robert A. Dieter, Sr. 38 Easton Road Nazareth, PA 18064 Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (2/7-2/21) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michael C. Allen, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Melinda Lois Allen, Administratrix of the Estate of Michael C. Allen. 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: Melinda Lois Allen c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (2/7-2/21) ESTATE NOTICE PYSHER, ALICE J., dec’d. Late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, PA Executor: Glenwood EARL Pysher III, c/o Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042. (2/14-2/28) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2019 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building’ 134 S. Main S., until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday February 28, 2019 for furnishing the 2019 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St., Nazareth PA All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Robert J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610 -759 -0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert R. Kortze P.E. of Keystone consulting engineers 2870 Emrick
Boulevard Bethlehem PA 18020 610-865-4555. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ( $ 1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a certified check in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “ BID FOR 2019 RENTAL EQUIPMENT.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (2/14 & 2/21)
owners abutting streets that have been publicly opened and ordained by law from streets that have not been legally opened by law. This will impact property owners of the Borough. The Public Works & Facilities Committee has scheduled public hearings for March 19th, 21st, 26th, and the 28th at 6:30 PM at Borough Hall 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to discuss impacts with property owners. These meeting dates have been set aside for property owners that have been identified by special areas that will be affected by road plan changes. You will receive notice via U.S. mail of your date to meet with the Public Works & Facilities Committee to offer comment. If there are any questions, please contact the Borough Office at (610) 837-6525. If you cannot attend a meeting in which you have been invited, please call our office to receive further information.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2019 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS
Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Secretary Borough of Bath (2/21-3/14)
Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building’ 134 S. Main S., until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday February, 28, 2019 for furnishing the 2019 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth PA. All available information covering the furnishing of these materials, can be secured from Mr. Robert J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610-759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert R. Kortze P.E. Keystone Consulting Engineers 2870 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem PA, 18020. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2019 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (2/14 & 2/21) INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS FARMLAND LEASE The Board of Supervisors of Moore Township will receive sealed proposals for Leasing of Farmland for the following Tract: Tax Parcel G6-16-19 (59.69 acres) at 797 Bushkill Drive, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Plot plan may be obtained at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Bids are due by 4:00 P.M., Monday, March 4, 2019, deliver to the Township Manager. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or to reject any or all bids in the best interest of the Township and to waive any informality in the Request for Bids process. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (2/21) PUBLIC NOTICE The Borough of Bath is updating the Borough’s Road Plan. Updating the Road Plan involves identifying property
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Council of Borough of Bath has resolved to consider, during a public meeting on March 4, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014, Bath Municipal Building, Council Chambers, the enactment of a proposed ordinance (the “Ordinance”) whose title is as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING COLLECTION PROCEDURES AND ADOPTING INTEREST AND SCHEDULE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND CHARGES TO BE ADDED TO THE AMOUNT COLLECTED AS PART OF UNPAID MUNICIPAL CLAIMS FOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; EFFECTIVE DATE The full text of the proposed Ordinance together with any and all attachments (if any) will be available for inspection at the Bath Municipal Building on and after the date of this advertisement, during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during regular business days (excepting legal holidays). Copies will be provided upon payment of costs for copying. Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (2/21) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 18-ZHB-712 Continued from previous hearing, The applicant(s), Scott McPhee, applicant(s) of the property located at 2753 Mountain View Dr., Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance, special exception and/or interpretation of use proposal for a repair shop in existing agricultural structure. 19-ZHB-715 The applicant(s), Mark Arthofer, applicant(s) of the property located at 434 Grouse Dr., Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a use variance to relocate an existing mobile home to an adjoining property. A mobile home is not a permitted use in the RA District. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-17B Uses permitted RA Zone, 200-17H Minimum dwelling unit width of 18 feet, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J5-114, contains approximately 20.2
