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Lehigh Township welcomes New police officers

By LAURA KLOTZ

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 11 began with the swearingin of two new officers for the township police department. Collin Haupt and Richard Houser Jr. are the first police academy graduates to have been sponsored by the township. Police Chief Scott Fogel introduced them to the board and those in attendance. Judge Robert Hawke administered the oath of office, and members of the new officers’ families were invited to step forward and

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Northampton School Board approves 1% Tax increase in final 2024-25 budget

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, June 10 with a final budget presentation and discussion.

To begin, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik noted that the proposed final budget does not include any funds set aside for the potential Moore Elementary School renovations if the board decides to move forward with keeping Moore Elementary School open in the future.

Kovalchik also noted that the technology position was removed from the budget, which will reduce district expenditures by $80,000. Then, Business Administrator

Craig Neiman provided some updates to the proposed budget since last month’s presentation, which included changes such as two special education teachers and a special education aide to be funded by ACCESS rather than coming out of the district’s pocket for a $300,000 increase in budgeted federal revenue, two social workers now also being funded by a state grant that will increase state revenue by $220,000 and moving technology devices to leases rather than purchasing them outright to reduce expenditures by $600,000.

These changes to the budget

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The Milkman: Part 1

Today, when we need a quart or half-gallon of milk, we visit our local supermarket or convenience store. Many of our younger readers never saw a milkman deliver a quart of milk to their front door at 5 a.m.

I recently received a call from someone who was asking me where the Northampton Sanitary Dairy was located. The dairy was located at 940 Washington Ave., Northampton, behind the home of John Simcoe, the founder of the dairy.

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I went back to 1940 and read Ray Wahl’s book, “The Town That Wants You.”

Mr. Wahl was one of my teachers at Northampton Area High School.

In 1940, he listed dairies and milk dealers. They were P.A. Bachman, George Csencsitz, Joseph Peters, Ray Hess, Howertown Dairy, John Knauss & Son, Joseph Lindenmoyer, Earl Moser, Northampton Sanitary Dairy, John Pail and Slyvanos Simmons. Milk dealers purchased their milk from local farmers or dairies and bottled the milk in their own bottles.

Slyvanos Simmons, a local milk dealer, resided on Dewey Avenue in Northampton. A large building on the property served as a stable for his horse named Adam and a wagon. Each day, rain or snow, they brought glass bottles of milk to their customers.

Mr. Simmons was thrilled when a new Ford truck replaced the horse and wagon. His son, Clinton, who graduated from Northampton High School in 1928, would follow him in the dairy business.

While in high school, Clinton worked at the A.D. Borger store at the northwest corner of Ninth and Main Street in Northampton. When you entered the store, you were greeted by the sign, “Always at your service,” and a large pickle barrel.

Walking to his Lincoln Avenue home, he saw the owner of the Northampton Sanitary

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New police officers Collin Haupt (left) and Richard Houser Jr. (right) were given the oath of office by Judge Robert Hawke.

Home Improvement

Tips to Keep Your Carpet Looking Brand New

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Dirt is like thousands of little blades that cut carpet fibers.

a carpet rake to break up the gunk so your vacuum can finish the job perfectly.) Oily soils attract oily soils, and frequent vacuuming will reduce soil buildup.

Start with a clean bag or filter

A dirty bag, dirt cup or filter can cut a vacuum’s suction power in half. The main reason bagless vacuums stop working is that the filters aren’t changed often enough. Replace or wash (if possible) the filters on bagless vacuums every three months. Replace vacuum bags when they’re three-quarters full. Vacuum at the right speed

very hot rinse solution is forced into it and vacuumed out under high pressure. When done correctly, this process cleans deep and doesn’t leave behind a soap residue.

A rented or purchased carpet-cleaning machine will remove the surface dirt. But deep cleaning to remove allergens, dust and greasy residues requires the specialized equipment and training of a pro.

Beware of “discount” carpet cleaners

Vacuum again after you clean and the carpet is completely dry to pick up soil that wicks to the surface during drying. Pretreat stains and high-traffic areas

Mix a drop of detergent with hot water in a spray bottle and lightly mist the dirtiest areas. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes before starting the general cleaning. Remove or elevate furniture

Walking across a dirty carpet, you grind sharp dirt particles against the yarn, making tiny nicks in the fibers. All that fuzz mixed in with the dirt in your vacuum cleaner bags is your beautiful carpet headed out the door one bag at a time. When dirt scratches the fibers, it dulls the carpet’s sheen, which is why high-traffic areas

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Fall is the perfect time to tackle almost any home improve-

appear duller than the rest of the carpet. Over time, grinding dirt wears away the fibers, too, matting them down and making them stain more easily. Follow these tips on how to clean and disinfect carpet to keep yours as dirt-free as possible. Vacuum often

Vacuum slowly enough to get out as much dirt as possible. Make one quick pass over lowtraffic areas and two slow passes over high-traffic areas. Two slow passes remove ground-in dirt more effectively than several fast passes.

