The Home News May 23

Northampton Borough Approves Eagle Scout project, looks Ahead to Canal Park Enhancements

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their meeting on Thursday, May 16, Northampton Borough Council approved an Eagle Scout project for Nathan Pany, a member of Troop 93. Pany plans to freshen up the gazebo at Canal Park. His project will include pressure washing and repairing the gazebo, picking weeds and cleaning up landscaping around the structure.

Pany’s project was supported by all members of council, who look forward to another beautification project at the popular riverside park. Pany’s project joins another Eagle Scout project in the works, as well as a memorial garden planned for the late Reverend Jerry Mraz.

Pany said he hopes to start his

Northampton

School

Board

approves Proposed budget for Upcoming school year

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, May 13 with a lengthy budget discussion.

A presentation for the proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget by Business Administrator Craig Neiman included a property tax reduction for homesteads and farmsteads via gaming revenue per the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006 in the amount of $2,222,915, which represents a $372,964 increase for 2023. This will lower 12,871 eligible homesteads and 74 eligible farm-

steads’ 2024 property tax bills by $171.85 and represents a $28.96 increase from 2023 and a $58.24 increase since 2021.

The proposed budget accounts for $129.2 million in total revenue, which is a 2.3% increase from the 2023-2024 budget that generated a total of $126.3 million during the previous school year.

Expenditures will also increase by 3.2% from $128.4 million to $132.5 million from the previous school year. The estimated net

Submitted by JILL SILVIUS

The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity held its pet parade on Saturday, May 18, beginning at Veterans Field in Nazareth and ending at the library. Thankfully, the light drizzle didn’t

dampen anyone’s spirits.

Seventy-five animals registered for the special event, including a chicken, goat, bearded dragon, cat, stuffed lion and lots of dogs. Gabe the llama, the children’s department mascot owned by

Ryan Reeser, and Percy, Library Director Holly Bennett’s family dog, joined the registrants for the parade. Special guests included Mayor Lance Colondo, mascots from Easton Red Robin and

Bath Farmers’ Market cancels 2024 season

By CATHERINE STROH

Last week on social media, the Bath Farmers’ Market announced the board’s decision to cancel the 2024 market season.

Several factors contributing to the board’s difficult decision were cited, such as unexpectedly having to hire a new market manager close to the market’s opening date, loom -

ing road construction and most importantly, lack of vendor participation.

The Bath Farmers’ Market would have celebrated its 17th season this year, as the first market was held in 2008 at Keystone Park along Race Street every Friday night from June to September.

In 2010, the first Great Bath Duck Race was held to

promote the market, which grew to become its biggest

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Lehigh Township Supervisors discuss

Additional extension request For Turkey Hill project

By LAURA KLOTZ

During the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 14, the board heard from those seeking action on township projects. John and Dennis Moyer submitted their lot consolidation plan for approval, also citing that the plan should be exempt from

the recreation fee. Board member Cynthia Miller replied that the township never waives the recreation fee, but the Moyers presented three reasons why they should make an exception.

Township Solicitor David Backenstoe suggested approving the request for plan approval, but tabling the recreation fee issue

until the next meeting in order to give the board more time to investigate a relevant ordinance. The board agreed.

The next item on the agenda was a request for extension of time for plan recording for the Turkey Hill project. There was no representative present on Turkey Hill’s behalf, despite them being advised to do so.

“How much can the township absorb when they don’t even show up?” asked Vice Chairman Pritchard.

Board member Janet Sheats pointed out they have until the end of May to record the plan, and Township Engineer Michael Muffley warned that the board needs to make sure the township risks no repercussions if the development does not move forward. On the recommendation of Backenstoe, the issue was tabled until the next meeting. Township Manager Alice Rehrig will attempt to contact them, and if no contact is made by the May 28 meeting, Backenstoe and Muffley will draft a letter of denial. The zoning board has also reached out to the project leaders to advise them to cut the weeds and grass on the lot.

In other news, at the request of Muffley, the board agreed to release all funds relating to the elementary school construction. He also reported that, at the township’s request, he examined the situation at 3963 Recker Dr. where there are stormwater drainage issues, and determined that this is due to the nature of the way the cul-de-sac was built roughly 50 years ago. The township has no obligation in this matter, so he and Rehrig will send the homeowners a letter advising them that this is their responsibility to fix.

Sandra Hopkins of the recreation board expressed appreciation for how well the refreshment stand was managed during a recent night game at Bryfogle Park. There is a new volunteer taking over the summer camp. Blue Mountain Fish and Game is still seeking donations of baskets for their raffle on Sunday, June 9 to benefit both the Lehigh Township Rec Board and Furry Feet Rescue Inc.

