Northampton Borough Council Gives update on Tri-Boro; Hears plan for Northampton Fire Dept. cadet program
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, Northampton Borough Manager Brian Welsko, Mayor Tony Pristash and members of council gave residents the latest update on a safety investigation into Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club after residents reported stray bullets on their properties.
Tri-Boro has been cooperative in its work with the borough, providing a weekly update to Welsko that outlines safety enhancements and other ongoing efforts.
The latest update, covering Feb. 6 to Feb. 16, reported the number of people using the range, random range checks, security system updates and any incidents. The club has added two QR codes that members can use to report incidents. One has been placed at the main gate and the other in the parking area.
During this period, the club also purchased three additional security cameras. To maintain transparency and address concerns, the club is hosting a public meeting on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Mayor Pristash added that the borough police department is continuing to do its part in investigating the incidents.
Resident Barry Frantz told council during the
meeting that another resident living near the range found a stray bullet on their property. This was posted to the neighborhood Facebook page on Feb. 20 and reported to police.
However, Frantz added there has been a “very noticeable” decrease in noise from the shooting range.
“They [Tri-Boro] are obviously reacting to our concerns,” he said. “We just want to make sure that we can make our neighborhood safe.”
Council told residents that, in addition to reporting incidents to borough police, they should also report incidents to the state’s Game Commission.
In other news, the Northampton Borough Fire Department will once
By ED PANY & BARBARA WIEMANN
In today’s column, the third installment of the series, the Bath Portland Cement Company will pass into history. The property will become home to a new cement company. Mrs. Barbara Wiemann, former librarian at the Easton Area Public Library and historian for the Governor Wolf Historical Society, has researched the history of the Bath Portland Cement Company and has allowed us to print her scholarly writing for our loyal readers.
Professional Recognition BPCC continued to make improvements to the plant, attracting attention from professional groups. Since BPCC was considered one of the finest units ever built, a large contingent of engineers, architects, contractors and
members of the Portland Cement Association came to East Allen in 1919 to tour the plant. The group followed the complete operation from transport of the raw rock from the quarry to packing the finished product; during their tour, the plant manufactured 3,000 barrels of cement. After the tour, the visitors journeyed to Allentown to ride the famous concrete William Penn Highway to Easton.
In 1922, the Engineers Club of the Lehigh Valley visited BPCC to study the company’s waste heat recovery plant.
Sale and Plant Closing
As a small but modern plant, BPCC was an attractive takeover target by the largest Lehigh Valley cement company, Gen. Harry Trexler’s Lehigh Portland Cement Company. In March 1925, LPCC
Winter snowfall at Kreidersville Covered Bridge; by Liza Harvilla
Mr. and Mrs. Franks in Cuba; photo from “Bath and Its Neighbors”
Northampton County Senior Centers
For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.
Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.
Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.
Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610759-8255.
Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.
Morningstar Living invites you to visit our Moravian Hall Square campus in Nazareth to enjoy a variety of programs.
EventFULL Living is a series of programs to enrich life’s journey. Reserve your place today in as many programs as you like.
The programs for MARCH include:
WEDNESDAYS, During Lent | 2:30PM
Midweek Lenten Services - My Wilderness Journey Lent is a time when Christians come together to try and make sense of Jesus’ 40 days spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan. It is a time for us to gather and prepare ourselves to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. We extend an invitation to the whole community, to people from many traditions and communities of faith, to join us at these Lenten Services which continue through Holy Week.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH | 10:30AM
Upstairs, Downstairs: The Hidden History of the Henry Home at Boulton
A multi-year project by several volunteers to transcribe Henry Family letters has revealed lots of new information about daily life in the Henrys' home at Boulton from the 1870s to the 1920s. These letters make the Henry home come alive - always changing as the telephone or the automobile arrived, as wallpaper went up (and down) and as the Henrys themselves, along with their servants, cleaned and canned and cared for their animals. This seminar is presented by Dr. Scott Paul Gordon, Professor of English at Lehigh University and former Board member of Jacobsburg Historical Society.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH | 10:30AM
Memory Lane: How to Know When It's Time to Help with Decision Making
As dementia progresses, a person may lose the mental capacity to make informed choices independently. They may need help understanding complex information, making consistent choices, or managing finances. In this seminar, Kelly O'Shea Carney, Board Certified Geropsychologist, will help you develop an understanding of decision-making capacity, identify the signs that decision-making capacity is diminishing, and explore strategies for supporting a person whose decision-making capacity is diminished.
Events are at Moravian Hall Square
175 W North St, Nazareth PA Reservations are required by calling 6100.7446.1000 or online at https://www.morningstarliving.org/upcoming-events/
Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, Community raise over $12K For local fire departments
Submitted by ELYSE CUTTIC
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, organized a swift and successful emergency fundraiser in response to the Blue Mountain wildfire, which burned over 150 acres. This fundraiser aimed to provide support to local volunteer fire departments and emergency crews who worked tirelessly to contain the blaze under challenging conditions.
The wildfire, which initially started in Lehigh Township on Nov. 2, rapidly spread due to dry weather conditions and strong winds, threatening local wildlife habitats, infrastructure and natural resources.
While resources were not in short supply, the fire departments at the time expressed that funds were urgently needed to cover the rising costs of fuel and machinery essential for battling the flames.
In a remarkable show of community support, local businesses and residents stepped in and stepped up, raising a combined total of $12,065. The funds will be distributed by the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber Board to the many regional fire departments within their footprint that responded and assisted during this emergency in November.
"We commend the bravery and
dedication of our local firefighters and first responders," said Jessica O’Donnell Gower, Executive Vice President of the Affiliated Chambers at the GLVCC. "The outpouring of support we’ve received from the community and our local businesses was heartwarming to see. So many people coming together to help those who are working to protect our community.”
