George Wolf Elementary School Holds Veterans Day Ceremony,
Moore Elementary honors Heroes during heartfelt Veterans Day celebration
Capt. David Dimmick with Mrs. Krista Maxwell’s and Mr. Chris Krachie’s third and fourth grade students
By SAVANNAH BROWN
Every year, Moore Elementary School celebrates Veterans Day in a meaningful way.
Katy Dremock, a math teacher at Moore Elementary, puts a lot of work into organizing the annual event, which began in 2012. This year was no exception as Dremock put together the 12th annual fun-filled day for veterans, students and teachers alike.
Bright and early on Monday, Nov. 11, veterans were treated to a breakfast in the cafeteria. Then, as students began arriving, veterans and guests got to welcome them to school.
Students from all grades were
very excited to take a day off from their normal school routine and eagerly filed into the gymnasium, decked out in their most patriotic outfits.
During the opening ceremony, the Northampton Area High School Orchestra Ensemble performed patriotic songs for attendees as the students sang along.
The ceremony also showcased the flags of each branch of the armed forces, and while each branch’s song was played, veterans were asked to stand for the branch they served in.
Following, the drama program did an active reading of “H is for Honor” by Devin Scillian, which
teaches students about the honor, privileges and sacrifices of military families.
After the ceremony, students began traveling to different classrooms to watch four veteran presentations throughout the day.
Students watched and listened intently as each presenter shared information about the military, the branch they served in, what deployments were like, where they were stationed, what their job was, what life was like and the highs and lows of their service.
Students got to see and touch some of the items that present-
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Northampton School Board moves forward With East Allen Elementary bonds; Considers partial Renovations to Moore Elementary
By SAVANNAH BROWN
When Northampton School Board met on Monday, Nov. 11, audience members anxiously awaited the outcome of a motion to approve the Parameters Resolution that would authorize the incurring of non-electoral debt by the issuance of the General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2025, in the amount of $37,200,000 for the construction, fixturing and equipping of East Allen Elementary School and Education Center.
During the Sept. 9 meeting, the board authorized the administration to work with PFM Financial Advisors for the issuance of the 2025 General Obligation Bonds in the approximate amount of $31,020,000 for the second phase of financing for the Route 329 project.
However, during both the regularly scheduled Oct. 14 meeting and the special meeting on Oct. 28, adoption of the Parameters Resolution for the issuance of the next series of bonds in the maximum amount of $37,200,000 was shot down by a 5-4 majority.
Directors Kim Bretzik, Josh Harris, Nathan Lichtenwalner, Brian McCulloch and Vice President
Kristin Soldridge voted against the authorization.
After the resolution was thwarted for the second time, Business Administrator Craig Neiman informed the board that in order for the project to stay on track with the timeline and the district’s financial obligations, adoption of the Parameters Resolution for the 2025 bond issuance would need to be approved at the Nov. 11 meeting.
Several residents demanded an explanation from the board members that voted against the motion.
Bretzik later expressed that she did so based on the “false supporting documents” that they were given, which still showed indirect savings costs for staffing based on the closure of Moore Elementary. Since all but one board member voted in favor of formal-
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Caravan Cigar Company
In Bath to close at the End of the
year
By HOME NEWS STAFF
On Monday, Caravan Cigar Company in Bath announced on social media that they will be closing their doors to the public, effective Dec. 28.
“We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the six wonderful years we’ve shared at Caravan,” the business stated in their social media post. “These years have been truly special for our family.”
The business cited a significant factor in their decision was a desire to prioritize health and family.
Caravan Cigar Company, located at 106 S. Chestnut St., has aimed to provide a unique cigar lounge experience for the past six
years. They were recognized as Best Cigar Shop in the Lehigh Valley for two consecutive years, in 2021 and 2022, and they have raised thousands of dollars in donations for the local Toys for Tots chapter.
“Thank you for the impact you’ve had on our lives. We will miss seeing you regularly, but rest assured, the spirit of Caravan will live on forever,” the social media post concluded.
Caravan Cigar Company is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Fridays from 2 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will remain open through Saturday, Dec. 28.
Seniors and People with Disabilities Encouraged To apply for Property tax/ Rent rebate
Submitted by SAMANTHA HECKEL
Treasurer Stacy Garrity encourages seniors and people with disabilities to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR) as soon as possible. The deadline is Dec. 31.
“This year’s PTRR is a huge success,” Treasurer Garrity said. “We’ve already made more than 503,000 payments totaling over $305 million. This money can make a huge difference, especially for Pennsylvanians who are struggling to make ends meet – and thanks to great work by the General Assembly and the Governor to expand the program, more people are eligible than ever before. I encourage everyone who qualifies to apply as soon as possible.”
The PTRR benefits Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older, widows and widowers aged 50 and older, and people with disabilities aged 18 and older. The household income limit for rebates is $45,000 for both homeowners and renters. Claimants may exclude half of their Social Security income. The maximum standard rebate is $1,000.
To date, the Treasury has processed 504,748 property tax/ rent rebate payments totaling $306,761,115. Of those, 279,426 (55.4%) were paid via direct deposit. The remainder were paper checks delivered via the U.S. Postal Service.
The Treasury will continue to make payments on a rolling basis as approved applications are received from the Department of Revenue.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, Pennsylvania residents can contact
their state legislators, visit the Department of Revenue’s website or call 888-222-9190. Applications can be submitted online with Revenue’s myPATH system.
Northampton County Council enacts
Temporary Burn ban
Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT
At their Nov. 7 meeting, the Northampton County Council passed Resolution No. 1122024, which enacts a ban on all burning in Northampton County. County Executive Lamont McClure proposed the ban after a written recommendation from the District Forester and the endorsement and approval of at least 12 fire chiefs in the county.
“With conditions this dry, a burn ban is needed to protect public health and safety,” says County Executive Lamont McClure. “The Lehigh Valley only
received 0.02 inches of rain in October—one of the driest months ever recorded in this area. I urge everyone to be cautious, especially in light of the recent forest fire on Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township.”
All open outdoor burning is banned as of midnight on Nov. 10. The ban will last for 30 days or until a further resolution passed by County Council, whichever comes first. The ban may be enforced by any sworn police officer including, but not limited to, the Pennsylvania State Police and all police of Northampton County municipalities.
