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Cherryville intersection bids and Lukas Connolly, Bath, Address numbers on agenda at Alongside his Eagle Scout project Lehigh Township meeting by JOE KORBA The Lehigh Township Supervisors discussed the ongoing road project at the intersection of Route 248 and Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville at their August 25 meeting. The project is in its fourth leg and is set to make way for a new Turkey Hill on the opposite side of the street from the current one. PPL is currently in the process of moving poles. There are already five bids in, but Chairperson Cindy Miller said that they will be accepting bids from interested contractors until the next Board of Supervisors meeting on September 8. Turkey Hill officials will meet with the planning commission in September to discuss revised plans that include a larger building and fewer gas pumps. In other business at the meeting, a township resident, who is
also a census worker, asked that the supervisors consider standardizing house numbering in the township “It is very hard to find houses in the township. They have numbers of mailboxes near the road, but not on houses. You don’t know which one it is,” she said. The resident noted that Allen Township requires residents to have numbers on their homes that are a certain height and color. Township Manager Alice Rehrig said that Lehigh Township does actually have an ordinance on the books that mandates that house numbers be visible from the street and, at minimum, three inches in height. However, there is no requirement on placement and people have been putting them in odd places or in areas obstructed from view. The supervisors agreed that requiring standardized num-
bering is a good idea, beneficial not only to delivery people but also first responders. During his report, Township Solicitor David Backenstoe noted that he has finished a draft ordinance regarding short-term rentals for the Supervisors to review and that ongoing talks with the state Department of Environmental Protection about the unfunded rainwater mandate MS4 are “very favorable.” The township is trying to negotiate better numbers that will ultimately lower costs. Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the municipal building. Because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a teleconference option is available with the number listed on the township’s website.
Mako returns from deployment to Middle East submitted by TRACY POLOVICK Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/ Northampton), a combat veteran and U.S. Army helicopter pilot in the Pennsylvania National Guard, has officially returned from deployment to the Middle East and has resumed his legislative duties full time. Mako, attached to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, Fort Indiantown Gap, which traces its history to Battle of the Bulge, received orders last year to support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (OFS)
and joined more than 50 Army National Guard soldiers in the fight against terrorism. “When I was deployed last fall, I don’t think anyone could have imagined that a virus would spread worldwide and cause such change in the world,” Mako said. “I’m pleased to be back on American soil and appreciate all the support from my family, friends and neighbors. Thank you to my staff who assisted constituents with a variety of state-related issues including unemployment problems. I’m ready to get to work to help Pennsylvanians re-
cover from this pandemic.” Mako enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard in January 2008 and has been a Chinook pilot since July 2011. He was deployed to Afghanistan in December 2012 for nine months as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2016, he was selected to be an adviser to Estonia’s top military officials. In 2017, he completed elite training as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO). “The House Republican CauContinued on page 2
Lukas Connolly by HOME NEWS STAFF Lukas Connolly of Bath recently completed his Eagle Scout project to attain Eagle Rank (the highest rank a Scout can achieve). The Northampton Area High School student has been in Scouting since the age of 6. This past year Connolly decided it was time to try and complete Eagle Rank. From start to finish, Connolly's Eagle Project took 9 months and over 463 total hours to complete, between designing and building the bulletins. Along the way Connolly learned many new things, from construction and leadership to interpersonal skills. Connolly told the Bath Borough, "I can't take all the
credit though; without the help of amazing local businesses and generous people willing to help me with their expertise and kindness, this project would not have been possible. I want to give a special thank you to my family, friends, and my Troop 33 for always being there when I needed help along the way. I am so grateContinued on page 2
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come him back to Pennsylvania and to the Capitol,” said Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (RCentre/Mifflin). “Rep. Mako has been a selfless leader to his con-
stituents and, for the last several months, has answered the call of his country by bravely serving overseas on active military duty where he continued our country’s ongoing work of preserving all the rights, liberties, and freedoms Americans enjoy and that are the envy of the world. His sacrifice is an example to all Pennsylvanians and we are humbled to count him among our membership in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.”
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Continued from page 1 ful that I am able to give back to my community and hometown of Bath." Connolly constructed new signage displays from start to finish for every park in the Borough. Connolly's signs along with playground equipment were recently vandalized at Ciff Cowling Pavilion. The Bath Borough Public Works Dept. was able to remove the vandalism.
