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by ERIN FERGUSON The devastation of the Australian fires prompted St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 206 E. Main Street in Bath, to hold a sew-a-thon on January 18, in the Fellowship Hall, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Australian wildfires killed one billion animals and injured over 480 million. Due to this devastation, Australian animal rescues are in dire need of sewn items to help comfort and heal the injured kangaroos, wallabies, bats, koalas, and other native animals. “Australia has been experiencing wildfires for months now that are unprecedented. This is one of those things you see, and even though it’s so far away, you try to do anything you can to reach out and help,” said Connie Lusto, one of the organizers of the sewa-thon. Sewing patterns, which were approved by the rescues, were available during the sew-a-thon to create specific wraps and pouches. Knitters and crocheters were welcome to join in as well to help create nests for the smaller animals. Other volunteers helped by cutting fabrics and ironing them at the ironing stations. The rescue organizations
in Australia required the fabric to be cotton, which could come from old shirts, curtains or tablecloths. The volunteers were asked to bring sewing machines, threads of any color, scissors, pins, irons and ironing boards, rotary cutters, cutting mats, yard sticks, and their own knitting or crocheting tools. Many volunteers throughout the community gladly donated their time and sewing skills to help achieve the sew-a-thon’s goals. “Kathy Walsch, the other event organizer and the pastor’s wife, and myself are absolutely humbled by the many people from all over the area that braved the weather to come together to help our Australian neighbors. We had around 100 people show up and a bunch of them took fabric home with them when the weather started to get really bad out,” said Lusto. “Our volunteers sewed, knitted, and crocheted a total of 266 items, with more on the way. It was more than we could have hoped for and are so grateful for their time and donations,” added Lusto. The church provided snacks, sweet treats, lunch, and drinks to Continued on page 2
Sledding in Nazareth Borough Park on Jan. 19, photo by Gregory Morgan Photography.
Petition expected to be Circulated for Upper Nazareth Township library tax
By JASON KAMERY Early on in the Upper Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the municipal building, supervisor Donna Hirst read a statement explaining a bit about the Board of Supervisor’s library budget. “Upper Nazareth Township budget meetings were advised and open to the public,” Hirst said. “Three supervisors attended both Upper Nazareth Township budget meetings. That was Mr. Rinker, Mr. Disbrow and myself. The library was fully represented only at the first meeting. During the two meetings, every line item of the budget was reviewed and
addressed. The library funding from the very beginning, from the first meeting, was $50,000.” Hirst continued her statement, discussing different discrepancies that were found by the Board of Supervisors and the process they went through to find answers for the discrepancies from the library. She concluded her statement with a suggestion for the library budget moving forward. “I respectfully submit the following suggestion,” Hirst said. “Maybe we should have a referendum on the library funding. It can be a separate tax like Open Spaces and voted on by Upper Nazareth Township residences. It
would put the funding decision into the Upper Nazareth Township community, which is where it belongs. Since it is believed the Board of Supervisors is antilibrary, which it’s not, the funding decision should be made by the residents.” Township solicitor Gary AsContinued on page 3
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all of the volunteers. All the finished items are being mailed to hubs in Australia that
will distribute the sewn items to the rescues in need. These hubs are organized by
volunteers for the Animal Rescue Collective and the Animal Rescue Craft Guild. If you would
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Bath Museum- Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Saturday January-November and first Saturday in December. 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers welcome. See you Feb. 15. To schedule tours, call 484-272-7314, leave message.
Free Community Dinners- First Tuesday of every month
from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth. Call 484-894-9799 FMI.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting- 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum- 6600
Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets
every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Klecknersville Rangers. Call 610-837-1190 FMI.
Moore Township Association for Families in NeedMonthly meeting second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meet at Covenant United Methodist Church.
Moore Township Democrats- Meet second Thursday
every month, 6:30 p.m. at Pizzaville, corner of 946 and 512. No dues, speakers most months.
Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Tuesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome. Partners For A New Beginning Support Group Meetings- First and third Thursday of every month, 7 to 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth.
Siegfried Log Cabin 2020- Open Saturday, May 16 and Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 time TBA.
United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.
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Potts’ Doggie Library tax Continued from page 1 Shop raises teak reported that a township resident contacted him about an intention to file a referendum for $22,000 for a library tax. “Late this afternoon I received Northampton a delivery from attorney Monahan, on behalf of Brian Sayago, Area High indicating it was his intention to circulate a petition for a referento impose a .6 mil library School student dum tax,” Asteak said. “What will By HOME NEWS STAFF On Sunday, Jan. 12, Potts’ Doggie Shop in Northampton held a fundraiser for Sarrah Ramos, a Moore Township resident and Northampton Area High School student, currently battling stage-four cancer. Shop owners Mark and Bob Mazziotta said that 100 percent of the funds raised from Jan. 12 would go directly to Sarrah. At time of print, $22,000 had been raised and hundreds of patrons from surrounding areas came out to attend and support Sarrah Ramos.
happen is that, assuming Mr. Sayago follows through on his suggestion, he will be circulating a petition within Upper Nazareth Township for signature by Upper Nazareth Township electors. That petition will then be submitted to the Board of Supervisors. If the petition contains the requisite number of signatures, which according to the library code is 3 percent of those who voted in the last election, then we are obligated to refer the matter to the election board for placement on the primary ballet in April.” During the meeting, the super-
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visors approved unanimously to release Eagles Landing Phase 3C from an 18-month maintenance period. Also Morning Star sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors asking for a reduction in the letter of credit for Phases 3 and 4 on Heritage Village. The supervisors asked for more time to review the letter. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the municipal township building.
