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Northampton School Board Hears proposed elementary School, education center Financial plan presentation
By SAVANNAH BROWN During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, October 9, Jamie Doyle from PFM Advisors presented the proposed Route 329 elementary school and education center financial plan as a three-step capital plan from 2024 through 2026. Doyle presented that federal tax laws permit an issuer to borrow at a tax-exempt interest rate and invest the proceeds at an unlimited (taxable) yield subject to arbitrage requirements during the period of project construction, but only if the following three tests can be satisfied: expenditure test where the issuer will spend 85% of the proceeds within three years; time test where the issuer will incur a substantial
binding obligation such as sign- suer must meet spending exceping a design contract and award- tions. ing a construction bid within six The district may also consider months, equal to at least 5% of a parameters resolution for the the borrowing amount; and the bonds, which would authorize due diligence test where con- the financing team to issue the struction of the project will pro- bonds as long as certain paramceed, and the bonds funds will eters are met in order to be able be spent with due diligence to to enter the market with those completion. bonds when it is most advantaBased on arbitrage rebate con- geous. The parameters resolution siderations, an issue is exempt establishes a set of thresholds unfrom arbitrage rebate if it quali- der which the ultimate financing fies under size and time-based ex- must fit within, including maxiemptions such as the small issuer mum principal amount, maxiexception where as long as the mum interest rate, maximum issuer has governmental taxing final maturity, and minimum net base powers and does not expect savings target (refunding). to or has not issued more than Doyle provided a summary of $15 million in tax-exempt bonds estimated construction draws, in a calendar year, an exemption which includes the $70,363,000 would apply, and the time based/ spending exception where the is- Continued on page 7
7th Annual Trunk-orTreat held In Moore Township
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By CATHERINE STROH On Saturday, October 21, the Moore Township Community Days Committee held their 7th Annual Trunk-orTreat at the Recreation Center, with a total of 18 cars participating. Children, adults and furry friends were invited to dress in their best Halloween costumes, and there were lots Continued on page 3
Troop 50 conquers The swamp
Submitted by ner was freshly prepared by our MICHAEL GOCH guides and consisted of LouisiThis past June the Scouts and ana favorites like red beans and leaders of Troop 50 Salem UCC rice, gumbo, crawfish étoufée, in Moorestown, Pa. traveled to catfish and jambalaya, all dusted Loiusiana for a high adventure with “Tony’s” creole seasoning, trek on the Atchafalaya Swamp, which has become a Troop 50 organized by the Swamp Base staple (we even took it to summer Scout Camp. camp). The final day of our trek The adventure began by get- we paddled by starlight to Sandy ting outfitted with all the neces- Cove to watch a beautiful sunrise. sary gear for a 61.6-mile canoe After paddling a few miles, we trek. With dry bags and paddles began our last hoorah by portagin hand we boarded our canoes ing over our last levee and entered and ventured into the Atchafala- Continued on page 3 ya swamp system, the largest wetland and swamp in the United States. On our first day of the trek, we acclimated ourselves to the heat and humidity of Louisiana, all while paddling 13 miles. Along ws The Home Ne Free the trek we stayed the night on a floating dock nestled amongst OWING 2023 T 4 2 UR HO the old growth cypress trees averaging between 800-1000 years old. What a sight it was, to experience a true swamp and all the beauty it beholds. EX On AUTO PERT another IRS BODY REPA night, we slept in hammocks on Rougarou Island while watching a spectacular thunderstorm off in the distance. The following days Automotive and nights were spent paddling up to 15 miles daily with Asian carp jumping along our canoes 82nd Year, Issue No. 43 and alligators keeping a watchful eye. Food provisions were www.homenewspa.com plentiful, consisting of protein bars, military rations, and we looked forward to the sweet taste of Honey stinger waffles. Din-
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Northampton School Board moves to set aside $2M for Moore Elementary renovations
By SAVANNAH BROWN The Northampton School Board met Monday, October 9 with several important discussions throughout the course of
the meeting. During personnel/voice vote, the board unanimously approved the revised list of professional and support staff transfers, the
