The Home News March 21

The Atlas Gardens

The

Plowing the Atlas Gardens, 1938

1918 edition states, “During last year, 375 employees had the opportunity to raise splendid crops. Over 500 plots have already been taken up this season. Each employee is given a plot equivalent

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Bath Borough Council met Monday, March 11 with a packed house for the PennDOT Route 248 realignment project presentation provided by Consultant Project Manager Michael McGuire.

McGuire expressed the need for the realignment project is due to the circuitous alignment that causes excess turning movements, driver confusion and congestion within the borough, high and increasing truck volume and for pedestrian safety.

The project includes realignment of the W. Northampton Street and W. Main Street intersection, a full bridge replacement and reconstruction of W. Northampton Street from the bridge to Chestnut Street. Route 248 will then realign from Chestnut Street, following W. Northampton Street to W. Main Street.

Construction is expected to begin during the summer of 2024, lasting two to three years and will largely depend on weather conditions throughout the project.

Additionally, when the bridge replacement phase begins sometime in 2025, there will likely be heavy traffic congestion and delays.

The project will include: new sidewalks, drainage and reconstruction on the west end; a new expanded intersection, new drainage and sidewalks, a bridge

replacement over Monocacy Creek, a municipal lot for staging and access and repaving at the intersection; and new drainage, sidewalks and reconstruction of Northampton Street, which will become Route 248.

The construction staging will likely begin with utilities during the summer/fall of 2024, sewer and water relocations and improvements occurring fall 2024 to winter 2025 from the end of Northampton Street being closed past Old Forge with Route 248 remaining open, drainage, sidewalks and paving Main Street on Route 248 during winter and spring 2025, bridge construction with Northampton Street being closed at Monocacy Creek in 2025, a possible winter shutdown at the end of 2025 to the beginning of 2026 and reconstruction of Northampton Street east of the bridge in spring 2026 with Northampton Street becoming one-way for approximately four to six weeks.

McGuire added there will be some closures during the day that will be inconvenient, and that since the bridge cannot be reconstructed in pieces, it will shut Northampton Street down for approximately nine months while it is torn down and replaced; however, McGuire noted “it could be another few months give or take.” The bridge will be

The

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Home Improvement

Unstable posts, creaky

or rot can make a deck unsafe and are clear signs that it needs some TLC. But whether you need to repair or replace your deck depends on the deck’s age, material and the extent of the damage. If the cost of the repair is more than half the cost of a deck replacement, replacing the deck may be the best option. Keep reading to determine the best route to take with your deck.

Consider the deck’s age. Knowing the material of your deck and its age can give you a better idea of whether you should replace the deck entirely or repair it. How long do decks last? Wood decks can last as long as 15 years, while composite decking can last anywhere from 20 to 25 years. If your deck is composed of capped polymer, it could stay in decent condition for up to 50 years. If the deck is nearing the end of its lifespan and showing signs of significant rotting or damage in multiple areas, deck replacement might be the best solution. However,

if the deck still has years left in its expected life and the wear and tear is superficial (think splintering or fading), it may make more sense to replace deck boards instead of rebuilding a deck.

Inspect the main areas of the deck to check how they’re holding up.

Home Improvement

courtesy of windowsonwashington.net

Fall is the perfect time to tack-

le almost any home improve-

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

Before you go into DIY mode or call up a local deck repair person, it helps to do an inspection of your deck to see the extent of its issues. Looking at the ledger board is a good place to start; this is the long, pressuretreated board that attaches to your home. If this piece is significantly rotted or damaged, it could result in the deck collapsing. Ledger boards can be repaired, but if rot from the ledger board has spread to more of the deck or the stability of the deck has become compromised, the deck might warrant replacement.

6 home improvement ideas for fall

can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall. Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.

Get your mind in the gutter

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

Another important place to check is under the deck. The beams and joists beneath a deck act as the support system and are susceptible to water damage over time. The sooner you catch problems with these pieces, the better. It’s easy for a deck repair pro to fix this area if the problems are relatively new and the deck material isn’t compromised.

Other areas to inspect include fascia board, posts, flashing, railing and the deck’s surface. Generally, if more than one area is showing signs of damage, you may need to start looking into the cost to rebuild a deck. If you’re wondering how to redo a deck for cheap, be aware that the costs of repairing individual features may add up to more than a brand-new deck would cost.

A quick windows check-up always contains:

lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in addition to flooding your basement.

Lots of wood rot means a deck likely needs replacement.

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.

Inspect your roof

Signs of rot are a good indication that you’re in need of wood deck repair. Wood rot is most likely to occur first in horizontal beams and joints, since joints tend to trap moisture and screws allow a path for water to seep into the wood. Fascia board, which is more cosmetic than structural, is also more sus-

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

Give your windows a thorough check-up

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

ceptible to wood rot since water can become trapped against the beams behind it. If you see signs of rot, like soft, darkened timber or fungus growth, it may be time to look into how to repair a deck and consider hiring a deck repair pro. Decks with multiple spots of extensive wood rot may need full replacement.

Making sure the locks are functioning properly

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

Getting a quote from a deck installer can help determine if it makes more sense to repair or replace deck components or install a new deck.

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

Prepare your deck and patio for winter

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

If you’re on the fence about replacing deck boards or redoing the whole thing, it’s helpful to get some input from a professional deck installer. They can look at your deck and give you an estimate on the cost of deck repair versus replacement. Professionals have years of experience to rely on and up-todate figures for materials and labor. Plus, they’ll be able to catch issues that a homeowner might not be aware of in order to give a complete picture of the state of the deck.

It’s a solid idea to hire a professional to make any deck repairs.

Inspect your heating system and chimneys

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

Even for experienced DIYers, deck replacement can be a task that requires more time than they’re able to commit. But whether your deck needs a new railing, new boards or all of the above, it’s best to hire a professional. They’ll have the tools, time and skill set to get the job done as quickly as possible. A deck is a complex structure, and mistakes can put your safety at risk when you step out onto the deck. Hiring a pro ensures your deck is safe and lasts for years to come.

