The Home News November 21 by Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc.

Mary Immaculate Seminary

One of the beautiful landmarks in Lehigh Township is the former Mary Immaculate Seminary. Recently, a visitor to the Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum shared some rare 1930 photographs showing the masons who set the stones for the building.

This writer was fortunate to be given a tour of the seminary when the Vincentian Fathers were teaching courses. The building’s impressive interior contains a chapel with stained glass windows, taking visitors back in time.

Years ago I interviewed Mr. Monroe Hall, of Treichlers, who remembered a freight train stopping in Treichlers loaded with stone. The stones were taken to

the seminary site; he marveled watching the construction of the building.

The Lehigh Township Historical Society’s book, “Images of America: Lehigh Township” takes us back to 1930.

Mary Immaculate Seminary was built between 1935 and 1938 at a cost of $1 million.

In 1936, the Congregation of Missions of St. Vincent de Paul in Philadelphia announced plans to build a seminary in Lehigh Township for the Vincentian Fathers of Germantown.

“Images of America” states, “Located on 569 acres…it was designed as an interpretation of

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Lehigh Township volunteer Firefighters lauded by community

Township

schoolchildren,

By LAURA KLOTZ

During the Nov. 12 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting, members of Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. were thanked and congratulated for their recent efforts in putting out the Blue Mountain wildfire.

Board President Michael Jones read a statement thanking the volunteer firefighters, the community members who donated supplies, the police department and the township office administrators for all of their hard work, dedication and courage in such a difficult time. They were particularly lauded for the fact that the fire was contained without a single injury or loss of human life, nor any structural damage.

Board member Cynthia Miller informed those in attendance that the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lehigh Valley

Chamber of Commerce have jointly opened a fund at the Neffs National Bank, which will raise money for local fire companies in the event of similar situations in the future. The public is encouraged to contribute to this fund. Contributions in cash or personal check can be delivered in person at Neffs National Bank locations at 5629 Pa. Route 873, Neffs, or 211 S. Best Ave., Walnutport, or at any Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber office. Donations can also be mailed to the Neffs National Bank at 5629 Route 873, P.O. Box 10, Neffs, PA 18065; checks should be made payable to Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber. To contribute using Venmo, send them to the Chamber (@GLVCC) with “Initiative to Support Local Fire Departments” in the

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volunteer firefighters have received many thank you cards from local

which are currently on display in the municipal center’s meeting room.

Photo courtesy of Jim Hower and family

Nazareth Indian Tower, by Gregory Morgan Photography

that’s definitely primary deciding between single windows. According purchase and pane window is window, while a double $350 to $400 per

it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures. Energy Efficiency

Insulation

layer of glass, they’re not as good as double pane windows at insulating your home from outside noises and temperatures. If you live somewhere quiet with temperate weather, then you may be just fine opting to save money with single pane windows. However, if you’re concerned about noise and other external factors affecting the comfort of your home, you should probably go with double pane, though it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures.

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Getting your house ready to show off to holiday visitors can be a daunting task. To make all the prep less of a chore, we’ve gathered our best holiday decorating ideas and DIY home upgrades. These quick and easy problem solvers are fun ways to turn any ho-hum house into a festive holiday home.

Let’s start with cost, since that’s definitely going to be one of the primary deciding factors when you’re choosing between single pane or double pane windows. According HomeAdvisor, the initial purchase and installation cost of a single pane window is about $50 to $75 per window, while a double pane window runs closer to $350 to $400 per window.

Because single pane windows only have one layer of glass, they’re not as good as double pane windows at insulating your home from outside noises and temperatures. If you live somewhere quiet with temperate weather, then you may be just fine opting to save money with single pane windows. However, if you’re concerned about noise and other external factors affecting the comfort of your home, you should probably go with double pane, though it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures.

Let’s start with cost, since that’s definitely going to be one of the primary deciding factors when you’re choosing between single pane or double pane windows. According to HomeAdvisor, the initial purchase and installation cost of a single pane window is about $50 to $75 per window, while a double pane window runs closer to $350 to $400 per window.

Energy Efficiency

certainly require a That being said, because of the provide—including cost better energy or wood-framed energy usage by as climates during the in warm climates compared to single pane savings though you’ll investment, since windows in your not just a few of

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Fun, Festive Entry Lights

Fall is the perfect time to tackle almost any home

If the thought of icicle lights dripping from your roofline

Easy upgrades to create a festive holiday home

Energy Efficiency

Heat gain and loss through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of a home’s heating and cooling usage. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why double pane windows, with their added insulation due to an extra pane of glass and the option for a layer of insulating, non-toxic gas, are a good option for reducing energy waste. This reduction in heat gain and loss can save you hundreds of dollars a year, over time offsetting the cost of purchasing and installing the double pane windows in the first place.

Insulation windows only have one not as good as double insulating your home from temperatures. If you live temperate weather, then opting to save money windows. However, if you’re and other external comfort of your home, you with double pane, though that even a double pane be able to completely noise and temperatures. Efficiency through windows is 30 percent of a home’s usage. With that in mind, double pane windows, with due to an extra pane of for a layer of insulating, good option for reducing reduction in heat gain and hundreds of dollars a year, the cost of purchasing and pane windows in the first

them into an outdoor receptacle or fit an outdoor light fixture (that’s not low-voltage) with a socket-to-outlet adapter. Complete the scene with berries and greenery for a lighthearted twist on the traditional holiday welcome.

Energy Efficiency

Sideboard Radiator Cover

Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

Double pane windows certainly require a larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

feels more ho-hum than ho ho ho, try a fresh approach to decorating for the season. Wrap a strand of retro-style colored bulbs around your entry gate, mailbox, or portico posts like a kid would: in a casual, unstudied way. Use outdoor-rated LED bulbs for a brighter, longer-lasting (up to 100,000 hours!) glow. They’ll also trim your electric bill, since they burn 90% less energy than incandescents. Plug

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ment project: you are well-rested after your summer holiday, the weather is pleasant and, with the summer heat waves over, you

Making sure the locks are

can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall.

lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in ad dition to flooding your basement.

Double pane windows certainly require a larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates in the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since it will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

Single Pane Windows

Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.

Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

Double pane windows are pretty much standard now in newer homes, including new construction builds. If you’re living in or have recently purchased an older home though and the windows haven’t been replaced recently, there’s a good chance they’re single pane. Most homeowners and renovators have limited budgets to work with, and need to decide if single pane or double pane windows are going

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Get your mind in the gutter

Double Pane windows are pretty much newer homes, including new you’re living in or have older home though and been replaced recently, they’re single pane. and renovators have limited and need to decide if pane windows are going

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So, the first home improve ment project to tackle this fall should be cleaning your gutters and installing gutter guards to protect them from additional debris, ensuring there will be less work to do next year.

