The Home News June 8

Employees at our cement plants for many years were paid in cash. The Atlas Portland Cement Company had a pay car, which moved through the gigantic plant so employees could show their brass tags with their number to the paymaster to receive their pay.

The Atlas was the largest ce-

ment plant in the world, so it took a few days to complete paying their 5,000 employees. The Atlas and all the local plants then decided to pay by checks.

Seems normal today, but at the time, most employees never saw a

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Bath Borough Council Approves resolutions

And fund transfers

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Bath Borough Council met Monday, June 5 with a brief agenda.

During council committee reports, Vice President Frank Hesch announced that the tentative schedule for Old Home Week during Thursday, August

10 through Sunday, August 13

is as follows: Thursday, August 10: Movie Night – free outdoor movie 7:30/8 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field with a rain date set for Sunday, August 13 (bring your own chairs); Friday, August 11:

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Little Miss Strawberry Winner crowned, Page 2

Little Miss Strawberry Winner crowned, Page 2

Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association brings ‘racing Back to Nazareth’

By SAVANNAH BROWN

On Saturday, June 3, the Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association brought “racing back to Nazareth” after an 11-year hiatus during a day-long event along W. Prospect Street, which was blocked off for the race.

The NASBRA derby was originally founded by Matt Rinker and ran successfully from 2008 through 2012. However, the event became too large to run safely given the small volunteer crew, which is why the derby had not been held in over a decade.

This year, two of the preexisting crew members worked hard to bring back the race for a fun-filled family community event that also raised funds for The Lehigh Conference of Churches with the help of the numerous event sponsors such as The Lehigh Conference of Churches, Martin Guitar, Area 1320, SERVPRO, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, MS Techz, Mehlbaum Sound, RMG Insurance,

DeSales University, Ultimate Auto Detailing & Window Tint, Wolf Insurance, Cortnee’s Cars, Ressler’s Market, Pocono Raceway, and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors.

To pass inspection on the day of the race, drivers had to adhere to some strict regulations. For example, all participants had to be 18 or over, helmets were mandatory, only the driver was allowed in the car during the race, cars had to be powered by the strength of their push start and the gravity of the hill only, so they could not have stored power or external energy sources, car maximum dimensions were 6 feet wide by 12 feet long, no head-first style cars, rollerblade, skateboard, and luge wheels were prohibited, four wheels had to be touching the ground at all times with no retractable wheels allowed, cars were required to have two wheels in the front and two wheels in the back, and cars

could not have any “James Bond stuff” like smoke screens, spikes, oil slicks, or explosives.

Participants began arriving around 7 a.m. to set up and from 8 to 9 a.m. racers checked in and had their cars inspected. Practice runs went from 9 to 11 a.m., and the double elimination races started promptly at noon while announcers Keith Remaly and Jane Babian advised spectators to stay out of the street during each heat.

Car fan favorites for being most creative included Shawn Shupe’s shopping cart dubbed “Grocery Grabber,” JR Williams’ coffin “Eternal Rest,” Chris

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The Atlas pay car moved throughout Atlas Cement to pay the plant’s 5,000 employees. Photo courtesy of Larry Oberly.

Dave Austin’s “Austin Special” crosses the finish line mere inches before Rob Leiser’s STP #2 “The Andretti Car.”

Little Miss Strawberry Winner crowned during Annual contest

Submitted by KARLA BUCKWALTER

The Bath Farmers Market held their annual Little Miss/ Mr. Strawberry Contest on Saturday, June 3. Contestants and their parents arrived at the market with a total of six participants registered. At 10 a.m. the contestants, dressed in their strawberry best, walked around the park to each vendor’s tent for voting. All contestants were very fashionable and adorable, sporting lots of pigtails, ribbons, tulle, reds and pinks, and of course strawberry prints.

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mer Penberthy. Summer was accompanied by her parents, Stephanie and Adam Penberthy, from Newfoundland, Pa. In addition to snagging the title of Little Miss Strawberry, Summer also won some special prizes donated by market vendors.

The market’s next event will be a pie contest on Saturday, June 17. Bring your best homemade pie to enter to win a prize that will be announced on social media. Please check back on our Facebook page or Instagram at “bathfarmersmarketpa” for more details.

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Northampton Fire Dept. to Host youth Summer camp

By CATHERINE STROH

Children in the Northampton Borough, ages 12-15, are invited to attend the fire department’s first youth summer camp.

Northampton Fire Department 42 will host the summer camp from Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Children attending the camp can look forward to events such as hands-on training, team building exercises, learning what a firefighter does and more. The week will conclude with a graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 15.

The camp is open to children ages 12-15 who reside in Northampton Borough and the cost to attend is $25 per child. Applications can be picked up and returned to the borough

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zzle’s Bites Dog Treats, Matty’s Marvelous Makery, True Patriot Coffee, Messy Maker, Lua Cheia Soapery, Hayes Flowers, Eve’s Angels Candles, Northampton Area Public Library, Imagine Attic and Beyond the Garden. Story time will be hosted by Veronica Laroche, Director of the Northampton Area Public Library. Reading times will be at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Summer Penberthy

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.

