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Salem UCC of Moorestown’s 250th anniversary
Salem UCC 1992, from “History of Salem’s Reformed and Lutheran Church.”
By ED PANY Salem United Church of Christ is celebrating their 250th anniversary this year. The historic church was organized during the Colonial Era before there was a United States of America. Commonly called Big Moore, it is located in serene, rural Moore
Township. In 1732 there was a migration of Germans from the Palatinate in Germany. They left a land of turmoil and persecution for a new beginning. Many were guided into Pennsylvania by Conrad Weiser. The Germans who came and started
Salem today. Photo by Larry Oberly.
Salem were frugal, hard working and valued family and faith. They built homes, raised families and cultivated the soil, becoming very successful farmers. Moore Township was formed in 1745 with lands from Allen, Lehigh and Plainfield Township. Moore was incorporated in 1765
and named in honor of John Moore, provincial assemblyman. During the French & Indian War, 1756-63, a system of forts was constructed to protect the settlers, the most notable was the Doll Blockhouse. Early churches had no regular Continued on page 6
Indigo 52 welcomed to Nazareth community
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By HOME NEWS STAFF On Wednesday, February 23, Indigo 52, Nazareth’s newest gluten-free and dairy-free restaurant, was welcomed to the community with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony was courtesy of the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Indigo 52’s mission is to provide an upscale full-service dining experience that is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, with
many vegan options and minimal soy, for those who have limited or no dining options. “By offering such a unique selection of menu options, not only will Indigo 52 complement our existing businesses, but it will enhance community members’ and visitors’ experiences in the borough as it provides an option for those who may have dietary restrictions, prefer this style of meal prep, or want to try something new,” commented Jessica O’Donnell and Lauren Bertucci, the Great-
er Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Nazareth Area Chamber liaisons. The event kicked off at 5:30 p.m. with the ribbon cutting ceremony taking place at 5:45 p.m. Attendees were able to network, see the new space, and welcome the Indigo 52 team to the community. Felicia Rocchino, owner of Indigo 52, said, “We are 100% gluten-free and dairy-free. We have a lot of vegan options. We also serve meat! My goal is to have delicious food that ev-
eryone can enjoy. From vegan stuffed french toast to grass-fed steak kabobs with a curry coconut drizzle, we are trying to service people with allergies and support local and sustainable businesses with our scratchmade food. Each dish has a lot of love put into it and I think people have been feeling that.” Indigo 52 is located at 52 S. Main St. in Nazareth and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. To learn more about the restaurant and to view their menus, visit www.indigo52.cafe/.
Willow Brook Farms hearing To continue On March 22, Allen Supervisors Want to see Changes
By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 22, attorneys and developers representing the Fuller Family Trust and Willow Brook Farms presented their updated plans for a mixed-use village on the site of the historic farm. In 2018, the Fuller Family Trust filed a curative amendment against the township, requesting that it amend its zoning and land development ordinances to allow for the development. Tuesday’s brief presentation was part of this public curative amendment hearing. Developers said they didn’t expect the supervisors to cast their deciding vote on the amendments but instead review their progress. The Allen Township Planning Commission recommended the approval of both amendments but withheld any decision on the height of the property’s planned apartment buildings. Supervisor and Township Fire Chief Dale Hassler still had concerns over the height of the proposed buildings. He says anything over two stories tall is “unacceptable” when it comes to the safety of township residents. The revised plans showed three-story apartments, including a lowerlevel garage. Developers said they are still “working” on updating this portion of the plan. Hassler told them to look at nearby Willow Ridge as an example. Continued on page 6
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Zoom attendance by Nazareth School Board members addressed By JOE KORBA Members of the public at the February 22 Nazareth School Board meeting largely voiced opinions in opposition to board members attending meetings virtually when they don’t have extenuating circumstances. Jennifer Simon, a parent from Bushkill Township, said that she believes the members should be required to be in person. Simon said that she believes face-to-face is more effective, encourages community engagement and that meetings over the Zoom platform feel like being “talked at, not with.” The board members themselves largely disagreed with the policy including the words “extraordinary circumstances” because they can be open to interpretation. Vice President Melissa Kalinoski said that she supports Zoom access.
