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for replacement value since it is a unique piece of equipment, which the township is currently gathering. Township Manager Brent Green stated, “At this point we’re just kind of in limbo, the goal would be replacing it as soon as possible so that we can get it ordered and delivery probably sometime next year.” Previously, the township had been looking into replacing this specific tractor with a smaller tractor that did not have a boom
By NIA NICHOLSON The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. To begin the meeting, the supervisors acknowledged the planning time expansions that were allotted for Gertner/Goodman Minor Subdivision, Timothy and Wendy Pitts Major Subdivision, The Fields at Cottonwood Land Development, and Sedler Design and Redevelopment M & U International Site. Township Engineer Mike Muffley also presented plans to potentially adjust the building previously inhabited by Archery Addictions into commercial storage. The Lehigh Township Police Department released its second quarterly report for 2022. Incidents included one homicide that has been taken over by State Police, one report of reckless shooting that caused property damage, four noise ordinance reports, and four reports of contractor fraud. The police department discussed the various ways in which contractor fraud may occur and assessed that online neighborhood community forums are where many of these illegal advertisements are held. A verbal warning was given to the public regarding the risk of contracting
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This century-old building located at 1798 Main St., Northampton, was a former furniture store and hardware store and in 1953 became the home of Tama Manufacturing Company, founded by Saul Kivert, a Northampton native. It manufactured high-end blouses and apparel for women. It employed over 225 people.
East Allen Township Mower goes up in Flames, supervisors Discuss options By SAVANNAH BROWN The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors met Wednesday, July 13 to discuss an insurance loss of the township’s flail/boom mower, moving the pedestal poles and pedestrian crossing on Airport Road and Hanoverville Road, and asphalt milling charges. On June 22, the township’s 2014 John Deere tractor with flail/boom mower attachments caught fire, which was insured for $178,000. An insurance adjuster deemed the tractor a total loss and requested estimates
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Allen Township Supervisors review Sketch plan of Expanded Stone Ridge Meadows Development By KERI LINDENMUTH During their July 12 meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors reviewed the most recent sketch plan of the Stone Ridge Meadows development, Phases 3, 4, and 5. Keystone Consulting Engineers is the team of engineers behind the expanded development along Savage Road and Route 329. Tim Livengood is the developer. Supervisors reviewed the plan and shared their concerns, including traffic and drainage issues. The new sketch plan proposes 84 residential units in Allen Township. These will join the roughly 100 twin homes already in the development. The development is bordered by Route 329 to the North, Savage Road to the East, and Horwith Road to the West. The plans also propose commercial fronting that features a 6,000 square-foot convenience market, a drive-thru bank, a 6,000 square-foot fast food restaurant, a 24,000 squarefoot medical office, and a 67,000 square-foot self-storage facility. Supervisor Dale Hassler was wary of two roads exiting the development onto Horwith Road within 150 feet from one anoth-
er. He said this could create traffic issues. Supervisor Gary Behler echoed this concern, adding that he would like to see traffic flowing in and out of the convenience market from Savage Road using right turns only to prevent accidents. Behler also inquired about sidewalks, which were absent from the plan. Livengood said swails, berms, and a water line on Savage Road make sidewalk construction difficult. However, Behler and other supervisors said they would prefer sidewalks because of the development’s proximity to Howertown Park. Finally, Keystone and Livengood expressed concerns with the township’s restriction of 40% impervious coverage. The engineering team questioned whether impervious coverage should be the responsibility of the lot ownContinued on page 6
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Letter to The Editor
I was born on a farm and am absolutely saddened as our precious farmland is being taken over by warehouses. The amount of tax relief will never compare with the amount of devastation being done to our precious communities. I keep bringing up traffic but the amount of tractor trailers that these warehouses will produce is overwhelming. The pollution, the noise, the retreads, the road damage; but the traffic most of all. Bumper to bumper on most roads surrounding us. And then, explain to me the reasoning behind the Northampton School board members consciously approving the building of an elementary school in the middle of all this chaos. The proposed location for this new elementary school is at
the corner of Rt. 329 and the new Seemsville Road. A safe location – I think not. We need to keep our elementary-aged school children safe. I really do not believe that this is a safe location for any school, especially an elementary school. Last, how can this same school board justify building another new elementary school when the total amount spent for the new Lehigh Township Elementary School has still not been determined? Do they think money grows on trees? Most of us did not get a raise this year and some of us are still not back to working full time. How do they expect us to pay for the higher gas prices, higher food prices, higher medication costs and higher taxes? We need help paying our taxes now, not looking to increase by taking out another bond for another new elementary school. We need to take a break. Remember buildings do not educate, good teachers do. Madelyn “Maggie” Kemp
Passport to History’s Fourth weekend
Lvhistory.org Passport to History Month is a celebration of local history, stories, and the community that bring Lehigh Valley history to life. Each weekend in July, participating historic and cultural sites will open their doors to the public with tours, activities, and programs for visitors of all ages. Weekend four includes Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from noon to 4 p.m. unless noted otherwise. The full schedule for weekend four is as follows:
1803 House 55 S. Keystone Ave., Emmaus
This year, the 1803 House will be featuring vintage toys and games with hands on fun for all,
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an outdoor photo scavenger hunt, personal house tours, archaeological dig news and our herb garden in full bloom. Also this year we will be featuring a “Peppermint Stick Lemon Squeeze,” which we call “Jacob’s Juice,” and old-fashioned lemonade. Enjoy a drink and snacks under our big Butternut shade tree. It will be a weekend filled with fun, stories and adventures.
Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton
Horner Cemetery – Saturday only. By appointment only. 4965 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton
Meet the ancestors of Pres. Truman and Pres. Roosevelt. Hear the story of the first woman killed in Northampton County. Visit with the friend of Pres. Washington and Ben Franklin. Contact Peggy at 610-984-4532 to schedule your tour. Closed Sundays.
