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An aerial view of the hospital, photo courtesy of Larry Oberly In today’s column, Mr. Scott The Allentown Osteopathic Haff, great-grandson of Dr. Hospital was aware of Haff’s Charles Haff, this writer and Lar- problems and made a proposal to ry Oberly look back to the sad Haff and the community to conclosing of the Haff Hospital. tinue the operation of the hospiThe year is 1960. After much tal. study, Dr. Haff had concerns Dr. Haff offered to sell the hosabout the future of the hospital. pital to Northampton. Anthony One morning, a group of officials Billera, George Schisler and Stanfrom the state welfare department ley Smith co-chaired a committee came to inspect the hospital. The to raise funds. After much discushospital had to make major reno- sion, Allentown Osteopathic purvations to conform with the new chased the hospital for $250,000. state standards. Since this was a On Jan. 31, 1962, Allentown private hospital, Dr. Haff did not Osteopathic assumed ownerhave the financial resources to ship and changed the name to make the improvements. Northampton Medical Center. Dr. Haff did not want to see Dr. Haff opened a new office Northampton lose the hospital, Continued on page 2 but could the hospital survive?
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Sharon Williams celebrates her 80th Birthday with a ‘pet’ parade of 82 pups By SAVANNAH BROWN On Sunday, October 15, local East Allen Township resident Sharon Williams celebrated her 80th birthday at the Monocacy Dog Park by petting a whopping 82 pups that came to see her. Pooches of all sizes lined the walkway leading to the dog park with their pawrents in tow, patiently waiting for their chance to meet Sharon. Sharon’s daughter Krista Saunders conveyed that her mom has been battling Alzheimer’s disease and that the last five years have been tough. However, one thing that Sharon will never forget is her love for animals, which is why Krista decided that a “pet” parade would be the perfect present. About a year ago, Krista saw the idea on Facebook and immediately thought of her mom.
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Lehigh Township Supervisors discuss 2024 Budget and capital improvement plans By SAVANNAH BROWN The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, October 10 with discussions regarding the 2024 budget, capital improvement plans, planning related items, payments for the maintenance building, and ordinance amendments. First, Township Manager Alice Rehrig provided a breakdown of the biggest adjustments to the 2024 budget and capital improvement plans. Due to big ticket items for the police department such as police vehicles and office costs, Police
Chief Scott Fogel has requested to alternate between the two costs and split them in half to allow funds for each. Since the Public Works Department is also in need of some large pieces of equipment that are quite costly, another adjustment Rehrig suggested was to rent equipment instead of purchasing new when the current equipment such as the paver and roller reach the end of their service life due to dramatically rising costs. Additionally, to offset estimated costs being higher in some years, Rehrig plans to try to level
the capital improvement plans to allocate the funds more evenly throughout upcoming annual budgets. Vice Chairman Cynthia Miller also asked about the capital improvement plan for recreation Continued on page 4
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at 326 E. 21st St. He retired in 1976 and passed away in 1987. The osteopathic hospital was unprofitable, as many former patients decided to go to other hospitals for their medical needs.
The hospital ended emergency treatment services and changed its services to a detoxification and rehabilitation center but eventually closed the hospital. From 1980 to 1990, the old hospital was converted to a medical center. Many of our readers used the services of the skilled family physicians there until they moved to a new location. In 2001, the Northampton
Area School District purchased the building to utilize as its administration center. The Haff Hospital served the area from 1922 to 1960. Many residents received medical treatment at the hospital, but as the years move on, the legacy of the Haff Hospital has faded into our local history. This writer and Larry Oberly will see you in two weeks.
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Radiant floor heating may make your home feel more luxurious and help keep your toes warm during the cold months, but is it worth the cost? There are two types of radiant floor heating— water-based systems and electric systems. Water-based systems have pipes with hot water running through them and in electric systems, electric resistance cables generate heat. Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons.
Pros
1. Uniform heating
The biggest benefit of floor-heating systems is their ability to uniformly heat a room and floor. Forced-air heating systems use vents to distribute warm air throughout a room. The location of the vents determines which parts of the room will be warmer than others. In contrast, underfloor radiant heating heats the entire floor, which leads to an evenly heated room and for an even ambient temperature around a person's body. This means that you will feel more comfortable at a lower ambient temperature level because you won't experience cold drafts.
2. No maintenance
Radiant floor heating systems do not require any maintenance. Once they are installed, they should last for 20+ years without any issues. Note: Hydronic floor-heating systems do not offer this benefit.
3. No noise
Unlike forced-air systems, there isn’t a loud furnace that kicks on. Therefore, you won’t hear anything while they’re on.
4. Non-allergenic
Radiant floor heating does not move air around, meaning there is no circulation of dust or other allergens in the room. This is a major benefit for people who suffer from allergies or asthma.
