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Nazareth Borough Council Honors Borough Employee Of the Year, Page 4

Sacred Heart Senior Living honors Veteran residents with ceremony

Circus series, Part 2 of 3

By SAVANNAH BROWN

On Friday, November 11, Sa

cred Heart Assisted Living Facil ity held a Veterans Day ceremony for residents and their families, honoring 12 veteran residents.

Northampton Mayor Anthony Pristash also attended the event to recognize the veterans.

Sacred Heart Assisted Living Activity Director Lisa Schmidt began the ceremony by thank ing the veterans that reside at the facility for answering the call of duty.

“The veterans we honor today came from all walks of life, but they share several fundamental qualities: Many of them didn't ask to leave their homes to fight in distant battlefields--many didn't even volunteer. They didn't go to war because they loved to fight, they were called to be part of something bigger than themselves. They rose to the na tion's call because they wanted to protect our nation. Today, people throughout the country will gather together to remember,

to honor, and to pay gratitude to those who have served our coun try. Our gathering is just one spark in the flame of pride that burns across the nation today and every day. It's not a lot, but it's one small way we can honor those who have made the ulti mate sacrifice so that we can live in freedom,” said Schmidt.

Anthony Fetterhoff provided the musical selections during the ceremony with his renditions of the “Star Spangled Banner,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America,” “America the Beautiful,” and “My Country tis Thee” as residents and visitors sang along.

Army veteran and Sacred Heart Assisted Living resident Joseph McHale also sang a beau tiful rendition of “Bring Them Home,” which captivated the audience and brought quite a few to tears. He dedicated the song to “the men and women that have given the utmost sacrifice to keep our country safe, to keep the peo ple safe, and to keep our freedom

safe.”

Mayor Pristash thanked the veterans at the ceremony for their selfless service to our country, everything they endured for our country’s defense, and the free doms they fought for while pre senting the veterans with slate coasters for their residences.

“Today, these gentlemen and the men and women like them who have given to our country, I give a heartfelt thank you on behalf of all the residents of the Borough of Northampton. Thank you for your selflessness, for your courage, for your grace under pressure, and for bringing your stories back here to share with us, so that we may learn to appreciate your sacrifice,” Pristash expressed.

Reverend William J. Ritzen thaler shared his gratitude for vet erans and prayed with them along with attending residents.

“President Truman once said our debt to the heroic men and valiant women and the servants

In this second column, we look back to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train.

Mr. Thomas Horvath, of Bridgewater, N.J., is sharing some of the columns he has written for TRP, the railroad magazine.

The Ringlings ran two trains, a red unit and a blue unit. The following is their 2002 show schedule. The red unit started the season in Tupelo, Miss., with a two-day stop. There were seven stops in Texas, with 12 days in Dallas.

The seven Ringling brothers had lived in Baraboo, Wis., so they presented five days of shows in Green Bay, Wis. The red unit tour ended in St. Louis each No vember.

Train No. 2, the blue unit, started its show in June in Wil

kes-Barre, Pa., their only Penn sylvania stop in 2002, and then traveled west, making their first stop in Oklahoma City; continu ing to Las Vegas, Nev.; Arizona; more than a month in California, with 12 days in Anaheim; return ing east for 12 days in Chicago; and ending in Savannah, Ga., Dec. 8.

The schedule of shows was flexible each year. The circus was presented for many years at the

Circus wagons on display. Contributed photo.

Lehigh Township supervisors grant extensions

By LAURA KLOTZ

The November 8 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting began at 8 p.m. due to Election Day. To streamline the meeting, all department reports were tabled until the November 22 meeting.

After approving the minutes of the two previous meetings and some bills, the board heard from representatives of Sedler Design & Redevelopment LLC and Riverview Self-Storage. Both companies submitted requests for extensions on their projects.

Sedler’s representative stated that they still need to clean up a few remaining details regarding their project at 1089 Riverview Dr., and expect to have a report ready for the next meeting of the planning commission. They were seeking an extension on their fi nal site plan until Feb. 28, 2023. Riverview Self-Storage asked for an extension on their final major subdivision plan until April 30, 2023. Their representative stated they have received a response to their first submission and must rectify a few details before sub mitting again. Both extensions were approved by the board.

Township Engineer Michael Muffley delivered a short report, saying that the planning com mission will meet next week. The Northwoods project is un der construction. Board member Cynthia Miller inquired about a tree line where the Northwoods property meets the property owned by a Mr. Strickland, who wishes for the tree line to remain. Muffley said that Northwoods has removed all of the trees they intend to remove for the current phase of the project.

Township Manager Alice Reh

rig reported on the Cherryville intersection project, saying the contractor was expected to be on site on November 14. Depend ing on the weather, they hope to have the concrete completed as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the township did not receive the grant for which they applied to make improvements to the main tenance building. The structure is in need of plumbing and fire suppression work. Board mem ber Gerald Pritchard suggested

the maintenance group could re view the details and look for less expensive alternatives.

Rehrig provided board mem bers with what she hopes will be the final draft of the 2023 bud get. A few items were brought up for clarification, but with the questions answered to everyone’s satisfaction, it was approved to advertise the budget for public consideration at the December

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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. 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 570-325-2233.