Knauss Homestead 152 E. Main St., Emmaus
Come visit the only museum dedicated to the story of cement making in the United States. Free guided tours will help you realize the importance of this industry in the life of the Lehigh Valley.
Emmaus Historical Society 218 Main St., Emmaus Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
The weekend will feature selfguided museum tours, children’s scavenger hunt and crafts, light refreshments and a walking tour of God’s Acre cemetery on Saturday at 10 a.m. and a Main Street Walking tour on Sunday at noon. Displays will feature banks, schools and sports, toys and dolls, Emaus Bottling Works, Emmaus healthcare, textiles and much more. Please call 610-966-6591 to reserve for either walking tour.
Hellertown Historical Society Grist Mill – Saturday, July 23 only. By appointment only 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown
Visit for tours of the Grist Mill
Visit the Knauss Homestead for a house and museum tour. Heinrich Knauss built this continental-style log house in 1777 – the height of the American Revolution. Today, the Knauss Homestead stands as a reminder of Emmaus’ past – and hope for the future. Originally a 200-acre tract of land, the Knauss Homestead grounds today feature the main house museum, an 18thcentury barn and the Emmaus Remembrance Garden. The Heinrich Knauss House is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a culturally identifiable Germanic floor plan, designed with an internal chimney and distinct room arrangement. The property preserves important 18th century features including original finishes, flooring, sashes, doors and a foil complement of associated trim and wrought iron hardware.
Lower Macungie Township Historical Society 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown
Learn about Lower Macungie Township history and Pennsylva-
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Flea Market & Vendor Fair Friday, July 29 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth Call 610-829-3823 for more info! Flea Market/ White Elephant Sale Baked Goods • Raffle • Vendors Including:
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nia German culture while touring our museum. Find some treasures at the indoor flea market/inventory reduction sale in the museum during the Passport to History weekend event.
Quiet Valley Living & Historical Farm – Saturday, July 23 only. 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg
Free admission to Quiet Valley for Passport to History Month on July 23.
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
Come explore the early agricultural and industrial history of our region at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. During this weekend, tour our 1826 bank barn, search our exhibits for Lehigh County artifacts, and enjoy other family activities. Special treat on Sunday afternoon when Valias at Grateful Acres brings their mother and baby lamb for a visit. For more information, see Schwenkfelder.org/calendar or call 215-679-3103. Always free.
Shelter House in Emmaus 601 S. Fourth St., Emmaus
Enjoy tours of Shelter House, 1734 Germanic log structure, colonial demonstrations (woodsman, comforter making, nature walk, children’s log cabin activity, story telling) and more. Events are free and the public is cordially invited.
Whitehall Township Historical Society Helfrich Springs Grist Mill, Saturday only, The Center is featuring “We 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Look Higher: the African Ameri- 501 Mickley Rd., can Experience in the Slate Belt” Whitehall
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Slate Belt Heritage Center 2301 N. First St., Bangor
as this year’s special exhibit and “All of Us” about the waves of people who moved to the Slate Belt from the 18th Century Lenape to the 21st Century Bulgarians. Newly designed galleries tell stories about the creation of Flicksville, the work in the Textile Industry and the service of Fire Fighting in the Slate Belt. Mike Piersa and team plan to periodically run the Flory Quarry Hoist in the adjacent Bethel Park during one of the days. Flory Hoists were manufactured in Bangor and powered the cable ways that lowered men into quarries and raised massive slabs of slate from quarry beds. Perry Morris will demonstrate the craft of wooden ornament making throughout the weekend. Guides will be available to give tours or you can wander through the museum on your own. Perry Morris will also be doing a “Story Time”, in addition to ornament making, for the children. The 122-year-old Bangor Quarry Hoist, adjacent to Bethel Park, will operate, weather permitting on that Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Flory Hoists were manufactured in Bangor and powered the cableways that lowered men into quarries and raised massive slabs of slate from quarry beds. The Hoist will run courtesy of compressed air provided by Todd Kluska of Serene Scenes Landscaping.
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If I hear one more expert lament about their position being rooted in science, I am going to glue in ear plugs. It is a sad day when we think mod-
ern day science is the savior of all our ills. Take any topic you want and apply proven modern day science conclusions to it. One group will utilize the science for their platforms while the other will use the so-called science for their platforms. Laughable. Think I am wrong? You should trust me on this as I follow the science… If we follow the science, we would not be using pesticides on our food. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in RoundUp, causes cancer, autism, diabetes,
death. Sound harsh? This is not my assertion; I am simply following the science. Just this week I caught a moderator asking questions about climate change and fossil fuels, which frankly is a topic that really burns me up! Yes, I made a pun here because again, science is laughable as the science here is as much about beakers, flasks, geothermal assessments combined as it is with throwing darts with a blindfold on. It is irrelevant where you or I stand on topics. Science itself should, in the perfect scenario, rise above the pale, shouldn’t it? Instead, it is anything but these days, and it appears to be getting worse. Can you even imagine if we stuck with the end-all, scientifically valid science behind leeching back in the day? Or Continued on page 7
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Obituaries
Linda R. Hahn
Linda R. Hahn, 61, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Twp., Pa. Born on April 8, 1961, in Allentown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ray W. and Georgette "Tiny" L. (Bourguignon) Hunsicker. Linda and her husband, David A. Hahn, observed their 37th wedding anniversary in June. She was a 1979 graduate of Northampton High School. Throughout her lifetime, she worked as an administrative assistant for various businesses. Linda was a proud 4-H leader and was an avid Phillies fan. She was a very active and lifetime member of Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C. Survivors: In addition to her loving husband David, she will be missed by her son, Travis E. Hahn; brother, Garry Hunsicker and his wife, Kathleen; and a sister, Donna Nardo and her husband, Joe. Services: Will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath. Memorials: Memorial donations, in Linda's memory, may be made to Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C., 109 S. Chestnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 or to the Northampton County 4-H Center, c/o Karen Cassady, 230 McNair Circle, Northampton, PA 18067.
