The Home News July 27

Northampton School Board Approves revised curricula For upcoming school year

by SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, July 17 to discuss curricula revisions and regular agenda items.

Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik and Assistant Superintendent Michelle Schoeneberger began with a presentation on curriculum updates.

Schoeneberger explained that curriculum changes can be triggered by a five-to-seven-year curriculum cycle, academic progress, state requirements and new standards, new research/knowledge of student learning and effective instruction/assessment, new instructional tools and/or resources and changes to building schedule or graduation credit requirements.

Additionally, curriculum revisions for existing courses may undergo minor revisions, which can include updates to scope and sequence, wording of objectives/skills/content, technology/resources and assessments, or courses may undergo major revi-

sions for reasons such as alignment to new academic standards, change of primary instructional resources and new instructional approaches, and new course curricula may occur when there are updated state requirements, students’ interest, programmatic enhancements and staffing reasons.

The proposed curriculum for the 2023-24 school year includes major and minor revisions to existing courses, as well as a curriculum for a new course.

The minor curriculum revisions outlined affect Grade 6 computer technology, Grade 7 world government and civics, K-8 art, world languages (French II, French III, Spanish I, Spanish II and honors Spanish III) and Grades 9-12 FACS: child development and family nutrition, interior design and sewing.

The major curricular revisions affect K-5 reading, Grade 8 exploratory world language and Grades 9-12 art: media production, and the new course being

added will be Grades 9-12 health and physical education: HIIT the ground running, which focuses on HIIT training and healthy habits.

The major literacy curriculum changes in Grades K-5 are due to the current curriculum (Units of Study) not meeting the needs of all students. For example, Units of Study did not include specific phonemic instruction, so that is being supplemented to address deficits in learning. The revised curriculum will now include instruction on reading comprehension, types of text, school readiness, handwriting/cursive/typing, phonics, word recognition, phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, science, social studies, speaking and listening, skilled reader, skilled writer and craft and structure, which will use Units of Study but supplement additional resources where Units of Study was lacking.

When is the last time you mailed a postcard? The use of the once-popular card has declined with the advent of modern communication technology.

Mrs. Joan Matura has forwarded a collection of century-old postcards to this writer and Mr. Larry Oberly for the Northamp-

ton Area Historical Society.

The postcards belonged to the late Steve Myers, a former student of this writer who was a wellknown organist at Grace UCC in Northampton.

See you in two weeks with more postcards from the past.

(Additional postcard on page 5)

When you don’t have a swimming pool on a hot July day, the next best thing is a sprinkler to keep cool. Taken in Berlinsville by Cindy Deppe.

Parks and Public Works Day Held

in Bath Borough

by CATHERINE STROH

On July 21, communities across the commonwealth, including the Bath Borough, celebrated the Fifth Annual Pennsylvania Park & Recreation Professionals Day (PRP Day). This year, the Pennsylvania Park & Recreation Society (PRPS) shared a fun way for communities across Pennsylvania to celebrate: a good Gratitude campaign that invited local citizens and leaders to share the reasons they love their local park and rec facilities and the folks who keep these facilities safe, clean and welcoming to the public.

According to PRPS, the idea draws upon the Commonwealth’s Good For You, Good For All program, which helps local communities thrive by engaging with their area parks and recreational facilities, improving the lives of all Pennsylvanians.

The Bath Borough held a Parks and Public Works Day with an appreciation event on Friday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Public Works garage, where residents could stop in and meet the Public Works crew and members of borough administration.

Bath Borough Public Works reviewed their YTD man-hours data from the past six months. Five percent of total man-hours, 158 manhours, were spent on capital improvement projects, which involved significant construction or rebuilding. Eight percent of total manhours, 241 man-hours, were spent on work including street sweeping, line painting and special event prep work. The most man-hours worked thus far this year have been on maintenance/operations, which was work involving storm sewers and drain cleaning, right-of-way clearance, winter maintenance, and

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.

34th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1700-2100 blocks of Main Street, Northampton.

Atlas Cement Co. Memorial Museum- Open for tours second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 24. 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Group tours available, 610-262-2576.

Band In The Park Night- Friday, July 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Moore Twp. Rec. Center, 635 English Rd., Bath. Bring chairs and blankets.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Farmers Market- Every Saturday May-Sept. from 9 a.m. to noon at the clock on W. Main St., Bath.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this day only. Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Horner's Cemetery 295th Anniversary Tours- Visit the founders of Northampton Co. Daily tours by appt. only. Call Peggy at 610984-4532.

Martin on Main- Saturday, July 29 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Nazareth Circle and South Main Street to Belvidere Street. Moore Township Community Days- Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 at Moore Township Rec Center.

National Night Out- Tuesday, August 1. Check with your local law enforcement if they are participating.

Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MayOct. in the Square, Nazareth.

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- Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. MaySept. in Municipal Park, Northampton.

Old Home Week(end)- August 10-13 in the Borough of Bath. Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. on West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.

Members of the Bath Borough Public Works Department from left to right: Stephen Ames, Chris Craig and Justin Zrelak.

Northampton County residents Encouraged to report flash flood damage

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

Northampton County Emergency Management Services continues to work with municipal officials to gather accurate and detailed damage assessments following the severe flash flooding event that took place on Sunday, July 16.

As of Friday, July 21, 11 total municipalities (public entities) reported municipal damages:

• Bangor Borough (infrastructure, roadways)

• County of Northampton (bridges)

• East Bangor Borough (roadways)

• Forks Township (infrastructure, roadways)

• Lower Mount Bethel Township (roadways)

• Palmer Township

• Plainfield Township (infrastructure, roadways)

• Stockertown Borough (park, recreational trail)

• Tatamy Borough (municipal park)

• Washington Township (infrastructure, roadways)

• West Easton (roadways)

Six municipalities have enacted Disaster Declarations due to damages sustained:

• Bangor Borough

Natural Perspectives

For the healthMinded individual

What Should You Eat?

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

At this point in your life, have you eaten a couple meals? Well, of course you have. After all these years, and meals, why is it that many seek out help from professionals to tell them all about the mystery of nourishment?

Over the past 25 years in active practice, one of the most eye-opening inquiries I make to patients begins with the use of role reversal questioning. If I stick to our topic at hand, I might find myself asking a patient, “Kathyrn, if the role was reversed and I was asking you what I should be eating for breakfast, what would you tell me?” Or, “Tom, if I wanted to lower my blood sugar and cholesterol, what beverages should I avoid?” When I ask in this manner you can see that individual’s brain kick into gear.

