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Tim Tepes named President of Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Tim Tepes Submitted by MALLORY SIEGFRIED Tim Tepes, the broker and coowner of Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty, was sworn in as the new president of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) on Jan. 28, 2021.

2021 Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® President Christopher Raad, who served as president of GLVR in 2015 and 2016, presided over the small, invitation-only ceremony held inside the Roxy Theatre in Northampton Borough.

Tepes, a full time REALTOR® since 1990 who specializes in residential resales, new construction and investment properties, replaces former GLVR President Jack Gross of Better Homes and Gardens Cassidon Realty. The president of the association holds the position for one year and is

elected by a Nominating Committee, which consists of the past president and two directors.

Tepes spoke only briefly in front of his closest family members, a few community leaders, and his fellow Board members.

In a previous interview with association staff, though, he spoke about how he intends to lead the association.

"I'm here to listen to what the Board of Directors and my fellow REALTORS® want and need," Tepes said. "This is their association. I'm here to help guide. If there's an issue that comes up, we will address it and move forward in the best interest of our members."

Tepes noted that he would be open to the merging of Boards and/or Multiple Listing Services and generally working together with regional REALTOR® organizations to further the brand and better real estate services.

A top priority for Tepes will be technology and ensuring REALTORS® and consumers continue to turn to their local association and Multiple Listing Service, not to third parties.

More about Tim: Before his time with Assist 2 Sell, Tepes worked for Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate and RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate. His other business affiliations include Tepes Construction Company Inc., T. Tepes Property Management Rentals, Treco Tepes Real Estate Company, North Star Settlement Services, and Notary Public.

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Hampton Lanes Roof collapses

By HOME NEWS STAFF The Northampton Borough Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at Hampton Lanes early Tuesday morning to find a portion of the roof over the bowling lanes had collapsed due to heavy snow. Luckily no one was inside at the time of the collapse.

An online fundraiser has been established to help out with loss of profits while the alley is closed for repairs.

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Nazareth Make it Magical Borough The Little Big Holidays Council Advertises Of February ERIN FERGUSON pop some champagne or celebrate For tax over,Everybypeople year when Christmas is with your family by hosting a tend to get the "holi- chocolate fondue night. Make days are over" You think some comfort food for dinner, Collector there is nothingblues. to look forward like macaroni and cheese, and nothing to celebrate...well, serve it in the shape of a heart on Position, to,youFebruary couldn't be more wrong. a plate surrounded by strawberis filled with tons of ries ready to be dipped in your holidays to celebrate, mak- chocolate fondue. Write little love Approves little ing life magical. From Ground- notes and leave them all around hog Day to the Superbowl, Val- the house for the ones you love. entine's Day to Mardi Gras, grab If it's just you and your honey, Event your beads, fill your hearts, and draw a bath filled with rose petget to celebrating! als and add a relaxing bath bomb, Requests let'sSports fans unite for the BIG play some spa music, serve some

By CHRISTINA SANTO The Nazareth Borough Council held their monthly meeting on Monday, February 1; the meeting was held virtually to comply with federal and state COVID-19 guidelines.

Council approved a motion to increase the tax collector’s year wage to $11,500 from the previous amount of $9,500. A motion to set the yearly rent for the tax collector office at $1,200 located at 132 S. Main Street was also passed. This amount includes heat, water, sewerage, electric, garbage, phone and a reserved parking spot in the Borough lot.

Finally, an ad stating that the Tax Collector position is on the ballot for a four-year term will be placed in the Nazareth Key, containing all details of compensation, building rental, and required certifications.

Next, council approved the purchase of 10 Kirby Built picnic tables, totaling $7,348.50, to be placed around the pool and pool pavilion. Nazareth Area Youth Baseball Association was approved to use a variety of the borough’s baseball fields throughout their spring and fall seasons.

However, they will have to share the large field in the main park with Legion Baseball and their request for the small field was denied due to a prior reservation.

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GAME, the Superbowl, which should be its own holiday, that's for sure. This year the Kansas City Chiefs compete against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their shot at the title. Each team brings something to the table, literally, so celebrate with some food that represents each area these teams are from. Kansas City has its own style of BBQ using Kansas City BBQ Spices. Think Ribs, Burnt Ends, Coleslaw, and Kansas City Style Baked Beans, which is their own twist on regular baked beans.

Don't forget the lemon pie, another KC classic. For Tampa Bay, hello seafood. Tampa Bay is located in Florida, which is known for its fresh seafood and key lime pie.

Serve mini crab cakes, coconut shrimp, bacon-wrapped scallops, crab dip, steamed clams, and of course don't forget the margaritas. For décor, Kansas City is Red, White, and you can add some Gold. For Tampa Bay, they are the Buccaneers, so break out your pirate gear and Ahoy Matey, you have the perfect theme. You can find recipes on Pinterest and décor items at the Dollar Tree.

