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Cement Worker of the Month: Robert James

Raub, Buzzi Unicem, Stockertown

Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream Brings a family-fun favorite Back to Allen Township

By ED PANY

Mr. Robert Raub was born in Easton, graduating from Easton High School in 1975, where he was a member of the basketball, baseball and track teams. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the U.S. Army Police for three years, 1975-1978, under the 709th military battalion stationed in Germany.

After an honorable discharge,

he worked for the Victaulic Corporation.

He recalled, “The veterans administration called me up and said Hercules Cement (Buzzi Unicem) was hiring veterans. I applied and was hired Feb. 14, 1979.”

Starting as a laborer, he progressed to the quarry. Today, Robert operates a 990H loader

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By SAVANNAH BROWN

On Friday, June 30, Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream opened its doors to the public with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.

The newly renovated miniature golf course was previously known as Hillside from 1959 to 2019 and has been one of the longest standing mini golf courses in the Lehigh Valley. The site also formerly shared its location with Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard up until 2021 when they moved to Main Street in Northampton.

In 2019, the new owners of

Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream bought the location with dreams of redesigning with their own style and flair.

The site has been completely renovated with a unique and challenging 18-hole miniature golf course complete with a new layout, landscaping and water features, scenic views of the hillside it was named after, and a brand-new clubhouse that received both interior and exterior upgrades, including the newly renovated ice cream restaurant and spacious room in the back for events and birthday parties.

During the ribbon cutting cer-

Annual Kazoo Parade marches through Nazareth

emony, Manager of the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce Nicole Miles congratulated the owners, wishing their family many years of success.

“It’s no small feat to do what you’ve done here; to renovate so thoroughly to knock everything down to the ground and build it back up again. We are sure it will come back to you in many ways—lots of years of prosperity and success, and we’re grateful for the memories that you’re going to bring to all these people who are standing with us today,” proclaimed Miles.

Miles also shared that “Hillside is determined to give customers the best experience possible through the power of their team. Their leadership team is determined to offer world class experience to this community, give back to the local schools and foundations, and simply enjoy the moment one scoop and one putt at a time.”

Additionally, during the cer-

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Robert Raub, Buzzi Unicem

Photos by Gregory Morgan Photography

Lehigh Twp. Supervisors discuss damaged signboard and new technology

By LAURA KLOTZ

Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported that the final reimbursement has been received, and the Cherryville intersection

project is now fully complete. She also informed the board that a pre-construction meeting for the maintenance building project was set for June 28; Public Works Chairman Frank Zamadics and Township Engineer Michael Muffley would be in attendance along with all of the contractors. An inquiry will be made with them as to when they plan to start the work on the project, and once this is determined, a date and time will be scheduled for the groundbreaking ceremony. All itemized contracts for the project have been received. An additional loan for the project was taken out and the bank will hold to the interest rate of 3.99%; Rehrig will have a resolution ready for the supervisors at their next meeting. The total cost of the project is expected to be $4.3 million.

The police department’s digital signboard was recently the victim

of a hit-and-run accident. Nearly every part of the sign was bent or twisted in some fashion and the entire signboard has to be replaced. Rehrig is working on filing the insurance claim. Board member Philip Gogel inquired as to whether the sign has cameras; Rehrig explained that it does, but the vehicle approached the sign from such an angle that it was not caught on the camera. Board member David Hess stated that they do at least have evidence that the vehicle involved was a Dodge model. Anyone who has any information about the incident is encouraged to contact the

township office.

Katherine Mack of the zoning board inquired with the board members about their opinions in regards to providing either live streams or recordings of board meetings on the internet. She did some research and learned that the governing bodies of Allen Township, East Allen Township, and the boroughs of Bath and Northampton provide this for their residents. Vice-chairman Cynthia Miller pointed out that livestream is beyond the current technological abilities of

The

Getting Out!

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 14 and 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.

Gun Safety Information Night- Thursday, July 6 at 6 p.m. at Bath Legion, 278 Race St., Bath. Must be 18 or older. No firearms allowed on premises.

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 610-984-4532.

Nazareth Days- July 14 and 15 in Nazareth. Events on Belvidere Street, the Circle, farmers market, the park and more.

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 Borough Fire Department’s 5th Annual Fireman's Parade- Saturday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. during Northampton Community Days.

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.