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BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and the Northampton County Area Continued on page 6
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Atlas Cement Memorial Museum Trust annual report Submitted by LARRY OBERLY The report of the activities of the museum is given for the time period of Dec. 1, 2018, through Nov. 30, 2019. The Museum Trust met on Dec. 2, 2019 to review this report and conduct other matters of business as needed. Edward Pany, Museum Curator, reported on the attendance for the previous 12 months as follows: Tours and public visitations/ programs: 639 persons Educational programs for school children: 2765 students and teachers Total contacts: 3404
The museum staff had the opportunity to provide programming assistance to eight civic and/or historical organizations in 2019. Mr. Pany has led the process of preserving our cement heritage not only in our schools but also in the community, through programs conducted both at and away from the museum. Both he and Mr. Oberly have provided program assistance to our civic organizations uplifting the cement plants that have provided the life blood of economic activity for the region for more than 100 years.
The museum hosted many leaders and employees throughout the year, with many coming from foreign lands and work in companies that still operate here and across the globe. All of our guests expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to visit a fine museum dedicated to their area of expertise. Numerous photos of the industry have been added to the collection over the past year. It must be noted that all of the remaining operating Cement Companies of the Lehigh Valley have supported the museum financially this year. They include; Keystone Elimentia, Lehigh Heidelberg, Buzzi Unicem, and LafargeHolcim. This is very meaningful to the Trust. They are to be commended for their support, which allows us to continue to operate as a free / no-cost facility to everyone. Each also works with a learning team at the Northampton Area Middle School alongside the museum in special program support. The students and teachers have received them warmly and the relationship continues to connect them to their konkrete kids roots. The museum continues to honor a cement worker of the month and honored nine such workers from five plants in 2019. They receive a photo and biography that appears in The Home News, The Northampton Press, The Whitehall Press and The Catasauqua Press. In addition, each worker selected receives a framed copy of the article and a plaque. Our 2019 honorees were: • Michael Flint, Lehigh Heidelberg Evansville •Barry Schlosser, LafargeHolcim Whitehall •Stuart Guinther, Keystone Bath •Phillip Retter, Lehigh Heidelberg Nazareth •Jim Berger, Lehigh Heidelberg Evansville •Gary Butko, LafargeHolcim Whitehall •Michael Haberle, Lehigh Heidelberg Nazareth •Judy Fiori, Keystone Bath •Bruce Keim, Buzzi Unicem Stockertown This year we have hosted visitors from four foreign countries: Germany, Brazil, Italy, and Indonesia. Closer to home in the United States, visitors came to us from 12 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, including: New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, California, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. We acknowledge the support of Northampton County through our grants from the Hotel Tax Program. This year saw the implementation of a joint effort to publicize the museum with other Borough organizations and events, and we continue to be found in the publications “Discover Lehigh Valley.” We would like to thank the Borough Council, Borough Manager and all the Borough employees for their support and cooperation in keeping this a first class museum for our community.
Respectfully for the Trustees Larry Oberly, Sec ACCMM Trust Next meeting of the Trust will be Dec. 7, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Old Bath Doctors By Charles McIlhaney, Jr.
Cold and flu maladies are approaching full bore for this winter season. And while we are fortunate to have close access to good doctors and medical facilities, we no longer expect to see doctors make house calls. My dad told me that when he was a boy, early 1900s, Dr. Hahn from Bath would sometimes sit down and share a meal with the family, if invited, while making a house call to attend a sick family member. In my boyhood, 1950s and beyond, doctors in Bath included Dr. Lehman, Dr. Petrocelli, and Dr. George Brong. Our family relied mostly on the services of Dr. Brong, who had his practice located on Main Street, a
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few doors west of Walnut Street. He also made house calls in Bath and surrounding areas with his trusty red Jeep and black medical bag. Most of my ailments were of the cold weather related sore throat or respiratory nature. And whether dispended from the room behind his medical office or from his black bag at our home, the remedy usually consisted of a small packet of white, chalky, bitter tasting pills complemented with a packet of small pink pills that had a sweet aftertaste when swallowed. On one occasion, a mother discovered her young son had eaten some of the pink pills as candy. In a panic, she immediately called Dr. Brong fearing the boy may need treatment as severe as a stomach pump; but Dr. Brong assured her the pink pills were nothing more than sugar-coated placebos, owing to the old country doctor wisdom that if you took something believing it would help to make you get wellit probably would.
