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Today, Larry Oberly and this GIFT CARD OF YOUR CHOICE writer have the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Susan Jenkins1ST Place Winner in each age category and her mother, Margie Jenkins,Name:_________________________ from Houston, Texas. Margie is a descendant of Samuel Weaver,Address:________________________ whose father, Michael, was the_______________________________ founder of the village of Weavers-_______________________________ ville. John Weaver (Weber, in Ger-Age:___________________________ man) came to America in 1749.Phone:_________________________ Visit us on the Web at www.greatvalu.com He married Barbara Reichart, and they had five children. They Route 512, Bath- 610-837-0900 Your One-where Stop Supermarket For The Holiday! left Germany, religious Sacred Heart School in Bath held a Grandparents’ Bingo, a time to come together with family wars and high taxation were maFULL SERVICE MEAT & DELI DEPARTMENT for an important cause, the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society for Pediatric Cancer. jor issues. The family arrived in Philadelphia and decided to move Through generous donations, the school was able to raise $531.49 for children with cancer. BAKERY: FRESH BREADS, ROLLS PIES & CAKES to the frontier, settling in the PRODUCE: FRUITpresentBASKETS, FRUIT & VEGETABLE TRAYS Scotch-Irish settlement, day Weaversville. Weaver purDAILY AND INSTANT PA. LOTTERY, MONEY ORDERS, POSTAGE STAMPS, RUG DOCTOR RENTALS, 5% chased 160 acres from Thomas SENIOR DISCOUNT EVERY TUESDAY. Craig, one of the original settlers Margie and Susie Jenkins. of the Scotch-Irish settlement, Photo by Larry Oberly. dating back to 1727. supplement field crops; of course, The Weavers were one of the ployees in the Public Works By CHRISTINA SANTO Street residence. Police Chief there were hogs, cows, poultry first German families to settle in Department. Vice President On Thursday, March 5, Bryan Kadingo reviewed the and sheep. the area. A larger German migraPiescienski stated that the Northampton Borough Coun- application and recommended A small limestone quarry and cil met at 7:30 p.m. to consider approving the request. The council is still seeking a can- tion would occur after the Amerilime kiln produced lime, which can Revolution. Some of their requests brought before them council voted and approved the didate for the Zoning Hearing was spread over the fields. Farm neighbors were the Craig family, Board. and to report new information request as recommended. John Ralston, Samuel McNeil work required manual labor, Recently, gas leaks were dis- and Hugh Wilson. to those in attendance. The council also approved which was provided by large famAt the start of the meeting, their two delegates for the covered on Washington AvA barnlike fort would be built ilies. Hours were long, and just Bruce Miller from VFW Post Pennsylvania State Association enue, mostly on the 1900 and on the Ralston property for pro- as the present day, farmers were #4714 presented the council of Boroughs (PSAB) confer- 2100 blocks. There was no tection from Indian attack during dependent on the weather. Old with a check to help with the ence held in Hershey, PA from property damage or human the French and Indian War. The Continued on page 11 costs associated with the Bor- June 7 to 10. Mayor Thomas injury from the gas leaks. The wave of Germans who settled ough taking custody of the Reenock will serve as the vot- area was targeted for main line here were excellent farmers. The 79th Year, Issue No. 11 artillery howitzer previously lo- ing delegate and Council Vice replacement in 2021, but it Weavers would be blessed with www.homenewspa.com cated at the former VFW Post President Keith Piescienski will has been recommended that fertile, productive soil. Soon, they on Main Street. serve as the alternate delegate, the improvements be taken were tilling the ground. John referred to the farm as a care of as soon as possible. The One request brought to the as they have in past years. plantation. The crops included council was for a handicapped Approval was also granted gas line there is approximately wheat, rye, buckwheat and Indian parking spot at the 722 Main for the hiring of two new em- Continued on page 14 corn. Apple trees were planted to USPS 248-700
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Moore Township Board of Supervisors pass resolutions, ordinances by JASON KAMERY Two resolutions and two ordinances were passed at the Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting held at 7 p.m. on March 3 at the Moore Township Municipal Building. Both resolutions and ordinances passed 3-0. The first resolution, 2020-06, states the township’s interest in
conveying an agriculture conservation easement to the county, which will be completely funded by the state. This resolution was prepared to authorize all the supervisors, Township Manager Nicholas Steiner and Secretary Lois Kerbacher to sign off on any documents that would be necessary.
The second resolution was 2020-07, which removes Northampton County as the delinquent real estate tax collector. This went along with the first ordinance, 2020-01, which appoints the delinquent tax collector to be Portnoff Law Associates. The second ordinance was 2020-02 that approves the NIX-
LE Agreement. This agreement is made with the Northampton County Council of Governments. The NIXLE system would provide an emergency notice to the residents when there are emergencies. The Board of Supervisors also passed a motion to grant conditional final approval of 20-03P/F the Moore Township/Schiavone Minor subdivision, with the condition of achieving the Highway Occupancy Permits and putting the contour lines on the plan. 2003P/F would separate the farmland from the park. The Land & Environmental Protection Board presented three properties to be considered for the open space preservation program, the Jarinko, Smith and Silfies properties. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to move forward with the process. The Board of Supervisors will meet again at 7 p.m. on April 7 at the Moore Township Municipal Building.
