The Home News June 15

The Home News

Canadian wildfires smoke out the Lehigh Valley

Lions and tigers and bears, goodbye Landmark statues to be auctioned

Paw Prints on the Canal returns with over 200 vendors

By KERI LINDENMUTH

Paw Prints on the Canal had tails wagging once again as the popular family-friendly event returned to Canal Park in Northampton for its 14th year. The sun was shining bright, and smoke from the Canadian wildfires had fortunately cleared, ensuring a beautiful summer day for the hundreds of attendees and their four-legged friends. The event is one of the largest pet-friendly events in the area, with thousands attending from across the country. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Police Department K-9 Unit. Since its founding, Paw Prints on the Canal has raised over $76,000 for

the unit. With 2023’s event surpassing past vendor and attendee totals, that amount will likely grow significantly once this year’s donations are counted. Over 230 vendors stretched across the park. They included local animal shelters and rescues, including the Blind Dog Rescue, Catman Cat Rescue, Forgotten

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By HOME NEWS STAFF If you have driven through the Borough of Bath before, you most likely have seen the many

statues lining the property of a home on W. Main Street. For many years passersby could see large dinosaurs, bears, goril-

Coplay Borough, photo by Matthew Morrow

Keystone Cement, photo by Garry Hunsicker

las, fish and more on display in front of the home. Craig Swope,

On Wednesday, June 7, large amounts of smoke from the Canadian wildfires reached the Lehigh Valley, shrouding the area in a smoky haze and spiking the air quality index to unhealthy levels.

Moore Township Supervisors approve hire of Secretary and Water’s Edge extension

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, June 6

with a lengthy agenda. First, supervisors unanimously approved a minor subdivision

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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.

waiver for the estate of Louise Wright for Section 504.4.a/b (items 6 and 8) dealing with the natural and man-made features within 100 feet of the property, as well as conditional final approval based on conditions set forth in the Keystone Consulting Engineers review letter.

Next, supervisors unanimously approved the Wayne Cacciola minor subdivision revised final plan based upon conditional approval for a 10.6-acre lot being partially preserved and subdivided into two tracts to make the larger portion of the property better suited for development after all conditions were met.

Supervisors then approved an extension request from Water’s Edge at Wind Gap/Southmoore Business Center land development due to the matter pending in the Court of Common Pleas after the applicant filed an appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board’s decision to deny all requests.

The board also granted an extension of time through November to Ashwood Construction/ Whitetail Acres’ major subdivision plans.

In other business, supervisors approved the final payment to the contractor for the culvert on Church Road and the project has now been put into its maintenance period.

Under reports, Police Chief Gary West shared that for the month of May, the police department had a total of 389 incidents reported with seven arrests

for three DUIs, one sexual assault, one fugitive of justice, one misdemeanor dog violation, and one simple assault; 61 traffic citations issued, seven written and verbal warnings issued, five nontraffic citations issued for four confinements of dogs and one for harassment, six non-reportable accidents, and three reportable accidents.

Fire Police Captain Jason Harhart reported that the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co.

responded to 85 ambulance calls during the month of May and 34 fire calls, which accounted for four fires, seven motor vehicle accidents, one fire police, five automatic fire alarms, three ambulance assists, four wires down, one spill, and four mutual aid calls with Lehigh Township for two fires, a motor vehicle accident, and one wire down, four mutual aid calls with Bath for three motor vehicle accidents and one fire alarm, and one mutual aid call with Bushkill Township for fire police to assist with carnival traffic.

Land & Environmental Protection Board Chairman Robert Romano announced that there will

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Summer Home Renovations: 9 Projects You Can Do Over The Weekend

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The sun is shining, the weather is sweet; it must be time for summer home renovations. For the common homeowner, the summer season represents the optimal time to complete necessary improvements around the house, including the extensive honeydo list you’ve been putting off. The good news, however, is that not all summer home renovations demand extensive time or money to complete.

The summertime is a great excuse to start fresh and enhance your home with that much needed makeover. However, many summer home renovations can take weeks and sometimes months to complete. What you need are some quick summer DIY projects that won’t cost an entire month’s salary. The following highlights the top projects that can be completed over a single weekend:

1. Spruce Up The Exterior

It’s surprising what a little paint can do for the appearance of a home — and its value. The average return on resale is 90%.

If you decide to hire a professional painter rather than do it yourself, be sure they are a lead-safe certified contractor. For people planning to paint a home that was built before 1978, visit the EPA website for more information.

Tips: When painting your home, be sure to use warm and inviting colors. For most homeowners, the most popular choice of paint color is taupe.

2. Enhance the Landscaping

One of the more popular summer home renovation projects that takes only a weekend to complete is adding curb appeal. There’s no denying that lawn beautification goes a long way for a home’s visual appeal and it’s a central part of a home’s character. Because landscaping is the first impression visitors and potential buyers see, it’s a critical component to get a jump start on this summer.

Tips: Consider creating a walkway and adding solar lighting. In addition, planting a mature tree can be worth as much as $1,000 to $10,000, according to the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers.

3. Upgrade Windows

One of the surest summer home renovations to earn a return on investment is upgrading the windows. This approach not only offers energy efficiency but a high return on investment, as homeowners can generally receive a 100 percent ROI with window upgrades.