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deletions to the substitute listing and the revised master district volunteer list. The board also approved the personnel/roll call items including: revised listings of substitute teachers, mentors/inductees, extra-curricular and supplemental positions, afterschool detention monitors, athletic event staff and their respective rates; for 23 AP world language students and three teachers to go to New York City; the attendance of three individuals from the business office to attend the PASBO Conference; one temporary transfer; and seven district hires. Next, the board unanimously approved the revised Board Policy 918 – Title I Parent and Family Involvement for adoption. Under finances, the board unanimously approved the following items: budget transfers; bids for supplies and services; bills for payment totaling $12,488,468.08; BerkOne to prepare/mail homestead applications at a cost of $0.4082 each; security camera system migration at a cost of $209,047.04; a parent transport agreement; memo of understanding for services between Valley Youth House and NASD to provide additional counseling; and the tax assess-
ment appeals settlement stipulation, PILOT agreement and summary for JW Development Partners. A motion passed by majority to authorize a $3,000,000 transfer from the general fund to the capital reserve for future capital improvements, to ratify the transfer of $2,000,000 from the general fund to the capital reserve that occurred last fiscal year, and to authorize $2,000,000 of assigned fund balance of the general fund to be designated as committed fund balance for the future renovations of Moore Elementary, with Director Kim Bretzik opposing the vote. Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik explained that due to the previous board discussions about keeping Moore Elementary open as a school, the administration is recommending putting $2 million towards renovations that could possibly offset the millage impact to borrow those funds or to use it in some other capacity towards the building that would offset overall costs. The board can decommit that money at any time or they can keep it there and use it for the Moore Elementary renovations, which would ultimately be a board decision moving forward. A team from D'Huy Engineering visited the site and will be preparing options for the board
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Township Police and Moore Township Road Department for their participation in this event, and also all the volunteers and sponsors who made the annual event a success. The next event that will benefit Moore Township Community Days is a children’s toy bingo on Sunday, December 3 at Klecknersville Rangers Fire Co. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and bingo will begin at 1 p.m. The Community Days Committee is always accepting new volunteers. If interested, please call 610-759-9449 ext. 5 for Lois, or contact any committee member at any event.
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of opportunities to win prizes. The overall winner, most creative and crowd-favorite trunk was the Mermaid Trailer by the Lentz family, which featured a walk-through trailer depicting under-the-sea scenes, complete with mermaids, moving parts and music. The scariest trunk was awarded to the Weidner family with their huge spider web and spiders. The DelBacco family won the Favorite Pet Costumes category and the overall favorite Adult Costumes category was awarded to the “King and Queen.” There were so many contestants in the Child Costumes category that gifts were given to them all, however “Cleopatra” was a big winner. Additional contests held were a mummy wrap and a candy corn and pumpkin weight guessing games. Three teams won the mummy wrap competition and Finlay Hopton won the candy corn guessing challenge by guessing 508 out of 575 candy corn. Two pumpkin weight guessing awards were also given out,
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one to Bryan Mihalik who guessed 32 pounds, 6 ounces with a pumpkin weight of 32.8 pounds, and one to Jazmine Clausset who guessed 23 pounds with a pumpkin weight of 24 pounds. The Community Days Committee thanks the Moore
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Obituaries
Maddalena DiOdoardo
Maddalena Di O d o a rd o , 94, of Bath, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Feb. 24, 1929, in Bellante, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Arcangelo and Giuseppina (Casalena) Angeloni. Maddalena was the loving wife of the late Berardo DiOdoardo, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1996. She worked as a floor worker for many years in the family business, Gino and Jack Sportswear, in Bath. Her greatest accomplishment though was being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Family was very important to her and her most joyful moments was
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the time spent with her loving grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Bath. Survivors: She will be missed by her family including her six sons, Giacomo “Jack” and his wife Kathleen, Arcangelo “Gino” and his wife Wendy, Fausto, Piero and his wife Lisa, Tonino, Mario and his wife Christina; three daughters, Solidea “Mary” Manucci, Elda Hunsberger and her husband Barry, Anna Young; two sisters, Linda Cianci, Lucia Di Menco; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, a granddaughter Alyssa M. DiOdoardo, a daughter-in-law Carol M. DiOdoardo, and one son-in-law Andrea Manucci. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, PA, 18014. Family and friends are invited to call, Sunday evening, from 6 to 8 p.m., and again
on Monday morning from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath.
