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Nazareth Student with Rare medical Condition Finds oneOf-a-kind Education

By KERI LINDENMUTH

In spring 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Pennsylvania students had their first experience with online schooling.

But rising fifth grader Lucas Alvarado from Nazareth has never had any other choice.

“Because of Lucas’s medical condition...he would not be able to attend in-person school,” says Lucas’s mother Naomi Alvarado Lucas was born with eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE), a chronic inflammatory disease that causes difficulty eating and swallowing and leads to severe abdominal pain. Frequent extended trips to the hospital and roundthe-clock care are necessary, especially when there are flare ups that can make consuming foods dangerous.

When Lucas was as young as two, his mother was considering alternative schooling options.

“His education is a top priority that we would not let his illness get in the way of,” she says.

While homeschooling Lucas herself was an option, she admitted that she would not excel as an educator, in addition to being a full-time mother of two and caregiver.

She soon discovered that an online education would be the only way her son could get the schooling and care he needed without sacrificing one over the other.

She enrolled Lucas in Agora CyContinued on page 8

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LT Supervisors discuss Routine business as Township goes green

by JOE KORBA The June 23 meeting of the Lehigh Township supervisors was once again held via teleconference because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As Northampton County prepares to enter the green phase of Governor Tom Wolf ’s virus mitigation plan, this may soon change.

Although the supervisors have been roundly critical of some of Wolf ’s mandates, the option for the public to call into the meeting will still be available even after they open the room for inperson attendance by the press and public. A township resident, Paul Nikisher, said that he thought it was time to open up the meetings and suggested even moving them to a larger, or outdoor, venue. Chairperson Cindy Miller said that as they enter the green phase, opening up would be possible.

“We are going green. We can do 50 percent capacity and probably do face-to-face meetings,” she said.

No solid details were hammered out, but in the least restrictive phase that Northampton County entered on June 26, social distancing measures are still a requirement and there are restrictions in place. As noted by Miller, they will only be able to accommodate 50 percent capacity in the meeting space. Also, according to the state website, masks will be required.

At the last meeting, progress on looking at potential 20 percent budget cuts to all of the departments was discussed. The township could be looking at a shortfall because of lost earned income tax revenue caused by

pandemic-related layoffs and unemployment.

“I don’t think it will be 20 percent, but I’m thinking maybe 10 to 15 percent,” Miller said.

The real economic impact of the lost revenue won’t be known until the supplemental Pandemic Unemployment Insurance, which pays out an extra $600 a month to qualified applicants, runs out and people start to get back to work.

After approving bills and minutes, with only Supervisor Keith Hantz absent, the board discussed the plan for the township maintenance building that is exceeding the price tag originally approved by the supervisors.

After some discussion, a shorter building, that still keeps its wings for office and other space, was decided to be the best plan to get back under budget. Public Works Director Frank Zamadics prefers the shorter building to losing the wings. A motion was made to plan for a 100 foot by 140 foot building and passed unanimously. Miller also noted that she received an e-mail about fireworks in the township. She would like to remind residents that a permit is required for any big fireworks display or one that lasts for a long duration.

“Try to be more cognizant of your neighbors. It is annoying to do it every weekend. If you get caught, you will be cited,” Miller said.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be July 14. For more information about calling in to the meeting, please visit the township’s website at lehightownship. com.

Photo courtesy of Larry Oberly. The World War II memorial stands on the grounds of St. John's United Church of Christ, Howertown. Listed are the 61 men and women from the area who served in the war.

Looking by Back Ed Pany Weaversville Part 10 of 14 In our visit to Weaversville, I checked the World War II memorial honoring the men and women who served the nation in World War II — a memorial that is rarely visited.

The bronze plaque honoring 61 veterans is on the grounds of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Howertown. The roll of names lists former residents of Weaversville and the rural area surrounding the village. The area, at the time, was sparsely populated.

After spending my youth in Weaversville, I was very familiar with most of the veterans. Many families had a number of sons and relatives who served. Our older readers may recall some of these family names: Albert, Frederick and Wayne Michaels;

George, Michael and John Drabic; Joseph, Michael and Frank Legath; Clayton, Charles and Kenneth Reimer; and Allen, Kenneth and Raymond Beil.

Three young ladies enlisted from Weaversville — Helen Mast, PHM 2/C; Alice Houston, RM 2/C, whose father Vic was manager of the Pennsylvania State Farm in Weaversville; and Evelyn Kramlich, 2nd Lt. Army nurse, whose brother Franklin Continued on page 3

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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center summer Programs Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Weekly Weeders Wednesday, July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 19, 26 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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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. Volunteers will need to wear a mask, bring a water bottle, and practice social distancing. Registration is required in order to maintain small group sizes in accordance with the current health guidance.