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

Allen Township Supervisors oppose Zoning variance for new grocery store

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their March 12 meeting, Allen Township Supervisors heard from representatives of PennTex Ventures, the developers behind a proposed DG Market along Cherryville Road. Developers appeared before the board to see whether supervisors would support a variance request, increasing the maximum square footage of their retail property from 10,000 square feet to 12,400 square feet.

DG Market is a grocery store chain owned by Dollar General. The market features more namebrands than a typical Dollar General and focuses most of its stock on refrigerated foods, deli meats, fresh produce and dry goods.

The two acres of land on which the retail space is proposed is zoned neighborhood commercial. However, township zoning only allows small retail spaces, no more than 10,000 square feet. At over 12,000 square feet, DG Market is considered “large” retail.

velopers said, would only make the building about 4 feet wider and 15 feet longer in depth.

“I, for one, don’t like breaking the rules,” said Supervisor Dale Hassler. “We have zoning for a reason. If you stop and look at the grand scheme of things, it is a 20 percent increase.”

Hassler said ignoring zoning ordinances resulted in the warehouses the township and residents currently deal with. He said he was opposed to going against the ordinance back then, as well, and will not change his stance.

Supervisor Gary Behler agreed, worried it would set a precedent.

“Where does it stop?” he asked. “It should stop at our zoning or-

The property would include 50 parking spots, land buffers and an access road.

Developers said a smaller store would not necessarily mean fewer customers, but fixed real-estate costs would be the same, making it advantageous to build the 12,400-square-foot retail space. This 2,400 extra square feet, de-

dinance.”

Supervisors unanimously agreed to oppose the variance requested by PennTex Ventures. However, the final decision rests with the Zoning Hearing Board, and supervisors cannot change their decision.

Supervisors also specified that they are not against the DG brand or a supermarket in the township. What they are against, however, is making an exception to the zoning laws.

This plan will appear before the Zoning Hearing Board on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at the Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 4714 Indian Trail Rd., Northampton.

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Linda A. Hoch

Linda A.

Hoch, 73 of Bath, (former long-time resident of Chapman Borough), passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. Born on July 23, 1950 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Milkovits) Malits, Sr. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 2020 after 48 years of marriage together. She was employed as a legal secretary for Scoblionko, Scoblionko, Muir and Bartholomew Law Office for 25 years. Linda was a graduate of Northampton High School and Our Lady of Hungary Catholic School, Northampton. Linda was also a member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, Bath, where she volunteered mailing birthday cards for all the church members. She loved her family, especially spending time together playing cards and bingo and baking kiffles.

Survivors: Linda is survived by her daughter, Wendy Whiteash and husband Thomas; son, Bryan and wife, Dr. Sara Timmons-Hoch; granddaughter, Taylor; sister, Jane Schrader and husband Edwin; brother, Frank Malits Jr., and wife, Gabrielle and several nieces and nephews.

Services: Family and friends may call on Friday, March 22 from 10 until 11 a.m. in the church, 3175 Valley View Dr. Bath. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be in Emmanuel’s Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www. reichelfuneralhome.com.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers,

contributions may be made to Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, or St. Luke’s Hospice, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015 in loving memory of Linda Hoch.

Debra L. Scholl

Debra L. Scholl, 65, of Bath, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born April 21, 1958 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late William and Muriel (Archibald) Senft. She was the wife of Scott K. Scholl, with whom she shared 41 years of marriage in November. Debra was a Dental Assistant for many years for Dr. Neil Dicker. She loved animals, especially cats and volunteered at numerous cat shelters, loved to shop and do crafts and scrapbooking. She was a former vice president of the Lehigh Valley Dental Association.

Survivors: Husband; daughter Danielle Barilla and husband Mathew; granddaughter Avery; siblings, William Senft, Marge Duffy, Paul Senft, Sophie Glose, Denise Kuntzman; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-niece. She is predeceased by siblings Mimi Simmons, Daniel Senft and Rose McIlvee.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath. Family and friends gathered on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Moore Township. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be submitted to www. reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorials may be made to ASPCA in Debra’s memory.

to 2,500 square feet, plowed and harrowed, ready for planting. The company will also cart away, free of charge, all rubbish and weeds cleaned from the lots during the season.”

H.J. Steele, of the House of Representatives, took a deep interest in the garden program and procured a generous supply of vegetable seeds and manuals of “home drying of vegetables and fruit” and manuals on “home storage, pickling and fermenting vegetables” for company employees and continued the distribution of seeds for the opening of the season. The seeds were highly appreciated and yielded excellent crops.

In the 1920s, prosperity returned to the American economy for a short period of time, but in 1929, the economy fell into the Great Depression. Unemployment brought a shortage to American families. Although the Atlas only worked a few months each year, the gardens returned.

In my past research, I was told how families depended on the gardens to produce potatoes, cabbage, carrots, lettuce and other vegetables. Many families had meatless meals. During the hot summers, families walked down to the Hokendauqua Creek with zinc buckets to carry water to their arid gardens.

During World War II, the gardens continued to produce vegetables for families. Food products were rationed during WWII, so the produce helped feed families. The gardens were named victory gardens.

Today, the gardens and the Atlas are gone, and some of the land is part of the Laubach Avenue park system.

More in two weeks!

What Would It Take?

GLENN CLEARIE,

Wouldn’t we agree that gently and continually seeking better health is a good way to live our lives? I mean, who doesn’t want to feel good, vibrant, athletic and generally pain free? Who would knowingly seek sickness? Would you? I would hope not, yet many of our decisions reflect otherwise.

