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Prohibition to War, part 1 of 4

A few months ago, we wrote some columns about movie ushers at both the old Ritz in Coplay and the Roxy Theatre in Northampton.

Joseph Tanzosh ushered at the Ritz, while his brother Paul was at the Roxy. A number of years ago, I had a very extensive interview with Joe. He returned us to the time of Prohibition and the Great Depression.

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‘Chicago’ razzle dazzles at Northampton Area High School

By KERI LINDENMUTH

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Audience members lucky enough to see Northampton Area High School’s production of the Kander & Ebb classic “Chicago” (teen edition) were transported to the glitzy, glamorous, and dangerous Windy City from the moment the curtains rose. The production, which ran from March 23 to March 26, featured a cast of over two dozen students bringing to life the witty characters and challenging choreography made famous by Bob Fosse.

The musical opens with vaudeville singer Velma Kelly (junior Karah Abarca) setting the scene of 1920s Chicago where “the gin

is cold but the piano’s hot,” and aspiring star Roxie Hart (sophomore Audrey Wood) murdering her lover in cold blood. Hart, Kelly, and a cast of other “merry murderesses” at Chicago’s Cook County Jail spend the remainder of the show scheming, plotting, and dancing their way out of their murder charges. Accompanying Hart and Kelly are Matron “Mama” Morton (senior Annabel Pyne), the jail’s matron; Billy Flynn (junior Will McMahon), the suave defense attorney hired by Hart and Kelly; and Hart’s husband Amos (senior Adrian

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Washington Ave., Northampton. His sister- my neighbor, Mrs. Florence Jurasits- recalls, “We were all born at home. Dr. Skweir, our family doctor, delivered all my brothers and sisters at home. On one occasion, my grandmother delivered one of my sisters before the good doctor arrived.”

Their grandfather, Paul Sag-

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Social worker Kelly Bauer sheds light on her

Rewarding career field

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Northampton resident Kelly

Bauer is a Valley Health Partners

Veteran Health Program case manager, where she helps veterans navigate their healthcare benefits by connecting them with the services they need and deserve.

Although she began working in the Veteran Health Program in 2019, she got her start in social work long before then.

Prior to working with veterans, Kelly worked at a group home for adults with schizophrenia,

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The Home News is seeking essential workers in the community to interview for a new, ongoing feature, Noteworthy Neighbors. Emergency responders, teachers, local government, bus drivers, farmers, etc.; if you do essential work for a living, we want to hear from you. If you are interested in being interviewed and sharing with the community the work that you do, please email AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com.

Blackbird strutting his stuff. Taken at Lake Minsi by Carl Fischer Jr., March 2023.

Northampton County Senior Centers

For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.

Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.

Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.

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Penn Foundation in the outpatient mental health and outpatient drug and alcohol programs, and Treatment Trends Inc. Keenan House, which is an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility where she ran a grief and trauma program, a processing group, and a life skills group.

“That was the most impactful work I did, in terms of my growth as a social worker,” she notes.

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Kelly’s work has helped shape who she is as a person and as a social worker, and ultimately led to her specializing in treating PTSD and trauma.

“At the end of the day it’s gratifying work, but it’s tough because you see some really unfortunate situations,” says Kelly.

Kelly explains that a lot of time goes into helping each individual because phone calls only account for a fraction of the time she spends helping clients. She details that her work is never simply open and shut because things always need to be followed up on,

resulting in more of an ongoing relationship that she develops with her clients.

As a result, Kelly describes that the most rewarding things about her job are when she sees a veteran or client achieve their goals, the ability to walk beside her clients, and helping them get the benefits they deserve.

“It’s extremely rewarding to hear how relieved clients are to get some extra help because it helps them gain their sense of power and autonomy back,” Kelly adds.

Kelly divulges that her least favorite part of her job is enduring the systemic barriers that are in place, which prevent her from helping some clients to the fullest.

“The job itself can be challenging, and the work can be tiring or even vicariously traumatizing at times due to being exposed to many difficult stories and sometimes difficult clients,” Kelly reveals, adding that this can also make managing her own self-care challenging.

However, Kelly’s compassion and pride in her work are evident as she explains, “I love helping people and having purposeful work. I love that I was able to make a career and earn a living by serving other people.”

When asked about some proud moments that she has had during her career as a social worker, Kelly shares the story of a client at Keenan House who had a long history of trauma and was finally able to process his trauma through treatment.

At the beginning of his treatment, the client stated that in order to store all of his pain, he would need a container as big as a giant water tower. Then, towards the end of treatment during his graduation from the program, the client expressed that the container was now small enough to fit in his pocket.

“For him to tell me that his pain was now manageable enough that he can walk forward in his life without it controlling him anymore, I’ve never had that emotion before as a therapist. It was just incredible to hear that the work I did with him got him to that point,” Kelly boasts.

Another proud moment Kelly shares is the story of a female veteran that was in poor health, using a walker, and financially strained when she first met her. After getting services and better care in place for her, helping her acquire money for utilities, and getting her disability rating up to 100%, she invited Kelly to the Banana Factory where she had her art on display at an exhibit.

During the event, the veteran shared some poetry she had written, and Kelly explains that she “was so vibrant, wasn’t using her walker anymore, and just seemed so much more at peace.”

“It’s wonderful to see these transformations because these clients are all so deserving, and I just see them as people that have dignity and worth when society

has told them otherwise. They just need some help to regain control of their life, and I’m able to help them with that.”

Kelly’s advice to individuals that are thinking about entering social work or are just getting started is to always remain curious because being a social worker is a never-ending learning process with so many proud moments along the way.

If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of healthcare services or help navigating complex healthcare systems, Valley Health Partners Veteran Health Program can be reached at 610969-2082 to help set up a personalized care plan based on current needs.

Additionally, Valley Health Partners Veteran Health program and Joint Veterans of Northampton will be holding a Veterans Outreach Day on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queenship of Mary, located at 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. The event is open to all veterans, their families, and their caretakers to learn more about available services in the area. Some of the organizations that will be in attendance include the Northampton County Veterans Affairs, BattleBorne, Camp Freedom, VA Vet Center, Women Veterans Empowered and Thriving, PA National Guard service member and family support, PA CareerLink, Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, PA Bar Association, Tricare/Humana, and more.