I must tell you that more often than not, questions put forth like this are answered in a very logical, straightforward and yes, correct way.

Ladies and gentlemen, by and large, all of us innately know what’s good to eat to improve health and we also know which food and beverages degrade. It isn’t rocket science here- put down the potato chips and pick up the apple. How embarrassing for us that we have bought into shame that we need others to tell us what should pass our lips.

Recently, I asked a local medical doctor what was one thing that she believed would improve her senior patients’ health? Do you want to know her answer? Of course you do. Before I share, what immediately comes to your mind? Do you think

this doctor, whom I hold in the highest esteem, feels that more sugar would improve her patients’ lives? Of course not. You already knew this, right? The response from this doctor was (wait for it)…protein.

So, there you have it- the secret if you will. Protein. If only we had a way for all of us to locate protein sources here in Northampton and Lehigh County…Yes, I am joking around here a little, yet to the point protein intake is perhaps the most important aspect of diet that should be addressed. By addressed I do not necessarily mean sitting down with me, a nutritionist, or your state representative to discuss. Just consume a little more protein with each meal and you are on your way.

Now begs the question of how much protein is too much. I always get that right after stating protein should be consumed. I find it odd that when I tell people they could use more soda they never ask me how much…Okay, okay, I am ribbing a little again here, yet come on guys, you already know what to eat so just start doing what you should and stop doing what you should not.

It is as simple and hard as that!

Truth be told, your diet has absolutely nothing to do with your logical knowledge of the right and wrong things to consume. Not one bit in fact. No, the real issue is you simply do not want to do what you should. Neither do I.

When you take a minute and look from the outside in you will still see that rebellious little kid sitting alone at the dinner table, with a pouty face, with the peas and carrots still sitting on the plate.

Your health is of absolute importance. It is personal. You and you alone are responsible for what level of health you currently have. This may be hard to hear, yet that’s the truth of it. In the near future we will dig in deeper, yet for now simply understand protein is your friend. My best to you.

"Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

by HOME NEWS STAFF

On Tuesday, July 18, a jury found 43-year-old Christopher Ferrante guilty of two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, two counts of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the drug-related death of 26-yearold Michael Racciato on Christmas Day in 2020.

Ferrante faces a maximum of six years and eight months in state prison for a sentence in the standard range. Common Pleas Judge John Morganelli presided over this case.

“I am thankful for the time and dedication the police and our prosecutors put forth in this case. Due to their efforts, we removed a dangerous drug dealer’s ability to continue to sell illegal drugs to those in our community, and we consequently protected the lives of anyone else who may have come into contact with the defendant and potentially fallen victim to the substances he was providing,” District Attorney Terry Houck said. “We are grateful to the jury for carefully considering the facts and finding the defendant guilty for his responsibility in providing drugs to the victim, Michael Racciato. I am hopeful the Racciato family can find some peace in this outcome.”

On Dec. 25, 2020, Colonial Regional Police responded to an unresponsive male inside his vehicle at the Towne Place Hotel parking lot in Lower Nazareth

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park and recreational maintenance. A total of 87% of man-hours, 2,636 man-hours, were spent on maintenance/operations. Of those manhours, park maintenance comprised of 620.5 hours.

The Public Works Department also detailed some half-year highlights in regards to park mainte-

Township. The male, identified as Michael Racciato, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3800 Easton Nazareth Highway by the Northampton County Coroner’s office. The cause of death was acute intoxication due to combined effects of fentanyl toxicity and the manner of death was determined accidental.

Michael “Mikey” Racciato, of Pen Argyl, was well-known in the Slate Belt for his wrestling career. He was a three-time PIAA State Champion for Pen Argyl and furthered his career at the University of Pittsburgh, where he became the 2015 ACC Champion and was a two-time qualifier for the NCAA Wrestling Championships.

Through investigation police learned from Racciato’s father, Philip Racciato, that his son had purchased drugs from Ferrante and contacted him with his cell phone. After obtaining a search warrant for Michael Racciato’s phone, police sent it to the Petzold Lehigh County Digital Forensics Center for analysis.

The data obtained from Racciato’s cell phone disclosed text message conversations between Racciato and Ferrante from Dec. 24, 2020 detailing two drug transactions.

Police learned Racciato was transported from the Walmart located on Route 248 to St. Luke’s Anderson campus via ambulance for a possible drug overdose on Dec. 24. While in the hospital, Racciato texted Ferrante and

nance, fleet/maintenance repair and street maintenance/crack sealing. The Public Works Department spends significant time mowing rights-of-way (weeds/ shrubs along the streets) and within borough-maintained storm sewer retention ponds. Due to the department’s resourcefulness and willingness to do many onsite and in-house equipment/fleet repairs, approximately $14,381 in mechanic costs were realized dur-

asked him to pick him up.

Police obtained video surveillance from the hospital campus where Racciato was being treated. Video showed Racciato, after being discharged, being picked up by a silver-colored Nissan Rogue SUV outside the emergency room on Dec. 24 just before 9:30 p.m.

Police also obtained video from the Walmart, which shows on Dec. 24 at 9:40 p.m., the same vehicle dropping Racciato off at his vehicle in the parking lot. Racciato was observed exiting the vehicle from the back seat. Shortly after, both vehicles left the parking lot.

On Jan. 6, 2021, police interviewed Ferrante in reference to this investigation. Ferrante said he was a heroin and fentanyl user and knew Racciato for five or six months. He further stated he last saw Racciato on Dec. 24 when he picked him up from the hospital and drove him to pick up his car at Walmart. Ferrante said he’d regularly supply Racciato with heroin to support his own habit, and that he purchased the fentanyl in Allentown where the bags were always double bagged and stamped with “CHP” and “Pikachu.”

Ferrante confirmed to police he texted Racciato on Dec. 24 and met with him earlier in the day to sell him fentanyl. Later that day, Ferrante transported Racciato from the hospital back to Walmart to get his car and again sold Racciato fentanyl. Ferrante also told police he provided Racciato with a needle.

Judge Morganelli revoked Ferrante’s bail as a result of the guilty verdicts. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2023 at 11 a.m.

