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Looking Back by Ed Pany Looking Back

A new cement plant: Part 1 of 2

In 1888, the first Atlas Cement Company plant was built in Coplay. Due to the need for more cement rock, the company constructed Atlas Plants 2, 3 and 4

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Donald Trump visits

The Lehigh Valley

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Saturday, April 13, former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Schnecksville Fire Company fairgrounds.

Thousands of people waited in a milelong line to attend the rally, some even arriving before sunrise to wait for the gate to open at 3 p.m.

Trump’s visit prompted traffic delays and road closures throughout the area on Route 22, 309 and beyond.

Saturday’s rally was Trump’s first visit to the Lehigh Valley this year, and his last rally before his New York criminal trial, which began Monday.

Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. Honors one of their own

Submitted by BRIAN RADCLIFFE

On Saturday, April 13, the members of Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Company honored their oldest and longest serving member. Henry Charles VanBlargan, commonly known to everyone as Hank, was honored for his 54 years of dedicated volunteer service to the community.

In a special surprise event planned by his family and members of the fire company, Hank was picked up at his home by the fire chief and the fire officers and escorted back to the fire house with lights and sirens blaring, where more than 50 people awaited his arrival. Upon Hank's arrival to the firehouse, he was met with an honor line of all the members of the Klecknersville

Rangers and other fire companies as they rendered a hand salute in honor as he walked in.

After he paused and returned the salute, he was escorted to the front of the room by Fire Chief John Hofacker and Assistant Chief Matt DePuy.

To kick off the celebration, Hank was greeted by a few local representatives, State Rep. Zach Mako from the 183rd District, State Rep. Ann Flood from the 138th District and State Rep. Doyle Heffley from the 122nd District, who just happens to be related to Hank through marriage. Reading the Citation from the House of Representatives, Mako joked that this was the one good citation you receive from the State. Flood commented that not only is it difficult to find vol-

unteers to serve their community, but to find someone to dedicate 54 years is even more rare.

After receiving his Citation from the State, Hank was presented with a plaque for his 50 years of service from Hofacker and DePuy.

Hank joined the fire company in 1970. His 50-year anniversary was in 2020, however COVID-19 prevented the celebration at that time. During his long and incred-

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45 45 Years Years

A raw mill was installed during the 1940-43 construction of the cement plant on the old Atlas site. It was used to grind raw materials during the manufacturing of cement. between 1895 and 1905.

The plants were located in Northampton. This was the largest cement complex in the world

From left to right: Fire Chief John Hofacker, Hank VanBlargan and Asst. Fire Chief Matt DePuy

Home Improvement

10 common home security mistakes that may put

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Too Much Privacy?

Does your home security benefit from a privacy fence? Gates and fences? They can actually provide hiding spots and cover for burglars. Too much privacy can allow an intruder to enter your home unseen.

If possible, plan your privacy fencing before installing security systems so that someone can see at least the main entryway from the street. Doors remain the most common entry point for criminals, and a highly visible door makes their job more difficult.

Hiding Keys Outside

Many people hide a spare house key outside, somewhere in the yard. That’s great if someone is taking care of your home or if you accidentally lock yourself out. Unfortunately, most homeowners “hide” their key in obvious spots where a burglar will look immediately. Don’t just put that key under the welcome mat!

among similar items, like actual rocks.

Bushes That Obscure Your Home

Installing Outdoor Static Lights

Social Media Travel Posts

Social media is a fantastic tool, great for staying in touch with friends and sharing travel experiences and photos… after your trip is over.

Remember that social media channels are built as public platforms, like talking to a crowd with a megaphone. Don’t share travel plans unless you’re comfortable with the entire social media community knowing.

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The further from the house a key is hidden, the better. A disguised item, such as a fake rock, is only useful if hidden

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

Much like a fence, your choices in landscaping can make your home more or less friendly to those with ill intentions. Bushes and trees up against the side of the home provide cover in the same way that a privacy fence might. Correct this mistake by maintaining low height or thin-growing shrubs next to the home, and keep the taller, denser plants more distant.

leave packaging from an expensive item such as a television or laptop by the curb. That broadcasts the presence of an expensive new item in the home. Use a utility knife to cut the packaging into smaller pieces and stack them in a way that doesn’t display what they once held.

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

A quick windows check-up always contains:

Alarm System Line of Sight

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

Many homeowners first respond to home security needs by installing outdoor lighting. They turn on the security lights at the end of the day, or maybe install a timer or light sensor so that the lights come on automatically at night. While those fixtures do light up your yard, they also create dense pockets of shadows that make great hiding spots. You can find a much better solution in motion sensors. You still have the illumination, but they may surprise someone prowling around the home, and surprises scare most intruders away. Plus, the sudden change can attract attention.

Packaging Left by the Curb

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

Many neighborhoods employ curbside trash and recycling collection. Don’t just

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

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

Alarm systems are wonderful tools, but sometimes the installation crews don’t guide customers enough during installation. Too often, crews install the control pad where it can be seen from a first floor window. That allows potential thieves to peer in and see whether the system is activated. That alarm company yard sign won’t mean much if they know the system is off — particularly at night when the green or red status light shines like a beacon in a darkened home.

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.