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Bye-bye Mr. Bigmouth Did you ever meet someone
who does not listen? Maybe you might say he or she never shuts up. They talk, talk, talk and 15 minutes into the conversation you think, “I can’t take it anymore,” or “my brain has checked out.” And then, if you’re polite, you might continue to listen and begin thoughts of how to get away. And, if you noticed, they generally are talking about themselves or they are just a know-itall with no self awareness. I was at a cocktail party last year. Most of us didn’t know each other and generally, in that case, it starts out quiet and momentum grows as the folks get to know each other and find things in common. And then he arrived, l’ve known him for years, gave a short hug and it began. He launched into what’s wrong with the city, what’s wrong with the press, what’s wrong with his personal life, loud and proud of what he was saying. I watched as people slowly moved on to talk to others. You know the old saying, “You had to be there.” Seriously, the looks on the faces of the guests was horrifying. It got so bad that people started to leave because he was so overwhelming they just couldn’t stay any longer. He had no idea; just kept on criticizing the world. He literally ruined the entire party. Well, if you own or manage a small business, the same thing could happen to you. One negative comment on social media can outweigh 10 great comments. Or, even worse, when someone decides to trash your business at a social event. Today it matters what people think because they can get the word out faster, easier and in a long-lasting way.
I always told my children: you can’t change someone, you can only change yourself, or be more strategic than Mr. Bigmouth. Can’t change what happened at the party, so what can you change?
1. Next time you see him, head toward the other side of the room. 2. Keep the conversation short and as sweet as possible. 3. Let other trusted colleagues know what they may get into. 4. Surround yourself with folks who have the ability to listen. Bye-bye Mr. Bigmouth.
are treated with bark- or soil-applied systemic insecticides to kill actively feeding insects in current and future seasons. The time to act is now. State agriculture workers need help from homeowners to battle the Spotted Lanternfly and keep it from spreading from the Northeast to other parts of the country. Our expert arborists are working
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Destructive pests costing Pennsylvania $50 million annually Submitted by LIZ McKEE According to a study just released by Pennsylvania State University, the Spotted Lanternfly is costing jobs and revenue in many counties in Pennsylvania. The Spotted Lanternfly voraciously feeds on trees and plants, causing their decline and death. Infestations of the species were first detected in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014. Two dozen quarantine zones have since been declared in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia. The Spotted Lanternfly has no natural enemies and will continue to spread like a plague. It’s up to property owners and local experts to identify and eradicate the next generation now, before eggs begin to hatch in the spring. State agriculture workers cannot fight this pest alone. Homeowners need to protect their properties and to keep the Spotted Lanternfly from spreading to new areas. Expert arborists from Monster Tree Service can take you to an infested property to show you the signs to look for. Watch as they scrape off the eggs and treat the infected trees and plants. Recognize the signs of the Spotted Lanternfly: • Freshly laid egg masses –
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Starting in the fall, the fully mature Spotted Lanternfly will lay 30 – 50 eggs and cover the entire clump with a grey putty-like covering. The egg mass is about one inch long and can be seen this time of year on many hard surfaces such as tree trunks, bricks, patio furniture, and vehicles. The insulated eggs are hardy enough to survive brutal Northeast winters to hatch in the spring. • Lifecycle – The life expectancy of a Spotted Lanternfly is about one year. During that time, it will change dramatically from hatching as a black nymph with white spots, to a brilliant red, and finally to grayish wings with black spots. The fully mature pest cannot survive the winter and will die within a few months of laying its eggs. The adult Spotted Lanternfly has two pairs of wings but prefers to hop instead of fly. • Damage – The insects feed on sap from trees and then excrete large quantities of sticky liquid. The substance encourages the growth of mold which kills trees and plants. Our trained arborists have undergone special training to recognize Spotted Lanternfly infestations and eliminate them. The company’s trucks also have special permits to travel among
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the quarantine zones to remove infected trees. Expert advice to stop their spread: • Egg mass scraping – Remove egg masses from tree trunks and other hard surfaces by hand. • Tree removal – Spotted Lanternflies feast on dozens of species of native plants, including fruit trees and grapevines. They are very fond of the tree-of-heaven, Ailanthus altissima, which experts recommend homeowners remove from their property. • Tree banding – Trees are banded from May through July to catch young insects as they crawl up and down the trees to feed each day. • Insecticide treatments – Trees
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The Borough of Bath is seeking a military veteran or active military member, active or retired law enforcement officer, correctional officer, security guard or anyone with prior parking and/or code enforcement experience to apply for the position of Part-Time Parking/Code Enforcement Officer. The primary role of the position is parking enforcement; the selected candidate will enforce all parking laws within the Borough. Secondary responsibilities include enforcement of local codes and the Borough’s anticipated Quality of Life Ordinance. Weekly scheduling is very flexible, starting with up to 15 hours of work per week. The pay range for the position is $14.75 to $19.25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Annual salary increases are commensurate with work performance. Stop by the Borough Office or access the Borough website (www.bathborough.org) to fill out an Employment Application. Completed applications and resumes must be submitted to the Borough Office: 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 ATTN: Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager, no later than Monday, March 2nd at 4:00 PM. Applications and resumes may also be submitted to the Borough Manager by email: manager@boroughofbath.org. Additional Information: Candidates must have a valid driver’s license; reliable transportation; must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner; and, cannot be a convicted felon or charged with a felony. For more information or questions, please contact the Borough Office: (610) 837-6525.
