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Birth Announcement
submitted by MARIA BLASKO Marc and Maria Blasko, of Jenkins Township, announce the birth of their son, Luke Owen Blasko. Luke’s paternal grandparents are Joseph Blasko, of Pen Argyl and MaryAnn Pany, of Northampton. His maternal grandparents are Joseph and Dor-
othy Sagliocco, of Jenkins Township, Pa. Paternal great-grandparents are Frank and Agnes Blasko, of Bath, Pa.; and the late Nicholas and Thelma Petruccelli. Maternal great-grandparents are Dorothy Dzurisin, of Swoyersville, Pa.; the late Paul Dzurisin; and the late Joseph and Rosalie Sagliocco.
Dedicated Allen Township supervisor Thanked for his service
By KERI LINDENMUTH Long-time Allen Township supervisor Bruce Frack has been honored for his nearly two decades of dedication to the township. Frack’s resignation was announced in December, marking the end of his term. Frack served the township as an elected official for 18 years, even serving as both vice chairman and chairman of the board. He helped the township make decisions on roadwork, budgeting, development, public safety, parks and recreation, and more. Full-time, he was employed as a Senior Project Manager for the Lehigh-Northampton Airport
Authority for over 44 years. Township Manager Ilene Eckhart, who worked alongside Frack during his service, praised him for not only his involvement in the community, but for his positive attitude. Eighteen years, she said, is an impressive amount of time for someone to dedicate to their community. “[Mr. Frack] has always been a joy to work with,” she said. “He is very personable, very knowledgeable, and a very positive person to be around.” After his years of service, Frack will be spending some much-deserved time with his family.
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By KERI LINDENMUTH The Bath Borough Council reorganization meeting was held on Jan. 3, 2022. During the first meeting of the year, three new councilmen and one returning councilwoman were sworn in by Mayor Fiorella Mirabito. Mirabito is entering her third term as mayor, having won reelection in 2021. Newly elected councilmen Jim Lisiecki and Doug Hamadyk took the oath of office alongside re-elected councilwoman Michele Ehrgott. Ehrgott begins her third term on council. In addition to swearing in Lisiecki, Hamadyk, and Ehrgott, Mayor Mirabito had the opportunity to swear in someone very special. Her husband, Manny Mirabito, was also sworn in as a councilman during the January 3 meeting. Mirabito will fill the seat vacated by former Councilman Mark Saginario. Saginario resigned effective December 31. Mirabito submitted a letter of interest to the borough and will be completing Saginario’s term until the end of 2023. This is not the first time Mirabito has sat on borough council. He previously served as council president in the 1990s. “I think Manny is going to be a great addition to this borough because of his experience,” said Councilman Barry Fenstermaker. Mayor Mirabito, Ehrgott, and Borough Manager Brad Flynn all thanked Saginario for his decadeplus of service and wished him well on his new journey as borough manager of Tatamy. Continued on page 4
On Monday, January 3, Tony Pristash was sworn in as Mayor of the Borough of Northampton by Superior Court Justice Jack Panella.
