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MAY 30-JUNE 5, 2019 East Allen looks To grants for Weaversville Farmhouse Demolition, Public works Equipment
By KERI LINDENMUTH During their May 23 meeting, East Allen supervisors unanimously granted borough manager Brent Green permission to move forward with applications for several grants that will enable the township to pay for an abundance of new projects, including the demolition of a farmhouse on the former Weaversville Secure Treatment Facility property. The Community Investment Partnership Program will award up to $50,000 to demolish a blighted property. The farmhouse, supervisors said, has become a safety concern and is beyond renovation. The grant would also help cover the costs to remove a 3,500-gallon oil tank on the property. Green said they should know as early as the fall whether or not Continued on page 3
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Memorial Day services Held throughout Northampton County
By KERI LINDENMUTH Memorial Day services were held throughout Northampton County over Memorial Day weekend. From May 26 until May 27, the Sons of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic visited ten cemeteries and churches for Memorial Day services. Services were held at Fairview Cemetery, St. Peter’s UCC Church, Emmanuel Church, Christ Little Moore Church, Horner’s Cemetery, Zion Stone Church, the G.A.R. Memorial Plot, Allen Union Cemetery, St. Johns UCC, and Siegfried Memorial Plot. Accompanied by the Tri-Community Marching Band, members of the group said a prayer for veterans of the nation’s wars, praising them for their bravery in the fight for “freedom, democracy, and justice.” They fought, “because it was the right thing to do,” they said. The Gettysburg Address was also recited, followed by a 21gun salute. The band performed “Taps” and “The Star Spangled Banner.” Founded in 1745, Horner’s Cemetery is the oldest in Northampton County and provided a unique backdrop for one of the many services given over the weekend. The service was conducted
among 250 graves, many of them the graves of local Revolutionary War veterans and their families. One grave is that of Jane Rosbrugh. Her husband John was pastor of the church originally on the site. He was killed in the Revolution in 1777 and buried in Trenton. “Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society would like to thank the soldiers and the band for their services over the last two and a half days,” said Peggy Moser, head of the historical society and East Allen supervisor. At Allen Union Cemetery in Northampton Borough, Larry Oberly offered several prayers, while Northampton Police Chief Bryan Kadingo gave the keynote address. “You learn about the World Wars [in school]…facts and figures you have to learn for a test,” he said. “It does not sink in.” He said it only sunk in during Operation Desert Storm, as he watched friends and colleagues go to war. It was around this time that he joined law enforcement. “I have always viewed [the] military services as our brothers,” he said. “I have looked at them as our kin.” “It is what makes our country unique…the fact that you have people willing to volunteer to serve our country,” he added.
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they receive the grant. Green was also approved to move forward with the application for the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Grant. This grant would help pay for the repairs and renovations needed at Jacksonville Park. New parking is needed to improve the safety of the park, which would cause the loss of the pavilion and playground. Grant money would be used to construct the parking lot first, before being used to rebuild the pavilion, resurface the basketball court, and replace the playground. Green estimates that the entire cost of the project would be over $500,000, with $250,000 com-
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ing from grants and an additional $250,000 coming from the township’s developer escrow. Green said a $275,000 multimodal grant is also available for the project. “We have a lot of backing on this project,” Green said, referencing county and local government support. “It is a regional project with the trail there.” Finally, gaming funds are available from the Monroe County LSA and Northampton County LSA. Green said the township would look more competitive against other applicants if it submitted a joint application with neighboring municipalities and use the funds to purchase public works equipment that can be shared.
