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In June, the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum welcomed four visitors from China. The visit was organized by Mr. Keda Wang.
Mr. Wang graduated from Peking University in Beijing, China. He is currently working on graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in the field of architectural history.
Mr. Wang was accompanied by three friends, Ms. Guo Yue, Mr. Wang Hanyang and Mr. Cai Ce. Mr. Wang Hanyang attended Waterloo University in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Guo Yue and Mr. Cai Ce studied in England and Illinois respectively. Ms. Yue has a degree in marketing and Mr. Cai Ce and Mr. Wang Hanyang are media writers and podcasters. The group are visiting historical industrial sites in the United States. They will be stopping in
Pittsburgh, Akron, Cleveland, Detroit and other small industrial towns.
Mr. Keda Wang wanted to visit the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum because cement is a major component in building construction.
Mr. Wang said, “[The museum] deepened my understanding of the history of the state of Pennsylvania, its construction history and built heritage, and was a good starting point for my upcoming field research and travel. Some of our history is forgotten and some lessons are never learned, but looking back is the only way to move forward.”
Mr. Wang also expressed a desire to visit the beautiful Lehigh Valley in the future. When Mr. Cai Ce
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By SAVANNAH BROWN
Bright and early on the hot, summer Saturday of July 13, 22 cadets aged 9 to 17 graduated from the week-long junior firefighter camp at the Northampton Fire Department.
Marking its second annual program, the Northampton Fire 42 Summer Camp saw a major success in junior cadet turnout, which increased from 17 cadets in 2023 to 22 cadets in 2024. Last year, four of the cadets from the camp went on to join the fire department as junior firefighters and two went on to join neighboring fire departments. To begin the ceremony, cadets marched to the flagpole across the street, helped erect the flag and recited the Pledge of Allegiance before marching back for speeches, certificates and demonstrations.
Camp Director Barry Frantz
Allen Township Supervisors release Security bonds for new developments, give Update on Howertown Road Bridge
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During their meeting on July 9, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved security releases for two development projects in the township. These security releases were held by the township while developers made required improvements. Following inspections by township engineers, supervisors agreed to release a portion of the security bonds.
Security releases were approved for Phases 1 and 2 of the High Meadow subdivision project. This 5-phase project has been in the works since 2006. Township Engineer Stan Wojciechowski said his team reviewed the development and agreed upon the following
security releases with the developers: $806,527.73 for Phase 1 and $73,000.69 for Phase 2.
Supervisors also approved a security release for the Century Commerce/Prologis property. Engineers performed a final inspection, noting that several dead trees must be replanted in the fall. Supervisors agreed to release $1.25 million of the roughly $3 million bond. Developers must return before the board in the fall to request a maintenance period. Finally, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart announced that a new project manager has been appointed for the Howertown Road Bridge construction project. With this new liaison, prog-
ress should resume soon.
Supervisor Dale Hassler did voice a concern regarding Howertown Road, noting that truck traffic from the nearby JaindlWatson property has increased.
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6 easy ways to refresh old kitchen Countertops without tearing them out
Give them a little update without breaking the bank or busting out a hammer.
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Countertops are one of the most important features of a kitchen. Whether you go with marble, granite or engineered stone, they truly make or break your kitchen in terms of style. While reviving old cabinets really just requires a fresh coat of paint (plus a little prep work), it feels like when you have old countertops you're basically stuck. Or are you?
While replacing your countertops is ideal, if it isn’t in your budget, that doesn’t mean you can’t change their aesthetic. You just need to be creative. Here are six expert tips for making your old kitchen countertops look brand new.
terior designer, Orie Prince, recommends cleaning and reorganizing your countertops.
He says, “Let’s start with organization and clutter management. Excess items can overwhelm the senses and create stress. Take a moment and look at your space to see what you truly need or what could be tucked away until later.”
The designer also suggests looking into storage solutions that are cohesive with other items in your kitchen such as baskets, trays or bowls.
tops altogether isn’t in the cards or budget, Kat Christie, licensed contractor and founder of She Fixed That LLC, suggests looking into using a DIY kit. Just keep in mind if you’re new to DIY projects, you may want to enlist professional help, which will still be less expensive than new countertops.
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She says, “There are some inexpensive DIY options out there that include paint kits, which provides great results. As long as you follow the directions perfectly, you can tile over your existing countertops, but keep in mind that may change how your sink sits.”
Try Contact Paper
6 home improvement ideas for fall
A messy kitchen will never look or feel as good as a tidy one. Feng Shui-informed in-
“Making small changes like clearing clutter can have a large impact on your relationship with your kitchen and give a new perspective to your countertops,” says Prince.
Fall is the perfect time to tackle almost any home improve-
ment project: you are well-rested after your summer holiday, the weather is pleasant and, with the summer heat waves over, you
If you can’t use a kit or simply aren’t the best DIYer, contact paper is worth considering.
Consider a Kit
If replacing your counter-
Best of all, there are lots of different options available including faux marble and butcher block.
Stain Your Countertops
A quick windows check-up always contains:
can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall. Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.
Get your mind in the gutter
Christie says, “You will have to keep in mind that you need to think about how you use your kitchen. If you want this but do not want to have to think about putting hot dishes or wet things down on your countertops, then some of the above options may not be for you.”
Cleaning your gutters may not be the most pleasant thing to do, but it is a necessity. Gutters divert hundreds of gallons of water away from your home. With the increased volume of leaves coming down in fall, gutters are at real risk of clogging, and this can
Installing contact paper over your current countertops is also something renters can do and easily change back when they move out.
lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in addition to flooding your basement. So, the first home improvement project to tackle this fall should be cleaning your gutters and installing gutter guards to protect them from additional debris, ensuring there will be less work to do next year.
Prince suggests re-staining your countertops in a way that works with your current style but also elevates and refreshes the space.
“You could even complement the refinished countertops with new hardware by replacing old cabinet knobs, pulls, or even faucet fixtures,” he says.
Inspect your roof
Reseal Your Countertops
If you have butcher block or marble countertops, you may be able to re-seal them yourself or have a pro come in and do it. Resealing will help
Make sure your home stays warm and dry during winter with a solid roof. Stay ahead of any roof trouble and inspect it thoroughly or, better yet, hire a professional to do it. Check that your roof has not sprung any leaks during the past year, and replace any shingles that are cracked, missing or curling. Regular inspections and maintenance of your roof will help prolong its life. If your roof does need major repairs or replacements, consider gathering multiple estimates from reputable contractors.
