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Goldfish Swim School – the leading premier learnto-swim franchise concept – opened its newest location in Pennsylvania on July 21 offering water safety and swim lessons for children ages four months to 12 years old. Goldfish Swim School of Bethlehem is located at 3055 Linden Street and owned by local husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Joe and Luana Negrao. Families can enroll children in a wide range of swim lesson and water safety instruction that utilizes a proprietary curriculum, The Science of SwimPlay®, which helps to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. Goldfish Swim School of Bethlehem will be open for lessons seven days a week, with flexible scheduling for
busy families. “We are eager to welcome the families in Bethlehem into our stateof-the-art facility and experience all that Goldfish Swim School has to offer,” said Joe Negrao. “With our shiver-free 90-degree pool, thoughtful amenities, and 4:1 class ratio, we think our members will appreciate the care and attention to detail that has gone into making this swim school a reality.” Goldfish Swim School of Bethlehem features tropical décor, ocean-lifethemed murals, private changing huts, an ultraviolet light pool sanitization system, and an air-conditioned viewing gallery for parents and guardians. The school’s amenities include the Snack Shack snack bar, Treasure Island Pro Shop for swim gear, swimsuit dryers and a hair-drying station. The pool, which measures 4 feet and 2 inch-
es at its greatest depth, has 12 horizontal swimming lanes. Six of those lanes will be closed as part of the school’s COVID-19 safety precautions. Additionally in response to the pandemic, Goldfish Swim School of Bethlehem has implemented notable adjustments to standard class sizes, sanitization procedures and school policies to ensure social distancing and to abide by guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some of the various updates include: health assessments of all team members upon arrival to screen for illness, protective equipment to be worn by instructors at all times and by members while entering and exiting the facility, and heightened attention to sanitization of all hightraffic areas and commonly touched facility elements. Continued on page 6
by JOE KORBA At the July 14 meeting of the Lehigh Township Supervisors, residents attended in person and via teleconference to voice concerns about an Airbnb rental in the township. The property, on Longacre Drive in Cherryville, was purchased in January of 2019 by an investor from out of town. The residents said that the sole purpose of the property is to act as a rental for upwards of $699 a night after it was completely renovated from a family home with three bedrooms to a 12-bedroom unit. The complaints ranged from loud noise to large parties and the physical assault of a neighbor. “I didn’t move here to live next to a Howard Johnson’s,” one of the residents said during public comment. One of the major
concerns was renters he had a phone conference with from out of state staying the PA Department of Environin the home during the mental Protection regarding the Covid-19 crisis, in direct Municipal Separate Storm Sewer violation of the Gover- System permit program (MS4). nor’s orders. Residents The MS4 program is an unfunded in the neighborhood state mandate that was handed said they are worried to municipalities and designed to about their property val- protect waterways from polluted ues going down because storm water runoff. Lehigh Townof the possible illegal ac- ship, while unable to completely tivities taking place on dodge the mandate, is appealing to the property. “lower the numbers” and decrease Board of Supervisors the possible burden on taxpayers. Chairperson, Cindy “We are one of the few who Miller, said that they have pushed back. Maybe the only would look at existing ones,” Miller said. ordinances and “decide The next Lehigh Township Suwhat they want to re- pervisors meeting will be on July strict in their commu- 28. Since Northampton County nity.” Supervisor Phil is currently in the green phase of Gogel implored the residents to be patient and Continued on page 3 said that changes won’t happen immediately, 79th Year, Issue No. 30 but they will address www.homenewspa.com violations as they arise. In other business, a representative from Lehigh Engineering, who is contracted by the township, said that USPS 248-700
was the placement of a soil stockpile to help eliminate light glare concerns at the north end of the property. One resident in particular, residing near the facility, has complained of the property’s light glare. Supervisors told developers that the stockpile could not be By KERI LINDENMUTH the facility. During their virtual meeting Phase 2A consists of the con- moved without their permission. It was this condition that on Tuesday, June 14, the Allen struction of 196 perpendicular prompted hesitation from FedEx. Township Board of Supervisors and angular trailer parking spaces Project Manager Andrew Loeb granted approval for Phase 2A at the rear of the facility. Overall, said he agreed with the stockpile, of the FedEx project on Willow- Phase 2 had called for 5.8 acres of but had reservations about cobrook Road. This phase is part parking. Along with new parking ordinating the movement of the of the developer’s original Phase spaces, new site lights will also be stockpile on FedEx’s private prop2, which was granted approval installed. No utilities or stormerty with the township. by supervisors in 2014. Con- water construction would be He said that he believes FedEx struction was not anticipated to needed, as all of that was taken