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Letters from our Readers Dear Editor, I would like to clarify something that I was told happened at the polls. Supposedly a candidate said that the Board of Supervisors allows warehouses to be built in the township for the revenue. The State law says if a property is zoned for warehouses, that is what can legally be built there. The only thing Supervisors can do is to make sure builders meet all the township’s regulations. A township’s Board of Supervisors cannot pick and choose who builds what and where. That is called “spot zoning” and a township would lose in court at the ex-
pense of the taxpayers. A township’s Board of Supervisors can say no to a warehouse when the land is zoned for agriculture or residential. Zoning laws prevent warehouses in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The Board of Supervisors cannot over ride Zoning Board issues except by going to court. The Zoning Board cannot dictate the Board of Supervisors on nonzoning issues. The two boards are entirely separate. Members of the Board of Supervisors are voted into office by the residents of the township. We are to do what the voters want, but we are also bounded by state laws that we have to absolutely follow. Peggy Moser East Allen Township Supervisor
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dependent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development, the CFA is charged with administering Pennsylvania's economic stimulus packages. The nearly $1.5 million in grants are generated solely by the Sands Casino in Bethlehem and may be distributed to Northampton County. The General Assembly members issued the followed statement in response to the CFA’s announcement: “We would like to congratulate these grant recipients, whose requests were chosen as part of a highly competitive process. Their applications are evaluated on a number of criteria, including economic impact, local financial support and project readiness. “The Local Share Account grants support a variety of important needs in our communities including economic development, public safety and infrastructure upgrades. These grants provide a direct savings to the municipalities that otherwise would have to rely on local taxpayers for critical needs and emergency equipment. We are pleased to support these projects. The grant recipients that are part of the legislators’ districts, and the purpose for which the grants are being used, are as follows: • Bath Borough - multi-municipal paving equipment procurement. • Bethlehem Township - police vehicles and purchase of fire utility truck. • Bushkill Township - police license plate reader program. • Lehigh Valley Economic Investment Corporation - Northampton Community College culinary upgrade grant request. • Lower Nazareth Township fire company air packs. • Nazareth Borough - life saving fire equipment. • Northampton Borough TOMCAR fire/transport rescue vehicle. • Northampton County - Lehigh Valley Regional Intelligence and Investigation Center. • Palmer Township - suburban EMS ambulance. • Pen Argyl Borough - police vehicle request. • Roseto Borough – new public works garage. • Stockertown Borough - police equipment upgrades. • Tatamy Borough - security and safety upgrades. • Wind Gap Borough - municipal complex garage apron upgrade and sewer line study.
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that almost $130,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Northampton Borough and Whitehall Township. Local Share Account grants support economic development, job training, community improvement and public interest projects through gaming funds under Act 71 of 2004. These specific grants are for projects in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Northampton Borough received $56,867 for a TOMCAR Fire/Transport Rescue Vehicle so that the fire department can respond to incidents in areas inaccessible to larger emergency equipment. The TOMCAR will be equipped with firefighting capabilities and a stokes basket for patient transport. Whitehall Township was awarded a $69,622 grant to construct a pavilion within the Whitehall Parkway. It will include restrooms and a concession area for visitors to the park. “Both of these projects will
benefit residents and visitors alike,” Mako said. “Our first responders need to have necessary equipment to answer calls quickly and efficiently. Recreational opportunities are vital to a healthy lifestyle. The pavilion will allow visitors to more fully enjoy their time in the park. I’m pleased I was able to assist with funding.” The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
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be easy, but keep your nose to the grindstone as they say and you’ll be okay. . . .Congrats to Mike Kistler of Walnutport and Gabrielle Nemchak of Bath, who are valedictorian and salutatorian in the class. . . .The Phillies won two games, but were bombed in the third by the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. They were hoping the Atlanta Braves would lose Sunday night to the St. Louis Cardinals so they wouldn’t lose ground, but no cigar. The Cardinals scored three runs early, but in the 9th inning the Braves tied it and then won it in the 10th, 4-3. A game off the Phils’ lead! Tuesday, they play the Cardinals and the Braves take on Washington . . . . A big machine is out on Penn Street, skimming off the old blacktop and ready for a new surface, just like Washington Street. . . . Boy, the vote for Moore Township Supervisor last week was close. Randy Silfies got 300 votes in the primary election and Dan Piorkowski got 310. Haven’t heard if there’s gonna be a re-count. . . .It’s a quiet holiday, and my grass is growing fast.