Now I have been in the health and wellness field closing in on 30 years and I’ll tell you that some days I knowingly harm my state of health. If I do it, then I bet many do also. Just this past weekend I indulged in a latenight cup of ice cream close to bedtime. I knew I wasn’t going to feel well afterwards. I didn’t. In fact, the following morning I felt as if I had a hangover. (Maybe I shouldn’t have had that second

helping…) The reality is that while we logically want to maintain good health, it is as if we are going out of our way to negatively affect our future selves. Think I am off-base here? Think again. I could spend the rest of this week’s discussion outlining how you, me and we are bringing detriment to ourselves in virtually every common category. What would that achieve besides indwelling us with fear and angst? I propose we shift gears a little and simply observe and think about what we each do that just doesn’t serve us well; do not have any feelings about whatever comes to mind; do not even try to change a habit or behavior; simply watch what you do repeatedly and ask yourself why you do what you do.

Sit in that, nothing more.

For me, when I partake in this approach, I find that the excuses come fast and furious in order to derail my growth and personal development in the area that clearly needs some attention. Yes, our patterns of food and beverage intake should be observed and considered. So should your other vices. Do we really need to list them?

Beyond that, why should we exclude how our dominate feelings and emotions could be messing up our relationships and our peace? What would it take for

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

7th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 1 at noon on West Prospect Street.

46th Annual Moravian Historical Society Arts and Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing ContestBegins Saturday, April 27 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 28 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. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Business Forum- Thursday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bath Municipal Building. Topic is security, includes presentation by Pa. State Police.

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

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, May 4 and September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived these dates only.

Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.

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

East Allen Township Historical Society- New committee, meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.

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

Equinox Music and Arts Festival- Saturday, March 23 from noon to 8 p.m. at Municipal Park, 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Live music, food trucks and handmade vendors.

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

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

Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath.

Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held second Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E. Belvidere St.

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.

Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers.

Natural Perspectives

you to take real stock of yourself once and for all?

Personally, I no longer want to blackmail myself. When I do, think or say something that is not how I want to walk out my time left on earth, I no longer self-deprecate. Yes, I ate the ice cream…. and it was so good…. but I paid the price. That next morning, I had tea, drank lemon water and made a healthy blended smoothie for breakfast.

Just recently I had a friend suffer from a health scare that instantly altered his life moving forward. Arguably, what he went and is still going through was self-created. Even saying as much breaks my heart, yet why should any of us shy away from what we have done to ourselves?

Much good has actually come out of it all. He is a new creation altogether. The old is gone, the amazing new, albeit dinged up a

bit, has come into being. Now that’s what it took for my friend to take stock. What will it take for you?

"Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

East Allen Township Supervisors approve

By KERI LINDENMUTH

East Allen Township will soon have a new website where residents can find township news, review meeting minutes, look up services and more. During their March 14 meeting, supervisors approved a new website for $11,859.

The township’s current website, built several years ago using CARES Act funding, is on the CivicPlus platform. However, the site's software has not been up-

dated, making the township unable to update its website or add new pages.

The new site, says Township Manager Brent Green, will be easier to update and maintain. In addition, it will be ADA-compliant, something required for government agencies. The cost of the website also includes an automatic redesign after five years, ensuring the township’s site remains compliant and on par with changing technology. The new site will also be more cost-effective, with annual maintenance fees of $2,400 compared to current fees of $3,900.

In other news, supervisors discussed a Holding Tank Agreement for the First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA) headquarters at 6701 Weaversville Rd. The FRCA property is on land owned by the township. As a result, the township has requested a $5,000 escrow that will cover flushing and maintenance should issues arise. However, Andrea Martin of Barry Isett & Associates, the engineer on the project, said this amount is a budgetary concern for the authority.

“Tying up $5,000 would be a bit of a shock to them,” she told supervisors.

She requested an amended escrow of $1,500 based on use. Only three employees will use the holding tank.

Supervisors motioned to table this decision as Green and the township work on an updated escrow amount.

Finally, Green announced the start of the 2024 road plan, with improvements slated for the Spring Lake Village development, Colony Drive from Snowdrift Road to Hanover Street and Shows Road from Colony Drive to Alfred Drive.

The township has roughly

$900,000 budgeted for road improvement work, with funding from 2023 carried over into 2024.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be a workshop meeting on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m.

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roughly in the same place but will somewhat reduce floodwater. PennDOT hopes by winter 2025 they can open up the bridge and come back to complete the project in spring 2026.

Detour routes will be laid out during the construction and businesses in the area will remain open throughout construction, including Villa Grande.

Several residents proposed a three-way stop sign at the Route 329 intersection and many residents voiced concerns regarding traffic control, especially on narrow residential streets where commuters try to bypass traffic, but PennDOT hasn’t proposed anything for these concerns.

“We’re all going to suffer during the construction, but the end result will be beneficial,” said Vice President Michele Ehrgott.

If there are public safety or traffic concerns during the realignment construction that residents would like to share with the PennDOT construction project superintendent, concerns may be passed along to Borough Manager Bradford T. Flynn. He can be reached at manager@boroughofbath.org or by calling the office at 610-837-6525. Additionally, President Frank Hesch stated that council would like to hear questions, problems and concerns before and throughout the project as residents are welcome to attend council meetings.

Updates on the project will be on the borough website as the project progresses.

During regular business, council approved the Steering Committee members for America’s 250th birthday celebration and announced that the borough was officially awarded the national historic designation.

Next, council unanimously approved the following motions: adopting an Emergency Notification Policy; authorization for Manager Flynn to execute the Professional Services Agreement between the Borough of Bath and HERA Property Registry on the condition the Professional Services Agreement meets the satisfaction of the borough manager and borough solicitor’s office for the registration of foreclosed houses; accepting the public bid for lawn care services and awarding the contract to Perfection Landscaping; and authorization for the borough manager to execute an agreement on behalf of the borough with UGI regarding geotechnical bores to be completed at Monocacy Creek Park by UGI

Lattemann’s Corner Store & Deli to close its Doors

By CATHERINE STROH

Moore Township’s corner store and deli, Lattemann’s, recently announced they will be closing

to close our doors. We would like to express our appreciation to our customers for their trust, patronage and support over the years. We are proud to have served you all.”

their doors to the public.