Tatamy Fire Co. 100th Anniversary Parade and Block PartySaturday, July 8, parade starts at 1 p.m. followed by block party at 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy.

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the township’s equipment, and that there is no staff available to take charge of such. It was also mentioned that some of the residents who would most benefit from such a service lack the technology to take advantage of it.

Township Solicitor David Backenstoe said that any township resident who wishes to do so is permitted to record the meetings and share them on social media, as the meetings are public. Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand mentioned that some organizations do this through a YouTube channel, which would be convenient for the purpose and require nothing more complicated than a smartphone. The board is working on upgrading the technology available in their conference room, so the discussion was ultimately tabled for a future revisit, as providing such recordings or even a livestream may become possible once those upgrades are complete.

Mack also inquired with the board about a discrepancy she discovered in past meeting minutes about the amount Zoning Solicitor Neil Ettinger is paid in comparison with his predecessor. Miller told her that the numbers which were quoted were those which the board had received from the township office, so if there was an error it did not originate with the board.

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The board members then adjourned the public portion of the meeting and went into an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

•Code Updates & Service Upgrades

•Lighting Solutions

•Electrical for kitchen/bath remodels & additions

•Generator installation and maintenance

•EV Car Charger Receptacle

Alan J. Company

Our beloved Alan J. Company passed away on June 16, 2023. He was the sole owner/operator of A.J. Enterprises in Nazareth, Pa. for 33.5 years upon graduating from the American Motorcycle Institute in Daytona Beach, Fla. He became Wyotech’s lead instructor after moving to Florida in 2010. Alan had a Doctorate in Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and other leading brand name bikes. Other licensures included a Commercial Pilot’s License with hundreds of hours of charter flights and a CDL/ Hazmat License. Upon retiring, Alan worked part-time delivering fireworks to Disney World, Sea World, Super Bowls and other events at Hard Rock Stadium. Alan truly was a master of many trades. He could come up with solutions to fix anything. The immediate family Alan is survived by is his wife, Martha and daughter, Mary, as well as two grand dogs with whom he held so dear.

Eileen A. Hahn

Eileen A. Hahn, 88, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem. Born on Sept. 6, 1934, in Bath, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Katherine (Sherer) Mooney. Eileen was the wife of the late James C. Hahn, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage prior to his passing 2006. She was a 1952 graduate of Nazareth High School. Eileen was employed as a legal secretary in an Allentown law firm and later was an accountant for the family business, James C. Hahn Inc., for many years. After her retirement, she became a Realtor for Devine-Lupparelli in Easton. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church in Bath.

Survivors: She will be missed by her family including her daughter, Debra K. Budge and her husband Steven; son, Michael J. Hahn and his wife Karen; brother, Gary Mooney and his wife Barbara; sister, Diane Kleintop; three grandchildren, Eric, Brittany, and Courtney; two great grandchildren, Emerson and Judah; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Yost.

Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014, with Rev. Terrence Walsh officiating. Family and friends may call, Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Eileen's memory be made to St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St. Bath, PA 18014.

capable of delivering 20 to 22 tons of cement rock per bucket to the haul trucks.

Mr. Raub has been working at the plant for 44 years.

He said, “I have been a union representative for 42 years, first through the United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers and, today, Teamsters Local No. 773.”

He is shop steward for the packhouse and assistant steward for the quarry, working closely with quarry supervisor Barry Cole and Tim Budwash in the packhouse.

“I consider all union members as brothers and sisters in their departments as professionals in their jobs,” Raub said.

He has worked closely with Tim Groller, Marty Cory Jr. and Gary Siebler in many union negotiations. They work in achieving good, harmonious relations and improvements to make Hercules the best it can be.

A family man, Raub enjoys hunting and canoeing at Pecks Pond in the Poconos and traveling with his wife, Jo Ellen.

With a feeling of emotion, he said, “I have been blessed with a wonderful wife, Jo Ellen, and son, Marshall, along with his wife, Deanna, and grandsons James and Cooper.”

The Raubs reside in Belfast.

A humble and dedicated cement worker, Mr. Raub is proud of all his co-workers and proud to call them friends.

We wish Mr. Raub, his family and all the Buzzi Unicem employees a safe, prosperous year at the century-old Stockertown plant.

Northampton County Senior Centers

For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.

Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.

Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.