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Suburban Dartball League 65th banquet By HOME NEWS STAFF The Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League held its 65th year banquet this past Wednesday in Dryland UCC Church, Newburg. Team and individual trophies were awarded. Taking the first place Home News trophy was Bill Hoke, Jr., manager of the Star of Bethlehem (Salem Lutheran) team from Bethlehem. This was the 25th championship for that team. The second place Walt Hoffert, Sr. Memorial trophy went to St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton and was accepted by manager Amber Gross. Third place was won by St. John’s Lutheran of Bath and their manager Jordan Meixsell accepted the Chad Wagner Memorial trophy.
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Dryland/Trinity of Hecktown won fourth place this year and their manager Rich Durn accepted the Doggie Depot trophy. Finally, the fifth place Valley Wide Electric trophy went to Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem, and manager Jim Hill accepted it. The following individual trophies were awarded: Scott Hoffert of Star of Bethlehem, bunts (40), singles (87), average (.384), and hits (143); Rich Kern of St. Paul’s, doubles (108); Joe Hunsicker of Christ UCC, Bath triples (28); Eric Yocum of Christ UCC, home runs (12); Bill Hoke, Jr., of Star of Bethlehem, RBI’s (76); little outs (a onein square under the double), Garry Hunsicker of Christ UCC, 23 and Jason Biggs of Star of Bethlehem, runs (62). It was also noted that George Gasper of Christ Church hit 47 base-on-balls. League president Bryan Frankenfield also made these presentations: Lehigh Valley Championship plaque to Salem Lutheran for defeating the City League champion; Continued on page 7
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Named to the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League Hall of Fame for this year are Jeffrey Hoffert, Larry Fehnel, Floyd Wolfe, Keith Campbell, Don Halteman, Dave Casey, Dick Kern, and Marvin Heller. (Additional Dartball picture on Page 8) – Home News photo
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Submitted by MONICA SHOVLIN For more than a decade, the National Museum of Industrial History has been working with staff and volunteers to restore a massive 115-ton stationary steam engine to working order. Now, with the contributions of local companies and thousands of volunteer hours, the museum’s Corliss water pumping engine runs again, 105 years after being built by the Snow Steam Pump Works in Buffalo, N.Y. The engine was
used by the York Water Company and pumped eight million gallons of water per day. Today, the engine, the most powerful operating water works steam engine in North America, is a focal point of the museum’s 13,000 square foot exhibit space, where it has painstakingly been mechanically restored to its former glory and repainted its original color. From May 31 through June 2, the museum will debut the operational engine to the public for the first time. Patrons will be able to see the engine at work and hear from museum experts and guest lecturers during special programming throughout the weekend, which is generously sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Continued on page 9
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restoration process from installation to operational status took four years. Victaulic, a developer and producer of mechanical pipe joining systems in Easton, Pa., celebrating its 100-year anniversary, helped outfit the engine with a newly developed grooved mechanical joint for saturated steam systems—the first product of its kind that eliminates the need to weld. Other companies, including Bean Construction, Ward Manufacturing, Worth & Company, and many more also played integral roles in restoring the engine. “The restored Corliss steam engine will undoubtedly impress and inspire visitors young and old,” says ASME President-elect Richard Laudenat. “This piece of mechanical engineering his-
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“The amount of time and dedication spent by our staff, volunteers, and community partners in bringing this mechanical marvel back to life has been amazing,” said Kara Mohsinger, president and CEO of the museum. “That such an intricate and large machine can be restored to working order nearly 40 years after it last ran is a testament to this institution’s dedication to preserving the country’s industrial heritage.” The engine was first installed in the museum in 2015, before any other exhibits or even the concrete flooring. With the help of industry experts and community partners, the total
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tory and the museum as a whole play an important role in STEM education and the development of our future workforce. ASME applauds the efforts of the volunteers and partners who made this exhibit possible.” The Corliss’ debut weekend officially kicks off on Friday, May 31, with a special tour and presentation at 11 a.m. with the museum’s historian, Mike Piersa. Piersa will detail the restoration process and describe different aspects of the machine’s operation, from its 14-foot diameter flywheel to the governor and gauges on the engine. Participants will then carpool to Phillipsburg, N.J., where they will have the rare chance to see another restored steam engine at an almost completely intact steam-era waterworks. The Phillipsburg engine is currently down for maintenance, which will allow guests
