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Allen Township St. Luke’s commits to teacher Vaccinations Supervisors explore Improvements to Snow Hill Road Bridge

“It’s like a sigh of relief,” says Richard Orner, Easton High School teacher and track coach.

He is pictured with fellow teachers, Sean Haas of Freemansburg Elementary and Kellie King of Saucon Valley Elementary.

Submitted by SAMUEL KENNEDY St. Luke's University Health Network is expediting COVID-19 vaccine access to area education employees.

"We recognize that getting our schools back to 'normal' is a goal for every parent, teacher and child," states Trevor Micklos, St. Luke's Network Vice President, "Our hope is that by working to vaccinate educators over the next several months, we can ensure that our kids will be 'back to school' as soon as possible."

Recently, St. Luke's made the commitment to dedicate weekly vaccine appointments to 78 schools in the region based on

state guided phase requirements.

To qualify for expedited access, education employees must meet Pennsylvania's Phase 1a eligibility criteria (age 16-64 with highrisk conditions, or anyone 65 and older) and have indicated their employer on their St. Luke's MyChart account. St. Luke's has committed to providing area school districts with a portion of available appointments while continuing to provide equitable distribution to the remainder of those eligible in Phase 1a.

"We want everyone to be vaccinated as quickly as possible," says John Hauth, St. Luke's Senior Network Administrator, "Our only limitation is the amount of

vaccine we get from the state.

It's not an instantaneous process, so it is important to remain patient."

On a weekly basis, St. Luke's will reach eligible educators with notice of available vaccine appointments. The plan is to increase support for the local education system which is an essential part of the community.

St. Luke's hopes to help all schools eventually bring their students back to an in-person learning platform. St. Luke's provides comprehensive health care services, from sports medicine to behavioral health support, to school districts throughout the region.

Nazareth Borough Council Hears resident’s concern about Short-term rental ordinance

by JOE KORBA At the March 1 Nazareth Borough Council meeting, the board heard local business owner Patrick McIvor discuss his AirBnB rentals in Nazareth. McIvor, a salon owner and volunteer at the library, owns three properties in the borough that he and his wife rent using the AirBnB online

service. After learning that the borough plans on adopting an ordinance to help curb nuisance rentals in the coming months, McIvor wanted to share his experience. He said that after purchasing a derelict property at 18 North Broad St. and renovating it with the support and occasional help of the neighbors, he is

able to rent it to people who are moving into town, grandparents meeting newborn grandchildren for the first time, and other quiet renters. McIvor emphasized that his rental units are not party houses.

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By KERI LINDENMUTH Built in the 1980s, Snow Hill Road Bridge in Allen Township is finally starting to show its age.

Over the past four decades, the bridge over the Hokendauqua Creek tributary has developed cracks, settling, undermining, and other wear and tear that is worrying engineers.

An engineering report completed by Pickering, Corts, and Summerson outlined several improvements the bridge needs to enhance its safety and environmental impact. This report was presented to the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on February 23.

Undermining and erosion are the main damage the bridge has experienced over the years. Township engineer Stan Wojciechowski recommended backfilling some of the erosion and potentially realigning the stream channel to prevent further deterioration.

However, the stream is on private property, which could pose legal issues in the future.

But erosion is not the only issue the bridge faces. In addition to settling on the roadway, the bridge’s concrete cells are shifting further apart, creating gaps and misalignment. The block wall of the bridge is eroding and the sides and roof of the bridge have several hairline cracks and areas of spalling. Meanwhile, the guardrails of the bridge do not meet PennDOT standards, a particularly tricky set of standards to meet as PennDOT does not issue guardrail designs.

“No matter what we do to this guardrail, they are always going to say it does not meet PennDOT standards,” added Wojciechowski. However, he said it is possible to install safer guardrails that will come closer to the PennDOT recommendation.

These improvements do not

come without substantial costs.

Wojciechowski estimated it would cost the township over $100,000 to renovate the bridge.

Even then, he added that “the structure is going to continue to have aging problems.”

Wojciechowski recommended potentially looking into building a new bridge using funds that are awarded to townships through the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Program through Penn State University. The grant program helps provide funding for low-volume roads, which in turn helps eliminate the pollution and sedimentation these roads cause.

A new bridge would cost about $300,000 to build. However, as much as $200,000 could be awarded to the township through the grant program, making it possible for Allen Township to construct an entirely new bridge for the same cost it would take to repair the old bridge.

“You can get $200,000 and put a brand new [bridge] in for $300,000 if you are going to pay $100,000 anyway,” Wojciechowski said.

The program has been growing more popular, with applications currently being submitted for 2022. Experts at the program indicated to Wojciechowski that Snow Hill Road Bridge is the perfect candidate for the program, but it is possible for other municipalities to secure funding if the township does not apply soon.

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Well March certainly came in like a lion. Sure got cold and windy earlier this week.

Lots goin’ on, Northampton restaurants are gearin’ up for Northampton Restaurant Week, and then it’ll be St. Patty’s Day, and before we know it, it’ll be Easter. It’s very strange to think it’s been about a year since the beginning of the pandemic. The years just keep goin’ faster and faster...Feels like spring is around the corner, and that means Rita’s.

Some Rita’s locations opened last week. I am excited to see what they do with the new space on Main Street in Northampton for the Northampton Rita’s. Guess we’ll find out...Papa Sarge’s Pierogies place in Bath is now open, you can stop by to pick up fresh or frozen pierogies to make your way at home. Speakin’ of potatoes, looks like Spuds & Suds might not happen this year. It’s a tough decision either way, that’s for sure. Looks like we’ll know more in April on whether it will take place or not...The Borough of Bath is hiring a full-time public works crewmember. Looks like a good opportunity if anyone’s lookin’... Nazareth Borough is also hiring for a few different positions. Lotsa places are hiring at the moment it seems…March 2 was National Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The importance of reading should be stressed every day but I remember it was always a fun time in school. On Read

Across America Day there was word traveling that six Dr. Seuss books will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery. Those six books include: “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!” “Scrambled Eggs Super!” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.”