Betty L. Genovese
Betty L. (Ruch) Genovese, 72, of Northampton, Pa., was called home to heaven on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, while being cared for at the Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Northampton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Frances (Smith) Ruch. She was a lifelong member and former treasurer of St. John’s UCC Howertown, Pa. Betty was a 1969 graduate of Northampton High School. She was a Customer Service Representative for the former Merchants Bank where she received an award as Teller of the Month; and then most recently, she was a dispatcher for PPL for 24 years until her retirement in 2016. She cherished her time with her son, grandchildren, sisters and family. She had a passion for food, especially Pennsylvania
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Dutch food. She enjoyed cooking and baking and absolutely loved recipes. Her specialties were the Thanksgiving turkey, the Easter ham and cinnamon twists. Betty and her three sisters, known as the 4Bs, wrote a cookbook in 2019 called “Ruch The Cook.” Survivors: Betty will lovingly be remembered by her son, Todd Genovese; grandchildren - Alex, Thomas, Chanaya, and greatgranddaughter, Adilynn; sisters - Barbara Christman (husband Richard) of Cherryville, Pa., Bonnie Herzog of Northampton, Pa., and Beatrice Christoff (husband Stanley) of Northampton, Pa. “Aunt Betty” also loved her niece, Lori (husband Scott); nephews - Chad, Brian (companion Erin), David (wife Mandy), and John. She also loved her great niece, Shelby, and great nephews - Dylan, Blake, Aiden, Landon and Logan. Betty is predeceased by her brother-in-law, Donald Herzog, and niece, Veronica Fabian. Funeral arrangements, provided by Schisler Funeral Home, will be held in private at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the St. John’s UCC Howertown. The family will greet friends and family from 10 to 11 a.m. For those who wish to honor Betty, we humbly request that in her memory you dine out, tell fascinating stories, eat hearty and well, and make unforgettable memories. In addition, surprise a senior in a restaurant by spending five minutes chatting with them, and, if you are capable, pick up their tab and make their day. Contributions may be made to St. John’s UCC Howertown Memorial Fund.
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Nancy Kumernitsky
Nancy Kumernitsky, 92 of Northampton, Pa., formerly of Danielsville, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, Pa. Born Feb. 5, 1931 in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. Schisler and the late Helen M. (Miller) Schisler. She was the wife of the late Frank Kumernitsky who passed away in November 2012. Nancy's last employment was with Mary Fashions, Bath, Pa. as a Floor Lady for eight years. She also worked for the Northampton Area High School in the cafeteria for a few years. She attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moorestown, Pa. Nancy is survived by three daughters; Katharine L. wife of Paul Grube of Moore Twp., Pa.; Donna L. wife of Dr. Barry Sheridan, COL, U.S. Army, Ret. of San Antonio, Texas; Jean L. Kumernitsky of Northampton, Pa., two sons; Wayne L. "Chip" Kumernitsky of Moore Twp., Pa. and Frank L. Kumernitsky and wife Suzanne of Danielsville, Pa., nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Brother-inlaw; Richard Hartman of Lemon Grove, Calif. She was predeceased by her sister, JoAnn Hartman in 2021 and daughter-in-law; Sandra A. Kumernitsky in 2023. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA 18067. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, and Thursday. Oct. 19, 2023 at 10 a.m. until time of service. Contributions: May be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Memorial fund c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
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Survivors: Daughters Debra Marakovits and husband Michael (U.S. Navy), Norma Kunkel; son Bill Zader (U.S. Army) and wife Melissa; grandchildren Jay, Tyler (U.S. Air Force), Pamela, and Zachary. Sister Janice Miller and brother Kenneth “Chipper” Zader preceded Norman in death. Norman enjoyed most outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, gardening, and especially feeding the birds. He also bowled on Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church Bowling League and at the Bath Legion and played shuffleboard at the Beersville Hotel. Services: A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 18 at 11 a.m. in Zion Cemetery, Kreidersville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Online condolences may be submitted to www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorials may be made to Mrs. Bush’s Resident Association Fund, and the American Legion in memory of Norman.
