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Physicians and Musicians, Part 3 of 6

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Double homicide committed in North Catasauqua Borough

Submitted by

TROOPER BRANOSKY

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Major Case Team, in cooperation with the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, is investigating a double homicide that occurred at 1106 Railroad St. in the North Catasauqua Borough.

On Thursday, September 14 at approximately 11:22 a.m., offi-

cers from the North Catasauqua Borough Police Department were dispatched to 1106 Railroad St. Upon arrival, they were met by distraught extended family members who had discovered both a 39-year-old mother and a 16-yearold daughter deceased in the residence.

Upon consultation with the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, it was deter-

mined the Pennsylvania State Police would lead the investigation. The Northampton County Coroner, Zachary Lysek, pronounced the 39-year-old victim, Rosalyn Siobal Glass, deceased at 1:11 p.m. and the 16-year-old victim, Rianna Lynn Glass, deceased at 1:12 p.m., with the cause of death ruled “sharp force injuries”

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Becky’s Drive-In to present ‘School Days in Lehigh Township’

Submitted by CINDY DEPPE

In this third column, Larry Oberly and this writer are sharing some information about Dr. Haff’s impact on the area. The material was graciously given to Mr. Oberly for the Northampton Area Historical Society by Mr. Scott Haff, great-grandson of Dr. Charles Haff.

The doctor had many speaking engagements. In reading some of his speeches, one can see his philosophy of life and his concern for patients and the communities the Haff Hospital served.

Following are some interesting remarks the doctor made to various groups:

Speaking to the graduate nurs-

es at the Haff Hospital, his theme was “the successful road is friendship.”

He said, “You must be friendly to yourself, your patients, the doctors, other nurses with whom you work and with their God if you hope to make a success of your chosen profession.”

To a business club, he stated, “A person must see himself. He must see himself in relation to others, and he must see himself in relation to his creator.”

To a high school class, he said, “Remember that the clean life is the greatest, the only way and

On Sunday, September 24, Becky’s Drive-In will feature “School Days in Lehigh Township,” a black and white film by the drive-in’s founder, William “Becky” Beck. Becky documented one- and two-room schoolhouses throughout Lehigh Township between 1946 and 1956. This fascinating look at school life during the good old days was digitized to view on the big movie screen at Becky’s Drive-In and will begin at 7:15 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Also included in the screening is a color with sound film from 1956 of the “new” elementary school being built.

The film lasts approximately two hours and includes narration by former students and teachers at the different schools filmed in Lehigh Township.

Some highlights include: 16 different school buildings, teachers giving lessons to their students, singing, sports, daily exercises, lunchtime, recess and Joe

Gasper the milkman. Most of the former students and all the teachers that narrated the film have since passed away, however their voices will live on in this September 24 showing of “School Days in Lehigh Township,” on what would have been William “Becky” Beck’s 114th birthday.

The refreshment stand will be open serving hot food and snacks. A $10 per adult donation will be accepted at the gate

to benefit the Lehigh Township Historical Society, to help maintain the Indianland one-room schoolhouse.

St. Paul's UCC, photo courtesy of Larry Oberly

Two-room schoolhouse in Treichlers, 1940s.

Photo courtesy of Cindy Deppe

easiest way to success.”

To a local Rotary Club, his remarks were, “Doing good for others is the crowning glory of any man. Any man devoted to good for others in his life is not far from God.”

Dr. Haff was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church in Northampton. The doctor was very active in the church. He served as an elder and superintendent of the Sunday school. He even taught a young men’s Bible class and was a member of the Eastern Synod of the Reformed Church.

Dr. Charles Haff passed away in his East 21st Street home in 1946. There was an outpouring of sympathy for the Haff family. This writer, my parents and neighbors were treated by Dr.

Haff.

We all remember his kindness. Private services were held in his home. The service was officiated by the Rev. Sidney Smith, a close friend of the family. I was not a member of St. Paul’s. We resided a block from the church and the

Haff home. My family knew Rev. Smith, and we had great respect for him.

With Dr. Haff’s passing, his son, Dr. Donald Haff, assumed ownership of the hospital and said he would continue to adhere to the high standards and traditions of the hospital.

In two weeks, join us for a concert in memory of Dr. Charles Haff.

Double Homicide

and the manner of death ruled homicide.

This investigation remains ongoing and more information will be provided in next week’s issue.

Assisting in this investigation: Troop M Forensic Services Unit, Bureau of Criminal Intelligence Computer Crime Unit, Northampton County Coroner’s Office, North Catasauqua Borough Police Department, Catasauqua Police Department and Northampton Regional EMS.

Horner’s Cemetery To present Tales from Tombstones

Submitted by PEGGY MOSER

Tales from Tombstones will be held at Horner’s Cemetery on Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Please note that this is a family-friendly, educa -

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 610-9230382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify. Annual Mayor’s Community Campfire- Saturday, October 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Firefighters Memorial Park, Bath. Music, hayrides and more. FMI call 484-281-3628.

Atlas Cement Co. Memorial Museum- Open for tours second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 24. 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Group tours available, 610-262-2576.

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 Blues & Brews- Saturday, September 30 in Bath Borough. See ad in this week’s issue FMI.

Bath Farmers Market- Every Saturday May-Sept. from 9 a.m. to noon at the clock on W. Main St., Bath.

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 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.

Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. MaySept. in Municipal Park, Northampton.

Senior Expo- Friday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plainfield Twp. Fire Co., 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap. FMI call State Rep Ann Flood’s office 610-746-2100.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. on West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.

Tales from Tombstones- Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Horner’s Cemetery, 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. Nothing spooky. Cider and cookies included. FMI call 610-9844532.

starts at 4:30. Food available until 5 pm.

Food available for purchase along with a Cow Chip Bingo on Saturday. Tickets for the Bingo will be available until they are sold out.

Dr. Donald Haff, photo courtesy of Larry Oberly

Wawa development

sparks traffic Debate in Allen Township

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, September 12, supervisors and residents spoke passionately about traffic concerns regarding a proposed Wawa in the township. The 6,000-square-foot convenience store will sit at the southwest corner of the intersection of Route 329 and Savage Road. This property will be part of the larger Stone Ridge development subdivision plan.

While the development engineer couldn't attend the meeting due to personal issues, representatives from the developer Allen Development Partners and legal counsel from Fitzpatrick, Lentz, and Bubba were present to answer questions. As a result of the engineer's absence, they proposed extending the township's vote of

approval through October 11. This was approved by all supervisors, except for Supervisor Dale Hassler.

Township resident Phil Richardson spoke during public comment with several concerns, including the number of fuel pumps on the property. Typical Wawas in the area have 12, he said, while this one has a proposed 16. Meanwhile, smaller local stations have six to eight pumps. He asked whether supervisors could lower this number, but supervisors explained they could not once a variance is granted. This number can only change if a traffic plan deems it necessary.

