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Looking by Back Ed Pany Class of 1931, Part 5 of 5
Senator Mario Scavello recently honored the three young men of Troop 33 in Bath at their Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Congratulations to Luke, Jared and Lukas.
North Hills development will Be paved, PennDOT rejects Howertown Road signal By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 11, Township Engineer Stan Wojciechowski reported back on his meeting with Tim Tepes, builder behind Tepes Construction’s North Hills development. He announced that
Tepes has agreed to complete the development’s final road pavings by summer. This announcement comes after a tense April meeting in which residents complained about the development’s weeds, vacant lots, and unfinished roadways. “I don’t think it is fair to the
people who are paying taxes to this township to not have a finished road in front of their house,” Supervisor Dale Hassler said at the time. Construction has been paused in the development since 2019. Continued on page 4
In this concluding column, Mr. Larry Oberly and this writer are still reading the 1931 Northampton High School Amptennian. The book’s theme was Japanese literature. The high school welcomed a visiting Japanese professor in 1929. His presence had a positive influence on the administration, faculty and students. Dr. George Eichler, superintendent and World War I veteran, had this message in the yearbook. He writes, “The Class of 1931 has done well in selecting Japanese literature as the theme of their Amptennian. Japan is called by its people Nippon, which means the Land of Rising Sun, for Asia views the rising sun by looking in the direction of Japan. “The awakening of Japan followed the visit of our own Commodore Perry in 1853, one of the miracles of the nineteenth century. They absorbed the best of western civilization in a few decades it has placed itself among the greatest nations in the world. “Sincerely yours, G.A. Eichler.” In the next decade, dramatic changes occurred in Japan and the world. As old United States history teachers, we realize history is not static. There is always change.
Dr. George Eichler was the Superintendent of Northampton High School in 1931. Photo courtesy of Larry Oberly.
In the 1930s, Japan would change from friend to foe. Their goal was domination of Asia. It needed natural resources for a war economy, so aggressive force was necessary. On a local note, in the late 1930s, the Atlas Portland Cement Company was demolishing its old plants No. 2 and No. 3. Former Atlas officials told me that much of the scrap iron and steel Continued on page 12
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AfFORDable Pet Center celebrates 15 years of keeping Beloved pets happy and healthy By KERI LINDENMUTH AfFORDable Pet Center in Northampton passed a milestone any small business should be proud of. On Saturday, May
15, the family-owned pet store celebrated its 15th anniversary. Since the pet supplies and pet food store was founded by Mary Ellen and Bill Ford in 2006, it
has become Northampton’s goto shop for quality foods and expert advice when it comes to your furry or feathered friend and their health. The Mardi Gras-themed celebration brought the party in-
side and outside. Outside, pet food vendors like Royal Canin were on hand to offer free samples and consult. Inside, there were over 80 raffle baskets for nearly any and every interest, from treat baskets for cats,
dogs, rabbits, and even lizards to baskets for the pet parents who deserve a little treat themselves, featuring movie night prizes, relaxing candles, sweet chocolates, and even a “Claws for Paws” White Claw giveaway. The proceeds from the basket raffle were donated to Road Trip Rescue, which rescues dogs and puppies from kill shelters and finds them their forever homes. The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce was there to help the Ford family celebrate, along with State Representative Zach Mako and his dog Winston, who presented them with a certificate from the PA House. “Any time a business thrives like AfFORDable Pet Center, we love to see that in the community,” he said. He praised the Ford family for helping him when he first adopted Winston. Not knowing anything about dogs, he admitted, he turned to them for advice. “With that kind of service,” he told them, “you are going to have another 15 years, plus.” The Ford family was also presented certificates from Northampton County and Senator Pat Toomey. Mark Haldaman, a Lehigh Valley Chamber Board of Governors member, called AfFORDable Pet Center a “true community partner.” “It is so nice to have such a hard-working group,” he said. “We love what you have done for the community.” “We never expected we would be doing this for 15 years,” Bill Ford told the crowd of family, friends, and longtime customers who came out to celebrate. “It grew into more than what we wanted at first,” he added with a laugh. “[But] we look forward to making lives happier and healthier for all of God’s creatures.”
