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By SAVANNAH BROWN The Northampton School Board met Monday, January 8 to discuss the 2024-2025 preliminary budget presentation and regular agenda items. During the meeting, Superintendent Joseph S. Kovalchik announced that the borrowing rates for the Route 329 project came in lower than estimated, which were originally estimated to have a 2.02 mill impact on the district, but that number has been reduced to 1.72 mill and is a 3.85% yield. Before the board formally voted on agenda items, board member Brian McCulloch divulged that he would not be voting to approve the bills for payment, alleging that one of the invoices billed by the previous solicitor was a misuse of taxpayer funds. McCulloch stated it was brought to his attention that previous school board president, James Chuss, “used district funds and the time of the district solicitor to investigate ways to stop me from being sworn into office.” The invoice was for four hours of legal work that amounted to $770. During public comment, Chuss responded to McCulloch, alleging that McCulloch’s moral character had been questioned in Continued on page 12
Mr. Fella’s father photographed J.F. Kennedy on his arrival at ABE airport and at his presidential campaign speaking events. Photo courtesy of the Fella family In 1946, the Fellas opened their new studio at 1465 Main St. in Northampton. Martin Fella Sr. managed the new studio. A Liberty High School graduate and World War II veteran, he and his three brothers were trained by Otto, their father, in the photography profession. His son Martin would also learn the profession from his father. He recalled, “I had a camera in my hand when I was 5 years old. When I was in the third grade, I would accompany my father to many wedding receptions, carry-
ing the flash bulb for the cameras and collecting them after all the photographs were taken. My father had many seven-day work weeks.” Saturday was wedding day for most couples. Mr. Fella would Continued on page 2
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go to the bride’s home for photographs, to the church service and then go to the studio for a few
hours for photo appointments. Completing the appointments, he would return to the venue and take reception photos. The wedding photographs were then sent to our local newspapers. Fifty years ago, newspapers featured a society page. The Sun-
day edition would contain bridal photos, engagements, anniversaries and social gatherings. Mr. Fella recalls, “Many years ago, a Sunday Morning Call had 28 photos taken by Fella Studios.” When you read our current
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newspapers, how many of a similar nature appear? This writer rarely sees any in the newspaper! After the wedding photos appeared in the newspapers, the couple’s mailbox was filled with ads from the real estate agents, furniture stores, home appliance stores and yes, even insurance companies. The Fellas and other studios all had busy weekends 50 years ago. Most wedding ceremonies were held in a church or a house of worship. Receptions were gala events held in numerous venues. The local social clubs were booked with receptions from spring to fall. Mr. Fella took photos at many of these clubs. When the immigrants came to America, many formed clubs called Sick and Beneficial Societies. In Northampton, the Fellas could be found with their camera every Saturday at these clubs. It seemed every week they were at a different club. Each week, they could be at the following Northampton clubs: St. Joseph’s Sick and Beneficial Social, St. Peter and Paul’s S.B.C., St. Nicholas S.B.C., St. Stephen’s S.B.C. and Lierderkranz. Reservations for the halls and the photographer, in many cases, were booked for a year in ad-
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vance. Your name was placed on a waiting list. Over in Coplay, you could find the Fellas at Nine Oaks, American Club, Saengerbund and West Coplay Maennorchor. Their camera took them to fire halls, American Legion Posts, VFWs and wherever their photographic talents were needed. A highlight for Mr. Fella’s father was when the Northampton Democratic Party hired him to cover political events. He was thrilled to photograph J.F. Kennedy on his arrival at ABE airport and at his presidential campaign speaking events. We will continue to follow the Fellas’ camera journey in two weeks.
