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2020 Spuds and Suds Canceled due to COVID-19; Bath Farmers’ Market to Move forward

Canola field at Blue Mountain Drive and Cherryville Road. Photo by Gregory Morgan Photography.

Looking by Back Ed Pany Weaversville Part 6 of 14 In this column, Mr. Larry Oberly and this writer are enrolling in the Weaversville Academy on Weaversville Road, East Allen Township. The year is 1858. I hope we are accepted!

This rare 1858 academy catalog was a copy from Amanda Weaver. Michael and Samuel Weaver were two of the founders of the academy. Samuel was Amanda’s father.

Ms. Susan Jenkins Weaver, family researcher, graciously has shared this information with our readers. The land for the school was donated by the Weaver family.

Following is a list of the courses offered at the academy. Compare the courses with your high school curriculum.

Primary departments offered geography, arithmetic, reading and spelling and defining.

Then there was higher English, higher arithmetic, U.S. history, transportation and parsing (This means to break a sentence into parts of speech; grammatical description of a word. Do they teach this today in our high

Lehigh Township Supervisors Discuss Finances and Future projects

schools?), logic, rhetoric, moral philosophy, mental philosophy, bookkeeping, reading, natural science, natural philosophy, science of common things, astronomy, botany, geology, mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and surveying.

Languages included Latin (Virgil, Livy, Sallust, Caesers commentaries), Greek (grammar, Xenophon’s Anabasis) and French (Vie de George Washington, Telemaque, Corrianne).

“The academic year is divided into four quarters of 11 weeks. It will be greatly to the advantage of those who design to enter to be present at the opening quarter.

First quarter begins Aug. 9 and ends Oct. 22. Fourth quarter begins April 11 and ends June 29,” according to the catalog.

Regarding expenses, the catalog said, “For board and tuition in all the English branches, fuel and lights, $37.50 per quarter of eleven weeks, payable in advance.

Weekly boarders will be taken at $30 per quarter in tuition in

By JOE KORBA The April 28 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held via teleconference because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Routine business, the approval of the April 14 minutes and approval of bills, were handled first thing.

The Top of the Mountain Estates project received an extension for final approval by the planning committee after some revisions to their plan. According to Mark Leuthe, of Lehigh Engineering, the project needed to be slightly revised so a road didn’t cut through wetlands. The Planning Committee is projecting their next in-person meeting to possibly be the end of May, so The Top of the Mountain Estates received an extension for planning recording until June 30.

The township is also moving forward with the Cherryville intersection, despite some delays caused by Turkey Hill revising their plans. According to Leuthe,

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By KERI LINDENMUTH gether and support local busiDuring their first-ever virtual nesses. meeting on May 4, the Borough However, she was respectful of of Bath council made the diffi- council's decision. cult decision to cancel the fifth "Next year it is going to be a anniversary of Spuds and Suds. big one, don't worry," she said.

The financial strain the pandemic "The Chamber will do great has placed on the borough and its next year," added Mayor Mirabbusinesses, as well as the serious ito. "I have no doubt. health consequences, made the Also canceled was the borcouncil wary of moving forward ough's community yard sale on with the event. The decision was September 5. Several October made with "much, much regret" events held by Mayor Mirabito in the words of Mayor Fiorella may also be postponed, includMirabito. ing the annual campfire and Paw "I do not feel good myself go- Park anniversary celebration. ing after these local businesses... However, no formal decision has who are hurting...to ask them to yet to be made. sponsor," said Mayor Mirabito.

----------------------"[And] the health issue is most I do not feel good myself important." going after these local Council worried that Pennbusinesses... [and] the sylvania would not be officially open in time for the August health issue is most event. They also worried about a important. second wave of the disease even if Mayor Fiorella Mirabito the state were to open too early.

----------------------"If we socialize, have it [schedMeanwhile, residents can still uled], and have a spike again, look forward to the Bath Farmwe have to shut it down," said er's Market.

Opening later this Councilwoman Michele Ehrgott. month, the market will be held Councilman Tony Kovalovsky in Keystone Park with new social agreed. He encouraged the bordistancing guidelines.

There will ough to follow the advice of be no crafters, no tastings, no medical experts. performances, and no farm-to"It is gonna be a long time until [people] get interested in be- table dinners. There will be four vendors selling meats, produce, ing in groups again," he said.

Added Councilwoman Phyllis and baked goods. Visitors will be Andrews, "I would be nervous... required to wear masks and wash and a lot of people may feel the their hands before entering the park. Two wash stations will be same way."

While it was discussed that available.

"It will be quite different," the decision could be postponed said Councilwoman Carol Bearuntil June, council worried that Heckman, but it will be a benefit pushing the decision back would to the community and a way to make it difficult to book vendors support local businesses. and entertainment.

Like many businesses, the bor"I am all about this," said Mayough is also feeling a financial or Mirabito. "It is the best thing strain.