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Northampton Police Report AUGUST 13
• EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. • Civil matter in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue. • Suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle. • Fraud in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of bank fraud. • Harassment in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of harassment.
AUGUST 14
• Suspicious act in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a suspicious act. • Check person/welfare in the 300 block of E. 9th St. Request to check the welfare of a female. • Disturbance in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance. •
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• Noise complaint in the 600 block of Buckingham Dr. and the 100 block of W. 29th St. Reports of loud music. • Domestic in the 400 block of E. 12th St. involving a male and a female. • Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Request to check the welfare of a male. • Non-reportable accident in the 1600 block of Canal St. involving two vehicles. • Theft, other in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a package taken. • Suspicious act in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a suspicious act. • Check area in the 1200 block of Canal St. Request to check the area.
• Neighbor complaint in the 400 block of E. 9th St. Report of a neighbor issue. • Domestic, Canal St. and W 17th St. between a male and a female.
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• Noise complaint in the 400 block of E. 8th St. Report of fireworks. • Disturbance in the 600 block of E. 8th St. and the 100 block of W. 14th St. Reports of disturbances. • Check person/welfare in the 200 block of W. 27th St. Request to check the welfare of a female. • Animal case in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a dog barking. • EMS ambulance assist in the 2400 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. • Neighbor complaint in the 100 block of Terrance Dr. Report of a neighbor issue. • Traffic stop in the 2100 block of Canal St. A traffic stop was conducted.
AUGUST 17
• Suspicious act in the 200 block of W. 14th St. Report of suspicious act. • Traffic stop in the 1600 block of Canal St. and Howertown Rd. and E 4th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
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• Civil matter in the 1200 block of Main St., the 100 block of Wynnewood Dr. and • the 800 block of Main St. Reports of civil issues. • Noise complaint in the 1200 block of Canal St. Report of loud music. • EMS ambulance assist, Smith Ln. and Lerchen-
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• Traffic stop in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. and the 900 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted. • Theft, retail, Northampton Exxon in the 2400 of Main St. Report of a male shoplifting. • Civil matter in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a civil issue. • EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMSwith the transport of a female. • Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male. • Juvenile problem in the unit block of W. 17th St. Report of a juvenile issue.
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Unfinished trail is important Step for stormwater Management in Allen Township By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on Tuesday, August 25, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors discussed MS4 stormwater plans. MS4 is a state mandate that requires townships to combat stormwater pollution through best practice management systems (BMPs). Five to seven BMPs must be constructed in the township by 2024, but the township has already taken one important step in battling sediment and pollution thanks to a generous resident and an unfinished trail on the Homestead Estates property. The Homestead Estates pedestrian trail spur was at one time intended to hook up with the Nor-Bath Trail. However, when Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park was built by the county, a new trail was constructed. The old trail sat unconnected, and residents grew concerned over littering, destruction, and trespassing. Now, a private resident has offered to remove the trail...a winwin situation for the township as it explores ways to remove impervious surfaces and prevent sedimentation. Returning the trail to a grass condition would help the town-
ship get credit on its MS4 plan and reduce sedimentation in the Catasauqua Creek watershed. “Being that we have a private resident willing to assume the costs...and at the same time, [we are] pursuing BMP opportunities...it’s a win-win situation,” said Supervisor Gary Behler. The public easement along the old Homestead Estates trail will be returned to the homeowners. Meanwhile, the township will continue to explore BMP options for 2021. In other news, the township approved a mass gathering request for an event at Willowbrook Farms on Sept. 26, 2020. The outdoor dinner and concert will be held in lieu of the farm’s traditional rodeo. Due to COVID-19, the rodeo was postponed until June 2021. Between 150 and 250 guests will be in attendance, in accordance with CDC guidelines. Supervisor Dale Hassler said he had “no problem” with the event, but asked solicitor Lincoln Treadwell whether the township could be held liable should someone fall ill. Treadwell assured supervisors that the township could not be held responsible, and the event was approved unanimously.
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Obituaries Daniel K. Doroskio
Daniel K. Doroskio, 84, formerly of Bath and Palmerton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Easton, PA. Born on March 14, 1936, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Marie A. (Dubrowsky) Shupp and the late Phillip A. Doroskio. Daniel worked at Mack Trucks Corp., Allentown, for many years until retiring. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines Corp. Throughout his lifetime, Daniel enjoyed fishing, cars, and weight lifting. Survivors: he will be missed by his beloved daughter, Diane L. Hayman and her fiancé Dave Shiner; a brother, Gordon Shupp and his wife Vikki; three grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.
Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip I’ve been seeing signs all over the place for the Moore Township Police Department. All the proceeds raised from these signs will go back into Moore Township. If you’d like a yard sign or banner in support of the Moore Township Police Department,
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signs can still be purchased at M.S. Techz in Bath. Looks like they’re also having a fundraiser selling t-shirts, crew sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts online. That fundraiser will be open for about another two weeks, here’s the link to access the online store: https://stores.inksoft.com/mtpa/ shop/home…The Turkey Hill in Cherryville has been closed lately, not sure if they still are but they were as of the weekend. Some rumors are stirring that an employee had the coronavirus but nothing has been confirmed, just rumors is all at this point...Last week a fire broke out at Sharon’s Pantry, the warehouse that Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania runs out of. Luckily there were no employees or visitors present and there was minimal damage. I read that the fire originated from a donated equipment battery that was not plugged in. Hanover Township of Northampton, East Allen Township, Allen Township, and Northampton Borough were among the firefighters present... Speaking of food banks, the latest update for the community garden in Northampton- as of August 30 a total of 86.25 pounds has been harvested and donated to the food bank. Wow! Also in food bank news, Bath Food Bank’s next distribution day is Sept. 15 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m., and they’re located on the lower level of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bath...School started this week for most, some started last week. Let’s see what the school year brings, it sure is different this time around compared to last year...Monday is Labor Day already, the unofficial end of summer. Sayonara to wearing white pants and shoes until Memorial Day, according to that unofficial fashion rule if you follow me… Anywho, Becky’s Drive-In held a special night last week to celebrate essential workers. Thank you to all the essential workers out there, who probably don’t all get to have the day off on Monday..We got alotta entries for the August Photo of the Month, Moore Township theme. I think we’re gonna skip September and have the October theme be simply “Autumn.” More on that later...I see it’s already that time of year again for Bath bowling scores. My how the time flies...That’s all she wrote this time gang, have another great week, stay safe, and above all else, be kind.
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East Allen Township considers Rezoning request and grant Applications By CHRISTINA SANTO The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors met on Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.; the meeting was held on Zoom and streamed live on the township’s Facebook page. First, the board heard a request to rezone 7111 Beth-Bath Pike back to agricultural, residential, and rural land. The location is currently a commercial zone and the owner of the property has been trying to get a commercial buyer for years, to no avail. The request at this time is only to schedule a hearing to rezone the land, which the board approved. The request also has to be referred to the local, township, and Lehigh Valley Planning Commissions for comments. However, the landowner did discuss his idea for a project if and when the rezoning request is approved. The idea is to build an agerestricted community for active adults.This project is similar to the Toll Brothers’ project, but would be cheaper; also, the apartments would have master bedrooms on the first floor, garages, walking paths, and an indoor swimming pool. The Board of Supervisors also discussed COVID-19 Block Grant Applications. According to township manager Brent Green, the township submitted three separate applications to the county. The first is for fire and EMS COVID upgrades, including incabin filters and portable radios. The second application covers virtual meetings and engagement; this would allow the township to purchase meeting room and equipment upgrades. Finally, there is a virtual workplace application, which would allow staff members to work and host meetings remotely. Board members approved a motion to execute the NORCO GROWS grant contract of $15,000. The money from this grant would be used to create a hands-free system in the parks and municipal buildings. This would include hand sanitizing
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General Election FAQs for Northampton County voters
Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY The Elections Office is providing a list of Frequently Asked Questions for Northampton voters for the General Election which will be held on November 3. Can I vote by mail? · Yes. Act 77, which was passed in 2019, allows for no excuse mail-in voting. Applications must be received by October 27 and are available in the Election’s Office or online at https://www.