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tional traumas out of hiding once In these undesirable, yet reNatural again. I would laugh if it didn’t peated, visualizations of the past or future, your heart rate surely bring me to tears. Northampton County Look, today has enough chal- quickens, breathing patterns Perspectives lenges on its own. If I time travel change, pupils widen. Perhaps the
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Back and Forth by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
The following simply needs to be said: we cannot keep mentally reviewing and repeating the painful events of the past over and over and expect to remain unaffected. When you do, you are bringing all of that garbage back into the present. Essentially the past becomes the present. The mind’s hologram sees the past situation and the body then once again feels said situation. It’s as if you have time traveled back into the past and are reliving the same despair again and again with no end in sight; enough already. Now you can keep time traveling back to that pain, sadness, regret, frustration and all the rest, and bring it into the present to suffer with once again; but not me, no sir. A younger version of me did that often. I simply cannot do it anymore. I refuse. Not too long ago, during the holiday season, an extremely astute individual who is a psychological professional, related that there is nothing like the holidays to bring all those childhood emo-
back to the past to once again have my life’s energy siphoned out of me by prior upsetting events that took place, I’ll be crawling back to the couch before midday. If you think going backwards siphons your life, your health and your happiness straight out of you, what do you think happens when you time travel forward? Look, I am not H.G. Wells here. I am simply relating what we all do with some bits of humor mixed in to keep the conversation light. When you create some sort of unpleasant visual about a future event you not only see it, but once again, your body feels it. That means you see the occurrence in your mind like you are truly seeing it with your own eyes. This also means the chain reactions take place, neuro-chemistry wise, in the body. Yes, your feelings about it all flow through and the body goes along for the ride. If it’s a root canal, mammogram, meeting, public speaking engagement, etc., that’s, let’s say, set in a week’s time, and you keep time traveling into that near future and visualize this soon-to-be event, your physiology and your body will also feel it all and unnecessarily suffer. You are truly doing this to yourself and you wonder why you have high blood pressure?
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body temperature rises and palms get clammy. So, if you do that every day, you are essentially suffering through multiple events even though it truly just occurs once in the physical reality. Sounds strange? I know it does, yet take a minute and see this for the truth this has been and is in your life. My bet is we all have been going back and forth for years and experiencing all the pain, the sadness and the frustration over and over. You simply cannot just turn it off. You’re probably so fatigued by it all you can’t take anything else. The pace of reliving the past and the future sucks the reserve energy right out from under you. Now I’ll be candid and tell you I’ve gone back more than once to delight in my granny’s lemon meringue pie and Scottish chili. I’ve also time traveled forward in anticipation of Thanksgiving dinner Continued on page 4
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Dolores H. Hottle, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton. Born on Sept. 26, 1944, in Bethlehem, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Eleanor (Neith) Grube. Dolores was the wife of Kermit H. Hottle. Together, they observed their 49th wedding anniversary last October. Dolores was a devoted housewife who loved cooking and baking for her family. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flower beds. An avid animal lover, Dolores has cared for many animals throughout her lifetime. She was a member of St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church, Bath. Survivors: In addition to her beloved husband, Kermit H., she will be missed by her daughter, Jennifer L. Hottle, of Bethlehem. Services: Will be private at the
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David Edward Wolfe, 85, passed away at home in Monaca, Pa. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2024, with his wife of 64 years, Janice (Becker) Wolfe by his side. He was born on Nov. 4,1938, in Allentown, Pa. to Gertrude (Fisher) Wolfe and Henry Leh Wolfe. In addition to his wife, David’s memory will be carried on by his children, Lori (Pat) Markey, Continued from page 4 Barbara (Bob) Wolfe, Gretchen (Matt) Hankins and Kurt (Lin- more than once. These clearly give da) Wolfe. He will be met in energy and vigor. Life is enhanced, heaven by his son David Wolfe, not siphoned off. Take that for Jr. David will forever be adored what it’s worth, yet please stop the by his grandchildren, Sarah (Pat- back and forth into that which rick) Markey-Jones, Kristina doesn’t bring happiness. Life is too short for that. Stay in the present. I’ll meet you there. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care profesHOME, LLC sional.