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Jessica O'Donnell, representa79th Year, Issue No. 19 tive from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, was www.homenewspa.com hopeful that some celebration could be had. She acknowledged that residents are tired of being in their homes and the event would be the opportunity to come to-

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Canola field taken from S. Locust Road, Northampton.

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the company is planning to have less gas pumps and a smaller store on the corner of Blue Mountain Drive and Cherryville Road in the township. “[Turkey Hill] is still in the game on that corner come hell or high water,” he said.

The future of Lehigh Township’s finances in the face of the COVID-19 crisis was discussed.

With almost 60 percent of the township’s budget based on tax revenue, the real impact of the reduction of earned income tax coming in won’t be felt until September or October or even further out. “We will probably be hit hardest next year,” said Alice

Rehrig, Township Manager.

Because of the impending shortfall, Miller suggested they prepare for a possible 15 to 20 percent reduction in each township department. “I would rather over than under under estimate,” she said. Miller proposed a sixweek project where each supervisor works with a department head to manage the possible budget cuts. She will be working with Rehrig to coordinate the project, while Keith Hantz will work with the Chief of Police; Mike Jones will work with public works; Mike McGonigle will work with administration and Phil Gogel will handle capital projects, fire and ambulance and recreation.

The supervisors had a consensus that the project would be helpful.

“We have to be prepared,” McGonigle said. “We are all in this together and we need to figure it out. I want Lehigh Township prepared,” Miller concurred.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, May 12. Interested residents should check the township website for updates and instructions on how to call in.

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knowledged Council President Mark Saginario.

He and the borough's finance committee put together a COVID-19 response plan. Phase one of the plan freezes all capital projects and office spending. This will save the borough over $300,000.

If that is not enough, the borough may move into payroll freezes and furloughs. However, Saginario says he is confident that the borough can save enough money from phase one alone.

Real estate tax due dates were delayed in order to help borough residents experiencing financial hardships. While the borough will have to wait to collect these funds, Saginario said council's first job is to "take care of our residents."

The response plan, added Bor-

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"We have a great staff on hand," he said.

Saginario agreed. He praised the borough's ability to work together, saying that he believes the borough will "overcome" these hurdles with this teamwork.

Northampton County processing Mail-in ballots

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT The Northampton County Election’s Office has received 25,000 applications for mail-in ballots for the Primary Election on June 2. Election’s Office Staff has already mailed 20,000 ballots out to applicants. Mail-in ballots must be returned to the Election’s office by 8 p.m. on June 2 to be counted.

The Courthouse is currently closed to the public but, beginning on May 11, anyone with Election-related business may enter as long as they are wearing a mask and submit to a temperature check at the door.

Voters have until May 26 to request a mail-in ballot. Once an individual has applied for a mailin ballot, they will not be allowed to vote on the machines at the polls. If an applicant does go to the polls on Election Day, s/he will only be allowed to vote on a provisional ballot.

The June 2 Primary is the first election in which Pennsylvanians may vote by mail without providing an excuse. The change was enacted with the passage of Act77 in October 2019.

Voters may send an application for a mail-in ballot to the Election’s Office (https://www. northamptoncounty.org/CTYADMN/ELECTNS/Docum e n t s / Ma i l % 2 0 In % 2 0 Ba l lot%20Application.pdf ) or apply on-line at: https://www.votespa. com.

Lehigh Township Base tax period Extended to August 1

Submitted by ALICE REHRIG In an effort to help assist residents who may be experiencing some economic hardships as a result of the State stay at home order, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors, by unanimous vote, adopted Resolution 20207, which extended the base tax period from June 1, 2020, to August 1, 2020. Residents who pay their real estate and per capita taxes prior to August 1 will not be charged any penalty. Taxes must be post marked by August 1, 2020.

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Weaversville Academy was constructed in 1856. Photo courtesy of Larry Oberly

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the English branches. Those for the time they are present, enjoy all the privileges of the constant boarders.”

Rates for day scholars included $3 per quarter for primary department learning, common English was $4.50, high English with Latin was $5, and high English with Latin and Greek was $10. Each pupil was charged 25 cents per quarter for incidental expenses, fuel, etc.

Extra charges included lessons

on pianoforte, $8 per quarter; use of instrument, $2; monochromatic drawing, $5; pastel painting, $5; ornamental needlework, $2; vocal music at one lesson per week, $1; leather work, $5; French oral lessons, $5; and washing, 36 cents per dozen.

Students furnished towels and napkins for their own use, and every article of clothing was to be distinctly marked with the owner’s name. We hope you made your course selections.

We will be back at the academy in two weeks to check student enrollment.

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Nazareth Ceramic Center honors Seniors

by HOME NEWS STAFF Nazareth Area Senior High School, Class of 2020, put your hand print on the window and leave your mark.