Richardson also addressed concerns over the property's canopy height. Township code says it should be no more than 20 feet, while the standard canopy is 12

to 15 feet. However, this plan proposes a 25-to-30-foot pitched roof, which will shine lights in the direction of drivers on Route 329 and cause light pollution for nearby residents.

Richardson also voiced concerns over on-site pedestrian safety and the overall harmony of the neighboring residential areas.

However, the biggest concern among both residents and supervisors alike was the access road onto Savage Road. The plan has three proposed total exits, with one exit onto Savage Road. The plan shows northbound traffic turning left to enter, while southbound traffic can turn right to enter the property and right to exit. PennDOT will not allow access to the property from 329.

There were many concerns over the safety of this plan, with supervisors and residents alike worried that traffic leaving Wawa would exit onto Savage Road and then try to turn left onto Atlas Road before attempting to turn onto Weaversville Road, which has line-of-sight issues. During August's planning commission meeting, in which the commission approved the plan, Stone Ridge's developer said he would pay for a cul-de-sac at the end of Atlas Road, preventing cars from exiting onto Weaversville.

Said Supervisor Dale Hassler, "I'm opposed to going out on Savage Road, very much so."

However, his concerns were not Atlas and Weaversville roads but Savage Road and Route 329. In his role as fire chief, he has access to accident reports. From Jan. 1, 2018 to Aug. 24, 2023, he said there were 14 accidents at Savage Road and Route 329, not includ-

ing fender benders. Meanwhile, only one accident occurred at Atlas and Weaversville roads.

"This is not what can take place [or] what might take place, this took place," he said.

Supervisor Gary Behler, also a member of the planning commission, said he doesn't believe an access road on Savage Road is necessarily needed. However, he said supervisors should take the opportunity to have the developer pay for a cul-de-sac at Atlas and Weaversville. He cited potential plans for warehouses at Atlas and Savage roads. A cul-de-sac would keep future truck traffic from Weaversville Road, where tractortrailers are not permitted.

"We need to think of it as a big picture," he said, adding he worries that the township will regret not making this safety update

when they had the chance.

Some residents expressed concerns that traffic with a cul-de-sac would just cut through residential roads.

"We're not going to be able to solve every cut-through road in the township," Behler said. He said this resolution would solve safety issues and redirect trucks away from roads they shouldn't be on.

"Every action has a reaction," cautioned Hassler. "We really got to think hard."

Supervisor Tim Paul asked developers whether the access road onto Savage can be limited to just an entrance, forcing exiting cars onto a future Stone Ridge Road westward and then north to a

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Carol L. Custer

Carol L. Custer, 78, formerly of Bethlehem, quietly passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Crossroads, Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Harvey V. and Carrie A. (Leibenguth) Custer. Carol was a graduate of Northampton High School, and, for many years, she was a clerk at JCPenney in the Lehigh Valley Mall.

Survivors: She is survived by her brother, Dwight H. Custer and wife, Joan, of East Allen Township; and nephews, Lon Hocking and wife, Deborah, Christopher Custer and wife, Cathy, and Jason Custer. Carol was predeceased by three sisters, Nancy E. Hocking, Fay L. Phillips, and Shirley Custer; and two brothers, Barry and Bobby Custer.

Services: A graveside service will be held privately with the

family at Greenwood Cemetery in Nazareth. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown –Bath.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Bath Area Food Bank, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014.

Thomas J. Sidor

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas John Sidor announces his passing on Aug. 24, 2023, at the age of 49 in Hillsborough, N,C. Thomas lost his battle with cancer after a seven-month illness.

He was born in Allentown, graduated from Northampton High School in 1992, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree

from Kutztown University in 1998. He then traveled to North Carolina. There he met his wife of 21 years, Cici (Ton), where they raised two children, Erin (Havens) and Evan.

As a youth, Thomas' great loves were hockey, football and Garth Brooks music.

In adulthood, he held a 20year career at the City of Raleigh, N.C., as a financial professional across multiple departments, including Public Utilities, IT, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Cici; son, Evan of Hillsborough; daughter, Erin in California; parents, Linda and Thomas D. Sidor of Northampton; maternal grandmother, Kathryn Strohl of Walnutport; sister, Jillian and her husband, Jeffrey; nephew, Lincoln; and niece, Livia, all of Little Elm, TX; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his father-in-law and motherin-law, Lo and Yenco Ton of Durham, N.C.; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Hilda (Seiler) Sidor; maternal grandfather, Howard Strohl; infant brother, Zachary Paul Sidor; and a cousin, Mark Sidor. Services: A funeral service was held on September 8 in Cary, N.C., followed by interment in the Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh.

Lehigh Township Supervisors Begin budget Discussion, Address Resignation

By LAURA KLOTZ

During their meeting on Tuesday, September 12, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors began examining the 2024 budget. Future expected expenditures include repairs and parts for township vehicles, computers and other equipment for the police department, and a revised development plan for the township parks. There was also a discussion regarding the capital plan and possible additional grants which, if awarded, can help to cover some of the needed items. The budget discussion was then tabled until the September 26 meeting, and it was decided that the meeting would begin an hour early, at 6 p.m., to allow sufficient time for continued discussion on the budget.

A representative was present for the land development project at 4209 Lehigh Dr. An extension was requested due to delayed drawings from the engineers. The board approved an extension until November 30.

A representative was also present for two projects being done

by Timothy Pitts. The minor subdivision plan will break a piece of property into two lots. The land development project had a planning module ready for adoption. The board approved the plan and the adoption of the module.

Township Engineer Michael Muffley spoke about the Hills at Greenock project. They were seeking the release of their escrow, transitioning to an 18-month maintenance period, and the board agreed to the release of the bond except for what is required for their maintenance agreement.

Frank Zamadics with the Public Works Department said that the paving project for South Cottonwood [was] expected to begin Monday, September 18. The yard waste center is currently receiving a large amount of materials which they are not able to accept, such as ornamental grass, so new gates are very much needed. Township Manager Alice Rehrig assured him that they are only waiting on the final contract before they are installed, and the layout plan can be drafted in the meantime. The gates will be installed by the same contractor who is doing the new maintenance building. It was decided that the yard waste center will be closed from Feb. 1 to April 1, 2024.

Police Chief Scott Fogel is reviewing three candidates for the department, and expects to be able to present them to the board at the first meeting in October. All three have experience and interviewed well. He read a letter of resignation from Officer Peterson Myrthil, and spoke about a recent troubling incident that occurred on social media prior to the resignation being tendered.

Chief Fogel said his door is always open to the officers if they need to speak with him about any problems. Vice-chairman Miller agreed that what took place on social media was very inappropriate and made the police department look bad. Board member Gerald Pritchard urged residents to ask themselves, before posting commentary online, whether their words will make things better or worse.