Becky’s Drive-In makes Upgrades

Submitted by CINDY DEPPE

Over the winter months, Becky’s Drive-In upgraded the light source on both of their projectors from xenon bulbs to laser light engines. The colors are now much truer, and the overall picture is significantly brighter. This also reduces their power consumption by one half.

They also found that dark scenes in movies now have more clarity.

They are very excited for their patrons to see how beautiful the picture now looks.

Horner’s Cemetery holds

July events

Submitted by PEGGY MOSER

Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society, has and still is, holding extended historical tour days and hours on every Saturday and Sunday in July at 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd.

This area was first founded and called Craig’s Scotch-Irish Settlement. It is the oldest, permanent village of the Lehigh Valley. The Craig family was the ancestors of

Bath Farmers Market Announces produce selection; Tickets available for duck race

Submitted by

KARLA BUCKWALTER

We’ve had some torrential rains with lightning and thunder, trees have been uprooted, limbs and power lines have been knocked down, and roads and fields have been flooded as well. “Farmers need the rain but not the torrential rains,” as one farmer puts it. The current to the Monocacy Creek has been steady that a tree at the back of the market’s location was uprooted and fell over onto the Old Carriage parking lot. It was cleared out by the time the market opened this past Saturday.

We hope the fields dry back up for the farmers so that they have a good crop season. With that in mind, we thank AK Farms for providing more seasonal produce to bring to the community. They

can’t attend the market but are willing to help secure some produce for us. Be sure to find broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, cucumbers, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, new potatoes, peaches, cherries, tomato and pepper plants and eggs. Visit the Bath Farmers’ Market information tent to get your produce early.

Congratulations to the Borough of Bath

Happy 275th Anniversary

Be sure to mark the following events on your calendars. On July 15 we will have a 50/50 boat race, as long as weather and the creek’s current permits. Contestants may register their non-propelled, non-gas, non-motorized boats. The boat may be any size, however it must fit the creek. Boats may have sails. There will be two races, one at 10 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the winner.

On July 22 we will have our annual fundraising event, the Great Bath Duck Race. We race numbered ducks down the Monocacy Creek Park behind the market’s location. Ticket sales for the Bath

Duck Race are available now for a chance to win several prizes and a grand prize of $250 in cash. The event will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. Winners will be announced right after the race be-

fore the market closes for the day. If you are a business and would like to donate any prizes for the event, please contact Carol Bear-

Farmers

Market

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Heckman at 610-390-0555 or email to ckbh@ptd.net. All proceeds go directly to the Bath Farmers Market. Visit the infor-

mation tent during market hours to get your tickets early.

Visit our website for more details at www.bathfarmersmarket.

org or follow our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bathfarmersmarketpa.

Come visit us to support our local, dedicated vendors. On

Saturday, July 8 we will have the following vendors: Produce provided by AK Farms, Bizzle’s Bites Dog Treats, Matty’s Marvelous Makery, True Patriot Coffee, Messy Maker, Lua Cheia Soapary, Eve’s Angels Candles, Naz-ONut, and Lift Easton Studio Yoga & Wellness.

Northampton

AARP July meeting

Announced

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE

The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, July 12 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, located at 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton.

Doors will open at 11 a.m. All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome any new members or visitors to join. All members and visitors must check in at the door. No newsletter will be available at this meeting. Bus trips will be on display at the trip table. Anyone interested in bus trips should call Sharon Bechtold at 610-262-9182.

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President Theodore.

Meet the ancestor of President Roosevelt. Hear the story of General Washington’s gift to our General Robert Brown. Visit the first woman killed by American Indians in Northampton County.

Meet Ben Franklin’s favorite local tavern owner. Hear why John McNair came to America, other than for religious freedom reasons. Visit James “Old Esquire” Clyde, a lifelong friend of President Buchanan.

All this history is on a one-acre lot. Admission is free, however donations are accepted. Tours will be held at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. To make an appointment, please call at Peggy Moser 610-984-4532.

Remember to mark your calendars for our 295th Anniversary Festival on Saturday, September 9 at 1 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, September 10 at 1 p.m. Special guests have been invited for the day.