Council added an exemption to its resolution for the traditional bonfire held at Easton High School during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday so long as the Palmer Township Police and Fire provide their written approval that they believe the bonfire can be held safely and without threat to persons or properties and will be managed by one or more trucks on site for the duration of the bonfire event.
An open burn ban is defined
NATIONAL PET CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
1 in 4 dogs & 1 in 5 cats will develop cancer in their lifetime
4 Ways to Reduce the Risk
• Spay & neuter
• Keep pets at healthy weight
• Feed your pet high-quality food
• Schedule 2 wellness exams a year
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tend take time off from work and return year after year to present.
ers brought and jumped at the chance to guess the answers to questions that veterans quizzed them on.
This year, Moore Elementary welcomed 17 veteran presenters including David Arechiga (Navy), Christina Barbati (Army), Fred Branyan (Army), John Buskey (Navy), Fred Christopher (Army), David Dimmick (Air Force), Tim Hageman (Navy), Rick Hageman (Navy), Randy Hogue (Air Force), Samantha Hogue (Air Force), Chris Licini (Marine Corps), Zach Mako (National Guard), John Marks (Coast Guard), Brian Radcliffe (Navy), Corey Rosyneck (Army), John Schmoyer (Army) and Bill Wilde (Navy).
Many of the veterans that at-
The veterans seem to agree that they don’t just look forward to the celebration every year, they also appreciate the opportunity to teach the kids about the meaning of Veterans Day and the sacrifice of service members.
One of those returning veterans is the father of Moore Elementary’s very own Principal Curtis Dimmick.
David Dimmick enlisted in May 1964 and rose to the rank of captain (O-3) in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard as a medic/corpsman and mobility officer during his 16 years of service.
Throughout his presentation, Capt. Dimmick taught students about what each branch oversees and what the purposes of Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day and Veterans Day are.
He also taught students about what his jobs entailed during his service, which included giving shots to up to 500 people in a single day, caring for the wounded during the Vietnam War via field ambulance, transporting/ transferring patients through aeromedical evacuation, aircraft control and warning, identifying enemy planes, radar, and transporting both people and equipment.
Capt. Dimmick also spoke with the kids about what PTSD is, what life was like living in tents during the Vietnam War and how devastating the effects of war can be, especially when service members pay the ultimate sacrifice. To honor his fallen friends, Capt. Dimmick shared their names and photos in his slide show, which included a photo of his best friend, Major Lewis Smith, who became missing in action on May 30, 1968, after the plane he was flying over Laos was shot down. Maj. Smith’s class ring was found after that fateful day, but his body was never recovered.
“This is where it gets personal,” Capt. Dimmick said solemnly.
When it came time for students to ask questions, their hands shot up in excitement and Capt. Dimmick was asked some tough ones like how wars begin,
OF ANY KIND, TRASH, STICKS OR ROCKS WILL BE COLLECTED
LEAVES MUST BE CURBSIDE PRIOR TO 7 AM ON COLLECTION DAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
Gizella H. Kocher
Gizella H. Kocher, 83, of Bushkill Township, formerly of Chapman Quarries, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold L. "Sonny" Kocher, to whom she was married to for 41 years before his passing in 2017. Born in Allentown, Gizella was a daughter of the late Joseph and Gizella Wetzel (Focht).
She attended Northampton High School, Class of 1958. Gizella served as the tax collector for the Borough of Chapman, which was originally known as Chapman Quarries, and she also served as the auditor. Alongside her husband, Sonny, she supported their roofing business, Harold L. Kocher Roofing, managing payroll and office responsibilities. Her dedication extended beyond her professional life as she was an
active member of the Star Grange No. 993 in Moorestown and played vital roles in the Nazareth Garden Club, Moorestown Garden Club and Indianland Garden Club.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Richard Peters (Allison) of Bushkill Township, Evelyn Kovalovsky (Daniel) of Bath, Pamela Myirski (Michael) of Fallston, Md.; grandchildren, Eric, Rachel and Sara; greatgrandchildren, Kylie, Cove and Adeline; along with many nieces and nephews. Gizella was predeceased by siblings, Joseph Wetzel, Robert Wetzel, Catherine Pike, Evelyn Buckley and Irene Milkovits; and step-children, Gail and Gary Kocher.
Graveside services will be held privately at the Green Mount Cemetery in Bath. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome. net. Arrangements and cremation care are under the direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc. of Moorestown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 and/or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Kenneth H. Smith
Kenneth H. Smith, 86, of Nazareth, formerly of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at Parkland Manor. He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Smith (McNally), to whom he was married to for 57 years before her passing in 2017. Born in Nazareth, Kenneth was a son of the late Harold and Dorothy Smith (Person).
Kenneth proudly served his
country during peacetime as a member of the U.S. Army.
Kenneth worked as a cutter in various garment factories. With a strong work ethic and passion for his craft, he became a respected member of the International Garment Workers Union. A man of faith, Kenneth was a cherished member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nazareth, finding solace and community within the congregation. He will be remembered for his meticulous care of his yard and flower beds and his shared love of cats with his late wife.
He will be dearly missed by his nieces, Lori Smith of Nazareth and Marjorie Kline of Wind Gap; nephews, Robert P. Smith Jr. (Anna Nieves) of Kunkletown and Frederick Smith of Nazareth; and great nieces and nephews, Ashley, Sarah, Cody and Brandon. Kenny was also predeceased by brother, Robert P. Smith Sr. and his wife Virginia; and stepmothers, Anne R. Smith (Temmel) and Isabell Smith (King).
A funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at church. Interment with military honors followed at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery - Bushkill Center. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome. net. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc.Moorestown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to St. John's Lutheran ChurchNazareth.
Burn Ban
Continued from page 2 as the ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetative matter or any sort of debris) outof-doors either in a burn barrel, fire ring or on the ground. The use of propane gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills or tobacco in any form is not covered in the resolution. Campfires in fire rings which confine and contain the fire are allowed in designated state, federal or Department of Environmental Protection licensed campgrounds.
Northampton County Council last enacted a burn ban in April 2012.