The Dollar Tree also has mini footballs that make great favors and little gifts for your family and friends.

Roses, hearts, chocolates...it's Valentine's Day! This is one of my favorite holidays because the bigger, the better, and cheesy is where it's at. Garland, balloons, hanging hearts, going over the top for this holiday is not only welcomed, but it's also a must.

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champagne, surround the room with candles, and enjoy a relaxing spa-like experience in your home before dinner. Whatever you do, do it with love and let that love flow into whatever you present on Valentine's Day. We should celebrate the love we have for one another all year long, but life....so make Valentine's Day super special and spread that love.

Get your beads and masks...It's Mardi Gras! Such a fun holiday to celebrate. Beads, Masks, Boas, all of these items can be found at the Dollar Tree. Decorate your table with Green, Purple, Yellow, Gold.

Serve Jambalaya, Gumbo, Beignets, Craw Fish, and of course, King Cake. Play music based out of New Orleans, which you can find on the internet, or by asking Alexa to play Mardi Gras music.

With the kiddos, while playing music, walk around your house and start your own little Mardi Gras parade. Fun and festive!

Stay safe, follow the guidelines and restrictions, but make it magical, make it count, and let's celebrate life!

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

Fool’s Bargain

Who among us hasn’t been on the wrong side of a deal? I can recall trading away my TastyKake for what was supposed to be a homemade cookie. I can almost recall a kiss on the playground being promised as part of the deal. Well, the cookie was awful and that kiss never amounted to anything. Now this was in elementary school and I was taught

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a valuable, albeit painful, lesson - I shouldn’t have trusted the kid acting as the middleman who was putting the deal together, for one, and the other was that being played a fool didn’t feel good at all.

There have been more than a couple situations in my life (and dare I say others’ lives) where we find ourselves on the wrong

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side of a fool’s bargain. Candidly, nothing has helped educate me faster than those experiences. It has also taught me the kind of person I do want to be versus the kind of man I do not want to be.

One sort of fool’s bargain is trading future health for today’s pleasures. I see it occurring day in and day out and, by golly, I have made this trade myself once or twice. I can tell you first hand nothing good comes of it.

Try to tell a younger person to not beat up their bodies so much, whether for sports, careers, or otherwise. They scoff like I used to. Let me tell you, “age happens.” One day they will know that they should have heeded much in the younger years. I guess the old adage that youth is wasted on the young is actually very, very true.

Whether we know it or not, we are making deals about our future health every single day.

What we eat and drink or don’t eat and drink this very day affects the future version of ourselves.

Same can be said about our exercise or lack thereof. Clearly so much we do or do not do today has a direct impact on tomorrow, next week, next year, three years or even thirty years down the line. Of course smoking, relationships, work, emotions, spirituality, and so much more is involved.

A clear minded individual is able to see where they want their life to be in the future and plans accordingly. To do otherwise is again, foolish. In our home, we joke about how growing up, my daughter Olivia never wanted to go to sleep at night in a timely manner (which, of course, meant she never wanted to get up in the morning). The joke was that “nighttime Olivia” was really messing things up for “morning Olivia” again….

When you make tradeoffs that affect your health, it’s a fool’s bargain. I want to take this time to encourage you to take stock of yourself this new year. Be brutally honest with yourself in the areas you know that I know that you know you are trading pleasure today for pain tomorrow and do something about it!

If you would allow me to be bold, please stop the nonsense that you are very aware should have been put to rest a long time

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ago. Today you can take charge of your future. Actually, you are the only one who can. It isn’t up to your doctor. It’s not up to your spouse, family, friends, or otherwise. It’s all you. It’s your life. Not mine. Not theirs, it’s yours. Live it to the fullest and the longest you are able being healthy, happy and vitalistic!

Stop being foolish. I say this to myself as well.

My best to you all.

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In addition to serving on the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Board of Directors, Tepes has served since 2005 on the association's Grievance and Professional Standards committees.

A consummate professional always striving to better himself, Tepes has earned a slew of designations, including (but not limited to) Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Graduate REALTOR® Institute, Graduate Remodelers Institute, Graduate Builders Institute, Certified New Home Specialist, and Certified Professional Landlord.

When not working, Tepes is just as busy. His affiliations with local organizations include the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, Java Society Investment Group, Northampton Chamber of Commerce, Northampton Exchange Club, and several others.

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The snow. We got all of the snow and we’re supposed to get more this weekend. I think some areas may have seen even more snow than what we got back in January of 2016. It kind of looks like my street was one of those areas. Please take a moment to express some gratitude if you have a garage right now... Fingers

crossed we don’t get more this weekend; where are we gonna put it? The paper came out a day late this week on accounta the snow, we apologize for the inconvenience. What can ya do being at the mercy of Mother Nature?

And the plow trucks I suppose.

