Ongoing Blue Mountain blaze Brings community together
By CATHERINE STROH
On Saturday, Nov. 2, a brush fire started on Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township.
Due to the spread of the fire, air support began on Sunday, Nov. 3, with helicopters arriving from Gettysburg.
Additionally, Northampton County Emergency Management also set up a mobile command unit to assist with operations and planning.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has been assisting and more than 200 volunteer firefighters from neighboring counties have been on the scene assisting Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co., along with state game commission and National Park Service representatives.
A controlled burn began on Sunday night in order to contain the fire and protect the homes below the fire.
Then on Monday morning, Type 3 incident management team arrived on the scene; however, the fire
continues to burn.
According to officials, on Monday evening, Nov. 4, a total of 577 acres had burned and the fire containment was at 25%.
All personnel on the mountain, along the Appalachian Trail, were able to hold the forward spread from crossing the ridge to the north and crews were successful in their attempt to halt the spread toward the east, above Timberline Road.
Officials said there are still many days ahead of hard work securing the perimeter and extinguishing hotspots.
Therefore, residents and recreationalists are asked to avoid the fire area as it is still receiving “diligent work” and poses a risk with hotspots and falling trees.
At time of print, officials say the threat to residences off of Timberline Road has greatly decreased. However, people will continue to see glowing trees and pockets of interior activity. Smoke will also be present for the foreseeable future and personnel will continue to re-
main onsite working and monitoring the conditions.
On Sunday, a command center was established at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.
A request for donations of water from the Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. turned into an outpouring of support from the community.
Within hours, they had received above and beyond what they had originally asked for as a line of residents wishing to make donations was backed up by half of a mile at the command center Sunday morning. Some of the donations included food, water, lotion, wipes, Chapstick, medicine, hand sanitizer, hand warmers, beanies, headlamps, batteries, money and so much more!
“The amount of support is overwhelming. The community coming together like this is like nothing we have ever seen. From the bottom of our hearts…thank you!” the
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Dragon to War: Part 2 of 2
August Serensits Jr. was an employee at the Lawrence/Dragon Cement Company in the first ward of Northampton. In 1943, he was drafted to serve in the United States Army and was assigned to the U.S. Army Armored 83rd Reconnaissance Battalion and trained to be a member of a tank crew. August Jr. did not have an automobile, so this was a new chapter in his life.
The most common tank used in World War II was the Sherman tank. American industry rose to the challenge and soon 50,000 Sherman tanks rolled off the production lines. The tank crew of five worked in close quarters; they became a family. The crew consisted of a commander, loader, gunner, driver and assistant driver. The speed of the tank was 26 mph. It was armed with a 75mm gun and two machine guns.
Mr. Serensits’ unit was sent to England as the Allies prepared for the D-Day invasion of Europe. DDay occurred on June 6, 1944. It was one of the largest invasions in history.
His tank unit arrived a few days after the invasion. The Allies now had the difficult task of clearing the Germans from France and Europe.
The Allies had to adjust to fighting in the French countryside. They moved through farmlands in
The Battle of Saint-Lô, July 1944; photo courtesy of “Veterans Historical Book” Service 1951 Normandy. Farms were small, irregular in size and were surrounded with thick hedge rows. For centuries, the hedges grew so thick you could not see through them. They were surrounded by mounds of ground and ditches. Behind these natural barriers were German soldiers and artillery.
A key battle was fought at the town of Saint-Lô. Private Serensits’ Battalion fought at this crucial battle. Sharp tusks were welded on the front of tanks to penetrate the hedgerows. Fifteen hundred Continued on page 5
Photos by Gregory Morgan Photography
Nazareth Borough Council tables ordinance banning Chickens; moves forward with 2025 operating budget
By SAVANNAH BROWN
The Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, Nov. 4 to approve various requests, the 2025 operating budget and various payments.
The first order of business during the regularly scheduled monthly meeting included public property items that council unanimously approved. Approved items are listed as follows: direction for the secretary to advertise the yearly closing of the Skate Park on Sunday, Dec. 1 with a regularly scheduled reopening on Tuesday, April 1, 2025; the request of the Nazareth Area Youth Baseball and Softball Association for the 2025 spring/summer/ fall use of both Bill Gold fields, Veteran’s Memorial Square Field, Holy Family Field, Holy Family Forrest Drive Field and the main field in Nazareth Borough Park with the understanding that the Legion and middle school team receive preference plus the use of the pavilion in the park for pictures on picture day weekend in late April or early May; the request of Nazareth Chamber of Commerce for the annual tree lighting ceremony in the Circle on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.; the request of Nazareth Chamber of Commerce for the annual Christmas in Nazareth celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14 beginning at
10 a.m.; the payment of $4,000 for additional abatement work to be done in the library; and the request of the Greater Valley YMCA to conduct their annual Pumpkin Pie 5K Race/Walk throughout the streets of the borough beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Under finance, council unanimously approved the following motions: the payment of $88,408 divided into quarterly payments as the borough’s share of 2025 library support as de-
termined by the established formula and most current EIT numbers; to acknowledge receipt of the borough’s annual Public Utility Tax reimbursement for the Verizon property on North Whitfield Street in the amount of $2,953.47; to acknowledge the payment of the borough’s semi-annual loan obligation to ESSA Bank in the amount of $215,894.91 ($174,000 in principal and $41,894.91 in interest) with 12 semi-annual payments remaining; to return the $100
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deposit of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce following their Fall Festival event on Oct. 19; and renewal of the borough’s health insurance with the Highmark PPO 500 Pre-ACA “grandfathered” Plan with no increase over the 2024 rates, with coverage lasting through Nov. 30, 2025.