the unique opportunity to climb up and down the five-story tall machine. Expert guides will discuss the history of the site, restoration work on the engine, and demonstrate the historic electric motor that powered another pump. Admission to the special talk and tour of both engines is $25 per person, with proceeds going to both the National Museum of Industrial History and the Friends of the New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center to further fund the restoration of historical machinery. NMIH’s Corliss engine will operate at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m., Friday through Sunday, allowing guests with regular museum admission to experience the engine in operation. Prior to the 12 p.m. demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, NMIH will host a ‘whistle blow’ with steam whistles from the museum’s col-
lection. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own antique steam whistles and participate. The museum will also host an all-day demonstration of scale steam engine models, demonstrating different types of engines using artifacts from the museum’s collection. The festivities continue at 11 Continued on page 16
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs, June Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, June 8 with three programs at Jacobsburg Volunteer projects Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon Help us plant native trees and shrubs and work in our native plant gardens. Please dress for the weather and bring your favorite work gloves, bottled water and snacks. Meet at the Visitor Center. Registration is not required. Wildflower Folklore Saturday, June 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us on a two-hour search for the early summer botanical treasures of Jacobsburg. Participants will learn about how flowers got their names as well as any legends, myths and stories that surround them. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. Foraging for Wild Edibles Saturday, June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us to discover a variety of wild edibles growing at Jacobsburg. We’ll learn plant names and identification, uses in cooking, and sustainable harvesting practices. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. Weekly Weeders! Wednesday, June 12 and 19 from 9 to 10 a.m., continuing July 3, 10, 24 and August 7, 21, 28 We are looking for volunteers to pull weeds in our native plant garden on Wednesday mornings while learning about native plants from one of our educators. We provide, gloves, tools, and kneeling mats. Meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Hike for Health Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us after work for a hike with a St. Luke’s University health professional. Get some exercise while learning about health and fitness outdoors. Each hike will include a presentation from a guest health professional on topics such as physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition. A different guest will hike with us each month, sharing a topic that they
specialize in. We will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a center educator. Our guest will be available during the hike to discuss the topic of the day and answer your questions. This program is being provided in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail initiative. Meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA. Registration is not required. Family Night Stream Search Friday, June 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Get your feet wet in the Bushkill Creek while searching for the tiny critters that live there. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Equipment will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and expect to be in the water up to your knees. Registration is required. Family Camping for Beginners Saturday, June 22 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, June 23 Join us for the Great American Campout at Jacobsburg. If you have ever wanted to try camping, this is the perfect introduction. Jacobsburg EE Center will loan tents, sleeping pads, cook stoves, and cookware to families who are new to camping. You provide your food, chairs, bedding, and flashlights. Together we’ll guide you through setting up your tent, cooking over a fire or stove, to enjoying a fun-filled evening under the stars. We’ll also learn about fireflies during our evening educational program! Please bring your own camping equipment if you have camped with us before. The cost is $10.00 per person regardless of whether you borrow equipment or not, children 5 and under are free. To register, call Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center at 610-746-2801. Registration is required. More detailed information will be provided ahead of the event to those who register. DiscoverE Hide 'n Seekers (Age 5 only): Neature Detectives Starting Tuesday, June 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The world is full of all sorts of exciting things to explore. Come see how much fun learning about nature can be. Campers will learn
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ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. 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., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m. with HC, SS 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – SS 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. HC. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15
a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-2649325. Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship/SS 9 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-2628500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun. - Trad. 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-408-9624 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., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.
