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Sons of Veterans hold annual Memorial Day remembrance Ceremonies

By SAVANNAH BROWN The Sons of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic Captain Theodore H. Howell Camp #48 held their annual Memorial Day service at 10 cemeteries in the Northampton area in remembrance of the men that fought in the Civil War and other wars.

On Sunday, May 29, the Sons of Veterans visited Zion’s Stone United Church of Christ and were accompanied by the Tri-

Frank Csencsitz serving his country in WWII. Contributed photo.

In this new series, we continue our World War II memories.

We are speaking to Mr. Greg Csencsitz, whose father, Frank, served under Lt. George S. Patton in B-Battery 449 AW Third Army, 5th Division. We will march along with him from

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Omaha Beach in Germany. Greg has graciously shared the company log dated June 15, 1944, through May 28, 1945, written

by L.L. Capron Capt. CAC. The Csencsitz family traces its roots back to Croatia, Austria, Hungary in the old AustrianHungarian empire, which dominated Central Europe from 1867 to the end of World War I. His grandfather, John Chenchitz (as spelled at Ellis Island), came to America in 1901.

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Community Marching Band as they marched on Church Street and Kreidersville Road around the church and into the cemetery following a special sermon held

by Zion’s Stone U.C.C. Pastor, Reverend Michael A. Landsman.

Zion’s Stone Church member and United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran Floyd Baskerville shared his own experiences with the audience regarding his service and the passing of his dear friend during the Vietnam War.

Baskerville recognized the “heroes and she-roes” that made the ultimate sacrifice to their country during their service in the United States Armed Forces.

Following the sermon, Barrie Lerch placed a patriotic wreath on the Revolutionary War Veterans monument prior to the procession to the cemetery where the Sons of Veterans conducted their memorial service, which they

Memorial Day is seen as a day for “many things,” said Brian Radcliffe, the Legion’s post commander. The beginning of sum-

mer. The end of school. And while these are reasons to cel-

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American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470 honors America’s Fallen heroes

By KERI LINDENMUTH A somber and moving Memorial Day ceremony was held at the American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470 in Bath on Sunday, May 30. The event, attended by veterans, Legion members and local politicians, served as a reminder of the true meaning behind Memorial Day.

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After 80% vote in favor of Open Space Plan, East Allen Township forges ahead

By KERI LINDENMUTH The results from the May 17 election are in, and it is official: East Allen Township will be forging ahead with an Open Space Plan. Eighty percent of East Allen Township residents voted in favor of a referendum establishing a one-quarter-percent Earned Income Tax for preserving township open space and farmland.

This resounding support for a township Open Space Plan comes after more than two years of grassroots efforts, resident volunteerism and community educational programs. “[The answer was] very loud and clear,” Township Manager Brent Green said during the May

26 Board of Supervisors meeting, the first following the referendum.

Green added that the 80 percent in-favor vote is among one of the highest the state of Pennsylvania has seen. There were 1,244 total votes cast, with 955 votes in favor. The total votes cast that day were equivalent to the number cast during a presidential election.

An Open Space Plan, according to the East Allen Township website, “will help East Allen Township protect its natural resources, agricultural land, park land, environmentally sensitive land, as well as recreation and open space.”

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The Earned Income Tax, which totals roughly $2.98 per week, will help support this plan by obtaining matching grants and increasing funds available for land preservation. The EIT can only go toward land acquisition or development rights.

The township’s open space committee dedicated the past two years to educating residents on the benefits of an Open Space Plan.

“There [were] a lot of misconceptions with the open space program,” said Green. He praised the committee for getting out into the community, attending events, and showing residents “this is where [their] money is going.”

“Without the committee’s help….we would have been really nowhere,” he continued. “We had a dozen people who spread that support through the community.”

“I want to thank everybody,” continued Supervisor Roger Unangst. “It was a lot of effort,” “I think it was a great success,” added Supervisor Chris Cruz, a member of the committee. “And there is still a lot of hard work ahead of us.”

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Next, Green will work with the township solicitor to draft an open space EIT ordinance for the board to vote on. Green is also creating a schedule for implementing an open space plan, and is reviewing similar programs in neighboring municipalities.

In other news, the Board of Supervisors discussed possible facility upgrades. These included a public works storage building, ADA upgrades to the municipal building, and a salt storage building. Green is obtaining quotes for

the projects and will present them to the board at future meetings.

The board also approved upgrades to the basketball and tennis courts at Bicentennial Park.

The basketball court at Bicentennial Park West will be re-coated for $25,220, while the tennis court at Bicentennial Park East will receive new galvanized fencing for roughly $25,000.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be on June 8 at 7 p.m.

Allen Township Supervisors Presented petition against Lappawinzo Fish and Game

By KERI LINDENMUTH Two months after appearing before the Allen Township Board of Supervisors to express concern over rapid firing at the Lappawinzo Fish and Game Association, Kim Koehler stood before the board again. This time, she presented a petition signed by fellow business owners and residents, asking the township to address the alleged disturbances caused by the organization.

“There has been a drastic increase in shooting activities,” Koehler said.

She cited a 1996 ruling by the Board of Supervisors that limited the days and times when shooting would be permitted.

The petition claims these rules are being ignored. Instead, neighboring residents describe the sounds coming from the property as those out of a “warzone,” with rapid firing causing safety concerns and ammunition reaching areas outside the property.

The petition also claims that the environment is at risk. According to the petition, wetlands have moved, man made ponds have been created, and hundreds of tires are stored on the prop-

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erty for shooting activities. The petition also alleges that the Department of Environmental Protection has not approved these changes.

The petition further states that members of the association who have voiced concern over these recent activities have been forced to surrender their membership.

Meanwhile, neighbors fear physical injury and financial harm to their property values.