Council also approved the proposed 2025 borough operating budget for advertisement, which contains a half mill tax increase with only Councilman Michael J. Kopach voting against the motion, whereas the prohibition of blitz spending during the final 45 days of 2024 by all department heads that requires all expenditures not previously approved in the 2024 budget to
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Russell M. Biechy
Russell M. Biechy, 84, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospice- Inpatient Unit. He was the beloved companion of Marie Heimer of Moore Township. Russell was a son of the late Leroy and Helen Biechy (Butz).
Russell found joy in being a member of the Pocono Old Tyme Club; he had passion for tinkering and hit and miss engines, relishing in the distinctive chug and rhythmic pause that characterized these machines.
Survivors: He will be dearly missed by his children, Debbie Fulton (David) of Bethlehem, Barbie Williamson of Naples, Fla., Russell Biechy Jr. (Angel)
of Lower Saucon Township and Lori Jurczak (Ted) of Lehigh Township; grandchildren, Hillary, Richie, Steph, Rob, Tyler, Nicole and Travis; greatgrandchildren, Alana, Callie, Kora and Kayson; siblings, Dale Biechy (Virginia) of Gouldsboro and Gladys Wambold of Effort; and many nieces and nephews. Russell was predeceased by a son, Rodney Biechy; siblings, Ethel Pysher, Malvena Beam, Hilda Anthony, Marlene Kocher and Beatrice Shafer; brothers, Wilford, Harold, Leonard, Clayton, Richard, Ernest, Lester and John.
As per Russell's wishes, no services will be held. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome.net. Arrangements and cremation care are under the direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc.Moorestown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Pocono Old Tyme, P.O. Box 06, Gilbert, PA 18331-000 or at http://www. poconooldtyme.com/.
Mauro D. Forte, Jr.
Mauro "Daniel" Forte, Jr., 71, of Mahanoy City, Pa. died Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill Campus, Pottsville. Born on Dec. 8, 1952, in Hazleton, Pa., he was the son of the late Mauro D. Forte, Sr. Daniel was the husband of the late Carol A. (Hertzog) Forte, with whom he shared 19 years of loving marriage prior to her passing in 2022. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. Daniel worked as a former supervisor at Valley Pet Supply in Allentown, until retiring. He also took pride as a devoted newspaper carrier throughout his lifetime. Daniel's favorite pastimes were going bowling and fishing, but his greatest joy was going to Knoebels with his grandchildren.
Survivors: He will be missed by his family including his three daughters, Anna Weaver, Angela M. Forte, Tania L. Fell and her husband James; sons, Mauro D. Forte, III and Joshua M. Smith; brother, Joseph Forte; sisterin-law, Margaret Orchulli; 15 grandchildren, and one greatgrandson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony, a sister, Angela, and a granddaughter, Legacy.
Services: A memorial service will be held at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in the Bar-
tholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014. Family and friends may call, Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to noon in the funeral home. Interment will take place in Forks Cemetery, Easton, Pa.
Honor a Veteran at Fairview Cemetery
Submitted by CHRISTINA
THOMAS
National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 14.
The annual "Wreaths Across America" campaign is gearing up for another year, and you can help make sure veterans are honored this holiday season. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
This year, there will be more than 4,500 participating locations placing veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day, with more than 3 million volunteers coming together.
Fairview Cemetery on Community Drive in Bath (Moore Township) is one of the participating locations, where we have over 300 veterans to honor this year.
You can sponsor a wreath for $17 and if you want that wreath to go on a specific veteran's grave at Fairview Cemetery, that can be specified. Wreaths can be purchased by going online to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ PA0849 or by contacting Christina Thomas at 484-809-1571.
American Heritage Girl Scout Troop 0812, Pen Argyl is once again helping to gather sponsored wreaths and assisting with the ceremony. Donations can also
be made at the Graver Farmstead Farm Store, 820 S. Delps Rd., Bath or Evolution Training, 230 Rose Inn Ave., Nazareth. For your donation at Evolution, you can earn a free week to try the gym.
The wreaths will be laid on the graves on Dec. 14, immediately after a short ceremony which starts at noon.
National Wreaths Across America Day is a free community event open to all people. If you don’t want to order online, need more information or have questions, reach out to Christina Thomas at 484809-1571 or visit the specific website for Fairview Cemetery, www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ PA0849.