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24th Annual Car Show- Sunday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Hosted by Moore Twp. Lions and Lioness Club. Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Electronics Recycling Day- Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in Bath Borough, 121 S. Walnut St.. Non-contact, must stay in car. 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. Lehigh Valley VegStock- Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Llantrisant Retreat & Wellness Center in Tatamy. Celebration of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian food, crafts, music and fun. Moore Township Community Days- Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Music, fireworks, rides, games, food, beer and vendors. COVID guidelines apply. Nazareth Food Truck Festival- Saturday, June 19 from 3 until 7 p.m. on Belvidere Street in Nazareth. Food, adult beverages, mask making booths, mask competition prizes, live music, face painting and local shopping to support local businesses. Nazareth Memorial Day Parade- Monday, May 31 starting at 10 a.m. downtown Nazareth. Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept. Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Canal Street Park, Northampton. Rain or shine. Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, May 22 and Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street Northampton. Merchant and craft vendors, music, adult beverages, food trucks and more. Weekly Food Truck Festival- Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. at Unangst Tree Farm. Live music, fun, food and hayrides.
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Obituaries
Brandon Heist
Brandon Heist, 34 of Nazareth, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1986 in Bethlehem, Pa., he was the son of Jeffrey Heist, Northampton, Pa., and the late Patricia Jo Holliday. After Brandon's mother's passing, when he was only four years old, his Aunt Debbie and Uncle Jeff were instrumental in helping his father raise him. Brandon was a graduate of Northampton High School. He then joined the Army and served his country as a Sergeant in the Iraq War, then reenlisting and serving in the Afghanistan War. He was working as a lab Technician for the past four years at the Keystone Cement Co., Bath, Pa.. In his spare time he enjoyed working on cars. Brandon is survived by his father and step-mother, Jeffrey L. Heist and wife Linda of Northampton, Pa., step-sisters; Georgina L. Guranich of Bethlehem, Pa., and Kimberlee J. Freyer of Bernville, Pa. Paternal Grandfather; Luke S. Heist, Sr. of Bethlehem, Pa. and Maternal Grandmother; Patricia Karley of Bowmanstown, Pa., Fiance; Courtney Toth of Nazareth, Pa. along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington
Ave., Northampton, PA. 18067. A service of remembrance with honors followed at 8 p.m. The public was reminded to wear facial coverings while indoors. Contributions: May be made in his memory to the Miller -Keystone Blood Center c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
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An expired sewer agreement with the Borough of Northampton has prevented developers like Tepes from acquiring the necessary sewer EDUs for construction. During April’s meeting, Tepes worried that newly paved roads would be destroyed once construction picked back up again. However, there is no word on when building will bounce back, as Allen Township and Northampton are still engaged in litigation regarding their sewer agreement. Wojciechowski added that the weeds residents had previously complained about were also removed from the development. Wojciechowski also reported back on his meeting with PennDOT engineers regarding the Howertown Road bridge replacement project. In March, PennDOT presented their bridge replacement plans, which included a detour that directed northbound vehicles five miles around the construction site. This concerned some supervisors, especially Fire Chief Hassler, because volunteer firefighters would be “cut off” from the northern, more rural side of the township. Hassler and other supervisors wanted PennDOT to consider a temporary signal that would let traffic continue north. However,
Wojciechowski indicated such an agreement is unlikely. During the meeting, he said PennDOT was “not willing to discuss temporary signals being put up.” They argued that there is only a 90-second difference in traffic time and worried that a signal would negatively impact traffic on Route 329. However, he said PennDOT engineers were “amiable” when it came to the idea of requiring southbound traffic to detour, as opposed to northbound traffic. PennDOT will deliver its final recommendation to supervisors at a later date. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
Sons of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic Captain Theodore H. Howell Camp #48 Commander Donald D. Schwartz
Submitted by SEAN KROMER As we remember our heroic dead on Sunday, May 30 and Monday, May 31, please join us at one of the following services. Sunday – May 30 8:15 a.m. – Fairview Cemetery – Cherryville Rd, Northampton (right down from Rita’s) 9 a.m. – St. Peter’s (Snyder’s) UCC Church – Seemsville – Service and Cemetery 10:20 a.m.– Emmanuel Church – Emanuelsville – Cemetery only 11 a.m. – Christ Little Moore Church - between Klecknersville and Rockville - Cemetery only Noon – Horner’s Cemetery – Nor-Bath Hwy (next to EAT Ambulance Station) Break for lunch 2 p.m. – Zion Stone Church – Kriedersville – Service and Cemetery
Monday – May 31 8 a.m. – G.A.R. Memorial Plot – Lincoln and Dewey Aves, Northampton 8:45 a.m. – Allen Union Cemetery – 4th and Main Sts, Northampton – outdoor service Please note - Inclement weather – Service at Grace UCC – 9th and Lincoln Sts., Northampton 9:45 a.m. – St. John's UCC – Howertown – Service and Cemetery 11 a.m. – Siegfried Memorial Plot – W. 21st St., Northampton (across from CVS) The Captain Theodore Howell Camp #48 Sons of Union Veterans was organized in 1910 and is made up of men who are descendants of Union soldiers. Each Memorial Day since 1911, we have visited 10 cemeteries in the Northampton area that hold the remains of the men who fought in the Civil War and other wars. This is the 111th year of Sons of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic Camp Captain Theodore H. Howell #48. God Bless.
