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East Allen Township To ‘tentatively’ move Forward with Rock Lehigh Valley hearings At their Oct. 23 market, the Bath Farmers’ Market held a scarecrow contest for a good cause. Entries included a Ruth Bader Ginsburg scarecrow, Matilda, and a hippie “Give Peas a Chance” scarecrow. Patrons could vote for their favorite scarecrow by donating money in the jars nearby. The scarecrow with the most money in its jar won, and all proceeds were donated to the Bath Firefighters. Matilda was the winning scarecrow.
Ribbon cutting held at new forensic center Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the County of Northampton’s new Forensic Center on Friday, October 23 at 2 p.m. at 300 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. Attendees were requested to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Lamont McClure, Council
President Ronald Heckman, Director of Administration Charles Dertinger and Coroner Zach Lysek made a few remarks and took questions from the press. Afterwards, guests were allowed to tour the new center which includes autopsy rooms with viewing areas to accommodate law officers and medical students, a digital forensic lab, lockers to secure evidence, a five-bay garage
and offices for the Coroner’s staff. The center encompasses 27,847 SF. Solar panels installed on the roof will produce 115.5 kW. Council approved $11 million for the construction on Nov. 1, 2018 and the project will be finished within budget and on time. The building was designed by W2A Architects, Skanska served as the construction manager with Sordoni as the general contractor.
By KERI LINDENMUTH After several months of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, East Allen Township will tentatively resume its public curative amendment hearings with Rock Lehigh Valley on November 19. This decision comes after Rockefeller’s counsel sent a letter to the township demanding a continuance. “We may be in a position that we have to move forward,” said Joseph Piperato, township solicitor, during the township’s public meeting on October 22. Despite the ongoing pandemic, refusing could result in more legal disputes. The developers gave the township until December 18 to resume the hearing. Piperato added that municipalities are exempt from the state’s
COVID-19 restrictions, but most townships are leading by example and still requiring masks, following social distancing, and restricting capacity. Supervisor Mark Schwartz said he is in favor of social distancing, but would not be in favor of supervisors or those testifying wearing masks. “My position is I am not wearing a mask or visor,” he said. “If [Rockefeller] wants to have a Continued on page 2
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meeting, they are going to have a meeting on our terms...which is we are not going to be wearing masks at the table so people can hear us.” Mask requirements are left up to the venue hosting the meeting. Township manager Brent Green said that the meeting could
go on at the Allen Township Fire Company, but capacity is limited to no more than 75 individuals. Past hearings have seen well over 100 township residents attend. “I do not want to restrict one resident in any way,” said Supervisor Chris Cruz. “[Especially] in a preceding like this that is costing us what it is costing us.” Green suggested turning to technology to help the hearing go on. “We will limit the capacity as best we can,” he said. “From there we will try to use technology...and try to do something so that people can sit outside or sit in their vehicles [and listen].” Those listening would not be able to speak during public comments, but Green said they would ensure written comments are allowed. For supervisors, it was clear there would be no other option. They asked Piperato to respond to Rockefeller’s request and then tentatively agreed to a new hearing date of November 19 at the Allen Township Fire Company. Capacity will be limited to 75 individuals, including supervisors,
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East Allen Township Discusses Open Space And Farmland Preservation By CHRISTINA SANTO
The East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee met on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in the township building. The township is looking into implementing an open space and farmland preservation program; the committee meets to learn more about successful programs and gauge community interest in the program. Open space preservation criteria can be decided through a score sheet created by the township, the value of the property, and input from residents on what they would like preserved. Farmland preservation programs tend to be state-funded, but run on the county level. Eligible land is determined based on guidelines by the state, including soil quality and the amount of land. The properties are then ranked based on these criteria and the best farms are preserved first. Kerry Reider, open space coordinator, and Jason Smith, environmental advisory council chairman, were both present at the meeting to discuss Bushkill Township’s open space program and answer any questions from East Allen committee members. Bushkill Township started working on their program in 2005, but it wasn’t until 2008 that the program was able to be funded and put into place. However, the program was overhauled ten years after its creation. Continued on page 3
Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip We're entering that busy time of year now with lots goin' on. Halloween is this Saturday and it's going to be a full moon to boot, be careful and safe everyone. Of course Election Day is also coming up, next Tuesday, Nov. 3. Whether you are voting in person or by mail-in ballot, get those votes in and exercise your right. Both candidates recently made stops in Pennsylvania, Trump made his second stop to the Lehigh Valley...I saw that another round of universal testing was completed at Gracedale Nursing Home and there are currently no cases there. Great job to the administration and staff that work so hard there...Looks like Moore Township's Trunk N Treat was a huge success, they even had a paranormal investigation crew
there!...Some exciting news for the Borough of Bath, they're having a Holiday Door Decorating Contest this year, and the winner will be announced at the tree lighting. You can find more info on that in this week's issue...There was an error in an ad that ran last week, S. Seem's Final Thursday is taking place this Thursday, Oct. 29, it was not last Thursday...There was a bad accident in Lehigh Township early Tuesday morning on Lehigh Drive, I read it was a car vs. a tree with heavy entrapment. Not sure how many people were in the car...There was a rabid coyote spotted earlier this week on W. Dell Road, about halfway between Route 512 and Copella Road. Stay safe and alert everyone...Well that's all she wrote for this week, keep an eye out for a Cement Worker of the Month for November, Ed Pany's at it again! Have a happy Halloween.
