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Centenarian celebration Lehigh Township Police Department Held to honor Esther Receives accreditation, fire dept. Fenstermaker of Bath Upgrades radio system By SHERRY MARCHEFSKY The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors held their first meeting of the month on Tuesday, March 8. The Lehigh Township Police Department was pleased to announce they were granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Early last month CALEA did a two-day assessment of the entire department in 30 different areas, including the department’s policies, procedures, equipment,
From left to right: State Rep. Ann Flood, Esther Fenstermaker, District Director to Senator Mario Scavello Brian Fenstermaker, and Bath Mayor Fiorella Mirabito. By CATHERINE STROH by friends and family; we’re happy Esther Fenstermaker of Bath and thankful that the family was turned 100 years young on able to do it for her,” said Esther’s March 11, 2022. She was born son and Bath Borough Council in Upper Nazareth Township to Pro Tem Barry Fenstermaker. Thomas and Gerti Hahn. Esther received citations from She was married to Emory the Borough of Bath, the Senate Fenstermaker for 54 years un- and the PA House of Representatil his death in 1999. She was a tives. State Rep. Ann Flood and homemaker all her life and raised Bath Mayor Fiorella Mirabito six children. She has lived in Bath were in attendance to issue a ciand the surrounding area for over tation and also in attendance was 80 years. Senator Mario Scavello’s District Esther has 13 grandchildren, Director Brian Fenstermaker, 16 great-grandchildren and two Esther’s great-nephew. Fenstergreat-great-granddaughters. maker was present on behalf of An open house centenarian Senator Scavello’s office and recelebration was held for family marked that it was an honor to and friends at St. John’s Evangeli- get to present a citation to one of cal Lutheran Church in Bath on his relatives. Sunday, March 13. We wish Esther Mae Fenstermak“The event was nicely attended er a very happy 100th birthday!
station set-up, and vehicles. The Lehigh Township Police Department is now in the top 12% of police agencies in the United States to have this program seal. The seals are reserved for public safety agencies that have demonstrated compliance with CALEA standards and are the “marks of professional excellence” for the department. Police Chief Scott Fogel proudly stated that, “It has been six years in the making.” CALEA will present the accreditation plaque to the force on
April 12. The Lehigh Township Police Department is in the process of applying for a grant through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The JAG program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to local and state jurisdictions. It supports a range of areas such as corrections, drug treatment, law enforcement, courts, etc. The grant will be used to upgrade the agency’s records management software. It would Continued on page 2
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 budget presentation at Northampton School Board meeting By SAVANNAH BROWN During the Northampton School Board meeting on March 14, Executive Director of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CIU 20), Dr. Christopher Wolfel, presented the intermediate unit’s budget for the upcoming school year. Wolfel stated that the CIU 20 provides educational, administrative, and technology services to over 86,000 students in 13 school districts in the area. “The mission at CIU 20 is to develop positive relationships that support student growth, responsiveness to stakeholders’ crucial needs, and demonstrate
results through services and programs for students.” Seventy six percent of the CIU 20 funding comes from local sources, 12.3% comes from state monies, and 11.6% comes from federal sources. Following, Wolfel presented the IU’s General Operating Budget (GOB) to the school board since it requires local school district support and approval. When broken down, the GOB comprises 1.4% of the IU’s revenue and is the base budget that supports the administrative services needed to operate the IU. At this time, the Executive Director stated that the recom-
mended GOB for the 2022-2023 school year is $3,835,200. The overall budget increase is 2.3% or $84,650, but the increase to the school district withholding is 0%. As a result, the $43,894.88 GOB contribution from Northampton Area School District (NASD) will remain the same as the 2021Continued on page 3
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Allen Township Supervisors discuss Future of municipal building By KERI LINDENMUTH In 2021, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors moved operations and public meetings to the social hall on the second floor of the township fire building at 3530 Howertown Rd. Now, supervisors and Township Manager Ilene Eckhart are pondering ways to renovate the space for public meetings, administrative work,
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house, the building was not large enough to meet the needs of the township. In addition, Eckhart worried about public safety. The 2-acre property the building sits on is where public works keeps its equipment, including vehicles and salt sheds. Using the larger fire hall as the new municipal building not only provides a more centralized location for all township residents but gives the township’s public works crew the space and security they need to perform their duties. While all supervisors agreed that the previous property posed issues, Supervisor Gary Behler worried about the repercussions of dividing up the large social hall, which serves as a meeting space for nearby municipalities, as well as a voting location. “I’m not so sure we really want to divide up this room,” he said. “I think we’re really going to need a lot of space here.” He wondered whether the township could construct a smaller building on the property for administrative purposes. Several other supervisors agreed. Supervisor Dale Hassler said he believed the social hall could be repurposed and still maintain most of its size. He recommended administrative offices, conference rooms, or training rooms where the bar and kitchen currently stand. “[We] still would not lose a lot of the hall,” he said. Eckhart said she’ll be reaching out to a neighboring municipality that knows quite a bit about repurposing an existing building into a modern municipal building: Bath. In 2018, through volunteer support, the borough turned a beer distribution building into its new municipal office. “They got a little creative down there,” Eckhart said. She will