5. Energy efficient
Radiant floor heating is one of the most energyefficient ways to heat your home. In fact, they are considered at least 20 to 25% more energy-efficient than forced-air heating systems. This is because the heat is evenly distributed throughout the room, so there is no need to overheat the room to compensate for cold spots. Additionally, radiant floor heating is very efficient because it doesn't rely on ductwork that can leak heat.
Cons
1. Flooring must be replaced
If you want to install radiant heated floors in your home, you will need to replace your existing flooring. The most popular choice for radiant heated floors is tile because it conducts heat very well.
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Obituaries
Wilmer Charles Buck
Wilmer Charles "Bucky" Buck, 94 of Walnutport, Pa., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, Pa. Born Oct. 29, 1928 in Bushkill Twsp., Pa., he was the son of the late Steward Buck and the late Isabella (Neff) Buck and step-son to the late Cora (Green) Buck. Bucky was last employed as a truck driver for GTS Trucking Co., Lehighton, Pa. for over 30 years before retiring. After driving for GTS Truck Co., he went to work for Laidlaw / First Student Transportation, Beersville, Pa., for over 22 years, driving bus for the students of the Northampton School District including many sporting matches for both girls and boys sports, where he was included in many celebrations when the teams won. He was recognized by the transportation company for a 1,000,000 miles of safe driving. In his earlier years, he coached Little League Baseball for both Moore Twsp. and Lehigh Twsp. Athletic Associations. Bucky was a member of the Blue Mountain Fish and Game Assoc., Walnutport, Pa., a life member of local Union #773, he enjoyed playing chess and pinochle. He served his country as a PFC in the U.S. Army from 1947-1948. Surviving are son, Wayne Buck (Penny) of Coudersport, Pa., daughters, Sharon Silfies (Richard) of Nazareth, Pa., Wendy Kleintop (Wayne) of Walnutport, Pa. and Stacey DiMenichi (Richard) of Northampton, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren. A brother-in-law; Henry (Bud) Neeb, Lehighton,
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Pa. He was predeceased by brothers, Carl, Richard and sister Bonnie Neeb. A funeral service with military honors was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mt. Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035 with the Rev. Volker Stoeckmann officiating. The family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services in the church. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067 has been entrusted with his care and services. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Contributions: May be made to Salem United Methodist Church, Danielsville, Pa. or Valley View Baptist Church, both c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
Ernest E. Miller
Ernest E. "Cowboy" Miller, 79, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 23, 1944, in Allentown, Pa., he was the son of the late Alfred A. and Hannah E. F. (Koch) Miller. He was the husband of the late Margaret Miller, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage prior to her death on Oct. 12, 2016, the same month and day as his. Affectionately known as "Cowboy" to many, he worked at Mack Trucks, Co., Allentown, in his earlier years and then later he worked for S.K.F. Bearings Co. Throughout his lifetime, Cowboy enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, woodworking and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors: He will be missed by his nine children including his daughters, Hannah Gergar, Debra Miller, Ann Munoz, Barbara Wyckoff; sons, Mark, Michael, Andrew, Graham, and Gordon Miller; 19 grandchildren includ-
ing, Franklin and Mark Gergar, Jacob and Ian Lindenmoyer, Ada Miller, Matthew Krause, Mason Story, Levi Atkinson-Wyckoff, Vrai Wyckoff, Cora Miller, Lillian, Emma, and Michael Miller, Jr., Shaun, Violet, and Alice Miller, and Nevan, Venna, and Rayna Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Audrey Lindenmoyer. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Ernest Eugene Miller, Jr. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you and appreciation to Chuck for his devotion to their father in his final years, not only caring for him every day, but most of all being his friend. Thank you, we will be forever grateful! Services: Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life memorial in honor of Cowboy on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Bath Republican Association, 146 N. Chestnut St., Bath, PA 18014. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Trisomy.org and make the donation in the name of Venna Miller, or mail a donation in her name to SOFT, 2982 South Union Street, Rochester, NY, 14624.