“It is a great opportunity and option to have in case it is needed,” she said. Board President Gregory Leh also supports using Zoom with the caveat that “extraordinary” is not well-defined. He said they could make a motion to remove the verbiage from the policy. Board member Linda Stubits said that she feels they have an obligation to be there and that they answer to the public. It was noted that in 18 years they only had one meeting that they were unable to reach a quorum to conduct business. Ultimately, a motion was made, and a vote unanimously passed to remove the contested language from the Zoom policy. Board member Wayne Simpson then made a motion to amend the agenda to discuss the health and safety plan in the district. Stubits seconded the mo-
tion and it unanimously passed. Stubits then made a motion to amend the health and safety program proposal by adding option C. This option says a close-contact student can return to school if asymptomatic, is vaccinated, tests negative or has had Covid-19 in the last 90 days. Option C includes no contact tracing but still requires reporting to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. “We don’t do anything for some of these diseases that are as communicable or as harmful [as Covid-19] to people’s health such as meningitis, strep, MRSA, etc.,” Stubits said. Members of the public mostly supported removing all quarantine, mask mandates and references to vaccinations in the health and safety plan. “Quarantine is isolating the sick, tyranny is isolating the
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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. 44th Annual Moravian Historical Society Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held on lawn of the historic 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth. Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Borough of Bath Spring and Fall Community Yard SalesSaturday, May 14 and Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Borough residences only - no sales in parks.) Borough of Bath Old Home Week- August 14-19 in the Borough of Bath. Time capsule ceremony, community picnic, softball games, food truck festival, movie night in the park, business night, closing week dinner. Stay tuned FMI. CRPD Coffee With A Cop- Tuesday, March 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Hanover Twp. Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. 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 Area Restaurant Week- Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. Highlights local restaurants in the Northampton area. Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept. Spuds & Suds- Saturday, August 20 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Bath Borough. Stay tuned FMI.
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Lehigh Township Supervisors approve Ad hoc committee to oversee zoning Ordinances
By SHERRY MARCHEFSKY The second meeting of the month for the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors commenced on Tuesday, February 22. On the top of the agenda was a motion to form an ad hoc committee, a committee established by the Board of Supervisors to help with a certain purpose or project. In this case, the ad hoc committee will be working on the updating of zoning ordinances. Once the revisions are finalized by the committee, they will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. The committee would be composed of the solicitor for the planning commission, planning commission engineers, members of the planning commission, zoning officer, and a few township residents that expressed interest. The meetings will be open
to the public, and anyone with questions can address these concerns at that time. The ad hoc committee was approved, and the first meeting was to be held on Wednesday, February 23 at the township building on Municipal Road. Residents are still presenting concerns about the Cherryville Road intersection. The concerns stem from entering and exiting the Turkey Hill gas station. The township has submitted plans for the updated changes in that area. The plan is to include a future northbound turning lane. Township Supervisor Phillip Gogel stated, “The township has a great sense of responsibility if we created a problem.” PennDot is currently handling the project along with the expended township grant for the intersection. In old news, there has been
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much discussion on a new proposed ordinance 2022-1, amending chapters 103 and 111 to update what is considered noise. The proposal puts into play updated language to current zoning operation hours. The concern is that industrially zoned properties would be held liable if they made noise outside of a “legitimate purpose” on their property after certain established hours. Including the definition of “legitimate purpose” was voted down, but a motion to make the update was approved. There have been no noise citations for commercial businesses to date. One major change is that it now holds property owners responsible for their tenants. The noise ordinances haven’t been updated in over 20 years. Finally, a comprehensive plan, which presents a concept of
how the township is going to look in the future, will be voted upon by the board in the coming months. The plan is available for review on the township website, www.lehightownship.com. It is a critical plan that includes recommendations on housing and land use for the municipality. Without updating zoning codes, future planning goals may not be obtainable. The presentation will be open to the public, and the public is encouraged to come out and review their property changes. A date has yet to be set for the meeting. The Lehigh Township Planning Commission worked on this comprehensive plan which is being presented to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. Lastly, township Supervisor Cynthia Miller announced her running for Senate in the newly formed 14th District on the Republican ticket. The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip
Well we finally made it to March. Warmer days are already upon us and spring is right around the corner. You know spring is almost here when Rita’s opens! Not sure if they’re gonna do free ice this year on the first day of spring. I think the past few years they have not done so because of Covid. Speaking of Covid, after a two-year hiatus the Bath Fish Committee is gonna have their kids fishing contest this year. Since there has been no contest the past two years, they really need the community’s help in sending in donations and they’re in need of volunteers. Anyone with questions or interest should call Pete Lalik…Congrats to Connor Cook from Nazareth Troop 78, he recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Cook is Continued on page 4
Allentown and 29-year-old Kristie Cuevas of Brodheadsville were engaged in a sexual act while inside of their vehicle, which was parked directly in front of an open business establishment located at 3820 Easton Nazareth Highway. Both were cited with Retail theft On Feb. 17, CRPD was dis- Disorderly Conduct and released. patched to Wegmans in Hanover Disturbance/ Township for a report of a retail Harassment theft. Wegmans asset protection On Feb. 21 at 4:05 p.m., the relayed that a female, who would be identified as 51-year-old Car- defendant, 32-year-old Vicmen Girau-Camacho of Allen- tor Maldonado Jr. of Nazareth, town, was selecting items and caused a disturbance on Courtconcealing those items in a reus- ney Street in Bethlehem and asable shopping bag. Girau-Cama- saulted somebody in the process. cho then passed all points of sale He was cited for harassment and without paying for the items. She released. was then stopped by Asset Protection in the parking lot. She has Theft multiple prior convictions for Kreidersville Road retail theft. Felony Retail Theft On Jan. 24 at 10:55 a.m., PSPcharges have been filed. Bethlehem responded to Kreidersville Road in Allen Township Possession of for a call regarding theft. Upon Controlled substance further investigation it was deterOn Feb. 8 the CRPD re- mined that the suspect was consponded to a motor vehicle acci- tracted to complete remodeling dent that happened in the CVS at the victim’s residence. The susparking lot on Sterner’s Way in pect stole two boxes of flooring Hanover Township. The driver materials that were being used for of the vehicle involved in the the remodel and returned these accident was identified as Chris- items to Home Depot in extopher Jolly of Easton. Jolly was change for US currency. The total found to be in possession of con- amount of these items was $120. trolled substances and drug para- Charges are pending. phernalia. Jolly was also found to have been driving the vehicle Forged check while his operating privileges On Jan. 13 at 11:57 a.m., memwere suspended. Charges were bers of the PSP responded to the filed on Jolly through DJ Vivian Bethlehem State Police lobby for Zumas’ office. a theft. The victim, an 82-yearold man from Bethlehem, related he mailed a check for $5,370 to Disorderly Conduct On Feb. 23 at 2:58 a.m., the Bethlehem Manor Memory 32-year-old Joshua Szajkovic of Care LLC using the USPS. The victim related that he logged into his online banking and observed another check that was deposited for $8,370 made to Leslie Nathalie Montes. The victim said they used the same check he sent and wrote over it. The victim said his bank is issuing him a refund for the check. 4 March 3-9, 2022
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John got up from his captain’s chair and walked a few steps. As he stood by his next guest, he picked up the cup, hesitated once more, and then told the story about his loving mother, who’d planted rows and rows of corn, beans, potatoes, and just about anything that would grow, and how she’d washed their clothes in a nearby stream when their old wringer washer broke down. He held up the teacup and said, “This chipped cup represents the hours my mother spent pulling weeds, canning vegetables, and scrubbing clothes on a washboard in a stream until her hands bled. This teacup is filled with the love of a woman who believed in helping others. A mother who put her needs on the back burner.” John moved to the next guest and picked up the pink and-yellow flowered cup with the glued handle. He asked the man and woman sitting across from him to hold up their badly-chipped cups, one of which was missing a handle. Tears started to well up in his eyes as he hesitated. Then he said softly, “These three teacups were used by those who had lost more than you could ever imagine. My mother would invite them into our home and share with them what we had, as little as it was.” The tears rolled down his cheeks as he continued sharing what he remembered. John told his guests about the neighbor living in a shed, hungry and cold, until John’s mother and father took him into their home. Then he told them about the young mother of two children, whose husband had taken his own life out of fear of not being able to take care of his family. The tears, now resembling a flowing river, stopped him for a moment, and then he continued. “The young man, who had been close to my age, had felt
like a failure. He felt alone, lost, and ashamed. My father and mother had done what they could to help the man, but it was too late. After the funeral, they embraced his wife and children wholeheartedly and loved them as if they were part of the family. Mother knew the importance of being loved and accepted. It didn’t matter what the circumstances were; she knew that love could move mountains.” John pointed to the white cup with purple flowers and a light crack running down the side near the curved handle. Then he closed his eyes and said, “This cup was used by the pastor of our church, who was a friend of my father. He would come by and talk with my father about his rapidly fading faith. My father would whisper to the middle-aged pastor and remind him that no matter how bad things looked, God always had a plan. I remember my father looking up to heaven and praying for strength for a pastor who had helped many.” John walked over to Millie, kissed her softly on her rosy cheek, and then asked her to pick up the light-pink teacup sitting in front of her. He wiped his eyes, and then, with a steady voice, said, “This teacup sat alone on the shelf, empty, always clean, waiting for someone—anyone—who needed to be reminded that they were never alone.” Part 3 of Chipped and Mismatched will be continued in the March 17 issue of The Home News.