Anywho, also on March 2, two people closeby went missing.

An elderly woman from Catty was missing as of Tuesday, and an elderly gentleman from Allen Township went missing during early morning hours. Let’s hope they are found before this issue even goes to print and make it home safely...Time to wrap things up for now, cya next time.

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some supervisors believed the current bridge could possibly be saved.

“To me, for road construction, [40 years] is new,” Supervisor Gary Behler said of the bridge’s age.

“I think this thing could be fixed and saved,” added Supervisor Gerald Montanari. “I do not think it should be torn down and thrown away.”

However, all supervisors agreed that it would be easier to decide on the bridge’s fate after seeing the bridge for themselves. As a result, the issue was tabled and a meeting will be set up for supervisors to visit the bridge.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

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Make it Magical

By FRANKLY FERGUSON

It’s Time for Shamrock Wishes and Leprechaun Kisses

St. Patrick's Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that started with St. Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century. Over the years, many years, the original meaning of St. Patrick's Day has kind of manifested itself into a happy party day where everyone is Irish and people come together to celebrate leprechauns, shamrocks, corned beef, and bagpipes...and beer and whiskey, you can't forget the beer and whiskey.

It is a day where people take to

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the menu is Bangers and Mash (mashed potatoes). This dish is made up of sausages that are mixed with Irish spices that are placed over mashed potatoes.

You then top this meal with a special brown gravy made with onions. It is delicious and a traditional Irish meal. Fish and Chips, Brown Bread, Beef and Guinness Stew, and Bacon (Irish Bacon) and Cabbage are all very popular as well. Recipes for these dishes can be found on my website under recipes.

Decorating for St. Patrick's Day is easier than you may think. It is a holiday where green is the main color, which is considered to bring you luck. Green also represents Irish ancestry and keeps the leprechauns from pinching you because as folklore would have it, leprechauns can't see you if you are wearing green, so it's best to wear green.

Start your decorating endeavor by collecting green items to dec-

the streets for parades filled with a sea of green, and where churches host special ceremonies honoring the late St. Patrick. Filled with rainbows and pots of gold as well, this happy holiday is loads of fun and I'm going to share with you some tips on how to, "Make it Magical".

Let's start with the menu.

America has become accustomed to serving corned beef for dinner on St. Patrick's Day, but what's interesting is, if you travel to Ireland, they don't serve that dish at all. One dish that you will see on Continued on page 4

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Cherryville Intersection change Order approved at Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting

by JOE KORBA At their February 23 meeting, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors approved a change order for the ongoing work being done at the Cherryville intersection of Blue Mountain Drive and Route 248 after PP&L said that existing utility poles need to be relocated. A motion was made not to exceed $34,371.45 with the condition that they will get the owner and lease holder to sign off on the placement. If there are any environmental issues, it won’t be the responsibility of the township, but that of the owner or leaseholder. The motion passed unanimously with the board members present, Supervisor Mike McGonigle was absent this meeting. Adjacent property owners were praised by the board for their cooperation with the project.

“The Amey’s have been really great and doing the right thing for the township,” Solicitor Dave Backenstoe said.

An ordinance that has been in the works regarding rental properties in the township was discussed, with Backenstoe saying that he thought it looked good to him and was ready to be advertised. The motion to authorize to advertise the proposed ordinance (2021-2) was made by Supervisor Mike Jones and passed with no dissent. The ordinance will strengthen existing township rules regarding applications for short-term rental properties and the size of such properties. The Supervisors decided to look at

rental properties after complaints from residents about AirBnB rentals in July of last year.

Other agenda items included a zoning-map amendment that was tabled, and a mini-grant application approval for the recreation department. Board Chairperson Cindy Miller said that she would like to have a meeting with the Volunteer Fire Department to clarify financial requests as discussed in the last meeting.

“I don’t have a problem giving them the money. I just want them to understand how much is in the account,” Miller said.

“I don’t like having a discussion about the fire company without them here to talk about it.”

The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on March 9 in the municipal building. There is a call-in option available for the public.

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orate with. Green garland, napkins, plates, tablecloths, it's all about the green. Also, think luck, because there is always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, especially on St. Patrick's Day. Gold chocolate coins offer many possibilities in your decor and the celebration of this holiday. You can find gold chocolate coins at many stores or online, and use them as favors, little gifts, or spread them throughout your table design. Fill a mini cauldron with gold chocolate coins, wrap it in cellophane,

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tie it with a green bow, and you have yourself a nice little St. Patrick's Day gift. Another gift option is giving a little bit of luck by gifting a shamrock plant. Almost every grocery store is currently carrying them, so brighten someone's day by sharing a little bit of luck with a shamrock plant.

I mentioned leprechauns earlier, as well as rainbows, and both are important in your St. Patty's day decor. Leprechaun cut-outs, rainbow garland, pots of gold, all of this should be throughout your home on St. Patrick's Day. Don't forget to set a leprechaun trap for your little ones. You can make this out of cardboard or a brown bag. Leave some gold coins in it... eat a few and leave the wrappers behind...place leprechaun footprints throughout your house using decals or powdered sugar around your footprint leading up to the trap, and make it fun.

We are very fortunate to live in the Lehigh Valley where we have an incredible Irish bar and pub, McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar, located off of

Main Street in Bethlehem. From traditional Irish food to imported Irish Whiskey, this pub has it all, and it's really good. This restaurant also has a store attached to it, Donegal Square, that offers many imported Irish items to choose from. Recently, Sean Gall's Dublin Pub opened up in Nazareth that also serves Irish fare. You can check their Facebook pages for schedule, menu, and entertainment updates.

Did someone say Baileys Irish Cream Pie? Another recipe you can find on my website to close out this happy-go-lucky greenfilled holiday.