Supervisors did not comment on the petition.

In other news, supervisors approved a new fuel tank controller system. The current system is 30 years-old and “quite antiquated,” according to township manager Ilene Eckhart.

Because of an eight to ten week lead time for parts, Eckhart asked for the board’s decision early to ensure the system is installed by the fall. The cost of the system is $87,560, paid for by the township’s American Rescue Act funding.

Finally, supervisors discussed the Northampton Business Center at 2258 Howertown Rd. Developer Jaindl Watson requested the release of $11 million in security from their $13 million escrow. However, the township engineer recommended a release of only $10.8 million due to outstanding work. The property still needs paving and stormwater irrigation.

Supervisor Dale Hassler voiced concern over the concrete plant on the property. The board approved the temporary plant in March 2021 with the caveat that it be away from nearby residential areas. However, the developer moved the concrete plant without consulting the board.

The plant now sits off Mud Lane and near several homes.

“That doesn’t sit well,” said Hassler. “[The developers] could have at least come to the board and justified it.”

The township will send a note to the developer expressing this concern. Supervisors will also ask the developer to install tractor-trailer signage, as they have promised.

The next Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be on Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m.

Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

Fresh Start Once Again

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Who hasn’t been stuck in a rut once or twice in their lifetime?

That question is rhetorical as I am well convinced that in some manner, we all have. Maybe you are currently feeling this way right now as we speak. I have been there myself and perhaps will be so again. I find myself writing about this here today as over the years I have seen so many struggles with the way life can pile up on us. Add in the last few years of the widespread issues we faced and are currently facing, and it is understandable that we feel like we are chasing our own tails. I know because I am boots on the ground and listen intently.

I heard this song playing in my office recently and the words really struck me. The artist said, “I would rather feel pain than nothing at all.” The singer was talking about love lost and the emotional pain that came with it. This lyric has been ruminating in my head since. Did this singer really mean that? Because sometimes I would rather feel nothing than the hurt and pain.

Don’t you wish you had a magic wand that could address and fix each of our issues? Yet we know that’s not possible on this side of heaven. What is feasible is growth and maturity from whichever experience we find ourselves handling. I do not say this without respect to the difficulties that life

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brings. I understand and continue to understand more each day.

Can I get an Amen here?

Even when all is seemingly going well with day-to-day life, we can have periods in our lives when we are simply stagnated. A little lost. Unsure. Feeling hopeless. Maybe even scared or fearful.

Broken a bit. Confidence stolen.

I’ve been there. Not fun. We all have been knocked down at some point, yet through it all we are still here.

Long ago my mentor instilled in me the understanding that while life situations and circumstances can swing wildly back and forth, I can choose to stay calm and live a joyful life. He told me on many occasions to “stay at the top of the pendulum.” He was right back then, and it applies even more so today.

The injustice of life is often hard to take. Day in and out we all must navigate the terrain and it gets tiresome at times. It doesn’t matter if you are a new, young mother or father, the matriarch or patriarch of your clan, or a lonely, grieving widow(er), we all go through the nuances and struggles of life. We also get to enjoy all the wonder and beauty. Seemingly both go handin-hand. None of us are immune.

I do not know who needs to hear this, yet if you feel like you are stuck in a rut, got left behind, or kicked to the curb, I want to reach out to you through this article and tell you how incredible you are. Who you are is more than enough!

Sure, we all spend time licking our wounds. Some go so deep and never truly heal. That said, it is a thing of beauty to witness a person who has suffered much make a fresh start. There is just Continued on page 14 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 Ph: 610-923-0382 Fax: 610-923-0383

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41st Annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival- Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12 at 206 E. Mountain Rd., Wind Gap. Visit www.windgapbluegrass.com FMI. 44th Annual Moravian Historical Society Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held on lawn of the historic 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Atlas Cement Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Featuring a WWI display. FMI call 610-262-2576.

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. Bath Farmers’ Market- Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the clock, Bath.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath.

Borough of Bath Spring and Fall Community Yard Sales- Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Borough residents only - no sales in parks.)

Borough of Bath Old Home Week- August 14-19 in the Borough of Bath. Time capsule ceremony, community picnic, softball games, food truck festival, movie night in the park, business night, closing week dinner. Stay tuned FMI. Concert in the Park- Friday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at Moore Twp. Rec. Center, featuring "Triple Dog Dare.”

East Allen Township Farmers’ Market- Fridays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Park (West) - 5351 Park West Ln., Northampton.

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.

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- Tours open through October by appt. Visit the first woman killed by Indians in Northampton County, ancestors of two presidents and two notables. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.

Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival- Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 at the Kreidersville Covered Bridge. Visit kreidersvillecoveredbridge.org FMI. Martin on Main- Saturday, July 30 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Nazareth Circle and South Main Street to Belvidere Street.

Moore Township Electronics Recycling Day- Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moore Twp. and Chapman Borough residents only. Moore Township Rec Center.

Movie in the Park- Friday, June 17 at 8 p.m. in Danielsville Park, “Lilo & Stitch.” Hosted by Lehigh Township Police Dept.

Nazareth Farmers’ Market- Open Saturdays May-Oct. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Center Square.

Nazareth Food Truck Festival- Saturday, June 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. on Belvidere Street, from Main to Broad Street, Nazareth.

Nazareth Kazoo Parade- Saturday, July 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

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- Open Tuesdays May-Sept. from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Municipal Park.

Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, Canal Street Park, Northampton.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday of each month May through October from 1 to 4 p.m.

Spuds and Suds- Saturday, August 20 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Bath Borough. Stay tuned FMI. Wind Gap Fire Co. Carnival- June 9, 10 and 11.

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Obituaries

Jean M. Lotti

Jean M. Lotti, 87, of Danielsville, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Lotti, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2019.