Thanks to all the workers that were tirelessly working through the storm and after to plow our roads and keep life movin’. The Bath Borough was going to close Poplar Street again so the kids could go sledding on Tuesday, but then the closure was cancelled, not sure what happened though. Speaking of Bath, I saw there is a new pierogi place opening up, not sure when it’s opening though and I couldn’t quite read the name of the shop as I was driving past... This is no surprise, but the groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter...no kidding...The Hampton Lanes roof caved in early Tuesday from all the snow. They’re thinking it’ll take a year or maybe more for all of the repairs. They have a fundraiser goin’ online to help out with the loss of profits they’ll see while repairs are going on...I read that a 26-year-old man was shot in the chest in Nazareth on Saturday. The police are asking anyone that was near the 100 block of S. Cedar Street in Nazareth around 7 p.m. on Saturday, or has information in regards to the case, to call the police department at 610-759-9575. There is also an anonymous tip line, that number is 610-759-3216...Before I go for this week, I wanted to touch on the month of February being Black History Month.

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Identity and Diversity.” That’s all for me this week, gotta go shovel some more!

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Due to the current public health crises, applications must be mailed in to the Borough of Nazareth 134 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064.

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Obituaries

Donald R. Best, Sr.

Donald R. Best, Sr., 66, of Bushkill Township, formerly of Bath, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was the beloved husband of the late Darlene P. (Heater) Best, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2019. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Russell and Ruth Best. Donald attended Northampton High School.

Donald was last employed by ServiceMaster of Bethlehem, prior to his early retirement due to health concerns. A life member of the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Co., Donald was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for more than 20 years, and enthusiastically volunteered his time and talents, which included cooking, cleaning, and assisting with carnivals and fundraising.

Survivors: He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Donald R. Best, Jr. and his wife, Jill, of Quakertown, Ruth Watkins and her husband, James, of Spring Hill, Florida, and Patricia Stahl and her husband, Brian Sr., with whom he resided; five grandchildren, Veronica, Kimberly, Rebecca, Brian Jr. and Mark; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Darlene, he was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Kichline.

Services: A celebration of Donald’s life was held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Co., 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth, PA 18064. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Saturday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. COVID-19 restrictions apply. His burial will be private.

The George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath is honored to have provided arrangements for Donald’s cremation.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Donald’s family in care of the funeral home.

Rudolph F. Faustner

Rudolph F. Faustner, 74, of Moore To w n s h i p , passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Doreen E. (Bartholomew) Faustner.

Together they celebrated 48 loving years of marriage on August 19. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Paula (Rosner) Faustner. A 1963 graduate of Northampton High School, Rudy also attended the former Churchman Business School in Easton as well as Moravian College. He was a proud veteran and honorably served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Rudy was employed

by Bethlehem Steel Corp. where he worked for 34 years, before retiring as a safety engineer in 1995 when the Bethlehem Plant closed. Following his career with Bethlehem Steel, Rudy served as an administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration at Lehigh Valley International Airport from 1996 to 2016. He was also a successful tax preparer who owned and operated Rudy’s Returns for 50 years. An avid outdoorsman, Rudy loved hunting and golfing. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church of Bath and the Bath American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470, where he served as the treasurer of the state golf tournament committee.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Doreen, he will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by their son, Frank J. “Jake” Faustner of Moore Township; a brother, Robert S. Faustner and his wife, Joan, of Catasauqua; sisters, Deborah J. Mast and her husband, William, of Royersford, and Carol A. Donovan and her husband, John, of East Stroudsburg; a brother-in-law, Gordon Bartholomew and his wife, Ann, of Moore Township; nieces and nephews. Rudy was predeceased by two sisters, Lillian P. Brearman and Dorothy M. “Dottie” Kay. Services: A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at 3 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a view-

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Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Leonard L. Frey, Jr.

Leonard L. Frey, Jr., 67, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, surrounded by loving family.

He was the husband of Sandra J. (Wambold) Frey. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Leonard Sr. and Catherine L. “Betts” (Druckenmiller) Frey. Leonard was a graduate of Northampton High School, Class of 1971. He was employed

by Keystone Cement Co. in Bath, where he worked in various departments for 33 years until retiring. Prior to that, he worked for several years at Service Tire in Bethlehem. Leonard was a member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church and the Bath American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470, as well as a life member of Petersville Rod & Gun Club. A sportsman at heart, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling.

Survivors: In addition to Sandy, his loving wife of 46 years, he is survived by two sons, Philip Frey and his fiancée, Lindsey Shak, of Bethlehem Township, and Brandon Frey and his companion, Kristin, of Moore Township; two grandchildren, Karissa and Spencer; two brothers, Randy Frey of Moore Township, and Raymond Frey of Whitehall; a sister, Linda Frey of Whitehall; a niece, Kimberly Frey and her wife, Ashley, of Catasauqua; and parent-in-laws, Grant and Joanne (Muffley) Wambold. Leonard was predeceased by a sister-inlaw, Tara Frey.