Give your windows a thorough check-up
Heat leakage from windows can have a severe impact on your energy bills during the cooler seasons. It is no wonder that savvy home owners always make it a point to check on their windows during fall, before the cold weather kicks in.
Making sure the locks are functioning properly
them look shiny again and will prevent staining, making them easier to clean.
Redecorate Your Countertops
According to Prince, if it’s not in the budget to change how your countertops look, try placing personal or meaningful items around your workstation instead.
Inspecting the weather stripping – start with the sides of your window sash and check if the stripping is intact in the place where the frame meets the sash. Next, tilt the sash and check the weather stripping on its inside. If they are both intact, you’re good to go!
He advises, “Display photos, ceramics or art and bring those happy memories in. Incorporating these elements can help add character to your kitchen and put focus on what matters to you.”
Checking the sealant or caulk to make sure it doesn’t need to be touched up.
Prepare your deck and patio for winter
After all, if you don’t love your countertop, you can at least love what’s sitting on top of it.
Clean your patio furniture thoroughly before putting it away for the winter. Empty the dirt in any decorative clay or ceramic pots – otherwise it can freeze and crack the pots. More importantly, check for any cracks or dents in your deck or patio. If there are any, you should fix them as a matter of priority. Any small problem you have now will grow bigger during the cold season, especially if water gets into the cracks and freezes.
Inspect your heating system and chimneys Whatever heating system you are using, now is the perfect time to get it checked. Take the opportunity to also inspect any smoke and fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors.
If you plan to use your fireplace, the chimney must be inspected by a professional. You
Junior Cadets
Continued from page 1 noted that in Pennsylvania in the 1980s, there were 275,000 volunteer firefighters, but today, that number is below 65,000.
“This [camp] is a way we can ensure that Northampton Borough and our surrounding communities continue to have volunteers,” said Frantz.
Frantz also spoke of how great the junior firefighter camp cadets did throughout the week despite the heat, such as actively participating in all training, demonstrations, activities and discussions, as well as some of the things the cadets learned about, such as what
the life of a volunteer firefighter is like, the brother/sisterhood that the fire department creates, what Pastor Chuck Reed’s role as a chaplain at the fire department is since firefighters often see things many don’t see, which can take its toll on firefighters, fire safety plans for homes, a demonstration of fires occurring in living rooms when a bedroom door was open versus closed to show that the bedroom with the closed door only had minor smoke and soot damage, knot tying training and many of the various things firefighters are required to do during emergency service calls.
Frantz then thanked all of the individuals that helped put the program together including his wife Kelly, Fire Chief Keith Knoblach,
Fire Department President Mark Laub, captains Michael Booke, Jim Kunkle and Nick Keller, retired Fire Police members Bruce and Ruth Miller who cooked all of the meals for the cadets during camp, Maria and Rick Wescoe from Northampton Regional EMS who facilitated CPR and Stop the Bleed training, Lehigh County Special Operations Center in Cetronia, Northampton County 911 Center
who showed cadets what happens when they get phone calls for help such as coordinating with local emergency service departments, Northampton Borough Council and Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst for their approval of the program and support, as well as their allowance of the cadets to use the pool for a water rescue display, Northampton VFW for showing cadets how to
fold the American flag, other individuals that donated their time throughout the week after they got off work and those who donated money to offset the expenses of the camp such as Marcy Taylor, widow of retired career firefighter Jim Miller, who passed away after a motorcycle accident in 2022 and Continued on page 14
Paul R. Fehnel
Paul R. Fehnel, 84 of Nazareth, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Morningstar Senior Living Nazareth, Pa., Born Nov. 20, 1939 in Nazareth, Pa., he was the son of the late Roscoe Fehnel and the late Ada (Wagner) Fehnel. Paul was the loving husband to Rosaleen (Petrucelli) Fehnel, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Paul spent his life as a devoted farmer to his family farm, Fehnel Farms Inc. He worked the farm for almost 70 years, and then continued to assist and mentor the younger generations. In his youth, Paul was involved with 4-H, competing in the “Baby Beef Club,” winning multiple awards in sportsmanship, and he even had a champion steer at the Farm Show. He was very active in his community, as a life member of the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co., volunteering as a fireman, and also driving the ambulance in his earlier years. Paul was a member of the Hecktown Carnival Committee, Lower Nazareth Rod and Gun Club, member and trustee of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, and assisted on their cemetery board.
Survivors: Along with his wife, son Steven Fehnel and wife Dianna of Nazareth, Pa., grandsons, Jonathan Fehnel and wife Chelsea of Nazareth, Pa., Daniel Fehnel of Bethlehem, Pa., and Matthew Fehnel and fiancé Nicole Somers of Nazareth, Pa., brother, Edgar Fehnel of Indiana, sister, Elaine Fehnel of Whitehall, Pa. He was predeceased by sisters, Ethel Lichtenwalner and Mamie Marshall.
A Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday July 17, 2024, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton, PA 18067, with
Pastor Cliff Herring officiating. Interment followed at the church’s cemetery. The family received relatives and friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, Pa., and from 10 a.m. up until the time of service on July 17, 2024. The family asked for all to wear red when attending service on Wednesday as a way to honor and remember Paul.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, or Lehigh Valley Alzheimer’s Association, both care of the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
Robert W. Hujsa
Robert W. Hujsa, 94, of Bath, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of the late Pauline D. (Laubach) Hujsa, to whom he was married 51 years prior to her passing in 2005. Born in Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Robert was a son of the late Andrew and Gertrude (Fiala) Hujsa. A 1947 graduate of William Allen High School, he honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War era. Robert had a distinguished career at the former Western Electric Company in Allentown, which spanned more than 30 years before retiring in 1985. The consummate outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was extremely competitive with black powder muzzle loading. Robert was a member of the East Bath Rod & Gun Club as well as a member and past president of the Blue Mountain Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Until recently, he owned land in Nova Scotia where many memorable family gatherings and hunting trips were shared throughout the years. Antiquing
was among one of his favorite pastimes and Robert was an avid collector of Indian artifacts. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bath.