“Bring your issues to a board meeting,” he said, “and we will hear you.” This was followed by a lengthy discussion regarding Of-

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Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.

Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

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Moore Township Community Days Committee presents…

HOUSEHOLD BINGO

Sunday, October 8

Doors open 11:30 a.m. • Bingo starts at 1 p.m.

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signaled intersection at 329. Developers said it is something they need to look at. However, they added that a "backdoor" access road will help limit traffic at the Route 329 intersection.

Supervisor Paul Link had opinions that differed slightly from his fellow supervisors.

"I'm really behind the planning," he said. "None of us are experts, so we hire experts to advise us." He said if the township's planning commission and traffic engineer signed off on the plan, it wouldn't be right to go against the experts. He also said he doesn't think a cul-de-sac at Atlas and Weaversville is necessary due to the low total of accidents there.

Hassler disagreed with this statement, citing personal experience. As a supervisor for ten years, he said, he has seen the negative impacts of decisions made by past planning commissions.

Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell reminded supervisors that the Wawa plan cannot be recorded until the

Stone Ridge Subdivision plan is recorded. At August's planning commission meeting, the township and developers also agreed that Wawa will not receive a certificate of occupancy until the township decides on a final traffic plan.

With the plan's vote extended

through October 11, supervisors intend to vote on its approval during their October 10 meeting. "Think about some of the things you heard," Hassler urged developers.

Bath Vol. Fire Fighters Halloween Parade

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – 7 p.m.

Rain Date: Oct. 18, 2023 – 7 p.m.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION – OCT. 10, 2023 Name of Organization

Please also accompany the form with 50 words or less describing your organization and activities for TV coverage. Please return this form no later than October 10 to: PARADE COMMITTEE, Bath Vol. Fire Fighters, 121 Center St. Suite B, Bath, PA 18014

Parade route will start at Broad and East Main Sts. For staging of parade all vehicles will enter from Northampton and Broad Sts. Marchers should be dropped off in front of George Wolf Elementary School.

Benefits the Moore Township Community Days in August

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Lehigh Twp.

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ficer Myrthil’s resignation, which was accepted, and the board promised to review the situation during their executive session.

The maintenance building project continues on schedule and the roof is expected to be in place by December. Payments were approved to Billitier Electric, Livengood Excavators, Shannon A. Smith, Inc., and Vision Mechanical for work completed thus far. Four bids have

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been received for the project to revise zoning and Saldo ordinances; the lowest bid came from Urban Research and Development. They will work with the ad hoc committee once a month for 11 months to make the revisions, have the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission approve them, and provide information to the public. Board member Philip Gogel abstained from voting due to his own projects, but the others all voted to accept the bid and move forward.

A draft of the comprehensive plan has been received. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe recommended holding one more public hearing, before a regular board meeting to expedite matters. The hearing will be advertised for 6 p.m. on October 24.

The township has received the first reimbursement from the statewide gaming grant; Township Manager Rehrig reported that she is still waiting for final approval on some of her other submissions. Another round of gaming grants will be starting soon, and the board members will consider the options. Rehrig was meanwhile given approval to move forward with seeking bids for a fuel storage system.

Backenstoe reported that the zoning meeting concerning the potential medical marijuana facility took place as scheduled on August 24 and ran for over six hours. He commended the zoning board members for their patience; he and engineer Muffley were both likewise commended by the board members for their excellent work. Ultimately, the board voted to deny the application for the dispensary, although they did approve the plan for a fast food restaurant. The applicant may appeal this decision.

It was mentioned that the cash bingo at the fire company will take place on September 22 as advertised, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the games beginning at 6 p.m. The fire company is also selling Yeti tumblers inscribed with the words “I support the Lehigh Township Fire Department.” These are $40 each and can be ordered online. With public comments concluded, the board members went into their executive session to discuss the police officer resignation and other personnel matters.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 26 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

Week 2

Defending “Champs” Dryland moved into sole possession of first place with a ‘sweep’ of Christ UCC by scores of 6-2, 1-0, and 4-2. Top hitters for Dryland included Shawn Sigley 6 for 13, Dave Crouthamel 5 for 11, Earl Sigley 5 for 13, Butch Silfies also 5 for 13, Larry Golick 4 for 13 and Nathan Phares with a HR. For Christ UCC, Keith Lauderslager was 4 for 12 and George Gasper 3 for 9.

In another “sweep”, we find Farmersville beating Emmanuel 3-2, 4-3, and 4-3 in 15 innings. Leading the Farmersville hitters were Tom George 8 for 15(HR), Gene Grim 6 for 13(HR), with HR’s from Sue Grim and Wade Chilmonik. Chuck Achenzie, Jon Rice, and Judy Hoffert all went 4 for 14 apiece, Bob Bast 4 for 15, and Jeff Hoffert with a HR for Emmanuel.

With Dan Halteman going 6 for 13, Blessed Trinity ‘swept’’ past Star of Bethlehem by scores of 7-5, 3-2, and 4-2. For Star of Bethlehem, Scott Hoffert was 7 for 13 and Tyler Frankenfield added a HR.

The final match of the night saw St. Paul’s losing the ‘nightcap’ 2-1 to Ebenezer after winning the 1st two games 6-4 and 4-3. Leading the way for St. Paul’s were Kevin Gross 10 for 15, Paul Slimmon 6 for 13 and Jennifer Erkinger with a HR. For Ebenezer, Jim Voortman was 6 for 14(HR), Joe Kish 5 for 12, Carol Voortman 4 for 14(HR) and Brenda Prestosh with a HR.

East Allen Township addresses Construction without permits, Approves new mower

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their September 13 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors heard from residents concerned over unpermitted construction, specifically driveways and parking pads. Dur-

ing the height of the pandemic, the township was without a zoning officer. During this time, a handful of residents constructed driveways without the proper permits or township approval. What has resulted are large, flat areas

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of impervious coverage that can negatively impact the township’s stormwater maintenance and potentially even lead to flooding.

Some of these new driveways, said a resident to the board, are large enough for eight vehicles, while others are being used for commercial vehicles like dump trucks.

Township Manager Brent Green explained that any homeowner who added new construction without permits would be required to bring their construction up to code once their house is for sale. However, supervisors said an immediate resolution was needed due to stormwater impacts.

“We have to be able to do something,” said Supervisor Roger Unangst. “If we’re talking something big enough for eight cars, that’s big enough that it is worth it for a zoning officer to pull over and go ‘huh?’”

Green will have the zoning officer investigate a number of these properties.

In other news, the township has reached a settlement with the East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps. In July, the township terminated its agreement with the Ambulance Corps and moved services to Northampton Regional EMS. During a private executive session, legal counsel recommended the township settle a dispute with their former EMS provider, release claims against them, and return the ambulance previously purchased by the township but loaned to the Ambulance Corps.

