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Submitted by DICK GABLE The slate roof on our Edelman School has been completed. The crew did a fantastic job, including the copper flashing around the chimney. The gracious donation of the slate and the labor to install has made it possible for this to happen. The entire Historical Commission along with
the Board of Supervisors would like to thank Chad Brandon from CB Specialty Roofs for this donation. Chad is a resident of Moore Township along with his wife. The roof was installed by the four man crew pictured above, from left to right they are: Kris – Supervisor - Przemek Gregg - Mike.
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Cement Worker of the Month - Calvin Stocker
By ED PANY Mr. Calvin Stocker was reared in Easton, graduating from Easton High School in 1971. One of his favorite teachers was Mr. Lewis, a good teacher and a good guy. Calvin would be employed at Ingersoll Rand as a drill press operator, earning $3.85 an hour; his father also worked at the plant. In 1987 Mr. Stocker purchased the Wind Gap Hardware store. As an entrepreneur he said, “I learned the business and made a good living, Essroc and Hercules, now Buzzi Unicem, were good customers.” In 2001 he walked into the Buzzi purchasing department delivering an order. Mr. Straub, the purchasing manager, suggested he apply for the vacant “store room” position. Calvin filled out the application and was hired the next day. Today he is the manager. He said, “I am assisted by Pat Seitz and Mike Knight, both fine men. Our larger inventory includes more than 10,000 items valued at over $6 million. We deal with hundreds of suppliers. We want to have the necessary parts so the plant can operate safely and efficiently.” Mr. Stocker recalls former plant manager Richard Zimmel and David Fritzinger sharing their experiences with him. The department was transformed from a card to computerized system. Mr. Stocker enhanced his skills by taking computer courses at Northampton Community College. Reflecting on his job, he said, “I enjoy my job, each day is different. We supply parts when needed to every department in the plant. The inventory is constantly updated and must be accurate.” Mr. Stocker is a personal and
friendly gentleman who is a valuable and dedicated cement worker. He has been married to the former Kay Davies for 43 years and they are very proud of daughter Megan and son Michael, and grandchildren Sean and Sidney. Calvin enjoys skiing; he has been on the slopes of Blue Mountain for 30 years and he is “pretty good.” The Stockers reside in Bushkill Township. We wish Mr. Stocker and all our friends at Buzzi Unicem in Stockertown continued success at their century-old plant.
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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip What a crazy week it has been. Our projected presidential elect is Joe Biden, however President Trump is filing many lawsuits. Pfizer has a Coronavirus vaccine in the works and early data shows that it is 90 percent effective. Guess we’ll have to stay tuned on that...We were blessed with gorgeous weather all through the weekend, although it’s probably not a good thing for the temperature to be in the 70s in November...A ribbon cutting for Mary Fashion Apartments in Bath was held on Wednesday, the apartments look gorgeous! It’s nice to see the space repurposed. The Bath Legion just completed their major renovation project and a building dedication and grand reopening ceremony will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m...Northampton Area High School is going to be
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closed to in-person instruction until Nov. 17 due to coronavirus cases. The total number of cases was at seven in the past two weeks...Northampton County recently acquired 169 acres of open space. Seventyseven acres in William Township were donated by Ned and Linda Heindel. A purchase of 92 acres was approved in Lower Mount Bethel and Washington townships for $5,000 per acre... We’re gearin’ up for Thanksgiving at The Home News, we’ve started working on our annual Small Business Saturday issue, although every day should be Small Business day, right? The Konkrete Kids will play against Catty as usual on Thanksgiving day. Some things may be very different this year but the annual football game shall go on...I’m callin’ it quits for today, time to enjoy some of this beautiful weather before it gets cold again. Have a good week gang, cya next time.