First Deputy District Attorney Richard Pepper and Deputy District Attorney Patricia Turzyn prosecuted this case.

ing the first half of the year. Lastly, the department performed an extensive crack sealing campaign in the Holiday Hill subdivision.

“Our Public Works Department keeps the parks and recreational areas safe, clean and inviting to Bath Borough residents. They also save the borough thousands of dollars in costs each year due to their ingenuity. We appreciate all they do yearround!” said Borough Councilman Jim Lisiecki.

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National Night Out, bringing Communities together

by HOME NEWS STAFF

National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie across the country, will be held in participating municipalities on Tuesday, August 1.

Northampton Borough Police Report

July 1

Terroristic threats in the 1200 block of Main St., the 1800 block of Newport Ave., and the 1300 block of Stewart St. Reports of terroristic threats.

Warrant service in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of a male and a female with active warrants out of Northampton County. Both were taken into custody and transported to the Station. The female was transported to Northampton County Prison and the male was released to a Northampton County Sheriff.

Disturbance, Cherryville Rd. and Main St. Report of a disturbance.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Noise complaint in the 100 block of Candlewycke Ln. Report of fireworks.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

July 2

Juvenile problem in the 1200 block of Main St., the 1700 block of Washington Ave., and

the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Check building in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Request to check a building.

July 3

EMS ambulance assist in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 500 block of E. 5th St., and the 100 block of W 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Civil matter in the 500 block of E. 10th St. Report of a civil issue.

Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and Siegfried Ave., Main St. and Laubach Ave., E. 10th St. and Northampton Ave., the 1000 block of Main St., E. 10th St. and Howertown Rd., E. 21st St. and Mill St. and the unit block of W. 21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.

July 4

DUI in the 600 block of Main St. Report of a suspected DUI.

Traffic stop, E. 4th St. and Main St., Canal St. and W. 10th St., the 2300 block of Main St., and Canal St. and W. 16th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 27th St., and the 1800

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According to the organization’s website, “National Night Out was officially introduced in August of 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation. The inaugural NNO involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states. NNO enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it pro-

vides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.”

Some local police forces participating in NNO are:

• Catasauqua PD- 6 to 8 p.m. at Catasauqua Park, 501 American St., Catasauqua.

• Colonial Regional PD- 6 to 8 p.m. at Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville

Rd., Bethlehem.

• Lehigh Township PD- 6 to 9 p.m. at Indian Trail Park, Lehigh Drive (Route 248) and Indian Trail Road.

• Pa. State Police Troop M- 5 to 8 p.m. at Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Rd., Bethlehem.

• Nazareth Borough PD- 6 to 9 p.m. in Nazareth Borough Park.

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During regular agenda items, the board unanimously approved all personnel/voice vote items, which included the following: professional and support staff transfers; Craig Neiman as Open Records Officer and Jason Williamson as alternate; one employee leave of absence; the job description for a 10-month middle school secretary; and three resignations.

Under personnel/roll call vote, the board unanimously approved the following: attendance of PIMS/Child Account Coordinator Susan Hertzog at the Attendance/Child Accounting Professional Association Workshop in September at a cost of $290.52; attendance of Luke Shafnisky at the Pa. Summit 23 for Educational Leaders in August at a cost of $954.47; the list of summer library workers and their compen-

sation; and for new substitutes to be paid one day’s substitute wages for completion of all required training to become a substitute for the district.

The board also unanimously approved the following hires for the upcoming school year: Ian Luberti as TPE business, computer and information technology teacher at the middle school; Harry Schwartz as TPE special education teacher at the middle school; Adriana Huaman as TPE kindergarten teacher at George Wolf Elementary; Jennifer Edwards as study hall instructional assistant at the high school; Joshua Deutsch as technology technician-assistant technology assistant; Elizabeth Leibenguth as cafeteria monitor at the high school; August Chien as longterm substitute ESL teacher at the middle school; Carly Suarez as long-term substitute Grade 1 elementary teacher at George Wolf Elementary; Jacqlyn Mondschien as PE Grade 5 elementary teacher at George Wolf Elementary; Dana Alyse Schaffer as PE

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special education teacher at Lehigh Elementary; Katie Peluszak as 10-month secretary at the middle school; Kaitlin Sauerzopf as PE Grade 4 elementary teacher at Lehigh Elementary; and Emma Garneau as TPE Grade 4 elementary teacher at Siegfried Elementary.

In other business, the board unanimously approved the revised curricula for K-5 reading, Grade 6 computer technology, Grade 7 social studies, K-8 art, Grade 8 exploratory world language, French II, French III, Spanish I, Spanish II, honors Spanish III, child development and family nutrition, interior design and sewing, HIIT the ground running, and media production.

Under facilities, the board unanimously approved a quote with Johnson Controls, Inc. for upgrades to the district’s HVAC’s direct digital controls systems at a cost of $147,940 and a five-year service agreement effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 with Johnson Controls, Inc. for service to the district’s HVAC’s direct digital controls systems at the following costs: 2023-24$21,500; 2024-25- $24,811; 2025-26- $25,556; 2026-27$26,323; and 2027-28- $27,113.

Next, the board unanimously

approved the following agenda items listed under finances: a three-year agreement with Gorman & Associates, P.C. to provide auditing services for the district and public library through the 2025-26 school year; 2023 real estate tax exonerations for three of the district’s Route 329 property parcels in the amounts of $1,036.21, $11.14 and $105.85 due to being a tax-exempt entity; bills for payment; and the trea-

surer’s report.

Last, the board unanimously approved the elementary and secondary student/parent handbooks for the upcoming school year.

The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.

Community invited to 2023 Northampton

Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration

Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN

The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation cordially invites you to attend the Fifth Annual Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration Dinner and Recognition Program on September 17. The following seven graduates of Northampton Area High School will be publicly recognized for

Community Veterinary Practice

Moore Township

Recreation Center presents… FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK

635

English Rd., Bath

Friday, July 28 from 6 to 10 pm-

“The Buzz”

FOOD, BEER & SODA VENDORS

Bring your chairs or blankets to get a front row seat!

Proceeds benefit Moore Township Community Days

their professional and personal accomplishments:

• Mr. LeRoy Brobst, Class of 1965, Manager of Northampton Borough.

• Mr. Martin Fella, Class of 1968, Professional Photographer.