A representative with Northampton Regional was present during the meeting to give an update on the transition to their services. There were 34 911 calls in both July and August. All East Allen residents who are subscription

holders will have their subscriptions honored through December. In addition, three former Ambulance Corps members have been hired by Northampton Regional, two as staff and one as a volunteer.

During the meeting, supervisors also approved the purchase of a Toro Groundmaster 5900 wide area lawn mower for $136,000.

Tips to make your Chrysanthemums last longer

fully blooming mum is going to have a hard time staying in bloom for more than three weeks, no matter how much TLC you give it. Purchase mums with buds that are tightly wound together – or just starting to come out. These will give you a much longer flowering shelf life. Because of

much as mums need full sun to develop great foliage and bloom sets, that same hot sun also hastens their blooming cycle shelf life. In fact, hot sun can shave weeks off of the amount of time they will stay flowering strong.

Hot temperatures and full sun both put mums into full bloom production mode. In addition, the added heat and stress of the sunlight shortens the overall life of each bloom that forms.

times greatly.

Check the soil of your plants daily with the tip of your fingertips or with an inexpensive moisture meter. If the soil is dry down at the root level, it’s time to water. Moisture meters are really great for this task. They give an instant and accurate reading of the moisture right at the root level.

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While Chrysanthemums are easy going, low-maintenance plants, proper care is necessary to keep them blooming throughout the fall season. By following these simple tips, you can keep your mums looking colorful and vibrant through Halloween.

Make sure to always water enough that the roots deep down in the container receive water. If the roots get too dry, they shrivel and stop taking in nutrients. Keeping them moist but not saturated is the real key to success.

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Home Improvement

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Fall is the perfect time to tackle almost any home improve-

1. Purchase Mums With Buds, Not Blooms

One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make each and every fall is to purchase mums that are already halfway through their blooming cycle. Big, beautiful plants in half or full bloom might look gorgeous in the store, but they simply will never last through the fall season. Once a mum is in full bloom, its flowering days are numbered. A

By simply keeping your mums in a partially shaded location or out of the full strength of mid-day sunlight and heat, you can add as much as two weeks to how long they will flower. Partially shaded patios, porches and underneath the canopy of a tree are all perfect locations to help provide shade from mums.

6 home improvement ideas for fall

ment project: you are well-rested after your summer holiday, the weather is pleasant and, with the summer heat waves over, you

can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall. Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.

Get your mind in the gutter

that, unless you need your mums to provide an instant display for a special event, it’s best to purchase them with their buds tightly wound, or just barely beginning to open. Mums at this point are just beginning to explode with color and have a lot of blooming life ahead of them. Even without flowering yet, their bright green foliage and buds will give plenty of life to containers and displays early in the season. And it only gets better and better as the blooms start to unfurl. The best part of all, purchasing mums with buds means you can have them providing beautiful blooms for 45 days or more – not just mere weeks.

2. Protect Plants From Full Sun

It may at first sound a bit odd, but believe it or not, as

Cleaning your gutters may not be the most pleasant thing to do, but it is a necessity. Gutters divert hundreds of gallons of water away from your home. With the increased volume of leaves coming down in fall, gutters are at real risk of clogging, and this can

lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in addition to flooding your basement.

The real key is to simply move or locate them so they can avoid the hottest mid-day sun and temperatures. Not only will they bloom longer, they also won’t require as much water. And as you will see next, proper watering is the third and final key to success for keeping your mums blooming longer.

3. Watering For Success

So, the first home improvement project to tackle this fall should be cleaning your gutters and installing gutter guards to protect them from additional debris, ensuring there will be less work to do next year.

Inspect your roof

It’s a simple fact – the quickest way to shorten a mum's blooming period is with inconsistent or improper watering. Autumn’s temperatures may be cooler, but the drier, less humid air also takes moisture away much faster, and that means plants can dry out quickly, which will shorten blooming

TED’S ROOFING

Make sure your home stays warm and dry during winter with a solid roof. Stay ahead of any roof trouble and inspect it thoroughly or, better yet, hire a professional to do it. Check that your roof has not sprung any leaks during the past year, and replace any shingles that are cracked, missing or curling. Regular inspections and maintenance of your roof will help prolong its life. If your roof does need major repairs or replacements, consider gathering multiple estimates from reputable contractors.

Give your windows a thorough check-up

Heat leakage from windows can have a severe impact on your energy bills during the cooler seasons. It is no wonder that savvy home owners always make it a point to check on their windows during fall, before the cold weather kicks in.

A quick windows check-up always contains:

Making sure the locks are functioning properly

Not only does watering consistently matter for bloom sets, how you water plays a critical role too. More than anything else, water your mums gently and without force. The best method is to put the nozzle of your hose or watering can under the blooms. Consider placing a deep plastic saucer underneath your mum pot and water the saucer to ensure your roots get the water they need.

Inspecting the weather stripping – start with the sides of your window sash and check if the stripping is intact in the place where the frame meets the sash. Next, tilt the sash and check the weather stripping on its inside. If they are both intact, you’re good to go!

Checking the sealant or caulk to make sure it doesn’t need to be touched up.

Prepare your deck and patio for winter

Heavy water on the blooms can both damage the blooms and shorten their bloom cycle. When blooms become saturated with water, they weaken and fade at a faster rate. They can also burn and scorch when the hot sun heats up the water droplets on the tender flowers.

Clean your patio furniture thoroughly before putting it away for the winter. Empty the dirt in any decorative clay or ceramic pots – otherwise it can freeze and crack the pots. More importantly, check for any cracks or dents in your deck or patio. If there are any, you should fix them as a matter of priority. Any small problem you have now will grow bigger during the cold season, especially if water gets into the cracks and freezes.

Inspect your heating system and chimneys

In addition, spraying a stream or even a mist of water from above not only gets the blooms wet, it also can knock them off their stems, prematurely ending their flowering. No matter how you hydrate your plants, water gently. And to help even more, always try to avoid watering during the hot afternoon. This is when the sun’s rays are shining at full power. If the water touches blooms or foliage, it can easily burn and damage it.

PurcHasing MuMs to KeeP

Whatever heating system you are using, now is the perfect time to get it checked. Take the opportunity to also inspect any smoke and fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors.

If you plan to use your fireplace, the chimney must be inspected by a professional. You

One final hint when purchasing your mums if you want them long term is to always look for hardy mums. Hardy mum varieties can overwinter and come back each season to bloom again. Mums that are hardy can be planted directly into flower beds to come back each season in full color.

Floral mums are not winter hardy, and should be avoided if you’re trying to save for multiple years. Floral mums are usually much smaller plants with small cluster blooms.

Northampton School Board hears Presentation on the social worker’s Role in schools

By SAVANNAH BROWN

During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, September 11, board members and attendees observed a presentation from the district’s social work team.