has already demonstrated to the begin for several years, but Greg care of during the construction township that they intend to help Davis, counsel for FedEx, told of Phase 1 to accommodate the eliminate the glare issue. They supervisors that online shopping, facility’s full buildout. have installed light shields on sevstimulated by the COVID-19 Among the conditions the sueral lights and have investigated Pandemic, increased demand on pervisors placed on developers the issue with the township’s engineer. Township solicitor Lincoln Treadwell recommended that supervisors remove that condition. “FedEx is agreeing to put The Lehigh Valley’s only locally owned stockpiles there now,” he said. “If The Lehigh Valley’s only locally owned state state certified water testing laboratory for over 40 years it works, there has to be something [else] we can do instead of certified water testing laboratory for over 40 KEEP YOUR FAMILY’S WATER SAFE! a stockpile.” years Do you have: Loeb agreed to meet with spotty glasses • cloudy or dirty water • brown or orange stains township engineers and officials pin hole leaks • salty, metallic or bitter taste • stomach problems again to address the lighting isblue/green staining • black specks sue. He said shields will be added 610-837-7721 to the new fixtures. He also took 7596-B Beth-Bath Pike, Route 512, Bath, PA 18014 the advice of Supervisor Dale abelaboratory@rcn.com Hassler to look into more lights ABE-LABS.com at shorter heights. He said FedEx Bring in610-837-7721 this ad for 10% any residential service E.coli is still doing the bidding for the (restrictions apply)! 7596-B Beth-Bath Pike, Route 512 Nitrates light fixtures and will get pricing 2 July 23-29, 2020
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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Hi gang, boy has it been a hot week out there. The weather finally “broke” Monday into Tuesday, temps “dropped” slightly overnight for a bit of a reprieve... Moore Township Lions/Lioness Car Show has been cancelled, as is the Moore Township Community Days. On a more positive note, there’s another free movie at the Moore Township Rec Center this Friday, they’re showing “Trolls: World Tour.” I’ve been wantin’ to see that, sounds like the perfect time... Somethin’ else positive to report, Bath Fire Social Hall will resume their Friday night bingo this Friday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Seating is limited...The Nazareth High School senior art show will be outside on Tuesday, July 28th from 6 to 9 p.m., consider going out and showing support for the artists. Last week the Nazareth School District announced plans for the fall. If Northampton County stays in the green, the school will be fully open in the fall. Students will be asked to wear masks within 6 feet of one another. Bus capacity is limited to 48 students, students and drivers will be asked to wear a mask and face forward at all times on the bus. Lunch will be served in lunchrooms, gyms and large classrooms. Locker access will be limited to avoid stu-
dents congregating. As of right now sports will be played. A cyber option is being prepared. I haven’t heard anything yet about plans for Northampton School District...The Nazareth Halloween Parade is cancelled; seems like most events are cancelled, the only one I know of that’s currently still planned to take place is the Northampton Street Fair. I haven’t heard anything yet, one way or the other, about other towns’ Halloween parades, stay tuned I suppose...Calandra’s Italian Cheese in Upper Nazareth Township has closed. I had never been there but I’ve heard very good things, alotta people are upset about them closing, it’s a shame...A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of the Bushkill Street bridge in Tatamy, however the bridge still remains closed for a few more items that need to be completed. The job was supposed to take around two months, and it has been over a year. Guess we’ll see... The director of the Moravian Historical Society, Susan Ellis, will be at Mountain View DriveIn this Saturday at 6 p.m. for a book signing of her new book, “Nazareth: Images of America.” Sounds like a nice time, gettin’ some ice cream, supporting a local author, and playing some mini golf. I used to play mini golf all the time at what was previously Hillside in Northampton on Cherryville Road...Seiple Farms announced their 2020 corn maze. It is in support of the
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nonprofit organization Wolfpack Search and Recovery. There is a video that shows the corn maze on their Facebook page if you wanna check it out, looks challenging as always...A woman from Wind Gap was arraigned last week on charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen property. Gerry Weaver worked at Star Buick GMC on Country Club Road for 11 years. She stole almost $147,000 between 2016 and 2020 from the dealership... Last week Gov. Wolf announced new restrictions for PA. Restaurants’ indoor capacity is limited to 25 percent. Current outdoor dining rules remain in effect. Indoor gatherings are limited to 25 people or less. The restriction on indoor gatherings does not apply to religious services. The limit on outdoor gatherings is no more than 250 people. On-site alcohol consumption is only allowed if you’re ordering food. Establishments that only serve alcohol will be closed. Nightclubs are closed. People are urged to continue social distancing and to wear masks. The new restrictions are to prevent a large spike in cases similar to other states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona... That’s all she wrote for this week, stay safe out there gang. Please be kind and have a good week.
