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Cement Worker of the Month: Joseph Liskanich, Keystone Cement

By ED PANY

Mr. Joseph Liskanich was raised in Northampton, graduating from Northampton High School in 1976. In high school he especially enjoyed science classes.

Joe was a wrestler in the 126-pound class and won fourth place in district wrestling. In football, he played cornerback and was part of the Konkrete Kids 1975 Lehigh Valley League Championship team. The Thanksgiving Day game with Catasauqua was always a highlight of the football season. His football coaches were Lou Wolf and Charlie Wogenrich.

During high school, Joe worked summers with Glen Butler and Pete Schneider, his high school teachers, doing painting and roofing.

After high school, Joe was hired by the New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton at a wage of $5 an hour. His cement odyssey began at Whitehall Cement. Later, he was hired by Keystone Cement as a mill room attendant.

Joe’s employment progression

took him to the packhouse, shift maintenance, burner helper and burner. Old-timers who shared their skills with him were Frank Marx and Joe Domitrivits, who was also his Midget League baseball coach.

Presently, Joe works as an Expeditary A with Bob Litch in the control room, the heart of the plant.

He recalls, “In my 39 years at the plant I have seen many technological changes, as we changed from a wet process to a dry process plant.”

Joe has been married 42 years to the former Tina Werkheiser. They are very proud of their daughter Heather and twin grandchildren Joseph and Gianni.

In his spare time, you can find Joe hitting a golf ball at Iron Lakes Golf Course.

A very amiable man, he is a dedicated employee working with his coworkers to produce quality cement.

We wish Mr. Liskanich and all our friends at Keystone Cement a safe and prosperous year.

Nazareth Borough Council honors Blue Eagles Football team for championship season

By SAVANNAH BROWN

On Monday, May 6, the Nazareth Borough Council honored the Blue Eagles football team with a resolution for their exceptionally successful 2023 championship season in which they won

another district title over the undefeated Parkland High School football team, as well as victories over all but one conference opponent.

The resolution presented by Mayor Lance E. Colondo noted

Coach Tom Falzone’s patient guidance for helping the team accomplish so much, both on and off the field, and that “despite the team’s quarterfinal loss, they

U.S. Rep. Susan Wild visits Atlas Cement Museum

Submitted

by

SALLYANN MADDEN

On Friday, April 26, U.S. Representative Susan Wild toured the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum in Northampton. Rep. Wild serves on the Congressional Cement Caucus, a bipartisan committee. This committee is very important to our local cement industry. Four companies and five plants in the Lehigh Valley produce

quality cement; these companies are impacted by decisions considered by this committee.

The four cement companies are Holcim, formerly Lafarge, Keystone, Heidelberg Materials and Buzzi Unicem. Holcim’s history traces back to 1899, and this year they will celebrate their 125th anniversary. Keystone in Bath was founded in 1928 and is now owned by Elementia. Heidelberg

Materials operates two plants, one in Nazareth and the other in

From left to right: Assistant Curator Sally Madden, Curator Edward Pany, Rep. Susan Wild, Northampton Mayor Tony Pristash and Larry Oberly

Northampton County Senior Centers

For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.

Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

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

Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

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

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Evansville, Berks County. Their history dates to 1898 and their famous founder was General Harry Trexler, a great Lehigh Valley philanthropist. Buzzi Unicem, formerly Hercules Cement, is located in Stockertown and was founded in 1910.

During her visit, Rep. Wild was interested in the history and heritage of these local companies.

Sacred Heart is holding a free information and support session for families of people with Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia

THIS SESSION AIMS TO PROVIDE TOOLS AND ASSISTANCE WITH: • TIPS AND TOOLS USED TO INTERACT AND COMMUNICATE

• FOCUS ON: NON-VERBAL & VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND TIPS TO HELP VALIDATE SOMEONE SUFFERING FROM ANY MEMORY IMPAIRMENT

The museum catalogs much of the local cement history. Rep. Wild viewed pay cards from 1920 when the annual wages were between $1,500 and $1,600 annually. Also on display is the first Union flag of Whitehall Cement from 1938 as well as the original 1936 Nazareth Union Charter.

Rep. Wild hopes to bring other government officials to the museum. We thank Rep. Wild for her visit and interest in the local cement industry. Hopefully, our cement companies can continue to operate successfully and produce

Submitted by LARRY

OBERLY

Edward Pany, Curator of the Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum, announces the first opening of the season at the museum on Sunday, May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Mr. Pany and Assistant Curator Sally Madden have worked on many changes to the museum’s displays, hoping to share the story

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of the area’s cement industry and the Atlas Cement Company’s impact on the Northampton community and the Lehigh Valley.

The museum has created its first ever website at atlascementmuseum.org and it debuted to rave reviews. The museum also has its very own email address, atlascementmuseum@gmail.com.