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Now that I am older I truly have come to understand the deep meaning behind what my beloved granny used to say, “The good Lord and the gift He gives us, to see ourselves as others see us.” The real truth of the matter is that I only need to see the beginning of the path someone has put themselves on and I can tell you where they will more than likely end up without course correction. I bet you can also. Again, I am not a mystic, rocket scientist, or otherwise. I just naturally try and apply the lost art of basic common sense and extrapolate the most probable end result. What would you perceive is the end result of smoking for thirty years? Or consuming alcohol day in and day out? How will your older body feel if you eat tons of sugar? No matter how painful it is to say, the end result is not something any of us want. I guess the same could be said for marrying the wrong person, overspending, cuddling with hyenas and poking bears….no good will come of it. After all these years, I believe I can speak with some authority that those common paths leading to dis-ease are truly not that difficult to spot early on and do something about. Alas, human nature is what it is, myself included. Are you recently told that you have pre-diabetes? If so, take a moment and realize that you have been journeying along the path that has led to this moment
for quite some time. Also take a moment to mentally fast forward along this same path and visualize where it leads without changing course. No good can come of it. To the point, for much of what afflicts us in all categories we really can’t say “I didn’t see that coming.” More often than not we kind of knew it would manifest at some point yet hoped we could beat the odds in some magical way. Of course there are exceptions and other considerations that come into play. However, I find it so interesting that although we know with certainty how things
will end, we still pretend like they won’t. I have done it; we all have done it in some way, shape or form. Am I right? If you are the one lone person who hasn’t, then please accept my apology. For the rest, do your best to see the path you have traveled thus far and the path you are on and determine if where you are going to end up is actually where you want to be. 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.
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NAZARETH AREA Nazareth Area Garden Club will host display at Buzas’ Greenhouses Submitted by SANDRA RINEHART For 15 years, the Nazareth
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was to be Birds of a Feather. But like many other organizations, our plans were canceled due to
the coronavirus. We have not had a meeting all year, but as avid gardeners, we are still doing what we do best. Through the generous suggestion and offer from Buza's Greenhouses, we will present a display of Plant Specimens, Houseplants and Floral Arrangements in their retail greenhouse, on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please come and see the beautiful work we have done this summer. Social distancing and masks are a must and we will do our best to limit the numbers of visitors at one time. There is no admission charge. As always, the object of the NAGC is to provide a friendly environment that nurtures the study of horticulture and floral design, and to share that knowledge within our organization and the community. We hope to be back on our normal monthly schedule next year on the third Tuesday of every month from March through November. For more information on becoming a member, please call Jeri Noe at 610-419-8419 or Deanna Bergman at 610-419-2368. Buza's Greenhouse is located at 3927 Newburg Rd., Easton at the corner of Newburg and Country Club Roads.
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erty by attempting to remove paneling located on the exterior. Upon further investigation, no security systems and/or witnesses G&L SIGN FACTORY - 0 were available for this incident. Brian Silvius 481 A neighborhood canvas was conCriminal Mischief Shawn Snyder 533(200) ducted with negative results. The Allen Township Bill Fortner 461 damage of the hot tub panel is On August 18 around 6:30 valued at $100. Jason Eberts 463 p.m., PSP responded to a residence on Spring Hill Road, Allen Indecent Exposure in Township, for a report of trees LIBERTY RECYCLING - 4 Hanover Township cut down. Upon arrival it was deRandy Fritz 417 On July 21 at 10:47 a.m., PSP termined that two trees were cut Bethlehem responded to a report Bill Bachman 553(205) down and left on the property. of an indecent exposure that occurred on SR-22 east in the area Burglary at HOLY FAMILY - 3 of SR-512. Upon PSP arrival it Shell Gas in Bath John Facinelli 538(197) was determined a white sedan On August 15 at 1:50 a.m., two proceeded next to the victim’s veChris Marini 567((198) unidentified individuals gained hicle in the left lane of travel. At David Betz 589(215) entry through the rear door of this time the driver of the white Kevin Searles 559(205) the Shell Gas Station, located Sedan got the attention of the vicMichael Hawk 598(225) at 349 S. Walnut St., Bath, and tim before exposing himself and took more than $1,000 worth of proceeding to masturbate. The JUUL packs, JUUL pods, JUUL white Sedan then continued east TAYLOR HONEY - 1 kits and various packs of ciga- on SR-22 east. The man is deBryan Heckman 543(191) rettes. Anyone with information scribed as a white male who was Mark Janda 512(206) is asked to contact PSP Bethle- wearing a black shirt and was very Scott Friebolin 628(234) hem at 610-861-2026. Ed Taylor 521(221) tan. Milt Kelly 513(179) Theft/Fraud on Criminal Mischief Old Carriage Road Bath Borough On July 25 at 4:07 p.m., PSP Graver Farms - 1 On August 19 at approximately Bethlehem responded to Old 9:01 a.m., PSP Bethlehem reDon Arndt 473 Carriage Road for a call regard- sponded to 252 N. Walnut St., Marty Beal Jr 566(204) ing a theft/fraud forgery. Upon Suite 206 in Bath for a call regardNoah Durnin 613(225) further investigation it was ing a criminal mischief. It was reEd Musselman 644(254,248) discovered that