reach out to Bath Borough, in addition to several firms who may be able to help map out the existing property and its utilities. “We got the land, we got the property,” said Behler. “We’re in no hurry. Let’s do it right.” In other news, engineer Andrea Martin said the township’s Joint Act 537 plan with Northampton was submitted to the planning commission. A 60-day review period is now in effect, and the plan will also be advertised for public review. The public has 30 days to review and submit written comments. The plan will be available at the Allen Township and Northampton Borough municipal buildings. Comments must be submitted in writing to Eckhart, or LeRoy Brobst, Northampton Borough Manager. Once collected, comments will be delivered to municipal engineers before the municipalities vote to adopt the final plan. Then the plan is submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection. Martin said she will explore whether residents can submit electronic comments. Also discussed during the March 5 meeting was the addition of an agricultural security zone in the township. The Gaugler/Mann farm property at Mud Lane and Seemsville Road filed a request to zone 57.5 acres as agricultural. This zone grants certain protections as long as the property meets agricultural uses. The board approved this request unanimously. Finally, the board is advertising job openings for part-time seasonal road crew employees. Applicants can be high school or college-aged. Primary duties will include grass cutting. The next Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. During this time, developers from Willowbrook Farms will return to continue their curative amendment hearing.
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allow proficient regional information sharing between agencies. Law enforcement looked at the optics and volume of the truck traffic on Walnut Drive, and has stated that there does not seem to be a repetitive problem. There were minimal violations during the assessed time the police department was monitoring the roadway. The Lehigh Township Fire Department was awarded a $295,000 grant under the Vehicle Replacement Program’s Primary Apparatus Fund. The vehicle to be replaced is the department’s 52-year-old military truck. The fire department is looking to purchase a brush truck and is seeking additional funding. Earlier this month the fire company used a $50,000 grant and matched it by $20,000 to upgrade the department’s radio systems. These systems haven’t been replaced in 30 years. They will provide the department with updated security and features to more accurately and efficiently do their jobs. Extensions of time for plan approval were awarded until June 30 for Sedler Design & Redevelopment/M&U International. Northwoods LURRs Final Development Plan was approved, as was the Richard Diehl Paving Land Development Plan. The board approved release request #1 from the Northampton Area School District Land Development escrow in the amount of $1,052,451. This release is for completed land improvements on the school property, including the parking lot. Finally, the Northampton Kids Baseball team has been approved as a home team and has expressed interest in taking care of the infield this year as well as redoing the inside of the home dugout. Prices are being reviewed at this time. The Lehigh Township Dog Park has been closed due to muddy conditions. It will be closed until April 30. Township yoga is set to start again on April 3 in Danielsville. See the township website for more information: www.lehightownship.com. The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. The Home News
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2022 school year budget. According to Wolfel’s 20212022 projected costs, NASD’s special education programs and services add up to a total of $2,985,772, and district’s behavioral health services and other programs add up to $855,027, with a combined total of $3,840,799. This projection combines the current 462 NASD students that are currently being served and estimates the costs as approximately $8,313.42 per student, since some students receive multiple services. Questions were raised by board members regarding how the pandemic affected the IU’s staffing and how students’ needs have increased since the pandemic began. Wolfel stated that due to the pandemic, they have been understaffed. He reassured the board that CIU 20 is aggressively hiring and finding creative solutions. However, until they’re fully staffed, they are unable to open any new programs because they need to take care of the kids that are currently in their programs before they can accept new students. Coming out of the pandemic, services have increased due to the population of students that need help increasing. Wolfel explained that schools are reporting higher levels of help needed and programs like their partial hospitalization program are full or almost full.
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Lastly, Wolfel stated that the IU’s continued effort will provide and enhance a safe, respectful, inclusionary, and supportive school climate. Further information about Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 and their previous budgets can be found at CIU20.org. Additional information on how to contact Dr. Christopher Wolfel and other staff can also be found on the site.