Home Improvement

6 home improvement ideas for fall

Use walk-off mats

ment project: you are well-rested after your summer holiday, the weather is pleasant and, with the summer heat waves over, you

To protect your carpet, vacuum entrance areas and hightraffic areas twice a week and the rest of the carpeting at least weekly. (Before you do that, use

can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall.

Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.

Use walk-off mats inside and out to keep dirt off the carpeting. Coarse-textured mats outside your doors remove soil and will make carpet cleaning easier down the line. Water-absorbent mats inside the doorway keep wet shoes off of the carpeting.

Use a Pro Wisely

Get your mind in the gutter

Discount pros depend on making volume sales rather than establishing ongoing client relationships. They typically spray soap on your carpet, suck up the water and are gone in 30 minutes. These services leave behind a soap residue that will actually attract dirt to your carpet. Those “three rooms for 50 bucks” offers also get them into your house so they can sell you high-priced add-ons like spot removal and deodorizers—services that quality pros include for free. Clean the carpet before it becomes really dirty

If your furniture is too heavy to move, put aluminum foil squares, wood blocks or plastic film under and around the legs of all furniture to prevent rust from metal casters or stains from paint and finishes from transferring to damp carpet. Don’t overwet the carpet

A quick windows check-up always contains:

Making sure the locks are functioning properly

lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in addition to flooding your basement. So, the first home improvement project to tackle this fall should be cleaning your gutters and installing gutter guards to protect them from additional debris, ensuring there will be less work to do next year.

DIY machines put a lot of moisture into the carpet, and most don’t have strong enough suction to extract it thoroughly. Make only one pass with a soap and water solution. Make one pass with neutralizing rinse solution. Then, make two or three drying passes with the water off.

Let it dry thoroughly

Inspecting the weather stripping – start with the sides of your window sash and check if the stripping is intact in the place where the frame meets the sash. Next, tilt the sash and check the weather stripping on its inside. If they are both intact, you’re good to go!

Most carpet manufacturers recommend professional hot water extraction as the primary cleaning method for synthetic carpets. Although it’s often referred to as “steam” cleaning, there’s no steam involved. The carpet is pretreated with a detergent solution, and then a

Cleaning your gutters may not be the most pleasant thing to do, but it is a necessity. Gutters divert hundreds of gallons of water away from your home. With the increased volume of leaves coming down in fall, gutters are at real risk of clogging, and this can

How often your carpet needs cleaning depends on the kind of carpet traffic you have (think kids and pets). Clean the carpet when the color starts looking dull. If you wait until the carpet is filthy, cleaning it will be much more difficult, take much longer and cost more.

Inspect your roof

Vacuum well before and after cleaning

Vacuum beforehand to remove large particles of soil.

Make sure your home stays warm and dry during winter with a solid roof. Stay ahead of any roof trouble and inspect it thoroughly or, better yet, hire a professional to do it. Check that your roof has not sprung any leaks during the past year, and replace any shingles that are cracked, missing or curling. Regular inspections and maintenance of your roof will help prolong its life. If your roof does need major repairs or replacements, consider gathering multiple estimates from reputable contractors.

Give your windows a thorough check-up

Heat leakage from windows can have a severe impact on your energy bills during the cooler seasons. It is no wonder that savvy home owners always make it a point to check on their windows during fall, before the cold weather kicks in.

Checking the sealant or caulk to make sure it doesn’t need to be touched up.

Prepare your deck and patio for winter

Wet carpets are perfect environments for mold and mildew. After you clean your carpets, open the windows, use fans and a dehumidifier, or put the AC on a moderate setting (72 to 78 degrees) to remove excess moisture from the air. Don’t replace the furniture or walk on the carpet until it’s completely dry. This can take

Clean your patio furniture thoroughly before putting it away for the winter. Empty the dirt in any decorative clay or ceramic pots – otherwise it can freeze and crack the pots. More importantly, check for any cracks or dents in your deck or patio. If there are any, you should fix them as a matter of priority. Any small problem you have now will grow bigger during the cold season, especially if water gets into the cracks and freezes.

Inspect your heating system and chimneys

Whatever heating system you are using, now is the perfect time to get it checked. Take the opportunity to also inspect any smoke and fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors.

If you plan to use your fireplace, the chimney must be inspected by a professional. You

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now reflect a total district revenue of $129.7 million, which is a $3.4 million or 2.7% increase from the 2023-24 school year, as well as a total district expenditure prediction of $131.9 million, which is also a $3.4 million or 2.7% increase from the previous school year. Due to a higher cost of expenditures than revenue, the district faces a $2,194,437 budget deficit. Additionally, the ending fund balance amount is only 4.8% of budgeted expenditures, which is lower than the district policy threshold of 5 to 8%.