Robert H. Rissmiller
Robert H. Rissmiller, 69, of Moore Township, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital – Carbon Campus in Franklin Township on Friday, July 15, 2022. He was the husband of Sally A. (Musselman) Rissmiller. The couple celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on February 19. Born in Northampton, he was a son of
the late Harvey C. and Phyllis S. (Traugher) Rissmiller. Robert was a graduate of Northampton High School, Class of 1971. He was employed by Keystone Cement Co. where he worked in various capacities for 44 years, before retiring in 2017. For many years, Robert competitively played softball for Bath Plumbing Supply and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, and he participated in league bowling at the Bath American Legion. He enjoyed camping, was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan, and a car enthusiast proud of his 1994 Ford Mustang GT. Most important to Robert were his grandchildren, and he cherished any opportunity to attend and support their sporting events. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Sally, he will be dearly missed by his three daughters, Jessica Schaner and John Linsenbigler, of Bath, Heather Davis and husband, Jason, of Pen Argyl, and Alissa Heffner and husband, Ryan, of Danielsville; five grandchildren, Derek, Ella, Lyla, Trenen, and Liam; two greatgrandsons, Ethan and Nolan; a brother; a sister; along with nieces and nephews. Services: A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at noon in the Fellowship Hall of Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, 2218 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fellowship Hall. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Snyder Church Cemetery, Seemsville. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown.
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Judy C. Wuchter
Judy C. Wuchter passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11 in the same hospital she was born in 67 years ago. She was the daughter of Clifford C. and Grace (Smith) Wuchter. A graduate of Northampton High School, she was employed at Bethlehem Steel for 30 years until it closed. She was an Executive Secretary at LVHN in Quality Control for 19 years until retiring in June 2021. She enjoyed traveling especially to Colorado to visit with her sister and brother-in-law. A memorable "Westward Ho" trip in '95 she traveled for 2 weeks visiting various sites out West. She was a huge Disney fan and visited WDW quite often with "the kids". Her favorite characters were Chip and Dale. She enjoyed counted cross stitching pictures as gifts for family and friends. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath. She was active in many fund-raising projects. Survivors include sisters Barbara (Bill) Cremeans of Colorado, Susan of Bethlehem, sister-inlaw, Christel Werner of Bethlehem, brothers George of Kreidersville and Galen (Linda) of Bath, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She will be missed by Miss Mitters (Susan's cat). She is predeceased by her parents, sister Jane and Carmie Schmalzer, sister-in-law Carolyn Wuchter, and brother Franklin "Gooch" Werner. Memorial contributions in Judy's name can be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main Street, Bath, PA 18014. Services will be private. George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of arrangements.
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Stories From My Heart by Cynthia Jean DeLuca
A Country Road, A Farm, and Black Raspberries
I believe our loved ones who live in heaven know when our hearts are heavy. I believe that because love never dies. This is a true story about
finding peace and tranquility on a country road and how that peace helped to heal a weary heart. Since the end of winter, I have had an overwhelming desire for black raspberries. Each month inching up to July only made that desire grow stronger. Finally, the time had arrived. It was a Monday, a humid sunny day with blue skies that went on for as long as the sun circles the earth and beyond. My heart was heavy from carrying the burdens of all the broken hearts here and around the world. Over the years, I have often heard, "Get a grip. You can't change the world." Maybe I can't, but my heart still hurts for others going through trying times. I left on my adventure to the farm close to my home, but instead of taking the direct route, I decided to go old school and take the scenic windy way allowing nature to press against me like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The narrow country roads brought more trees ladened with lush, thick foliage. At one point, I felt as if I were in a forest. The rays of sun seeped through the thick branches and danced across my car, often landing on my face. I am always amazed at the beauty of creation. Soon, I turned onto a country road leading to my berries. As I drove, the scenery changed to farmland. Fields of golden wheat, cows meandering, children playing, mothers hanging wash, and gardens of every vegetable. I passed the U Pick portion of the farm before I realized the farmstand was in all its glory. As I got out of my car, I was greeted by a lovely senior lady whose smile stretched from ear to ear. I inquired about the raspberries; she asked how many, then disappeared and reappeared with two quarts. We chatted for a few minutes, and then I asked If I could stay for a few minutes longer to take in the sounds, scents, and sights. She smiled again and said, "Take as long as you like." As I stood by my car, I gazed over the farm buildings and listened to the sounds of people talking, laughing, and tractors humming along; I had an overwhelming feeling that I was not alone. Then, as sure as I was writing this story, I felt I was being hugged from both sides. The kind of hug when two people put an arm around your neck. Then I heard two familiar voices, one on each side, saying, "Everything is going to be alright."