Lehigh Township American Legion seeking Sponsors for Wreaths Across America
Submitted by MARY ANN ENDY
For the second consecutive year, the American Legion Post No. 899, of Lehigh Township, will be participating in the Wreaths Across America program to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of thousands of past and present U.S. military service members during wreath laying ceremonies this holiday season.
The Legion will place freshcut, balsam wreaths on veterans’ gravesites on Saturday, Dec. 14 starting at noon at St. Nicholas Catholic Church Cemetery, 1152 Oak Dr., Walnutport (Rt. 946 in Berlinsville), before proceeding to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Indianland Cemetery on Maple Drive behind the church at the intersection of Almond Road in Walnutport. The public is invited to attend.
We are looking for individuals, families, friends, businesses or organizations to sponsor wreaths to be included in the Wreaths Across America program. There are several sponsorships available ranging from $17 up to $170.
For additional information, contact Jeff Weidner at 484-4268639 or the Oplinger-Hower American Legion Post No. 899 at 610-767-2393, located at 1140 Municipal Rd., Walnutport (Lehigh Township).
Forms to sponsor a wreath(s) can be picked up at the American Legion. Sponsorships for wreaths are due by Nov. 25.
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*Borough of Bath Residents Only*
Jamie or Kara at the Firehouse: 610-837-6400 (leave message)
Date:
Date: December 14, 2019 Additional Information Time: 12:00pm until finished
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.
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.
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 Veterans- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 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, donationswelcomed. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.
Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank- Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Dr., Bath.
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.
BATH BOROUGH
AUTHORITY ISSUES
DROUGHT WATCH
According to the Pennsylvania Drought Task Force, the County of Northampton is under a drought watch.
Residents and customers of the Bath Borough Authority are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing non-essential water usage.
Thank you, Bath Borough Authority
Moore Elem.
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how wars end and if America was ever defeated by another country, which he thoughtfully answered.
At the end of the day, students were each given an American flag as they paraded around the building. They proudly waved their flags while singing pridefully and chanting “U-S-A!”
Then, they gathered around the flagpole in front of the school to witness the lowering and folding of the flag by veterans Chris Licini, Brian Radcliffe and Tim Hageman, as Band Director Mike Baer played “Taps” on the trumpet.
Principal Dimmick provided the closing remarks of the celebration and reminded students, “As we are lowering the flag today, we are honoring those military members that lost their lives in battle over the years to help keep our country safe. That is one of the main things we want to remember about Veterans Day, is honoring those heroes,
along with the heroes that serve every day and that served in the past and were gracious enough to come out and spend the day with you today.”
While the day is packed with fun and excitement, it also gives children the chance to connect with veterans and learn about the
military, its customs and the sacrifice of those who have served. This creates a truly memorable experience for everyone involved, and each year, the event seems to surpass the last in its impact.
KIDS TOY BINGO!
Sunday, Dec. 15
Doors open 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts 1 p.m.
Klecknersville Rangers Fire Co.
2718 Mt. View Dr., Bath
Benefits Moore Twp. Community Days
Tickets: $30 at the door Kitchen open Bring the Kids!
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 610-2624977.
George Wolf Elementary School Honors local veterans
By HOME NEWS STAFF
On Monday, Nov. 11, George Wolf Elementary School held its annual Veterans Day ceremony, organized by fifth grade
Borough of Bath to host
learn about the military and gain some perspective about the meaning of Veterans Day.
gingerbread Decorating event
By HOME NEWS STAFF
On Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m., children ages 5-12 are invited to join Junior Councilmember Lilah Goldfarb and Mayor Fiorella Mirabito for a
gingerbread men decorating event.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Due to building occupancy restrictions, a maximum of two par-
ents/guardians per child are permitted.
Registration is required to attend this holiday event. To register, call 610-837-6525, ext. 1, with the child’s name and age.
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teacher Michelle Davidson. Each year on Veterans Day, the elementary school celebrates the day by honoring area veterans, giving students the opportunity to meet veterans,
BATH AREA
GWHS Annual Christmas House Tour
Submitted
by
CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN
Want to make this a Christmas your family will never forget? Want to reach back and connect with your Pennsylvania Dutch roots? Want fresh, creative ways to decorate your home for the holidays? Then the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour should be at the top of your to-do list! This
tour is unique in several ways: only houses from the 1700s and 1800s are included, each year features different private homes from the previous year and each building is lovingly decorated for the holidays.
This year celebrates the 42nd year of the GWHS Christmas House Tour on Dec. 6 and 7.
Nine historic buildings will be open, including five private
3RD ANNUAL KIDS OF COVENANT CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
A special day where kids can shop for gifts for their family!
Saturday, November 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath PA 18014 Free entrance
homes and two museums. Florists, garden clubs, floral designers and homeowners will be adding decorations to the homes, and the historical society site will be open for a twoday holiday artisan festival. This year the tour theme is “Olde St. Nick” and the festivities will kick off Friday evening with the Candlelight Tour.
Just east of Bath, situated on the road to Newburg, is an 1800s red brick house. This house, nestled into a hollow in the countryside at the end of a curved lane, is home to Christy and Matt Balazs. The couple acquired the 3-acre property three years ago after relocating from North Carolina. The major renovations on the home were completed by the previous homeowners. It was one of the tour’s featured homes in 1991.
Since acquiring the property, the couple has renovated the basement into a “man cave” for Matt’s model airplane obsession and the old smokehouse is in the process of being repurposed into an outdoor living area, highlighted by the huge brick fireplace.
The front door enters into the living room with an open staircase and brick fireplace. A home office is to the right. Across the back of the home is the kitchen, half bathroom and laundry room. A brick fireplace enhances the cozy feel of the kitchen and echoes signs of the past. The upstairs has three bedrooms, with one converted to a home office.
Future plans include finishing the smokehouse and upgrading the existing outbuildings.
The exterior is enhanced with brick pathways, lighting and a beautiful cast iron reproduction of an 1840 hitching post.
For the tour, the Balazs home will be decorated by Mycalyn Florals in Nazareth.
The Friday Candlelight Tour is a private showing of the homes starting at 5:30 p.m. for the homeowners, volunteers, decorators and patrons. The patron cost is $45 for members and $55 for non-members.