Bath Yuletide Celebration- Saturday, Dec. 17 throughout the Borough of Bath. Presented by Bath Community & Economic Development Committee. Bath businesses open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Events throughout the day: Santa Run, Candy Cane Hunt, and Luminary Night at 7 p.m., borough wide Door Decorating Contest.

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

Lehigh Twp. Community Blood Drive- Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport. Call 610-767-6771, ext 120, or email cczonstka@lehightownship.com to reserve a time slot.

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. Siegfried Log Cabin- Open Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Open to coincide with the GWHS Christmas House Tour.)

Northampton County has a 24-hour emergency hotline for all human services-related emergencies. Anyone strug gling with a mental health crisis, abuse, neglect, suicidal thoughts, evictons, substance abuse, food insecurity, etc., can call 610-252-9060 for help and referrals.

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Looking Back

Spectrum in Philadelphia and en joyed by capacity crowds at Madi son Square Garden in New York.

In following the train, Mr. Horvath said, “Unique photo opportunities occurred when the train had a water stop for the animals. This interruption lasted about an hour on an assigned track or a train station. A 1.5-foot hose will be connected to a nearby hydrant to fill the animals’ water tanks and individual cans by ani mal handlers. The frequency of water stops depends on the trip’s length.”

Both red and blue units have a power car filled with generators

that provide electricity for the people who live on the train.

When the trains arrived, city crowds would gather to watch the wagons get unloaded from the railroad cars and parade to the arena.

What a sight!

Mr. Thom Horvath, who fol lowed the trains for years, re called, “As the end of the train draws near, my mind momen tarily travels from a hot, muggy trackside to a darkened Madison Square Garden arena, when a spotlight focuses your attention on the center ring. The ringmas ter is closing the show with a traditional circus wish: “May all your days be circus days.”

In two weeks, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus trains pass into history.

Nazareth Borough Council Honors Borough Employee Of the Year, Erin Bowers

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, November 7 to discuss grants, blitz spending, the hiring of a full-time police officer, park ing, and the 2023 budget.

First, council members ap proved a resolution to honor the Borough Employee of the Year, Erin Bowers, following her re

ceipt of the Northampton Coun ty Award as Nazareth Borough’s top employee in 2022. Mayor Lance E. Colondo presented Bowers with a resolution, which stated: “Whereas Erin Bowers has proudly, faithfully, and ef fectively served the borough of Nazareth as an employee of its public works department for the

past 17 years. Whereas the council of the Borough of Nazareth wishes to honor a person who has meant so very much to our borough in its day-to-day operations, its park system, and the maintenance and well-being of its plantings, flow ers, shrubberies, and landscap ing features. Now therefore be it resolved, and it is hereby resolved by borough council assembly, that Erin Bowers be thanked and com mended as Nazareth Boroughs Employee of the Year for 2022.”

Next, Executive Director of the Northampton County Housing Authority, Gwen Didden, shared that she will be at the Oliver C. Border House two days a week (usually Mondays and Thursdays) and wants people to know how to get a hold of her. She is proud of the work she does and believes that social services are an im portant asset to the community, which needs to be protected in or der to preserve housing needed for vulnerable populations. Didden can be reached at 610-759-8488 or gdidden@northamptoncoun tyha.org.

Under new business, council unanimously approved the fol lowing motions under Public Property: directing the secretary to advertise the yearly closing of the skate park on December 1, the park will reopen on April 1, 2023; a resolution certifying the sub mission of the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps’ grant initia tive proposals for a Northampton County LSA Grant to seek funds for a transport van and for a Mon roe County LSA Grant to seek funds for a Stryker Power Load ing Stretcher System, which costs approximately $54,000, and a

COVID-19 ARPA Pandemic Re sponse Grant to seek $85,000 in funds for the Playground at Veter an’s Memorial Square; additional improvements to the chimneys at the library at a cost of $2,690; and the request of the Nazareth Area Baseball and Softball Association for spring, summer, and fall use of various fields within the borough.

Under Finance, council unani mously approved the payment of $81,406 divided into quarterly payments as the borough’s share of 2023 library support; the pro posed 2023 operating budget and its advertisement, which does not contain a tax increase for resi dents; formal acknowledgment re ceipt of the “Second Tranche” of the American Rescue Plan money received in September in the amount of $299,355.42; and the prohibition of last minute “blitz spending” during the final 45 days of 2022 by department heads— any expenditures not previously approved in the 2022 budget will require full council approval.

Under Police, council unani mously approved a handicapped parking space at 23 West Cen ter St.; the sale of 10 cases of 12-gauge federal slugs to Bushkill Township for $800; the sale of the borough’s 2008 Crown Victoria patrol vehicle to Paul Fiore for $800; the hiring of full-time po lice officer Austin Signarovitz on a one-year probationary basis ef fective November 28; and the re quest of the Nazareth Area/Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce for free downtown parking on Black Friday (November 25) and Small Business Saturday (November 26)

Suburban Darts

Week 10

With Bryan Frankenfield going 10 for 15, Jake Hoffert 7 for 13, Bill Hoke Jr. 6 for 12, Tyler Fran kenfield 5 for 13, Austin Hoffert 5 for 15 and Scott Hoffert adding a HR, Star of Bethlehem remains in 1st place in the Dart League, ‘sandwiching’ 4-0 and 18-7 wins around a 3-1 loss to Christ UCC.