• Mr. Joseph Kovalchik, Class of 1986, Superintendent of Northampton Area School District.

• Dr. Roseanna Neupauer, Class of 1985, Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Colorado.

• Mr. Ronald Newhart, Class of 1973, IBM Engineer.

• Mr. Arthur Schisler, Class of 1958, Funeral Director.

• Mrs. Monica Jurasits Weninger, Class of 1988, Educator, Wissahickon School District.

Friends, family, fellow graduates/classmates, community and business members are encouraged to attend this celebration, which will be held at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge in Danielsville. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 4:30 p.m. with dinner served in the Main Ballroom at 6 p.m.

The Recognition Program will immediately follow when each of the alumni will be honored and presented with their official Distinguished Alumni Award plaque. The plaque for each honoree highlights his/her professional and community post-high school graduation achievements, features a current photo as well as a graduation photo, and it will be permanently mounted in October on the Distinguished Alumni Award Wall of Honor located in the main lobby of Northampton Area High School. The distinguished inductees honored on the wall since its installation in 2018 serve as an inspiration to all students and as a reminder to the entire community of Northampton Area School District’s proud education tradition and commitment to serve others.

Detailed information about purchasing tickets, sponsorships and other ways of supporting this fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting Northampton Area School District K-12 students, is now available at www.konkretefoundation.org or by calling 610-7677824. Volunteers are also needed to support this fundraiser, and inquiries can be made by calling 610-767-7824.

Angel’s Attic opens to The community Duck race Winners Announced

Submitted by

KARLA BUCKWALTER

The Bath Farmers Market held the 14th Annual Great Bath Duck Race this past Saturday. The winners, along with each prize and corresponding sponsor, are as follows:

1. Grand Prize of $250 cash; Bath Farmers’ Market; #219 Nick Mirabito

2. $25 cash; Essa Bank & Trust in Bath; #334 Eric Bayda

3. $25 gift card; My Place Restaurant; #310 Melissa Bealer

4. $10 gift certificate; Hayes Flowers; #304 Jennifer Lindeman

5. Free large plain pizza; Villa Grande; #66 Terry Degroot

6. Rada Cutlery Basket; Christ Church of Bath; #176 Ed Steily

7. $50 gift card; Kula Heart; #63 Allen George

8. $20 gift certificate; Mattie’s Strudel Haus; #209 Danielle Vitashinski

9. 1-year free subscription ($25 value); The Home News; #223 Melissa Mayer

16. BFM T-shirt; Bath Farmers Market; #244 Lenny Kosciolek

17. $20 gift certificate; Red Wolf Bar & Grille; #90 Craig M.

18. $50 strudel gift certificate; Spengler Brown Law Offices; #326 Courtney Shappell

19. $10 gift certificate; Hayes

Flowers; #98 Judy Haney

20. $15 gift card; The Messy Maker; #154 Tony

21. $20 gift card; Daily Grind; #45 Doug Hamndyk 22. 1-year free subscription ($25 value); The Home News; Continued

Submitted by CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN

Angel’s Attic, a donation center at Christ Church of Bath, officially opened its heavenly blue door to the community on Thursday, July 20.

The idea for Angel’s Attic began in fall of 2022. Christ Church of Bath was looking for increased ways to use its facility and additional ways to be of service to the community. The church’s roots are deep in the community and the goal was to increase their local missions. Locally there have been house fires, flooding, medical needs and so much more. After discussing several options, it was decided to open a donation center, for people to give and to receive when in need. The church room right off the parking lot was a perfect fit, being handicap accessible and adjacent to the brick parking lot. The church nursery was relocated and the old room was readied for what would be Angel’s Attic. Both rooms were updated with new LED lighting, flooring, paint, pegboard, display racks and signage – all donated by local residents and businesses. Christ

Church dedicated the space on July 16 with a special church service. Currently in Angel’s Attic you will find kitchen items, household goods, linens, clothing, shoes, storage totes, holiday items, jewelry, books, movies, puzzles, baby items and some small furniture items. Completely staffed by volunteers, the hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are welcome anytime during open hours.

Remember, you now have an angel in your corner. Just look for the heavenly blue door at 109 S. Chestnut St. in Bath.

10. $20 gift certificate; Red Wolf Bar & Grill; #248 Matthew P. Robles

11. $20 gift certificate; S Seem Antiques & Artisans; #20 Rylie Gable

12. Handmade wire wrapped crystal necklace; Mystic World Creations; #189 Mike Regits

13. $20 gift certificate; Steckel House Antiques; #139 Anabelle

14. $20 gift certificate; Ahart’s Market; #329 Courtney Shappell

15. $20 gift certificate; Vargo Gifts; #288 Jackie Buskey

Northampton Senior Center celebrates National Sunglass Day

Noise complaint in the 1400 block of Canal St. Report of loud music.

Disturbance in the 1300 block of Canal St. Report of a disturbance.

Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and Line Alley, the 300 block of Main St., E. 10th St. and Main St., E. 21st St. and Washington Ave., Main St. and E. 22nd St., and E. 21st St. and Lincoln Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

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#111 Steve Nickles

23. Gift Basket; Tracy’s Cottage; Tyler Mikovitch

24. $10 gift card; Naz-ONut; #42 Scott Hess

25. “Welcome” wood round door décor; Sue Beam; #289 Cara Carrier

26. Doors of Bath poster; Bath Farmers Market; #146 Joe

27. Dog treats; Bizzle’s Bites; #217 Danielle Vitashunski

Recently on National Sunglasses Day all of our members wore their favorite shades and their matching T-shirts. Our seniors have a great time every day. We have a hot meal together and different activities including bingo, exercise, cards and games. We are always happy to see new members. Please contact our center at 610-262-4977.

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block of Lincoln Ave. Requests to check the welfare of males.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2900 block of Center Rd., and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Suspicious act, Main St. and W. 21st St. Report of a suspicious act.

Juvenile problem, W. 14th St. and Canal St., and the unit block of W. 4th St. Reports of juvenile issues.

Noise complaint in the 2400 block of Main St., the 300 block of Held Dr., the 300 block of E. 5th St., and Beil Alley and E. 18th St. Reports of fireworks.

July 5

Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and

Lincoln Ave., E. 9th St. and Main St., the 1400 block of Main St., and E. 10th St. and Dewey Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Juvenile problem the 2500 block of Main St., Canal St. and W. 14th St., W. 4th St. and Main St. Reports of juvenile issues.