Nicolette Teles, who is the supervisor of grants and special programs for the district, provided a presentation on the social worker’s role in schools with colleagues Steff Breininger who is a school-based social worker, Jenn Borzillo who is the K-12 counseling coordinator, and Jenn Getz who is also a school-based social worker.

Teles shared that school set-

tings are being challenged more than ever to provide for students’ emotional, mental and physical well-being due to clinical anxiety and depression among youth, school safety, trauma informed education, recognition of the rights of persons with disabilities, changes in the family unit and family dynamics, and the effects of increasing social, economic and academic pressures on children.

Often, family variables can impact student achievement such as access to healthcare, transportation issues, homelessness, food insecurity, family dynamics, availability of appropriate

services/waitlists, language barriers, cultural differences, time constraints, familiarity with how to navigate social services, and stigma about mental health treatment.

The number of students in atrisk groups is increasing every year and these students often need extra support. Students can go through crises at any time, but now the district has experts funded by grants who are there to support students and their families.

During the 2022-23 school year, district social workers received 96 referrals for students in elementary schools and their families, 62 referrals for middle schoolers, and 51 referrals for high school students for a total of 209 referrals. Of these referrals, 108 were for mental health needs, 42 were for financial needs, 37 were for housing/homelessness, and 28 were for grades and attendance.

Some of the future goals for the district’s social work team are to continuously revise NASD’s referral and documentation process, expand food insecurity programs at the building level, create a clothing and hygiene closet at Siegfried Elementary, assist with district goals that focus on mental health resources, community partnerships, and early childhood intervention programming, collaborate wand network with social workers from local school districts and establish a Lehigh Valley networking group, strengthen relationships and develop partnerships with local community organizers, engage in professional learning communities and complete PDE school social worker educational specialist certification for pre-K through 12.

For families that would like more information on what the district’s social work team can provide or for those that are in need of assistance and would like to request services, Teles can be reached at telesn@nasdschools. org or 610-262-7811 extension 20384.

Indemnification Agreement for Route 329 elementary school Approved by school board

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, September 11 during another lengthy meeting.

During personnel/voice vote,

the board unanimously approved the revised list of professional and support staff transfers for the current school year, rescinding the offer of employment to an appli-

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

sion of self when recalling folly of those earlier years. Now that may sound odd, yet isn’t it partly valid that when you think about some of the things that the younger version of you did (thought, reacted to, etc.), it kind of makes you cringe a wee bit? Maybe not you, but many I am convinced would affirm this to be true more often than not. Look, you can deny it all you want but we have videos, pictures and firsthand accounts that would make any one of us blush.

Giving it thought, I figure I have suffered through, matured through, at least a half dozen prior versions of me. I find that it is only really in the last couple years that I can laugh about, forgive myself for, and move on from all of the stuff “that guy” put himself through. Some of my selftalk along the way has included, “What were you thinking?” on more than one occasion. Can I get an Amen?

Last time we discussed how important perspective is. I assert that the perspective of a middleaged, contented man is much different than a wide-eyed, pup-

py-love laden teen, even if we are one and the same person. Follow me here in that the present day, mature version of ourselves should be looking for the lesson learned and not be condemning that kid.

From time to time, I still find myself suppressing the regret over a senseless playground fist fight I had with Paul in sixth grade. Never should have happened but it did. I can recall my later teens when my one brother and I snuck out with an older brother’s car and a few hours later that car was totaled. Luckily, we made it out okay. Clearly all of us could go on and on with the experiences of life that have had an impact, both good and not so good. Whatever it may have been, there are simply no do-overs so we may as well lean into it all and glean what we can.

Interestingly enough, at this stage when something goes sideways, I find myself acknowledging that my future self may have, more than likely will have, a better perspective on it all as opposed to the version that’s going through the storm; often a selfinflicted storm at that.

Truth be told I can earnestly share that much of who I am today is based upon the teachings of scripture and my life’s failures. I do not say the latter as self-deprecation; it merely is the truth of the matter.

Recently I was listening to a gentleman speak about the victories that can come out of failures. I would not have agreed with such a statement back in the day, yet here and now, its wisdom is

shared for sure.

Now that younger version may have been a bit naïve to believe that life would be free from fret and angst. The present version of me knows a little better than him and in fact, in some ways, is grateful for the folly of it all.

I find that I am very much beginning to respect the path that younger version of myself took. Given what he knew at that point, I would say well done… mostly. Would I change a few things if I could? Of course, would you?

At the end of the day, at the end of our life, I pray that the person I (and you) have yet to become will look back with gentleness upon our former selves. Lord willing, we may even crack a smile and enjoy a certain reverence and respect for the many versions of self and all the lessons learned along the way. My best to you. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

This mower will take 18 months to two years to be manufactured and delivered. It will cut roughly 29 acres of grass in one hour and will be used to maintain Bicentennial Park, which is 110 acres, as well as the township’s sports fields.

“This can handle basically everything,” Green said.

“It is a good reinvestment in our parks to [help] keep them maintained well,” said Supervisor Mark Schwartz.

Unangst agreed. “They’re used heavy [and] they are appreciated by a lot.”

Green will apply for an LSA grant to help cover some costs. He also recommended rotating out mowers every six to seven years to ensure optimal performance.

The township will also consider purchasing a utility vehicle for public works. The township’s existing vehicle, which helps maintain baseball fields, is “on its last leg,” according to Green.

The township is renting a Polaris vehicle until October while Green collects estimates for several replacement vehicles.

Finally, the township will be advertising new speed limit ordinances. Under these ordinances, speed limits in residential developments will be 25mph.

“Some of these roads don’t have any speed limits,” Green told supervisors. Under state law, speed limits on unposted roads are 55mph. Legally posting new speed limits will help with enforceability and keep residents safe.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m.

I find it common that the younger version of ourselves still inflicts much on the present ver-

cant for a hall monitor position, two resignations, two retirements, two leave of absences, the revised master district volunteer list for the current school year, additions and deletions to the substitute list and the professional status and tenure for the teachers who have completed three years of teaching and six satisfactory evaluations including Ashten Oswald, Rachel Olm, Kimberly Haupt and Matthew Durich.

The following personnel/roll call votes were also approved: the revised listing of building substitute teachers at a per diem rate

of $187.84; the revised mentor/ inductee list including mentor and stipend payments; the compensation for the department coordinators, district coordinators, middle school subject leaders and team leaders; the listing for extracurricular and supplemental positions; the listing of traffic duty monitors and their hourly rates; the credit recovery monitor list including the teachers and pay rate; and the attendance of Nicolette Teles, Steffanie Breininger and Jennifer Getz at the Pa. Association of School Social Work Personnel Conference at a cost of $1,567.56 paid for by the American Rescue Plan’s Learning Loss Grant.

Director Kim Bretzik opposed

SPORTSMAN’S DRAWING &

RAFFLE

the approval for the district social workers to attend the Pa. Association of School Social Work Personnel, but the motion passed by majority vote.