To be a patron, or a volunteer, or for more information, call Carol at 610-390-0555.
Ticket tour booklets have sketches and descriptions of each of the nine homes and buildings open for the tour as well as a map and written directions. Saturday tour ticket booklets go on sale on Nov. 16 at Bath Drug on Walnut Street in Bath, S. Seem Antiques on Chestnut Street in Bath, Miller Ace Hardware on Route 329 in Northampton, Mycalyn Florals on Main Street in Nazareth and the Snow Goose Gallery on Main Street in Bethlehem.
Advance tickets are $25 and tickets purchased the day of the tour are $30. The tour booklet will also gain you free admission into the two-day juried artisan festival at the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s site. The varied, juried artisans include woods, fibers, breads, hearth cooking, historic firearms and free children’s crafts.
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DONATION $2
1800s brick home
Northampton Borough Police Report
OCTOBER 25
Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Assist person in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a male.
EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Domestic in the 1400 block of Canal St., and the 400 block of E. 9th St. Reports of domestics between a male and a female.
Child custody in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a custody issue.
Fire call in the 1200 block
of Main St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.
Traffic stop, W. 21st St. and Canal St. A traffic stop was conducted.
OCTOBER
26
Terroristic threats in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of terroristic threats.
Check person/welfare in the 1000 block of Main St., and the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.
Civil matter in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.
Juvenile problem in the 100 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.
OCTOBER
27
Domestic in the 100 block and the 1700 block of Main St. Reports of domestics between a male and a female.
Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Officers assist females.
Juvenile problem, W. 14th St. and Canal St., and the 800 block of Main St. Reports of juvenile issues.
Assist person in the 1300 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
OCTOBER
28
Juvenile problem in the 800 block of Main St., and the 1300 block of Stewart St. Reports of juvenile issues.
Disturbance in the 2300 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.
EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Check person/welfare, W. 21st St. and Canal St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Fraud in the 1400 block of Cedar St. Report of ID fraud.
OCTOBER 29
Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Neighbor complaint in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.
Suspicious act in the 1800 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a suspicious act.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Check area in the 400 block of E. 11th St. Request to check the area.
Fraud in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Report of bank fraud.
OCTOBER 30
Wires down, Dewey Ave. and
E. 24th St. Report of a downed wire.
Disturbance in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a disturbance.
Criminal mischief in the 500 block of E. 5th St. Report of a window of a legally parked vehicle damaged.
Domestic in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 300 block of E. 19th St. Reports of domestics between a male and a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Main St. and the 200 block of W. 27th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Traffic stop, Main St. and Laubach Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.
Fire call in the 1200 block of Main St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Harassment in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of harassment.
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Domestic in the 1600 block of Main St. between a male and a female.
Neighbor complaint in the 1600 block and the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Reports of neighbor issues.
Check person/welfare in the 200 block of W. 27th St., the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 800 block of Washington Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.
Assist person in the 500 block of E. 5th St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Officers assist females.
Traffic stop, Main St. and Laubach Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.
Assist person, E. 19th St. and Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a male.
Disturbance in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a disturbance.
Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of fireworks. ly keeping Moore Elementary open during the Oct. 14 meeting, the indirect savings costs listed on the financing plan were no longer valid because the cost of running a fifth elementary school is projected to cost the district an additional $3.2 million per year.
Additionally, the 6-3 majority vote favored by Harris, Lichtenwalner, McCulloch, Soldridge, Bretzik and President Doug Vaughn during the Oct. 14 meeting to move forward with a $20 million limited partial renovation of Moore Elementary stipulated that the renovations be completed over summer breaks beginning in 2025 when students are not at school. The motion differed from the proposed $25 million partial renovation cost estimate that was previously presented, which required Chris Haller from CHA Consulting Inc. to come up with new options for the scope of work to be done at Moore Elementary. Haller presented the board with five renovation options and explained that only options one and five truly address all of the problems that require immediate attention. Option one, for a minimal scope as recommended by the District Administration and Facilities Department, has an estimated total cost of $24,468,550 and option five, for
Northampton Borough Council thanks Volunteer firefighters for assistance With Blue Mountain fire
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Members of the Northampton Borough Council thanked the borough's volunteer firefighters during their meeting on Nov. 7 after the volunteer team spent several days battling a blaze atop Blue Mountain.
“It was a rough weekend,” said Fire Police Chief Kenneth Hall.
The fire broke out on Saturday, Nov. 2, and burned for several days, destroying roughly 600 acres. The Northampton Borough Fire Department was one of many neighboring teams of first responders who answered the call to contain the fire.
“Thank you to all the borough firefighters,” said Councilwoman Bonnie Almond. “Their tireless effort is always appreciated.”
Councilman Ronald Glassic also thanked the volunteers for keeping the fire contained and neighboring homes, like that of his mother’s, safe.
Councilwoman Julia Kutzler added her appreciation for borough residents who donated food and water to the volunteers.
“The community really came out and supported them,” she said.
The fire was 100% contained as of Nov. 8.
Residents can continue to support the volunteer firefighters during their pizza fundraiser.
Volunteers will be selling pizzas until Nov. 24. Residents can contact the fire department to place an order. Delivery will be Dec. 2. In other news, council discussed ways to keep voters safe following long lines and traffic issues on Election Day.
For the first time, wards 1 and 2 shared a polling location at the community center. However, Councilwoman Bonnie Almond, who served as a poll worker, said the day was marked with several safety concerns and even a vehicle accident.
“Something needs to be done to keep the voters safe,” she said.
A small parking lot, long lines and visibility issues caused one driver to hit a stop sign, knocking it into a parked vehicle. Almond added that some drivers had trouble exiting the parking lot. Fire police were later called to assist with traffic control.
“Traffic was unbearable,” Councilwoman Kutzler agreed.
She asked Borough Manager Brian Welsko to contact the county, as they are the ones who decide on the polling location and should provide the resources for traffic control.
“What will they do to rectify the situation?” she asked.
During the meeting, council also unanimously agreed to serve
as a public sector applicant for the Main Street Matters program. This comes after tabling the decision in October and asking property owners Imperial Realty for more information.