Lehigh Township To host pet Vaccine clinic

Submitted by ALICE REHRIG

Lehigh Township will be offering dog and cat inoculations on Saturday, June 17 at the township municipal building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pet registration and release forms must be completed by owners prior to inoculations.

Due to the generous donation of time, Dr. Benjamin Shelly of the Blue Ridge Veterinary Clinic will be administering distemper and rabies shots to dogs and cats at a minimal cost.

A rabies vaccine will be available for $30 and distemper for $35.

Pets can only receive a 3-year rabies vaccine if their previous rabies vaccine certificate is presented to show dates.

Pet registration is preferred but not mandatory. The registration form can be found online at lehightownship.com. Completed

Nazareth Borough Council moves Forward with Council Chambers project

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, June 5 to discuss the Council Chambers project, borough insurances, the hiring of a part-time police officer, and the hourly wage of traffic control officers.

Street on Saturday, July 29 for use by farmers market vendors during the 2023 Martin on Main event.

forms can be dropped at the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

municipal office during normal business hours, or the fire station on Monday nights between 6 and 8 p.m.

Applications must be turned in by Monday, July 3.

For more information contact Safety Officer/Camp Director Barry Frantz at NFD42Camp@ northamptonfire42.com.

50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. James Heller, of Oak Orchard, Delaware, marked their 50th wedding anniversary this June. James is originally from Bath and Kathleen is originally from Hershey. They met at East Stroudsburg State College.

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Under public property, council unanimously approved the direction for the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority to proceed with its proposed addition to the Council Chambers. The authority presented details of the project to council at the June 1 workshop meeting and NBMA will now finalize the potential lease and design before beginning construction on the project.

Council also unanimously approved the request of the NEDC for the closure of S. Main Street from Belvidere to W. Walnut

Council members also approved use of the park on Tuesday, July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the First Responder Ice Cream Night sponsored by Thrivent Financial to provide free scoops of ice cream for patrons while seeking donations for the borough’s first responders, and for the annual Kazoo Parade to be held on Saturday, July 1 beginning at 10 a.m.

Under finance, council unanimously approved the renewal of the borough’s package of insurances with Brown & Brown of the Lehigh Valley for a total cost of $165,761. The total represents an increase from the 2022 total of $149,538 and includes liability, vehicles, inland marine,

contractor’s equipment, and police/public officials’ errors and omissions with Brown & Brown of the Lehigh Valley and Trident Insurance Group for the Public Officials Policy and Employee Practices. Trident will also provide the general liability, law enforcement, and vehicle policies while Selective Insurance Group will provide inland marine and property coverage.

The total cost of the Municipal Entity Insurance package, which includes worker’s compensation coverage, is $260,567 and includes professional services for administering the borough’s worker’s compensation coverage with both the state fund for volunteer firemen and administering the regular borough worker’s compensation with

Looking Back

check. How could paper replace cash in your envelope?

A letter was given to each employee to explain the new system; unfortunately, many employees could not read English. Many came from Europe and were not totally assimilated into our culture.

The letter stated, “It was in the best interest to pay wages by check instead of cash. This would eliminate the risk of handling currency. These checks will be cashed at any bank, and no charge will be made by such banks for cash-

ing these checks. The company would advise against employees cashing these checks at any place when a charge is made for cashing them.”

“Any employee who has any doubt in his mind as to how these checks should be handled should take up the manner with his foreman, who will fully advise him and also render any assistance, thus avoiding inconvenience to you.”

Signing your name and endorsing a check was a new experience for employees who could not read English, but with assistance from their co-workers, they soon were able to adjust to the new payment system.

See you in two weeks.

PA Department of Agriculture delays farmers Market vouchers for eligible County seniors

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

The following Farmers Market Voucher update is from the PA Department of Agriculture through PDA’s Legislative Office.

The PA Department of Agriculture (Dept. of AG) has unfortunate news regarding the

Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The vendor selected to print the 2023 checks has informed the Dept. of AG that the previously agreed upon check delivery date of June 1 is no longer feasible. Instead, the checks are

not expected to ship until June 23. Due to the printing facility being located in Utah, Dept. of AG estimates the delivery dates to be June 28, 29 and 30.

This year, the PA Dept. of AG is transitioning the checks to a hybrid electronic solution that will allow farmers to more quickly and easily deposit their checks. However, this transition to a hybrid check with embedded QR codes has resulted in significant computer programming delays for the printer. Additionally, the Dept. of AG has been informed that the specialty paper upon which the checks are printed has not yet been received at the printer. These delays have pushed the production date for the checks back significantly. Please know that the Dept. of AG is continuing to work with the vendor to expedite this process in any way possible to get the checks into hand of Pennsylvanians in need of food assistance at the earliest possible date.