When not to seek a Covid test
Submitted by SAM KENNEDY St. Luke’s University Health Network reminds the public that the Network requires a doctor’s order for Covid-19 tests at its testing sites. Currently, the lines and wait-times at testing sites are hours long. People who are symptomatic and have tested positive using an at-home test should not seek a second, confirmatory laboratory test from the Network. (An athome test that produces a positive result in a symptomatic individual is considered highly accurate, so a second, laboratory test is not necessary to confirm the diagnosis.) People who believe they have been exposed to Covid but are not symptomatic should not go to a St. Luke’s hospital emergency department or a St. Luke’s Care Now urgent care location for a Covid test to rule out infection. Additionally, people should not go to the hospital emergency department or a St. Luke’s Care Now urgent care location for a Covid test for travel needs. “Our region is experiencing a surge in demand for testing because of the Omicron variant,” said Jeffrey Jahre, MD, St. Luke’s
Senior Vice President of Medical & Academic Affairs and Section Chief Emeritus of Infectious Diseases. “We ask for the public’s thoughtful cooperation to ensure our region’s health care resources are available and accessible in a timely manner to those patients with the greatest need.” If you develop a fever and symptoms such as a cough or difficulty breathing, call your doctor for medical advice. For St. Luke’s patients, please do one of the following: • Call your St. Luke’s Physician Group practice. • Download the St. Luke’s app to utilize the video visit feature to connect with a doctor. For patients without a doctor, please call the St. Luke’s Coronavirus hotline at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 7. Fully vaccinated and boosted
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Submitted by GLORIA KOCH I would like to thank everyone who donated their grocery bags for the Mountain View Wesleyan mats for homeless vets effort. This enabled us to continue this project. In July 2016, we began making the mats. To date we have donated 108 mats. We also received donations and were able to buy 10 Dunkin Donut gift cards, 10 Wawa gift cards and 50 bus passes to give to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Allentown. Thirty-five mats went to Paul’s House Valor Foundation Clinic in Kunkletown for veterans. There were several places in need that we were able to help as well. Fifteen mats went to the Bethlehem Emergency shelter, 12 went to Florida Veterans. In addition, people started asking if they could buy them to use at the beach, camping, hunting and sports events. We made the decision to sell them for $25 per mat and give the money to help the Wounded Warriors Project.
To date, we have sold 24 mats and were able to send Wounded Warriors $600. We made 170 mats to give away to help others, we sold 24 mats. That is a total of 194 mats that were made since 2016. We welcome men, women, seniors and teenagers to volunteer their services. There are several ways you can help make mats for our veterans: 1. Collect colored plastic bags. The mats are 6’ long by 4’ wide. It takes 500 bags per mat. You can drop the bags at Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath or Lattemann’s Store at 2716 Community Dr., Bath. 2. Help prep bags every first and third Wednesday of the month at Mountain View Wesleyan Church (call for details). 3. You can do some prepping at home, such as open the bags to make a tie, or open, tie and weave the bags. 4. Weave mats the second and fourth Wednesday of every
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The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify. Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-8371190 FMI. Leave message. Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St. Northampton Borough Crime Watch MeetingTypically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.
Well, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Some folks went to church to celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve. On January 1 we celebrated New Year’s Day. Everyone had their special meal on New Year’s. Some people made resolutions. Now we try to keep our New Year’s resolutions. How are you doing so far? After a week already some give them up. At times we find it hard to keep them up. Good luck. When New Year’s begins, people spend a lot of time driveling on things they want to change about themselves. But that’s not what should motivate us to improve. This year, I’d like to encourage you to consider a simple truth that makes a difference: God made humans to Pfizer 5 and P�izer forfor 12 and overover love and be loved. In fact, we’ll website call the Pharmacy more information. never be satisfied until we learn Please see our Covid 19orBooster vaccines for available for to express and receive affection. Pfizer, Moderna and J&J. New also to Bath Drug: Designer Greetings But we have another need – one Covid 19 Rapid Test available. greeting cards that may seem counterintuitive – Please see our website or call the Pharmacy forCard$mart more information. 