Next, Public Works Director Frank Zamadics stated that everything is going well with the department. The repaired truck is running nicely, and if the weather allows it, they are ready to begin work on their planned road project. Katherine Mack then offered the department praise for the work they did on the township dog park.

Zoning Officer Elizabeth Amato received 65 new permit applications in April, 43 of which have been granted thus far, and nine new complaints. There will be two zoning meetings next month, on June 5 and June 20.

Police Chief Scott Fogel reminded everyone that the de-

partment had a busy April. Although the crash rate is still roughly half of what it usually is, the department handled a fraud case, a home invasion robbery and a standoff in a domestic dispute in which they were supported by several neighboring departments. There was also the recent fatal dump truck rollover and the search for the missing Appalachian Trail hiker who was ultimately found deceased. As of right now, the cause of death for the hiker is unknown but does not appear to be foul play. Fogel said the officers have stepped up exceptionally and handled all of these situations extremely well. Movies in the Park will be resuming soon and they are planning for National Night Out in August as usual.

Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand said that his department likewise had a busy April, involving many of the same calamities mentioned in the police chief’s report. The tanker truck has dropped its transmission

Sons of Veterans invite the public to attend Memorial Day services

Submitted by DONALD SCHWARTZ

The Sons of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic Camp Captain Theodore H. Howell No. 48, with Commander Donald D. Schwartz, have announced their upcoming Memorial Day services.

As they remember their heroic dead on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27, they invite the public to join them at one of the following services:

Sunday, May 26

8:15 a.m.- Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Road, Northampton

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 Boulevard (next to East Allen Township ambulance station)

2 p.m.- Zion Stone Church, Kriedersville (service and cemetery)

Monday, May 27

8 a.m.- G.A.R. Memorial Plot, Lincoln and Dewey avenues, Northampton

8:45 a.m.- Allen Union Cem-

etery, outdoor service at Fourth and Main Street, Northampton (service held at Grace UCC, Ninth and Lincoln Street, Northampton in inclement weather)

9:45 a.m.- St. John's UCC, Howertown (service and cemetery)

11 a.m.- Siegfried Memorial Plot, W. 21st Street, Northampton (across from CVS)

The Captain Theodore Howell Camp No. 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, they have visited 10 cemeteries in the Northampton area that hold the remains of the men who fought in the Civil War and other wars. They will be accompanied by the Tri Community Marching Band and will conduct memorial services at each location, a prayer will be said, “The Gettysburg Address” will be recited and there will be a rifle salute followed by “Taps” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

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

Nazareth-

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

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

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

15th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canal Street Park, Northampton.

43rd Annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival- Thursday, June 6-Sunday, June 9 at Mountain View Park, 206 E. Mountain Rd., Wind Gap. FMI visit windgapbluegrass.com.

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

Getting Out! Bath Legion To hold Annual Memorial Day service

Bath Area Community Chorus- Presenting “Songs of Freedom” on Sunday, June 9 at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath. Donations benefit Bath Fire Dept.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this date only.

Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome. Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

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

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

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

Horner's Cemetery Historical Society- Tours to celebrate the 296th anniversary founding of the Craig Scotch-Irish Settlement. Meet the residents who helped shape local, county and national history. By appointment only, always free, donations welcomed. Call Peggy at 610-9844532.

Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival- Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kreidersville Covered Bridge. Music, food, hay wagon rides and more.

Martin on Main- Saturday, July 27 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Nazareth Center Circle to Walnut Street.

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

Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Circle.

Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays through September 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Northampton Municipal Park. Spuds & Spurs- Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. on S. Chestnut St., Bath (between Main and Northampton streets).

By HOME NEWS STAFF

The Eckley E. Patch Post 470 American Legion will be holding their annual Memorial Day Remembrance Service on Sunday, May 26 at 1 p.m. on the front lawn of the Post home, located at 278 Race St., Bath. All residents, young and old, are welcome to join as they honor and remember those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held inside the club.

As a reminder to the residents of Bath, the Legion will be honoring their fallen in the morning, which will include a gun salute. The cemetery service will begin at 10 a.m. on Green Street between Sacred Heart and Green Mount cemeteries.

If someone you know is buried in one of the five Bath-area cemeteries and is missing a marker or flag, please call the Post at 610-837-8337 and leave a message.

Allen Township Supervisors look to Streamline billing and Improve efficiency

By KERI LINDENMUTH

Following the resignation of the Allen Township treasurer on May 10, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors and Township Manager Ilene Eckhart are looking for ways to streamline billing and improve efficiency for both township residents and office staff.

Eckhart, who has been appointed township treasurer in the interim alongside Amber Averbeck as assistant treasurer, brought two proposals to supervisors. The first is a trash and sewer invoicing platform from Diversified Technology, a public sector software development firm. The invoicing platform would allow residents to pay their trash or sewer bills online using a credit card or ACH payment.