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Students face Charges for NAHS threats

By HOME NEWS STAFF

Two students from Northampton Area High School are facing charges of terroristic threats for two separate incidents at the high school.

Both of the students are 15-year-old sophomores. Since both are juveniles their names will not be released. Both juveniles have been detained and referred to juvenile court authorities, however juvenile detention hearings are not open to the public.

One of the students was charged with making the threat in the form of graffiti on a bathroom stall which said, “Shooting up School March 14th.”

An additional threat was made to the school on March 15, which the other sophomore student is being charged for.

Contributed photo- A Northampton Sanitary Dairy employee.

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meister, operated a cozy neighborhood store while also working at the Atlas Portland Cement Company.

Joe was born during Prohibition and the Great Depression. Prohibition, the “Holy Experiment,” was a failure, as bootleg

liquor was distilled and sold illegally in vast quantities.

One day, when Joseph was walking home from his secondgrade class, there was a flurry of activity in the neighborhood. Plainclothes-men jumped out of their black automobiles and stormed a neighbor’s garage. A still was seized, and gallons of moonshine in glass jugs were smashed, and soon, there was a flow of alcohol in the alley.

I wonder if Elliot Ness, of the “Untouchables,” was one of the government agents.

The owner was fined $300, a very large sum of money in the 20s. Unable to pay the fine, a local store owner paid it. The loan was repaid in monthly payments. Times change. Now, we can purchase alcohol spirits in our local supermarket!

Also on Washington Avenue was the Northampton Sanitary Dairy, which we wrote about many years ago. The dairy was owned by Mr. John Simcoe, who also owned a farm up at Twin Lakes in Lehigh County.

When Joe was 10 years old, the county was in the depths of the Depression, so he and his friends looked for work to earn a few cents.

He remembers, “We found a job at the Northampton Dairy, but it was far from easy. We would awaken at 3 a.m. and go to the dairy and load the trucks. We delivered milk to the customers’ door in glass bottles in Northampton, Coplay, Catasauqua, even Allentown and some in Palmerton. We returned at 11 a.m. Our pay for the morning’s effort was 25 cents, 50 cents if we

were lucky. It doesn’t sound like much money, but to us, it was like heaven.”

Another unique experience for a boy of 10 years of age was when, on early-morning runs, they would stop at a diner for something to eat. The first diner he was ever in!

He recalled, “There I would see men who had overindulged and appeared confused and lost in time. This made an impression on me, and I said to myself, ‘I will not duplicate what I saw.’

“The summer afternoons were ideal for playing baseball. Our team, the Washington Braves, was made up of boys from Ninth and 10th streets. Our league was part of a pickup league. We played whoever we could.”

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Francis P. Pazo

Francis P. Pazo, 81, of Moore Township, formerly of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Slate Belt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Washington Township. He was the loving husband of Lorraine F. (Lill) Pazo. Francis and Lorraine would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on June 9. Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late John I. and Victoria K. (Kruzek) Pazo. A 1959 graduate of Lansford High School, Francis honorably served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was employed at the former Paris Accessories in Walnutport where he worked as a supervisor for 25 years, until retiring in 2006. Known to possess a good sense of humor, Francis enjoyed playing jokes and pranks on his family and friends. A talented artist, he also enjoyed drawing, and he loved roller coasters, dining out, and camping with his family.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Lorraine, he will be deeply missed by his three daughters, Lori Heiser and husband, Troy, with whom he and Lorraine resided, Denise Mikovitch and husband, Robert, of Nazareth, and Darlene Pazo and partner, Lisa Rose, of Nanticoke; six grandchildren, Bradley, Davin, Tyler, Vincent, Justin and Chase; a sister, Theresa Svetz of

Hometown; along with many nieces and nephews. Francis was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Michael Pazo; and two sisters, Mary Rogalski and Catherine R. Blihar.

Services: A memorial service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, at noon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Monday morning from 11 a.m. to noon in the funeral home. Burial will be private.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Parkinson’s Foundation at Parkinson.org.

Mary J. Thomas

Mary J. Thomas, 79, of Stockertown, formerly of Martins Creek, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, while surrounded by her family at Northampton Post Acute in Bethlehem Township. She was the loving wife of Bruno Thomas. The couple observed their 22nd wedding anniversary on January 24. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Claude F. and Dorothy V.E. (Becker) Stull. A 1961 graduate of Liberty High School, Mary was a ceramics teacher for 20 years and a home health aide for Pinebrook Family Answers for 15 years before retiring in 2014. She was a past member of the Bath Area Jaycees and the WIBC 600 bowling club. Throughout the years, Mary enjoyed polka

dancing with Bruno, and she cherished spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Bruno, she will be deeply missed by her two sons, Robert D. Adams, Jr. and wife, Cheryl, of Moore Township, and Matthew J. Adams of Stockertown; two step-sons, William Thomas of Clinton, NJ, and Brian Thomas of Hampton, NJ; two step-daughters, Lisa Thomas, and Lori Tyrell and husband, Geoffrey, both of Homer, NY; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Stull of Florida, and Francis “Jack” Stull and wife, Linda, of Maiden Creek; four sisters, Barbara Ziegler and husband, Jim, of Hobe Sound, Florida, Althea Morrison and husband, Tom, of Fort Pierce, Florida, Elizabeth Naylor and husband, Richard, of Bethlehem, and Peggy Whitehouse, of Northampton; along with many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey J. Adams; a brother, Claude Richard Stull; and a sister, Dorthea Moser.

Services: A memorial service in celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main Street, Bath, PA 18014.

Suburban Darts

Week 25

Dryland remains in first place despite losing to Star of Bethlehem 5-2 and 4-1, winning the ‘opener’ 4-3 in 10 innings. Leading the way for Star of Bethlehem were Bryan Frankenfield 6 for 13, Scott Hoffert 6 for 14, Jake Hoffert 5 for 13, Bill Hoke Jr. also 5 for 13, and Tyler Frankenfield with a HR. Shawn Sigley was 4 for 12 and Earl Sigley added a HR for Dryland.