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Hey gang! It certainly has been awhile, hasn’t it? What can I say, time gets away from me. I think it’s on accounta gettin’ old… The local Halloween parades are wrappin’ up, luckily the rain held off for ‘em, although I’m gettin’ tired of it raining every single weekend! It’s somethin’ like the past eight or nine weekends in a row we saw rain. Anywho, before we know it’ll be turkey time, Thanksgiving is only four weeks away and Christmas is eight and a half weeks away. You know we’re knockin’ on the holidays’ door when you start reading about the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour… We had our first frost warning earlier in the week, hopefully you brought your outdoor plants in! That’s alright though ‘cause the rest of the week brings us temps in the 70s! I’ll take it. Okay I’ll wrap up the weather talk…Unfortunately Northampton has recently seen the closure of two tasty businesses, Sabz Restaurant and Northampton Seafood. Sabz Restaurant on Cherryville Road offered “the taste of Persia with a modern twist.” They opened up in 2019. Their hummus and tzatziki sauce were outstanding! I heard they’re gonna reopen in Bethlehem but that’s just gossip, I
don’t remember who I even heard that from so take it with a grain or two of salt…Northampton Seafood’s phone number isn’t in service anymore and a “Closed” sign was recently posted to the front door. Not sure of any other info as far as why they’re closed, if it’s permanent and so on. We always got our clams there for summer parties, everything was always real good from them…I guess Bath Drug got robbed a few weeks ago early in the morning. Cough syrup and oxycodone were stolen, not good! Hopefully State Police can locate the culprits...How ‘bout them Phillies! They weren’t lookin’ too good during Monday night’s game. I’m writing this on Tuesday so the outcome of Game 7 for the League Championships is not known right now, we’ll know by the time you’re readin’ this though! Eagles were lookin’ rough against the Jets last week (the Jets!); luckily they brought the magic back against the Dolphins though to win 31-17… How ‘bout that swamp trek that Troop 50 did!? Almost 62 miles of paddling in a swamp with gators? No thank you! Congrats to all of them though on their hard work and determination, that’s quite an accomplishment and they should all be proud!...Welp, it’s time to wrap things up, I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween, and don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, November 7!
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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 Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons. Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313. Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients. East Allen Township Historical Society- New committee, meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. Horner's Cemetery 295th Anniversary Tours- Visit the founders of Northampton Co. Daily tours by appt. only. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532. Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May-Oct. in the Square, Nazareth. Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St. Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.
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by smashing the glass of a rear door while a third person remained in the driver seat of a car. The suspects ransacked the inside of the pharmacy and stole an unknown amount of Promethazine Oral Solution (cough syrup) and oxycodone. The suspects then exited from the same door they entered and fled the scene in the suspect vehicle in a westward direction. There are no identifiable suspects at this time but the investigation remains ongoing.
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for the new Route 329 elementary school/education center in addition to capitalized interest and cost of issuance for a combined total draw of $73,691,003. The proposed new money financing plan requires a permanent cash contribution of at least $2.8 million from the district and is flexible in terms of being able to downsize if the district does not need to borrow as much. Doyle also noted that the conservative estimate on interest savings is just shy of $1.1 million over the life of the construction fund, which will be used to downsize the amount of debt. The three-step borrowing plan utilizes a wraparound structure that begins in 2024. The 2024 first step includes $24,895,416
in estimated bond proceeds, a $2.8 million cash contribution and $597,755 in estimated interest earnings for a total of $38,293,171 in proceeds and $590,000 in capitalized interest. The 2025 second step includes $27,760,936 in estimated bond proceeds and $413,613 in estimated interest earnings for a total of $28,174,549 in proceeds and $1,400,000 in capitalized interest. The 2026 third step includes $7,165,181 in estimated bond proceeds and $64,838 in estimated interest earnings for a total of $7,230,0019 in proceeds. Total proceeds equal $73,697,739 with $1,990,000 in capitalized interest, which will leave $6,736 in funds left over. Due to the districts existing wraparound debt service, funds from existing local effort will drop off in 2040 and will then
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be pledged towards the proposed elementary school/education center. Doyle explained that the district has done a good job of keeping debt service in place from when there were successful refundings in the past, so they already have 0.67 mills in the budget to offset the new debt service. Therefore, in the next three budget years, they will need 0.43 mills in the first two years and 0.42 mills in the third year, and then the debt will be fully phased into the budget will the millage impact staying in place through and including fiscal year 2046. Doyle provided a sample motion that the board could choose to approve at the November 13 school board meeting that would authorize PFM Financial Advisors to proceed with the proposed financing plan. With this authorization, the proposed timeline would include the adoption of parameters resolutions on or after the December 4 meeting, with pricing of the 2024 bonds for step one and to lock in interest rates on or after January 3 and settlement of the 2024 bonds on or after the February 7 meeting. Director Kim Bretzik asked for clarification on the estimated indirect savings of $990,000 that will accumulate annually starting in 2027. Business Administrator Craig Neiman stated that these savings go back to the Act 34 presentation when there was an assumption at that time of a consolidation of buildings and staff. Bretzik disclosed that these savings were from closing Moore and Franklin Elementary. However, the board took a straw poll vote during the August school board meeting with directors unanimously voting to keep Moore Elementary open (although the poll was not binding), which would ultimately mean that the presented figures must be altered to reflect the exclusion of estimated indirect cost savings associated with clos-
ing Moore Elementary, pending a formal vote to alter the previous Act 34 decision in regard to Moore Elementary remaining open. Opening bids will occur on October 26, which means the board could vote to award the bid and authorize PFM Finan-
cial Advisors to proceed with the proposed financing plan as early as the Monday, November 13 meeting if the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors provides final approval of the proposed elementary school/ education center plan before the meeting.