For the month of May, the Nazareth Ceramic Center is saluting the Senior Class of 2020.

Come by our ceramic studio at 69 South Broad St. On the step by our red door you will find special paint and a brush. Paint your hand, then put your hand on our window. If you want you can write your name on your hand print. Social distancing rules apply, so only two students at the window at a time, please. Masks are required. Supplies will be out each day from 10 am.m to 4 p.m.

If you have questions or need another time please call Barbara at the studio 610-759-8367. This is a free, community service project.

Fire rips through Borough home

by HOME NEWS STAFF A fire broke out in the borough of Bath late Sunday evening, May 3 in the 200 block of Old Forge Drive. No injuries were reported, however the end unit where the fire occurred is heavily damaged.

No other information is known at time of print.

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Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure has organized a partnership between Northampton County EMS and Easton Hospital to set up a COVID-19 testing site for county residents. Northampton County is contributing $150,000 towards this effort. The risk of viral transmission at a drive-thru site is much lower than at a walk-in clinic. The Coronavirus testing site is located at the main parking lot at Easton Hospital, 250 21st Street, Easton, PA 18042.

It opened on Wednesday, May 6.

Hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 or until supplies run out.

“We won’t be able to break the cycle of transmission until we have accurate data on who has the virus,” says Lamont McClure. “Until we have an effective treatment or a vaccine, testing and self-quarantining is the best tool we have for dealing with COVID-19.”

Only residents from Northampton County will be accepted for testing and they must show at least one of the following symptoms to be eligible: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath.

A prescription from a doctor is not required. Although insurance is not required to be tested participants should bring a photo ID and their insurance card with them.

National Guard will remain at Gracedale until May 10 Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Administrator Jennifer Stewart-King and Director of Nursing Dawn Tuersfeldman have requested the National Guard to extend its deployment at Gracedale Nursing Home until May 10. The National Guard came to Gracedale on April 27 planning to only provide 72 hours of assistance.

“We’ve had over 1,000 callouts among our staff just in the month of April,” says Jennifer Stewart-King. “That is making things extremely difficult for the

heroes of Gracedale who are caring for the residents. We’re very grateful to the National Guard for staying on to help care for our residents.”

The National Guard, which arrived at Gracedale on April 27, will extend their posting until May 10.

Thirty-four members of the National Guard are primarily assisting with non-COVID-19 residents, allowing Gracedale employees to focus on residents who are positive for COVID-19 or have pending test results. Guard assistance includes 20 medics to work as CNAs and eight licensed nurses.

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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Welcome back gang I hope everyone had another nice week.

Lotsa eventful stuff going on in our neck of the woods. This past Sunday was Bells Across Pennsylvania, church bells could be heard chiming at 7 p.m., did you go out and listen? I nearly forgot and then ran outside when I realized it was after 7... Do you have a sweet tooth? Every Friday and Saturday you can now get funnel cakes in the Miller Supply parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., courtesy of the food truck Josie’s Fancy Funnels. How cool is that?

I’ve had their funnels cakes previous years at Spuds & Suds, they’re always delicious! Speakin’ of Spuds & Suds, they decided to cancel the festival this year on account of safety concerns for the public from the coronavirus. I sure was saddened by the news, I’ve gone to the festival every year since its inaugural year. However, better safe than sorry though I suppose. Lotsa other things are being cancelled as well, such as the annual Nazareth Memorial Day parade and service. No word on the reopening of the Nazareth pool yet. I’m hoping my neighborhood pool will be able to open but unfortunately I won’t be surprised if it is unable to. The big question is, what will happen with Musikfest? Time will tell.

Let’s be thankful that our local farmers’ markets are still open-

ing though! Nazareth opened this past Saturday and it looks like they had a huge turnout.

Northampton’s market will open May 12 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. and Bath’s market will have their opening day on May 15 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Be sure to get out there and support the markets and our local farmers. Their never ending work keeps us goin’ and allows us to have food on our table every day. Because we’re so thankful for farmers' markets, the next theme for the photo of the month contest is Celebrate Farmers’ Markets. As long as your photo was taken at a farmers’ market, send ‘em in for a chance to win the May Photo of the Month. Deadline to enter is May 25. That may be a tight deadline since they’re just now opening up so it doesn’t necessarily have to have been taken this year...I’m also thankful to the farmers that planted those beautiful canola fields over in Northampton. Have you driven past them yet? If you haven’t, they sure are worth the drive to do so. I went to go check them out today, lotsa people were pulled over taking photos and having photo shoots in the fields. Just be respectful! Some good vantage points are Blue Mountain Drive and Cherryville Road, and on S. Locust Road...A Northampton serviceman recently returned home from Afghanistan, hundreds of honking horns welcomed him back home, that sure was nice...This past Sunday night another fire broke out in the Bath Borough, on Old Forge Drive. As far as I know nobody was hurt, however the family unfortunately

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of Pennsylvania Historic Preservation awards. Their efforts and hard work have truly contributed to make the town of Bath so great... I remember I got blueberry coffee from Daily Grind a few years ago and it was so good I still think about it! Anywho... that’s all she wrote this week, I’ll cya next time gang, I hope all the moms and mothers have a great Mother’s Day on Sunday.

Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

1918 In 1918, the Spanish flu raged throughout the world and killed an estimated 20 million people.

My great grandparents both lost their lives to it and my grandmother was raised in a nunnery.

My mother said that way back then, a horse and buggy would come through towns and people would yell “bring out your dead” so they could be carted away. The visualization of that as a young boy frightened me greatly. It still breaks my heart to think about it.

In the 1918 pandemic, victims of that awful flu developed a secondary problem of pneumonia.

Sound familiar? From what I have read, the cause of the pneumonia was not the virus itself. It was streptococcus pneumoniae aka pneumococcus. A bacteria. This bacterial pneumonia was so quick to occur in the wake of the virus that death was all but certain back then. Doctors had coined it, “captain of the men of death.”

Think about that one. The pneumonia epidemic caused by a virus epidemic. A macabre two for one.

Presently, the pneumonia that is secondarily manifesting from the initial COVID-19 pandemic is actually viral in nature, not bacterial. Nevertheless, the impact on the lungs has the potential to be fatal as we are all well aware.

This virus appears to latch onto our mucous membranes and make its way down into our bodies and again, to the lung tissue where problems truly manifest.

This in turn causes a cascade of events that lends itself to cellular debris and excessive fluids, pneumonia. This may be simplistic yet for our discussion that’s about what we need to know. With all this said, it would perhaps be prudent to figure out a game plan that somehow includes improving lung function prior to the possibility of infection. That just makes sense to me.

What would also make sense is to fortify mucosal tissues, such as the eyes, ears, nose, and throat tissues, prior to the onslaught of possible viral infection. Does this make sense or am I speaking like a crazy person? From a natural point of view I bet God has made something on this green earth that combats this pestilence. If not this time around, how about the next time it circles back on us? (I have shared some of those possible natural considerations in prior articles and with our E-

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newsletter subscribers.)

What we are now seeing is that many people are presenting in many different ways. Some get really sick, some have sniffles, and still some have no idea they have had the virus. I have read about a foot rash associated with this virus and also blood clots.

Even as I write this article, the situation is potentially changing.

Now returning to the early 1920’s timeframe, a British researcher by the name of Frederick Griffith subsequently found out that the pneumococcus actually came in two strains or variations. A smooth strain and a rough strain.

The smooth strain had this sugar-like slippery coating on the cell surface. This “cloak,” if you will, allowed the bacteria to hide itself from our immune system.

I feel as though what they were talking about back then is most likened to what we know in our modern age as bio-films. A sludge covering that allows for stealth invaders to hide from our bodies’ defenses longer then they would otherwise. These are important waters to navigate with both acute and chronically ill patients.

The rough strain, however, that does not have this sugar coating, is able to be more easily detected by the immune system. This clearly helps the immune system to deal with the pathogens in a timely fashion and minimizes the pneumonia response altogether, allowing for healing to take place and life to be lived.

I cannot say for certain, of course, yet I have been hearing chatter about different strains of the COVID-19. It makes sense to me that there are two or maybe many, many more strains. The real question we need to ask is if any of these strains are stealth enough to evade our immune system with the sugary-like biofilms, like what was discovered in

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the 1920’s, and if so, what should we do about it? From what we understand about how the immune response works is that calcium is central to an appropriate response. Think of calcium as the first responder. They seem to be able to spot the stealth pathogens.

I firmly perceive calcium supplementation may very well be a major, overlooked, widely accessible nutrient that every person has in their house. I really only recommend Calcium Lactate from Standard Process to my patients under care. It sure isn’t going to hurt us. (My complete answer to this question may be long winded and will be shared in the future with our E-letter subscribers. Call the office to sign up or shoot us an email. I will touch upon my belief now that highly absorbable and bio-available calcium may very well be central to assist your immune system in an appropriate immune-mediated response to the many situations that can present.)

Until next time, be well and blessings upon us, every one.

"Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

Gracedale Nursing Home Update Submitted by

BECKY BARTLETT Northampton County continues to do everything possible during the COVID-19 pandemic to limit exposure to the residents and staff at Gracedale.

“During Nurses Week we honor those Gracedale Heroes who have been caring for their residents throughout this pandemic," says Lamont McClure.

“They’ve been doing backbreaking, heartbreaking work all while being scared of a novel virus. The citizens of Northampton County are in their debt.”

As of May 4, 135 residents have tested positive for the virus.

Unfortunately, 31 residents have passed away.