A sign posted last week states: “After 14 years of operation, we have made the difficult decision

Lattemann’s, on the corner of routes 946 and 987, has been a gem in the community. Whether patrons needed to pick up an item on their way home such as some milk or bread, or were stopping by for a breakfast sandwich or one of their famous cheesesteaks for lunch or dinner, they have been a one-stop shop in the township for over a decade.

In addition to their cheesesteaks, other crowd favorites from the menu include their meatloaf, baked haddock and Italian hoagies. Their Friday night dinner offerings have always been a big hit.

Owner Joe Lattemann said they plan to keep everything business as usual leading up to the closure, providing they don’t run out of stock. Everything in the store is for sale, including regular store items and equipment.

The corner store and deli’s last day of business will be Sunday, March 24 and their hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Joe stated they still hope to be able to see everyone at Moore Township Community Days, so keep an eye out this summer for their food stand at the event.

“Thank you all for the last 14 years of patronage and we’ll miss everybody,” said Joe.

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Council also approved authorization for the engineering department to prepare a bid package for the reconstruction and water main replacement on Barrall Avenue, a motion to advertise an ordinance repealing and removing a handicapped parking zone on Washington Street since it is no longer needed, a resolution for the real estate tax requirement, a resolution for the right-to-know policy to fix typographical errors and acceptance of the Bathwick Hills Apartment Complex time extension through October 31.

ding event will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Fireman’s Field, 300 N. Chestnut St.

The monthly Monday, April 8 council meeting has been re-

Upcoming events and meetings will include: a business forum will be held on Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. on the topic of security with a presentation by the Pa. State Police; Monocacy Creek cleanup will be on Saturday, April 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. and a rain date of April 27, with volunteers advised to dress appropriately, bring water and meet at Borough Hall prior to the cleanup; and an electronics recycling and document shred-

scheduled and combined with the workshop meeting. Both will now be held concurrently on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall, located at 121 S. Walnut St.

Northampton Borough Police Report

MARCH 1

EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Canal St., and the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of

females.

Traffic stop in the 900 block of Main St., E. 13th St. and Franklin St., E. 7th St. and Main St., and King St. and Ridge Alley.

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Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 2100 block of Hokendauqua Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Assist person in the 800 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

Alarm, home, in the 1000 block of Northampton Ave. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.

Noise complaint in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of loud music.

St. and Main St. involving two vehicles.

Assist person in the unit block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a male.

MARCH 4

Assist person in the 1000 block

of Washington Ave. Officers assist a male.

Fire call in the 1200 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

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BOARD CERTIFIED MASTER ARBORIST

MARCH 2

Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Suspicious vehicle in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Celebrate Easter

With Christ UCC-Little Moore

913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville

Palm Sunday -March 24thWorship 8:45am; Sunday School 9am Community Egg Hunt - 10:30am

Maundy Thursday -March 28th7pm at St. John's UCC, Palmerton Good Frida y -March 29th-7pm

Tenebrae Service

Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 17th St., the 1300 block and the 1400 block of Main St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.

MARCH 3

EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Washington Ave., and the 200 block of W. 26th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Easter Sunday -March 31stWorship 8:45am with Holy Communion; Sunday School 9am

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Traffic stop, E. 19th St. and Main St., E. 13th St. and Line Alley., E. 10th St. and Washington Ave., the 1200 block of Newport Ave., Main St. and 14th St., and E. 21st St. and Mill St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Non-reportable accident, 22nd

Public Real Estate Auction to Settle the Estate of Dale Schreck on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6pm at 4141 Mountain View Drive, Walnutport, PA.

Ranch Home with 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, full basement, 2 car detached garage. Washer / Dryer is the basement, hardwood floors, and a cedar closet, Oil hot water, Baseboard heat.

Terms: $15,000 in cash or certified check. Balance in 45 days.

Seller: Janet Stocker, Executrix

Hartzell’s Auction Gallery, Inc

521 Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013

610.588.5831 www.hartzellsauction.com

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1067 Blue Mountain Dr.

Allen Township Supervisors warn residents

That road construction will worsen

By KERI LINDENMUTH

Allen Township Supervisors warned residents at their March 12 meeting that traffic headaches and road construction will worsen over the next several months, with Northampton County and PennDOT overseeing several construction projects on major township roads.

“Things are going to be a nightmare in this township,” said Supervisor Dale Hassler.

Currently, traffic on Howertown Road is limited to oneway going north. In addition, the Indian Trail Road and Wil-

lowbrook Road bridges remain closed.

Hassler stressed that these are not township projects. PennDOT and Northampton County are the ones “running the show.”

“We’re picking up the pieces like everyone else,” he said.

As fire chief, Hassler added that this road work is making things very difficult for first responders.

It is also making things difficult for township staff, who have had to navigate complaints from residents. The township is attempting to keep its website updated with the latest road work

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news but is at the mercy of what is communicated to them.

“Please contact PennDOT or Northampton County,” Hassler urged residents who have questions or complaints. “The township is a victim like everyone else.”

Lehigh Township Supervisors Receive Department Updates

By LAURA KLOTZ

At their March 12 meeting, Lehigh Township Supervisors heard from Tim Pitts of the Tim Pitts Land Development project. Pitts explained he had recently met with representatives of the Department of Wetlands, who requested a slight change in his plans due to roadway alignment. As a result, he will be shifting the roadway so as not to affect the wetlands, losing one lot. Extra time is needed for his plan approval in order to make the required changes. Township Engineer Michael Muffley supported his request, and the board granted an extension until July 31.

Sandra Hopkins of the recreation board reported that after the death of John Hawk, his family requested memorial contributions in lieu of flowers at the funeral. The money has been used

Coverage from the March Northampton School Board meeting will be printed in the March 28 issue of The Home News.

to buy a bench with an engraved plaque, which will be installed at Bryfogle Park in the coming months.

As directed at the previous meeting, Public Works Director Frank Zamadics brought the board more information about the two trucks being placed for auction by Upper Macungie Township. One is a 2017 truck that has a mileage of around 32,000; the truck will not include a strobe light or snowplow. The actual bid amounts proposed were not announced, as the matter will be a closed bid, but after some adjustments to the numbers the board agreed to have Zamadics submit the bids for both

trucks.