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completed in February. Earning the rank is extremely commendable and a great accomplishment. So much time and effort goes into the projects…Bath Farmers’ Market opening day is Saturday, May 14 this year. The market will be Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Monocacy Creek Park, located at W. Main St. and Race St…Also new for Bath this year is Old Home Week. That’s taking place August 14-19 with Spuds and Suds concluding the week on August 20. This will be a week filled with special festivities. The last Old Home Week was held in the borough August of 1912! There will be lots of stuff goin’ on, more on that later…March is Women’s History Month, which has been observed in the US since the 1980s. Wednesday was Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The day is marked as a nationwide reading celebration. Never hurts to get the kids interested in reading, right?...Congrats to Salem UCC of Moorestown, their 250th anniversary is this year! They’ll have events planned for that as well… Looks like Chapman’s is having another soup sale this month, more on that next week if you missed out on their most recent soup sale…The March photo of the month contest theme is “Farewell to Winter.” So send your favorite winter pictures for a chance to be on the front page of the paper. I just hope we’re done with the ice for the year! Guess we’ll see…Well I gotta wrap things up here, I gotta go out and find a last minute fastnacht for myself. Before I go- our thoughts are with Ukraine right now as Russia continues to invade. There are a bunch of sites and places where you can donate to Ukraine and help in some way if you’re interested, just Google donations for Ukraine. Really puts things into perspective doesn’t it? Okay gang, cya next time!
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By CATHERINE STROH The Bath Area Fish Committee will be back this year with their annual kids fishing contest at the Monocacy Creek after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Because the contest has not been able to be held for the past two years, the fish committee is in dire need of both volunteers and donations. If you would like to donate to the annual kids fishing contest, please send donations to The Bath Area Fish Committee at P.O. Box 143, Bath PA 18014. The fish committee is in need of volunteers all-year round for various maintenance such as clean-up and grass cutting (all equipment is provided), and especially leading up to the annual fishing contest, which will take place April 30 and May 1 this year. If you’d like to volunteer for a creek clean-up and dams building on Saturday,
April 23 at 9 a.m., meet at the creek in Bath or contact Pete at 610-730-6737 with questions. On Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m., a fish stocking will take place at the creek; anyone who would like to come join and help is welcome. The fish stocking is a great opportunity for children to participate who would like to be involved. If you would like to volunteer for a great cause, be involved and help the creek and the community, please inquire and come be active. Volunteering with the Bath Area Fish Committee is a great opportunity for children, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, students needing to complete community service hours, and anyone else interested in helping; all are vital and welcome. Please call Pete at 610-7306737 for more information and we’ll see you at the creek.
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Developers asked the township to give them about 10 days to review supervisors’ feedback and revise their plans to ensure “everything is done right.” Jim Constantine, the author of the revised plan, presented other development highlights before the board. Roughly 50 percent of the development will be open space. The kiln and barns on the property will be preserved, with the latter buildings turned into
commercial space. Meanwhile, roughly 700 residential units are planned. Parking will be restricted to the rear of the residential units to make for a more “pedestrian-friendly” development. Connections to nearby trails are also proposed. Developers will return before the Board of Supervisors on March 22. In other news, discussion surrounding the township’s joint Act 537 Plan continued. Engineer Andrea Martin asked supervisors to decide between two options: remain connected with the existing sewer service area in Northampton Borough, or redi-
rect sewer flow to Catasauqua. Last month, Northampton agreed to upgrade their sewer plant to allow for additional capacity from Allen Township. Currently, 325 EDUs are available. According to Martin, developers who need them should be able to request them from the borough. Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell said remaining connected to Northampton is the most practical option, as redirecting flow to Catasauqua would require the township to construct its own pump station. “Let [us] not do that until we have to,” he said. Supervisors agreed. However, the sewer rate agreement with Northampton Borough is still in litigation, and no public information on what a future rate may look like is yet available. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be on March 8 at 7 p.m.