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regarding the scope of the project renovations for the board to vote on. Resident Maggie Kemp asked the board how they can commit $2 million to Moore Elementary when there has been no formal vote on whether Moore Elementary will remain open when the Act 34 booklet has not been
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changed, and how this will affect overall capacity of the school. However, Act 34 only accounts for new construction (not renovations), and Solicitor Avery Smith identified that there is no legal requirement to hold a second hearing if the district decides to keep the school open. Kovalchik added that no specific determination has been made regarding students being redistricted because the district will have to assess where they stand capacity wise for each school as new houses are built, but the
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district will try to spread the students out evenly to level out capacity levels. In other business, the board approved the following miscellaneous items: 2024 PSBA officer elections; the donation of pocket Constitutions to the middle school from the VFW; three expulsion hearing waivers; new extra-curricular clubs (TinkerTank Club at Moore Elementary, Mythology Club at NAHS, Baking Club at NAHS, and Super Kids/Kindness Crew at NAHS); the listing of afterschool tutoring program teachers/assistants; and the memo of understanding for a dual enrollment programs between NASD and Lehigh University. During public comment, Maggie Kemp raised concerns regarding the safety of the proposed Route 329 elementary school/ education center, stating that East Allen Township no longer has its own EMS due to a recent decision to outsource services through Northampton Regional EMS, and added that pollution from warehouses and tractor trailers in addition to tractor trailer traffic make the location unsafe. Kemp also asked how taxpayers will be able to afford a new school in conjunction with renovations to Moore Elementary, although nothing has been formally decided yet. Bretzik also brought up the sign that was placed outside of Moore Elementary by several school board members that says Moore Elementary will not close.
“Moore students have seen ‘the sign’ [that] says Moore Elementary will remain a school right outside the school. Those students are very excited that their school has been saved and I look forward to reviewing the plan to do that since the board doesn’t have one right now,” said Bretzik, adding that she hopes the board has a plan in place to accomplish the proposed projects because otherwise, the sign would be misinformative. Director Robert Mentzell divulged: “I was one of the board members that advocated for the sign because the message wasn’t getting through to the public. The sign is purely informational to get the word out that Moore will stay open as an elementary school.” Last, Bretzik made a motion to request that the policy committee review Policy 105 - Cur-
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riculum and potentially amend it to require board approval for all future PILOTS due to PILOTS being an experiment on students to find the best instructional method. The motion carried 6-2 with Directors David Gogel and Mentzell opposing the recommendation. The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the NAHS auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave. Board members may choose to vote on awarding bid contracts and authorizing PFM Financial Advisors to move forward with the proposed Route 329 elementary school/education center financial plan pending final land development approval from the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors.
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Northampton Borough gets ready To celebrate its hometown heroes
By KERI LINDENMUTH During the October 18 Northampton Borough Council meeting, Mayor Tony Pristash announced that an additional 74 Hometown Heroes banners will be displayed in the borough, bringing the total number of banners honoring Northampton’s veterans to 407. Pristash said every banner will be on display in time for Veterans Day and the borough’s hometown heroes celebration. The hometown heroes ceremony, sponsored by the Northampton Area Historical Society, will be held Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. in the Northampton High School Auditorium. It will be a time for loved ones of the 407 heroes on display to join with residents and honor their services. Councilwoman Bonnie Almond attended the celebration last year. “Coming from a military family, as I do, this is a big piece of my heart,” she said. “I did attend that celebration last year and it was very overcoming when I heard my dad’s name mentioned.” In other news, council discussed adding additional parking meters
to Main Street between Keichel Court and Richard Paul Alley. Parked cars have prevented customers from accessing local businesses. Meters would allow vehicles to come and go, freeing up parking spaces for customers. “It would be beneficial to the businesses and give additional assistance to the police department,” said Councilman Lopsonzski, Sr. “It sounds like a great plan,” added Solicitor Brian Panella. “But from a legal perspective, I would like to see some numbers… Let’s get some more information on the dollar and cents.” Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst said the borough's 80 to 100 meters generate $10,000 annually. This motion would add 20 to 25 meters, as estimated by Lopsonzski, Sr. Council motioned to table the decision until additional data is generated. Finally, council voted to approve an Eagle Scout Project for Holly DeFiore of Slatington. Her Scout project will involve constructing an additional monarch butterfly waystation at Canal Park.