It is understood that the unexpected delay will put pressure on individuals who receive these funds, as they have budgeted anticipating the checks to arrive on June 1. However, checks will still be available for the majority of the farmers market season, with check redemption running through November 30, and the value of checks available to eligible recipients will remain the same as planned. (This year, each eligible WIC recipient will receive three $10 vouchers and each eligible senior will receive five $10 vouchers.) As new information and timelines are available, updates will be provided.

There will be no in-person distribution of coupons in 2023. Seniors may only receive vouchers once during the program, which runs from June 1 until November 30.

Application forms are available at northamptoncounty.org.

A list of participating farmers markets can be accessed at www. PAFMNP.org.

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

34th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1700-2100 blocks of Main Street, Northampton.

Atlas Cement Co. Memorial Museum- Open for tours second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 24. 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Group tours available, 610-262-2576.

Band In The Park Night- Friday, June 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Moore Twp. Rec. Center, 635 English Rd., Bath. Bring chairs and blankets.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Farmers Market- Every Saturday May-Sept. from 9 a.m. to noon at the clock on W. Main St., Bath.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this day only.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Horner's Cemetery 295th Anniversary Tours- Visit the founders of Northampton Co. Daily tours by appt. only. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.

Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May-Oct. in the Square, Nazareth.

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

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

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

Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. May-Sept. in Municipal Park, Northampton.

Old Home Week(end)- August 10-13 in the Borough of Bath. Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canal Park, Northampton.

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

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

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

Pictured is Plant No. 4 of the Atlas Cement Company.

Photo courtesy of Larry Oberly.

Northampton County Receives grant for future Affordable townhomes

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development announced $200,000 awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to construct affordable townhomes at the former site of the Glendon Hotel in Glendon Borough.

The CFA Board approved grants through Local Share Accounts established by the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 71 of 2004).

Flag Day Celebration

By HOME NEWS STAFF

All are welcome to join Eckley

“The Local Share Accounts Program supports projects that promote economic development, community development, and public interest throughout the Commonwealth, and I’m pleased the Glendon Hotel project was selected,” says Lamont G. McClure.

The Glendon Hotel Affordable Housing project will result in five 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhomes. Further funding for this project will be sought through Pennsylvania HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds and through an investment of Federal HOME entitlement funds.

Northern R&S

E. Patch Post 470 for their annual Flag Day celebration. The celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of the Legion, located at 278 Race St. in Bath. Those attending are encouraged to bring any old, unserviceable flags along with them to retire.

Free Scoliosis Screenings Available in Bethlehem

Submitted by HEIDI BUTLER

Two physical therapists with advanced training in the treatment of scoliosis will offer free

screenings for children and adults affected by the medical condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. Scoliosis can cause pain and limit movement, making daily activities difficult. While there is no cure, treatment can help alleviate symptoms and improve mobility.

Screenings will be conducted at The Restoration Space, a holistic health and wellness center in Bethlehem. The Center recently launched a Scoliosis and Complex Spine Program that combines specific scoliosis exercises, stretching, and manual therapy to help people

with scoliosis strengthen their muscles, improve posture and increase mobility. Treatment is customized to each client’s unique condition, taking into account their age, severity of the curve, overall health, and personal goals.

Screenings will be conducted by Dr. Megan Griech and Wendy Norelli. Both physical therapists are certified in the Schroth Method, a non-surgical option for scoliosis treatment utilized

County Council approves livable landscapes plan

and the Division of

Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that Northampton County Council voted to approve Executive McClure’s 2023

Livable Landscape Grant plan by a vote of 9-0 at the Thursday, May 18 meeting. County Council approved all grant projects presented for a total grant award of $1,090,686.00, each adopted by County Resolution.

The 2023 Livable Landscapes Grant Program priorities include land conservation, ecological restoration, education and outreach, municipal park development and rehabilitation, and regional trails. All potential applicants participated in a mandatory grant workshop and individualized meetings.

Twelve applicants submitted eligible projects recommended for grant award approval from a review committee in the Division of Parks and Recreation, the Parks, Recreation, Open Space Advisory Board, County Council Energy, Environment, and Land Use Committee, and County Council.

“The best way to fight the nonstop warehouse proliferation is to preserve and protect our open space. The Northampton County Livable Landscapes Grant Program does just that. It supports our municipalities and non-profit organizations to protect the County’s important natural features and provide outdoor recreation for future generations,” says Lamont G. McClure.

“Through the dedicated funding from County Council, we can provide our municipalities with the funds to assist their immediate residents and improve the environment. Though most of these go directly to our municipalities, they also implement the goals that we strive to perfect in our County park system,” said Bryan Cope, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation.