Following the reopening of

the museum on May 12, public hours with free admission will be the second and fourth Sunday of each month through September 28. The hours will remain 1 to 3 p.m.

Private tours for 10 or more people are available by calling 610-262-4562 or by sending an email to the address previously noted.

The museum is housed in the Northampton Borough Municipal Building, located at 1401 Laubach Ave.

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missing hiker in the early morning hours Sunday, May 5 on the Appalachian Trail. The hiker was found deceased in a wooded area near the Appalachian Trail in Lehigh

Township, near the Carbon County line.

The Northampton County Coroner’s Office on Monday released the identity of the hiker as 61-year-old Raghu Kodali of Whitehouse Station, N.J. The coroner’s office is investigating the cause and manner of death.

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Earl A. Smith

Earl A. Smith, 89, of Bath, Pa., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Parkland Manor, of Allentown. He was the loving husband of the late Dolores S. Smith who passed away on June 15, 2003, and the loving significant other of Doris Schwoyer, with whom he resided for three years at Parkland Manor. Earl was born on Jan. 19, 1935, in Bath, Pa. He was the son of the late Martin and Cora (Derhammer) Smith. Earl dedicated 30 years in the service engineering dept. at Mack Trucks until his retirement in 2010. Prior, he worked for his father’s garage, Martin Smith Garage. Earl loved flying model airplanes and was a member of the Ashfield Club, of Bowmanstown, and the Bath Model Air Club. Earl will be deeply missed by his daughters, Cerenna Smith, of Bath, and P.J. Smith, wife of Tommy Watkins, of Lehighton; also, by his companion, Doris. He was predeceased by infant son, Martin Smith; brother, Wesley Smith; sisters, Arlene Keller and Mae Day. Family and friends of Earl were invited to a visitation on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A Graveside Service followed at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery, of Bath, presiding Deacon Edward Saukulak. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Earl’s memory to “American Cancer Society” and mailed to: PO Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741, or to “Leukemia & Lymphoma Society” and mailed to: PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087. The Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth is honored to have Earl and his family in our care. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com directly under his obituary.

Lehigh Valley Dart Championship

For the 66th time, the Suburban League Champs, Dryland played the City League Champs, Fritz Wesleyan in the Lehigh Valley Championship. It was Fritz Wesleyan winning the Lehigh Valley Championship 3 games to 1.

Game 1- Fritz Wesleyan scored 1st with a run in the 3rd inning. Dryland tied it in the 5th inning on 2 doubles. Fritz Wesleyan went ahead scoring 2 runs, one on a Home Run by Jacob Weller and added another run in the 9th for a final score of 4-1.

Game 2- With Nathan Phares leading off the game with a 1-dart Home Run, Dryland takes the lead. Fritz Wesleyan tied in the bottom of the 1st on 2 doubles. Dryland then scored 10 runs on 11 hits, sending 14 batters to the plate in the top of the 2nd inning with Nathan Phares hitting his 2nd 1-dart Home Run. Karen Krome and Jim Goldman each had 2 hits in the inning.

Fritz Wesleyan 2 runs in the bottom of the 2nd and added another run in the 8th. Dryland scored a run in the 9th to make the final score 12-4. Bernie Yurko had 4 hits and Nathan Phares with 2 Home Runs to lead Dryland’s 16 hit attack. Jason Rehm had 4 hits in the game for Fritz Wesleyan.

Game 3- Dryland took the lead with a run in the 2nd inning. Fritz Wesleyan went ahead in the top of the 4th, scoring 2 runs on 2 doubles and a triple. Dryland tied it with a run in the bottom of the 4th. Fritz Wesleyan rallied with single runs in the 5th and 6th innings to take a 4-2 lead. Fritz Wesleyan added 2 more runs in the 9th inning to make the final score 6-2.

Game 4- Dryland opened the scoring with 2 runs in the 1st inning. Fritz Wesleyan came back to tie the score with 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st. Fritz Wesleyan

took the lead with a run in the 2nd, adding 3 more runs in the 3rd, highlighted by Ed Weller’s 2 run triple. They added 2 more runs in the 4th and 2 in the 5th inning to take a 10-2 lead. Dryland scored a pair of runs in the 9th inning to make the final score 10-4, with Fritz Wesleyan winning the Lehigh Valley Championship.

Leading hitters for Fritz Wesleyan included Jacob Weller 11 for 16, Blair Weller 8 for 20, Roger Rohm 7 for 18, Ed Weller also 7 for 18, Jason Rohm 7 for 20, Matt Balkan 6 for 17, and Jack Ronal 6 for 19. For Dryland, Karen Krome was 6 for 16, Bernie Yurko 6 for 17 and Dave Crouthamel 5 for 11.

Getting Out!

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

2nd Annual Memorial Library of Nazareth Pet ParadeSaturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. beginning at Veterans Memorial Square (Green Street and W. Center Street) rain or shine. Visit nazarethlibrary.org/pet-parade to register and find out more.