Fire call in the 300 block of E. 20th St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

Suspicious vehicle, W. 10th St. and Canal St., the unit block of W. 21st St., and E. 21st St. and Line Alley. Reports of suspicious vehicles.

Disturbance in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

EMS ambulance assist in the 500 block of Coventry Ct., and W. 4th St. and Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of males.

Assist person in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist a female.

Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Main St., and the 1900 block of Canal St. Requests to check the welfare of females.

July 6

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St., Canal St. and W. 14th St., the 600 block of E. 21st St., Center St. and W. 19th St., Laubach Ave. and E. 18th St., and E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. Traffic stops were conducted.

Juvenile problem in the unit block of W. 1st St. Report of a juvenile issue.

EMS ambulance assist in the 200 block of E. 2nd St., and the 900 block of Main St. Officers

assist EMS with the transports of females.

July 7

Suspicious vehicle, E. 14ht St. and Main St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Stewart St., and the 3000 block of Oakland Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Trespass in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a male trespassing.

Suspicious act, W. 10th St. and Canal St. Report of a suspicious act, which resulted in two males taken into custody for outstanding warrants out of Northampton County. Both males were transported to the Station and released to Northampton County Sheriffs.

28. Wooden bowl set; Sue’s Wood Craft; #24 Noah Fulmer

29. $15 Market Gift Certificate; Mattie’s Marvelous Makery ; #4 Patty Johnson

30. Soaps gift bag; Lua Cheia Soapary; #136 Emily

31. Gift basket with cutting board and set of earrings; Imagine Attic; #65 Finley Cunningham

Last Duck $25 gift certificate; AK Farms; #211 Danielle Vitashinski

Prizes can be picked up during market hours on Saturday, July 29 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Bath Farmers Market information/produce table.

Be sure to visit us at the Monocacy Creek Park on West Main Street in Bath every Saturday until September 30.

This weekend’s market vendors will be: Bizzle’s Bites, Matty’s Marvelous Makery, True Patriot Coffee, Seasonal produce from AK Farms, Mystic World Creations, Mattie’s Strudel Haus, Northampton Area Public Library, Eve’s Angels Candles, Lift Easton Studio Yoga & Massage, Messy Maker and Lua Cheia Soapery.

Northampton Borough Council reviews River Central Comprehensive Plan, praises fire dept. on

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the July 20 Northampton Borough Council meeting, council heard from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, including Senior Community Planner Jillian Seitz, on the benefits of the proposed River Central Comprehensive Plan. Council is expected to vote on the plan next month.

Since 2021, Northampton Borough has worked alongside Catasauqua Borough, North Catasauqua Borough, East Allen Township and Hanover Township (Lehigh County) to create the multi-municipal comprehensive plan. The plan will allow for municipalities to share land uses.

In addition, it will help municipalities better discuss how zoning and development choices in one area may impact their neighbors. The LVPC has served as a consultant during the project.

The plan, said Seitz, will give municipalities the chance to “understand the impacts land use decisions have on their neighbors… and then give those municipalities the opportunity to comment and say ‘our Route 329 cannot accommodate what your Route 329 can.’”

The plan also outlines goals for land use, preservation, transportation management, farming economy, quality of life, housing, recreation opportunities, EMS,

economic development, and more.

For some council members, like Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr., there was worry about the borough losing autonomy.

“To me, this just looks like another governmental agency… telling municipalities what they can and cannot do,” Councilman Lopsonzski, Sr. said.

However, the LVPC confirmed that each municipality will still maintain autonomy on zoning and planning. This plan opens up the door for more communication.

“I would like to see it succeed,” Mayor Anthony Pristash said of

the plan, citing the impact warehousing in neighboring townships has had on the borough.

Councilwoman Judy Haldeman agreed, adding that warehouses are not going anywhere, “So how do we work with this side of it now?”

Victor Rodite, community planner, also spoke in favor of the plan, adding that he was pleased to see several of his recommendations considered. He also presented before council several other plans he hoped they would consider. Among them a corridor study for 21st Street, an Economic Development and Main Street Management Program, and improved parks and recreation activities.

“The borough has excellent recreation facilities but not many programs,” he said.

In other news, Chad Gerstenberg also appeared before council on behalf of the local softball leagues playing at Canal Park. There have been concerns that home run balls are damaging nearby properties.

“I know this is a lot of misunderstanding…about what is actually an issue down there and what equipment we are using,” he said. He brought with him ASA-certified balls and bats to show council.

“People are not hitting home runs just to solely hit home runs,” he said, elaborating that only three home runs per game per team are allowed. Anything after is an automatic out. “It is not like Aaron Judge from the Yankees comes up and hits a home run every time.”

Due to ASA and insurance regulations, the co-ed teams must use the same equipment for both men and women.

“We are just normal people out there playing softball, being physically active, and out in the community in a park that allows us to play, which is, by all honesty, few and far between,” he continued.

A lack of interest in softball has prompted many Lehigh Valley municipalities to turn former softball fields into soccer or lacrosse fields.

He proposed several solutions for remediating the issue. Swapping the baseball and softball fields at the park would switch the direction of home runs for left-handed hitters, who make up most of the team.

Another solution would be to move the home run plate. Home runs would go into the adjacent baseball field for left-handed hitters or the trail for right-handed

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Myster Tree and Shrub Service

Northampton Community Days concluded on July 22 with fireworks. Photo by Gregory Morgan Photography

Memorial Library of Nazareth Unveils Everbright Wall

Submitted by JILL SILVIUS

The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity officially unveiled its new Everbright Wall on Friday, July 21.

The Everbright Wall, located near the main circulation desk, is a 4.5 by 4 foot "open-ended creative experience" that allows anyone to turn its hundreds of unique, illuminated analog dials to rotate through a spectrum of colors and make designs and patterns. The wall can be programmed with customizable "canvases" as well.

The Everbright Wall was designed to “engage learners by meeting their sensory needs" and helps build a foundation for many literacies.

According to the company Hero Design's website, "It is a modern re-imagining of the giant Lite-Brite, with dials that change hundreds of colors. Conceived by designer-neuroscientist Dr. Alan Rorie of Hero Design, it

considers the integration of the hands and eyes in the development of humankind."