Out of the 700 employees which work at Gracedale, 38 have tested positive for the Coronavirus. Seventeen have finished their quarantine periods and are back at work.

Gracedale is the largest nursing home under one roof in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are approximately 600 residents living at Gracedale with 700 employees tasked with caring for them.

Northampton County encourages everyone to continue to practice social distancing, to wear a mask when they are out in the community and to get tested for Covid-19 if they have symptoms.

Northampton County is sponsoring a drive-thru testing site

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BATH AREA Creative Corner Enchanting May

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Ever the soul rendered more disarming Than immersed in therapy of May’s aromatic flair.

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Eleanor Roosevelt instituted a Victory Garden on the grounds of the White House but the Dept. of Agriculture objected, fearing that such a movement would hurt the food industry.

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by Cynthia Snyder-DeLuca Starry Night

Today was beautiful and tonight even better. I enjoy sitting on my front porch as the sun starts to descend; inching down, shadows, and shades of evening changing into the night. I think it is God’s way of easing us into the darkness.

Then, suddenly, the thick inked sky comes to life with millions of shimmering stars.

Although I have a streetlamp near my home, if I walk to the back of my house, and look up at the sky, I can see a multitude of small flickering stars.

Thinking back to my childhood, I recite a childhood poem, the one with starlight, star bright in it.

As I stand there gazing up to the heavens, I say a little prayer for my loved ones who have journeyed to their forever home. My heart wants to believe that God assigns a special star to each person who resides in heaven. Stars that hold the unique personality, and the love, and memories each heavenly heart holds.

When I gaze at the stars, I feel a strong connection to my heavenly family. One night as I searched the sky, I found three stars close together. It made me smile, for, at that moment, an overwhelming surge of love filled my heart. I would like to think those three stars represented the hearts of Mom, Dad, and Emma surrounded by their heavenly angels.

You might be thinking, whoa, she has a vivid imagination. Maybe I do, or maybe my love of our Creator fills my heart with, “anything is possible.”

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if each star was filled with love?

And, wouldn’t it be even better if the stars could shower love down to earth? I can only imagine the beautiful changes in people’s hearts.

As evening turns into night, look up at the heavens and admire the beautiful stars. Think about your loved ones, for they are thinking of you.

Can we smile?

By Bill Brackbill

We are asked to wear a mask but this is not too much to ask.

By doing this we cannot show a smile, but we must be versatile.

Greeting with a wave in grand style is a way to beguile because friendship is a nec-

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Police Report APRIL 23

Hit and run accident in the 2200 block of Dewey Ave.

Report of a legally parked vehicle struck.

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Civil matter in the 1700 block of Franklin St. Report of a civil issue.

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Disturbance in the 500 block of E. 20th St. Report of a disturbance.

Noise complaint in the 700 block of Siegfried Ave. Report of loud music.

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Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Dewey Ave. Report of fireworks.

Traffic stop, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. A traffic stop was conducted.

Noise complaint in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of loud music.

APRIL 26

Criminal mischief in the 1700 block of Franklin St. Report of the side window of a legally parked vehicle smashed.

Noise complaint in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.

Animal complaint in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of dogs barking.

Criminal mischief in the 400 block of E. 12th St. Report of damage to a garage door.

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Juvenile problem, Lincoln Ave. and E. 7th St. Report of a juvenile issue.

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Assist agency in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Request from Allentown Police Department to contact a female.

Noise complaint in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of loud music.

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NAZARETH AREA Andy’s Corner

By ANDY WEAVER This week I would like to honor all the spring seniors for 2020.

The Boys Volleyball Seniors are: Nick Apruzzi, Laujnash Kooma, Max Terry and Quintin Hern-

berger. The Girls Lacrosse Seniors are: Tasmin Gregorie, Devan Goerlich, Jocelyn Szulborski, Julia Lamura, Kirsten Dech and Megan Doughtery. The Softball Seniors are Maddie Camps and Maddie Kupcha. The Baseball Players are: Anthony Harris, Kyle Mahady, Ben Santiago,

Owen Panovega, Jake Wilson, Austin Hahn and Marshall Hamilton. The Boys Lacrosse Seniors are: Anthony Sigafoos, Ethan Mantos, Jack McKenna, Jacob Levey, Kaler Filmer, Logan Grom and Spencer Silfies. Next week I will honor more seniors from Nazareth.

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Nazareth Borough cancels Memorial Day Service, makes No decision on pool reopening

By KERI LINDENMUTH Nazareth Borough Council held a remote public meeting on Thursday, April 30. A majority of the discussion topics revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent changes happening in the borough.

"The COVID-19 situation we are experiencing is putting a strain on everyone, this includes our borough family," said Dan Chiavaroli, council president.

"We are doing our best to provide a coordinated effort."