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With a ‘sweep’ of Emmanuel, 13-4, 6-2 and 6-0, Dryland moves back into 1st place in the Dart League. Leading hitters for Dryland were Butch Silfies 8 for 17, Dave Crouthamel 7 for 14, Shawn Sigley 7 for 17, Earl Sigley 6 for 16, with HR’s from Rich Durn(2), Larry Golick, and Nathan Phares. Troy Haydt was 5 for 13 and Jeff Hoffert added a HR for Emmanuel. Farmersville moved into a tie for 2nd place beating Star of Bethlehem 2-1 and 2-1, losing the ‘nightcap’ 3-1. Top hitters included Wade Chilmonik 4 for 8 and a HR from Dave Campbell for Farmersville, while Bryan Frankenfield was 4 for 11 and Tyler Frankenfield with a HR for Star of Bethlehem. After a 4-1 loss to St. Paul’s, Blessed Trinity came back to 4-3 in 16 inning on Chuck Crisafi’s HR, and 3-2 on ‘Buzz’ Heidecker’s HR in the 9th inning. Other leading hitters for Blessed Trinity were Tony DeAngelis 7 for 15(HR) and Todd Jones 6 for 14. For St. Paul’s, Rich Kern was 7
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pany has never had to decommission a solar energy system as of yet, so there is no precedent figure to assess what those costs will be. Township Solicitor David M. Backenstoe assured the board that they were only approving the concept of the plan at this time since the decommission cost estimate has not been satisfied. Additionally, Backenstoe divulged that the board can require the decommission costs to be re-estimated every so many years to adjust the letter of credit akin to current estimates, which the board found reasonable to reassess every three years. In other news, the Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. provided their quarterly report for July through September, which included 17 fires, 56 rescue and emergency medical services, 22
hazardous conditions (no fire), 12 service calls, 10 good intent calls, 20 false alarms or false calls and one severe weather/natural disaster call for a total of 138 incidents. Next, supervisors unanimously approved the following maintenance building payment requests: $46,550 to Billitier Electric for running conduit under and around the building foundation; $226,665.09 to Bracy Construction for concrete and iron used under the foundation; $132,048.09 to Livengood Excavators for the balance of excavation to install an oil separator, trenching and earthwork; and $83,769.05 to Vision Mechanical for sanitary material, drains, cleanouts and under/above ground material. Under Ordinances for adoption, the board unanimously approved an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 180-71 per-
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Krista created an event on Facebook for Sharon’s “80 for 80,” in hopes that her family, friends and the community would see it, share it and bring their furbabies by. Although she hoped for the best, she felt that the goal of 80 pups was a bit
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jewelry, trinkets and keepsake pictures of their pups. Pooch smooches were provided plentifully as they posed for photos with Sharon and showed her their favorite tricks. Krista handed out Halloween bandanas and goody bags to all pups in attendance and refreshments were provided for their human handlers. 3 Husketeers Rescue also came out to celebrate, providing treats and accepting donations to help northern breeds and huskies in need. As the line dwindled down, Krista counted the number of pups using the photos she took of each one. Those in attendance held their breath in anticipation as she counted out loud, hoping that Sharon had fulfilled her birthday wish to pet 80 furry friends. Alas, she had only pet 78 pooches, so newfound friends went to the parking lot to seek out two more pups. Two pups and their pawrents were spotted and recruited to wish Sharon a happy 80th birthday just as Sharon’s son Chad and his wife made their way down the walkway with their two smiling pups, tails wagging as they eagerly greeted their grandma. Everyone cheered as Sharon pet the last four pups. “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of every single person who took time out of their day to make my mom smile,” Krista expressed. Krista shared that she plans to print all of the photos out from the day and make an album for her mom to look back on, so even during difficult days she can revel in all the pups she got to pet--even if she may not remember the day. “Today was great, I love dogs!” Sharon beamed. “My heart is full knowing there are still so many good people in the world! We can’t thank you all enough. [Mom] absolutely loved it,” Krista rejoiced. All in all, the day proved to be a touching outpour of community love and support as everyone came out to celebrate Sharon’s 80th birthday!
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ing upgrades and more office stor- ration. East Allen Township Supervisors age space; the public works garage Township road and bridges lacks adequate restroom facilities projects outlined in the plan inan employee break area, needs clude the following and are very Discuss 2024 capital budget requests and repairs to insulation and roofing rough figures: the Jacksonville
By SAVANNAH BROWN The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors met Wednesday, October 11 with an in-depth discussion of the township’s capital improvements plan. Before tackling the extensive proposed capital improvements plan, the board voted on regular agenda items. First, supervisors unanimously approved the authorization of Earth Engineering for environmental services at an open grass field area located between Weaversville Road and Park West Lane just outside the evergreens where arsenic has been found in the soil.