Lehigh Township Police Dept. Announces two Recent arrests

Submitted by SCOTT FOGEL

Zachary Heffelfinger, 26, of the Walnutport section of Lehigh Township, was arrested on June 9 with three counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance and

Possession of a Controlled Substance, and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Heffelfinger was arrested at his home for possession of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and marijuana. Heffelfinger was arraigned before District Magistrate Zito and committed to Northampton County Prison. Bail was set at $50,000 cash. Wilfredo Nieves-Cruz, 47 of the Pennsville section of Lehigh Township, was arrested on June 25 with Strangulation, Domestic related Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, False Imprisonment, Stalking and Harassment. Nieves-Cruz was arrested at his home for assaulting and strangling his girlfriend, causing numerous injuries. The girlfriend sought medical attention at a local hospital for undisclosed injuries from the assault. District Judge Zito set bail at $35,000 cash, and Nieves-Cruz was remanded to Northampton County Prison.

Northampton Borough Police Report

JUNE 11

Civil matter in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Assist person in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a female.

Noise complaint in the 100 block of W. 26th St. Report of loud music.

Domestic in the 1500 block of Railroad St. between a male and a female.

Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a male.

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

EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

JUNE 12

EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave., and Laubach Ave. and E. 21st St. Officers assist females.

Traffic stop, E. 24th St. and Main St., and the 1400 block of Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Reportable accident, Main St.

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emony, citations, proclamations and certificates of achieve-

ment were presented from Pa. State Rep. Zach Mako’s office, U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure to Hillside’s new owners.

Co-owner DJ Shetayh thanked everyone in attendance for coming to the ceremony and showing their support, as well as Hillside’s staff for working hard over the last few weeks to help prepare for opening day.

“We would also like to thank the Hess family for the contributions made on behalf of Dorothy Hess for the renovations to the project. The Hess family was a huge part of the history here at Hillside; they were one of the original owners of the Hillside ice cream miniature golf course, so a very big thanks to them and their family,” Shetayh shared. Lastly, Shetayh also thanked his co-owners and extended family for their support during the process, which he explained was a “huge help.”

“We know that there's been a lot of history here. We've gotten a lot of people just swinging by and sharing their history of what this place used to mean to them, and although we can't recreate those memories, we're hoping that you guys can create new ones with your families for the next 50 years or so,” Shetayh expressed.

In addition to the newly designed mini golf course and clubhouse, the newly renovated ice cream restaurant will have ice cream, milkshakes, and unique treats such as their “knockback treats” available to patrons.

The ice cream restaurant will serve soft serve, as well as their unique and locally made ice cream flavors such as black cherry vanilla, bourbon peach, bubblegum, butter pecan, cherry cola, chocolate, chocolate raspberry, coconut, cookie dough, Cookie Monster, cookies and cream, cotton candy, lavender honey, lemon blueberry, lemon sorbet, mango, mint chocolate chip, moose tracks, morning rush, orange creamsicle, peanut butter xplosion, rocky road, sprinkle cake, strawberry, strawberry cheesecake, tandy cake, vanilla and watermelon sorbet.

They will also serve “Shakes at the Hill,” such as chocolate delight, mint madness, crazy cake and cookie crash, as well as “Knockback Treats,” which

are 16 oz. floats made from two scoops of ice cream and choice of soda, including specials such as the konkrete krusher, morning rush, cotton clouds and rock’n root beer float.

Hillside will also serve sundaes that will include three scoops of your favorite ice cream plus three toppings of your choice, in addition to specials such as

CMP, birthday bash, mint mania, brownie blast, monster mash and strawberry supreme.

Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream is located at 3219 Cherryville Rd. and will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Stop in for a family-fun game of mini golf and an ice cream treat at this better-than-ever, revamped course.

Cutting of the ribbon

Morningstar Living’s President and CEO, Susan Cooper Drabic, retires after 36 years of service

Submitted by LIZ BRANDL

After more than 36 years leading Morningstar Living, Susan Cooper Drabic is retiring as President and CEO.

Throughout her career with the organization, Sue’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of lifestyle choices, healthcare services, and programs for older adults has propelled Morningstar Living to be the premier provider of these services in the Lehigh Valley. During her tenure with Morningstar Living, Sue directed the organization through many ambitious renovation and land development proj-

ects to improve housing, hospitality and healthcare services for older adults. Sue’s strategic vision has shaped Morningstar Living’s physical landscape and enriched the lives of its residents. Sue’s commitment to providing topquality healthcare services has resulted in regional and national recognition for best in nursing care, rehabilitation services, personal care, and dementia care, making Morningstar Living a trusted name in senior housing and healthcare services.