50% off all day every day. time: we need to have a heartily love for ourselves (Isaiah 55:8-9). $2.95/30 Day RX and $7.95/90 RX Bath $2.95/30 Day RX and Day $7.95/90 DayDrug RX This year, before trying to recreBath Drug is a participating pharmacy for is a participating pharmacy for Paid Prescriptions, ate yourself, consider that you Paid Prescriptions, Medco, Express Scripts, Medco, Express AetnaSilver and Tri-Care, Silver Aetna Scripts, and Tri-Care, Scripts, CVS/ were lovingly crafted by God. 310 S. WALNUT ST, BATH, PA 18014 Scripts, CVS/Caremark, Magellan, Cigna, Envision, Caremark, Magellan, Cigna, Envision, There may be things in your life 610.837.9992 Symphonix, Medicare parts B & D. Symphonix, Medicare parts B & D. No insurance, that need to change, but He’ll www.bathdrugpharmacy.com No insurance, No Problem. No Problem. provide the path for you to walk. All you have to do to follow Him is obedience. Questions: Who is going to be in control of your life? You or God? At the Battle of the Marne during WWI, a French Lieu255E South Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088 tenant General Ferdinand Foch Ph: 610-923-0382 • Fax: 610-923-0383 sent out this communiqué: “My center is giving way, my right is E-mail: AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com retreating. Situation excellent, I Paul & Lisa Prass - Publishers am attacking.” His willingness Catherine Stroh - Associate Publisher & Editor to see hope in a tough situation Kristy O’Brien - Account Executive eventually led to victory for his Tony Pisco - Art Director Erica Montes - Director of Creative Services troops. Sometimes in life’s batDavid Farkas and Robin Dengler- Delivery Drivers tles we can feel as if we are losing on every front. Family discord, The Home News ISSN 1944-7272 (USPS 248-700) is published every Thursday of the year at a local subscription rate of $25.00 annually; 50-cents per copy on newsstands. business setbacks, financial woes, Periodicals postage paid at Bath PA and additional entry offices. or a decline in health can put a pessimistic spin on the way we A General Circulation Newspaper Since 1942 look at life. But our God always POSTMASTER: Continued on page 5 Send address changes to:
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Bath Borough Council Looks ahead to new year
By KERI LINDENMUTH During their first meeting of 2022, the Bath Borough Council spent some time looking back at what was accomplished in 2021 but quickly moved full-steam ahead to work on improvements for borough residents and businesses in 2022. The PA State Police were present during the meeting to report on incidents in 2021. There were 744 total incidents in the borough last year. They included 39 disorderly conduct incidents (ex: loud noises or disturbances), 31 minor assault incidents like pushing and shoving, three aggravated assaults, 72 motor vehicle crashes, 289 calls for help (ex: landlord disputes, 911 hang-ups, welfare checks), 58 property crimes (ex: criminal mischief ), six identity theft cases, and 196 miscellaneous calls (ex: road hazards, lost items, found items). One regulatory checkpoint was also set up as a traffic stop in the borough, resulting in 12 investigations and four DUI arrests. While police did not notice an upward trend in one particular crime, they did say that identity theft cases are rising across the area. Most of these cases involve unemployment claims.
“I think the state police are doing a wonderful job patrolling our street,” said resident Roseann Ombati. Mayor Fiorella Mirabito echoed these sentiments and thanked the police for their service. To residents, she reiterated that if they “see something, say something.” Calling the police for instances like park vandalism is the only way for an investigation to be opened. Meanwhile, the borough’s volunteer fire department gave their 2021 report. In total, there were 295 calls for the year. Other than safety, parking will also be a big focus for the borough in the New Year. Reports from 2021 show an income of $4,000 from the borough’s parking meters, an increase from the $1,000 in parking fees collected in 2020. Councilman Frank Hesch believes the borough is on the right track and will break even with the cost of installing the meters. However, council also acknowledged issues with parking availability in the winter. There is limited parking available during snow emergencies. This year, the public safety committee will be reviewing the current list of snow
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Evelyn L. Becker
Evelyn L. Becker, 83, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by loving family on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. She was the wife of the late Carl J. Becker, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage prior to his death in 2014. Born in Schnecksville, she was a daughter of the late Peter F. and Lizzie (Roth) Brunner. A short time after graduating from Northampton High School in 1956, Evelyn and Carl wed and together raised a family and successfully owned and operated Becker Farms in Moore Township, since 1959. In addition to potato farming, Evelyn was known for her strawberry patch and raw, farm fresh honey. She loved sewing and especially enjoyed making yoyo quilts. Survivors: Evelyn will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Rose E. Wedde and husband, Ronald, with whom she resided, James R. Becker and wife, June, and John C. Becker and wife, Cindy, all of Moore Township; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan, Nolan, Michael, Adam and Rachel; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Earl Brunner and wife, Marianne, and George Brunner; a sister, Isabella Clauser; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Carl, she was predeceased by a brother, Peter Brunner; and three sisters, Esther Brunner, Pauline Snyder, and Gladys Olewine. Services: A graveside service will be held privately with the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be offered
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Mary V. Silfies
Services: A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the MLD Foundation, 21345 Miles Drive, West Linn, OR 97068-2878.