Horner's Cemetery Memorial Service
Submitted by PEGGY MOSER Horner's Cemetery Historical Society will be giving tours on Sunday, May 30 from noon to 2 p.m. at 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd, Northampton. Due to a church service, drive quietly all the way down the lane to the cemetery. If you want to watch the Sons of Veterans Memorial Service, please arrive at 11:45 a.m. Meet the founders of the oldest permanent settlement of the Lehigh Valley (1728). Learn who is buried here and is Pres. Teddy Roosevelt's ancestor. Hear the story about our General Brown and his friendship with Pres. George Washington and the gift he gave to Gen. Brown. Meet Ben
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By KERI LINDENMUTH The Bath Farmers’ Market officially kicked off its 2021 season on Friday, May 14. The popular local farmers’ market is now in its 14th year and will run every Friday from 3 until 6 p.m. until September 24 at Keystone Park. Bath council members and administration, Mayor Fiorella Mirabito, and members of the Greater Bath Area Chamber of
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a 1.4 acre parcel from the Norfolk Southern Corporation to serve as a regional trailhead for the Two Rivers Area Trailway and the September 11th National Memorial Trail. The Garrity property is adjacent to the County’s acquisition and is a direct connection to the planned regional trailhead. The easement will link to future connections heading north to Filetown Road and cross over to the Bushkill Township leased right-of-way along Route 33 Southbound from Filetown Road to Henry Road to access Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. County Executive Lamont G. McClure remarked, “Northampton County is proud to be a leader investing in trails to provide recreational, health, and wellness benefits for our residents. We are a partner in THE LINK trail network within the Lehigh Valley— an interconnected network of safe, beautiful multi-use trails for year-round outdoor recreation.” Continued on page 7
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Bryan Cope, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation stated, “This is a significant trail connection for the continued development of the September 11th National Memorial Trail. It is an integral section of the nationally significant trail within Northampton County.” Sherry Acevedo, Conservation Coordinator commented, “This trail easement implements the County’s Livable Landscapes Plan goal to provide an exemplary network of parks and trails. This trail gap will connect regional trail networks of existing and planned trails within the Two Rivers Trailway, Northern Tier Trail, and the September 11th National Memorial Trail.”