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Submitted by LARRY OBERLY On Friday, October 20, Hans Peter Doskozil, Governor of Burgenland, along with other governmental officers visited the Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum and the Sister Cities Monument located in the Borough Park along Laubach Avenue. Many Northampton, Coplay and area communities have residents with deep roots in Burgen-
land. Their original American ancestors came here in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to work in our many cement plants. They were instrumental in founding new churches and social organizations, many of which still operate in our towns today. Following their visit to Northampton, the group enjoyed a celebration at the Coplay Saengerbund.
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Trunk-or-Treat to be held in Nazareth Borough By HOME NEWS STAFF A Trunk-or-Treat event will be held in the Nazareth Borough this Saturday, October 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held by Action Karate at the Nazareth Boro Park in the back of the
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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 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 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 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
Craig Phillip Landis ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
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:
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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
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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE An application for the registration of a fictitious name has been filed under the Pennsylvania Fictitious Names Act. Fictitious Name: Bleu Water Realty Investments Address of Principal Office: 533 Delaware Ave Portland, Pa 18351 Name and Address of Person Party to Registration: Jessica Fletcher 533 Delaware Ave Portland, Pa 18351 (10/26) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on November 6, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, PARKS AND RECREATION, PART 1, PARK REGULATIONS, SECTION 102, ANIMALS PROHIBITED, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 16, Parks and Recreation, Part 1, Park Regulations, Section 102, Animals Prohibited, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: The current Section 102, Animals Prohibited, shall be deleted in its entirety and replace with a new Section 102, Regulations of Animal in the Parks, as follows: §102. Regulations of Animal in the Parks. A No person shall bring or keep any animal, except dogs or documented support animals, in any Borough Park. Prohibited animals include, but are not limited to exotic, wild, and farm animals, reptiles, and fowl. B. Any dog in a Borough Park shall not be a “dangerous dog” as defined under the Pennsylvania Dog Law. Dogs shall be kept on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length, and always under control of the handler; except that a dog may be off leash within the fenced-in area of the Borough dog park. C. Any support animal in a Borough Park shall be non-aggressive, always restrained and under the direct control of the handler. D. No dogs or support animals shall be permitted in any playground area or upon the courts of the parks at any time. E. Authorization may be obtained from the Borough Council’s Public Property Committee for the training and/or exhibition of dogs or other animals in certain designated park areas. F. Handlers shall immediately clean-up and properly dispose of all animal waste. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (10/26)
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www.HomeNewsPA.com LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on November 6, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SOLID WASTE, PART 1A, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 20, Solid Waste, Part 1A, Collection and Disposal, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add a new Section 110 as follows: §110. Wrong Day Collection. In the event that any occupant of a billing unit places refuse or recycling for pickup outside of the times specified in Section 102(3)(G) of this Chapter, the Borough will then arrange with the contractor for individual pickup. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs incurred for the individual pickup and the costs for billing and inspection of the site. The current sections numbered 110 through 113 shall be re-numbered 111 through 114. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (10/26) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2023 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Tim Livengood, Stone Ridge Meadow Inc, 745 Almond Road, Walnutport, Pennsylvania 18088, for the property located on the east side of Horwith Drive, a/k/a/ 4 Horwith Drive, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. L4-125M-53-0522 and is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District. This plan is presented for Preliminary and possible Final Plan Review for Stoneridge Meadow Major Subdivision Phase 3. Stormwater facilities are to be located on aforementioned parcel in the Borough of Northampton. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (10/26 & 11/2)
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PUBLIC NOTICE 2023-004 The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Municipal Building 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following application: The appellant, ANGJO LLC, is requesting a variance or favorable interpretation of Section 675-112 of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to convert an existing medical office into a two-unit apartment. The property is located at 106-108 E Northampton St, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6NW4B 9 2, and is in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District. Any interested party is welcome to attend the meeting and may have an opportunity to be heard. Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Office