Christ UCC beat second place St. Paul’s 2-1 and 6-4 losing the ‘nightcap’ 2-0. For Christ UCC, Dave Shaver was 4 for 8, Steve Hunsicker 4 for 10, Eric Yocum 4 for 11 (HR), and John Eisenrich 4 for 12. For St. Paul’s, Dave Clark was 5 for 12 and Kevin Gross 4 for 12.

Ebenezer ‘sandwiched’ 2-0 and 4-3 wins around a 9-7 loss to Farmersville. Top hitters for Ebenezer included Paul Yoder 7 for 12 (HR), Zane Blevins 5 for 11, Scott Blevins4 for 11 (HR), Charlie Costanzo with a HR, and a Game 1 winning 2 run HR from Carol Voortman. Dave Campbell was 4 for 11 (HR), with Ben Kerbaugh (HR), Wade Chilmonik, Tom George and Sue Grim all going 4 for 12 for Farmersville.

The final match of the night

saw Emmanuel ‘sweeping’ Light of Christ by scores of 6-3, 4-2, and 8-0. Leading hitters for Emmanuel were Chuck Achenzie 8 for 13 (hitting the cycle for the night), Carlos Soto 5 for 10, with Jon Rice, Judy Hoffert, and Jeff Hoffert all hitting a HR. Also, Jim Hill couldn’t get out of the way of the ‘Dart’ and had 3 “Hit by Pitcher’s”. For Light of Christ, Dan Halteman was 4 for 12 while Terry Knauss and Todd Jones were 4 for 13 apiece.

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

Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing ContestBegins Saturday, April 29 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 30 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 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 13 and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived these dates only.

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

East Allen Spring Festival- Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bicentennial Park (East), 5450 Liberto Ln., 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.

Frauds And Scams Presentation- Thursday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 100 E. Beil Ave., Nazareth. Rep from office of Attorney Gen. will educate on frauds/scams that target seniors. Call 610-759-7036 with interest.

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.

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 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canal Park, Northampton.

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

Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers.

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Mohrey), a simple mechanic who continues to love his wife despite her bloody past.

The multi-level stage gave the actors plenty of room to navigate the set and added dimension to numbers like “Me and My Baby” and “Razzle Dazzle.” Meanwhile, a light-up marquee reading “Chicago” hanging above the stage made the setting of a cold Chicago jail feel more like the vaudeville or cabaret stage. The glittery flapper costumes also helped transport audiences back in time.

The entire cast worked hard to replicate some of Fosse’s iconic numbers. Abarca led the ensemble in two show-stoppers: “All That Jazz” and the fan-favorite “Cell Block Tango.” She also performed a solo number, “I Can’t Do It Alone,” that saw her flip and cartwheel across the stage. Wood captured all Hart’s sass and snark, especially in the numbers “Funny Honey” and “Roxie.” The two actresses played off each other

perfectly in their performances of “My Own Best Friend” and “Nowadays,” and brought the crowd to cheers with their rendition of the “Hot Honey Rag.”

McMahon captured the showmanship of Flynn, arriving and exiting the stage surrounded by an ensemble of dancers and feathered fans. The audience thoroughly enjoyed his rendition of another fan-favorite, “We Both Reached for the Gun,” which sees his character puppeteering Wood’s. His showmanship contrasted the humility of Mohrey’s Amos, who sang of his invisibility in “Mr. Cellophane.” Meanwhile,

Pyne had her own chance to own the stage in “When You’re Good to Mama.”

The production was directed by Christine Marto and choreographed by Gianna Neal. The vocal director was Hannah Milagio, and the orchestra director was Isabelle Beedle. Catherine Espinal served as production manager, Tony Beleno was the set design advisor, and Carolyn Peters was the costume advisor. This razzling, dazzling production is eligible for this year’s Freddy Awards on May 25.

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Natural Perspectives

For the health-minded individual

Knives and Words

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Speaking with an elderly gentleman recently, he expressed to me his regrets over mistakes

made in life. I can completely understand his perspective at the grieving of past transgressions. I have been giving much thought to his words since and I would like to give you my perspective, if you will allow me to ramble.

Who wants to make mistakes?

Nobody, that's who. That said, “human is as human does” and life’s mistakes will happen with relative frequency. Often these mistakes are revisited over and over. Oh, the insanity of it all.

After much deliberation on the topic, I have decided to stop making mistakes. I laugh as I say this, yet that’s the conclusion I have come to. I can either stop making mistakes, I cannot, or accept that mistakes will be made and do the best I can, we can, to minimize the damage and ask for forgiveness. It’s before lunch as I write this, and I can already count four…no five legitimate mistakes I have made.

Now from my perspective I believe there is a distinct difference between mistakes and well, sin. Those two seem miles apart yet rub shoulders with each other. Somewhere in that mix would be a bridge of compromise. If I was better equipped for a deeper discussion on the matter, I would, yet I’ll leave this alone for now.

Ruminating on the sources of mistakes in my own life, it ultimately keeps coming back to my uncontrolled tongue. My words. If I could only keep my thoughts to myself, I wouldn’t be sleeping on the couch so often! I jest, yet I read much history and I can see that a wayward tongue has started more wars than it has ended.

If you were to contemplate for a moment, would you agree that what you have said once in a while has led you down a path you wish you didn’t take? I am sure we all have at one time or another. Robert Frost, the renowned poet, talked about "a road less traveled.” I do not think this was the path he was speaking to. Once our words leave our mouths however, they travel where they will.

Our words can calm, or our words can cut as sharp as knives. Both knives and words can leave long lasting scars.

As far as mistakes go, I can count painting the wooden trim around windows a ruby color as one I would like to get back. I did in fact, yet it took many coats of primer so that poor color choice would stop bleeding through. The same curative technique cannot as easily be said for mistakes of the tongue save a bar of soap.

Not to be left out are mistakes of omission, commission, and the like. Far be it for us to cover all the mistake categories we could find ourselves in as we could be here all day. I will say that by and large, it has been mistakes made that have led to a growth of character, wisdom and discernment, albeit painfully.

I wish life wasn’t so, yet here we find ourselves entangled with reality.