Butterflies of the Grasslands Sunday, July 5 10 a.m. to noon at Jacobsburg EE Center 1 to 3 p.m. at Waste Management grasslands DCNR/Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is sponsoring the two butterfly walks in July. Join local butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant for this walk through the meadows at Jacobsburg and the grasslands at Grand Central landfill in Pen Argyl to look for local species of butterflies. We'll also look at different species of birds that make the grasslands their home.

Wear comfortable hiking shoes, a hat, and bring bottled water. Participants must be in possession of a face mask and practice proper social distancing while attending the program. Registration is required in order to limit group size in accordance with current health guidelines.

Hike for Health Wednesday, July 8, August 12, September 16, and October 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us after work for a hike with a St. Luke's University health professional. Get some exercise while learning about health and fitness outdoors. Each hike will include a presentation from a guest health professional on topics such as physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition. A different guest will hike with us each month, sharing a topic that they specialize in. We

will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a center educator. Our guest will be available during the hike to discuss the topic of the day and answer your questions. This program is being provided in partnership with St. Luke's University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail initiative. Meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA. Participants must be in possession of a face mask and practice proper social distancing while attending the program.

Registration is required in order to limit group size in accordance with current health guidelines.

Family Night Stream Search Friday, July 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Get your feet wet in the Bushkill Creek while searching for the tiny critters that live there. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Equipment will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and expect to be in the water up to your knees.

Participants must be in possession of a face mask and practice proper social distancing while attending the program. Registration is required in order to limit group size in accordance with current health guidelines.

Announcing 2020 Summer Camp Dates – Registration Open DiscoverE Hide 'n Seekers (Age 5 only): Neature Detectives – July 7, 14, and July 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each day.

The world is full of all sorts of exciting things to explore. Come see how much fun learning about nature can be. Campers will learn about things that fly, water dwellers, and life in the undergrowth.

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DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers (Ages 6-8): Learning to Love the Unlovables - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. the weeks of July 6, July 27, and August 10.

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Looking Back

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was a Tec. 5 in the U.S. Army.

Their father, Frank, was the local justice of the peace, today a district magistrate, and Weaversville’s last physician, Lt. B.D. Wilkins, M.C. U.S. Navy.

Three men fell in action: Pfc. Wilmer C. Saylor, Cpl. William Krumanocker and 2nd Lt. John Robert Knause.

A number of years ago, this writer spoke at St. John’s UCC’s Memorial Day service and researched many of these names.

Let me share the story of Saylor.

He resided a short distance from St. John’s, was baptized there and was a member of the church choir. He attended Northampton High School and answered Uncle Sam’s call. The young soldier was

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sent to France, serving in the 63rd Division, 7th Army.

One month before the war ended, he was killed in action by a sniper’s bullet. It was April 1945. Germany surrendered in May 1945.

He was returned to be buried with honors at the Greenwood Cemetery in Howertown; the Rev. Charles Ruloff officiated.

After the funeral, a very insensitive person approached his mother, Carrie Saylor, and said, “How do you know your son is in the flag-draped casket?”

With tears in her eyes, Mrs. Saylor replied, “We believe in the wisdom of our God.” I will end this column saying, “We also believe. We believe in God. We believe in family. We believe in friends. We believe, in our darkest hour, young men and women will serve and defend our nation.

Yes, we believe in the goodness of the USA.” In two weeks, Larry Oberly and this writer will recall the Weaversville of our youth.

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Obituaries Lorraine E. Boyko

Lorraine Eleanor Boyko, 90, of Moore Tow n s h i p, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and companion dog. She was the wife of the late Stephen Boyko, Sr., with whom she shared 60 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2009. Born in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Gladys (Sterner) Heiney. A devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Lorraine loved to cook, bake, and take care of her family. She enjoyed wildlife, especially feeding her birds, squirrels, and deer. Survivors: Lorraine is survived by her nine children, Stephen H. Boyko and wife, Maryann, Dolores Gogel and husband, David, Elaine Kish, Linda Best, Larry Boyko and companion, Dorothy Werner, Suzanne Kumernitsky and husband, Frank, Jerry Boyko and companion, Maxzine Farnack, Rita Hartman and husband, James, and Cindy Campbell and husband, Michael; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; along with nieces and nephews.