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Those voices belonged to my mom and dad. I knew those to whom those voices belonged. Because I heard that same message a few years back when I was facing major surgery. At that moment, tears started to sneak out of my eyes, and I knew I had to leave. My drive home was filled with emotions of missing my two wonderful, hard-working parents, who helped to shape me into the woman I am today. Something else happened on that ride home; my heart began to feel lighter. When I arrived home, I immediately cleaned a nice dish of raspberries and added a touch of sugar and some milk. As I sat on my front porch enjoying each bite, memories from past summers paraded like a movie – more smiles. Mom's words of wisdom - to look for the little things that put a smile on your face or touch your heart. Dad's voice, "Cindy, you wear your heart on your sleeve." Happy times, and sad times, marched on in the movie. Dad was right. I do wear my heart on my sleeve. I am not ashamed of it. As the day went on, I thought about those who had suffered a loss through an illness, drug overdose, the many senseless killings, those struggling to make ends meet, and all the heavy hearts. I realized that the only thing I could do was to pray, support and love them, even if I did not know them. Feeling the presence of my parents reminded me that I am never alone. None of us are. However, I wish I had a "magic wand" to heal all the broken hearts in the world. Wouldn't it be a beautiful sight if all the sadness floated to heaven like a firework soaring, bursting open, filling the universe with rainbow colors? As far as myself, I have decided to find something to be joyful about every day. I may not be able to change the world, but if I keep a smile on my face, maybe that smile will keep spreading to others. Wouldn't that be wonderful! And to think, it all started with a desire for black raspberries!
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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. 33rd Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Street, Northampton. Atlas Cement Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Featuring a WWI display. FMI call 610-262-2576. 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 Farmers’ Market- Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the clock, Bath. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Borough of Bath Fall Community Yard Sale- Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Borough residents only - no sales in parks.) Borough of Bath Old Home Week- August 14-19 in the Borough of Bath. Time capsule ceremony, community picnic, softball games, food truck festival, movie night in the park, business night, closing week dinner. Stay tuned FMI. East Allen Township Farmers’ Market- Fridays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Park (West) - 5351 Park West Ln., 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. Great Bath Duck Race- Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at Monocacy Creek Park. 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- Tours open through October by appt. Visit the first woman killed by Indians in Northampton County, ancestors of two presidents and two notables. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532. Lehigh Township National Night Out- Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at Indian Trail Park. Hosted by Lehigh Twp. Police Dept. Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra Concert- Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton. Donations accepted for Ukraine. Martin on Main- Saturday, July 30 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Nazareth Circle and South Main Street to Belvidere Street. Moore Township Community Days- Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Bands, food, vendors, bingo, fireworks and more. Moore Township Electronics Recycling Day- Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moore Twp. and Chapman Borough residents only. Moore Township Rec Center. Nazareth Farmers’ Market- Open Saturdays May-Oct. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Center Square. 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 Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept. Northampton Farmers’ Market- Open Tuesdays May-Sept. from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Municipal Park. Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday of each month May through October from 1 to 4 p.m. Spuds and Suds- Saturday, August 20 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Bath Borough. Stay tuned FMI.
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How ‘bout this heat wave? It looks like this weekend it will reach its hottest in the mid to high 90s. I don’t really see an end in sight or break from the heat in the forecast, unless you consider the mid 80s a break from the heat. Be sure to check on elderly family members, friends and neighbors, and never leave dogs in the car alone, better yet, don’t even take ‘em out with you in this heat! Do you wanna sit in a car with no air conditioning? Neither do they!...On Tuesday night in the Borough of Bath they held a “Kool Off The Kids” event in Firefighters Park, it was the perfect night for it too. Maybe they’ll try and have another one before summer ends. Just a reminder to enter
our July photo of the month contest, the theme is summer and the deadline is Monday, July 25…Anywho, have ya seen the Gin Mill? The other night someone drove right through the patio. The patio will be closed for a little while they repair it, but the business itself is not closed… Taylor Roasted Coffee House was finally able to open back up for business earlier this week after over a year of being closed for repairs from when someone stuck a hose in the
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place last June and flooded the place out…There’s gonna be a car wash this weekend to benefit Northampton Cheerleading, on July 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Miller Supply parking lot. Rita’s in Northampton and Rita’s in Walnutport have some fundraising events comin’ up as well…Alright I gotta hit the road and wrap things up, time to water the plants! Cya next time.
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ers, which Behler and his fellow supervisors vehemently denied. “The lot owners that live there now had a lot of burden [placed] on them that should not have been,” Behler said, adding that he would vote against any plan that places the burden of stormwater drainage onto residents. Behler’s concerns stem from
severe stormwater issues Phase 1 residents faced in 2019. Dozens of residents reported drainage issues and stagnant water, which prompted the Northampton County Conservation District to issue a Department of Environmental Protection violation to the developer. Stone Ridge resident Jane Snyder was present at the meeting. She saw firsthand the development’s stormwater issues, adding she has experienced “a whole lot of problems” she was not expecting when purchasing her home. She
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said she wants developers to fix the issues Stone Ridge is already facing before expanding. Representatives from Keystone said they will consider all of the board’s comments as they revise their plan. In other news, an ad hoc committee met to discuss possible improvements to Howertown Park. This meeting was held on Monday, July 11, and was open to the public. Behler and Supervisor Paul Link were present at the committee meeting and reported their findings to the board. Short-term improvements include new key-fob entrances at the field house, a bulletin board, and a gang box for soccer equipment. Long-term enhancements include sports facilities for volleyball, tennis, and pickleball; shade canopies at the soccer field; dugouts and homerun fencing; and a batting cage. These long-term improvements, said Link, would require an engineering study. “If we are going to invest in this park…there should be somebody who designs parks…to figure out how to fit [everything] in there,” he said. Link said the township should move forward carefully to ensure everything is done correctly instead of rushing to make improvements for the fall sports season. “Maybe we take the time now and really give [the teams] what they want in the spring,” he said. The board agreed, unanimously voting to handle the “low hanging fruit” immediately, including adding a park bulletin board, new key fobs, and a gang box. Meanwhile, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said she will gather historic plans of the park to help engineers determine easements. She will also send out a survey to residents for their input and ideas. Finally, supervisors agreed that the new EDU tapping fees for developers will go into effect in September. A vote to implement this fee increase will happen on September 13. This extension will
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Retail theft On June 16, Colonial Regional officers were dispatched to Hobby Lobby, located at 3750 Easton Nazareth Highway for a theft report. On June 15 a male identified as 46-year-old Jose Colon Jr. selected and concealed on his person art supplies valued at $216.73. Colon Jr. and a female then returned to the store the next day to return the stolen merchandise to the store and obtained a gift card for $216.73. Noise complaint On July 4 at 8:22 p.m., the CRPD was dispatched to Sweetgum Drive in Nazareth for a noise complaint. Upon arrival, police saw 38-year-old Parminder Kumar lighting fireworks in the middle of the roadway, a violation of the Lower Nazareth Ordinance 231-01-19. While police spoke with Kumar, he was argumentative and proceeded to provide police with false ID while he was being investigated. Kumar also appeared to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.