To this end, perhaps each of us in turn can show grace to another as we would humbly ask for grace in return. With clear minds and gentle spirits, it makes sense. Not so when we are gnashing teeth and seeing red. Try not to make the mistake of taking anybody or anything for granted. Life goes way too fast for that. Peace with you all.

"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.

Giant donates Nearly 3,900 Hams, turkeys

And chickens this Spring to help Eliminate hunger

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by LAURA JACOBS

As part of its ongoing commitment to help eliminate hunger in the communities it serves, the GIANT Company has announced a donation of 3,873 hams, turkeys and chickens to 15 partner food banks. Team members from the GIANT Company will also volunteer at several food banks over the next few weeks to organize and restock pantry shelves for the spring season.

“Everyone deserves a full plate and the chance to gather around the table to enjoy a nutritious meal with their family,” said Jessica Groves, community impact manager, the GIANT Company. Second Harvest Food Bank in Nazareth is among the hunger relief partners receiving donated hams, turkeys and chickens.

In addition, GIANT and MARTIN’S customers can also help their neighbors in need. From March 31-April 9, customers can donate their free ham certificates in-store at the register or donate 400 CHOICE points online, for which the GIANT Company will donate $10 to a local food bank.

NASD residents voice safety concerns At Northampton School Board meeting

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, March 13 with a lengthy public comments section due to residents voicing various safety concerns.

During regular agenda items under personnel/voice vote, the board unanimously approved one medical sabbatical, two res-

ignations for the purpose of retirement, two resignations, two educational sabbaticals, additions and deletions to the substitute list, and the revised master district volunteer list for the current school year.

Under personnel/roll call vote, the board unanimously approved the following: the revised men-

tor/inductee list; the revised listing for extra-curricular staff and stipends; the revised credit recovery monitor list; the confidential employee agreement for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028; Assistant Superintendent Michelle Schoeneberger’s salary adjustment of $150,000 for the 2023-2024 school year; Director of Human Resources

Michael Alogna’s salary adjustment of $130,000 for the 20232024 school year; the revised list of anticipated community education classes and roster of instructors with stipends for the spring; the listing of individuals to oversee intramural programs and the weight room; full-time district staff, substitutes, coaches, and extra-curricular staff to work athletic events, as well as parttime seasonal athletic event staff; the listing of building substitute teachers for the current school year at a per diem rate of $140; the attendance of Supervisor of Grants and Special Programs Nicolette Teles at the Pa. Association of Federal Program Coordinators Conference in April at a cost of $882.42; and the attendance of Club Advisors Alana Heller and Melinda McCann to attend the Odyssey of the Mind State Competition in April at Lock Haven University at a cost of $3,570.16.

doubtedly be more accidents involving tractor trailers in the area due to the number of warehouses being built within a five-mile radius of the proposed Route 329 elementary school, which will accumulate more than 1,000 tractor trailers coming in/going out in a day.

Kemp expressed that she believes townships are being bullied by developers to construct more warehouses and that residents are being bullied into building the proposed school on an unsafe property since they are expected to foot the bill.

Several residents also voiced that the district needs to do something to make residents aware of what is going on with the proposed Route 329 elemen-

tary school and education center and tax increases, stating that many residents are in the dark.

Next, Anthony Maniscalco voiced concerns regarding the safety issue at the high school due to a recent threat from Friday, March 10 that detailed a shooting threat for Tuesday, March 14, which caused the high school to close for the day. Maniscalco added that he is concerned with the lack of transparency from the district to parents.

Maniscalco questioned why the board didn’t explain what enhanced security would be used after the threat and why measures were not also taken at the middle school due to its close proximity to the high school.

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Next, the board unanimously approved the following revised and new policies for adoption: 204 – Attendance; 610 – Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation; 611 – Purchases Budgeted; 626 – Federal Fiscal Compliance; and 913 – Non-school Organization/ Group/Individual Participation in the School Setting.

Under finances, the board unanimously approved the following: the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit student driver education program agreement; 2022-2023 budget transfers; adoption of the 2023-2024 Northampton Community College Budget in the amount of $69,957,018 with the district’s portion being $917,646; bills for payment; the Treasurer’s Report; and the Confidentiality and NonDisclosure Agreement entered into by and between JW Development Partners and NASD for the purpose of permitting the district to receive confidential information regarding properties owned by JW on Howertown Road, Seemsville Road, and Cesanek Road in Allen Township. The board also unanimously approved the revised school calendar for the current school year. During public comments, resident and previous board member Maggie Kemp raised concerns regarding tractor trailer accidents that have been “happening closer to home.”

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Another resident voiced that her daughter goes to school at NAHS in fear every day of something happening, especially because she said that not all high school students go through the metal detectors.

“Something has to happen to

ensure our kids’ safety,” she asserted.

Superintendent Kovalchik responded to residents’ concerns about the shooting threat, expressing that the emails sent out to parents stated exactly what was found in the school. Kovalchik added that he spoke with the state police often throughout the weekend and that he contacted the FBI, Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, and all

local police departments.

“I’ve always been upfront in regard to these particular instances, but I also run it by authorities to make sure the verbiage and language is correct, and then collaboratively a decision is made on what information to send out and how much to communicate. We take nothing to chance. That’s why I was so up front with the message I sent out,” said Kovalchik.

The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.

Charges

Announced for Deadly Lehigh Twp. shooting

From Northampton County DA

On Monday, March 27, District Attorney Terry Houck announced criminal homicide charges against 76-year-old William Arthur Strunk in relation to a July 2022 shooting that left one victim dead.

Strunk, of Stroudsburg, is charged with Criminal Homicide, Possession of an Instrument of Crime, and Firearm Not to be Carried without a License.