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By SAVANNAH BROWN The Northampton School Board met Monday, January 8, during which Superintendent Joseph S. Kovalchik and Business Administrator Craig Neiman provided a presentation on the 2024-2025 preliminary school board budget. When discussing district revenue, Neiman identified that market value has grown astronomically throughout the district and is predicted to continue climbing. Assessment value has also grown and is what generates a large portion of the district’s tax revenue. For example, Allen Township has grown 252% since 1999 and East Allen has grown by 40%. A large portion of this growth stems from recent industrial developments that provide over $9 million annually in real estate tax revenue and there are also recent housing developments that are planned throughout the district’s 98 square miles. In November, the board passed a resolution to not increase taxes above the 6.6% Act 1 Index for the upcoming school year and over the last four years, the district only raised taxes once by an average increase of 0.38%. Future tax increase recommendations are estimated to be in the range of 0 to 3%. Currently, the district’s millage rate is 55.71 mills, which is the second lowest school district millage rate in Northampton County. Other revenue highlights include an assumed increase in basic and special education funding, other subsidies from the state such as those for transportation, social security and pension at their assumed rates, flat funding for state gambling and Title programs and an end to the federal pandemic fund. Total revenue for the budget is projected to be $129.1 million, which is a $2.8 million increase
from the previous school year or 2.2%. Some of the expenditure highlights from the budget will include increases in salary costs for seven new hires, medical plan costs, pension costs, charter school tuition, BAVTS enrollment/formula contribution, Northampton Cyber Academy enrollment and debt service, with approximately 97% of expenditures being non-discretionary and the largest portion of expenditures being salary and benefits. The total cost of expenditures is projected to be $132.5 million, which is a $4.1 million increase from the previous school year or 3.2%. Net revenue and expenditures reveal a $3.4 million deficit that the district will need to generate funds for, which could be done through an increase in taxes and utilization of the district’s unassigned fund balance, which stood at approximately $6,884,688 on June 30, 2023. Based on the average 2023 Homestead assessment of $63,000, some of the options to raise taxes that were presented include the following: a 0.50% increase would increase the millage by 0.28, generate $361,815 in revenue and require $3,075,462 in additional fund balance use, which would be an average annual tax bill increase of $17.55; a 0.75% increase would increase the millage by 0.42, generate $543,628 in revenue and require $2,893,650 in additional fund balance use, which would be an average annual tax bill increase of $26.37; a 1.00% increase would increase the millage by 0.56, generate $725,895 in revenue and require $2,711,383 in additional fund balance use, which would be an average annual tax bill increase of $35.21; a 1.25% increase would increase the millage by 0.70, generate $908,617 in revenue and require $2,528,661
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in additional fund balance use, which would be an average annual tax bill increase of $44.07; and a 1.50% increase would increase the millage by 0.84, generate $1,091,796 in revenue and require $2,345,482 in additional fund balance use, which would be an average annual tax bill increase of $52.95. Neiman noted that the district’s upcoming capital improvements will total $7.5 million, which will also require consideration and planning by the board in order to be able to cover those costs. The next steps of the budget will be for the administration to monitor state budget discussions, continue to analyze and prioritize expenditures, monitor enrollment and staffing requirements, and update the budget based on new developments, which will be provided in an updated presentation during the April 8 school board meeting. Then, the board could vote on the proposed final budget in May or June at the latest. More information on the 2024-2025 preliminary budget presentation can be found on the district’s website and the next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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Chief Operating Officer Rami Nemeh donates blood By SAVANNAH BROWN Although one donated pint of blood can help save up to three lives, someone in the U.S. requires a transfusion every two seconds. Miller-Keystone Blood Center reports that over 25% of the population will need blood at least once throughout their life, and although 37% of the population is eligible to donate, only 3% of the population does so regularly. January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month and is meant to honor donors and spread awareness about the necessity for blood donations. In order to help build community knowledge about donating and what makes it so vital, Miller-Keystone Blood Center Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rami Nemeh and Lead Staff Jonathan Ortiz shared the importance of their work and what makes their job so rewarding. Rami has been with Miller-Keystone for over 20 years and got his start in medical technology and