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Obituaries Leroy T. Eckert
LeRoy T. Eckert, 91, of Point Phillips, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Grace E. (Derhammer) Eckert, with whom he shared 66 loving years of marriage. Born in Point Phillips, he was a son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Stahley) Eckert. After graduating from Nazareth High School in 1946, LeRoy attended college. He later joined Penn-Dixie Cement Co. where he worked for more than 30 years as a supervisor at numerous locations. Following his career with Penn-Dixie, LeRoy worked as a machine operator for 15 years at the former Boise Cascade Corp., Allentown, before retiring. He enjoyed hunting and was a founding member of Rock Ridge Hunting Club in McKean County. He also loved sports, especially Philly teams, and was an ardent supporter of Penn State and the Pitt Panthers. Survivors: LeRoy is survived by his children, Brian Eckert and Eileen Taylor, both of Point Phillips; five grandchildren, Ashley, Leo and companion, Cheyanne, Bryce, Sophie, and Nicholas; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Grace, he was predeceased by four grandchildren, Allyson, Austin, Cole and Carli Eckert, as well as two brothers, Granville and James Eckert, and three sisters, Erma Bickert, Mildred Dieter, and Quinnie Eckert. Services: A funeral service was held on Monday, July 20, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Monday morning from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment followed in New Hope Cemetery at Little Moore, Danielsville. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to LeRoy’s family in care of the funeral home.
Charles H. Hahn
Charles H. Hahn, 88, of Pen Argyl, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Chandler Estates IV. He was the husband of the late Omogene A. (Wisner) Hahn, with whom he shared 61 loving years of marriage prior to her passing in 2013. Born in Bushkill Township, he was the son of the late Fred and Mabel (Meixell) Hahn. Charles was a graduate of Nazareth High School, Class of 1949. He worked at St. Regis Paper Co. and C.F. Martin Guitar, before retiring as a maintenance mechanic for the County of Northampton, in September of 1995. He served as a lay minister, council treasurer, and Sunday School Teacher at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moorestown. He was currently an active member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Plainfield. Charles was a kind, generous, gentle, loveable man with a wonderful sense of humor, who deeply loved his family. Survivors: Charles is survived by his two daughters, Linda Kern and her husband, James, and Lucy Hahn, both of Bushkill Township; two granddaughters, Alison Mutchler and her husband, Matthew, of Jamison, PA, and Stacy Hageman and her husband, Timothy, of Bushkill Township; four great-grandsons, Connor, Nathan, Logan, and Nicholas; and a brother, Frank Hahn and his wife, Anita. In addition to his wife, Omogene, he was predeceased by a sister, Maybelle Kilpatrick of Yuma, AZ. Services: Service and interment will be private. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered in memory of Charles to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Plainfield, 1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
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Jean L. Hoffert, 95, of Moore Township, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Moravian Hall Square. She was the wife of the late James W. Hoffert, with whom she shared 58 loving years of marriage prior to his passing The Photo of the in 2016. Born in Lower NazaMonth will be featured reth Township, she was a daughter of the late Robley and Carrie in the last issue (Raudenbush) Marsh. Jean spent of every month and on her teenage years at the Lutheran The Home News Home in Topton and graduated from Kutztown High School in Facebook page. 1943. She worked in the garment industry and was employed If you’d like to by the former Michael’s Sportssubmit a photo wear in Bath. Jean was a quiet to be considered, woman who cherished her famplease email ily and had a deep faith in God. AskUs@HomeNewsPA. She was a member of St. John’s com or Evangelical Lutheran Church, mail to Nazareth. Survivors: Jean will P.O. Box A, be dearly missed and lovingly ARTHOLOMEW Walnutport, PA remembered by her children, Susan Thomas and husband, Jack, 18088. UNERAL OME Richard Hildenbrandt, and BarAugust’s theme is Affordable bara Ehrig and husband, Robert; Beautiful Moore daughter-in-law, Pam HildenCREMATION & Township brandt; and her grandchildren, FUNERAL SERVICES Kimberly (Ehrig) Geiger, Kevin Photos must be taken Zee R. K. Bartholomew Ehrig, Michael, Stephen, David Supervisor in Moore Township. and Tyler Hildenbrandt. In adDeadline to enter is dition to her husband, James, she 