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PennDOT honors District 5 employee for innovative idea submitted by RONALD YOUNG The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has honored Northampton County Senior Maintenance Manager Rodney Vanscavish for his innovative idea to develop a winter checklist and Snow Fighters Handbook. The agency recently recognized 15 PennDOT employees statewide for their efforts to improve work practices and create efficiencies at the 2020 Innovation Awards. “PennDOT has a strong legacy of creativity to help us meet our daily mission and goals,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “I'm proud to recognize these employees for their
creativity and dedication to the department.” Gramian and other department executives honored employees recognized with both IdeaLink 20/20 and WorkSmart awards. IdeaLink and WorkSmart are online suggestion systems that allow employees to share their ideas and efficient work practices. Over the last decade, PennDOT staff have submitted more than 3,000 ideas through IdeaLink, several hundred of which have been implemented. Since 2016, nearly 200 smart practices have been published in PennDOT’s WorkSmart system. “Rodney’s development of a Continued on page 6
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Obituaries
Stephen G. Hansler
Stephen G. Hansler, 64, of Moore Township, passed away from a battle with cancer on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Lynette S. (Lahr) Hansler. Stephen and Lynette celebrated 36 loving years of marriage on August 25. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Gary Hansler. A 1974 graduate of Northampton High School, Stephen played on the baseball team where he was a stellar pitcher and signed by the Detroit Tigers. He continued his career in baseball and played in local leagues before hanging up his cleats at the age of 46. Stephen's love of the game of baseball led to his involvement with coaching for Moore Township Athletic Association, Notre Dame High School, and Legion baseball. A true sportsman, he also enjoyed the game of golf and was an avid New York Jets fan. Stephen was employed by Keystone Cement Co. in Bath, where he worked as a welder and millwright for 34 years. And, when time allowed, he also assisted Lynette at the Flower Tent in Bath,
which he enjoyed doing for many years. Stephen was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hecktown. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Lynette, he is survived by his son, Brett Hansler and wife, Kelly, of Bushkill Township; granddaughter, Emma, who was the pride and joy of his life; three sisters-in-law, Connie Lewis and husband, Larry, of Nazareth, Celia Lilly of Northampton, and Dana DeRea of Montana; along with nieces and nephews. Stephen was predeceased by a brother, Timothy Hansler. Services: A private viewing and graveside service was held at the convenience of the family. The George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, was honored to have been entrusted with Stephen's funeral arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Moore Township Athletic Association, 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014.
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Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission lifted the moratorium on utility shut-offs on November 9. The moratorium was imposed in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Northampton County’s Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Human Services offer assistance for residents struggling with utility payments. Tenant Navigators can handle calls about electric, sewer, water, natural gas bills, etc. They also provide the Cares Rent Relief program as well as rental assistance. Contact information: For residents in Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hellertown or Lower Saucon Township contact New Bethany Ministries at 610-691-5602 extension 213. For Easton residents contact either: • The Easton Area Neighborhood Center at 610-253-4253 or email Ross Marcus at rmarcus@ eastonanc.org • ProJeCt of Easton at 610258-1100 or email Michael Banas at mbanas@projecteaston.org For all other municipalities, contact Third Street Alliance at 610-438-1763 or email Ziana Keith at zkeith@thirdstreetalliance.org Residential households hit hardest by the economic downturn – customers with incomes at or below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines—are protected from termination until March 31, 2021. These “protected customers” must apply for all available assistance programs and must request a payment arrangement from the utility, if appropriate. Gross household income to qualify “as at or below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.” 1 resident - $38,280 2 residents - $51,720 3 residents - $65,160 4 residents - $78,600 5 residents - $92,040
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Moore Township Supervisors Discuss playground Improvements and Jake brake restriction By JASON KAMERY The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met at 7 p.m. on November 5 via Zoom, where they discussed the process for a Jake Brake Restriction on State Road 946, looking for new playground equipment and the start of leaf collection. Public Works received a request from a resident for a Jake Brake Restriction on State Road 946. If the township chooses to pursue the request and is willing to pay for signage, they will need to approve the restriction and send a letter to PennDOT to have the road be studied. After PennDOT analyzes the road and gives the results to the township, the township would make an ordinance authorizing the signage and plac-
ing that restriction. The Board of Supervisors decided to look into whether PennDOT would do the study and determine the roadway's grade to make sure it qualifies. The recreation commission is looking to replace the older set of playground equipment on the Zartler playground. They are also looking at replacing some of the swing sets at the playground. The Board of Supervisors approved for the recreation commission to start looking for the equipment and swing sets. Leaf Collection has started and will continue until a week or two before Christmas, weather dependent. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be at 7 p.m. on December 1.