Survivors: Robert will be forever remembered by his daughter, Carol A. Colarusso and husband, Joseph, of Bath; four sons, Edward A. Hujsa and wife Susan, of Walnutport, William J. Hujsa and wife, Linda, of Moore Township, David J. Hujsa and wife, Patti, of Chapmans, and Michael R. Hujsa and wife, Wendy, of Bushkill Township; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Pauline, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Angela Colarusso Boonstra, in 2021; and his eight siblings.
Services: A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Dr., Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment followed in Schoenersville Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Northampton County Junior Conservation School, P.O. Box 261, Bath, PA 18014.
Constance L. Nagy
Constance "Connie" L. (Laubach) Nagy, 73, of Cherryville, Lehigh Township, died Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Gary A. Nagy since June 29, 1996. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late William N. and Elizabeth R. (Nause) Laubach.
Connie was employed as an elementary school teacher by the Northampton Area School District for over 35 years, retiring in 2007. She was a member of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Connie was very active in the Northampton Area community, being a member of the Indianland Garden Club, a Penn State Master Gardener, member of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, member of Northampton Area Historical Society and the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award Committee. She was a 1968 graduate of Northampton High School, later graduating from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, and
Lehigh University, Bethlehem.
Survivors: husband; daughter, Jendy E., wife of Dale Sell of Walnutport; sons, Richard W. and wife Hallie R. Boucher of Bluebell; grandson, Aiden W. Sell; brother, Richard Laubach and wife Harriet of Allentown; nephews, Jesse and Yury Laubach.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067. Call, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in funeral home. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery, Howertown, Allen Township.
Online condolences: www. schislerfuneralhomes.com.
Contributions: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 PA Route 873, Slatington, PA 18080 or Northampton Area Historical Society, W. 21st and Canal streets, Northampton, PA 18067.
Fannie A. Schisler
Fannie Ann Schisler, 84 of Northampton, Pa., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Fellowship Manor/Community in Whitehall, Pa. Born Jan. 14, 1940 in Northampton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Greene and the late Fannie C. (Rothrock) Greene. She was the wife of Arthur R. Schisler with whom she would have shared 61 years of marriage this Aug. 3, 2024.
Fannie was a 1958 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School. She earned her teacher’s certification and bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg State College, East Stroudsburg, Pa. in 1962. She started her working career as a fourth-grade elementary school teacher working for the Parkland School District, then transferring to Moore Elementary School, Northampton School District, Bath, Pa., teaching second grade for several years before starting and raising a family. In 1989, she decided to go back to college and earned her associate degree in funeral service, and in 1991, became a Licensed Funeral Director with the State of Pa. Fannie was a 33-year Licensed Funeral Director with Schisler Funeral Homes, Northampton, Pa., where she also held the Supervisor position at their Miller Funeral Home, Lehighton, Pa. She was a member of the N.F.D.A., P.F.D.A. and the Eastern P.F.D.A. since becoming licensed. In her community she was a former board member of the Northampton Public Library and was a member
of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Northampton. She was a true caregiver, giving of herself for everyone else’s benefit first, whether it be her own family members, extended family members or the family and their loved ones she was assisting at the funeral home. In her spare time, she enjoyed being in the great outdoors, at the lake house in the Poconos, painting, cooking, baking, but mostly, being with her husband and family.
Surviving with husband Arthur are son, Aaron A. and wife Elizabeth of Northampton, Pa., daughter, Rebecca A. wife of Steven Szilli of Lehighton, Pa., and son, Harold C. and wife Teressa of Palmerton, Pa., four grandchildren; Adam, Laura, Sarah and Eva, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister, Isabelle Musselman in August 2001, brother, Russell Greene in August 2011, and sister Ruth Newhard in June 2023.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067. Family and friends may call Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in her memory to the Northampton Public Library or the Northampton Community College Funeral Service Education Program, both care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
left the Atlas Museum, he said the cement company is a family.
The group asked numerous questions about the origins and history of cement. They were also interested in the Atlas Portland Cement Company and the cement industry in the Lehigh Valley. Mr. Wang said the group would keep us updated on any articles or podcasts in the Chinese media relating to the museum or the Portland Cement industry.
Mr. Wang, Ms. Yue, Mr. Hanyang and Mr. Ce came to the museum as visitors, and left as friends.
Getting Out!
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.
15th Annual Great Bath Duck Race- Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at Monocacy Creek Park, Bath. Rain date Sunday, July 28.
Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. through September 28 at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton.
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. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.
Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.
Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this date only.
Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.
Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.
East Allen Township Historical Society- Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.
East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.
Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., 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 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.
Horner's Cemetery Historical Society- Tours to celebrate the 296th anniversary founding of the Craig Scotch-Irish Settlement. Meet the residents who helped shape local, county and national history. By appointment only, always free, donations welcomed. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.
Martin on Main- Saturday, July 27 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Nazareth Center Circle to Walnut Street.
Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath.
Moore Township Community Days- Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17 in Moore Township. Stay tuned FMI.
National Night Out- A national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, Tuesday, August 6. Check with your local police dept. FMI.
Nazareth Days- Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 in the Nazareth Borough featuring live music, food, activities, car show, fireworks and more.
Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Circle.
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.
Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays through Sept. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Northampton Municipal Park.
Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday each month through October from 1 to 4 p.m., West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.
Oreo Icebox Cake
Give this no-bake recipe a try when you’re craving some dessert but don’t want to turn your oven on!
Ingredients
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
3 c. heavy cream, divided
50 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos, plus more for topping (from a 25.5-oz. package)
3 (6-oz.) containers raspberries, divided (you could also use strawberries, or omit fruit altogether)
Directions
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, one to two minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the speed to medium, and beat until smooth, one minute more.
Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add 1 cup of the heavy cream, and beat on low speed until smooth. Add the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream, increase the speed to medium high, and beat until soft peaks form, one to two minutes.
Spoon ¼ cup of the cream mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish, smoothing into a thin, even layer.
Top the cream mixture with a single layer of cookies, breaking some as needed to fit. Spread about 1 ½ cups of the cream mixture over the cookies, smoothing into an even layer with a spoon or offset spatula. Top with an even layer of raspberries from two (6-ounce) containers. Add another 1 ½ cups of the cream mixture, smoothing into an even layer. Top with a final layer of cookies, then add the remaining cream mixture on top, smoothing into an even layer.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or up to 12 hours.
Decorate the cake as desired with crumbled cookies and the remaining raspberries. Use a serrated knife to slice and serve.