On June 29, 2022 shortly before 6 p.m., Lehigh Township Police Department officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Lower Three Mile Lane, Lehigh Township, Northampton County, for a male found deceased within the residence. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim, 67-year-old Michael Powers, deceased within the residence with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The Northampton County Coroner completed an autopsy, which revealed the cause of death to be gunshot wounds to the chest and mouth, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

During the autopsy, four projectiles were extracted from Powers’ body and sent to the PSP Bethlehem Regional Lab for analysis. The examination showed three of the four rounds eligible for comparison to be of the .38/.357 caliber class, and all four projectiles to be mutilated

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POLICE OFFICER

The Colonial Regional Police Department will conduct testing for the position of Police Officer, Sunday, April 16, 2023. Detailed information is available on our website. Applications are available on our website and Colonial Regional Police Dept. 248 Brodhead Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017 P: 610 861-4820 F:610 861-4829 or www.colonialregionalpd.org. Completed applications must be returned no later than April 12, 2023 @ 4PM - with a $50 Admin Fee. Min Req: 21 yrs of age, High School Grad/GED, U.S. Citizen, and a Valid Driver’s Lic.

Hiring process includes a physical fitness test, oral interview, thorough background investigation, and polygraph examination. Starting Salary is $62,692 with a great benefit package. CRPD is an EOE.

Northampton AARP April Meeting

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE

Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on April 12 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Doors will open at 11 a.m. All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome any new members to visit or join our chapter. Our guest speaker will be Mary Bach

from the Harrisburg State office. Bus trips will be on display at the trip table. Do not bring any refreshments to the meeting. Please bring your local and national membership cards with you. Any member or guest must be signed in on our registered sheet. Please call Jean Rundle at 610-837-0610 to register by April 5. No names will be accepted after April 5.

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Northampton School Board hears 2023-2024 CIU 20, BAVTS, and district budget presentations

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, March 13 to hear the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 General Operating Budget proposal for the 2023-2024 school year, the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School 2023-2024 budget presentation, and to discuss the updated district budget.

First, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CIU 20) Executive Director Christopher Wolfel presented the General Operating Budget (GOB) proposal for the 2023-2024 school year. CIU 20 provides educational, administrative, and technology services to 13 school districts spanning 1,200 miles. They provide important programs and services

to children, especially those with special needs.

This school year, CIU 20 has provided special education for 556 students with autistic support, six students with hearing support, 215 students with life skills support, 62 students with multi-disabilities, 42 students with physical support, eight students with project SEARCH, and 76 students with transition services. They have provided related services for 5,884 students this year, and have also provided behavioral health services to 92 students for intensive behavioral health services, 337 students for outpatient programs, 334 students for therapeutic emotional support, 230 students for partial hospitalization, and 1,554 stu-

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Additionally, during the upcoming school year, CIU 20 will be providing a new internship opportunity for young adults with special needs at Wind Creek Resort in Bethlehem. Project SEARCH is a one-year transition program that will provide training and education leading to competitive employment for individuals aged 18 to 21 with disabilities that are entering or finishing their last year of high school.

program, a social media marketing program, and is expanding the mechatronics program.

BAVTS is also considering programs in clerical support, data analytics, supply chain management, automotive technology, health careers, and an aviation mechanics program.

Additionally, Lazarchak divulged that BAVTS is looking at a $20 million expansion plan due to growth in career and technical programming that has resulted in students being wait-listed to get into programs. The BAVTS

board is considering a wing that would gain 150 seats, but this would only accommodate current growth and not future growth, so they are still discussing other possible plans and places of expansion.

Since districts will have to foot the bill for the addition, BAVTS is going to come up with three possible plans for districts to approve, but it is unclear how soon this will come to fruition.

In other business, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik presented the updated 2023-2024 NASD preliminary General Fund Budget and anticipated capital improvements for the next five

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The 2023-2024 GOB recommends a 3.97% or $152,225 overall budget increase for a total of $3,987,425, which breaks down to $2,300,155 for educational support services, $682,240 for curriculum and instructional services, $610,020 for human resources and research services, and $395,010 for instructional material services.

The current school year’s 20222023 GOB NASD contribution was $43,388.11. CIU 20 is requesting a 2.5% or $1,084.70 increase, bringing the 2023-2024 proposed NASD contribution to $44,472.81, which the board will vote on in the coming months.

Next, Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) Executive Director Adam S. Lazarchak presented the 2023-2024 budget presentation, which includes a total budget of $14,356,746 with a 3.67% or $508,458 expenditure budget net increase.

The BAVTS proposed budget expenditures account for $5,852,637 for salaries, $4,568,854 for employee costs, $454,400 for utilities, $534,838 for professional services and insurance, $505,411 for general replacement and maintenance, $1,337,985 for supplies, texts, and software, $864,656 for capital, and $237,965 for other expenditures.

BAVTS is requesting a district contribution increase of 9.48% or $249,330 for a total district contribution of $2,878,422 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Lazarchak shared NASD’s three-year average of students enrolled in BAVTS is 312 per year and that BAVTS is now offering a veterinary technician assistant

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If you have ever shopped at Miller Supply, there is a good chance that you have met Joanie! Joanie has been a cashier at the front registers for almost 15 years!

When asked what she enjoyed the most working at Miller Supply, Joannie responded enthusiastically- ‘The People!’ Next time you come to shop, look for Joanie! She will be happy to meet you!

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years.

The 2023-2024 updated budget expenditures total $127,629,019 and revenues total $125,732,444, which leaves a deficit of $1,896,575 that can be potentially pulled from the unassigned fund balance to offset costs if the school board does not choose to raise taxes.

Kovalchik shared four possible tax increase options for the board to choose from in the coming months regarding the $1,896,575 deficit. The board previously approved not to raise taxes above the Act 1 Index, which is 5.1%, so proposed increases range from 0% to 2%.

If the board opts to not increase taxes for the upcoming school year, the millage rate would remain at 55.71, generating $66,852,000 in revenue. If the board opts for a 1.01% tax increase, the millage rate will be

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Kovalchik also presented the district’s anticipated capital improvements over the course of the next five years. Top priority capital improvements totaling $2,790,000 over the course of the next three years include: AED replacement - $40,000; Laubach fence replacement - $20,000; high school auditorium upgrade - $600,000; high school brickwork repair - $125,000; stadium PA system - $50,000; high school gym audio system - $50,000; high school generator area guardrail replacement - $30,000; high school chiller replacement/gym and auditorium - $1,500,000; tennis court resurfacing - $25,000; and district wide BAS system upgrades (HVAC) - $350,000. Capital improvements totaling $2,360,000 that need to be addressed within the next three to five years include: stadium turf field replacement - $900,000; Siegfried windows$300,000; maintenance parking lot - $700,000; George Wolf elevator upgrade - $50,000; replacement of five district vehicles - $250,000; and high school boilers - $160,000. However, this list does not include projects at the Franklin, Washington, Administration, and Moore buildings due to the proposed Route 329 elementary school and education center.

