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Bath Museum adopts New logo in honor of 20th anniversary
By ANNEMARIE HARTZELL September marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Bath Museum. On Sept. 20, 2000, the Bath Museum opened its doors for the first time through the hard work of Marjorie Rehrig, Agnes Melinsky, and Evelyn Hartzell. Over two decades later,
their vision for a small Memory Room in the old school building evolved into the modern museum on South Walnut Street that we have today. In honor of the 20th anniversary, the Bath Museum has adopted a new logo that reflects its commitment to unlock treasures from Bath's history.
Township receives Generous donation Of a new roof for Edelman Schoolhouse
By JASON KAMERY The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met at 5:30 p.m. on October 6 at the Recreation Center. At the previous meeting, the Moore Township Board of Supervisors voted on a new roof for Edelman Schoolhouse but plans changed as Speciality Roofs made a generous donation toward the roof. “At the last meeting we had brought up the roof and had to approve someone to do the roof,” Richard Gable, member of the Board of Supervisors, said. “In the meantime, something neat happened. We had someone who specializes in slate roofs agree to put a slate roof on the school at no charge for us, which is a $25,000 donation.” The township had 16 volunteers come out to the school to prepare the roof. The township has also ordered the slate roof and is waiting for the order to come in. “Thank you to all the volunteers that came out and helped, it was a big undertaking,” Gable
said. “We did mostly everything in one day.” The Public Works Department has started preparations to put in a picnic pad by the kiosk and sidewalk of Schiavone Park. At Appalachian Park, they are preparing the site for a mini-pavilion. They have also started the process of preparing the equipment for township-wide leaf pickup. The Recreation Commission is still working out details of where they plan to place a volleyball court. The Land and Environmental Protection Board unanimously recommended the township Board of Supervisors move forward on the Stacy and Patricia Harrison Open Space application. The Board of Supervisors voted 2-0 in favor of continuing the application process for the property. The township will hold Trunk or Treat on October 24 at the recreation fields. The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on November 5 via Zoom.
Fire and EMS Companies in 138th District Awarded COVID-19 Grants
submitted by ANDY BRIGGS Ten fire and EMS companies in the 138th Legislative District were awarded a one-time state grant to assist with extra expenses resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Rep. Marcia Hahn (RNorthampton).
A total of $50 million was made available through the Office of State Fire Commissioner to provide direct financial relief to first responders in Pennsylvania impacted by the pandemic. These funds are to be used to supplement operational expenses incurred by the lack of opportu-
nities for fundraising and inability to create revenue due to compliance with measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We are grateful to these groups for their dedicated service to our communities, especially Continued on page 8
Update on mail-in ballots for the General Election
Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT As of October 6, the Northampton County Elections Office has approved 66,461 mail-in ballot applications for the General Election on November 3. Election’s Office staff have mailed 63,979 ballots out to applicants and have already received 8,782 ballots back. The Elections Office reminds voters to follow the instructions included with their ballot. The voter must sign and date the back of the return envelope before sending it in. “Naked” ballots—those which have not been enclosed in the inner secrecy envelope—will not be counted. Mail-in ballots may also be declared void if the ballot or secrecy envelope includes any text, marks or symbols “which reveals the identity of the elector, the elector’s political affiliation or the elector’s candidate preference.” The return envelopes for mailin ballots include postage. Voters do not need to add a stamp. Ballots may also be dropped off at the Elections Office at 669 Washington Street Easton, PA 18042 or deposited in one of the County’s four secure ballot dropoff boxes. • Rotunda of the Government Center – 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042 Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon • Human Services Building – 2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem,
PA 18020 both their ballot and the return Monday – Friday from 8:30 envelope with them. The Judge of a.m. to 7 p.m. Elections will spoil the ballot and allow them to cast their vote on • Northampton County 911 the machine. Center – 100 Gracedale Ave. Voters may send an applicaNazareth, PA 18064 tion for a mail-in ballot to the Monday – Friday from 8:30 Election’s Office (https://www. a.m. to 4 p.m. northamptoncounty.org/CTYADMN/ELECTNS/Docu• Bethlehem City Hall – 10 E. m e n t s / Ma i l % 2 0 In % 2 0 Ba l Church Street, Bethlehem, PA lot%20Application.pdf ) or apply 18018 on-line at: https://www.votespa. Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. com. to 4 p.m. Voters have until October 19 to register to vote in the General Election. An application to register to vote must be received by October 27. Voters who have applied for a mail-in ballot but have decided they would prefer to vote at the polls must bring
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The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify. Bath Museum- Open Sat., Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Social distancing protocols will be followed; face masks required. Follow us on Facebook. Miller Keystone Blood Drive-Hosted by Lehigh Twp. Police Dept. Tues., Oct. 20 from 2 to 7 p.m. 1043 Municipal Rd., Walnutport. Must schedule appointment. Call 610-760-8800 with questions.