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to PO Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
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road and have led to frequent resident complaints and even property damage in the past. The township plans to make
Jaindl-Watson aware of this issue. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
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Governor Wolf Historical Society to participate in Passport to History Security Bonds
concert will move indoors.
RSVP by July 25.
Please call Megan at 610-674-0573 or email MSedlock@traditionsofhanover.com.
Submitted by ANNETTE VILET
The Governor Wolf Historical Society will participate in Passport to History by offering a free open house and museum tours this Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Demonstrations, fun activities and light refreshments will all be provided. Free make-and-take crafts will be available for children and adults, where they can make their own bird feeder, tin wind chime, herbal wreath and German candy cone.
All the fun will take place on the site of the Governor Wolf Historical Society, 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.
BATH AREA
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Dozens of families turned out for the Moore Township Police Department’s first-ever Pizza in the Park with Police event on Sunday, July 14. The activity-filled special event gave residents of all ages the chance to meet first responders, get up close with emergency vehicles and enjoy pizza and snacks donated by local businesses.
Held at the Moore Township Recreation Center, the outreach event was the first for the township’s police department. Police officers sat side-by-side with families and children, enjoying pizza donated by Pizzaville, salads from Doughboy’s Pizza Restaurant and desserts from Baker Ben’s Bakery. Families could even peek inside one of the many police vehicles and fire trucks parked nearby for a Touch-a-Truck event. There were smiles (and sirens!) abound as first responders taught onlookers about their day-to-day duties and gave children the chance to honk horns, blare sirens and flash blue-and-red lights.
In addition to the Moore Township Police Department, several other local organizations were present, including the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps, Pennsylvania State Police and the Moore Township Public Works Department. Children could view the inside of an ambulance, honk the horn of a large public works dump truck or cool off with the fire truck’s sprinkler.
The event also featured a basket raffle, sponsored and donated by local businesses, and a T-shirt sale to help fundraise for the police department.
Businesses that sponsored or donated prizes included: Wegmans, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Keystone Snacks, Arthofer’s Towing and Transport, Tommy’s Small
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Retail theft
The CRPD responded to Walmart in Easton on July 14
Engine Repair, Miklas Realty, Magnolia Nail Salon, Southmoore Golf Course, Whitetail Golf Club, Taryn Hyman of Charles Leon Insurance, the Hickory Hills Community and Moore Tire Center. Individual donations were made by Jean and John Pinter, Lois Kerbacher, Barbara Smith, Josephine and Allen Brudnicki, Kelli Burlingame and Susan Sottilare.
Families left the event with full bellies, smiling faces and a better understanding of the roles that police and other essential workers play in keeping Moore Township safe.
Residents who didn’t get the chance to attend can still support the police department by keeping a lookout on the Moore Township Police Department’s Facebook page. T-shirts from the day’s event will be posted for purchase online.
for a report of a retail theft in progress. Upon police arrival, Loss Prevention had 21-yearold Yunior Peralta-Quintana, of Bethlehem, stopped for attempting to take merchandise from the store without rendering payment. The total value of the merchandise was $89.88. Peralta-Quintana was issued a summary citation for retail theft and released.
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Photos courtesy of Moore Township Police Dept.
Northampton Borough Police Report
JUNE 29
Noise complaint in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Report of a loud party.
Animal complaint in the 200 block of W. 14th St. Report of a barking dog.
Domestic in the 900 block of
Lincoln Ave. between a male and a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave., the 1500 block of Laubach Ave., and Canal St. and W. 14th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Juvenile problem in the 300
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Flexible schedule • Clean driving record
Clean-professional appearance is a must
General knowledge of surrounding areas
block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.
Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.
Domestic in the 1600 block of Railroad St. between a male and a female.
JUNE 30
EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Traffic stop, Cherryville Rd. and W. 27th St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Non-reportable accident in the 100 block of W. 16th St. involving two vehicles.
Suspicious vehicle in the 1900 block of Hokendauqua Ave. Re-
port of a suspicious vehicle.
Check area, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Request to check the area.
Juvenile problem in the 1000 block of Main St., and the 300 block of E. 10th St. Reports of juvenile issues.
Check person/welfare in the unit block of W. 17th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Neighbor complaint in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a neighbor issue.
JULY 1
Child custody in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Report of a custody issue.
Check area, Canal Street boat launch. Request to check the area.
Suspicious act in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious act.
Traffic stop in the 1300 block of Laubach Ave. A traffic stop was
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EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St., and the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Wires down, E. 21st St. and Northampton Ave. Report of downed wires.
JULY 2
Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.
EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St., the unit block of W. 17th St., and the 2200 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Civil matter in 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of a civil issue.
Assist person in the unit block of W. 21st St., and the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist females.
Check area, Canal Street boat launch. Request to check the area.
EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
JULY 3
Traffic stop, Washington Ave. and E. 21st St., Canal St. and Laubach Ave., and W. 9th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Unwanted person in the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of an unwanted female.
Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Fire call in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist the Northampton Fire Department.
Suspicious act in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a suspicious act.
Harassment in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of harassment.
Check area, Canal Street boat launch. Request to check the area.
Check person/welfare in the 300 block of E. 5th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Trespass in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a known male trespassing.
Theft, other, in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of packages that were delivered by Amazon, but not received.
Lehigh Township Supervisors Award bid for fuel island
By LAURA KLOTZ
During the July 9 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting, the recreation board announced that $3,600 was raised during the recent basket raffle fundraiser with Furry Feet Rescue, Inc., with the proceeds being split evenly between the rec. board and the pet rescue.
The Public Works department is still conducting their paving project as the weather permits, and they hope to be ready for laying chips by the middle of August.
The Zoning board received 63 new permit applications in June, 52 of which were issued, as well as 12 new complaints. They have issued approval for a notary business in the township
and a use variance for a cell tower. They will advertise a meeting regarding the conditional use hearing for the principal solar farm, which is set for Tuesday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Carl Sharpe, representing the Municipal Authority, attended the meeting at Solicitor Backenstoe’s request in order to answer questions from the board regarding the refinancing situation discussed at the June 25 meeting. It was explained that the money from the original loan was used to replace water lines in Treichlers. The authority will make quarterly reports to the board to keep them updated on the situation; they will also be assuming responsibility for any fees which
may arise from the refinancing. Backenstoe assured the board that the terms of the refinancing are extremely favorable and will have lower monthly payments than the previous loan. He urged the board to make a motion so they “can get the ball rolling.” A motion was passed for the board to act as guarantor on the loan, with the stipulation that the conditions must be met regarding quarterly reports, increased Municipal Authority presence at board meetings, and no cost being incurred to the township.
Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand presented the fire company’s quarterly report. They responded to 133 incidents during the previous three months, including providing mutual aid to other departments on multiple occasions.
Police Chief Scott Fogel is pleased with the new officers and there is another cadet starting at the police academy. Detective Matthew Enstrom has retired after 29 years of service to the township police department and received his parade sendoff on Tuesday, July 9. He and Officer Robert Minogue, who retired in June, both were given commendations from the state for their years in the police department as well as their military service.
In other news, The Steel Creek Band will perform at National Night Out, held in Indian Trail Park, on Tuesday, August 6.
Another payment was approved for the electrical installation at the new maintenance building. There are few payments left to be made, and the changes which had to be made to the project brought them roughly $50,000 over the planned budget. One bid was received for the fuel island, but Township Engineer Muffley has spoken with the company and believes they will do a good job. The board therefore awarded the contract for the fuel island to Pine Run Construction of Doylestown, in the amount of $221,500. Township Manager Alice Rehrig has received the first reimbursement from ARCAP for their grant for the maintenance building.
The Blue Ridge Rod & Gun Club is trying to straighten out an issue with their taxes. It was reiterated that issues with the tax collector must be brought to her attention directly and not to the board, as she is an elected official and not employed by the township.
An inquiry was made as to why it is no longer possible to comment on the township’s Facebook page, as one resident wanted to congratulate Detective Enstrom on his retirement. Board mem-
ber Cynthia Miller explained that the comment function has been abused too much, so the commenting feature has been turned off as a result.
Katherine Mack recommended that the board look into the state’s tax benefit program for volunteer firefighters. The township has one of the largest volunteer firefighter companies in the region and this could be very useful to the members.
Paul Nikisher commended the maintenance crew for their recent work on one of the township streets, and inquired as to what is being done on the grounds of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. It was explained that they are installing a Stations of the Cross garden.
The board then adjourned for a brief executive session.
The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.
Submitted by IRENE URBAN
The Siegfried Railroad Station Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, July 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton. This is the normal monthly Sunday that the station is open.
This month there is a special program called “Passport to History,” during which historical societies and other historical sites will be open to the public. The station will be open on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Sunday, July 28 from noon until 4 p.m. The Atlas Museum will be open at the same times.
NAZARETH AREA
Bushkill Township employee Dies in riding mower accident
By HOME NEWS STAFF
On Tuesday, July 9, a Bushkill Township employee died in a riding mower accident in the township.
At 10:44 a.m., the Northampton County Coroner’s office was called to the scene at Albert Ponds Preserve along Albert Road, on property owned by Bushkill Township, where the employee had been operating a riding mower.
Through investigation, it is believed the operator of the mower was beginning to cut grass along
the bank of one of the ponds when the mower tipped over with the operator still on its seat, resulting in him being pinned beneath the tractor in the pond, said Northampton County Coroner Zach Lysek.
The individual was identified as 74-year-old Louis Nagy, who resided in the 800 block of Bushkill Center Road in the township.
The cause and manner of death will be determined pending completion of the investigation.
Nazareth Days celebration
To be held this weekend
Submitted by LISA BORICK
This weekend marks the Borough of Nazareth’s 272nd anniversary and Nazareth intends to celebrate in a big way; with Nazareth Days. The Borough of Nazareth, the Nazareth Days Commission and the Nazareth Economic Development Commission have worked together to bring this special event to the community.
Nazareth Days is a familyfriendly community event that will take place Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20.
On Friday, July 19 from 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy Nazareth at Night on Belvidere Street. Join the celebration at a traditional block party on Belvidere Street between South Main Street and Spruce Street. The music stage will be set up by the Nazareth Center for the Arts and music begins at 6 p.m. with the Brandelles and continues at 8 p.m. with the Funk Nuggets. Food and beverages will be available. Some of your favorite downtown businesses and Naza-
reth Farmers Market vendors will be there, plus a few activities and crafts for the kids.
On Saturday, July 20 there will be lots of action throughout the borough. In Nazareth Boro Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be food and drink, arts and crafts and live music. Don’t miss the Lehigh Valley Thunderbirds antique car show, the duck race, pony rides, face painting, Hot Shot Basketball Tourney, pickleball competition, ham radio demo and a food drive for the Nazareth Food Bank.
In the Nazareth Circle between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Nazareth Farmers Market will be set up as usual, there will be live music including the Nazareth Community Singers and the Nazareth Library Ukulele Band, kids crafts and vendors.
Lastly, don’t miss Nazareth Borough Park at night with a 4 p.m. Road Rally and a fireworks presentation to conclude Nazareth Days at 9:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s urologists treat
MD, calls the benefits of robotic surgery for bladder cancer “significant,” adding, “this is evolving to become the standard of care preferred by patients and urologists.”
“Cancerous bladder removal, and subsequent reconstruction, is complex and effective, but the da Vinci XI robot at St. Luke’s enhances surgical precision and patient convenience and produces outcomes that aren’t always achievable with ‘open’ operations.”
About 80,000 people in the
United States are diagnosed yearly with bladder cancer, a disease closely linked to tobacco smoking and exposure to certain chemicals. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. With age comes the increased risk of bladder cancer, especially in ages 60-80 years. There are generally two kinds of bladder cancer. Less invasive cancers are usually not life threatening, while cancers that invade the muscle can be a threat. Most
bladder cancers do not infiltrate the organ’s muscle layer. Treatment for more aggressive cancers usually involves surgical removal of the bladder along with chemotherapy. Some patients opt for radiation and chemotherapy instead. The surgery might include removal of the bladder, prostate (in men) and lymph nodes in
75 th ANNUAL PLAINFIELD FARMERS’ FAIR JULY 23-27, 2024
Submitted by SAM KENNEDY
St. Luke’s University Health Network urologists are using robot-assisted technology to surgically remove bladder cancer with promising results. Called partial (or radical) cystectomy, this treatment method is better for patients, as it reduces blood
loss, improves patient comfort and promotes faster recovery and discharge from the hospital. During this procedure, the surgeon makes small incisions in the patient’s abdomen, then inserts a miniature 3D camera, cutting devices and grasping tools.