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ministers. Thus union churches were shared by Lutheran and Reformed congregations. These hardy settlers founded Salem in 1772. The church was constructed of logs and faith. The first Reformed pastor was Rev. Conrad Steiner; Rev. Christian Streit was the Lutheran pastor, a chaplain during the Revolutionary War and former prisoner of war. When visiting the church, tour the old and new cemeteries maintained by the Fairview Cemetery board, who do an excellent job. The cemetery is a chronicle of United States history. There resting in eternal peace are: 17 veterans of the Revolutionary War who served in the Northampton Militia, veterans of the War of 1812 who saw our capital burned, men of the 153 PA Regiment who fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg in the Civil War, veterans of the Spanish American War, World War I soldiers who fought at Chateau Thierry, World War II veterans who fought in Germany and their service continued in Korea, in Saigon, Vietnam and the Gulf wars. The men and women served in all the branches of the military. Over the years Salem has grown in membership, and continued to improve the solid church constructed in 1826, which replaced their first house of worship. In 1970 after a cordial 198 year relationship, the union with the Lutheran congregation ended, and
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church was formed. The church has many generous members who have made numerous financial and material donations to the church. This support enabled the congregation to construct a beautiful addition on Sept. 18, 1994. The church calendar is filled with activities for all members: dinners, festivals, choirs, the la-
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dies guild, youth fellowship, men’s fellowship, Sunday School, dart league, and the Sentinel Newsletter. The church governing body is a dedicated church Consistory. The friendly pastor is Rev. Kaye Lentz. Salem UCC has a caring family atmosphere and always extends a warm, welcoming environment to everyone.
Northampton Borough Police Report FEBRUARY 5 Traffic stop in the 200 block of Main St., E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. and Main St. and E. 10th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
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FEBRUARY 6 Reportable accident in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. involving two vehicles.
Disturbance in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a disturbance.
Unwanted person in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted male.
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Submitted by VERONICA LAROCHE Northampton Area Public Library wishes you a very happy St. Patrick’s Day and the most wonderful spring. As we move into warmer weather, please look forward to more in-person storytimes and events for youth. Our youngest patrons can still receive a different craft in a bag each week, including The Lorax, a rainbow, and a handful of daffodils. Our 3rd-5th grade Book Club, Game Club, and STEM Craft Club begin March 3, 10, and 17 respectively. Need a houseplant/pet that is easy to care for? We’ve got your solution. Grades 2-5 and teens can register to receive their own pet cactus rock kit, and teens can look forward to our virtual MarioKart challenge. Warmer weather means more programs for adults too. March’s Laid Back Book Club is reading “The Most Fun We Ever Had”
by Claire Lombardo. Register quickly for our Aromatherapy Candle Kit, and join us either in person or virtually for a program on employee rights in the workplace called Essential Workers, Essential Protections on March 22 (please register). Recipe Swap and Janice Monahan Rodgers will be back in April. Plus we have a Book Sale on March 16, 17, and 19. Prices start at only 25 cents, and Saturday, March 19 will be a bag sale. Fill a paper bag with as many books as it can hold for only $5. Media sold separately. Looking for more? For the most up to date news, make sure to check out our website (www. northamptonapl.org) or Facebook. Weather: When it’s snowy outside, we worry about your safety and the safety of our staff. WFMZ will have the latest updates on our schedule. Please stay safe and warm.
Northampton Borough Council Hears about community garden
By CHRISTINA SANTO The Northampton Borough Council met on Thursday, February 17 to pass Ordinance 1220 and consider a short-term rental ordinance. Ordinance 1220 amends 1218, which designated portions of Station and West Alleys as one-way. Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst said this ordinance advertises for a right-turn only for east bound traffic on Station Alley as it intersects with Main Street. The short-term rental ordinance was approved for advertisement. This ordinance was a draft prepared by Borough Solicitor Brian Panella, and will be approved at a later meeting. In other business, Samantha Finnegan-Liggio was present at the meeting on behalf of the community garden. She thanked the borough and nearby organizations for their support, over the past two years especially. Finnegan-Liggio went on to explain that the garden currently has 25 planting beds, giving them a total growing area of 800 square feet. The entire garden space is about 4,800 square feet. There is an 8-foot perimeter line between the beds and the fence, and about 4 feet between each bed. She proposed adding growing beds of different sizes to maximize the space and allow use for an additional 480 feet of garden space. This would allow the plants to be spaced out more for easier weeding and decreased pests. Other future priorities include a sturdy greenhouse for tropi-
cal plants and/ or seedlings, rain catchment, better composting equipment and bushes around
the garden’s perimeter. Finnegan-Liggio asked the borough for an additional $5,000 to $10,000 in funding to assist in reaching these goals. Brobst asked for a list of items to see what council could do. In other news, the mirror for the intersection at Ninth and Dewey Streets, as suggested by junior councilperson Riley Tillotson, has arrived and is ready to be installed. Finally, the borough has secured a $10,000 grant for the butterfly garden, and is in the process of getting the contract signed with Lori Metz; work on the butterfly garden will begin as soon as the weather allows. The Northampton Borough Council will meet next on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 1401 Laubach Ave.