Although the arsenic levels were below residential standards, the township is looking to see if it will pose a problem for the sports that utilize those fields to assess whether or not they will have to do any future remediation and if the arsenic is a naturally occurring issue or man-made. The estimated cost will be $6,380 for one day of testing. Next, supervisors unanimously approved the recommendation for the township manager to purchase a 72-inch rear offset flail mower that will go with the tractor they are in the process of purchasing using payout funds provided by the insurance company for the previous tractor setup that went up in
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flames June 2022. The board also unanimously accepted the withdrawal of the Locust Manor land development plan, which was proposed at the animal hospital on Route 512. The applicant will not be moving forward with the project. Following, supervisors voted unanimously to reject the Tioga Terrace subdivision plan based on the Hanover Engineering Associates letter unless they submit everything to the township by October 31. In other business, Township Manager Brent M. Green provided a presentation for the township's capital improvements plan to help the board assess the current and projected capital project needs within range of the township’s financials over the next several years. Green outlined six capital needs categories: buildings and facilities, parks and recreation, roads and bridges, stormwater management, equipment and vehicles and public safety. Under buildings and facilities, Green proposed the following improvements: the township municipal building needs several updates and repairs as well as a handicapped accessible entrance and restrooms, a larger meeting room, security enhancements, a functional reception area, an updated security system, boiler replacement, light-
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and the rear garage is beyond its useful life; the salt storage building needs minor repairs and could possibly use an addition for storage of equipment and to double the salt storage capacity; the FRCA parks maintenance garage is beyond its useful life expectancy and needs to be removed and demolished; and the Dech Farmhouse needs resto-
Bridge is in desperate need of replacement and is on the LVTS Long Range Transportation Improvement Program in the planning stages for an estimated replacement cost of $15,000,000; the North Halbea Street culvert is in the planning stage based on Continued on page 16
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Northampton Borough Police Report SEPTEMBER 23 Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Domestic in the 2800 block of W. 28th St. between a male and a female.
SEPTEMBER 24 Non-reportable accident in the
2000 block of Center St. involving two vehicles.
Juvenile problem in the 600 block of Banks St. Report of a juvenile issue.
Suspicious person in the 2100 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious male. EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers
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assist EMS with the transport of a female. Check person/welfare in the unit block of W. 21st St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Neighbor complaint in the 1200 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.
Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male. Domestic in the 400 block of E. 10th St. between two females.
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SEPTEMBER 26 Suspicious vehicle in the 2600 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a suspicious vehicle.
Non-reportable accident, West Alley and W. 22nd St. involving two vehicles.
Civil matter in the unit block of W. 21st St., and the 1300 block of Stewart St. Reports of civil issues.
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EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Check person/welfare in the unit block of W. 9th St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Unwanted person in the 600 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted male.
Domestic in the 1500 block of Poplar St. between a male and a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Domestic in the 300 block of E. 9th St. between a male and a female.
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Traffic stop, E. 24th St. and Dewey Ave. A traffic stop was conducted. Juvenile problem in the 400 block of E. 11th St. Report of a juvenile issue. Check area in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Request to check the area. Trespass, Hotel St. and Railroad St. Report of a male and a female trespassing.
SEPTEMBER 27 Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female. Continued on page 9
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Allen Township explores ways To prevent truck traffic on East Bullshead Road By KERI LINDENMUTH Truck traffic on East Bullshead Road has long been a headache for township supervisors, staff and residents. Despite the road being closed to tractor trailers, trucks from nearby warehouses continue to use it as a shortcut. With nowhere to turn around once on the road, this results in the oversized vehicles getting stuck beneath a low trestle, leading to traffic delays and roadblocks for residents. Several months ago, supervisors asked township engineers to review possible barriers that would physically prevent truck traffic more effectively than a simple sign. During their October 10 meet-
ing, engineer Stan Wojciechowski presented a plan for a road median that would prevent truck turns coming from the north or south on Willowbrook Road. The island median at the intersection of Willowbrook and East Bullshead would feature concrete 8 to 12 inches high and flexible delineators. “They tend to make people feel like they’re cramped and can’t make that turn,” Wojciechowski said of the delineators. Finally, a “No Truck” sign would be added to the middle of the median. The width of the turn will still allow emergency vehicles like fire trucks to enter East Bullshead. However, tractor trailers and tan-
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Traffic stop, Main St. and Cherryville Rd., E. 23rd St. and Dewey Ave., and Franklin St. and W. 18th St. Traffic stops were
Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Continued on page 15
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Community College (NCC) on Saturday, September 30. Approximately 85,000 pounds of pesticides, household cleaners, motor oil, pool chemicals, fluorescent lights, batteries, antifreeze, and more were safely collected and disposed of through recycling, reuse treatment, incineration, and fuel blending. Nearly 1,110 households, representing all 38 municipalities within the county, took advantage of the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted wastes properly. Northampton County utilizes the state’s CHEM Sweep contractor, MXI Environmental, to manage and transport the wastes collected. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides the permits needed to
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Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Football team competed against Pleasant Valley for Homecoming on October 13 and won with an impressive score of 56-0. Up next they will host Bethlehem Catholic at 7 p.m. on October 20 on Teacher Appreciation Night. The Nazareth Field Hockey team beat Saucon Valley at home on October 10, then went on to beat Whitehall on October 12. They also hosted Northampton on October 17 in the EPC Quarterfinals. The score for that game is unknown at time of print. The Nazareth Girls Volleyball team lost to Liberty on October Continued on page 11
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9, then lost to Easton October 11 and Parkland on October 14 in the EPC Quarterfinals. In the coming weeks the girls will compete in Districts. The Nazareth Boys Soccer team were at Parkland on October 9 and tied 0-0. The boys then beat Easton on October 11 and will compete in Districts in a few weeks. The Nazareth Girls Soccer team hosted Easton on October 11 and tied, then lost at Emmaus on October 16 in the EPC Quarterfinals. Next the girls will compete in Districts. For up-to-the-minute sports news, visit www.nazarethsports. wordpress.com.