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Getting Out! Bath Area Fish Committee’s Kid’s Fishing Contest- May 2 and 3. Stay tuned for more information. Bath Museum- Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Saturday January-November and first Saturday in December. 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers welcome. See you March 21. To schedule tours, call 484272-7314, leave message. Eggstravaganza- Saturday, April 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at 100 Short Ln., Northampton. Sponsored by Bath Allen Youth Club. RSVP to bathallenyouth@gmail.com by March 22. Free Community Dinners- First Tuesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth. Call 484-894-9799 FMI. Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting- 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org. Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum- 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org. Helping Homeless VetsWeave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Klecknersville Rangers. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Moore Township Association for Families in Need- Monthly meeting second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meet at Covenant United Methodist Church. Moore Township DemocratsFair Districts update, Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m., Pizzaville. Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Tuesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome. Northampton Crime WatchMeets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of Northampton Fire Dept. Partners For A New Beginning Support Group Meetings- First and third Thursday of every month, 7 to 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Siegfried Log Cabin- Open Saturday, May 16 and Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 time TBA. Spring Sock CollectionBorough of Bath is collecting new, unworn socks between April 1 and June 30. Can be dropped off at borough. FMI email mayor@boroughofbath. org. United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.
Penn State Master Watershed Stewards and Monocacy Creek Watershed Association offer Live Stake Workshops
Hello, everyone… I'm hoping you're all looking forward to spring - I know I am! As many of you know, on Monday March 2 we had the monthly Bath Borough Council meeting…and, wow - the house was packed. Of course, everyone attended because of PennDOT’s presentation on the Route 248 Realignment Project - which has been on the "books" for 25 years. It's only a portion of the changes that will occur in our Borough. We have serious traffic issues here - both with trucks and cars. With five highways - our traffic is backed up in all five directions between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. That being said - Taylor Munoz, Senator Mario Scavello's Chiefof-Staff is probably rolling his eyes - "there goes Mayor Fi with her five highways AGAIN!" All kidding aside - we must take a stand on solving this problem. Many persons at the meeting expressed their dislikes on the project - saying "why are you making it easier for the trucks?" PennDOT is not making it easier for the trucks - they're trying to make it easier for US - so the trucks don't continue to cause problems at the intersections and create more congestion. It's a difficult issue - although, we must take action - better now than later. We, the members of the municipal government of the Borough of Bath, reside here as well. We are voted into office to make the best decisions for all of us - believe me,
it's not easy. Also, at the March Council Meeting I was honored to present Mr. John Ashworth with a Mayoral Proclamation for his heroics at the house fire on January 3 on East Northampton Street. We are very grateful for John and all of the members of the Bath Volunteer Fire Department. Senator Mario Scavello; State Representative Marcia Hahn; and Mr. Austin James of the Nazareth Times also recognized John for his efforts. I would be remiss if I did not mention the passing of an amazing past-resident of the Borough of Bath, and dear friend - Mrs. Agnes Melinsky. Agnes resided in the Borough of Bath most of her life - and, was an integral part of the community. Sadly, with her declining health, she became a resident of Bethlehem. Agnes was a founding member of the Bath Museum and a member of Bath Crime Watch - just to mention a few. She was dedicated to her family, her faith and her community. I will miss her…although, she will always have a special place in my heart. I extend my sincerest condolences to the entire Melinsky family. Hoping to see you all at the April Council Meeting on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. There are many changes coming for our little Borough…please, try to stay informed. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Mayor Mirabito
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Submitted by KELLY BOND Do you have a small stream on your property that is slowly (or maybe quickly) getting deeper? Are you losing property as it caves in or slumps off into the water during heavy rain events? In some cases, you need a professionally designed stream restoration plan to fix these issues, but you may also be able to repair minor streambank erosion problems at home with a simple and affordable technique known as live staking. Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards and the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association have partnered up to offer Live Staking Workshops in Bethlehem along the Monocacy. In these workshops you will be taught about the process of cutting and planting live stakes,
branch segments of trees and shrubs that are planted during their winter dormancy. We will spend about 30 minutes discussing how the process works and then the remainder of the time spent practicing the techniques directly in a stream at the workshop site. You will gain the skills you need to repeat this experience at your stream while also helping to repair a stream in need (Pennsylvania has over 18,000 miles of impaired streams throughout the state.) What to Wear and Bring Live Staking must take place while the trees are still dormant, but also when the soil is workable. The entire workshop will take place outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather. In order to plant live stakes into streambanks, entering the stream
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is necessary. Proper footwear is necessary for all participants including knee boots, rain boots, waders, or other footwear that can get wet. Participants without proper footwear can contribute in other ways. Climbing in and out of the stream may require a little agility. Some work can be done from outside the stream if you would still like to attend and observe. Expect your hands to get wet and/or muddy, participants are asked to bring work gloves and refillable water bottles. Who is this for? • Homeowners and other property owners with eroding, small streams. • Conservation professionals and organizations working with similar streams or property owners. • Homeowners associations. • Anyone interested in conservation and water quality. What will you learn? The Basics of Live Staking: How it Works and How to ImContinued on page 4
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plement it • Recognizing the impacts of streambank erosion • Identifying where livestaking is appropriate • Harvesting your own stakes • Properly planting live stakes Events: Saturday, March 21 - Monocacy Meadows, 9 a.m. to noon, 2992 Broadhead Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020 Sunday, March 22 - Monocacy Way, 9 a.m. to noon, 1440 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018 Saturday, March 28 - Archibald Johnson Conservation Area, 9 a.m. to noon, 615 Berry's Bridge Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017 Sunday, March 29 - Gertrude Fox Conservation Area, 9 a.m. to noon, 3410 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/livestaking-forstreambank-repair or contact our customer service team at 1-877345-0691 for assistance over the phone. Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in
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• Domestic in the unit block of Laubach Avenue between a male and a female. • Fraud in the 1000 block of Canal Street. Report of credit card fraud. • Non-reportable accident, W. First Street and Grape Street involving two vehicles. • PFA in the 2100 block of Main Street. Report of a PFA violation. • Traffic stop in the 900 block of Main Street. A traffic stop was conducted. • Traffic stop in the 2600 block of Main Street. A traffic stop was conducted.