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how about the three little pigs? Should we have stuck with the scientifically constructed house of straw? Yes, that’s a stretch, yet you get the point, I hope. To be honest, I am not sure anyone knows the exact science surrounding how paper cuts heal, much less other mysteries of the universe. Science may think they have proven a thing or two on many matters, yet the monthly volumes of books, journals, and publications on all tidbits of science validate this side of heaven, proves to me that science has much more proving to do. Scientific roots need to go deeper, it appears and I can’t dig that far with my backhoe. Until science has proven “it all,” which in my humble ignorant opinion will not occur in my lifetime, I will remain rooted in scripture. As for me and my house… I enjoy science. The hard science(s), not necessarily the social type which ebb and flow like the Delaware river with roots that don’t run deep…. more superficial it appears. Who am I really to say? I enjoy science, I really do. It is fascinating, in fact. That said, the conclusion drawn sometimes does not add up for
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mower attachment. Green began compiling estimates for different tractor and flail mower possible purchases at the end of April, but the township had not yet decided what they were going to do moving forward. The board intends to replace the tractor with the funds they receive from the insurance company and will have to figure out what to do for the remaining balance once the adjuster determines the insurance compensation amount. Since there are no available tractors for rent or purchase at this time due to it being mowing season, roadside mowing will most likely cease for the year aside from some patchwork that will need to be done with a weed wacker by the township’s Public Works Department. In other news, the township discussed the relocation of pedestals and crosswalks at the Airport Road and Hanoverville Road intersection. The township reported having issues with pedestals being hit multiple times. Township Engineer James Milot expressed that PennDOT has
given the township a compromise because they will not allow the township to eliminate the crosswalk entirely, but they will allow the elimination of the crosswalk that has created the problematic issue with the pedestal getting hit. PennDOT provided some alternative suggestions and Milot went to the site to see which solutions could be potentially viable. Milot addressed that one of the suggestions would require a 12 to 15-foot extension of maneuvering area and access to get to the crosswalk from the pole and would require curbing or some type of wall because it drops off very steeply into the existing inlets that come together at the intersection. “Taking the equipment from the pedestal pole and putting it on the mast arm is not a favorable option,” Milot said. Rather, Milot suggested relocating one of the existing poles so that the township will not have to extend the pedestrian access ramp area or be concerned with drop offs. This would eliminate one pedestal pole as opposed to both and would be the more practical and cost-effective option Milot expressed. This would require a new foundation for the moved pedestal pole, relocating the equipment and rewiring the conduit, and revising the pavement
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markings on the Hanoverville Avenue approach to reset the pedestrian crosswalk markings and adjust the stop bar markings to be the proper isolation distance. The board requested that Milot put an estimate together regarding the different options and their associated costs. As of now, the township pays around $900 each time someone hits the pole, which has happened 10 to 15 times, Green reported. In the long run, the township is hoping to find the most cost-effective option for fixing the issue of tractor trailers hitting the pedestal poles at this intersection. Next, the supervisors discussed a change order for the 2022 Road Program regarding various asphalt millings in the amount of $3,490.05 because the contractor went over milling quantities by 795 square yards when profiling Circle Drive, Goldcris Lane, Pond View Terrace, Shady Lane, and Laurel Court. The board approved the change order unanimously. In other business, Green expressed that he met with the township’s insurance broker regarding current policies that total $42,561. Green stated that the township was looking at changing carriers but cannot change now that the township is dealing with an insurance loss. However, the township did change carriers for cyber insurance to Hiscox CyberClear for a premium of $5,623. The board decided to work on a request for a proposal in the next year or two to ensure that their insurance rates remain reasonable and competitive to discuss during budget season. A motion to ratify the total of various insurances was unanimously granted. During reports, the First Regional Compost Authority expressed that they will be using money they acquired through grants to purchase another grinder. The FRCA also reported they are aware there have been complaints regarding the smell from a pile of compost that was not taken care of properly, and that they are trying to figure out where they can take it. The East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps reported there were 85 incidents for the month of June. Volunteer Ambulance Corps President Joe Light also reported that Jack D’Andrea was appointed as the new Fire Rehab Officer and the new ambulance that was purchased will be arriving any day now. Last, the township identified correspondence they received for various notifications such as the Chapter 11 General Permit Notification from PennDOT for the Old Carriage Bridge replacement, the NPDES Permit No. PAC480125 Minor Modification Notification for Sunny Slope Crossings located at Hanover Street and Dogwood Road being proposed by Jaindl Enterprises, and the Locust Manor Plaza Letter of Extension for the Lehigh Valley Veterinary Hospital on Route 512. The next East Allen Township
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work to individuals that can not produce reputable credentials or those who are not represented by known companies. The Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company also released their second quarterly report. Incidents included 120 calls, 42 of which were medical emergencies and 78 of which were fires with an average five minute response time and losses of $200,000. The company assisted in neighboring department’s incidents 30 times and received assistance 13 times. Plans for this year’s National Night Out, which will be held on Tuesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. at Indian Trail Park, were announced. There will be a multitude of educational safety presentations by police and fire departments as well as a canine unit present, pet adoptions, a rubber duck race, an obstacle course, and many more events for both children and adults. The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will occur on Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. in the Lehigh Township municipal building.