Services: A public graveside service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. in Valley View Cemetery, 3175 Valley View Drive, Bath (Emanuelsville) PA 18014. Leonard’s viewing will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Bath, PA 18014.

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Gary G. Hoskins

Gary G. Hoskins, 67, of Moore To w n s h i p , passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. His beloved wife, Linda J. (Botsch) Hoskins, passed away in 2014.

He was born in Conway, South Carolina. Gary was employed as a union carpenter for almost three decades until retiring in 2014.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fresh water fishing, deep-sea fishing, and cultivating his garden. At one with nature, Gary was a talented artisan creating handcrafted works of art from branches, knots, and burls – transforming his environment into his medium.

Survivors: Gary is survived by his son, Garrett G. Hoskins. In addition to his wife, Linda, he was predeceased by his daughter, Jasmine Lea Hoskins, in 2019.

Services: Arrangements are private and have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Martin L. Matula

A very much loved and trusted, oneof-a-kind, family man, and friend. Martin L. Matula, 82, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at his home in Shoemakersville, PA (Near Leesport) from congestive heart failure. He and his wife of 57 years moved there to be closer to family.

Formerly of Moore Township, he was born in Bath on Oct. 1, 1938, to Paul, Sr. and Bessie (Newhard) Matula. Martin graduated from Northampton High School in 1956. He joined the Air Force working as a tele-type technician in foreign countries and Washington, DC for four years.

Back home, he and his Air Force buddy from Philadelphia hung siding for his brother, Paul.

Later taking over, purchasing, and running Nazareth Aluminum Supply until his retirement.

Marty, his wife Fran and son Jason became active members of First Baptist Church of Bethlehem. Martin served on the Board of Trustees and on the church camp committee for "Camp Ichthus" in Palmerton.

Marty enjoyed working with his hands, building bird houses, gardening, and many other projects around home and church.

He loved exploring back roads and sharing time with his family.

He was preceded in death by son David at age 10, on Jan. 8, 1980, and brothers: Paul Jr., Ed, and Jon, and a sister: Donna (Chuck) Warrington.

He is survived by his wife: Frances (Chamberlain) Matula, of Norristown; a daughter: Mindy Matula, Shoemakersville;

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a son: Jason Matula, Bethel; a brother: Carl Matula, Sumter, SC; a sister: Carol Fishwick, Owens Cross Roads, AL; and two treasured grandchildren: Joshua Torrey, Bethel, and Sarah Muthama, Myerstown; and three cherished great-granddaughters: Jaiden, Aaliyah, and Hannah.

A celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at 7 p.m. from First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Martin's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or your local chapter of Disabled American Veterans.

Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.

Rock Lehigh Valley Curative Amendment Hearing Delayed until Unknown Date

By KERI LINDENMUTH The Rock Lehigh Valley curative amendment hearing with Allen Township began with much anticipation in February 2020.

However, soon after the first hearing, the onset of COVID-19 shut down the township, and the nation, putting the hearing’s continuation on hold. One year later, the hearing has not yet resumed.

The reason for this is scheduling conflicts, explained township manager Brent Green during the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, January 28. Both parties and their witnesses are having trouble finding common dates. In addition, public safety measures continue to add difficulties.

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BATH AREA Chamber of Commerce starts Planning Spuds & Suds, but festival Subject to cancellation

By KERI LINDENMUTH The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Borough of Bath Council on February 1 to see whether the annual Spuds & Suds festival will move forward this year. The popular event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but, with a waiting list of vendors already vying for a spot at the event, the Chamber hoped it could make a triumphant return this August.

Jessica O'Donnell, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers, and Greg Kuhn, President and CEO of Omega Protective Services, tried to assuage any safety concerns early.

"We have a plan A and a plan B," said O'Donnell. "We plan for the worst but have the best festival we can."

She cited Christmas in Nazareth as a recent success. With the help of Kuhn and his team at Omega, mask-wearing was enforced and crowds were separated to maintain social distancing.

"To ensure the health and safety [of residents] is our number one priority," O'Donnell continued.

While hundreds of shoppers, concert-goers, and food fanatics are usually packed into one or two blocks of South Chestnut Street, O'Donnell and Kuhn suggested that this year's event could look slightly different.

"Maybe we do not bring in the big bands and utilize some local talent so that we do not have clustering in one area," said O'Donnell.

Kuhn added that the festival could be expanded north on Chestnut Street toward the post

office, adding 50 percent more space to the event. The number of people working at each booth or food stand could also be limited and food could perhaps be grab-and-go to limit eating at the event.

