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Nazareth SD superintendent Clarifies recent health and Safety decisions

By JOE KORBA During the January 11 meeting of the Nazareth School Board, Superintendent Dr. Dennis Riker took responsibility for recent decisions regarding Covid-19 precautions in the district.

Dr. Riker began his report by outlining the history of his leadership during the pandemic, saying that he always believed that masks should be optional, and that people seem to forget that.

He said that his critics don’t appreciate the position he is in as superintendent. Dr. Riker said that he plans to disclose all the harassing e-mails he has received after he is retired.

“I am a commissioned officer of the state, and my employment is based on that commission. It is

really easy to call me a coward,” Dr. Riker said.

He then showed two slides.

The first, provided by St. Luke’s Hospital, depicted the spike in Covid-19 cases in the county the prior week. The second illustrated the rising positive cases in the school district. Dr. Riker said that while most schools are in the tier-two level of the health and safety plan requiring masking for staff and students for five days, the high school is currently one case short of going virtual.

He said that his goal is always to avoid going to a virtual environment for instruction. Considering that goal, Dr. Riker took full responsibility for the decision to mandate masks the week of January 3. While it isn’t clearly out-

lined in the text of the health and safety plan released over the summer, he believed it was within his authority to do so.

“The school system is not failing our children, the healthcare system is failing our children,” Dr. Riker said.

Other than Covid-related issues, the superintendent’s report included a video presentation about “Sleighride to Mayfield,” a convoy of donated items and money that the Nazareth community sent to a tornado-ravaged area of Kentucky.

“Everyone came together for a community in need. That’s what Nazareth needs to get back to.

We were able to come together, Continued on page 8

Lehigh Township BOS discuss Gun range requirements and Noise ordinance revisions

By LAUREN SCHUSTER On January 11, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors held their first meeting for the new year. This also marked the board’s first meeting since the reorganization of township departments for the new year and appointment of new board members. Newly appointed Vice Chairman Gerald Pritchard oversaw the night’s proceedings in the absence of Chairman Mike Jones.

Chief of Police Scott Fogel issued an update on the shortage of vehicles for the township po-

lice department. He cited damage to department vehicles from accidents within the last year, stating that the department is waiting for insurance updates following a recent accident. Fogel also addressed a range permit application for a property on Delps Road. While township ordinances require an inspection of the property before a permit is issued, Fogel and the board acknowledged that current guidelines for acceptable safety criteria are unclear. The board decided to revisit the issue at a later date,

allowing time to consult the National Rifle Association’s guidelines for shooting ranges before establishing clearer standards for the township.

In new business, the board adopted various ordinances to reenact assorted taxes and establish various township fees for the coming year. The supervisors then addressed a proposed change in township noise ordinances. In light of recent meetings with community members Continued on page 6

East Allen supervisors Discuss township Facilities, emergency Warning signals

By CHRISTINA SANTO The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors met on Jan. 12 to discuss township facilities and the emergency signal warning devices.

The township had a liability assessment completed sometime in 2021; the assessment noted that the restrooms and entrances to the township building are not ADA-accessible.

Brent Green, township manager, explained that the board hopes to have a local architect draw up plans to make one of the two bathrooms accessible; to do this, a small expansion would have to be added onto the building.

The restroom that stays as is will become an employee bathroom since employee bathrooms don't have to be ADA-accessible.

In terms of making the entrance accessible, a wheelchair elevator was discussed to replace the current ramp that is not up to standards. The board also brought up the handicapped parking space, which is too far away from the entrance.

Green also discussed expansion of the salt shed and an additional storage building for the public works department. The salt shed would be included on the proposal with the ADA project, while the additional storage will not cost anything to simply explore options.

The board also talked over issues in regards to emergency signal warning devices.

In September last year, a dump truck took out the ambulance

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corps’ emergency signal on Route 329; the township is working with the insurance company to replace it. The fire department’s signal is also out of commission.

Green said the township would like to look for proposals to make both signals operable again.

While the emergency warning signals were not used consistently in the past, increased traffic in the area makes it more necessary now. Solar and OptiCom systems were discussed over the current system in place; supervisor Mark Schwartz was in favor of the latter since it takes out the potential of human error.