Mary V. Silfies, 91, formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Harold F. “Stumpy” Silfies, with whom she shared 53 loving years of marriage prior to his death in 2006. Born in Klecknersville, she was a daughter of the late Harry F. Sr. and Stella (Fehnel) Edelman. Early in her Continued from page 1 marriage, Mary was employed “Thank you for all of the years by Lincoln Textiles and later that Mark put in and for all of worked as a floor lady at various the great accomplishments he has garment mills in the region. A devoted and loving wife, mother had,” said Ehrgott. “Whether we agreed or not, he and grandmother, Mary enjoyed put in the time,” added Mirabito. the simple but very satisfying life “That alone is a big thing….Mark of raising her family and housekeeping. She enjoyed NASCAR did a lot for the Borough of Bath and baseball, and she was an avid in his 12 years.” Flynn called Saginario his Phillies fan. “right-hand man.” Survivors: Mary will be dearly “He got me a start here, and he missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Betty Yost has been there for me,” he said. “I and husband, David, Gary Sil- really thank him and appreciate fies, Kathy Kahler and husband, all he has done for me over the Brad, and Ronald Edelman and years.” After the new council memwife, Gail, all of Nazareth; eight bers were sworn in, president, grandchildren; nine great-grandvice president, and president pro children; a brother, Robert Edelman of Moore Township; a sister, tem positions were appointed Eva Seyer and husband, John, of by a council vote. Ehrgott was Chapman Quarries; along with reappointed council president, many nieces and nephews. In the first woman president in addition to her husband, Harold, borough history. Councilman she was predeceased by a great- Frank Hesch was appointed vice granddaughter, Makaeya Lynn president and Fenstermaker was Wheeler; six brothers, Charles appointed president pro tem. All Sr., Ray, Donald, Harry Jr., Paul decisions were unanimous. Mayor Mirabito thanked the and William Edelman, Sr.; eight new members of council for their sisters, Pauline Lahr, Shirley Lauservice and commitment. bach, Jean Filchner, Dorothy “I am glad that they stepped up Snyder, Ruth Edelman, Ethel Sutton, Martha Snyder, and Mil- [and] that they ran for office,” she said. “They are going to see a difdred Barlieb. ferent side of why things are the way they are.” “Get ready,” she continued. “You are going to get a really good lesson. You are not going to apid uel il make everyone happy, but that is Residential • Commercial okay.” 610-437-2000 Council isn’t the only govern570-629-9555 ing body undergoing a switch up. The planning commission also Responsive has two vacancies. Both Allen George and Andrew Ehrgott reService
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I hope everyone had a safe, happy and healthy New Year! Now for the tough part- to remember to write 2022 instead of 2021 on paperwork! I gotta make this week kinda short on accounta we’re short on space. Hopefully the 8-page issues don’t last for too long and we can resume the higher page counts soon…Has everyone set their New Year resolutions? I stopped doin’ that awhile ago, just wasn’t realistic for me. I prefer to think of ‘em as New Year intentions. If you have new year intentions yourself to try something new or live a healthier lifestyle, Kula Heart & Wellness Yoga out of Bath is offering a beginner yoga
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Non-reportable accident in the Domestic in the 1400 block of 300 block of Main St. involving Washington Ave. between a male two vehicles. and a female. EMS ambulance assist in the Assist person in the 1400 block 1000 block of Main St. Officers of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a assist EMS with the transport of female. a female. Fire call in the 100 block Assist person in the 1300 block of Frank Dr. Officers assist of Newport Ave. Officers assist a Northampton Fire Department. male.