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. JESSICA HEFFELFINGER The applicant/owner of 1058 Del Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application requesting special exception and variance approval to construct an addition onto the existing single-family dwelling to operate a home occupation. The following is being requested, special exception approval for a home occupation, subject to the criteria in Section 180-82, and a variance from the side yard setback requirements in Section 180-16 E. – Design Standards. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-23-318-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Liz Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (10/26 & 11/2) ESTATE NOTICE Letters have been granted on the estate of each of the following decedents to the personal representative named, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent to make known the same in writing to his/her attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay: GOLDSWORTH, WILLIAM JOSEPH, deceased, of Easton, PA, Northampton County No. 1310 of 2023. Susan Jane Goldsworth, Executrix, 210 Royal Manor Road, Easton, PA 18042. (10/26-11/9)
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NAZARETH BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY NAZARETH, PENNSYLVANIA General Notice Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Jandy Boulevard Sewer Relocation. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received, online, until Monday, November 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Project generally includes, but is not limited to: 1. Installation of approximately 1,070 LF of 15-inch PVC SDR 26 Sanitary Sewer piping and associated bypass pumping. 2. Installation of five (5) manholes including one doghouse manhole. 3. Core into two (2) existing manholes for a 15-inch PVC pipe. 4. Removal of approximately 600 LF of 12-inch DIP. 5. Removal of one existing Manhole. 6. Reconnect existing laterals and new lateral stubs in manholes. 7. Erosion and sediment control measures 8. Final grading, curb restoration, seeding and lawn restoration. Bids are requested for the following Contract: 2023-10 Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www. pennbid.procureware.com/ Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Instructions to Bidders. Bid security in the form a Certified Check or Bid Bond shall be furnished with the bid in an amount not less than 10%. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted via PennBID in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Telephone inquiries are unacceptable. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Statutory Requirements Bidders must comply with all State antibid-rigging regulations pertaining to work associated with this project and will be required to submit an executed non-collusion affidavit with the bid. Bidders should refer to provisions of federal and state statutes, rules and regulations dealing with the prevention of environmental pollution and preservation of public natural resources that affect the project, pursuant to Act No. 247 of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, approved October 26, 1972.
This Project falls under The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted Act 127 of 2012, known as the Public Works Employment Verification Act (‘the Act’) which requires all public work contractors and subcontractors to utilize the Federal Government’s E-Verify system to ensure that all employees performing work on public work projects are authorized to work in the United States. All Bidders are required to submit a Public Works Employment Verification Form as a precondition for the Contract Award. The estimated cost for each Contract is greater than Twentyfive Thousand Dollars ($25,000) and the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act shall apply. All bids shall be irrevocable for 60 days after the bid opening date unless award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case this Bid shall remain subject to acceptance for 120 days after the bid opening date as provided by the Act of November 26, 1978 (P.L. 1309, No. 317), as amended by the Act of December 12, 1994 (P.L. 1042, No. 142). All bidders are hereby notified that in regard to any contract pursuant to this advertisement, businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of gender, race, color, creed, sex, age, physical disability or national origin in consideration for an award. Similarly, the successful bidder shall in no manner discriminate against or intimidate any employee involved in the manufacture of supplies, the performance of work, or any other activity required under the contract on account of gender, race, creed or color. The Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority reserves the right to waive any defects, errors, omissions, mistakes, informalities, to accept any bid or combination of bids that are deemed to be in the best interest of the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority, and to reject any or all proposals. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority By: Harry Lance Title: Secretary Date: October 23, 2023 (10/26) WAIVER REQUEST STORMWATER ORDINANCE MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS During the Monthly Meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Thursday, November 2, 2023, 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 Lot Line Adjustment for Timothy Rosa. The applicant’s request is for the following waiver for the Lot Line Adjustment: Stormwater Ordinance, Section 401.J – Storm runoff Detention facilities. Section 401.J.6.c – Maximum interior basin side slope (5:1 allowed, 3:1 proposed). Section 401.J.6.d – Minimum separation distance from a residential building (100 feet required, 50+/-feet proposed). Section 401.J.8 – Maximum slope of an access ramp (10:1 allowed, 8:1 proposed). Section 401.J.9 – Minimum basin bottom slope (2% required, 1% proposed). (10/26)