Lastly, the board discussed the purchase of a vehicle for township employees, which was approved at their December meeting. Most vehicles at dealerships are for retail sale, and the dealerships will not want to swap a retail vehicle out for a “fleet” vehicle, which they cannot replace, according to Green; this means many dealerships are not willing to entertain a sale to the township. The township will keep searching for a vehicle at further dealerships.

The East Allen Board of Supervisors will meet next on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 5344 Nor Bath Blvd.

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Home Improvement Home Improvement 6 home improvement ideas for fall

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courtesy of windowsonwashington.net Fall is the perfect time to tackle almost any home improve-

ment project: you are well-rested after your summer holiday, the weather is pleasant and, with the summer heat waves over, you

can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall.

Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.

Get your mind in the gutter Cleaning your gutters may not be the most pleasant thing to do, but it is a necessity. Gutters divert hundreds of gallons of water away from your home. With the increased volume of leaves coming down in fall, gutters are at real risk of clogging, and this can

lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in addition to flooding your basement.

So, the first home improvement project to tackle this fall should be cleaning your gutters and installing gutter guards to protect them from additional debris, ensuring there will be less work to do next year.

to heat our homes.

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• Put ashes in a metal container with a lid. Store the container outside at least 3 feet from your home.

If you are using a Wood stove: • Have your chimney inspected and cleaned each year by a professional.

• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from the stove.

• Do not burn paper in your The Moore Township leaf collection program will begin on or wood stove. about the week of October 26th and will continue for the next • Before you go to sleep or eight weeks (depending on conditions). Actual collection will leave your home, put the fire out commence when a sufficient amount of leaves have fallen to completely. warrant dispatching the collection equipment.

When heating your home, you We do storm damage need to be aware of carbon monWith the continuing increase in volume of leaves it has become oxide.

Carbon monoxide, also and seamless gutters. impossible to guarantee a specific pick-up day for any one known as CO, is called the “inlocation. There will be multiple trips through neighborhoods for •New Roofs •Repairs visible killer” because it’s a colorthe duration of the collection program; therefore, if the leaves •Reroofing •Slate Repairs less, odorless, and poisonous gas. are not in place when the crew goes by, they will be picked up on More than 150 people in the U.S. •Fascia and Soffit the next rotation. This schedule is subject to inclement weather, die every year from accidental mechanical breakdowns, and Township Emergencies making it •Vinyl Siding CO poisoning from generators necessary to temporarily delay pick-up. or fuel-burning appliances such •Roof Ventilation as furnaces, stoves, water heaters License # THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED Over and fireplaces. Breathing PA003267 CO at 610-837-7508 Bath, PA 1. Leaves cannot be collected on private roads.

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Inspect your roof Make sure your home stays warm and dry during winter with a solid roof. Stay ahead of any roof trouble and inspect it thoroughly or, better yet, hire a professional to do it. Check that your roof has not sprung any leaks during the past year, and replace any shingles that are cracked, missing or curling. Regular inspections and maintenance of your roof will help prolong its life. If your roof does need maBath area jor repairs or replacements, consider gathering multiple estimates from reputable contractors.

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Getting Out!

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The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

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. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath.

Borough of Bath Spring and Fall Community Yard SalesSaturday, May 14 and Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

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 Area Restaurant Week- Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. Highlights local restaurants in the Northampton area.

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

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Sales prices reach new heights in Lehigh, Northampton Counties

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(and again in July), which was $275,000.

December Stats With inventory still not at sufficient, comfortable levels – there were just 456 units in December for Lehigh and Northampton counties – the Median Sales

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Obituaries

Phyllis S. Rissmiller

Phyllis S. Rissmiller, 90, formerly of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Center Valley.

She was the wife of the late Harvey C. Rissmiller, with whom she shared 41 years of marriage prior to his death in 1991. Born in East Allen Township, she was a daughter of the late Clarence E. Sr. and Lottie E. (Smith) Traugher. A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, Phyllis worked at various garment factories in the Bath area, retiring in 1994. She was a faithful member and volunteer of Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, where she was active in both the Ladies Aid and Guild. A talented quilter, Phyllis enjoyed making quilts for the church and her family, who cherish her beautifully crafted family heirlooms. She also enjoyed planting flowers.