The current paper process, says Eckhart, is very manual and time-consuming. While residents would still be allowed to pay bills with cash or check, this new system would give them another option and eliminate some manual time for staff.

However, one concern for supervisors was the credit card processing fee. Supervisor Gary Behler said this fee would perhaps prevent residents from opting for online payments, defeating the purpose. Meanwhile, Supervisor Paul Link said he would be against the township covering any credit card fees, as that is a cost of convenience for those who choose to pay with a credit card.

While supervisors approved the purchase of the technology, they plan to discuss the issue of fees at a future meeting when a full board is present.

Eckhart also requested that supervisors approve a motion allowing Keystone Collections to handle all local service tax collec-

tion. Eckhart said the township receives many $1 checks, citing the thousands of trucks and third-party businesses that move through the township. Sometimes the township receives checks that should go to Northampton Borough. This results in staff spending time to send money back.

Keystone, which already collects earned income tax for the county, would help reconcile this and take the manual labor off the township staff. Supervisors approved this request.

In other news, supervisors approved the preliminary plan for Northampton Business Center Lot 3 along Howertown Road. Seven conditions were placed upon the development, the most important being a barrier requirement preventing tractor-trailers from entering or exiting the property using Howertown Road. A 13-foot-high physical barrier will restrict tractor-trailers while still allowing emergency vehicles. In addition, advance signage will be posted on Route 329, directing trucks to the proper entrance.

Finally, supervisors tabled the motion to approve the volunteer firefighter tax credit incentive program due to a lack of quorum. The ordinance will be readvertised for adoption at the next public meeting.

The next Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be on Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

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and must be replaced; three of the department’s four fundraisers this year will be devoted to this. In the short term, the township has no tanker, and neighboring departments are

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aware of the situation and will assist when needed. A local towing company has volunteered to transport the tanker to the garage at no charge.

Backenstoe and the board held a lengthy discussion regarding property owned by Mr. Vandling, who has been refusing to pay fines related to his unauthorized construction projects. The issue was tabled until

the next meeting, and in the meantime, Backenstoe will attempt to speak with Vandling’s lawyer. Miller strongly advised Vandling’s neighbors to stop calling Mr. Backenstoe, especially in the evenings, as he is aware of the situation and should not be harassed.

The public was reminded that if they see unusual activity in the township parks, particularly af-

ter the curfew hour of 11 p.m., they should call the police immediately to try and prevent further vandalism.

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

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Troop M Announces Memorial

Day holiday Enforcement

Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY

The Pa. State Police Troop MBethlehem have announced the official Memorial Day holiday enforcement period which commences at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 24 and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27. This safety initiative

P.A.D.E.E.P (Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program) targets drivers who aggressively operate their motor vehicle in a manner which is dangerous to members of the public, which include speeding, seat belt violations and child seat belt infractions. Troopers will also be concentrating their efforts on distracted drivers who violate:

• Title 75 § 1621: Texting

While Driving

• Title 75 § 1622: Handheld

Mobile Telephone

• Title 75 § 3314: Prohibiting Use of Hearing Impairment Devices

• Title 75 § 3316: Prohibiting

Text-Based Communications

• Title 75 § 3714: Careless Driving

• Title 75 § 3736: Reckless Driving

In addition, S.T.E.A.D.D.

(Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers) and D.R.E. (Drug Recognition Expert) troopers will specifically focus on apprehending motorists who operate their motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

During the Memorial Day holiday traffic enforcement period of 2023, Troop M (Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties) troopers investigated a total of 42 crashes and made 31 DUI arrests.

Motorists are reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer, which stipu-

lates that any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring their vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer, commits an offense, graded up to a Felony of the Third Degree, which carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $15,000 fine and restitution for damages and/or injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit.

Motorists are reminded there will be increased patrols as part of our continuing effort toward traffic safety and also request to take special attention when driving this summer season. When you see flashing lights, slow down and pass in a lane not adjacent to that of the emergency response area; it’s the law.

For more information on the Pa. State Police, visit www.psp. pa.gov.

Northampton County Veterans Affairs

Announces Memorial Day Events

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

The Northampton County Veterans Affairs office encourages residents to remember the importance of Memorial Day, a time for remembering and honoring those who have died in our nation's wars.

The Northampton County

Veterans Affairs office encourages residents to reflect on the significance of Memorial Day. It's a moment dedicated to honoring the memory of those who have fallen in service to our nation, reminding us to pay tribute, show respect and cherish the bravery of the men and women who have selflessly served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. Below are some meaningful ways for the community to ensure the enduring memory of our fallen military heroes.

The Pen Argyl Area High School Memorial Day assembly will occur at Alumni Stadium on Friday, May 24 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The student body will gather outside for the student-run assembly, where speakers will talk about the importance of Memorial Day and the history behind it. In coordination with the military branches, many traditions and services will be held throughout the assembly to honor fallen soldiers. The event will include a flag-folding ceremony, complete with the playing of “Taps.”