“We commend the grant recipients on high-quality projects,” remarks Sherry Acevedo, Conservation Coordinator and Livable Landscapes Grant Administrator. “Unified themes included improvements to accessibility, stormwater management, outdoor recreation, green infrastructure, trails, stream corridors, and environmentally sensitive land conservation.”

The grant projects were consistent with the goals and recommendations of the Livable Landscapes – An Open Space Plan for Northampton County and other local, regional, and statewide plans. Since 2006, Northampton County has in-

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vested over $19 million of Livable Landscapes in grant awards for land conservation, ecological restoration, streambank stabilization, regional trails, parks, recreation, open space plans, and municipal park development and rehabilitation. at major medical centers including Johns Hopkins.

To schedule an appointment for a free screening or to learn more about the Scoliosis and Complex Spine Program, call The Restoration Space at 484421-4220 or visit https://www. therestorationspace.com/.

House fire In Upper Nazareth

By HOME NEWS STAFF

A house fire occurred in Upper Nazareth Township on Monday afternoon, June 5.

Around 2:45 p.m. the fire in the 100 block of N. Liberty Street was reported. The fire began on the deck of the home before spreading into the house. Although the fire was quickly controlled before spreading too far, smoke and water damage were sustained throughout the house.

None of the three residents were home at the time of the fire, however there were pets inside. Two dogs and a cat were rescued from the fire with a second cat running away.

Five nearby departments from surrounding municipalities assisted the Upper Nazareth Fire Department with the call.

Morningstar Living Announces

Resident Carol Freese awarded LeadingAgePA Volunteer Of the Year Distinguished Service Award

Submitted by LIZ BRANDL Morningstar Living is thrilled to announce that Moravian Hall Square resident Carol Freese has been honored with a special LeadingAgePA award. Carol was recognized at the LeadingAgePA Annual Conference on May 17 and presented with the Volunteer of the Year Distinguished Service Award for the state of Pa. This award rec-

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Business Night – Bath Borough businesses open late with art, business specials, demos and live music throughout the borough; Saturday, August 12: Activity Day – community picnic and annual softball tournament at 12:30 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field sponsored by Bath Allen Youth Club with live music to be determined at 4 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field (bring your own picnic food and chairs, concession stand will also be open); Sunday, August 13 events are to be determined. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes

in red, white and blue to join the celebration.

Council President Michele Ehrgott provided an update that one of the Public Works Department trucks received a new engine and is working well, and that the seal coat project has been completed on Holiday Hill.

Ehrgott also shared that the community survey regarding police coverage has been completed with suggestions from residents, which will be reviewed soon.

Next, Vice President Hesch announced that there will be a “Tap Talks” event held by the Monocacy Creek Watershed Committee at the Red Wolf Bar and Grille on Thursday, July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. to educate the public about various topics.

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Council Pro Tem Barry Fenstermaker expressed that the Parks & Recreation Committee is looking to hear from residents with suggestions about what they would like to see in the borough parks to help reshape the borough’s parks and recreational landscape for the Borough of Bath Master Park Improvement Plan. Residents can complete the survey via the borough’s website or Facebook page.

Borough Engineer Ronald B. Madison provided an update on the status of the Route 248 realignment project, which now has a projected bid date of March 2024 with possible construction beginning that summer.

In other business, council unanimously approved the transfer of ARPA funds from the General Fund into an escrow account in the amount of $279,698.93 pending review of anticipated expenditures of ARPA with the guidance of the Borough’s special accountant firm Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, the transfer of $500,000 from the borough’s tax account to the general fund for the purposes of funding municipal operations, and approval of the Borough of Bath Police Services Study Community Survey.

Next, council unanimously approved resolutions to amend the Borough Council Articles of Decorum and Rules of Order, the temporary suspension of the open container ordinance in specified areas for the Spuds Light event, and the appointment of Beth Beers to the Borough of Bath Zoning Hearing Board.

Last, council unanimously approved a motion to advertise an ordinance draft to implement a handicapped parking space at 142 Washington St.

The next bi-monthly Borough of Bath council meeting will be held Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. and the next monthly council meeting will be held Monday, July 10 at 6 p.m. in the borough’s office building, located at 121 S. Walnut St.

Bath Farmers Market Little Miss Strawberry contestants

Northampton Borough Police Report

MAY 16

Domestic in the 1700 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St., and the 1100 block of E. 11th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Juvenile problem in the unit block of W. 21st St., and the 1700 block of Main St. Reports of juvenile issues.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Civil matter in the 1400 block

of Railroad St. Report of a civil issue.

Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

MAY 17

Traffic stop, E. 20th St. and Lincoln Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 700 block of E. 18th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

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Monday, June 12 • 6:45-7:45 pm

Disturbance in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance.

Agency assist in the 1200 block of Laubach Ave. Request to assist Bethlehem State Police.

Domestic in the 1600 block of Railroad St. between a male and a female.

MAY 18

Suspicious act in the 100 block of W. 17th St. Report of a suspicious act.