Bath Borough Electronics Recycling Day will be Held this Saturday
By CATHERINE STROH An Electronics Recycling Day will be held in the Borough of Bath on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the trucks are full) at Fireman’s Field, located at 300 N. Chestnut St. in Bath. This will be a non-contact event, all must stay in their vehicles and are asked to have exact change or a check prepared. Envelopes are preferred. This event is open to borough residents only with a form of ID. The following are items that can be recycled for free: desktop and laptop computers, keyboards and mice, printers and fax machines, cables and cords, cell phone and laptop batteries, UPS battery backups, toner and ink cartridges, audio visual equipment, telephones and cell phones (please remove the cell phone batteries), DVD players and VCRs, gaming systems, string Christmas lights, microwaves and small appliances, metal items and water heaters, exercise equipment, car batteries (sealed lead acid), bed frames and rain spouting and filing cabinets. Additional items that may be recycled with a fee are: Washers and dryers- $20 Stoves and dishwashers- $20 Computer monitors- $18
TVs under 42”- $38 all types TVs (in wooden cabinet, projection, over 42”, TV tubes [broken TVs])- $55 Air conditioners and dehumidifiers- $25 Refrigerators and floor freezers- $35 Floor copiers- $20 Console stereos (in cabinet)$35 Paint cans (1-gallon cans)- $5 The following destruction services are available with the following fees: hard drive destruction (offsite)- $10 per drive, includes a Certificate of Destruction Document destruction (offsite)- $10 per standard paper size box, includes Certificate of Destruction. Cash and checks will be the only accepted forms of payment. Please make checks payable to Responsible Recycling Services or RRS.
Northampton Borough Police Report FEBRUARY 18 Suspicious act in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious act. Neighbor complaint in the 700 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a neighbor issue. Reportable accident, Main St. and E. 21st St. involving one vehicle. Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female. Non-reportable accident, Station Alley and West Alley involving one vehicle. Juvenile problem in the unit block of Laubach Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.
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44th Annual Moravian Historical Society Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held on lawn of the historic 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth. Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing ContestBegins Saturday, April 30 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath. Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Bath Borough Electronics Recycling Day- Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon or until truck’s full. Non-contact. Fireman’s Field, residents only. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Borough of Bath Business Forum- Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. For owners and employees of businesses within the borough. RSVP to secretary@boroughofbath.org. Borough of Bath Spring and Fall Community Yard SalesSaturday, May 14 and Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Borough residences only - no sales in parks.) Borough of Bath Old Home Week- August 14-19 in the Borough of Bath. Time capsule ceremony, community picnic, softball games, food truck festival, movie night in the park, business night, closing week dinner. Stay tuned FMI. CRPD Coffee With A Cop- Tuesday, March 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Hanover Twp. Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. Moore Township Community Yard Sale- Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moore Twp. Rec. Complex, 635 English Rd., Bath. 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. Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, Canal Street Park, Northampton. Spuds and Suds- Saturday, August 20 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Bath Borough. Stay tuned FMI.
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Elizabeth B. Kralick, 81, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Kralick, with whom she shared 41 loving years of marriage prior to his passing in 2019. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Elizabeth H. (Kanas) Paynter. Betty was a 1958 graduate of Northampton High School, as well as a graduate of Allentown School of Cosmetology and Northampton Community College where she earned an Associate degree in computer/data processing. She was employed by Northampton School District as a custodian at Moore Elementary School for 25 years before retiring. After retiring, Betty worked part-time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Roseto, where she was a computer instructor and coordinator. A member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church of Bath and the Women’s Guild, she was also a member and queen of the Red Hat Rockin’ Mamas. Betty enjoyed planting flowers, scrapbooking, and crafts. Survivors: She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her five daughters, Valerie Treichler of Chapman Quarries, Diane Talbott and husband, Roland, of Northampton, Sherry Kichline and husband, Larry, of Douglasville, Georgia, Joann Reyes of Lakeland, Florida, and Stephanie Gaffney of Moore
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Township; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosemary T. Volk of Moore Township, and June V. Berwick and husband, Louis, of Saylorsburg; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Joseph, she was predeceased by a daughter, Sheila Hall. Services: Her Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 210 E. Northampton Street, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Interment followed in St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Berlinsville. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be offered to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church of Bath.