www.HomeNewsPA.com acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (2/21 & 2/28) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on March 4, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE ADDING APPENDIX D TO CHAPTER 22, SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Appendix D is added to Chapter 22, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The principal provisions of said Appendix D provide and set forth as follows: Short Title Statement of Findings Purpose Statutory Authority Applicability Exemptions Repealer Severability Compatibility With Other Ordinance Requirements Duty of Persons Engaged in the Development of Land Definitions Stormwater Management Requirements Drainage Plan Requirements Inspections Fees and Expenses Stormwater BMP Operations and Maintenance Plan Requirements Prohibitions Right of Entry, Notification and Enforcement Appendix D-A Appendix D-B Appendix D-C Appendix D-D Appendix D-E Appendix D-F Appendix D-G Appendix D-H The full text of the proposed amendments may be examined at the Borough’s municipal building at 134 South Main Street; at the Nazareth Memorial Library, Center and New Streets; at the Northampton County Law Library, Northampton County Government Center, 669 Washington Street, Easton, Pennsylvania, and at the office of The Home News, 120 South Walnut Street, Bath, Pennsylvania. In addition, the full text of the amendments will be available at the time and place of hearing. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (2/21) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on March 4, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 402, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF
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Public NoticeLegal Continued from page 12 NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 402, Parking Prohibited at all Times in Certain Locations, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: §402, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations, shall be amended to delete the following: Street Side Between Cedar Street West Belvidere Street and Walnut Street §402, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations, shall be amended to add the following: Street Side Between Cedar Street Both Center Street and Prospect Street Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (2/21) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on March 4, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, “HEALTH AND SAFETY”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 10, Part 2, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add the following: §204. Unauthorized Signs. A. Any unauthorized advertising sign, placard, banner, or similar device attached to any utility pole, light standard, street sign, traffic sign, fence, tree or similar object located on any street, sidewalk, public right-ofway or public property shall be deemed a public nuisance and shall be subject to immediate abatement. B. Penalty. Any person or entity who violates Section 204 shall pay the cost of abatement. In addition to the cost of abatement, any person or entity violating any of the provisions of Section 204 shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a summary offense and sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $25 plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Each day or each violation by the same person or entity shall be considered a new and separate violation of the Code of the Borough of Nazareth. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective within five (5) days after adoption by the Borough Council and approval by the Mayor.
Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (2/21) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on March 4, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTIONS OF FEES THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 7, Part 1, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby adopted as follows: 1. Adoption of International Fire Code. A certain document being marked and designated a “The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition”, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and hereby is adopted as the Fire Code of the Borough of Nazareth in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Borough of Nazareth are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this Ordinance. 2. Additions, Insertions and Changes. The following sections of the International Fire Code are revised: a. §101.1. Title: These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Borough of Nazareth, hereinafter referred to as “this Code”.  b. §108, “Board of Appeals” shall be deleted in its entirety. c. §109.4. Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a summary offense punishable by a fine or not more than One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate of-
fense. d. §111.4, Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars or more than One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars. 3. Geographic Limits. That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2015 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows: §5704.2.9.6.1 (geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited): all residential districts, the general commercial district and the light industrial district. §5706.2.4.4 (geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited): all residential districts, the general commercial district and the light industrial district. §5806.2 (geographic limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited): all residential districts, the general commercial district and the light industrial district. §6104.2 (geographic limits in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas): all residential districts, the general commercial district and the light industrial district. 4. That Ordinance No. 761 of the Borough of Nazareth entitled Adoption of the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code and all other ordinances or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.  5. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Council of the Borough of Nazareth hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. 6. That nothing in this ordinance or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance. 7. That the Secretary is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published. 8. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effective March 5, 2019. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (2/21) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on March 4, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center