Tips: Although replacing your windows doesn’t require a permit, it will if you are cutting a hole into the wall to perform the job. Give a window professional a call first before commencing this home improvement.

4. Build a Fire Pit

For those looking to keep their weekend projects to a minimum, building a fire pit is a quick way to add flare to your backyard. The three options that require the least amount of time to complete include: utilizing an antique or salvaged fire pit; buy a freestanding fire pit; or simply building one.

5. Fix/Upgrade the Front Door

Believe it or not, upgrading your front door can produce significant value to your home, as well as return on investment. Not only is a front door replacement one of the top remodeling projects with the highest ROI, but it can provide significant savings in terms of heating and cooling costs.

Tips: Consider installing a steel or fiberglass entry door

— both of which will fetch a healthy return.

6. Add a Security System

For weekend projects that require the least amount of work from homeowners, installing a security system is your best bet. In addition to improving the security of your fortress, a home security system can also decrease the cost of your home insurance. In most cases, insurance companies will reduce the annual rate by as much as 15% to 25%.

Tips: Another consideration for homeowners is to add home automation, which will essentially allow you to control home features with your smartphone.

7. Weekend Bathroom Improvements

These projects consist of a combination of mini makeovers such as adding a new vanity top, faucet or mirror, as well as painting walls and cabinets. The total cost of upgrading all these components can be achieved for less than $450 and completed in less than a weekend.

8. Weekend Kitchen Improvements

Tips: One of the easiest and best upgrades a homeowner can make to their kitchen is installing rollouts. These enhancements to your cabinets can help to keep kitchenware out of sight and tucked way, helping to save storage space in the process. This home im-

provement takes a mere 15 minutes per rollout to complete.

9. Installing Ceiling Fans

One of the most overlooked summer home renovations — and one of the top home improvement projects that

can be accomplished over the weekend — is installing ceiling fans.

Ceiling fans come in a variety of decorative styles and colors, and can be purchased at low costs, but homeowners should seek ceiling fans that are Energy Star-rated.

Dwight W. “Casey” Fenstermaker

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Dwight W. "Casey" Fenstermaker, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away in his home with his loving wife, Linda, of 51 years, and his daughter, Jennifer, by his side.

Casey was born on Aug. 26, 1948, in Northampton, Pa. to Emory and Esther (Hahn) Fenstermaker, and was one of six children. On May 13, 1972, he married his high school sweet-

heart and the love of his life, Linda (Stermer) Fenstermaker. Together they raised two children, Jennifer (married to Brian Madeira) and Matthew (married to Michele Malitsch). They also have two grandchildren, Matthew and Olivia Madeira, whom Casey adored.

Casey is a veteran of the United States Military, having served in the Army from 1968-1970. He held several jobs over the years but was probably most proud of his first job at CF Martin & Co., making the famous Martin Guitars from 1971-1981, and his most recent job at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in the community in which he lived until his passing. Casey was an avid golfer and enjoyed time on the golf course with his son and many friends. He was fortunate enough to have lived in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Florida where he enjoyed

watching a variety of wildlife, including his beloved alligators. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and family and was blessed to have traveled to many places including California, Las Vegas, the Carolinas, the Florida Keys, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Emory. He is survived by his mother, Esther; his wife, Linda; his children, Jennifer and Matthew; his grandchildren, Matthew and Olivia; and his siblings, Gloria, Nancy, Daniel, Barry, and Donna.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8 at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville at 2 p.m. with light refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Casey's memory be made to the Berks County Autism Society. Contributions can be made by sending a check to the Autism Society of Berks County PO Box 6683, Wyomissing, PA 19610. The family will be notified of contributions made.

Lehigh Township Police Department Police Report

May 9

Child line referral received in reference to a child reporting to the school they didn’t want to go home because of the domestic abuse they witnessed between the mother and father. This matter is under investigation.

LTPD assisted Pa. State Police in a narcotic investigation. This matter coincided with a search warrant simultaneously being served on a residence in Lehigh Township.

Arrest made of a 20-year-old male from Cedar Drive for a domestic disturbance which resulted in Simple assault and harassment charges being filed.

May 15

Arrest made of an 18-year-old male for outstanding warrants on Lehigh Drive.

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 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.

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 Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May-Oct. 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.

“Spuds Lite” Festival- Saturday, June 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field, Bath.

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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be an electronic recycling event for Moore Township and Chapman Borough residents on Saturday, November 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Center.

Another open house was also scheduled for Monday, September 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. with Matt Babbitt from the Heritage Conservancy to answer any questions residents may have regarding preserving their land.

Supervisors then approved the Neff (Delps Road) open space preservation appraisal value of $446,292 before easement, $391,009 after easement value, and the effect of the conservation easement is $55,283, which is the difference in the amounts.

Supervisors also approved the George (S. Penn Dixie Road) open space preservation agreement of sale to purchase a conservation easement for the preservation of resources in that area at a cost of $160,000 with other costs associated being $15,000 for soft costs and a stewardship fee.