An emergency response team has been put together to discuss PPE. Meanwhile, Resolution 4-2020 was unanimously passed.

This continues the borough's "State of Emergency."

Due to the ongoing emergency, the borough's Memorial Day parade and service were officially canceled. Legion baseball, the Fireman's Carnival, and soccer were also canceled. Borough baseball has not yet been canceled, said Councilman Carl Strye. However, whether it will move forward will depend on

the governor's and CDC's guidelines. A decision on Nazareth Day has also not yet been made.

"Our fingers are crossed that it does not become another victim of the virus," said Strye.

Parks remain closed to all sports, but are open for walking, as long as there are no large groupings, Strye added.

Perhaps the biggest questions unanswered revolve around the borough's public pool. No announcement has been made as to whether the pool will be open, though Strye said the borough is constantly monitoring state and CDC guidelines.

"We are trying to stay positive," he said, "so I am not going to announce anything until we are sure."

He added that the borough is coming up with a credit process for season pass holders "because obviously [they] are not going to get the whole season" if the pool opens. Not opening the pool will be a blow to the borough financially. An estimated $100,000 in profit will be lost.

Nazareth Fire Department to Host weekly car wash

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On Saturday, May 16 (and every Saturday following) Vigilance Hose Company (Nazareth Fire Department) will be hosting a car wash. We will wash and dry the exterior of your vehicle for you.

The car wash will take place

at 48 South Cedar Street (Social Club Parking Lot). We ask that you enter off of Cedar Street behind the fire house.

The cost will be $10 per vehicle (cars and pick-up trucks).

Larger vehicles may be subject to additional fees.

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Obituaries Charles D. Herman

Charles D. Herman, 81, of Columbia Street, Stiles, Whitehall Twp, died peacefully late Friday evening, May 1, 2020. He was the husband of Sandra (Solt) Herman since July 27, 1962.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Hartzell) Herman. Charles was owner/operator of Herman Excavating, Paving, and Concrete Co., Whitehall Twp., for 50 years. He attended Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Whitehall.

A 1956 graduate of the Whitehall-Coplay High School, he later served in the Army, Vietnam Era. Charles was an avid sportsman and trap shooter. He was a member of the PSSA, and the Lehigh Valley Trap League. He was a member of the North End Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli, Lappawinzo Fish and Game Protective Assoc, Northampton, Ranger Lake, N. Whitehall Twp, the E. Bath Rod and Gun Club, and the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club.

Survivors: wife. sons, David and wife Chris of Whitehall, Jeffrey and wife Denise of Northampton. Four grandchildren. Four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by brothers, Douglas and Roger.

Services: Due to the COVID-19 regulations, services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

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pital - Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Diane M. (Onufer) Schwenk, with whom he shared 52 loving years of marriage prior to her passing in 2013. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Warren and Caroline (Matthews) Schwenk.

He was a graduate of Whitehall High School, class of 1960, and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Ron was employed by Phoenix Forging Co. in Catasauqua, for many years until retiring. After retiring, he worked part-time for the USPS at the Lehigh Valley Post Office and Gold’s Gym in Whitehall.

An avid outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed spending time with his family at his cabin in the Poconos, where they shared many great memories of hunting and fishing together. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Karen Campbell of Moore Township, and Thomas Schwenk and his wife, Debra, of Saylorsburg; five grandchildren, Nichole Campbell of Point Phillips, Tommy Schwenk of California, Jennifer Campbell and her companion, Josh Bower, of Fleetwood, Samantha Schwenk and her companion, John Michael Hess, of Palmerton, and Craig Campbell, Jr. and his companion, Ashley German, of Moore Township; and six great-grandchildren, Kayla, Lydia, Brandon, Leland, Liam, and Paisley. In addition to his wife, Diane, he was predeceased by his brother, Richard H. “Bones” Schwenk, and son-in-law, Craig Campbell, Sr. Services: Private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath.

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Richard H. Shireman, 83, of Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Martha A. (Jones) Shireman. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary

last October. Born in Bushkill Township, he was the son of the late Harvey and Bernice (Hoch) Shireman. He was a graduate of Nazareth High School, class of 1955, and honorably served in the United States Army. For more than 30 years, Richard was a machinist and employed by the PBNE (Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England) Railroad at Bethlehem Steel. He was a member of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moorestown.

An avid race fan, Richard also enjoyed playing pinochle in couples card club and meeting his friends for breakfast at Town & Country. Many thanks to the staff on Tower 4 at Gracedale and also to the Hospice caregivers at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg for their exceptional care and understanding. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Martha, he is survived by a daughter, Beth Nadine Shireman and her companion, Doug Fiebig, of Palmer Township; along with brother-in-law, Hugh Jones of Moore Township; cousins, nieces and nephews.

Richard was predeceased by a sister, Joanne Gruber. Services: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.

Police Blotter DUI crash East Allen Twp.