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• Suspicious act in the 2000 block of Main Street. Report of a suspicious act.
• Check building in the 2100 block of Main Street. Request for Officers to check a building.
• Fire call in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue. Officers assist the Northampton Borough Fire Department.
• Reportable accident in the 1700 block of Main Street involving three vehicles.
• Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue. Request to check the welfare of a female.
• EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Main Street. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
• Criminal mischief in the 1700 block of Franklin Street. Report of graffiti on a wall.
• Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Lilac Court. Request to check the welfare of a female.
• Non-reportable accident in the 2100 block of Main Street involving two vehicles.
• PFA in the 100 block of E. 16th Street. Report of a PFA violation.
• Domestic in the 2000 block of Main Street between a male and a female.
• Criminal mischief in the 2200 block of Washington Avenue. Report of a legally parked vehicle keyed. • Neighbor problem in the 700 block of Washington Avenue. Report of a neighbor issue. • Noise complaint in the 600 block of Main Street. Report of loud music. • Domestic in the 1600 block of Lincoln Avenue between two males.
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• Domestic in the 200 block of W. 30th Street between a male and a female. • Check person/welfare in the 400 block of E. Seventh Street. Request to check the • welfare of a female. • Domestic in the 300 block of E. 11th Street between two females.
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• Check person/welfare in the 900 block of Main Street. Request to check the welfare of a female. • Neighbor problem in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue. Report of a neighbor issue. • Neighbor problem in the 700 block of Washington Avenue. Report of a neighbor issue. • EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Main Street. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. • Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Newport Avenue. Request to check the welfare of a female. • Suicide attempted in the 2000 block of Canal Street. Report of an attempted suicide.
Holy Family Senior Living Daniel Roebuck returns To Roxy Theater to Invites community to Discuss new feature film Open House Celebrate spring with Holy Family Senior living as it shares its new name, New look, and plans for the future Submitted by CELESTE VOYER Holy Family Senior Living, (HFSL), formerly Catholic Senior Housing & Healthcare Services, invites residents, family members, vendors, volunteers, friends, and Lehigh Valley community members to join them as they celebrate their open house. “The new name, look, and logo were chosen to communicate the mission and breadth of the services we provide. This positions the organization in a fresh welcoming way for the older adults we serve, their family members, as well as to attract new employees. We are honored to continue the organization’s almost 60 years of Catholic ministry and look forward to sharing our quality of life and care with our community,” shares Joseph Shadid, CEO. HFSL offers a full range of quality services to meet the diverse needs of seniors. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), we give access to the independent retirement lifestyle that all desire and provide assistance with personal care and support tasks. We also provide short-term and longterm skilled nursing and rehabil-
itation care to promote comfort and restore patients to the best possible level of independence. The open house will feature facility tours, light lunch, refreshments, door prizes, giveaways, an opportunity to meet the HFSL care team and share what Holy Family means to all. To register or for more information, please contact Celeste Voyer, Director of Charitable Giving, at 610-865-5595 x409 or cvoyer@hfmanor.org. About Holy Family Senior Living Founded in 1963 as a ‘home where love of God and love of neighbor abound,” Holy Family Senior Living offers a full range of high-quality services to meet the diverse needs of over 1,000 seniors annually. Holy Family Senior Living owns and manages Holy Family Manor – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Holy Family Grace Mansion – Personal Care, and Holy Family – Independent Living. As a ministry of the Diocese of Allentown, the mission of Holy Family Senior Living is to provide quality physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care with dignity and compassion as we meet the needs of the seniors we serve.
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Submitted by AMRESSE FARROR Daniel Roebuck, actor/writer/ director, returned to the Roxy Theater on Tuesday, March 10 to announce plans for his next feature film. Roebuck will return to the Lehigh Valley to film his next movie, The Hail Mary. It will be Roebuck’s second feature after his directorial debut, Getting Grace, also filmed in the Lehigh Valley. That first film won several awards and continues to shine a glowing spotlight on Roebuck’s hometown of Bethlehem and the surrounding local. The Hail Mary is a comedy about redemption, according to Roebuck, “The story is about Sister Kathy, a nun with a great sense of humor and purpose who finds a sad guy who needs
redemption and cons him into creating a football team for her all- boys Catholic school to lead him to his atonement.” Roebuck is very clear on where the inspiration for the story originated. “It’s so ironic that we are announcing The Hail Mary right in the middle of Catholic Sisters Week. Of course, I have great parents, but I credit my success not only to them, but to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia, who taught me for 12 years in Bethlehem.” Roebuck continued, “If I can celebrate Catholic Sisters, and remind people of the great work and sacrifice they do on behalf of our world, then I’ll feel that I’ve done my job.” The Hail Mary will be the first film presented by the new not-for-profit, A Channel Of