Juvenile problem, E. 11th St. and Washington Ave., and Canal St. and W. 14th St. Reports of juvenile issues.

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

EMS ambulance assist in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Unwanted person in the 1200 block of Main St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Reports of unwanted males.

Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 15th St. A traffic stop was conducted.

MAY 19

Suspicious vehicle, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St., E. 16th St. and Line Alley, the 1500 block of Laubach Ave., Main St. and Washington Ave., Main St. and E. 7th St., the 1600 block of Canal St., and the 800 block, the 1000 block, the 1200 block and the 2000 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Disturbance in the 2300 block of Washington Ave., and the 1700 block of Main St. Reports of disturbances.

EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Unwanted person in the 1400 block of Railroad St. Report of an unwanted female.

Neighbor complaint in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of a neighbor issue.

MAY 20

Traffic stop, Clear Springs Dr. and Horwith Dr., and E. 11th St. and Washington Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Animal case in the 500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a dog barking.

Harassment in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of harassment.

EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of E. 5th St., and the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Juvenile problem in the 800 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Check person/welfare of 1400 block of Railroad St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Assist person in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist a male.

Disturbance in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male and a female.

MAY 21

Assist person in the 2200 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a female.

Traffic stop in the 1400 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Noise complaint in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.

Neighbor complaint in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Unwanted person in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of an unwanted male.

Domestic in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. between two females.

MAY 22

Harassment in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of harassment. Non-reportable accident in the 1700 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Check person/welfare in the 500 block of Howertown Rd. Request to check the welfare of a male and a female.

Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a neighbor issue.

Traffic stop in the 1000 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 600 block of E. 9th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Disturbance in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a disturbance.

Northampton Borough Council Considers pulling permits for Adult softball league

By KERI LINDENMUTH

A home run is typically a cause for celebration, but not for the residents along Canal Street in Northampton. Since spring, fly balls from an adult softball league playing at Canal Park have damaged several homes and vehicles

along the street. The outfield fence at Canal Park is 320 feet away, but that distance is not enough for the adult leagues using the park.

“These guys are cranking them out of there,” said Councilman Jason Donohue during

Northampton AARP Announces June meeting

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE

The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, June 14 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, located at 1601 Laubach Ave. Doors will open at 11 a.m. All members are cordially invited to attend. We

welcome any new members or visitors to join. Bus trips will be on display at the trip table. Anyone interested in bus trips should call Sharon Bechtold at 610-262-9182. Our speaker will be from the AARP Foundations Senior Service Employment Program.

Northampton Borough Council’s June 1 meeting.

Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst said the borough had a previous issue at the 26th Street Playground. In that case, the borough pulled the league’s permit and asked them to find another home field. A similar decision, in council’s view, is in order.

Brobst said leagues are warned of the risks when applying for a field permit.

“[The team] is told at the beginning of the year ‘no Gorilla balls, no Gorilla bats.’” Brobst and Borough Solicitor Brian Panella will work together on language to prohibit adult softball leagues from Canal Park, limiting the park only to youth leagues.

In other news, Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. took some time to explain his reasoning for suggesting a reduced pool fee for Catasauqua residents during a previous meeting. Council rejected the motion. However, Lopsonzski, Sr. said he has since received backlash online for his suggestion.

“Catasauqua residents have endured a 50 percent rise in borough taxes,” he said. “My intention was to show that our community is sympathetic toward their community.”

He added that the reduced rate would still be more than what Northampton residents pay but less than what other out-of-town passes cost.

Councilwoman Judith Haldeman said Lopsonzski’s idea was “honorable,” but with the motion previously rejected, “Catasauqua residents will have to pay like [other] out-of-towners.”

Motions approved during the meeting included an escrow release of over $11,000 to Schoolhouse Apartments on Main, LLC. The 1503 Main St. developer has completed all outstanding property requests required by the borough and its zoning.

“They have been a good neighbor,” Brobst said of the developer.

Council also approved an application for a Nor-Co Grant for $48,000. If awarded, this grant would be combined with an additional $20,000 grant to help the borough update its zoning ordinances as part of the River Central Comprehensive Plan.

Meanwhile, Mayor Anthony Pristash announced that the Hometown Heroes banner program is starting again. The initial response was overwhelming and interest is still rampant.

“I would hate to see anyone

turned away,” Mayor Pristash said, adding that this program helps “build a more patriotic Northampton.”

Finally, Mayor Pristash and council bid farewell to Junior Council Representative Ryleigh Tillotson. A graduate of the Northampton Area High School Class of 2023, Tillotson’s twoyear term will conclude at the end of June.

“From here on, everyone is going to build on the back of what you have done,” Mayor Pristash told Tillotson.

The mayor’s sentiments were echoed by every member of council.

“[Tillotson] will have a very successful career,” said Lopsonzski, Sr. He added that she has got-

By ANDY WEAVER

The Nazareth Boys Volleyball team played Emmaus at Catasauqua High School on May 30 in the District Semifinals and lost to end the 2023 volleyball season.