Kenneth L. Silfies
Kenneth L. Silfies, 97, of Danielsville, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital – Carbon Campus in Lehighton on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Alma A. (Beil) Silfies, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage prior to her passing in 1996. Born in Bath, he was a son of the late Lloyd D. and Myrtle I. (Zellner) Silfies. Mr. Silfies was a graduate of Nazareth High School, Class of 1944, and honorably served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired in 1987 from the maintenance department of the Whitehall Mall. Prior to that, Mr. Silfies was employed by the former Penn-Dixie
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Theft/crime by deception On March 1 at 3:46 p.m., PSPBethlehem responded to Cherryville Road in regards to a theft incident. The victim, a 22-yearold man from Northampton, reported that he attempted to purchase a motor vehicle on Ebay but was scammed. Theft by deception/ impersonation On March 10 at 6:08 p.m., PSP responded to Goldcris Lane in East Allen Township in regards to an identity theft incident. The victim, a 60-year-old female from Northampton, reported that someone hacked their RCN email and RCN account. The hacker then opened multiple phone numbers in the victim’s name.
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Submitted by TOM McGUIRE Bloomsburg University held its fall 2021 commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 and Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at the Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, on campus. Overall, 461 students (85 graduate students and 376 undergraduate students) earned their degrees from the School of Graduate Studies, the Zeigler College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science and Technology. Amin Jaawani from Nazareth graduated Cum Laude with a degree in BAS Technical Leadership. Kelsey Jones from Nazareth graduated with a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. Continued on page 5
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pand her community-based farm business. Colitas raised the question: “What is possible in this situation?” The land, however, was bought by the township for other public uses, and further discussions will need to be had in regards to what is best for the township and the community. A motion was then passed to authorize the Joint DCED Statewide LSA grant application in the amount of $290,000 with Moore Township for the purchase of an asphalt paver and trailer. Moore Township has agreed to store the machine and split half of the remaining costs of the machine with East Allen Township. However, the townships might not see the paver and trailer until 2024. In other business, maintenance needed for the Jacksonville Bridge and the North Halbea Street Bridge was discussed. Corrosion has decayed the two structures. Pricing for repairing or replacing both bridges is currently
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requests. Next on the agenda was the discussion of the township’s pursuance of various grants. Although they are unable to pursue the AARP grant, they will be applying for a DCNR grant through the Community Conservation Partnership Program that would potentially allow the state to pay for 50% of the pavilion replacement at Bicentennial Park. Additionally, a motion was passed to appoint Ryan J. Cassidy of the Eckert Seamans law firm as the Labor Counsel Related to Employment and Human Resource Issues for the township through 2023. During the last correspondence, a motion was passed to release funds for a deposit to purchase a township vehicle for zoning. In addition to the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors workshop meeting on March 24 at 7 p.m., the board will have its next monthly meeting on April 13 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 5344 NorBath Blvd.
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Nicholas Lessig from Bath graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. Kayla Marsh from Bath graduated Cum Laude with a degree in BAS Technical Leadership. Thomas Smith from Bath graduated with a degree in Business Administration*Information Technology and Analytics. BU President Bashar Hanna spoke tothe graduates. "In this challenging period in our lifetime, I must share how profoundly proud I am of each of you," said Hanna. "In your own way, you showed the grit and hard work we Huskies are known for! And I am sure there were moments of doubt and despair, but you made it! Your determination and never-quit attitude have led you here today." The commencement address was given by Dr. Carolyn LaMacchia.
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BATH AREA Bath Borough to begin Humanitarian aid Collection for Ukraine By CATHERINE STROH Beginning Monday, March 21 and running through Sunday, March 27, the Borough of Bath will be accepting donations to help the people of Ukraine. During that period, a FedEx trailer will be parked at Firefighters Park, located at 300 North Chestnut St. in Bath, where donations can be dropped off. Drop-off hours will be between 8 a.m. and noon and also between 6 and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 21-25, and dropoff hours for Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27, will be between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The following is a list of necessity items that are currently needed: Backpacks, bandage strips, burn dressings, CPR masks, EMT shears, eye wash, IV catheters (18G, 20G and 22G), multi-trauma dressings, pain relievers (Tylenol/Advil), low-dose aspirin, baby aspirin, tweezers, safety pins, stainless steel hemostats, adhesive gauze tape, antiseptic wipes, antibacterial ointment, anti-diarrheal medica-
tions, gauze pads 4x4, Benadryl, emergency blankets, Pepto-Bismol pills, portable ventilators, saline eye drops, hydrocortisone cream, tourniquets, baby bottles, diapers, baby wipes, baby rectal thermometers, thermometers, sanitary pads, sleeping bags, AA and AAA batteries, large first aid kits, lanterns, toilet paper, walkie-talkies and sewing kits. It is imperative that all items be new and in unsealed cardboard boxes. Clothing will not be accepted. The following is a link provided by St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church containing wish list items for the people of Ukraine: https:// www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/2FWSLNH0C93UU?ref_=wl_ share. For more information please email mayor@boroughofbath.org.