If awarded, the Main Street Matters grant would provide over $3.5 million in funding to Imperial Realty to renovate the historic Cement Bank building.
The developer is planning to create first-floor retail space and ADA residential units.
“[I want to] thank [Imperial] for the additional time that they gave us and the questions that they answered,” said Councilwoman Judith Haldeman.
“Business here in Northampton is growing and it should continue to grow,” said Mayor Tony Pristash. “Now we just need more places to put the business.”
Council also received a progress update on the Fourth Street Playground renovations, sponsored by the Cindy Miles Adaptive Fund.
The nonprofit started fundraising in September. They are seeking sponsorships from local businesses and planning fundraisers, like hoagie sales, to raise money. They were also recently awarded a $5,000 grant
“Please get behind this [program],” Councilman Glassic
urged residents.
The nonprofit plans to make ADA improvements to the playground to ensure children of all abilities can enjoy the facilities.
The next council meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
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Continued from page 8 a minimal scope as recommended by the District Administration and Facilities Department with a 4-pipe VAV system and built-up roof, has an estimated total cost of $28,992,310.
In comparison, option two, for a minimal scope as directed by the school board, has an estimated total cost of $20,684,800 and includes the following: a mechanical scope to replace the existing HVAC system with a new 4-pipe VAV system, as well as the piping, boilers, chillers and the controls system; an electrical scope to replace the interior lighting and fire alarm system; no plumbing scope; and a general scope that includes structural steel framing for roof top HVAC, replacement of the roof with an EPDM single-ply roof, new casework where unit ventilators are removed and new acoustic ceilings.
Option three, for a minimal
scope as directed by the school board, has an estimated total cost of $15,469,090 and includes the following: a mechanical scope to replace of the existing HVAC system in-kind with classroom unit ventilators, as well as the piping, boilers, chillers and the controls system; an electrical scope to replace the interior lighting and fire alarm system; no plumbing scope; and a general scope that includes replacing the roof with a built-up roof, providing new acoustic ceilings and upgrading/repairing the sewer treatment plant.
Option four, for a minimal scope as directed by the school board, has an estimated total cost of $21,701,950 and includes the following: a mechanical scope to replace the existing HVAC system with a new 4-pipe VAV system, as well as the piping, boilers, chillers and the controls system; an electrical scope to replace the interior lighting and fire alarm system; a plumbing scope to replace the domestic water heaters and upgrade/repair existing under-slab sanitary and storm
piping; and a general scope that includes structural steel framing for roof top HVAC, replacing the playground equipment, replacing the roof with an EPDM singleply roof, providing new acoustic ceilings and casework where unit ventilators are removed and upgrading/repairing the sewer treatment plant.
Haller informed the board that due to the accelerated timeline of the renovation project, the district would also need to go through a state contract for the work rather than put the project out to bid.
The district’s director of operations and maintenance, Jonathan Jenny, added that if the board wants to begin the work next summer, the board will need to urgently choose which partial renovation option they want to move forward with, otherwise the district may not be able to secure the necessary equipment for the project in time.
However, since the renovations
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Group pens letters to Deployed troops
Joseph Piotti, an Army Vietnam veteran and server at Traditions of Hanover, gives ideas to Spencer Gross about what she can include in her letter to a deployed service member.
Submitted by SAMANTHA DIX
There’s power in a handwritten letter, especially one that contains an expression of appreciation.
Some residents and team members at Traditions of Hanover wanted to help boost the morale of service members, with their messages of gratitude and hope. The group took time to write let-
ters to deployed U.S. troops, with help from Army Vietnam veteran
Joseph Piotti, who is also a server at the community.
“While I was stationed overseas, I received letters from family and relatives, which meant a lot,” he said. “Seeing the residents and staff write these letters to the troops uplifts my spirits. It’s a great reminder to the troops that
what they are there for is worth it.”
Piotti shared his military experiences and offered advice on what to include in the letters. He encouraged everyone to express their gratitude, but also to share current events or anything that would keep them connected to what is happening back at home.
Marketing Associate Spen-
cer Gross said, “Hearing about Joe’s experience and his advice on what to include in the letters, allowed me to write a more meaningful letter, knowing more of what the troops want to hear and how they’ll feel when they receive it.”
Their collaborative efforts turned into 30 letters, which will be split between two organizations, Support Our Troops and Operation Gratitude.
Carl’s Corner In Nazareth To
close at
The end of The month
By HOME NEWS STAFF
Earlier this month, Carl’s Corner announced they would be closing their Nazareth location on Nov. 30.
“Despite our efforts, hopes and dreams, we cannot continue to operate in the current economy. We know that the rising costs of food and energy has affected everyone in recent years, and restaurants are not immune to that reality,” the restaurant detailed in a social media post. “Serving up our cheesy, saucy food with a side order of ‘tude has been our sincere pleasure. We hope you will all stop in throughout the month so we can say our farewells and serve you up the food we all love, one last time.”
Carl’s Corner in Nazareth is located at 848 Nazareth Pike.
“We will always value the Nazareth community and will always welcome the familiar faces of our Nazareth friends,” the business concluded.
The business’s flagship restaurant, located at 2 W. Elizabeth Ave., Bethlehem, will remain open.
Freeman Welcomes $6.12 million
In
state
Development Grants
Submitted by TOM ANDREWS
State Rep. Robert Freeman is pleased to announce more than $6 million in state grants have been awarded to development projects in Easton and Hellertown.
“[This] will lead to improved health care facilities, more outdoor recreational opportunities and additional housing and parking near the river,” said Freeman. “I was glad to help local and business officials work through the state grant process so they could acquire these needed funds for their projects.”
Stewart Silk Mill Redevelopment Co.: $3.62 million
This project will entail the construction and development of a Federally Qualified Health Care Clinic to be operated by Valley Health Partners, an affiliate of the Lehigh Valley Health Network, which will offer a wide range of services, including pediatrics, family medicine, vision, dental, integrated behavioral health, OB/GYN, social services and a walk-in pharmacy.