In addition to her late husband, Stephen, she was predeceased by two son-in-laws, Robert Kish, Sr. and Robbie Best, as well as a brother, Stanley Heiney, and two sisters, Beatrice Reed and Grace Eaton. Services: A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bending Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Due to current restrictions, please follow all social distancing protocals and a facial covering is required.

Interment will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190.

Raymond Hoch

R a y mond R. Hoch, 69, of Bath (former long-time resident of Chapman Borough), passed a w a y peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Ray and his wife, Linda (Malits), celebrated 48 years of marriage on May 6. Born August 27, 1950 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Roy R., Jr. and Alma P. (Oplinger) Hoch. After graduating from Northampton High School in 1968, Ray worked alongside his father at Atlas Cement and later 29 years at Keystone Cement Company most recently as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, Bath. Ray was a life member at East Bath Rod & Gun Club and was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and competitive shooting, but most of all loved being with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by daughter, Wendy, wife of Thomas Whiteash; son, Bryan and wife, Dr. Sara Timmons-Hoch; granddaughter, Taylor; sisters, Susan Keschl, Shari Hoppes and husband, Rod, and Sally Hoffman; brother, Thomas Hoch; several nieces and nephews. Ray is predeceased by a brother-in-law, Louis. Services: A graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 30 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Those in attendance will kindly be requested to practice social distancing and wear a face cover. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Dr., Bath, PA 18014 or East Bath Rod & Gun Club, 7905 Township Line Rd., Bath, PA 18014 in loving memory of Ray Hoch.

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Donald L. Miller

Donald L. Miller, 76, of Lower Nazareth To w n s h i p , peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, surrounded by loving family. He was the husband of Marion D. (Van Horn) Miller. They would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on December 23. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Stanley W. and Hilda I. (Buskirk) Miller.

He was a graduate of Nazareth High School, Class of 1961. A lifelong farmer, Donald proudly worked with his mother and father on the family dairy farm in Lower Nazareth Township, and for many years, he was a chemical operator at the former Rhodia Chemical Co. in Lower Nazareth Township. Donald served on the board of Hope Cemetery in Hecktown, where for several years he cut grass and assisted with grave digging. In later years, he enjoyed working part-time as a bus driver for the Palmer School District. He was a 50-year-member of Whitfield Lodge No. 622 F. & A.M., Nazareth, and a member of the Valley of Allentown, Lehigh Consistory. Donald was also a member of Dryland United Church of Christ, Newburg. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Marion, he is survived by a son, Robert A. Miller of Lower Nazareth Township; daughters, Brenda D. Creyer and her companion, Martin Silfies, of Bethlehem, and Donna M. Burton and her husband, Brent, of Lower Nazareth Township; seven grandchildren, Michael Creyer and his wife, Casey, Nicole Danchak, Christopher Creyer, Chantelle Danchak, Luke Creyer, Brendon and Matthew Burton; four greatgrandchildren, Corey, Ryan, Augustine, and Oliver; along with nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services: A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11 a.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 Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the 4-H Center-Northampton, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Barbara J. Nagy

Barbara J. Nagy, 73, of Bath, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her residence. Born on August 28, 1946, in Perth Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Malopolski) Kaminski. She was the wife of Stephen J. Nagy. Together they observed their 48th wedding anniversary in June.

Barbara previously worked as a legal secretary at Levinson Axelrod Attorney, Perth Amboy, NJ. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and spending time with her family.

Survivors: in addition to her loving husband Stephen J., she is survived by a son, Stephen J. Nagy, Jr.; sisters, Carol Dalton and her husband Paul, Laura Rey and her husband Lou; niece, Kim Dalton; and a nephew, Nick Rey. Services with family were held privately in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Can you believe it’s that time of year again, the 4th of July? We’re halfway through the year 2020 already, where in the world did the time go?! The Northampton Rec Center plans to reopen July 13.

I saw that Bath parking meters went live July 1. Quarters only for now, they’re working on a mobile pay option. Speakin’ of Bath, My Place Pizza now has outdoor seating...Portland Borough and Upper Mount Bethel are hosting Independence Day parades on July 4 at 11 a.m. This year the parade will traverse 11 miles through the two municipalities. The parade is starting at Portland Hook...An ice machine was on fire at the Nazareth Area Intermediate School on Tatamy Road on June 27, looks like they cleared it all up though with little to no damage...Looks like Twin Maple Farms is returning to the Bath Farmers’ Market with their veggies, I gotta make a trip out there for some. I always get fresh strawberries every year but for whatever reason never get blueberries, I’m lookin’ forward to getting fresh blueberries this year too...There was a Garth Brooks concert at Becky’s Drive-In over the weekend, that musta been interesting. I heard on the radio that people were unhappy at other locations about the concert not being live but I bet everyone at Becky’s had a great time. Lorah’s has resumed their truck and tractor pulls for the season... We had to stop running our Photo of the Month contest on accounta we weren’t receiving any entries the past two months. Maybe we’ll try again in the fall, everyone loves the fall foliage right? I gotta cut it short again this week gang, my well has run dry once again. Have another great, safe and healthy week. I hope everyone has a great 4th of July, enjoy the fireworks but remember to be respectful of neighbors. Cya!