an unknown lated that at an unknown date individual(s) were able to illegally and time, an unknown actor(s) obtain the victim’s social security damaged the screen and outer WTF - 3 number and used it to open a pane of a window, on the southJames Mandarino 402 checking and savings account ern side of the victim’s apartment, Brandon Corey 505(182) with Suntrust Bank. Robert Kulick 409 with a rock. The total damage is Bruce Walters 523(194) valued at $350. DUI on Steuben Road/ Mike Klement 556193) Township Line Road PFA Violation on In the commission of this Walnut Street FENSTY’S RESTORATION - 1 crime, several traffic violations were observed and a traffic stop Joe Schwartz 470 was initiated. The operator of the Mark Flamisch 476 vehicle, 23-year-old Brian ThomMarty Csencsits 510(188) as, was found to be DUI and was Matt Paulus 571(225) arrested. Charges to be filed at Don Remaley 547(205) MDJ 03-2-08. Matt Paulus 571(225) Butch Post 576(217) Criminal Mischief in East Allen Township The PSP-Bethlehem Barracks D&R PRECISION are investigating a criminal misMACHINE - 3 chief incident that occurred Daniel Post 579(193) on Brumar Drive in East Allen Rick Dilley 449 Township. An unknown susDon Remaley 547(205) pect had damaged the siding of Butch Post 576(217) a hot tub located on the prop-
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE 2020-002 The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Building located at 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 to consider the following application: The appellants, Michael Klitchko and Jose Custodio, request a variance of Section 67573 to construct a new singlefamily dwelling on an existing lot with less than 10 feet of frontage on a public street. The property is located at 254 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6-519, and is in the (R-1) Low-Density Residential Zoning District. Any interested party is welcome to attend and may have an opportunity to be heard.
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Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer (8/27 & 9/3) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, September 9 2020, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Yost Hauling, Inc./Lehigh Valley Refractories, Inc., 75 West 21st Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 75 West 21st Street Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is identified as Tax Parcel No. L4-8-4D-2 and is located in the I-2 Industrial Zoning District. This plan is presented for Preliminary and possible Final Plan Review. Yost Hauling, Inc. and Lehigh Valley Refractories, Inc., would like to subdivide this 8.69-acre parcel into 3 separate lots. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (8/27 & 9/3) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. CAROL WHYMEYER The applicant/owner of 4581 Three Mile Lane, Walnutport, PA, 18088 has filed an application for zoning relief in which the applicant requests a special exception and variances. The relief requested is to allow the replacement of an existing nonconforming manufactured home on an existing nonconforming lot. The applicant is seeking relief from the following. Requesting a special exception for the extension or alteration of a nonconforming use or structure subject to the criteria listed in Section 180-110, and variances from the requirements in Section 180-110.A (7) – Extension or alteration of nonconforming use or structure, Section 18016. E – Design Standards, and Section 180-35. A – Minimum habitable floor area. The parcel I.D. No. is K2-8-8B-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (8/27 & 9/3) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Floyd E. Schlegel, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-nmed estate have been granted to Susan Rebecca Krause and Stephen John Schlegel, Executors of Estate of Floyd E. Schlegel. 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 Susan Rebecca Krause and Stephen John Schlegel ℅ 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 (8/27-9/10) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LORRAINE E. BOYKO, deceased, late of Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Suzanne Kumernitsky ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (8/27-9/10) NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER MEETING CHANGE BOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL MEETING The Monthly Meeting of Borough Council scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2020 has been rescheduled to Wednesday September 16, 2020, at 7:00PM following the Bi- Monthly Meeting at 6:00 PM. Borough of Bath Council meetings are held at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath PA 18014 in Council Chambers. Due to COVID-19 occupancy limitations, the meetings are being held both in-person with limited seats and via Zoom. Use the following for Zoom participation: Web: https://zoom. us/j/5625679822 Call-in: 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 562 567 9822 Passcode: 09162020 Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager (9/3 & 9/10)
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center September Community programs Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Outdoor School with Jacobsburg Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. September through November You may know Jacobsburg as a place to enjoy public environmental programs for individuals, families, and scouts, but we also serve over 35 different public and private K-12 schools for free throughout the academic year. This year is going to look very different for our schools and their students. Many are not allowing field trips, many are using virtual instruction, and some families are choosing to homeschool for the first time. Whichever way your students are learning this year, Jacobsburg is here to help with standards-based outdoor education in biology, environmental science, earth science, history, and language arts. If your student needs to get outside for an in-person educational experience, give us a call. We are prepared to offer in-person and virtual programs by request to groups of families, as well as schools. We require at least 5 students for a free hour-long lesson and group sizes are limited to no more than 20 people total. Please call to find out more, 610746-2801. DiscoverE: Tales for Tots Tuesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m. or 1 to 1:45 p.m., September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 or Fridays 10 to 10:45 a.m., September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new ex-