Survivors: Phyllis will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Roberta R. Nagle of Lehigh Township, Dennis C. Rissmiller and wife, Maryann, of Northampton, and Robert H. Rissmiller and wife, Sally, of Moore Township; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Harvey, she was predeceased by three brothers, Clarence E. Jr., Carl and Donald L. Traugher; two sisters, Pauline Meixell and Dorothea Braker; and son-in-law, Gerald D. Nagle.

Services: A funeral service was

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held on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Dr., Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Friday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The family respectfully requested that all attendees wear a mask. Interment followed in St. Peter’s Snyder Church Cemetery, Seemsville.

Contributions: Memorial contributions may be offered to Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, 2218 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

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Four out of Five Covid+ Inpatients in Hospital for Covid, not for Other reasons

Submitted by SAMUEL KENNEDY Approximately 80% of Covidpositive patients currently in 11 St. Luke’s University Health Network hospitals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were admitted because of Covid, according to an analysis by the Network.

The data contradicts the recent public narrative that most hospitalized Covid inpatients tested positive for the coronavirus incidentally only after being admitted to the hospital for other reasons.

“We want to set the record straight,” said Jeffrey Jahre, MD, St. Luke’s Senior Vice President of Medical & Academic Affairs and Section Chief Emeritus of Infectious Diseases. “St. Luke’s as a national leader in Covid care took the initiative to study this issue and share its findings with the public that the Omicron variant is indeed a serious health threat.

It is putting an enormous strain on the country's public health infrastructure and is disrupting life throughout the nation.”

This week Massachusetts required its hospitals to differentiate between patients they admit primarily for Covid and those admitted for something else but who ended up testing positive.

The idea is to give the public a better understanding of how many people are in the hospital because of the virus. Pennsylvania has not issued a similar directive.

St. Luke’s performed the analysis on its own and is sharing the information as public service.

“When people are armed with the facts, real facts, they are more likely to take the appropriate steps to protect themselves and our community’s most vulnerable members,” Jahre said.

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BATH AREA Borough of Bath seeking volunteers Submitted by MARENA RASMUS Have you been thinking about getting more involved? Now is your chance - The Borough of Bath is looking for community involvement.

There are vacant positions on the Borough of Bath Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and new Rental Appeals Board. Volunteers are always welcome to all other committees as well.

The Bath Planning Commission (BPC): • Two vacancies; 4-year term (appointed 2022, ending 2025) • BPC meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall • Must be a borough resident The Bath Planning Commission is a recommending body to Borough of Bath Council. Some duties of the BPC include making recommendations to the governing body (Borough Council)

regarding relevant laws such as Zoning, and the comprehensive plan for the borough. From time to time, the borough receives applications for land developments.

The BPC reviews these applications and holds public meetings to discuss the proposed plans with the applicants.

Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB): • Two openings for alternate members; 3-year terms • ZHB meets as needed by application • Must be a borough resident The Zoning Hearing Board is a separate quasi-judicial entity from Borough of Bath Council.

Some duties of the ZHB include hearing appeals of denied zoning applications and violations notices. The ZHB should also keep aware of proposed changes to the zoning ordinance of the borough.

Rental Appeals Board: • Five members being sought, two being alternates; terms are

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We would love to have more resident involvement to help Borough Council and Administration make Bath a great community for all. If you feel you are a good fit for something specific, please send a note of your interest to Secretary@BoroughOfBath. org, call 610-837-6525, or stop into the office. If you are interested in getting involved but not sure what is right for you, let’s chat about what would be the best fit.

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be a false alarm activation. This is the business’s fourth false alarm in a one-week period.

DUI on view alcohol The PSP-Bethlehem are investigating an incident whereas a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle. The operator of the vehicle, 41-year-old James Irwin of Nazareth, was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and subsequently taken into custody.

Possession On Dec. 21 at Extended Stay on Schoenersville Road, CRPD officers responded at 10:33 a.m. to take a report of an unwanted guest at the hotel. Upon offi-

cers’ arrival, contact was made with Courtney Gordy. Courtney Gordy was found to be in possession of controlled substances, small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Retail theft On Jan. 11 at approximately 10:29 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to WalMart on Easton Nazareth Highway for a disturbance call, called in by Wal-Mart Asset Protection Employees. The suspect, 31-yearold Ella Salibi of Allentown, had selected various items and passed all points of sale without rendering payment of those items. The Continued on page 10

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DUI crash drugs The following incident was investigated by the PSP Bethlehem barracks.