The Nazareth Softball team played Emmaus in the District Semifinals on May 30 and won, then played Easton in the District Finals and beat Easton to win the Championship. They then played a home state playoff game on June 5 versus Pennridge and won 12-3. They will now play Chambersburg on Thursday, June 8 in the States Quarterfinals at 2:30 p.m. at Twin Valley High School. The Semifinals will be on June 12 and the State Finals would be on

June 15 at Penn State. For up-to-the-minute sports news, visit https://nazarethsports. webador.com/.

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Hill’s Strows Plumbing bathtub “No Rough Too Tough,” and Buck Vanhorn’s carrot “The Carrot Express.” Crowd favorite was Meghan Uliana’s “#38 Farm Team” as Remaly and Babian announced that Uliana was the only female driver of the derby, which received excited roars from spectators showing their support.

During the first bracket Shupe’s “Grocery Grabber” won against Steven Noversel’s white NB2 Motorsports and Vigilance Hose “NB2-S” and Rick

Noversel’s white NB2 Motorsports “NB2-R.” Randy Ressler’s third generation Ressler’s Racing “#12” won against Cole Heitzman’s “Blue Bed” and JR Williams’ “Eternal Rest.” Due to a no-show, Louis Stubits’ black “Mechanical Mayhem” also won. Rob Leiser’s red STP #2 “The Andretti Car” won against AJ Ressler’s white “Ressler’s Racing” and Mason Rinker’s yellow 30s roadster “The Rink.” Hill’s “No Rough Too Tough” won due to a no-show, and Uliana’s “#38 Farm Team” won against Vanhorn’s “The Carrot Express.” KC Creyer’s blue bomber “Quarry Slugs” won against Brandon Ahart’s wooden “Dude Where’s My Soapbox?” Dave Austin’s

green #5 “Austin Special” won against Neil Romanishan’s black snowmobile “The Dream Team,” and due to a no-show, Dan Geiger’s Mario cart “Knuckleheads” won, with Geiger even dressed as Mario.

Races continued as fans and their tail-wagging pooches cheered on throughout the day while jamming to 80s classics and munching on hot dogs and Girl Scout cookies.

During the final bracket, Austin’s green #5 “Austin Special” went head-to-head with Leiser’s

red STP #2 “The Andretti Car” and AJ Ressler’s white “Ressler’s Racing.” Austin won by a mere foot with Leiser coming in second place and Ressler coming in third.

During Austin’s winning speech, he thanked Leiser who actually built the “Austin Special,” and Leiser was a great sport, posing for pictures with Austin and the “Austin Special.”

Founder Matt Rinker and announcers Remaly and Babian

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JR Williams’ “Eternal Rest”

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thanked spectators for coming out and proudly shared that NASBRA will be back next year for everyone to look forward to. Interested racers should start

Nazareth Council

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Susquehanna Municipal Trust for an annual cost of $79,001. State Worker’s Insurance Fund coverage for firemen is an additional $15,805. Total premiums also include administering benefit services for health insurances and their yearly renewals plus human resource consulting and compliance counseling.

Under police, council unanimously approved the hire of Pierce Petrozelli as part-time police officer conditioned upon the passage of all necessary certifications and background checks, and the increase of the traffic control officers’ hourly wage from the current $13 per hour to $15 per hour.

For the month of May, the Nazareth Borough Police Department reported 340 total police activity/calls for service,

34 crimes reported and investigated, 23 criminal arrests, two drug-related crimes, six part 1 offenses, 68 traffic citations issued, 62 warnings issued, and 16 non-reportable traffic accidents. For the month of May, Parking Enforcement reported 271 parking enforcement officer violations issued, 106 officer issued violations, and 377 total parking tickets issued for the month.

Under fire, council unanimously approved a resolution that certifies the borough’s filing of a Municipal Fire Department Capital Grant program proposal seeking $100,000 in grant assistance for reconstruction of the firehouse floor.

Next, under law, council unanimously approved ordinance amendments to the parking ordinance to properly establish a 15-minute parking space, two one-hour spaces, and to establish “no parking” in two of those spaces in the southwest corner of the circle on Saturday

mornings during operation of the farmers market.

Under environmental steering and lighting, council regretfully accepted the resignation of Brian DeMarco from his position as Upper Nazareth Township representative on the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority.

Council then approved the direction for the borough engineer to begin the process of writing up specifications for the upcoming Reuse and Recycling contract for 2024 and subsequent years.

Last, council unanimously approved the purchase of two PCs for use in the police department at a cost of $6,020.50.

Nazareth Borough Council will have a workshop meeting on Thursday, June 29 at 6 p.m. and the next regular monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.

thinking of their plans for the 2024 race, which will surely be even more creative than this year, given that the derby is back to stay. Check out the Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association’s Facebook page for more information and stay tuned for next year’s derby.