PD Hellertown LLC: $1.25 million
This project calls for the abatement and demolition of a former industrial manufacturing facility and the construction of a medical office building. The funds will be used to assist in the acquisition of the property, the abatement and demolition of the existing building, the protection of the existing environmental protective cap and the implementation of the site improvements proposed
across the property necessary for the construction of the medical office building.
Skyline Investment Group Easton LLC: $500,000
The project at the Dixie Cup factory site redevelopment involves public site improvements including open space improvements, overall site landscaping, upgrading site utilities and improving the public venue along the Two Rivers Trail.
The Nurture Nature Center:
$500,000
The funds will be used for construction costs related to the building envelope restoration, infrastructure and sustainability upgrades. This includes rehabilitation of the historic Northampton Street façade, including repointing masonry, air sealing, repair and preservation of wood trim, stabilization and/ or replacement of existing ornamental masonry, building envelope improvements, including a complete roof replacement with a new, thermally improved roofing system as well as new window and door systems, structural reinforcement of the roof and replacement of outdated HVAC system.
Watermark Easton LLC:
$250,000
This new construction project, located at 45 Larry Holmes Dr. in Easton, includes a 250-space parking deck flanked by two
buildings containing a total of 150 apartment units. Each building will be approximately 21,700 square feet and offer residential space with balconies and views of the Delaware River. All parking required for the development will be provided on-site, so this project will not burden the already stressed parking infrastructure of the city.
The funds were acquired through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, a state grant program for the design, acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. RACP projects have a regional impact and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues or other measures of economic activity.
RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs.
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were not on the Nov. 11 agenda, the board will have to wait until the December meeting to formerly vote on their choice of the five options.
Director John Becker spoke out against the partial renovation, calling it a “band-aid” that will end up costing the district more money in the long run when additional renovations are needed in five to 10 years and
Vaughn chimed that rushing to vote on the partial renovations is a mistake.
Director Ross Makary also voiced his opinion that the district does not need five elementary schools at this time, and although he predicts they will in the future, he finds the decision to partially renovate Moore Elementary before East Allen Elementary is finished being built a want rather than a need that will result in unnecessary spending.
Many residents expressed their agreement with Makary and one resident called the partial renovation of Moore Elementary a “short-term, narrow-minded plan” and implored directors to spend taxpayer dollars more responsibly.
In defense of his vote for the $20 million partial renovation project, Harris insisted that ren-
ovations to Moore Elementary should have been fixed first and taken precedence over building the new elementary school and education center.
“Some of us feel that Moore won’t get worked on if we don’t push it forward,” added Harris.
In other breaking news, after 34 years of working for NASD, 17 of which he spent serving as superintendent, Jospeh Kovalchik formally submitted his retirement resignation, effective July 1, 2025.
“There’s still a lot of work to do,” Kovalchik said of his time left with the district.
Kovalchik’s resignation was accepted reluctantly by the board, who shared that he will be missed a great deal after serving the second longest term as superintendent in district history.
The next Northampton School
SEPTICSERVICE
Board meeting will include both the regular monthly meeting and the 2025 organization meeting, and will be held on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
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ASSUMPTION BVM
PARISH, Northampton.
610-262-2559
Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. –Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri.– Mass 8 a.m., Sat. –Mass 4 p.m.
ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882
Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239
Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m.
BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132
Sun. Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES
UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345
Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325
Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C.
LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051
Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
CONCORDIA
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.
COVENANT CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-7517
Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444
Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. EL SHADDAI
ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth.610-759-6557
Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship –10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry –Sunday – 6:30 p.m.
Kids Ministries –Wednesday –7 p.m.
EMMANUEL’S
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741
Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m.,
SS 10 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200
Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517
Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036
Sun. – Worship 11 a.m.,
SS 9:30 a.m.
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080
Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
SS 9:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811
Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.
M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m.
Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.
HOLY TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY
SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365
Worship first, third and fifth Sundays 10 a.m.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203
Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
MOUNT EATON CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050
Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW
WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. –Worship 10:30 a.m.
NAZARETH
MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163
Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45
a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY
CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA) Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
NORTHAMPTON
ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5645
Sun – Worship 11 a.m./ 6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.
NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)
Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church)
PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243
Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227
Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30
a.m., Mon. – Fri. –Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440
Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652
Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK
MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910
Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104
Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-FriMass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061
Sun.- Worship 8/10:15/11:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893
Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation 10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107
Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751
Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.
ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894
Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939
Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133
Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-6636 (N)
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
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The GIANT Company
To donate 15,000 Turkeys to help feed Families in
Submitted by LAURA JACOBS
Belvidere Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (11/7-11/21)
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Ruth E. Snyder, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Ruth P. Lynn, Executrix of Estate of Ruth E. Snyder. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Ruth P. Lynn
℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Carl J. Robinson, late of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Tammie Jean Barr, Executrix of Estate of Carl J. Robinson. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to
Tamie Jean Barr
℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Twp will hold a public hearing on the 10th day of December, 2024, at 7:00 PM, during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting held at the Lehigh Twp Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa.18088 for the purpose of enacting the following ordinances which are summarized below. The Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
AN ORDINANCE (2024-3) ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180-85.1 ENTITLED MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES TO ADD THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA USES TO SECTION 180-37 ENTITLED “OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS” AND TO AMEND SECTION 180-85.1 PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTERS.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (11/14 & 11/21)
UPPER
NAZARETH TOWNSHIP PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 proposed General Fund Budget and Liquid Fuels Budget for Upper Nazareth Township will be available for public inspection beginning Thursday, November 14, 2024 through Wednesday, December 4, 2024 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Township office is located at 100 Newport Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. (11/14)
On Tuesday, The GIANT Company announced that ahead of Thanksgiving it will donate 15,000 turkeys to 24 food banks and community partners in the Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia communities it serves.
“At The GIANT Company, we are thankful for our local food bank and food pantry partners and their work to eliminate hunger all year long, especially around the holidays when a nourishing meal is central to celebrations,” said John Ruane, president of The GIANT Company. “Because
need
of our meaningful partnerships with charitable food organizations and our generous suppliers, more than 125,000 servings of protein will be shared with families in need this Thanksgiving, creating moments to savor together.”
The GIANT Company team members will volunteer at food banks packing hunger relief boxes and organizing and restocking shelves in advance of the busy holiday season.