Neiman provided a breakdown of several proposed tax increases to accommodate the deficit that included: no tax increase, which would leave the estimated remaining fund balance at $15,866,268; a 1% tax increase would generate $725,895 and would leave the estimated remaining fund balance at $16,592,163 with $1,468,542 in additional fund use required to cover the deficit; a 2% tax increase would generate $1,459,530 and would leave the estimated remaining fund balance at $17,325,798 with $734,907 in additional fund use required to cover the deficit; and a 3% tax increase would generate $2,194,437 and would leave the estimated remaining fund balance at $18,060,705 with no fund balance use required to cover the deficit.

Vice President Kristin Soldridge proposed not increasing budgeted expenditures for the superintendent’s office, principal’s office, athletics office and coach salaries from the previous school year that were represented in the proposed final budget to help reduce the fund balance deficit.

final proposed budget, Director Kim Bretzik made the motion to adopt the final budget with a 1% tax increase.

The motion passed in a 5-3 vote with Bretzik, Soldridge, Harris, Becker and Director Michael Baird voting yes to the 1% tax increase, and Vaughn, Makary and Director Brian McCulloch voting against the motion.

Per Neiman’s presentation, a 1% tax increase for the average assessed homestead’s tax bill will go from the current 55.71 mills to 56.27, with the average homeowner’s tax bill going up approximately $6.25 a year or 0.18%, which is a monthly increase of $0.52. These figures also increase the average assessed homestead’s real estate tax from $3,509.73 to $3,544.94, the homestead exclusion from $142.89 to $171.85 and the net real estate tax at face value from $3,366.84 to $3,373.09.

The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.

Looking Back

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Dairy, Mr. John Simcoe. The new dairy was in need of employees. When Simcoe asked what his high school major was, he replied that it was the commercial course. Mr. Simcoe was pleased and hired him as a prospective bookkeeper. This would allow Mr. Simmons to have a lifetime career in the dairy industry. Samuel Newhard, Clinton’s classmate, was also hired to work in the office. Later, Clinton’s son Donald would also work at the dairy during his college years.

Mr. Simcoe was also a farmer. He owned a large farm with a large dairy herd of registered Holstein cows in Lehigh County. Mr. Simcoe held annual picnics for their employees at the farm each

However, Neiman clarified that the cost of many items in the budget are not controlled by the district and are rather provided by the state.

Soldridge also proposed reducing the $270,000 in funds budgeted for Northampton Area Public Library to $150,000, opining that the public library is not the district’s responsibility. Director Josh Harris voiced his support for reducing the library’s budgeted funds.

President Doug Vaughn and Director John Becker asserted that they could not see cutting the library’s budget.

During budget discussion, Vaughn stated his support for a 3% tax increase due to the upcoming Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School expansion, which, like the potential Moore Elementary School renovations, is not accounted for or represented in the final budget.

Other suggestions included Becker’s and Director Ross Makary’s support of a 2% tax increase, whereas Harris proposed a 1% tax increase in addition to a 5% or $300,000 budget cut and a $300,000 staff reduction. However, both suggestions were unpopular by the remaining board members.

During the board’s vote on the

year. Today, the former farm is the site of a beautiful golf course.

Next time we will be delivering milk to your doorstep.

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.

Getting Out!

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.

15th Annual Great Bath Duck Race- Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at Monocacy Creek Park, Bath. Rain date Sunday, July 28. Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. through September 28 at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton.

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 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 Sale- Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this date only. Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.

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 Historical Society- Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 NorBath 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 610-8371190 FMI. Leave message.

Horner's Cemetery Historical Society- Tours to celebrate the 296th anniversary founding of the Craig Scotch-Irish Settlement. Meet the residents who helped shape local, county and national history. By appointment only, always free, donations welcomed. Call Peggy at 610984-4532.

Martin on Main- Saturday, July 27 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Nazareth Center Circle to Walnut Street. Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath.

Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Circle.

Nazareth Kazoo Parade- Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.; begins at the high school, proceeds down Center Street, around the Circle and down to Council Chambers.

Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays through Sept. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Northampton Municipal Park.

Pizza in the Park with Police- Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moore Twp. Rec. Center, hosted by Moore Twp. PD. Enjoy lunch, meet some officers, Touch a Truck and more. RSVPs requested, contact 610-759-5077 ext. 229.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday each month through October from 1 to 4 p.m., West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.

up to 12 hours, though six to eight hours is typical.

Clean Stains Right Away

Don’t dig or scoop food spills

Digging or scooping can work the stain into the carpet. If there are solids on top of the stain, use a spoon or dull knife to carefully scrape the food toward the middle of the spill and into a white towel, then treat the stain. Use a shop vacuum on wet spills

Keep vacuuming until no more liquid can be removed. If the spill was a colored liquid, treat it like a stain after vacuuming.

Act quickly

If you get to a stain immediately, there’s a 99% chance you can remove it. The longer a stain reacts chemically with the carpeting, the harder it is to remove. Try water first

Most stains can be removed using plain tap water. To remove a stain, press a clean, dry, white cloth over the stain to absorb the spill. Repeat until the spill is absorbed. Then, gently work water into the stain with a damp white towel and blot until the stain is gone. Change out the cleaning cloths when necessary. Use a fan to dry the area if it’s very wet. Blot—don’t rub or scrub

Scrubbing a stain will damage the fibers and create a fuzzy area. Always blot from the outer edge toward the center of the stain to avoid spreading the spot and creating a larger problem.