October means Halloween, Pumpkins, and fall-delights Submitted by PAUL PRASS Americans spend big every year on fall festivities, from costumes to candy to other spooky trappings. And who can forget the star of fall, the pumpkin? Almost 1-in-2 Americans will carve a Jack O’Lantern this year (with more digging into a delicious pump-
kin pie or sipping on a pumpkin spice latte.) For many Americans, pumpkins are not just a seasonal treat, but a way of life and how they make a living. Over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkin are produced in the US, on over 15,214 farms. With those whopping numbers, we set out to find the states who grow the most pumpkins and other fun, festive facts.
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Top 10 States That Grow The Most Pumpkins 1) Illinois 2) Pennsylvania 3) New York 4) Indiana 5) Michigan 6) California 7)Texas 8) Ohio 9) Wisconsin 10) Virginia Fun Facts • 80 percent of pumpkins are picked in October.
• 62 percent of pumpkin acres were grown in only ten states. • Pennsylvania is the nation’s second largest producer of pumpkins. • The average pumpkin cost is $2.60, but a big carving pumpkin will set you back more. • 44 percent of Americans plan to carve a Jack-O-Lantern. • Jack-O-Lanterns were made out of turnips or potatoes, until Irish immigrants arrived in America and discovered pumpkins were better for carving. • The heaviest pumpkin weighed 1,810 lbs., 8 oz. and was grown in Minnesota. • The largest pumpkin pie ever made was 20 feet in diameter and
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weighed 3,699 pounds. • Antarctica is the only continent where pumpkins don’t grow.
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Oreos and more. • Morton, Illinois, is the selfproclaimed “pumpkin capital,” producing 85 percent of the world’s canned pumpkin. • More than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkin are produced in the U.S. on over 15,214 farms.
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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Time keeps tickin’ on and we’re creeping closer to Halloween already. The surrounding boroughs and townships are gearin’ up for trick or treat
and festive events like Trunk or Treats. I got word that Chapman Borough decided to have their trick or treat this year, it’s set for Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. Nazareth’s Fall Festival is comin’ up soon too, hopefully they’ll have nice weather. Bath Legion had their soft opening on Oct. 12 and is gonna be open to league
members, I’m waiting for more word on that. I also heard that bingo’s gonna be starting up again at the Northampton Community Center, more info on that in our next issue...Before we know it it’ll be Thanksgiving and Shop Small Saturday, although everyday should be Shop Small, right? And then Christmas time can you believe it? Looks like some townships
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and boroughs are going to carry on with their tree lightings. I saw that Justin Walker is doin’ his annual Toys for Tots collection, the big FedEx trailer is at Klecknersville Rangers. They’ll start taking donations there on October 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Sunday until mid December. Last year with the help of many, they collected 1,722 toys for less fortunate kids around the region, how fantastic is that? Consider donating this year to help them top last year’s number...Keep an eye out next week for our auto supplement, and we’re gonna be comin’ out a day early next week just a heads up. Welp, that’s all she wrote, as always there’s so much to do and so little time. Have another great week and cya next time.
Bethlehem's Liberty High School Class of 1965 has announced a change for their 55th class reunion cancelled for this month. The new name is LHS Reunion 55+1 and the new date is June 12, 2021. The location is Hanover Grand Ballroom, Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center, 300 Gateway Dr., Bethlehem PA. Cost is $70 per person. Details and registration will be mailed in early spring 2021. For more information email timelystitches1947@gmail.com.
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BATH AREA Police Blotter Drug bust in Bath Borough On October 6 at approximately 1 p.m., the Northampton County Drug Task Force/Colonial Regional Police Department served a search warrant at 125 S. Chestnut St., Apt. C in Bath after a month-long investigation into the sale of methamphetamine. After the search yielded methamphetamine, packaging material, scales, paraphernalia and over $400 in cash, 51-year-old James Shirley III was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession with intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Shirley was
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Juvenile charged with theft On September 17 the CRPD responded to Monocacy Park in Hanover Township, Northampton County for a theft. When police arrived, the witness had blocked the suspect vehicle in the park. The witness stated that several females in the vehicle stopped at two houses and stole two Trump political signs. The witness followed the females into the park while on the phone with the police. Once in the park, the witness blocked the exit so the
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vehicle could not leave. Two females got out of the vehicle and left the park. The female driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old from Bethlehem, will be charged with two counts of theft through Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center.