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‘Not-so-mini’ May Uptown Street Fair returns in Northampton Submitted by KYLIE ADAMS The Northampton Area Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber
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When COVID-19 struck down Uptown Northampton Street Fair in September 2020, the community felt its absence – the annual festival lines Main Street with vendors and food trucks, offering live music and performances for thousands of visitors and residents. “While understandable under the circumstances, it felt like a true loss,” said Kylie Adams, Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Uptown Northampton is a staple in our community and postponing in September was tough; however, at the end of the day, the safety of our town comes first. Now with vaccinations readily available, we’re ready to move forward, reopen the festival, and kick off spring with a bang!” Rescheduled from September, the date for Uptown Northampton is scheduled for May 22, and the festival will run from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The festival will feature nearly 80 vendors and 10 food trucks, making the festival smaller than a typical year, but not by much. “When replanning our festival for the spring, we called it our ‘Mini-May’ Uptown,” said Jessica O’Donnell, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We focused on keeping it smaller, but the want and need for this festival is evident – applications for vendors were received up to the due date, and we’re excited to see our festival come back to life!” The festival will feature live music from Kendal Conrad (https://www.facebook.com/ kendalconradmusic/) and Chasing Daylight, as well as performances from 3D Dance (http:// www.3ddancestudio.net/) and Elite Mixed Martial Arts (https:// elitemmactr.com/). The Mario Andretti Indy Car and LV Rocks’ Rock Climbing Wall will offer additional draws and entertainment. For more information, visit the Uptown Northampton Facebook Event at http://www.facebook. com/events/547967939294504.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE NFI Industries (6835 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064) located in East Allen Township, Northampton County is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to satisfy our intent to comply with the requirements for an Individual Permit to discharge stormwater from industrial activities associated with motor freight transportation and warehousing that eventually discharge into the Monocacy Creek. This notice satisfies the requirement for notification under Section 307 of the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law. Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to Department of Environmental Protection Northeast Regional Office (2 public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711) at 570-826-2511. (4/29-5/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary Margaret Geuss, late of the City of Easton, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Eric Richard Geuss and Kevin Andrew Geuss, Executors of the Estate of Mary Margaret Geuss. 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: Eric Richard Geuss and Kevin Andrew Geuss ℅ 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 (5/6-5/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Christina E. Young, late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Helmtrud Young, Administratrix of the Estate of Christina E. Young. 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: Helmtrud Young ℅ 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 (5/6-5/20) PUBLIC NOTICE Chapman Borough regular Council meeting, June 7th, 2021, will be held at Chapman Quarries UMC 1433 Main St Chapman, Bath, PA in the fellowship hall at 7:00 PM. (5/13 & 5/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Genoveva B. Leiser, late of the Township of Plainfield, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Robert D. Leiser, Executor of the Estate of Genoveva B. Leiser. 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: Robert D. Leiser ℅ 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 (5/13-5/27) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. All applicable COVID 19 CDC/ PA State requirements apply to everyone attending inside the meeting room. Specific items on the agenda include:
21-ZHB-746 (STARTING AT 6PM) The applicant(s), Josh Shoff of Aqua PA, Inc., applicants of the property located at 2493 Evanwood Rd., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct an addition onto the existing structure within the yard setback area and in excess of impervious cover. The section(s) cited for this application are as follows: Section 200-17(F),(G), Lot area, width, building coverage, Minimum yard requirements RA zoning district, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed after review by the Zoning Hearing Board. The property, County PIN# J6-11-10-25, contains approximately .30 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 21-ZHB-747 (STARTING AT APPROX. 6:45PM) The applicant(s), David and Alyssa Koder, applicants of the property located at 2497 Cherrywood Lane, Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct a garage within the side yard setback area and in excess of impervious cover. The section(s) cited for this application are as follows: Section 200-17(F),(G), Lot area, width, building coverage, Minimum yard requirements RA zoning district, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed after review by the Zoning Hearing Board. The property, County PIN# J6-1110T, contains approximately .50 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 21-ZHB-748 (STARTING AT APPROX. 7:30PM) The applicant(s), Jennifer and Harold Peters, applicants of the property located at 2829 Kuter Rd., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to conduct a General Home Occupation of Dog Grooming entirely within one room of the residence. The section(s) cited for this application are as follows: Section 200-22(H-7) General Home Occupation, 200-17B Uses permitted RA zoning district, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed after review by the Zoning Hearing Board. The property, County PIN# K5-524, contains approximately .51 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (5/20 & 5/27) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Betty J. Hippenstiel, late of the Borough of Nazareth, 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. Diane Louise Rogan 435 Nolf Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE SPENGLER BROWN LAW OFFICES 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/20-6/3) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Robert W. Merchant, late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration 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.