Natural Perspectives
For the healthMinded individual
Joust with Self
by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
I’ve studied much in the area of personal development for the better part of 25 years. Books, lectures, seminars, conferences, podcasts, journaling, mentorship, writings, and of course, life experiences are all included in the personal development educational realm. Deeply embedded inside much of what thought leaders express is the notion of self-talk, better yet appropriate self-talk. If you dig into it all, we, as humans, generally do not speak too kindly to ourselves. Maybe not you, just everyone else. Just this week I spoke with a grandmother of two that expressed she is mentally tired from all the conversations she had with herself. I would laugh if she didn’t have an air of despair about her. I simply listened and expressed that I understood where she was coming from. I’ve been asked how self-talk with oneself could be improved. I know a few secrets of course-I should after investing half my life into the subject. Actually, the secret is that there isn’t any one secret. Each purported expert has their own slant on the matter, and I could offer up mine, yet through it all I’ve realized that unless you go through the pain of negative self-talk, you never really get to the other side of it. What I am saying is that a good joust with yourself doesn’t hurt anyone. In fact, some of the negative self-talk may be valid in its own way. What tears us apart is perhaps more so the half-truths that self says to self. Follow? One of my personal techniques, if I will fight fair with myself, is to ask, “Is this really true? Could I possibly have a misconception here? Will the sky really fall if I don’t x, y or z? Am I really that lowly or do I just need a nap?”
When jousting with the self gets bad, it’s typically during a period of heightened emotions. Sometimes you simply need to walk away from your own thoughts and let things settle down a bit. To keep ruminating on what a terrible person you are, or what you did wrong, or said unkindly, has no place in adulthood. That’s child’s play. When you are tired, hungry, upset, or incongruent with your morals, it simply will not make for good conversation with yourself or anyone. Candidly, every once in a while, we all need a course correction. May as well come from myself rather than someone else. My dad’s leather belt helped me chart a new course on more than one occasion and while it worked, I’d much rather have an uncomfortable conversation with myself about it rather than having to stand for a couple days. I’ll tell you that I now find I am really and truly jousting with a prior version of myself that no longer exists. As I pull away from my former self, the person that I used to be has a few unkind things left to say and is more than happy to remind me about my shortcomings. I’m not having it! We each fall into the trap of negatively jousting with ourselves just when we are on the brink of a breakthrough. In order to have a breakthrough you must literally break-through the mental game of it all. That’s where the war is waged. Do you wish you could turn off negative self-talk? I do as well. In order to do that, maybe increase vegetable consumption and reduce the sugar burden on your brain. Turn off the news as that imagery drills down deep. Yes, read scripture and/or self-development material to strengthen your spirit, yet get enough sleep to strengthen your bodily resolve. Appropriate exercise is a useful tool to gain the advantage over self-talk, yet so is a personal and meaningful mantra. It doesn’t need to be weird. Perhaps something like, “I am a warrior, this
is my time,” as a mentor of mine says during times of self-joust. You will be amazed that simply being mindful of what you’re thinking about can calm you in ways that no pill, potion or elixir ever could. One fantastic tool for me when my mind tries to go sideways is simply asking, “Why
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would you think that?” Amazingly the response I get back is usually an apology. My best to you. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and
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Church Directory ** REMINDER ** If your FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE has changed, please contact our office at 610-923-0382 to update the Directory listing at no charge. 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 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 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 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.
EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. info@faithfamilyfellowship.church Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 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 UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517 Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 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.