Shamrock kisses, Leprechaun wishes, and a whole lot of Irish fun....get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and remember, Make it Magical!

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

Food Diversity

The other night at dinner I turned to my daughter and said, “Do you know what I just don’t like?” And she said, “Is it that slimy green stuff you are forcing down?” I said,” Yes, this is awful,” and we both laughed…

To be completely transparent, she and I have been having similar conversations for her whole life. Like all parents, those early days involved this younger female version of me putting on that stubborn pouty face in her refusal to eat the cooked spinach, AKA green slime in front of her.

Whether peas, green beans, Brussel sprouts, or the like, she was having none of it. I was the same back then as well. Perhaps many of us were. We all can laugh about it now, and in fact, nowadays I actually crave Brussel sprouts, beets, and “many things green and slimy.” Except the cooked spinach-that was really awful.

The long and short of what I am getting to is that through much intention and perhaps indoctrination my eldest, like me, has now come to understand that sometimes you need to eat what you should and not what you want to exactly. To drive home the point, allow me to clarify that in order to have a healthy body and maintain that health, we need to consume that which is really good for us despite what our taste buds want us to do.

I will also share that I am not the biggest fan of tomatoes. However, with that said, in any given week I have my fair portion. I do so as I have a clear understanding that God in all his amazing and mysterious wisdom has naturally endowed tomatoes with “those

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nutrients big and small” that keep us thriving.

Those red tomatoes have their own unique minerals, enzymes, vitamins and all the rest. The spinach has its own unique and different enzymes, minerals and such. Same with apricots, potatoes, broccoli, prunes, apples, onions…I could go on and on.

Ladies and gentleman, I am telling you here and now that consuming diverse foods on a regular basis is the key to regaining health and maintaining health.

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It’s just not for debate. Have you ever had dragon fruit? Yes, it’s weird, yet again, that fruit contains nutrients you could not find in that particular combination anywhere else in the entire world. Go ahead and get one this week or purchase frozen and add to a morning smoothie.

Food diversity isn’t a luxury-it is a must. If you have any chronic illness, may I suggest that this article is extremely important for you and I would advise you to take what I am saying to heart.

Take a moment and think about what you have consumed over the past two months. Has it changed much? If it hasn’t, perhaps it’s time to break out of the same old and diversify. I know you will absolutely be better off for it.

"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.

National Consumer Protection Week

Submitted by STEVE GARDNER It’s National Consumer Protection Week —and while AARP is focused on protecting consumers year-round – this is a good time to highlight key tips to keep you safe.

Never give out personal or financial information over the phone or internet – especially if you don’t know the person on the other end. Be careful of what links you click on or what numbers you call back. If something seems to be good to be true it is.

Lastly, be your own detective by using trusted resources to determine if something is a scam before responding.

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Samuel Borick of Nazareth puts Sustainability into practice

By MEGHAN KITA Two Muhlenberg seniors, including Samuel Borick of Nazareth, got the kind of hands-on work experience any climate-minded senior would love to have on their resume: Each worked with a community partner (Sam Borick in Easton, Hannah Chiesa in Allentown) to compile a greenhouse gas inventory for their city.

"The work they're asking the students to do, it's what a professional would be doing ordinarily," says Muhlenberg's Sustainability Coordinator Kalyna Procyk, who helped arrange these internships and has been advising Borick and Chiesa via weekly Zoom meetings. "It's not simple stuff. This is a big responsibility."

Borick's and Chiesa's parttime internships run for the full academic year. This fall, each was responsible for the greenhouse gas inventory portion: collecting large amounts of data on energy, water and transportation usage from local utilities and other entities, then plugging that information into a platform that helps synthesize and analyze the data.

The spring semester of these internships was to bring climate action planning: presenting the data to community partners and constituents, working with them to come up with policy recommendations and then taking those recommendations to local government. Borick, who's an economics major, will move forward with that process as planned, though he notes, "Because of the nature of work like this, climate work at the city level might be supplanted by regional, statewide or federal level efforts."

Chiesa, a sustainability studies and business administration major, saw this happen in Allentown. The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is now working on a regional climate action plan that will include Allentown, and the city does not want to introduce a competing or conflicting plan.

Instead, Chiesa and her partner on Allentown's Environmental Advisory Council will collaborate

on a climate action inventory: a compilation of the city's climate accomplishments so far as well as suggestions for different levels of goals (easy to implement, moderately difficult or requiring visionary leadership and coordination) the city might work toward in the future. They also want to work on a website to better publicize what Allentown has done and plans to do.

Despite the change in the specifics of her internship, Chiesa understands the importance of working locally to solve the climate crisis. "It's becoming more and more important for local governments to take their own action," she says. "If we keep waiting for the federal government to implement regulations

and change, we're going to be waiting forever."

And Procyk, a climate professional herself, is happy to guide the students through these formative internships: "Both from an intellectual perspective and from a practical career perspective, this is a real win for the students. There's an opportunity to serve and lead in their communities. These municipalities are not just looking at the students as menial workers who are going to execute some tasks. They really are young emerging leaders in this field the cities can learn from. I think that's really empowering, and it gives the students a leadership opportunity in addition to a work opportunity."

March events at Northampton Area Public Library Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ The library is open for in-person browsing. Curbside pickup appointments are still available.

Computers are available for one 45-minute session per person, per day. Patrons may also utilize our Wi-Fi access point to access the internet from the library's grounds or parking lot. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

Virtual Stick Together launched Monday, March 1. For the month of March, help us complete a virtual sticker mosaic picture. Follow the link on our Facebook and website. Help place tiles into the correct spot. Let's see what we create.

It's not easy being green. Try NAPL's big green trivia quiz, which launched on March 1, on our Facebook and www. northamptonapl.org.