While entertaining in a dining room, a buffet server comes in handy—if you have room for one, that is. Is a radiator hogging your muchneeded space? Try boxing it out with a furniture-style cover, complete with bead molding, drawers lined with special inserts for storing silverware and metal screening that lets heat escape. For the best feature of all, try a marble top that keeps pie at the perfect serving temperature, much like the marble-topped kitchen radiators of yore. That’s a lot more than any old

Inspecting the weather stripping – start with the sides of your window sash and check if the stripping is intact in the place where the frame meets the sash. Next, tilt the sash and check the weather stripping on its inside. If they are both intact, you’re good

Checking the sealant or caulk to make sure it doesn’t need to be

Cleaning your gutters may not be the most pleasant thing to do, but it is a necessity. Gutters divert hundreds of gallons of water away from your home. With the increased volume of leaves coming down in fall, gutters are at real risk of clogging, and this can

Inspect your roof

Make sure your home stays warm and dry during winter with a solid roof. Stay ahead of any roof trouble and inspect it thoroughly or, better yet, hire a professional to do it. Check that your roof has not sprung any leaks during the past year, and replace any shingles that are cracked, missing or curling. Regular inspections and maintenance of your roof will help prolong its life. If your roof does need major repairs or replacements, consider gathering multiple estimates from reputable contractors.

serving station can do. Hang Tubs for Wintry

Prepare your deck and patio for winter

Give your windows a thorough check-up

Heat leakage from windows can have a severe impact on your energy bills during the cooler seasons. It is no wonder that savvy home owners always make it a point to check on their windows during fall, before the cold weather kicks in.

If there’s no place to park them, scarves, gloves and hats can become a tangled heap in your entryway, complicating matters for anyone on their way out the door. To store winter items that can slip off conventional shelves, mount galvanized-steel beverage tubs to the wall above a row of coat hooks. To hang them, locate and mark the wall studs, then drill at least two holes for each tub, making sure one goes into a stud and using a toggle-bolt anchor in the other hole. Drill corresponding holes on the bottom of each tub, and use deck screws to fasten them

to the wall. Check that they are level and adjust the tubs as needed. They’ll add a touch of rustic charm in an entryway. Make Odd Seats Look Like a Set

Clean your patio furniture thoroughly before putting it away for the winter. Empty the dirt in any decorative clay or ceramic pots – otherwise it can freeze and crack the pots. More importantly, check for any cracks or dents in your deck or patio. If there are any, you should fix them as a matter of priority. Any small problem you have now will grow bigger during the cold season, especially if water gets into the cracks and freezes.

It’s that time of year when you need more seats around the table at each holiday feast. You will probably have to haul out your collection of mismatched chairs. Before the guests arrive, give orphaned chairs with flat backs a cohesive look with a coat of paint and decorative decals in dressed-up furniture styles.

Store Wine Under the Stairs

Inspect your heating system and chimneys Whatever heating system you are using, now is the perfect time to get it checked. Take the opportunity to also inspect any smoke and fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors.

If you plan to use your fireplace, the chimney must be inspected by a professional. You

Some people have wizards living under their stairs; you can have wine. A nifty underthe-stairs wine-rack keeps wine out of the way but is still convenient during a holiday dinner. Make sure your stairs are self-supporting and that there’s no hidden wiring or ductwork in the way. Once you’re in the clear, construct a box to your specs out of half-inch plywood. Then add

Gear

Sideboard radiator cover with marble top

Bath Borough Council adopts Stormwater Authority Ordinance; says farewell to solicitor

By SAVANNAH BROWN

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Bath Borough Council unanimously approved the adoption of the borough’s 2025 budget, maintaining the current 17.45 millage rate and ensuring no property tax increase for residents.

The 2025 budget includes a memorandum noting that while no property tax hike is planned, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Fund is expected to issue its first Storm Water Utility fee within the first or second quarter of 2025. The utility fee will not be a tax but will cost the average homestead $80 to $100 per year and residents will have a full year to pay their bill. Once the fees are implemented, the borough will have an online portal available on their website for residents to conveniently pay their utility fee.

of articles of incorporation; authorizing all other necessary action; and repealing all inconsistent ordinances or parts thereof.

The Articles of Incorporation establishes the five appointed authority members and their terms and stipulate that the authority shall be in place for a standard term of 50 years, which can be extended in the future if there

Correction

In the Nov. 14-20 issue, the article “Northampton School Board approves Parameters Resolution for East Allen Elementary; considers Moore Elementary partial renovations” had an error regarding Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik’s length of service as the district superintendent. The article incorrectly stated that Joseph Kovalchik spent 17 years serving as superintendent. The correct information is that once Kovalchik retires, he will have spent 15 years serving as superintendent.

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Moreover, council officially adopted the Stormwater Authority Ordinance and Articles of Incorporation during the meeting. The ordinance signifies the following: the organization of a municipal authority under the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act to provide for stormwater system planning, management, and implementation; appointing and fixing the terms of the first members of the board of such authority; authorizing and directing proper officers of the authority to perform all acts and execute all other documents required or contemplated by this ordinance; setting forth and authorizing execution

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Make checks payable to: Bath Volunteer Firefighters Maximum of two gifts per child

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Monday, November 4, 11,

Monday, November 4, 11, 18 and 25, from 6:30pm -9:00 pm. Monday, December 2 and 9, from 6:30pm

Peggy A. Troxell

Peggy A. Troxell, 84, of Moore Township, passed

while

rounded by her loving family on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. She was the beloved wife of John "Jack" Troxell, to whom she was married to for 64 years. Born in Stockertown, Peggy was a daughter of the late Alvin and Wilma Christman (Christman).

Peggy dedicated over 56 years of her life serving as the secretary of Salem UCC-Moorestown, where her unwavering commitment and warm spirit touched the lives of many. Her loyalty to her church community was unparalleled, and her kind-hearted nature resonated

with all who knew her.

Peggy found joy in simple pleasures, such as going shopping, participating in her bowling league and enthusiastically supporting her grandchildren in their sporting events. She also gracefully served as the president of the Bath Jaycee wives, embodying leadership and compassion in all her endeavors.

In addition to her husband, she will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Vicki Troxell (John Gerancher) of Bath, Kim Taylor (Edward) of Schnecksville; grandchildren, Kyle and Morgan Taylor; and sister-in-law, Marlene Troxell of Bethlehem.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Salem UCC, 2218 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery- Moorestown. 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 her church, Salem UCC- Moorestown.