Suburban Trapshooting League
Nov. 3
BLUE RIDGE – 120
25 – Jacob Bonser, Craig Peischler
24 – Steve Knappenberger
23 – Jeff Blose, Abel Boyer, Lorne Palansky, Jim Shirer
COPEECHAN – 120
24 – Diane Ahner, Cory Brawn, Mike Endy, Mark Hoffman, Tom Lonczynski, John Oldt, Joe Sipos, Dennis Thomas
EAST BATH – 125
25 – Josh Christ Jr., Jim Delong, Travis Foose, Tommy Hensel, Rich Hilderbrandt, Adam Kast, Gina Koran, Bryan Noble, Greg Spadoni, Bob Welty, Jon Zadzora
name, # of
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RANGER LAKE – 124
25 – Allan Hunter, Roy Knipe, Brian Snyder, Ralph Weakland
24 – Jay Dennis, Craig Golden, Chad Kulp, Tony Subjin
Team Standings:
East Bath – 749
Ranger Lake – 742
Copeechan – 739
Blue Ridge - 729
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planes dropped thousands of tons of bombs to weaken the enemy.
August Jr.’s tank was hit, either by a landmine or shell from German artillery, and within seconds the tank was destroyed. Private August Serensits Jr. was the only survivor. Badly injured, he crawled out of the tank, barely able to walk. He was fortunate to find refuge in a barn. In later years, he said while he was in the barn he heard German soldiers speaking outside; thankfully they did not search the barn.
A day later, August Jr. heard bombers overhead. Feeling he was safe, he left the barn and reached American units. He was sent to a military hospital to recuperate from his wounds. After recuperating from his injuries, August Jr. was back in a Sherman tank. The unit fought in Belgium and eventually reached Germany. The Siegfried Line was finally broken, and the Allies moved through Germany.
In May 1945, the Germans surrendered and the war in Europe was finally over.
After the horrific experience of World War II, August Jr. returned home in November 1945. He received the Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars and an Eastern Campaign Medal for his courage and heroism. He was welcomed home with great joy and happiness by his parents, family and neighbors.
At home for just a few days, August Jr. was back on the job with his father at the Dragon Cement Company. The Serensits legacy at the Dragon would continue when August Jr.’s son, Jerome, was hired to work at the plant.
In 1983, the employees of the Dragon received a notice from
Martin Marietta, the last corporate owner, that the plant would cease operations. With sadness and pride, the Serensits left the plant on the last day and the Dragon would become a page in local cement history.
Naz. Council
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require full council approval was unanimously approved, as well as direction for the treasurer to advertise that the proposed 2025 operating budget will be available for inspection at the municipal offices (located at 134 S. Main St.) during business hours for 10 business days from Nov. 13 through Nov. 27.
Adoption of the budget will be voted on during the December monthly meeting, and if approved, it will bring the borough’s total millage rate to 17.5 mills, increasing the average assessed homestead’s tax bill by approximately $27.50 per year.
Under police items, council unanimously approved the request of the Nazareth Area/ Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Manager Lisa Borick for free downtown parking on both Black Friday on Nov. 29 and Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, as well as Christmas in Nazareth on Saturday, Dec. 14 with no charges for parking in metered zones on those three days.
In other news, council unanimously approved the motions listed under law to reschedule the borough workshop meeting from Thursday, Nov. 28 to Tuesday, Nov. 26 due to observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, and to direct the secretary to advertise both the cancelation of the Nov. 28 meeting and rescheduling of the meeting on Nov. 26 in the Nazareth Key and on the borough website. The meeting will be held in the back training room of the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps building, located at 519 Seip Ave.
Following a packed workshop meeting prior to the start of the regularly scheduled monthly meeting, council and residents had a lengthy, respectful discussion on the potential ordinance to ban chickens, ducks and other birds.
Although there have been numerous complaints regarding a small number of individuals who have created a nuisance due to housing chickens irresponsibly within the borough, most of the public that showed up for the meeting was against the ban.
Moreover, council was unaware of just how many residents responsibly house chickens within the borough since that informa tion is not tracked, which is why the motion to vote on the ordi nance that would make it unlaw ful in the borough to “maintain chickens, ducks and any similar type of bird or fowl including geese, turkeys, grouse, pheasants, partridges and any other game bird, migratory bird or wild bird” was tabled to allow for further discussion during the Law Com mittee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the solicitor’s office (located at 124 E. Belvidere St.) and at the next workshop meeting on Tues day, Nov. 26.
The Law Committee will take all factors such as parameters, enforcement and others into consideration when determining
the best cause of action and recommend it to council. However, at this time, it is unknown when council will receive that recommendation.
Under environmental steering and lighting, council unanimously approved closure of the borough’s Yard Waste facility on Stoudt Boulevard for the 2024 season on Sunday, Dec. 1 and for
proved a resolution certifying the borough’s submission of the Nazareth Borough grant initiative proposal for a Statewide LSA Grant seeking funding for a new Chevrolet Tahoe.
Additionally, council approved resolutions honoring, thanking and congratulating The-
VETERANS DAY 2024
In Memory and
Honor…
During the past year, we have had the privilege of serving the families of Veterans. We are honored to be of service to them in their time of need, just as their loved one was there in our time of need. On Veteran’s Day, we pay tribute to those who served our country in the name of Freedom, the same Freedom that allows us to serve them.
Our prayers are with all the Veterans, their families, and with the brave men and women serving our country today. We also wish to thank those from our area’s veteran service groups who volunteer their time in honor guards and firing squads bestowing the greatest honor for their deceased comrades.