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Bath Die Hards Standings week of Jan. 15
Standings W L 1 9 3 4 9 3 2 7 5 6 5 7 3 3 9 5 3 9
Monday Nite Mixed 2019/2020 Bath American Legion Post #470 Week 19 of 30, Jan. 13
Standings W L Davidson 46 30 Jacoby 41.5 34.5
Seier 40 36 Kerbacher 34.5 41.5 Kemmerer 33 43 Brandt 33 43
Friday Niters 2019/2020 Bath American Legion Post #470 Week 19 of 31, Jan. 10
Standings W L Family & Friend 46 30 Herman Hermits 39 37 Wee Little Pigs 38 38 Short Arm Pick U 38 38 Newbies 37 39 “F” Troop 30 46
East Bath Sportsman 2019/2020 Bath American Legion Post #470 Week 18 of 30, Jan. 14
Standings W L Grube 45.5 26.5 Rice 41 31 Rinker 41 31 Lichtenwalner 35 37 Beal 34.5 37.5 Howell 32 40
Meixsell 32 40 Csencsits 27 45
Sunday League 2019/2020 Bath American Legion Post #470 Week 8 of 15, Jan. 12
Standings W L Bauer 24.5 7.5 Musselman 23 9 McGee 19 13 Meixsell 15 17 Hoysan 15 17 Williams 13.5 18.5 Radcliffe 13 19 VanBlargan 5 27
Bath Commercial Bowling League Week No. 18 Standings
Standings W L Daku Auto Body 8 4 Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering 7 5 Bath Supply #2 7 5 Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair 6 6 Celebrity Clean. 6 6 Bath Supply #1 5 7 Rice Family 5 7 Maxx Amusem. 4 8
COPEECHAN 123 25 - Kyle Hartzell, Tony Hujsa, Lorren Livingston 24 - Dave Darrough, Irvin Dennis, Kelley Huber, Joe Mule, Brian Snyder, Dave Snyder, John Soloe, Ron Wechsler, Jon Zadzora EAST BATH 122 25 – Brayden Heckman, Skip Trentalange 24 – Jason Bok, Sam Goll, John Manning, Scott Rinker, Bob Ruth, Jack Thomas RANGER LAKE 125 25 – Dennis Cacciola Sr., Allen Hunter, Chad Kulp, John McCauley, Mark Ryan TEAM STANDINGS EAST BATH 1355 COPEECHAN 1346 BLUE RIDGE 1342 RANGER LAKE 1342
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Submitted by DAVE CASEY Star of Bethlehem remains in 1st place despite losing a pair of games to Farmersville 5-2 & Bath Industrial 2-1, winning the ‘opener’ 6-1. Bowling League Leading the Farmersville hitters Week No. 18 Standings were Jason Steigerwalt 5 for 10, Standings W L Keith Campbell 5 for 12, & Tom Hosted by: Moore Township Lioness Club Fensty’s Restor. 10 6 George 4 for 11. For Star of BethTaylor Honey 9 7 lehem, Bryan Frankenfield & TyLiberty Recycl. 9 7 ler Frankenfield (HR) each went G&L Sign Fact. 8 8 5 for 13 with Bill Hoke Sr. went WTF 8 8 4 for 10. 2nd place Dry land Graver Farms 7 9 moved closer to 1st place with Holy Family 7 9 13-3 & 3-2 wins over St. Paul’s, D&R Precision 6 10 losing the ‘nightcap’ 4-3. Top hitGames of Chance ters included Dave Crothamel 8 Plus Chinese Auction & Basket Raffle for 13, Lou Dervarics 6 for 12 & All Ages Welcome! Bernie Yurko 4 for 13 for Dryland while Jennifer Erkinger was 6 for 12, Brian Gross 5 for 12, & Suburban Doors open at 11:30am - Play begins at 1:00 Dave Clark 4 for 11 for St. Paul’s. Trapshooting League After losing the ‘opener’ 3-1 Klecknersville Fire Co. Hall Ranger Rod and (including 2 HR’s from Alan Routes 946 & 987 (north of Bath) Pennies, Gun Club Beahm) to St. Stephen’s, Light of Food and 1/19/2020 Christ came back to win 7-4 & Fun! BLUE RIDGE 120 6-4 in 11 innings. Leading Light Bring your own pennies or purchase at the event 24 – Barry Berger, Jeff Blose, of Christ were ‘Buzz’ Heidecker 7 Kitchen open throughout the event Mike Kresge, Al Onkotz, Lorne for 15, Dan Halteman 6 for 14, Palansky, Lou Szoke, Zach Szoke Rich Hasonich 5 for 14, Andy Contact for details: Yvonne (610) 837-0220 Mickelson 4 for 12 (HR), Aaron Yetter 4 for 13, & Todd Jones 4 for 15. Ed Wychock was 4 for 8, Alan Beahm 4 for 13 with 2 HR’s, & John Hoysan getting his name in the Record Book with a “Base on Balls” for St. Stephen’s. It was Salem UCC beating Christ Offering All Inclusive Wedding Packages UCC 6-5 & 5-2 after losing the Outdoor Garden Gazebo for Wedding Ceremonies ‘opener’ 4-2. For Salem UCC, Bob Krause was 5 for 13, Bill Seating for 25-225 Guests Rinker 5 for 13 (including a 2 run HR in the 9th inning to win 7401 Airport Road, Bath Game 2), Kris Wentzell 4 for 12
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with HR’s from Jane Carrigan & Kadon Szoke. Dave Shaver, Garry Hunsicker & Donnie Laudenslager (3 HR’s) all went 5 for 13 with George Gasper going 4 for 10 (HR) for Christ UCC. The final match of the finds Emmanuel beating Bat Lutheran 5-2 in 10 innings on a Troy Haydt 3 run HR (4 for 13), & 7-3 (scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the 8th), losing the ‘opener’ 2-0. Hitters included Judy Hoffert 6 for 11, Jim Hill 4 for 12 for Emmanuel, while Damian Rader was 5 for 12 for Bath Lutheran. Ebenezer had the BYE. STANDINGS Star of Bethlehem Dryland Light of Christ Salem UCC Bath Lutheran Emmanuel Christ UCC St. Stephen’s Farmersville St. Paul’s Ebenezer
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Agency on Aging are seeking nominations for outstanding seniors. Nominees must be 60 years or older, a resident of Northampton County, and have a passion for helping others through personal action, inspiration, public service, sports, educational instruction or humanitarian efforts. Nominations may be made in an essay of 250 words or less with a description of why the nominee deserves to be recognized and listing their volunteer activities. Forms for nominations can be obtained from Melissa Titus at 610-829-4509, mtitus@ northamptoncounty.org For each nominee, please return one entry form along with the essay to: Melissa Titus Area Agency on Aging 2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 Nominations must be postmarked by March 18, 2020. The selected individuals will be honored on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Wesley Church 2540 Center St., Bethlehem.