Garry Hunsicker was 5 for 12 (HR), Dave Shaver also 5 for 12 and Kevin Biechy with a HR for Christ UCC.

It was Dryland ‘sweeping’ Ebenezer 9-4, 9-3, and 5-2 to move into 2nd place. Leading the charge for Dryland were Butch Silfies 7 for 14, Earl Sigley, Shawn Sigley, and Bernie Yurko all going 7 for 15, and Nate Phares 4 for 13 (HR). For Ebenezer, Paul Yo der and Jim Voortman each went 4 for 12, and Zane Blevins had 2 HR’s.

Light of Christ lost the ‘night cap’ to Farmersville 3-1 after win ning the 1st 2 games 2-1 and 5-4. Top hitters included Eric Harper 7 for 13 and Andy Mickelson 4 for 12 (HR) for Light of Christ, while Kyle Campbell and Jason Steigerwalt (HR) were 6 for 12 apiece for Farmersville.

The final match of the night finds St. Paul’s beating Emmanu el 3-0 and 9-2, losing the ‘night cap’ 3-1. Hitters for St. Paul’s were Jennifer Erkinger 5 for 13, Paul Slimmon 4 for 11, Kevin Gross 4 for 13, Roger Kern also 4 for 13 and Larry Kneller with a HR. Jon Rice was 5 for 12 and Chuck Achenzie 5 for 13 (HR) for Emmanuel.

W L Star of Bethlehem 19 11 Dryland 16 11 St. Paul’s 17 13 Ebenezer 15 15 Farmersville 13 14 Emmanuel 14 16

Christ UCC 12 18

Light of Christ 11 19

13 meeting.

Moving to new business, the board approved a resolution to make an amendment to the 2022 budget. This resolution will align revenues and expenditures for 2022 up to early November. Rehrig then reported that the wording has been finalized on the personal range ordinance, which will be advertised for adoption on December 13. Re garding the discussion at a pre vious meeting about purchasing monitors for the board room, she met with consultants from the IT company and outlined their

recommendations; a quote will be brought for the board’s con sideration.

Township Solicitor David Backenstoe reported North woods and Turkey Hill projects should both be ready to move forward very soon. The final re vised plans for the new Turkey Hill are expected to be submit ted in the near future. He also mentioned that the owners of a small parcel of land adjacent to the Hills at Greenock are looking to have their property rezoned; he feels the request is reason able and will be presenting it for board review at a future meeting.

A resident reported that an other tree has fallen in Indian Trail Park, this time near the rails-to-trails park. Frank Zama dics of the public works commit

tee will be notified. With regards to the other trees that need to be removed, Jones explained that they are too large for the town ship grounds crew to remove,

and bids are being taken from contractors to do the job.

The next township meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Novem ber 22 at 7 p.m. in the municipal

building at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

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East Allen Township Supervisors review 2023 Budget, no tax increase proposed

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their November 9 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors reviewed the proposed 2023 budget. Most notably, the $2.7 million budget proposes a 6.5 mil general fund tax and $30 fire hydrant fee, the same tax residents have seen since 2006.

Township Manager Brent Green said 2022 was an “excep tional year,” though the proposed budget for 2023 does include a

shortage of roughly $9,000. Dur ing the meeting, Green and su pervisors worked to balance this budget.

Total expenditures in 2023 are expected to be $2,755,636.40. The township’s largest expenses include public works costs and employee benefits. Projected costs for public works in 2023 is $982,150. Employee benefits, such as health insurance and pensions, are estimated to cost $450,000.

Other expenses the township expects to incur next year in clude $85,000 for legal services, $75,000 for engineering services, $82,000 for the township man ager’s salary, $35,000 for storm water management, $24,000 for governing body costs, $50,000 for insurance, and $32,500 for computers and technology.

Administration and finance is another major expense for the township, totalling $166,000, while buildings and facility costs

are estimated to be $155,000.

This includes capital construc tion, utilities, and building maintenance. Planning and zoning costs are expected to be $120,000. Fire costs are estimat ed to be $158,000.

A new expenditure the town ship is estimating for is the Open Space plan, approved this year.

The $30,000 line item will help fund advertising for the program, as well as the salary for a parttime open space director.

The township has also estimat ed $25,000 for contracted police services. The influx in truck traf fic violations have prompted the township to explore private po lice services or services from a re gional department like Colonial Regional.

One expense not on the pro posed budget is brand-new equipment. Due to supply chain issues, any vehicle equipment the township orders would not be available in 2023 “even if we or dered it today,” said Green.

The township expects to bring in $2,746,110 in revenue next year. Earned income tax is pro jected to bring in $750,000, while zoning permits are expect ed to bring in $250,000. Other revenue drivers include liquid fuels ($207,000), capital proj ects ($87,000), and hydrants ($32,000).