medical testing, working his way up from lab director to becoming the chief operating officer. As COO, Rami works at the company headquarters in Bethlehem and oversees every aspect of the business from donor relations to partnerships with 35 hospitals in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. Rami prides himself on his involvement with the community and working with each hospital to ensure the continued supply of blood products that support patients in need of transfusions. Something the general public isn’t aware of is how much work goes into everything behind the scenes. From managing processes that begin the minute donors are called to when the patient receives their transfusion because “it takes an army,” Rami remarks. Given the short shelf life of blood and the 35 hospitals that rely on donations from Miller-Keystone, the blood center needs at least 350 donors every day in order to meet the
community demand. Additionally, Rami divulges that the pandemic created significant challenges for donation collections, but the center was able to quickly implement measures that ensured the safety of staff and donors to keep up with the demand for blood. During that time, Miller-Keystone led a process within the service area that allowed them to test plasma for Covid-19 antibodies from patients that recovered from Covid-19 in order to provide the convalescent plasma as treatment for patients that were unable to develop enough antibodies on their own. Rami proudly shares that he was very involved in the process, which took just a few weeks to develop, and that it helped thousands of Covid-19 patients as over 5,000 doses were administered. Rami also finds that being able to make a difference in the community and getting to support and work with an “amazing group of individuals” is very rewarding because he enjoys helping them grow. “Donors are happy to be here as well, so it’s rewarding to be surrounded by community heroes,” Rami reveals. Over at the Hamilton center in Allentown, Jonathan makes sure everything runs smoothly and ensures that both the employees and donors are happy. Although he started out as collections staff and mobile staff, he loves his current position and has been with the company for six years. Jonathan explains that there are a lot of factors that influence the decision to donate, which can cause fluctuations in supply from something as simple as the weather. As a result, each day comes with its own set of challenges, but he nevertheless finds his work extremely rewarding. Some of the most rewarding aspects for Jonathan are helping staff accomplish their goals and grow, as well as interacting with and getting to know donors because he enjoys hearing about why they choose to donate since they are taking the time out of their day to selflessly help someone in the community that they don’t even know. “Most people don’t realize how important it is to donate until they or their family member needs blood,” Jonathan points out. To show donors the difference they’re making, Miller-Keystone has created a Thank the Donor program that allows transfusion recipients to specifically thank donors for their lifesaving generosity anonymously via email, which truly helps donors see how their donation impacted
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nate, Jonathan notes, they can also make a difference by volunteering in a number of ways such as setting up canteen, organizing a blood drive and gathering donors. Ultimately, Jonathan believes that a lack of understanding about the science, experience and importance of donating blood is what deters many people from becoming a donor, but he encourages people to do their research or just stop by one of Miller-Keystone’s seven centers to talk with the knowledgeable staff who can answer any questions they may have. “Just give it a chance, you won’t regret it,” says Jonathan.
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patience and the administrative Northampton Public Works staff for handling an influx of were at home at the time of the to raise funds for the family. At calls during the snow emergen- fire and were taken to the hos- time of print, $8,450 has been pital, and two firefighters were raised towards a goal of $12,000. Superintendent announces cies. “It makes me very proud that taken to the hospital where they If you would like to donate, come together as a team,” she were treated for injuries and re- visit gofundme.com and search Retirement after 40-plus years we leased. “Neighbors who lost their home continued. A GoFundMe has been set up to a fire.” Council reminded residents to Of service to the borough shovel sidewalks within 24 hours By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Northampton Borough Council meeting on January 18, it was announced that the borough’s Public Works superintendent Greg Morey will retire on May 3. Morey has served the borough for over 40 years and was appointed superintendent in 2014. “He served the borough admirably and will be missed,” said Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst. “I grew up with Greg,” said Councilwoman Judy Haldeman. “He is a good guy, and he deserves a good retirement. But I’m sure he is going to be difficult to replace.” Haldemann’s sentiments were echoed by all of council, including Councilman Trevor Stone.