Explore our interactive children's library on our website and Facebook, which launched March 1. Explore links, videos, and ac-

HELP WANTED FULL TIME BOROUGH CLERK NAZARETH BOROUGH The Borough of Nazareth is seeking an interested person to be employed as a full time Borough Clerk. The successful candidate will perform bookkeeping, general accounting, payroll and administrative tasks while interacting with all other Borough departments. The position requires strong written, oral and organizational skills, excellent computer ability to include Excel and MS Office, telephone skills and the ability to multi task and interact with the public. The position is full time with benefits.

Interested persons can pick up an application at the Borough Business Office, 134 S. Main Street (main floor), during business hours, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm. March 10, 2021.

Borough of Nazareth Daniel Chiavaroli President

tivities relating to early literacy.

Take storytime fun to your home with our DIY Storytimes.

Each storytime has a book and activity sheet with ideas that follow the five early literacy practices. Beginning on March 1 was Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map, March 15, I Was So Mad, and March 29, The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever. Registration required.

Try out Hygge with our Hygge Handout beginning March

8. Kit includes; hot chocolate, sweet treat, coloring page, sevenday Hygee Challenge, and small craft. This program is for adults 18+ years of age. Registration required.

Virtual Mario Kart Tournament for teens will run from March 14 through March 20.

Registration required.

Grab Bag Book Sale runs from March 17 through March 20.

Hardcover bags $5.00 each and paperback bags $3.00 each.

Moth Paper Craft begins March 22. Learn about moths as the weather begins to turn warmer. Make a moth with our paper moth craft and learn to identify moths with our moth guide. This program is for adults 18+ years of age. Registration required.

Bunny Butt Craft is available to kids in 3rd to 5th grade and teens. Beginning March 29 pickup supplies to make a cute bunny craft for spring. All materials provided except hot glue.

Registration required.

Always wanted to join a book club but didn't have the time?

Laid back book club is for you.

From March to August there will be one book per month. Skip a month, read ahead or read behind – it's up to you. There are no live meetings. We will connect via email, Facebook group, and Reader Zone. Sign up on our website to start. March's book is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet.

Craft bags with story suggestions are available for pickup for ages preschool through 2nd grade. There will be a new craft every week through March.

This year NAPL will host an Online Spring Auction from April 26 through May 2. The library is currently accepting donations including gift certificates,

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new items, and also monetary donations to offset costs of the event. Make sure to mark your calendar for the event. Thank you for supporting the Northampton Area Public Library.

For more information on services and programs visit us at www.northamptonapl.org or call the library at 610-262-7537.

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eral Trade Commission and its website, www.consumer.ftc.gov.

It has resources to help protect yourself from scams and fraud and ID theft as well as tips on how to maximize your security online.

Be a fraud fighter. If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Helpline at 1-877908-3360.

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Obituaries

Dorothy A. Davidson

Dorothy A. Davidson, 78, a resident of Gracedale, formerly of Moore To w n s h i p , passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Davidson, Sr., with whom she shared 21 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1979. Born in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Walter F. Sr. and Marion A. (Hoch) Beers.

She was a graduate of Northampton High School, Class of 1960.

For more than 40 years, Dorothy worked in the garment industry as a sewing machine operator at various mills including the former Mary Fashion Manufacturing in Bath, prior to retiring. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union and Petersville Rod & Gun Club, where she loved playing bingo.

Dorothy also enjoyed going on trips and listening to her favorite country singer, Conway Twitty.

Survivors: Dorothy will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Tammy Grube and husband, Charles Jr., of Moore Township; two grandsons, Richard Grube and wife, Shirley, of Walnutport, and Alan Grube and fiancé, Amber Heckman, of East Allen Township; three great-grandchildren, Sofia, Dylan and Charlotte; a brother, Walter F. “Butch” Beers, Jr. and wife, Darlene, of North Carolina; three sisters, Shirley Marsh and husband, Mark, of Walnutport, Judy Thomas of North Carolina, and Cindy Wieand of Walnutport; along with many nieces and nephews.

Services: A funeral service was held on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at 2 p.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 were invited to call on Friday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment was private. COVID-19 restrictions applied.

Rita R. Woroniak

Rita R. (Bunk) Woroniak, 72, of Wood Road, Danielsville, Moore Twp, formerly of Northampton, and Millsboro, DE, died peacefully Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem.

She was the wife of the late Ronald W. Woroniak who passed in 2017. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harold T. and Mabel M. (Sterner) Bunk.

Rita was owner/operator/beautician of Rita Woroniak Beauty Salon, Danielsville, for over 30 years. She was a member of Life Church, Allentown. A 1966 graduate of Northampton High School, she later graduated from the Allentown School of Cosmetology. Rita enjoyed her work, shopping, walking, and boating.

Survivors: Daughters, Rhonda K. Woroniak and fiancé Richard Whittington of Danielsville, Racquel A. Woroniak and wife Annette Cavallo of Bath. Three grandchildren, Jalisa, Karissa, and Tyler, sister, Valeria "Nutz" wife of Eugene "Joot" Dashuta of Northampton, brothers, Joseph and wife Kathy of Port Charlotte, FL, Curtis of Jonas, numerous nieces and nephew, companion, Wayne.

Services: Memorial services are to be announced. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

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Creative Corner

Once a King

by Charles McIlhaney Jr.

March, 2021. It’s been about a year now, since (like it or not), we have all become footnotes in history for living in the era of a global viral pandemic. Henceforth, we quickly learned that a virus snows no preference in its devastation, and offers no more regard to a man’s lifetime than a fly mourns his death.

Gentry bowed with hats embraced, With peasants poised in solemn grace To honor the perished king.

Laid out was he all regal and grand, When perched indignant upon his hand A fly in respite from banal wing.

And struck was I with the veracity, That the fly without audacity To the stilled monarch would cling.

‘Twas not with disrespect it lingered Casual upon the dead man’s fingers, Nor without dirge of homage would sing.