East Allen Supervisors Hear plans For 113-acre BrightFarms Greenhouse

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their meeting on Nov. 14, East Allen Township Supervisors participated in a conditional use hearing with the developers and project planners behind the proposed BrightFarms greenhouse. Developers are seeking a conditional use for intensive agriculture/produce operations. According to its website, BrightFarms' mission is to “give more people access to the freshest, tastiest, cleanest, most responsibly grown produce available.” Their proposed 113-acre greenhouse development along

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

Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464. Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

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

Locust and Arrowhead roads will serve as the company’s mid-Atlantic base, delivering fresh lettuce to grocery stores within four to eight hours of the Lehigh Valley.

While some residents in attendance said they’re not thrilled with another new development in the township, others acknowledged that this development may be a small sign of what’s to come in the future of farming.

Four greenhouses, each 376,000 square feet and 20 feet tall, are planned for the development. It will also feature two “pack houses” where lettuce will be packaged.

Project Manager Nick Long said light encroachment on neighboring properties will be “zero.” Shades will block the glass greenhouses in the evening, while light fixtures on the property will spread downward.

Kate Bowdler, senior project developer, said these adjustments are lessons learned by the company following complaints at their former Bucks County location.

Engineer Just Ross said 67 trucks per day are expected at full-build, 10 times less than the standard warehouse East Allen Township sees. Trucks will be queued internally on the property and pick up produce at one of 10 loading docks.

The team studied nine neighboring intersections to determine possible traffic improvements. Developers are willing to pay for new signals at Route 512 and

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Locust Road and Route 987 and Locust Road. Developers also said they would replace and widen Locust Road to 12-foot lanes with 5-foot shoulders.

All access to the property will be via Locust. However, residents asked how the developers will ensure truck traffic does not use Arrowhead.

Bowdler said giving drivers Locust as a “really good road” should persuade them to “choose the path of least resistance.”

The property will also feature a rainwater reuse basin to decrease dependence on a municipal water supply. Water services will be provided by the City of Bethlehem and sewer by the Bath Borough Authority.

A 7-foot berm will block the property from Locust Road. Supervisor Roger Unangst asked whether this berm could be made taller; however, Long explained that the site would sit below the road.

Bowdler anticipates the full buildout taking eight years, depending on ROI. Each of the four warehouses will take 14 to 16 months to construct.

Bowdler said BrightFarms is working with neighbors to address concerns, especially flooding in the area.

Resident Garry Hunsicker said BrightFarms is the first developer to speak with him about their plans. Meanwhile, resident Sharon Fournier said she “isn’t excited” about the development, but it is “better than a warehouse.”

Supervisors are expected to deliver their decision to grant conditional use during their meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12.

TUESDAY

Getting Out!

Bath Area Community Chorus Presents Christmas TreasuresSunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath. Free will offering benefits Bath Area Food Bank. 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 610837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

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

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.

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slide-out shelves fitted with cutout fronts that cradle the bottles’ necks—or simply fill the box with a prefab wine rack. Finish with heavy-duty glides and a decorative front panel or cabinet door.

Install a Tin-Tile Fireplace Surround

Who doesn’t like gathering around the fireplace on a chilly holiday eve? Use leftover tin tiles from a backsplash or ceiling project to create an ornate, small-scale pattern highlighting the narrow space around the hearth. Cut the tiles to fit from large panels, then cover the surround with cement backer board and affix the tin with a heat-resistant construction adhesive.

TIP: Choose metal ceiling tiles with a small repeat so that you can cut them without ruining the pattern.

Moore Township Supervisors accept zoning chairman Resignation and remind residents of burn ban

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Nov. 12 to discuss waivers, subdivisions, a clothing donation box, an electronics recycling event for 2025, an open space application, a zoning resignation, a police services agreement and various grants.

To begin, supervisors unanimously approved the conditional

preliminary and final approval as well as two waivers for the Dex Farm minor subdivision plan, the first of which was for required plan information and content, and the second was for streams and environmental concerns since the applicant felt it would be onerous to map all of the wetlands on the plan.

The approval was granted conditionally based upon Township

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The 153rd Northampton Civil War winter camp

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Engineer Kevin Horvath’s decision in the Oct. 16 Keystone Consulting Engineers letter to restrict any further development on the adjoining lot.

Supervisors also unanimously approved the Mast major subdivision sewage planning module and the conditional and final approval of the Whitetail Acres/ Ashwood Construction major subdivision.

During reports, Police Chief Gary West stated that for the month of October, the Moore Township Police Department had 321 total incidents, including 13 verbal/written warnings issued, 47 traffic citations issued, two arrests made for forgery and a fugitive from justice, three nontraffic citations issued for harassment and criminal mischief, four reportable accidents and two non-reportable accidents.

Fire Recorder Jason L. Harhart then provided the October report for the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co., which included 83 ambulance calls and 37 fire

calls consisting of one fire, eight motor vehicle accidents, two fire police, one automatic fire alarm, nine ambulance assists, two wires down, two mutual aid calls with Lehigh Township for fires, five mutual aid calls with Bushkill Township for four fires and one motor vehicle accident, one mutual aid call with Wind Gap for a fire, one mutual aid call with Plainfield Township for a fire, one mutual aid call with Lehigh County for a fire and five mutual aid calls with Bath for two motor vehicle accidents, a gas leak, an odor investigation and wires down.

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Northampton County is experiencing a category D2 severe drought. Therefore, supervisors reminded residents that a police-enforceable burn ban went into effect on Nov. 7 and will remain in place for 30 days.

This past month marks the driest October on record over the past 130 years. Addition-

ally, streamflows across the area are much below average, and the monthly outlook for November calls for above average temperatures and near to below average precipitation. In turn, the D2 categorization of the drought can reduce water availability and quality, and also makes crop or pasture loss likely, which may have a devastating impact on farms across the Lehigh Valley, especially if the drought persists or worsens.

NIDIS states that during drought conditions, “fuels for wildfire, such as grasses and trees, can dry out and become more flammable. Drought can also increase the probability of ignition and the rate at which fire spreads. Temperature, soil moisture, humidity, wind speed, and fuel availability (vegetation) are all factors that interact to influence the frequency of large wildfires.”

After nearly 600 acres of land burned during the Blue Mountain wildfire that erupted on Saturday, Nov. 2, hundreds of firefighters from state and local fire departments spent about a week fighting to contain the fire, which Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. Assistant Chief Brian Krische said was the largest fire in Lehigh Township in 25 years. At this time, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Residents are encouraged to do what they can to conserve water during the drought and be mindful of their activity since 99% of wildfires in the state are caused by human activity.