On Saturday, May 25, the American Legion Brown & Lynch Post No. 9, in Palmer Township, will conduct Memorial Day ceremonies at 9 a.m. at the veterans' section of the Northampton Memorial Shrine Cemetery, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton.

The Williams Township Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 26 at 6 p.m., at the Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Rd., to honor fallen heroes, living veterans and service members on active duty.

On Monday, May 27, the

American Legion Post No. 9 Honor Guard will render prayers and honors at 9 a.m. at the Historic Easton Cemetery at the Grand Army of the Republic plot at the flagpole and cannon area.

Bangor Borough will host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. John's Cemetery.

The Easton Memorial Day parade will start at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, from Sixth and Northampton streets through Centre Square to the Northampton Street free bridge. Ceremonies will continue on the bridge, with the playing of the national anthem, the Brown & Lynch Post No. 9 firing a volley from the south side of the bridge, the sounding of “Taps,” and the tossing of the Memorial Day wreath onto the waters of the Delaware River. The public will not be permitted on the bridge.

For the 14th year, the SteelStacks Campus will hold the annual Memorial Day commemoration, transforming the campus into a living memorial honoring our hometown heroes from Saturday, May 25 until Sunday, July 14.

ArtsQuest will honor men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country in a community event on Monday, May 27 at 3 p.m. The event will feature speaker Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage with "A Time to Remember" in honor of the Lehigh Valley's fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

The historic Fairview Cemetery in Northampton County invites the community to join their Memorial Day observances. The event will take place on Monday, May 27 at 3 p.m. The two-hour event includes the formal rededication of the newly restored veteran burial areas, American Legion Section 1 and Section 2, and the Monument to the Unknown Dead. The ceremony will be held on the east side of the cemetery. Afterward, there will be a small reception. The Dukes of Albuquerque Band will play military music during the event. Additionally, Warren Brock Orleans American Legion Post 69 will hold a traditional Memorial Day service at the Fairview Cemetery Pavilion on the same day, starting promptly at 11 a.m.

BATH AREA

School

revenue and expenditures puts the proposed budget at a $3.4 million deficit.

According to the Government Finance Officers Association, school districts should maintain a fund balance of no less than two months of general fund operating expenditures, which would total $22 million for the district.

However, with the $3.4 million deficit, the district estimates an ending fund balance for June 30, 2025 at $14.7 million and because the district strives to maintain an unassigned general fund balance between 5% and 8% of budgeted expenditures for each fiscal year, the board must pursue various options to increase revenues and decrease expenditures if it falls below 5%.

Three suggested options included leasing technology devices, two special education teachers and aide being funded by ACCESS, two social workers being grant funded, eliminating the new technology position and cutting department and building budgets by 10%.

Potential building and department cuts to achieve a 10% reduction could include: elimination of middle school athletics, which impacts approximately 230 students and 18 paid coaches for $120,000 in savings; reduction in new library content, which includes a $3,000 reduction for elementary schools and a $10,000 for the middle and high schools for $32,000 in savings; reduction of instructional supplies for $50,000 in savings; reduction of art and music supplies, which includes a $1,250 reduction for elementary schools and $10,000 for the middle and high schools for $25,000 in savings; reduction of school-wide positive behavioral support programs for $25,000 in savings; reduction of professional development opportunities for $25,000 in savings; elimination of substitute custodians, which impacts nine staff members and will delay deep cleaning for $75,000 in savings; elimination of outdoor field treatment programs for $10,000 in savings; and leaving two positions open after retirements and resignations, which would result in higher class sizes at the secondary level for $240,000 in savings.

Additionally, it was noted that the tax increase options presented do not consider the ongoing operation of Moore Elementary School and that if the board votes for the school to remain open, the administration recommends a multi-year taxing strategy to generate funds.

A proposed 1% tax increase was suggested by the administration, which would put the unassigned fund balance percentage over 5% for each of the proposed

options, generate $725,895 in revenue, increase millage by 0.56, require $2,661,042 in additional fund balance use and increase the average annual tax bill by $35.21 for the 2024 average assessed $63,000 home.

During a straw poll, board members voted on their tax increase preference for the upcoming final budget. Vice President Kristin Soldridge and Director Brian McCulloch asserted their stance on not increasing taxes, whereas Director Kim Bretzik and Director Josh Harris asserted preference for a 0.5% tax increase, which would generate $361,815 in revenue, increase millage by 0.28, require $3,025,121 in additional fund balance use and increase the average annual tax bill by $17.55. However, Bretzik’s motion for a 0.5% increase did not receive enough support to pass.