610-837-6451 August 24. Winner was predeceased by a son, Jack www.bartholomewfuneralhome.net will be featured in our Hildenbrandt, two brothers and 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014 six sisters, and a daughter-inAugust 27 issue. law, Ella Hildenbrandt. Services: A graveside service was held on Monday, July 20, 2020, at 11 May’s Hecktheme is Celebrate Farmers’ a.m.. in Hope Cemetery, town. There willMarkets! be no callingPhoto entries must be hours. COVID-19 restrictions taken at a farmers’ market. apply. Arrangements have been Photos must be received by entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village Monday, May 25 to be considered. of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad Street, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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Eileen "Tooty" G. Scholl, 91, of Bath, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, PA. Born on July 18, 1928, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Eleanor (Metz) Hoffmeister. Eileen was the wife of the late Charles S. Scholl, who died in 2002. She worked as a waitress for over 40 years at various restaurants in the Bath and Northampton areas, until retiring. Tooty enjoyed playing bingo and the lottery. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Bath, and was a lifetime member of the Bath American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors: she will be missed by her loving daughter, Joan E. Faustner and her husband Robert; sons, George N. Maureka, Jr. and his wife Barbara, John W. Maureka and his fiancee Jackie;
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Northampton County Council passes resolutions For McClure Pandemic Protection Plan Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Northampton County Council approved three resolutions at their July 16 meeting which were proposed by Lamont McClure as part of his Pandemic Protection Plan. Act 24, signed by Governor Wolf, provides $625 million in CARES Act money to Pennsylvania counties. Northampton County received $27.5 million in funds which can be used for programs to offset the costs of response, outreach and planning efforts related to COVID-19, to support businesses with fewer than 100 employees and to increase broadband access in unserved or underserved areas. “I want to thank Northampton County Council for their support of these programs and grants,” says Lamont McClure. “The pandemic has not only affected the health of our residents, it is negatively impacting our economy. The County of Northampton is committed to protecting both public health and our businesses.” Expand Broadband Access Northampton County Council passed a resolution to award $825,000 in grants for broadband access. Grants of $100,000 each will go to the school districts of Bethlehem, Easton, Bangor, Northampton and Nazareth.
Grants of $50,000 each will go to the schools districts of Wilson, Saucon Valley and Pen Argyl. Northampton County Department of Human Services (DHS) will use $175,000 to purchase Wi-Fi annual vouchers and electronic equipment for underserved senior citizens and veterans within the county. Drive-through testing site for COVID-19 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Council approved $300,000 for a drive-through COVID-19 testing site for Northampton County residents displaying at least one symptom of the Coronavirus. Lamont McClure and Northampton County DCED organized a partnership with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Coordinated Health Allentown Hospital (LVH-CHA) to set up the site which will be located at 3100 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site will open in a few weeks. A Physician’s order is not required but, to be eligible for testing, individuals must report or display one or more CDC-recognized symptoms of COVID-19: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or loss of taste
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and/or smell. The drive-through testing site is open to everyone, but only residents of Northampton County are eligible to have the cost covered by the County if they do not have health coverage. All testing will be through HNL Lab Medicine unless insurance requires an alternate laboratory. Participants should bring a photo ID and their insurance card, if they have one, with them to the testing site. Universal Testing at Northampton County Prison Northampton County Council approved a resolution to allocate $200,000 in CARES Act funds for a proactive testing program for COVID-19 at the Northampton County Prison. On July 7, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended universal testing for jails and prisons. The Department of Corrections will coordinate with Prime Care Medical to develop a plan to test inmates and staff.