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East Allen Township Resumes In-person Meetings

By KERI LINDENMUTH It was “back to normal” as East Allen Township resumed in-person supervisor meetings on Thursday, June 25. Despite a sign outside the township building ordering masks to be worn inside at all times, supervisors and township employees chose to forego their masks inside council chambers during the hourlong meeting. An empty chair between each of them served as social distancing measures as they took their spots at the front of the room.

Ten members of the public also attended the meeting. While some brought masks, one attendee wore theirs in the enclosed room.

While local municipalities are not required by the state to follow its COVID-19 guidelines as strictly as businesses are, other local municipalities like Bath have enforced mask wearing and temperature checks at their meetings. Some like Northampton have also virtually broadcast their in-person meetings for residents wary of attending. East Allen Township did not present that option.

Chairman Roger Unangst expressed his thoughts early in the meeting when addressing Chuck Frantz, summer camp program director. Summer camp will be held this year, one of the few summer camps to be held in the county.

Unangst said that, while the media and government are instilling fear in the public, he is proud “that this township says go live your life.”

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have been training on social distancing and contact-less communication with parents. Three counselors, all students or graduates of Northampton Area High School, were present during the meeting. Two are first-time counselors.

“This is going to be a challenge for us because of the CDC,” Frantz added.

There will be no field trips or guest speakers, but there will be social distancing games and events, he said.

A lot of the campers are new campers, and about half are from out of the township.

“This will be something special this year,” Frantz said.

Only Supervisor Don Heiney spoke out against holding camp.

He voted against the camp during a May meeting and again during Thursday’s meeting.

“Our first and foremost concern is the safety of residents,” he said, citing the dangers of COVID-19.

safety in mind all throughout the season and continues to mandate covid19 safety precautions while Northampton County is in the "green phase" of reopening. The market requires vendors and shoppers to wear masks and maintain distance (one shopper per booth), asks shoppers to walk the market in a U-shape to avoid crossing foot traffic, and offers two handwashing stations.

More information can be found at www.bathfarmersmarket.org.

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One of the most prevalent scams right now is the “grandparent scam” where an impostor claims to be a grandchild in urgent need of financial help because they are sick with the coronavirus.

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SARAH FULTON Twin Maple Farms will be joining Bath Farmers' Market starting Friday, July 3. The historic Bath area farm will make its debut with lettuce, beets, cabbage, zucchini, radishes, cucumbers and broccoli. Twin Maples has been the farm anchor at the market for 13 seasons. Later in the season, Twin Maples will have its famous potatoes and sweet corn.

Along with Twin Maples, the market also offers a variety of other foods and goods. Current vendors include Chartier Farms who raises chickens and grills onsite, Annarella's Bakery which makes biscotti, Broken Willow Winery (biweekly), Eve's Angels Candles, Healthy Delight Cooking Oils (biweekly), Hayes Flowers, Fegley's Brew Works, The Popcorn Pit, Dancer's Oasis which makes face masks and wearable accessories, Sweetly Smitten Cookies, Gourmet Peanut Butter & More, The Curious Plantaholic, and Blendlife, which makes smoothies, sandwiches and frozen fruit pops.

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L. HOFFMEISTER I read Charles McIlhaney’s story about the Slate Exchange Hotel in the June 18 edition. He asked Catherine Zakos, who lived there for 38 years, if she ever had any ghostly encounters there. She said she never did. I agree with Catherine. I retired in 2015 after 25 years as the water meter reader for the Bath Borough Authority. I was down in that basement many times to read the water meter and

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I never saw any ghosts. The story that was going around was that there was a wedding party at the hotel and a fight broke out and a few people were murdered and their ghosts are now haunting the hotel. A black and white photo came off the internet claiming to be the wedding party at the hotel. I thought the photo looked familiar so I decided to do some research. I started to collect old postcards when I was 12 years old of Bath and the Bath area. I started going through my postcards and I found a postcard from 1912.