Fees and permits are not bring ing in as much revenue as they had pre-COVID, explained Green. Burning permits are bringing in half of what they did in years’ past. Meanwhile, field rentals are down and the town ship is projecting a loss when it comes to summer camp, which has seen a decrease in registra tions. This is the “new normal” Green said, adding that COVID has changed the needs of town ship residents. The township’s soccer program is estimated to bring in $30,000, while the sum

mer camp may bring in $25,000.

This leaves a deficit of $9,526.40 in the budget. Green said there is wiggle room in some of the line items to help balance out this deficit, including in tech nology costs.

While presenting the budget, Green did add that the town ship’s assessment value has seen a “significant increase” due to new warehousing. One mil equals $192,000, compared to $166,000 in 2018.

The proposed budget as writ ten was approved for advertise ment. Supervisors will officially vote on the budget during their December 14 meeting.

In other news, supervisors ap proved the appointment of Ha nover Engineering as the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space plan ning consultant. Jason Smith will serve as the lead consultant, hav ing worked with other townships and municipalities on open space plans. Green said Smith has a skill for knowing what the com munity wants.

The open space plan is estimat ed to cost $60,000. However, a grant from Northampton Coun ty will cover $30,000 of these costs. A budget and time table is in the works.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Wednes day, December 14 at 7 p.m.

property will create a host of conditions and challenges that will significantly impact the sur rounding residential area. These changes and the impact they cre ate (which are numerous) to the proposed site and surrounding area are beyond the scope of this letter.

That is why I implore you to attend the next and future public hearings on this matter.

The next hearing date is set for Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. at the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company.

Please come out and have your voices heard or at least your pres ence known on this very impor tant township issue. Just because something can be done does not follow that it should be done.

We do have a voice. If and when this proposed warehouse is approved it will be too late to contest. The time to take action is now.

A final note: warehouses be long in industrial parks that are designed to accommodate the many challenges they present by their very nature. These com

mercial operations do not align well with neighboring residential property for a multitude of rea sons.

Let us engage in continuing common sense and respectful dialogue on this matter with the opposing viewpoint.

Let us reconsider the “where” in warehouses that makes good sense.

Looking forward to meeting you at the next township hearing on December 8.

Thanks for listening, neighbor!

Fellow Moore Township/surrounding Area residents:

I respectfully write to all of you with a very concerning is sue. Surely you are well aware of the continuing development of our local land for the purpose of commercial warehouse us age. No doubt the proximity to major transportation routes and available land has played a sig nificant role in this trend.

The latest warehouse develop ment proposal has earmarked the property that currently is known as “Southmoore,” a lo cal public golf course adjacent to routes 512 and Jones Road between Bath and Moorestown. The proposed warehouse(s) site, yes more than one building, is adjacent to numerous private residences.

My wife and I have been and remain residents of Moore Township for over 30 years. We have raised our family here. We were attracted to this area to enjoy the rural lifestyle like so many of our neighbors.

While I do not oppose eco nomic growth and develop ment, like all things, there is a time and a place. The pro posed warehouses on the cur rent Southmoore Golf Course

CRABCAKES

BROILED HADDOCK

Stephen F. Konopka, longtime Moore Township resident

5 home improvement ideas To increase home value

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What Adds the Most Value to a Home?

When it comes to home im provements, you probably know that the answer is “yes” to the question: Does adding a bath room add value?

But do you know the answer to the question: How much value does a bathroom add?

Determining what adds the most value to a home can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to. By breaking down each up date, you can balance the poten tial gain in resale value and home equity with the enhancements you’ll benefit from most while you’re living there.

Fun fact: Did you know that 63% of people feel stronger and more invigorated when a fresh coat of paint is applied to a room? 5 home improvements that add the most value to a home

1.

Remodeling the Kitchen

When people come over, where do they gather? For most people, the answer is the kitchen, which is one reason these renovations typically add the most value to a home. As a focal point of the home, it’s worth your time (and money) to ensure your kitchen is where people want to spend time.

Kitchen upgrades vary widely, but midrange kitchen remod els typically cost $25,000 to $65,000. The good news: home owners can recoup 50-80% of their renovation expenses for kitchen remodels. They can also increase the resale value of their home by $18,000 to $40,000. And, for major, upscale kitchen remodels, the resale value can be upwards of $70,000.

Add value to your home through a kitchen remodel

• Prepare to spend a significant portion of your home improve ment loan on labor (general con tractor, plumber, electrician, etc.)

• Focus on updating the space but keeping it cohesive with the rest of your home’s aesthetic

• Consider a kitchen extension — add an island, build a walk-in pantry, or add a seating area

• For a quick, inexpensive up date, replace old light fixtures, paint cabinets, and update hard ware throughout

2. Adding a Bedroom

How much value does add ing a bedroom have? For most homes, an extra bedroom can add $30,000 to $50,000 in value. However, these numbers depend on your home’s location and ex isting property value. But, in general, adding a bedroom will yield a high return on investment (ROI).

According to RealtyHop, add

ing a second bedroom is the most cost-effective bedroom upgrade, and adding a third is a good op tion much of the time. It typically costs around $30,000 to add a second bedroom, and you should see at least that much of an in crease in your home price.