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

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

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

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

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

Losing Your Mind

In my grandmother’s later years, she suffered from cognitive decline. Whether my beloved granny was afflicted with Alzheimer’s or not, we will never know for sure. Clearly, she did suffer from dementia and corresponding short-term memory loss. What I recall being told at that sensitive, younger age included some dialogue about how grandma was losing her mind. Thinking about that still brings tears to my eyes.

Now while I had intended to have a publication here on the broader issue of Alzheimer’s specifically and dementia generally, something inside me was struck by how I have lost my mind, perhaps many times, and it has had nothing to do with brain function. Allow me to explain.

When my son was home from college a few weeks ago I asked him how he was maturing. He gave me an odd look and I should have expected it because, to be fair, it was an odd question.

One thing led to another and I asked him, “Did you like who

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

Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

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

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

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

Horner's Cemetery Historical Society- Tours to celebrate the 296th anniversary founding of the Craig Scotch-Irish Settlement. Meet the residents who helped shape local, county and national history. By appointment only, always free, donations welcomed. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.

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

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

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

Spuds & Spurs- Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. on S. Chestnut St., Bath (between Main and Northampton streets).

Speeding and parking concerns discussed at Northampton Borough Council meeting

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the May 2 Northampton Borough Council meeting, speeding and parking concerns throughout the borough were a main topic of discussion, with some residents even taking matters into their own hands to prevent potential accidents with pedestrians.

Jeffrey Kreps of East 21st Street appeared before council to once again bring up concerns with speeding on Station Alley. Kreps last spoke to council in October. Since then, he said, there has been little improvement.

“Someone is going to get hit there,” Kreps said. Cars are traveling up to 40 mph and ignoring stop signs, despite the fact that children use the alley to play. After a child was nearly injured, Kreps installed his own speed bumps to slow traffic down. (Council stressed that the self-installation of speed bumps is not allowed.)

Police Chief Bryan Kadingo said the law indicates that if a mile-per-hour speed limit is not posted, the default is 35 mph. In addition, police cannot legally enforce speeding unless the driver is traveling 10 mph or more over the limit. This means drivers on alleys like Station Alley can travel as much as 45 mph. Meanwhile, the speed limit on Main Street is only 25 mph.

Councilman Kenneth Hall,

who lives in the area of Station Alley, understands residents’ concerns. He has repeatedly brought the issue to council’s and police’s attention.

“We will get on the Station Alley issue,” he told Kreps. “[Police] have been monitoring it.”

Councilman Ronald Glassic said this issue is happening all over the borough.

“The reckless driving, the erratic driving, the quick starts, quick stops, loud music.” All of it, he said, has gotten worse with the warm weather.

Parking concerns were also brought up during the meeting, with resident Karen Murphy requesting new signage outside her property on Main Street. A barber rents a storefront on her property; however, some neighbors are parking in the “1 Hour Limit” spots due to unclear signage.

Currently there are eight to nine spots in this area of Main Street that are restricted to one-hour parking between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This excess of business parking has made it difficult for residents to find parking.

Council asked Chief Kadingo to study the area and come back with a recommendation.

Council does plan to potentially add signage for two spots directly in front of the barber shop, with parking restricted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,

Tuesday through Saturday (to accommodate the shop’s hours). Chief Kadingo will return with further recommendations.

Council also asked residents to be aware of their properties as the weather warms.

“The weeds are just growing everywhere,” said Glassic. “We need to be relentless.”

Some weeds and shrubbery are even blocking sidewalks, he said.

He encouraged anyone with physical restrictions who may have difficulty doing yard work to reach out to the borough.

Finally, Mayor Tony Pristash said the borough’s Building, Land and Development Committee will be gathering to formulate a “budget friendly” plan for expanding the borough’s police station.

“We have outgrown the police station,” said Pristash. He hopes an expansion will provide a “better overall work facility.”

The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m.

Northampton County has a 24-hour emergency hotline for all human servicesrelated emergencies. Anyone struggling with a mental health crisis, abuse, neglect, suicidal thoughts, evictions, substance abuse, food insecurity, etc. can call 610252-9060 for help and referrals.

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K-9 Kop Project launches GoFundMe to honor K-9 Otto, help secure new partner for CRPD

Submitted by VICKIE

RICHARDS

The K-9 Kop Project, a nonprofit organization located in the Lehigh Valley dedicated to supporting K-9 units for the last nine years, is honoring the memory of Colonial Regional Police Department’s K-9 Officer Otto by launching a GoFundMe campaign. The CRPD announced the

sudden passing of K-9 Officer Otto last month after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of Lymphoma. Otto was a 7-yearold Dutch Shepherd who was partnered with Sgt. Cody Hendershot. Otto served the communities of Hanover and Lower Nazareth Township diligently for the past six years.