Born in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Alma (Kahler) Muffley. A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, Jean was employed for many years as a sewing machine operator at the former Mary Fashion in Bath, until retiring. She enjoyed playing bingo as well as slot games at the casino, and she loved attracting hummingbirds to her feeder.

Jean was a member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church.

Survivors: Jean will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Susan Marcks and husband, Daniel, of Northampton, and Donald Lotti and wife, Debra, of Bath; five grandchildren, Chris, Adam, Daniel, Steven, and Curtis; 12 great-grandchildren; a greatgreat-granddaughter; a brother, Dale Muffley and wife, Janet, of Danielsville; a sister, Joanne Wambold and husband, Grant, of Danielsville; along with nieces and nephews.

Services: Private. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Bath, PA 18014.

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ment industry was booming and companies were sending agents to Central Europe, enticing people to leave their homes and small farms for a better standard of living. John was one of thousands who settled in our cement communities: Northampton, Coplay, Cementon, Nazareth, etc. John would be hired by the Keystone Cement Company and have a long career there. He would be followed by sons Frank and Joseph.

There were eight children in the family. Frank was born at home on Lincoln Avenue in 1921. He would attend elementary school at Our Lady of Hungary School and later Northampton High School. Frank wanted to play for the Konkrete Kids football team, but his parents said no. As a result, he left school. Some parents did not value a high school education.

Frank was lucky his father was able to get him a job at the Keystone Cement Company in 1939 as an assistant cement tester, working with the chemist in the laboratory in performing numerous tests to determine the qualities of various cements.

In August 1942, Uncle Sam called. He reported to Selective Service Board No. 2 Aug. 19, 1942, at the Northampton Post Office. One of the board members was Dr. George Eichler, a WWI veteran and superintendent of schools. The order was signed by Robert Frable, burgess of Northampton. The burgess office was changed to mayor in 1962.

Frank married Rose Sodl, of Stiles. Her father, Steve, was well known in the Coplay and Stiles area. Frank left a wife and a daughter, Rose Mary. He would not see them again until October 1945.

His wife and child would reside in a home owned by Frank’s brother Steve, who owned a grocery store across the street in Northampton. Rose worked at the store, cleaning and helping out, until her husband returned home.

When Frank and his fellow recruits left, they marched up to the Siegfried Station and boarded a train for Fort Dix. This writer, as a youth, recalls the troop trains and railroad cars loaded with

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tanks and trucks passing to the rear of our home when we resided on Main Street, a few blocks away from the Jersey Central Railroad station.

After intensive training, some at Fort Benning in Georgia, the unit boarded a ship for an unknown destination. They landed in England and would be organized and trained for one of the most momentous days in world history - D-Day. In two weeks, it’s Normandy to Germany.

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lar St., the 1400 block of Laubach Ave., and E. 21st St. and Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Atlas Ln. and the 100 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Domestic in the 700 block of E. 18th St. between a male and a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of E. 10th St. and the 1700 block of Canal St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of a males.

Assist person in the 100 block of E. 2nd St. Officers assist a male.

Civil matter in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Traffic stop in the 2100 block of Main St. and the 200 block of E. 21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Check person/welfare in the 2200 block of Beil Alley. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Suspicious person, W. 17th St. and Canal St. Report of a suspicious male.

MAY 6 Traffic stop in the 300 block of E. 9th St., the 1500 block of Pop-

of Canal St. Officers assist a female.

Noise complaint in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of loud music.

Animal case, Czapp Ave. and Suspicious act, Newport Ave. Vienna St. Report of a dog attackand Laubach Ave. Report of a ing 3 dogs. suspicious act.

Assist person, E. 7th St. and EMS ambulance assist in the Line Alley. Officers assist a female.

1300 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transMAY 10 port of a female.

Reportable accident, Horwith Reportable accident in the 700 Dr. and Hollow Ln. involving block of Main St. involving two one vehicle. vehicles.

EMS ambulance assist in the Assist person in the unit block 1800 block of Center St. and the of W. 21st St. Officers assist a 2300 block of Main St. Officers male. assist EMS with the transports of males.

Check person/welfare in the 200 block of Main St. Request to Traffic stop in the 1500 block check the welfare of a male. of Main St. and Laubach Ave. and E. 14th St. Traffic stops were conEMS ambulance assist in the ducted.

1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transFraud in the 500 block of Howport of a male. ertown Rd. Report of bank account fraud.

Traffic stop in the 700 block, the 900 block, the 1300 block Hit and run accident in the and the 1400 block of Main St., 2200 block of Washington Ave. the 200 block of E. 10th St., and Laubach Ave. and Washington Continued on page 15 Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

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Domestic in the 1000 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

Traffic stop in the 600 block of E. 21st St. A traffic stop was conCheck person/welfare in the ducted.

1800 block of Lincoln Ave. and Civil matter in the 700 block of the unit block of Main St. ReMain St. Report of a civil issue. quests to check the welfare of females.

Agency assist in the 1200 block of Laubach. Request from WhiteNoise complaint in the 1600 hall Police Department to locate block of Newport Ave. Report of a male. loud music.

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Civil matter in the 2800 block Disturbance in the unit block of W. 28th St. Report of a civil of W. 21st St. Report of a disturissue. bance.

Check person/welfare in the Reportable accident, W. 21st 700 block of E. 18th St. Request St. and Canal St. involving two to check the welfare of a female. vehicles.