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber presented checks on Friday, Feb. 21 at Neffs National Bank in Neffs to the following fire departments for their hard work and support.
• Lehigh Township Fire Company
• Germansville Fire Company
• Lynnport Fire Company
• New Tripoli Fire Company
• Laurys Station Fire Company
• Schnecksville Fire Company
• Neffs Fire Company
• Tri-Clover Fire Company
• Slatington Fire Department
• Diamond Fire Company
• Friedens Fire Company
• Slatedale Fire Company
• Emerald Fire Company
This fundraiser has been a major success, thanks to our community and the businesses who stepped up for others. Together, we are showing the power of community spirit and how, when we unite, we can overcome any challenge.
Borough Council
Continued from page 1
again host its popular junior cadet summer program for borough youth. The program is in its planning stage, but Frantz, organizer of the program, said there has been so much support from local businesses and other sponsors that fees will likely be waived for borough residents this year.
The program will accept up to 25 borough residents ages 9 to 17. If the spots are not filled by residents, the fire department will open up registration to children outside the borough.
“We are so happy that you do this,” Kutzler said, thanking Frantz and the fire department for the annual event.
“It is something that this town looks forward to every year,” added Welsko.
During the meeting, Mayor Pristash also reported on a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor he attended for Coltyn Padgett of Troop 93. As a former Scout himself, Mayor Pristash said he was “impressed” by Padgett’s dedication and the leadership of the other Scouts around him. Padgett received his Eagle rank with an impressive 43 merit badges.
“These are the future leaders we have,” Mayor Pristash said of the local Scout troops and their members. “And they are learning well how to work together and how to build their own character.”
He asked residents to support the Scouts if they see cookie sales,
fundraisers or other projects in the area.
“These folks are shining stars in this town,” he added.
Finally, council approved the addition of five handicapped parking spots along 22nd Street between Washington Avenue and Ridge Alley. These five spots will help accommodate the needs of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church congregation and will place members closer to the handicapped entrance. This is one less spot than was requested, but zoning requires spots to be at least 22 feet long. A new sign will be added to designate these spots.
The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
Looking Back
Continued from page 1
reduced demand for cement during the Depression, LPCC closed the plant in 1930.
The Rest of the Story
In what seemed like a very unusual move, almost immediately after disbanding BPCC, Frederick Franks formed a new cement company in 1926 in East Allen.
The Keystone Portland Cement Company was located immediately to the east of his previous plant. Why did Franks sell one plant and quickly build another next door? According to industry speculation, Franks realized that he had misjudged the cement rock. The BPCC land contained an inferior cement rock and the best quality rock was just to the east, where Franks sited his new plant.
Bath Portland Cement Company in 1910; photo from “The Lehigh Valley Cement Industry”
Ed Pany recalls visiting the Bath Portland site on several occasions. Do our readers recall when Sunny Slope Farms operated an alfa drying plant on the Bath Portland site? The old quarry office is still used by the Keystone Cement Company today.
Years ago, Ed had the privilege of interviewing a number of residents in Jacksonville. Many
of the sturdy homes were constructed by Bath Portland for their employees. Miss Anna Kish was a longtime resident and secretary for the Keystone Cement Company. Her father worked at the Bath Portland; Anna and her neighbors all resided in company homes. They were able to purchase the homes when Bath Portland closed. Miss Kish shared
many vivid memories of living in the cozy village, the village store and her many friendly neighbors in a community built by cement! In two weeks, we will be at Franks Corner. Where is Franks Corner??
The Home News
255E South Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088 Ph: 610-923-0382 • Fax: 610-923-0383
E-mail: AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com
& Lisa Prass - Publishers Catherine Stroh - Associate Publisher & Editor Tony Pisco - Art Director Robin Dengler and Danielle Tagliavia - Delivery Drivers
The Home News ISSN 1944-7272 (USPS 248-700) is published every Thursday of the year at a local subscription rate of $24.95 annually; 50-cents per copy on newsstands. Periodicals postage paid at Bath PA and additional entry offices.
Shaylyn D. Hock
Shaylyn D. Hock, 36, of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at her residence. Born on Oct. 16, 1988, in Allentown, Pa., she was the daughter of Carole L. (Gutekunst) Lenzi, of Northampton, and Anthony J. Hock, Sr., of Allentown. Shaylyn's greatest joy was spending time with her beloved daughter, Olivia. Together they enjoyed coloring and playing games. Shaylyn also enjoyed music, reading and baking for her family.
Survivors: In addition to her mother, Carole L. and her husband, Joseph Lenzi, and her father, Anthony J. Hock, Sr., she will be missed by her loving daughter, Olivia J. Pasko, at home; sister, Shannon Scarlett and her husband, Kenneth; brother, Anthony J. Hock, Jr. and his wife, Katie; maternal grandmother, Margaret Gutekunst; uncles, Mark Gutekunst and his wife, Marie Claude, Jack Gutekunst, James Lenzi and Steve Lenzi; aunts, Mary Lenzi,
Margaret Lenzi and her husband, Stan Shapiro; niece, Alexia Koster and her husband, Ethan, along with their son, CJ, and nieces, Hailey, Natalie and Isla; cousins, Gabrielle, Nicholas and Stefan Gutekunst, Haakon Lenzi and his wife, Sophie, along with their son, Bela, John Thompson and Armand Thompson. She was preceded in death by her brother, David A. Werner, Jr., her paternal grandparents, and her maternal grandfather, Jack Gutekunst. Services: A Celebration of Life will be held privately with family and friends. Arrangements and cremation were entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.
Memorials: Shaylyn had a love for animals. Any memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Sanctuary at Haafsville, P.O. Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051.
LVHN announces 2 new medical Facilities at former
Martin Tower site
Plans include region’s
First of its kind women’s Health center
Submitted by JAMIE STOVER
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, recently
announced its plans for two new medical sites, including the region’s first women’s health center.