Application For Northampton County small Business Grants is Open
Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure, the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the opening of the applications for $4 million in COVID-19 Small Business Assistance grants. Lamont McClure, Director of DCED Tina Smith and Tony Iannelli from the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce spoke at the event which was held online. Applications for Small Business Assistance Grants are now open. To qualify, a business must be located in Northampton County and have fewer than 100 employees. The grants can be used for rent, payroll and other operating expenses. Priority will be given to small retail shops, restaurants and community staples operating on a main street or in a traditional neighborhood and minority-owned businesses. The maximum grant amount is $15,000 per business. Northampton County Council approved the distribution of $4 million in CARES Act funds to small business owners at their July 2 meeting. Applications
will be reviewed by a committee that includes three members of County Council. The application form can be found on the DCED and at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce websites: https://www.northamptoncounty.org/CMTYECDV/Pages/Apply-for-Funding.aspx h t t p s : / / w w w. l e h i g h v a l leychamber.org/norcogrants. html.
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submitted by SARAH FULTON The Great Bath Duck Race will be held Friday, August 7 during the Bath Farmers' Market. Ducks are $5 each. Numbered ducks will be placed in Monocacy Creek at the clock park in the center of town at 5 p.m. and race to the finish. The person with the first duck to cross the finish line wins $250 cash. Prizes donated by area businesses will be awarded to the next ducks in the order they are pulled out of the water. Social distancing and masking
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“We’re taking the health of anyone who enters our facility very seriously,” said Luana Negrao. “We believe that teaching children the life-saving skill of swimming is of the utmost importance, especially as families stay home more during
the pandemic.” Drowning remains the No. 1 cause of unintentional injuryrelated death among children ages 1-4, taking the lives of three children in the United States every day. Goldfish Swim School is committed to making a positive difference to help lower these staggering statistics. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children begin swim lessons at age 1 to decrease risk of
childhood drowning. “Our certified swim instructors focus on teaching the serious skills of swimming while children can focus on the fun,” said Joe Negrao. For more information or to register for classes, visit https:// www.goldfishswimschool.com/ bethlehem or call 610-365-4725.
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Flowers and birds, dragonflies and chipmunks – a garden is a fantastic place to explore and learn about the exciting animals that call it home. Have fun learning about how to attract animals to a garden and make take home crafts like seed bombs, bird feeders, and more to start a garden of your very own.
DiscoverE Penn's Adventurers (Ages 9-12): What's in Your WILD Backyard? - Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon the weeks of July 28 and August 11.
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NAZARETH AREA Loving Your Littles In The Lehigh Valley Your Tips & Trips Parenting Guide
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Conversations With Your Kids About Acceptance We are all facing many challenges these days and one thing that has become very prevalent is making sure we are teaching our children about love and acceptance. When children are born, they know no differences. They love and accept everyone, they find joy in all they do and bring magic to the world, they laugh, they play, and they truly make life a whole lot better, so how do we make sure they stay that way? Well…. it all starts at home. Recognizing differences is actually a really positive thing. It helps us to appreciate the many different cultures that embody the United States and helps us to understand what others bring to our lives. There are many ways to teach our children about the
importance of respecting people for who they are and appreciating our cultural differences. For instance, Taco Tuesday, a catchy phrase that was established for marketing tacos, is also a beneficial learning tool. On Taco Tuesdays, make tacos with your family and teach them about the origin of the taco. The delicious taco originated from the silver mines in Mexico in the 18th century and has evolved over the years to mean so much more. There are many videos on YouTube regarding the history of the taco that you can show your children. You can then explore the rich history of Mexico and discuss all the wonderful things Mexican people have contributed to our country. Another idea is an Italian pasta night. Show your children videos
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of Italy and discuss the rich history of the land that is shaped like a boot. Ireland, Africa, South Africa, Australia, Denmark, Japan, discuss them all and teach your children about what people from these cultures provide us. Celebrate their uniqueness by making your children culturally aware. When I go to a toy store with my children and they pick out a doll that is a different color than them, I buy it and you should too. I read books that have all different types of people in them. People are people and it is normal to fill your home with toys, dolls, and books that represent all. In society, and hopefully in our homes, we are surrounded by all so why would we limit that? Our homes should be filled with love, so make sure you practice what you preach and love and accept all. History is a very important thing to teach our children. There is a lot of history that we don’t know about or recognize. Juneteenth is a holiday on June 19 that represents when slaves were finally set free in our country. It is a holiday that many of us did not know about. Discuss that with your children and make sure they understand how important that holiday is. Multicultural history is very important in teaching our children the principles of acceptance. It is a whole family principle that should be learned together to enhance your relationship with each other and with others. Be consistent in open dialogue about diversity and the acceptance of others, find common ground and discuss your child’s similarities to those of other cultures, and just love. Open your heart and lead with an open heart and your children will do the same, and always remember to love your littles a little bit more because the love you share with them, they will share with the world.