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Moravian Historical Society Announces a talk on enslaved Moravians in Nazareth Submitted by SUSAN ELLIS The Moravian Historical Society will host a talk by Dr. Scott Paul Gordon on Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. Dr. Gordon's talk, "Even in the Whitefield House: Enslaved Moravians in Nazareth and its Vicinity," will explore the lives and histories of enslaved Moravians in this region. More than a dozen enslaved men, women and children lived in the eighteenthcentury Moravian congregations at Nazareth and the nearby settlements of Christian's Spring and Gnadenthal. Some even lived in the Whitefield House. What were their lives like? Did any of these enslaved people, all of whom became members of the Moravian church, gain freedom, and if so, how? As part of the Moravian Historical Society's Museum Music & Lecture Series, Dr. Gordon's talk will explore these ques-
tions and others about slavery in eighteenth-century Moravian communities. Scott Paul Gordon is currently the Andrew W. Mellon Chair at Lehigh University. He has served as chair of the Department of English and as chair of the Department of History. In 2018, he published “The Letters of Mary Penry: A Single Moravian Woman in Early America,” and in 2022, he wrote “Tracing the Earliest Moravian Activity in the Mid-Atlantic: A Guide for the Moravian Historical Society.” His current research focuses on forms of unfreedom in eighteenth-century Moravian communities. This event is free to attend, but reservations are encouraged. Please note that the Museum galleries, where the talk will take place, are on the second floor of our historic Whitefield House and are accessible only by stairs.
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center February Community Programs
Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available When: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, at least 6 inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state is-
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After losing 6-2 to St. Paul’s, Dryland came back to win 4-3 in 11 innings and 5-4 to remain on top of the Dart League. Leading hitters for Dryland included Bernie Yurko and Butch Silfies each going 6 for 13, Dave Crouthamel 5 for 12, Shawn Sigley and Nate Phares 4 for 12 apiece, and Trevor Zavacki with a HR. Dave Clark was 6 for 13, Rich Kern 5 for 13, Mark Heffy also 5 for 13 and a HR from Larry Kneller for St. Paul’s. Star of Bethlehem lost the ‘nightcap’ 5-1 to Emmanuel after winning the first 2 games 5-1 and 4-3. Bryan Frankenfield was 6 for 12 to lead the Star of Bethlehem Continued on page 11
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for the meeting is as follows: 23-ZHB-773 Continued from previous meeting: The applicant(s), Lucinda Van Dine, applicants of the property located at 1021 Copella Rd., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A favorable interpretation that a motorcycle track is not permitted as accessory structure or use in LC zoning district on property located at 1011-1013 Copella Rd. Bath, PA 18014. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-16 Limited Conservation Zoning District and 200-13 of 1980 Zoning Ordinance, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# G5-15-5A-3 contains approximately 10.12 acres, and is zoned, Limited Conservation (LC). 24-ZHB-777 The applicant(s), Hickory Hills MHC LLC, applicants of the property located at 121 Hickory Hills Dr., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A special exception for expansion of a Nonconforming Use- Mobile Home Park. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-33C(3) Nonconforming Uses, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# H620-20 contains approximately 102.17 acres, and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR). 24-ZHB-778 The applicant(s), Deanna M. Flamisch, applicants of the property located at 452 Grouse Dr. Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A special exception to conduct a family day care center in the home. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-22 (13)(C13),as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# J511-4E contains approximately .50 acres, and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their scheduled regular monthly meeting on July 10, 2023 at 6:00PM 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 149 Washington St. 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 (1/25)
INVITATION TO BID – SALE OF EQUIPMENT ALLEN TOWNSHIP Bid proposals will be received by Allen Township until Monday, February 22nd, 2024 at 12:00 NOON for the sale of the following: One (1) 2003 CAT Backhoe 430D IT Extendahoe includes one (1) CAT Forks, one (1) CAT Grapple Bucket, one (1) CAT 3-Cubic Yard Bucket, one (1) CAT 36 Inch Bucket, one (1) CAT 24 Inch Bucket, and one (1) 12 Inch Bucket One (1) 2006 CAT BA25 Street Broom One (1) 12 Ft. Everest Used Plow Two (2) Sii Commercial Vertical Storage Tank (3,000 gallons each, sold separately) One (1) Commercial Vertical Storage Tank (3,000 gallons) One (1) 1986 Case Tractor with one (1) Kuhn Mower One (1) Wisconsin 1986 Trailer The Township does not provide any guaranties and/or warranties relative to the items being offered for sale. Thus, the items are offered on an “AS IS/ WHERE IS” basis. Interested parties may view information concerning the items and submit bids on the Municibid Auction Website: www.municibid.com. The auction will begin on February 5th, 2024 at noon and end on February 22nd, 2024 at noon. For further information or to arrange an appointment to inspect these items, inquire at the above address or call (610) 262-7012 ext. 105 between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Amber R Averbeck Assistant Manager Allen Township