But rather, the same its favor shown, Be a man of the trenches or of the throne.

With consistent chord the chapel bell ringFleeting mortals, are we all, be it common or reign For when none but flesh and bone remain, The fly knows not who was a king, And a virus knows no shame.

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Wilkes University Announces Dean's List for The Fall 2020 Semester

Submitted by GABRIELLE DAMICO Wilkes University interim Provost Terese Wignot announced the Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Domenica Lerch of Bath; Melody Mayer of Bath; Logan Biechy of Danielsville; Ashley Coughlin of Danielsville; Pamela Brune of Nazareth; Stephen Onulack of Nazareth;

Andrew Potter of Nazareth; Sara Ross of Nazareth; Elizabeth Joseph of Nazareth; Courtney Novak of Nazareth; Jared Angerman of Northampton; Jaycee Young of Northampton; Katlin Beenders of Northampton; Jennah Best of Northampton; Elena Kreger of Northampton.

Local students Named to the Gettysburg College Dean's List for Fall 2020

Submitted by ANYA HANNA Gettysburg College students take pride in their work, and we are likewise proud to announce their recent academic achievements.

Students whose semester averages were 3.6 or above were recently placed on the Dean's Honor List.

The following local students have been awarded this outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2020 semester.

Lillian Grochowski of Nazareth; Leah McCann of Northampton.

Jake Dressler Makes Dean's Commendation List at Gettysburg College for Fall 2020

Submitted by ANYA HANNA Students with a quality point average in the range of 3.300 to 3.599 for a semester's work are placed on the College's Deans' Commendation List.

Jake Dressler of Nazareth has been placed on the Deans' Commendation List for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2020 semester.

Jenny Parsons of Nazareth named To the University Of Hartford Dean's List

Submitted by MEAGAN FAZIO The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Jenny Parsons of Nazareth has been named to its Dean's List for Fall 2020.

Dawn Seymour Graduates from Ohio University

Submitted by JALYN BOLYARD Dawn Seymour from Nazareth, PA, graduated with a Bachelor of

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Science in Nursing (Baccalaureate Nursing) from Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions in Fall 2020.

More than 2,300 students graduated with bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for fall semester 2020.

The graduates represented many areas of the United States and an abundance of countries, including: China, India, Saudi Arabia, Peru and Canada.

UT student, Katie Kresge, of Nazareth, earned Dean's List Honors

Submitted by UNIV of TAMPA Katie Kresge, of Nazareth, earned dean's list honors at The University of Tampa for the Fall 2020 semester. Kresge is a Junior majoring in Nursing. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean's list.

Seton Hall University Announces Fall 2020 Dean's List

Submitted by LAURIE HALL Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following local students who qualified for the Fall 2020 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.

After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C,” qualify for the Dean's List.

Rebecca Amrick of Nazareth; Noah Dutzer of Bath; Grace Osterlof of Nazareth; Abigail Richter of Nazareth; Nicole Spohn of Danielsville; Emily Zuluaga of Nazareth.

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Planning for Spuds & Suds put on hold

By KERI LINDENMUTH The Borough of Bath Council voted 4-2-1 on Monday, March 1, to halt planning for 2021’s Spuds & Suds festival, indicating that the event will most likely be canceled unless the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changes tides. Originally, council intended to vote in April as to whether or not to hold the event; however, with the public health situation not improving, some members already made up their minds.

“Although I appreciate all of

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She added that all of the borough’s business owners she’s spoken with expressed their support for the event.

O’Donnell echoed Bear-Heckman’s sentiments. “Your businesses have reached out to us asking for sponsorships...because this event supports them.”

She added that the Northampton Uptown Street Fair scheduled for this spring has 75 vendors planned. She anticipates similar excitement for Spuds & Suds and said safety measures like hand sanitizer, grab-and-go meals, and shortened event hours could help keep crowds not only socially distant but smaller.

Yet council members said the new variants pose dangers not yet fully known.

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Menus are designed to satisfy a spectrum of palates, budgets and lifestyles. In their inaugural event, Northampton Area Chamber will be featuring menus from ten local restaurants. Tri-Boro Sportsmen, for example, is offering a blanket 10 percent discount on takeout and dine-in orders.

“Tri-Boro Sportsmen is a perfect example of shining a light on a restaurant who may not come to mind during the pandemic,” said Adams. “While they are known for being an outstanding outdoorsman club, they also have a great restaurant that will serve up a bite to eat, cocktails and more.”

To satisfy the sweetest cravings, Konkrete Creamery on Cherryville Road is offering a Sundae Special, playing off of March’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – this decadent dish includes two scoops of Bailey’s Irish ice cream with a Guinness brownie, whiskey caramel, whipped cream and shamrock sprinkles; they are also offering a free kid’s cone for any who purchase the sundae (valid on their next visit), and $1 off togo items.

Also playing into the holiday is Red Wolf Bar & Grill of Bath.

They will offer $1 off Lunch Specials (pizzas, wraps, and salads) and $10.95 Shepherd's Pie and $1 off all entrees for dinner. Feeling festive? They have Guinness and Car Bombs specially priced for those of age to indulge in, too.

BeanBath Café owner Chris Bodnar said, “We are ‘over-thetop’ excited to be participating in the first Northampton Area Restaurant Week. Everything is set and ready to serve tasty meals.

We’ve managed to convince the chickens to get back into their coop, the tuna is finally within reach of the shore, and the steers have returned from their Caribbean cruise – in short? We hope to see you real soon.” BeanBath Café participated in its first Restaurant Week in Greater Bath in October and similarly saw great results from local support; familyowned and operated, they serve dine-in, outdoor dining (weather permitting), takeout and curbside pickup for their full menu

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Reservations are strongly recommended at each restaurant, especially with current mandates in place. With most restaurants operating at 50% percent capacity, smaller restaurants are filling up quickly. Despite this, Mark Halderman of Embassy Bank (a Silver Sponsor of the event) and Chair of the Northampton

Area Chamber of Commerce, noted, “Our Chamber is happy to be able to help our restaurants through these difficult times, and encourage our community to get out and support our friends and neighbors. Whether you dine-in or takeout, every dollar spent in our local businesses goes to better our community -- we’re excited to see so many restaurants opening their doors to help our community get back to a sense of normal.” Calling ahead, if reservations are not made, is encouraged, and asking for takeout options is suggested as well.