Check person/welfare in the 2200 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female. Juvenile problem, Lerchenmiller Dr. and Smith Ln. Report of a juvenile issue. Suspicious act, E. 17th St. and Main St. Report of two males looking into windows of parked vehicles. EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Wires down in the unit block of Main St. Report of a downed wire. Odor complaint in the 100 block of W. 14th St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.
DECEMBER 14 Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a male. EMS ambulance assist in the 1900 block of Canal St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Non-reportable accident in the 200 block of W. 27th St. involving two vehicles.
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can find a way to conclude: “Situation excellent.” We all have our problems but there is a way. We learn from our trials. Peer pressure is part of everyday life. Sometimes we base our decisions on what other people will think or say and on what pleases God. We serve God whether people honor or despise us, whether they slander or praise us. One day we have to give account of ourselves to God. (Rom. 14:12). Many of us make promises to ourselves to mark the beginning of a New Year, we make pledges such as, I’m going to save more, exercise more. We begin the year with good intentions, but before long old habits tempt us to take up our old ways. Sometimes it’s as if our resolutions never existed. So let’s begin the New Year serving God. By reading the
bible and praying daily. Most important, pray for our leaders in Washington and Harrisburg. Did you realize when we say we are going to pray for someone they depend on us? God knows what we need but He wants us to ask Him. Christmas has passed and we celebrated the birth of LordSavior. The Lord sent His son to reconcile yourself, the answer becomes obvious. We all have sinned and He died on the cross for our sins (John 3&5). The supreme God of the universe wants a personal relationship with each of us. We were made for the Lord- not because He needs us, but because He wants us. Once we accept Christ’s offer of salvation, we have the awesome privilege of growing in our relationship with Him. We can’t walk around with Jesus the way the disciples did, but we can experience an even closer relationship because He lives within our hearts through His spirit. When we put problems in God’s hands, He puts peace in our hearts.
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AGE REQUIREMENTS Link and Follow the Directions Check person/welfare in the Admission to Kindergarten: Child must be fiveAGE years REQUIREMENTS old on or before September 1, 2021. 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. ReAdmission to First Grade:toChild must be sixChild years old onbe or five before September 1, before 2021. September 1, 2022. Admission Kindergarten: must years old on or quest to check the welfare of *Children a currently enrolled in Kindergarten in our school district need not register for first grade. Admission to First Grade: Child must be six years old on or before September 1, 2022. female. *Children currently enrolled in Kindergarten in our school district need not register for first grade. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
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Record Must Show the Following: Immunization Record Must Show theImmunization Following: Traffic stop in the 1000 block • 4Tetanus doses of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (1 dosebeonadministered or after theon 4th ➢ Diphtheria, and Pertussis - at least 4and doses; the fourth dose should or birthday) after the 4th birthday. and the 2400 block of Main St. doses of onbe oradministered after the 4thonbirthday at least 6 months after previous dose ➢ Polio -•4 4 doses; thepolio fourth(4th dosedose should or after and the 4th birthday given) ➢ Measles - 2 doses and the 1300 block of Canal St. • 2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella - usually given as MMR Mumps - 2 doses Traffic stops were conducted. ➢ • 3 doses of hepatitis B ➢ Rubella (German Measles) - 1 dose • 2 doses of above varicella (chickenpox) orand evidence ➢ 2- MMR's doses are acceptable for the - Measles, Mumps, Rubellaof immunity