Additionally, the board unanimously approved the hires of the following personnel: Cory Buskirk as school crossing guard for the current school year; Trisha Norton as cafeteria monitor at Moore Elementary; Vincent Gonsalves as girls lacrosse head coach for the current school year; Alexander Skrapits as long term substitute chemistry teacher at the high school through Feb. 7, 2024; Nicholas Farnham as technology technician; and Jacqueline Fehnel as special education instructional assistant at the middle school.

Next, the board unanimously approved revised policies for adoption including Board Policy 830 – Security of Computerized Personal Information/Breach Notification; Board Policy 830.1 – Data Governance – Storage/ Security and changing the policy number of current Policy 830 –Reporting Use of Force to Policy 830.2 – Reporting Use of Force.

Under facilities, the board unanimously approved a five-year service agreement to Lutron Services Co. to provide onsite/remote response time for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, system optimization, reports and onsite training and support that includes 100% Lutron parts coverage of the middle school’s lighting system at an annual cost of $6,579.97 through Oct. 31, 2028, as well as the Trane U.S. Inc. to replace two chillers at the high school at a cost of $1,147,624.

Based on majority vote with Directors Kim Bretzik and Doug Vaughn opposing the votes, two items regarding the Route 329 elementary school project were approved, which included: authorization of the school board president to execute the indemnification agreement entered into between NASD and East Allen Township for the Route 329 elementary school and education center project, which permits the district to commence earth moving and related site improvements set forth in the agreement with the school board authorizing the district administration to carry out and implement all provisions of the agreement including but not limited to the payment of all fees

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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 October 2, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, 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 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows:

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Twp will hold a public meeting on the 10th day of October, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at the Lehigh Twp Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa.18088 for the purpose of enacting the following ordinances which are summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

ORDINANCE 2023-4, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 180 “ZONING,” OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEHIGH CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 180-71 “COMMUNICATION TOWERS, ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 180-71

(A) ENTITLED “PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED ZONING DISTRICTS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF) TABLE A.1 TO REFLECT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWERS OUTSIDE OF RIGHTS OF WAY LESS THAN 40 FEET IN HEIGHT IS A PERMITTED USE IN THE A/ RR ZONE AND AMMENDING TABLE A.2 TO REFLECT WCF TOWERS OUTSIDE RIGHTS OF WAY AND GREATER THAN 40 FEET IN HEIGHT IS PERMITTED IN THE A/RR ZONE BY CONDITIONAL USE.

ORDINANCE 2023-5, AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180-85.1 ENTITLED MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES TO REMOVE MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES FROM OFFICE BUSINESS (OB), GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC), NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) AND PLANNED RESORT RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL (PRRC) ZONING DISTRICTS.

ORDINANCE 2023-6, AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVI-

ORDINANCE 2023-7, AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR ADULT USE CANNABIS FOR LAWFUL USE AND AUTHORITY AND FOR PERSONAL USE OF CANNABIS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOCATION OF THE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AND DISTRIBUTING THE SALE OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USE WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP

All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

Alice A. Rehrig Manager (9/14 & 9/21)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Margaret Elaine Albert, late of the Borough of Pen Argyl, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to David Keith Overdorf and Alison Roper Overdorf, Executors of the Estate of Margaret Elaine Albert. 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

David Keith Overdorf

Alison Roper Overdorf

℅ 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 (9/14-9/28)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Susan L. Schalk, 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 Andrea M. Beers, Executrix of the Estate of Susan L. Schalk. 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

Andrea M. Beers

℅ 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 (9/14-9/28)

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1. §402, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations, shall be amended to delete the following:

Center Street South From Liberty St. west to a point 210’

2. §403, Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations Certain

shall be amended as follows:

and

3. §405, Parking Time Limited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours, shall be amended to delete the following:

20’ south Tuesday 5 min. of Chestnut St. to for 20’ Saturday

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 (9/21)

MOORE TOWNSHIP

ZONING HEARING BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

HEARING/MEETING

The regular meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Twp. Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows:

23-ZHB-771

The applicant(s), Zachary Weidner, applicants of the property located at 3011 Buck Rd., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A variance to construct 30x50 detached garage closer than the required setbacks to the property line. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 200-17G Rural Agricultural Zoning District Minimum Yard Requirements, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property

County PIN# J5-8-6 contains approximately 1.7 acres, and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

23-ZHB-772

The applicant(s), Mathew and Kelly Dorward, applicants of the property located at 2544 Beacon Rd., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A variance to construct 30x50 detached garage closer than the required setbacks to the property line. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows:

200-17G Rural Agricultural Zoning District Minimum Yard Requirements, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# H5-13-2D-1B contains approximately 2.06 acres, and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (9/21 & 9/28)

TOWNSHIP OF MOORE NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE

Please take notice that a proposed Code Adoption Ordinance was introduced by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Moore at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 10th day of July, 2023. A copy of the proposed Code Adoption Ordinance and the Code may be examined in the office of the Township Secretary. A summary of the proposed Code Adoption Ordinance and a listing of the Table of Contents of the proposed codification are as follows:

ORD. NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT AN ORDINANCE CODIFICATION FOR THE Township OF Moore, COUNTY OF Northampton, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE

This proposed ordinance provides:

(1) For the approval, adoption and enactment of the codification of a complete body of legislation for the Township of Moore, as revised, codified and consolidated into titles, chapters and sections, such codification being designated as the “Code of the Township of Moore.”

(2) That the provisions of the Code are intended as the continuation of legislation in effect immediately prior to adoption of this ordinance.

(3) For the repeal of ordinances or parts of ordinances of a general and permanent nature which are not included in the Code, except as specifically saved from repeal.

(4) That certain ordinances, rights and obligations be expressly saved from repeal.

(5) That ordinances of a general and permanent nature adopted subsequent to preparation of the Code but prior to its adoption are deemed part of the Code.

(6) For the adoption and ratification of changes and revisions made during preparation of the Code to the previously adopted legislation included therein, and for the inclusion of certain new legislation. Such changes, revisions and new legislation include:

(a) Nonsubstantive grammatical and style changes.

(b) Nomenclature changes.

(c) General revision of penalty provisions.

(d) Removal of specific permit and license fee amounts and authority for such fees to be set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(e) Adoption and ratification of other substantive changes and revisions made so as to bring provisions included in the Code into conformity with the policies and intent of the Board of Supervisors. Such changes and revisions are specifically enumerated and described in the ordinance.

(7) For the interpretation of provisions.

(8) That titles, headings and editor’s notes are inserted for the convenience of persons using the Code and are not part of the legislation.

(9) For the filing of at least one copy of the Code in the office of the Township Secretary where it shall remain for use and examination by the public.

(10) For the incorporation of future additions, deletions, amendments or supplements into the Code.