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lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in addition to flooding your basement. So, the first home improvement project to tackle this fall should be cleaning your gutters and installing gutter guards to protect them from additional debris, ensuring there will be less work to do next year.
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Debate ensues over Charter school renewal At Northampton School Board Meeting
By SAVANNAH BROWN During the Northampton School Board meeting that took place on March 14 in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, board member Kim Bretzik motioned to postpone the approval of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts application for a five-year renewal until the next board meeting in April. Bretzik stated, “Our responsibility is to ensure that the charter school is in compliance with their charter and the law, and that requirements for testing, civil rights, and student safety are being met. Since our last board meeting, some alleged student safety incidents have come to light.” Bretzik also noted that the charter doesn’t expire until June 30, and motioned to table the item “so that we can know the results of that investigation and vote to approve the charter with good conscience.” The alleged safety incidents are a result of multiple students coming forward regarding the sexual assault and discrimination they experienced at the charter school, which they claim have gone unheard.
On February 15, the students staged a sit-in protest at the school. The situation escalated and police were called, which resulted in three students receiving disorderly conduct citations. Several parents spoke out about the charter school and its approval at the meeting. One concerned mother stated, “If these students continue feeling like they are not being heard, it could get worse. The school says they are handling it, but it seems like fluff.” She followed her statement by requesting the school board to investigate these allegations further. Other concerned parents also spoke out about tabling the charter renewal to “wait and see if anything comes from the current investigation.” The public comments seemed to be in consensus with Bretzik’s motion. Some of the directors, however, indicated that pushing back the approval for the charter school would not prove helpful, stating that the investigation will, most likely, not be finished before the school’s renewal deadline. One board member added, “We’re not privy to the investigation process, so there is not much we can do at this time—
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nothing that would indicate we should not renew the charter at this time.” Following, a public comment was made that not approving the charter on Monday night could send a clear message to the school that their actions are being scrutinized. The individual stated the
message sent to the charter school would be that “we are paying attention and we are concerned.” Members of the school board reiterated that the renewal can be revoked in the future if something comes from the investigation. Board members Kim Bretzik,
Chuck Frantz, and Doug Vaughn voted against the motion, but with the majority being in favor of approving the renewal, the motion carried for the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts to be renewed for five Continued on page 11
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By ANDY WEAVER The 2022 spring sports season has officially started this week. The boys tennis team beat Bethlehem Catholic on March 14, hosted Central on March 16, and will next host Pocono Mountain West on March 18. The Nazareth Wrestling Team was at the Giant Center in Hershey for the Individual Tournament where the following wrestlers placed: Sean Kinney State Champion at 285 lbs., Sonny Sasso State Champion at 189 lbs., Charlie Bunting Bronze Medal at 120
lbs., Braxton Appello-Fries 4th at 126 lbs., Nick Foster 4th place at 145 lbs., Jake Doone 7th place at 138 lbs., Ayden Rader 8th place at 132 lbs., and Ryan Fairchild 8th place at 160 lbs. The Nazareth Boys Basketball team saw their season come to an end on March 5 with a 74-70 loss to Northampton. The Nazareth Girls Basketball team saw the season end on March 8 with a loss to Spring Ford in the first round of States. Congratulations to our 2022 PJW Junior High State Championship place winners: Brayden Zuercher (7th at 157 lbs.) and Elijah Simak (7th at 212 lbs.). Brayden avenged an earlier tournament loss to take seventh place. Elijah lost his first match and won five straight matches by fall to place. Other Nazareth JH wrestlers who competed: Derek Fulmer (1-2), Remy Trach (0-2), Cooper Wenrich (1-2), and Jacob Cozze (0-2). For up to the minute updates, visit my website at Nazarethsports.webador.com.