Add value to your home by adding another bedroom

• Remember that in most states, bedrooms must have a closet, a window, and a door

• Avoid adding very small bed rooms — if you can’t fit a double bed in it, it’s likely too small to be worth adding

• Aim to add at least 150 square feet to the above-ground living space of your home for each bed room

• Consult a local realtor to find out whether you could boost your home value by adding an of fice rather than a bedroom

• If the square footage of your home can’t accommodate an ex tra room, consider a bathroom addition or remodel, or increase the size of the primary bedroom

3. Finishing a Basement

The cost of finishing a base ment varies widely. Basement renovations range from $6,000 for a 400-square-foot space to more than $21,000 for a 1,500-square-foot space. But, no matter the square footage, finish ing a basement should give you a 75% ROI.

Add value to your home by finishing a basement

• Start by fixing any flooding problems — add drains and larg er gutters, or re-slope your yard

• Add livable square footage by waterproofing, installing a drain, and adding drywall, windows, and electrical

• Be sure the finished product doesn’t include visible ductwork, insulation, concrete floors, or ex posed pipes (unless you’re using them as a design element)

• To increase the price even more, add windows, a separate entrance/exit, and a kitchenette

4. Adding a Full or Half Bathroom

How much does an extra bath room add to home value? The numbers are clear:

• Installing a full bathroom anywhere in your home will raise its resale value as much as 20%

• Half bathrooms generally in crease the value of your home by 10%

Add value to your home by adding a bathroom

• Consider en-suite options, es pecially if you have limited space to work with and are targeting families as buyers

• Remember: You can install a half bath in a space as small as 3×6 feet — which is roughly the size of a refrigerator

• A basement bathroom can increase your home’s resale value by 10% to 20%; if done to the proper specifications, it could even turn your basement into an other bedroom

5. Remodeling a Bathroom

Now that you know how much a bathroom adds to home value, what about a remodel? A typical bathroom remodel — replacing the tub, tile, toilet, vanity, and fixtures — costs about $10,500. When you sell, you can expect to receive about $10,700 back — which means you’re looking at 102% ROI.

Add value to your home by updating bathrooms

• Most buyers prefer a separate tub and shower, so consider in stalling a walk-in shower

• Ensure a cohesive aesthetic by keeping the kitchen and bath room design consistent — use

the same fixtures, counters, and flooring

• To remodel on a budget, shop for fixtures during seasonal sales and purchase a suite of fixtures all at once.

• Avoid dark paint colors; In stead, use light, neutral colors to make the area feel more spacious

• Opt for shaker-style cabinets and granite or quartz counter

tops, which buyers tend to prefer

Final Question: What Adds the Most Value to a Home?

Final Answer: Getting It Done. As with many things in life, the most important step is getting it done. If you’d love to remodel your kitchen, but you know that a large project isn’t feasible for your family right now, start with a bathroom. Be realistic, and take remodels one-by-one.

40 years of The GWHS Christmas House Tour

Submitted by CAROL BEAR

Over these past 40 years, the GWHS house tour has opened 285 historic private homes and buildings in and around Bath in central Northampton County. Bath, founded in 1737, is older than Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth and Northamp ton. It was the commercial hub for the 18th and 19th century settle ments in Northampton County. Of those 285 historic tour build ings, I recollect only five retain ing original, historic stenciling, drawings or decorative painting on the interior. This year’s tour is fortunate to have four of those houses included. First is the Sieg fried log cabin on W. Main Street in Bath. Owned by the Borough of Bath, the cabin has red and

green stenciled circle designs on two of the plaster ceilings of the first floor. The stone bank house, featured in The Home News on October 20, has a drawing of an Indian on one of its bedroom walls, discovered under layers of wallpaper. The stone house featured last week has decorated baseboards on the second floor, and six panel doors with flame decorations that were restored. The center hall stone house fea tured in this week’s paper has vi brant stenciling in two bedrooms on the second floor. They left sev eral areas untouched, “windows to the past,” so that you can see the actual 1700s artwork. The owners also took the time to re move all the newer layers of paint in the hallway down to the origi nal blue-green milk paint. This week’s featured house is a center hall stone home which sits along the east branch of the Monocacy Creek surrounded by meadows and rolling farmland.

The property has been traced to 1737 when the King of England granted it to William Penn. On

March 6, 1778, the owner An drew Allen was declared a trai tor and returned to England. His land was seized by the Common wealth of Pennsylvania and later auctioned to the highest bidder (name unknown). The stone house with its five fireplaces and wide pine, plank floors dates back to 1790. Its 12-over-8-pane win dows are all original. The own ers purchased the home in 1987 and have been diligently restor ing it since. Original milk paint on woodwork and wall stenciling have been uncovered, carefully restored and preserved. Sections have been left untouched to veri fy the authenticity of design and color. These stencils are attribut ed to Moses Eaton style. The first and second floors will be open for the tour.

You will see all this and more authentic historical features on the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour on December 3. The 40th year

Sacred Heart Senior Living

Continued from page 1 of our country can never be re paid. They have earned our un dying gratitude. Truman’s words reign true as we celebrate the sac rifices of those who have served to protect our great country. Veterans Day honors those who have served in the United States military. And it's celebrated with dignity and honor to you all. The people gathered here today and the community around us would like to thank you, those who have served, especially the men that are before us today. Our coun try, on this day, always, we want

to thank our veterans for giving their spirits, their lives, and their acts of selflessness to keep our nation free and safe because of their bravery,” Ritzenthaler pro claimed.