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Peace, that Roebuck formed with his wife Tammy Roebuck and Montana attorney, Erin MacLean. It is through the notfor-profit that Roebuck and company hope to create faithful movies, documentaries, podcasts and television programs suitable for the entire family. According to A Channel of Peace’s charter, they will produce and support film and other multimedia projects and endeavors that provide insight into the advancement of faith in God and the values of love, forgiveness, good works, and gratitude. Daniel Roebuck hopes to have cameras rolling on The Hail Mary by July 2020. “It’s crucial that we move quickly into production because our main location, the former Mary Immaculate Seminary in Northampton, is about to undergo an amazing makeover and we hope to capture it before the changes Continued on page 9
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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Well we finally made it to Daylight Saving Time! Although the first day is always a little weird, I’d much rather enjoy the sunlight later in the day…There was a water rescue last Thursday near the area of Canal Street in the Northampton Borough. I didn’t get to read much about it but I know they were at it for hours, thankfully the person was found awake and alert. There have been a lot of car accidents and fires lately, brush fires and house fires, with this low humidity and windy days. Gov. Wolf ordered state flags be flown at half-staff to honor a fallen firefighter who was killed while attempting to rescue a resident from a fire on Monday morning, in Boiling Springs. Rest in peace firefighter Jerome Guise… Last Friday the Coronavirus finally made its way to Pennsylvania with two cases. I’m writing this on Tuesday and there’s already 12 cases to date…Lotsa road work going on in Northampton County this week, didn’t seem too rainy though to delay the workers…The Governor Wolf Historical Society held their annual
Antique Show over the weekend, there were many interesting items there and as always, tasty food by Daily Grind…The Suburban Trapshooting League had their annual banquet over the weekend at the Northampton Banquet Center to celebrate their end of season, where has the time gone?.. Before we know it Easter will be here will all of the egg hunts. I saw that the Bath Allen Youth Club is having a new event this year, an Eggstravaganza on April 4. Also on April 4 is Ahart’s annual Easter Egg Hunt…Also over the weekend was the 13th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show at Palmer Park Mall. Nazareth Mayor Lance Colondo honored racing legend Bill Tanzosh. Looked like a real fun day for car and racing enthusiasts…The Lehigh Valley Auto Show is coming up in a few weeks, they’re gonna debut the allelectric 2021 Mustang Mach-E… Speaking of cars, the Kreidersville Pack 40 will hold their Pinewood Derby on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m…The Bath Borough Authority is unveiling a new sewage plant this week, Thursday the 12th, stay tuned next week for more info on that…We have Friday the 13th this Friday…I’m not superstitious myself but sometimes strange things do happen around that Continued on page 7
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Suburban Darts (Week 24) Submitted by DAVE CASEY With a ‘sweep’ of Farmersville, 8-2, 5-4 in 10 innings, & 7-2, Dryland increases it’s in the Dart League. Leading the way for Dryland were Shawn Sigley 8 for 13, Lou Dervarics 6 for 12, & Earl Sigley 6 for 14. For Farmersville, Dave Campbell was 5 for 11 (HR), Gene Grim 5 for 13, Tom Gearge 4 for 12, Jason Steigerwalt 4 for 12 (HR), & Ben Kerbaugh with a HR. 2nd place Star of Bethlehem ‘sandwiched’ 4-3 & 3-2 wins (Austin Hoffert with game winning HR in the 10th inning), losing 6-2 to Bath Lutheran. Bill Hoke Jr. was 7 for 13, Bryan Frankenfield 6 for 14, Scott Hoffert 6 for 15, & Tyler Frankenfield with a HR for Star of Bethlehem, while Matt Zeigler was 5 for 12 (HR), Bob Meixsell 5 for 13, & Doug Moser 4 for 8 for Bath Lutheran. After an 8-1 loss in the ‘opener’ to St. Stephen’s, Salem UCC came back to win 2-1 & 2-0. Top hitters for Salem UCC included Ed Taylor 6 for 12, Larry Fehnel 4 for 11 & Sherry Bush with a HR. Jim Blaukovitch was 6 for 12 & Dave Blaukovitch 4 for 12 for St. St. Stephern’s. In other action, Emmanuel ‘sandwiched’ 7-4 & 3-0 wins around a 9-5 loss to Ebenezer. For Emmanuel, Troy Haydt was 6 for 14 (HR), John Villanova 4 for 9 (HR), Arron Masters 3 for 12 & Jon Rice with a HR. Jim Voortman was 6 for 12, Vic Pacchioni 5 for 11, Paul Yoder 4 for 12, with HR’s from Frank Trovato, Steve Gountis, & Joey Blevins for Ebenezer. Last week Christ UCC had a total of ’18 hits’ for the whole night. Last night they had ‘21 hits’ in Game 1 beating Light of Christ 11-10. They also won Game 3, 8-6 (on a HR from Eric Yocum), losing Game 2, 1-0. Leading hitters for Christ UCC were Dave Shaver 9 for 15, Garry Hunsicker 8 for 14, Eric Yocum 6 for 15, Keith Laudenslager5 for 13, Joe Hunsicker 4 for 14, & Susie Gasper with a HR. For Light of Christ, Terry Knauss was 6 for 10, Rich Hasonich 5 for 11, Andy Mickelson 5 for 12,with Charlie Mann, Norm Schoenberger, ‘Buzz’ Heidecker, Dan Halteman, & Chris Knauss all with ‘4 hits’ each. St. Paul’s had the BYE. STANDINGS Dryland Star of Bethlehem Light of Christ Bath Lutheran Salem UCC St. Stephen’s Emmanuel Christ UCC Ebenezer Farmersville St. Paul’s
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Monday Nite Mixed 2019/2020 Bath American Legion Post #470 Week 26 of 30, March 2 Standings W L Seier 58 46 Jacoby 61.5 42.5 Davidson 61 43 Brandt 46 58 Kemmerer 41 63 Kerbacher 44.5 59.5
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Standings W L Grube 62 38 Howell 47 53 Beal 48 52 Csencsits 44 56 Lichtenwalner 51 49 Rinker 55 45 Rice 52 48 Meixsell 41 59
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day and a full moon for whatever reason…the full moon was beautiful Monday night; I don’t know about you but my photos of the moon are always laughably horrible…Next week we already have St. Patty’s Day and then spring! Stay safe and don’t drink and drive while celebrating for St. Patty’s. I saw that Boston and Ireland are cancelling their St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivities because of the Coronavirus. The
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last I saw the parade is still on in Philly. I used to go to Jim Thorpe’s parade back in the day… Looks like the garden clubs are in full swing for the season, I always like seeing their creations; I’m the type that can’t keep any plants alive…Don’t forget that volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aid are at the Memorial Library in Nazareth every Saturday until April 11 to provide assistance to taxpayers…I think that’s it for me this week gang, may the luck of the Irish be with you and see you next time.