“We are incredibly grateful to The GIANT Company for their turkey donation and all their support throughout the year,” said Jennifer Brillhart, president
and CEO of York County Food Bank. “During the holiday season, our goal is to provide our neighbors with essential food items so they can gather around the table and enjoy a meal together. This donation from The GIANT Company helps to ensure that families across York County will receive a holiday meal.”
Customers are also invited to join efforts to combat local food insecurity this November. From Nov. 15 through Nov. 28, customers can donate free turkey certificates at the register instore to a local food bank. In addition, customers can purchase reusable bags to benefit regional food banks. For more information on the turkey redemption program, including how to donate your turkey certificate, visit giantfoodstores.com/ pages/free-turkey-earn.
A creek bed at Schoeneck Creek goes dry after the lack of rain; photo taken Nov. 3 by Michael Schott.
AAA: It’s the peak time of year for Deer collisions
Submitted
by
THERESA PODGUSKI
Cooler weather and shorter days mean more deer are now
The Crafty Corner
THANKFUL TREE
NEW!
Toy Tricky Tray for the kids!
gracing Pennsylvania’s roadways. The number of deer-vehicle collisions increases during October and peaks in November and De-
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cember. With insurance claim expenses for deer-damaged vehicles on the rise, AAA East Central cautions motorists to be especially vigilant on the road to avoid costly and potentially dangerous crashes.
“More collisions between vehicles and deer occur now than any other time of the year,” says Jonathon King, vice president of insurance sales, AAA East Central. “One of our top claims as winter approaches is for vehicles that have been totaled from hitting animals, and the costs can be staggering.”
In 2023, there were more than 6,315 deer-related crashes in Pennsylvania, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Moreover, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are about 1 million car accidents with deer each year that kill 200 Americans, cause more than 10,000 personal injuries and result in $1 billion in vehicle damage.
AAA’s Recommendation: Check Your Coverage.
AAA Insurance reports that its average deer-related claim in the region is about $5,600, though costs can be much higher depending on the damage to a vehicle. This year’s average is more than $600 higher than last year.
Collision coverage pays for damage to a vehicle that results from a collision with an object (e.g., a telephone pole, a guard rail, a mailbox), or because of flipping over. AAA East Central recommends motorists opt-in for comprehensive coverage, which is for damage to vehicles covered by
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Construction paper: orange, yellow and brown (or any other colors you want for the leaves)
Scissors
Tree branches
Permanent markers
1-hole punch
Tin can
Little rocks
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Cut out orange, yellow and brown pieces of construction paper in the shape of leaves.
Step 2: With a marker, have the kiddos write down something they are thankful for on each leaf.
Step 3: Once they are finished, punch a hole at the bottom of each leaf.
Step 4: Secure the tree branch into the tin can with the rocks.
Step 5: Stick the holes of the leaves through all the branches to complete the thankful tree!
Bath Bowling
Bath Commercial Bowling League
Week No. 11
Standings
Team Won Lost
Broken Tackle 28 16
Bath Supply 27.5 16.5
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering 24 20
Daku Auto Body 22.5 21.5
Alvin H Butz 21 23
Maxx Amusements 21 23
Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair 19 25
Rice Family 13 31
Daku Auto Body (3)
Al Davidson 664 (235-235)
Keith Wagner 599 (202-216)
Rob Daku 568 (206)
Scott Bortz 533
Alvin H Butz (1)
Lee Hilbert 597 (209-204)
Bob Davidson III 596 (202-200)
Bob Davidson Jr 503
Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair (0)
Wyatt Davidson 561 (235)
Bath Supply (4)
Steve Kerbacher 670 (258-237)
Frank Donchez 658 (222-212-224)
Frank Yeakel 613 (225-205)
Brent Connolly 553 (210-200)
Maxx Amusements (3)
Earl Holland Jr 667 (215-260)
John Sverha 534
Earl Holland Sr 526 (233)
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (1)
Ed Musselman 691 (266-233)
Brent Bartholomew 610 (259)
Terry Pagotto 557
Terry Bartholomew 547 (207)
Broken Tackle (3)
Ed Zupko 728 (259-246-223)
Shawn Carraghan 588 (223)
Shannon Quick 586 (219-208)
Butch Riddle 549 (233)
Paul Berkowitz 529
Rice Family (1)
Chris Reeser 573 (202-213)
Bath Industrial League Week 11
Standings
Team Won Lost
D&R Precision Machine 27 17
WTF 26 18
26 18
Palmer Trophy & Awards 23 21
Mourning
Moore Powersports 18 26
G&L Sign Factory 15 29
Shafer Landscaping - 3
Don Shafer 496
Mark Flamisch 476
Jeff Lear 494
Marty Csencsits 493
Matt Paulus 689(232,235)
Moore Powersports - 1
Ed Taylor 492
Mark Janda 491
Scott Friebolin 589(202)
Jordan Meixsell 547(190)
Milt Kelly 563(217)
Palmer Trophy - 3
Joey Mandarino 563(221)
Kurt Berger 498
Butch Holland Sr. 576(207)
Chris Hoops 458
Jim Bendekovitz 687(252,255)
WTF - 1
James Mandarino 470
Shawn Kulick 434
Robert Kulick 464
Adam Wetzel 502(215)
Mike Klement 543(187)
COLORITE - .5
Don Arndt 524(190)
Adam Schisler 302
Steve Glesias 534(204)
Paul Durnin 439
Marty Beal 469
Mourning Would on Stump
Pub - 3.5
Ed Musselman 552(201)
Earl Holland Jr 679(243,241
David Betz 596(207)
Chris Benner 596(226)
Terry Heckman 669(258,206)
G&L SIGN FACTORY - 1
Paul Duda 500(184)
Don Schoeffling 334
Mike Reese 681(245,255)
Nate Meixsell 507(198)
Jason Eberts 609(212,204)
D&R PRECISION MACHINE - 3
Brian Dilley 628(236,227)
Dave Roman 567(207)
Rick Dilley 537(194)
Josh Horninger 553(205) Butch Post Jr 620(225,202)
Suburban Darts
Week 10
submitted by DAVID CASEY
This week in the Dart League we find Dryland remaining in 1st place with a ‘sweep’ of Ebenezer by scores of 6-1, 5-1, and 3-2. Leading hitters for Dryland included Bernie Yurko 7 for 12, Nate Phares 7 for 12 (HR), Larry Golick 6 for 13, and Trevor Zavacki 3 for 7 (2 HR’s). Joey Blevins was 4 for 10 (HR) and Paul Yoder added a HR for Ebenezer.