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Civil matter in the 700 block of E. 18th St. and the 1500 block of Main St. Reports of civil issues.
Noise complaint in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.
Traffic stop, Dewey Ave. and E. 2nd St. and Cherryville Rd. and Held Dr. Traffic stops were conducted. EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
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NAZARETH AREA ‘People and Places’ a Collaborative exhibition at Nazareth Center for the Arts
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Submitted by JENNY SWANKER Monika Stefany and Stephen Pessiki will be presenting a two person gallery show at Nazareth Center for the Arts entitled “People and Places.” This will be the second collaborative exhibition for this husband and wife duo. The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will continue through April 3. The artists’ paintings will highlight their influences and different points of view. Steve focuses on the struggles of humanity and is able to elicit an emotion or remembrance from the viewer with his insightful depictions of locations and structures. Monika’s love of portraiture is evident in the way she captures and displays her subject’s soul on canvas. In addition to portraits, she creates representations of moments in time that inspire thoughtful interpretation by the viewer. At the opening reception, you will have the opportunity to meet the artists. As you view the artwork, enjoy a glass of wine and some sweets and savories. Original art, as well as, prints will be available for purchase. Nazareth Center for the Arts is located at 30 E. Belvidere St., Nazareth.
Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Wrestling team was at Liberty High School for the District XI Individual wrestling tournament on Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26. Twelve wrestlers have advanced to the Regional Tournament which will be on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at Liberty High School. Tickets for the tournament are online only - no gate sales. The times for the tournament are as follows: Preliminary round at 4:30 p.m., quarterfinals at 6:30 p.m. and 1st Rd Cons. at 8:30 p.m. on Friday night. The schedule for Saturday, March 5 is as follows: 2nd Rd Cons. at 9:30 a.m., semifinals at 11 a.m., 4th Rd Cons. at 1:30
p.m., 5th Rd Cons. at 5 p.m. and finals at 5 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.piaa. org/sports/tickets.aspx. The Nazareth Boys Basketball team were at Easton Middle School on Saturday, February 26 where they beat Emmaus 61-47. They then played at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 in the Semifinals versus Parkland at Easton Middle School. At time of press the Wednesday game had not occurred yet. If they won the Championship they will play Saturday, March 5 and if they lose, the consolation game
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, March 10, 2022, 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. DONNA BARKER The applicant/owner of 4792 South Cypress Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application requesting special exception approval for a Home Occupation to operate a Hair Salon on her property. Home Occupations are permitted by special exception in the General Commercial Zoning District, only in connection with residences lawfully established prior to the adoption of this chapter, subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-82. The parcel I.D. No. is H2-27-3-0516 and is located in the General Commercial Zoning District. DRAXOS LLC The applicant/owner of a vacant parcel on Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, PA, 18038 has filed an application requesting special exception approval for a new Short-Term Rental. Short-Term Rentals are permitted by special exception within the Resort Commercial Zoning District subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-96.1 – Short-Term Rental Standards. The parcel I.D. No. is G3-2-370516 and is located in the Resort Commercial Zoning District. MEGAN GIANGIULIO & SCOTT HEDDEN The applicants/owners of 3858 Dogwood Road, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an application requesting zoning relief to permanently store commercial vehicles and equipment on their property associated with their property services business. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-46C.(2)(a) and Section 180-46C.(2)(f) – Unenclosed Storage. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-20-16-0516 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 (2/24 & 3/3) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Evelyn N. Paul, deceased, late of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Thomas S. Paul ℅ David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/24-3/10) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sonia E. Dotta, late of the Township of Washington, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Mark Louis Dotta, Executor/ Personal Representative of the Estate of Sonia E. Dotta. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Mark Louis Dotta, Executor/ Personal Representative
Estate of Sonia E. Dotta ℅ Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (2/24-3/10) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jane B. Eiler, deceased, late of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Sally Eiler Cordova ℅ David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/24-3/10) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Charles H. Pammer, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Lisa A. Pammer a/k/a Lisa A. Cesanek 291 Jefferson Place Bethlehem, PA 18020 Executrix Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (3/3-3/17) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will convene on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. to hear the following. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. EDGAR LORAH JR – LORAH FARM The applicant/owner of 4739 South Cypress Road, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application requesting Conditional Use approval to operate a Commercial Recreation Facility on his property. Commercial