On December 3 at 7:19 a.m., PSP were dispatched to a vehicle crash. As a result of a crash investigation, the defendant, 18-yearold Madison Cherry of Bath, showed indicators indicative of someone under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and was subsequently arrested for DUI. False ID On Nov. 24 at 12:30 a.m., Colonial Regional Police made a traffic stop on Hecktown Road.

During the course of the traffic stop and subsequent investigation, the male driver provided false identification. The driver was then identified as 29-yearold Anthony Krall. Krall was found to be driving with a suspended license. Krall was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges on Anthony Krall were filed through DJ Capobianco’s office.

Burglary commercial Force On December 14 at 11:51 a.m., members of the PSP were dispatched to a construction site located on Keystone Drive, Allen Township. Upon arrival, the victim related that $4,490 of copper was stolen from three separate buildings overnight.

Disorderly conduct On January 6, troopers from PSP-Bethlehem responded to 6771 Silver Crest Rd., (Thermo Fisher Scientific) in East Allen Township for a commercial burglar alarm activation. After arrival on scene, it was determined to

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

The Human Landfill

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Have you ever been to the top of a landfill? Well please take my word for it that you don’t ever want to. I recently made the sojourn to the “summit” of a landfill as a passenger in a tipper, AKA dump truck. I travelled along, as ever since I was young, I have been curious as to what exactly is going on up there. Now I know and my life will never be the same. Suffice it to say that those who spend their days handling all the refuse should be praised for their hard work and diligence in facilitating what comes their way.

As a doctor, I have a significantly better appreciation for the way in which that line of work beats up the body. Physically my body

was thrown around from start to finish as the terrain was difficult to maneuver. Looking around I could see that even those individuals with supportive air ride seats also had to endure the constant bumping and rocking of their bodies. Needless to say, the air quality was poor. Albeit it was my first time (the word rookie comes to mind), the smells were stifling.

While we all understand that, in no way should anyone pretend it is healthy to breathe in.

I have more observations and thoughts surrounding my singular event at the landfill, yet this experience made me consider what we as humans personally do to ourselves whether intentional or otherwise. Take a moment to think simply about the “garbage” our bodies need to handle on a daily basis, and you may come to realize just why the state of human health is in such a decline.

Essentially, we each have become human landfills. Simply taking a normal day in the life of any of us sheds light on the true harm we continually do to ourselves.

While I am the one who is writing about all this, I am also someone who is additionally affected by the many direct and indirect harmful substances. All of us are and I don’t see any way around it. In fact, the situation is getting worse at an alarming rate.

I guess we could start off with a typical day in the life. When we rise, we utilize chemical shampoos and soaps that start the body burden early. Then perhaps we brush our teeth with toxic

fluoride toothpaste. Many put on antiperspirants which contain aluminum. Females apply makeup made from who knows what.

I myself utilize shaving creams, apply a hair pomade, and for many decades, I used Brut aftershave (poison which candidly is and always will be my favorite).

A little later we will most likely brew a cup or more of coffee or worse yet, tea with a scoop of pure cane sugar. Perhaps we have cereal, bagels, or cook up various meats. All of which are either carcinogenic, genetically modified, and/or making diabetes worse, not to mention making our livers full of fat and killing our kidney function.

Some would say they eat a lot of fruit, which nobody could argue with, am I right? Well, those strawberries have more poisons on them than perhaps anything else. Same with all fruits and all your vegetables. If not the intentional application of toxic pesticides, what about the runoff from neighboring farms or the poison water we use to feed those items?

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think again. If perhaps we think our water is decent, what about the plastic bottles we are drinking it from? How about the foods we microwave? The cans we get our soups from perhaps? I could go on and on and I think I will.

Have you given any thought to walking barefoot on the chemical carpet in your house? Or the sheetrock that is giving a gas off right now that you are breathing in? Or the couch rubbing up against your body that you paid extra to have sprayed with a Monsanto stain preventer? Speaking of Monsanto, who doesn’t want a weed-free yard and flower bed?

Or bug-free roses and shrubs?

Think that doesn’t screw us up?

It does. No wonder our livers are shot. No wonder we are fatigued and diseased.

Switching gears, what about all the drugs Americans consume?

Virtually everyone takes more than just one. Whether over the counter or prescription, all of it is creating a cesspool inside of us and the burden has never been greater.