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Northampton Police Report JANUARY 8 Disturbance in the 1900 block of Main Street. Report of a disturbance. Juvenile problem in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue. Report of a juvenile issue. Child custody in the 200 block of W. 14th Street. Report of a custody issue. EMS ambulance assist in the 500 block of E. 20th Street. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Check person/welfare in the 200 block of E. 19th Street. Request to check the welfare of a female. Check person/welfare in the 400 block of E. 21st Street. Request to check the welfare of a male. JANUARY 9 Drunkenness in the 1000 block of Main Street. Report of an intoxicated male.
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Traffic stop in the 100 block of E. 10th Street. A traffic stop was conducted. Non-reportable accident, Main Street and E. 24th Street involving two vehicles. Traffic stop in the 2000 block of Main Street. A traffic stop was conducted. Assault in the 2000 block of Main Street. Report of a male assaulting another male.
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JANUARY 11 Non-reportable accident, E. Fourth Street and Main Street involving two vehicles.
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JANUARY 10 Traffic stop in the 2100 block of Dewey Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted. Traffic stop, Horwith Drive and Clear Springs Drive. A traffic
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Grand Opening And ribbon Cutting planned For Sabz By HOME NEWS STAFF Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Sabz Restaurant on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. with the ribbon cutting promptly at 5:45 p.m. Sabz Restaurant offers the taste of Persia with a modern twist. They have incorporated the cultural taste of Persian cuisine and fused it with the best twists of Mediterranean, Turkish, American and Asian cuisines. Sabz is located at 2418 Cherryville Rd. in Northampton.
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NAZARETH AREA Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball held Community Night vs. Pocono Mountain East on Jan. 14 and won, then hosted Beach on
Jan. 17 and also won. On Jan. 21 the boys competed against Central and traveled to East Stroudsburg North on Jan. 23 and now will host Whitehall on Jan. 24. The Nazareth Girls Basketball Team competed against Pocono Mountain East on Jan. 14 and
won, then lost against BECAHI on Jan. 17. They hosted Central on Jan. 21 and East Stroudsburg North on Jan. 23. On Jan. 24 the girls will compete at Whitehall. The Nazareth Wrestling Team played host to Northampton on Continued on page 11
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity Awarded Gold Star status By Pennsylvania Library Association Submitted by SHELBY ROZELL The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity was awarded a Gold Star rating by the Pennsylvania Library Association on Nov. 18, 2019. The PA Forward program sponsors the Gold Star award. PA Forward is a Pennsylvania Library Association initiative that is partially funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor. PA Forward operates on the belief that “libraries have moved far beyond just being book repositories. They are agile institutions serving real-life needs. Libraries are the key to powering progress and elevating the quality of life in Pennsylvania by fueling the types of knowledge essential to success: Basic Literacy, Information Lit-
eracy, Civic and Social Literacy, Health Literacy, and Financial Literacy.” (Source: paforward. org) The MLNV started working on its PA Forward star status at the beginning of 2019. Since February, the library has received a Bronze Star and Silver Stars for all five literacies highlighted by PA Forward. The MLNV will retain Gold Star Library status for three years. “The recognition of being ranked as a Gold Star library is a privilege. It reinforces the library’s focus to provide a wide variety of services and programming to citizens of all ages in our community. The library will continue to be a place where people come together to relax, learn, cultivate relationships, and improve their lives,” says Holly Bennett, Library Director.