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Juvenile problem, Canal St. and W. 21st St. Report of a juvenile issue. Suspicious act in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious act.
JUNE 25 Animal case in the 1200 block of Canal St. Report of a male bitten by a dog. Traffic stop in the 2400 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted. Unwanted person in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of an unwanted male. Assault in the 2100 block of Canal St. Report of an assault. EMS ambulance assist in the 2000 block of Canal St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Domestic in the unit block of Keglovits Ln. between a male and a female.
JUNE 26 Noise complaint in the 1400 block of Railroad St. and the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Reports of loud music.
JUNE 24 Assist person in the 100 block of Washington Ave. and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist females. Warrant service/served in the 500 block of Main St. A male with an active warrant located, taken into custody and transported to the station, then to Northampton County Prison. Check person/welfare on the unit block of W. 10th St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Assist person in the 600 block of Main St. Officers assist a male. Check person/welfare in the 600 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Neighbor complaint in the 2100 block of Main St. Report of a neighbor issue. Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female.
JUNE 27 Traffic stop, W. 21st St. and Main St., 500 block of E. 10th St., and the 2000 block of Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted. Non-reportable accident, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. involving two vehicles. Continued on page 9
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Suspicious vehicle in the 2000 block of Canal St. Report of a suspicious vehicle. Disturbance in the 200 block of Hollow Ln. and the 1800 block of Franklin St. Reports of disturbances. Hit and run accident, Howertown Rd. and E. 4th St. Report of a tractor trailer striking a stop sign and leaving the scene.
Domestic in the unit block of W. 7th St. between a male and a female.
Neighbor complaint in the 500 block of E. 4th St. Report of a neighbor issue.
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Traffic stop, 9th St. and Main St., unit block of W. 21st St., E. 19th St. and Main St.,400 block of E. 10th St., and Canal St. and W. 21st St. Traffic tops were conducted.
Juvenile problem in the 500 block of E. 9th St. and the unit block of W. 10th St. Reports of juvenile issues. Harassment in the unit block of Horwith Dr. Report of harassment.
Check person/welfare in the 1500 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. and the 1500 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Juvenile problem in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a juvenile issue.
Fraud in the 300 block of E. 10th St. Report of unemployment fraud.
Disabled vehicle, Cherryville Rd. and W. 30th St. Report of a disabled vehicle.
Littering in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of littering.
JUNE 28 Assist person in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist a male. Disorderly conduct in the 2000 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of disorderly conduct. Neighbor complaint in the 400 block of E. 5th St. Report of a neighbor issue. Criminal mischief in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle spraypainted with a black line across both passenger side doors. Reportable accident, Cherryville Rd. and 28th St. involving one vehicle. Assist person in the 100 block of W. 30th St. Officers assist a female.
Non-reportable accident in the 1300 block of Stewart St. and E. 19th St. and Main St. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.
JUNE 30 Disturbance in the 100 block of E. 4th St. Report of a disturbance. Assist person in the 1100 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female. EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of Main St. and the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males. Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. and the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Requests to check the welfare of males.
Theft, retail, Rite Aid in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of a male shoplifting.
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On a Crusade to Combat Loneliness at Home
Bonnie and Larry Kern Residents at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA Living at home alone is a lifestyle choice that can be hazardous to your health. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 30% of people age 60 and older live alone today in the United States. And of those, almost half of them experience loneliness. And while living alone doesn’t always cause loneliness, it is often the case. Loneliness can lead to severe health problems such as depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, chronic pain and fatigue…just to name a few. Loneliness can also make people feel empty and without purpose. So just imagine
how harmful loneliness and forced social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic can be for people living alone at home.
Morningstar Living, in Nazareth, Pa is on a crusade to combat loneliness among people living at home alone. If you’re an adult child, you have to play detective, to identify the warning signs that indicate your parents may need help and support living alone at home. Warning signs include weight loss, changes in personal appearance and hygiene, confusion, forgetfulness, and other cognitive issues such as dementia. These warning signs are often the result of loneliness and lack of social interaction with others. It’s a simple fact that most of us need social interaction and actually thrive when we socialize with other people. Just ask Larry and Bonnie Kern of Nazareth, PA. They both had aging parents who began experiencing health issues after living alone at home. After detecting some warning signs, they took two different approaches to solving the problem. For Bonnie’s parents, Larry and Bonnie purchased a two-family home so they could move Bonnie’s parents in with them. But as Bonnie shares, “Even the closest relationships become strained when parents need help and assistance.” So when Larry’s mother began experiencing health issues living alone at home in Florida, they decided to move her to a community that was in close proximity to their home in Belvidere, New Jersey. “We wanted her to have a built in system of socialization with others so she could thrive and be active,” comments Larry. “We began researching and visiting adult living facilities and we took my mother to visit the ones we were most impressed with. My mother selected Moravian Hall Square, Morningstar Living’s life plan community in Nazareth, and we were so thankful she did. Her life turned around almost immediately from the interaction with others who lived there. In a very short period of time, she perked up, her physical health improved dramatically, and she was always so happy to be with the friends she made at Moravian Hall Square.