Give thought to what was discussed here today. While none of us may be able to completely rid our bodies of all the garbage being handled, I do see that being intentional about unburdening your body where you can make a significant impact on health.

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regarding noise complaints, the supervisors expressed a concern that the current ordinances were potentially unclear or confusing and suggested an updated draft.

The board then approved a motion allowing Township Manager Alice Rehrig and Solicitor David Backenstoe to compose a draft of the revised noise ordinances.

Once completed, the draft will be presented to the board at a later date for approval.

Supervisor Pritchard then addressed the prospect of future litigation being brought against board members, alluding to comments made by Supervisor Phil Gogel during the interview process for an appointment to the board months prior. When asked by community members whether he intends to file a suit against other members of the board, Gogel stated only that he had been advised not to comment.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig then reported that the board had been advised to move forward with the township’s comprehensive plan following audits.

A public hearing will be held March 8 at 6:30 p.m., and information regarding the plan will be available on Lehigh Township’s website, www.lehightownship. com.

The board will meet next on Tuesday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.

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Allen Township Supervisors ponder Future of sewer agreement with Northampton

By KERI LINDENMUTH Allen Township Supervisors are exploring future sewer options should an agreement with Northampton Borough not be reached by May. These options range from constructing their own sewer plant to potentially redirecting flow to Catasauqua.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has required the township and borough to submit a joint Act 537 plan by May. This act requires individual municipalities to address sewer needs. Because of existing connections, Allen Township and Northampton must submit a joint plan. However, the two mu-

nicipalities are without a formal sewer agreement, which expired in 2016. This has left the township without available EDUs and developers without certificates of occupancy for their properties.

“We need to have this plan done, like, now,” said Andrea Martin of Barry Isett & Associates during the township’s January 11 meeting. “A lack of communication on an agreement [with Northampton] has really put us in a bind.”

Unsure as to whether or not a sewer agreement will be reached with Northampton, Martin said the township needs to present alternative options to the DEP in

their Act 537 plan.

One option, she said, is for the township to completely disconnect from Northampton’s water and sewer authority and construct their own sewage plant. However, she warned such a move would be “economically infeasible” and a ”massive undertaking.”

Another alternative would be to redirect sewage flow to Catasauqua, depending on the borough’s capacity. Martin says her office has reached out to the borough to get reporting on capacity, but has not yet approached their board.

Martin estimates that the township could potentially pull two-thirds of their current flow from Northampton with “relative minimal effort.” While a pump station is needed, this alternative is a more “realistic viable option” than a new sewage plant.

While the township’s primary option is still to maintain cooperation with Northampton, “If [the agreement] cannot get resolved…we can’t leave it openended,” Martin says. “The DEP really wants to see municipal cooperation.”

The next step would be for the township to contact Catasauqua and get the borough’s feedback.

“But if Catasauqua says ‘no,’ they’re not interested…that is it,” worried Supervisor Dale Hassler.

“If we divert EDUs…what about the money we spent already? We spent millions, and we’re going to lose that.”

“It doesn’t matter what we spent up to now,” said Supervisor Tim Paul. “What is better for the future?”

In other news, the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks sent a presentation to supervisors. This advocacy group fights against state legislation that would increase the tonnage of tractor-trailers on local roads. Currently, legislation in the assembly would increase truck weight limits from 80,000 pounds to 95,000.

The coalition says this will lead to more severe crashes, more wear and tear on roads, and more destruction to infrastructure. They have asked the township to prepare a letter to the state senate in opposition to these new weight limits. Supervisors will review the materials and vote at a future meeting.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be on Tuesday, January 25 at 7 p.m.

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Northampton Borough Police Report DECEMBER 24 Animal case in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a dog left outside for hours.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Assist person in the 600 block of E. 20th St. Officers assist a female.

Traffic stop, E 20th St. and Washington Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

Assist person in the 700 block of Dewey Ae. Officers assist a male.

Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Railroad St. Report of

loud music.

DECEMBER 25 Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Noise complaint in the 100 block of W. 21st St. and the 500 block of E. 11th St. Reports of loud music.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Northampton Ave. Officer assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Domestic in the 2100 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

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

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

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By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Wrestling team beat Easton at home on January 10 and then went to Stroudsburg on January 12 and won 74-0. The wrestling team went on to win the Virginia Duals tournament on January 15, winning all three matches.The wrestling team had Senior Night on January 19 versus Northampton and next will compete at Emmaus on January 20.