(11) That Code books be kept up-to-date under the supervision of the Township Secretary.

(12) That notice of introduction of the ordinance and Code be published according to law, and that enactment of the ordinance, coupled with filing of a copy or copies of the Code and publication of such notice, will be deemed due and legal publication of all provisions of the Code.

(13) For penalties for anyone convicted of altering or tampering with the Code.

(14) That provisions of the Code and of the ordinance are severable.

(15) That the effective date of the Code and of the ordinance be October 8, 2023.

The chapters included in the codification are as follows (all chapter numbers not listed are reserved for future use).

167. Moving Permits............................................................. 167:1

173. Municipal Claims and Liens.............................................173:1

Article I Interest Rate Article II Schedule of Attorney Fees

180. Nuisances.......................................................................180:1

187. Official Map....................................................................187:1

193. Open Space Plan...........................................................193:1

200. Parks and Recreation Areas............................................200:1

Article I Regulated Activities

Article II Recreation Center

Article III Appalachian Park

Article IV Schiavone Park

206. Peddling and Soliciting....................................................206:1

Article I Transient Retail Businesses

212. Political Signs.................................................................212:1

221.Sewers.............................................................................221:1

Article I Centralized Sewage Facilities

Article II Holding Tanks

228. Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances.......................................228:1

234. Solid Waste....................................................................234:1

Article I Waste Pickup and Dropoff

Article II Collection and Disposal of Waste

TABLE OF CONTENTS

241. Stormwater Management………………………………241:1

247. Stormwater Management: Monocacy Creek Watershed…………………………………………….........… 247:1

253. Streets and Sidewalks…………………………………….253:1

Article I Excavations and Openings

Article II Highway Occupancy Permits

Article II Right-Of-Way Management

260. Subdivision and Land Development.............................260:1

267.Taxation........................................................................ 267:1

Article I Per Capita Tax

Article II Amusement Tax

Article III Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights

Article IV Local Services Tax

Article V Realty Transfer Tax

Article VI Earned Income Tax

Article VII Tax Certifications and Duplicate Bills

285. Vehicles and Traffic.........................................................285:1

Article I Stop Intersections

Article II Parking Regulations

Article III Speed Limits

Article IV Weight Limits

Article V Snow Emergencies

300. Zoning....................................................................... 300:1

DISPOSITION LIST

DL. Disposition List

DL:1

INDEX Index.......................................................................................

DX:1

Please take further notice that the Board of Supervisors intends to adopt the proposed Code Adoption Ordinance on October 3, 2023. A copy of the Code Adoption Ordinance proposed for adoption is on file in the office of the Township Secretary, Moore, Pennsylvania, where it is available for inspection during regular office hours

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

ROXANNE LINK, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW

Plaintiff : : v. : NO. 2023 GN 599 : DAVID REIMAN, : Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

Attorney for Plaintiff: Joseph L. Addink, Esquire, 314 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 (814) 317-5252

TO: DAVID REIMAN

You have been named as a Defendant in a civil action instituted by Roxanne Link, in the Court of Common Pleas of Bedford County, PA. You are hereby notified to plead to the abovereferenced Complaint within twenty (20) days from the date of publication of this Notice or a judgment will be entered against you.

NOTICE

You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceeded without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money, or property or other rights important to you.

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.

Office of the Prothonotary Bedford County Courthouse Bedford, PA 15522 (814) 623-4833 (9/21)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Ellen Ruth Hahn, late of the Borough of Danielsville, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

James Earl Allen, Jr. 3235 Reeve DR.W.

Bethlehem, PA 18020

Executor

Richard T. Allen

408 Stones Crossing Rd. Easton, PA 18045

Executor

Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices

110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (9/21-10/5)

MEETING NOTICE

The Lehigh Twp Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Sept 26th and Oct. 10th will be starting at 6:00 p.m. with the 2024 Budget being the first item on the agenda. The regular agenda items will begin at the conclusion of the budget por-

tion. The meeting will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Bldg, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa. All meetings are open to the public.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (9/21)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Sandra J. Nye, late of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Debra Louise Thompson, Administratrix of the Estate of Sandra J. Nye. 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

℅ Scott R. Steirer, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064

Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (9/21-10/5)

Horner’s Cemetery

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tional event, and will not include anything spooky. Cider and cookies will be available, and admission is free, however donations will be accepted.

Horner’s Cemetery is located at 4965 NorBath Blvd., Northampton. For more information, call Peggy at 610-984-4532.

Northampton Borough Police Report

AUGUST 24

Traffic stop, E. 11th St. and Northampton Ave., E. 10th St. and Siegfried Ave., and E. 10th St. and Washington Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the

1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Disturbance in the 100 block of Howertown Rd. Report of a disturbance.

EMS ambulance assist in the

100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

AUGUST 25

Assist person in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist a female.

Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Neighbor complaint in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of E. 4th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Hit and run in the 900 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle sideswiped.

Juvenile problem in the 2900 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a juvenile issue.

Traffic stop in the 1700 block of Franklin St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Morningstar Living invites you to visit our Moravian Hall Square campus in Nazareth to enjoy a variety of programs.

EventFULL Living is a series of programs to enrich life’s journey. Reserve your place today in as many programs as you like.

The programs for OCTOBER include:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND | 10:30AM

Older Adult Driver Safety

The number of drivers who are 70 and older is increasing. And simply getting older shouldn't affect your safety and fitness to drive. Join us as an AARP educator discusses how you can maintain safe driving practices, some steps you can take to lower the cost of car insurance, and when it might be time to hang up the car keys.

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 10TH | 7:00PM

Schultzville Band Oktoberfest

The world renowned Schultzville Band will perform for the first time at Moravian Hall Square. This band of ten talented musicians, with their roots in German music, began playing together at the Goschenhoppen Folk Festival 35 years ago.

OCTOBER 16TH - 31ST | 9AM - 5PM each day

Scarecrows in the Garden

Morningstar Living invites you to stroll in the Pleasure Garden at Moravian Hall Square and enjoy the eclectic display of scarecrows. Original scarecrow creations will be displayed from October 16th-31st in the historic Pleasure Garden

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 17TH | 10:30AM

Why Bees Matter...and why they matter now more than ever

In this seminar, 4th generation beekeeper Sharon Zondag addresses the fascinating world of the imperiled honeybee and the collision of environmental factors that have led to a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder. The challenges the humble bee faces every day lead to annual losses among beekeepers of between 1/3 to 50% of all of their hives. Learn how awareness and simple changes in our daily lives can make a difference.

FRIDAY | OCTOBER 20TH| 7:00PM

An Evening with Satori: Oboe, Flute and Strings

SATORI is a mixed ensemble of winds and strings and plays both traditional and contemporary chamber music. The group's repertoire ranges from baroque to 21st century selections, often intertwined in a single performance. SATORI's name is taken from a Zen term suggesting the coming together of separate parts to form a whole, a perfect metaphor for chamber music.