The township’s truck in need of a new transmission, which was also discussed at the previous meeting, will be getting the approved repairs in the coming week.

A local family is willing to donate an old sign to be used at the public works building, which will require some refurbishment but can still be put to good use. The board agreed to accept the donation and permit the refurbishment.

Zamadics then spoke about acquiring new mowers for use in the township parks. To receive

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Blue Mountain Drive-In & Family Restaurant

8 a.m. to last seating at noon Reservations suggested Northampton

MENU | Scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, ham, scrapple bites, chip beef, sausage gravy, French toast, fresh fruit, waffles, assorted desserts, 2-eggs omelets and classic benedicts available upon request Coffee, tea, milk/choc. milk & hot choc. included Adults-$16 • Ages 12 and under-$8

1439 Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville 610-767-6379

St. Peter’s UCC Seemsville

8142 Valley View Dr., Northampton

Palm Sunday- March 24 at 9 AM, followed by Easter Egg Hunt

Maundy Thursday- March 28 at 6:30 PM (at St. Paul’s UCC Northampton)

Easter Sunday- March 31 at 9 AM Communion served for Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday

In case of rain, eggs and chocolate bunnies will be distributed at the Rec Center Where: Municipal Park (Laubach Avenue & Smith Lane) Open to all Borough Residents up to age 10 Come meet the Easter Bunny!

No Registration Necessary- Prizes Awarded to all Participants

Naz-O-Nut celebrates new owners with Sweet grand reopening ceremony

Saturday, March 16 was a sweet day in the borough of Nazareth as dozens of residents came together to celebrate the grand reopening of Naz-O-Nut, a borough staple for freshly made donuts, savory breakfast sandwiches and more. Naz–O-Nut, which opened in 2019, was previously owned by Helena and Frank Lazzarini.

When the business went for sale in 2023, husband and wife team Adam and Tiffany Colombo purchased it with the hopes of growing it into a family tradition that their children could take over one day.

“Myself and a lot of people here in Nazareth breathed a sigh of relief when we knew that the Naz-O-Nut tradition would be

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continuing,” said Nazareth Mayor Lance Colondo.

The original staff employed by the Lazzarinis and the recipes for the fan-favorite donuts have remained the same, ensuring the Naz-O-Nut donut shop that residents know and love continues.

During the grand reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration, residents could indulge in samples of donuts, smoothies and egg sandwiches. A line of customers wrapped around the store, waiting to purchase one (or even a few dozen) of Naz-O-Nut’s unique flavors, including Reese’s, red velvet, cannoli and more.

The Colombos have been overwhelmed by the support of borough residents. While Tiffany Colombo joked that their family may think they’re “crazy,” the support from everyone has been “amazing,” especially from the Lazzarinis.

“Everything you have dreamed of, we envision that as well,” she said to the original owners, who were present at the ribbon cutting.

St. John's United Church of Christ 183 S. Weekly Bingo every Thursday Doors open 4:30 pm • Bingo starts 6:30 pm Food & beverage available for purchase Pull tab tickets, progressive jackpots, and piggy Plainfield Twp. Vol. Fire Co. 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap

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Several elected officials, including State Rep. Joe Emrick, Tina Smith from Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure’s office and Nazareth Borough Council President Daniel Chiavaroli were also in atten-

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dance, alongside representatives from the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce. Senator Bob Casey and State Senator Lisa Boscola sent proclamations recognizing the local business.

The Colombos look forward to what’s in store for their family and Naz-O-Nut.

“It’s been one heck of a ride so far,” said Tiffany Colombo. “But people are getting donuts, so what’s not to love?”

Nazareth Community

Chorus resumes Rehearsals

Submitted by ALICE YEAKEL

Nazareth Community Chorus resumed rehearsals on March 19. There will be no rehearsal on March 26 due to it being Holy Week.

Two concerts are already scheduled for May at Country Meadows Bethlehem and Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth. In June the chorus will sing at Country Meadow Forks. In July the chorus will sing in the Circle for Nazareth Day at 10 a.m.

Rehearsals are held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. in St John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth, located at Broad and Prospect Street.

Please join us. Call Alice Yeakel for further information at 610759-2672.

Week 25

This week in the Dart League, we find St. Paul’s moving closer to 1st place Dryland as they won 2 games from them 3-1 and 4-3, losing the opener 3-2. Leading the way for St. Paul’s were Jennifer Erkinger 6 for 12 and John Hoysan 4 for 11(HR). Butch Silfies and Bernie Yurko went 5 for 12 each and Karen Krome with a HR for Dryland.

In the only ‘sweep’ of the night, Ebenezer beat Blessed Trinity 4-0, 1-0, and 5-1. Top hitters for Ebenezer included Paul Yoder 8 for 13, Jim Voortman 4 for 11 (2 HR’s), and Joe Kish 4 for 12, while ‘Buzz’ Heidecker was 8 for 11, Eric Harper 3 for 11 (HR), with Andy Mickelson and Chuck Crisafi were 3 for 11 apiece for Blessed Trinity.

In other action, after a 2-0 loss in the ‘opener’ to Farmersville, Christ UCC came back to win 6-1 and 6=4. For Christ UCC, Keith Laudenslager was 5 for 13, Ed Yost 3 for 10, Susie Gasper 3 for 11 (2 HR’s), with Donnie Laudenslager and Eric Yocum each hitting a HR. Rick Littler was 5 for 12, Tom George 4 for 12 and Gene Grim with a HR for Farmersville.

The final match of the night saw Star of Bethlehem winning 3-2 and 2-0 over Emmanuel, losing the ‘nightcap’ 4-1. Leading hitters for Star of Bethlehem were Scott Hoffert 7 for 13, Kyle Taylor 6 for 13, Bill Hoke Sr. 5 for

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12 and Bryan Frankenfield 5 for 13. For Emmanuel, Carlos Soto was 5 for 9 (HR), Troy Haydt 3 for 12 and Jim Hill 3 for 12.