The Northampton School Board will vote on all proposed budgets and one of the four tax increase options in the coming months.

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Pennsylvania State Police Troop M-Bethlehem Barracks was requested to be the lead investigating agency for this matter. During the investigation, Strunk was identified as a possible suspect for Powers’ homicide.

Police executed a search warrant at Strunk’s apartment located in the 700 block of Ann Street in Stroudsburg and seized a .38 caliber handgun in addition to a box of ammunition which contained .38 caliber ammo.

The handgun was the same caliber firearm used to kill Powers, and the ammunition was of similar composition to the projectiles extracted form Powers’ body during his autopsy. Strunk was later interviewed at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office where he told investigators he shot and killed Powers using the .38 caliber firearm located within his residence. He further stated he shot Powers four times.

“This was an exhaustive effort to investigate and track down every lead available to bring this individual to justice for the homicide of Michael Powers. Law enforcement never relented throughout the weeks of this investigation. Thank you Pennsylvania State Police, Lehigh Township Police Department, and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office for your tireless efforts and absolute dedication to this investigation,” District Attorney Houck said. “Gun violence has no place

in Northampton County, and anyone involved in these acts of senseless violence will suffer the highest consequences.”

“Due to the tireless and diligent investigative efforts by members of the Pennsylvania State Police Bethlehem Station Criminal Investigation Unit, we were able to have an arrest and provide a positive outcome for the victim’s family,” said Lieutenant Brian Roberts, Troop M Criminal Investigation Section Commander. Strunk was arraigned Monday afternoon by Magistrate Hawke. Bail was denied. The investigation is ongoing.

Registration Now open For Nazareth Library’s annual Pet parade

Submitted by JILL SILVIUS

We invite you to register now for the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity’s Pet Parade. The parade will take place Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m., beginning and ending at Veterans Field, the site of the former Nazareth Library at Green Street and Center Street. The route will proceed down Center Street, around the town circle (with the full and

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enthusiastic support of the Farmers’ Market), along Center Street to the library where judging will occur, and back to Veterans Field via Chestnut Street.

Awards in various fun categories will be presented at Veterans Field, and categories include Best fed, Largest pet, Smallest pet, Best owner/pet costume combo, Most unusual pet, Best pet float (non-motorized floats are permitted: decorated wagons, strollers kiddie cars, bicycles, etc.), and Star of the show (Judge’s choice).

Participants can register dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, stuffed animals, etc.

Those who register by May 1 receive a free T-shirt.

The parade will serve as the kickoff for the library’s annual summer reading program, which spans two months, attracts hundreds of young participants, encourages cultivation of reading skills and creativity, and helps prepare children for the upcoming academic year.

Call the library at 610-7594932 for more information or stop in the library for registration forms. Forms are also available on the library's website, www.nazarethlibrary.org.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center April Community Programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER

Fishing Equipment

Available

When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow fly rods, spinning rods, fly boxes, and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a

driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available

When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Weekly Weeders

Thursday, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants, and amend soil in the center's native plant garden. We provide instruction, tools, and weeding mats. Registration is required.

Hike for Health

Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Registration is not required.

Geocaching for Scouts

Saturday, April 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to use a hand-held Geographical Positioning System Unit (GPS) to find hidden caches at Jacobsburg. This program is best for scouts ages 10 and up

and will teach them the basic skills and ethics of geocaching. Registration is required for anyone planning to participate in the program.

Signs of Spring Hike

Saturday, April 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Looking for a way to beat the winter doldrums? Join us as we search for wildflowers, new plant growth, migrating birds and other signs of spring. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. Registration is required.

Woodland Wildflower Walk

Wednesday, April 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Join conservation volunteer Doug Burton for a one-mile hike in Sobers Run to learn about the early spring blooms scattered throughout the forest. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Registration is required.

Earth Day Tree Planting

Saturday, April 22 from 10 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, noon to 1 p.m., 1 to 2 p.m., or 2 to 3 p.m.

Sign up to celebrate Earth Day with us. Choose an hour-long time slot and meet us in front of the visitor center at the hour you have chosen. You will have an opportunity to learn about invasive species and their ecological impacts, and then replace one with a native sapling. This conservation project aims to strengthen the riparian buffer along the Bushkill Creek and provide habitat for wildlife. Tools and instruction will be provided. In the event we run out of saplings to plant,

there are always invasive plants to remove. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Registration is required.

Announcing Summer Day Camps for Young People: Registration for summer camp programs will open at 9 a.m. on April 3. Registration will be online only.

DiscoverE Hide 'n Seekers (Age 5 only): Nature Detectives

Tuesday, June 13, 20, and 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The world is full of all sorts of exciting things to explore. Come see how much fun learning about nature can be. Campers will learn about things that fly, water dwellers, and life in the undergrowth.

This program will prepare campers that have aged out of Tales for Tots for Outdoor Explorers. Campers must be accompanied by an adult each day of camp. This camp is on three Tuesdays: June 13, 20 and 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Your child will be enrolled for all three Tuesdays. There is a non-refundable $15 registration fee for this camp. Registration for this program will open at 9 a.m. on April 3. Registration will be online only.

Environmental Stewardship for Youth Leaders Day Camp (Ages 13-18)

Tuesday, June 13 to Friday,

April

Church Directory

The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@ homenewspa.com or call 610-9230382. 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.

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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.

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., SS 9:30 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

Sundays- 9 a.m. Worship

(and online), 10:30 a.m. SS for all ages.

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

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI

ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth. 610-759-6557

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Youth Ministry – Sunday – 6:30 p.m. Kids Ministries – Wednesday – 7 p.m.

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

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

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. info@faithfamilyfellowship.church

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton.

610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 to 11:15 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 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. – Every third Sunday at 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 (N) Sun. –Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.,

Mon. – Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.