After speaking with Sgt. Hendershot and the CRPD, K-9 Kop

Northern R&S

Project decided to start the GoFundMe campaign in order to help raise funds for a new K-9 that is trained and waiting for his chance to help protect and serve. While the loss of Otto will no doubt be felt for weeks, months and years to come, this K-9 officer is committed to protecting us in our communities and with your help will work with a new partner shortly.

“We are just one group that is helping to raise money for Sgt. Hendershot; there are other

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organizations and individuals coming together to support the department, a true testament to how the Lehigh Valley feels about police officers. A K-9 unit not only protects the community they work in, but other communities throughout the valley, so everyone is affected when we lose a K-9,” said Vickie Richards, founder of K-9 Kop Project.

“K-9 units play a vital role in law enforcement. They spend more time with their K-9 partners than any human family or friends, so a loss like this is heartbreaking when you get into your patrol car and your partner isn’t there,” said Richards.

“I’m grateful for the lessons that he taught me, the time that

I got to spend with him and for the experiences that we shared. He gave me everything that he had each and every day right up to the very end. He made me a better officer and K-9 handler. There will never be another Ottomatic,” said Sgt. Hendershot. Donations can be made at https://gofund.me/2d175080.

Downtown Easton

Facade grant Applications now Available

Submitted by KIM KMETZ

The application period for facade grants for Downtown Easton property and business owners is open now through Friday, June 7. The goal of the facade grants is to encourage the rehabilitation of buildings and improved signage in the downtown area.

For the past 19 years, the Easton Main Street Initiative (EMSI), a program of the nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP), has been able to offer these facade grants with the support of dedicated community partners. Since the program’s inception in 2006, EMSI has awarded nearly $500,000 to 125 individual projects.

The facade grants assist property and business owners in covering specific facade improvements, signage and design costs. Eligible buildings must be located in the "Main Street Revitalization Target Area," a 20-square block area designated from North Third Street to College Avenue. Exterior improvements considered for the grant include paint, windows, repointing, doors, maintenance, facade repair and restoration, lighting and signage.

This is a competitive process, and applications will be evaluated by the EMSI Design Committee and volunteers. The committee will consider factors such as location/visibility from main corridors, aesthetic impact, business impact, historic impact, significance of the grant to the success of the project, use of building, ownership, project amount, use of design professional, overall proposal of the project and applicant’s ability to carry out the project.

The committee will take into consideration:

• Location/visibility from main corridors

• Aesthetic impact

• Business impact

• Historic impact

• Significance of the grant to the success of the project

• Use of building

• Ownership

• Project amount

• Use of design professional

• Overall proposal of the project

• Applicant’s ability to carry out the project

All designs must adhere to the

BATH AREA

Daniel Longacre named chief Advanced practitioner

Submitted by

CHUCK LONGACRE

Daniel Longacre, a 2005 graduate of Moore Elementary School and 2011 graduate of Northampton Area High School, has been named Central Region Chief Advanced Practitioner by Dr. Michael Suk, Chief Physician Officer of Geisinger System Services and Chairman, Musculoskeletal Institute and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Health System.

As chief advanced practitioner, Daniel will supervise physician assistants at three Geisinger hospitals including Lewistown, Shamokin and the main Geisinger facility in Danville.

After graduating from NAHS,

Daniel received a Bachelor's degree in Health Science from Lock Haven University and a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Chatham University. His specialty is musculoskeletal and orthopedic surgery.

the Easton Public Market (EPM), 325 Northampton St. Drop boxes are located inside the market by the EPM Kitchen, or outside the market near the Bank Street exit door.

For more information on the Easton Main Street Initiative organization, visit EastonMainStreet.org.

take place. What is behind it all is a new way of thinking, a new perspective. I’ve seen this truth thousands of times; I’ve seen it in myself.

Easton Historic District Guidelines and recommendations of the Historic District Commission (HDC). A city building permit or zoning approval must be received, where needed, to receive funding.

The facade grant program offers a 50% match up to $5,000. Signage grants will be matched up to $1,500. Design professional fees are also eligible for grant funding as part of the total project. All applications must be submitted by Friday, June 7 to be considered. The full guidelines and application, as well as a map of the target area, can be viewed at eastonmainstreet.org/facade.

For additional questions, contact Kim Kmetz, manager of GEDP’s Easton Main Street Initiative, at kim@eastonpartnership.org or 610-330-9940. Applications may be submitted at

you were in junior high?” and he said yes. I then asked him if he wanted to go back to being that person and he laughed and said no. I then asked him if he liked who he was in high school, and same with who he was during his first year of college, to which he responded with another yes. Candidly, I agree. My son has consistently shown me, my wife and anyone he has encountered that he is a young man blessed with discernment. Of course, my wife feels all that is from her side of the family… I asked my son if he wanted to still be that same person he was in high school or even last year in college, to which he again said no. Why do you think he said that? Perhaps it is because each day that passes, he is further along on his maturity journey; as am I and so are you, regardless of age. All that we have been through, suffered through, enjoyed and everything in between has taught us much, hasn’t it? Experience teaches much more than textbooks ever could.