Zoning Officer Jason Harhart presented that the Concordia Lutheran Church has a prospective buyer. Providence Hybrid Academy would like to purchase the property to operate a school two days a week for hybrid homeschool students in grades pre-K through 12 with up to 17 students per classroom for subjects such as bible study, art, music, ELA, and math. However, the church would lease out the space to operate the church and Providence Hybrid Academy

would operate their school on the property. Although the school is currently operated by the church, the property’s permitted use is for a church.

Township Solicitor David M. Backenstoe suggested holding a conditional use hearing to discuss everything and to protect all parties, so Providence Hybrid Academy will have to file a zoning application.

In other news, supervisors unanimously approved the direction for Township Manager Nicholas C. Steiner to seek proposals for electronic locks at the township’s municipal building/police department, and the renewal of three CDs for six months at a rate of 4.5%.

Next, the board unanimously approved the adoption of an ordinance for the Blue Ridge Cable franchise agreement that was advertised last month, and a resolution for Nico DelSerro’s agricultural security area, which provides certain protections to the farmer.

Supervisors also approved the direction for Manager Steiner to send a letter to PennDOT for a “school bus stop ahead” sign on Monocacy Road, which will require PennDOT to do a study that verifies the need for the sign.

Last, the board unanimously approved the hire of Katie Yost as the combined township and police department joint secretary at a rate of $20 per hour.

Supervisor David Shaffer announced that his new position at PPL will require him to refrain from voting on any township issues involving PPL.

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of Supervisors will be changing the usual day of their July meeting due to the Independence Day holiday. The change of date will be advertised in the coming weeks.

May 16

Response to a complainant’s residence in reference to a fake email that was sent. Lehigh Township Police learned the complainant provided vital information to the scammer. The victim lost $3,250 to the scammer.

Assistance with PSP Megan’s Law Division in locating a registered offender, who had failed to check in as required by the law.

May 17

Response to a medical call for an unresponsive intoxicated male. The male was transported by EMS.

Response to a residence where the complainant’s adult son had not returned home after drinking heavily. The male was entered into NCIC as a missing and endangered person. The next day the male returned home.

May 18

Assistance in locating runaway

alpacas. They were safely placed back into their pen.

May 19

Request by Palmerton Police to assist in dispersing a large fight, possibly involving a firearm.

What’s a father to do?

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It’s the place I’ve called “home” for over 50 years. And even though my children really want me to move to an apartment to be with other people my age, I want to stay right here at home for as long as possible. I know they’re tired of shoveling my snow, cutting my grass and taking care of repairs around my home. I realize they have their own families, so I can’t expect them to want to manage my home, in addition to managing their own homes. I also know they worry about my health. Am I eating properly? Am I taking my medications properly? And what would happen to me if I fell at home and nobody was there to help me. So, what’s a father to do?

Getting to choose my personal caregiver was important to me. First I met with someone from Senior Solutions who developed a plan and schedule for the things I needed help with. Then, I was introduced to one of their caregivers. In the beginning I only needed about 5 hours of help each week with things like cleaning the house, laundry, making meals, getting to medical appointments and doing errands that needed to be done. And then, when COVID-19 happened, I didn’t want to leave my home to do my own grocery shopping or to pick up my prescriptions at the pharmacy. These were things I know my children would have found a way to help me with, but not without sacrificing things in their work and family lives.

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‘Spuds Lite Festival’ Coming to Bath

Submitted by NICOLE MILES

On Saturday, June 24, the scent of spuds and sound of great music will be in the air in the Borough of Bath. In previous years the annual “Spuds and Suds” festival was an event not to be missed. This year, due to road improvements throughout the borough, the event will be held at Ciff Cowling Field, 100 Allen St., Bath, and renamed to reflect the change.

Renamed as “Spuds Lite Festival,” it will feature local music, food trucks and family–friendly activities, something for the whole community. Spuds Lite Festival will be held on Saturday, June 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. in the heart of Bath. Please save this date, as we are hard at work to ensure that we are providing the Bath area community with the most spud-tacular event possible. This year’s festival will appeal to everyone who loves potatoes,

great music, family friendly activities, and delicious food and drink. Each food vendor will sell at least one potato-themed dish to celebrate Bath’s rich potato heritage. A few of our vendors are Birthright Brewing, Seven Sirens Brewing, The Tot Rod Truck, Momma’s Belly Buster Food Truck, and the Borough of Bath in the snack stand, with more to come. The Girl Scouts, LV Rocks and others will also have free and paid activities for children across the spacious field.

Music on tap for the day includes the best of the best. DMC Duo, featuring acoustic rock, pop and country songs you know and love, will begin playing at 1 p.m. At 4 p.m. the popular Brian Dean Moore Band takes the stage, playing the very best country music.

"Once again our borough is blessed to have the assistance of the amazing staff members of the

Lehigh Valley Chamber to organize our annual festival! We are all looking forward to an enjoyable day in Ciff Cowling Park and hope to see everyone there as well!" said Mayor Fiorella R. Mirabito.

Terry DeGroot, of Terraform Engineering, adds, “Terraform is pleased to sponsor the Spuds event again this year. It is our contribution to the Bath area community.” Terry is passionate about the Bath community and is excited to bring the festival to the park, with ample space for fun.

“This year we were faced with a choice to cancel the annual Spuds and Suds Festival, or reimagine it, so we decided to make it fresh, new and full of what Bath does well- food, friends and family!” says Nicole Miles, Manager of the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce.