and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE CONDITIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL PROPERTY, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES BY PROVIDING THE STANDARDS FOR SUPPLIED UTILITIES AND FACILITIES AND OTHER PHYSICAL THINGS AND CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT STRUCTURES ARE SAFE, SANITARY AND FIT FOR OCCUPATION AND USE, AND THE CONDEMNATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY AND USE AND THE DEMOLITION OF SUCH EXISTING STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 5, PART 2, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 5, Part 2, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: 1. Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code. A certain document, copies of which are on file in the office of the Borough Engineer, the office of the Borough Zoning Officer, the office of the Borough Solicitor, the Nazareth Memorial Library and the Northampton County Law Library, being marked and designated a “The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition”, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and hereby is adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Nazareth in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in §2 of this Ordinance. 2. Additions, Insertions and Changes. The International Property Maintenance Code is amended and revised in the following respects: a. §101.1. Title: These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Nazareth, hereinafter referred to as “this Code”. b. §103.5. Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this Code shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule as established from time to time by resolution of Council of the Borough of Nazareth. c. §106.4. Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Code or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of
not more than One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days. Every day that a violation of this Code continues shall constitute a separate offense. d. §111.2, Membership of board. The board of appeals shall be the Council of the Borough of Nazareth. e. §111.2.1, Alternate members, shall be deleted. f. §111.2.2, Chairman, shall be deleted. g. §111.2.3, Disqualification of member, shall be deleted. h. §111.2.4, Secretary, shall be deleted. i. §111.2.5, Compensation of members, shall be deleted. j. §112.4. Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars or more than One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars.  k. §302.4. Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six (6) inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. l. §304.14. Insect screens. During the period from April 1 to October 1, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition; provided, however, that screen doors shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or inspect repellent fans, are employed. m. §602.3. Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guest room on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1 to April 30 to maintain a temperature of not less than 68iF. (20iC.) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Exceptions to this are (1) when the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing
February 21-27 2019 13 Code; and (2) in areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30iF. (-1iC.) a minimum temperature of 65iF. (18iC.) shall be maintained. n. §602.4. Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to April 30 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65iF. (18iC.) during the period the spaces are occupied. Exceptions to this are (a) processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions; and (b) areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities. 3. That Ordinance No. 789 of the Borough of Nazareth and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 4. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Council of the Borough of Nazareth hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. 5. That nothing in this ordinance or in the Property Maintenance Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance. 6. That the Secretary is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published. 7. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effective from and after the date of its final passage and adoption. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (2/21) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sylvia A. Flamisch deceased, late of East Allen Township, Northampton County, PA. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands against it, to present the same without delay to: Rosanne Heckman, Executrix 2483 Cherrywood Ln Bath, Pa 18014 (2/21-3/7)
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Obituaries Catherine M. (Gerhart) Gerkovich
Catherine M. (Gerhart) Gerkovich, 88, of Timberline Road, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, died early Monday morning, Feb. 18, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late John J. Gerkovich who passed in 1970. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late John and Pauline (Sucha) Gerhart. Catherine was employed as a machine operator by various garment mills in the greater Palmerton Area. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville. Catherine was a longtime member of the ILGWU. She enjoyed polka music, caring for her yard and roses, and watching her bird feeder. Survivors: Son, Joseph J. and wife Melodie of Lehigh Township. Three grandchildren, Paulette, Mark, and John. Two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, and Lauren. Three great-great-grandchildren. Sister, Helen Ratz of Craig, CO. Numerous nieces and nephews. Longtime companion, Edward Anderson with whom she resided. She was predeceased by eight siblings. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 1152 Oak Road, Wal-
nutport (Berlinsville), PA 18088. Call, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071. Interment, Parish Cemetery, Oak Road, Lehigh Township. Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: May be made in her memory to the St. Nicholas Church Memorial Fund.
Doris C. Springer
Doris C. Springer, 80 of Berlin, Maryland formerly of Cherryville, PA. died on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at her residence in Ocean Pines, MD. Born Dec. 3, 1938 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry C. Fritchman, Sr. and the late Helen V. (Mill) Fritchman. She was the wife of Dennis R. Springer with whom she shared 61 years of marriage last Aug. 11, 2018. Doris a 1956 graduate of Allen High School, was last employed by the U.S. Postal Service as Post Master of the Cherryville Post office where she was instrumental in moving and opening the present day office from it's former location before retiring in 1994. Prior, she was a Clerk in the Allentown Post office. Prior, she worked for the Department of Labor and O.S.H.A, Allentown as office manager for several years. Before that, she was the Secretary to the Executive Director for the Phoebe-Devitt Home, Allentown. Her working career started as a switchboard Operator for the former Bell-Telephone, Allentown. She was a former member