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

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.,

Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m.,

Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. & 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., Mon-Fri- Mass

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. – 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., S at. – 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 10:30 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 UCC SEEMSVILLE, Northampton. 610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894

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

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, 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)

BS – Bible Study, CC – Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, HA – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

The Classifieds

Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon | Phone: 610-923-0382 | E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com

The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons.

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

TAKING EASTER BAKED

HELP WANTED

ARE YOU HIRING?

Are you hiring and having trouble finding employees? Try placing a Help Wanted ad on our Classifieds page! Classifieds start at $10 for the first 25 words. Advertise for 3 weeks and get the fourth week free with mention of this ad. Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com to get started. (TN)

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PART TIME

GARDENER WANTED

Pay negotiable according to experience. Flexible hours. Inquire at Lehigh Valley Fence Co., 610-837-7007. (4/13)

PART-TIME GLASS/WINDOW INSTALLATION ASSISTANT

May lead to Full Time

Must be clean, courteous, dependable & willing to learn

Carpentry skills a plus Call 610-759-3682 to schedule interview

Pay based on experience. (4/6)

PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT

Wanted for small business in Nazareth.

Must be pleasant, dependable and willing to learn.

2 days/week and as needed

Call 610-759-3682 to schedule interview. (4/6)

POLICE OFFICER

The Colonial Regional Police Department will conduct testing for the position of Police Officer, Sunday, April 16, 2023. Detailed information is available on our website. Applications are available on our website and Colonial Regional Police Dept. 248 Brodhead Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017 P: 610 861-4820 F: 610 861-4829 or www.colonialregionalpd.org. Completed applications must be returned no later than April 12, 2023 @ 4PM - with a $50 Admin Fee. Min Req: 21 yrs of age, High School Grad/GED, U.S. Citizen, and a Valid Driver’s Lic. Hiring process includes a physical fitness test, oral interview, thorough background investigation, and polygraph examination. Starting Salary is $62,692 with a great benefit package. CRPD is an EOE. (4/6)

SALES

The Home News is seeking a full-time Sales Account Executive. Insurance, benefits, potential to work from home. Interested candidates, please email resume to cstroh@homenewspa.com. (3/30)

BUSINESS

YOUR AD HERE

Want to advertise your business here for as little as $10/ week? Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPa. com to get started.

(3/30)

FOR RENT

HOME IN BERLINSVILLE

2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms.

All new appliances, washer/ dryer included.

$1,200 a month plus utilities.

Contact Deb at 610-6574703. (4/6)

RENT IT FAST!

With Home News classifieds for as little as $10/week. Call 610-923-0382 or place your ad online at www.homenewspa. com. Mention this ad to receive $1 off. (TN)

FOOD FOR SALE

Twin Maple Farm, 1 mile South Bath School Rd. Open Daily. 610-837-0175.

FOR SALE

ITEMS FOR SALE

UPCOMING EVENTS

GIFT CARD BINGO

Sunday, April 23 at Emerald Fire Co., 7748 Penn St., Slatington. Doors open at noon, bingo starts 1 p.m. $25 admission includes 20 regular games and door prize ticket. Chinese auction, 50/50, special games tickets extra. Kitchen open, BYOB. All proceeds benefit NL Halloween Parade. Tickets call 484225-2714 or 610-428-6329. (4/20)

SERVICES

ORGANIZE U BOOKKEEPING

Start your new year off right. No more receipts everywhere or paperwork being pushed off until later. Flat monthly rate customized to your business. Call 484-725-9750 organizeubookkeepingservicesllc.com. (4/6)

WANTED

WE BUY

UNWANTED VEHICLES

Cash paid with or without titles, running or not. Call or text for price, 610-248-9652.

(4/20)

FIND N SEEK SPONSORS

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 5, 2023 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-766

The applicant(s), Albert Arthofer III, applicant of the property located at 2740 Buss Rd., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct a new single family dwelling, and reside in the existing dwelling, until new home is constructed. Also a variance to construct a detached accessory structure in excess of size limitations. The section(s) cited for this application are as follows: 200-26 Limitation of Principal Uses, 200-20H-12 Residential Accessory Buildings, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed after review by the Zoning Hearing Board. The property, County PIN# J511-4G, contains approximately 2.11 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (3/23 & 3/30)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF GOODS TO SATISFY LIEN AUCTION LOCATION:1380

JACOBSBURG RD, WIND GAP, PA

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP

ZONING HEARING BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday April 13, 2023, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

LLOYD GREEN

The applicant/occupant of 4104 Mountain View Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application for zoning relief for a new automobile sales use on his property. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-16. B – Permitted Uses. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-1-4-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

Liz Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (3/30 & 4/6)

NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC MEETING

APRIL 12, 2023

The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following:

the awards made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton.

The Municipalities and the Authority reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid award, and to make the awards in the best interests of the Boroughs and the Borough Authority.

Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as a bid guarantee, a certified check or bid bond in the amount often (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton.

LeRoy E. Brobst, Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (3/30 & 4/6)

INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS FARMLAND LEASE

(3/30)

Queen-size box spring, brand new, never used, $190. Handcrocheted afghans, ask for Barbara. Call 610-262-3707. (4/6)

NEVER MISS ANOTHER ISSUE

Weekly delivery to your mailbox. $25 for 52 issues of The Home News. Call today 610923-0382 or email andrea@ sdicirc.com to get started. (TN)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MILLER SUPPLY ACE HARDWARE

Northampton, PA Screen-Window Repair Small Engine Repair

Rentals of Bissell Carpet Cleaners & Power Washers

M-F-7am-7pm Sat. 7am-4pm 610-262-4566. (3/30)

NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC.

27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, solar rooms, storm windows & screens repaired/insulted glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your hope. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-7593682. Closed Saturdays. (12/28)

TED’S ROOFING

New Roofs & Repairs • Re-

Roofing • Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter • Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829. NJ#13VH08202700. 610-8377508. (3/30)

Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com.

PHOTOS

(3/30)

The Home News is seeking photos for the April photo of the month contest- the theme is “Rainbow.” Email your rainbow photos to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, and date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, April 24. The winner will be featured in the April 27 issue of The Home News.