On March 6 at 6:36 p.m., Jason Remaley, 36 of Walnutport, was involved in a one-vehicle crash at W. Main Boulevard and Snyders Church Road in East Allen Township. During the crash investigation, it was determined that Remaley was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. All charges filed with District Court 03-2-08.

Theft in Bath Borough

In the commission of this crime, the suspect asked the victim, a 69-year-old woman from Bath, for her personal information and gift card numbers. The suspect then took all the money from the gift cards. This occured

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Theft by deception East Allen Twp.

On March 20 an unknown individual began to communicate with a 25-year-old male from Northampton, threatening him that they were in possession of private and revealing photographs which would be revealed to his family and friends if this unknown individual was not compensated. The victim forwarded this unknown individual $1500 via Western Union and Money Gram.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP-Bethlehem 610-861-2026.

Road rage/disorderly Conduct Northampton Crossings Mall

On April 23 at 3:39 p.m., CRPD were dispatched to the area of Sam’s Club, 3791 EastonNazareth Highway for a road rage incident that occured on Route 248 and in the entrance to the Northampton Crossings Mall.

The complainant, victim and witness reported a white Ford with Maryland registration driving recklessly on Route 248, starting in Palmer Township and continuing into Lower Nazareth Township. The Ford was reported to be driving at a high rate of speed, passing vehicles over the double yellow line and on the shoulder of the roadway. Upon entering Northampton Crossings Mall, the Ford stopped in the area of Burger King where the offender, 22-year-old Antoneatto Powell of Easton, exited the Ford and threatened to “kill” the victim and he also assumed a “fighting stance” during the confrontation.

The offender then continued into the Northampton Crossings Mall to Sam’s Club. Police arrived and took statements. Police then spoke with Powell who admitted to “cutting off” the victim on the roadway, stating that he should “get over it.” Powell denied threatening the victim but

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admitted to confronting him in “self defense.” Powell was advised that he was being cited for Disorderly Conduct and Careless Driving via mail. He was released from the scene.

Arrest for Disorderly conduct

On April 22 CRPD responded to the Wawa, located at 3300 Schoenersville Road in Hanover Township, for an unruly customer. Police were informed that a male was inside the store yelling and cursing at customers, hitting customers with his cane, and even threw a hot coffee on a customer. A store employee also informed police that the male was in the store without wearing a mask and was coughing inside the store. Police located the male in the parking lot of the store and was identified as 55-year-old Anthony Gaglino of Bethlehem.

Gaglino was cited for disorderly conduct and he was issued a verbal trespass warning to not return to the store.

Simple assault, Harassment, Disorderly conduct

On April 16 at 11 p.m., CRPD were dispatched to the Hampton Inn in Lower Nazareth Township for a fight. When officers arrived, only the victim was on scene. The victim stated that she was assaulted by her boyfriend’s estranged wife and his children. The victim had injuries to her face, head, arm and legs. The suspects of the assault were identified as 44-yearold Tammy Rivera, 21-year-old Jaylynn Rivera, and 19-year-old Alize Rivera. Witness statements and video of the incident was obtained by police. After reviewing the video and statements, Tammy Rivera and Jaylynn Rivera will be charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL MEETING NOTICE The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will be holding their regularly scheduled meetings on May 12 and May 26 at 7 p.m. as planned. Due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 health crisis, the meeting room will be closed to the public on May 12, and possibly May 26. The public is invited to participate in the meeting through a conference call. Interested parties should contact Alice Rehrig at 610-767-6771, Ext. 111 or arehrig@lehightownship.com and/or see the agenda for the information. It is also recommended that any public comment be submitted prior to the meeting, either by way of phone call or email. The meeting agenda will be posted on the website and Municipal Building by the Thursday before each meeting.

(5/7) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 AGGREGATE MATERIALS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth,

Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Municipal Office Building, 134 S. Main Street until 4:00 prevailing time, Thursday, May 28, 2020 for furnishing the 2020 AGGREGATE MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 pm that same day if the Governor’s mandates for public gatherings allow, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing of these materials, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Keith Knecht, Public Works Superintendent (610-759-0401...484-239-1197) or the Office of the Borough Engineer, Albert Kortze, P.E. of Keystone Consulting Engineers, 2870 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610-8654555).

Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2020 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS “.

The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Paul A. Kokolus Secretary/Treasurer The Borough of Nazareth (4/30 & 5/7) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth , Northampton county, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building’ 134 S. Main St. ,until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time , Thursday May 28 ,2020 for furnishing the 2020 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day if the Governor’s mandates for public gatherings allow, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St., Nazareth PA. All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Keith Knecht, Public Works Superintendent ( 610 -759 -0401...484239-1197 ) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert R. Kortze P.E. of Keystone consulting engineers 2870 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem PA 18020 610-865-4555.

Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ( $ 1,000.00 ).