The library invites patrons of all ages to come and create.

Many thanks to volunteer Brenda Reinert and the Borough of Nazareth for their installation of the Everbright Wall, and a

Historic Nazareth is Strummin’ and hummin’ In anticipation of Martin on Main

Submitted by KATE HARTNEY

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is once again hosting the iconic Martin on Main music and guitar festival on Saturday, July 29 from noon to 7 p.m. in Nazareth, home of Martin Guitar.

huge thank you to the Trumbower Hospital Foundation whose grant funding made the library's acquisition of the Everbright Wall possible.

For more information about the library, please stop in, call 610-759-4932 or visit www.nazarethlibrary.org.

Music and guitar lovers can enjoy seven full hours of entertainment, featuring Martin Guitar Forum artists in the Chamber Bandshell at 18 S. Main St., in the beautiful center circle of Nazareth. A second performance stage, sponsored and organized by Nazareth Center for the Arts, will be located at the corner of South Main and Belvidere streets. Musicians will perform all day and will feature our impressive depth of local talent. Nazareth’s Main Street will be strummin’ and hummin’ all afternoon. While music fills the air, festival attendees will have the grassy, shady space of Nazareth’s Center Circle to set up chairs and picnic blankets. Attendees over the age of 21 can find a new favorite beverage among Birthright Brewing, Five Maidens Cidery, Clever Girl Winery, and The Spirit Express Mobile Bar to beat the heat. The NEDC’s Farmers Market will extend their hours and shift locations to the adjacent block of South Main Street, extending from Belvidere to Walnut Street. In total, Main Street will be closed to vehicles and open to foot traffic from the Circle all the

way down to Walnut Street to accommodate the local festivities. Food truck vendors such as local favorite Naz-O-Nut, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Husky Jawn Corn Roasting, Cosmic Kettle Corn, Greek Street, Red Robin, Pyro Gyro, and Big Poppa’s Backyard BBQ will have something tasty for everyone. An array of over 20 local craft vendors and artisans will also be on site, and our Main Street businesses will be open and running a variety of sales and special offers to provide patrons with fun shopping opportunities.

What would a guitar festival be if patrons went home without a new instrument of their very own? Well, thanks to our headlining hometown sponsor, Martin Guitar, we also have a guitar raffle to enter, and you don’t even have to be present to win. This year’s raffle is bigger and better than ever before, with a chance to win not one, but two beautiful instruments. The first is the SC13E, and acoustic-electric guitar that challenges the convention of what an acoustic-electric can do. Play your way, any way, without limits. Valued at almost $1,600, don’t miss your chance to be a winner. The second guitar is a SC-13E Special, with all the capability of the SC-13E but with featured spruce gloss top and ziricote fine veneer gloss finish on the back and sides. The design motif features an aperture rosette inlay with ebony headplate, fingerboard, and bridge. One or both of these beautiful guitars could be yours – raffle tickets are only $20 per ticket or $30 for two tickets. Each ticket gets you a chance to win two Martin guitars, valued at over $3,000. Tickets will be available at the Chamber booth on the day of the event, or you can pick up at any of the participating Nazareth businesses selling tickets:

• Visionistas By Design – 15 E. Walnut St.

• Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity – 295 E. Center St.

• Nazareth Area YMCA – 33 S. Main St.

• Truist Bank – 33 S. Broad St. The show will go on rain or shine and we look forward to seeing everyone out for this fantastic community celebration of art, of Nazareth, and the businesses who make it an incredible place to live, work and play.

For more information visit https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/martinonmain.html.

Flood Damage

Continued

• Lower Mount Bethel Township

• Upper Mount Bethel Township

• Palmer Township

• Plainfield Township

• Washington Township

Accumulative (countywide) damages are estimated to be $5.5 to $6 million, with multiple municipalities yet to report their estimated recovery and response costs. This estimated cost to date includes approximately $400,000 in damages to county bridges.

Northampton County Emergency Management Services is receiving reports of residential damages (Individual Assistance) from over 150 households across 11 municipalities at this time:

• Bangor Borough

• Bushkill Township

• East Bangor Borough

• Forks Township

• Lower Mount Bethel Township

• Nazareth Borough

• Plainfield Township

• Portland Borough

• Stockertown Borough

• Upper Mount Bethel Township

• Washington Township

Residents and/or business owners affected by the flood events experienced on Sunday, July 16 are strongly encouraged to report damage to their local municipalities and also complete the damage questionnaire on the Northampton County Emergency Management Services website http://ncem-pa. org/ to start the countywide assessment process. This will ensure that the County sends detailed damage reports to both PEMA and FEMA to receive funding for those impacted. All assessments received by

Northampton County Emergency Management Services have been or will be entered into the Commonwealth’s damage reporter system as the information is received.

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CHUBSVILLE HOUSE ESTATE SALE

Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2588 E. Scenic Dr., Bath.

Vintage and current tools, furniture, collectables, office, HH items.

Electronic: Computers, test equipment Multimeters, etc.

Furniture: Vintage school desk, vintage tables and chairs, China cabinet, beds, dressers, etc.

Office: Fax machine, printer, filing cabinets, desk etc.

Entertainment: Multi CD player, DVD player, Boze floor speakers, etc.

Tools: Ladders (24 and 40ft) step ladders, lathes, grinders, air compressor, Acetaline tank kit, Hilti hammer drill, Right angle drill, hand tools etc.

Collectables: Phones, radios, radio tubes, games, art, tools etc.

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VENDORS AND CRAFTERS

For Moore Township Community Days August 18 and 19. Contact Lois Kerbacher at 610-759-9449 ext. 5 or email Lkerbacher@mooretownship. org for applications.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

Sergio Lionel Ramirez of Forks Township, Northampton County, PA, deceased. Letters of Administration on said estate having been granted to the undersigned all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will present them without delay for settlement to the undersigned:

Martha L. Ramirez

℅ Fiffik Law Group

150 N. Radnor Chester Road Suite F-200 Radnor, PA 19087 (7/13-7/27)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Peter J. Nasso, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

Donna Marie Capichano

Simmons

℅ 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 (7/13-7/27)

REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Northampton Area School District will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m., prevailing time, on August 7, 2023, for the following: Door Prop Alarms. Specifications are available at www.nasdschools.org or at Northampton Area School District, Business Office, 2014 Laubach Ave., Northampton, PA 18067. The Northampton Area School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in bids received.