Bath Borough presents Treats with a Trooper By HOME NEWS STAFF The Bath Borough welcomes all the children of the Borough of Bath to visit Mayor Mirabito and PA State Police outside of
Borough Hall for trick or treat on Saturday, Oct. 31 between 6 and 8 p.m. All are asked to social distance, treats will be distributed.
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Get your mind in the gutter 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
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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. 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.
A quick windows check-up always contains: Making sure the locks are functioning properly 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 to go! Checking the sealant or caulk to make sure it doesn’t need to be touched up. Prepare your deck and patio for winter 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. 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
Moore Township Leaf Collection Program The Moore Township leaf collection program will begin on or about the week of October 26th and will continue for the next eight weeks (depending on conditions). Actual collection will commence when a sufficient amount of leaves have fallen to warrant dispatching the collection equipment. With the continuing increase in volume of leaves it has become impossible to guarantee a specific pick-up day for any one location. There will be multiple trips through neighborhoods for the duration of the collection program; therefore, if the leaves are not in place when the crew goes by, they will be picked up on the next rotation. This schedule is subject to inclement weather, mechanical breakdowns, and Township Emergencies making it necessary to temporarily delay pick-up. THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED 1. Leaves cannot be collected on private roads. 2. LEAVES ONLY shall be raked to the edge of the roadway. 3. Leaf piles shall be kept off the roadways. 4. Leaf piles must be free of sticks and other foreign materials. THE PUBLIC WORKS CREW MAY REFUSE TO PICK-UP ANY LEAF PILE IF INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL IS FOUND WITHIN THE PILE OR IF THE ABOVE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED. Moore Township residents are welcome to bring leaves and brush to the Brush and Leaf Recycling Area located to the east side of the Public Works Building Monday through Saturday during daylight hours.
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Autumn Leaf Collection The Borough of Bath Public Works will be collecting leaves from midOctober until the first snowfall. Leaf collection will be done as follows: ZONE 1: COLLECTION DAYS MONDAY & THURSDAY – Properties located west of SR 512/N & S Walnut St ZONE 2: COLLECTION DAYS TUESDAY & THURSDAY – Properties located east of SR 512/N Walnut St & north of E Northampton St from SR 512/N Walnut St to the Borough limits ZONE 3: COLLECTION DAYS WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY – Properties located east of SR 512/S Walnut St and south of E Northampton St from SR 512/N Walnut to the Borough limits. Leaves should be placed curbside by 7:00am on your scheduled pickup day. ONLY place leaves out for pick up (no sticks, wood or other debris). For more information, see the Borough Facebook page or Leaf Collection Policy page on the Borough website (bathborough.org/leafcollection/). Thank you and have an enjoyable autumn season, Borough of Bath
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• Bath Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Corps Inc. $23,562. • Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) $5,856. • Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company - $23,973. • Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company EMS - $15,048. • East Allen Township Fire DeContinued on page 9
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partment - $23,562. • Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $25,205. • Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company - $23,973. • Suburban EMS Inc. $15,048. • Wind Gap Fire Company $22,877. • Wind Gap Ambulance Corps Inc. - $15,048. Legislation creating the COVID-19 Crisis Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program was passed unanimously by the General Assembly in May with funding support through the federal CARES Act. As stated in Act 26 of 2020, the money must be used for eligible expenses, including utilities, insurance, apparatus repairs, fuel, personal protective equipment, lost revenues due to pandemic restrictions, and the sanitizing of equipment and property.
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Submitted by STEVE GARDNER These days, because of COVID-19, lots of financial transactions that used to take place in person now happen virtually. This creates an opportunity for scammers to pose as legitimate operators and steal people’s money. One place this is happening more often is in real estate – specifically fake home rentals. Scammers take pictures from legitimate home rental offers and create their own fake rental listings. The rentals are often offered for well below market price and the crooks use the coronavirus as a reason why a tour and inperson meeting aren’t possible. Only after the victim sends their deposit and shows up at someone else’s home, do they find out it is a scam. Be suspicious of any rental where you can’t physically visit the space and make sure you’re using secure and trusted websites when looking for a home rental.