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a certified check in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ( $ 1,000.00 ) within twenty ( 20 ) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “ BID FOR 2020 RENTAL EQUIPMENT “.

The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or

all bids.

Paul Kokolus Secretary / Treasurer Borough of Nazareth (4/30 & 5/7) PUBLIC NOTICE Northampton Borough Council will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 7:30 PM. Anyone interested in joining the meeting can dial in; 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 290 976 230. The meeting password from a telephone is 58223738.

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Gracedale Continued from page 4

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It opened on Wednesday, May 6. Hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 or until supplies run out.

Only residents from Northampton County will

be accepted for testing and they must show at least one of the following CDC recognized symptoms of COVID-19 to be eligible: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or loss of taste and/or smell. A prescription from a doctor is not required. Although insurance is not required to be tested participants should bring their insurance card and a photo ID with them.

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Criminal mischief in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a tire of a legally parked vehicle slashed.

Animal complaint in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of dogs barking.

Harassment in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of harassment.

Check person/welfare in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Juvenile problem in the 700 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

Child custody in the 200 block of W. 14th St. Report of a child custody issue.

Disorderly conduct in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a disorderly male.

Suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of two suspicious vehicles.

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Disturbance in the 100 block of W. 17th St. Report of a disturbance.

Unauthorized use of vehicle in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Report of a vehicle being used by a known person without permission.

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huge increase in demand, so that all of the life-saving devices, food goods and other life-sustaining necessities could so quickly get shipped throughout the United States and around the world, in the fight against the coronavirus.

We know they are not doctors and nurses, or even the brave folks who still go into the public in order to keep grocery stores open. But realize this, if the pal-

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let market would completely shut down, there would be next to no way to quickly move all the goods that are so necessary around the globe. Every day, the news continues to mention pallets needed of different items in different quantities, in every hospital and food supply store. Thank you pallet workers!

Neighbor complaint in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

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TANYA KROMER All the workers throughout the pallet industry are heroes too, as they so willingly come to work during this worldwide crisis.

They continue to risk catching the virus in order to properly prepare and provide all the wooden pallets needed for the

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by Franklin Homme Every bride is excited about her big day. The excitement of sharing life with her beloved –makes it difficult to wait for that special day. Many are married 50-60 years. Then comes the day God decides which one is going home first. No one knows when their last day on earth will be- only He knows. This May will be two years since my wife went to be with the Lord. She had just turned 78 and died suddenly of a blood clot. No one in the family was prepared for the devastation her loss would cause in our family. But I turned to my faith to

sustain me through the grief and sorrow. Although I missed my wife so much, I learned that Jesus suffers with us and the Holy Spirit provides us comfort. I know Jesus will get us through these times (1John 4:16). We have to learn to live a normal life- with God’s help (Psalm 147:5).

Growing old is just not as much fun as we imagined. Your knees and your back give you pain and sometimes we die because we grew old. Many of you have lost loved ones such as your mother, your father, your husband, your wife, child, a friend and at times you feel you just can’t go on living without them. You miss them and are filled with sorrow because death has taken them away. With hope and faith, our pain and suffering will end in new life. But there are family and friends praying for you or there comes a visit, or a note, or a call from a friend or family member. The burden of losing a love one doesn’t disappear; but clearly the Lord has put a shoulder under your burden, and I know God will sustain us. We look for that day when we will reunite, never to be separated again. I like to tell of three people you have heard of. On April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther gave his last speech. He hints he wouldn’t be living long. He said, “I’ve been to the mountaintop.”

He wasn’t afraid to die. Apostle Paul wasn’t afraid to die (2 Timothy 4:6-8). Both men realized of incredible significance, both men welcomed what came next (Corinthians 4:18). Grief is a powerful emotion we’ve all experienced, particularly at that time of death of a loved one. Mary Magdalene experienced it (Luke8:1-3). She had joyful news: She had seen the Lord (John 20: 11-18)).

God always has time for us.

He understands every detail of our circumstances-no matter how complex or difficult-and in there whenever we call on Him in prayer (Psalm121:5). We never have to wait in line for our Savior’s unlimited love (John 13:13).

There was a serviceman at the airport, I thanked him for his service, and asked where he was headed (I hoped he was going to say home) but the serviceman answered, “I’m on my way to Baghdad sir.” This month we are celebrating Memorial Day, and we will all be thanking our military service personnel- your dad, brother, sister, uncle, etc. who served. So let’s not just think of it as a day off work but, as time to remember our service men and women state side and overseas in your prayers. It is also good to remember hospital personnel who are getting us through COVID-19. Thank them! We have another death to remember; God sent His son to die on the cross for our sins. Remember Jesus suffered for us on the cross. He rose from the dead. Although we couldn’t go to church or be with family last month on Easter, let’s pursue Jesus, the one who first came in pursuit of us.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day later this month!