Physical dental examinations ➢ Hepatitis B – 3and properly-spaced doses are required for entrance into Kindergarten and may be completed EMS ambulance assist in the up to yearofprior to entrance into kindergarten. ➢ Varicella – 2one doses the vaccine or evidence of immunity The Dental Form and Physical Form for these 600 block of Main St. Officers areforavailable District website above.up to one year prior to entrance into Physical and dental examinations areexams required entrance on intoour Kindergarten and may listed be completed The Dental Form and Physical ENROLLMENT Form for these exams REQUIREMENTS are available on our District website listed above. assist EMS with the transport kindergarten. of Upload to Your Child’s Online Application: a female. • Two proofs of current residency • Copy of mortgage, lease, or rental agreement ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
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• Utility bill Disturbance in the unit block Upload to Your Child’s Online Application: • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation identification or driver’s license of W. 21st St. Report of a distur➢ Two proofs of current residency • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation vehicle registration ● Utility bill • Copy of state/federal program enrollment bance. ● Pennsylvania •Department of Transportation or driver’s license and employer Copy of paycheck stub withidentification name & address of employee ● Pennsylvania Department of Transportation vehicle registration • Residency affidavit ● Copy of state/federal program enrollment • Original birth certificate for child Custody (if applicable) ● Copy of paycheck stub with name &•address of papers employee and employer ● Residency affidavit If you areagreement unable to register online at home, ● Copy of mortgage, lease, or rental ➢ Original birth certificate forplease child call your child’s school for assistance: ➢ Custody papers (if applicable) Northampton Borough Elementary: 610-262-6430
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NAZARETH AREA Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Wrestling team was in the Bethlehem Holiday Tournament on the 28th and 29th and placed first in the entire tournament. Charlie Bunting was named outstanding wrestler of the tournament, Sean Kinney runner-up, Chase Levey was champion, Sonny Sasso was champion, Domonic Wheatley is champion, Jake Doone is champion, Charlie Bunting is champion, Ryan Fairchild finished third, Nick Foster finished third, Ayden Rader finished fifth and Braxton Appello finished sixth.
The wrestling team hosted Allen on January 5, host Whitehall on January 6 and will then host Easton on January 10. The Nazareth Boys Basketball team were in the Whitehall Tournament where they beat North Hunterdon New Jersey 73-68 and then beat Downingtown West 74-60 to win the tournament to improve to 7-1. The boys competed at Central on January 4 and next will host Stroudsburg on January 7. The Nazareth Girls Basketball team hosted East Stroudsburg South on December 28 and won 65-32 and went on to play at home on January 4 versus Central Catholic. The girls will travel to Stroudsburg on January 7 and then will host Governor Mifflin
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Nazareth Community Chorus will Postpone Rehearsals
Submitted by ALICE YEAKEL Nazareth Community Chorus has regretfully decided to postpone rehearsals until Tuesday, February 1 due to the spread of coronavirus. As much as our members are eager to join their voices in song, it is necessary to be cautious. The chorus already has two tentative invitations to sing in May and July. Rehearsal time will still be Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Nazareth Moravian Church. If you have any questions or would like us to come sing, please contact our director Ellen Saylor (pesaylor97@ gmail.com) or Alice at 610-7592672.
Nazareth Borough Council holds Reorganization Meeting for the New year
By LAUREN SCHUSTER The Nazareth Borough Council held their first meeting of the year in the Vigilance Hose Company Firehouse at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 3. The night’s agenda primarily consisted of reorganizational matters, such as scheduling for the upcoming year and making appointments to the Borough’s various boards. The proceedings began with District Magistrate John Capobianco swearing in elected Mayor Lance E. Colondo, who then officially called the meeting to order. REPAIR/INSTALL • STANDARD & SAND MOUND SEPTIC SYSTEMS • PRESSURE DOSING PUMPS FOR SAND MOUNDS • PERK TESTS & SOIL PROBES• SEWER PUMPS • DRAINFIELD RESTORATION • SEWER ALARMS • AERATORS
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lene Laureigh to a one year term as an alternate for the zoning board, and Daniel Broad to a five year term on the Nazareth Day Commission. In addition, council approved a motion to advertise all borough workshops and general business meetings in 2022, as well as an ordinance to prohibit obstructions on public sidewalks. The Nazareth Borough Council’s next general business meeting will be held on February 7 at 6 p.m. in the Borough Chambers.