While the continued rise of infections made council wary, members also acknowledged that the tide could turn with the vaccination rollout. Every member of council said they would vote against the event if a formal vote was held that evening, so they instead tabled the decision and allowed the Chamber to start planning the festival should the public health situation improve.

"I do recognize the fact that things are getting better," said council president Mark Saginario.

"While I do not think we should give absolute approval of this, I would support going ahead with planning...with the caveat knowing that it can be canceled if things get worse."

Councilwoman Phyllis Andrews agreed.

"I believe we should plan it," she said. "Maybe by [August] things will turn around, but we just have to wait and see."

"I am not in favor of it as of now," she added. "[But let us] see where we are in a month from now."

Councilwoman Michele Ehrgott also opposed committing to the event this early in the year. She also worried about what would happen if the borough waits too long to cancel the event.

"Even if we plan, I would hate to see [vendors] lose money," she told council. "There are some of us who cannot get our first vac-

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cine until the end of April...[so] we will not have a big picture until late May or June." She worried if that would make it too late to decide on the event.

O'Donnell assured council that the Chamber works with vendors in the event of cancellations. She said that the Chamber reimbursed all vendors after Spuds & Suds was canceled last year.

By April or May, council will formally decide whether the event should go on.

O'Donnell added that she hopes the event, if it moves forward, will be one that all businesses and residents can look forward to.

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seem likely and that the earliest the hearing may pick back up again would be in March.

It is also unlikely that the hearing’s future location will be able to hold as many residents as usual. As a result, Green asked supervisors for permission to post the recorded hearing on social media and digitally provide residents with the transcript. That way, he said, everyone has the opportunity to hear the discussion. Supervisors agreed.

“Someday in the future, this is all going to finish,” joked Supervisor Roger Unangst. “But who knows when that is.”

In other news, Green presented supervisors with proposed park improvement plans. With over $500,000 in developer recreation fees collected, the township has the opportunity to upgrade the facilities at Bicentennial and Jack-

sonville Parks.

Some of those upgrades include resurfacing the basketball and tennis courts and purchasing new furnishings like benches and trash cans. Green also said that Pavillion C at Bicentennial Park is “showing its age” and could benefit from a replacement.

Although the township has been “sitting on this money for several years,” Green said he wants to be cautious with it.

Recreation director Chuck Frantz was also present during the meeting and showed support for the improvements.

“A lot of people rave about our parks,” he said “Overall this will be great for all East Allen residents.”

Bicentennial Park will see ac-

tion later in March when the East Allen Township Fire Department’s annual Easter Egg hunt is held. The event was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19, but the outdoor event will go on this year, though no official date has been set. Supervisors gave the fire department permission to hold the event during their meeting.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m.

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Study of Willowbrook Road Highlights dangers for drivers; Homestead Estates Trail remains Public

By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on January 26, Township Engineer Stan Wojciechowski revealed findings from a year-long Willowbrook Road safety study.

The study found several roadway dangers that some supervisors fear may turn deadly if not remediated.

Differential speeds, said Wojciechowski, are the biggest danger facing drivers. Cars move well above the speed limit while trucks travel below it, he explained. At the same time, multiple vehicles are attempting to turn left, sometimes crossing

as many as two to three lanes of traffic.

“Traffic is just going to increase,” said Supervisor Gary Behler. “If we do not do anything there, someone is going to die on that road.”

Wojciechowski proposed a median separating the opposing traffic lanes. Studies have found that medians narrow lanes and slow drivers down. They would also restrict left turns to traffic signals.

These improvements, however, would not come without substantial costs. “[This] is going to cost the taxpayers of Allen Township a great

deal of money,” worried Supervisor Dale Hassler. “It should have been done right away, but it was not,” he added, referring to developers who originally handled the road improvements.

“Because of all the traffic that is generated, we are going to pay half a million dollars,” he continued.

Behler wondered whether developer funds paid to the township could be used for these improvements. Wojciechowski will continue the study and share examples and costs with supervisors.

In other news, supervisors revisited the Homestead Estates pedestrian trail. Several months ago, supervisors considered closing the trail after some property owners expressed safety concerns. However, other property owners asked for the trail to remain open.

Following the conflict, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart sent all adjoining property owners a questionnaire. The results indicated a split between neighbors.

While many utilize the trail daily, others expressed concerns over safety, litter, and crime.

Suggested changes property owners recommended were landscape barriers or private property signs. However, Eckhart added that “privatization...is not really a feasible solution.”

If the trail were to become private, 100 percent of property owners would have to agree and take over the trail’s maintenance.

“Unless there was a 100 percent consensus from residents, we leave it ‘as is’ today,” said Behler, meaning public. “I do not feel as if Allen Township should get in the middle [of neighbors].”

Several property owners attending the meeting said that “something better” needs to hap-

pen and indicated that they will hold a neighborhood meeting about potentially establishing an HOA or privatizing the trail.

Finally, supervisors adjusted the Allen Township Dog Park’s seasonal closure time frame.