Knowing what I know now, and how I have changed because of it all, I simply do not want to go back to that prior version of myself; neither does my son. We simply cannot and won’t, and if you are being honest with yourself, neither do you.

Just like my son, I want to keep growing personally, professionally and spiritually. I suspect many reading this today feel the same way, or I at least would like to believe you do. If you take anyone who is “stuck” in any area of life generally, and help them to progress with a little momentum, you will see tremendous healing

As this purposeful growth takes place, something else clearly occurs; a new way of thinking and perceiving. Such talk falls into the broader category of mindfulness, which is being acutely aware and intentionally considering. Usually, it leads to a new version of self.

Following me here?

As we mature into new versions of ourselves, what do we do with that old version, that prior mind? For sake of brevity, know the old mind just cannot travel

with you any longer. I know how strange this sounds, yet if you want to mature, you have to lose

Northampton Borough Police Report

APRIL 24

Check person/welfare in the 1500 block of Main St., and the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Traffic stop in the 300 block of Howertown Rd., and the 300 block of E. 11th St. Traffic stops

were conducted.

Juvenile problem in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

Non-reportable accident in the 2300 block of Main St. involving one vehicle.

Assist person in the 900 block

of Main St. Officers assist a male.

Check building in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Request to check a building.

Agency assist in the 4600 block of Steven Ln., Lehigh Township. Request to assist Lehigh Township Police Department.

APRIL 25

EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Check person/welfare, W. 18th St. and Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St., and the 300 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Main St. Officers assist female.

Agency assist in the 400 block of E. 4th St. Request to assist Whitehall Police Department.

Suspicious act, W. 14th St. and Canal St. Report of a suspicious act.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Held Dr. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Noise complaint in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.

APRIL 26

Traffic stop in the 1500 block and the 2300 block of Main St., E. 13th St. and Washington Ave., W. 26th St. and Cherryville Rd., the unit block of W. 21st St., and E. 16th St. and Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Agency assist in the 100 block of E. 21st St. Request to assist Whitehall Police Department.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 28th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Juvenile problem in the 200 block of Hollow Ln. Report of a juvenile issue.

APRIL 28

Traffic stop, E. 21st St. and Main St., and Main St. and E. 13th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Reportable accident, Cherryville Rd. and Held Dr. involving three vehicles.

Fire call in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

Agency assist, Chestnut St. and Front St., Coplay. Request to assist Coplay Police Department.

Disturbance in the 800 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

Trespass in the 100 block of Michael Ct. Report of a known

Domestic in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.

Non-reportable accident, Cherryville Rd. and Held Dr. involving one vehicle.

Check person/welfare, Cherryville Rd. and Held Dr. Request to check the welfare of a male.

APRIL 27

Domestic in the 300 block of E. 12th St. between a male and a female.

Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 14th St., the unit block of W. 21st St., W. 9th St., and Laubach Ave. and Smith Ln. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 400 block of E. 12th St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Non-reportable accident in the unit block of E. 21st St. involving one vehicle.

male trespassing.

APRIL 29

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

EMS ambulance assist in the unit block of W. 26th St., and the 1900 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

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

APRIL 30

Unwanted person in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of an unwanted male.

Check person/welfare in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Fraud in the 1500 block of Main St. Report of check fraud.

Assault in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Report of an assault.

Assist person, Lerchenmiller Dr. and Smith Ln. Officers assist a male.

Juvenile problem, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Northampton Borough honors Memory of Rev. Jerry Mraz

By KERI LINDENMUTH

Northampton Borough Council opened their meeting on Thursday, May 2 with a moment of silence for community staple Rev. Jerry Mraz.

Mraz passed away after a brief battle with illness on April 24.

Born in Czechoslovakia in 1933, Mraz and his family emigrated to the United States in 1940. He was called to Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church in the borough from 1972-2010 and served as pastor Emeritus until his death.

Mraz was a familiar face across the borough, having served as Chaplain for the Northampton Police Department and the Northampton Emergency Corps, in addition to recognition by local organizations like the Northampton Exchange Club, Lehigh Township Lions Club and Chapel of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor. Over the last several years, Rev. Mraz dedicated himself to the establishment of monarch butterfly waystations along the D&L Trail in Canal Park.

“There is a lot to be said for what he has done and how he dedicated himself to it,” said Councilman Ronald Glassic.

“This town has lost a great

person whose civic pride and passion surpassed…what anyone expects from a town person,” added Mayor Tony Pristah. Pristash worked closely alongside Rev. Mraz when he joined the Northampton Chamber of Commerce in 2001.

“Since 2001, Jerry has been the same congenial heartwarming person that he has always been,” Pristash continued.

“Pastor Mraz was an icon in the town,” said Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst. “He was a good Christian gentleman.”