Be patient

Work water gently into the spill and then blot with a dry cloth. Repeat until the stain is gone and all the water has been absorbed. If you’re patient, you’ll almost always be able to remove the stain.

On tough spots, try vinegar or club soda

If water alone doesn’t remove a stain, try a white vinegar and water solution (equal amounts) or club soda before trying stronger commercial cleaning products.

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pin their badges on them. Next the board heard from Timothy Pitts, who submitted his final lot development plan for their approval. He stated that with the assistance of Township Engineer Michael Muffley, the plan has received all necessary permits and he has made adjustments recommended by the engineer; they are only waiting on a few minor details to be finalized. The board agreed to approve the plan for lot development, conditional to those final details being completed.

Board member Cynthia Miller thanked Muffley for his email, concerning two bills related to local zoning. These bills, HB1976 and HB2045, are currently on the floor of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and must pass the House three times in order to be sent to the Senate. The legislation in question would allow for the development of high-density housing in areas which had previously been zoned for singlefamily dwellings. Miller urges residents to contact Zach Mako's office and make their views on the matter known, as she herself has done; a copy of her letter may be read on the township website, www.lehightownship.com, with the May 28 meeting minutes.

Sandra Hopkins reported that the recreation board’s joint basket raffle with Furry Feet Rescue, held on June 9, was well attended.

Public Works Director Frank Zamadics said that the department is at work on the road list

for their bituminous paving project.

Zoning Officer Elizabeth Amato reported 19 new complaints and 45 new permit applications for the month of May. Muffley and Solicitor David Backenstoe will join Amato in reviewing an application for a cell tower.

Police Chief Scott Fogel is seeking a draft ordinance for speed reduction on part of Mulberry Drive. The area is residential and should have a limit of 25 mph. The speed study which was originally planned for the area has been deemed infeasible. He said there have been no crashes in the area, but many near misses. The board agreed to change the ordinance and make the speed limit for Mulberry Drive 25 mph between Long Lane Road and Laurel Drive, provided the township’s traffic engineer approves.

Fogel reported that the department is working on plans for National Night Out in August. This year’s event will have a western theme and will feature mechanical bull rides.

July 9 will be the retirement date for Matthew Enstrom, the township’s detective, and the department plans to celebrate him with a parade and sirens around 5 p.m.

Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand announced that the tanker truck has been taken in to have the transmission replaced, which will take six to eight weeks. The firefighters have a number of community events in the near future which are outlined on their social media. The police thanked the firefighters for all of their as-

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sistance with the traffic crashes of the last several weeks.

A discussion was held about the planning commission’s recreational marijuana ordinance, which has been drafted as a “trigger ordinance” conditional upon state legislation. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe explained that if Pennsylvania legalizes recreational marijuana use, only then will the ordinance become active. He said that this proactive measure will allow the township to regulate where cannabis products can be grown, manufactured, sold and consumed from the moment such a state law would be enacted. The ordinance does not allow the use of recreational marijuana until and unless it has been permitted by the state legislature.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig was authorized to send the proposed ordinance to both the Lehigh Township Planning Commission and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for review, and also to advertise the ordinance for adoption. She was further authorized to do like-

wise with a proposed ordinance regarding parking for medical marijuana facilities.

In other news, Rehrig reported that the property at 450 Walnut Dr. has finally been transferred and the township should be able to recover its past losses. All of Rehrig’s payment requests have been approved and the funds should be received within four to six weeks.

The board authorized writing a draft ordinance concerning a request for an interim zoning change at the Merkle property.

The estate of Elsie Merkle will absorb all costs related to drafting the ordinance, and sending it to the township and regional planning commissions for approval.

Backenstoe has prepared a draft lease for the farm at Delps Park. The terms of the lease are for one year but can be extended, and he recommended receiving payment in one lump sum rather than monthly. The township must provide the tenant with at least one year’s notice of any

intent to sell the

The board agreed to put the lease out for bid.

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 in the municipal building at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

Allen Township officially approves Firefighter tax credit, gives update on PennDOT bridge projects

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their meeting on Tuesday, June 11, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors officially adopted the Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Incentive Ordinance. This adoption was unanimously approved, with Supervisor Dale Hassler, the township’s fire chief, abstaining.

The approval comes after months of planning and discussion. Like many municipalities throughout the state, Allen Township has been seeking ways to incentivize new volunteer firefighters while rewarding those who currently serve.

The tax credit incentive offers a 100% real estate tax credit

to all volunteer firefighters who reside in the township. Volunteer firefighters who do not own property may receive an earned income tax credit of up to $350.

Non-residents who own property will receive a credit based on the Allen Township millage multiplied by the assessed value of their property. Non-property owners will receive an income tax credit based on their tax rate in their own municipality.