plorations. Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic by reading a book followed by a short scavenger hunt. Children that attend six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n' Seekers certificate. Please note that all sessions will be identical during a given week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that we will be meeting at the pavilion across the street from the Visitor's Center each week. All participants over the age of two are required to wear a mask in order to participate. All participants are required to maintain a safe social distance at all times during the program. Our written health and safety plan is available upon request. Please register for each session that you plan to attend and register all members of your party including adults and additional children as space for this program is limited to 20 attendees total. Teaching Area Restoration Wednesdays, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., September 2, 16, 30, October 14 and 28 We are looking for help with refurbishing our outdoor classrooms in the Henrys Forge Area. Flooding from August's tropical storm washed away the classroom seen in the photo and mildly damaged another. We have additional improvements on our wish list as well. The projects will involve spreading sand, gravel, and mulch, clearing brush, moving cobble size rock and logs, tree planting, and graffiti removal. We provide tools, gloves, and instruction. Volunteers will need to
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tain a safe social distance at all times during the program. Our written health and safety plan is available upon request. Hike for Health Wednesday, September 16, and October 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us after work for a hike at Jacobsburg. Get some exercise while learning about health and fitness outdoors. We will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a center educator. This program is being provided in partnership with St. Luke's University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail initiative. Meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA. Participants must wear a face mask and practice proper social distancing while attending the program. Registration is required in order to limit group size in accordance with current health guidelines. Virtual: A Chat About Chickadees and Climate Change Thursday, September 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. This program will be held virtually via Skype; it will not take place face-to-face at the center. You may have spotted small and cute black, gray, and white chickadees at your birdfeeder or while hiking in the woods. What you may not have realized is that the chickadees you've spotted here in the Lehigh Valley could be hybrids--formed when individuals from two different species mate and produce offspring. If you've lived in the Lehigh Valley for several years or more, the chickadees you've spotted recently might be more likely to be hybrids than those that you saw ten years ago. Dr. Amber Rice will talk about research done in her lab at Lehigh University that has shown how climate change is affecting the ranges of chickadees, and possibly leading to increased hybridization. She will also discuss how she's examining some of the consequences of this hybridization on chickadee behavior, and how it may translate into selective pressures acting on chickadees. This is a virtual program. Participants will need to possess an internet capable device with
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the Skype application installed. Registration is Required. Family Night Magnificent Monarchs Friday, September 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monarch Butterflies are beautiful creatures that make an amazing migration each year. Learn about their life cycle and what you can do to help Monarchs along their journey. We will take a close look at some young Monarchs and explore the wildflower fields of Jacobsburg in search of adult butterflies. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration is required in order to limit group size in accordance with current health guidelines. Participants must wear a face mask and practice proper social distancing while attending the program. Monarch Tagging Saturday, September 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join local butterfly enthusiast Doug Burton as he captures and tags Monarch butterflies heading to Mexico for the winter. Butterfly nets will be on hand for those who wish to assist Doug in capturing these beautiful insects. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Registration is required in order to limit group size in accordance with current health guidelines. Participants must wear a face mask and practice proper social distancing while attending the program. Monday Morning Birds and Beans Mondays, 8 to 9:30 a.m., September 21, 28, and October 19 Rise and shine. Join us for a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of fall warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This is a great opportunity to learn tricky fall warbler identification. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars and your favorite field guide! Registration is required in order to limit group size in accordance with current health guidelines. Participants must wear a face mask and practice proper social distancing while attending the program.
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Sept. 7 • Gates open noon 3 p.m. start time PORK and CHICKEN platters available at Lorah's Farm Market Saturday, Sept. 5 • 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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