“Northampton’s restaurant scene is so well known to our local community,” said Kylie Adams, who added that the community buzz on social media has

been growing with local restaurants even suggesting and tagging local favorites in the Chamber’s posts. “This is the time to show the Lehigh Valley what we got!

From delicious paninis at BeanBath Café to street-style tacos at Santa Fe, to the Gin Mill’s fantastic wings, to upscale Italian at Assante’s, our community is bustling with good eats. Foodies, Northampton should definitely be on your radar.”

With ten restaurants participating from throughout the Northampton Area (including Bath), the variety of restaurants are sure to please. Participating restaurants include: The Gin Mill & Grille (1750 Main St., Northampton), The Bath Exchange (204 W. Main St., Bath),

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“Our Restaurant Week concept has built so much momentum across the Lehigh Valley, continuing to grow from year to year. As we kick off our inaugural year in Northampton, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on our participating restaurants not only to

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Borough Council President Dan Chiavaroli still supported an ordinance but agreed that it must be fair.

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In other items, Borough Treasurer Paul Kokolus recognized departing Borough Clerk Renee' Gale, thanking her and congratulating her on her new position.

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“I’d like to find a plaque that gives Vietnam Vets their due,” Colondo said.

Some of the motions made and passed during the business meeting included advertising the short-term rental ordinance, formally eliminating Park Street as a one way between New Street and Whitfield Street, hiring temporary secretarial help in the administrative office for 16 hours a week and approving a request from the Easton Girl Scouts to hold a summer camp in the park from June 21 until June 25.

The meeting ended with a discussion of going back to face-toface meetings in light of declining Covid-19 cases. Chiavaroli said that perhaps by next month they will be back in person.

The next Nazareth Borough Council meeting will be on Thursday, April 1 at 6 p.m.

Update on Gracedale Nursing Home

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Gracedale concluded the last of its vaccination clinics this week.

Staff and residents began receiving the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 in December. At this time, 87 percent of residents and 48 percent of staff have received two doses of the vaccine.

Ten County employees (3 percent) have received one shot and 21 volunteers have received two doses. For comparison, the CDC national average for vaccination rates in long-term-care facilities is 38 percent for staff and 78 percent for residents.

“The vaccinations have helped suppress infections at Gracedale.

We continue to actively participate in the Department of Health’s communications about reopening to visitors and volunteers,” says Administrator Jennifer Stewart-King. “I encourage everyone in Northampton County to continue to wear their masks, keep social distancing and practice proper hand hygiene to help protect our most vulnerable residents.”

Since the beginning of the outbreak in March, 154 employees at Gracedale have tested positive for COVID-19. One is currently in quarantine; 153 finished their quarantine periods and are back at work. Currently, there is only one positive case of COVID-19 among the residents. Since the start of the pandemic, 419 residents have tested positive for the virus and 96 have died.

Gracedale began administering a monoclonal antibody treatment for residents affected by COVID-19 in February. So far, five residents have received the treatment at the facility.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts new Members

Submitted by MARLA ELSEA The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Lauren Mickley of Northampton at Kutztown University; Vivian Smith of Nazareth at Kutztown University.

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Northampton Community College Welcomes Spring 2021 Students

Submitted by KATHERINE NOLL Northampton Community College (NCC) is excited to welcome the following new or returning students arrived the week of January 25 for the start of the Spring 2021 semester.

They are among more than 7,600 students studying over 100 majors and programs at NCC locations in Bethlehem Township, Monroe County, Southside Bethlehem and online.

Joshua Baker of Bath; Jovelene Delosangeles of Bath; Nathan Fogel of Bath; Yazen Ghaith of Bath; Natalie Halkias of Bath; Janessa Meixner of Bath; Evelyn Nunez of Bath; Emilio Salinas Gonzalez of Bath; Samantha Seeley of Bath; Ryan Stilgenbauer of Bath; Alyssa Trexler of Bath; Myranda Yost of Bath; Zachary Maiella of Danielsville; Emily McKeever of Danielsville; Samantha Nau of Danielsville; Wagih Askharoun of Nazareth; Tyler Belsky of Nazareth; Daniella Brancato of Nazareth; Gabriella Buezo of Nazareth; Richard Bugbee of Nazareth; Emily Conte of Nazareth; Erin Dague of Nazareth; Erin Danaher of Nazareth; Shambhavi Dave of Nazareth; Andrew Emmons of Nazareth; Georgia Ferguson of Nazareth; Emily Filchner of Nazareth; Larrame Furman of Nazareth; Garrison Goodman of Nazareth; Jade Graveley of Nazareth; Zachary Graves of Nazareth; Braden Hubler of Nazareth; Amin Jaawani of Nazareth;

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Alexander Allen, a liberal arts political science major from Nazareth;

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Yasmeen Almaharmeh, a general studies major from Bath;

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Steven Altemose, a computer science major from Nazareth;

Zachery Confer, a computer information technology security major from Northampton;

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Elizabeth Andriolo, a general studies major from Nazareth;

Brooke Coonrod, a biological science major from Nazareth;

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Ashley Cordes, a high school dual enrollment student from Nazareth;

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Estate of Mimi Allen, deceased, late of Lehigh Township, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Steven Reilly ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/18-3/4) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 10, 2021 The Northampton Borough

parcel I.D No. is J4-29-1M-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/ Rural Residential Zoning District.