In other news, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart gave a quick update on bridge replacement and repair work throughout the township by PennDOT. The Indian Trail Road bridge is now open. Meanwhile, the Howertown Road bridge is undergoing pavement work.

The Willowbrook Road bridge

is the one project that will likely have the most significant impact on township traffic. Eckhart met with the project’s contractor, who showcased “elaborate signage” they’ll have in place directing detours. The traffic signal at Willowbrook and West Bullshead roads will change to a blinking signal. The bridge will be barricaded, restricting traffic until new beams are delivered. Those beams are not expected until September or October, which may mean residents will see little activity at the construction site until that time.

Finally, supervisors reminded residents that the township will host a movie night at Howertown Park on Saturday, June 29 where families can enjoy a showing of “The Sandlot.” The Bath-Allen Youth Association will run the concession stand, and an ice cream truck will be onsite. Before the movie, children can enjoy a Touch-a-Truck event. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

Route 512 Bridge Replacement Planned for East Allen Township, Public Comment Sought

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the June 13 East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, representatives from PennDOT appeared before a packed room to review preliminary planning for a bridge replacement project on Route 512. Although not estimated for construction until 2027, the proposed project could have significant impacts on area traffic and neighboring properties.

Mike McGuire, a senior project manager working with PennDOT, and John Ziemblicki, a design engineer with Pickering, Corts & Summerson, showcased several proposed solutions for replacing the 101-year-old bridge that crosses the Monocacy Creek and sought public comments and opinions.

“I won’t sugar coat it,” said McGuire. “This is not an easy project.”

Flooding and creek erosion have damaged the bridge, which sees about 10,000 vehicles per day. The bridge must be structurally repaired and widened to allow for a better flow of traffic and the addition of pedestrian sidewalks. However, adjacent to the bridge are a gas main, a gas pumping station and the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

McGuire said his team has looked at various ways to remove and replace the bridge. The bridge cannot be left in its current position, as the widening would hit the nearby railroad tracks. Shifting the bridge south, meanwhile, would result in a nine-month closure.

“We do not have any place to put that traffic,” McGuire said, adding that Route 191, Route 329 and Airport Road cannot absorb more vehicles.

The only option would be to realign Route 512 to the east or the west, impacting several neighboring properties. Realigning the major road to the east would mean the loss of two homes and pieces of several other properties. Realigning to the west would mean losing one home and several partial pieces of property.

“We found shifting alignment to the west to be less impactful,” McGuire continued. “But there are going to be impacts.”

The widened road would start at the Locust Road intersection

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causes accidents.

and consist of two 12-foot lanes with 8-foot shoulders. Route 512 would remain open during construction, with the realignment built alongside the existing road. Bob Mills, chairman of the East Allen Township Planning Commission, called the plan “shortsighted.” He said engineers have not considered upgrades needed to neighboring intersections to improve safety, such as signals or turning lanes. For example, he said traffic attempting to turn left from Route 512 onto Locust Road creates backups and

His concerns were echoed by fellow planning commission member Marty Chamberlain. He asked whether the future Traditions of America senior living community proposed for Route 512 could contribute to the signal cost since traffic will only increase.

Resident Karen Deichman of Locust Road also asked that engineers consider the proposed Bright Farms greenhouses in the area, which will bring up to 75 trucks daily. She also asked whether residents with impacted properties will receive resources.

“We knew that something was

going to go on, but we didn’t think it was going to be this much,” she said. “So it’s kind of a little bit shocking.”

Other residents asked what would happen if the bridge needed to be widened even more to accommodate future traffic.

McGuire admitted that this has not been addressed.

“We are basically focused on trying to keep the existing structure operational while providing upgrades,” said McGuire.

In other news, residents of Regency at Creekside Meadows (RACM) along Route 512 also appeared before supervisors to voice concerns over truck traffic and a neighboring dilapidated property.

Tractor trailers traveling southbound on Route 512 are pulling to the side of the road to idle, creating dangerous conditions

for passing vehicles, obstructing views for turning vehicles and destroying turf that belongs to the HOA at RACM. The HOA estimates that they have paid thousands to repair this damage.

Township Manager Brent Green and supervisors explained that signage could be added to the road to prohibit parking (with PennDOT's approval), but

the township does not have a police force to enforce the signage. They cited other roads in the township that have similar signage that goes ignored.

“With no police behind you, there’s nothing you can do,” said Supervisor Roger Unangst. In addition, RACM residents

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JUNE 1

Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and Washington Ave., the 2400 block of Main St., Main St. and Laubach Ave., and W. 9th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Neighbor complaint in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Assist person in the 600 block of Buckingham Dr. Officers assist a male.

Assist person in the 300 block of E. 9th St. Officers assist a female.

JUNE 2

Reportable accident, E. 10th St. and Northampton Ave. involving two vehicles.

Check area, W. 14th St. and Canal St. Officers check the area.

Domestic in the 1800 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

Disturbance in the 1500 block of Poplar St. Report of a disturbance.

JUNE 3

Domestic in the unit block of W. 13th St. between a male and a female.