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Submitted by SANDRA RINEHART As spring approaches, the Nazareth Area Garden Club has released its plans for the new year. Whether you have a large yard or prefer windowsill gardening, our programs will cover topics of interest for everyone. The first meeting of the year will be on March 17 and will feature a program by Bob Miskevich
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Obituaries Ralph J.W. Derhammer
Ralph J.W. Derhammer, 94, of Moore To w n s h i p , passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at St. Luke’s Un i v e r s i t y Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born in Lehigh Township, he was a son of the late Clyde J. and Esther I. (Althouse) Derhammer. A lifelong farmer in Moore Township, Ralph was also employed by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. where he worked in the B.O.F. for more than 30 years before retiring in 1988. During retirement flea marketing became his passion, and known to many, Ralph naturally made many friends throughout the years of attending auctions and sales. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of Point Phillips and Petersville Rod & Gun Clubs. Ralph also enjoyed playing card games with his family and always looked forward to trips to the casino. He was a founding member of the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., and a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Survivors: Ralph will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his two daughters, Charlene Mast, with whom he resided, and Linda Whitehouse and her husband, Richard, of Elgin, South Carolina; three sons, Wayne Derhammer and his wife, Sue, of Danielsville, Keith Derhammer and his wife, Theresa, of Lehighton, and Terry Derhammer and his wife, Debra, of Palmerton; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 greatgreat-grandchildren; three brothers, Gordon Derhammer and his wife, Peggy, and Lester Derhammer and his wife, Ellen, both of Klecknersville, and Allen Derhammer, of Danielsville; a sister, Lorraine Grider and her husband, Robert, of Moore Township; his former wife, Miriam (Miltenberger) Burbes, of Moore Township; along with many nieces and nephews and their families. Ralph was predeceased
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Doris D. Hummel
Doris D. Hummel, 90, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Born on Sept. 5, 1929, in Chapman Quarries, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Alice (Flick) Fogel. Doris was the wife of the late George J. Hummel, Sr., who died in 1988. She worked many years at Mary Fashion Co., Bath, until retiring. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath, and a member of the Mid-County Senior Center in Bath, where she enjoyed participating in the Kitchen Band. She will be remembered for her love of music, playing pinochle, and being an avid NASCAR fan of Ryan Newman. Her greatest love was the calls and visits from her "Grands" and "Greats.” Survivors: she is survived by a daughter, Pat E. Gestl and her husband, Herman; two sons, George J. Hummel, Jr. and his wife, Sandra, Gary J. Hummel and his wife, Cindy; a sister, Evelyn Archibald and her husband, Paul; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gale Heyer, an infant son Daniel Hummel, and seven brothers and four sisters. Services: were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA. Relatives and friends could call, Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Moore Township, PA. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Doris' memory, may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014.
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deeds indicated the Catasauqua Creek could be used for irrigation, and farmers had the right to erect dams to power early grist mills. John Weaver and his neighbors answered the call, and they served with honor during the Revolutionary War. He served under different commanders. The Army was quite different from the present Army. John would go to war for six to eight months and go home to plant or harvest crops to feed his large family. After the harvest, he would go back and serve again. He served under Col. Craig and fought in the battles of Germantown and Brandywine. In 1780, he served in the 5th Company 1st Battalion of Northampton County. His burial was difficult to determine. The Jane Horner and Stone Church cemeteries both were the final resting places for many Revolutionary War veterans. Returning home, John continued to farm and operate a tannery. He also purchased a stone home from John Hays, one of the original settlers, who operated a tavern in the village. John’s son Michael, 1770-1834, and his wife, Magdalene Fatzinger, assumed ownership of the twostory stone home. In 1916, Cornelia Anna Weaver Green wrote a family history. She writes, “Michael was rigidly honest and punctilious about all transactions. He was known as ‘Holy Mike’ in the community. He would not permit his children to talk at the table, and they stood up while eating. Only the elders were seated. “While a most ambitious man, he was without vanity or pride of life. The home life was as simple as if they lived from hand to mouth. The children (12) were well educated considering that they had no other schooling than that which the township school offered. “He (Michael Weaver) was appointed postmaster and the place was called Weaversville for him.” In two weeks, we have a description of Weaversville in 1800.
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on orchid growing and care. Other programs this year include growing Begonias and another all about Lavenders. Two friends from the Pocono Garden club will present a Floral Arranging Workshop later in the year. Our plant sale and auction in May is not to be missed. As always, we welcome visitors to all of our programs and meetings. The highlight of our year is the flower and garden show held each September. This year, our theme is Birds of a Feather. The show will be held at the Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 M. Broad St. in Nazareth, on Sept. 11 and 12. It is open to the public. You will see many plant specimens, floral arrangements, perennials and houseplants. Watch for more information as the fall
draws closer. The object of the NAGC is to provide a friendly environment, which nurtures the study of horticulture and floral design, and to share that knowledge within our organization and the community. The club meets at the Dryland Church, 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth, on the third Tuesdays of March through November, at 7 p.m. Yearly dues are $20. For more information on becoming a member, please call Jerri Noe at 610-419-8419 or Deanna Bergeman at 610-419-2368.
Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Girls Basketball Team went to Freedom High School to compete against Downingtown East on March 6 in the first round of the PIAA States and won 68-40. The girls then played Altoona in the next round of States at 7 p.m. at Central Dauphin East High School on Tuesday, March 10. The Nazareth Wrestling Team went to States, which were held at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday, March 5 through Saturday March 7. We had five place winners and they are Andrew Smith, Dashawn Barber, Connor Herceg, Drew Clearie and Stephen Schott. The Nazareth Boys Tennis Team went to Allen on March 9, then Liberty on March 11 and next will host Becahi on March 13. For up to the minute sports news, check out my website at www.nazarethsports.wordpress. com.
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American Legion Auxiliary 4 County Council Meeting
Submitted by GEORGEANN HERLING The American Legion Auxiliary 4 County Council Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the Harold V. Knecht American Legion Post 415, 158 S. Main St., Nazareth. Phone number is 610-759-9900. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. The Poppy contest will be held at this meeting, you can enter a hat, corsage, centerpiece, wreath, poster or Junior entry. District President, Sandra Lilly needs you to bring the stubs, money and any unsold tickets to meeting. A nominating committee will be named for the upcoming election of Officers. Our guests will be Department of Pa. President Lisa Boyer and Eastern Vice President Tina Ressler. All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 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 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 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. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Wed.- Lent Worship 6 p.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-8377517 Sun. – Worship 8/9:15/10:30 a.m. HA, SS 9:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun –Traditional 8/10:45 a.m. and Contemporary/SS 9:30 a.m. Wed.- Lenten Soup Supper 6 p.m., Midweek Lenten Worship 7 p.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-408-9624 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., Sunday School 10:15-11:15 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. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Adventures. 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. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30/11:15 a.m. HC, SS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- 7 p.m. Evening Prayer Service 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.
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-8377874 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.
ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m.
SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 8/10:15 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.
ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 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.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-262-3365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., ZION E.L. CHURCH, SS 9 a.m. Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) ST. JOHN’S EV. Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8:45 a.m. Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., KEY Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 W- Worship, M – Mass, p.m. S – Services,
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. 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 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)
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
ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.
SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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UPCOMING EVENTS DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Benefits the 113th Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade. Saturday, March 28 at Star Hose Fire Co., 7748 Penn St., Emerald. Doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6 p.m. BYOB. Snacks provided, kitchen open. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Call 484-619-0140 or 484-2252714 for tickets. (3/26) EASTER CANDY SALE Back by popular demand! Peanut rolled, coconut cream and peanut butter eggs, $10 per dozen. Order deadline March 21. Pick-up April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Chapman Quarries UMC, 1433 Main St., Bath PA 18014. Call 610-837-6276 or 484-623-4545 to order. (3/19) HAM & DANDELION DINNER Saturday, April 4 at Christ UCC, Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. AYCE from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Advance tickets only. $11 adults, $5 children 5-12, ages 4 and under free. No tickets at door. Call 610-8370680 for tickets by March 22. (3/12)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of HARPER EDWIN CAMPBELL, deceased, late of East Allen Township, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Administratrix: DONNA DIANE CAMPBELL c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/27-3/12) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth , Northampton county, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building’ 134 S. Main St. ,until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time , Thursday April 2 ,2020 for furnishing the 2020 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St.,
Nazareth PA All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Keith Knecht, Public Works Superintendent (610-759-0401...484-239-1197) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert R. Kortze P.E. of Keystone consulting engineers 2870 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem PA 18020 610-865-4555. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ( $ 1,000.00 ). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a certified check in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ( $ 1,000.00 ) within twenty ( 20 ) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2020 RENTAL EQUIPMENT.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Secretary / Treasurer Borough of Nazareth (3/5 & 3/12) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Municipal Office Building, 134 S. Main Street until 4:00 prevailing time, Thursday, April 2, 2020 for furnishing the 2020 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 pm that same day, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing of this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Keith Knecht, Public Works Superintendent (610-7590401...484-239-1197) or the Office of the Borough Engineer, Albert Kortze, P.E. of Keystone Consulting Engineers, 2870 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610-865-4555). Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2020 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul A. Kokolus Secretary/Treasurer The Borough of Nazareth (3/5 & 3/12) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frances A. Mondshein, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to
Barbara E. Kocher, Debra K. Becker and Beverly A. Beal, Executrixes of the Estate of Frances A. Mondshein. 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 Barbara E. Kocher, Debra K. Becker And Beverly A. Beal c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (3/5-3/19) PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE The Council of the Borough of Northampton will consider the following Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1214, at its regular public meeting that will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING AND AMENDMENT TO THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS ADOPTED BY THE NORTHAMPTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, SETTING FORTH THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED THERIN; SETTING FORTH THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; SETTING FORTH POSITIONS WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; SETTING FORTH THE EXAMINATION AND GRADING PROCEDURES FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS AND APPOINTMENT; PROVIDING FOR SUSPENSIONS; REMOVALS AND REDUCTIONS IN RANK; SETTING FORTH MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES; REPEALING ORDINANCE 1179 AND ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE DAY OF THIS ORDINANCE. A copy of this Ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager
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PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO AMEND ITS POLICE PENSION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW; AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW AS AMENDED AND AS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER MUNICI-
PALITIES. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (3/12) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO AMEND ITS NON-UNIFORM PENSION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW; AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW AS AMENDED AND AS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (3/12) INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF PROPERTY The Board of Supervisors of Moore Township intends to consider selling property, and will receive sealed bids for the Purchase of Property for the following Tract: All that certain non-buildable tract of land situate along the northerly side of Pheasant Drive (S.R. 248) in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, having an area of 0.5045 acres, abutting the north side of a parcel of land now or formerly of Beth E. Smith known as 3054 Pheasant Drive, and identified as Temporary Lot 7-1 on a plan titled, Moore Estates Lot Line Adjustment, prepared by Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated October 7, 2019, last revised November 1, 2019, and available upon request at the Moore Township Municipal Building. In addition, Buyer is responsible for engineering fees associated with subdivision. Bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020 and due by 4:00 PM, Monday, March 23, 2020. Deliver to the Township Manager. Bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting to be held Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The Board of Supervisors reserve the right to accept or to reject any or all bids in the best interest of the Township and to waive any informality in the Request for Bids process.