“Thank you for honoring our veterans today. Let us walk to ward tomorrow, still honoring them by living in the freedom that they protect,” Schmidt ob served.

In closing, the activity depart ment presented the veterans with hand carved wooden plaques that read “Veteran – Proudly served with honor.”

The 12 veterans that were hon ored at the ceremony were Army veteran Edward Bauer, Army vet eran Ronald Corson, Army veter

an Eugene Koncz, Army veteran Joseph McHale, Army veteran Robert Wasser, Navy veteran Jo seph Moustacchio, Navy veteran Paul Turk, Marine veteran Eu gene Kondler, Marine veteran Robert Lambert, Air Force veter an Joseph Bischof, Air Force vet eran Joseph Fulop, and Air Force veteran Robert Madden.

Head-on collision In Lehigh Township

Submitted by POLICE CHIEF SCOTT FOGEL

On Sunday, November 13, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Lehigh Township Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Route 248 (Lehigh Drive), at Gap View Drive. A maroon Hyundai Sonata, driven by 33-year-old Tanya Piccolo of Palmerton, was traveling eastbound on Route 248 and collided head-on with a maroon Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling westbound on Lehigh Drive. The Trailblazer was op erated by 61-year-old Gregory Bredbenner of Northampton. Airbags were deployed in both vehicles. Both drivers were trans ported by Northampton Region al EMS to Lehigh Valley Hospi tal Muhlenberg. Injury status is not known at time of print. Ac cording to witness information, the Hyundai Sonata crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and collided with the Chevrolet Trail blazer. The roadway was closed for approximately one hour due to the crash. Lehigh Township Police were assisted by Lehigh Township Fire & Rescue as well as Lehigh Township Fire Police. The crash is under investigation.

EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Domestic in the 1400 block of Railroad St., and the 1600 block of Canal St. Reports of domestics between a male and a female.

Assist person, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Officers assist a male.

OCTOBER 31

Traffic stop, W. 10th St. and Main St., the 2000 block of Main St., and Main St. and W. 28th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 2000 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Domestic in the 500 block of E. 7th St. between two females.

OCTOBER 29

EMS ambulance assist in the unit block of E. 22nd St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Criminal mischief in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a residence egged.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a male.

Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

OCTOBER 30

Noise complaint in the 100 block of W. 14th St. Report of loud music.

The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@ homenewspa.com or call 610-9230382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com.

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

Sat. – Worship 5 p.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132

Sun. Worship 9:15 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., SS 9:30 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.

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. 484-408-9624

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 to 11:15 a.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 Sun. – Every third Sunday at 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.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/Vaccinated Service 11:45 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. – 9 a.m.- Contemporary Worship, 10 a.m.- Christian Formation, 11 a.m.- Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882 Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. –Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

VIRGIN

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517

Sundays- 9 a.m. Worship (and online), 10:30 a.m. SS for all ages.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m.,

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 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. 610-7597363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 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.

NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m., SS 9:30 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. & 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-Fri- Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.

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. 610-2580875

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., Northampton. 610-837-7426

Sun. – 10:15 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.

HELP WANTED

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SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

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GARAGE/YARD SALES

IT’S YARD SALE SEASON!

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SUPER GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE

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(11/17)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Robert Y. Chap man, Jr. late of the Borough of Wilson, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsyl vania, deceased.

Letters Administration on the above Estate have been grant ed to the undersigned. All per sons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing with out delay to the Attorney noted below.

Robert Y. Chapman, III 14 Olde English Rd. Bedford, NH 03103

Administrator

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

Attorney for the Estate (11/3-11/17)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Jeannette M. Bolt, deceased, late of Walnutport Borough, County of Northamp ton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons in debted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

Executrix: Donna L. McK enna

℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Es quire

Easton, PA 18043

Executrix

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (11/17-12/1)

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regu larly scheduled monthly meet ing to be held on December 5, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Naza reth, Pennsylvania.

AN ORDINANCE AMEND ING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENER AL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 402, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANC ES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby or dained and enacted by the au thority of the same, that Chap ter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 402, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Loca tions, of the Code of Ordinanc es of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsyl vania, is hereby amended as follows:

§402. Parking prohibited at all times in certain locations: Street Side Between E. Prospect St. South The southeast corner of E. Prospect and Franklin Street to a point 36’ East

Effective Date. This ordi nance shall be effective within five (5) days after adoption by the Borough Council and ap proval by the Mayor.

S. Pierce, Solicitor (11/17)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the proposed 2023 Budget for Lehigh Twp, Northampton County, is available for public inspection beginning Nov 17, 2022, during the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Mon through Fri, at the Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport. The proposed budget is intend ed to be adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Super visors on Dec. 13, 2022. The proposed budget reflects the current millage rate of 5.7 mills.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager

Lehigh Township Northampton County (11/17)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public meeting on the 13th day of December, at 7:00 PM, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Mu nicipal Drive, Walnutport, Pa. 18088 for the purpose of en acting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. 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 OF THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP AMENDING CHAPTER 170 ENTITLED “WEAPONS”, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANC ES OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENN SYLVANIA BY DELETING SEC TION 170-2 ENTITLED “DIS CHARGING WEAPONS” IN ITS ENTIRETY AND BY PROVID ING ALTERNATE GUIDELINES FOR THE DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS IN LEHIGH TOWN SHIP AND BY DELETING PROVISIONS WHICH REGU LATE PRIVATE SHOOTING RANGES.