Last week’s match between Blessed Trinity and Farmersville had Farmersville beating Blessed Trinity 2-1 and 5-1, losing the ‘nightcap’ on Norm Schoenberger’s HR(5 for 14) 4-2 . Hitters included Wade Chilmonik 4 for 8, Dave Campbell 4 for 12, and Sue Grim 4 for 14(2 HR’s). Other hitters for Blessed Trinity were Tony DeAngeles 4 for 12(HR) and Dan Halteman 4 for 14.

Mann admitted to purchasing a bulldozer on July 29, 2023 for personal use, cashing checks and using a debit card linked to the fire department for numerous purchases at Home Depot, Lowes, ACE Miller Supply, Tractor Supply and numerous ATM

withdrawals for cash without permission from the fire company. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 before District Judge Robert A. Hawke.

Former Klecknersville Rangers fire Chief charged With stealing Over $47K From fire Department

By HOME NEWS STAFF

A former fire chief was recently charged with allegedly stealing $47,642.93 from the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company.

Jon E. Mann, 46, of Danielsville, was arraigned on Thursday, March 14 by District Judge Robert A. Hawke and charged with theft and receiving stolen property.

Mann was released on $50,000 unsecured bail pending a preliminary hearing.

According to court records, in October of 2023, the Moore Township Police Department was notified of a theft occurring at the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company. The affidavit of probable cause states that Mann had been using fire department funds for personal use.

The affidavit also states that

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NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC.

27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, solar rooms, storm windows & screens repaired/insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-7593682. Closed Saturdays. (3/21)

TED’S ROOFING

New Roofs & Repairs • ReRoofing • Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter • Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829. 610-837-7508. (3/21)

UPCOMING EVENTS

CASH BINGO

Sunday, May 5 at Emerald Fire Co., 7748 Penn St., Slatington. Doors open 11 a.m., bingo starts 1 p.m. Kitchen open, BYOB. 50/50, small basket raffle. $30 admission includes 20 regular games, 5 specials and door prize ticket. All proceeds benefit Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade. For tickets, call 484-225-2714. (5/2)

SPRING BAZAAR

Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Christ UCCLittle Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Free goody bag to first 20 adults and 5 children. Homemade Easter candy, white elephant, crafts, baked goods, garden plants and more. Kitchen open, food available to-go. (3/21)

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PHOTOS The Home News is seeking photos for the March photo of the month contest- the theme is “Aerial/Drone.” Email photos that feature a view from above to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, March 25. The winner will be featured in the March 28 issue of The Home News. (3/21)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of BETTY L. WAGNER, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, 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 known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to:

KEVIN DALE WAGNER

1342 Kingston Court Northampton, PA 18067 or to his Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 1731 Main Street

Northampton, PA 18067-1544 (3/7-3/21)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Mary Ellen Hager, late of the Township of Hanover, 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.

Kevin John Hager

7551 Richard Lane Bath, PA 18014

Executor

Steven D. Brown, Esq. Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (3/7-3/21)

ESTATE NOTICE

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

Executrix: Kathleen L. Mertz ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire

SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/7-3/21)

INVITATION TO BID

Nazareth Borough, Northampton County, will receive sealed bids for the 2024 Rental Equipment. Bids will be received via PennBid until 4:00 PM, March 28, 2024.

All documents are available at no cost at PennBid (pennbid. bonfirehub.com).

Each Bid must be accompanied by bid security payable to Nazareth Borough, Northampton County, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars (1,000.00) in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Check, or a Bid Bond.

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 2024 RENTAL EQUIPMENT.”

Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to accept any Bid which in its judgment is in the best interest of the Owner. No Bid will be accepted if obtained from sources other than the issuing office noted above.

Paul Kokolus, Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough, Northampton County (3/14 & 3/21)

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 1, 2024, 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, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS.

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, Part 4, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby revised to add the following section:

§403.1 Stopping, Standing Prohibited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours. Stopping, Standing (Drop-off) shall be prohibited in the following locations on the days and between the hours indicated in this Section, as follows:

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 (3/21)

INVITATION TO BID

Nazareth Borough, Northampton County, will receive sealed bids for the 2024 Road Maintenance Materials. Bids will be received via PennBid until 4:00 PM, March 28, 2024. All documents are available at no cost at PennBid (pennbid. bonfirehub.com).

Each Bid must be accompanied by bid security payable to Nazareth Borough, Northampton County, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars (1,000.00) in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Check, or a Bid Bond.

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 2024 ROAD MAINTENANCE MATERIALS.”

Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to accept any Bid which in its judgment is in the best interest of the Owner. No Bid will be accepted if obtained from sources other than the issuing office noted above.

Paul Kokolus,, Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough, Northampton County (3/14 & 3/21)

MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING

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

23-ZHB-773

Continued from previous meeting: The applicant(s), Lucinda Van Dine, applicants of the property located at 1021 Copella Rd., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A favorable interpretation that a motorcycle track is not permitted as accessory structure or use in

LC zoning district on property located at 1011-1013 Copella Rd. Bath, PA 18014. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-16 Limited Conservation Zoning District and 200-13 of 1980 Zoning Ordinance, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# G5-15-5A-3 contains approximately 10.12 acres, and is zoned, Limited Conservation (LC).

24-ZHB-777

Continued from a previous hearing: The applicant(s), Hickory Hills MHC LLC, applicants of the property located at 121 Hickory Hills Dr., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A special exception for expansion of a Nonconforming Use- Mobile Home Park. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-33C(3) Nonconforming Uses, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# H620-20 contains approximately 102.17 acres, and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR).

Jason L. Harhart

Zoning Officer Moore Township (3/21 & 3/28)

NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of School Directors of the Northampton Area School District will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. The purpose of the meeting is to interview persons who have timely submitted applications to fill a vacancy in Region 2 – Northampton Borough and East Allen Township on the Northampton Area School Board and for other general purposes.