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NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 2024 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1. Newport Apts LLC, 5574 Tollgate Road Pipersville, PA 18947, for the property located at 1637-1639 Newport Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. L4SW4C-14-8 and is located in an R-2 Residential Zoning District. There are current use variances on this property for the storage of construction items as well as an office for a business with no customers and limited hours. Newport Apts LLC is seeking a variance to: Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance pages 250:2324, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-15. Nonconforming Uses and Buildings, D. Change of use. 250 Attachment 2 – Schedule I – Schedule of Controls 2. Cherry Square Shopping Center, LLC, 4950 Dunham Drive Reading, PA 19606, for the properties located at 101 Held Drive Northampton, Pennsylvania and 2412-2430 Cherryville Road Northampton, Pennsylvania. These properties are located on Tax Parcel No.’s L4-8-4M and L4-8-4N, respectively, and are located in the C-2 Commercial District. Cherry Square Shopping Center, LLC is seeking a variance to: Page 250:35, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, Sec-
tion 250-18. Accessory Structures and Uses, K. Commercial and industrial signs,(2) Freestanding Signs, paragraph (b). Page 250:38, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, Section 250-18. Accessory Structures and Uses, M. General Regulations, paragraph (5) and paragraph (7)(d) 3. 1249 Newport Avenue, LLC, 727 N. Meadow Street Allentown, PA 18102, for the property located at 1249 Newport Avenue Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. M4NW2D-9-1 and is located in the I-1 Industrial District. 1249 Newport Avenue, LLC is seeking a variance to: Pages 250:23-24, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-15. Nonconforming Uses and Buildings, D. Change of use. 250 Attachment 2 – Schedule I – Schedule of Controls Page 250:41, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, Section 250-19 – Off-street parking and loading, A. Offstreet parking. 250 Attachment 4, Schedule III – Regulations for Off-Street Parking Spaces Page 250:23, Article IV – District Regulations, Section 25012 – Schedule of regulations and Section 250-13 – Application of regulations. 250 Attachment 3, Schedule II – Bulk and Coverage Controls All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant and property owner must attend. Jerry Serensits Zoning Officer
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PUBLIC NOTICE 2023-005 The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Municipal Building 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following application: The appellant, RC 8606 LLC, states that it is challenging the Zoning Officer’s interpretation of Section 675-52(E) and also states that it is requesting variances of Sections 675 (Attachment 4), 675-52(E) and 675-112 of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to construct 3 singlefamily attached dwellings. The property is located at 522 E Northampton St, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel #K6NW3B 2 1A, and is in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District. Interested parties are welcome to attend the hearing and may have an opportunity to be heard. Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer (1/25 & 2/1) NAZARETH BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 2024 SCHEDULE MEETING The regular monthly meetings of the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority board shall be the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are held at Council Chambers, 159 W Center St, Nazareth, PA 18064. Any questions should be directed to the Authority office at 610-759-0727. 2024 Meeting Dates are as follows: January 18 February 15 March 21 April 18 May 16 June 20 July 18 August 15 September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19 (1/25)
January 25-31, 2024 9 LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. WAYNE & WENDY KLEINTOP The applicants/owners of 1014 Pear Road, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on November 30, 2023 for more than one principal use on a lot located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-30 – Erection of more than one principal use per lot. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-24-1-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/ Rural Residential Zoning District. BWC HOKENDAUQUA CREEK LLC The applicant/agent of 3367 Pheasant Drive, Northampton, PA, 18067 has filed an application for zoning relief to construct a new Principal Solar Energy System. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-30 – Erection of more than one principal use per lot, Section 180-37.D.(8) – Off-street parking and loading and Section 180-128.C.(14) – Water Supply. The parcel I.D. No. is J4-21-4-0520 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Liz Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (1/25 & 2/1) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Cindy A. Nickles, late of the Township of East Allen, 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. Francis J. Nickles, III 1614 Ilona Dr. Hellertown, PA 18055 Administrator Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/25-2/8) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Berdell A. Haines, deceased, late of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Co-Executors: Ricky Steven Haines & LuAnn Tressel a/k/a LuAnn Haines ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (1/25-2/8)
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** REMINDER ** If your FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE has changed, please contact our office at 610-923-0382 to update the Directory listing at no charge. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@ homenewspa.com or call 610-9230382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com. ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.m.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 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. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 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., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 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.