The Women’s Health Center at Tower Place and Health Center at Tower Place will be located at the former site of Bethlehem Steel’s Martin Tower. The large redevelopment project, which includes other plans beyond LVHN, is known as Tower Place. LVHN’s two facilities include a combined 100,000 square feet of medical space.
“Martin Tower was a longstanding landmark in our community and as the region’s health leader, we are looking forward to bringing new life to the site and providing patients with more services close to where they live, work and play,” said Jim Miller, CRNA, Regional President, Jefferson Health–Lehigh East Region.
The Women’s Health Center at Tower Place, a 40,000-square-foot facility, will provide specialized and dedicated care for women under one convenient roof. Services include preventive gynecology care, breast health services, dermatology (in partnership with Advanced Dermatology Associates), gynecology specialty programs, women’s heart and vascular center, obstetrics and midwifery, maternal fetal medicine, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Additionally, the center will provide women’s rehabilitation services, primarily pelvic floor therapy. Recognizing the unique needs and interests of women, the center also offers facial esthetic services, a café and includes on-site childcare for patients while they are receiving care at the facility.
“We know women care about their health. But they are often also caring for others in their lives, so we want to make access to world-class,
Getting Out!
4th Annual Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers. FMI call 610969-2082.
8th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 7 at noon on West Prospect Street in Nazareth. Visit nasbra.com for more info.
16th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canal Street Park in Northampton.
Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing Contest- Begins Saturday, April 26 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath. Fish stocking Friday, April 25 around 3:30 p.m.
Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.
Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, email bathmuseum@gmail.com or message Bath Museum on Facebook.
Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.
Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.
East Allen Township Fire Dept. Town Hall- An informative session on the current and future operations of the fire dept., Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at East Allen Twp. Municipal Building, 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.
East Allen Township Historical Society- Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.
Easton Winter Market- Every Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to noon outside the Easton Public Market, 323 Northampton St., Easton. EBT accepted.
Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath.
Helping Homeless Veterans- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-8371190 FMI. Leave message.
Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank- Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Drive, Bath.
Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath.
Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions- An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments; meets second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. For registration, call 610-258-0700.
Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held the third Saturday of the month through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 Belvidere St.
Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.
Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.
Spuds & Spurs Festival- Saturday, June 21 from 1-6 p.m. on South Chestnut Street (between Main and Northampton streets).
executive orders
By SAVANNAH BROWN
During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, directors discussed eliminating Policy 823: Educational Equity and performing an extensive review of the district’s curriculum to prevent a potential loss of federal funds after President Donald J. Trump issued several executive orders aiming to end federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and preferences.
In sum, the Jan. 29 executive order “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” focuses on promoting patriotic education, protecting parental rights and eliminating federal support for what it describes as discriminatory or anti-American ideologies in K-12 schools, while emphasizing the importance of national unity, individual merit and parental authority in education while opposing curricula or practices it views as divisive or harmful.
The order’s “Ending Indoctrination Strategy” states that within 90 days, the secretary of education, the secretary of defense and the secretary of health and human services shall provide the president with recommendations and a plan for eliminating federal funding or support for illegal and discriminatory treatment and indoctrination in K-12 schools, including that which is based on gender ideology, which is the idea that there is a vast spectrum of genders that are disconnected from one’s sex, and discriminatory equity ideology, which refers to an ideology that “treats individuals as members of a preferred or disfavored groups, rather than as individuals, and minimizes agency, merit and capability in favor of immoral generalizations.”
Furthermore, the order requests that the “Ending Indoctrination Strategy” contain a summary, analysis and prevention plan of all federal funding sources and streams that directly or indirectly support or subsidize the instruction, advancement or promotion of gender ideology or discriminatory equity ideology in K-12 curriculum, instruction, programs or activities and K-12 teacher education, certification, licensing, employment or training.
In response to Trump’s executive orders, the Department of Education swiftly took action to eliminate DEI initiatives including removing hundreds of guidance documents, reports and training materials that mention DEI, canceling ongoing DEI training and service contracts that total over $2.6 million and cut-
ting over $600 million in grants to institutions and non-profits that were using taxpayer funds to train teachers and education agencies on divisive ideologies on Critical Race Theory, DEI, social justice activism, anti-racism and instruction on white privilege and white supremacy.
Then, on Feb. 14, the Department of Education sent a letter to all preschool, elementary, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, as well as state educational agencies that receive federal funding, notifying them that the Department plans to take appropriate measures to assess compliance with the ap-
plicable statutes, regulations and antidiscrimination requirements within two weeks (Feb. 28) or they will risk losing their federal funding.
Therefore, the school board’s policy on educational equity was on the chopping block.
Policy 832: Educational Equity’s stated purpose is to prioritize the principle of educational equity through the fair and just allocation of resources, opportunities and treatment of students based upon each individual student’s needs. The policy’s guidelines include provisions for multiple pathways to success/high expec-
Continued on page 10
Northampton Borough Police Report
FEB. 11
Warrant service/served in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Officers take into custody a male
with an outstanding warrant. Male was transported to the station and later to Northampton County Prison.
Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Warrant service/served in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers take a male into custody with outstanding warrants from Northampton and Lehigh counties. Male released to Northampton County Constables.
Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and Washington Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.
Unwanted person in the 300 block of E. 12th St. Report of an unwanted male.
Assist person in the 1300 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female.
Non-reportable accident, E. 10th St. and Lincoln Ave., and the 2000 block of Center St. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.
Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a male.
Hit and run accident, Main St. and 19th St. Report of a green pickup with a trailer attached striking two vehicles and leaving the scene.
FEB.
12
EMS ambulance assist in the unit block of W. 4th St., and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.