Morningstar Living and Moravian Manor Communities, a sister community in Lititz, Pa., are

forming an affiliation to work together in a more formal way.

As of July 1, David Swartley will become the Interim President &

CEO of both Moravian Manor Communities and Morningstar Living. David will assume the title of President & CEO as soon as the legal affiliation is officially completed, likely during August or September 2023. David has been employed at Moravian Manor for 32 years, the last 15 of which he has served as President & CEO.

Sue will remain with Morningstar Living through September to assist with this transition. A full celebration in honor of Sue is planned for early October.

Domestic in the 1300 block of Stewart St. between a male and a female.

Reportable accident in the 500 block of Howertown Rd. involving one vehicle.

Assist person in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Officers assist a male.

Civil matter in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a civil issue.

JUNE 13

Hit and run accident in the 500 block of E. 4th St. Report of a legally parked vehicle sideswiped.

and Station Alley involving two vehicles.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Main St., the 100 block of W. 29th St., and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Suspicious vehicle, Hotel St. and Railroad St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Traffic stop in the 1200 block of Franklin St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Child custody in the 1100 block of Atlas Ln. Report of a custody issue.

Non-reportable accident in the 300 block of W. 27th St. involving one vehicle.

Susan Cooper Drabic

Allen Township Supervisors

Address concerns with Trash hauler

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the June 27 Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart brought up several resident complaints against J.P. Mascaro, the township’s trash hauler. Mascaro is in the first year of its three-year contract with the township. In that time, residents have complained of damaged recycling cans, trash left in the street, and even employees taunting neighborhood dogs on at least two occasions.

Supervisor Dale Hassler admitted to being one of the residents who complained. He followed the

hauler as employees threw cans into the road, damaging them. Hassler took photos of these actions and submitted them to Eckhart. Supervisor Jason Frack added that he has also seen poor behavior by Mascaro employees. He said recycling that falls out of tossed cans litters streets and neighboring yards.

Eckhart said she is sending these complaints to the company's director of operations. She added that clauses in their contract can be pursued if this behavior continues.

In other news, supervisors approved the purchase of a 10-ton

dump truck for the public works department. This vehicle replacement will be part of the township’s 2024 budget; however, public works must purchase the vehicle early due to manufacturing delays. The new truck will replace a 2009 Peterbilt the public works department currently uses.

Tom Gogle, public works crew leader, said acting now could ensure the truck is ready by the first quarter of 2024.

Hassler supported the decision to act early. As fire chief, he is also experiencing vehicle delays. Current wait times for new fire trucks are 36 to 48 months from purchase.

“Trucking issues are really backing up,” he said. “Do not wait. If you have a window [of time to order], do it.”

Supervisors approved the purchase of the public works vehicle for $217,327.

Supervisors also approved a website redesign contract with NA Studios for $9,860. NA Studios is a local vendor that works with numerous municipalities on their web design and maintenance. The company is Allen Township’s current vendor and has been very “hands-on,” said Eckhart.

The current website is from 2015. Bob Bysher of NA Studios said websites should be redesigned every five years.

“You got a good run with your website,” he told supervisors.

In other news, engineer Andrea Martin gave an update on the Dry Run Creek manhole replacement project. Plans are to replace one manhole off Eighth Street in Northampton with two new manholes. The area will be surveyed to determine a construction plan and bid. The project will be funded with a state grant. Discussions with Northampton Borough and Jaindl-Watson are being had to ensure the public works can access the area. Martin says the entire project should not last more than a week.

Finally, supervisors are looking ahead to the township’s firstever movie night at Kreidersville Covered Bridge Park on Friday,

July 21 at dusk. The movie will be this year’s Super Mario Brothers. Township staff expects a large turn-out for the first in what may soon become a summer tradition.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m.

store without paying. Police were advised the total amount not paid for was $213.07. Christiano was taken into custody by police and arraigned before Judge Capobianco. Christiano was released on a $2,500 ROR bail.

Retail theft/underage Possession

Retail theft

On June 26 at Target in Lower Nazareth Township, 44-year-old Vivian Manobanda of Easton selected a child’s high chair ($99.99 value) and failed to scan it while paying for other items. She was stopped by loss prevention and CRPD was called. Manobanda has one prior retail theft conviction. Manobanda was arrested for retail theft, misdemeanor 2. Charges were filed via summons through the mail.