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High Honors: Taylor Grace Altif, Victoria Rose Bachman, Madison Jane Bara, Olivia Cristina Barney, Lukas Anthony Bendekovits, Kayla Morgan Breen, Joshua A Carrasco Francisco, Lucas MinHee Cho, Emily Elizabeth Christopher, Wyatt Francis Dancsecs, Ashley Ferne Dearden, Ashlyn Nicole DeCandia, Jordyn Angelica Flamisch, Julia Elizabeth Furry, Thomas Anthony GallesDeBaun, Maddox Gonzalez, Allison Louann Hahn, Sebastian Troy Heben, Mason Lee James, Tadan Matthew Kerrigan, Leland Michael Krywonis, Devin Robert Kurtz, Giuliano Anthony Labbadia, Aria Elizabeth Langijota, Megan Marie Layton, Abigail Mary Lesisko, Jorge Lopez, Emma Beth Luipersbeck, Kenneth Michael Lynn, Devin Anson McDonald, Isabel Alysa Montiel, Gabrielle Mort, Caleb Holles Moyer, Caleb Anthony Noone, Juliana Nicole Ober, Bella Maria Otis, Dominick Gregory Pahountis, Alejandra Ivonne Palacio, Aiydenn William Ruth, Ty Dayne Rutzmoser, Emma Rose Schall, Henry John Schoeneberger, Khloe Jayne Sebring, Jacob Edward Seidick, Joseph Luke Shadid, Noah James Skoff, Logan John Stone, Hannah Mary Tauber, Jacalynn Carol Tauber, Warren Frederick Tews,

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have done annually for 112 years since 1911 at 10 cemeteries in the Northampton area that hold the remains of Union veterans.

It was a picturesque ceremony as Pastor Landsman led the audience in prayer.

Members of the Sons of Veterans then recited the Gettysburg Address before a three-volley rifle salute sounded, with the fired cartridges signifying duty, honor and sacrifice.

The Tri-Community Marching Band played Taps, a bugle call in its current form dating back to the Civil War, and the Star Bangled Banner while the audience sang along.

Pastor Landsman ended the ceremony with a benediction to bless the graves of the soldiers and individuals buried in the cemetery, so they can “rest from their labors in peace in quietness.”

The Tri-Community Marching Band played a drum cadence and the band and Sons of Veterans marched out of the cemetery as the service came to a close.

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Many years later they’ve grown to have about 60 laying hens, 20 pigs, and about three acres of seasonal vegetables.

They were introduced to producing their own pork products when they purchased Stumpy’s Country Meats in 2013. They were assisted by Stanley Stump in creating smoked foods such as bacon, smoked sausages, Kiel-

basa and smoked pork chops. AK Farms also offers a variety of sausages, pork chops, ribs, scrapple, ring bologna, and three different flavored beef jerkys. They also specialize in a variety of smoked cheeses.

AK Farms will be present at several other local farmers’ markets in addition to Bath’s. They provide smoked cheeses as well as their other products at the Bath Farmers’ Market. However, Allen and Karen take orders in case one doesn't see what they’re looking for and will have it the following week at the market.

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Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and the Department of Public Works will hold a Household Document Shredding event for Northampton County residents only on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Department of Human Services building at 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem.

Participants are requested not to arrive before the 10 a.m. starting time to avoid causing traffic problems.

Document shredding will be first come, first served. Residents are limited to three boxes or bags per vehicle with a 25-pound weight limit per box or bag. Accepted items include accounting records, cancelled checks, pay stubs, financial statements, investment transactions, legal documents, medical records, tax forms, etc.

Unacceptable materials include junk mail, magazines, catalogs, photographs, negatives and Xrays. Staples, paper clips, rubber bands and folders are okay. Ring binders, metal strips, and plastic sheet protectors or coverings will be refused.

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ebrate, “What we must never forget is the reason we have the ability to enjoy these things.”

After the parading of the American flag and an opening prayer, a bell rang ten times to honor each of the members that Post 470 lost this year.

“In memory of mankind, their soul goes marching on,” said Radcliffe.

The veterans were honored with a gun salute.

Bath’s Mayor Fiorella Mirabito also spoke at the ceremony.

“Memorial Day is a day…to honor and remember those who lost their lives in military service,” she said. “[However,] let us be mindful that we should do this every day of the year, not just one

day.”

Bath Council Vice President Frank Hesch echoed her words.

One day, he said, is not long enough to honor the sons and daughters that Bath, and America as a whole, has lost to war.

“I would like to think they are looking down on us today, smiling, and their hearts filled with gratitude,” he added.

In a Memorial Day tradition Sandra Becker then recited the famous poem, “In Flanders Fields.”

Radcliffe urged those in attendance to take some time during their busy weekend to stop by a local cemetery, look for tombstones with an American flag, pay their respects, and urge their loved ones to do the same.

“Remind [your children and grandchildren] that not all superheroes wear capes,” he continued.

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2022 Outstanding Senior Award Honorees announced Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) announce the 2022 winners of the “Outstanding Senior Awards.”

Due to the pandemic, an in-person ceremony was not held this year. Members of the AAA Advisory Board delivered the awards, certificates and proclamations to the honorees.

Outstanding Senior Awards recognizes Northampton County residents, ages sixty-years-or-older, who have a passion for helping others through personal action, inspiration, public service, sports, educational instruction or humanitarian efforts.