Check person/welfare in the 1500 block and the 2000 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

The possibilities are endless!

A bonus room could be used as a home office or den, expanded closet space or to share with a loved one like a family member or best friend.

Call 610-674-0573 today to see our spacious apartments and take a tour.

Traffic stop, Hollow Ln. and Horwith Dr., E. 21st St. and Mill St., W. 21st St. and Canal St., and Howertown Rd. and Sipos Dr. Traffic stops were conducted.

Harassment in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Report of harassment.

Juvenile problem, Main St. and W. 16th St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Assist person in the 700 block of E. 18th St., and the 400 block of E. 9th St. Officers assist males.

Check person/welfare in the 300 block of E. 20th St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Assist person in the 2600 block of Cherryville Rd. Officers assist a female.

Suspicious act in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a suspicious act.

NORTHAMPTON AREA

rial Day service on May 25.

to 6th grade (adults welcome to stay!) Call 610-262-9517 to register

Old Carriage Rd., Northampton

JUNE 4

JUNE 5

Traffic stop in the 1700 block of Canal St., E. 13th St. and Laubach Ave., W. 9th St., Howertown Rd. and Banks St., the 1200 block of Main St., the 600 block of E. 4th St., and the 400 block of Howertown Rd. Traffic stops were conducted.

Juvenile problem in the unit

block of W. 21st St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Assist person, Newport Ave. and Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female.

PFA violation in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a PFA violation.

Traffic stop, E. 14th St. and Washington Ave., the 100 block of Howertown Rd., E. 17th St. and Washington Ave., Diamond St. and E. 2nd St., and the 1000 block, the 1500 block and the 1600 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Non-reportable accident, E. 21st St. and Dewey Ave., and the 200 block of Howertown Rd. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.

Death, attended/unattended in the 1400 block of Dewey Ave. Report of an unattended death.

Wires down, Washington Ave. and E. 22nd St. Report of a downed wire.

Check person/welfare in the 400 block of E. 12th St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Juvenile problem, Canal St. and Williams St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Reports of juvenile problems.

Members of the Bethlehem Chapter of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and family and friends recently gathered at Horner’s Cemetery for a service project, preparing the cemetery for the Memo-

Penn Rose Quilt Guild presents veterans With patriotic quilts

Submitted

by SHARON

REHRIG

The Penn Rose Quilt Guild of Nazareth recently honored six veterans by presenting them with patriotic quilts. These quilts were made as a joint effort by guild members.

Joan Bellis, of Easton, presented a quilt to her son-inlaw, John C. Weiss, of Nazareth. He served as an E-4 Specialist in the U.S. Army from 1980-89, with a tour in Germany. While working on a tank, he lost one of his fingers.

Sherry Stecker, of Easton, bestowed a quilt to her brother, Brian Price, of Washington Township, for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969-73. He served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War with the 4th Marine Regiment as a Lance Corporal.

Louise Johnston, of Easton, used FaceTime to virtually present a quilt to her stepson, Todd Johnston, of Texarkana, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 1983 to December 1990, as a Petty Offi -

cer. He had five deployments to 14 different countries, including the Persian Gulf. He trained with the Navy SEAL Team with insertion and extraction of SEAL Team Platoons in both war and peacetime situations.

Billie Fairman, of Nazareth, furnished a quilt to her husband, David Fairman, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his tour, he was accepted into the Naval Aviation Cadet program, eventually specializing in flying fighter planes (F6F/Hellcat and F series fighters). He was accomplished at take-offs and

landings on aircraft carriers and became a flight

Linda Kleppinger, of Easton, gave a quilt to her brother, Albert Frey, of Roseto. He is a U.S. Army veteran, serving from October 1967 to August 1968. He was deployed to Vietnam where he fought in the Tet Offensive, Phases, 1, 2 and 3, as well as several border battles at Khe Sanh, Quang Tri and the Mekong Delta. Mary Barba, of Nazareth, conferred a quilt to her brother, Barry Frey, of Walnutport (brother to Albert Frey). Barry served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-76 as an ADAN (E-3). He was assigned to the Air Anti-Submarine Squadron based in Florida and Rhode Island. In 1986, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserves and served in the Seabees (Construction Battalion) until 1989.

Memory Lane

Morningstar Living is dedicated to providing education to caregivers, professionals and community members about dementia-related diseases. Memory Lane is an initiative aimed at providing information and education to the public, specifically about dementia.

The interests, hobbies and activities we engage in have a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being. A panel of Morningstar Living team members will provide ideas, demonstrations and fun activities for people living with dementia at home. Cognitive and emotional stimulation is vital for maintaining cognitive function and preventing cognitive decline. Incorporating meaningful activities into daily routines provides an opportunity to enhance the lives of those living with dementia.

Importance of Meaningful Activities and Engagement with Dementia

THURSDAY, JUNE 27th at 6:00 PM

From left to right: Albert Frey, Barry Frey, Brian Price, David Fairman and Louise Johnston representing Todd Johnston

instructor.