Traffic stop in the 700 block of Washington Ave., the unit block of W. 21st St., E. 21st St. and Mill St. and Northampton Ave. and E. 21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Non-reportable accident. E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd., and the 900 block of Main St. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.
Hit and run accident in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver’s side mirror.
Civil matter in the unit block of Laubach Ave., and the 100 block of Stark St. Reports of civil issues.
Domestic, Main St. and 13th St., and the 1400 block of Dewey Ave. Reports of domestics involving a male and a female.
FEB. 13
Traffic stop, E. 21st St. and Main St., the 1200 block of Main St., and W. 9th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Suspicious vehicle in the 1600 block of Railroad St., and Line Alley and Cement Ct. Reports of suspicious vehicles.
Check person/welfare in the 2000 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Death, attended/unattended in the 100 block of Jeffrey Ln. Report of an unattended death.
Domestic in the 1500 block of Poplar St. between a male and a female.
Assist person in the 200 block of Hollow Ln. Officers assist a male.
NORTHAMPTON AREA
Northampton AARP Announces Next meeting
Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE
The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, March 12 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.
Entertainment will be by singer and musician Rob Ballonoff.
Doors will open at 11 a.m.
All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome new members to visit or join. Members, please bring your favorite cake, cupcakes or cookies for our refreshment table.
If we have inclement weather and the Northampton Area School District is closed or operating on a delayed schedule, we will not have a meeting.
Our meetings are held in the Atlas Room.
Northampton Fire Dept. Call Log
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents in the Northampton Borough during the week of Feb. 16.
Station 42- Northampton Borough Station 45- Allen Township
Station 5- Coplay Borough
FEB. 16
Station 42: 1400 block Laubach Avenue. Wire fire.
FEB. 17
Station 42: 1800 block Washington Avenue. Low hanging wire.
FEB. 18
Stations 42, 45: 1700 block Main Street. Automatic fire alarm.
Station 42: 1900 block Main Street. Ambulance assist.
FEB. 21
Stations 42, 45, 5: 1500 block Main Street. Automatic fire alarm.
Stations 42, 45, 5: 400 block East 12th Street. Gas leak.
Nominate Northampton Area High School
Distinguished Alumni for 2025
Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN
Distinguished Alumni Award nomination forms for 2025, as well as additional details for all people interested in nominating a Northampton Area High School
graduate for the 2025 award, sponsored by the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, are now available at www.konkretefoundation. org or by calling 610-767-7824. All nomination forms should be completed and submitted as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, March 7.
A Distinguished Alumni Award nominee must have graduated at least 15 years ago and should reflect the district’s proud tradition of producing outstanding graduates and role models who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in both their professional and personal lives. A nominee does not need to be a current resident of the Northampton Area School District, but the nominee should reflect some of the following criteria:
• A person who has achieved outstanding success in his/her chosen profession/field of employment
• A person who has performed substantial community service or volunteer work
• A person who has made a positive impact on others
• A person who has received special recognition or awards for professional accomplishments/ community service
Posthumous nominations will be accepted.
The selected 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients(s) will have a permanent recognition plaque placed on the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor located in the main lobby of Northampton Area High School.
(Class of 1983), Mr. Edward Novogratz (Class of 1949), Mr. Thomas Reenock (Class of 1958), Mr. Peter Schneider, Jr. (Class of 1966), Mr. Tim Tepes (Class of 1986), Mr. LeRoy Brobst (Class of 1965), Mr. Martin Fella (Class of 1965), Mr. Joseph Kovalchik (Class of 1986), Dr. Roseanna Neupauer (Class of 1985), Mr. Ronald Newhart (Class of 1973), Mr. Arthur Schisler (Class of 1958), Mrs. Monica Jurasits Weninger (Class of 1988), Mrs. Patricia Amey Class of 1962), Mr. Kim Davis (Class of 1970), Mr. Ronald Jerdon (Class of 1980), Mrs. Sally Madden (Class of 1979), Ms. Laura Meyers (Class of 2007), Mr. Brian Ruff (Class of 1977) and Mr. Peter Schneider, Sr. (Class of 1938). The Distinguished Alumni
Award inductees honored with this recognition 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.
In addition to the recognition on the Wall of Honor, the 2025 award recipients will be recognized by friends, family, community members and local businesses at the Distinguished Alumni Award celebration dinner, on Sept. 28 at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge in Danielsville. The event is a major fundraiser of the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, and all proceeds from the event are used to support the Foundation’s
Established in 2018, the wall displays a plaque for each honoree, recognizing his/her personal and professional post high school graduation achievements and features a current photo, as well as the honoree’s senior photo. The wall now contains plaques honoring 43 distinguished NAHS graduates, including: Mr. Edward Pany (Class of 1954), Reverend Clark Kuntz (Class of 1963), Mrs. Paulette Fritz (Class of 1968), Mr. Troy Thrash (Class of 1988), Dr. Christopher Raab (Class of 1989), Ms. Joan Snyder Kuhl (Class of 1997), Dr. Rodger Berg (Class of 1964), Mr. Bruce Lack (Class of 1969), Dr. Stephen Ressler (Class of 1975), Mr. Charles Hangen (Class of 1990), Ms. Tina Pagotto (Class of 1993), Mr. Travis Mohr (Class of 1999), Mr. Dale Newhart (Class of 1943), Mr. Daryl Amey (Class of 1962), Dr. Edgar Balliet (Class of 1968), Dr. Linda Koch (Class of 1965), Mr. Leo Livengood (Class of 1957), Mr. John Mauser (Class of 1965), Mr. Larry Oberly (Class of 1963), Ms. Grace Lois Bauer (Class of 1970), Mr. Daniel P. Heist (Class of 1979), Mrs. Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito (Class of 1980), Dr. Thomas Becker (Class of 1981), Mr. Larry Kemmerer (Class of 1965), Mr. Stephen Kerbacher
By ANDY WEAVER
The Nazareth boys basketball team lost at Northampton on Jan. 28, lost against Easton on Jan. 30, then lost to Liberty on Feb. 3. Later they went to Freedom in the DXI Pigtail Round and won in double overtime. On Feb. 22 the boys went to Easton Middle School to compete in the DXI Quarterfinal and lost to Northampton to finish the season at 12-12. Best wishes to the seniors, Mitchell Nowroski, Alex Roberts and Logan Vakiener.