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In other news, supervisors unanimously approved a property sale on West End Road dividing the two parcels of land that are contiguous but are separated by Ridge Road. Previously, the township’s 1976 board placed a covenant on the property to prevent the property owners from selling the land’s two parcels separately unless approved by the board because an ordinance at the time determined that the road separating the two parcels did not create a natural subdivision.

However, the ordinance was amended 10 years ago and now stipulates that the public road does create a natural subdivision. Therefore, since the lots are also assigned two separate parcel identification numbers, supervisors approved the request to remove the covenant and added that the property owners will not be required to go through the formal subdivision process to sell either parcel.

During the meeting, Public Works Director Craig Hoffman announced that the last day for leaf collection will be Friday, Dec. 13 and First Regional Compost Authority Chair Richard Gable announced that there will be a rate increase in 2025.

State police investigating multiple car Break-ins in Bath Borough

GWHS Annual Christmas House Tour

By HOME NEWS STAFF

Submitted by CAROL

BEAR-HECKMAN

Upon investigating the stolen vehicle, which was later recovered a short distance from the residence, it was determined that other vehicles throughout Spy Glass Hill Road and in an apartment complex on North Walnut Street were entered and items were stolen from the vehicles, while other vehicles did not have anything taken.

In total, nine vehicles were illegally entered into and one vehicle was stolen and eventually recovered.

State police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact PSP Bethlehem at 610-861-2026 and reference Incident Number PA241478794. Residents are urged to review security camera footage and advise state police if there are any videos/pictures that may assist in this investigation.

As I attended the ceremony recognizing the Bath National Register District this past weekend, I reflected on the central role Bath and its surrounding communities played in the early development of Northampton County. Located at the county’s center, Bath was founded in 1737. The GWHS Christmas House Tour is a tribute to those early pioneers and the homes they lived in. This week’s featured home is the earliest house on this year’s tour, built in the mid-1700s. Learn why the building was called the “Old Chubbsville House.” See a home with restoration underway. Celebrate the rich history of our community!

The “Old Chubbsville House” is on the property settled in 1749 by German immigrant, Nicholas Heil. In January 1756, Native Americans raiding down the Hokendauqua Creek set fire to the Heil house and barn while taking a daughter, Catherine, captive. This house is either the result of repairs to the original home after the fire or has entirely replaced the first house. In either case, a construction date in the late 1750s is estimated. An early 1800s rear addition that enclosed the springhouse gave the Georgian fieldstone home its distinctive saltbox appearance. It was already operating as a hotel tavern by 1798 and continued to do so throughout the 19th century. Phillip Gross, for whom the village of Point Phillips is

The “Old Chubbsville House”

On Sunday, Nov. 17, at approximately 7:14 a.m., Pa. State Police troopers were dispatched

to the 100 block of Spy Glass Hill Road in the Bath Borough for the report of a stolen 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.

Photo courtesy of Pa. State Police

Northampton Borough Police Report

NOVEMBER 1

Check person/welfare in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave., and the 1700 block of Main St. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Check area, Segal Ct. Request to check the area.

Assist person in the 100 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

Neighbor complaint in the 400 block of E. 9th St. Report of a neighbor issue.

Civil matter in the 100 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.

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

Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 1600 block of Canal St. Officers assist females.

EMS ambulance assist in the

800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

NOVEMBER 2

EMS ambulance assist, Main St. and R. Paul St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Disturbance in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a disturbance.

Noise complaint in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.

Suspicious act in the 1400 block of Canal St. Report of a suspicious act.

Neighbor complaint in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Suspicious person in the unit block of W. 4th St. Report of a suspicious male.

NOVEMBER

EMS ambulance assist in the 300 block of E. 8th St., and the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Neighbor complaint in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a neighbor issue.

Assist person in the 1900 block of Hokendauqua Ave. Officers assist a male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave., and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Theft, other in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Report of a brown mailbox taken from a residence.

Non-reportable accident, Stark St. and Maple St. involving one vehicle.

Odor complaint in the 500 block of E. 11th St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department with a gas smell.

NOVEMBER

Domestic in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. between a male and a female.

Traffic stop in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

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

Non-reportable accident, E. 17th St. and Washington Ave. involving two vehicles.

Reportable accident in the 1700 block of Line Alley involving one vehicle.

NOVEMBER

Traffic stop, E. 9th St. and Main St., and Horwith Dr. and Clear Springs Dr. Traffic stops were conducted.

Non-reportable accident in the 1800 block of Main St., and E. 16th St. and Lincoln Ave. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.

Theft, other in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of a package taken from a residence.

Civil matter in the 2100 block

of Lincoln Ave., and the 300 block of E. 12th St. Reports of civil issues.

Check person/welfare in the 900 block of Dewey Ae. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Disabled vehicle, W. 21st St. and Canal St. Report of a disabled vehicle.

Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Domestic in the 2000 block of Main St. involving a male and a female.

NOVEMBER

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

EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of McKeever Ln., the 1000 block of Wynnewood Dr., and the 300 block of E. 19th

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the unit block of Lerchenmiller Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Suspicious act in the 500 block of E. 5th St., and the 2000 block of Main St. Reports of suspicious acts.

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memo. For credit card donations or other questions, please call Jessica O’Donnell-Gower at 610-573-4010 or Elyse Cuttic at 484-834-7868.

Board member Janet Sheats, speaking as both a supervisor and a member of the fire company, said that she is extremely proud of the fire company and also of the community.

“We have always had it in us to be kind and neighborly,” said Sheats. “We proved it during this fire. Please let’s continue to be that way.”

Board member David Hess noted that he was “really touched” by the community response, and impressed with the fire company.

Miller added that when she gave FEMA and DCNR representatives a tour of the command center, which was located at the municipal building during the ongoing blaze, they saw all of the contributions donated from the community and were overwhelmed, saying they had never seen anything quite like it.

At this point in the meeting, members of the fire company in attendance had to leave in order to assist with a traffic accident at the intersection of Locust Drive and Cherryville Road.

The audience sent them off with a round of applause.

Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand remained long enough to say that the fire received a great deal of media attention, and even the governor sent a representative to the township. He said that the fire was incredibly challenging due to the recent weather conditions and the movement of the flames, and that the fire company also had to fight two smaller fires in the two days leading up to the Blue Mountain blaze. He again expressed his gratitude for the community support and the recognition from the Board of Supervisors before leaving to assist at the accident.

In other news, Township Engineer Michael Muffley has reviewed the plans for the Blue Mountain minor subdivision land development. Some minor details still have to be completed, but on his recommendation, the board granted final approval of the plan, contingent upon them meeting the remaining conditions.