Bath was 175 years old in 1912. The week-long celebration was called “Old Home Week.”

A set of different postcards were printed for “Old Home Week.”

The one I found is a photo of

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the Slate Exchange Hotel with people on the porch. They were celebrating “Old Home Week,” not a wedding. Someone copied the postcard and fabricated the wedding and ghost story. It is a hoax, don’t believe it!

The Slate may not be famous for ghosts, but it is famous for two other reasons that I know of. Years ago Al Henriques was a part owner. Al lived in Easton and went to Easton High School.

One night when Al was tending bar, a former classmate stopped in to see him. It was Larry Holmes.

Also, I wonder how many people know or remember that a movie was filmed there in 1997?

Next time: Filming a movie at the Slate.

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By CHRISTINA SANTO The Allen Township Board of Supervisors met through Zoom on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. to conduct routine township business.

The board voted to approve payment of a little over $22,000 for the township’s new salt shed; this was the fourth and final payment for the structural work on the shed. Payments may have to be made for minor electricity lines and other small changes in the future.

Next, the Board of Supervisors brought on Eric Miller, president of the Bath-Allen Youth Club.

Miller discussed allowing the youth club to use the park and playground equipment once the township entered the green

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Allen Township’s next Board of Supervisors meeting is on July 14 at 7 p.m. in the Fire Company building on Howertown Road.

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This motion was approved.

Most board members were in support of the motion since it allows children to get outside and back to some semblance of normalcy; further, the youth club is optional, and parents do not have to sign their children up if they feel uncomfortable with the situation. However, the children participating in the youth club and their parents have to follow CDC guidelines. The youth club would also have to follow guidelines outlined by the state and waivers from the youth club.

The Planning Commission will be permitted to hold their next meeting on July 20 at 7 p.m., their first meeting to be held since the coronavirus out-

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Because of his medical condition, Lucas was granted “asynchronous” status, meaning he can watch recorded versions of his classes in addition to attending live sessions.

“This aspect of his online school has been crucial to ensuring that his illness does not impede his learning,” says Mrs. Alvarado. She adds that she sits in on his one-on-one lessons to ensure he has the assistance he needs while keeping his condition in check.

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Effective June 23, 2020, expiration dates for driver licenses, photo ID cards and learner's permits scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020 through July 31, 2020, have been extended until July 31, 2020. These extensions are in addition to those announced on May 27, 2020.

A camera card is considered a driver's license, so it is covered by the same terms and conditions extending other driver's license products. Camera cards with expiration dates within this timeframe are also extended through July 31, 2020.

The following products were previously extended until June 30,2020, and will not be extended: Vehicle registrations of all classes which includes, but not limited to, mass transit vehicle registrations, apportioned vehicle registrations, fleet vehicle registrations, dealer plate registrations, temporary registrations and biennial farm exemption certificates scheduled to expire from March 16 through June 30, 2020.

Safety inspections and emissions inspections scheduled to expire from March 16 through June 30, 2020.

Persons with Disabilities parking placards scheduled to expire from March 16 through June 30, 2020.

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Landlord of the Mind Can anyone honestly say they enjoy watching the nightly news?

If you are that one person who does, then this article is not really for you. For the rest of us, let’s have a talk.

In this new high-tech society it appears we really are getting up to the minute news from literally every corner of the world and by and large, it’s awful. Deathdestruction-pain-suffering; they lead and end every single storyline. Where is the feel-good kitten story? With all of it and the reality of our pandemic, economic, and societal situations all around us, it doesn’t surprise me that a majority of individuals are suffering emotionally. I would, we all would, expect this to be the case.

So much more could be said yet I would like to switch gears a bit and wherever this article finds you, I would like to encourage you to get a hold of yourself. I can hear those reading this right now saying, “You get a hold of yourself Dr. Clearie.” Yes, the natural perspective I usually put forth typically pertains to me, as we are all cut from the same cloth, that being, human.

This much I do know; that no matter what is going on around us, if we neglect to filter what’s going on inside our minds, the issues magnify tremendously. If we are not thinking straight, nothing good will come out of it. And I gotta tell you, the news and all the rest isn’t helping a lick!

If we think of our bodies like we would a house, how would you operate? If you were the landlord of a property how would you behave towards it? Would you mistreat said home or property? No you wouldn’t. We need to start guarding and treating our thoughts and minds like we would our blessed home where we raised our children in. In our homes we naturally wish to make sound decisions in all areas. If a pipe is busted or leaking, we don’t just look the other way and allow a problem to escalate. If we see weeds, we pull them. We maintain our painting, carpeting, fur-

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Civil matter in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Report of a civil issue.