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With a ‘sweep’ of Star of Bethlehem by scores of 8-6, 3-0, &
5-2, Dryland remains on top of the Dart League. Leading the way for Dryland were Jim Goldman 9 for 13(HR), Shawn Sigley 6 for 14, & Butch Silfies with a HR. Bill Hoke Jr. was 5 for 12 & Joey Hoffert had a HR for Star of Bethlehem. St. Paul’s lost the ‘nightcap’ 7-0 to Christ UCC after winning the first 2 games 6-2 & 13-2. Top hitters included Tom Unger 6 for 12, Amber Gross 6 for 12(2 HR’s), Paul Slimmon 5 for 12, Roger Kern 5 for 14, & John Hoysan with a “Grand Slam” for St. Paul’s. For Christ UCC, Eric Yocum was 5 for 11, Joe Hunsicker 5 for 12, Susie Gasper 4 for 11, Donnie Laudenslager 4 for 11(HR), with HR’s from George Gasper(2) & Jason Matula. In another ‘sweep’ we find Ebenezer beating Farmersville 1-0, 1-0(no hitter), & 6-2. For Ebenezer Jim Voortman was 6 for 10, Brendan Blevins 5 for 10(HR), & Connor Lankay 4 for 13, while Dave Campbell, Gene Grim, Ben Kerbaugh & Tom George had ‘2 hits’ each for Farmersville. The final match of the night saw Light of Christ ‘sandwiching’ 3-0 & 4-1 winsaround a 5-1 loss to Emmanuel. Leading hitters for Light of Christ were ‘Buzz’ Heidecker 4 for 7, Charlie Mann 4 for 11, Continued on page 11
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with a HR from Dave Casey. Chuck Achenzie was 5 for 12, Judy Hoffert 4 for 10(HR), Jeremiah Amiani 4 for 11, & Jim Hill 4 for 12 for Emmanuel. Dryland Christ UCC Light of Christ Ebenezer Star of Bethl. St. Paul’s Farmersville Emmanuel
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to become self-sufficient in their chores by using chore charts to keep track of their responsibilities. Note completed tasks as this will help motivate children to continue working. • Take care of pets. • Vacuum and mop. • Take out the trash. • Fold and put away laundry. Ages 9 to 12 Kids at this age will appreciate a set schedule and expectations. Throw a lot of unexpected work at them and watch them get upset. If you can create a schedule or system with a little input from them, you'll have a smooth transition. It's best to find a system that works for your family. Try not to change it without the input and support of the people it directly affects. Part of this system should address rewards and negative consequences so that these results are laid out and understood in advance. • Help wash the car. • Learn to wash dishes or load the dishwasher. • Help prepare simple meals. • Clean the bathroom. • Rake leaves. • Operate the washer and dryer. Ages 13 to 18 Most teenagers are capable of handling nearly any chore in the home as long as they've been taught properly. One thing to be sensitive to is the cramped schedule of teenagers. Just as we get overwhelmed when we have too much to do, teenagers can find themselves struggling to maintain an unmanageable workload. Monitor your teen's schedule and school commitments; adjust activities and chores accordingly. • Replace light bulbs and vacuum cleaner bags. • Do their own (or the family's) laundry. • Wash windows. • Clean out the refrigerator and other kitchen appliances. • Prepare meals. • Prepare grocery lists. Keep in mind that children mature at their own pace and not all kids will be capable of advanced chores at the same age. Likewise, some children may be ready for more difficult chores at a younger age. You are in the best position to supervise and evalu-
ate your child’s needs and abilities. You can advance children through more challenging chores as they master the basic ones. It can be easy to let kids continue to perform the same chores because they're good at them, but introducing new chores at regular intervals will actually benefit them in the long run. Institute a "training period" with new chores while teaching them the ins and outs of new tasks.
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years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2027. The NASD Board of School Directors will meet next on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
County, have fewer than 100 employees. The grants can be used for rent, payroll and other operating expenses. The grants are eligible to all businesses including those which previously received 2020 CARES Act funding through the Northampton County COVID-19 Relief Small Business Grant program. The maximum grant amount is $15,000 per business. The application form can be found on the DCED and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce websites: https://www.northamptoncounty.org/CMTYECDV/Pages/ Apply-for-Funding.aspx https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/norcogrants.html.