The Nazareth girls basketball
team beat Northampton on Jan. 28, lost to Easton on Jan. 30, then lost at Liberty on Feb. 3.
The girls then returned to Liberty on Feb. 7 to compete in the EPC Quarterfinal and lost. On Feb. 21 the girls went to Easton Middle School to play against Liberty again in the DXI Quarterfinal and lost to finish the season 1510. Best wishes to the seniors, Renee Wells, Ava Vaquez, Peyton Long and Kaelyn Bender.
The Nazareth wrestling team won at Southern Lehigh on Jan. 28 and won at East Stroudsburg North on Jan. 29. On Feb. 1 the wrestlers competed in Districts at Freedom, where they defeated Whitehall and Easton, then lost to Beth-
lehem Catholic. On Feb. 4 they traveled to Wallenpaupack to compete in the PIAA first round, beating Boiling Springs and Wallenpaupack. On Feb. 7 the wrestlers competed against Franklin Regional and won, then wrestled Boyertown on Feb. 8 and won again. Unfortunately they lost in the State Title against Bethlehem Catholic to finish the team season with a 19-2 record. However, they wrestled at Liberty on Feb. 21 and 22 in the DXI Individual Tournament, where they won first place. Braydon Zuercher won for most falls and Cade Campbell and Tahir Parkins won their championships for their weight classes and had four finalists. Coach Crowell had 11 wrestlers finish in the top six and all will be returning to Liberty for the Northeast Regional Tournament on Feb. 28 and March 1. Any winners from that will move on to Hershey March 6-9. For tickets to the regionals this weekend, visit https:// www.piaa.org/sports/tickets. aspx?sport=wrestling. Tickets are online only. Best wishes to all the seniors, Remy Track, Tahir Parkins, Vincent Giacobbe and Jacob Cozze.
Moving on to girls wrestling,
congratulations to Chelsea Dressler on becoming the firstever two-time champ and will be wrestling in Hershey March 6-9.
The boys and girls swimming teams beat Liberty on Jan. 28 and Southern Lehigh on Jan. 30. On Feb. 11 they defeated Easton and up next will be in the Swimming DXI Championship on Feb. 28 and March 1, held at Parkland High School. Tickets for that can be purchased online at https:// www.districtxi.com/news/dxipt.
Best wishes to all of this year's seniors, Derek Baibi, Jonathan Kayed, Everette Kingsley, Molly Laso, Patrick Leach, Rebecca Perosara, Anthony Quaranta, Veeren Sheila, Kyla Spengler, Lauren Summers and Benjamin Votuszynski.
For up-to-the-minute Nazareth sports news, visit nazarethsports.wordpress.com.
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity to host Local author
Submitted by JILL SILVIUS
The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity invites adults to an in-person author talk with Kate Brandes, who will discuss her new novel “Stone Creek” on Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. A geologist, environmental scientist and artist, Brandes writes about and paints rural places and small-town dynamics. She currently teaches geology and creative writing at Moravian University. Attendees of the author talk will be automatically entered to win one of two signed copies of Brandes’ new book. Additional books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is highly encouraged and can be
done via the calendar on the library website, www.nazarethlibrary.org, or calling 610-759-4932. Both of Brandes’ books, including her first novel “The Promise of Pierson Orchard,” can be checked out from the library at 295 E. Center St. in Nazareth
Nazareth Area Community Chorus Announces Upcoming Rehearsal
Submitted by ALICE YEAKEL Nazareth Area Community Chorus will resume rehearsals Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at Broad and Prospect streets in Nazareth.
The chorus currently hosts around 30 voices and welcomes singers who would enjoy performing for nursing and retirement homes.
The chorus is directed by Ellen Saylor, with Evelyn Michaels as the accompanist.
A concert schedule for May and June will be announced and will include Nazareth Day in the Circle.
For further information, please call Alice at 610-759-2672.
mission to provide funding for programs, speakers, equipment and various “extended learning opportunities and experiences” that “promote, enhance and supplement the educational and co-curricular programs” for K-12 students throughout the Northampton Area School District. Tickets for the event will be available July 1, and all are welcome.
The Classifieds
at 12
There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.
ARE YOU HIRING?
Are you hiring and having trouble finding employees? Try placing a Help Wanted ad on our Classifieds page! Classifieds start at $10 for the first 25 words. Advertise for 3 weeks and get the fourth week free with mention of this ad. Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com to get started. (TN)
for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com. (2/27)
PHOTOS
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC
124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
following Appeals: Appeal # 2025-01
Christopher and Tara Reid are requesting to keep 4 or more horses and erect a new barn on their property at 563 Cherry Hill Road. This “Riding Stable” use requires Special Exception approval from the Zoning Hearing Board in the Rural Residential zoning district of Bushkill Township. Appeal # 2024-06 Continued Abbie Patrice LLC requests a variance from a wetland setback (Z.O. Sec. 905.C.2.b) to construct a Single-Family Dwelling at 1248 Poplarwood Rd. located in the Rural Residential District of Bushkill Township.