Neighbor complaint in the 600 block of Washington Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

nishings, electrical, and all the rest as best able, don’t we? Of course we do. Aside from a rare adolescent party or family event, we do our best to keep our homes from getting trashed. Don’t trash your mind.

We don’t typically walk around all day saying how much we hate our homes and everything and everybody in it, do we? No we do not. Do we look at our neighbor’s house and wish ill or harm to their house? No, that would be preposterous.

I understand this discussion and analogy may seem a little strange, yet I want to drive home the point that the foundation of all our lives resides in first securing clarity within our thoughts and keeping our minds in good shape.

If our thoughts and mental ongoing need to be fixed, repaired, upgraded, reevaluated, then so be it, do it. If we need to call in a Maytag mental repairman, then by all means do so. But don’t call in someone who is going to trash your place! Nightly news appears to be falling into this category.

Ladies and gentleman, perhaps it’s time to guard your mind and thoughts just like you would guard your home with a 12 gauge shotgun and Maxwell Smart door locks! Do whatever you feel is necessary to clear out any mental webs of confusion that may be hindering your God-given claim to mental calmness.

Until we talk again, think well, be well.

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Non-reportable accident, Main St. and E. 8th St. involving one vehicle.

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Non-reportable accident in the unit block of W. 21st St. involving two vehicles.

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Civil matter in the 1200 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of loud music.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Albert Cicale Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to John A. Cicale c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042.

(6/18-7/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Liboria Billone Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Giuseppe Billone (a/k/a Joseph Billone) c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042.

(6/18-7/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kathleen M. Johnson, a/k/a Kathleen M. Wallen, late of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Derek W. Wallen 1314 Lorain Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18018 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (6/18-7/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Emma I. Sandt Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Gloria Jean Rubis c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042.

(6/18-7/2)

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Annual Audit and Financial Report of Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, for the year ended December 31, 2019 was filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Department of Community and Economic Development and the Clerk of Courts of Northampton County, Easton, Pennsylvania, as required by the Borough Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

A complete copy of the Annual Report, as prepared by our appointed auditor, is available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, by appointment only, by calling the Township Manager at 610-7676771.

Lehigh Township Concise Statement of Revenues Received and Expenditures Paid of Combined Government Funds For Year Ended December 31, 2019

NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING JULY 8, 2020 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Willow Brook Farm Trust et al, c/o Michael Stadulis Landscape Architects, as Agent for the Owner, 319 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, New Jersey, for the property located on the east side of Howertown Road, a/k/a/ 235 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. M4-6-2F and is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.

This plan is presented for Preliminary Plan Review for Willow Brook Farm – Phase 2.

Willow Brook Farm Trust would like to develop this property into 50 single family homes. This is a continuation of the meetings held December 11, 2019, January 8, 2020, and March 11, 2020.

All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend.

LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (6/25 & 7/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Monica L. Williamson, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the abovenamed estate have been granted to Dawn R. Cohen, Administratrix of the Estate of Monica L. Williamson. 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 Dawn R. Cohen ℅ 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 (6/25-7/9) ESTATE NOTICE

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Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (6/25-7/9) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Borough of Bath Council will hold their July 6th Monthly meeting at Borough Hall, 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath 18014, and through telecommunications. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Due to occupancy restrictions, seating is limited to 13. Appropriate preventative measures are required; masks and temperature checks. You may call to reserve a seat, or participate via Zoom online at https://zoom.us/j/6212047182 or via phone by calling 1-929205-6099. Meeting ID: 621 204 7182 and Password: 07062020.

Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager (7/2) WAIVER REQUEST SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS During the Monthly Meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, at 7:00 P.M. The Board of Supervisors will consider a written request for certain waivers of articles of the Moore Township Subdivision & Land Development Ordinances.

Estate of Lori Jean Wynkoop, late of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Anna Maria Ortiz, Executrix of the Estate of Lori Jean Wynkoop. 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

The following request was submitted for the proposed Land Development for Beersville Auto Salvage/Wayne & Sherry Krapf.

Anna Maria Ortiz ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

Section 4.16.4 – Placement of well within 100’ of active agricultural lands.

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The applicants’ request is for the following waivers from the Land Development Plan: Section 5.02.4.f/5.03.4.e,h/4.06.09 – Dedication and posted security for East Beersville Road (T556)/Main Street (S.R. 4017), rights-of-way and public improvements.