Originally, supervisors motioned to close the park between February 16 and April 1. However, Eckhart suggested that the township instead monitor weather conditions and give residents two weeks’ notice before closing the park.

“When there is frost on the ground...that is the time we want to hone in on the closure,” she said.

Supervisors agreed. Residents will be made aware of the park’s new closure date two weeks ahead of time. From that date, the park will remain closed for six weeks to avoid damage to revegetation.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Good News For the Class of 2021 First Destinations Survey Report from Class of 2019 points to success

Submitted by KATHERINE NOLL As members of the Northampton Community College (NCC) Class of 2021 prepared for winter commencement on Jan. 30, a recently released report on the experiences of the class of 2019 suggests they will fare well.

The First Destinations placement report was prepared by NCC's Career Services based on a survey of the 75 percent of the Class of 2019 who responded.

The Class of 2019 comprises individuals who completed their programs in August 2018, December 2018 and May 2019 - a total of 1,423 graduates.

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Some highlights include: 97 percent of respondents reported being employed or continuing their educations-a slight uptick from 93 percent of respondents from the Class of 2018; 80 percent were employed in careers related to their majors; Out of the 55 percent who chose to continue their education, 75 percent transferred to Pennsylvania public and private institutions. The top institutions to which NCC graduates transferred are East Stroudsburg University, DeSales University, Kutztown University, Moravian College, Temple University, Pennsylvania State University, Cedar Crest College, West Chester University, Bloomsburg University, and Lehigh University.

Graduates also went on to Arizona State University, Drexel University, PA Academy of the Fine Arts, Purdue University, Syracuse University, St. Joseph's University, and Villanova University.

Degree programs with 100 percent employment are emergency services administration, licensed practical nursing, radiography, registered nursing, and veterinary technician.

Applied technology and industry degree programs with 100 percent employment are applied quality and standards, automotive technology, computer aided design, construction management, electrical construction technology, electromechanical technology, electronics technology, and HVAC/R. Specialized diploma programs with 100 percent related employment are accounting, automotive technician, child development associate, culinary arts, HVAC, leadership/early childhood education, library tech assistant, multimedia, resort management, and special education paraeducator.

Graduates in the highest-paying fields, with a median starting salary of $40,000 include business management, computer information technology, diagnostic medical sonography, electromechanical automated systems, HVAC, licensed practical nursing, radiography and registered nursing.

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event will be held in the park on Saturday, February 27 and March 7, 2021; a third date has yet to be confirmed. Council debated if political events were allowed on the property. The event was passed with the idea that it could be a bipartisan event or that the other party would be allowed to have a similar event.

The annual Fire Department

Easter Egg Hunt was set for March 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the park; the rain date will be April 3 if needed. The Fireman’s/ Kiwanis Carnival will take place between June 9 and 12, 2021 from 6 to 11 p.m. each night. Additionally, the Nazareth Day (July 17) Road Rally and Fireworks show were set for 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively.

The annual Halloween Parade will take place on Oct. 16, 2021 at 1 p.m. downtown with plans to honor first responders and frontline workers at the end of the parade. All of these events will occur with appropriate COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines in place.

Finally, council approved to advertise an ordinance making Park Street a two-way street between New and Whitfield Streets.

A newly approved handicapped parking space will be placed at 334 S. Main Street in front of Dr. Wasson’s office.

The next Nazareth Borough Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 1 at 6 p.m.

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GEORGE & MARY HALEEM The applicants/owners of 4035 Cedar Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on November 16, 2020 for a Short-Term Rental in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-16. B – Permitted Uses. In addition, the applicant is requesting the following relief, special exception approval for a new Bed and Breakfast subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-62, to qualify as a Seasonal Residence per Section 180-15. B – Word Usage and Definitions, and continuation of an existing use per Section 180-6 – Continuation of Existing Uses. The parcel I.D. No. is J33-1A-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

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Senior Centers Begin a Tablet Lending Program for Their clients Submitted by

BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) announce a new program to loan tablets to clients in good standing at the county’s senior centers.

Participating senior center clients will be able to take a tablet out Team Standings for a 90 day loan so they can par1117 East Bath ticipate in Health and Wellness programs via Zoom. The tablets 1113 Ranger Lake are equipped with a hot spot so 1101 Blue Ridge clients are not required to have TAYLOR HONEY - 1 1088 Copeechan Standings W L their own wireless access to use Pete Zarayko 460 WTF 35 25 them. The 180 Samsung Galaxy Dave Hoch 458 Graver Farms 34.5 25.5 S5E Tablets were paid for with Scott Friebolin 509(203) G&L Sign Factory 34 26 funding from the CARES Act Ed Taylor 492 Taylor Honey 30 30 under the Broadband DevelopMilt Kelly 554(203) D&R Precision Mac. 29 31 ment program.