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out properties that are already leased or otherwise unavailable. Renters signing leases and putting down money based on units similar to a model unit is on the rise, and would-be renters are losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars. When renting a new place, watch out for scammers who ask you to sign before seeing anything or request payment via wire transfer, peer to peer apps or cash. Do your research on the property and owner, and read agreements carefully. Be a fraud fighter. If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Helpline at 1-877908-3360 and speak to trained staff or volunteers for help with a fraud encounter.
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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU Thank you to our family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers for the many expressions of sympathy we received at the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother, Irene Meyers. Your cards, mass cards, floral and fruit arrangements, meals, baked goods, and memorial donations are truly appreciated. We will always remember your kindness and support during this difficult time. Rick, Kim, Laura, and Ricky Meyers Mary Ann, Tyler, and Morgan Martinez Joan, Dave, Bryan, and Heather Alich (7/23)
PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of MAMIE H. DEEMER, deceased, of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Roger Deemer, Executor, on July 9, 2020. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Roger Deemer, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (7/16-7/30) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held remotely and members of the public are welcomed to participate in the remote hearing. Instructions regarding how to participate will be found at the Moore Twp. website, www. mooretownship.org or by calling 610-759-9449. Specific items on the agenda include: 20-ZHB-737 The applicant(s), Bernard and Linda Flory, applicants of the property located at 3000 Pheasant Dr. Northampton, (Moore Twp.) PA 18067 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to conduct a General Home Occupation. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-7) General Home Occupation, 200-22 (H4) Commercial or Industrial Outdoor Storage and display, 200-20 (H-6) Home Gardening, Nurseries and Greenhouses, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J5-144, contains approximately both 3.5 acres and 66 acres and is
zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 20-ZHB-738 The applicant(s), Anthony Collina, applicants of the property located at 383 N. Penn Dixie Rd. Bath, (Moore Twp.) PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct an addition to an existing accessory garage which is in excess of size requirements. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-12) Residential Accessory Buildings, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H6-20-14B-1, contains approximately 4.56 acres and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (7/23 & 7/30) 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 3, 2020, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, “ANIMALS”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF FERAL AND STRAY CATS. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 2, Animals, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add following: Part 3 MANAGEMENT OF FERAL AND STRAY CATS §301. Intent and Purpose. The Borough Council of the Borough of Nazareth finds and declares that the population of feral and stray cats within the Borough poses a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and constitutes a public nuisance. Accordingly, it is the intent of this Part to ensure the humane treatment of feral cats and reduce their population by providing standards to regulate the treatment, care and maintenance of feral and stray cats and by providing for penalties as set forth herein. §302. Definitions. The following words and phrases, when used in this Part, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Part, except where the context or language clearly indicates or requires a different meaning: CARETAKER: Any person or organization who provides food or shelter or similar type care to feral or stray cats and has no ownership or direct control of the movements of the cats they feed. CAT: An animal that is a member of the species felis catus, includes both feral and stray cats as further defined
herein. EARTIP: A mark identifying a cat as having been sterilized, specifically the removal of a quarter inch off the tip of the cat’s left ear in a straight-line cut. FERAL CAT: Any cat that is unsocialized to humans, whether the cat was born outside and never socialized with humans or a domesticated cat which has strayed and over time has become unsocialized to humans; any homeless, wild or untamed cat. OWNER: Includes: (1) every person having a right of property in any cat, including pet cats and (2) every person who keeps or harbors a cat or has such cat in his or her care. Public Nuisance: Conduct by a cat that disturbs the peace, including (1) habitually or continually howling or making loud noises, (2) habitually or significantly damaging property, including, but not limited to, accumulation of feces or excretions if such accumulations create unhealthy conditions or create obnoxious odors outside the property of the owner or caretaker, or (3) causes injury to a person by biting, scratching or similar act. RUNNING AT LARGE: Being upon any public street, sidewalk, park or other public property or upon private property of a person other than the owner without being reasonably secured or under control. STERILIZE: neuter a cat.