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Smith said that the biggest hurdle in implementing the program was making sure the public understood its value, which they accomplished through a newspaper campaign and holding public meetings. Another item Smith stressed was partnership with a professional; Bushkill partners with Heritage Conservancy, but there
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are multiple others nearby. Conservancies and other professionals can help with planning, obtaining money, and earning the trust of residents. Smith will return to next month’s meeting to give a more in-depth, technical presentation. Maria Bentzoni and Sherry Acevedo, both from Northampton County, will also be attending. The next Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18 at 7
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LIBERTY RECYCLING - 3 Nate Meixsell 472 Bill Bachman 578(200) Earl Holland Jr 573(217) Butch Holland 606(256) TAYLOR HONEY - 1 Pete Zarayko 454 Mark Janda 476 Scott Friebolin 641(248,201) Dave Hoch 535(216) Milt Kelly 489 G&L SIGN FACTORY - 2 Preston Henry Jr 640(228,212) Brian Silvius 567(217) Shawn Snyder 484 Bill Fortner 520(198) Jason Eberts 547(190)
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The Memorial Library Of Nazareth and Vicinity named 2020 Library of the Year submitted by CHRISTI BUKER Each year, the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) honors the service of their members, as well as those community volunteers, who go above and beyond the call of duty to support the work of libraries throughout the commonwealth. On Tuesday, October 27, the 2020 Library of the Year was recognized. The Pennsylvania Library Association is pleased to present the 2020 Library of the Year Award to the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. This award is presented to a library that excels in service to its community, prioritizes staff development, and provides leadership in, and support of the Pennsylvania Library Association. The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity has shown remarkable resilience, innovation, perseverance, optimism,
and demonstrated they are a cornerstone in the community. Facing an uncertain financial future in 2019, library leadership embarked on a mission to coach local municipal officials about the benefits and essential role of the public library. The methods used to enforce this messaging included data-driven presentations delivered to municipal leaders and large public audiences, personal library tours, and a media campaign. Despite their exemplary efforts, the MLNV sustained a loss of over $56,000.00 in municipal funding. In response to this loss there were changes and reductions in staff, services, materials and programs. Meanwhile, an army of community members recognizing the importance and value of their public library formed a grassroots initiative to lead the charge to protect the long-term sustainability of the MLNV. Then the pandemic hit. The library was forced to re-evaluate
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its service model, challenge an age-diverse staff to rely on technology to work remotely, and encourage creativity in service delivery. Staff made phone calls to “regulars”, delivered porch drop-offs, and participated in many professional development opportunities. In the midst of the pandemic, voters passed a referendum resulting in a library tax which secured approximately $100,000.00 in library funding for the foreseeable future. The MLNV staff and leadership team including Holly Bennett and Catherine Stewart serve the Pennsylvania Library Association with representation on the Legislative Committee, Best Practices Committee, Annual Conference Planning Committee, and the Lehigh Valley Chapter’s Nominations Committee. The library covers the membership dues for their staff. In 2019 the MLNV became a PA Forward™ Gold Star Library, and that star is certainly shining brightly today. “Our members and libraries have been doing amazing things, particularly during this pandemic” said Michele Legate, 2020 President of the Pennsylvania Library Association. “It is so important to take a little time to recognize the incredible work that our colleagues have done.”