Tony Bernado – Nazareth Nancy Jane Birosik – Northampton Jackie Ellenberger – Nazareth Timothy Enot – Hellertown Anne Evans – Bethlehem Carol Freese – Nazareth Charles “Chuck” Fuller – Easton Michael J. Garcia – Bethlehem Mary Hendershot – Bangor Elda Mae Jones – Nazareth Robert and Anne Lawatsch – Nazareth Les Little – Bath Gloria Miller – Easton Eileen Saqqal – Nazareth John Schwartz – Nazareth Frieda Soska – Bethlehem Nancy Thatcher – Walnutport Fred Romano – Northampton Jean Rundle – Bath

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Hirschman, Hunter Christian Hoppes, Nicholas J. Isaac, Juliana Mei Joseph, Robert Brady Judge, Liv Ulla Jusinski, Katrina Lynn Kaufman, Dante Scott Keen, Emily Marie Kemmerer, Carter John Kerstetter, Cody Thomas Kessler, Chase Ryan Kocher, AmandaJean Kopchak, Emily Ruth Koplin, Saige Ashlee Korpics, Keela Elizabeth Krug, Claire Lack, Hailey Ann Laury, Derick Luna-Reyes, Rachel Mae Makary, Hailey Jane Makovsky, Hannah Paige Malseed, Luca Marcantonio Mannino, Damian Christopher McMullen, Madison Grace Mengel, Samantha Nicole Mercado, Hayden Makenzie Nagy, Joshua David Newcomer, Juliana Sky Noe, Isabella Grace Pecuch, Kate Danika Pevorus, Mia Pietryka, Sophia Elizabeth Pina, Nolan Quinn Radler, Kelly Gloria Reenock, Lauren Elizabeth Reznick, Zander Rickert, Grace Caroline Roberts, Luke Stephen Rogan, Chace Michael Roland, Amanda Maryanne

Ryan, Jad Peter Samaan, Joy Lynn Samaan, Cole Taylor Schaffer, Joseph Schlager, Anna Lorraine Sekol, Joyce Shammas, Brayden Andrew Simock, Evan Anthony Snyder, Brooke Toni Spadaccia, Christopher James Sponsler, Elizabeth Christine Sponsler, Owen Lee Stanchock, Kadon Michael Szoke, Gavin Marshall Taff, Elaina Rachel Takacs, Alexandra Beal Tretiak, Claire Olivia Wagner, Logan Kristopher Walter, Alexa Jane Wiland, Lily Rose Yusko

High Honors: Yousef Amr Abbady, Brianna Lynn Bailey, William Maxwell Barney, Sammy Anthony Barona, Emma Isabelle Beil, Devany Nicole Berger, Kyra Paige Burkhardt, Izayvian Lee Calixto, Gina Marie Cavallaro, Owen Tyler Churetta, Logan Palmer Cupples, Charisma Isabella Cura, Coy Rocco Daubert, Ella Rose Dorsey, Peighton Mae Evangelista, James Patrick Everett, Berlina Exantus, Amelia Ruth Faulkner, Austin Robert Flores, Ethan Robert Gibbons, Chase Gerald Grabfelder, Abigail Faith Gutkowski,

LORAH’S FARM MARKET Saturday, June 4 | PLATTERS TO-GO Roasted pulled pork, OR ½ chicken, OR sausage, baked potato & coleslaw All for $10 Platters 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last Store hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Jayden Scott Gyecsek-Gensey, Abigail McKenna Hacker, Parker Owen Haydt, Samuel Nicholas Hayes, Daniel Charles Herritt, Joseph Leroy High, Kennedi A Hirner-Brophy, Drew Michael Janders, Adrian Scott Johnson, Brady Lamar Kerstetter, Jillian Lee Knauer, Logan Nathaniel Kressler, Aubrie Elizabeth Layton, Gianna Mia Licini, Jazalie Rose Lugo, Kasidy Rose Mahalick, Colin Jeffry Minarovic, Jenna Brielle Moran, Kelvin David Nunez, Joshua Eric Olesh, Jackson Cole Pasini, Kahlyn Dakota Patterson, Mellajah Dorothy Peoples, Stella Katheryn Pevorus, Jaidalise Quinones, Hunter Joseph Regec, Star Jane Reppert, Gabrielle Lily Rothrock, Michael Peter Schneider, Emma Josephine Schoeneberger, Miranda Isabel Sedor, Bradley Allen Silfies, Joseph Anthony Snyder, Korbin James Sollars, Matthew Michael Sommer, Ezekiel Tron Spencer, Bailee Diane Strunk, Dylan Shea Stuhldreher, Aidan Michael Sugra, Jacob Ryan Tauber, Olivia Lucille Thomas, Casey Michael Williams

Honors: Kendra Natalie Bauman, Ryan Henry Bickert, Patricia Jean Buskirk, Angelica Collado, Chase Riley Corrow, Julia Celementine Craig, Kyleigh Rose Darabaris, Hannah Bailey Duerr, Collin Matthew Enright, Annaliese Nicole Fajna, Kierra Vernet Fonville, Cole Michael Gonsalves, Riley Makensie Graffin, Juliana Lynn Grisafi, Evonna Christine Hahn, Cameron Jacob Hersch,

Upcoming Northampton AARP meeting

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet at the Northampton Community Banquet and Events Center on Wednesday, June 8. All members are invited to attend. The

doors will open at 11 a.m. and the meeting will begin at noon.

Please bring your national and local chapter cards.

Contact Sharon at 610-2629182 for information about trips.

Jaci Christine Horton, Victoria Helene Horvath, Yara Khalil, Alexander Michael Laros, Abbie Lyn Luipersbeck, Riley Gary Montgomery, Nathan Francis Newcomer, Jayden Joseph Pflugler, Leah Gentry Regan, Mia Neveah Rios, Drew Steven Rodenbaugh, Rheanne Eliseo Rodriguez, Caitlyn Marie Rogan, Makenzie Anna Rogowitz, Milanys Roman Albarran, Samara Santiago, Ava Rose Sipko, Johanna Elise Snyder, Abigail Marie Spengler, Chase Benjamin Srogi, Caitlin Ann Turpin, Noah David Tyrrell, John Gabriel Urban, Arianna Melinda Villanueva, Sincere Sylee Wadlington,

Trey Thomas Wagner, Mason Joseph Walker, Janiece Twana Worrell, Eli Michael Yost, Riley Madison Zapp.