(4/20)

PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of John Blanar, Jr., Deceased, late of the Township of Palmer, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of 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 payments without delay to David John Blanar, Jr. c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (3/16-3/30)

ESTATE NOTICE

REID, HORACE G. a/k/a REID, HORACE GEORGE, dec’d. Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Executrix: Cicely Nadine Meade c/o Kristin M. Harvey, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Road, Easton, PA 18045

Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Road, Easton, PA 18045 (3/16-3/30)

In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Commercial Code, Sections 12A7-201-7210, notice is hereby given that on Monday April 17, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 am of said date, at 1380 Jacobsburg Rd, City of Wind Gap, County of Northampton, State of PA, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash, in lawful money of the United States, the articles hereinafter described, belonging to, or deposited with, the undersigned by the persons hereinafter named at Clutter, INC. Said goods are being held on the accounts of: Amélie Lamont, Amber Hunter, Ana fermin, Carena Middleton, Chet Alexander Kincaid, Clarence Miller, Cordelia Jason, Corley Miller, Dee Ann Keip, Dev Sethi, Eric Gambrell, Eric Williams, Gerardina Leacock, Gloy Mitchell, Jas Orwell Nineteeneightyfour Wedonotconsent, Josephine Verceles, Josh Gonzalez, Kassandra Mcpherson, Kristen Forlini, Leon Lamle, Nayely Lugo, Olivia Mchugh, Princess Nwabuoku, Ricky Tucker, stephen mahon, Tamara, Tameka Mullins, Whitney Johnson. All other goods are described as household goods, furnishings, artwork, appliances, personal property, rugs, musical instruments and the unknown. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed, together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Clutter, INC. Terms: Cash only with a 15% buyer’s premium. Inspection at sale time. Payment and removal day of sale. Auction conducted by American Auctioneers, Dan Dotson & Associates (800) 838-SOLD, (909) 790-0433 or www.americanauctioneers.com Bond #FS863-20-14. (3/30 & 4/6)

1. David Moyer and William Moyer, 631 Highland Drive, Walnutport, Pennsylvania, for the properties located at 2414, 2416, 2418, and 2420 Dewey Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. These properties are identified as Tax Map Parcel Nos. L4SW1B-2-5A, L4SW1B2-5B, L4SW1B-2-5C and L4SW1B-2-5D are located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.

This plan is presented for Sketch Plan Review for possible lot consolidation from four (4) parcels into one and the possible development of the new parcel into 35 to 40 self-storage units.

All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend.

LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (3/30 & 4/6)

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY BOROUGH OF NORTH CATASAUQUA

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton, the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority and the Borough of North Catasauqua at the office of the undersigned, in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, for the furnishing of asphalt and stone materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of the bid award.

Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the abovementioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after March 30, 2023.

All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder and identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, and

The Board of Supervisors of Moore Township will receive sealed proposals for Leasing of Farmland from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 for Tax Parcel G6 16 19 0520F (approx. 50.2 acres) at Bushkill Drive, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Farming practices must be consistent with an applicable conservation plan or Ag. Erosion and sedimentation plan for each farm to meet the requirements of PA Ch. 102 regulations or the Northampton County Farmland Preservation program. Plot plan may be obtained at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Bids are due by 3:00 P.M., Monday, April 3, 2023, deliver to the Township Manager with “Farm Lease Bid” notated on the envelope. Bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting to be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or to reject any or all bids in the best interest of the Township and to waive any informality in the Request for Bids process.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors

Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (3/30)

REQUEST FOR BIDS TO PURCHASE PROPERTY

The Board of Supervisors of Moore Township intends to consider selling property and will receive sealed bids for the Purchase of Property for the following Tract: Tax Parcel G6 16 19 0520F, approximately 61 acres, at Bushkill Drive, Northampton County. This property is subject to an agricultural conservation easement held by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, administered by the Northampton County Farmland Preservation program with a requirement of a conservation plan. As such, any proposed construction would be limited to compliance with the Northampton County Farmland Preservation program. Prospective buyer should be aware the future owner is responsible to maintain existing grassed waterways on the property in accordance with the current conservation plan. Further, real estate is sold as is. All potential buyers should be aware the property is subject to a right of first refusal in favor of the former farmer tenant. Bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, March 16, 2023 and due by 3:00 PM, Monday, April 3, 2023. Deliver to the Town-

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GOOD ORDERS Nana’s Fresh Baked GoodsOrder your Easter pies, peanut butter tandy cakes and dinner rolls. Orders due by Wednesday, April 5. Pick-up 566 Hobby Lane, Moorestown, just off Rt. 512. Call 610-759-3770

to order.

June 16 from 9 to 3 p.m.

Get your feet wet in the field of waterways conservation and learn to lead projects that make a difference in our world. Teens ages 13-18 will participate in science-

based activities that focus on local watersheds and waterways with plenty of opportunities to learn leadership skills, get handson with field investigations and a stream-side service project along the Bushkill Creek. Upon completion of this free program, participants will receive a certificate and are eligible for four

community service hours. There is no fee to attend this camp. This camp begins on Tuesday, June 13 and ends on Friday, June 16 and will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Registration for this program will open at 9 a.m. on April 3. Registration will be online only.

DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers (Ages 6-8): From the Ground Up!

Tuesday, July 11 to Friday, July 14 and Tuesday, August 1 to Friday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon

From the critters beneath our feet to the ones high in the sky, we will try to discover them all. This camp begins on Tuesday, July 11 and ends on Friday, July 14, and runs again from Tuesday, August 1 to Friday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee for these camps. Registration for these programs will open at 9 a.m. on April 3. Registration will be online only.

DiscoverE Penn’s Adventurers (Ages 9-12): Jacobsburg Past and Present

Tuesday, July 11 to Friday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to noon or Tuesday, August 1 to Friday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon

Have you ever wondered what the early settlers of the Lehigh Valley did for fun? Join us for a week filled with all sorts of recreational activities from the past and present. There will be lots of fun things to do including archery, geocaching and much more. This camp runs from Tuesday, July 11 and ends on Friday, July 14, and runs again on Tuesday, August 1 to Friday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee for these camps. Registration for these programs will open at 9 a.m. on April 3. Registration will be online only.

You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ search/events?order=date&search =jacobsburg. If you need an ac-

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

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