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Years ago, I introduced myself to small groups of youth on Main Street in Northampton and asked them the thought provoking question, “What is the only way a person can get into heaven?” The responses I received were about as varied as the number of youth on the streets. Some said, “You have to belong to a church.” Others replied, “You have to live a good life.” Many did not know! I then read from the third chapter of the Gospel of John where Jesus told the religious Jewish leader, Nicodemus, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” I stressed that Jesus explicitly declared that the only way one can see heaven is to be “born again.” I asked if they knew what it was. Some wondered if it was re-incarnation. Their curiosity gave me an opportunity to explain it from the Bible. Being “born again” is not a mere mental allegiance to a theological viewpoint! It is not just belonging to a church or not just living a life of doing good works! Jesus told Nicodemus that this spiritual rebirth is the work of the Holy Spirit that occurs when a person repents of his sin and turns his life over to Jesus Christ, fully believing in Him to forgive all his sins. Just as we can feel and hear the reality of the unseen wind as it blows through the leaves of the trees, we can experience the reality of the invisible Holy Spirit changing us and producing new life within as we are “born of the Spirit” (v.8). Jesus said, “Ye must be born again.” It is not optional, but rather the only way to Heaven! You can be “born again” by sincerely believing in and receiving Jesus as your Savior. The Bible states, “As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God” (John. 1:12). Will you receive Jesus into your heart as your Savior now? See www.naog.ws/theway.htm -Written by Pastor Daniel E. Lundmark
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2628101 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun.- Worship 9:30 a.m. Nursery Provided VBS – See website www.gbfcnaz.org GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. HC. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-2627186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 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 8/9:30/11:15 a.m. with HC. SS 9:30 a.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 610-2622668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-2623365 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Gloria A. Borda, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Craig Borda 139 E. Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (5/16-5/30) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Rose J. Filipovits, deceased, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Co-Executor: William John Filipovits Co-Executrix: Karin R. Foster c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (5/16-5/30) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Marshall M. Miller, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Kevin Mark Miller, Executor of the Estate of Marshall M. Miller. 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 Kevin Mark Miller c/o 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)
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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Betty L. Pierce, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Alfred S. Pierce, Administrator, c.t.a., of the Estate of Betty L. Pierce. 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 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 The Estate of SADIE R. SCOTT, deceased, of the Borough of Tatamy, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to George C. Scott, Jr., Executor, on May 6, 2019. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to George C. Scott, Jr., in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (5/16-5/30) 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 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 19-ZHB-718 Continued from previous hearing…The applicant(s), Kenneth and Judith Faust, applicant(s) of the property located at 2181 Community Drive, Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: An interpretation and/or variance to allow the use of outdoor self storage units. 19-ZHB-720 The applicant(s), Vicky Woodard, applicant(s) of the property located at 349 Woodline Rd. Nazareth, Moore Twp. Pa 18064 request the following relief: a special exception to conduct a General Home Occupation of a Yoga Studio in the basement of residence. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22H (H-7) General Home Occupation, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J6-3-1B, contains approximately 1.29 acres and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (5/23 & 5/30)
Estate of MICHAEL S. SNYDER, deceased, late of Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Melanie Jo-Ann Moore c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (5/23-6/6) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bath Borough Authority will receive sealed bids for the Broad Street Waterline Replacement Project. Bids will be received online via the PennBid Program by Bath Borough Authority until June 19, 2019, at 3:00 P.M. (prevailing time). Bids will be publicly announced on June 19, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. during the regularly scheduled Authority meeting. Bid results will be available online at www. ebidexchange.com following the meeting. The Broad Street Waterline Replacement Project is located in Bath, PA along Broad Street between Main and Penn Streets and includes approximately 1060 linear feet of 8” PVC C-900 waterline. The particular items of work for the contract are identified more specifically in the Bid Format, Contract Specifications and Contract Documents. The entire project will be awarded to one (1) Contractor. All Bidding Documents are available at no cost at www. pennbid.net. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the intersection of Penn and Broad Streets at 10:00 AM, June 6, 2019. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Bath Borough Authority or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and acceptable surety in the amount of 10% of the Total Bid shall be submitted with each bid. The SUCCESSFUL BIDDER will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price with a corporate surety approved by the Owner. Pennsylvania Prevailing wages established will apply to this contract. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all items or portions thereof or to waive any technicalities and informalities in the bid for the best interest of the Owner. The Contractor will be required to comply with the Provisions of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in providing equal employment opportunities in connection with all work. This bid is for a public works contract and bidder is therefore subject to the provisions, duties, obligations, and penalties of the Public Works Employment Verification Act, 43 P.S. 167.1167.11. All submitted bids shall be accompanied with the Public Works Employment Verification Form. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of opening bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract. However, the award of the contracts may be delayed by required approval of another government agency or closing on the project funding loans. Owner shall reject all bids or award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within
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Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals:
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday June 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. FRANKLIN KROBOTH The applicant/equitable owner of 1365 Deer Path Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088, has filed an application for zoning relief from setback requirements for the location of a new single-family dwelling on an existing nonconforming lot. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-23.E(5) – Minimum setback requirements (principal and accessory structures). The parcel I.D. No. is H3NW1-2-8A-0516 and is located in the Blue Mountain Conservation Zoning District.