Carl F. Pferrer – Army - WWII • Robert J. Drumheller – Navy – Vietnam
Paul G. Pysher – Army – Vietnam • Gary E. Long – Army – Vietnam
Earl L. Randolph – Navy – WWII • Joseph A. Shettig – Navy – Vietnam
Richard D. Frace– Army – Peacetime • Keith H. Minnick – Army – Peacetime
Douglas C. Schwenk – Army – Vietnam • Richard A. Andresko – Army – Vietnam
Michael Vincovitch, Jr. – Marines - Korea • Roy W. Hildenbrand – Navy – Vietnam
Ronald W. Worman, Sr. – Marines – Vietnam • Stephen J. Strockoz, Jr. – Air Force – Korea
Thomas A. Kern – Army – Peacetime • Gerald E. “Jerry” Snyder – Army – Korea
Joseph S. Steier – Marines – Peacetime • Michael G. Vetovitz – Army – Vietnam
Joseph L. Broniszewski – Air Force – Peacetime • Duane F. Herbst – Air Force – Vietnam
Thomas J. Erkinger, Jr. – Army – Korea • John E. “Jack” Spedding – Army – Vietnam
Allen W. Bohun – Army – Peacetime • Sherwood R. Heckman, Sr. – Army – Korea
Laura L. Musser – Army – Vietnam • Gerald L. Smith – Army – Peacetime
Russel E. Hoff – Army - Korea • Robert W. Hujsa – Army – Korea
Kenneth R. Reeser – Navy – Vietnam • Richard C. Bender – Army – Peacetime
Donald G. Buchvalt – Army – Vietnam • Ralph R. Roth – Navy – Vietnam
Edward E. Pflugler– Army – Peacetime • Thomas R. Curtis – Navy – Peacetime
William R. Risser – Army – Vietnam • Harold T. Thau – Air Force - Vietnam
THANK YOU VETERANS
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Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair 19 21
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er. Below is a list of precautions and ideas for hosting Thanksgiving this year. Host an outdoor Thanksgiving Day Brunch. Although it may be cold, you can make it fun by serving hot cocoa, hot coffee, or hot apple cider. Use candles, firepits, and heat lamps that you can rent or purchase at places like Miller Supply or Home Depot. Ask your guests to bring blan-
bringing your whole family together for the meal.
Bath Industrial League
Week 10 Standings Team Won Lost WTF 25 15
D&R Precision 24 16
Shafer Landsc. 23 17
Palmer Trophy 20 19
If you plan on inviting a small group of friends or family to join you in your home, make sure you check each guest's temperature prior to entering your home. Hand sanitizer is key. Have your guests sanitize their hands prior to entering your home and keep it available throughout your house for guests to reapply throughout
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place settings, make Thanksgiving turkeys by tracing their hands, paint leaves, string popcorn for your Christmas tree, have a plan to make it fun for your littles to keep the magic of the holidays alive by doing so.
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Earl Grube 620(226,214)
Adam Schisler 372
Be grateful! Pick names out of a hat, bowl, pumpkin, whatever you choose, and tell the person you picked why you are grateful for them. You can do this via Zoom too.
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Paul Duda 586(208)
Don Schoeffling 400
Mourning Would 17 23
Moore Powersports 17 23
G&L Sign Factory 14 26
Honoring Our Veterans
Steve Glesias 552(b)
Mike Reese 602(257)
Paul Durnin 502(181)
Noah Durnin 651(247,214
Whatever you choose to do this year, do it with a grateful heart. Be thankful for all you have and help those who don’t have as much. This is the year, beyond all years, that your neighbors, friends, family, and strangers need your help. If you can, donate to your local food bank and include your littles so they grow up to have grateful hearts too. Reach out, make it fun, make it interesting, get creative and celebrate Thanksgiving in a way you and your family are comfortable with. Do it safely, respectfully, happily, and spread love and encouragement to others. It may not be financially, or through food, but through a grateful heart and that counts for a lot. And, gobble, gobble ‘til you wobble. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nate Meixsell 537(189)
Bill Fortner 484
Submitted
by
ERIN FERGUSON
Local author Erin Rafanello Ferguson brings her children’s book, “Earl: The Christmas Tree Spider,” to the Lehigh Valley to share with you all.
Earl is a little spider who is looking for a home during the holiday season. He finds a home in a Christmas tree that gets cut down by a family to use for the holiday season. Though he is at first scared of the family and his new surroundings, Earl soon realizes how much he yearns to be accepted by them, sharing in their love and laughter, and wishes to become a part of their family.
Earl decides to write Santa Claus a letter, “….I know I am a spider and they are not, do you think they would accept me, could we give it a shot….”, asking him if he could make Earl’s wish come true of a family to call his own. On Christmas morning little Earl is accepted into the family as one of their own.
This story takes you on Earl’s journey from forest to a loving home he gets to call his own with all the bells and whistles Christ-
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on Sunday morning.
Other neighboring fire departments were accepting donations as well.
At time of print, over 50 local restaurants, businesses, churches and organizations have donated food, beverages, supplies and funds to the firefighters as they continue to fight the massive blaze.
Additionally, fundraisers have been established for anyone who
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would like to donate monetary support. Those wishing to donate to Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. for the purchase of supplies may do so by visiting bit.ly/40x5JDf.