Director Michael Baird then made a motion for a 1% tax increase, which resulted in a 4-4 tie with Baird, Vaugh, Director Ross Makary and Director John Becker supporting the 1% tax increase and Bretzik, Harris, Soldridge and McCulloch opposing the 1% tax increase.

Due to the tie, Solicitor John E. Freund III expressed that a 4-4 vote still passes for budget posting purposes, although if the vote were to remain tied for the final budget adoption, the solicitor would provide the tie breaking vote.

The district will not be locked into any particular tax rate until the final budget vote at next month’s meeting.

Following the presentation, the board unanimously approved the $132,542,965 proposed budget and authorized the administration to advertise the proposed budget before its final approval in June.

The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.

plastic ducks are set afloat in the Monocacy Creek, from the Northampton Street bridge to the Main Street bridge.

Two years later in 2012, a gazebo was designed and built for the market in Keystone Park by volunteers, and in 2018, the market separated from the Borough of Bath, becoming a nonprofit 501c3 partnered with the Bath Museum.

In 2022, the market moved its location and day of operation to Saturday mornings in Monocacy Creek Park.

Although there will not be a farmers’ market in the borough this season, the Great Bath Duck Race will go on, with 100% of the proceeds going towards Christ Church of Bath and its missions. Stay tuned for this year’s date and more information.

Planning is underway for the 2025 season. The Bath Farmers’ Market board is seeking additional members. Those interested can call Carol Bear-Heckman at 610390-0555 or email ckbh@ ptd.net.

fundraiser over the years. Held mid-summer for the past 15 years, hundreds of numbered

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, May 17 to celebrate Holcim’s 125th anniversary. Holcim’s Lehigh Valley plant is located at 5160 Main St., Whitehall.

Turkey

Pasta

Northampton Borough Police Report

MAY 8

Terroristic threats in the 2200 block of Main St. Report of terroristic threats.

Suspicious vehicle, Horwith Dr. and Hollow Ln. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

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

Juvenile problem in the 500 block of E. 12th St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Reportable accident, E. 21st St. and Washington Ave. involving two vehicles.

EMS ambulance assist, E. 22nd St. and Washington Ave., and the 600 block of E. 18th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Fraud in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Report of ID theft.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female.

Non-reportable accident in the 300 block of E. 10th St. involving two vehicles.

Domestic in the 1200 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

MAY 9

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

Assist person in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the

1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Domestic in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. between a male and a female.

Neighbor complaint in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

MAY 10

Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Disturbance in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Agency assist in the 400 block of Rush Ct., Allen Township. Request for officers to assist PSP Bethlehem.

Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. between two males and a female.

MAY 11

DUI in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a suspected DUI.

Suspicious vehicle, Howertown Rd. and Fuller Dr. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Traffic stop in the 2300 block of Main St., W. 9th St., 18th St. and Main St., and E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. Traffic stops were conducted.

Unwanted person in the 300 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted male.

Civil matter in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.

Juvenile problem in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Harassment, W. 14th St. and Canal St. Report of harassment.

Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Main St. Report of fireworks and loud music.

Unwanted person in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of an unwanted female.

MAY 12

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

Assist person in the 600 block of E. 8th St. Officers assist a female.

Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

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project soon. He is planning several fundraising events to help support the project.

Mayor Tony Pristash hopes all of the projects at the park will make for a “good bloom” and a “more picturesque” landscape for walkers along the D&L Trail. Public Works is currently laying soil, while plans are in the works to re-pave the portion of the walking trail.

The population on the trail is picking up, Mayor Pristash added. The walkers, hikers and bikers are also venturing into town to explore local businesses.

“We’re very fortunate for that park,” Mayor Pristash continued. “It is going to be a very colorful summer."

As beautification continues

in the park, council reminded residents to maintain their own properties as well. With the warm weather, there has been an increase in weed complaints.

“Trim your weeds. Trim your plants,” said Mayor Pristash. “Let’s all have a nice, beautiful town.”

In other news, parking on Main Street was once again a topic of discussion as businesses seek to make parking easier for patrons.

Shops in the 1200 block of Main Street have requested a parking restriction limiting parking on the west side of Main Street to one hour between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Police Chief Bryan Kadingo will review and provide a recommendation.

During their meeting, council also agreed to reach out to Kay Builders on behalf of property owners experiencing water accumulation issues in the area of

Kingsbarns Lane. One resident, Jose Carrero, said his calls to the developer have not been responded to. His driveway is sinking, causing a safety hazard.

“We need to hold these people more accountable for their services,” said Councilman Ronald Glassic, speaking of the developers and other companies that perform work in the borough.

Finally, several upcoming events were announced. The pool is tentatively scheduled to open on June 1. Passes are still available at the recreation center.

Paw Prints on the Canal will be on June 9 and the annual firefighters parade will be on July 20.

The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m.