Trespass

On July 22 just before 11 p.m., Colonial Regional Police responded to a trespassing complaint at the Carmax in Lower Nazareth Township. Site security was remotely watching three individuals in the lot after hours who were entering vehicles. Security advised that the three were inside of a Tesla in the parking lot and that the vehicle was on. CRPD officers arrived and located 22-year-old David Jamaluddin, 18-year-old Jessica Jamaluddin and 21-year-old Eduard Kagalovsky, all of Brooklyn, NY, in the Tesla. The three had an iPhone synched up to the information screen and were streaming music and playing games while hanging out in the vehicle. The three have been cited with trespass via a non-traffic citation.

Retail theft

On June 13, store security at Wegmans advised CRPD that 54-year-old Steven Christiano was observed concealing store items in a shopping cart. Police were advised that Christiano exited past the last point of sale in the

On June 7, store loss prevention for Walmart in Easton stopped 18-year-old Caden Carhart and two male juveniles, ages 16 and 17, for retail theft. The trio is accused of concealing Lego building sets and fireworks in backpacks and then attempting to leave without paying. In a search incident to arrest, Carhart was also found to have marijuana, mushrooms and multiple single-serve mini bottles of alcohol in his backpack. Carhart will be charged via a summons with retail theft, possession of controlled substances and possession of alcohol by a minor. One of the juveniles was cited with a non-traffic citation and released to a parent while the other was released to a parent and will be charged via a juvenile referral for retail theft due to this being his second offense.

Harassment

On June 8, CRPD was dispatched to the group home on Old Airport Road for an EMS call. A disturbance had occurred between a caregiver and 59-yearold Patricia Moore. The caregiver reported that Moore had struck him in the face while he was attempting to perform his duties at the home. Police advised Moore that she was going to be cited for harassment. The incident was closed without further police action needed.

DUI Upper Nazareth

On June 12, PSP Bethlehem conducted a traffic stop on Newburg Road on a vehicle with an expired New York registration. Upon further investigation, the actor, 56-year-old Frank Mackney of Stroudsburg, was suspected of driving under the influence and was later taken into custody after performing field sobriety tests. He will be charged accordingly pending the results of the blood test.

Theft/deception

On June 22, a 23-year-old Easton man was contacted via telephone by an unknown male purporting to be an FBI agent. The victim was advised that there was a warrant for his arrest and he must purchase gift cards to have the warrant removed. The victim then purchased approximately $2,500 in gift cards and read the serial numbers to the unknown male over the phone. The victim became suspicious after being told to purchase more gift cards and then contacted the police.

Theft at Hillside

On June 25 just after 10 p.m., an incident occurred at Hill-

If you cannot access this information, please call 610-8662281.

Drop-off dates for artwork will be August 22-25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the NAHS Main Office.

The alumni art show will take place from September 4-29. A reception will be held on September 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Art pick-up will be September 29 between 3 and 5 p.m.

Art submissions open for Alumni art show

submitted by ROBERT LICHNER

The Eagle Nest Gallery is hosting another alumni art show during the month of September, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the gallery.

Any alumnus with interest in art, crafts or photography can show their work for display or sale.

More information can be found at https://www.nazarethasd.k12.pa.us/Page/1364.

Memorial Library of Nazareth announces two July events

Submitted by JILL SILVIUS

The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, located at 295 E. Center St. in Nazareth, is pleased to offer two in-person

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author talks and book signings for adults in July. These special events are offered for free to the

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community.

Lt. Col. Kevin and Susan Dellicker will discuss their book “Twenty-Percent Soldiers: Our Secret Life in the National Guard” on Tuesday, July 18 at

The book documents the couple’s life attached to the Air National Guard, especially in light of the tragic events on September 11. Both Susan and Kevin offer

their points of view in the book. Ethan Joella will talk about his poignant novels, “A Little Hope,” which was a “Read with Jenna Bonus Selection,” and “A Quiet Life" on Wednesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Joella will donate signed copies of both books for one lucky registrant. Let’s Play Books will also provide books for sale at the event. Books can also be preordered via www.letsplaybooks. com or phone at 610-928-8600. Those who purchase a book via Let’s Play Books will be entered into a drawing to win a prize. Registration for both events is open now. Stop in the library or call 610-759-4932 to register. For additional information about the library or other programs for all ages, please call the library or see www.nazarethlibrary.org or the library’s social media pages.

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