Daku Auto Body (1)
Al Davidson 697 (241-220236)
Marc Beichey 640 (212-246) Scott Bortz 578 (209)
Want to advertise your business here for as little as $10/ week? Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPa. com to get started. (2/27)
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. Mention this ad to receive $1 off. (TN)
POTATOES
& CABBAGE
Twin Maple Farm, 1 mile south of Bath School Road. Open Daily. Call 610-837-0175. (2/27)
NEVER MISS ANOTHER ISSUE
Weekly delivery to your mailbox. $24.95 for 52 issues of The Home News. Call today 800896-1392 to get started. (TN)
MILLER SUPPLY ACE HARDWARE Northampton, PA WOOD PELLETS
M-F: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 610-262-4566. (2/27)
NAZARETH PLATE
GLASS CO., INC.
27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, storm windows & screens repaired, insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. (2/27)
TED’S ROOFING
The Home News is seeking photos for the March photo of the month contest. The theme is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” Email your photos featuring planes, trains or automobiles to cstroh@homenewspa. com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, March 24. The winner will be featured in the March 27 issue of The Home News. (3/20)
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (2/13-2/27)
MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 ENTITLED “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION AND GROUND ARRAY INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED “SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP TO PROVIDE LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW WHEN A PRINCIPAL SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCTION FACILITY IS PROPOSED.
All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
Continued from page 8 The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on
BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
Todd E. Weidman, Zoning Officer (2/27 & 3/6)
ESTATE NOTICE
Bath Supply (1)
Frank Yeakel 605 (205-206)
Brent Connolly 587 (206-220)
Frank Donchez 576 (226)
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (3) Brent Bartholomew 679 (267-233
Ed Musselman 646 (244-
Estate of Kenneth D. Robertson, late of the Borough of Bangor, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased
(226)
New Roofs & Repairs • ReRoofing
• Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter
• Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829. 610-837-7508. (2/27)
FIND N SEEK SPONSORS
Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, YOUR AD HERE
ESTATE NOTICE
DeJESUS, MIGUEL A., a/k/a MIGUEL ANGEL DeJESUS, a/k/a MIGUEL DeJESUS, dec’d., Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA
Executor: Maria Milagros Garcia c/o Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (2/13-2/27)
ESTATE NOTICE
GLEN VELEZ, a/k/a GLEN LEON VELIZ, dec’d., Late of Reading, Berks County, PA
Executor: Carlos LeonVeliz, c/o Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (2/13-2/27)
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF Dwight Dwain Ernst, of the Borough of Hellertown, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary have been granted to Noah J. Ernst, Executor, all persons being indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to:
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/13-2/27)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Edith M. Brodt, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Bruce L. Christman, Executor of the Estate of Edith M. Brodt. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to
Bruce L. Christman ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
The regular meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Twp. Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows:
25-ZHB-787
The applicant(s), Leonard and Felicia Jones, applicant of the property located at 960 Seneca St. Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A special exception and/or variance to demolish an existing structure and then reconstruct a new nonconforming structure in same location. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: Section(s) 300-33C1(a) Nonconforming Buildings, Alteration or Extension, 300-17FG RA Zoning District Setbacks and Building coverage, as well as any other section of the Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property, County PIN#’s G5SE3-7-1 and 1A contains a total of .85 acres and is zoned RA- Rural Agricultural.
Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (2/20 & 2/27)
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Plainfield Township will hold a public hearing on the 12th day of March, 2025, at 6:00PM, at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064 for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 ENTITLED “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP BY EXEMPTING THE TOWNSHIP FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE WHEN UNDERTAKING A MUNICIPAL FUNCTION.
All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Solicitor, Plainfield Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/20 & 2/27)
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Plainfield Township will hold a public hearing on the 12th day of March, 2025, at 6:00PM, at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064 for the purpose of enacting the
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Plainfield Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/20 & 2/27)
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF Joseph M. Nunes, of the Township of Palmer, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary have been granted to Nina Marie McCarthy, Executrix, all persons being indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to:
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/27-3/16)
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Twp will hold a public hearing on the 11th day of March, 2025, at 7:00 PM, during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting held at the Lehigh Twp Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa.18088 for the purpose of enacting the following ordinance which is summarized below. The Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
AN ORDINANCE (2025-1) OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP TO CONFIRM THAT THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE TAX CERTIFICATIONS, DUPLICATE TAX BILLS AND PROCESS DISHONORED CHECKS AND TO ASSESS A FEE FOR EACH OF THE SERVICES AND FURTHER DELETING CHAPTER 151, ARTICLE V OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (2/27)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The Bushkill Township Zoning Hearing Board has scheduled a meeting for Monday March 10, 2025, to hold a public hearing, beginning at 6:30 PM, in the Municipal Building, 1114 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth, Pennsylvania to hear the
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Dean Conrad Robertson, Executor of the Estate of Kenneth D. Robertson. 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
Dean Conrad Robertson
℅ 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 (2/27-3/13)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Howard E. Beers, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to James Allen Beers and Suzanne Lynn Dobranski, also known as Suzanne Lynn Blair, Executors of the Estate of Howard E. Beers. 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
James Allen Beers and Suzanne Lynn Dobranski, also known as Suzanne Lyn Blair
℅ 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 (2/27-3/13)
Bowling
Daku Auto Body18 18
Bath Supply 18 18
Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair14 22 Maxx Amuse. 11 25
Broken Tackle (3)
Ed Zupko 717 (223-258236)
Butch Riddle 672 (215-265)
Shannon Quick 642 (258)
Paul Berkowitz578 (203-215)
Shawn Carraghan 536 (212)
School Board
tations, access to equitable resources, welcoming and inclusive environments, partnerships and inclusion, cultural proficiency, workforce diversity and professional development.
When asked for his opinion on the removal of the policy, Solicitor Eric Filer stated that the policy is not a requirement under any statute.
During discussion, Director Michael Baird opined that the board should wait to let the issue “play out in the courts” before overreacting. Baird also voiced concerns about how the removal of the policy would affect the students it was put in place to
protect, such as students with disabilities and students in special education.