PUBLIC NOTICE LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD MEETINGS LOCATION CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY The Moore Township Land and Environmental Protection Board have changed the location of the July, August, and September meetings beginning with the July 13, 2020 meeting. The meetings will start at 7:00 PM at the Moore Township Recreation Center pavilion, 635 English Road, Bath PA 18014.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (7/2) PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JULY 7, 2020 MEETING LOCATION CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY The Moore Township Board of Supervisors have changed the location of the July 7, 2020 meeting. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM at the Moore Township Recreation Center pavilion, 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (7/2)

ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of ELTON E. JOHNSON, deceased, of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to LEEANN K. PAFF, Executrix, on June 22, 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 Leeann K. Paff, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(7/2-7/16) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Katie E. Stevens, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Kathleen M. Wagner 484 Creek Road Bath, PA 18014 Administrator DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (6/25-7/9)

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Police Blotter Identification of 1987 Bushkill Township Jane Doe A joint investigation conducted by the Northampton County Coroner’s Office, Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M has resulted in the identification of an adult female whose remains were deposited along Pa Route 33 in Bushkill Township, Northampton County in October 1987.

Bode Technology of Lorton, Virginia recently conducted genealogical DNA analysis on the remains which provided investigators with leads which enabled them to positively identify the female. The FBI Laboratory conducted additional testing confirming kinship with a child of the previously unidentified female.

The female was identified as Donna Kay Griffin who was 37 years of age at the time of her death. A native of the Dalton, Georgia area; Griffin reportedly relocated to Philadelphia in the 1970s. Griffin also used the last names Shelby and Linton. Griffin had not previously been reported missing to any law enforcement authorities.

The investigation continues regarding the circumstances surrounding Griffin’s death and identifying the actor(s) responsible for depositing her body at the aforementioned location.

Any persons having information relative to this incident or having had previous contact with Griffin are asked to contact the PSP, Troop M Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit at 610861-2026. Reference Incident Report #M06-0314230.

directly in front of the victim’s residence as they were driving past it. The actor was identified as 19-year-old Damian Hesch and charges have been filed against them.

Disorderly Conduct Jeffrey Lane On June 9 at 7:49 p.m., PSP were dispatched for a welfare check. It was later determined that the actor was engaging in disorderly conduct behavior. Solomon Shahzad, 25 of Northampton, was shouting threatening statements at a high volume in the residential neighborhood of Jeffrey Lane in Northampton.

Charges have been filed against him.

Disorderly Conduct Colony Drive On June 9 at 3:34 a.m., troop-

ers were dispatched to the Bicentennial Park in East Allen Township for a report of possible shots fired.

Upon arrival, troopers found a

Disorderly conduct Kreidersville On June 9 at 8:45 p.m., PSP responded to a disorderly conduct incident on Kreidersville Road. A vehicle with three occupants was observed disposing of fireworks

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A non-traffic citation for disorderly conduct was filed against the defendant in Northampton County District Court 03-3-01.

Welfare fraud The PSP-Bethlehem are investigating an incident where in commission of the crime unknown suspect(s) had committed the act of theft/fraud/forgery by obtaining the victim’s identity and attempting to apply for unemployment compensation. Two checks were then issued in the victim’s name totalling $2,340 and $4,800 which were then sent to her place of work.

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Markovcy and his service. included the of nonconities, the to nonschool at St. served as school Pete Markovcy, Riders, the ing Dobis for how much I apBy KERI LINDENMUTH noncon formities, establishment Bath came to- law Thomas Weaver Ms. Jane Weaver “Please know The Borough of to celebrate American Legion expans Post, the you making Dad they hadformities because superintendent. ion of preciate all of school teach- gether (at a distance!) of Martin Bath American Legion The Home a numbe the ordinan Department, feel so special,” added Beers. was the first Sunday r of casesthey felt Volunteer Fire the 95th birthday Bath Grad and veteran II little ce was Council, er. uatio News less clear,” a World War saw some sigdrafted where Bath Borough Spec ial n issue “The The year 1874 Weaversville. Dobis, Mirabito. Dozens said Backenwas a No. 23 townsh in and Bath resident. paraded Mayor Fiorella secti tent in Photo ip 79th Year, Issue nificant changes community members stoe. were leaving enforci has been

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By KERI LINDENMUTH During their gether meeting on May first-ever virtual nesses. and support local busiof Bath council 4, the Borough However, she was cult decision to made the diffi- council's respectful of decision. anniversary of cancel the fifth "Next year it is Spuds and Suds.

The financial strain going to be a big one, don't worry," has placed on the the pandemic she said.