Cecelia Rose Merchant 4512 Foxtail Dr. Nazareth, PA 18064 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE SPENGLER BROWN LAW OFFICES 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/20-6/3)
Police Blotter Hit and Run in East Allen On May 12 at 9:24 p.m., a hit and run crash occurred in East Allen Township at Route 512 and Silver Crest Road. A 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, driven by 33-yearold Gary Buskirk, was traveling southbound and side swiped the driver’s side of a 2007 Pontiac G6. Buskirk continued southbound without stopping. Both the driver and passenger of the Pontiac were treated at the scene by the East Allen Township Ambulance personnel and were transported to Lehigh Valley-Muhlenberg for their injuries. Buskirk has been charged with: Accidents involving death or personal injury, accidents involving death or injury while not licensed, driving license suspended, accidents involving damage to attend vehicle or property, disregard traffic lane, driving at safe speed, reckless driving and fail stop and give information render aid. Phone scam in Northampton On May 10 a Northampton County resident fell victim to a phone scam pressuring her to acquire two $500 gift cards and relate the card codes on the back, to which the victim complied. PSP-Bethlehem is investigating. Harass Physical Contact The PSP-Bethlehem station is investigating an incident where 33-year-old Gary Buskirk was cited for harassment after engaging in a physical altercation with the victim over a neighbor dispute on Willow Street in East Allen Township. Theft by Decept Extortion This incident occurred at the victim’s residence in the Northampton Borough as a phone call scam who then overnight FedEx’d a package containing $9,200 in US Currency to an address in Georgia. This incident is currently being investigated. Theft from FedEx On April 2, FedEx reported an employee stealing designer sneakers from
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the business. The employee was terminated and charges will be filed. Criminal Mischief Bath Borough On May 15 at 12:55 a.m., 31-year-old Myles Menza of Bethlehem was arrested for smashing eight vehicle windows parked at The Fox Gentlemen’s Club. He was taken into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed Menza smashed windows at Ahart’s, Town & Country Restaurant and Bath Drug Pharmacy. An investigation continues. Search Warrant/Drug Arrest Bath Borough On May 6 at 7:45 a.m., after a two-month long investigation, officers from the Nazareth PD, CRPD, Upper Nazareth Township PD, and Tatamy Police, acting under the authority of the Northampton County Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 6475 W. Main Blvd. Apt. D in Bath. The task force was also assisted by Pennsylvania State Police. Task force officers arrested 25-year-old Jose Reyes and 27-year-old Bryana Rosario, both found inside the house. Reyes was charged with two counts of delivery of methamphetamine, two counts possession of methamphetamine, criminal use of a communication faculty and possession of drug paraphernalia. Packaging material and a digital scale were found in the house along with $462; $80 of it being prerecorded money that was used in the purchase of methamphetamine from Reyes. Charges for Reyes were the result of multiple purchases of methamphetamine from him by an under cover officer with the task force. Rosario was charged with possession of a prohibited offensive weapon after brass knuckles were found in her purse. Reyes was committed to County Prison on $25,000 bail, Rosario was released on unsecured bail.
Local police Station will Keep an Eye out for Vacationing Homeowners
by HOME NEWS STAFF Going on vacation? Let us know. The Upper Nazareth Township Police Department will keep an eye on your home while you are gone. Please call 610759-7448 (UNTPD office) or stop by at 100 Newport Ave. (police headquarters). All you need to do is provide us some simple contact information, then its time to relax and enjoy your time away.
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Northampton Borough Police Report APRIL 23 Traffic stop in the 1200 block of Canal St., W. 26th St. and Cherryville Rd. and the 2300 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted. Disorderly conduct in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of disorderly male. Theft from vehicle in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a male caught on a camera entering an unlocked legally parked vehicle and taking a soda. Male located in the area. Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.
ficers assist EMS with the transports of males. Disturbance in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. and the unit block of W. 21st St. Reports of disturbances. Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach and the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist females. Noise complaint, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Report of loud music. Civil matter in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue.
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the 1600 block of Main St. Reports of juvenile issues. Traffic stop in the 1700 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted.
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EMS ambulance assist in the 300 block of Anthony Dr. and the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Unwanted person in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of an unwanted male.
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EMS ambulance assist, E 21st St. and Mill St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Traffic stop in the 1300 block of Canal St. and the 400 block of Howertown Rd. Traffic stops were conducted. Noise complaint in the 500 block of Greenview Dr. Report of loud music.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2900 block of Center Rd. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Non-reportable accident, Canal St. and W. 21st St. involving two vehicles.
Death, attended/unattended in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of an unattended death.
Disturbance in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.
Domestic in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.
Disabled vehicle, Main St. and E. 24th St. Report of a disabled vehicle.
Fire call in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.