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Sunday, Oct. 22 @9:30 AM: Variety of Country Collectibles-galvanized watering cans, checkerboard, wdn wheelbarrow, “log cabin house”, pulleys; Woodenware-mixing bowls, mashers, cutting boards, choppers; Primitives, Blue Decorated Stoneware Crocks & Jugs, Redware-molds, pitchers, dishes; Vintage Patchwork Quilts & Other Textiles, Sterling Silver, Electronics, Much More ****************************************************** Monday, Oct. 23 @3:00 PM: 2 Estate Automobiles (sell @approx. 5:00-5:15 PM): 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM SUV: approx. 98,500 mi, 1.6 litre gas eng., automatic, navigation, A/C, AM/FM, power steering, windows & door locks, silver w/black leather interior, front bucket seat, VIN1FMCU9J94EUD10859-Ford Escape Sells SUBJECT TO Executor’s Sat., April 20 @9:00 Springtown Volunteer Fire Co. Banquet Route 212, Springtown, Confirmation of AM: highest bid rec’d on auction day; 1995 Hall, Alfa3010 Romeo Model 164 Sedan: approx.. 66,000 mi., manual PA 18081: Country Collect., Roy Rogers Collectibles, Coors Beer neon sign, Bucks Co. Lard books, paper & ephemera. trans.,Antiques, VIN ZARED33R4S6314147; Collection of Vintage Political memorabilia, regalia, Tin, ant. wdn carpenter’s tool chest, vint.12, Donald Duck toy, Burma Shave still banks, Hull art Saturday, July 2014 @ pull 9:00 AM This auction includes some items which have been deaccessioned from the collections of the Bucks County Historical pottery vases, post card albums,Rangers prim. waterVolunteer benches & cabinets, Stylized & other furn., flat screen Klecknersville Fire Company Society’s Museum and1855 theZero Mercer-Fonthill Trust. The items wereCraftsman deemed duplicate, out-of-scope, TVs, Troy Bilt lawn Mercer tractor, Woods Model turn lawn mower (unrestored cond.) 2718saws, Mountain View irrelevant to the organization’s or inDrive poorequip., condition. proceeds from the sale of these items will be rototiller, Husqvarna chain lg.mission, selection of power power All tools & hand tools, Bath, Northampton Co., 18014 6 stationplaced silk/lineinto screen printer, Lawson Omni dryer, small infrared dryer, pressure steam sterilizer, the organization’s collectionsPA care fud and used only for new acquisitions or direct care and Full Auction * Multiple Auctioneers Selling * toceramic include:kiln, (2) cherry Echo etc. DR sets, Vict. & Oak Furn; conservation of existing collections. flat*screen TV, Tools, SmallsEquip. & Country Collect.; vint. magazines, Steiff animals, older tin friction & AM * Selected & Other Items will be offered live/online beginning @10:00 mech. Toys, Barbie dolls & related items; J.Deere Lawn Tractor; Wdworking Mach., Sm. Pwr & *********************************************** ******* Terms On Site Bidding: 13% Buyer’s Prem*CC Accpt*3% Discount w/Cash or Apprd. Check; Hand Tools; Terms: 13% Buyer’s Prem * CC Accptd * 3% Discount w/Cash or Apprd. Check * Terms onDetails BothforOn Auctions: 13% Buyer’s Premium *Check 3%@www.auctionzip.com Discount w/Cash or Approved Check * MUCH MORE * Terms/Info Line Bidding for Selected Items -ONLY @auctionzip or websites * More Arriving It Out * bidding begins @10 AM) visit(online www.auctionzip.com auctioneer #1888 for additional updates Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc. Hahn Auction Company Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers 610-837-7140 * AY-000130-L Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers * AY-000093-L 610-847-5432 * AY-000093-L www.hahnauction.com Auctioneers & Appraisers 610-847-5432 * Email: rhclintonauction@hotmail.com www.rhclintonauction.com www.auctionzip.com #1886 NEW website: www.rhclintonauction.com 610-847-5432 www.auctionzip.com #1888* AY000093-L
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HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365 Sun. – Worship 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 (N) Sun. – Worship 8/11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-2625645 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 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 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-Fri- Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.
www.HomeNewsPA.com ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/Vaccinated Service 11:45 a.m.,SS 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation 10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship 11 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
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FOOD FOR SALE
THANKSGIVING PUMPKIN ROLL SALE $18 whole roll (15-in), $10 half roll. Proceeds benefit Chapman Quarries UMC. Order deadline Saturday, Nov. 11. Call 484-623-4545 to order. Pick-up Saturday, Nov. 18 between 9 and 11 a.m. at 1433 Main St., Bath. (11/9)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Alverta M. Spangler, deceased, late of East Allen Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters of Administration 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-Administrators: Richard Gary Spangler & Sharon Jane Bechtold ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (10/5-10/19) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of George F. Wambold., 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 Brian N. Wambold, Sr., Executor of the Estate of George F. Wambold. 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 Brian N. Wambold, Sr. ℅ 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 (10/5-10/19)