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NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Dave Darrough, Henry, Joe Sipos
The Board of Supervisors of Bushkill Township hereby offer for sale by public auction 146.591 acres of land located on Old Allentown Road and East Mountain Road, Bushkill Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, known as Tax Parcels F710-6, F7-10-6A, F7-11-42, and F7-11-45. Said property is offered for sale subject to a Conservation Easement on 142.15 acres and a building area of 3.4367 acres. There is one approved septic location within the building area valid for up to 6 years. There is a 1.0038 acre Reserve Area for a Farm Stand. The land has previously been used as farmland and would be a great opportunity for a farmette or to lease out the fields to be farmed. Easy access to all major highways in the area. A reserve of $1,005,000 must be met. Sealed Bids shall be submitted to Bushkill Township at 1114 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. Bids will be opened prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting on December 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the municipal building. Results of the bidding will be discussed at the Board of Supervisors meeting at 6:00PM on December 7, 2023 at the municipal building. Terms and Conditions of Sale, bid forms, and other relevant material are available at the municipal building. BELINDA ROBERTS BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP MANAGER
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Constructed by Thomas Royer in 1861 Submitted by CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN It’s hard to believe with this beautiful weather that the Christmas House Tour is only five weeks away. The year of the first historical society’s house tour was 1981. Including this year, the proud homeowners of 295 historic homes have opened their doors to show this area’s rich architecture and heritage. This year celebrates the 41st year of the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour on December 1 and 2. Nine historic buildings will be open, including five private homes and two museums. Florists and garden clubs will be adding decorations, and the historical society site will be open for a two-day holiday festival. This year the tour theme is “Christmas Bells” and the festivities will kick off Friday evening with the Candlelight Tour. The historic home featured this week was constructed by Thomas
Royer in approximately 1861, and he and his descendants owned it until 2002. Thomas Royer operated a wagon-wheel shop in a building next to the house. In 2002, new owners purchased the house and property from Isabel Royer, who lived with her sister in the house all their lives. When purchased, the house had been largely empty for 10 years, as the sisters had been moved to assisted living. The style of the house is similar to Carpenter Gothic or Gothic Revival, with gingerbread detail along the roof. Constructed on a field stone foundation, the house is wood framed with large handcut timbers, joined with pegs and mortices. The original layout of the house had the kitchen in the lower basement level, as was typical of the German homes of the period, with the upper floors having the living spaces and bedrooms. After purchasing the home in 2002, the owners spent one year renovating and modernizing the
interior, which was in poor condition. New features include moving the kitchen to the main floor, radiant floor heating, and updating all plumbing and electrical to modern standards, while trying to maintain the feel of a classic home. In 2020, an extensive renovation of the exterior of the home began, which included uncovering the original gingerbread roof detail, removing layers of siding. While the original gingerbread details were beyond repair, they were able to be used as patterns to recreate them in modern composite Azek boards. New siding was installed in a style that is in keeping with the original feel of the house. Upcoming work includes renovation of the original basement kitchen into a speakeasy style room with a restored fireplace, bar area and comfortable seating for small gatherings of friends and family, as well as replicating the gingerbread pattern on the main and side porches. Each week The Home News will feature one of the private homes on this year’s tour. Ticket tour booklets have sketches and descriptions of each of the nine homes and buildings open for the tour as well as a map and written directions. Saturday tour ticket booklets go on sale on
November 11 at Bath Drug on Walnut Street in Bath, S Seem Antiques on Chestnut Street in Bath, Miller Ace Hardware on Route 329 in Northampton, Mycalyn Florals on Main Street in Nazareth and the Snow Goose Gallery on Main Street in Bethlehem. Advance tickets are $25, and tickets purchased the day of the tour are $30. The tour booklet also gains you free admission into the two-day holiday craft
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festival at the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s site. The Friday Candlelight Tour is a private showing of the homes starting at 5:30 p.m. for the homeowners, volunteers, decorators and patrons. Patron cost is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. To be a patron, volunteer, or for more information, call Carol at 610-390-0555.
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Domestic in the 1300 block of Stewart St. between a male and a female.
Traffic stop in the unit block and the 300 block of Howertown Rd. Traffic stops were conducted.
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berger’s HR to win Game 3 for Blessed Trinity. There also were 15 ‘Little Outs’ between the 2 teams, 9 by Blessed Trinity and 6 by Dryland.
Farmersville moves into 2nd place ‘sandwiching’ 2-1 and 8-7 wins around a 4-3 loss to St. Paul’s. Top hitters included Gene Grim 5 for 14, Dennis Koehler 4 for 11, with HR’s from Jason Steigerwalt and Dave Campbell for Farmersville. Roger Kern was
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