Public Works Director Frank Zamadics reported that the street sign on Brighton Circle has been fixed and is now spelled correctly. The crew also shocked the well at Danielsville Park and held their open house at the new Public Works facility.

Resident L. L. Roman in-

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formed Zamadics that a tree snapped on Mangrove Drive and fell onto her truck, so they will investigate.

A resident of Heritage Village inquired about leaf collection, however the Public Works crew does not collect leaves at any of the private communities.

Moving on to zoning, Zoning Officer Elizabeth Amato received 40 new permit applications, 26 of which have been issued so far. There has been an application submitted for a special exception for a kennel, which will be discussed at the next zoning meeting.

Police Chief Scott Fogel then stated that the two newest police officers are nearing the end of their probationary period, and the board agreed to remove the probation and elevate them to full staff. Two officers applied for the detective position and one was chosen, creating a sergeant vacancy, so with the board’s approval, Fogel will begin gathering information on how to fill that vacancy. The academy cadet is highly regarded by his instructors and should be joining the force in December.

At the request of board member Janet Sheats, Fogel then discussed the current burn ban. His officers have been given an order for zero tolerance of burning; they are to skip issuing warnings and go directly to issuing citations for deliberate burning and reckless endangerment. Northampton County has issued a ban as well, with Lehigh County expected to follow suit. Deliberate burning incurs a $300 fine. Fireworks, such as those which some people set off after the recent election, are explicitly forbidden during the ban, and citizens who observe fireworks being used are to call the police non-emergency line or even to call 911 if necessary. The township ban remains in place until further notice and is expected to last for several weeks due to the drought.

The fire company is conducting their annual give back program. Their volunteer members donate money to buy presents for a family in need and also donate food to the family. For more information, residents should call Janet Sheats at 484239-1040 or email jsheats@lehightownshipfire.com.

The fire company’s blood drive will be held in the mu-

nicipal building meeting room on Friday, Nov. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those wishing to donate blood can schedule an appointment by calling 1-800733-2767.

The annual Toys for Tots drive will be held at the fire company on Friday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m., though donations can also be brought to the bingo event inside the fire hall that evening.

The retaining wall at Bryfogle Park will be repaired in the next few weeks, with Rock Hill giving the township a discount on materials. The Lions Club will also be assisting with the project. The board approved a maximum of $17,812 to be spent on the repairs.

Resolutions were approved establishing escrow and building permit fees, which will both

increase slightly, effective Jan. 1. The board also approved resolutions formalizing the burning ban, maintaining the tax rate at 7% in 2025 and adopting the Lehigh Valley 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Last, the new tax collector is making progress, and currently has the reports filed up to May. The board will look into making the forensic audit available on the township website.

Those who still have township taxes to pay should make their checks payable to Lehigh Township and send them to Suzanne Hawke, P.O. Box B, Walnutport, PA 18088.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

County of Northampton Announces 2 DCNR Grants

Submitted by

BECKY BARTLETT

Lamont McClure and the Division of Parks and Recreation announce the receipt of two grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) totaling $625,000.

One grant received is $500,000 for the rehabilitation of Gerald E. Seyfried Bear Swamp Park and Archery Complex. This grant will be used for the replacement

of the 7,975-square-foot boardwalk/elevated walkway, approximately 2,200 linear feet of accessible trails, 2,800 square feet of boardwalk crossing through the transmission right-of-way and a safe road crossing at Lake Minsi Drive. These improvements will provide direct access to the unique forest, wetlands and other areas which can be designated in a controlled manner for public interaction. Environmental stud-

Thanksgiving at

Mt. Bethel Diner Mt. Diner

ies and research opportunities, birding, hiking and other passive outdoor recreation opportunities will be significantly enhanced through these safety and rehabilitation projects.

these grants we look forward to continuing to improve our parks through development, conservation and restoration over the next 10 years.”

Funding for these grants comes from the federal Land, Water Conservation Fund and the state Keystone Recreation Park and Conservation Fund, Community Conservation Partnerships Program.

Nazareth, Bloomsburg campus. Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 upon completion of the academic year to be eligible for the PSAC Scholar-Athlete Award.

Overall, the PSAC honored 4,036 student-athletes from the league’s 18 institutions after the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year as PSAC Scholar-Athletes.

Commonwealth University

Students named To PSAC Scholar

Athlete list

Submitted by JULIE STELLFOX

Route 611

Now open,

‘Victory Lap’ held to Celebrate

Open Nov. 28 from 6 am to 8 pm

Bethel Diner Bethel

Route 611, Mt. Bethel 570-897-6409

Choice of roast turkey, baked ham, pot roast or meat lasagna + 2 veggies, soup or salad, and dessert All for $20

Open for Thanksgiving 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Serving turkey or ham with all the trimmings!

The other grant received is $75,000 for updating the Livable Landscapes Plan. This grant will be used to update the Livable Landscape Plan which will guide the next 10 years of development, conservation and restoration of Northampton County’s open space resources and create linkages between the county’s vast natural resources. The scope of work for the Livable Landscapes Plan II includes future planning, goals and implementation strategies for county parks inventory and analysis, Greenway and Trail connections, environmental education and outdoor recreation programming, climate change impact analysis, health and wellness, funding and economic development, outdoor recreation and land stewardship priorities and implementation of the livable landscapes.

“The County of Northampton thanks DCNR for these generous grants,” says County Executive Lamont McClure. “Developing and maintaining our parks and trail systems contributes greatly to the quality of life of our residents and the visitors who come here to enjoy outdoor recreation.”

2600 N. Delaware Dr., Mt Bethel 570-897-6409

Route 611, Mt. Bethel 570-897-6409 Open for Thanksgiving 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Serving turkey or ham with all the trimmings!

“We’re very grateful for our great partnership with DCNR,” says Bryan Cope, superintendent of Parks and Recreation. “With

Nearly 600 Commonwealth University student-athletes have been named to the 2023-24 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete award list.

The following students from the area were named to the list.

Christian Fritz, of Northampton, Bloomsburg campus; Taylor Kranzley, of Northampton, Bloomsburg campus; Julia LaMura, of Nazareth, Bloomsburg campus; Kelly Leszcynski, of Nazareth, Bloomsburg campus; Sarah Osmun, of Nazareth, Lock Haven campus; Tyler Tinsley, of Nazareth, Bloomsburg campus; and Sophia Zelasko, of

by HOME NEWS STAFF Motorists are advised that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Route 611/North Delaware Drive in Delaware Water Gap Borough and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Monroe County, is now open.

“PennDOT thanks the National Park Service, Federal Highway Administration, federal, state and local elected officials, and the multiple tribal nations who were involved in getting this road back open,” said PennDOT District 5 Executive Chris Kufro. “We espe -

Route 611

cially thank the residents and business owners in the area for their patience.”