Assist agency in the 300 block of E. 8th St. Request for officers to assist the PA Office of the Attorney General and PA State Police.
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Unwanted person in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of an unwanted male.
Juvenile problem in the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.
Harassment in the 1900 block of Hokendauqua Ave. Report of harassment.
Disturbance in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a disturbance.
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Check person/welfare in the 2200 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Traffic stop in the 300 block of Main St. and Dewey Ave. and E. 15th St. Traffic stops were conducted. Non-reportable accident, Lincoln Ave. and Al Erdosy Dr. involving two vehicles. Check person/welfare in the 400 block of E. 7th St. Request to check the welfare of a female. EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of Stark St. and the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Of-
Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Canal St. Report of a car alarm. Civil matter in the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue. Domestic in the 300 block of E. 21st St. between a male and a female. Juvenile problem in the 600 block of Washington Ave. and
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APRIL 28 Disabled vehicle, Main St. and E. 21st St. Report of a disabled vehicle. EMS ambulance assist in the 200 block of W. 27th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Domestic in the 300 block of E. 9th St. and the 100 block of W. 14th St. Reports of domestics between a male and a female. Disorderly conduct in the 1900 block of Center St. Report of a disorderly male. Suspicious act in the 2100 block of Siegfried Ave. Report of a suspicious act.
Traffic stop in the 1800 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted. EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of Frank Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. Disturbance, W 17th St. and Main St. Report of a disturbance. Suspicious person in the 600 block of E 20th St. Report of a suspicious male. Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Juvenile problem in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Report of a juvenile issue.
Northeast Middle School Wins top prize For video Highlighting Kitchen Magic
Kitchen Magic Helps inspire Area youth to Consider careers In manufacturing
submitted by LINDA FENNESSY The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) of Allentown recently announced the winning teams of the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? (WSCM) student video competition. Northeast Middle School of Bethlehem earned top nod to garner the 2021 Outstanding Overall Program Award for their highlighting staff and operations at Kitchen Magic, a premier
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Open door in the 2900 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of an open door. Traffic stop, Smith Ln. and Lerchenmiller Dr. A traffic stop was conducted.
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Civil matter in the 100 block of W. 14th St. Report of a civil issue.
Juvenile problem in the 1300 and the 2300 blocks of Washington Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.
Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Check person/welfare in the 100 block of McKeever Ln. and the 1600 block of Line Alley. Requests to check the welfare of males.
Neighbor complaint in the 300 block of Howertown Rd. Report of a neighbor issue.
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kitchen remodeling company based in Nazareth. “The help and support of the Kitchen Magic family provided my students throughout every step of creating our What’s So Cool About Manufacturing video reflects the dedication, care, and pride the company brings to every project they undertake. I cannot thank Kitchen Magic enough for educating my students about STEM career paths and helping them grow as visual storytellers,” observed Rachel Shook, Northeast Middle School, Seminar Teacher. Each student team scripts, shoots, edits, and produces a short video that documents their experience, highlighting what’s “cool” about manufacturing. Twenty area manufacturers partnered with the students to introduce and inspire careers in manufacturing. William Childs, Creative Director, Kitchen Magic, said, “I had the pleasure of working with the students from Northeast Middle School, along with their teacher, Rachel Shook. I came away very impressed with the dedication and passion they all showed working on this project for the MRC. All of us here at Kitchen Magic want to congratulate them on their impressive win.” The Kitchen Magic partnership with WSCM is an investment in area youth to inspire interest in manufacturing, including future cabinet makers, installers, and other manufacturing employees. Additional manufacturer sponsors included Workforce Board Lehigh Valley (Platinum Technology), Air Products (Platinum Event), ATAS International, Capital BlueCross, and Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. The WSCM competition was established in 2013 as a platform to inspire students to create unique videos about local manufacturing. The competition received 206,137 votes over the three-day voting period online and was reviewed by a panel of judges. A virtual April 26 ceremony was also broadcasted on WFMZ throughout the area for added awareness of the manufacturing industry. Other categories within the competition were Outstanding Creativity, Outstanding Team Spirit, and Outstanding Career Pathway, to allow student to channel their inner creativity.