Page 250:23, Article IV – District Regulations, Section §25012 – Schedule of Regulations and Section §250-13 – Application of Regulations, Subsection A and 250 Attachment 2 - Schedule I – Schedule of Controls – C-2 Commercial District and Attachment 4 – Schedule III – Regulations for Off-Street Parking Spaces. All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend.
GREENOCK VENTURES LLC The applicant/owner of 4934 Coatbridge Lane, Walnutport, PA 18088, has filed an application for zoning relief from side yard setback requirements for the location of a new single-family semi-detached dwelling on a vacant lot. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-17.E – Design Requirements. The parcel I.D. No. is J2-18-20-65-0516 and is located in the Village Residential Zoning District.
Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer
The Estate of THERESA TONCIK, deceased, of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Frederick Toncik, Executor, on May 21, 2019. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Frederick Toncik, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (5/30-6/13) PUBLIC NOTICE
JOEL & EMILY HOUGH The applicants/owners of 942 Accent Court, Walnutport, PA 18088, have filed an application for zoning relief from driveway grade requirements for the installation of a new driveway to access a new single-family dwelling on a vacant lot. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 18029.D(1) – Driveway Grades. The parcel I.D. No. is J2-1115B-3A-2-0516 and is located in the Agriculture Rural Residential Zoning District.
Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (5/30 & 6/6) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 13, 2019 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Council
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GREENOCK VENTURES LLC The applicant/owner of 4942 Coatbridge Lane, Walnutport, PA 18088, has filed an application for zoning relief from side yard setback requirements for the location of a new single-family semi-detached dwelling on a vacant lot. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-17.E – Design Requirements. The parcel I.D. No. is J2-18-20-68-0516 and is located in the Village Residential Zoning District.
Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.
1. Abra Development 6, LP, Equitable Owner, 1177 6th Street, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 1204 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. M4NW2D-4-19 and is located in a C-2 Commercial District. Abra Development would like to modify the use of this property to include food processing with potential retail sales with the continuation of the social/catering hall for the VFW and future private catering operation.
The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088 for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ALONG S.R. 4001 (BLUE MOUNTAIN DRIVE), SEGMENT 0070, OFFSET 0150 TO SEGMENT 0070, OFFSET 1801. The Board will also entertain any other business which comes before it. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Lehigh Township Solicitor (5/30)
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by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Eckley E. Patch Post 470, American Legion in Bath, held a Memorial Day program on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock on the lawn in front of the post home. The event was adjacent to a World War II tank that years ago was secured by M/Sgt. Donald Wunderler from a Pennsylvania unit. Post Commander Brian Radcliffe had patriotic remarks. A rifle salute was fired. Others participating in the ceremony were the color guard, Sons of Veterans, Ladies Auxiliary and veterans. About 25 people attended the program. The Legion also placed small American flags at veterans’ graves in Green Mount and Sacred Heart Cemeteries. On Monday morning, Memorial Day, at 11:00 o’clock, a similar program was given by Post 470 at the Sterling Heights senior living home in Bethlehem. Discarded American flags will be burned by the Legion on Flag Day. Also on Monday, members of the Bath Fire Fighters placed flowers on grave sites at both cemeteries.