March 12-18, 2020 13 INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF PROPERTY The Board of Supervisors of Moore Township intends to consider selling property, and will receive sealed bids for the Purchase of Property for the following Tract: All that certain non-buildable tract of land situate along the northerly side of Pheasant Drive (S.R. 248) in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, having an area of 0.1460 acres, abutting the north side of a parcel of land now or formerly of Jeffrey and Ann Marie Ayers known as 3058 Pheasant Drive, and identified as Temporary Lot 7A-1 on a plan titled, Moore Estates Lot Line Adjustment, prepared by Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated October 7, 2019, last revised November 1, 2019, and available upon request at the Moore Township Municipal Building. In addition, Buyer is responsible for engineering fees associated with subdivision. Bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020 and due by 4:00 PM, Monday, March 23, 2020. Deliver to the Township Manager. Bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting to be held Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The Board of Supervisors reserve the right to accept or to reject any or all bids in the best interest of the Township and to waive any informality in the Request for Bids process. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (3/12) INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF PROPERTY The Board of Supervisors of Moore Township intends to consider selling property, and will receive sealed bids for the Purchase of Property for the following Tract: All that certain non-buildable tract of land situate along the northerly side of Pheasant Drive (S.R. 248) in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, having an area of 0.9236 acres, abutting the north and west sides of a parcel of land now or formerly of Broderick and Miranda Lane known as 3064 Pheasant Drive, and identified as Temporary Lot 8-1 on a plan titled, Moore Estates Lot Line Adjustment, prepared by Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated October 7, 2019, last revised November 1, 2019, and available upon request at the Moore Township Municipal Building. In addition, Buyer is responsible for engineering fees associated with subdivision. Bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020 and due by 4:00 PM, Monday, March 23, 2020. Deliver to the Township Manager. Bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting to be held Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The Board of Supervisors reserve the right to accept or to reject any or all bids in the best interest of the Township and to waive any informality in the Request for Bids process. Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (3/12)
Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (3/12)
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Sermonette
Gratitude by Franklin Homme
Although God gives us everything, He doesn’t demand that we give everything away and live in poverty. We should remember to thank Him for everything we have. Saying thanks makes a lasting impact (Psalm 9:1-2). He supplies us with good things to enjoy and use, but expects, if we can, to help others with gratitude and to give to Him. Jesus was a given. (Psalm 9:1) We will never be able to express our gratitude
for all God’s wonderful deeds. In our prayer time we can thank Him. Jesus generously feeds the multitude, healing the sick, and offers truth to everyone who would listen (1Cor. 16:1-4). Most important He gave up His life on the cross to save all who would believe Him. In (Cor. 16:2) this scripture contains two guidelines that can help us become the generous people God wants us to be. Abounding in generosity looks different for each person. What’s important is that giving is voluntary (2 Cor. 8:8), modeled after Christ’s example (v.9) motivated by a desire to give (v. 10), and based on what one has (v.12). As we give our self fully to the Lord, generosity will overflow. As we read the scriptures, they teach that we don’t lose anything by being generous. God calls us to
give cheerfully, not grudgingly; bountifully, not sparingly, and voluntarily, not under compulsion (Cor.9:6-8). Being a generous person requires a heart that loves the Lord above all else, a will that is submitted to Him, and a mind that desires to obey His commands (Cor.9; 6-8). Generosity shows we’re following in Christ’s footsteps and demonstrating trust for Him in a very practical way. He alone is the one who provides us with the means to give. The practice of daily gratitude can’t ease the magnitude of pain we feel in persons of loss. But recognizing God’s goodness to us-in even the smallest of ways-can prepare us to kneel in worship before one all-powerful God in the darkest hours of our earthly lives. Watch how the practice of thankfulness changes your daily life. Today this is to pray the pastor and staff, provide for the ministry and maintenance of the churches, and help those financially in need. And we give because we love God and want to support the church. It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy.
with COVID-19 in the coming days and weeks, it is important for residents to know the commonwealth is prepared and to be prepared themselves,” Dr. Levine said. “Right now, you have a higher chance of testing positive for COVID-19 if you have traveled to a country or state with known community outbreaks or have come in contact with someone who has the virus. We are working with the health care community across Pennsylvania to keep them informed, consult on patient testing and ensuring they have the resources they need to care for patients.” The Wolf Administration Pre-
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paredness Actions The World Health Organization first announced the coronavirus outbreak in late January and the Pennsylvania Department of Health has had its Emergency Operations Center set up since February 1. The center allows for a collaborative, concentrated state response, including: Activated the Department of Health’s Emergency Operations Center to allow for enhanced response coordination; Begun testing for COVID-19 at the state laboratory; Continued on page 16
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100 years old, according to Piescienski. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. addressed the issue of geese that will be more prevalent in the parks with the start of spring. He wanted to remind attendees and residents that it is illegal by ordinance to feed waterfowl, such as geese. Finally, Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst announced that the 4th Ward, along with the 2nd Ward, will vote in the Northampton Memorial Community Center this year.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health this morning confirmed one additional presumptive positive case of COVID-19 – a resident from Montgomery County, bringing the statewide total to 12 presumptive positive cases. This resident is hospitalized. The department also announced that it will hold a daily press briefing at PEMA headquarters at 1310 Elmerton Ave. in Harrisburg every day at noon to announce the latest efforts and updates on the commonwealth’s response to COVID-19. “While we anticipate that there will be more Pennsylvanians
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Our Best Friends Have Hairy Legs!