St. Luke’s urologist Abhay Singh,
1281 Bangor Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
General Admission - $2 (under 12 free)
FREE PARKING • NO PETS, BACKPACKS, OR COOLERS ALLOWED
TUESDAY, JULY 23
9:30 to 11 am- Placing of entries in baked goods (Includes Great American Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake, Cookies, Fruit Bread, and Vegetable Bread Contests)
1 to 9 pm- Entering of livestock entries
5 pm- Food stands & exhibit buildings open
6:30 pm- Tractor Pull- Call 610-730-4820 or 484-223-9000- Admission $5
7 pm opening ceremony
7 to 9:30 pm- Entertainment - "Christopher Eckert Music" -Gospel / Oldies Music
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
5 pm- Food stands open including BBQ Chicken (while supplies last) • Exhibit buildings open
6 pm- Presentation by Pocono Wildlife Rehab Center
6:30 pm- ITTP Truck and Tractor Pull- Admission $10 (children under age 6 are free) Call 610-730-7820 or 484-223-9000
7 pm- Presentation by Pocono Wildlife Rehab Center • Pie Eating Contest • Kids Photo ID & Fingerprinting (until 9 pm)
7:30 to 10 pm- Entertainment - "October Rose" - Country Music
THURSDAY, JULY 25
5 pm- Food stands open including BBQ Chicken (while supplies last) • Exhibit buildings open
6 pm- Presentation by Pocono Wildlife Rehab Center • Entertainment"Balloons the Clown" (until 9 pm)
Spinning demo by Second Saturday Spinners
6:30 pm- ITTP Truck and Tractor Pull- Admission $15.00 (children under age 6 are free)Call 610-730-7820 or 484-223-9000
7 pm- Presentation by Pocono Wildlife Rehab Center • Kids Photo ID & Fingerprinting (until 9 pm)
7:30 to 10:30 pm- Entertainment - "Steel Creek" - Country Music
FRIDAY, JULY 26
Food stands open 5 pm including BBQ Chicken (while supplies last) • Exhibit buildings open • 4-H Swine Show
6 pm- Entertainment - "Joe Keppel" - Magician (until 9 pm)
7 pm- 4-H Fashion Revue
7:30 to 10:30 pm- Entertainment - "TimeWhys" - Rock from 60s, 70s and Beyond! 7:30 pm- Old School Promotions Demo Derby
SATURDAY, JULY 27
8:30 to 10:30 am- Breakfast served 9 to 10 am- Kiddy Pedal Tractor Pull Registration -
Abhay Singh, MD, St. Luke’s urologist, says robotic surgery for bladder cancer enhances surgical precision and patient convenience.
Church Directory
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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 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com.
ASSUMPTION
BVM PARISH, NORTHAMPTON.
610-262-2559
Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. –Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass
8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON
610-262-2882
Sat. – Vesper services
5 p.m.
Sun. – Divine Liturgy
9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, CHERRYVILLE.
610-767-1239
Sun. – Worship 9/10:45
a.m.
BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, BUSHKILL TWP.
610-759-7132
Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES
UNITED METHODIST, BATH. 610-837-0935
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. CHESTNUT ST. BATH.
610-837-0345
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., SCHOENERSVILLE. 610-264-9325
Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.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
Sundays- 9 a.m. Worship (and online), 10:30 a.m. SS for all ages. DRYLAND U.C.C., NAZARETH. 610-759-4444
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITEHALL (EGYPT).
610-262-4961
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, NAZARETH.
610-759-6557
Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship –10:45 a.m.
Youth Ministry – Sunday –6:30 p.m. Kids Ministries –Wednesday – 7 p.m. EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH.
610-837-1741
Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, BUSHKILL TWP. 484-635-1200
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. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, NAZARETH. 610-759-7036
Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, NAZARETH. 610-759-9080
Sun.- Worship 9 a.m.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, NORTHAMPTON.
610-262-7186 (HA)
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PEN ARGYL.
610-863-4811
Sun. – Worship
8:30/10 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, NAZARETH. 610-759-7363
Sun. – Worship
8/9:30 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, NAZARETH. 610-759-0870
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m. 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
Worship first, third and fifth Sundays 10 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, CHERRYVILLE. 610 767-7203
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. MOUNT EATON CHURCH, SAYLORSBURG. 570-992-7050
Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH, BATH. 610-759-7553
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. NAZARETH
MORAVIAN CHURCH, NAZARETH
610-759-3163
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-8101 (N)
Sun.- 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. (ngmc.church) PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, BETHLEHEM.
610-759-7243
Sun.- Worship 10 a.m. SS children and adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON 610-262-2227
Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30
a.m., Mon. – Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, EASTON/NAZARETH. 484-597-1440
Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, BATH. 610-837-7874
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-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. – 9:30 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, DANIELSVILLE. 610-767-8003
Sun. – Worship 9:30 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’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH. 610-837-1061
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, NAZARETH 610-759-3090.
Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., HOWERTOWN. 610-262-8666
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. NAZARETH. 610-759-0893
Sun. – 9 a.m.Contemporary Worship, 10 a.m.- Christian Formation, 11 a.m.Classic Worship
ST. NICHOLAS R.C. BERLINSVILLE. 610-767-3107
Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, PALMER TWP. 610-258-0875
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, NORTHAMPTON, 610-261-2910. HA 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. – Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S UCC 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
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.
The Classifieds
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT P/T
Salem UCC Moorestown (Bath) is searching for a P/T Administrative Assistant to work 3 days in the church office for a total of 12 hours per week. The ideal candidate must be well organized and able to prioritize efficiently. Needs strong verbal/ written communication skills, along with data entry. Willingness to learn new tasks. Able to work in a team environment, as well as independently. Must maintain full confidentiality. Speaks English. Administrative Assistant experience preferred. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint needed, plus experience with social media platforms. Send in your resume and cover letter to Salem UCC Moorestown, Consistory President, 2218 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014 or email to SalemPresident@yahoo.com. (8/1)
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Are you hiring and having trouble finding employees? Try placing a Help Wanted ad on our Classifieds page! Classifieds start at $10 for the first 25 words. Advertise for 3 weeks and get the fourth week free with mention of this ad. Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com to get started.
(TN)
EVENING OFFICE CLEANER
Small office in Walnutport seeking someone to clean one evening a month. Please call 610-767-9600 for more details.
(7/18)
HIRING DRIVERS
A&A Limo is hiring drivers. Flexible schedule, clean driving record, clean, professional appearance is a must. General knowledge of surrounding areas. Great extra money. Apply within at 2148 Howertown Rd., Northampton. Call 610-2613838 with questions.