Jason Williamson, Assistant Business Administrator (7/20-8/3)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to construct a 170-foot monopole communications tower with an overall height of 175 feet, including attachments at the approx. vicinity of 3646 PA Route 378, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Public comments regarding

potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Courtney Meadows, c.meadows@trileaf.com, 8600 LaSalle Rd, Suite 301, Towson, MD 21286. (7/27

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Archie Disidore, III, late of the Township of Martins Creek, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Chantal M. Reffler, Executrix of the Estate of Archie Disidore, III. 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 Chantal M. Reffler

℅ 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 (7/27-8/10)

PUBLIC NOTICE

2023-002 & 2023-003

The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Municipal Building 121 S.

Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following two applications:

The appellant, ANGJO LLC, is requesting variances of Section 675-100, Section 675119.J and Section 675-120.A of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to convert an existing medical office into a multifamily apartment.

The property is located at 106-108 E Northampton St, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6NW4B 9 2, and is in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District.

The appellant, YRC Real Estate LLC, is requesting a variance of or favorable interpretation of Section 675 Attachment 4 and Section 675-63 of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to allow for the existing six (6) residential units to remain on the property.

The property is located at 140 E Main St, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6NW4C 18 12, 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 (7/27 & 8/3)

CORN AND POTATOES

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Twin Maple Farm, 1 mile South Bath School Rd. Open Daily. 610-837-0175. (7/23)

Twin Maple Farm, 1 mile South Bath School Rd. Open Daily. 610-837-0175. (7/27)

With free ice cream! Saturday, July 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christ UCC-Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Hot dogs and drinks available for purchase. Chinese auction, games, silent cake/dessert auction and fun.

(7/27)

WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the abovenamed estate have been granted to Donna Marie Capichano Simmons, Administratrix of the Estate of Peter J. Nasso. 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

Borough Council

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batters. A net would be placed in front of the trail for safety.

Whatever solution the borough would accept, Gerstenberg, a borough resident, had one hope: “One thing I do not want to see die in the borough is sports, one thing our community actually rallies around.”

Council also discussed the over 300 Hometown Heroes banners that have been hung around the borough. Orders are still coming in, with a deadline of Friday, August 18 to order.

“As I drive around town, I am filled with very strong pride in this community,” said Lopsonzski, Sr. “I never really knew so many of the people that I was in contact with were servicemen…it makes me proud to see that they are being honored.”

Another source of pride for

council was the Northampton Fire Department’s first-ever Junior Cadet program, held the week of July 10.

The program allowed 17 children and young adults to see the inner workings of the fire department. Activities were held every day, including a flag-raising ceremony and the opportunity for children to get up close to the department’s equipment. Councilman Kenneth Hall described one activity that allowed participants to use the Jaws of Life to move an egg from one spot to another. Participants could see the sheer power and also precision of the tool. Plans to host the program again next summer are already in the works.

“Kudos to the fire company because they put together one beautiful plan,” said Mayor Pristash.

Councilman Lopsonzski, Sr. agreed. He even asked the borough to consider donating to the fire department to ensure more materials are available next year. His granddaughter participated in the program and learned how to fold the American flag, a practice

he said she has continued at home with her blankets and throws.

“She learned something and took it to heart,” he said.

Lopsonzski, Sr. also said State Rep. Zach Mako told him he plans to bring the program to the attention of his congressional committee to see whether similar programs can be enacted statewide.

Finally, council addressed missed pick-ups by Republic Services, the borough’s trash hauler.

The borough will be charging Republic $25 for every miss since July 4; however, Councilman Ronald Glassic asked residents to use common sense. A recent incident paused pick-up for the day because a resident threw animal feces in a trash bag. After all the rain, the trash bag exploded onto the workers hauling the trash. They needed to stop work for the day to clean themselves.

“There’s some common sense

to be had…be respectful….so that we don’t have a delay for hundreds of people,” he said.

“They have a lot of opportunities to improve...but again [have] common sense on what we do throw out there as residents,” he continued.

The next borough council meeting will be August 3 at 7 p.m.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center August community programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER

Fishing Equipment Available

When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow fly rods, spinning rods, fly boxes and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available

When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Weekly Weeders

Thursdays in August from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants, and amend soil in the center’s native plant garden. We provide instruction, tools and weeding mats. Registration is required.

Hike for Health

Wednesday, August 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a

brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Botanical Treasures of Jacobsburg

Saturday, August 12 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Join us as we explore the park and search for mid-summer blooms. We’ll discuss the ecology of various flowers as well as any legends, myths and stories that might surround them. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. Registration is required.

Magnificent Moths

Saturday, August 12 from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Moths are everywhere and come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Join local moth enthusiast Steve Kloiber as we search for moths and other insects of the night. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Please bring a flashlight. Registration is required.

Walking in Historical Waters

Saturday, August 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a walk in the Bushkill Creek. Discover how early settlers manipulated the land and water to harness the flow of the creek to power different mechanisms. Gain a different perspective as you discover remnant land use clues from the past. Late August is a great time to walk creeks because the water is not as high as it is during other months, and it is still warm enough to feel refreshed as the rippling water grazes your ankles. This program is not appropriate for children under 8 years old or for those who find it difficult to maneuver through uneven, slippery terrain. Hiking poles will be provided along with boots, waders and sneakers of a limited size assortment. We recommend wearing water shoes, wading boots or old sneakers. Open-toed shoes, sandals or crocs are not appropriate for this activity. Registration is required.

Volunteer Event: Lose the Loosestrife

Saturday, August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Although beautiful, Purple Loosestrife is an aquatic invasive plant which threatens species diversity. We will be removing this unwanted plant from our planted wetland area. Registration is required.

You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ search/events?order=date&sear ch=jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate

in a program, please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least five days notice.

Lehigh Township Police Report

June 2

Report taken of a theft of a catalytic converter in the 100 block of Riverview Drive. The theft occurred overnight.

Dispatch to the 3900 block of Mountain View Drive for the report of a male who collapsed on the complainant’s lawn. It was determined that the 23-year-old male was under the influence of drugs and was wandering around the area in the heat. NREMS transported the male to the hospital for further evaluation. LTPD followed the EMS unit, due to the male trying to bite and growl at the EMS personnel.