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BATH AREA Colin Davidson achieves Eagle Scout rank Submitted by DOREEN DAVIDSON
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Borough Council Addresses feral cat concerns By CHRISTINA SANTO The feral cat situation around Hokendauqua and Northampton Avenues was discussed again at Northampton Borough Council’s November 5 meeting; these concerns were first discussed at the October 1 meeting. Sal Zangari, part-time code enforcement officer, researched different solutions and believes that a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Program would be the best and most humane for the Borough. A TNR approach would humanely trap the cats and have them taken to a clinic where they would be neutered/ spayed, vac-
cinated for rabies, and eartipped; eartipping is a relatively painless procedure that identifies an altered feral cat. After these procedures, the cats would be released back into the neighborhood, and since the cats would be unable to reproduce, the number of cats in the area would eventually decrease. Zangari introduced Veronica Kunkel, founder of Rock Star Animal Rescue, to explain more about TNR. Kunkel urged council to adopt a community TNR program, purchase more humane traps, and add a section to their website with information for in-
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By KERI LINDENMUTH said Supervisor Dale Hassler. By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on “It quired to be cleared cold situations, the borough Tues- will be so nice after snow. During their meeting on can day, July 28, the Allen Township walk there.” to have that side- Signs urging walkers to “Walk Au- perform welfare checks on elderly gust 3, the Borough Board of Supervisors of Bath residents. The program, You Own Risk” will be installed.at However, stresses lot subdivision plan approved a announced the start of a volun- Borough Manager Brad Flynn, for Towpath engood was developer Tim LivLivengood agreed with tary welfare check program. concerned this is Estates. This plan would The completely voluntary. No inforinclude length of the sidewalk about the plan, saying that it will alleviate program is available for the construction of sidewalks, families mation will be disseminated an divided lot. Whoeveron the sub- burdens on both the homeowner with elderly loved ones, to EDU transfer, and the widening purchases and the township. other parties beside first respondthis lot will have 500 feet children, or family membersyoung of W. 27th Street. of sideers. He hopes residents who The plan also includes the disabilities. Relatives or with have widA single lot with an existing walk. ening of W. 27th parents loved ones with mental disabili“That is a large burden to can call the borough and ranch house will be split place ever, supervisors Street. Howprovide ties or children with autism into two on the homeowner,” extended this the administration with he said. “I requirement contact use the program as another may lots. Although sidewalks were don’t know until August 2021. information, healthcare means of keeping their family members deferred on the existing lot, the 500 feet that I'd want to have “[With] three months of sidewalk to maintain mation, and physical infortownship determined that descrip- safe. “I know [the need] that road, I do not want to do they during winter conditions.” tions, along with a recent is to having a lousy blacktop job,” risk photo. there in the borough,” he out should now be provided based on Supervisors Should their loved one said He cited a past incident in said. current pedestrian patterns. The not be willing said they would Hassler. go ing, the borough can providemisswhich sidewalks will run to take over the along Finally, in order to meet this an elderly resident with demeninformation to first responders sewer Road and tie into existing Delta sidewalk or maintain it during tia went missing in a side- the winter, since wooded walks on River Run to aid in a swifter search. they do not do Continued Drive. area off Main Street. Had on page 2 so for any other sidewalk dition, during extreme In adthe “People [walking] will in the heat or Continued on easily township. It was page 8 make that loop to go around,” that the sidewalk decided instead will not be re-
Fireworks concerns raised at Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting
by JOE KORBA ship’s solicitor, attempted At the July 28 meeting to clar- difficult to enforce of the ify the existing because of Lehigh Township Supervisors, ordinances and to law the PA legislature passed a complaints can be investigated explain what is legally residents raised the issue in by police. possible 2017. of stant fireworks being set con- when it comes to fireworks en- OctoberAct 43, which passed in Board of the area. Many of the peopleoff in forcement in Pennsylvania. He replaces of that year, repeals and person, CindySupervisors ChairMiller, said that addressed the supervisors who said that there are two categories in place a prior law that had been Lehigh Township said the of fireworks in since 1939 and legalizes does have an noise from fireworks is the state, one be- the constant ing retail fireworks use of commercial fireworks ordinance limiting hours people and annoying. like bottle for Pennsylvania are supposed to be using residents. You fire“Now, what we are hearing rockets and firecrackers and the still cannot use fireworks within works. other being larger, is fireworks all of the time. “Currently, they should It is grade fireworks like commercial- 150 feet of an occupied structure nice on a holiday when you would or on use them until 10 p.m., only you except expecting them, but not are see at a professional display. Only withoutprivate or public property on national holidays like July 4 the owner’s consent. night. They go from 6 p.m. every the commercial-grade category You can’t use them while under or New Year’s when they can go until requires permits. midnight every single night,” until 1 a.m.,” she said. the influence of drugs a While there are still some township resident said. lo- However, there are or alcohol. Township Supervisor cal restrictions on no time conKeith David Backenstoe, the Hantz inquired if they could town- retail fireworks, the use of the straints on when fireworks can be be they are very used in the law, although noise Continued on page 8
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able for anyone interested. As for the black vultures, Kunkel said she would get in contact with a friend at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to determine a solution. In other business, council discussed the planning commission’s recommendations for the housing development that will be built behind the CVS on West 21st Street. Station Alley would become a one-way street with a turning restriction. West Alley would also become a one-way street with these changes. Council had three choices before them: a good faith approach, a conditional approach,
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or tabling the motion. The planning commission recommended the conditional approach, while the developer urged council to go with the good faith approach. The Borough Council ended up passing a motion with the good faith approach; this means that there is no hearing or public notice required. The Northampton Borough Council will meet again on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building.