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce has also launched an emergency fundraiser to support the firefighters; more information on how to donate to their fundraiser can be found in their below article, or by calling 610-573-4010 or 484-834-7868.
Uniting for our Heroes:
Emergency Fundraiser
Launched to support Firefighters battling Blue Mountain blaze
Submitted by ELYSE CUTTIC
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber has taken swift action in response to the ongoing Blue Mountain wildfire, which has now engulfed over 150 acres and is expected to grow. This emergency fundraiser, organized with the support of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce (GLVCC), aims to provide crucial aid to local volunteer fire departments and emergency crews fighting to contain the blaze under challenging conditions. This urgent effort aims to support the volunteer fire departments and emergency crews
By Tyler Bachman
who have been tirelessly working to protect the area and contain the flames.
The wildfire, initially reported in Lehigh Township, has continued to spread at a concerning rate, fueled by dry weather conditions and strong winds. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has coordinated efforts to manage the blaze, deploying emergency response crews from multiple counties, including Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon and Berks. These brave volunteer firefighters have been contending with difficult terrain, challenging conditions and a fire that has threatened local wildlife habitats and natural resources.
The fire has not only posed a direct threat to homes and infrastructure, but has also strained local resources, with many departments relying on volunteers and limited budgets. Their teams expressed that it is not a shortage of resources but rather, funds needed to offset the rising cost of fuel and machinery needed to fight the fires.
In a demonstration of solidarity, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is contributing an initial donation of $1,000 to
encourage community participation in this vital effort and jumpstart this campaign. Any further support from the community, no matter the amount, will prove invaluable in helping our firefighters continue their heroic work.
"We commend the brave firefighters and first responders who have been on the front lines, and we urge our community to come together during this critical time," said Jessica O’Donnell Gower, Executive Vice President of the Affiliated Chambers at the GLVCC. "We pride ourselves on not just being a chamber of commerce but also a chamber of communities, and now we are leaning on our communities to come together during this crucial time. Every dollar raised will go directly towards support efforts and resources needed.”
Cash or check donations can be made by visiting the Neffs National Bank locations at 5629 PA-873, Neffs, or 211 S. Best Ave., Walnutport.
Donations can also be mailed to The Neffs National Bank at 5629 Route 873, P.O. Box 10, Neffs, PA 18065.
If you plan to drop off a check at either of The Neffs National Bank locations, please make the check payable to Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber.
You may also mail or drop off a check made payable to GLVCC at any Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber office.
Donations can also be sent via Venmo to the Chamber (@ GLVCC) with the memo: Initiative to Support Local Fire Departments.
For credit card donation and additional inquiries, call Jessica O'Donnell-Gower at 610-5734010 or Elyse Cuttic at 484-8347868.
With local agencies and volunteers expending significant resources to safeguard our region, this is an urgent moment for community members to stand together. By contributing, we can help relieve the strain on our first responders and provide critical support as they continue their heroic work to protect lives and land from this destructive wildfire. Together, we can make all the difference.
The command center from above, by Mike Trotta
NORTHAMPTON AREA
Northampton Area Historical Society
To present Veterans Day program
Submitted by IRENE URBAN
The veterans organizations of Northampton and the Northampton Area Historical Society will present a program honoring veterans on Sunday, Nov. 10 in the Northampton Area High School Auditorium.
The doors will open at 1 p.m. and the program will begin at
1:30 p.m. with patriotic music performed by the American Legion Band of Bethlehem.
At 2 p.m., there will be a reading of names of local veterans who served in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Music of the appropriate era will be played during the reading of the names. The program will conclude
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with the reading of the names of the men and women who have most recently been added to the borough’s Hometown Heroes banners, on display throughout Northampton.
Eugene Kutzler will honor all with music of the bagpipes. Members of the Joint Veterans of Northampton will take part.
The entire event can be seen on the programs handed out to the attendees. There is no charge for the program, however donations are accepted.
For more information, call 610-262-8198.
Recognizing Veterans’ mental Health
Submitted by SCOTT KNIGHT
The United States will celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11. It is dedicated to American veterans of wars.
As we honor our veterans, we need to recognize that many struggle with their mental health. According to the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, there were 6,392 veteran suicide deaths in 2021, and it was the second leading cause of death among veterans under the age of 45 years old.
Of all veteran suicides in 2021, 72% were by firearms. The firearm suicide rate among veteran women was 281% higher than non-veteran women, and the firearm suicide rate among veteran men was 62% higher than for non-veteran men in 2021.
The Veterans Administration found a variety of factors that may increase the risk of suicide. Some of these are: substance abuse, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, insomnia, higher doses of opioid medications for pain control and acute psychosocial stressors. Veterans who misuse drugs and alcohol are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than other veterans.
The VA has mental health resources. A good place to start would be to visit www.vetcenter. va.gov or you can call the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1. You can also text 838255. For people with hearing loss, they can call TTY: 800-7994889.
The Jason Foundation (JFI) is another valuable resource. JFI is dedicated to the prevention of suicide through educational awareness programs that equip us with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth and adults. If you have a friend or loved one who is a veteran and struggling with their mental health, it is important to know the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicidal ideation. Knowing this information could be key to saving that person’s life. For more information and to find the closest affiliate office to you, visit www.jasonfoundation.com.
Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE
The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Doors will open at 11 a.m. We will meet in the Atlas Room.
Tickets will be on sale for the Christmas party. Ticket holders only will be admitted to the December meeting. Membership will also be collected; please bring your na-
tional and local membership cards with you. All members are cordially invited to attend.
We welcome any new members or visitors to attend or join. Please stop at our trip table and see the listing for our 2025 trips and to sign up for them.
You can contact Robin Meixsell at 610-837-8773 or Jean Rundle at 610-837-0610 for further information on the trips. Entertainment will be presented for your enjoyment.
The Known Man: Part 3 of 3
BY DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
The known man clearly has the innate ability to regulate and heal
the self. That in and of itself is simply incredible to consider, given all that must transpire within.
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We also have an understanding that the structure and function of the body are reciprocally related, and the musculoskeletal system is a key element of health. Yet so much more, perhaps beyond our current understanding, has yet to be revealed, making us, by and large, the unknown man.
All through parts one and two I have done my best to toe the line between seemingly logical scientific thought framework and philosophical bent combined. Stretching the mind in this manner is no easy task.
If you are of the camp that we are simply spiritless computers that evolved from space dust and cosmic soup randomness, then sure, let's just talk about the cascade of events solely seen and observable. Nothing more. Strict adherence to our known world as seen through the strict lenses of our five senses: see, hear, taste, touch and smell, might make for an easier go of this thing called life, but that would be boring, right?
In that model, the known man perspective, we perhaps tend to lean fatalistic in that much of
what goes on inside would be perhaps perceived due to bad luck and bad genes. What we see is what we get. Input equals an output with little variability.
But is that really true? Is this all there is?
Are we all just computer-like beings, running software based on set hardware?
Now that may be true for many who subscribe to that world view, yet deep down, don't we all have a sense, beyond known senses, that we are so much more than what this world may want us to believe?
When you look upon your beautiful baby, your children, we know this to be true. So much more is in play and by golly we should ponder it all more than perhaps we do.
In recent years, the study of epigenetics has moved front and center. Epigenetics is the study of how a person's environment,
attitude, surroundings, perceptions, behaviors and so much more can affect how genes express themselves without changing our inherited DNA.
Something beyond the five senses is at play here.
Cellular biologists like to call the “environment” in which cells grow as the culture medium. Think of those petri dishes with various substances within to allow for growth of the organism. Maybe the culture medium is a nutrient broth with added blood or serum. Such goes beyond our discussion here today, yet the point is that your culture medium of let’s say, living near the mountains, my culture medium of meditating daily, your baby's culture medium of feeling deep love and acceptance all through the early years, will have significant bearing on what path our bodies take even if we all had the same exact genetic code. Astounding!
Let all that sit for a moment and allow our conversation to pivot a bit.
For those that have a sense that we are created spirits, that have souls, which reside in this physical body, albeit briefly, then there must be more to it all that science and the greatest minds of our time are not fully equipped to take stock of right now.
What if I did share though that modern scientific equipment can detect certain aspects of this nonmaterial substance that is in fact, well, you? Yes, as bizarre as this may sound, right now you are emitting a specific, communicative, detectable, bio-electric magnetic field that is being continually transmitted many feet from your body even as we speak! So is the person standing next to you and that guy across the room. So is your baby, teenager and mother-in-law. Does that sound far-fetched? If this is even partly true and valid, then surely a deeper conversation about a sixth sense, additional senses if you will, is worth having. Alas, we must save that for another time.
I wonder what we will stumble across 100 years from now that makes us chuckle as to what we thought we have scientifically proven false turns out to be true simply because we have better tech, tools and understanding as the decades move along.
Better stated, each year that passes we find ourselves proving wrong what we thought was right and proving right what was positively wrong. So, time will tell, and come what may, the truth of it all will continue to unfold before us, our loved ones, our children and our children's children.
I may be getting long in the tooth here, yet know that what we understand about the known man is perhaps not quite well known after all.
It is my hope you have enjoyed the known man series. My best to you.
"Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
NAZARETH AREA
By ANDY WEAVER
The Nazareth football team went to Emmaus on Nov. 1 to compete in the DXI Quarterfinals and lost 35-0 to end the season at 7-3.
The Nazareth girls volleyball team traveled to Catty High School for the DXI Semifinal on Oct. 29 versus Liberty and lost 3-0 to see their season come to a close.
The Nazareth field hockey team went to Whitehall High School and played versus Easton on Oct. 29 in the DXI Semifinals and fell short 1-0 in a very tight game to see the field hockey season come to a close.
The girls soccer team played Northampton at Emmaus High School on Oct. 29 in the DXI Semifinal and fell short 1-0 to see the soccer season come to a close.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Nazareth Marching Band went to Dallastown High School for the championship and the last competition of the season. The marching band won first place. They took home first place in the Yankee Open Division at Championships with a score of 96.8. They were also awarded Best Visual, Best Music, Best Overall Effect and Best Percussion.
For up-to-the-minute Nazareth sports news, visit https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
and Brenda Reinert for being named the borough’s volunteer of the year. Honorees will be presented with the resolutions at the December council meeting.