“While it won’t be a street festival, ‘Spuds Lite’ is an opportunity to host a community event in the beautiful and spacious Ciff Cowling Field as a positive way of slightly modifying the original festival. This park is central to the borough and will make a great place for food trucks, kids’ activities and our stage. The musical acts, DMC Duo and The Brian Dean Moore Band are amazingly talented. It will be a great event for all the senses!”

Ca Mia was, last I heard it was gonna open mid-June. Speaking of A Ca Mia, Chef Paolo will return to the area and start cooking at Woodstone Country Club… In other food updates, the beloved Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream should be opening back up soon under new ownership. I used to go there often as a kid to play some mini golf and grab

some ice cream afterwards, I’m glad it’s gettin’ some new life. Even more ice cream news- a new ice cream place just opened up where King Kone was before they moved across the highway. I got ice cream on my mind, maybe cuz June is Dairy Month… Father’s Day is comin’ up, make sure you do something special

owner of the home and statues, spent almost two decades collecting the dozens of figures.

Unfortunately the home is going to be sold and with that, the beloved animals will be auctioned off through Dotta Auction Co. Pre-bidding is now available online at dottaauction.hibid.com and bidding will officially begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Read more on page 16

Hiya gang, sorry it’s been so long! There just aren’t enough hours in the day...thank goodness we got that much-needed rain earlier in the week, the crops sure are lookin’ different than they were this time last year. I think I’ve eaten my weight in fresh strawberries, gotta get ‘em while you can. Salem UCC had their annual Strawberry Festival over the weekend, and Trinity Lutheran Church over in Hecktown will have theirs this Saturday. How ‘bout all that smoke from the wildfires?! Sure made things look pretty freaky… Seems like lots is goin’ on. TurnIn Diner just opened back up on Tuesday under new ownership, go check ‘em out. I haven’t heard any updates on the bakery that’s supposed to be opening where A

Natural Perspectives

For the health-minded individual

Fuel

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Given the title, I guess I should start out this week’s article by making some sort of analogy between using the wrong kind of fuel in our cars and the subsequent poor functioning that would take place thereafter. I could say something about putting gas into a diesel engine which we all know is a catastro-

phe. I could go on and on about mixing proper ratios of gas and oil to keep our lawn equipment running smoothly. In the end we would all agree that appropriate fuel for each unique machine offers clean sailing. The same holds true with our human machines as well.

If you took a quiet minute and pondered what the most common fuels are that you put into your body, what would be the top three? By fuel, of course, I

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do mean food and beverages. Would you say something like, water, chicken, broccoli? Or would you say something like, soda, chips, chocolate? Maybe somewhere in between perhaps…and of course, coffee.

By this point in my professional life, I’ve come to witness thousands and thousands within our community who suffer with disease and dis-ease by and large attributed to their personal fueling decisions. Yes, this statement may offend some, yet we are no longer 14 and fragile. Truth hurts. I feel the same sting as you, yet as grownups we should take stock, accept personal responsibility, and by golly, do something about it.

If we continually put poor fuel into the body year after year we should expect poor health down the road. If this is the case, why do so many act surprised by the declining function of our human bodies? The outcome is more than certain. It’s only luck if you’re healthy later on.

While I have no current statistics on the matter, would it be bold to say that seven out of 10 people created and/or contributed to their own health nightmare? Perhaps you may even feel it’s higher than that.

If you think that the medicine you’re on is put in place so that you can keep treating your body like a human landfill, you are mistaken. Medicine doesn’t necessarily improve your life; it simply allows you to suffer longer and slower until we are called home to heaven. Again, no offense meant to be given; simply trying my best to wake a few of us up here.

It’s time to play the long game

again. This means ensuring our future selves are happy, healthy and thriving, and we must put gentle, actionable steps in place to regain and maintain what we are able. I think good fuel is the place to start. Have you had fruit today or are you afraid because you are a diabetic? (Adult-onset diabetes is the clear predominant disease attributed to your poor fueling decade after decade. Oh, the insanity of it all.)

Just this week I had a returned patient, a man in his late 50s who looked absolutely amazing. I remarked as much as he said he was diagnosed with diabetes, and he was so scared that he changed every single thing he was doing wrong without delay. Of course, it started with his fuel, then his activities of daily living, his exercise, his work habits, sleep routine and on and on and on. None

of it was really hard to change. It simply took the threat of a festering and looming disease to light a fire under this gentleman. He looked so good it motivated me to do better.

All I ask of you is to take stock of yourself. What has taken you to this point, whether bad or very bad, needs to be addressed. Stop doing what is hurting you and start doing what you know in your heart is long overdue. Begin with the fuel of the body. Then properly fuel your mind and spirit, which is most important above all. Think this over. 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.

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Paw Prints

Continued

Felines & Fidos, Foxy's Cradle, French Bulldog Rescue Network, Pibbles Paws Safe Haven, Peaceable Kingdom, Starting Over Animal Rescue, and many more. From springer spaniels to beagles to German shepherds, nearly every dog breed was represented with rescues and services. But cat lovers weren’t forgotten, with numerous shelters also in attendance to spread awareness of their rescue and foster services.