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Jan. 15 and won, and then defeated Emmaus on Jan. 16. Next the wrestlers will travel to Pocono Mountain East on Jan. 22, then to Stroudsburg on Jan. 23. On Jan. 25 they will compete in the EPC Tournament at Easton Middle School. The Nazareth Swimming Team hosted Central Catholic on Jan. 16 and won, hosted East Stroudsburg South on Jan. 21, and now the swimmers will compete against Easton on Jan. 23. For up to the minute news, check out my website at https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
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Plan Slate Belt takes a Big step forward The future of the Slate Belt is Beginning to come into focus Submitted by MATT ASSAD The ten Slate Belt communities partnering together on a single comprehensive plan have developed an Issues and Opportunities Report and draft goals that will serve as the foundation for how the Slate Belt area can manage its growth, while maintaining its unique character and quality of life. The report is the latest step in a two-year effort in which the boroughs of Bangor, East Bangor, Pen Argyl, Roseto, Portland and Wind Gap and the townships of Plainfield, Washington, Lower Mount Bethel and Upper Mount Bethel work to develop the first ever Slate Belt Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan. “The people of the Slate Belt are exemplified by their strong work ethic, courage and passionate sense of community pride,” said Tom Petrucci, Chairman of the Plan Slate Belt Steering Committee. “The completion of the Issues and Opportunities Report is a milestone achievement that will serve as the foundation for developing the Plan Slate Belt. With much of the hard work still ahead, the Steering Committee members are looking forward to receiving input from Slate Belt residents to help build the future community together. The $190,300 project is funded by Northampton County, the ten municipalities, the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Fulton Bank through the Neighborhood Assistance Program Special Program Priorities of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. "The County of Northampton is pleased to see Slate Belt municipalities working together to develop a regional plan," said County Executive Lamont McClure. "This is the only way for the communities to be able to control their own fates." The Issues and Opportunities Report, now available at https:// planslatebelt.org/, contains information on demographics, housing, economy, land use, development and transportation for the area. A key finding is a significant shift in the area’s economy over the past decade, but data in the
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Cedar Crest College Announces 2019 fall Dean’s list Submitted by KATIE KENNEDY Cedar Crest College congratulates dozens of students who were named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of 2019. The Dean's List recognizes students who have earned a grade point average of 3.65 or higher in the academic semester. Emma Gundrum of Northampton, Emily Kern of Nazareth, Adrian Mast of Danielsville, Justine Motta of Nazareth, Sadie Schlichting of Northampton, Lara Struckman of Nazareth, Victoria Tramonte of Nazareth, Claire Van Horn of Nazareth and Christiana Vandegrift of Nazareth.
Bucknell Students Named to Dean's List Submitted by SHANA EBRIGHT Bucknell University has released the dean's list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean's list recognition. Tessa Brugler, an Education major in the class of 2021, from Nazareth; Makenna Ehrlich, an Undeclared Management major in the class of 2023, from Nazareth; Drew Filchner, a Biomedical Engineering major in the class of 2022, from Northampton; Continued on page 15
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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 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 11 a.m., SS 10 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/9:15/10:30 a.m. HA, SS 9:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun –1/26: No SS. 10 a.m. Worship. 11 a.m. Crock pot challenge. Town Hall meeting noon. 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. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Adventures and Adult Forum. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Worship with HC Wed.- 7 p.m. evening service 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. 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.
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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 10:45 a.m./6
p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 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 610262-2227 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 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. – 8/10:15 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. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
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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. – (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat. 4:30 p.m., Sun. 8:30/10:30 a.m. 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 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610837-5894 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.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 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.
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HELP WANTED GAB OVER THE FENCE COLUMN WRITER The Home News is seeking someone to carry on the legacy of the beloved Gab Over The Fence column. Please send us a sample column to be considered. Submissions may be emailed to AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com, faxed to 610923-0383 or mailed to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088. (1/23) PT SALES POSITION/ ADMINISTRATIVE Computer savvy, good customer service, answer phones, and sales, 25-30 hours per week. Walnutport area call 610767-9600 for more information. (1/23) ZONING OFFICER East Allen Twp is seeking candidates for Zoning Officer, who oversees the administration of zoning and planning. Candidates should have an understanding of zoning, planning, and the building code. Other sought skills are interpersonal skills, communication, self-starting, and organizational skills. More info call 610-262-7961 or email manager@eatwp.org. (1/30)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Herman E. Gestl, late of Moore Township, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Edwin D. Gestl 2455 Williams Rd. Bath, PA 18014 Administrator DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/9-1/23) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Peggy J. Reed, late of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Bruce Bradley Reed, Executor of the Estate of Peggy J. Reed. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Bruce Bradley Reed c/o Richard P. Kovacs, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Richard P. Kovacs, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 38884 (1/9-1/23) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Brian Michael Markulics, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Mark David Markulics 801 Meadow Lane Bath, PA 18014 Administrator
DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/16-1/30) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of ANGELYN BEGOVICH, deceased, of the City of Easton, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Christine Clauser, Executrix, on January 6, 2020. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Christine Clauser, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (1/16-1/30) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Gilda M. Molvig, late of the Township of Hanover, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Joyce Griffith, Executrix of the Estate of Gilda M. Molvig. 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 Joyce Griffith c/o Richard P. Kovacs, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Richard P. Kovacs, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 38884 (1/16-1/30) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lois M. Millheim, 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 Gerald K. Millheim, Executor of the Estate of Lois M. Millheim. 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 Gerald K. Millheim c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (1/16-1/30) PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NAZARETH BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular meetings of the Board of the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Nazareth Borough Hall, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. All interested parties are invited to attend this meeting. Any person with a disability requiring special accommodation to attend a Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority meeting should notify Brenda Makovetz, Office Administrator, at (610)759-0727 as early as possible but no later than three to five days prior to the meeting. The Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority will make every effort to provide a reasonable accommodation. (1/23)
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their regular meeting on January 6, 2020, at 6:30PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 625 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH TO MAKE OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 625 SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY OF POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE BOROUGH OF BATH AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH, BOROUGH OF BATH UNIFORM TRAFFIC, PARKING, AND PROCESSION AND ASSEMBLY REGULATIONS, ADDITIONAL PARKING REGULATIONS, ADDITION OF ARTICLE VI (METERED PARKING), ADDITION OF ARTICLE VII (REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES), AND ADDITION OF ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC TOWING & TOWING STORAGE); SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; CODIFICATION; AND EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the full text is available for review at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their regular meeting on January 6, 2020, at 6:30PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING A HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE AT 128 E. MAIN STREET. A copy of the full text is available for review at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager
(1/23)
January 23-29, 2020 13 MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 2020 REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND HEARING/ MEETING The annual reorganizational meeting and regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 20-ZHB-729 The applicant(s), John and Cynthia Becker, applicants of the property located at 3230 Sunny Hill Rd. Northampton, PA 18067 request the following relief: a special exception and/ or variance to conduct a General Home Occupation using an accessory structure for an Automotive Repair Business. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-7) General Home Occupation Standards, 200-17B Rural Agricultural Zoning District Uses permitted, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J4-343C, contains approximately 2 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 20-ZHB-730 The applicant(s), Kevin L. Cupples, applicants of the property located at 185 Kemmerer Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064 request the following relief: a variance to construct an accessory structure within the side yard setback requirement. The sections cited for this application are as follows: 200-17G Yard Requirements (side yard setbacks), as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J6-13-1K, contains approximately 1.41 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 19-ZHB-724 Continued from a previous hearing held 8/13/19, The applicant(s), Kyle Knecht/Blue Mountain Woodworking, applicants of the property located at 2413 Community Dr. Bath, Moore Twp., PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance and/or special exception to utilize 1500 sq. feet of existing space within the existing nonconforming business use for an additional non residential use. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-33 Nonconforming Uses, 200-17B Rural Agricultural Zone Uses, 200-26 Limitation of Principal Uses, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H6-10-2, contains approximately 2.6 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (1/23 & 1/30)
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Local students Named to MAC Academic Honor Roll Submitted by KRISTOPHER NOLT The following local studentathletes were named to the 2019 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll for their achievements in the classroom during the Fall 2019 semester. Isabella Martinez of Bath competed as a member of the Alvernia University Golden Wolves Field Hockey Team during the fall 2019 season. The Central Catholic High School graduate is studying Criminal Justice at Alvernia. Michael Corsetti of Nazareth competed as a member of the Alvernia University Golden Wolves Cross Country Team during the fall 2019 season. The Pen Argyl Area High School graduate is studying Health Care Science at Alvernia. The MAC Academic Honor Roll is comprised of studentathletes who compete in a varsity level sport and registered a semester GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher. A total of 1,588 student-athletes were recognized across the MAC for their achievements in the classroom.
Bloomsburg University Student Alexandra Papageorgiou Receives Professional Experience Grant Submitted by TOM McGUIRE Bloomsburg University has announced that 153 Professional Experience Grants (PEG) have been awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. Alexandra Papageorgiou from Nazareth was awarded a grant to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Professional Experience Grants (PEGs) help students defray the cost of professional development activities and applied learning
outside the realm of the academic classroom. Without PEGs, students may be forced to decline opportunities such as national conference presentations, study abroad experiences, internships, or independent research because of the substantial expenses that can accompany these experiences. Bloomsburg University, along with generous donors via the Bloomsburg University Foundation, has awarded $168,785 to support experiences for 145 students this academic year, and over $617,493 since the creation of the PEGs in 2015. The grants are a part of a comprehensive effort at Bloomsburg University to equip every student with practical, meaningful experiences and alumni and employer connections, both on campus and in the field, so they are prepared to impact their community and the workplace upon graduation. This commitment to student success is known as Professional U.
Utility bill Scams Submitted by STEVE GARDNER Winter is upon us and with temperatures plummeting in many areas, keeping the heat on is critical — a fact that scammers try to take advantage of. Each winter, utility scams spike as con artists claiming to be from the utility company threaten to cut off service if an immediate payment isn’t made. The goal of these crooks is to create a sense of panic in their targets to act hastily and hand over payment information or even buy gift cards to pay the supposed debt. If you get a surprise visit or call from the “utility company” this winter, ask questions like what your bill history is or what the individual’s employee ID number is, and then follow up to confirm before taking any action. Be a fraud fighter. If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.