Route 611 is open in a single lane condition controlled with traffic signals. Motorists are advised to only proceed through the area on a green signal. Motorists are also reminded vehicles over 8 feet wide are prohibited on Route 611 between the PortlandColumbia Toll Bridge in Portland Borough, Northampton County and Broad Street in Delaware Water Gap Borough, Monroe County.

“Once the design and permitting was complete, our contractor J.D. Eckman did a great job to quickly perform the work and get the road open,” Kufro added.

J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Pa. began moving barriers and other safety equipment into the area on Aug. 14, 2024.

Work included roadway grading and realignment,

constructing a concrete slab, installing free-standing metal posts, concrete barriers and protective chain-link fencing.

The road will not be fully open (two lanes open, one lane in each direction, with no traffic signals) until a more permanent solution is determined. Currently there is no estimated timeline for when it will be fully open.

Route 611 was closed on Dec. 6, 2022, due to a rockslide and slope failure caused by heavy rains. The road was closed between Cherry Valley Road/Oak Street and Slateford Road. During the closure traffic was detoured on routes 512, 33, 209, Interstate 80 and Business Route 209.

A “victory lap” car parade was held from Delaware Water Gap to Portland to celebrate the reopening. Community members came out in antique cars, hot rods and other unique vehicles to celebrate.

Parade participants enjoyed the opportunity to stop and support businesses affected by the road closure.

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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 610-923-0382. 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 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.

The Classifieds

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HELP WANTED

Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church in Bath is hiring a parttime Choir Director. Email emmanuelschurch@ gmail.com or call the church office at 610-837-1741 for information. (11/21)

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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

Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064

Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (11/7-11/21)

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Chapman Borough Council at the December 2nd 2024 meeting will adopt Ordinance 20241 “2025 Budget” and 2024-2 “2025 Tax Rates” Anyone interested may view the ordinances by contacting the Borough Secretary at 610-837-0842.

(11/21 & 11/28)

NOTICE (POST ORDINANCE)

Notice is hereby given by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania that on November 12, 2024, following a public hearing, Borough Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024736, signifying its intention and desire to organize a municipal authority under the provisions of the act of the General Assembly, known as the Municipality Authorities Act, 53 Pa.C.S. § 5601, et seq., to provide for stormwater system planning, management and implementation; to appoint and fix the terms of the first members of the board of such authority; to authorize and direct proper officers of the Authority perform all acts and execute all other documents required or contemplated by the ordinance; to set forth and authorize execution of articles of incorporation and all other necessary actions; and to repeal all inconsistent ordinances or parts thereof. The Articles of Incorporation for the Bath Borough Stormwater Authority shall be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on December 9, 2024.

(11/21)

MEETING NOTICE

The monthly meeting of the Lehigh Twp. Ad Hoc committee has been rescheduled from December 25th to December 18th. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lehigh Twp Municipal Bldg, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport. All meetings are open to the public.

Alice

A. Rehrig, Manager (11/21)

Bath Council

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is new debt service issued for ongoing MS4 projects when the term ends.

Now that the ordinance has been adopted, the Articles of Incorporation will be submitted to the Department of State, who will then generate a certificate. Once the certificate is issued, the authority can then move forward with establishing a stormwater program lease/management agreement between the borough and the authority that governs the operations of the new entity.

The borough anticipates receiving the certification back from the state by January. Once it is received, the Storm Water Authority will be able to hold their first meeting to perform their duties such as establishing and implementing the borough’s Storm Water Utility fee structure and credit system. Until then, residents may attend the borough’s MS4 meetings if they have any questions, comments or concerns, which are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in Borough Hall.

The MS4 projects currently planned will cost the borough approximately $800,000 and the utility bill to generate those funds will cost the average household $80 to $100 per year and will be based on impervious coverage.

As part of the state’s ongoing effort to reduce stormwater and waterway pollution, Bath is required to create a stormwater pollution prevention plan and implement effective management practices and projects to achieve a minimum 10% reduction in stormwater pollution by Dec. 31, 2027.

This mandate comes despite limited grant and funding opportunities to offset the associated costs, which is why the borough will need to implement a Storm Water Utility fee to pay for the MS4 projects. Current pollution reduction initiatives include two dry extended detention basins on Holiday Hill, regular street sweeping, and a rain garden at George Wolf Elementary School.

During a public subcommittee session on June 24, the borough discussed implementing a tiered structure for the Storm Water Utility fees, though details are still under development. Based on the proposed system, properties with less than 300 square feet of impervious coverage would pay $0, properties with 300–2,000 square feet would pay $20 per quarter ($80 annually), properties with 2,001–4,000 square feet would pay $25 per quarter ($100 annually) and properties with 4,001 square feet or more would pay $30 per quarter for every 2,000 square feet ($120 annually per 2,000 square feet).

A GIS database analysis shows Bath contains approximately 750 singlefamily residential parcels and 4.8 million square feet of impervious area. A sample analysis found that the average impervious area for single-family homes is 3,618 square feet, while non-residential and nonsingle-family parcels average 19,231 square feet per property.

To determine impervious coverage, aerial photography will be used. Property owners will also have the option to file appeals retroactively if they believe their assessment is incorrect.

Since Storm Water Utility fees are based on impervious coverage, taxexempt entities such as schools, churches, and nonprofits, which often have larger impervious areas, will not be exempt from the MS4 fee.

Additionally, the borough will provide credit considerations for residents who aid in water quality or other stormwater efforts on their property as an incentive for property owners to collaborate through partnerships and community projects that are also credited.

The credit program will utilize a formula to calculate credits based on the amount of each project’s pollution reduction or impervious coverage removal, which could be donated to other businesses or entities such as churches, nonprofits and schools to lower their stormwater fees.

Details of stormwater credits will be determined by the Bath Storm Water Authority.

For more details on the upcoming Storm Water Utility fee, visit the MS4 FAQs page on the borough’s website.

In other news, council unanimously approved the following motions and resolutions: reappoint-

ment of Tony Kovalosky for another five-year term to the Bath Borough Water Authority; adoption of a resolution for the 2025 schedule of fees for the borough’s operations of administrations and committees and authorized the execution of the Old Forge Street Light Replacement to Solar Powered LEDs Project with Billitier Electric Inc. for $400,599, with construction beginning as early as Nov 18; conditional preliminary/ final subdivision approval for the 450 N. Chestnut St. SALDO application; and approval of the 450 N. Chestnut St. Sewage Module DEP Resolution for plan revision for new land development.