JOSEPH CONA The applicant/owner of 1096 Walnut Drive, Danielsville, PA, 18038 has filed an application requesting special exception approval and variance relief to operate a Bed and Breakfast.

Bed and Breakfasts are permitted by special exception in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-62.

The applicant is requesting variance relief from Section 180-62.

I – Bed and Breakfast Specific Criteria. The parcel I.D No. is H3-20-1-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

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2. Willow Brook Farm Trust et al, c/o Michael Stadulis Landscape Architects LLC, as Agent for the Owner, 319 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, New Jersey, for the property located on the east side of Howertown Road, a/k/a/ 235 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. M4-6-2F and is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.

The applicant/equitable owner of 4345 Wood Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application for zoning relief to operate a new Landscaping Contractor business. The applicant is requesting a favorable interpretation or variance in the alternative from Section 180-16.

B – Permitted Uses. The parcel I.D No. is H2-22-8-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

This plan is presented for Final Plan Review for Willow Brook Farm – Phase 2. Willow Brook Farm Trust would like to develop this property into 50 single family homes. This is a continuation of the meetings held December 11, 2019, January 8, 2020, March 11, 2020, and July 8, 2020.

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

LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (2/25 & 3/4) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary Yandrisevits, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Kathleen Y. Wessner, Executrix of the Estate of Mary Yandrisevits. 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 Kathleen Y. Wessner ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (2/25-3/11) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeals. The hearings will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

DAVID & MELISSA PANY The applicants/owners of 3597 Spruce Drive, Northampton, PA, 18067 have filed an application requesting special exception approval and variance relief to operate a Bed and Breakfast. Bed and Breakfasts are permitted by special exception in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-62. The applicants are requesting variance relief from Section 180-62. I – Bed and Breakfast Specific Criteria. The

The applicants/owners of 403 Pine Court, Walnutport, PA 18088 have filed an application for relief from design requirements for the location of a new 18-foot by 12-foot accessory structure. The design standards for this zoning district require a side yard setback of 15 feet therefore requiring a dimensional variance from Section 180-17.

E. “Design requirements”. The parcel I.D. No. is K3-3-1H-0516 and is located in the Village 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 Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (2/25 & 3/4) PUBLIC NOTICE Advertisement for Proposals for Professional Services for the Administration of a Defined Contribution Pension Plan For the Non-Uniformed Pension Fund & Trust of the Borough of Bath Pension System The above-named pension system and municipality is seeking proposals for the following professional services for the municipal pension system(s) administered by the system and municipality: 1. Custodial services to provide secure possession, investment placement and reporting of pension assets.

2. Investment counseling services to provide sound strategies for the stability, preservation, and growth of pension assets 3. Actuarial services to provide data and information relative to the funding adequacy of the municipal pension system(s) administered by the township pension system.

4. Administrative services to provide counseling, educational, and documentation services for the system(s) day to day pension operations.

The specifications for the requested services shall relate to applicants’ qualifications, experience, expertise, and desired compensation with respect to the requested services; and such other specifications as may be required by state or federal law. Preference may be accorded to applicants who can provide multiple, or all, of the requested services.

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ATTN: Brad Flynn, Borough Manager 121 S. Walnut Street Bath, PA 18014 (610) 837-6525 manager@boroughofbath.org and submission of relevant material to the same address on or before Friday, March 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Each application must be accompanied by all disclosures required by Pennsylvania Act 44 of 2009.

(2/25 & 3/4) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Phyllis A. Kleppinger, late of Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Lynne Fay Ball and Ellen K. Stahl, Executrixes of the Estate of Phyllis A. Kleppinger. 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 Lynne Fay Ball and Ellen K. Stahl ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (2/25-3/11) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Clarence C. Green, Jr., late of the Township of Lehigh, 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.

Tina Louise Kern 4650 Timberline Rd. Walnutport, PA 18088 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (2/25-3/11) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Richard A. Garr, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Richard Thomas Garr and Sandra A. Garr, Executors of the Estate of Richard A. Garr. 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 Richard Thomas Garr and Sandra A. Garr ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (3/4-3/18) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zon-

ing Hearing Board will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Moore Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, located at 2835 Mountain View Dr., Bath, PA 18014, and also held remotely via Zoom platform. Members of the public are welcome to participate in remote hearing or in-person. All applicable CDC requirements apply if in person. Instructions regarding how to participate remotely will be found at the Moore Twp. website, www.mooretownship. org or by calling 610-759-9449.

Specific items on the agenda include: 21-ZHB-743 An appeal of a Cease and Desist Order, the applicant(s), William and Bridget George, applicants of the property located at 92 S. Penn Dixie Rd. Nazareth, (Moore Twp.), PA 18064 request the following relief: Appeal from the Notice of Violation dated October 22, 2020 of previous Zoning Hearing Board written decision 97-ZHB-364 dated February 19, 1997, as well as any other section or provision of the Zoning Ordinance that may apply after further review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J6-12-17, contains approximately 32 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Borough of Bath invites the public to review and provide comments on the revised Borough Pollutant Reduction Plan beginning on March 8, 2021 and extending through April 21, 2021. The Pollutant Reduction Plan, as required by the Borough PAG-13 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit, outlines the Borough 5-year plan, beginning in 2018 to reduce sediment loading to impaired local surface waters. A copy of the Pollutant Reduction Plan is available for public review at the Bath Borough Office located at 121 S. Walnut Street; Bath, PA 18014; Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The Borough will also accept comments from the public at its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on May 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM at which meeting a public hearing on the plan will be held.

(3/4) PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD REGULAR MEETING LOCATION CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Land and Environmental Protection Board will hold regular meetings from April 2021 to September 2021 at the Moore Township Recreation Center pavilion, 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014. Meetings will be the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. The next regular meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM will be held via a telephone conference utilizing the Zoom platform.

Call-In Number: 888-4754499 or 1-888-475-4499 (US Toll Free) Conference ID: 710 203 0229 URL: https://us02web.zoom. us/pac/join/7102030229 Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (3/4)

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we are forcing people to attend.”