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tion of the Pavilion on the concrete pad. The second bid will be for a 20’ x 40’ wooden post, metal roof pavilion to be placed on a concrete pad at Essroc Fields. An alternate bid can be included for the construction of the Pavilion on the concrete pad. Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM (prevailing time) on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Nazareth Borough Municipal Building, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. All bids shall be sealed, marked and addressed as follows: Nazareth Borough Pavilions Project Borough of Nazareth 134 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attn: Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary/Treasurer Copies of the contract documents, drawings, specifications and bid forms may be obtained from a secure ftp site at no charge by contacting Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. at 610-865-4555. Other details about the pavilions can be obtained from Public Works Superintendent Keith Knecht at 484-239-1197 Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security made payable to Borough of Nazareth in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the bid price and in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in an amount equal to the contract price meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions. The Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to accept any Bid which in its judgment is for the best interest of the Borough. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary/ Treasurer BOROUGH OF NAZARETH (9/24 & 10/15) INVITATION TO BID Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, will receive sealed bids for the purchase and partial installation of a pedestal style Town Clock. The Clock will be placed at the eastern end of the Main Street Parking Lot, 128 S. Main Street. The Bid will include a Seth Thomas “four sided” Pedestal Clock, delivery of the item to the Borough’s specified location and the service of a technician to assemble the clock at that location. The Borough will provide the foundation, electrical wiring to the clock and the rental costs of a crane to place the device on the foundation. The Borough will also provide a licensed electrician to do the final hookup under the direction of the manufacturer’s technician Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM (prevailing time) on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Nazareth Borough Municipal Building, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. All bids shall be sealed, marked and addressed as follows: Nazareth Borough Town Clock Project Borough of Nazareth 134 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attn: Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary/Treasurer Copies of the contract documents, drawings, specifications and bid forms may be obtained from a secure ftp site at no charge by contacting Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. at
610-865-4555. Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security made payable to Borough of Nazareth in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the bid price and in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in an amount equal to the contract price meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions. The Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to accept any Bid which in its judgment is for the best interest of the Borough. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary/ Treasurer BOROUGH OF NAZARETH (9/24 & 10/15) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on or after 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at storageauctions.com, Cherryville Self Storage, 763 Industrial Ct, Cherryville PA 18035, 610-767-7992, will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding in accordance with the Pennsylvania Self-Service Storage Facility Act, the contents of the Occupant’s leased space as listed below to satisfy the Owner’s lien: 556-Keri Henry; 558-Keri Henry. (10/15 & 10/22) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of the Lehigh Township will hold a public hearing on the 10th day of November, 2020, at 7 p.m., at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088 for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2002-1, AS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 180 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY ADDING THE USE AND TERM “SHORT TERM RENTAL” AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE SAME. Section 1. Word usage and definitions Section 2. Short Term Rental License Section 3. Permitted Zoning Districts Section 4. Short Term Rental Standards Section 5. Severability Section 6. Repealer Section 7. Effective Date. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Lehigh Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (10/15 & 10/22)
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Creative Corner Stories From My Heart
by Cynthia DeLuca
The Enchanted Weeping Willow
A few days ago, I drove slowly by my childhood home, reminiscing about a simpler time: a time without the hustle and bustle, a time without fear, and a time without a care in the world. The house still looked the same, although a different color and smaller than I remembered. The barn was the same; it just looked its age. Our orchard, where we climbed trees and sometimes ate apples with an occasional worm, was totally wiped off the earth. The egg house where we weighed and candled eggs was in surprisingly good shape, but the old smokehouse, where I sometimes played, was only half standing. I also noticed the pear tree that produced the biggest and most delicious pears was missing. Just thinking of those pears, made my mouth water. I should note that the pear tree grew next to the outhouse. That might explain the size and great taste! However, I have managed to push the memory of the outhouse, and the cold seat in winter, way back in my mind! Although, Mom did have it looking beautiful with a picture and a few magazines. As I scanned the lower part of the yard, I noticed the outdoor fireplace where Mom grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, was still standing. Then, something caught my eye and prompted a feeling of emptiness. I realized that my favorite place, a place where I read, acted out stories, and could be anyone or anything I wanted to be, was gone. I wondered what happened to it. Dad loved to read! I can still see him sitting in his chair after a hard day with an open Lonesome Dove book. Dad also loved to go to auctions, where he would bid and sometimes buy a box lot or two, filled with many contents. Sometimes, there would be books appropriate for me to read, and read them I did! One time there were two Nancy Drew books! I read them both within a couple of days. Dad made a real effort to look for box lots that had books in them. I always looked forward to seeing the surprises he brought home. Thank you, Dad, who now resides in heaven, for inspiring me and providing me with countless books that took me on adventures, stories that made me laugh, and stories that made me cry. But, most of all, stories that made me believe that I really could be anyone and anything I wanted to be. During the summer, I would hurry to get my