Meghan Uliana’s “#38 Farm Team”

Shawn Shupe’s “Grocery Grabber” crosses the finish line with Steven Noversel’s white NB2 Motorsports and Vigilance Hose “NB2-S” and Rick Noversel’s white NB2 Motorsports “NB2-R” finishing in second and third place.

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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.

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MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-2882

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

Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, CHERRYVILLE.

610-767-1239

Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, BUSHKILL

TWP. 610-759-7132

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

CHAPMAN QUARRIES

UNITED METHODIST, BATH. 610-837-0935

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C.,

S. CHESTNUT ST. BATH. 610-837-0345

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., SCHOENERSVILLE.

610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, DANIELSVILLE.

610-837-6051

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

CONCORDIA

LUTHERAN CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-8500

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

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, BATH.

610-837-7517

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

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

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, NAZARETH.

610-759-6557

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Youth Ministry – Sunday –6:30 p.m.

Kids Ministries – Wednesday – 7 p.m.

EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH. 610-837-1741

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

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, BUSHKILL TWP. INFO@

FAITHFAMILYFELLOWSHIP.

CHURCH

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, WALNUTPORT.

610-767-3505

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

NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PEN ARGYL.

610-863-4811

Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, NAZARETH.

610-759-7363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.,

M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m.,

Sat. – Mass 5 p.m. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-2668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-3365

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

610 767-7203

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

570-992-7050

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

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

610-759-3163

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

610-262-8101 (N)

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

NORTHAMPTON

ASSEMBLY OF GOD, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-5645

Sun – Worship 11 a.m./6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON.

610-262-4412 (HA)

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

PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, BETHLEHEM.

610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m.

SS children and adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON

610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.,

Mon. – Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, EASTON/NAZARETH.

484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, BATH.

610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.,

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

SALEM U.C.C.

MOORESTOWN

610-759-1652

Sun. – 9:30 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, DANIELSVILLE.

610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, NAZARETH.

610-759-0376

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

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL

NAZARETH

610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH.

610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV.

LUTHERAN CHURCH, NAZARETH

610-759-3090.

Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m.,

Sat. – Worship with HC

5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., HOWERTOWN.

610-262-8666

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. NAZARETH.

610-759-0893

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

ST. NICHOLAS R.C. BERLINSVILLE.

610-767-3107

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

610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, NORTHAMPTON, 610-261-2910. HA

Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., OF INDIANLAND, CHERRYVILLE

610-767-5751

Sun. – Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S UCC SEEMSVILLE, Northampton. 610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, HECKTOWN

610-759-6377

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

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, NORTHAMPTON

610-837-5894

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

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

610-767-8939

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

610-262-1133

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

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

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

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of John Earl Bishop, late of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Angelina Marie Bishop, Executrix of the Estate of John Earl Bishop. 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

Angelina Marie Bishop

℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

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Nazareth, PA 18064

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Police Blotter

Terroristic threats

On May 22 at 4:30 p.m. the CRPD was dispatched to Strong Brew warehouse located in Hanover Township. The operations manager relayed that an employee, 21-year-old Tymel Terrell-Bolding of Bethlehem, was recently fired and made statements to shoot individuals at the warehouse. Terrell-Bolding was located by CRPD at a nearby bus stop. Criminal charges for terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct to be filed.

Retail theft

CRPD responded to Walmart on Easton Nazareth Highway on June 2 for a report of a retail

theft. Upon arrival, police were advised by loss prevention that they stopped 34-year-old Ashley Shoemaker and 34-year-old Joshua Shoemaker, both of Allentown, for retail theft. They were observed selecting various merchandise and concealing it in a handbag in their shopping cart. They proceeded to make their way through self-checkout where they paid for some merchandise but not the concealed items.

Joshua had selected $169.54 worth of merchandise while Ashley concealed $171.88 worth of merchandise. One charge of retail theft graded as an M1 will be filed against each Shoemaker.

Drug possession/retail Theft

On April 27 at 5:30 p.m., 56-year-old Lawrence Ament was arrested for retail theft after he was observed by an off duty police officer stealing a 30” LED

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light bar from Tractor Supply in Nazareth. Ament placed the light bar in a vehicle and fled from the scene on foot. A search of the vehicle turned over the light bar along with a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Ament was identified by the off duty officer and identification was found in the vehicle.

Ament has multiple prior convictions for retail theft so felony charges of retail theft, possession of small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were filed against him. He was incarcerated in Northampton County Prison the day after the retail theft and was arraigned on the charges from there.

Terroristic threats

On April 23 at 2 p.m., CRPD officers responded to the Walmart in Lower Nazareth for a report of threats in the store. After investigation it was found that the defendant, 19-year-old Keith Rhinehart, had threatened a juvenile and his mother with brass knuckles in the store. Rhinehart was located in the store and the brass knuckles were located in his vehicle. He also had in his possession a stun gun. After a search of his vehicle, drugs and paraphernalia were also located. Criminal charges were filed.