Last, members of council said farewell to a longstanding team member, Solicitor Jamie Kratz, who resigns from his post on Dec. 31 after 20 years serving the borough. Council presented Kratz with a crystal clock signifying his service.

“No person can ever question Jamie’s steadfast commitment to the protection of our small borough. We find Bath in a better place now than when you first arrived here,” said President Frank Hesch.

“I appreciate everything you’ve done. You’ve become like family ... and I wish you nothing but continued good health, happiness and all the best,” expressed Mayor Fiorella Mirabito.

“For nearly a decade of my career, your expertise, your dedication, your tenacity and unwavering commitment to the Borough of Bath has profoundly shaped our team and enriched our community. ... You've been a steady source of support and guidance, always willing to lend an ear (even off the clock), offer advice or go the extra mile to ensure Bath’s success. Your ability to see the big picture while meticulously handling the finer details has been invaluable. Working with you has been an immense pleasure,” shared Borough Manager Bradford T. Flynn.

Although the presence and guidance of Kratz will be deeply missed by the borough, the newly appointed solicitor Patrick Armstrong will be taking over and will begin attending council meetings in December.

Bath Borough Council will meet next on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall, located at 121 S. Walnut St.

Stone masons, photos courtesy of Jim

Looking Back

Continued from page 1 Romanesque architecture and was made of concrete, cut stone and limestone.”

According to “Images of America,” the seminary opened in 1939 to accept an overflow of students, and in 1990, it closed with fewer than 20 students.

“Images of America” details, “The last ordination service was held for two men in 1996. The Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia paid $4 million dollars for the seminary and changed its name to Mary Immaculate Center. It became a place for prayerful retreats and study.”

More than 15,000 people gathered at the cornerstone blessing for the seminary, which was built at a high point in Lehigh Township, near the Palisades of the Lehigh Valley River. His Eminence

and family

Cardinal Dennis Dougherty officiated at the ceremony. The doors opened for the first seminarians in 1939.

Over the years, the Seminary has shared their building with the Northampton Area School District to conduct elementary classes and by a local church during both of their building projects.

Today, the Seminary stands silent in the sunset. The music and prayers echo in her past.

GWHS

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named, owned and operated the tavern from 1820 to 1850.

In the summer of 2023, Dan and Mimi Tanczos acquired the home from Peter Rohrbach. Peter had owned “OCH” (as he called it) for 40 years, appreciating and caretaking it while beginning its restoration.

Dan and Mimi have begun major repair and restoration work in the past year. They are happy to showcase the house as an example of what restoration work on a 260-plus-year-old house looks like.

The entire house is expected to be available for the tour, with some rooms finished and others mid-restoration.

Congratulations to the Borough of Bath

275th Anniversary

On display will be a section of original wattle-and-daub plaster, a medieval technique that used small woven branches as the lath base for the straw-laced plaster base coat. Also featured will be dozens of artifacts dug up in and around the house, including historic coins, bottles and assorted relics.

Christmas house tour attendees with booklets are invited to stop in at the Point Phillips Hotel for a complimentary beverage, like a wassail.

For the Christmas tour, the Tanczos home will be decorated by the Bethlehem Garden Club.

The Christmas house tour is Friday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nine historic buildings will be open including five private homes and two museums. 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 are now on sale 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. Tickets are limited. The tour booklet also gains 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.

The Friday Candlelight Tour is a private showing of the homes starting at 5:30 p.m. for the homeowners, volunteers, decorators and patrons. 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.

Bath Bowling

Bath Commercial Bowling League

Week No. 12 Standings

Team Won Lost Broken Tackle 29 19 Bath Supply 28.5 19.5 Alvin H Butz 25 23

Daku

Carfara’s

Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair 22 26

Rice Family 16 32

Broken Tackle (1)

Shawn Carraghan 645 (235-222)

Ed Zupko 620 (210-238)

Shannon Quick 582 (217-203)

Butch Riddle 546 (223)

Paul Berkowitz 525

Vince Bauer

Fiberglass Repair (3)

Wyatt Davidson 734 (235-253-246)

Corey Fritz 516 (210)

Alvin H Butz (4)

Bob Davidson III 601 (222)

Ben Bogdan 596 (202-202)

Bob Davidson Jr 586 (222)

Lee Hilbert 574 (205)

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (0)

Terry Pagotto 603 (210)

Ty Pagotto 562 (222)

Ed Musselman 503

Bath Supply (1)

Steve Kerbacher543

Frank Donchez 536 (200)

Frank Yeakel 530

Rice Family (3)

Jake Rice 519

Maxx Amusements (2)

Earl Holand Sr 563 (202)

John Sverha 554

Earl Holland Jr 514

Daku Auto Body (2)

Marc Beichey 660 (248-218)

Scott Bortz 568 (205-220)

Rob Daku 551 (214)

Al Davidson 542

Bob Faustner 510

Bath Industrial Bowling League

Week No. 12

Standings

Team Won Lost

Shafer

Landscaping 30 18 WTF 29 19

D&R Precision Machine 28 20

Palmer Trophy & Awards 26 22 Mourning

G&L SIGN FACTORY - 1

Paul Duda 522(189)

Don Schoeffling 332

Mike Reese 620(236,219)

Nate Meixsell 521(192)

Jason Eberts 592(265)

Palmer Trophy - 3

Joey Mandarino 467

Kurt Berger 503(202)

Butch Holland Sr. 555(210)

Chris Hoops 584(207)

Jim Bendekovitz 637(201,245)

Moore Powersports - 2

Ed Taylor 623(219,215)

Mark Janda 457

Scott Friebolin 646(279)

Brad Stuckey 518(183)

Milt Kelly 535(190)

Mourning

Would on Stump Pub - 2

Ed Musselman 681(225,245)

Earl Holland Jr 607(231,215)

David Betz 576(201)

Chris Benner 631(214,246)

Terry Heckman 677(257,225)

WTF - 3

James Mandarino 480

Shawn Kulick 533(225) Robert Kulick 451 Adam Wetzel 438 Mike Klement 509(185)

D&R PRECISION MACHINE - 1

Brian Dilley 566(203)

Dave Roman 482

Rick Dilley 562(214)

Josh Horninger 525(187)

Travis Remaly 518(207

COLORITE - 0

Don Arndt 508(172)

Wyatt Davidson 576(199)

Steve Glesias 552(226)

Paul Durnin 470

Marty Beal 598(213)

Shafer Landscaping -

PUBLIC AUCTION

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Hower

Northampton Borough Police

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St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Assist person in the 400 block of E. 9th St. Officers assist a female.

Non-reportable accident, E. 21st St and Mill St., and the 2000 block of Main St. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.

Civil matter in the 400 block of E. 9th St. Report of a civil issue.