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Estate of DIANE M. SILFIES, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to: JOEL S. SILFIES 90 Chimney Ridge Lane Covington GA 30014, or to ATTORNEY JOHN L. OBRECHT 1731 Main Street Northampton PA 18067-1544 (12/23-1/6) ESTATE NOTICE HAWKINSON FRANK B., dec’d. Late of Forks Township, Northampton County, PA Executrix: Elizabeth Mary Lipari ℅ Kristin M. Harvey, Esq., 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 (12/23-1/6)
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Tracy L. Heffner, deceased, late of Lehigh Township, 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: Executor: Randy S. Hubler ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (12/23-1/6) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, January 13, 2022, 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. KARAFAM LLC The applicant/tenant of 4286 Cashew Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on October 20, 2021 for a Short-Term Rental in the General Commercial Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-20.B – Permitted Uses. In addition, the applicant is requesting the following, a favorable interpretation of Section 180-20.B(7) – Permitted Use as a Hotel, Motel, and similar lodging facility, alternatively the applicant is requesting a use variance. The parcel I.D. No. is J3-13B-1-0516 and is located in the General Commercial Zoning District. 527 GRAYSTONE DRIVE LLC The applicant/owner of 4800 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on November 4, 2021 for using and occupying a portion of property without a Certificate of use and occupancy which is in violation of Section 180-125.D(1) – Permits. Certificate of use and occupancy. The parcel I.D. No. is H2-11-18B-0516 and is located in the General Commercial Zoning District. CARL & REGINA SHARPE The applicants/owners of 4582 Ann Elizabeth Court, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an application for zoning relief requesting a variance to install a roof mounted accessory solar energy system. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-15.B – Word usage and definitions. An accessory solar energy system is defined as a roof mounted solar collector device which has a rated capacity of less than or equal to 18 KW, the proposed roof mounted system has a rated capacity of 22.80 KW. The parcel I.D. No. is H2-119P-0516 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
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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Robert I. Taschler, deceased, late of Lehigh Township, 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: Executor: Jeffrey R. Taschler ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (12/30-1/13)
PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Planning Commission will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, 2718 Mountain View Dr, Bath PA 18014 on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (1/6) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Historical Commission will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (1/6)
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Estate of Oscar Allen York Jr, deceased, late of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters of Administration 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:
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors at their re-organizational meeting established the following meeting schedule for 2022:
Administratrix: Zana Issa Nassar ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (12/30-1/13) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James E. Benscoter, deceased, late of Lehigh Township, 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: Executrix: Karen D. Benscoter ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (12/30-1/13) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jean E. Olenwine, 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 Karen Jean Curtis, Gary K. Olenwine and Scott D. Olenwine, Executors of the Estate of Jean E. Olenwine. 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 Karen Jean Curtis, Gary K. Olenwine and Scott D. Olenwine ℅ 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 (12/30-1/13) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Recreation Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa 18014 on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend. (1/6)
Board of Supervisors meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm Zoning Hearing Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm Land and Environmental Protection Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm Recreation Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm Historical Commission meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm Community Days Committee meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm Special meetings to be announced as needed Meetings will be at the Municipal Building at 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (1/6)