When it was time for Bonnie and Larry to look at active adult communities for their retirement, they started the process of visiting different types of communities but could never find one that measured up to Moravian Hall Square. “We learned a lot about Moravian Hall Square through our many visits with my mother,” states Larry. “She was always eager to show us around the campus and tell us about the activities and fun she had living there. In fact, we wanted to be as busy as she was. Bonnie and I love the theater, the symphony, hiking, swimming, playing tennis and golf, and working out at the gym. So we moved to Moravian Hall Square in 2019. We’re busier now than we ever have been, doing the things we love in life. The professional staff who work here provide endless opportunities for education, fitness, recreation, and entertainment. Quite frankly, it’s impossible to feel isolated or alone here.” “Living at Moravian Hall Square throughout COVID-19 has been a blessing. We realize more than ever before, how vital social connection with others is to our health and well-being,” adds Bonnie. “The dining and activities, fitness, education and wellness programming we participate in each day with others who live here has enabled us to live healthier and more vibrantly than if we were living alone at home. While choosing the right community is a complex process, knowing when it’s the right time to move is the hardest decision.”
#HomeAloneLV PLAN TO ATTEND “When is the Right Time to Make a Move?” DATE: Wednesday August 3rd, 6:00PM-7:30PM; or Friday August 12th, 10:30AM-Noon PLACE: MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE 175 W. North Street Nazareth, PA 18064
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Theft of funds- Bath Borough PSP troopers are investigating a possible theft of funds that occurred using an individual’s bank card. This incident remains under investigation. The total value noted is $33,422.58. Criminal mischief On June 18 on W. Main Street in the Bath Borough, an unknown actor(s) punctured the victim’s rear driver side tire of the victim’s unoccupied pickup truck by unknown means. The actor(s)
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Harassment On July 8 at 12:15 p.m. on Kreidersville Road, the arrestee, 63-year-old Karen Talotta, yelled obscenities at the 11-year-old victim as he walked through his yard. On July 11 at 8 p.m., Talotta began to film the victim as he was in his front yard and again yelled an obscenity at him before driving away. Talotta was cited via a Non-traffic citation with violating PA CC-2709-Harassment. Collision Bath Borough On June 22 at 6 a.m. in the area of East Main Street in the Bath Borough, a collision occurred. Unit 1, a Honda Accord, was traveling east on E. Main
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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON 610-262-2882 Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. (No Sat. service first 3 weeks in July) 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 outside 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. inside, 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 9 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, BATH. 610-837-7517 Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship- Masks Optional SS w/Ms. Michele following 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. SS-Adults and Kids 10:40 a.m. Masks Required Worship-Fellowship Hall 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. 484-408-9624 Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, WALNUTPORT. 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11:15 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, NAZARETH.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Eugene J. Hasara, deceased, late of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who request 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: Julianne E. Anglestein ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (7/14-7/28) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARNA HAYDEN, deceased, late of Bethlehem, Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Co- Executors: Alicia Holden Hayden Alexis Draganiuk ℅ David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 419 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 157 Palmerton, PA 18071 (7/14-7/28) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. ORDINANCE APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF SOLICITOR, INTEREST ASSESSMENT, AND ATTORNEY FEES AND COLLECTION FEES ADDED TO THE AMOUNT COLLECTED AS PART OF UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (7/21)
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Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/21-8/4)
The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Municipal Building 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following application:
PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION JULY REGULAR MEETING CHANGES MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
The appellants, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and Kolbe Academy Inc, are appealing the zoning officer’s determination that the pre-existing legal nonconforming use as a school was abandoned and therefore lost its legal nonconforming status as per Section 675-51.G(2) of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Recreation Commission will hold the July regular meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Moore Township Recreation Center pavilion, 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend.
The property is located at 115 Washington St, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel #K6NW3A-3-1, and is in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District. Any interested party is welcome to attend the meeting and may have an opportunity to be heard. Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer (7/21 & 7/28) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6:45 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager
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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Odell A. Kleppinger, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Ellen K. Stahl and Lynne Fay Ball, Executrixes of the Estate of Odell A. Kleppinger. 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 Ellen K. Stahl and Lynne Fay Ball ℅ 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 (7/21-8/4) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary A. Kopach, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Michael J. Kopach, Susan M. Kopach and Michele C. Weber, Executors of the Estate of Mary A. Kopach. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Michael J. Kopach, Susan M. Kopach and Michele C. Weber ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (7/21) PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAYS COMMITTEE WORKSHOP MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Community Days Committee will hold workshops every Thursday at 6:30 pm starting July 21, 2022 through August 18, 2022 at the Moore Township Recreation Center, 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (7/21) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on August 1, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA; CONSOLIDATING, REVISING, AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES; ENACTING CERTAIN NEW PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE CODE AND FOR THE CITATION OF THE CODE AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE CODE; SAVING CERTAIN PROVISIONS FROM REPEAL; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. Section 1. Adoption. The “Code of Ordinances, Borough of Nazareth,” as prepared and published by the said Borough, is hereby adopted as a consolidation, codification and revision of the ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth. Section 2. Citation and Effective Date. The codification referred to in Section 1 of this Ordinances shall be known and cited officially as the “Borough of Nazareth Code of Ordinances,” and all future ordinances shall make reference thereto. This Ordinances shall become effective immediately upon publication of notice of final enact-
July 21-27, 2022 13 ment as required by law. Section 3. Saving Clause. The provisions of the Borough of Nazareth Code of Ordinances, so far as they are the same as those ordinances and regulations in force immediately prior to the adoption of said Code, are intended as a continuation of such ordinances and regulations and not as a new enactment. The provisions of the Borough of Nazareth Code of Ordinances shall not affect any suit or prosecution pending or to be instituted to enforce any of the prior ordinances or regulations. Section 4. New Enactments, Amendments and Repeals. As a necessary part of codification, certain ordinances were enacted, amended and repealed. See the complete ordinance for description of all new enactments, amendments and repeals. Section 5. Procedural Changes. The following minor procedural changes have been made to existing Borough ordinances: A. Grammatical and spelling errors have been corrected where necessary. B. Minor changes have been made to correct obsolete terms and usages. C. The penalty provisions have been revised where necessary to comply with the Borough Code, Vehicle Code, Municipalities Planning Code and the Local Tax Enabling Act. Section 6. Amending the Code of Ordinances. The procedure for amending the Code of Ordinances shall include the citation of the Chapter, Subsection to be amended, revised, repealed or added as follows: A. Amendment or Revision: “Chapter , Part , Section , Subsection , is hereby amended [revised] to read as follows....” B. Additions: “Chapter , Part , Section , Subsection , is hereby amended by the addition of the following....” C. Repeals: “Chapter , Part , Section , Subsection , is hereby repealed in its entirety.” Section 7. Responsibility for Code of Ordinances. It shall be the responsibility of the Borough Secretary/Treasurer to maintain an up-to-date certified copy of the Code of Ordinances. This copy shall be the official copy of the Borough’s Code of Ordinances and shall be available for public inspection. Section 8. Severability of Parts of Codification. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Borough Council that the chapters, parts, sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this codification are severable. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code is declared unconstitutional, illegal or otherwise invalid by the judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, that invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining chapters, parts, sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this codification. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (7/21)
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What You'll Need • Equipment / Tools • Stud finder • Pencil • Drill • Drill bits • Pliers (optional) • Painting supplies • Caulking gun
Materials
• Large lag screw eye bolt or hanging chair hardware kit • Thick rope or strong chain • Paintable caulk • Ceiling paint
Instructions
Locate the joist Use a stud finder to locate the ceiling joist behind the drywall. Mark each edge of the joist using a pencil.