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Autumn Leaf Collection The Borough of Bath Public Works will be collecting leaves from midOctober until the first snowfall. Leaf collection will be done as follows: ZONE 1: COLLECTION DAYS MONDAY & THURSDAY – Properties located west of SR 512/N & S Walnut St ZONE 2: COLLECTION DAYS TUESDAY & THURSDAY – Properties located east of SR 512/N Walnut St & north of E Northampton St from SR 512/N Walnut St to the Borough limits ZONE 3: COLLECTION DAYS WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY – Properties located east of SR 512/S Walnut St and south of E Northampton St from SR 512/N Walnut to the Borough limits. Leaves should be placed curbside by 7:00am on your scheduled pickup day. ONLY place leaves out for pick up (no sticks, wood or other debris). For more information, see the Borough Facebook page or Leaf Collection Policy page on the Borough website (bathborough.org/leafcollection/). Thank you and have an enjoyable autumn season, Borough of Bath
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Update on mail-in ballots for the General Election Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT As of October 20, the
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Grant Opportunities And 2021 Budget help East Allen plan For the future
By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on October 22, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors looked ahead to the future of the township. A variety of grants have become available and the 2021 budget was released, outlining what residents can expect come the new year. A Northampton County COVID response grant for $475,159 was awarded to the township on October 1. The money will help the township pay for protective equipment and respond to emergency efforts related to COVID-19. “I think it was an amazing feat that was attained,” said Supervisor Mark Schwartz, thanking township manager Brent Green for applying for the grant. “It will be money well spent...to protect the residents.” Another grant awarded to the township was the Monroe County LSA grant. This $60,000 will help the township replace its public works pickup truck. During the October 22 meeting, supervisors also got their first look at the proposed 2021 budget, prepared by Green. The budget predicts $2,445,975 in revenue and $2,369,120 in expenditures. This leaves the township with roughly $76,000 to put toward new projects. Green asked supervisors to put together a list of where they would like to see the money spent. The biggest drivers of revenue included taxes (with no proposed increase) and recreation programs. Green said the township is looking at a farmer’s market and movie-in-the-park program for 2021. Some of the biggest expenditures are facilities. The township is looking to expand its salt storage shed to make room for more equipment. Green said the township will cut contributions to several local nonprofits, except the library. About $5,500 annually is given to the library. This is “very affordable” said Green, considering some municipalities spend over $100,000 on their library. Instead of monetary contributions to other nonprofits, Green said the township could offer its facilities or advertising services so “we Continued on page 7
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Noise complaint in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of fireworks. OCTOBER 4 Traffic stop, Canal St. and W. 21st St. and the 100 and the 1700 blocks of Main Street. Traffic stops were conducted. Continued on page 11
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Kourtney Bartholomew graduates from Montclair State University Submitted by ANDREW MEES Kourtney Bartholomew of Nazareth graduated with a BA
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- replete with proper safety measures - between July 18-23 at Sprague Field on campus, concluding with a ceremony for the School of Nursing in the Amphitheater on campus held September 24. On behalf of Montclair State University, we are proud to add Kourtney Bartholomew to the 112 year old list of Montclair State University alumni.
hem Township shows a 5.2 percent positive rate for the virus. “When we started this collaboration, we had a positivity rate under 3 percent,” says Lamont McClure. “The trend is going in the wrong direction. I am tired. You are tired. We are all tired, but we cannot give in or give up, yet. We are heading into the cold and flu season and the best thing we can do to protect each other is be serious about wearing masks, washing hands and staying six feet apart from one another whenever that is practicable.” The drive-through testing site, a collaboration between Northampton County and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Coordinated Health Allentown Hospital (LVH-CHA) is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The site is also open on every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. A physician’s order is not be required but, to be eligible for testing, individuals must report or display one or more CDC-recognized symptoms of COVID-19: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or loss of taste and/or smell. The drive-through site is open to everyone, but only residents of Northampton County will have the cost of testing covered by the County if they do not have health coverage. All testing will be through HNL Lab Medicine unless insurance requires an alternate laboratory. Participants should bring a photo ID and their insurance card, if they have one, with them to the testing site.
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Submitted by L AUREN FORSTER Volunteer Day at Jacobsburg Saturday, November 7 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join us for this last volunteer event of the season as we work in our native plant gardens, build brush piles for birds, pick up litter, and plant trees. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Dress for the weather and bring water. All participants must wear a Continued on page 9
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mask and practice social distancing. Registration is required. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Saw-whet Owl Banding at Jacobsburg Saturday, November 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Northern Saw-whet Owl is the smallest owl in Pennsylvania. During October and November, Saw-whet owls that have bred north of us migrate through our area. Join Darryl and Jackie Speicher of the Pocono Avian Research Center as they try to catch and band Saw-whet owls at Jacobsburg. Dress for the weather. All participants must wear a mask and practice social distancing during the program. Program limited to 20 participants. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
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by Cynthia Jean DeLuca The Story of the Fallen Leaves
This evening as I took my walk, I noticed the beauty of the fallen leaves. Although I have witnessed many autumns, the leaves took on a different meaning as I walked gingerly over them. As I continued my walk, I passed trees that were still full, some that were half full, and some that only had one or two leaves on them. I thought about the journey that some leaves took as they broke free from their branches and flew wildly through the air, landing who knows where. I also thought about the leaves that meandered down to the ground, waiting to be raked up without any adventurous spirit.