Harassment

CRPD responded to the 1200 block of Greenfield Road in Bethlehem for a report of a domestic situation on May 21. Upon arrival, the involved parties had already left the scene. As police spoke to family members it was reported that 41-year-old Patrick Fantasia of Easton pushed a 20-year-old male down onto the steps and punched him in the face. The male had a mark below his left eye. Fantasia was contacted by phone and denied striking the male. Based on information

received from family members and the mark on the victim’s face, Fantasia was cited with a summary charge.

Access device fraud

On April 18 CRPD officers responded to the Taylor Family Mart in Hanover Township and met with a complainant. It was relayed that at some point the complainant’s debit card was stolen and used at the ATM inside the store. Through investigation it was determined that the complainant’s friend, 26-year-old Pamela Noti of Emmaus, had stolen the debit card and made an unauthorized withdrawal of money.

Possession of drug Paraphernalia

On April 8 at 11:30 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to the Holiday Inn Express in Hanover Township for a call of an unwanted guest. A female guest who was staying at the hotel was cooperative and left without issue. A male, 46-yearold Raymond Murtz of Bethlehem, who was with the female, had an active Domestic Warrant from Northampton County. At that time Murtz was also in possession of drug paraphernalia as well as 21 hotel towels that were in his belongings.

Theft

On April 8 at an unknown specific time, an unknown actor took possession of a Schneider 53” Hyundai trailer from 1000 Willowbrook Rd. in Allen Township. The trailer was located by Incident Investigations through Schneider at a repossession yard in Fontana, California.

Memorial Day holiday Enforcement results

The PSP Troop M-Bethlehem have announced the results of the Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement period which began Friday, May 26 and concluded Monday, May 29.

Troop M (Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties) inves-

tigated a total of 42 crashes and made 31 DUI arrests. The crashes investigated were down from last year’s number of 54 crashes. The DUI arrests were up from last year, with 26 arrests made in 2022.

Theft bad checks

On May 18 PSP patrol was dispatched to a bad checks incident at 6410 Airport Rd. The bad checks were passed from December 15 through December 22 at Shelly’s Building Supply. The bad checks totaled $12,365.18.

Harassment/physical Contact

On March 19, members of the PSP were dispatched to Boro Meadow Park in the Bath Borough. Upon arrival, police made contact with a 9-year-old victim and his mother. The victim stated that he was struck in the face by the suspect.

Harassing communication

On February 22, PSP troopers responded to Old Gate Road in Allen Township to assist EMS with 34-year-old Rebecca Gift. While on scene, Gift became irate and began throwing furniture and yelling. Gift then spit on a trooper while she was being restrained for her safety. Gift was eventually transported to St. Luke’s Bethlehem.

ID theft

On May 16, PSP Bethlehem was contacted in regards to an identity theft. The victim, a 60-year-old man from Bath, related that an unknown actor(s) opened a credit account using his name on November 27. A second attempt was made on April 7 but it was denied. The victim related he did not apply for any credit loans and was contacted by debt collectors for an outstanding balance of $2,131.43. The victim is in the process of disputing the fraudulent attempts and was advised to file a report.

Northampton Borough Council

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ten first-hand experience of government, public service and the importance of collaboration.

During her public comments, Tillotson thanked the council for their support and recognized her fellow graduates.

“Without my class…my friends…I would not be the

person I am today,” she said. “I hope everyone in the community appreciates what our class has done.”

Brobst is working with the guidance office at NAHS to appoint a new junior council representative to start their term in September.

All of council agreed: the new student will have the support of a strong foundation built by Tillotson and “big shoes to fill.”

The next Borough Council meeting will be Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m.

Morningstar

Continued from page 6 ognizes an individual or group that enhances the quality of life for older adults through volunteer work

Carol began her lifelong commitment to serving long before she became a resident at Moravian Hall Square in 2008, in fact, she began volunteering while she was in high school. While living at Moravian Hall Square, Carol has been an indispensable asset to the Good Spirit General Store and has used her talent as a seamstress to organize teams of residents to cut and sew clothing for earthquake victims in Haiti, cut and sewn skirts and shawls to help recreate a prom experience for residents, orchestrated the cutting and sewing of facemasks to keep residents and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently she has spearheaded a project to sew clothes protectors for residents in Nursing Care and personal care neighborhoods. In addition, Carol is an exceptional baker who is always willing to provide baked goods for fundraising bake sales on

campus.

“Many of us have had the privilege of working with countless amazing volunteers throughout our careers,” Morningstar Living President and CEO Sue Drabic said. “In all my 40-plus years of working in senior living, I have to admit that

I have never met a more humble, committed, gifted and self-effacing volunteer as Carol Freese.”

Together, Morningstar Living and LeadingAge PA congratulate Carol Freese as she is recognized as Volunteer of the Year.

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