until you find the edges of the joist. Mark the center using a pencil.
Drill Pilot Holes
If you're using a single heavyduty lag screw eye bolt, drill a pilot hole using a drill bit that's smaller than the bolt's shaft (inside the threads). If you're using hanging chair hardware with more than one bolt, line the hardware up with the center of the joist, and mark the holes in the hardware on the ceiling. Drill pilot holes at each point.
WARNING
Do not use a drill bit that's too large for your bolts. This will compromise the bolt's hold and the safety of the hanging chair.
Install Bolt
Install the bolt or bolts using the necessary tool. If installing an eyebolt, use the handle of pliers to aid in twisting once the resistance is too much for hand tightening. Make sure you don't over-tighten or the wood fibers will strip.
Attach Hanging Chair to Hardware
Not all hanging chairs are created equally, but most feature a type of clasp to fasten to the hardware. If this isn't included with your hanging chair or you need an alternative solution to accommodate taller ceilings, the safest way to hang a hanging chair is with a strong chain and locking carabiners. For a more aesthetically pleasing option, many people opt for thick ropes rather than chains. This is a viable solution, however, you must be confident in your knot-tying abilities. The most versatile and most common knot used for hanging chairs, tire swings, and other similar items is a bowline knot. The knots will set when weight is applied, so always leave plenty of slack and mount the chair slightly higher than you intend it to hang.
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ing chair. Failing to properly install a hanging chair on strong ceiling joists will likely lead to serious injury.
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If you drilled small holes to find the edges of the stud, fill these with paintable caulk and touch up with ceiling paint once dry.
When to Call a Professional
When to Replace a Hanging Chair
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Find the Center of the Joist
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Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT The County of Northampton takes its responsibilities to our 38 municipalities very seriously, supporting all of them through grants, services and programming. In the past six years, the County has provided $868,000 in funding to Wilson Borough and the Wilson Area School District. Between 2017 and 2021, Wilson Borough received $638,000 in Community
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CDBG Funding 2017 - $ 75,000 2018 - $ 70,000 2019 - $143,000 2020 - $175,000 2021 - $175,000 Total - $638,000 In 2021, Wilson Borough was awarded a $50,000 in a GrowNORCO grant for a new police vehicle and equipment. The County provided $30,000 in Hotel Tax funds in 2020 and $5,000 in 2021
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tained functional damage. Units 2, 3 and 4 were all legally parked. Units 1, 2 and 3 were towed from the scene by Force One Towing. Crawford did not report any injuries on scene.
Drug possession Bath Borough On May 17 at 3:49 p.m., PSP troopers responded to the area of S. Walnut Street and Mill Street in the Bath Borough for a report of a crash. It was later determined that one of the parties involved in the crash, 39-year-old Mathew Kline, was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Currently
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DUI crash drugs On April 10, PSP Bethlehem investigated a one-vehicle crash which occurred in the area of Route 512 and Chrisphalt Drive in East Allen Township. Through investigation, the driver, a 33-year-old man from Allentown, was arrested for DUI. The driver and passenger were charged for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia for the aforementioned substance. Stolen wallet On April 10, members of the PSP Bethlehem were dispatched to the lobby for a theft of a wallet. The victim stated her wallet was stolen out of her locker containing $900.
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Security cameras Damaged On April 18 during the evening, an unknown actor(s) entered the Keystone Pavilion in the Bath Borough and cut the wires to the security cameras. An investigation is currently taking place. Harassment/physical Contact On June 29 at 6:12 p.m., PSP were dispatched to Old Gate Road in Allen Township. Upon arrival, the involved charged the victim, attempting to strike her. Police placed the involved man to the ground and handcuffed him. The involved was then taken to the hospital for a mental evaluation. Theft by deception On June 16, PSP Bethlehem responded to Stonebridge Road in Allen Township for a call regarding a theft. It was related that on June 16, the victim received a fraudulent email from “PayPal.” The victim contacted the phone number provided in the email and was instructed to purchase online gift cards from Sam’s Club totaling $852.92. The victim was then instructed to make two money transfers, totaling $258.
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