100-year-old

County resident Honored

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton county Area Agency on Aging honored the milestone of Ms. Eileen Gleason turning 100 years old on Friday, June 7.

Perspectives

For the healthMinded individual Inspired

BY DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

By now, who doesn’t understand that life lends itself to unlimited possibilities of both good, bad and everything in between? What I have come to conclude is that the ones who are able to handle their emotional state no matter which way the pendulum swings have a clear advantage in the game of life.

I do realize life is not always a bed of roses. That said, as we experience more of life, isn’t it partly true that we garner a perspective that we otherwise could not from a book or another person’s story?

I have learned much from struggle, strife, loss and all the rest that clearly, I could not, would not, have learned any other way than firsthand knowledge and firsthand feeling. I am not saying I welcome it; who does? But it appears hardships do come our way from time to time no matter what we would oth-

Ms. Gleason, resident of the City of Easton, is a frequent visitor to the Park Plaza Senior Center. To mark this milestone, a celebration was held at 10 a.m. at the county's Park Plaza Senior Center.

Executive McClure presented a proclamation to Ms. Gleason.

erwise choose, if given an option.

More and more these days I seek wisdom. Wisdom defined is the quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgment. Nowhere in this definition of wisdom is any acknowledgement of feelings and emotions embedded. If wisdom did include emotion, would the lens be skewed a bit? I think it would.

When I think of those who have inspired me, I contemplate their entirety of being. What I have seen unique to inspired individuals is that they exude a vibration of reverence and gratitude. They are inspired beyond earthly understanding. I have seen this so often that I now correlate inspired as dwelling in-the-spirit…if you will. I know they did not get to that place without going through darkness. Yet somehow here they gain momentum that is seated in love. My guess is that even seeds spend time in the darkness before they grow to maturity.

Those who are inspired generally appear to have a clarity of thought and clear action-

able steps that they are taking with confidence of better days ahead. I suspect the mindful shift within came before, precluded, any physical path taken. Anybody get what I am saying here?

I am not so sure that someone can choose to be inspired. I am still working that through, candidly, yet more often than not I feel as though inspiration chooses them and somehow these individuals are in tune to its calling. If only humanness wouldn’t get in the way as much as it does, I can see a world much improved than

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“A Time for Healing”. A special remembrance/honor program is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday.

The “Legacy Exhibit”, a Traveling Holocaust Educational Exhibit will be on display in our Visitor Center. It is comprised of a display that includes museum quality artifacts, reproductions and original photographs.

Tour various Military Camps and talk with the participants.Examine the display of period military vehicles. Weapons demonstrations will be presented throughout the weekend.

Nazareth Area Community Band to perform a tribute to our Military. American Legion Color Guard Rifle Team will present the colors. WWII Vendors and the Happy Tummy Food Truck will be onsite.

Tour the 1832 John Joseph Henry Home, Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and Gift Shop, Carriage Barn, and Boat shed.

Hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen, and operating Blacksmith Shop.

Church Directory

Don’t forget to call our office at 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@homenewspa.com if your schedule is changing for summer.

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 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-2622882

Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. 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. 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., SS 9 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 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

Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online),

SS for all ages 10:30 a.m. 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., SS 10 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-2629517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 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., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 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., Prayer Service 7:30 p.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. 610-2622668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY

SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship every first, third and fifth Sunday 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 8:15/10:45

a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA) 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/adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 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. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 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 THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104

Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-FriMass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/Vaccinated Service 11:45 a.m., SS 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. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation

10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m. Latin Mass Tues.- 6:30 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 Sun. – 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. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., 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, Walnutport. 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.

The Classifieds

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AUCTION Saturday, June 29 at Salem United Methodist Church, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville, under the pavilion. View desserts from 5 to 6 p.m., auction begins 6 p.m. Proceeds dedicated to funding outreach programs in local communities. (6/27)

HIRING DRIVERS A&A Limo is hiring drivers. Flexible schedule, clean driving record, clean, professional appearance is a must. General knowledge of surrounding areas. Great extra money. Apply within at 2148 Howertown Rd., Northampton. Call 610-2613838 with questions. (6/27)

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NAZARETH PLATE

GLASS CO., INC.

27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, solar rooms, storm windows & screens repaired/insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-7593682. Closed Saturdays. (6/20)

FIND N SEEK

SPONSORS

Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com. (6/20)

MOORE TWP. COMMUNITY DAYS VENDORS

Annual Community Days August 16 and 17: We are in need of crafter and retail venders and food trucks. Any interested parties, please contact Lois Kerbacher at Moore Township 610-759-9449 Ext. 5, or 610-704-5629, or Lkerbacher@ Mooretownship.org. (7/4)

PHOTOS

The Home News is seeking photos for the June photo of the month contest. The theme is “Farms.” Email farm photos to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, June 24. The winner will be featured in the June 27 issue of The Home News. (6/20)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Josephine A. Paul, deceased, late of Allen Township, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