Craig Neiman, Board Secretary (3/21)

NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR VACANCY

Position Title: School Board Member of the Northampton Area School District – Region

2 – Northampton Borough and East Allen Township

Effective: April 9, 2024

Requirements (Per Public School Code of 1949, Article III, School Directors, Section 322):

● Citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Region 2 – Northampton Borough And East Allen Township

● Good Moral Character

● Eighteen (18) years of age or older

● Resident of the Northampton Area School District for at least one (1) year prior to the date of appointment

● Not a holder of any office or position as specified in Section 322 of the School Code

● Not a member of a Municipal Council

Application Procedure: Apply between the dates of March 18, 2024, and April 2, 2024, by 3:00 p.m. via email or letter including the following:

List of Qualifications/Resume

Answer the following question: “Why do you want to become a School Board Member of the Northampton Area School District?”

Public Interviews for Position will be held on April 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School Auditorium

Submit the above information to:

Mr. Craig Neiman, Board Secretary Northampton Area School District 2014 Laubach Avenue Northampton, PA 18067 neimanc@nasdschools.org (3/21)

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE BOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL MEETING

The Monthly Meeting of Borough Council scheduled for Monday, April 8th 2024 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

The Regular Council meeting will be combined with the Bimonthly meeting for the month of April.

Borough of Bath Council meetings are held at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath PA 18014 in Council Chambers. Borough of Bath Council meetings are held both

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in-person with and Zoom webinar for LIVESTREAM Viewing & Listening ONLY.

https://us06web.zoom. us/j/81843106485

Meeting ID: 818 4310 6485

Dial In: 1-929-205-6099

Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary Borough of Bath (3/21 & 3/28)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at their scheduled regular monthly meeting on April 10, 2024 at 6:00PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building (121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014) will conduct a public hearing on, and consider adoption of, the following proposed ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REMOVING THE FOLLOWING HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE AT 129 WASHINGTON STREET IN THE BOROUGH OF BATH

The full text of the proposed Ordinance, together with its attachments (if any), is available for examination at the aforesaid Bath Municipal Building during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during regular business days on Monday thru Friday (excepting legal holidays). If a paper copy of the proposed Ordinance, together with its attachments (if any), is requested, such copy will be provided upon payment of costs for copying.

Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (3/21)

Church Directory

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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 610-9230382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA. com.

ASSUMPTION

BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882

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.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132

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

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935

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

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500

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

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517

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

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

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth.610-759-6557

Sunday School –9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship –10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry – Sunday –6:30 p.m.

Kids Ministries –Wednesday –7 p.m.

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

Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m.,

Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080

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

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

Sun. – Worship

10:30 a.m.

SS 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811

Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

HOLY FAMILY

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m. M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m. Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY

SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203

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

MOUNT EATON CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050

Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m.

Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH

Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA)

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

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5645

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

NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)

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

PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass

8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652

Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST,

Danielsville. 610-767-8003

Sun. –Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN

THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104

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

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

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

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893

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

ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m. Latin Mass Tues.6:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome.

ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9

a.m.

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

610-767-5751

Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday

7:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377

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

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894

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

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939

Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133

Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-6636 (N)

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

Bath Bowling

Rice Family (3)

John Sverha 626 (214-213)

Chris Reeser 587 (201)

Fred Rice Jr 541 (205)

Maxx Amusements (1)

Earl Holland Jr 591 (242)

Earl Holland Sr 578

Broken Tackle (2)

Ed Zupko 707 (233-243-231)

Paul Berkowitz 596 (236)

Shannon Quick 577 (217)

Vinny Spaziani 572 (237)

Butch Riddle 529

Daku Auto Body (2)

Al Davidson 714 (213-257-244)

Marc Beichey 697 (267-266

Scott Bortz 576 (204)

Bob Faustner 550 (204)

Bob Daku 543

Bath Supply (1)

Steve Kerbacher 683 (203-226-254)

Brent Connolly 596 (203-247)

Frank Yeakel 526 (206)

Stars & Strikes (3)

Bob Davidson Jr 693 (223-209-261)

Lee Hilbert 667 (220-260)

Bob Davidson III 603 (238-205)

Frank Pavlov 529

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (3)

Ed Musselman 692 (235-204-253)

Emmanuel’s

3175

Terry Bartholomew 665 (236-250)

Terry Pagotto 623 (224-223)

Ty Pagotto 616 (227)

Gerald Bartholomew 514 (228)

Vince Bauer

Fiberglass Repair (1)

Wyatt Davidson 600 (206-238)

Bath Industrial League

Week 13 (2nd Half)

Standings

Team Won Lost

Chris Remaley 465

Steve Glesias 659(224,222)

Pete Rivera 545(215)

Noah Durnin 584(212)

PALMER TROPHY - 0

Ed Gallagher 509(182)

Joe Mandarino 546(b)

Kurt Berger 501(175)

Butch Holland Sr 495

Chris Hoops 500(177)

MOORE POWERSPORTS - 2

Ed Taylor 497

Brad Stuckey 581(216)

Scott Friebolin 540(207)

Mark Janda 511(198)

Milt Kelly 603(247)

WTF - 2

Jim Mandarino 467

Palmer Trophy 25 27

Fensty’s Restora. 24.5 27.5

D&R Precision Mac. 23.5 28.5

Color Rite 23 29

First Half ChampionFensty’s Restoration

FENSTY’S RESTORATION - 3

Don Shafer 502(180)

Mark Flamisch 518(192)

Jeff Lear 494

Marty Csencsits 483(b)

Matt Paulus 745(300,236)

D&R PRECISION

MACHINE - 1

Brian Dilley 632(249,255)

Dave Roman 543(220)

Rick Dilley 501(198)

Josh Horninger 462(b)

Butch Post 518(189)

COLOR RITE - 4

Don Arndt 535(191)

Shawn Kulick 365

Robert Kulick 457

John Schwartz 549(232)

Mike Klement 565(194)