Fensty’s Restoration 27 33 “Pandemic restrictions have LIBERTY RECYCLING - 3 Holy Family 26 34 been hard on everyone, especially Nate Meixsell 560(209) Liberty Recycling 23.5 36.5 our older residents,” says Lamont Randy Fritz 496

McClure. “This lending program Butch Holland Sr. 603(225) G&L SIGN FACTORY - 1 will help seniors who don’t have Brian Silvius 491 their own access to technology Week 16 results Shawn Snyder 594(238) participate in educational and Bill Fortner 457 health programs as well as socialStandings W L Jason Eberts 547(194 ize with their peers.”

Graver Farms 4 0 AAA is offering the following D&R Precision Mac. 5 3 Graver Farms - 3 free programming to NorthampFensty’s Restoration 3 1 Don Arndt 572(224) ton County Residents, age 60 Holy Family 3 1 Marty Beal 540(196) and over on a virtual format.

Ryan Flick 667(242,213) Chronic Disease Self-Manage&L Sign Factory 2 2 Noah Durnin 624(246,202) ment Program -- Subjects covered Liberty Recycling 2 2 Bath Industrial Ed Musselman 590(223) include dealing with frustration, Taylor Honey 1 3 Bowling League fatigue, pain and isolation, using WTF 0 4 medication appropriately, nutriStandings W L WTF - 4 James Mandarino 452 tion and other important topGraver Farms 7.5 0.5 TAYLOR HONEY - 1 Brandon Corey 355 ics. Classes will be held weekly G&L Sign Factory 6 2 Dave Hoch 418 Robert Kulick 523(180) on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3 Liberty Recycling 5 3 Scott Friebolin 520(199) Bruce Walters 566(193 p.m., February 3 to March 10. To D&R Precision Mac. 5 3 Ed Taylor 598(216) Mike Klement 645(258) register, call Joan Schafer at 610Fensty’s Restoration 3.5 4.5 Milt Kelly 614(215,210) 829-3201.

Holy Family 3 5 TAYLOR HONEY - 0 Diabetes Self-Management Dave Hoch 452 Program -- These classes will Scott Friebolin 566(217) cover dealing with the symptoms Ed Taylor 460 of diabetes, fatigue, pain, stress, Milt Kelly 589(222) healthy eating and appropriate Est. 1965 use of medication. Classes will be D&R PRECISION held on Wednesdays from 9:30 Charles Muffley, Owner MACHINE - 3 a.m. to noon from February 3 to •Specializing in old house siding restoration Shane Remaley 358 March 17. To register, call Stacy Daniel Post 528(197) Walsh at 610-759-8255.

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One student takes Glass-etching while The other takes wine Appreciation in first Of several 'Classes For Two

grams and the Fab Lab are joining forces to offer customized classes for two who want to learn and create together.

In Wine Appreciation and Glass Etching, one person will take a class in the Fab Lab, etching custom wine glasses, while the other person is in NCC's kitchen, learning about wine and food from Blue Ridge Wineries sommelier Michel Emerick. The classes will be held simultaneously on Friday, February 12, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. After the two courses conclude, everyone will regroup in the Beverage Training Center on the 5th floor to share new knowledge and creations and enjoy wine in new glasses.

Each person must register separately to attend. Students must be 21 years or older to enroll. The fee is $99 per person. To enroll, visit the course catalog on www. northampton.edu/fablab or call 610-332-8665.

Local Students Named to Cedar Crest College's Fall 2020 Dean's List Submitted by

KATIE KENNEDY Congratulations to the following students for making the Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students who have earned a grade point average of 3.65 or higher in the academic semester.

Jesi Cericola of Bath Eileen Gallagher of Bath Emma Gundrum of Northampton Adrian Mast of Danielsville Caitlin McCullough of Northampton Megan Stofik of Nazareth Lara Struckman of Nazareth Cecelia Wright of Nazareth.

Non-profit Organization Seeking Local families For hosting High school Exchange Students Submitted by

HANNA MESFIN ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15–18 for the next academic year. Students from all over the world – places like Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Ukraine, to name a few – are excited to study in the USA; all they need now is you.

Loving and caring host families are the cornerstone of our program and vital to its mission of bridging the gap between people, cultures, and nations. During this time of social distancing, we need to look forward to and celebrate opportunities to bring humanity back together. By generously opening your home to a young person from overseas, you and your family help us continue our global commitment to increasing international peace, understanding, and unity.

Preparations are well underway for the 2021-22 program year and the arrival of our new future leaders this Autumn. ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture -food, sports, shopping, and more.

They also love to share their own culture with their host families – who welcome them not as guests, but as family members – giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience. In addition, ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses, along with health, accident, and liability insurance.

ASSE students are selected for participation based on academics and good citizenship. Host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries, and personal interests.