ESTATE NOTICE SMITH, LOUISE A., dec’d. Late of Kutztown, Berks County, PA Executrix: Lorraine Mae Miller c/o Joshua T. Knafo, Esq., 1347 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 1347 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 (10/12-10/26) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Garry P. Landis, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Craig Phillip Landis, Administrator of the Estate of Garry P. Landis. 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 Craig Phillip Landis ℅ 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 (10/12-10/26) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John F. Kocher, deceased, late of Walnutport, 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 payment without delay to: Executrix: Lynn L. Ritter ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (10/12-10/26) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL MOORE TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN The Board of Supervisors of Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania is accepting proposals for a one-time contract to perform certain professional services work for Moore Township for development of a comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan that is concise, user friendly, and provides guidance for at least the next ten (10) years. Sealed proposals must be received by the Township Manager via PennBid (pennbid.procureware.com) no later than 12:00 PM November 3, 2023. Information outlining
requirements for proposal submission, evaluation criteria, and the proposed contract can be found on PennBid. If additional information is needed, please contact Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager at 610-759-9449 ext 2 or nsteiner@mooretownship.org. Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (10/12 & 10/19) LEHIGH TWP. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:00 on the Township Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held in the Lehigh Twp. Municipal Bldg, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, PA. The Comprehensive Plan includes a draft set of policies for the development and conservation of the Township over the next 10 years and addresses future land uses, housing, transportation, community facilities, natural features and agricultural conservation, and ways to carry out the Plan. The Plan will be available for review on the Township website at www. lehightownship.com and in the Township offices during normal business hours. Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (10/19) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Lombardi, Deceased, late of the Township of Palmer, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Libera Lombardi c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042 (10/19-11/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John P. Kalynych, late of the Borough of Hellertown, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Jacquelyn M. Kalynych, Administrator of the Estate of John P. Kalynych. 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 Jacquelyn M. Kalynych ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
October 19-25, 2023 13 Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (10/19-11/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy E. Kennedy, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Linda Rae Danner, Executrix of the Estate of Dorothy E. Kennedy. 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 Linda Rae Danner ℅ 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 (10/19-11/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Caridad Francisca Moolchan, deceased, late of Palmer Township, 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 payment without delay to: Executrix: Wayne Dennis Ramnarine ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (10/19-11/2)
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Bath Bowling
Bath Commercial Bowling League Week 6 Standings Team Won Daku Auto Body 18 Maxx Amusem. 14 Broken Tackle 12
Lost 6 10 12
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering 12 Rice Family 12 Bath Supply 11 Stars & Strikes 9 Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair 8
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Stars & Strikes (3) Lee Hilbert 637 (245-202) Bob Davidson III 599 (204-220) Ben Bogdan 547 (203) Bob Davidson Jr 514 Bath Supply (1) Brent Connolly 589 (207) Frank Yeakel 580 (209-213)
Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair (0) Neal Zettlemoyer Vince Bauer
Bob Faustner 521 501
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (4) Ed Musselman 692 (215-278) Terry Bartholomew 648 (239-216) Ty Pagotto 627 (217-221) Terry Pagotto 577 (201-205) Daku Auto Body (3) Marc Beichey734 (234-256-244) Scott Bortz 561 Al Davidson 548 (235) Bob Daku 547 (245)
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Grateful
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Broken Tackle (1) Butch Riddle 626 (226-221) Ed Zupko 573 (225) Shannon Quick 572 (225) Vinny Spaziani 523 (206) Maxx Amusements (0) Earl Holland Sr 551 (225) George Hyde 532 Rice Family (4) Fred Rice Jr Howard Rice John Sverha
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Bath Industrial Bowling League Week 7 Standings Team Won Fensty’s Restor. 22 Palmer Trophy & Awards 15 D&R Precision 12 Morning Would 14
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Moore Power. 13 Color Rite 14 WTF 11 G&L Sign Factory 11
PALMER TROPHY - 0 Ed Gallagher 600(210) Joe Mandarino 625(229,217) Kurt Berger 497(203) James Joniec 407 Walt Getz Jr 526(206) FENSTY’S RESTORATION - 4 Don Shafer 564(201) Mark Flamisch 528(202) Jeff Lear 520(208) Marty Csencsits 532(211) Matt Paulus 590(232) D&R PRECISION MACHINE - 0 Brian Dilley 628(205,235) Dave Roman 491 Rick Dilley 497 Josh Horninger 488 Butch Post 644(225,209) COLOR RITE - 4 Don Arndt 518(193) Chris Remaley 456 Steve Glesias 612(213,222 Adam Schisler 377 Noah Durnin 713(257,243 MOURNING WOULD PUB ON STUMP - 2 Kevin Danner 611(203,245) Earl Holland Jr 561(192) David Betz 555(220) Chris Benner 634(215,212) Terry Heckman 653(243,224) WTF - 2 James Mandarino Shawn Kulick Robert Kulick Bruce Walters Mike Klement
As only children, Marcie and Pat found the big family they’d always dreamed of at Traditions of Hanover. “Moving to Traditions gave me an instant family. I have made so many long-lasting friendships here.” – Pat “Humor is so important. I have many friends, like Pat, who I enjoy laughing with each day.” – Marcie
Schedule to join us at our Happy Hour to learn more about our friendly and vibrant retirement community. Call Megan for details at 610-674-0573 or email msedlock@traditionsofhanover.com.