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welfare of a male. Warrant service/served in the 1700 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist Northampton County Constables with an eviction and served a male with an active warrant out of Carbon County. Male taken into custody and per Carbon County, male was transported to Northampton County Prison. EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. Child custody issue in the 200 block of E. 21st St. Report of a custody issue. Check person/welfare in the unit block of W. 21st St. Request to check the welfare of a male and a female.
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Juvenile problem in the 1400 block of Canal St. and Lerchenmiller Dr. and Smith Ln. Reports of juvenile issues. Hit and run in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damage to the driver side mirror. EMS ambulance assist in the 300 block of E. 9th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Suspicious person in the 100 block of E/ 4th St. and 300 block of E. 9th St. Reports of suspicious males. Domestic, E 13th St. and Washington Ave. between a male and a female.
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Noise complaint in the 300 block of E. 10th St. Report of loud music. Disturbance in the 300 block of E. 10th St. Report of a disturbance. EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a femal
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NAZARETH AREA Nazareth Borough Council Honors library, discusses Traffic study results By CHRISTINA SANTO The Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity was honored for being named Pennsylvania Library of the Year for 2020 at the Borough Council meeting on November 2. The award is presented to a library that has exhibited excellence in service to the public or academic community, advancing staff development, innovation in a special project or challenge, and leadership and support in the Pennsylvania Library Association. The Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity has done just that during the current pandemic. At the start of the pandemic, library staff worked from home to support the community. They also offer curbside pick-up and online programming for patrons; in the last week, library staff held two online programs with over 300 participants. Borough residents voiced speeding concerns on High Street at last month’s council meeting. The police department conducted traffic studies in the area and found an average speed of 37.8 mph; they gave out three citations out of 600 cars. Additionally, police department staff looked at the intersection of Broad and High Streets, where there was concern about drivers rolling through the stop sign. This study yielded only two citations and one DUI. Lauren Bertucci from the Nazareth Area Chamber of
Commerce was present at the meeting to discuss a new idea for Christmas in Nazareth this year. The chamber plans to bring in several local businesses, who are located outside the downtown, like they did for Fall Fest. Council approved a motion allowing the corner of Center Square where the chamber is located to be closed off for the event to allow pedestrians to walk and businesses to have enough space. The skate park will be closing on December 1 and will reopen in the spring. Councilman Charles Donello also stated that the yard waste facility will close on November 30. He reported that he had received a complaint about cement dust build up again; a few councilmembers echoed this concern. The issue has been taken care of before, but council will address it to get to the bottom of the situation. The borough council passed a motion that will revise park rules. Park hours will now be sunrise to sunset, with the exception of the soccer team that has permission to stay later for practice. Also, there will be no overnight parking. Councilman Carl Fischl was named the temporary Code Enforcement Officer until a permanent replacement can be found. Nazareth Borough Council will have their next meeting on Monday, December 7 at 6 p.m.; as of this moment, it will be in-person, but it could change due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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www.HomeNewsPA.com cially distance themselves as guest speakers including Northampton County Executive Lamont be available for purchase at the McClure, NMIH President and Last Cast event. Other limitedCEO Kara Mohsinger, Bethle- edition Last Cast 25 merchandise hem Steel Chairman Emeritus will be available in the museum's Curtis H. "Hank" Barnette, for- gift shop. The Steelworkers Armer research supervisor Trevor chives are offering a Last Cast Shellhammer, and former blast poster for pre-sale. Interested parfurnace foreman Roger Malitzki ties can sign up to purchase one Sr. deliver remarks. at NMIH prior to the Last Cast Tom Baker, an amateur