During public comment, 2023 Northampton Area High School graduate Parker Flamisch, who recently announced his campaign for the Northampton School Board, questioned how much the extensive curriculum review would cost the district and how much it will increase the district’s $6.2 million projected 2025-26 budget deficit by.
President Kristin Soldridge stated: “This executive order pretty much states that if you are receiving federal funding and that federal funding is going towards any type of curriculum that discusses DEI, ... that you will lose that funding. Our district receives funding from the federal government and in order for us
not to lose it, I felt that this was important that ... we remove Policy 832.”
However, Director John Becker voiced concerns with the removal, stating, “If we believe all students should be treated equally, then why would we remove this policy?”
“I think everybody's created equal and I think that all our students should be treated equally, and it especially affects the special needs students, the IEP students; they weren't always treated equally. Sometimes they were shoved in rooms in the corner of a building somewhere all piled together. Now we must treat them equally, and I don't see why we should remove a policy that encourages us to treat students equally,” Becker added.
Director Kim Bretzik responded, “In our definition of the policy, it says it's the fair and just allocation of resources, opportunities and treatment of students based upon each individual student’s needs. Now, this district has 5,000 students. ... It is not equipped to deliver individualized education to every one of 5,000 students.”
Soldridge reiterated that she would rather be proactive than reactive about the issue in order to prevent potentially losing $1.7 million in federal funding that the district is relying on.
Vaughn then stated that he agrees with the sentiment that everyone should be treated equally in an “altruistic way in the utopia, but that’s not what exists. That’s why policies are required, ... because you need to have a standard that people will achieve or are held to. And to throw away a policy that states that we should treat everybody equally, I think is wrong.”
Solicitor Filer also clarified, “Title IX, Title VI and Title VII are still in effect and valid federal laws, and the school district's discrimination policies are not what's being at issue there. ... Those are still in effect. So, we're not getting rid of anything that allows for discrimination.”
Vaughn made a motion to re-
move Policy 832 and direct the Policy Committee to create a new policy in regard to equity, which passed with one dissenting vote from Director Ross Makary.
Makary then made a motion to table the motion listed under curriculum to authorize the administration to do an extensive review of all curriculum and remove all items including lessons, worksheets, practices, games, table top examples, discussions, etc., that relate to the prohibited topics discussed in the executive orders until the district has an understanding of the financial costs associated with this and Vaughn seconded the motion.
Several board members raised questions about the cost of the proposed curriculum review and how long it would take.
Assistant Superintendent Michelle Schoeneberger explained, “To do an extensive review as it's described here, we would need to know what the parameters and expectations are, what criteria that we're looking for with all of these things. There’s also professional development and ... some of the state required trainings may be in conflict with the executive orders, so we would have to work on navigating that as well. So, there's just some other pieces that need to be teased out before we could put together kind of what the scope of the work would look like and the cost.”
Alternatively, Filer posited that the board could table the motion until more information is made available by the Department of Education.
The board unanimously approved the motion to table the curriculum review.
The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
Like THE HOME NEWS on
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center March Community Programs
Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Fishing Equipment
Available
When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow fly rods, spinning rods, fly boxes and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state-issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information, call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information, call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov.
Birdwatching for Beginners Wednesday, March 12 from 9-11 a.m. and Thursday, March 13 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Did you ever wonder what that bird you saw in your backyard was? Not sure how and where to look for that answer? If you are interested in learning how to put a name on what is flying around, join volunteer Dan Zmoda for an introduction to birdwatching. The Lehigh Valley has an amazing diversity of birdlife, from hummingbirds to eagles. The first day, March 12, will be indoor class time to get you familiar with some of our local residents and tricks to differentiate between them. The second day, March 13, we will learn how to contribute to Project Feederwatch using the indoor bird watching classroom with an optional walk outdoors afterwards. Dress for the weather if you wish to go on the walk. This program is for adults only. Registration is required.
Hike for Health
Wednesday, March 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Get moving after work with a
Ingredients
1 potato medium sized
Pennsylvania Dutch Fastnachts
4 pounds all-purpose flour (14½ cups); may need up to 5 pounds
8 ounces butter or two sticks softened
4 cups starchy water (use water from boiling potato)
3 eggs • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 ¼ cups sugar, divided
2 ¼ teaspoon fast rising yeast (one packet); ensure it's not expired
30 ounces cooking oil or vegetable shortening
Directions
1. Peel potato and cut into cubes, boil until soft. Save the starchy water. Mash potato cubes and measure out 1 cup.
2. Measure the starchy water and add more water until you have 4 cups.
3. Proof yeast if you think it is old or wasn't stored properly.
4. In a very large bowl (3 gallons or so because it'll rise in this bowl overnight) add 2 cups of sugar, mashed potatoes, very warm starchy water (temperature should be 110-120 F for yeast to rise) and yeast. Stir.
5. Check back in a few minutes. You should start to see some foam which means the yeast is working. If there is no foam at all, get a new packet. Let it sit for one hour or up to three.
6. Add in the butter, eggs, salt and 2 cups of flour at a time. Use a mixer or stand mixer with a dough hook. Add enough flour until it's only slightly sticky when you touch the dough. It should spring back a little when you touch it. Place the dough in a 3-gallon or so bowl covered with a clean dish towel to rise overnight.
7. The next day, line five sheet pans with wax paper.
8. Add flour to counter and pull out a handful of dough at a time to roll onto floured surface. Roll out long pieces. Then, pull apart the size donut you want to make. Knead it in your hands and push a hole through the middle. Add it to the sheet pan lined with wax paper.
9. After you've rolled out all of the donuts, let them sit for one hour for the third rise.
10. Add oil to a frying pan and turn the fan on high. The oil temperature should reach 400-425 F. Line a platter with paper towels to place cooked donuts upon.