(7/25)
SECRETARY HELP WANTED
We are seeking a part time church secretary at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nazareth. Administrative experience necessary and familiarity with a church environment preferred. The position is approximately 25 hours per week. The ideal candidate must be well organized, able to prioritize, use discretion with sensitive or confidential information, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, know when to take appropriate initiative, and the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently. Critical skills include strong Windows-based skills, competency with Microsoft Office, and the updating of social media feeds. Finally, the ideal candidate should have strong writing and typing skills, demonstrate good judgment, and pay close attention to detail. Please send resume and letter of interest to Rich Siegfried at richsiegfried41@gmail.com.
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Key & Glass cutting M-F: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 610-262-4566. (7/18)
NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC. 27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, solar rooms, storm windows & screens repaired/insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-7593682. Closed Saturdays. (7/18)
TED’S ROOFING
New Roofs & Repairs • ReRoofing • Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter • Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829. 610-837-7508. (7/18)
2218 Community Dr. (Rt. 946), Bath “Shop in the Shade.” Vendors call 610-759-5780. Food stand open. (7/18)
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Saturday, July 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Christ UCC-Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Free ice cream and hot dogs; baked goods for sale. Collecting used clothing, coats, sheets, towels, blankets, etc. All are welcome, join us for food, fun and games. (7/18)
FIND N SEEK SPONSORS
Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com. (7/18)
MOORE TWP. COMMUNITY DAYS VENDORS
Annual Community Days
August 16 and 17: We are in need of crafter and retail venders and food trucks. Any interested parties, please contact Lois Kerbacher at Moore Township 610-759-9449 Ext. 5, or 610-704-5629, or Lkerbacher@ Mooretownship.org.
(7/25)
PHOTOS
The Home News is seeking photos for the July photo of the month contest. The theme is “Doors.” Email photos that feature impressive/unique doors to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, July 22. The winner will be featured in the July 25 issue of The Home News. (7/18)
VINTAGE BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL CARDS We pay cash for all cards. Call 610-417-0571. (8/1)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Nancy A. Smith, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Linda S. Langstaff
1230 Clearfield Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064 Executrix
Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (7/11-7/25)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Curtis A. Reimer, late of the Township of Plainfield, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Krista Megan St. John, Executrix of the Estate of Curtis A. Reimer. 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
Krista Megan St. John
℅ 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 (7/18-8/1)
ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS
Accepting sealed bids on 7/18/24 for a 2020 Honda Accord VIN 1HGCV1F32LA056351 at Hesch Service Station, Inc. 3028 S. Front St. Whitehall, PA 18052 (7/18)
ESTATE NOTICE
Letters have been granted on the estate of each of the following decedents to the personal representative named, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent to make known the same in writing to his/her attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay:
HESS, WILLIAM WILSON deceased, of Williams Township, PA, Northampton County No. 1013 of 2024. Denise L. Bergstresser, Executrix, 505 Buttermilk Road, Easton, PA 18042. (7/18-8/1)
ESTATE NOTICE
WHITTAKER, KATHLEEN MARIE a/k/a KATHLEEN M WHITTAKER, dec’d.
Late of So. Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, PA
Executors: Sally WhittakerKahan and Scott Whittaker ℅ Joshua T. Knafo, Esq., 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (7/18-8/1)
ESTATE NOTICE
BREINER, ARTHUR L. a/k/a A.L.BREINER, dec’d. Late of Forks Township, Northampton County, PA
Administrator: Eric Matthew Breiner ℅ Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042
Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (7/18-8/1)
PUBLIC NOTICE 2024-001
The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 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 requesting variances of Sections 675-119(C), 675-119(J) and 675-120(A)2 of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to construct a semidetached dwelling on two new lots of a proposed subdivision.
The properties are located at 520 and 522 E Northampton St, Bath, PA 18014, bear Tax Parcel # K6NW3B 2 1 and K6NW3B 2 1A, and are 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 (7/18 & 7/25)
Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department has received several reports about a male caller identifying himself as Sergeant Riley of the County’s Sheriff’s Department contacting county residents. The caller requests that the citizens go to the bank or provide credit card information to satisfy a war-
rant for failing to appear for jury duty. The public should be aware that this is a scam. The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department does not call residents and solicit money in lieu of arrest. Please report any suspicious solicitations to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office at 1-800441-2555 or email them to scams@attorneygeneral.gov.
Junior Cadets
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was a member of the Northampton Fire Department for 17 years. Next, Pa. State Rep. Zach Mako shared his admiration of the program and offered the following words: “Programs like this help grow the junior firefighter program, and I also think it’s good
because it instills a level of community service and giving back to your neighbors by helping to protect them. I want to thank the cadets that came out to do this because you took the leadership role to make yourself better and actually learned something over this last week that you can go back to teach your friends.”
Chief Knoblach and Mako then passed out state certificates, Northampton Fire Department
certificates for completing the cadet program and certificates from Lehigh Valley Hospital for the Stop the Bleed training they received during the camp.
Camp graduates included Nicholas Robles (12), Madilynn Roach (15), James Anderson (13), Jevon Burgos (14), Alexandra Serensits (13), Evangeline Bing (11), Zoeliz Vazquez (11), Jacob Gehringer (9), Ella Odinyo (14), Ava Odinyo (12), Magdalen
Bing (11), Killian Stackweather (14), Morgan Bumback (11), Isaiah Deveney (13), Owen Kunkel (12), Jack Brubaker (17), Landon Mitchell (14), Jordan Tumini (12), Blake Pinkerton (14) and Joey Pinkerton (12).
Anthony Lopsonzski, former Northampton Borough Council member, was in attendance to cheer on his granddaughter, Alexandra Serensits, who also happens to be the daughter of Fire Chief Knoblach.
Notably, Lopsonzski was one of the council members that voted to approve the program during his time on Northampton Borough Council and is very proud of the program and what it accomplishes.
“This is such a great program because it not only teaches them about emergency services, but also helps teach them valuable life lessons that they’ll carry with them as they get older,” Lopsonzski shared.
Later, camp cadets were excited to demonstrate some of the things they learned during a hose relay and a jaws of life competition, before getting to show their parents and families some of the fire department’s equipment and apparatus.