“He was quite the character,” said Councilwoman Judy

Haldeman. “He held all of us accountable on this council. He was tenacious about his passion for the butterfly waystation [and] I certainly hope the community joins us to keep that going.”

For Mayor Pristash, there is no question of whether the waystation will continue. He says scouting organizations and local churches have already gotten involved.

“Rest peacefully,” said Pristash. “We are going to take it from here…We are destined and responsible to carry that on for him. He did that much for the borough.”

Rev. Mraz at the monarch butterfly waystation dedication ceremony, held Aug. 15, 2023

Stargazing program to Be offered at Louise W. Moore Park

Submitted by BRITTNEY

WAYLEN

The Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division will sponsor a stargazing program on Friday, May 17. The event will take place at Louise W. Moore Park (151 Country Club Rd., Easton) in the wide-open turfgrass on the park's west side. Attendees should park in the West Parking Lot at 151 Country Club Rd., Easton.

Join Dr. David Buckley, Pro-

fessor of Physics and Resident Astronomer at East Stroudsburg University, for telescopic views of the waxing gibbous moon. Depending on the night's sky conditions, attendees may also view the impressive double star Algieba, the Beehive Cluster and the Hercules Globular Cluster, and will learn about the constellations Leo, Bootes, Hercules, the Big Dipper and the North Star. This program is recommended for adults and children six years

and older. Dress to be outside at night and bring a lawn chair or blanket, binoculars and a flashlight for use after the program when returning to your car. This program is free of charge, however, registration is required. To register, please visit: https:// norcoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar.

Please note that this program depends on weather and sky conditions and will be canceled in inclement weather or overcast skies. Registered participants will be notified in the afternoon of May 17 only if the program is canceled.

Local students receive Degrees from ESU

Submitted by ELIZABETH RICHARDSON

A total of 1,194 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises on May 3 and May 4. Graduate students were honored on Friday, May 3 and two ceremonies for undergraduate students were held on Saturday, May 4.

The following local students earned their degrees:

Claudia Bento of Nazareth graduated with a M.Ed. in Reading.

Madison Biechy of Danielsville graduated with a B.S. in Psychology.

Tyrese Brandon of Northampton graduated with a B.S. in Accounting.

Markita Burris of Northampton graduated with a B.S. in Nursing.

Nicholas Cassel of Northampton graduated with a B.S. in Accounting.

Sean Cleary of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Finance.

Alex Getz of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in English.

Oliver Godin-Blier of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

Madison Gower of Bath graduated with a B.S. in Athletic Training.

Nyria Green-Dotson of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Jonathan Helm of Bath graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science.

Angelique Herrera of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education.

Jaskirt Johal of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Business Management.

Samantha Leland of Danielsville graduated with a M.Ed. in Elementary Education.

Makayla Letourneau of Northampton graduated with a B.S. in Early Child Education (PreK-4).

Morgan Lishman of Northampton graduated with a B.S. in Computer Security.

Madison McAllister of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Psychology.

Jennifer Morales of Nazareth graduated with a B.A. in Spanish.

Kylie Rissmiller of Nazareth graduated with a M.Ed. in Reading.

Anna Robert of Nazareth graduated with a M.Ed. in Reading.

Ashley Rolles of Northampton graduated with a B.S. in Comm Sciences and Disorders.

Vanessa Ruiz of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Accounting.

remained on the field to salute their loyal fans and thank them for their continued support while showing respect for the coaching staff.”

During public comment, President Daniel R. Chiavaroli provided an update to residents about the parking problems near the high school. Chiavaroli expressed that council met with the police department and school board to discuss the issue where several possible solutions were pitched. However, nothing was decided at the meeting, so a second meeting will take place to continue the discussion.

Chiavaroli stated that the board intends to have a plan in place for the upcoming school year before it begins so that proper notification to residents, students and parents can be provided.

During regular agenda items listed under public property, the following motions were unanimously approved by council: the $38,480 payment to First Responder Flooring for the epoxy coating and painting of the firehouse floor; replacement of two doors at the firehouse at a cost of $8,745 and one door at the police station at a cost of $6,600; the conducting of one sensitivity, sexual harassment and child handling training session for newly hired pool employees; the hire of ENTECH Engineering to write the bid specifications for the library’s grant funded HVAC project; and permission for Evan Tamandl’s Eagle Scout project to establish an “orienteering course” on the hillside area of the park near the amphitheater next summer.

Additionally, council approved an agreement with the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity for coordination of the installa-

tion planning of a new heating plant in the facility to utilize their $250,000 Keystone Library Grant. The library will be required to match the funds for the project and will not include monetary assistance from the borough.

Under finance, two motions were unanimously approved for the acknowledgment of the submission of the third year annual report required by the U.S. Treasury Department for receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan in the amount of $597,767.34 that was transferred into the borough’s 2023 operating budget, and for a six-month line of credit borrowing agreement with Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps not to exceed $150,000 with interest paid at a rate of 0.25% above the monthly prevailing PLGIT class rate.