11. Carefully place the donuts in the hot oil and cook on each side for two-four minutes. When you see the bottom edge of donut is brown, it's time to flip it. As soon as you remove each donut, sprinkle sugar on top.
(Be sure to change out the oil midway through frying the donuts.)
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
Suburban Darts
Week 23
Submitted by DAVE CASEY
This week in the Dart League Dryland moved a little closer to first place with 8-1 and 10-7 wins over Christ UCC, losing the 8-7. Leading hitters for Dryland included Larry Golick 8 for 15, Bernie Yurko 7 for 14, Butch Silfies 6 for 13, Karen Krome 5 for 13, Shawn Sigley 5 for 14 and Earl Sigley 4 for 15. Keith Laudenslager was 4 for 13 (HR) and George Gasper with a HR for Christ UCC.
Star of Bethlehem beat Blessed Trinity 7-6 and 6-3, losing the nightcap 8-6. Bryan Frankenfield was 6 for 13, Kyle Taylor 5 for 13 and Scott Hoffert 5 for 14 and HR’s from or Star of Bethlehem, while Todd Jones was 3 for 7, Buzz Heidecker also 3 for 7, Kevin and Ken Remaly were 3 for 8 apiece, with Mike Daly and
Chuck Crisafi each hitting a HR.
In other action, Ebenezer won 3-0 and 8-0 over first place St. Paul’s losing the nightcap 4-3. Top hitters for Ebenezer were Paul Yoder 7 for 12, Joe Kish 5 for 11, Carol Voortman 5 for 12 and Joey Kish 4 for 7 (hitting the ‘cycle’ for the night). Roger Kern was 4 for 11, Kevin Gross 4 for 13, Rich Kern also 4 for 13 and Brian Gross with a HR for St. Paul’s.
The final match of the night saw Farmersville losing the nightcap 2-1 after winning the first two games 2-0 and 8-7. Leading the way for Farmersville were Kyle Campbell 7 for 12, Dennis Koehler 5 for 12 and Jason Steigerwalt with 2 HR’s. For Emmanuel, Jon Rice was 7 for 13, Al Nesbit 5 for 13 and Tom Dormida with a HR.
*Standings are incomplete.
from page 4
specialized care as easy and convenient as possible to meet their unique needs and preferences,” said Amanda Flicker, MD, Chief Medical Executive, Women’s Health Service Line. “Our Women’s Health Center is revolutionizing the way we provide care to the women in our community, and we are proud to be leaders in this space.” Health Center at Tower Place will be larger, at about 60,000 square feet and will include HNL Lab Medicine, Rehabilitation Services, Imaging Services (X-ray, MRI, Dexa Scan, Ultrasound), ExpressCARE, Primary Care, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Bariatric Medicine and a Diabetes Metabolism Center. Both LVHN facilities are expected to open this summer.
Jacobsburg
Continued from page 10 brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 3 miles over uneven terrain. You must be able to maintain a hiking pace of 2 mph to attend. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required. Join the email re-
minder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov.
Family Science Night: What's in a nest?
Friday, March 14 from 6-7 p.m.
Nesting season is starting for birds in our area and no nest is the same. Learn about the different courting and nest building strategies that various types of birds use. We'll start off the evening by trying to observe the amazing courtship display of the Tim-
Now Hiring Data Entry Clerks for the tax season!
No experience needed – On the job training! Positions require attention to detail, speed & accuracy due to handling confidential tax documents.
Hours: FT 2nd shift, Mon – Fri 3 pm – 11 pm.
Pay: $14.00/hour. Earn extra $1.00/hr with attendance bonus!
Assignment through May 2025. Attend our Walk-In Interview Sessions to be considered!
Where: 1530 Valley Center Pkwy, Suite 200, Bethlehem PA 18017
When: Now through March! Every Tues, 9 AM – 11 AM & Every Thurs, 9 AM – 11 AM & 2 - 4 PM
berdoodle. We'll meet out front of the visitor center promptly at 6:30 p.m. so that we don't miss this fleeting dusk display that many call the "sky dance.” Once it gets dark, we'll head inside to examine examples of nests before attempting to make our own. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.
bring a bottle of water. Registration is required. Volunteer Recruitment Event
Early Signs of Spring Hike Saturday, March 15 from 2-4 p.m.
Join us as we hike the trails looking for early signs of spring such as frogs, budding trees and other clues that spring is here. We'll teach you how to identify the animals and plants that we see becoming more active as the seasons change. We will hike about 2 miles on muddy, uneven trails. Please wear sturdy shoes and
Saturday, March 15 from 6-7 p.m.
Join us to learn ways you can help the center, how to become a volunteer and meet Jacobsburg's new volunteer coordinator. We will go outside to search for a glimpse of the mating flights of the American Woodcock before returning to the visitor center for hot cocoa. This program is open to new and returning volunteers. Registration is required. You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ search/events?order=date&searc h=jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program, please contact the park
Email careers@berkhr.com to learn more or schedule alternate appt. EOE
office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least seven days notice.
Police Blotter
Driving under the influence
On Feb. 10, the CRPD responded to a suspicious vehicle call located on Bella Vista Drive in Hanover Township. Upon arrival, officers noticed that the car had its flashers on. CRPD made contact with 31-year-old Christine Farrell, of Coopersburg. Upon speaking with Farrell, CRPD noticed signs of alcohol impairment. Farrell failed sobriety testing and was placed under arrest for DUI. Farrell was transported to the Bethlehem DUI Center for further processing. Charges of DUI were filed through Magistrate Zumas.
Retail theft
On Feb. 8 at 9:50 p.m., the Colonial Regional Police Department responded to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township for a report of a theft. Through investigation, 35-year-old Naseera Gray, of Easton, was identified as the suspect and is charged with retail theft. Charges were filed through Judge Capobianco’s office.