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

Criminal mischief in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Report of the two passenger side tires of a legally parked vehicle damaged.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Check person/welfare in the 700 block of E. 18th St., and the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Suspicious act in the 2800 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a suspicious act.

NOVEMBER 7

Suspicious vehicle, Pearl St. and E. 4th St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

Check person/welfare, W. 14th St. and Canal St., and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Traffic stop in the 1700 block of Washington Ave., E. 4th St. and Pearl St., Horwith Dr. and Hollow Ln., and Laubach Ave. and E. 19th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of E. 8th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female.

EMS ambulance assist, E. 13th St. and Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

The Crafty Corner

PAPER CUP TURKEYS

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Paper cups (1 per turkey)

Red, orange, yellow and brown construction paper

Googly eyes

Cardboard (from shipping box or cereal box)

Tacky glue or hot glue

Craft feathers (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Cut out the feathers, beak and wattle from your construction paper. (Option to use craft feathers for the feather pieces instead of construction paper.)

Step 2: Cut out an arch shape from your piece of cardboard.

Step 3: Glue your craft/construction feather pieces, fanned out, around your arched piece of cardboard.

Step 4: Then, glue that cardboard/feather arch to the back of the cup.

Step 5: Attach the eyes, beak and wattle to the paper cup.

Meet decorated Vietnam War veteran, Bradley Gaspar, of Danielsville

Submitted by MARY ANN ENDY

Private First-Class Bradley Gaspar, of Danielsville, is a decorated Vietnam War combat veteran. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a rifleman, an infantry soldier who specializes in close combat and assault. Riflemen are the foundation of the Marine Infantry Organization and are the core of the fire team, scout team and scout snipers.

Gaspar graduated from Northampton High School in 1968. He joined the Marines in 1968 to 1969 with his friend, David Jones, of Lehigh Township, and went to Camp Lejeune, N.C., which served as a transient facility for Marines traveling to and from Vietnam. The base’s main training activities were riverine craft and amphibious landing training. Gaspar then attended Camp Geiger, a satellite facility of Camp Lejeune, for training as a rifleman.

Gaspar was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division

that served in Vietnam. They were in the offense battle in “Dodge City,” Operation Meade River, south of DaNang, where he was shot in his lungs and still has some shrapnel in his back. He was hospitalized in military hospitals for his recovery for an extended period, until his honorable discharge.

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KIDS TOY BINGO!

Sunday, Dec. 15 Doors open 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts 1 p.m.

Rangers Fire Co.

Mt. View Dr., Bath

$30 at the door

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

Ingredients

Whipped Feta Dip with Cranberry Sauce

1/3 c. fresh orange juice, plus 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest

2 Tbsp. honey, divided

1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries

1 sprig thyme, plus 2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves

6 oz. feta in brine, cut into small cubes

1 clove garlic, grated or minced

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. toasted chopped pistachios or pumpkin seeds

Crackers/crostini/pretzels, for serving

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk orange juice and 1 tablespoon honey until combined, then bring to a boil. Add cranberries and thyme sprig and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and become saucy, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove thyme and stir in orange zest. Let cool.

Meanwhile, drain brine from feta. In a food processor, pulse feta, garlic, red pepper flakes and chopped thyme until feta is broken up into small crumbs. Add cream cheese and pulse until combined. With motor running, drizzle in oil and blend until mixture is smooth and fluffy.

Transfer whipped feta to a serving bowl. Top with cooled cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with pistachios or pumpkin seeds and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon honey. Serve with crackers/crostini/pretzels alongside.

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.

Recreation Commission Chairperson Jodi Hartzell presented the board with a proposition for clothing donation bins to be placed on the football side of the park, which will come at no cost to the township.

Hartzell suggested that the funds generated from the donations be used to give back to the community, such as by being donated to help families in need, and the board authorized the township manager to sign a contract with the company that owns the donation collection bins.

Next, supervisors approved a 2025 electronics recycling event since the event held at the end of October was such a success. The tentative date will be in the morning on Saturday, July 26.

Supervisors also unanimously approved the Groff open space application for 20 acres of land on Ridge Road under Wildlands Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $50,000, as well as the Chapman Borough police services agreement with annual increases through 2027.

Regretfully, the board unanimously approved the resignation of Zoning Hearing Board Chairman Jeff Ayers, who has served on the board for over 20 years. Supervisors thanked Ayers and expressed their appreciation for his years of service and dedication to the township.

Following, the board unanimously approved various resolutions, which included the following: the disposition of a 1994 Ford Ambulance to be placed for sale at public auction; an LSA grant for the acquisition of two police vehicles that will cost $124,266;

an LSA grant for the purchase of a Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. GMC heavy-duty pickup truck fit with fire equipment that will cost $71,484; an LSA grant for Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. for the purchase of 40 portable radios, six singlehead mobiles and six dual-head mobiles that will cost $445,368; and the Lehigh Valley 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan update that brings the township into compliance with FEMA and PEMA, and makes the township eligible for additional grants.

Last, an announcement about Damien Wiest’s Eagle Scout Project was made that the brick fundraiser for his proposed memorial at the American Legion Post No. 470 in Bath has begun. Those wishing to buy a brick with the engraving of their choice, which will be proudly displayed within the memorial, can fill out the brick order form available on the township’s website home page. Bricks are priced at $50 for an individual, $150 for business bronze, $300 for business silver, $500 for business gold and $40 for a replica to keep.

The Moore Township Lions Club will be hosting their tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Route 987 and Route 946 intersection, with hot chocolate and cookies available afterward.

There will also be a children’s toy bingo held on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Klecknersville Rangers firehouse, located at 2718 Mountain View Dr. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo will start at 1 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring their kids, as there will be prizes and games for them.

The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 2491 Community Dr.

Private First-Class Bradley Gaspar is a Vietnam War hero that received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal with one Star, Vietnamese Campaign With Device, Purple Heart Medal and Combat Action Ribbon.

He comes from a military family and both his dad and brother served.

After returning to civilian life, he worked as an ironworker until retirement.

Gaspar has been a long-time member of the American Legion No. 899, has served on the Board of Officers and held the position of historian.

Thank you for your service, Bradley.

His Hometown Heroes banner is located at Dogwood and Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville.

“I think it is a very honorable way to honor veterans, past and present,” remarks his wife, Sue. Honor our hometown heroes. Forms can be picked up at the American Legion Post No. 899, located 1140 Municipal Rd., Walnutport. For additional information, please contact Hometown Heroes Banner Program Coordinator Jeff Weidner at 484-426-8639, or Post No. 899 at 610-767-2393. And to all of our veterans, thank you for your service!