Not only does the event raise awareness for animal rescue and adoption, it also shines a spotlight on pet health. The microchip and rabies clinic for cats and dogs returned this year. Pet owners could pay $25 for a microchip and $10 for a one-year rabies vaccine. Animal hospitals, including Stanglein Veterinary Clinic, Valley Central Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, and the Cherryville Animal Hospital, were also present. From treats and accessories to toys and apparel, pet owners had plenty of opportunities to spoil their beloved pets. Plus, it wouldn’t be a Paw Prints event without the popular SharpDressed Pet Contest. Creativity had no bounds this year. Costumes included an Oreo cookie, rockstar, motorcycle rider, and dapper groomsman. Other events throughout the day included dog training demos, raffles, a bake sale, and an intro to the borough’s new K-9 unit. There was no shortage of smiles throughout the day. With a 14th successful Paw Prints event in the books, the day was a testament to all that’s possible when a group of volunteers comes together to lend a helping hand…and paw. The total donation amount raised by the event will be announced later this summer.

Railroad Station Museum open This Sunday

Submitted by IRENE URBAN

The Siegfried Railroad Station Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. The station is located on W. 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.

The station houses artifacts of Northampton and the surrounding area. There are permanent exhibits in the station along with special exhibits. World War II is a special exhibit this year. Four scrapbooks with pictures of local men and women who served in the war are available for viewing. The pictures were taken from lo-

cal newspapers which published them at the time. There will also be an exhibit of the Haff Hospital.

There is no charge to enter the museum.

For more information call 610262-8198.

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Let’s start with cost, since that’s definitely going to be one of the primary deciding factors when you’re choosing between single pane or double pane windows. According HomeAdvisor, the initial purchase and installation cost of a single pane window is about $50 to $75 per window, while a double pane window runs closer to $350 to $400 per window.

Cost

Let’s start with cost, since that’s definitely going to be one of the primary deciding factors when you’re choosing between single pane or double pane windows. According to HomeAdvisor, the initial purchase and installation cost of a single pane window is about $50 to $75 per window, while a double pane window runs closer to $350 to $400 per window.

primary deciding between single windows. According purchase and pane window is window, while a double $350 to $400 per certainly require a That being said, because of the provide—including cost better energy or wood-framed energy usage by as climates during the in warm climates compared to single pane savings though you’ll investment, since windows in your not just a few of

somewhere quiet with temperate weather, then you may be just fine opting to save money with single pane windows. However, if you’re concerned about noise and other external factors affecting the comfort of your home, you should probably go with double pane, though it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures.

should probably go with double pane, though it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures.

Insulation

Because single pane windows only have one layer of glass, they’re not as good as double pane windows at insulating your home from outside noises and temperatures. If you live somewhere quiet with temperate weather, then you may be just fine opting to save money with single pane windows. However, if you’re concerned about noise and other external factors affecting the comfort of your home, you should probably go with double pane, though it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures.

Energy Efficiency

heating and cooling usage. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why double pane windows, with their added insulation due to an extra pane of glass and the option for a layer of insulating, non-toxic gas, are a good option for reducing energy waste. This reduction in heat gain and loss can save you hundreds of dollars a year, over time offsetting the cost of purchasing and installing the double pane windows in the first place.

windows only have one not as good as double insulating your home from temperatures. If you live temperate weather, then opting to save money windows. However, if you’re and other external comfort of your home, you with double pane, though that even a double pane be able to completely noise and temperatures.

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Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

going to be one of the primary deciding factors when you’re choosing between single pane or double pane windows. According to HomeAdvisor, the initial purchase and installation cost of a single pane window is about $50 to $75 per window, while a double pane window runs closer to $350 to $400 per window.

Heat gain and loss through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of a home’s heating and cooling usage. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why double pane windows, with their added insulation due to an extra pane of glass and the option for a layer of insulating, non-toxic gas, are a good option for reducing energy waste. This reduction in heat gain and loss can save you hundreds of dollars a year, over time offsetting the cost of purchasing and installing the double pane windows in the first

Energy Efficiency

Efficiency through windows is 30 percent of a home’s usage. With that in mind, double pane windows, with due to an extra pane of for a layer of insulating, good option for reducing reduction in heat gain and hundreds of dollars a year, the cost of purchasing and pane windows in the first

Double pane windows certainly require a larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

Heat gain and loss through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of a home’s heating and cooling usage. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why double pane windows, with their added insulation due to an extra pane of glass and the option for a layer of insulating, non-toxic gas, are a good option for reducing energy waste. This reduction in heat gain and loss can save you hundreds of dollars a year, over time offsetting the cost of purchasing and installing the double pane windows in the first

Double pane windows certainly require a larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates in the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since it will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

Heat gain and loss through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of a home’s heating and cooling usage. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why double pane windows, with their added insulation due to an extra pane of glass and the option for a layer of insulating, non-toxic gas, are a good option for reducing energy waste. This reduction in heat gain and loss can save you hundreds of dollars a year, over time offsetting the cost of purchasing and installing the double pane windows in the first Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

Single Pane Windows

Double pane windows are pretty much standard now in newer homes, including new construction builds. If you’re living in or have recently purchased an older home though and the windows haven’t been replaced recently, there’s a good chance they’re single pane. Most homeowners and renovators have limited budgets to work with, and need to decide if single pane or double pane windows are going