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Pool open June 4th through August 20th

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Youths (6 to(619) Daily Admission $6.00 $6.00 Youths to–19) – Daily Admission AfterAfter 5:305:30 P.M. P.M. $3.00 $3.00 Season Pass Pass $65.00$65.00 Season Adults (2065) toDaily 65) Daily Admission Adults (20 to Admission $7.00 $7.00 AfterAfter 5:305:30 P.M. P.M. $3.50 $4.00 Season Season Pass Pass $80.00$80.00 Seniors – over 65 Daily Admission Seniors – over 65 Daily Admission Free Free Season Season Pass Pass Free Free Family** Season Pass $150.00 Family** Season Pass $150.00

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Children up to 5 years old – no charge & must be accompanied by parent or guardian **Family Plan – children’s age is limited to 19 Cash and checks are accepted at the pool.

Credit and Debit cards are NOT accepted at the pool.

Fees for season passes issued at the Recreation Center can be paid by cash, check and credit/debit cards.

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NAZARETH AREA Andy’s Corner

By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Baseball team hosted Northampton on May 25 in the Dist. Quarterfinals and won 5-4, then lost to Emmaus 3-1 in the Semifinals at DeSales on May 29, ending their season 17-8.

The Nazareth Softball team lost to Emmaus 5-1 in the Dist.

Quarterfinals on May 26, ending their season 13-9.

Special congratulations to Kelly Lescynski on being a state champ in track this past weekend at Shippensburg and the first female in track to ever win as a Javelin State Champion with the winning throw of 141'3.

The Nazareth Senior Legion Baseball started the season on June 1 at East Stroudsburg and will play June 6 at Birches.

For up to the minute updates, visit my website at Nazarethsports.webador.com.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center June community Programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Fishing Rods and Tackle Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification.

Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license.

Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov.

Hike for Health Wednesday, June 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain.

Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Road.

Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can find the full list of dates for each month March through October here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ event/hike_for_health_181#.YgwTYOrMKUk. Native Gardens for Small Spaces Saturday, June 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Many of our beautiful native plants are often overlooked or just plain ignored by gardeners.

Join us for a moderate walk and learn about the importance of including native plants to your garden. We'll introduce you to plants that meet a variety of garden conditions and attract different species of butterflies and birds. The program will focus on species that are appropriate for smaller sized gardens. Nonnative plants that can become invasive and should be avoided will also be covered. Please bring water, a snack, wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Registration is required.

Moth Magic Saturday, June 18 from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

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

Registration is required.

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Weekly lessons for: • Clarinet • Flute • Saxophone • Trumpet • Trombone • French Horn

Lessons in Person, online Call for More Information 610-759-3072 e-mail: admin@nazarethmusic.com Find us on

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Archery for Families Saturday, June 25 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Join other families for an introduction to the sport of archery.

Participants will learn the beginner level skills of target shooting with a compound or recurve bow and arrow. The program will be led by a USA Archery certified instructor. All equipment will be provided. This program is for families with children ages 11 and up. Please register all family members who will be participating as spaces are limited. There will be audience seating if some family members prefer to watch rather than participate. Spectators do not need to register. Registration is required in order to participate.

Archery for Adults Saturday, June 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Join other adults for an introduction to the sport of archery.

Participants will learn the beginner level skills of target shooting with a compound or recurve bow and arrow. The program will be led by a USA Archery certified instructor. All equipment will be provided. This program is for adults only. Please register all group members who will be participating as spaces are limited.

There will be audience seating if some group members prefer to watch rather than participate.

Spectators do not need to register.

Registration is required in order to participate.

Fascinating Fungi Saturday, June 25 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Join Dorothy Smullen, a 48year member of the New Jersey Mycological Association as she shows us specimens, talks with us about the importance of fungi in ecosystems, modern science and even in architecture. We will then take a short walk to look for the fruiting bodies of these marvelous mycelium around the center.

Registration is required.

You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/

Visit our website at www.nazarethmusic.com •

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Journey around The world at the Memorial Library Of Nazareth and Vicinity

Submitted by JILL SILVIUS This summer at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, located at 295 E. Center St. in Nazareth, is full of fabulous programs, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Nazareth and Rotary International Local District #7430, as we journey around the world.

Executive Director Holly Bennett says, "This summer is going to be filled with free programming for all ages at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity.

We are excited to host the community this summer as we learn about the world we live in, engage in fun creative activities, and interact as a community."

The library's mission is to inspire and enrich the lives of the residents in our supporting municipalities by offering valuable lifetime literacies and a community centric service approach.

We are thrilled to partner with Bushkill Township, Lower Nazareth Township, Upper Nazareth Township, and the Borough of Nazareth in this endeavor throughout the year.

Each week of the summer, we'll focus on a different continent.

The festivities and projects include the following highlights (plus a multitude of others): • High-energy summer kickoff music concert with Lolly

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

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Galilee House at Moravian Hall Square The National Standard of Excellence in Dementia Care in Nazareth, PA

“We wanted the best care for our Dad. But we also wanted something else for him. We wanted him to live in a place he can call “home”… where his family can be a part of something better for him.”

Galilee House is a Specialized Dementia Care household at Moravian Hall Square for people who are living with dementia.

Caregivers in the household are specially trained to use a Montessori approach to providing care that includes cognitive exercises, life skills and movement, sensory, music, art and socialization activities that focus on each person’s needs, interests, skills and abilities.

Short Term and Long Term stays are available.

• Private Residential Living Accommodation with No Buy-In Fee (Month-to-Month Lease Only) • 24/7 Dementia Care & Nursing Care • Indoor & Outdoor Socialization Spaces for Activities & Visits with Family & Friends • 3 Chef Prepared Meals Each Day • In-House Pharmacy Services • Assistance with Bathing, Showering, Dressing & Personal Hygiene • Medication Management • Care Team Planning with Family Members & On-Staff Medical Director • On-Site Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • Transportation for Appointments, Trips & Events

Entrusting the care for someone you love to someone else is difficult.