Reservations are required. Reserve your seat today by calling 610.746.1000 or online at https://www.morningstarliving.org/upcoming-events/

Suspicious person in the 300 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious male.

Juvenile problem, Howertown Rd. and E. 9th St. Report of a juvenile issue.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Domestic in the 900 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

AUGUST 28

EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Barrington Dr., the 2300 block of Dewey Ave., and the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

AUGUST 26

Traffic stop, W. 28th St. and Cherryville Rd. A traffic stop was conducted.

Disturbance in the 300 block of E. 10th St. Report of a disturbance.

Assist person in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist a female.

AUGUST 27

Traffic stop in the 600 block of E. 21st St., Cherryville Rd. and Main St., and W. 10th St. and Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Disturbance in the 400 block of E. 9th St. Report of a distur-

Fire call in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and Northampton Ave., E. 20th St. and Lincoln Ave., E. 10th St. and Atlas Ln., and Canal St. and W. 21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of E. 17th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

AUGUST 29

Traffic stop in the 2100 block of Main St., Main St. and E. 19th St., the 600 block of E. 21st St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Vince Bauer

Fiberglass Repair (2)

Neal Zettlemoyer 531

Wyatt Davidson 502

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (4)

Ty Pagotto 655 (244-206-205)

Terry Bartholomew 649

(202-267)

Ed Musselman 643 (236-210)

Gerald Bartholomew 550

Terry Pagotto 536

Rice Family (0)

Chris Reeser 622 (225-212)

John Sverha 531

Stars & Strikes (0)

Bob Davidson Jr 622 (237-209)

Ben Bogden 577 (223-213)

Frank Pavlov 572

Daku Auto Body (4)

Marc Beichey643 (204-225-214)

Al Davidson 581 (226)

Bob Daku 568 (220-201)

Bob Faustner 518

Broken Tackle (0)

Jeff Hummel 672 (242-233)

Butch Riddle 634 (248)

Shannon Quick 620(234)

Vince Spaziani 556 (203)

Paul Berkowitz 537 (206)

Bath Supply (4)

Steve Kerbacher 636 (215-243)

Brent Connolly 632 (219-235)

Frank Yeakel 561 (201)

Bath Industrial League Week 3

Standings

Earl Holland Jr 570(233)

Chris Manini 647(214,232)

Chris Benner 661(237,244)

Terry Heckman 567(197)

FENSTY’S RESTORATION - 4

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G&L SIGN FACTORY - 2

Paul Duda 577(211)

Don Schoeffling 426

Mike Reese 591(208)

Brian Silvius 477

Jason Eberts 560(214)

PALMER TROPHY - 2

Ed Gallagher 506(198)

Joe Mandarino 551(203)

Kurt Berger 492(B)

James Joniec 448

Walt Getz Jr 621(204,222)

COLORITE - 1

Joe Wydner 479

Chris Remaley 450

Steve Glesias 588(238)

Adam Schisler 351

Noah Durnin 650(223,237)

MOURNING

WOULD PUB ON STUMP - 3

Kevin Danner 581(201)

Don Shafer 534(187) Mark Flamisch 408 Jeff Lear 408

Bath Ind. League

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Matt Paulus 737(259,257)

Ed Taylor 584(204)

John Hotter 270(B)

Scott Friebolin 546(B)

Mark Janda 485

Milt Kelly 525(227)

WTF - 1

James Mandarino 454

Shawn Kulick 478

Robert Kulick 556(216)

Bruce Walters 480

John Schwartz 589(264)

D&R PRECISION MACHINE

- 3

Brian Dilley 773(299,269)

Dave Roman 565(228)

Rick Dilley 578(215)

Josh Horninger 468

Butch Post 636(218,231)

Week 3 Match ups:

Moore Power vs D&R Precision Colorite vs G&L Sign Fensty’s vs W.T.F. Mourning Would Pub vs Palmer Trophy

sociated with all other agreements and required to obtain final permits for the project with all fees being part of the Act 34 budget for the project and all agreements and fees being included in board meeting records for ratification at the subsequent meeting.

Vaughn raised questions about the indemnification agreement with East Allen Township being an open-ended escrow, which he stated is fiscally irresponsible and breeds corruption because the district has no control or oversight as to what East Allen Township is drawing funds from the escrow account for and because there is no cap on the limit of funds.

“It’s not appropriate to give East Allen Township a blank check,” said Vaughn.

alchik added that the board can object to any payments during the process and President of D’Huy Engineering Inc., Arif Fazil, assured the board that this is standard procedure and that the district has entered into indemnification agreements for all projects.

and escrows required for the work; and the conditional land development approval for the Route 329 elementary school and education center and authorization for the administration and solicitor to proceed with review, revisions, execution and payment of fees as-

Solicitor Avery Smith expressed that the agreement was thoroughly looked over by several solicitors and all parties involved in the agreement before approving it. Smith also stated that the district has the right to question any of the billings at any time and that the district reviews everything that is billed.

Superintendent Joseph Kov-

The keys to vibrant living

Next, the board unanimously approved the following finance agenda items: a contract with substitute teacher services to provide instructors for homebound and instruction in home services; the contract revision with Aramark Educational Services to provide breakfast service for the current school year; the letter of agreement between NASD and CIU20 for the purpose of providing remedial instruction in reading and math to non-proficient students in qualifying public schools at a cost of $26,205 for instruction and $265 for parent involvement programming with a 3% of the total amount administrative service fee paid to CIU20, which is covered through the 2023-24 Title I grant; the settlement of the real estate tax assessment appeal filed by the district against 7378 Airport Road retroactively beginning July 1, 2021 pursuant to the settlement stipulation and PILOT agreement; the treasurer’s report; and the bills for payment totaling $7,719,098.34.

Under miscellaneous agenda items, the board unanimously approved the memorandum of understanding summarizing the partnership between NAHS and Special Olympics Pennsylvania and acceptance of the donation of fall/winter coats for students in need from St. Nicholas Knights of Columbia.

Last, under curriculum, the board approved the NASD Comprehensive Plan to be implemented through June 30, 2026 by a majority vote with Bretzik and Vaughn opposing the motion.

Bretzik expressed that she believes parents should be able to have access to course material before it is taught to students in case there are any objections.

During public comment, Maggie Kemp implored the board to keep Moore Elementary open and stated that the poll vote during the last meeting was just a “dog and pony show” because it “did not actually mean anything” given that the board voted otherwise for the Act 34 Hearing.

Board President James Chuss attempted to make a motion to keep Moore Elementary open, but Solicitor Smith stated that the motion was ill-advised, and instead, urged the board to place this on the agenda at the next meeting so that all board members are completely aware of what they’re voting for.

Bretzik questioned how the board can vote on something that they don’t even know they can afford due to the renovations Moore Elementary is in need of.

The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.