All Ordinances or parts of Or dinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

Alice A. Rehrig Manager

ESTATE NOTICE

(11/17)

HAUSMAN, JEANETTE H. a/k/a JEANETTE HARRIET HAUSMAN, dec’d.

Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Executor: William D. Haus man ℅ Kristin M. Harvey, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045

Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFIC ES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 (11/17-12/1)

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Copies of the complete Ordi nance are available at the Bor ough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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Estate of Robert C. Kromer, Sr. late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylva nia, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been grant ed to the undersigned. All per sons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing with out delay to the Attorney noted below.

Robert Charles Kromer, Jr. 11508 Fernwood Rd. Slatington, PA 18080

Executor

Kimberly Sue Altemose

454 N. Penn Dixie Rd. Bath, PA 18014

Executor

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire

Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (11/17-12/1)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Leonard J. Becker, Jr., late of the Township of Ha nover, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsyl vania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been grant ed to the undersigned. All per sons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing with out delay to the Attorney noted below.

Rosalie P. Curto P.O. Box 3693

Alfred

Andy’s Corner

By ANDY WEAVER

The Nazareth March ing Band traveled to Hershey on Sunday, November 13 for the championship and fin ished in first place to wrap up the 2022 sea son.

The Nazareth Middle School had their Ninth Annual Powder Puff football game on Thurs day, November 10 at Andy Leh Stadium. The teams competing were the Blue team and the White team. The White team won the game 5444. Over 100 girls par ticipated playing foot ball and over 50 boys served as cheerleaders. The purpose of the Pow der Puff game is to raise money for the “Giving Tree” which helps fami lies at Christmas time. There was also a box at the game where people could drop off dona tions or gift cards from retailers. The Giving

Tree will also be avail able in the school next week during parentteacher conferences.

The Nazareth Com petition Cheerleaders went to Northampton on November 6 where JV took first, Varsity Traditional took first, Varsity Game Day took first and Grand Champion and earned the highest score of the competition. On No vember 12 they went to Easton where JV and Varsity took first. On November 13 they went to Wilson and JV and Varsity teams took first. Winter sports will begin practices on Fri day, November 18. The first home events will be girl’s basketball on De cember 6, boy’s basket ball on December 9 and wrestling on December 10. For up-to-the-min ute sports news, visit https://nazarethsports. webador.com/.

Dinner,” each of the homes will have dining room table settings with holiday finery - china, glass, linens, and decorations. For some extra sparkle, make reserva tions to attend the Friday evening Candlelight Tour. The Candle light Tour begins at 5:30 p.m. at the GWHS Ralston-McKeen House and visits each of the homes in order. Crackling fires, beeswax candles, pine and holly all make the Friday Candlelight Tour a night to remember. The Candlelight Tour finishes back at the Ralston-McKeen House with soft music, charcuterie and Colonial shrub. The Friday, Dec. 2 Candlelight Tour is a private showing of the homes starting at 5:30 p.m. for the homeown ers, volunteers, decorators and patrons. Patron cost is $40 for members and $48 for non-mem bers. Candlelight Tour tickets are by reservation only, call 610-3900555.

for the tour, it features only historic buildings in central Northamp ton County. Each home will be decorated for the holidays by florists, gar den clubs and family us ing the theme “Christ mas Dinner.”

Invite your friends and family to celebrate the season with the

Governor Wolf Histori cal Society’s 40th Christ mas House Tour on December 2 and 3. This year’s tour is extra special with florists and garden clubs adding decora tions, and the historical society site open for a two-day holiday history festival. Using the house tour theme “Christmas

Saturday tour ticket booklets go on sale November 12 at Bath Drug on Walnut Street in Bath, S Seem Antiques on Chestnut Street in Bath, Miller Ace Hard ware on Rt. 329 in Northamp ton, Mycalyn Florals on Main Street in Nazareth and the Snow Goose Gallery on Main Street in Bethlehem. The tour booklet has sketches and descriptions of each of the nine homes and buildings open for the tour as well as a map and written directions. The Sat urday, Dec. 3 tour goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets are $25, and tickets purchased the day of the tour are $30. The house tour booklet also includes free admission into the two-day holiday craft festival at the Gov ernor Wolf Historical Society’s site. To be a patron, volunteer, or for more information, call Carol at 610-390-0555.

Stone home sitting along the east branch of the Monocacy Creek.

Naz. Council

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with no charges for parking in the metered zone on those days.

For the month of October, the Nazareth Borough Police Depart ment reported a total of 281 to tal calls, which consisted of: 38 crimes reported and investigated, seven criminal arrests, three drugrelated crimes, 20 Part 1 offenses, 65 traffic citation, 30 warnings is sued, three reportable accidents, and 11 non-reportable accidents. Parking Enforcement issued a total of 373 parking tickets and violations for the month of Octo ber for a total monthly income of $15,034.08.