ASSE’s top concern is the health of our host families, host communities, and exchange students. Even as the U.S. and many other countries continue to live

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under temporary stay-at-home orders, we would like to reassure you that these students will not travel unless it is considered safe to do so by the U.S. and foreign governmental agencies entrusted with public health and safety.

To become a host family, or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in your community, please call us at the ASSE Eastern Regional Office, 1-800-6772773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin your host family application.

There are many students to choose from, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter into your family today.

NAPL programs

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NAPL's online literature trivia quiz which launched on February 1 on our Facebook and www. northamptonapl.org.

Explore our interactive children's library on our website and Facebook which launched February 1. Explore links, videos, and activities relating to early literacy.

Take storytime fun to your home with our DIY Storytimes.

Each storytime has a book and activity sheet with ideas that follow the five early literacy practices.

Limited supply - first-come, firstserve. Beginning February 1, The Littlest Valentine and February 16, A Splendid Friend Indeed.

Children's Harry Potter Book week will run from February 1 – February 4. Participate in our week of take-home crafts, activities, and a virtual escape room that launches February 3.

Create your own Star Wars valentine with our fandom valentine take home craft. This program is for teens and adults. Registration is required to receive supplies and instructions. Kits available for pick up beginning February 8.

Meditation 101 is February 9 at 6 p.m. Join Alissa Xander to learn more about meditation and how you can create your own meditation habit. Join us virtually for this program on Zoom. Registration required.

Schitt’$ Creek Trivia for adults is February 26 at 7 p.m. Build your team of Jazzagals, from the comfort of your own home, and test your knowledge of the town of Schitt's Creek. Join us virtually for trivia on Zoom. Registration required.

Adult Winter Reading Challenge runs until February 13. Beat the cold, stay home, and curl up with a good book. Complete the challenges on the Winter Reading bookmark, return the bookLicense # PA003267

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2021 Guide to Historic Bath And Surrounding Areas

Tau Delta received a $300 prize for placing third out of over 900 chapters across the globe.

To all Interested Parties in Bath, East Allen and Moore Township, The Bath Museum – Bath Farmers’ Market is again putting together a Guide to Historic Bath and Surrounding Areas to strengthen our local economy. We are inviting shops, businesses, services, physicians, food services, churches and museums all to be a part of this brochure. It will be an 11” X 17” folded brochure like last year’s which will include pertinent information about your business or enterprise plus a calendar of events. Our goal is to showcase all that Bath and its surrounding areas have to offer. 1,500 brochures will be printed and distributed to all local businesses and public places.

All the artwork for the brochure and time to put the brochure together has been donated. Printing will be done locally. This will be updated and republished every year. Every registered Borough of Bath business will be included with name and address. To enhance your listing with more information like phone number, description, web site, email, and calendar events your cost is only $40. Churches, museums, non-profits are FREE. For your business description to be included in the brochure, we must receive your $40 check and information form

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Bath native Verbin assists Alvernia earn third straight International Honor

Sigma Tau Deltato for the work Congratulations on the institution's literary arts journal, Zephyrus, which placed the Borough ofpartBath third as of the Outstanding Literary Arts Journal contest. The 2018 and 2019 editions of the Happy 275th Anniversary

Submitted by KRISTOPHER NOLT Bath native Aniela Verbin assisted Alvernia earn its third consecutive honor from the International English honor society

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publication both received second place.

"The creativity of our students and their ability to produce this publication has been recognized as top-quality three years running," said Associate Professor of English and faculty adviser to Zephyrus Dr. Thomas Bierowski.

"On behalf of the university, I say well done and thank you. They have put Alvernia on the creative map, big time."

Verbin studied Undecided at Alvernia during the 2019-2020 academic year.

Zephyrus is a student-run publication composed of unique art, poetry, short stories, photographs, and videos from across the Alvernia student body. The Zephyrus board encouraged their peers to submit original creative works that express the theme of "Home," and worked tirelessly through the difficult circumstances of the pandemic to produce the award-winning edition.

"Adapting to the difficulties of working virtually created some roadblocks, but the team this year rose to the challenge beautifully," said student editor Sidney Goodman '21. "Everyone put their best effort forward and made this year's edition truly great."

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Kristina Newell of Nazareth Named to Dean's Honor List for Fall 2020Submitted by

MARK WEINSTEIN Cedarville University recently released the fall 2020 Dean's List.

This recognition required Newell to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry

a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,550 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is one of the largest private universities in Ohio, recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about Cedarville University, visit www.cedarville.edu.

Brent Krisovitch Of Nazareth Named to Dean's List For Fall 2020 Submitted by

MARK WEINSTEIN Brent Krisovitch of Nazareth, PA, was named to the Cedarville University Dean's List for fall 2020.

This recognition required Krisovitch to maintain a 3.5 minimum GPA while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours during fall semester 2020.

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