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8 ways to Home Prepare Your home For Summer
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tioner this summer, do your research to make sure you are buying the most efficient model. Bigger does not always equal better. Air conditioning that is oversized for the space is not just a waste of energy—it also works less efficiently. On the other hand, undersizing your AC means a unit that is continually running inefficiently. 4. Conduct a Home Energy Audit Before undertaking any energy efficiency upgrades to your home, you should always begin by conducting a home energy audit. Whether you complete them yourself or hire a pro, these evaluations will help you prioritize your project so you can save the most on your energy bills. 5. Add Insulation Although it seems counter-intuitive to add insulation to your home to prepare for the summer, the better insulated your walls, ceilings, and floors are, the less conditioned air they will leak. No need to try to cool the outdoors, too! Reasons for adding insulation in the summer are endless, but consider this one: If walls need to be opened up to insert insulation, it is far better to do this in warm months than cool months. 6. Upgrade Your Windows Energy-efficient windows can make all the difference between a well-insulated house and one that lets the heat in—and the cool air out—in summer. If your
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windows are too new to replace or it's not in your budget, consider installing Low E film to minimize solar heat gain. 7. Paint Your Roof White One of the biggest and best energy-saving ideas of the last decade was proposed by Steven Chu, former U.S. Secretary of Energy and a Nobel prize-winning scientist: paint every roof white. He estimated that doing so would be like removing every vehicle from the planet for 11 years. On an individual level, you can expect your energy costs to plummet when you paint your roof white. This is because light colors such as white essentially bounce light—and heat—back into space, rather than into your home's attic. 8. Tame That Moisture Problem Summer can mean more than heat; it also means dry in many regions. The dry season means that you have time to determine why your basement or crawlspace has moisture build-up prob-
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was shipped to Japan. The Japanese first marched into Manchuria. They saw the U.S. Navy as an obstacle to their aggression. We all know, and should know, on Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, and World War II, the greatest war in history, would cover much of the world. This writer sat in the living room with my parents with our RCA radio hearing President Franklin Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech asking for a declaration of war on Japan. The war was long and costly. It affected everyone - the draft, rationing, blackouts - but with fortitude and courage, we were victorious, and peace returned. Japan rebuilt, organized a democratic government and became an industrial engine. As a longtime teacher, I had the opportunity to teach some Japanese exchange students. It was a pleasurable experience. They were extremely hard workers and very
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courteous. One would think society would learn lessons from the past and not repeat them in the future. Mr. Oberly with his camera and my number No. 2 Faber pencil will be back in two weeks. See you then!
Volunteers Needed for Northampton Area Food Bank Garden By HOME NEWS STAFF
The Northampton Area Food Bank Garden, which benefits the Northampton Area Food Bank, is currently seeking volunteers. Tasks include planting, weeding, harvesting and cleanup. The community garden is located at 16th and Canal Streets in the Northampton Borough. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please join the “People Standing Up” Facebook group and inquire within.
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Individuals 12-17 will need a parent or guardian to complete the Minor Consent Form. Forms will be available at the vaccine locations. St. Luke's offers five Pfizer vaccine locations: Bethlehem Campus, Anderson Campus, Monroe Campus, Upper Bucks Campus and Geisinger St. Luke's. The makeup of this two-shot, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19
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vaccine is the same for these adolescents as for pre-adults and adults, ages 16 and up, which has been given to millions of Americans since December. A recent research study of the vaccine, conducted by Pfizer-BioNTech, concluded it is safe and 100 percent effective in protecting adolescents in the 12-15-year-old group against the virus, Dr. Janco explains. Getting shots into arms of these youths quickly will help move the United States towards herd immunity, protecting the country against the illness that has sickened 27 million Americans so far—nearly four million of them children-- and claimed the lives of more than 500,000 people in this country. Nearly 300 young people have died of the virus. "The availability of this targeted vaccine comes at a critical time with summer about six weeks away and with children representing an increasing number of new cases at 22.4 percent in the last week alone," adds Dr. Janco "It takes a total of five weeks for someone to reach COVID immunity. After getting the first shot, the recipient must wait three weeks for the second one. And after this shot, a person isn't considered fully immune until two weeks later." Timing is critical, as children and parents prepare for various social, group activities like athletics, vacations and, in a few months, a return to school, all of which raise risks for virus transmission, adds Dr. Janco. She has been receiving inquiries from parents looking for the vaccine for their children, which is encouraging.
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