When I was ready to round the corner to head home, I knew exactly the story I wanted to tell. A story that would parallel the seasons leading up to the adventure. A tale that possibly might mirror our lives. A story that someone reading this just might need to hear. We all know that each year we go through four seasons. Each, with its own beauty and perfect days. Each, with its ups and downs and undesirable storms. Each, with its celebrations, happiness, fears, and tears. Since we can't control or change the seasons, our only option is to enjoy them. You are probably thinking, where is she going with this story? Bear with me; I promise it will all make sense. It's fall, and the leaves are tired. They have worked hard all summer, doing their best to bring us shade and beauty. As the temperatures start to drop, they slowly lose their chlorophyll, changing their green leaves to brilliant fall colors. Soon their adventure begins as they try to hold on but lose their strength and fall. Then as the wind picks up, those still holding on flying like kites in the sky to places far and near. Just like the leaves, our lives are like an adventure. Ups and downs, weaknesses, and strength, trying our best, sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing. During the winter, when the tree is sleeping, the future buds are waiting. They are patient and wait for just the right time. When everything comes together, they will begin again. For everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. Everyone has a goal. Everyone has a gift to share with others. When times are tough, hold on and never give up. It is always darkest before the storm. When spring arrives, the buds awaken, soon followed by green leaves, starting small, waiting for summer to grow to their standard size. Each year they return
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as promised. Just like spring, when everything in nature is new, each day is brand new, with new opportunities and chances to make good choices. Summer, bright, warm, showers, and rainbows. The green leaves have reached their full size and are happy. They sway in the wind, are warmed by the sun, and soak up the falling rain. The green shape symbol does its best to cool those who visit, listening to the laughter and sometimes the tears, but always staying stoic for all. When times are tough, be brave and courageous, and know that you are not alone. Now, we are back to where we started. It's fall, and the leaves have turned their beautiful reds, yellows, orange, and even browns. Some are still green, waiting for the temperatures to get just a tad colder. In all, they bring us joy and are precisely what we need before the snow of winter. I like to think of it as walking through the largest art museum in the world, witnessing God's best work. My message: Just like the beautiful leaves, each one of you possesses a beauty that is beyond words. Each one of you has talents and gifts to share with the world and those who love you. I want you to know that we all make mistakes in life, but it is how we handle those mistakes that make all the difference. As you go through each day, and each season, remember the importance of accepting those who are different, asking for forgiveness, and forgiving others even when you think you can't. One more thing, love
is the answer. Spread your love to all you meet, and it will come back to you. Take each day and live it to the fullest. Remember to reach out to those in need. Always strive to be an earth angel to all you meet. Your heart will thank you.
It was bent, wrinkled, gray and old, like that of an ogre in storybook told, that walks the Earth on moonlit nights.
The grownups didn't seem to mind such a monster in their midst to find. ost at the all But as it approached with shuffling gait, by Charles The boy thought, "Only McIlhaney, Jr. children it ate, It's a chilling experience and he the only one left for a child to get separated behind." from a parent amidst a sea of strangers. Near HallowCloser and closer the gobeen, the situation is even lin neared, scarier with a young mind til at last, its face to the already full of eerie tales boy appeared. and spooky images. Then, with outstretched arms and gleeful smile, The little boy froze with the boy called, "Grandpa, fright, hold me for awhile!" by the distant creature in And both their eyes welled his sight. with thankful tears.
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OCTOBER 6 EMS ambulance assist in the 1000 block of Main St. and the 1500 block of Poplar St. Officers assist EMS with transports of males. Suspicious act in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a suspicious act. OCTOBER 7 Criminal mischief, Fine Wine and Spirits Shoppe in the 1900 block of Center St. Report of damage to a door.
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OCTOBER 5 Open door in the 2400 block of Main St. Report of an open door. Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Fire call in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department. Traffic stop in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave. A traffic stop was conducted. Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of fireworks.
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