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Frank Donchez 541 Rich Marzen 502 Maxx Amusements (4) Earl Holland Jr 598 (221205) Bill Bachman 540 George Hyde 524 (220) Wendy Hollar 508 (200) Salty Fries (0) Bob Davidson Jr 576 (232) Frank Pavlov 536 Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (4) Ty Pagotto 725 (226254-245) Terry Bartholomew 623 (236-204) Brent Bartholomew 567 (204) Liberty Recycling (0) Rick Faust 527 (204) Trina Weinberg 509 Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair (0) Wayne Fogel 553 (200) Wyatt Davidson 545 (204) Daku Auto Body (4) Al Davidson 741 (222251-268) Scott Bortz 633 (221252) John Kirchner 571 (205) Bob Daku 531 (223)
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will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, at least six inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth: https://www.dcnr. pa.gov/StateParks/WinterReport/ Pages/default.aspx Project FeederWatch Monitoring Thursday, January 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, January 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You must have already participated in Birds and Bagels - Citizen Science and Monitor Training to register for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteer as a citizen scientist to observe and record bird observations at Jacobsburg’s feeders. You can choose what times you would like to monitor between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all day commitment is not required. Registration required to let us know what hours you are available to monitor. Family Night: I Bark, Squeak, and Chirp! Friday, January 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. What could I be? A squirrel of course. We will be gathering in the classroom to learn about the three squirrels of Pennsylvania and ways in which squirrels communicate. We will also learn about ways that squirrels help to promote a healthy forest ecosystem and go nuts as we assemble our very own squirrel
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call. Registration is required. Guest Speaker: Broad-winged Project Thursday, January 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join Rebecca McCabe, a Research Biologist with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Ph.D. candidate at McGill University, as she explains her work in helping to conserve broad-winged hawks through extensive monitoring. One can imagine that catching a hawk, placing a transmitter, and following the hawk throughout the course of its life is no easy feat, but Rebecca will explain how this is done and the findings she and other scientists have made. All ages can benefit from this fascinating program, but especially teens who would like to pursue a career in the field of conservation and natural resources. Winter Tracking Saturday, January 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Could you tell if a bobcat was in the area? An owl? Join us as we take a walk through Jacobsburg in search of animal tracks and signs. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have deep snow, we will walk in snowshoes. Registration is required. Winter Plant Walk Saturday, January 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us as we take a walk through the woods and fields of Jacobsburg in search of winter plants that provide food for birds and other animals. Learn how to identify plants in winter and enjoy the winter landscape. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have deep snow, we will walk in snowshoes. Registration is required. License # PA003267
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Suburban Darts Week 16
As we resume play in the Dart League after a ‘Holiday Break’, we find Christ UCC remaining in 1st place with St. Paul’s despite losing a pair of games to Dryland 3-0 & 7-6, winning the middle game 4-1. Leading the Dryland hitters was Butch Silfies 6 for 12(HR) with Bernie Yurko & Nate Phares each going 5 for 12, Earl Sigley 4 for 14, & HR’s from Rich Durn & Lou Dervarics. For Christ UCC George Gasper & Garry Hunsicker went 5 for 11 apiece, Joe Hunsicker 5 for 13, Ed Yost 4 for 10, Keith Laudenslager 4 for 11, & Kevin Biechy with a HR. In other action, Ebenezer ‘sandwiched’ 2-0 & 3-1 wins around a 8-7 loss to St. Paul’s. Top hitters for Ebenezer included Jonathan Wieand 7 for 8, Jim Voortman 4 for 12, Carol Voortman 4 for 13, with Tony Sadutti hitting a ‘Game winning 2 run HR in Game 3’ & Joey Kish also with a 2 run HR for Ebenezer. Rich Kern was 6 for 13 & Ton Unger 4 for 13 for St. Paul’s. The ‘Match’s’ between Star of Bethlehem at Light of Christ & Farmersville at Emmanuel were postponed and will be made up at a later date.
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Swearing-in Ceremony for Elected officials
Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT The County of Northampton held a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected officials in Courtroom #1 of the Government Center at 669 Washington St., Easton, on Jan. 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. President Judge Michael J. Koury administered the Oath of Office to the following officials: County Executive – Lamont McClure; County Council – John Brown, John P. Goffredo, Ronald Heckman, Lori Vargo Heffner and Tara Zrinski; Magisterial District Judges – Robert A. Hawke, Susan Hutnik, Jordan A. Knisley, Roy A. Manwaring, and Sandra McClure; County Controller – Richard Szulborski (Mr. Szulborski was appointed by County Council to complete Tony Bassil’s term following Mr. Bassil’s death in September).