Executrix: Rhonda Anne Mickno a/k/a Rhonda Anne Paul ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire

SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (6/6-6/20)

ESTATE NOTICE

Letters have been granted on the estate of each of the following decedents to the personal representative named, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent to make known the same in writing to his/her attor-

ney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay: STEFANEL, LESTER R., deceased, of Wind Gap, PA, Northampton County No. 0841 of 2024. Lesley A. Drasher, Executor, 844 S 25th Street, Easton, PA 18042. (6/13-6/27)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of George H. Rundle, III, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the abovenamed estate have been granted to Regina C. Finkboon, Administratrix of the Estate of George H. Rundle, III. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Regina C. Finkboon

℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire

124 Belvidere Street

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire

Pierce & Steirer, LLC

124 Belvidere Street

Nazareth, PA 18064

Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445

(6/13-6/27)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Harry F. Bray, late of the Borough of Pen Argyl, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Glenn Stuart Bray, Executor of the Estate of Harry F. Bray. 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

Glenn Stuart Bray

℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire

Pierce & Steirer, LLC

124 Belvidere Street

Nazareth, PA 18064

Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (6/13-6/27)

ESTATE NOTICE

WILLIAMS, BARRY CLEWELL, dec’d. Late of Washington Township, Northampton County, PA

Administrator: Ronald Lee Williams, ℅ Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042

Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (6/13-6/27)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Lucy T. Smarz, Deceased, late of Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all

persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Carolyn A. Relyea ℅ John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042 (6/20-7/4)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton, in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 4:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for installation of security camera systems throughout the Borough buildings and parks.

Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the abovementioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after June 20, 2024.

All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder and identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council meeting at 7:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, and the awards will be made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton.

The Municipality reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the awards in the best interests of the Borough.

Brian Welsko

Assistant Borough Manager 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (6/20 & 6/27)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July

2, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE, CREATING CHAPTER 215, TITLE PROPERTY REGISTRY, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE TO BE ENTITLED “REGISTRATION OF FORECLOSING MORTGAGED PROPERTY”; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, INTENT AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY MORTGAGES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT, AS WELL AS THE REGULATION, LIMITATION AND REDUCTION OF REGISTRABLE REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire

Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (6/20)

MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING

The regular meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Twp. Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows:

24-ZHB-777

Continued from a previous hearing: The applicant(s), Hickory Hills MHC LLC, applicants of the property located at 121 Hickory Hills Dr., Bath, PA 18014 request the following

relief: A special exception for expansion of a Nonconforming Use- Mobile Home Park. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-33C(3) Nonconforming Uses, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# H6-20-20 contains approximately 102.17 acres, and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (6/20 & 6/27) ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of PAULINE E. LEINDECKER, deceased, late of the Township of Lehigh, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

Co-Executors: Robert Samuel Berger AND Gerald C. Berger ℅ David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 419 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 157 Palmerton, PA 18071 (6/20-7/4)

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Assist person in the 2400 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2000 block of Center St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Assist person in the 1800 block of Portland St. Officers assist a female.

JUNE

6

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

Theft from vehicle in the unit block of Laubach Ave. Report of a catalytic converter removed from a legally parked vehicle.

Assist person in the 1600 block of Canal St. Officers assist a male.

Traffic stop, 3rd St. and Howertown Rd., Canal St. and W. 21st St., E. 7th St. and Main St., and Stewart St. and Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted.

JUNE 7

Domestic in the 1200 block of Main St., and the 400 block of E. 4th St. Reports of domestics involving a male and a female.

Weekly

Suspicious person, E. 16th St. and Main St. Report of a suspicious male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Traffic stop in the 800 block of Main St., and the 100 block of E. 4th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Assist person in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist a male.

Fight in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a fight.

Suspicious vehicle in the 2200 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Residents

Be aware of Phone scams Involving Northampton County Sheriff’s Department

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

The Northampton County Sheriff's Department has received reports about a caller identifying as a Northampton County sheriff's deputy contacting residents being wanted for failing to appear for jury duty. The caller then gives instructions to visit Giant Food Stores, put money in a kiosk at the store, or be arrested.

The Sheriff's Department was also notified about a second scam call. The caller, identified as Northampton County Sheriff Deputy Boss, stated that a family member was arrested and that they needed to give money to get them out of jail.

The public should be aware that this is a scam. The Northampton County Sheriff's Department does not call residents and solicit money in lieu of arrest.

Please report any suspicious solicitations to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office at 1-800-441-2555 or email them to scams@attorneygeneral.gov.

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thinkers than I to contemplate.

As I am on the fringe of becoming a grandfather this summer, you may hear me speak more about all this as I am finding my voice these days. I am seeking a greater spirit so that I may be inspired from above to do His good work here below.

My best to you.

"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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complained about deterioration at the site of the former Amore Farms Greenhouse on Route 512.

Green said no official complaints have been filed against the property, but if residents of RACM file a complaint, the township can open an investigation. In addition, the township is currently investigating Amazon trucks illegally using the site without a permit.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m.