In other news, council unanimously approved two police items, including the hiring of Ryan Smith as a part-time police officer and a resolution certifying the borough’s submission of a Northampton County Public Safety Grant seeking funds for the purchase of a Selex Street Sentry License Plate Readers System at a cost of $22,478, which the borough will cover one-third of the cost for.

Under fire, council unanimously approved a $2,000 donation to Vigilance Hose Fire Company No. 1 to help subsidize the annual Nazareth Day fireworks display, which will be held at dusk on Saturday, July 20 in the Borough Park.

The fire chief’s report for the month of March included 33 calls for service for eight fire alarms, four wire problems, four motor vehicle accidents, two carbon monoxide alarms, two odor investigations, one tree down, one generic fire, one gas leak and 10 mutual aid calls for two fire alarms, two motor vehicle ac-

cidents, two dwelling fires, one structure fire, one vehicle fire, one brush fire and one commercial structure fire.

Under law, council unanimously approved three items, including designation for the zoning/code enforcement officer to maintain a current up-to-date register of all borough street addresses, advertisement of a revision to the borough’s disabled

parking ordinance to permit motorists with a disability placard or plate to park in any designated handicapped parking space and advertisement of a revision to the borough’s street closures ordinance to permit council to designate an individual who will have authority to close streets due to construction, maintenance or special events and to require a permit applica-

tion/approval for any street closure.

Next, council passed two environmental steering and lighting motions including the appointment of A.J. Ressler to fill the unexpired term of Harry Lance through Dec. 31, 2028, and the commission of Lehigh Valley Land Services to complete

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Estate of Margaret H. Lorish, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are required to make payment, and those having claims to present same, without delay to:

Executor: Janet A. Cunningham 550 West Cherry Road Quakertown, PA 18951

Attorney: H. Charles Markofski, Esquire MARKOFSKI LAW OFFICES 1258 East Philadelphia Avenue P.O. Box 369 Gilbertsville, PA 19525-0369 (4/25-5/9)

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE

The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, May 16, 2024, 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.

KATHERINE MACK-PERICH

The applicant/owner of 3774 Peach Drive, Danielsville, PA,

18038 has filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist Order issued on January 26, 2024 for a violation of Section 180-15 – Word usage and definitions. In addition, the applicant is requesting the following, special exception approval for temporary farm employee housing, subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-101 and a favorable interpretation or variance in the alternative from Section 180-101. A. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-13-13B-1-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/ Rural Residential Zoning District.

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PRESTO JR., ROCCO JOSEPH deceased, of Easton, PA, Northampton County No. 0619 of 2024. Michael Joseph Presto Jr., Executor, 1504 Gable Drive, Coopersburg, PA 18036. (5/2-5/16)

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Estate of Anne M. Schweitzer, late of the Township of Moore, 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.

Deborah Dixon Lack

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Estate of Joseph David Gerber, Deceased, late of the Township of Palmer, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests

Plaintiff,

LAW vs.

CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT

KLW INVESTMENTS, LLC, and WINSHELL J. EXANTUS CASE NO. C48-CV-2024-698

Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO the defendant, KLW Investments, LLC, that a judgment entered by confession, along with a confession of judgment complaint, has been filed against you in the above captioned matter on January 29, 2024. PUBLIC NOTICE

A judgment in the amount of fifty-six thousand three hundred sixty-five dollars and five cents ($56,365.05) has been entered against you and in favor of the plaintiff without any prior notice or hearing based on a confession of judgment contained in a written agreement or other paper allegedly signed by you. The sheriff may take your money or other property to pay the judgment at any time after thirty (30) days after the date on which this notice is served on you. You may have legal rights to defeat the judgment or to prevent your money or property from being taken.

YOU MUST FILE A PETITION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE JUDGMENT AND PRESENT IT TO A JUDGE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THIS NOTICE IS SERVED ON YOU OR YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHTS.

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICES SET FORTH BELOW. THESE OFFICES MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWER, THESE OFFICES MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

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all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Betty D. Whildin-Gerber c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042 (5/9-5/23)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Karen K. Bleiler, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

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

Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of MABEL M. FRANTZ, deceased, late of the Borough of Walnutport, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

Executor: Brian David Frantz c/o David B. Shulman, Esquire

SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC

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Palmerton, PA 18071 (5/9-5/23)

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May 10

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Losing Your Mind

Continued from page 7

that old mind.

Learn from it? Yes. Build on it all? Yes. But leave that way of thinking and being behind. It no longer serves.

We need to lose our old minds, in part, to make room for the new version of ourselves we desire to be. Perhaps one of the greatest gifts of a long life is, if you play the game of life correctly, you can finally become the person you always wanted to be. My best to you.

"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.