G&L SIGN FACTORY - 1

Paul Duda 550(197)

Don Schoeffling 419

Mike Reese 632(210,237)

Doug Fehnel 617(213,222)

Bill Fortner 525(183)

MOURNING WOULD PUB ON STUMP - 3

Kevin Danner 511(185

Earl Holland Jr 689(238)

David Betz 580(227)

Chris Benner 694(233,246)

Terry Heckman 642(212,238)

Next week match ups:

Moore Powersports vs G&L Sign

Fensty’s vs Palmer Trophy W.T.F. vs Mourning Would Color Rite vs D&R Precision

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday, March 28

*7:00pm Worship with Holy Communion in the Sanctuary with Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, March 29

*7:00pm Service of Light and Darkness in the Fellowship Hall

Celebrate Easter Joy with us on Sunday, March 31

Holy Communion is offered at all services

*6:30 am Sunrise Service

*8:45am Joyous Traditional Worship

9:45am Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt

*10:00am Celebration Contemporary Worship

The Rev. Rachel Ziese Hacker, Pastor *Service will also be livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.emmanuels.org for a link to our page.

Bath Social Hall

Friday Night Bingo

EVERY FRIDAY ● Doors open 5 p.m. Bingo starts 6:30 p.m.

PAYOUTS

1-70 people: $40/game ● $60/special $200 Jr. Jackpot ● $400 Jackpot

71-100 people: $50/game ● $70/special $200 Jr. Jackpot ● $500 Jackpot

101+ people: $60/game ● $80/special $200 Jr. Jackpot ● $600 Jackpot

Pull-tab tickets, froggy & 4-number bingo Food available for purchase FREE coffee

Get social at Bath Social Hall every Friday night

135 S. Walnut St., Bath • FMI call 484-809-3011

Police

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Wires down, W. 14th St. and Newport Ave. Report of downed wires.

MARCH 5

EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Fraud in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of computer fraud.

Check person/welfare in the 1200 block of Main St., and the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Suspicious act, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. Report of a suspicious act.

Traffic stop, Washington Ave. and E. 10th St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Civil matter in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Check person/welfare in the 3000 block of Eisenhower Dr. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Trespass in the 500 block of Main St. Report of a female trespassing.

Suspicious vehicle in the 2000 block of Northampton Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

MARCH 8

Juvenile problem in the 2300 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

St., and Vienna St. and Czapp Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Civil matter in the 800 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.

Reportable accident in the unit block of W. 21st St. involving one vehicle.

Check person/welfare, Main St. and W. 18th St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Traffic control in the unit block of W. 21st St. Officers assist with traffic control while the bridge was being inspected.

Noise complaint in the 400 block of E. 5th St. Report of loud music.

MARCH 9

Assist person in the 200 block of E. 21st St. Officers assist a female.

Traffic stop, Newport Ave. and Czapp Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

Domestic in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. between a male and a female.

MARCH 6

Assist person in the 100 block of E. 4th St. Officers assist a female.

Unwanted person in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Report of an unwanted female.

Check area in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave. Request to check the area.

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

Traffic stop in the 400 block of E. 10th St. A traffic stop was conducted.

MARCH 7

Assist person in the 1500 block of Dewey Ave., and the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist females.

Non-reportable accident in the 1500 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Traffic stop in the 100 block of Howertown Rd., Main St. and E. 18th St., the 1200 block of Main

Check person/welfare in the 500 block of E. 7th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

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two new John Deere mowers, he has an option to trade in the township’s two existing mowers plus a payment of $16,910. The board authorized him to make an amended offer of the trade-ins plus $16,000.

Zoning Officer Elizabeth Amato reported 25 new permit applications during the month of February, 23 of which were approved. The solar farm project plan has been altered, and the owners now need zoning relief from Moore Township, so their conditional use permit has been extended until June 30.

Police Chief Scott Fogel observed that traffic is increasing slightly with the improving weather, but the number of crashes is holding steady. He did note that calls to the department have increased roughly 25% compared to the same time last year. The police will be doing some data collection at a high traffic intersection and he will present the findings to the board once complete. Fogel said commercial truck traffic on Route 248 is increasing, and the police are being diligent about watching for overloaded vehicles.

In other news, the police department’s two new officers have completed their field training. Another vacancy in the department, apart from this year’s two retirements, will be opening in the coming months. Fogel has two applicants and will arrange for the board to meet them. He provided a list of planned community events for 2024, including National Night Out and two movies in the park.

Fire Commissioner Richard

Hildebrand provided the board with an update of the past few weeks and will be submitting the fire company’s quarterly report on schedule.

The department received a complaint about a house which recently burned and is now blighted; however, the board explained that nothing can be done with the property at present because of insurance processes.

The company has received their new truck and all firefighters are being trained in its use. It was particularly helpful during the high winds on Monday, March 11, as they were able to use it to prevent an electrical fire from spreading.

Hildebrand reminded the public that the firehouse is always open and residents are welcome to come and view the equipment for themselves, and also that the annual Sportsmen’s Night fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, March 23, so community support will be appreciated.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig received a notice from Grace Industries, stating that the bridge on Maple Drive will be repaired and the street will be closed to traffic from April 2 through June 30. A detour will be provided.

The maintenance building continues to be on schedule and is expected to be completed in mid- to late-April. The board was asked whether any buffer trees

are included in the plan for the building; Muffley was uncertain, so the board will investigate. A resident advised the board that another “widowmaker” fell in Indian Trail Park during the recent storms, and that it was one of the trees which should have been cut down last year.

Also, the door to the pump house is open; the municipal authority will be notified.

Another resident suggested that the board consider allowing the chief of police to accept volunteers to form a citizen task force in the future, so that the township may be prepared for any problems which could arise.

Lastly, during public comment, a resident asked how the township paid for the settlement of the recent allegations made against the police chief by a former officer. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe explained that the board is, at this time, not permitted to discuss the subject with the public. The insurance counsel does not currently have a signed agreement, and the board may not comment on the matter until that signed agreement is received.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

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