“Dad is respected and honored as a person. He trusts the caregivers who help him each day.

And that helps us realize we aren’t letting go… we’ve become part of something better for Dad.” Call Jessica McNamara at 610.746.1313 to schedule a tour of Galilee House.

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Church Directory 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.

Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.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., SS 10 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 9 a.m.

Sunday School 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 Sun. – 9 a.m. WorshipMasks Optional SS w/Ms. Michele following 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. SS-Adults and Kids 10:40 a.m. Masks Required Worship-Fellowship Hall 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.

Sunday School 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.

GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m.

SS 9:30 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., HC May 1, 15 and 29.

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., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 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. 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-408-9624 Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-262-3365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

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

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11:15 a.m.

ATTENTION CHURCHES

Are your services changing for summer?

Please call us at 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com to let us know!

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.

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) 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.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 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’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 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. – 9 a.m.- Contemporary

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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, 610-2612910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville.

610-767-5751 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Education, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton. 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 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.

KEY – W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC – Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, HA – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

The Classifieds Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon | Phone: 610-923-0382 | E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons.

There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.

HELP WANTED AJ TRUNZO INC. HIRING Concrete Const. & Recycling Foreman, Operators, Laborers, Finishers Full time local work Drivers License required Experience preferred 610-837-2000 (6/30) ARE YOU HIRING? Are you hiring and having trouble finding employees? Try placing a Help Wanted ad on our Classifieds page! Classifieds start at $10 for the first 25 words. Advertise for 3 weeks and get the fourth week free with mention of this ad. Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com to get started.

(TN) CDL DRIVERS & LABORERS Henry Yeska & Son Inc. hiring CDL drivers class A & B and laborers. Full time and part time work available. Experience preferred, but not required. Will train on job. Call office at 610759-3290.

(6/30) PT/FT SALES POSITION/ ADMINISTRATIVE Computer savvy, good customer service and sales. Walnutport area. Call 610-767-9600 for more information. Send resume to kmarsh@townandcountrygazette.com.

(6/2) PT WAIT STAFF Blue Mountain Drive-In & Family Restaurant in Danielsville is hiring wait staff part-time.

Must be available weekends.

Apply in-person or call 610-7676379 to set up appointment for immediate interview ThursdaySunday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ask for Samantha or Lisa.

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GARAGE/YARD SALES GARAGE/YARD SALE Benefits Patriot K-9 Rescue June 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2045 Bushkill Center Rd., Moore Twp., next to Graver Arboretum. Info: 610-759-7295.

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UPCOMING EVENTS GIFT CARD/31 GIFTS BINGO Friday, June 10 at Christ Church Little Moore UCC, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m. 20 games for $20 in advance-$25 at the door. Special games and basket raffle tickets extra. Limited number of seats available. Call Brenda at 610837-0680 for tickets. Kitchen open.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James M. Kohler, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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

Patricia Ann Kohler 2934 W. Beersville Rd. Bath, PA 18014 Administratrix Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/19-6/2)

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IT’S YARD SALE SEASON!

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James H. Taylor, deceased, late of Bath, 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: Marcella E. Taylor a/k/a Marcy Taylor ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (5/26-6/9) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Irene M. Flamisch, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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

John William Flamisch, Jr. 424 N. Lehigh Avenue Wind Gap, PA 18091 Executor Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/26-6/9) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, 2835 Mountain View Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate.

The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows: 22-ZHB-759 The applicant(s), Water’s Edge at Wind Gap, LLC, applicant of property proposal known as Industrial Development for Warehouse Use, located at 235 Moorestown Dr. Bath, Moore Twp., PA, 18014, hereby appeals the Determination of the Zoning Officer and challenges the substantive validity of Sections 200-22G14(1)(c),(n),(u),and (w),20030K (5), and 200-35B(12)of the Township Zoning Ordinance and Sections 4.06.9, 4.07.8.a, 4.07.9.a, 4.07.16, 4.07.22, 4.11.10.C, 4.11.11, and 4.12.4C of the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance pursuant to sections 909.1 and 916.1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, and hereby requests variances from Section 200-22.G-14(1)(n) and 200-35.C. of the Township Zoning Ordinance. The property, County PIN#’s J6-10-2 and J610-2A, contains approximately 51.12 acres and is zoned, Industrial (I).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township

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Natural Perspectives

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nothing like seeing a person regain momentum in their life once again. Wherever this finds you, know that it is okay for you to have a fresh start as well. I know in my heart that you are worth another go at life. Allow Grace to wash over you. Life is too short to allow breaths and heartbeats to be wasted.

I want to encourage you here to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start new…right now. Raise your eyebrows. Drop your shoulders. Smile. Expect the best for yourself and love everyone along the way. 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.

Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip

I hope everyone had a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend and stayed nice and cool!

Nazareth had its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday.

It’s always a good parade to watch and to spend some time remembering what Memorial Day is actually about- not fireworks, barbecues, beach vacations or anything else, but to honor those who laid it all on the line for our freedom. Anywho, if you’re lookin’ to cool down, the Nazareth pool is open, and Northampton’s pool opens this Saturday…It official-

ly feels like summer now that Memorial Day has passed and the pools are open, and not only that, strawberry season is finally here. Keep an eye out at your local farms for strawberry pickin’ and your local farm markets for those fresh-picked strawberries if you don’t feel like pickin’ your own. Strawberry season means the annual Little Miss (or Mr.) Strawberry Contest at Bath Farmers’ Market too! That’ll be this Saturday, June 4. Children of all ages are welcome. Oh, one more thing while I’m stuck on strawberries- Salem UCC’s strawberry festival is returning this year on June 11…We received a lot of submissions for the May photo of the month contest so we chose two winners instead of one, it was too hard to pick! Our theme for June is “Photographer’s Choice” so all you photographers out there won’t be limited to anything!