“How do you protect the general public thinking like that?” countered Councilman Tony Kovalovsky.

Councilwoman Erghott made a motion to cancel planning for Spuds & Suds, which was seconded by Fenstermaker. Ultimately Erghott, Fenstermaker, Hesch, and Kovalovsky voted in favor of the motion. Bear-Heckman and Council President Mark Saginario voted against. Councilwoman Phyllis Andrews was undecided.

Following the vote, Mayor Fiorella Mirabito voiced her disagreement. “I understand it is up to council to make the decision, [but] have we consulted or spoken to any businesses in Bath?”

Planning should have continued, she said, adding that the Chamber needs time to confirm bands, sponsors, and other participants. Her family restaurant, My Place Pizza, already confirmed sponsorship of the event.

President Saginario told the Chamber to come back to the April meeting with any information that may change council’s vote. If the facts change, he said, council would be willing to reconsider.

Spuds & Suds was not the only event canceled due to the pandemic. Bath Community Days, held by the borough’s fire department, was also canceled for 2021.

During the announcement, Kovalovsky said it would be difficult to enforce social distancing and that the fire department did not want to ask already struggling businesses for sponsorships.

The department hopes that the event can make a return in 2022.

“Next year will hopefully be a better year than this year has started out as,” he said. “We are thinking of community safety first.”

Police Reports Driving under the Influence

On Feb. 23, Justin Smith of Nazareth was found to be disabled and stuck in the snow off to the side of the roadway in the 500 block of Daniels Road in Nazareth. Smith had a strong odor of alcohol upon his breath and person. He performed field sobriety tests and was transported to the Bethlehem Twp. DUI Center for further testing and processing.

His BAC came back well over the legal limit and charges of DUI were filed.

DUI of controlled Substance

On Jan. 21, 23-year-old Michael Diamond was traveling in the 4700 block of Hanoverville Road when he crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic.

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Northampton Police Report FEBRUARY 5

Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Unwanted person in the 2000 block of Center St. Report of an unwanted male.

Juvenile problem in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

Civil matter in the 1700 block of Main St. and the 400 block of E 10th St. Reports of civil issues.

Alarm, home, in the 100 block of Frank Dr. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.

Noise complaint in the 200 block of E. 21st St. Report of a loud explosion.

Check person/welfare in the 2600 block of Cherryville Rd. Request to check the welfare of a female.

FEBRUARY 6

Check person/welfare in the 700 block of Washington Ave. and the 1700 block of Main St. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Check person/welfare, Main St. and W. 23rd St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Traffic stop in the 1400 block of Canal St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Disturbance in the 1200 block of Main St. and the 100 block of E. 21st St. Reports of disturbances.

Fraud in the 400 block of McKeever Ln. Report of a phone and computer scam.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 25th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Juvenile problem in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Suspicious act in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious act.

FEBRUARY 7

Juvenile problem 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

Domestic in the 2200 block of Main St. involving a male and a female.

Check person/welfare in the 700 block of E. 18th St. and Center Rd. and W. 30th St. Requests to check the welfare of females.

FEBRUARY 8

Suspicious vehicle in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Vehicle towed, E 17th St. and Main St. Report of a towed vehicle.

Overdose in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of an overdose.

Assist person in the 2000 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

Civil matter in the 1600 block of Canal St. Report of a civil issue.

Suspicious act in the 1800 block of Northampton Ave. Report of a suspicious act.

Assist person in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

FEBRUARY 10

EMS ambulance assist in the 800 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Harassment in the 600 block of Washington Ave. and the 2200 block of Main St. Reports of harassment.

Check person/welfare in the 2000 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Domestic in the 1600 block of Railroad St. involving a male and a female.

Juvenile problem in the 600 block and the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Reports of a juvenile issues.

Domestic in the 100 block of W. 17th St. between a male and a female.

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Reportable accident, Main St. and Station Alley involving two vehicles.

Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Fire call in the 2000 block of Center St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

FEBRUARY 11

Suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. and the 1600 block of Main St. Reports of suspicious vehicles.

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

Civil matter in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Suspicious person in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of a white male with a black jacket and blue jeans checking car doors.

Assist person in the 300 block of E. 12th St. Officers assist a female.

Threats in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of threats.

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EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Juvenile problem in the 2100 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

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BOROUGH OF BATH IS HIRING FT Public Works Crewmember The Borough of Bath is seeking a motivated, problem solving, and task-fulfilling team player as candidate for the position of Public Works Crewmember. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits; including paid time off, holiday pay, retirement plan, and shift differential premiums.

Starting salary of $15.75 to $22.50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience with annual raises based on work performance. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years experience in public works, relevant trades, or similar background. Must have a minimum of five years experience operating heavy machinery; skid steers, loaders, and dump trucks. Must have knowledge of road construction and storm sewer systems. Class A CDL is a plus.

Applications and resumes will be accepted beginning February 22, 2021 until the position is filled. Applications and resumes can be delivered or mailed to 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014, or email your application and resume to Brad Flynn at manager@boroughofbath.org.

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cer was traveling east while Diamond's vehicle was coming at him. The officer was able to veer enough out of the way and was side swiped by Diamond's vehicle. Diamond was pulled over and an odor of marijuana was emanating from his vehicle. He admitted to smoking marijuana hours earlier. He conducted three field sobriety tests which he showed impairment. He was further evaluated by a DRE officer, then transported to the Bethlehem DUI Center for processing.

Charges of DUI of a controlled substance were filed.

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Giovanina Torelli, an interior design major from Northampton;

Jennifer Weiss, a diagnostic medical sonography major from Northampton ;

Kristen Valdivia, a general studies major from Nazareth;

Elizabeth Wenson, a liberal arts English major from Nazareth;

Taylor Wagner, a psychology major from Bath;

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