‘Fur-get’ About Stress When Moving With Pets www.mynewstouse.com (NAPSI)—If you’re a pet parent, you’re far from alone. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly six in 10 American households have at least one pet. When the time comes to move that household, however, there are a few things you should consider to keep your fourlegged family members happy and healthy.
Moving with Pets
1. Before you pick up the rental moving truck:
• Check with your pet’s veterinarian to see if a mild sedative is recommended for the move. • If your animal will be traveling in a crate, consider preparing him ahead of time by leaving the crate out and open for your pet to go in and out of freely. • Consider taking small
trips in your car with your pets in a crate or carrier to help get them more acclimated before your big move. • Put your pet on a leash or in a kennel or cage when outside the moving truck. • Be sure to have an appropriate ID tag attached to your pet’s collar with a current phone number. You might also consider microchip technology that has the full information about your pet placed on a chip under his skin.
2. During your move:
• Try to keep your pets away from the action. • Animals should travel only in the cabin of the Penske rental truck, where the driver can control the temperature and keep an eye on the animal. Use a dog harness or crate your pet properly for the trip. Never place pets in the back of a mov-
ing truck, as the temperature can become dangerously high and create an unsafe environment for animals. • While on the road, make sure to take your pet’s favorite blankets, toys and high-value treats to make the ride as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. • Bring enough water and food for the journey, as well as any medications they may need. • If you are moving with small pets, such as guinea pigs, birds or fish, keep them contained at all times. • Never leave your pet in the truck. • If your pet becomes overheated while traveling, take her to an airconditioned area and place her in a shallow tub of cool water or rub her down with cool, wet towels. • If you have to travel
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3. When you arrive:
• Make sure to unpack your pet’s belongings— bedding, food and water bowls, toys—as soon as you get there. Having familiar items around will help your pet adjust as
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quickly as possible to his new surroundings. • Remember, pets may take a little while to get used to a new place with new smells and sounds. Be patient and understanding of any bathroom accidents or unusual hiding as they establish themselves into a new environment and learn that the new home is a safe place.
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wide press release. tion Center at PEMA. On March 9, Sec. of Health Governor Tom Wolf signed an Dr. Rachel Levine began to proemergency disaster declaration vide daily press briefings. March 6 to ensure state agencies About COVID-19 Continued from page 14 involved in the response have the Symptoms of the COVID-19 Saturdayexpedited resources they need to can include fever, cough and Maintained communication 1/2 Price Appetizers continue to focus on the virus shortness of breath. The sympand outreach with federal, state 4-6 pm with purchase of adult meal and its possible spread. and local partners; toms may appear in as few as two The Department of SundayHealth is days or as long as 14 days after Provided symptom monitoring Super Sundae providing a daily update via state-Deal! for residents returning from areas Reported illnesses have $2 off Signature Sundaes allexposure. day!!!! ranged from people with little to no symptoms to people being seNow BYOB verely ill and dying. Individuals NEW YEAR... NEW HOURS most at risk for severe symptoms Wednesday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00PM include elderly and those with Sunday 7:00AM-2:00PM pre-existing conditions. Closed Monday & Tuesday Pennsylvanians are reminded Breakfast Til Noon Daily, Sunday All Day to: Wash your hands often with Stop in and try our soap and water for at least 20 New Spring Ice Cream Flavors seconds. Use an alcohol- based Lenten Fish Specials • Minty Spring Shake hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Mini Golf opening SOON!!!!! Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands. Expanded Breakfast Menu…Omelets, Homefries, Kids Meals…And More! Clean surfaces frequently, such as countertops, light switches, *Entire facility wheelchair accessible* Full Menu Take-Out Available cell phones and other frequently 602 Jacobsburg Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064 • 610-365-2186 touched areas. Contain if you are sick, you should stay home until you are feeling better.
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impacted by coronavirus; Provided health care providers, businesses and education providers with information; Reviewed and adapted current pandemic flu plans to prepare for spread of COVID-19; Increased testing capacity; Partially activated the Commonwealth Response Coordina-
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To date, there are nearly 116,000 cases worldwide, including more than 4,000 deaths. There are 755 cases and 26 deaths to date in the United States. The department expects cases to continue to be confirmed in the upcoming days and weeks but wants everyone to take action to help prevent the spread of the virus. The department also said due to the rapidly changing nature of the spread of COVID-19 around the world, it is important for families to be prepared. Comments from State Health Secretary “Further spread of this virus throughout the nation will likely occur. We encourage people to prepare for potential life disruptions. The same family emergency plans and kits that we use to prepare for flu or norovirus, and even snowstorms and floods, are important now. “As this situation evolves, we will continually update Pennsylvanians through our website, health. pa.gov, our Facebook page and our Twitter account,” Dr. Levine said.
Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Spring Festival Christ Church of Bath UCC, 109 S Chestnut St. Sat., March 21st, 4:30 – 8PM
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