Biennial Festival to Be held at Kreidersville Covered Bridge

By HOME NEWS STAFF

The biennial Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival will take place Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the covered bridge in Northampton.

There will be an old-fashioned pig roast, craft beer tastings featuring the Lehigh Valley Homebrewers, Civil War reenacting, hay wagon rides, a basket raffle drawing, a historical speech presented by Larry Oberly, and Lehigh County 4H will be on the premises.

On Saturday, live music will be provided by Big Valley Bluegrass from noon to 3 p.m. and the James Supra Band from 4 to 7 p.m. On Sunday the musical performers are SteelCreek Band from noon to 3 p.m. and the Large Flowerheads will conclude the festival from 4 to 7 p.m.

Admission to attend the biennial festival is free and park-

ing is also free. All are invited to come out and help support the last remaining covered bridge in Northampton County.

For additional information about the covered bridge, visit kreidersvillecoveredbridge.org.

Northampton Farmers’ Market kicks Off season With ribbon Cutting

By CATHERINE STROH

On Tuesday, May 14, the Northampton Farmers’ Mar -

ket kicked off its 2024 season with a ribbon cutting, joined by Northampton Mayor Tony Pristash and a representative from State Rep. Zach Mako’s office.

Balloons by Robin was onsite, twisting and tying balloon designs for both children and adults, and live music was provided by Henry Hopf. Shoppers can find produce, grass-fed beef and pork, Tastefully Simple products, fresh honey, baked goods, succulents, spirits and more at the market. The Northampton Farmers’ Market is held from 3 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Northampton Municipal Park, through September 24. For more information, email paknopf57@gmail. com.

Annual Memorial Day parade to be Held in Nazareth Borough

By HOME NEWS STAFF

The annual Memorial Day parade in Nazareth Borough will be held on Monday, May 27 begin-

ning at 10 a.m. in the Circle and will conclude at Council Chambers. The purpose of the parade, held every year by the Nazareth

Bushkill Twp. Ladies Aux. Presents: ZERBINI FAMILY CIRCUS

VENDORS*CRAFTERS*FOOD*50/50 RAFFLES

JUNE 1 at 4 & 6 pm • JUNE 2 at 3 pm

Tickets online: zerbinifamilycircus.com/city/bushkill-township-pa/

before showtime

Freeman Welcomes $661,700

In state Grants

Submitted by TOM ANDREWS

State Rep. Robert Freeman said the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved $661,700 in grants for projects throughout Northampton County.

vice upgrades,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. “I am grateful to the CFA board for recognizing how important these projects are for the communities I represent.” Freeman said the funding was acquired through the Local Share Account, which receives tax proceeds from Pennsylvania’s casinos.

The city of Easton was awarded $176,000 on behalf of the Stewart Silk Mill Redevelopment Co. to purchase medical exam equipment to outfit The Mill at Easton. The city will use a separate $10,000 grant to construct a new weather shade over the Scott Park Amphitheater. The Easton Redevelopment Authority will use its $25,000

Let us gather together in remembrance of our heroes who have fallen.

Nazareth Plate Glass Co. Inc. Everything in Glass • Commercial and Residential 610-759-3682 Mon-Fri 8 am to 4 pm www.nazarethplateglass.com 27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth

“This latest round of grants will play an important role in local economic development, recreational improvements and municipal and emergency ser-

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IN GRATITUDE & HONOR…

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Chick-fil-A, the Nazareth Blue Eagle, Nazareth High School cheerleaders and the Fidelity ice cream truck.

Registrants competed for prizes in the following categories: Best Fed, Largest and Smallest Pets, Best Owner/ Pet Costume Combo, Most Unusual Pet, Best Pet Float and Star of the Show.

Attendees got to see the Addams family, pet owners dressed as goats, an A Furry Tail Come True Too representative in a blow-up dog costume, and pets dressed as butterflies, Uncle Sam, a flower, a cow, a minion and a superhero – among many others.

Early registrants received bright blue T-shirts and swag bags.

The library leadership wishes to say thank you to everyone who was a part of the parade: registrants and their families and friends, community partners, volunteers, judges, prize donors and staff. They are especially grateful to the event’s 18 sponsors, especially its “Top Dogs:” East Lawn Supply, Murante Auto Repair and Roof 360. They also wish to note that marketing efforts for the parade were funded in part with funding from the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community and Economic Development.

The proceeds will go towards the library, especially its very active summer reading program, “Come Out and Play!” Registration begins on June 3. Highlights will in -

clude an in-person visit from children’s award-winning author Greg Pizzoli, a pep rally with Iron Pigs mascot Ferrous, a circus skills workshop and a free concert for all on the library lawn with the Nazareth Community Band. There are also lots of events, activities and reading challenges for adults and young adults. For additional information

Bushkill Twp. Vol. Fire Co.