The Nazareth Boys Basketball team defeated Dieruff on January 11, then played host to Easton on January 13 and won 70-41. The boys traveled to Becahi on January 15 and lost 54-53, hosted Northampton on January 18, and up next will travel to Pocono Mountain East on January 21, and lastly will travel to Pocono Mountain West on January 22.

The Nazareth Girls Basketball team played Dieruff at home on

January 11th and got the win, then lost against Easton two days later 49-32. The girls hosted Becahi on January 15 and lost 5540, then traveled to Northampton on the 18th. Up next, the girls will host Pocono Mountain East on January 21 and Pocono Mountain West on January 22.

Ticket prices for home events are $5 for adults, $3 for students and those over the age of 65 have free entry.

For up to the minute updates, visit my website at Nazarethsports.webador.com.

At this point in time, masks are required inside the gym at all sports events.

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A representative from student government, Lauren Tauber, reported to the board that their Hot Chocolate Bomb sale was a success and that they are currently organizing a carnival day.

She gave a shout out to the High School Varsity Cheer Team who has won Districts in back-to-back competitions.

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NOTICE is hereby given that Council of Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will conduct a public meeting on February 7, 2022, at 6:30 P.M., and, as part of said meeting, conduct a public hearing to inform and obtain public comment prior to Council’s possible enactment of a proposed Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) to amend Bath’s Zoning Ordinance via the proposed Ordinance summarized as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 6756. TO AMEND THE TERM “BILLBOARD”; AMEND SECTION 675-6. TO REMOVE THE TERM “OFF-PREMISES SIGN”; AMEND SECTION 675-6. TO AMEND THE TERM “SIGN, ADVERTISING”; TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE XIX (SIGNS) TO PROVIDE A REGULATORY SCHEME APPLICABLE TO BILLBOARDS AND ADVERTISING SIGNS; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; AND EFFECTIVE DATE Council’s above referenced public meeting and public hearing will be conducted in-person at Bath’s Municipal Building located at 121 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014.

The full text of the proposed Ordinance, together with its attachments (if any), is available for examination at the aforesaid Bath Municipal Building during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during regular business days on Monday thru Friday (excepting legal holidays). If a paper copy of the proposed Ordinance, together with its attachments (if any), is requested, such copy will be provided upon payment of costs for copying.

Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (1/13 & 1/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lee C. Diefenderfer, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Michael Curtis Diefenderfer, Executor of the Estate of Lee C. Diefenderfer. 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 Michael Curtis Diefenderfer ℅ 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 (1/13-1/27) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Community Days Committee will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath,

Pa 18014 on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm.

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(1/20) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Land & Environmental Protection Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa 18014 on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm.

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(1/20) PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH YEAR 2022 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Notice is hereby given by the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania pursuant to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of the following scheduled meetings for the Year 2022.

The Regular Monthly Meeting of Council of the Borough of Bath is scheduled for the first Monday of each month commencing at 6:00 PM, with the exception of: Monday, July 4th meeting being held July 5th due to the Federal holiday of Independence Day and the Monday September 5th meeting, being held on Tuesday, September 6, due to the Federal Holiday of Labor Day falling on Monday, September 5, 2022.

The Bi-Monthly Meetings of Council of the Borough of Bath are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each even numbered month commencing at 6:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/5625679822 Meeting ID:562-567-9822 Password:610837 Call In: 1-929-205-6099 The following are the scheduled monthly meeting days and times for various committees: Parks & Recreation – 2nd Monday 5:00 PM Environmental Steering – 2nd Monday 6:00 PM Planning Commission – 3rd Monday 6:00 PM Community and Economic Dev. – 3rd Wednesday 5:00 PM Personnel, Finance, & Admin – 3rd Wednesday 6:00 PM HARB – 3rd Wednesday 7:00 PM as needed Public Safety – 4th Monday 6:00 PM Public Works and Facilities – 4th Monday 7:00 PM The Zoning Hearing Board, the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals, and other various committees will meet on an “as needed” basis only.

Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager (1/20) LEGAL NOTICE POLLUTANT REDUCTION PLAN INSPECT THE PLAN - MAKE PUBLIC COMMENT Nazareth Borough invites the public to review and provide comments on the Borough’s Pollutant Reduction Plan beginning on January 21, 2022 and extending through March 7, 2022. The Pollutant Reduction Plan, as required by the PAG13 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit, outlines the Borough’s 5-year plan, beginning in 2022, to reduce sediment loading to impaired local surface waters. A copy of the Pollutant Reduction Plan is available for public review at the Nazareth Borough Office located at 134 S Main St, Nazareth, PA 18064; Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The Borough will also accept comments from the public at its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on February 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM at which

meeting a public hearing on the plan will be held.

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21-ZHB-755 Continued from a previous hearing: The applicant(s), Thomas Hicks, applicants of the property located at 440 Monocacy Dr., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct a new accessory structure that would contain a commercial use not permitted by right in the zoning district. The section(s) cited for this application are as follows: 200-17B- Uses permitted Rural Agricultural Zoning District, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed after review by the Zoning Hearing Board. The property, County PIN# J5-13-5C, contains approximately 2.0 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Fictitious Name was filed with the Department of State of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pa. on November 16, 2021 for BEANSTALK WORKSHOP With its principal place of business at 3778 Lehigh Drive, Northampton, PA 18067. The name and address of the entity interested is Melanie E. Biringer, 3778 Lehigh Drive, Northampton, PA 18067. This was filed in accordance with the Fictitious Name Act [54 PA.C.S. § 311 (g)].

DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE SPENGLER BROWN LAW OFFICES 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 sblawlehighvalley.com (610) 837-7855 (1/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michael A. Cascario, late of the Borough of Pen Argyl, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Linda M. Cascario, Executrix of the Estate of Michael A. Cascario. 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 Linda M. Cascario, Executrix ℅ Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA, 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (1/20-2/3) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ronald S. Holota, Sr., late of the Borough of North Catasauqua, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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

Michele M. Holota ℅ Terrance McIntosh 518 Penn Street Bath, PA 18014 Executrix Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/20-2/3) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting, and reorganizational meeting, of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014.

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Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (1/20 & 1/27) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Catherine M. Hahn, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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

Pamela Marie Grimm 4810 Lake Laurel Ct. Greensboro, NC 27455 Executrix Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/20-2/3) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald M. Taff, Sr., late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Donald Marshall Taff, Jr., Curtis Randall Taff and Norman Steven Taff, Executors of the Estate of Donald M. Taff Sr. 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 Donald Marshall Taff, Jr., Curtis Randall Taff and Norman Steven Taff ℅ 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 (1/20-2/3) ESTATE NOTICE HUMMER, CARL J., dec’d., late of Bangor, Northampton County, PA Administrator: David Gene Houser, ℅ Barbara R. Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara R. Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (1/20-2/3) MEETING NOTICE The Lehigh Twp Recreation Board has will hold a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Bldg, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa, for the purpose of conducting general business of the Board. All meetings are open to the public.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (1/20)

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Fundraiser For family of Moore Twp. Fire

By HOME NEWS STAFF A fire occurred in Moore Township last Thursday. Due to the severity of the fire, Point Phillips Hotel is opening for a special fundraising event on Monday, January 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. to help raise funds for the family. Fifty percent of every food bill will be going directly to the family affected. Point Phillips Hotel will also have a donation jar along with raffle items to help the Moore Township family get back on their feet. The cause of the fire is unknown at time of print.

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total amount of unpaid items was over $1,000. Appropriate charges were filed against Salibi.

• Pending sales were up 1.7 percent to 524.

• Closed sales slipped 17.7 percent to 717.

• Months supply of inventory was down 45.5 percent to 0.6 months.

• Percentage of list price received went above and beyond, increasing 1.3 percent to 101.4 percent.

• Homes sold, on average, in just 18 days, a decrease of 10.0 percent.

In Carbon County, the Median Sales Price increased to $211,000.

Closed sales were up one listing to 84. Pending sales jumped to 68. New listings decreased to 46.

Inventory dropped to 86 units, leading to a month's supply of inventory of 1.2 months. Homes are moving at a decent pace for the association’s more rural county, even with the number increasing a bit. Days on market were 34 days (versus 31 days the previous December).

“Looking ahead, we anticipate many of the housing market trends of 2021 continuing into 2022, albeit at a more moderate level,” said GLVR President Tim Tepes. “Strong buyer demand and inventory shortages are likely to persist over the next year.