Last, Mayor Lance E. Colondo presented the police report for the month of October, which included 297 total police activity/ calls for service, 20 crimes reported and investigated, 10 criminal arrests, four drug-related crimes, four Part 1 offenses, 68 traffic citations issued, 73 warnings issued, three reportable traffic accidents and 10 non-reportable traffic accidents. There were also 81 parking enforcement officer violations issued and 52 officer issued violations, which totaled 133 parking tickets issued for the month of October.
The next Nazareth Borough Council regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps training room, which is located in the back of the building.
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Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, at the Palace of Versailles in France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Every year, Nov. 11 is a time to pause and reflect on those who have died in our nation’s wars and is a reminder to honor, respect and remember the men and women who have served this incredible country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Northampton County Veterans Affairs is providing a list
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of scheduled events to honor local veterans and all those serving our country and help keep the memory of our fallen military service members alive.
• Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.A Salute to Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served at Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 East Center St., Nazareth
• Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m.
- Veterans Day program presented by Northampton Area Historical Society at Northampton Area High School Auditorium, 1619 Laubach Ave., Northampton
• Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. - Veterans Day Ceremony at Hackett Park, Easton
• Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
- Williams Township Veterans Memorial at 655 Cider Press Rd., Easton
• Monday, Nov. 11 at noonVeterans Day Celebration at Vic-
tory House of LV, 314 Fillmore St., Bethlehem
• Monday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m.Marine Corps League Parade the Civil War cannon on S. 17th and Washington streets, Easton, ending at Warrior Lane, Wilson High School, weather permitting, with the Wilson High School Marching Band
• Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. - Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony at LVHN, Cedar Crest, 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown
The Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9 is accepting $55 donations to dedicate a brick inscribed with the name, service dates and detail of a person dear to you to show appreciation and support of our veterans. The bricks will be displayed at the forthcoming memorial at the Legion Post at 2260 Corriere Rd. in Palmer Township.
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MEETING NOTICE
The regular monthly meeting of the Lehigh Twp. Planning Commission has been rescheduled from November 11 to November 19. 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 (11/7)
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5 for 13, Rich Kern 5 for 14, and Kevin Gross 4 for 12 for St. Paul’s. In other action, Blessed Trinity ‘sandwiched 4-1 and 4-3 wins around a 6-4 loss to Star of Bethlehem. Leading hitters for Blessed Trinity were Andy Mickelson 5 for 8, Terry Knauss 5 for 13, and Norm Schoenberger 4 for 12(HR). For Star of Bethlehem Scott Hoffert was 7 for 14, Bill Hoke Jr. 6 for 12(HR), and Bryan Frankenfield 5 for 12.
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Nancy M. Pavlovic, deceased, late of Bethlehem, County of Northampton 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 indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
Co-Executors: Judith Ann Holzer & Peter L. Pavlovic ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (10/24-11/7)
NOTICE OF NOVEMBER MEETING BOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL MEETING
The Monthly Meeting of Borough Council for November is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
Borough of Bath Council meetings are held at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath PA 18014 in Council Chambers.
Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary Borough of Bath (10/31 & 11/7)
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following:
1. Horwith Leasing Co. Inc.,
2. 1249 Newport Avenue LLC, 727 North Meadow Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102, for the property located at 1249 Newport Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel Number M4NW2D 9 1 0522 and is located in an I-1 Industrial Zoning District.
This plan is presented for Preliminary and possible Final Plan Review. 1249 Newport Avenue LLC would like to redevelop this property into a 63unit apartment building, provide a functional parking lot layout, and improve the existing Stormwater Management.
All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend.
Brian Welsko Borough Manager (10/31 & 11/7)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Ruth E. Snyder, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Ruth P. Lynn, Executrix of Estate of Ruth E. Snyder. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to
Ruth P. Lynn
℅
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
124 Belvidere Street
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
Pierce & Steirer, LLC
124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (10/31-11/14)
WAIVER REQUEST
STORMWATER ORDINANCE
MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
During the Monthly Meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. The Board of Supervisors will consider a written request for a waiver of a Section of the Moore Township Stormwater Ordinance.
The following request was submitted for the proposed Minor Subdivision of Dex Farms.
The applicant’s request is for the following:
Section 260-59.C(11) & D(1) & (2) – All of these items are in reference to the residual lot (Lot 1). All of these items have been shown in regards to the location of the subdivision. A waiver is requested for these in regards to Lot 1.
Section 260-59.D(4)(h-i) A waiver is requested in regards to the streams and environmental concerns associated with Lot
The 2025 Proposed Budget for the TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, County of Northampton, has been prepared and is open for public inspection at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014, during regular business days between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Monday through Friday, beginning November 11, 2024.
The 2024 Final Budget is proposed to be formally adopted at the regular meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors held on December 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM, at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014.
MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (11/7)
MEETING NOTICE
The Lehigh Twp Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Nov. 12th will be starting at 6:00 p.m. with the 2025 Budget being the first item on the agenda. The regular agenda items will begin at the conclusion of the budget portion. The meeting will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Bldg, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa. All meetings are open to the public.
Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (11/7)
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)
a ‘sweep’ of Christ UCC by scores of 4-1, 7-2, and 11-7, defending ‘Champs’ Dryland moves into 1st place in the Dart League. Leading the ‘Charge’ for Dryland were Larry Golick 9 for 15, Butch Silfies 8 for 16, Nate Phares 7 for 13, Earl Sigley 7 for 16(HR), Dave Crouthamel 5 for 14, Rich Durn 4 for 10, Karen Krome 4 for 12 and Shawn Sigley 4 for 14 (Basically the whole team). Garry Hunsicker and Susie Gasper(HR) were 4 for 11 apiece for Christ UCC. St. Paul’s drops into 2nd place losing a pair of games to Ebenezer 7-4 and 1-0, winning the ‘middle game’ 9-8. Top hitters for Ebenezer included Zane Belvins 5 for 11 (HR), Jim Voortman 5 for 12, Joe Kish 5 for 13, Charlie Costanzo 4 for 11(HR), and Joey Kish with a HR. Jason Gross was 6 for 13, Jennifer Erkinger 5 for 13, Roger Kern also
The final match of the night finds Emmanuel beating Famersville 1-0 and 4-3, losng the ‘nightcap’ 1-0. The only hitter for Emmanuel was Carlos Soto 3 for 9 (his HR was the only run in Game 1). Tom George was 5 for 11 (HR), Rick Kittek 4 for 12(HR), and Gene Grim with a HR for Farmersville.
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Dryland 19 8
St. Paul’s 18 9
Ebenezer 17 10
Blessed Trinity 12 15 Farmersville 11 16
Star of Bethl. 11 16
Christ UCC 10 17
Emmanuel 10 17
Meet Gulf War veteran, Heath Lorah, of Walnutport
Submitted by MARY ANN ENDY
Army Specialist Heath Lorah of Walnutport is a decorated Operation Desert Shield/Storm combat veteran. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of E-4 before the end of his active duty of three years. The rank of an E-4 is a junior enlisted rank that involves basic management and leadership responsibilities.
Lorah graduated from Northampton High School in 1989 and enlisted in the Army
before graduation. In September 1989, he went to an eight-week Basic Combat Training program that prepares new soldiers for the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, which is a large U.S. Army base that is situated on the border with Mexico. He was there for another eight weeks of schooling.
The base boasts a vast training area with mountainous desert terrain, ideal for deployment training to the Middle East.
He was then assigned to Bravo 5/3 ADA, attached to 3rd Ar-
East Allen Twp. Firehouse 5354 Nor-Bath Blvd. (Rt. 329) Northampton, PA 18067
mored Division, specifically to Delta 4/8 CAV that was originally deployed to Germany and later to Iraq. He served in the Battle of 73 Easting versus Iraqi Elite Republican Guard, a tank battle that took place on Feb. 26, 1991, between the U.S. VII Corps and the Iraqi Republican Guard. The tank battle was a key victory in the war.
Lorah said, according to Commander Lt. Colonel Higgins, “I was part of the largest tank-totank battle in history.”
The battle took place in the desert near the Iraq-Kuwait border.
Army Specialist Heath Lorah was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Valorous Unit Award, which is a United States Army decoration that recognizes units for extraordinary heroism in battle.
Lorah has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is an anxiety disorder that many combat veterans experience daily. It is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Many veterans have flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety. Some holidays can trigger it, fireworks, loud noises and much more. Other symptoms of PTSD include agitation, disturbed sleep (many report they have problems sleeping at night) and mood swings.
There is a Veterans Crisis Line that is available for confidential support, 24 hours a day, at 800273-8255 and press 1.
When you meet a veteran, show your support for their service by shaking their hand and saying, “Thank you for your service.” This means a lot to our veterans.
Lorah said he gets a lot of gratification, especially from kids, who thank him for his service. He added that it shows the parents taught their children to respect veterans.
His war experience has also affected his physical well-being. A prominent condition affecting Gulf War veterans is medically unexplained chronic symptoms that include fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insomnia, dizziness, respiratory disorders and memory problems.
Lorah said he enjoyed playing sports, walking and riding bike,
but now his body just can’t handle it anymore. He does enjoy watching various sports like the Phillies, Flyers and 76ers.
Presently, Heath Lorah is on a list waiting for a kidney transplant with hopes that this will soon be fulfilled. Can anyone help this veteran?
Shortly after he returned home from the war, he went to Lehigh Elementary School (where he attended as a child) and talked to a class about his war experience.
The Hometown Hero banner program is a great healing tool for veterans.
“I think it is cool; every town should honor their veterans,” said Lorah. His banner is located on Timberline Road, near Rt. 946.
Thank you, Heath, for your service!
Forms for Hometown Hero banners can be picked up at the American Legion Post 899, located at 1140 Municipal Rd., Walnutport. For additional information, please contact Jeff Weidner at 484-426-8639 or the Post at 610-767-2393.
And to all our veterans, thank you for your service!
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Salmon Patties
Contributed by Kathleen Unger
Ingredients
One 16 oz can of salmon
½ onion, chopped
¼ c. breadcrumbs
¼ c. chopped parsley
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. butter, melted
3 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté onion in some olive oil in pan.
Drain liquid from canned salmon.
Combine salmon, sautéed on-
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ion, bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper into patty-form. Melt butter and some olive oil in pan.
Brown salmon patties on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes each. Place cooked patties on paper towel to absorb oil.
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