In another ‘sweep’ Star of Bethlehem beat Christ UCC 4-1, 4-0, and 10-4. Top hitters for Star of Bethlehem were Kyle Taylor 7 for 13, Bill Hoke Jr. 5 for 12, Bryan Frankenfield 5 for 14, Jacob Hoffert also 5 for 14, Ron Frankenfield 4 for 11, Nolan Hoffert 4 for 12, Walt Hoffert 4 for 13, and Scott Hoffert 4 for 15. For Christ UCC, Ed Yost was 4 for 8, Jason Matula 4 for 9 and Donnie Laudenslager with a HR.
It was Emmanuel ‘sandwiching’ 4-2 and 2-0 wins around a 5-4 loss to St. Paul’s. Leading the way for Emmanuel were Jim Hill 6 for 11, Jon Rice 5 for 12, Bob Bast 5 for 13, and Judy Hoffert with a HR. Jason Gross was 6 for 12 and Tom Unger 4 for 9 (HR) for St. Paul’s.
The final match of the night finds Farmersville ‘sandwiching’ 2-1 and 5-2 wins around a 2-1 loss in 10 innings to Blessed Trinity. Sue Grim was 5 for 11, Kyle Campbell 5 for 12, and Mark Steigerwalt 4 for 10 for Famers-
ville, while Tim Heidelmark was 5 for 11 (HR)and Buzz Heidecker 3 for 9 for Blessed Trinity.
W L
Dryland 22 8
St. Paul’s 19 11
Ebenezer 17 13
Star of Bethlehem 14 16
Farmersville 13 17
Blessed Trinity 13 17
Emmanuel 12 18
Christ UCC 10 20
disasters “other than collisions” (in this case, contact with animals).
“While adding comprehensive coverage may add a small amount to your premium, it could save you money down the road,” continued King.
To help prevent a crash or to reduce damage from an animal collision, AAA suggests motorists:
• Pay attention to road signs. Yellow, diamond-shaped signs with an image of a deer indicate areas with high levels of deer activity.
• Keep your focus on the road. Ditching distractions is one of the easiest ways to be ready if a deer comes out of nowhere.
• Be especially attentive in early morning and evening hours. Many animals, especially deer, are most active from 5 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., prime commuting times for many.
• Use high beams when there’s no oncoming traffic. Animals can be spotted sooner and the light reflecting off their eyes will often reveal their location.
• Slow down and watch for other deer to appear. Deer rarely travel alone, so if there is one, more are likely nearby.
Deer Collisions
Continued from page 15
• Resist the urge to swerve. Keep both hands firmly on the wheel and don’t change lanes. Swerving away from animals can confuse them so they don’t know which way to run. It can also put motorists in the path of oncoming vehicles or cause the vehicle to crash into something.
• If the crash is imminent, take your foot off the brake. During hard braking, the front end of a vehicle is pulled downward, which can cause the animal to travel up over the hood towards the windshield. Letting off the brake can protect motorists from windshield strikes because the animal is more likely to be pushed to one side of the vehicle or over the top of the vehicle.
In the event of a deer strike, AAA recommends:
• Call the police.
• Avoid making contact with the animal. A frightened or wounded animal can hurt people or further injure itself.
• Put the vehicle’s hazard lights on, whether it’s light or dark outside.
• If possible, immediately move
the vehicle to a safe location, out of the roadway, and wait for help to arrive.
• Motorists should contact their insurance agent or company representative as quickly as possible to report any damage.
Emergency Fuel Assistance Program Begins
Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT
The Northampton County Area Agency on Aging began its emergency fuel assistance program on Nov. 12. This program is for once-a-season fuel assistance of $800; $780 goes towards fuel assistance and $20 goes to Project of Easton for administrative costs.
To be eligible, an individual needs to be 60 years of age or older, reside anywhere in Northampton County except for Bethlehem City, must meet HUD income guidelines, pro -
Directions
Combine flour, cheese, thyme and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; refrigerate 1 hour.
For filling, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, 5-7 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 3 minutes longer. Add Swiss chard and garlic; cook until chard is wilted, 2-3 minutes.
Chicken Potpie Galette with Cheddar-Thyme Crust
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup ice water
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter
2 large carrots, sliced
1 celery rib, diced
1 small onion, diced
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups julienned Swiss chard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Whisk together broth, flour, salt and pepper; slowly pour over vegetables, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken and oregano.
Preheat oven to 400°. On a floured parchment sheet, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a baking sheet. Spoon filling over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go, leaving center uncovered. Bake on a lower oven rack until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with parsley.
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to PO Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
vide proof of household income and the fuel tank needs to be at one-quarter full or less.
Proof of residency is also required with a copy of the current lease, a letter from
the landlord and two pieces of mail, one of which is a bill. For assistance with non-oil heat, a shut-off notice is required. LIHEAP benefits need to be exhausted, or the applicant needs to have been denied LIHEAP benefits, before they can be eligible for this program.
To apply, contact the Northampton County Information and Referral Emergency Services 610-559-3270 or 610-829-4800.
When a referral is received, a Northampton County Area Agency on Aging staff person will schedule a home visit to determine eligibility.
gram (RACP).
Upper Mount Bethel Township in Northampton County will receive $1.5 million for the abatement of hazardous materials at the power plant site and the demolition of one of the boilers.
“This critical investment will enable Northampton County to safely address hazardous materials at the Portland Power Plant site and proceed with the demolition of one of the boilers, paving the way for future development and ensuring a healthier environment for our community,” said Flood. “As a state legislator, I am committed to securing necessary funding for our district, and I appreciate everyone’s support in helping to obtain these grants.”
million Grant
Submitted by WILL JONES Rep. Ann Flood (RNorthampton) is pleased to announce that $1.5 million in funding has been allocated for a critical project in the 138th District at the Portland Power Plant through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Pro-