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BINGO March 26 at 6pm Keystone R&G Club 243 Mulberry St., Bath 10 games-guns/purses/cash/ cheer. $40 in advance, $45 at door. For details, prize info & ticket sales go to: KRGCLUB.COM or FB. Rescheduled from March 12. (3/17) GIFT CARD BINGO Presented by Northern Lehigh Events Committee. Sunday, May 1 at Emerald Fire Co. Doors open noon, bingo at 1 p.m. Kitchen open. $25/ ticket, includes 20 reg games, 5 specials and door prize. All proceeds benefit NL Halloween Parade. Call RJ 484-225-2714, Connie 610-428-6329 or Tiffany 484-619-0140 for tickets. (4/28) SUPER GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE Sat., March 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., March 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. AG-Hall, Allentown Fairgrounds. Largest indoor garage sale in the region. Visit supergiganticgaragesale. com FMI. (3/24)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Charles H. Pammer, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Lisa A. Pammer a/k/a Lisa A. Cesanek 291 Jefferson Place Bethlehem, PA 18020 Executrix Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (3/3-3/17) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Anthony P. Cuono, Jr. Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Deanna Michelle Rosenberg, Administrator ℅ John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (3/3-3/17) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Fred L. Szvetecz, deceased, late of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Marygerard E. Marcus ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/3-3/17) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Rose A. Pitts, Deceased, Late of Walnutport, County of Northampton, State of Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent, to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Daniel J Pitts. (3/10-3/24) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Allene M. Kraemer, 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 Douglas G. Kraemer, Gretchen Ann Kraemer and Robert Keith Kraemer, Executors of the Estate of Allene M. Kraemer. 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 Douglas G. Kraemer, Gretchen Ann Kraemer and Robert Keith Kraemer ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (3/10-3/24) LEHIGH TWP. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 6:00 on the draft Township Comprehensive Plan. The public and Board of Supervisors are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting, which will be held in the Lehigh Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, Pa. The draft Comprehensive Plan includes a draft set of policies for the development and conservation of the Township over the next 10 years. The Plan addresses future land uses, housing, transportation, community facilities, natural features and agricultural conservation, and ways to carry out the Plan. The Plan recommendations may lead to an update of the Township’s zoning ordinance. The draft Plan will be available for review on the Township website at www. lehightownship.com and in the Township offices during normal business hours. Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (3/17 & 3/24) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2022 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, March 31, 2022 for furnishing the 2022 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day at Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St., 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 -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 2022 RENTAL EQUIPMENT.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Secretary / Treasurer Borough of Nazareth (3/17 & 3/24) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2022 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Municipal Building’ 134 S. Main Street, until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday March 31, 2022 for furnishing the 2022 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St., Nazareth PA. All available information covering the furnishing of these materials, can be secured from Keith Knecht, Public Works Superintendent ( 610 -759 -0401...484-239-1197 ) or the office of the Borough Engineer,
www.HomeNewsPA.com Albert R. Kortze P.E. 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 Dollars ( $ 1,000.00 ). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety 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 2022 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/17 & 3/24) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BOROUGH OF NAZARETH 2022 - STREET PAVING VICTORY LANE Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth , Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Municipal Building’ 134 S. Main Street, until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time , Thursday March 31, 2022 for the PAVING OF VICTORY LANE within the Borough. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St., Nazareth PA. All available information covering the furnishing of these materials, 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. 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 Dollars ( $ 1,000.00 ). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety 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 PAVING VICTORY LANE.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/17 & 3/24) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BOROUGH OF NAZARETH 2022 - STREET PAVING BIRCH STREET Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth , Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Municipal Building’ 134 S. Main Street, until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time , Thursday March 31, 2022 for the PAVING OF BIRCH STREET within the Borough. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St., Nazareth PA. All available information covering the paving of this street can be secured from Keith Knecht, Public Works Superintendent ( 610 -759 -0401...484-239-1197 ) or the office of the Borough Engineer,
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Continued from page 12 Albert R. Kortze P.E. 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 Dollars ( $ 1,000.00 ). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety 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 PAVING BIRCH STREET.” The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/17 & 3/24) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on April 4, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 411, MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING VIOLATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 411, Motor Vehicle Parking Violations, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add a new Subsection L as follows: L. Except for persons parking vehicles lawfully bearing a person with a disability or severely disabled veteran registration plate, or displaying a person with a disability or severely disable veteran parking placard, when such vehicles are being operated by or for the transportation of the person with a disability or a severely disabled veteran, no person shall park a vehicle on public or private property reserved for a person with a disability or severely disabled veteran, which property has been so posted in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (3/17) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt a Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on April 4, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The general purpose of the Ordinance is to establish regulations and standards for mobile food vending operations, includ-
ing food trucks, and promote practices that serve the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Ordinance provides and sets forth as follows: §201. Purpose. §202. Definitions. §203. Permit, Fees, Rules and Regulations. §204. Event Host, Types of Vendors, Location. §205. Hours of Operation. §206. Operating Requirements. §207. Operational Restrictions. §208. Mobile food vendor permits. §209. Enforcement. §210. Appeals. §211. Severability. §212. Repealer. §213. Effective Date. The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Borough’s municipal building at 134 South Main Street. In addition, the full text of the amendments will be available at the Council meeting on April 4, 2022. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (3/17) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the Nazareth Residential Rental Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on April 4, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the ordinance is to: 1. To assist the Borough of Nazareth (“Borough”) in protecting and promoting the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. 2. To establish rights and obligations of Owners and Occupants relating to the rental of residential properties in the Borough and to seek that Owners and Occupants properly maintain rental properties within the Borough, 3. To ensure that Owners, Managers and Occupants comply with the Borough’s Property Maintenance Code and any other applicable ordinance, to prevent over-crowding, to avoid nuisances for neighboring residents, and to maintain and improve the overall quality of life in the community, and 4. To provide for a system of inspections; issuance and renewal of licenses; and establish penalties for violations. The Ordinance provides and sets forth as follows: §101. Title. §102. Purpose and Findings. §103. Definitions. §103. Duties of Owner. §104. Duties of Occupants. §105. Bedroom Size, Maximum Occupancy. §106. Disruptive Conduct. §107. Registration and License. §108. Inspection and Access to Dwellings; Administrative Warrants. §109. Fees. §110. Enforcement Notices and Appeals. §111. Penalty for Violation. §112. Sale or Transfer. §113. Severability. §114. Repealer. §115. Effective Date. The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Borough’s municipal building at 134 South Main Street. In addition, the full text of the ordinance will be available at the Council meeting on April 4, 2022. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (3/17)
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The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com. ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2882 Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 10 a.m.
DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth. 610-759-6557 Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry – Sunday – 6:30 p.m. Kids Ministries – Wednesday – 7 p.m. EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m. 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., HC March 6, 13, 20 and 27.
CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. SS 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.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Sun. – 9 a.m. WorshipMasks Optional SS w/Ms. Michele following 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. SS-Adults and Kids 10:40 a.m. Masks Required Worship-Fellowship Hall
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 610-2623365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. 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 11 a.m./6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc. church) QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.
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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 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care), Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610767-5751 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Education, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-837-7426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown 610-759-6377 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. KEY – W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC – Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, HA – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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NCCCongratulations program to discuss emergency preparedness to Andthe response large, enclosed structures Boroughfor of Bath Happy 275th Anniversary Submitted by NCC Northampton County and the surrounding area has seen a dra-
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have located in the area during the past decade. They now dot the landscape throughout the region with more planned in the coming years. In fact, it’s a trend that’s been seen across much of Pennsylvania. While the arrival of warehouses and distribution centers has brought welcome jobs and opportunities, there are questions surfacing about the capabilities of local emergency response agen-
cies and stakeholders to manage emergency issues at the large enclosed structures. “These issues associated with emergency responses to large enclosed structures like distribution centers and warehouses are unique, challenging and potentially fatal,” said Thomas Barnowski, Director of Corporate & Public Safety Education for Northampton Community College. “We’re seeing a number of
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challenges related to structural awareness, fire safety, fire rescue and all aspects from response to recovery. These are not small issues.” To raise awareness and discuss regional challenges, Northampton Community College is hosting an awareness program for stakeholders and emergency responders on Thursday, March 24, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., on its Bethlehem campus, College Center, Room 220. The program will offer information about emerging efforts underway to provide safe and functional emergency response methods to area agencies and businesses. Subject matter experts will be on hand to discuss ongoing efforts to create training programs that focus on effective integrated incident response and recovery. “We believe that through a comprehensive approach of utilizing and managing all available resources, we can save lives and protect valuable property,” said Barnowski. “But we need municipalities, agencies and businesses to be engaged and to work together to come up with the right solutions.” Space is limited and participants need to confirm attendance in advance. For more information or to confirm attendance, contact Heather Ehritz at hehritz@northampton.edu.
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FEBRUARY 19 Traffic stop, Newport Ave. and Laubach Ave. and Clear Spring Dr. Traffic stops were conducted. Neighbor complaint in the 400 block of E. 9th St. Report of a neighbor issue. Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a male. Civil matter in the 700 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a civil issue. EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. and the 700 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females. Non-reportable accident, W. 9th St. and Main St. involving one vehicle. Death, attended/unattended in the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of an unattended death. Domestic in the 2000 block of
Main St. between a male and a female.
FEBRUARY 20 Neighbor complaint in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of a neighbor issue. Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St. and the 500 block of E. 4th St. Traffic stops were conducted. Domestic in the 1700 block of Main St. between a male and a female. Civil matter in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Report of a civil issue. Odor complaint in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department with an odor complaint.
FEBRUARY 21 Check person/welfare in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female. Domestic in the 1000 block and the 1600 block of Main St. Reports of domestics between a male and a female. Check person/welfare in the 800 block of Held Dr. Request to
check the welfare of a male. EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. Suspicious vehicle in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.
FEBRUARY 22 Juvenile problem in the 1900 of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue. Criminal mischief in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a fence spraypainted with graffiti. EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of E. 20th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. Suspicious act in the 500 block of E. 2nd St. Report of a suspicious act. Disturbance in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.
FEBRUARY 23 Reportable accident in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. involving one vehicle. Assist person in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female. Check person/welfare in the 2500 block of Cherryville Rd. Request to check the welfare of a female.
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