Tub-To-Walk-In Shower Experts

Shower Experts

Sarah Schaffer of Northampton graduated with a M.Ed. in Elementary Education.

Margaret Schneebeli of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Comm Sciences and Disorders.

Sabrina Scianna of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Psychology. Dominiq Taylor of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Business Management.

Michael Vandegrift of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Athletic Training.

Andrew Wallaesa of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Business Management.

Aaron Zaso of Nazareth graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics.

a $6,700 land survey of the borough-owned, 5.4-acre parcel on Gracedale Boulevard where a new recycling center is planned.

Last, under public works, council unanimously approved advertisement for the hiring of seasonal public works employees at a rate of $15 per hour.

The next Nazareth Borough Council workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. and the next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at Borough Hall.

What’s a mother to do?

I don’t know about you, but I want to stay in my house for as long as I can. It’s the place I’ve called “home” for over 50 years. And even though my children really want me to move to an apartment to be with other people my age, I want to stay right here at home for as long as possible. I know they’re tired of shoveling my snow, cutting my grass and taking care of repairs around my home. I realize they have their own families, so I can’t expect them to want to manage my home, in addition to managing their own homes. I also know they worry about my health. Am I eating properly? Am I taking my medications properly? And what would happen to me if I fell at home and nobody was there to help me. So, what’s a mother to do?

My daughter suggested I get a “caregiver” from Senior Solutions.

This is a Lehigh Valley not-for-profit business that provides professionals who work with you in your home so you can stay there. And the list of services they can provide is long. Whether I need someone who can do housekeeping, make good meals for me, run errands

and get me to appointments…they do it all. At first I resisted, because I didn’t like the idea of having someone I didn’t know coming into my home. But I realized it was worth a try and probably the only choice I had if I didn’t want my kids to make me move.

Getting to choose my personal caregiver was important to me. First I met with someone from Senior Solutions who developed a plan and schedule for the things I needed help with. Then, I was introduced to one of their caregivers. In the beginning I only needed about 6 hours of help each week with things like light housekeeping, laundry, making meals, getting to medical appointments and doing errands that needed to be done. And then, a few months ago I became ill and was hospitalized briefly and needed to extend my caregiver’s hours. I needed some additional help with getting showered and dressed each day, and I needed my caregiver to keep me on track with the medications I had to take. These were things I know my children would have found a way to help me with, but not without sacrificing things in their work and family lives.

I’ve come to trust my personal caregiver with my life. After making a full recovery from my illness, she is back on her regular schedule of duties to keep me successful at home. And the best part?

My children are relieved and don’t worry about me being at home anymore.

When they visit they can see that everything is in good order and things are being taken care of in the house. They often go into my refrigerator to help themselves to something when they visit, and they see the foods and meals that are prepared for me to eat. They comment that I eat better than they do.

Maintaining independence is important to your parents. When they need help, call Senior Solutions to give your parents the ability to be successful living at home. A caregiver from Senior Solutions can:

• Provide Companionship & Conversation

• Assist with Personal Care Needs & Mobility

• Prepare Meals

• Light Housekeeping & Laundry

• Organize & Provide Medication Reminders

• Organize & Assist with Reviewing Mail

• Plan Visits, Outings & Trips

• Accompany to Appointments & Perform Errands

• Provide Specialized Dementia Care

Senior Solutions has been helping people “stay at home” for over 25 years.

Penn State University launches Butcher Apprenticeship Program

Submitted by CINDY RAFFERTY

Penn State University is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 Butcher Apprenticeship Program, designed to revolutionize education and meet the

growing demand for skilled professionals in the meat processing industry.

The Butcher Apprenticeship Program, hosted by Penn State Extension, is a comprehensive initiative to provide hands-on

training and education for individuals aspiring to become proficient butchers. This program is tailored to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise required for a successful career in meat process-

ing.

Key program highlights include:

1. Hands-on training: The program emphasizes practical, experiential learning, allowing apprentices to develop their skills in a real-world setting. Participants will gain insights into meat fabrication, knife skills, food safety, as well as an introduction into the science and art of the butcher trade under the guidance of seasoned industry professionals.

2. Comprehensive curriculum: The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including meat anatomy, food safety and sanitation, customer service and business management. Apprentices will receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for diverse roles within the meat processing industry.

3. Industry-relevant expert instructors: The Butcher Apprenticeship Program boasts a team

of industry experts and seasoned instructors who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. Participants will benefit from direct mentorship and guidance from professionals with a proven track record in the field.

4. Job placement assistance: Upon successfully completing the program, apprentices will have access to job placement assistance and networking opportunities. Penn State is dedicated to helping graduates launch their careers and contribute to the growth of the meat processing industry.

Penn State Extension invites the public to explore the Butcher Apprenticeship Program's official website, https://extension. psu.edu/butcher-apprenticeshipprogram, for detailed information about the curriculum, admission requirements and application process.