In other business, council unan imously approved the request of Vigilance Hose Fire Company to stage the annual St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K Race on March 18, 2023, with the Nazareth Special

Fire Police assuming responsibili ty for traffic control and necessary road closures beginning at 9 a.m., with the race following at 10 a.m.

For the month of September, the fire department responded to 27 service calls, which consisted of: nine fire alarms, three EMS as sists, two motor vehicle accidents, one tree down, one spill, one wire problem, one gas strike, one burn complaint, and eight mutual as sists.

Under Law, council unani mously approved a resolution that compels the borough tax col lector to waive additional charges and late fees for certain real estate taxes for which notices were not received; direction for the Bor ough Solicitor to draft a letter endorsing the borough’s support for a bill before the Pennsylvania Legislature amending the Civil Service Rules and make those rules apply only to boroughs with

10 or more full-time police offi cers; and advertisement of an or dinance change to establish a no parking area on the south side of East Prospect Street at the corner of Franklin Street.

Last, council unanimously ap proved the December 1 closing of the yard waste facility for the sea son and its advertisement, which will reopen on or around March 28, 2023, and the hiring of the firm of Barton and Loguidice for the development of an engineer’s opinion of probable cost to de sign, permit, and construct a Yard Waste Drop-Off and Processing Area and a Recycling Drop-Off Area at a cost of $8,000.

The regularly scheduled bor ough workshop meeting on De cember 29 has been canceled.

The next regularly scheduled Nazareth Borough Council meet ing will be held on Monday, De cember 5 at 6 p.m. in the Naza reth Council Chambers.

Mayor Lance E. Colondo congratulates Erin Bowers on 2022 Borough Employee of the Year.

County Purchases

Land in Forks

Township for Affordable Housing

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT

Lamont McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announce that the County, along with Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley, has purchased two separate tracts of land totaling 11 acres in Forks Township to be used for afford able housing.

The County paid $1 million for the land with Habitat for Hu manity providing $300,000 for a total purchase price of $1.3 mil lion. A fair market appraisal indi cated that the two parcels have a combined value of $3.9 million. The sellers sold the property be low fair market value as an “in kind” contribution to Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Val ley. County Council approved the purchase at their meeting on November 3.

“Lack of affordable housing is

one of the biggest problems we have in Northampton County today,” says Lamont McClure. “It’s important that the County does what it can to support these kinds of developments so the people who work here can afford to live here.”

Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley plans to construct 50 affordable housing units on the property.

EAST BATH 125

25 – Travis Foose, Bob Ruth, Jill Skoutelas, Joe Stevko, Lenny Wydra, Jon Zadzora

RANGER LAKE 125 25 – Jim Corley, Irvin Den nis Jr., Allan Hunter, Roy Knipe, Mark Ryan, Tony Subjin, Seth Tavolaro

Team Standings

Stars & Strikes 23 17

Daku Auto Body 18 22

Broken Tackle 17 23

Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair 14 26 Rice Family 12 28

Stars & Strikes (0)

Bob Davidson Jr635 (216-227)

Bob Davidson III594 (232-202) Lee Hilbert 578 (222)

Butch Riddle 608 (240)

Paul Berkowitz 599 (236)

Shannon Quick584 (211)Vinny Spaziani 571 (200)

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (4)

Terry Bartholomew 675 (226-277)

East Bath Rod And Gun Club November 13

BLUE RIDGE 122

25 - Barry Berger, Dave Brad er, Lorne Palansky 24- Rich Trumbauer 23 - Caitline Bonser, Jacob Bonser, Earl Frankenfield, Jeff Hahn

COPEECHAN 123 25 – Donald Boehm, Mark Ferdinand, John Soloe 24 – John Ferdinand, Damion Giering, Joe Mule’

624 Ranger Lake 623 East Bath 615 Blue Ridge Bath Commercial

Bowling League Week No. 10 Standings

Team Won Lost Maxx Amusements 28 12 Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering 25 15 Bath Supply 23 17

Maxx Amusements (4)

Earl Holland Sr 674 (230-212-232)

Earl Holland Jr 669 (211-268)

Bath Supply (4)

Frank Donchez 618 (254)

Frank Yeakel 602 (224-200) Jeff Kerbacher 582 (224)

Vince Bauer

Fiberglass Repair (0)

Wyatt Davidson 582 (229) Vince Bauer 555

Daku Auto Body (0)

Scott Bortz 593 (213)

Scott Shriner 591 (232)

Al Davidson 578 (207)

Bob Daku 563 (202)

Bob Faustner 514

Broken Tackle (4)

Ed Zupko 675 (207-233-235)

Brent Bartholomew 656 (211-218-227)

Rice Family (0) Chris Reeser 554

Bath Industrial League Week 10 Standings

Team Won Lost

WTF 26 14

Taylor Honey 23 17

D&R Precision

Machine 22 18 Colorite 22 18

G&L Sign Factory 22 18

Palmer Trophy & Awards 16 24

Liberty Recycling 16 24 Fensty’s Restor. 13 27

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