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.
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.
BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200 Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.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.
CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath.
FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 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. MOUNT EATON CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050 Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary
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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.
NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA) Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 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) PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243 Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/ adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 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.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. and 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. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104 Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-Fri- Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061
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Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/ Vaccinated Service 11:45 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. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation 10 a.m., 11 a.m.Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107 Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m. Latin Mass Tues.- 6:30 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 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426 Sun. – Worship 9 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, Walnutport. 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.
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hitters with Ron Frankenfield going 5 for 10 and Walt Hoffert 4 for 12. For Emmanuel, Tom Dormieda was 4 for 11 (HR) and Jon Rice 4 for 13. In other action, Farmersville ‘sandwiched’ 1-0 and 7-5 in 11 innings around a 4-1 loss to Christ UCC. Top hitters included Wade Chilmonik 5 for 9 (HR), Sue Grim 5 for 14, Gene Grim 5 for 14, Kyle Campbell 4 for 13, and Tom George 4 for 14. The final match of the night finds Ebenezer beating Blessed Trinity 2-1 and 8-1, losing the ‘nightcap’ 2-1. Hitters included Jim Voortman 9 for 11(hitting the cycle for the night), Joe Kish 4 for 10, Zane Blevins 3 for 10 and Brendan Blevins with a HR. Todd Jones was 5 for 12, Dan Halteman 4 for 12 (HR), and Terry Knauss 4 for 12 for Blessed Trinity.
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First Half Champion Fensty’s Restoration D&R PRECISION MACHINE - 1 Brian Dilley 661(239,215) Dave Roman 539(201) Rick Dilley 546(198) Josh Horninger 519(182) Butch Post 605(240) PALMER TROPHY - 3 Ed Gallagher 663(248,213) Joe Mandarino 578(216) Kurt Berger 519(182) Vacant 450 Butch Holland Sr 596(244) COLOR RITE - 1 Don Arndt Chris Remaley Steve Glesias Adam Schisler Noah Durnin
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previous board meetings, which is why he felt it was his duty as president to investigate the matter. When it came time to vote on the bills for payment, the board voted to remove the invoice and vote separately on that matter, so that all other bills could be paid. During the motion to pay the $770 invoice from the solicitor, the motion failed with Directors Bretzik, McCulloch, Harris and Kristin Soldridge voting against the motion. In other business, the board unanimously approved all personnel agenda items including the following: two leaves of absence; one retirement; two resignations; the updated job description for administrative assistant; rescinding two leaves of absence; the revised master district volunteer list; building substitute teachers; department and district coordinators and middle school subject and team leaders; extracurricular staff and stipends; athletic coaches for the winter season; the hire of Nathan Kelly as a maintenance employee; the hire
of Michelle Heisler as the coordinator of the Community Education Program; for Kristy Young and three students to attend the PMEA District 10 Orchestra Festival at a cost of $696.53; the attendance of Victoria Kropf at the PaTTAN 2024 PDE Conference at a cost of $105.46; the attendance of Douglas Fehnel and David Ramaley at the Marine Corps Educators Workshop; for Jessica Pretopapa, 42 students and two chaperones to attend the National Honor Society field trip at a cost of $313.06; for James Sansone and one student to attend the PMEA District Band Festival at a cost of $483.06; the hire of Megan Repsher as personnel secretary; the hire of Austin Hicks as special education instructional assistant at George Wolf Elementary; and the attendance of Shaun Murray and Matthew Frailey at the Pa. State Athletic Directors Association at a cost of $1,805.54. Under curriculum, the board unanimously the 2024-2025 program of studies for the high school, and under facilities, the board approved the contract with CMG of Easton in the amount of $298,200 for the replacement of windows at Siegfried Elementary and the contract with Caretti Inc.