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STRAY CAT: Any cat whose owner or keeper from time to time allows the cat to run free off the property of the owner or keeper. TNR PROGRAM: A program pursuant to which one or more feral cats are trapped, sterilized, vaccinated against rabies, ear-tipped, and returned to the location where they were captured. TREAT/TREATMENT: The provision of temporary food, shelter and medical care, including, but not limited to, sterilization, vaccination for rabies and distemper, testing for feline diseases, and ear-tip. UNSOCIALIZED: Exhibiting a temperament of extreme fear of and resistance to contact with humans. §303. Prohibited Acts. A. It shall be unlawful for any owner of any cat to permit such cat to run free outside the residence or real property of its owner unless said cat is: (1) Sterilized to prevent it from procreating; (2) Immunized against rabies in compliance with Pennsylvania law; and (3) Wearing an identification tag, or microchipped, or appropriately ear-tipped on the left ear to signify that it has been sterilized and immunized. B. It shall be unlawful for any person or caretaker to feed a feral or stray cat where such feeding causes a public nuisance or creates a condition contrary to the health, safety, and welfare of the community at the property of the person or caretaker, or at a nearby property. C. It shall be unlawful for any person or caretaker to feed a feral or stray cat unless the cat is wearing an identification tag or is ear-tipped as provided for in this Part except if said person or caretaker is actively involved in the course of trapping and treating a feral cat in accordance with the Borough’s TNR Program. D. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any cat to permit
it to become a public nuisance. The failure of any such owner to properly curb and restrain his or her cat shall be a violation of the provisions of this article. E. It shall be unlawful for any person to release into the wild or otherwise abandon any cat upon that person’s property or the property of another. §304. Female cats in heat. An owner of a female cat in heat shall confine that cat in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that such female cat cannot come into contact with another animal except for planned breeding. §305. Odors; defecation. A. Every owner of a cat shall prevent or remove any and all accumulations of cat waste, feces or excretions on such owner’s private property if such accumulations create unhealthy conditions or create obnoxious odors. B. Every owner of a cat shall take reasonable action to prevent their cat from defecating upon any street, driveway, sidewalk or other public property in the Borough or place frequented by the public or used in common by the tenants thereof or upon private property other than the property of the owner of the cat. C. Every owner of a cat which defecates in any area other than the private property of the owner shall immediately remove the feces from such area by carrying the same away for deposit in an appropriate disposal facility. §306. Enforcement. A. The Borough code enforcement officer, police officer, animal control officer, or any other individual or entity designated by the Borough Council shall enforce and administer the provisions of this Part. B. The Borough code enforcement officer, police officer, animal control officer, or any other individual or entity designated by the Borough Council shall have the authority to seize and detain any cat which (1) is a public nuisance, (2) any cat which is running at large and is not wearing an identification tag, ear-tipped or micro-chipped, or (3) any cat which is injured and in need of medical treatment. C. In the course of enforcing and administering the provisions of this Part, the Borough code enforcement officer, police officer, animal control officer, or any other individual or entity designated by the Borough Council shall not enter upon private property unless such individual has received permission from the property owner or occupant, obtained an administrative warrant, or where there is an immediate threat to public health or safety. §307. Violations and penalties. A. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part shall receive a written warning detailing the violation(s), be allowed thirty (30) days to remedy said violation(s), and if applicable, provided written information on the Borough’s TNR program. Any violation which causes a person to receive a written warning under this paragraph shall be considered a first offense. B. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part as a second offense, upon summary conviction before a Magisterial District Judge, shall be subject to a fine for each offense of not less than $50.00 and not more than $1,000 and the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of fine and costs of prosecution shall be sentenced to imprisonment of not more than 30 days. Each day a violation shall remain shall constitute a separate violation and a violation of each section of this