March 3-9, 2022 9 Recreation Facilities are permitted by Conditional Use in the General Commercial Zoning District, subject to the criteria in Section 180-69. The parcel I.D. No. is H2-29-4-0516X and is located in the General Commercial 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 (3/3 & 3/10) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Anthony P. Cuono, Jr. Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Deanna Michelle Rosenberg, Administrator ℅ John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (3/3-3/17) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 7:15 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager
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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Fred L. Szvetecz, deceased, late of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Marygerard E. Marcus ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/3-3/17)
Blue Moo Ice Cream to Participate in Scoop for The Scholarship Submitted by LAUREN BERTUCCI Here's the scoop: on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the month of March, Blue Moo Ice Cream Shop will donate 15% of their total sales from each day to the Greater Bath Area Chamber's Scholarship Fund during their Scoop for the Scholarship initiative. The Greater Bath Area Chamber is a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Whether you’re in the mood for food or ice cream, be sure to visit Blue Moo during this timeframe as their donations will support our future business and community
leaders of the Northampton Area School District,” commented Jessica O’Donnell and Lauren Bertucci, Greater Bath Area Chamber liaisons for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Not only is this initiative benefitting a great cause, but it also encourages the community to support one of our local businesses.” Blue Moo Ice Cream Shop was founded in 2015 by the Crocefoglia family with a simple ideato provide homemade eats and tasty treats to the local community. From soft/ hard ice cream, shakes,
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Ellen Saylor by emailing pesayNazareth lor97@gmail.com or call Alice Andy’s Corner Community Yeakel at 610-759-2672. Chorus Northampton on Friday, March 4. Finally, a special congratulaBorough tions is due to the 6th grade boys Resumes Cadets Boys Basketball team Police Report for going 17-0 this season, and Rehearsals Submitted by ALICE YEAKEL 10 March 3-9, 2022
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congratulations to the 6th grade girls team who won the championship game in the Knee Hi league, coached by Steve Spengler. Congratulations to the 4th grade girls team who won the championship game in the Knee Hi league coached by Crystale Williamson. Congratulations to the 11th grade team, coached by Phil Saveri, who won the high school Rising Stars league championship. For up to the minute updates, visit my website at Nazarethsports.webador.com.
The Nazareth Community Chorus finally resumed rehearsals on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Nazareth Moravian Church on the Circle. Members can enter behind the church from W. Center Street, or an elevator is available by entering the north door on the circle. The chorus has four tentative concert dates May through July. We invite those who love to sing to please join us. It is time to resume the joy of singing together. Please contact our director
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FEBRUARY 9 Domestic in the 1300 block of Stewart St. between a male and a female. Traffic stop in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. A traffic stop was conducted. Harassment in the 1500 block of Railroad St. Report of harassment.
Reportable accident in the Assist person in the 1400 block 1500 block of Laubach Ave. inof Newport Ave. Officers assist a volving two vehicles. male. Assist person in the 1400 block Check area in the 1300 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a of Kingston Ct. Request to check female. the area. Non-reportable accident in the unit block of W. 4th St. involving FEBRUARY 10 two vehicles. Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Request EMS ambulance assist in the to check the welfare of a female. 3000 block of Oakland Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Fraud in the 1800 block of Northampton Ave. Report of an Unwanted person in the unit IRS scam. block of W. 19th St. Report of an EMS ambulance assist in the unwanted male. 3000 block of Oakland Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transport FEBRUARY 8 of a male. Assist person in the 200 block Domestic in the 1300 block of of E. 20th St. Officers assist a feLaubach Ave. between a male and male. a female. Non-reportable accident in the Civil matter in the 1600 block 1000 block of Ridge Alley inof Railroad St. Report of a civil volving two vehicles. issue. Domestic in the 500 block of Unwanted person in the unit E. 10th St. between a male and block of W. 21st St. Report of an a female. unwanted male. EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. PFA violation in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a PFA violation. Domestic in the 1600 block of Railroad St. between a male and a female.