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in the amount of $109,500 for brick repairs at the high school. Next, the board approved the following finance agenda items with the removal of the $770 invoice from King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul that was billed for the legal work associated Chuss’ investigative request: the Catalog Fixed Discount Program as awarded by the IU20 Joint Purchasing Board; a contract to transfer the Commonwealth of Pa. COSTARS procured Verizon services from the expired COPA contact to the current active COPA Voice contract; the approved 2023-2024 budget transfers; the vendor for fuel oil for the 2024-2025 school year as recommended by the Northampton/ Monroe/Pike County Joint Purchasing Board; bills for payment; and the treasurer’s report. Under miscellaneous, the board unanimously approved the listing of After-School Tutoring Program tutors, the 2024-2025 school calendar and the acceptance with appreciation for the monetary donation of $200 from Making Memories (Mary Jo Pletz and Charlene Shelak). The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the NAHS auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
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FENSTY’S RESTORATION - 3 Joe Scwartz 420(b) Mark Flamisch 459 Jeff Lear 573(228) Marty Csencsits 469 Matt Paulus 666(251,224) WTF - 3 James Mandarino 511(194) Shawn Kulick 577(194) Robert Kulick 440 Bruce Walters 561(192) Mike Klement 649(234,229) G&L SIGN FACTORY - 1 Paul Duda 512(174) Don Schoeffling 514(177)
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MOURNING WOULD PUB ON STUMP - 1.5 Kevin Danner 548(245) Chris Manini 652(219,231) David Betz 622(205,222) Chris Benner 649(254,224) Terry Heckman 701(226,254) MOORE POWERSPORTS - 2.5 Ed Taylor 663(218,255) Brad Stuckey 573(210) Scott Friebolin 608(202,205 Mark Janda 512(202) Milt Kelly 597(207) Next week match ups: G&L Sign Factory vs D&R Precision Fensty’s vs D&R Precision Moore Powersports vs WTF Color Rite vs Palmer Trephy
Northampton Borough Police Report Suspicious act in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a suspicious act. Juvenile problem in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a juvenile issue. Traffic stop in the unit block of Lerchenmiller Dr., the 1900 block of Canal St., W. 21st St. and Canal St., the 200 block of Howertown Rd., Howertown Rd. and Walker Dr., and the 600 block, the 900 block, the 1000 block and the 1500 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted. Assist person in the 1800 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.
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Criminal mischief in the 1900 block of Center St. Report of damage to a window of a building. Disabled vehicle in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a disabled vehicle towed. Assist person in the 100 block of E. 4th St. Officers assist a female. Check area in the 1900 block of Center St. Request to check the area. Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 28th St. Request to check the welfare of a female. Warrant service/served, W. 21st St. and Canal St. Report of a female with outstanding warrants taken in custody, and transported to Northampton County Prison.
JANUARY 12 Domestic in the 300 block of Kingsbarn Ln. between a male and a female. Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female. Disturbance in the 500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance. EMS ambulance assist n the 2000 block of Center St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. Hit and run accident in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damage to the driver side mirror. Domestic in the 1500 block of Newport Ave. between a female and two males. Assist person in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a female. DUI in the 1400 block of Newport Ave. Report of a suspected DUI. Check person/welfare in the 600 block of Buckingham Dt. Request to check the welfare of a male.
JANUARY 13 Non-reportable accident, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. involving two vehicles. Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Poplar St. Request to check the welfare of a male. EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Atlas Ln. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Reportable accident, E. 21st St. and Line Alley involving two vehicles. Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.