Sunday, June 9

about summer reading and the library, please visit www. nazarethlibrary.org.

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Domestic in the 1400 block of

and

Theft from vehicle in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of a wallet taken from an unlocked, legally parked vehicle.

Juvenile problem in the unit block of W. 21st St., the 1700 block of Main St., and Main St. and W. 16th St. Reports of juvenile issues.

Tree and Shrub Service

Assist person in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist a male.

Traffic stop, Main St. and Laubach Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

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

EMS ambulance assist in the 500 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

grant for the creation of a 5,000-square-foot dog park in the northernmost portion of Scott Park near the Northamp-

ton Street bridge in Easton.

Freemansburg will receive $185,000 to build a seating area for its outdoor amphitheater located in Gerald C. Yob Community Park.

Hellertown was awarded two grants totaling $160,501, on behalf of Dewey Fire Co. #1, for stormwater improvements to the fire company property.

Lower Saucon Township will use its $99,199 grant for improvements to the Southeastern Park playground.

Palmer Township was awarded $75,000 on behalf of Suburban EMS, to purchase a new ambulance for use in the 14-municipality coverage area in Northampton County.

West Easton will use its $50,000 grant to purchase two public works vehicles, replacing

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the borough’s existing 23-year-old vehicles.

Wilson will use its $25,000 grant to help purchase a new bucket truck with lift to replace the 1998 truck used by the Public Works Department.

Cedar Crest College Celebrates Class of 2024 Graduates

Submitted by SKYE CRUZ

On Saturday, May 11, the PPL Center in Allentown filled with students, staff, faculty and

The Classifieds

at the

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TOWNSHIP AUDITOR

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PHOTOS

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Joseph David Gerber, Deceased, late of the Township of Palmer, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Betty D. Whildin-Gerber c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042 (5/9-5/23)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Karen K. Bleiler, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

(TN)

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NOTICE

In Re: Estate of Mark S. Fiermonte, Deceased

The law offices of Pierce & Steirer, LLC is looking for family members of Mark S. Fiermonte, who died on December 1, 2023 in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Anyone with information regarding Mark S. Fiermonte’s family is asked to contact the following:

Scott R. Steirer, Esquire 610-759-1420 (5/16-5/30)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Priscilla A. Kuzmin, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Amanda E. Shuey and Bryan W. Kuzmin, Administrators of the Estate of Priscilla A. Kuzmin. 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

Amanda E. Shuey and Bryan W. Kuzmin

℅ 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 (5/16-5/30)

ESTATE NOTICE

MEHRKAM, PATRICIA A., dec’d. Late of Forks Township, Northampton County, PA

Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Part 1, Section 15-106 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby revised as follows:

§15-106. Traffic on Streets Closed or Restricted for Construction, Maintenance or Special Events.

1. The Borough Council, or its designee, shall have authority to close any street or specific part of a street to vehicular traffic and to place barriers or station police officers at each end of the closed portion, while construction or maintenance work is under way or a special event is being conducted on the closed portion. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle upon any such closed portion.

2. The Borough Council, or its designee, shall have authority to establish a restricted traffic area upon any street where construction or maintenance work is under way and to station flagmen at each end of the restricted portion. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle upon any such restricted traffic area at any time when the flagman is displaying a sign directing that vehicle to stop, or is signaling that vehicle, by a flag or other device, not to proceed.

3. All individuals or organizations who wish to request a street closure shall complete a permit application for such closure provided by the Borough. No closure shall be authorized without first receiving approval of the permit application and the payment of a permit application fee. The permit application fee shall be established by resolution of Borough Council from time to time at its discretion.

4. Any person who violates any provision of this Section shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25 and costs.

Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (5/23)

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on June 3, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING THE BOROUGH’S DISABLED PARKING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ALL MOTORISTS WITH A DISABILITY PLACARD TO PARK IN ANY DESIGNATED DISABLED PARKING SPACE.

BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Naza-

reth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Part 4, Section 15-415(8)(A) of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby revised as follows: §15-415.8. General Provisions.

Any disabled parking space created is available for use by any vehicle displaying a valid disability registration plate or disability placard.

Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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.

Michele E. Roberts 8220 Airport Rd., Trailer 20 Northampton, PA 18067 Executrix

Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/9-5/23)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of MABEL M. FRANTZ, deceased, late of the Borough of Walnutport, Northampton County, 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: Brian David Frantz

Co-Executors: Daniel E. Mehrkam and Kristine A. Schoenenberger, ℅ Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042

Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (5/16-5/30)

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on June 3, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING THE AUTHORITY TO CLOSE PUBLIC STREETS AND REQUIRING A PERMIT APPLICATION APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF AN APPLICATION FEE FOR SUCH CLOSURE REQUESTS.

BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of

Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (5/23)

Church Directory

Don’t forget to call our office at 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@homenewspa.com if your schedule is changing for summer.

The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www. HomeNewsPA.com.

ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH,

Northampton. 610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882

Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239

Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132

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

CHAPMAN QUARRIES

UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935

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

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

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE,

Danielsville. 610-837-6051

Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517

Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online),

SS for all ages 10:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI

ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth.610-759-6557

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

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

Kids Ministries –Wednesday –7 p.m.

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

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

FAITH FAMILY

FELLOWSHIP,

Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080

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

a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SS 9:15 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS

EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363

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

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.

M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY

LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK

LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203

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

MOUNT EATON

CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050

Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW

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

NAZARETH MORAVIAN

CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163

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

NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA) Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Sun – Worship 11 a.m./ 6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)

Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and

6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

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

8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652

Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376

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

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/Vaccinated Service 11:45 a.m., SS 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893

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

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

Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m. Latin Mass Tues.- 6:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751

Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894

Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133

Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

supporters to celebrate the accomplishments of Cedar Crest College's Class of 2024 at Commencement.

Graduates and their loved ones gathered to mark this significant milestone, celebrating the knowledge, skills and experiences gained during their time at Cedar Crest. The event highlighted the values of leadership, service and community that are integral to the Cedar Crest spirit.

The following local students received their degrees:

Hailee Bloch from Danielsville graduated with a degree in Art Therapy.

Caitlin McCullough from Northampton graduated with a degree in Psychology.

Autumn Row from Northampton graduated with a degree in Psychology.

Olivia Leitzel from Danielsville graduated with a degree in Nutrition.

Erin Markulics from Northampton graduated with a degree in Public Health.

Madison Watson from Northampton graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Christine Steckel from Northampton graduated with a degree in Master of Business Administration.

Adrian Mast from Danielsville graduated with a degree in Crime Science.

Gabrielle Gallo from Northampton graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy.

Ashlyn Phillip from Bath graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy.

Municipalities In the 183rd District

Awarded grants

Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK

Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/ Northampton) recently announced almost $700,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.

Local Share Account grants support economic development, job training, community improvement and public interest projects through gaming funds under Act 71 of 2004.

Those receiving grants were:

• Bath Borough– $189,970 for a new dump truck as a replacement;

• Lehigh Township– $69,999 to upgrade the police department’s computer system;

• Northampton Borough–$80,000 to replace two police vehicles;

• North Whitehall Township–$44,406 to purchase four power

stair chairs for Northern Valley Emergency Medical Services to assist with moving patients up and down stairs;

• Walnutport Borough–$308,085 to purchase a replacement multipurpose utility vehicle for the Diamond Fire Company

Mako partnered with Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) on the funding for Bath and Northampton boroughs and Lehigh Township.

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“I’m pleased to help advocate for these grant funds in order to purchase needed equipment for municipal services within the within the 183rd Legislative District,” Mako said. “Our local governments do a good job in getting the full use out of vehicles and other equipment, but there comes a time when it must be replaced. It’s good to see gaming funds used for these important needs.”

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs reminds Pennsylvanians They can pay tribute to the fallen By donating to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial Trust Fund

Submitted by JOSEPH BUTERA

This Memorial Day, one way to honor the fallen and pay tribute to those who have served is by donating to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial Trust Fund.

The Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial, located at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Lebanon County, stands in lasting tribute to those who served our state and nation in times of war and peace. This monument is nationally recognized as the largest veteran’s memorial located in any of the national cemeteries.

“Since World War II, more than one million men and women have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms,” said Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).

“Donating in support of the Veterans’ Memorial ensures that structural repair projects can continue and the memorial honoring the legacy of these brave men and women will remain for all to appreciate.”

Last year, the Memorial

re-opened to the public after months of repairs and alterations to address areas of damage due to long-term exposure to the elements. Specific repairs included re-anchoring plaques, resetting existing pre-cast concrete, waterproofing walls, replacing flashing and upgrading drainage. Flagpoles and lighting have been added as new features to honor all services and traditions.

One hundred percent of donations go toward the upkeep such as landscaping, lighting and fountains, as well as needed maintenance for structural and cosmetic components throughout the memorial. Donations are taxdeductible.

Donations can be made to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial Trust Fund online at www.donate.dmva.pa.gov or by sending a check made payable to the “Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial Trust Fund” and mailed to: DMVA Office for Veterans Affairs, Bldg. 9-26, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 170035002. Donations can be made “In Honor Of,” “In Memory Of” or “On Behalf Of.”

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supporting additional veteran’s causes can visit www.donate. dmva.pa.gov to consider contributing to the Veterans’ Trust Fund, the Military Family Relief Assistance Program or any of the six Veterans Homes Resident Welfare Funds. For information about any of the DMVA’s services or programs for veterans, visit www.veterans.pa.gov.

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