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Dryland remains in 1st place in the Dart League with 5-4 & 5-2 wins over Ebenezer losing the ‘opener’ 5-1. Leading Dryland were Bernie Yurko 6 for 14, Lou Dervarics 5 for 12, Earl
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Sigley 5 for 14, & Jim Goldman 4 for 11. For Ebenezer, Carol Voortman was 5 for 11, Connor Lankay 5 for 13(2 HR’s), with Jim Voortman(‘Stole Home’ & a HR), P.J. Yoder(HR) & Brendan Blevins all going 4 for 12. The only ‘sweep’ of the night saw Star of Bethlehem beating Christ UCC by scores of 10-0, 9-4 & 8-5. Top hitters for Star of Bethlehem were the “Whole Team” with Jacob Hoffert going 10 for 15, Walt Hoffert 7 for 15, Bryan Frankenfield 6 for 14, Kyle Taylor 5 for 14, Joey Hoffert 4 for 11(HR), Austin Hoffert 4 for 12, Bill Hoke Jr. 4 for 14(HR) & Tyler Frankenfield 4 for 14. Susie Gasper was 6 for 12(HR), Jason Matula 4 for 10, Eric Yocum 4 for 12, Steve Hunsicker 4 for 13 & Keith Laudenslager with 2 HR’s for Christ UCC. In other action, St. Paul’s lost the ‘nightcap’ 4-3 to Emmanuel after taking the 1st 2 games 2-0 & 3-1. Top hitters for St. Paul’s were Rich Kern 7 for 12, John Hoysan 4 for 12, Paul Slimmon 4 for 12 & Amber Gross with a HR. Jim Hill & Jon Rice were each 4 for 12 for Emmanuel. The final match of the night fins Farmersville ‘sandwiching’ 4-2 in 10 innings & 5-1 wins around a 3-2 loss in 10 innings to Light of Christ. Leading the way for Farmersville were Keith Campbell 6 for 15 & Jason Steigerwalt 4 for 12, while Terry Knauss was 6 for 13 with HR’s from Steve Harper, Buzz Heidecker & Todd Jones for Light of Christ. Dryland Star of Bethlehem Christ UCC Light of Christ St. Paul’s Ebenezer Farmersville Emmanuel
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Submitted by KYLIE ADAMS-WEISS The Northampton Area Restaurant week returns for its second year with delicious deals throughout the region. Running March 6-12, and with several area restaurants participating, it’s the perfect opportunity to support and eat local. “When we hosted our inaugural event last year, restaurants were still at reduced capacity,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Assistant Vice President of Affiliated
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Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We’re happy to see businesses back to normal operations! Even with the challenges still facing our restaurant industry, the participating restaurants have put together some great menus to entice us all to dine locally throughout Northampton and Bath communities!” The Northampton Area Restaurant week encompasses the Northampton Area School District footprint. Participating restaurants will offer “set-price” or “prix fixe” breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or dessert selections, offering dine-in and takeout options alike. Jessica O’Donnell, EVP of Affiliated Chambers, said, “Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve adapted the restaurant week model to fit the needs of our businesses. Offering this flexibility allows our restaurants to plan ahead with menus and specials that not only reflect their restaurants’ identities, but work within their comfort level to provide great service, too.” Menus from six local restaurants will be featured. Town and Country Restaurant, for example, is offering “blackboard specials” starting at $6.50, which will include a half sandwich and soup. Alternatively, Mattie’s Strudel Haus is offering up two strudels picked from a range of flavors for $28. Next door, The Bath Exchange will be featuring $11 dine-in or takeout deals, including French Dip with Au Jus, Bacon-wrapped Mini Meatloaves, and Chicken n’ Waffles. In Moore Township, BeanBath Café will offer up their menu of paninis, salads and more. A few minutes away, Point Phillips Hotel will be smoking up a fabulous prix fixe menu that will include a choice of soup or salad, appetizer and entrée for $25. On Main Street in Northampton, the Gin Mill and Grille will be highlighting specials as they head into St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Calling ahead and making reservations are always encouraged, especially during Restaurant Week, and asking for takeout options is suggested as well. Participating restaurants include: The Gin Mill & Grille (1750 Main St., Northampton), The Bath Exchange (204 W. Main St., Bath), BeanBath Café (2425 Plaza Ct., Bath), Mattie’s Strudel Haus (126 W. Main St., Bath), Point Phillips Hotel (943 Point Phillips Rd., Bath), and Town & Country Restaurant (350 S. Walnut St., Bath). For more information about Northampton Area Restaurant Week, including links to the menus of participating businesses, please visit the Northampton Area Restaurant Week website at: https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/northamptonrw.html.
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Update on Gracedale Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT As of March 1, there are zero cases of COVID-19 among
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tive for the virus and is currently in quarantine. Scheduled and compassionate care visits are allowed at this time and can be scheduled through the Therapeutic Recreation and the Social Services Department. Visitors are requested to wear N-95 or K-95 masks while in the facility.
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