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larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates in the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since it will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

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Double pane windows are pretty much standard now in newer homes, including new construction builds. If you’re living in or have recently purchased an older home though and the windows haven’t been replaced recently, there’s a good chance they’re single pane. Most homeowners and renovators have limited budgets to work with, and need to decide if single pane or double pane windows are going

Double pane windows are pretty much standard now in newer homes, including new construction builds. If you’re living in or have recently purchased an older home though and the windows haven’t been replaced recently, there’s a good chance they’re single pane. Most homeowners and renovators have limited budgets to work with, and need to decide if single pane or double pane windows are going

Double Pane windows are pretty much newer homes, including new you’re living in or have older home though and been replaced recently, they’re single pane. and renovators have limited and need to decide if pane windows are going

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Double pane windows are pretty much standard now in newer homes, including new construction builds. If you’re living in or have recently purchased an older home though and the windows haven’t been replaced recently, there’s a good chance they’re single pane. Most homeowners and renovators have limited budgets to work with, and need to decide if single pane or double pane windows are going

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Together held an inaugural “Nazareth Area Pride” event on Saturday, June 10 at New Creation United Church of Christ in Easton. Nazareth Area Pride is a diverse and family-friendly event that includes music, vendors, guided activities, a kid’s area, information booths and more.

The event was held to celebrate

Nazareth Food Truck Festival Returns on June 17

Submitted by NICOLE MILES

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, is pleased to announce the return of their annual food truck festival on Saturday, June 17. The festival will take place on Belvidere Street in Nazareth and will feature live music and great food from the Lehigh Valley’s favorite local food trucks and eateries.

“We are excited to be partnering with the Borough of Nazareth to bring this beloved festival back to Nazareth,” said Jessica O’Donnell, EVP of Affiliated Chambers, Easton Initiatives and Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Bringing another fun, community-oriented event is something our Chamber is proud to be a part of, especially when it highlights our beautiful downtown.”

The festival invites families and foodies alike to enjoy local cuisine. Beginning at 3 p.m., Belvidere Street will be filled with over 10 food and beverage vendors, ranging in cuisine from sweets

LGBTQ Pride Month, also called Pride Month, which is celebrated in June in the United States and elsewhere around the world. Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals.

like ice cream to savory BBQ and gourmet sliders. Live music has been scheduled throughout the day, organized and sponsored by the Nazareth Center for the Arts. Food vendors include: Slide on By LLC, Smokehouse Food Truck, Mon and Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Greek Street, and Roll With It. Adult beverage vendors include: Triple Sun Spirits, Clever Girl Winery, Five Maidens Cidery, Birthright Brewing Co, and The Easton Wine Project.

“The Chamber looks forward to connecting with our beautiful community and enjoying a deliciously awesome day,” states Nicole Miles, Manager of the Nazareth Area Chamber. “We look forward to a great day in the Borough of Nazareth and want people to come downtown to see what Nazareth businesses have to offer while enjoying the dining experience of a casual food truck festival and listening to tunes from talented musicians on stage.”

Sponsor, The Nazareth Center for the Arts, will be hosting a “Battle of the Bands” on stage all day.

More information can be found on the Nazareth Area Chamber’s Facebook event or on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.

Photos by Gregory Morgan Photography

Living at home alone is a lifestyle choice that can be hazardous to your health. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 30% of people age 60 and older live alone today in the United States. And of those, almost half of them experience loneliness. And while living alone doesn’t always cause loneliness, it is often the case. Loneliness can lead to severe health problems such as depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, chronic pain and fatigue…just to name a few. Loneliness can also make people feel empty and without purpose. So just imagine how harmful loneliness and forced social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic can be for people living alone at home. Morningstar Living, in Nazareth, Pa is on a crusade to combat loneliness among people living at home alone.

If you’re an adult child, you have to play detective, to identify the warning signs that indicate your parents may need help and support living alone at home. Warning signs include weight loss, changes in personal appearance and hygiene, confusion, forgetfulness, and other cognitive issues such as dementia. These warning signs are often the result of loneliness and lack of social interaction with others. It’s a simple fact that most of us need social interaction and actually thrive when we socialize with other people. Just ask Larry and Bonnie Kern of Nazareth, PA. They both had aging parents who began experiencing health issues after living alone at home. After detecting some warning signs, they took two different approaches to solving the problem.

For Bonnie’s parents, Larry and Bonnie purchased a two-family home so they could move Bonnie’s parents in with them. But as Bonnie shares, “Even the closest relationships become strained when parents need help and assistance.” So when Larry’s mother began experiencing health issues living alone at home in Florida, they decided to move her to a community that was in close proximity to their home in Belvidere, New Jersey. “We wanted her to have a built in system of socialization with others so she could thrive and be active,” comments Larry. “We began researching and visiting adult living facilities and we took my mother to visit the ones we were most impressed with. My mother selected Moravian Hall Square, Morningstar Living’s life plan community in Nazareth, and we were so thankful she did. Her life turned around almost immediately from the interaction with others who lived there. In a very short period of time, she perked up, her physical health improved dramatically, and she was always so happy to be with the friends she made at Moravian Hall Square.