pho- event. tographer who has captured imThe day will culminate with an ages of the plant over several iron pour at 2:30 p.m. (weather decades, was present during the permitting), where museum staff last cast and will detail his expe- and volunteers will cast comrience via a video showcasing his memorative Last Cast 25 medalimagery leading up to the final lions. While the medallions will days of steelmaking at the plant. not be available for sale on-site The museum will also be show- on the 14th, guests may sign up ing nearly 100 images recently to purchase medallions in the fuuncovered in the Bethlehem Steel ture. corporate archives of the final The Steelworkers Archives will hours in the blast furnace and ba- be offering walking tours on Satsic oxygen furnace. urday, November 14 and Sunday, Screens inside and outside the November 15 at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 museum will rotate photos from a.m., and 1:30 p.m. Tickets can the Banana Factory's 'Faces of be purchased at steelstacks.org. Steel' series, images from former PBS39 will also broadcast the Bethlehem Steel employee Ed 'Faces of Steel' photo series on its Leskin, and amateur and profes- outdoor video screen throughout sional footage shot in the blast the weekend. furnaces during their last years All guests must wear a mask of operation. From 10 a.m. to and social distance for indoor 1 p.m. former steelworkers will and outdoor activities. Guest be able to sign a beam recovered speakers and most outdoor acfrom the wreckage of Martin tivities are rain or shine. A tent Tower which will later be placed and heaters will be provided for outside of the South Bethlehem comfort. Visitors Center. Last Cast 25 is generously At 12:30 p.m. families can join sponsored by Hank and Joanne in a special story time in the mu- Barnette, Lehigh Valley Public seum's plaza featuring "Tug," a Media, OneGroup, MMZ FounThe ‘last cast’ at Bethlehem Steel’s South Bethlehem plant on Nov. 18, 1995. children's book featuring one of dation, Northampton County From the Bethlehem Steel Archival Collection at the National Museum of Industrial History. the museum's brightest artifacts. DCED, Lehigh Heavy Forge, The book is a collaboration be- Steelworkers Archives, and the Submitted by for former Bethlehem Steel em- consists of items that came in tween NMIH and Bethlehem National Museum of Industrial GLENN KOEHLER ployees, and free admission to lunches given to employees who Area Public Library and will History. On Nov. 18, 1995, the iconic the museum from 10 a.m. to 1 worked four hours extra on top of 12 Neww blast furnaces and the basic oxy- p.m. their eight-hour shifts. Provided 12 New 2 Ne 1Model gen furnace at Bethlehem Steel's "This event is the culmination by Bethlehem's Deja Brew Cof- Model Homes Model Homes South Bethlehem plant produced of many months of hard work feehouse & Deli, the brown-bag Homes their last iron and steel and fell with our partners, and we're so lunches will include a variety of forever silent. Now, 25 years excited that despite all the chal- sandwiches, chips, an A-Treat later, the Bethlehem community lenges 2020 has brought to all of soda, a hard-boiled egg, an apple, is coming together to commemo- our organizations, that we're able and a Tastykake. Two hundred Luxury & Affordable! rate and relive the final hours of to still find a way to remember lunches are available by RSVP steelmaking. this important chapter in the Only and are limited to one per DLargest Selection in the area DQuality Modular & Manufactured Homes Last Cast 25 will take place at nation's industrial history," said person. Lunches will be distrib*Largest Selection inSelection the area *Quality Modular & Largest in the area DD Energy Efficient DResales Available the National Museum of Indus- Kara Mohsinger, President and uted at approximately noon. Manufactured Homes *Energy Efficient DQuality Modular & Manufactured Homes D Knowledgeable Sales Staff trial History (NMIH) on Satur- CEO of NMIH. "We've put toThe day will begin at the DEnergy Efficient DResales Available *Resales Available *Knowledgeable Sales Staff day, November 14. A collabora- gether a day of activities that can Hoover Mason Trestle. Closed to Rt. 145 Walnutport • Sales 610-767-5248 DKnowledgeable Staff tion between PBS39, Bethlehem be enjoyed by guests of all ages the public since March due to the Mon. & Thurs. 9-8 • Tues. & Wed. 9-5 Rt.Hours: 145 Walnutport • 610-767-5248 Area Public Library, Artsquest, and we encourage everyone from COVID-19 pandemic, organizFri. 9-4:30 • Closed • Sat. & Sun. Rt.Hours: 145Mon. Walnutport 610-767-5248 & Thurs. 9-8 • Tues. & Wed. 9-5 Steelworkers Archives, Historic former steelworkers to families ers have arranged access for small www.beckerhomesofpa.com Hours:Fri. Mon. & Thurs. 9-8Sat. • Tues. & Wed. 9-5 9-4:30 • Closed & Sun. 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