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of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, PA.; former secretary to the Building Committee Chairman for Hope Lutheran Church building Campaign in the 70s and a former Lehigh Township Lioness Charter member. After retiring, she and Dennis both realized their dream in 1996 when they retired to the ocean where they enjoyed their time together and with family and friends. Surviving along with her husband Dennis are son, Glenn D. Springer of Nazareth, PA, daughter, Elizabeth A. wife of Aaron Schisler of Northampton, PA, brother, Dennis L. Fritchman of Newport Beach, CA, sisters, Bonnie Lou wife of Leonard Gunshore of Allentown, PA, Karen L. wife of John Nestor of Emmaus, PA and Deborah Fontanez wife of Kevin Mohan of Lake Oswego, OR; five Grandchildren; Zachary, Jessica, and Emily Springer, Adam and Sarah Schisler, a great grandson Caleb Springer, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nine sisters and a brother. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA., 18067 with the Rev. Lisa Borrell officiating. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, and Feb. 16, 2019 from 1 to 2 p.m. both at the Funeral Home. Interment followed in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, PA. Contributions may be made in her memory to Costal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD., 21802 or C/O the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
Creative Corner Stories From My Heart
By Cynthia Snyder-DeLuca
The Shadow of Ourselves
Sometimes, I like to walk around our local school track. The surface under my feet always entices me to keep walking. On a sunny day, shadows of the walkers are either ahead of them or bringing up the rear. Today as I thought about my daily story, images of those shadows appeared like my favorite movie playing in my mind. It did not take very long to know that a story was taking shape. A shadow; when an object blocks the sun’s path (light), darkness appears on the other side. Although any form of light that is blocked will create darkness or shadow. (We for the purpose of this story will become the opaque object blocking the sun’s rays.) When I think back to my walking adventures on the track and around town, I remember seeing my shadow either leading me or following me hundreds of times Today, as I mulled over the bits and pieces of shadows, I decided to take the story in a different direction. What if the shadow that leads us is part of our personality that people see, or what we want them to see? One leads... What if the shadow behind of us holds the part that hides our
www.HomeNewsPA.com deepest fears, or maybe secrets that only belong to us? One follows... Maybe the shadows that lead are a reminder that we are strong, brave and courageous. That we believe in ourselves and keep walking the walk, every day. And, maybe the shadows that follow are a reminder that we are not perfect and have said and done things that we regret. Or perhaps they are behind us prompting us to take a chance; to come out of the shadow of doubt. There is someone who is perfect, who knows everything about us. He knows the one that leads, the one in the middle, and the one that follows. He knows the mistakes, untruths, secrets, fears, and our feelings. He sees our success and our failures. He hears our cries and laughter. Perhaps, He gave us shadows, as a reminder that we are never alone and that we are loved
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fessional engineering organizations; instructor/speaker local high schools. Mr. Charles Hangen (Class of 1990) Executive Vice President and COO of ESSA Bank & Trust, Stroudsburg; leader/ member of community youth organization; volunteer coach for youth athletic organizations. Ms. Tina Pagotto (Class of 1993) CEO of Bethesda Project, Philadelphia; instructor, University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice; member/leader of community boards/ advisory councils/organizations. Mr. Travis Mohr (Class of 1999) Civil engineer/project manager, Kiewit Construction Company; member/leader pro-
fessional engineering organizations; United States Paralympic team member 1996, 2000; medaled in 2000, 2004; community volunteer/mentor/motivational speaker. Mr. Dale Newhart (Class of 1943) Supervisor of Pennsylvania State System of Mental Health; (Honored posthumously) superintendent, Allentown State Hospital; VP for Administration, the Lutheran Home, Topton; community /church volunteer/ leader/member. The Distinguished Alumni Award Wall of Honor is located in Northampton Area High School’s main lobby. A plaque for each inductee, recognizing his/her personal and professional post high school graduation achievements and featuring a current photo, as well as the inductee’s senior photo, will
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be added to the other plaques already on the Wall. The Distinguished Alumni inductees honored on the wall serve as an inspiration to all students and as a reminder to the entire community of Northampton Area School District’s proud education tradition and commitment to serve others. The public is cordially invited to attend the Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration on Friday, April 26, at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, Danielsville. Family, friends, colleagues, community members, Northampton School District faculty, administrators, and students will join the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation that evening in making the celebration dinner and recognition program a memorable event when these seven alumni will be hon-
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March antique weekend in Historic Bath Students from DECA Club, antiques dealers. Kicking off the grounds of the 1785 stone Wolf Submitted by CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN spring flurry of antiques shows, Academy at 6600 Jacksonville Northampton High School The 11th Annual Governor these two shows are held in and Road, Bath PA 18014. The site Wolf Historical Society An- just south of Historic Bath, also includes the stone center- Donate mats to homeless tiques Show joins the 5th An- Pennsylvania. hall Ralston-McKeen House and nual Chestnut Street Antiques Show the first weekend in March with a total of almost 50 quality
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by LAUREN SCHALLER Two students from Northampton Area High School, Lauren Schaller and Abby Piotrowski, were in charge of a community service project “Kids Hope 4 the Valley.” This project was implemented for the DECA Club at
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