When it was time for Bonnie and Larry to look at active adult communities for their retirement, they started the process of visiting different types of communities but could never find one that measured up to Moravian Hall Square. “We learned a lot about Moravian Hall Square through our many visits with my mother,” states Larry. “She was always eager to show us around the campus and tell us about the activities and fun she had living there. In fact, we wanted to be as busy as she was. Bonnie and I love the theater, the symphony, hiking, swimming, playing tennis and golf, and working out at the gym. So we moved to Moravian Hall Square in 2019. We’re busier now than we ever have been, doing the things we love in life. The professional staff who work here provide endless opportunities for education, fitness, recreation, and entertainment. Quite frankly, it’s impossible to feel isolated or alone here.”

“Living at Moravian Hall Square throughout COVID-19 has been a blessing. We realize more than ever before, how vital social connection with others is to our health and well-being,” adds Bonnie. “The dining and activities, fitness, education and wellness programming we participate in each day with others who live here has enabled us to live healthier and more vibrantly than if we were living alone at home. While choosing the right community is a complex process, knowing when it’s the right time to move is the hardest decision.”

On a Crusade to Combat Loneliness at Home PLAN TO ATTEND

Join us for a special seminar that will help you to recognize the tell tale signs that someone is struggling at home. We will explore some solutions to help make life easier for them...and for you and discuss the benefits of living in a community that provides social activities, fine dining, and wellness programs to help live life well You will learn some tips to help you start the hard conversation.

DATE: Thursday, June 22nd 2023

TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PLACE: MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE

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Church Directory

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The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www. HomeNewsPA.com.

ASSUMPTION BVM

PARISH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY

UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX

CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-2882

Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. (No Sat. service first 3 weeks in July)

Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, CHERRYVILLE.

610-767-1239

Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, BUSHKILL

TWP. 610-759-7132

Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES

UNITED METHODIST, BATH. 610-837-0935

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. CHESTNUT ST. BATH.

610-837-0345

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., SCHOENERSVILLE. 610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, DANIELSVILLE. 610-837-6051

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

CONCORDIA

LUTHERAN CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-8500

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, BATH. 610-837-7517

Sundays- 9 a.m. Worship (and online), 10:30 a.m. SS for all ages.

DRYLAND U.C.C., NAZARETH. 610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITEHALL (EGYPT). 610-262-4961

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, NAZARETH. 610-759-6557

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Youth Ministry – Sunday – 6:30 p.m.

Kids Ministries – Wednesday –7 p.m.

EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH.

610-837-1741

Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, BUSHKILL TWP INFO@ FAITHFAMILYFELLOWSHIP. CHURCH

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, WALNUTPORT.

610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PEN ARGYL.

610-863-4811

Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, NAZARETH.

610-759-7363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.,

M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY

LUTHERAN CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-2668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, CHERRYVILLE.

610 767-7203

Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. MOUNT EATON CHURCH, SAYLORSBURG.

570-992-7050

Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH, BATH. 610-759-7553

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, NAZARETH

610-759-3163

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-8101 (N)

Sun.- Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-5645

Sun – Worship 11 a.m./6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship

7 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-4412 (HA)

Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church)

PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, BETHLEHEM.

610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m.

SS children and adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.,

Mon. – Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, EASTON/NAZARETH.

484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting

10 a.m.

SACRED HEART

CATHOLIC, BATH.

610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-

Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C.

MOORESTOWN

610-759-1652

Sun. – 9:30 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, DANIELSVILLE.

610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-0376

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL NAZARETH

610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist

10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH.

610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, NAZARETH

610-759-3090.

Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m.,

Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., HOWERTOWN.

610-262-8666

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. NAZARETH.

610-759-0893

Sun. – 9 a.m.- Contemporary Worship, 10 a.m.- Christian Formation, 11 a.m.- Classic Worship

ST. NICHOLAS R.C. BERLINSVILLE.

610-767-3107

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, PALMER TWP.

610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, NORTHAMPTON, 610-261-2910. HA Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., OF INDIANLAND, CHERRYVILLE

610-767-5751

Sun. – Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S UCC SEEMSVILLE, Northampton.

610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, HECKTOWN

610-759-6377

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, NORTHAMPTON

610-837-5894

Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

610-767-8939

Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., KREIDERSVILLE

610-262-1133

Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON, 610-262-6636 (N)

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

CC – Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, HA – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

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ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE

The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday June 29, 2023, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

DYNAMIC

That applicant/equitable owner of a vacant lot on Main Street, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application for zoning relief to construct 3 new multi-family apartment buildings and asso-

ciated improvements. The following relief is being requested, variances from Section 180-20. B – Permitted Uses and Section 180-20. E (7) – Design Requirements. The parcel I.D. No. is J2-7-15-0516 and is located in the General Commercial Zoning District.

Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

Liz Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (6/15 & 6/22)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DESSERT AUCTION

Saturday, June 24 at Salem United Methodist Church, 1067 Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville. View desserts from 5 to 6 p.m., auction at 6 p.m. Family fun under the pavilion. (6/22)

SERVICES

Co-Executor: Michele Lee Horn

Co-Executor: Nicole Yvonne Nothstein

℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (6/8-6/22)

ESTATE NOTICE

ECKHART, KENNETH L., SR., dec’d. Late of Nazareth, Northampton County, PA Executrix: Tracy C. Huffsmith, c/o Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042

Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (6/8-6/22)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Robert G. Koach, late of the Borough of Wind Gap, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Mark Allen Blakeslee, Executor of the Estate of Robert G. Koach. 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

Mark Allen Blakeslee

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124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

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Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (6/8-6/22)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Irene B. Heller, late of the Township of Lower Saucon, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Denise H. Beatty and Sally Ann Schray, Executrixes of the Estate of Irene B. Heller. 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

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Traditions of Hanover Receives ‘Best Senior Living’ recognition

Submitted by SAMANTHA DIX

For the second consecutive year, Traditions of Hanover is recognized as Best Independent

Living by U.S. News & World Report, a multifaceted digital media company known for its rankings and consumer advice. The “Best” ratings recognize

senior living communities in the following categories: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities.

Traditions of Hanover, located in Hanover Township, provides a vibrant lifestyle for seniors.

U.S. News produced the Best Senior Living ratings from consumer satisfaction survey data derived from resident and family member responses. To be included in the analysis, a senior living community had to participate in a consumer satisfaction survey between April and November 2022 and meet eligibility criteria, as defined by U.S. News.

Residents of Traditions of Hanover noted excellence in value, activities and enrichment, management, safety, location and environment, and staff and hospitality.

Within those surveys, residents commented on their overall experience, with one saying, “I moved here almost 11 years ago. It felt like home the first time I walked through the door with my daughter and it still does. I feel safe. The staff is caring and helpful. The activities are great!”

Cathy Heimsoth, Executive Director of Traditions of Hanover, noted how much her staff appreciates the incredible feedback from the residents they serve.

“Having won this award validates that we are doing a great job for our community. We recognize that what we do comes back to us tenfold; it is reward-

ing to see how we can change someone’s life in the daily interactions that we have with them. The award makes us feel pride in our community and our team,” said Heimsoth.

Lehigh Twp.

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May 20

PFA with an eviction served on a 26-year-old male. Lehigh Township Police requested Walnutport Police to provide assistance.

May 21

Response to N. Cottonwood Road for a male driving past a residence, where he is evicted due to an active PFA.

May 22

Response to Spruce Drive for a suspicious male parked in a driveway. LTPD made contact with the male, who stated he met someone online and they provided the address on Spruce Drive to meet.

Arrest made of a 40-year-old female for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

May 23

Investigation of an incident in reference to a juvenile alleging that they were sexually assaulted by their father as a juvenile.

Assistance to Slatington Police and Pa. State Police with a stolen vehicle at SR873 and Mountain Road.

May 24

Response to Heather Court for a civil issue between a contractor and a client. Lehigh Township Police are investigating if there was any criminal wrongdoing.

Incident investigated involving juveniles left home unattended while the mother was incarcerated.

Assisted EMS with a subject threatening to commit suicide with a firearm. The firearm was secured from the subject. The subject was transported to the hospital for mental health evaluation.

Safe to Say report received in reference to a juvenile female threatening to harm herself. The juvenile was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

May 26

Response to a Car versus Pedestrian, juvenile at the bus stop. The juvenile had minor injuries. The female driver was cited. Response to N. Cottonwood Road and arrest made of a 46-year-old male for stalking,

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Pete G. Ossip

Continued from page 7 for Dad. The recently opened Mountain View Family Drive-In is offering free mini golf to dads on Sunday… Whoops I’m outta space, cya!

Lehigh Twp.

Continued from page 14 criminal trespass, criminal mischief, and harassment. The male has an active PFA as well as bail conditions (where Lehigh Township Police arrested him in March

for domestic assault). The male kicked in the garage door and unlocked the side door to gain entry into the residence. The male had made previous threats to the victim to burn her house down as well as threatened murdersuicide. An arrest warrant was issued by a magistrate judge for the male. (This is the same suspect as listed in the May 21 response.)

May 27

Response to N. Cottonwood Road for the male listed above, who had returned to the residence in his vehicle. After doing several donuts and burnouts in

the victim’s driveway, the victim’s brother ran to his truck for safety. The victim’s brother drove down the street towards the suspect while the suspect was driving in reverse down N. Cottonwood Road. The suspect then placed his vehicle in drive and rammed the victim’s brother. The suspect was taken into custody by Lehigh Township Police and transported

to Central Booking for arraignment.

Response to Becky’s Drive-in for a fight. This turned out to be a family feud. A 22-year-old male from Brodheadsville was cited with Harassment. Walnutport and Slatington Police assisted.

May 30

Dispatch to a probable scam

call. The complainant met a man online who claimed to be a doctor. The scammer requested that she send him gift cards. The victim lost $200 during the scam.

May 31

Assistance given to Walnutport Police on a traffic stop for DUI.

In June of 2022

Craig Swope’s dinosaur figurines made a special appearance at Becky’s Drive-In for the showing of “Jurassic World: Dominion.”

“Mr. Swope was very kind and agreeable to rent his dinosaurs out to us to use for a few weeks while showing the dinosaur movie,” said Cindy Deppe, co-owner/manager at Becky’s Drive-In.

“All the patrons, young and old alike, loved them and took lots of photos with the different dinosaurs.”

Photos by John Bedics