Home sales are projected to remain strong but will be tempered by the limited supply of homes, higher sales prices, and rising interest rates, with the Federal Reserve planning multiple rate hikes in the new year. Price growth is expected to slow somewhat as a result, but affordability will likely remain a top constraint for some homebuyers.”

Retail theft, possession of Drug paraphernalia On Jan. 8 at 8:46 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a theft in progress call. The suspect, 49-year-old Tracy Holmes of Easton, had selected and concealed various items and passed all points of sale without rendering full payment. At the time of arrest, Holmes had in her possession suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and drug para** REMINDER ** If your FALL/ phernalia. Appropriate charges WINTER SCHEDULE has changed, were filed against Holmes. please contact our office at 610-923-

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Investigation update The Moore Township Police Department has released an investigation update in regards to the burglary that occurred at the Blue Star Gas Station on Mountain View Drive in March of 2021. DNA results from the investigation were recently received.

The results concluded that the suspect was identified as a 25-year-old white male (name not released). Through further investigation, it was learned that the male was found to be deceased in June of 2021.

DNA results could take a significant amount of time to get back due to laboratory delays and workload.

Sales Prices

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Price increased 18.3 percent to $278,000. In addition, homes sold, on average, in 18 days – five days above the record low of 13 days, which was recorded in July.

Other notable housing statistics for December include: • New listings decreased 8.7 percent to 439.

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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882 Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath.

610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville.

610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville.

610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. HA, SS 10:30 a.m. for adults and children.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt).

610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth. 610-759-6557 Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Youth Ministry – Sunday – 6:30 p.m.

Kids Ministries – Wednesday – 7 p.m.

EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-408-9624 Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11:15 a.m.

GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m.

SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-262-3365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-262-5645 Sun – Worship 11 a.m./ 6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth.

484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs.

– Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

www.HomeNewsPA.com ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – 9 a.m.- Contemporary Worship, 10 a.m.- Christian Formation, 11 a.m.- Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610-767-5751 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Education, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown 610-759-6377 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m.

BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

KEY W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

Northampton Police Continued from page 7

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DECEMBER 30

Suspicious act in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a suspicious act.

Assist person in the 1300 block of Newport Ave., the unit block of W. 21st St. and the 400 block of E. 11th St. Officers assist females.

Noise complaint in the 400 block of E. 11th St. Report of loud music.

Check person/welfare in the 1000 block of Main St. and the 200 block of E. 21st St. Requests to check the welfare of males.

DECEMBER 29

Disturbance in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a disturbance.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist females.

Domestic in the 900 block of Washington Ave. and 1700 block of Main St. Reports of domestics between a male and a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2000 block of Center St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Unwanted person in the 1700 block of Canal St. Report of an unwanted male.

Check person/welfare in the 800 block of Washington Ave. and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Suspicious person, Lincoln Ave. and Dewey Ave. and the 700 block of Washington Ave. Reports of suspicious males.

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

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of Lilac Ct. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Unwanted person in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of an unwanted male.

DECEMBER 27 EMS ambulance assist in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Traffic stop in the 700 block of Main St., E 4th St. and Howertown Rd. and E. 10th St. and Northampton Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Non-reportable accident in the 100 block of Held Dr. involving two vehicles.

Juvenile problem in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Held Dr. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Suspicious vehicle, Wynnewood Dr. and E. 10th St. Report of two suspicious vehicles.

Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Domestic in the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave. between two males and a female.

Non-reportable accident in the 900 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Juvenile problem in the 100

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DECEMBER 31 Disturbance in the 100 block of W. 17th St. Report of a disturbance.

Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Railroad St. Report of loud music.

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Domestic in the 1700 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

Theft from vehicle in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of two Stihl leaf blowers from an unlocked legally parked vehicle.

Suspicious person in the 1400 block of Railroad St. Report of a suspicious male.

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Disabled vehicle, E. 21st St. and Main St. Report of a disabled vehicle.

Harassment by communication in the 100 block of W. 14th St. Report of receiving harassing phone calls.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2200 block of Siegfried Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

DECEMBER 28 Traffic stop in the 2100 block and the 2200 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 500 block of E. 10th St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Juvenile problem, W. 10th St. and Canal St. and W. 14th St. and Stewart St. Reports of juve-

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