July 23-29, 2020 9 article shall be considered a separate offense. §308. Repealer. Any Ordinance or part of an Ordinance conflicting with the provisions of this Part shall be and is hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Except only as amended, modified and changed by this ordinance, the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth as codified and amended shall remain in all other respects in full force and effect. §309. Effective. This Ordinance shall be effective within five (5) days after adopted by the Borough Council and approved by the Mayor. 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 (7/23) LEGAL NOTICE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 402, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Part 4, Motor Vehicles, Section 402, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to include the following: §402. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations. Parking shall be prohibited at all times in the following locations: Street Side Between Belvidere Street South The southeast corner of Belvidere and Cedar Streets to a point 44’ east Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective within five (5) days after adoption by the Borough Council and approval by the Mayor. 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 (7/23) 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 3, 2020, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 406, SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING ZONES ESTABLISHED; PARKING OTHERWISE PROHIBITED, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council
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Legal Notice Continued from page 9 assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 406, Special Purpose Parking Zones Established; Parking Otherwise Prohibited, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to include the following: §406. Special Purpose Parking Zones Established; Parking Otherwise Prohibited. The following are established as special purpose parking zones, and it shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle or to allow it to remain parked, in any such zone, except as specifically provided for that zone: Street Side Location Hours Purpose S. Broad St. East Beginning from a point 80’ north of Belvidere St. continuing 48’ to the Fire Station driveway All Fire Dept. Use Only Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective within five (5) days after adoption by the Borough Council and approval by the Mayor. 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 (7/23)
ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of RUTH M. PONIST, deceased, of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Michael M. Strockoz, Executor, on July 6, 2020. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Michael M. Strockoz, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (7/23-8/6) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of ESTHER M. FRANTZ, deceased, of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Jean Hicks, Executrix, on July 10, 2020. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Jean Hicks, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 180640299. (7/23-8/6)
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Drug Possession On June 22, a red Chevy Malibu was parked on the northern shoulder of SR22 prior to 25th Street in Palmer Township. State Police stopped to render assistance to a disabled vehicle. The
Attempted Burglary Bath Borough Troopers are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred at 107 E. Main St. in Bath between the hours of 7 p.m. July 10 and 7 a.m. July 11. Anyone
Missing John Deere Tractor Troopers are attempting to locate a missing John Deere Tractor with a Broom Sweeper attachment. The equipment was picked up from Doylestown Airport and was brought to an unknown location. Anyone with information regarding the misplaced farm equipment should call 610-8612026.
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Assault Allen Township On July 12 at 11:22 a.m., troopers were dispatched to 66 Easy St. in Allen Township for a report of an active domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, it was determined that 58-year-old Jordan Cowley of Easton had struck the victim multiple times about the face, neck and chest. Cowley was placed under arrest for simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. Criminal Mischief On July 20 at 2:20 p.m., PSP troopers responded to the area of 7191 Beth-Bath Pike in East Allen Township for the report of a disturbance. Investigation on scene revealed that the arrestee, 19-year-old Brian Jetter of Bath, and the victim, 40-year-old Kristy Frutchey of Bath, engaged in a verbal argument. The argument escalated at which time Jetter utilized a large piece of wood to strike and subsequently break the passenger side window of Frutchey’s vehicle, causing significant damage. Theft East Allen Twp. Troopers are investigating a theft of tools that occurred at
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Paula Deen’s Corn Salad Recipe courtesy of Food.com
Ingredients 2 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel corn, drained 2 c. grated cheddar cheese 1 c. mayo 1 c. green pepper, chopped ½ c. red onion, chopped 1 (10.5 oz) bag coarsely crushed Fritos chili cheese corn chips
Directions
Mix the first five ingredients and chill. Stir in corn chips just before serving.