Email submissions to AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com by June 27 to be considered…The new playground equipment has now been installed in the Bath Borough, it’s adjacent to the Paw Park. The Bath Republican Club’s generous donation helped make that equipment go from a dream to a reality.

There’s gonna be a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, July 5 at 5 p.m., all are welcome to attend that…One more thing before I go, we’re switchin’ over to our summer church directory soon so if your schedule is changing, please let us know so we can make sure the times are accurate! Okay now I gotta wrap things up, stay cool out there and cya next time.

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Memorial Library

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Hopwood • Storytime meet-and-greet with Gabe the Library Llama • "Going Native" gardening workshop with Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center • “Read to the Pups” and "Read to Star the therapy horse" to promote reading skills • family movie nights under the stars • Teen "Doctor Who" fandom night • "Fearless Writing" workshop with author Elvira Woodruff • Drawing class with graphic novelist Victoria Jamieson • Moon phase calendars • Explorations of frosty Antarctica • Live demonstration with educator Ian Kindle: “Didgeridoos from Down Under” • Paper animal Molas art • Paper monarch butterfly craft • A weekly postcard from our library garden gnome Registration starts June 6, and the festivities run from June 20 through August 6, culminating in a grand "World's Fair" on the library lawn.

The summer reading portion of the program is for all ages. Adults and teens are encouraged to chal-

lenge themselves by signing up to receive a reading tracker. For every book read, participants receive a raffle ticket to compete for fun prizes.

In addition, we'll be having fun teen programs all summer long, such as a Doctor Who Fandom Night, board game free-play, craft programs, and Zine Club.

Adults can participate in a series of events funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, via the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries, and announced by the American Library Association. Join a virtual author talk with Kate Moore, author of “The Radium Girls” and “The Woman They Could Not Silence” on June 9 at 7 p.m. Attend one of two intensive memoir-writing workshops with author and speaker Jeanette Windle, in-person at the library either on Friday, June 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. or Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. A virtual communications workshop with Peabody Award-winning communications specialist Veronica Rueckert will be held on Saturday, July 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. There are special incentives for the first few MLNV patrons who register for each event.

Please note that summer reading participants must be registered MLNV patrons or ACCESS PA patrons.

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events, please call the library at 610-759-4932, see the library's website and social media, or stop in the library for more information.

Update on Gracedale Nursing Home

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT As of May 31, there are zero cases of COVID-19 among Gracedale residents. Two staff members recently tested positive and are in quarantine.

Visits from family and friends are allowed in common areas or outside in the gardens, but access to the units is limited. Visitors are requested to wear surgical masks while in the facility; employees must wear N-95 masks.

Currently, 96% of residents have been vaccinated with 91% also having received a booster shot; 100% of healthcare workers are vaccinated and 22% have received at least one booster.

Gracedale continues to offer clinics with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

“Gracedale employees have shown great dedication and professionalism throughout this pandemic,” says Lamont McClure.

“Unfortunately, we’ve seen a rise in COVID-19 cases in our area recently. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and take appropriate precautions around anyone who might be vulnerable to this virus.”

“COVID-19 has presented many challenges to Gracedale, but our employees have done a great job getting vaccinated and taking steps to protect themselves, our residents and the community,” says Jennifer StewartKing. “We remain committed to providing a safe and secure home for our residents.”

Employees and residents of Gracedale began receiving vaccinations against COVID-19 in December 2020.

Sermonette

Father’s Day

by Franklin L. Homme It’s celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States.

Children’s Day was celebrated on the second Sunday in June when I was a child. Father’s Day was first recognized in the United States as a result of an executive order signed by President B. Johnson in 1966, and it became a federal holiday under President Richard Nixon in 1972. However, the holiday’s origins go back farther to the early 1900s.

The celebration of Mother’s Day traces its origins back to the 1860s, when Amanas Reeves Jarvis convinced a West Virginia town to hold a “Mother’s Work Day” event to help mend the rift between the mothers of Union and Confederate soldiers. They worked to make the holiday a national event. It became a federal

holiday in 1914 under President Woodrow Wilson. Like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day was preceded by an event in West Virginia.

A single father of five children heard a sermon for Mother’s Day and decided Father’s Day was just as worthy of a celebration. Calvin Coolidge did his best to make it into a national holiday. At the time men thought, “A national fishing day would be better.” So what actually led to Father’s Day? World War II. Americans wanted to honor their fathers fighting overseas.

For those who don’t know, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America.

In May 1966, President B. Johnson declared Waterloo, NY the birthplace of Memorial Day. Regardless of its birthplace, Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War, ending 1865. General John Logan who was the national Commander of the Grand Army proclaimed the 30th of May, 1868 as the day we put flowers on graves of comrades who died in defense of their country and lay in every city, and church yard.

On the first Decoration Day, 5,000 participants decorated 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers’ graves, buried at Arlington Cemetery. General James Garfield made a speech. Congress passed the national holiday in 1971.

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Northampton Borough Police Continued from page 4

Report of a parked trailer attached to a vehicle struck, causing damage to the driver side taillight. A red Volkswagon was witnessed striking the trailer, a male driver left the scene and came back awhile later and removed the offending vehicle with a female.

Hit and run in the 100 block of W. 17th St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, causing damage to the left front area.

Fire call in the 1300 block of Main St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

MAY 11 Traffic stop in the 500 block of E. 4th St. and the 300 block of E. 10th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of and 2000 block of Main St., and the 2100 block of Hokendauqua Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

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