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by Cynthia Snyder-DeLuca The Magic of Ordinary Beans
The day before Easter, I had the privilege of serving communion to homebound senior members of my church. Two of us worked together, one reading the service and one giving the sacraments. I was the reader. We also stayed and visited with these precious men and women. Although I enjoyed each senior, one stood out in my mind and heart. This is a story about a senior woman who gave me a special gift. One I will cherish for the rest of my life. She was our last visit of the day. She sat in her chair with her hands on her lap as we talked briefly before I started with a prayer. I noticed her watching me as I read the
service from my paper, then getting to the end, saying the Lord's Prayer together, I heard the tiny sound of tears. Tears that tugged at my heart. After we finished, I noticed she had beautiful necklaces hanging off her standing lamp. She had red, white and blue beaded ones, different colors created in pattern sequences, and solid orange, gold, pink, and blue. This dear woman who once was so active loved to create. I understand that making necklaces was only one of her many talents. Before we left, she asked if we would like to have a necklace. My communion partner mention that she already had one. Then she turned and looked at me and smiled. I chose a clear gold one. I thanked her, and she smiled. I wore the necklace home and laid it on the nightstand by my bed, where I would see it every day. Each night as I climb into my bed, I glance at the necklace and think about the beads she carefully threaded, and gently pushed down, until she found the knot. I think about the happiness those beads brought her and the joy each
necklace brought the recipient of her handiwork. Each morning, before my feet touch the floor, I glance at the beads. It is as if this loving woman with her warm smile is wishing me a good morning. Those beads have become like a ray of sunshine, especially on gray, rainy days. Then something wonderful happened. One morning when I said my morning prayers I had the strongest desire to hold her necklace. As my fingers touched the beads, I thought about her life, her stroke, her love, and the many handmade items that made the lives of other’s better. On that day, I decided to include her necklace in my prayers. I started with four beads. One for each of the folks who received communion. Then four more beads, thanking Him for putting them on my path. Each morning and each night, I pray for strength, healing, and love for all seniors. My precious necklace made by a loving woman, may never realize how her simple gift made a difference in my life. I will wear my necklace proudly and think of the love each bead holds. To my dear
friend, thank you for your loving heart.
Grow UR BizConsistency by CAROL RITTER
Last Friday my dear, sweet Mom (Petunia) passed away at 93 years of age. She was a beautiful person and I appreciate the outpouring of love from the community. During the past six months she was in the hospital seven times and in rehab six times. No blame here but consistency was not a part of our lives for the past six months. I have had a lot of time to think while sitting in the hospital and wondered why consistency is so important. When you go to the emergency room, you tell your story no less than five times. Professionals fly in and out of your room and the waiting begins. By the time you get a diagnosis you have no idea who is in charge and, if you are 93 years old, you’re not even sure where
you are. No consistency. Then my friend’s kids took her out to breakfast for her birthday. They went to a popular breakfast restaurant. Interestingly, she was there a few weeks ago and the meal took 45 minutes even though three tables that had arrived after her were served, ate and paid before she received her food. Her kids wanted to go there and it sure was consistent... the service was bad, the food was cold and it took forever to get their food. Consistently bad service. You might think customers have short memories and are willing to overlook bad service but eventually it will catch up with you. Remember the “Soup Nazi” in Seinfeld? His soup was fabulous, Continued on page 16
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9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Your child will be enrolled for all three Tuesdays. Registration forms are available at the park office 610-746-2801. Camps are filled “first come, first served” based on the date the application and $15.00 registration fee are received at the center. We cannot hold places for faxed or emailed registrations. Fishing Rods and Tackle Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing poles and tackle
to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, col-
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Flag Day Program Sunday, June 9, 2019 • 4:00 PM St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bath A freewill offering benefits:The Gary Sinise Foundation
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a.m. on Saturday, June 1, with a special presentation with the museum’s historian offering a detailed overview of the engine’s meticulous renovation. From pouring special reinforced concrete foundations and utilizing massive cranes to put it in place, to painting the engine to its original scheme and firing it up for the first time, visitors will have a special opportunity to see what was involved in such a historic restoration and ask questions of the restoration team. The presentation is included in regular museum admission. Finally, on Sunday, June 2, the museum will host an encore presentation on the Corliss engine’s design and restoration at 11 a.m., and a 2 p.m. presentation on the history of the waterworks engines used to pump water to millions of people across the country, spawning the industrial revolution and the growth of modern cities. Both presentations are included in regular museum admission.
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