June 3

Response to Bella Vista Estates for an adult male who exposed himself on a web camera to a nude adult female, who was then trying to extort money from the male.

Lehigh Township Police, along with Lehigh Township Fire and Northampton Regional EMS, responded to Bethany Place for a male who had passed out and had too much to drink. First responders determined not only did the male drink alcohol, but the male had overdosed on opioids. Northampton Regional EMS used Narcan to revive the male.

June 4

Response to the 3700 block of Mountain View Drive for the report of two neighbors yelling at each other over the installation of a mailbox.

June 8

Lehigh Township Police, along with Northampton County Drug Task Force, arrested a 26-year-old male from the 4100 block of In-

dependence Lane for possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Response to Gap View Mobile Home Park for the report of a theft of a rucksack with a phone, food, bird seed and Heineken beer. It was later discovered that some items were recovered when a farmer found the bag in the field. There has been a bear lurking in the neighborhood and the owner believes the bear probably took the rucksack for the jerky and birdseed.

June 9

Response to the 3600 block of Cedar Drive for the report of a catalytic converter cut off of a vehicle.

Response to the Gap for a suicidal male looking to jump off the bridge. Lehigh Township Police and Pa. State Police located the male and he was transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Response to Willow Road by LTAA for the report of someone throwing a beer can at a vehicle as it passed by. There was damage to the vehicle.

Arrest of a 58-year-old male for criminal mischief and harassment. Lehigh Township Police responded to the group home for the report of a male destroying things in the residence. The male also grabbed a staff member by the arms. The male was transported for a mental health evaluation and charges were subsequently filed.

June 11

Dispatched to the 4500 block of Mountain View Drive for a 13-year-old unresponsive female.

Dispatched to Mountain View Mobile Home Park for the report of 14 solar lights being stolen from a driveway. This amounted to an $84 loss.

June 13

Responded to the 1200 block of North Cottonwood Road for the report of people staying in a vacant trailer in which the complainant owns. When LTPD arrived there wasn’t anyone in the trailer.

June 14

Responded to the 4800 block of Mountain View Drive for a domestic between father and son. There was alcohol involved and nothing was physical. No arrests were made.

Responded to the 400 block of Walnut Drive for an intoxicated female with mental health issues having a breakdown. LTPD facilitated a phone call to mental health services.

Responded to the group home for the report of a male banging his head against the wall. The male was transported by Northampton Regional EMS to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

June 15

Located a 58-year-old male from Lehighton sleeping at the front door of the Municipal building at 3 a.m. The male was told to leave.

June 17

Dispatched to Stateside Drive for people trespassing. Lehigh Township Police checked the area and didn’t locate anyone.

Responded to the 900 block of South Dogwood Road for the report of a female that called 911 to cancel her debit card. The female was involved in a domestic assault in Bethlehem City and was afraid her assailant would find her in Lehigh Township. Assistance was provided.

June 18

Responded to the 4500 block of Lehigh Drive for the report of attempted child abduction. The

area was checked. This matter is under investigation.

Lehigh Township Police K9 was requested to assist Upper Nazareth Police in locating a male involved in a PFA. The male was located prior to K9’s arrival.

Responded to Becky’s Drive-In for a male giving security a hard time. The male left prior to police arrival.

Dispatched to the area of View Drive for a domestic dispute which stemmed from one party not cleaning dirty dishes in the sink. The parties voluntarily separated for the night.

Dispatched to the 3900 block of Cedar Drive for a missing 7-year-old. Search assistance from Lehigh Township Fire was requested. The child was located hiding in the house.

June 19

Male located sleeping in his car in the game land parking lot by Lehigh Drive and Riverview Drive. The male was homeless and living out of his car.

Dispatched to the 400 block of Longacre Drive for the report of a resident being followed from Whitehall. The male that was following the resident had mental health issues and was transported by Northampton Regional EMS for a mental health evaluation.

Dispatched to the 4400 block of Katlyn Drive for the report of a drone aggressively flying over the area.

Dispatched to the 4300 block of Cedar Drive for the report of an overdose. Narcan was admin-

istered. The male and his friend had snorted heroin.

Responded to the 3800 block of Lehigh Drive for the report of a Honda EX-250 4-wheeler stolen from a garage. The matter is under investigation.

June 20

Male observed walking around the Lehigh Township Police Department’s parking lot looking into the patrol cars. The male came into the lobby and began to look at the police officer’s photos.

June 21

Male approached a police officer who was parked on Blue Mountain Drive and asked if he could take him to jail. The male was upset with his parents for doing a mental health commitment two years ago. Crisis issued a mental health warrant. Lehigh Township, Northampton Borough, Walnutport Borough and Moore Township assisted with serving the mental health warrant. The male cooperated and was transported by police to the hospital.

June 22

Dispatched to the area of Creek Road and Lehigh Drive for the township’s speed trailer being struck. The black pickup truck fled from the scene.

June 23

Responded to the 300 block of Breadfruit Drive for two homeless people setting up camp in the alley. The matter was referred to zoning.

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June 24

Responded to the 500 block of Cottonwood Road for a domestic disturbance. Both parties had been consuming alcohol and an argument ensued over the installation of a transmission into a car.

Responded to the 300 block of Breadfruit Drive for two homeless people yelling at each other. This was a verbal domestic disturbance and it was again referred to zoning.

June 25

Dispatched to the 200 block of Willow Road for a harassment report. On arrival, police learned that the harassment was from the boss’ son, who was throwing razor blades and wood at the complainant. The incidents occurred in other jurisdictions, so Lehigh Township Police referred the complainant to report them in the respective jurisdictions they occurred.

Responded to the Muhlenberg Hospital for a female who had been assaulted by her boyfriend. Lehigh Township Police arrested a 47-year-old male for strangulation, terroristic

threats, stalking, false imprisonment, simple assault and harassment. The incident occurred in the 3700 block of Mangrove Drive. Moore Township and Northampton Borough Police assisted Lehigh Township in serving the arrest warrant for the male. He peacefully surrendered to the police.

June 28

Investigated a crash and arrested a 52-year-old male for suspicion of driving under the influence. This occurred in the 3800 block of Mountain View Drive.

June

Responded to the Group Home for an assault. Lehigh Township Police referred the case to the District Attorney’s office for review of charges.

Yellowstone River, taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Photo by Debra Becker