Bath Area Food Bank statistics For January 2020 Children under 18 served - 112 Seniors 60 and over - 95 Individuals 18 - 59 served -139 Total individuals for month 346 Total family units for month 146 New self-declaration forms for month - 6 Total families registered - 224 Emergency distributions - 4 Senior Commodity Supple-
ment Food Program - 22 The next distribution date is Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Police Blotter Hanover Township Shooting On Jan. 18, members of PSPBethlehem responded to the 1800 block of Troxell Street in Hanover Township on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, troopers discovered 52-year-old Virgen Rivera critically injured from a gunshot wound inside the residence. Troopers provided medical assistance until the arrival of EMS. The victim was then transported by EMS to the hospital for advanced medical treatment. The accused, 28-yearold Marvin Benitez, was taken into custody on the scene. Benitez had been negligently handling a firearm inside his bedroom when it discharged. At the time of the discharge, Rivera was in her bedroom, located across the hall. The round traveled through Benitez’s bedroom door, through Rivera’s bedroom door before entering Rivera. Benitez was charged with the following offenses: Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Simple Assault and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Benitez was arraigned on the aforementioned charges and bail was set at $75,000. He was unable to post bail and was remanded to Lehigh County Jail. Armed robbery at Days Inn Troopers responded to Days Inn on Airport Road on Jan. 15 for the report of an armed robbery. An unknown male walked into the Days Inn, approached the front desk, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the cash register. The desk personnel opened the drawer and provided the actor with all the money in the cash register. The actor then fled in an unknown direction. The actor was wearing a silver in color sweatshirt, gray pants, gloves and a black mask that covered his face. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Trooper Robert Griffin of the PSP Bethlehem Barracks at 610-861-2026. DUI crash/arrest On Dec. 29, Colonial Regional Police Department investigated a one-car crash at the intersection of Route 512 and Route 22 in Hanover Township, Northampton County. Joel Nieves, 38 of Al-
lentown, was operating his 2002 Mercury Cougar on Route 512 southbound in the wrong lane of travel. His vehicle then left the roadway, driving over a curb and colliding into a metal pole, causing heavy damage to his vehicle. He was unconscious and needed to be cut from the vehicle by Hanover Township Fire Department. After he was extricated he was transported to St. Luke’s Bethlehem
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by Hanover EMS and Bethlehem Township Medics. During the investigation, open beer bottles were found and blood records indicated Nieves had a blood alcohol content of 0.24 percent. Charges were filed with DJ Zumas office for DUI highest rate and related traffic offences.
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around pipes to keep them from freezing. • Leave bathroom/kitchen cabinet doors open - this will allow warm room air to circulate around the pipes when cold weather invades. Also, let faucets drip to reduce pressure. • Keep thermostat at same temperature day and night - the heating bill may be a bit higher, but it pales in comparison to paying for the damage of a pipe bursting. • Remove hoses from outside faucets - if you leave hoses connected with water still in them, there’s no place for water from the faucet or the water line to drain. The trapped water freezes and expands, creating a crack in the line inside the wall of your home, spewing water everywhere. For the faucets, you can buy an insulated cover or just wrap a towel, foam, or even newspaper around the faucet, cover in plastic and then tape to hold in place. If your pipes freeze: • Turn on all faucets to find out which ones are working - a small trickle of water from one faucet while others are gushing is a good indicator of a frozen line. • Work from the faucet, back, to check for ice blockage - run a hair dryer or heat gun back and forth along the pipe, warming it gradually. Never put a heat source directly on the pipe, especially if it’s PVC. It could rupture the pipe. Do not use any open flame. • Check for leaks - if you see any leaks in the pipes, shut off the main water valve to the house and close all faucets. • Add salt to drains - pour a tablespoon down the drain, but don’t add water. The sudden temperature change could crack the pipe.
Louise Moore Park on Jan. 19, photo by Gregory Morgan Photography.
Samuel Borick Of Nazareth Studied abroad In fall 2019
Submitted by KRISTINE TODARO Muhlenberg College encourages students in every major to study abroad while earning college credit towards their degree. In fact, 56 percent of Muhlenberg graduates from the Class of 2019 studied abroad at least once during their college career, and between 250 and 300 students study abroad each year. In fall 2019, Samuel Borick, class of 2021, from Nazareth, attended College Year in Athens in Greece. The College supports discipline-specific study abroad opportunities as well as offering over 100 approved programs in Europe, Australia, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
For those interested in Theatre and Dance, discipline-specific study abroad opportunities include The London Theatre Program at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and the Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy, which are offered both semesters. Students interested in on-camera acting can study in New York City through the Larry Singer Studios program, in which students train and intern at top entertainment companies. A program for Accounting, Business and Economics majors at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands is offered during the fall semester. A program for Media & Communication and Film Studies majors in Dublin, Ireland is offered during the spring semester. In addition, Muhlenberg has established exchange opportunities in Europe and in Japan. Some students choose to experience global education in an accelerated immersive experience. MILA (Muhlenberg In-
dependent Learning Abroad) courses meet on campus during the semester and include facultyled short-term study abroad trips between semester breaks. Other students spend time in the nation's capital, the Muhlenberg Washington DC Semester, which offers a world of opportunity in every field of study. A small, personalized program, students live, study and intern while earning a full semester of academic credit during the fall or spring semesters or half a semester of credit in the summer.
• Insulate exposed water lines you can buy insulated sleeves from the hardware store, which slip easily around exposed pipes in the garage, attic, basement, or outside. Pipes located in these areas are more susceptible to freezing. • Seal leaks or cracks around pipes in the bathroom or kitchen - cold air can flood through the tiniest crevices. Insulate or caulk
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Protect your Home against Frozen pipes
Submitted by KEVIN BEHAN Frigid cold temperatures are sweeping through the country the first part of the week with overnight lows dipping below the freezing mark. That means pipes in homes are in danger of freezing and bursting, leading an emergency call to the plumber and expensive water damage in the house. According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, over the past decade insurance companies have paid out $4 billion in claims for frozen, burst pipes. The freezing temperatures of winter pose a major threat to waterlines in a home or office. It can be inconvenient and costly, but it is also preventable. We can’t control bitter cold, but we can take precautions to make sure our homes are safe of water damage as a result of cracked pipes. Tips to protect pipes:
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