Tub-To-Walk-In Shower Experts
The Northampton Fire Department is already planning to continue the summer camp program next year during the second week of July, which will have room for up to 25 participants. Check back with the Northampton Borough Fire Department Facebook page next year for more information on the 2025 Northampton Fire 42 Summer Camp.
St. Luke’s
Continued from page 11 the pelvis. Construction of a replacement bladder, or passage for urine out of the body to a urinecollection bag, then is performed during the same surgery using a section of the patient’s intestine, explained Dr. Singh.
He estimates that he will choose robot-assisted technology to treat approximately a dozen bladder cancer patients this year, a volume that will increase annually. Patients who are obese, or have significant scar tissue growth in the abdomen from a prior surgery, may not qualify for this kind of small-incision surgery.
“Patients respond well to this new treatment option… and most can return to their daily activities with no limitations,” added Dr. Singh.
Police Blotter
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Retail theft
On July 8, officers from the CRPD were dispatched to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township for an active retail theft. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, 70-year-old Milagro Maisonet, of Easton, in the Asset Protection office. The Asset Protection officer relayed that he had seen Maisonet fail to scan items, then leave the store without rendering full payment. Maisonet was cited for summary retail theft.
Retail theft/Possession
On June 16, CRPD officers were dispatched to Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township for a report of a retail theft. Upon arrival, officers met on scene with Asset Protection, who relayed a female, later identified as 41-year-old Stephanie Kresge, of Easton, was stealing. Asset Protection stated that Kresge had selected a set of earrings displayed for sale and placed them in her ears. She then passed all points of sale without paying. She was placed under arrest and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Kresge was charged with retail theft, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Retail theft
On June 12, the CRPD was dispatched to Giant in Naza -
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Fraud in the unit block of Main St. Report of ID theft.
Noise complaint, Main St. and E. 14th St., and E. 15th St. and Dewey Ave. Reports of fireworks.
JULY 4
Check person/welfare in the 2000 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female.
Overdose in the 1900 block of Washington Ave. Report of an overdose.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1100 block of Siegfried Ave., and the 100 block of Frank Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Suspicious act in the 100 block of W. 28th St. Report of a suspicious act.
Traffic stop, E. 21st St. and Main St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Check area, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Request to check the area.
Domestic in the 1000 block of Wynnewood Dr. between a male and a female.
Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Main St., the 2400 block of Dewey Ave., the 900 block of Siegfried Ave., the 2100 block of Washington Ave., and the 400 block of E. 11th St. Reports of fireworks.
JULY 5
Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Stewart St., and
the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.
Civil matter in the 100 block of Frank Dr. Report of a civil issue.
Domestic in the 1600 block of Railroad St. between a male and a female.
Child custody in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Report of a custody issue.
Suspicious act in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious act.
Traffic stop, W. 9th St., and
Main St. and E. 15th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Assist person in the 1800 block
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reth for a report of a retail theft. Upon arrival, the suspect left the scene. The suspect had been seen selecting multiple items in the store and concealing them in a bucket. The suspect then
passed all points of sale with the concealed items, totaling $236.66. Through investigation, the suspect was identified as 37-year-old Shannon Welsh, of Easton. Welsh has eight priors in retail theft and multiple warrants for her arrest. Charges were filed with MDJ Capobianco’s office for one felony count of retail theft.
SEPTICSERVICE
Criminal mischief Bath Borough
On May 19 at 6:25 p.m., an unknown individual threw a crowbar from a moving vehicle, striking the victim’s vehicle, causing minor damage. This incident occurred in the Bath Borough, at E. Main Street and Broad Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSPBethlehem at 610-861-2026.
Complaining
By BRYAN GOLDEN
Is complaining an effective strategy for solving problems? Will complaining improve your situation? Do others enjoy listening to you complain? The answer to all three questions is no. Then why do people complain?
There are a number of reasons a person complains. He or she may be looking for sympathy, assistance, support or letting off steam. There are also people who are habitual whiners who are never satisfied or content.
In the case of sympathy, there is an erroneous assumption that if enough other people feel sorry for them, it will somehow improve the complainer’s situation. All that will be accomplished is that others will grow tired of their moaning and give them a wide berth. Everyone has their own problems and very few people want to spend their discretionary time listening to the tales of woe of others.
Sympathy seekers tend to dwell on their problems rather than seeking solutions. When potential solu-
tions are presented, they invariably find fault with and summarily dismiss them. These complainers seek attention and monopolize conversations. They look for opportunities to show how their plight is worse than everyone else’s. Spending time with sympathy seekers can be draining. They are consumed with their own situation and show little or no interest in other people. Regardless of how good you may feel, a gripe session with a sympathy seeker will depress your mood. Some complainers are looking for assistance in solving a problem. In this case, they are interested in advice that will lead to a solution. The danger here is that they will indiscriminately seek guidance from anyone. In their attempt to overcome an obstacle, they will try virtually any remedy offered without considering the qualifications of the source.
Following bad advice can exacerbate a problem. Advice seekers that jump from one bad suggestion to another will become frustrated as they fail to solve their problem. The result is the erroneous conclusion that their situation has no solution.
Complainers in search of advice must be very selective in whom they approach. Only those who have successfully solved similar problems or who have appropriate expertise should be sought out. When the right person is identified, they should be asked for advice directly rather than complaining to them.
Perhaps a complainer is looking for support. They may be overwhelmed by unexpected events or overloaded with responsibilities. This type of complainer is likely looking for help rather than advice. If you are so inclined, offer to lend a hand.
Even when they are helped out, some complainers always wind up in another crisis situation. Helping them out again will only improve their situation temporarily. Without a change in strategy, they will soon become immersed in another crisis. Complainers who are incessant whiners find fault with virtually everything. They complain about their lives, other people’s lives, the weather, politics, religion, society, etc. Everything they comment on is flawed. All of life is tainted. Their glass is always half empty and probably leaking. These people are not happy unless they are unhappy. Whiners will never be satisfied. They don’t want sympathy, solutions or help. They just want to complain. These people will never change and their minds are closed to new ideas. Your only option is to limit exposure to their griping. Complaining is unproductive and destructive. If you have problems, find solutions. If you need help, ask. Occasional complaining to seek understanding or let off steam is okay, but don’t make it a way of life or a topic of every conversation.
Bryan is the author of “Dare to Live Without Limits.” Contact Bryan at Bryan@columnist.com or visit www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com. Copyright 2024 Bryan Golden