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Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. A Distinguished Alumni Award nominee must have graduated at least 15 years ago and should reflect the High School’s proud tradition of producing outstanding graduates and role models who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their professional and personal lives. A nominee does not need to be a current resident of the Northampton Area School District, but the nominee should reflect some of the following criteria: • A person who has achieved outstanding success in his/her chosen profession/field of employment • A person who has performed substantial community service or volunteer work • A person who has made a positive impact on others • A person who has received special recognition or awards for professional accomplishments/ community service Posthumous nominations will be accepted. The selected 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient(s) will have a permanent recognition plaque placed on the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor located in the main lobby of Northampton Area High School. In addition to the recognition on the Wall of Honor, the 2021 recipients will be publicly recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration Dinner, April 23, 2021, at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, in Danielsville. At the April 2021 Celebration, the six 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, whose August 2020 public recognition celebration had to be postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, will also be recognized and honored with the 2021 Distinguished Alumni recipient(s). Distinguished Alumni Award nomination forms, as well as additional details for nominating a Northampton Area High School graduate for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award are available at www. konkretefoundation.org or by calling 610-767-7824. All Distinguished Alumni Award nomination forms should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. The Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration is a major fundraiser sponsored by the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, and all proceeds from the event are used to support the Foundation’s mission “to promote,
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Creative Corner Continued from page 10 chores done, then head down to the weeping willow tree, with the long branches holding slender, soft leaves. One summer, I asked Dad not to cut the branches, which were already quite long. He agreed, and the enchanting weeping willow took on a new look for me. As I walked out the door with my book, Mom called me back and gave me an old blanket and pillow to use under my tree. I smiled and ran down the little hill, past the peony bush, and through the branches. I shook the blanket like Mom did when she was putting new sheets on my bed, then plopped the pillow down and got comfortable. It felt like I was sitting on a magic carpet. In the afternoon, and every afternoon that summer, I entered through the branches, to a place just for me. Each book took me on a new adventure and places I could only dream about. I acted out parts of my favorite stories, danced around the branches, sang songs, and daydreamed about living in a castle; and even wore my blanket like a queen's robe. Sometimes, I would drift off to sleep while reading and wake up to the sound of soft breezes meandering through feather-like branches. It was very peaceful and unique. The weeping willow became a part of me that summer and for many summers to come. As my love of reading grew, so did my love of the willow. I often found myself going under the branches when I wanted to think, when I was bullied, or when I wanted to cry. It was a place that always made me feel better. Just thinking about it now brings back lovely memories that tickle my heart. The weeping willow was my enchanted place. Being under the branches allowed me a special place where I could be me.
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by Samuel Adams Brewery in Breinigsville. He previously worked for a number of years in retail security as a loss prevention agent. A sportsman at heart, Dan enjoyed following the Philadelphia sports teams. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Karen, he is survived by a son, Christopher Greene and fiancée, Kathy Zayas, of Bath; daughter, Kristen Weiler and husband, Michael, of Macungie; three grandchildren, Noah, Lena, Jay, and one on the way; and his in-laws, Raymond Smith of Lehighton and Donna (Muffley) Smith of Bowmanstown. Services: A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Interment will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Kathleen M. Petersen, 90, formerly of Bushkill Township, quietly passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Herman Petersen, with whom she shared 61 loving years of marriage prior to his passing in 2012. Born in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Florence (Hall) Schisler. Kathleen was a graduate of Nazareth High School, Class of 1948. For more than 30 years, she worked in the garment industry as a machine operator and was a member and served as secretary of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Kathleen enjoyed trips to the casino with her husband, and she was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Moorestown. Survivors: She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her two sons, Herman
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P. Petersen and wife, Karen, of Nazareth, and Joseph W. Petersen and wife, Kathleen, of Syracuse, NY; four grandchildren, Nina, Heather, Michelle, and Tommy; eight great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Herman, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert P. Schisler, and two sisters, Dorothea M. Landis and Gladys E. Hertzog. Services: A funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Monday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
Creative Corner Continued from page 11 So dear readers, where is your magical place? I would like to encourage you to find a special place for your children to read their favorite books. A place that stimulates their imagination and allows them to travel to places they can only dream about. Load up on the type of stories your child likes to read but also introduce different genres. Children are a wonderful blessing, read to them, encourage them, and love them unconditionally.
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