"The Chamber businesses, as wellborough and its next will year," added Mayordo great as the serious health consequences, Mirabmade the ito. "I have no doubt. council wary of Also with the event. moving forward ough's canceled was the borThe community yard made with "much, decision was September Canola field at sale on Blue Mountain 5. Several in the words of much regret" events Drive and Cherryville Mayor Fiorella held by Mayor October Road. Photo by Mirabito.

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"I do not feel including Cemetery ing after these good myself go- Parkthe annual campfire and Paw UCC, Indianland local anniversary celebration. who are hurting...to businesses... However, St. Paul's Taken at ask them to no formal decision sponsor," said has Cindy Deppe.

Mayor Mirabito. yet to be made. "[And] the health Photo by ----------------------issue is most important."

I do not feel good Council worried to receive that Penngoing after these myself sylvania would were selected are prethe state, The awards open in time not be officially businesses... [and]local of the recipi- recognition.

by Preservation the event. They also for the August annually health issue is most the announcement second wave of worried about a annual Pennsylvania sented In this column, the important. ents of thePreservation Awards. by page 8 the state were to disease even if Mr. Larry Oberly and this represent- Continued on Submitted open too early.

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I science of natural philosophy, The April 28 Lehigh Michele Ehrgott. er's Market.

Farmcommon things, tion in preservation Councilman Tony Opening later This rare 1858 as- Board of Supervisors Township tronomy, botany, this Kovalovsky month, the market log was a copy academy cata- ematics, algebra, geology, math- held via teleconferencemeeting was agreed. He encouraged the will bor- in Keystone Park with be held geometry, trigo- the because of ough to follow the Weaver. Michael from Amanda nometry and COVID-19 advice of distancing guidelines. new social surveying.

Weaver were two and Samuel tine business, thepandemic. Rou- medical experts.

There will Languages be no crafters, approval of the "It is gonna be no tastings, no ers of the academy.of the found- (Virgil, Livy, included Latin April 14 minutes Samuel was commentaries), Sallust, Caesers of and approval til [people] get a long time un- performances, and no farm-toAmanda’s father. bills, were handled interested in be- table dinners. first thing. ing in groups again," There will be four Ms. Susan Jenkins mar, Xenophon’s Greek (gram- The Top of the Mountain he said. vendors selling Added Councilwoman Anabasis) and project Weaver, meats, produce, Estates family researcher, Phyllis and baked graciously has French (Vie de George Washing- final received an extension for Andrews, "I shared this information would be nervous... required goods. Visitors will be ton, Telemaque, approval by to wear masks and Corrianne). with our readers. The land committee after the planning and a lot of people may feel “The academic the their hands before enteringwash some revisions same way." was donated by for the school into four quarters year is divided to their plan. the park. Two wash the Weaver famAccording to Mark While it was stations will be ily. will be greatly to of 11 weeks. It Leuthe, of Lehigh the advantage Engineering, the decision coulddiscussed that available.

Following is a list the "It will be quite of the courses those who design to enter to of ly project needed to be slight- until June, council be postponed offered at the academy. different," be present at the revised so a road worried that said Councilwoman opening quarter. through Compare didn’t cut pushing the decision the courses with Carol Bearwetlands. The back your high school First quarter begins Aug. Planning make it difficult to book would Heckman, but it will be a benefit curriculum.

9 and Committee ends Oct. 22. Fourth vendors to the community quarter be- next in-personis projecting their and entertainment. and a way to Primary departments gins April 11 and support local businesses. meeting to possiends June 29,” bly be "I am all about geography, arithmetic, offered according this," said Maythe end of Like many businesses, to the catalog. reading and spelling and of the Mountain May, so The Top or Mirabito. "It is the best the borRegarding expenses, defining. thing ough is also feeling Estates received to ever happen the cata- an extension Then there was a financial log said, “For here. My concern strain. Finances for planning record- is people." board higher EngRalstonlish, higher are down, acschool. in all the English and tuition ing until June 30.

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terview with Grello, he admitted to lighting the fireworks in the park on June 9. Charges were filed in District Court 03-2-08.

Drug Possession Bethlehem Twp. On June 8 at approximately 5:45 p.m., PSP conducted a traffic stop on US-22. During the stop, the passenger possessed heroin on their person. The passenger, 27-year-old Fredy Hernandez Jr., was placed under arrest and charges have been filed against him. He was then transported to Northampton County Jail.

Theft by Decept ID Theft On June 1 the PSP responded to a theft by deception in East Allen Township relating to an identification. This consisted of an unemployment check that was received by the victim, who did not apply for it.

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