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MOORE POWERSPORTS - 1 Ed Taylor 613(208,248) John Hotter 278 Scott Friebolin 617(222,207) Mark Janda 474(B) Milt Kelly 609(245) G&L SIGN FACTORY - 3 Doug Fehnel 536(207) Don Schoeffling 421 Mike Reese 589(215) Brian Silvius 638(210 Jason Eberts 652(207) Week 8 Match ups: G&L Sign vs D&R Precision Moore Power vs Palmer Trophy Fensty’s Restoration vs Mourning Would Color Rite vs WTF
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HALLOWEEN PARADES Bangor – Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at Bangor Park City of Bethlehem – 102nd annual parade on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. Easton Phillipsburg – Sunday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. starting on McKeen St. in Phillipsburg and ending at Centre Square Easton. Hellertown – Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Rain or shine. Nazareth – Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Northampton Jack Frost – Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Northern Lehigh (Slatington/Walnutport) – 115th annual parade on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY TRICK-OR-TREAT
Allen Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bangor Borough – Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. Bath Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bethlehem City – Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bethlehem Township – Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain or shine. Bushkill Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Catasauqua Borough – Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Chapman Borough – Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. East Allen Township – Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain date Saturday, Oct. 28. East Bangor Borough – Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. Easton City (Downtown, Southside, Westward and College Hill) – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Forks Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Freemansburg Borough – Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Glendon Borough – N/A Hanover Township – Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Hellertown Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Lehigh Township – Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Lower Mount Bethel Township – Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. Lower Nazareth Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain or shine. Lower Saucon Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Moore Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Nazareth Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Northampton Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. North Catasauqua Borough – Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain date Sunday, Oct. 29 Palmer Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Pen Argyl Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain or shine. Plainfield Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Portland Borough – Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. Roseto Borough – Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Stockertown Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tatamy Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Upper Mount Bethel Township – Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. Upper Nazareth Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Walnutport Borough – Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Washington Township – Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. West Easton Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Williams Township – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Wilson Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Wind Gap Borough – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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1600 block of Laubach Ave. involving two vehicles. Traffic stop in the 300 block of E. 18th St., and the 2200 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.
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SEPTEMBER 30 Juvenile problem in the 1400 block and the 2300 block of Washington Ave., Canal St. and W. 14th St., and the 100 block of E. 1st St. Reports of juvenile issues.
Disturbance in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance. Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 27th St., and the 1700 block of Canal St. Requests to check the welfare of males.
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Traffic stop, E. 23rd St. and Dewey Ave., and the 1200 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted. EMS ambulance assist in the 3000 block of Oakland Dt. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Non-reportable accident, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. involving two vehicles.
SEPTEMBER 29 Suspicious vehicle, E. 12th St. and Cherry St. Report of a suspicious vehicle. Domestic in the 1500 block of Railroad St. between a male and a female. EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Non-reportable accident in the
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its deterioration, and will need to be replaced at an estimated cost of $1,500,000; the Driftwood culvert project is in the permitting stage for replacement at an estimated cost of $400,000; the Hilltop Road culvert project is in the design stage to replace the cross pipes at an estimated cost of $400,000; the Cricket Road culvert project is in the design stage to replace the cross pipes at an estimated cost of $400,000; the Liberto Lane cross pipe and the Hanover Street cross pipes are deteriorating, so the project are in the planning stages to allow the township engineer to conduct analyses that ensure they are the proper size to handle the
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potential traffic proposed at an estimated cost of $25,000 each; the Locust Road widening is in the planning stages due to an increase in the traffic volume on the road, which would cost approximately $4,000,000; and the Jacksonville Road stormwater drainage where Willow Street and Jacksonville Road connect and where Jacksonville Road connects to Route 329 are issues that need to be addressed as well, and are estimated to cost approximately $150,000. Moreover, these figures do not include current maintenance. Other potential capital projects include improvements to Pheasant Road stormwater, improvements to Tanglewood Road’s stormwater, Township Line Road, an extension on Hanover Street, an extension on Steuben Road, an extension on
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Jade Lane, an extension on Colony Drive, realignment of the Walnut Street curve, signalization at the Bullshead Road intersection, signalization at the Walnut Road intersection and a connector road from Route 329 to Weaversville Road. Green also presented the township’s stormwater management pollution reduction plan, which is in the permitting stage of planning for an estimated cost of $550,000. Next, Green shared that the following vehicles will need to be replaced the soonest: 2008 Ford F550 4x4 Light Duty Dump (replacement cost $150,000); 1998 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper ($200,000); and 2004 ATI Preseeder/Tiller ($10,000). Additionally, the township voted to purchase a pumper tanker this year to replace two vehicles at the East Allen Township Vol. Fire Department, which will replace a 1999 Mack Tanker and a 1998 Pierce Saber Engine at a cost of $1,037,522 with an anticipated delivery of summer 2026. On a positive note, Green divulged that the township will be ending the year with a surplus that will go back into general funds, which could help purchase some of the equipment and vehicles outlined in the capital improvements plan. The East Allen Township Vol. Fire Department will be having a Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bicentennial Park at pavilion B and the township’s Trick-or-Treat night is set for Friday, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rain date set for Saturday, October 28. The next East Allen Township Board of Supervisors workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. and the next regular monthly meeting will be Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. in the township building, located at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd.
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