Few things advertise an absent homeowner like piled-up mail and newspapers. Criminals don’t even need to slow down their vehicle to spot an overflowing mailbox or newspapers scattered on a porch. To avoid this, contact your local post office and/or newspaper to suspend service while away. Because these services sometimes miss a day or take a little bit of time to cease delivery, it’s also a good idea to ask a friend or neighbor to swing by and collect any mail or newspapers that accumulate. A little activity around the front of the home also helps to make it look occupied. It’s also a good idea to protect your mail with a security mailbox.

Making sure the locks are functioning properly

Ladder Access

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

You may have noticed most of these tips have addressed first-floor issues — burglars looking to remain out-of-sight and move quickly won’t often bring a ladder with them on a break-in. However, some homeowners make it easy on the bad guys by providing simple access to their second floor.

Don’t leave ladders lying around the yard (or hanging on the back of the garage) where prowlers can access them. Most burglars act on opportunity, and won’t consider a second-floor entry unless you make it easy for them by leaving a ladder on hand. Instead, store your ladder safely away.

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.

Don’t Sleep on Daytime Risk

Inspect your heating system and chimneys

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.

Most people associate break-ins with the nighttime. While burglars do appreciate the cover of darkness, what they really appreciate is an empty house. At night, people usually hang around home. Instead, burglars find homes more inviting with everyone at school and work.

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

Since most break-ins occur during the day, take the appropriate measures. Turn on your alarm system when you’re gone, keep an eye out for suspicious activity and make sure you close and lock all doors and windows. This applies when you go to work, school or just out to run errands. Use factory-installed window and door locks.

Getting Out!

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

2nd Annual Memorial Library of Nazareth Pet ParadeSaturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. beginning at Veterans Memorial Square (Green Street and W. Center Street) rain or shine. Visit nazarethlibrary.org/pet-parade to register and find out more.

7th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 1 at noon on West Prospect Street.

43rd Annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival- Thursday, June 6-Sunday, June 9 at Mountain View Park, 206 E. Mountain Rd., Wind Gap. FMI visit windgapbluegrass.com.

46th Annual Moravian Historical Society Arts and Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing ContestBegins Saturday, April 27 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, May 4 and September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived these dates only.

Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Township Historical Society- Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath.

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.

Spuds & Spurs- Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. on S. Chestnut Street, Bath (between Main and Northampton streets).

Allen Township Searches for Zoning and code Enforcement Officer

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During their meeting on April 9, Allen Township Supervisors granted permission to Township Manager Ilene Eckhart to start the search for a zoning and code enforcement officer. Supervisors are looking forward to filling this role, especially as the township grows.

Supervisor Gary Behler said this position will have flexible duties between zoning and code enforcement, which will only be a benefit to the township.

Eckhart will draft a job description and commence the search. Qualified candidates can contact the township for more information.

In other news, supervisors also approved a time extension for the Northampton Business Center, Lot 3 Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan. This extension is granted until May 18.

Finally, supervisors approved the resolution to transfer $50,000 from the general fund to the Allen Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 Recruitment and Retention Program. In March, supervisors approved a $10-percall reimbursement program, with volunteers receiving $10 per call or training. In addition, new firefighters would receive $1,500 after their first year of service. This would be in addition to real property tax credits, if an upcoming ordinance is approved.

The next Allen Township Board

of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m.

ible tenure with the fire company, Hank has held many positions and job titles. He was fire police captain, an EMT, ambulance captain, fire marshall and assistant fire chief. He was the president, treasurer and recording secretary, as well as mentor, instructor and friend.

He has been married to his lovely wife Katherine since 1970, and has three children, Michael, married to Donna, Michele, married to Jeff Bachman and Steven, married to Terrie. He has three grandchildren, Geoffrey, Hannah and Megan, and his dog Snoopy. Hank worked at Bethlehem Steel for 30 years before retiring in 1995, then went to work for Silfies Trucking for another 20 years.

Although health issues have kept Hank from being an active member in recent years, his knowledge, expertise and experience has continued to be shared and passed on to the next generation of firefighters. Hank is always willing to share his knowledge and stories to anyone who will listen. He remains an important asset not only to the fire company, but to the community in general.

Before the meal, a few words were given by Nathan Bissey, Chaplain, from Nancy Run Fire Company, Station 14. He read a firefighter’s poem and led everyone in prayer. Afterwards, all those in attendance shared in a catered meal, friendship and brotherhood. Congratulations Hank and thank you for your 54 years of dedicated service to our fire company and our community.

Phyllis J. Fedorak

Phyllis J. Fedorak, 98, of Point Phillips, Pa., formerly of Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown-Oaks. She was the beloved spouse of the late Stephen R. Fedorak to whom she was married for 22 years before his passing in 2006. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late George and Letha (Hayward) MacLaughlin. She was a 1944 graduate of Middlebury H.S. in Vermont.

Phyllis was employed as an operator at Bell Telephone in Middlebury, Vt. before retiring from Allentown after 36 years. She was a cultural icon serving as a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII. Phyllis was a member of

Telephone Pioneers of America. She enjoyed her annual trips to the casinos in Las Vegas and family trips to Lake Wallenpaupack.

Survivors: Daughters Phyllis Merchen of Sun Lakes, Ariz. and Carol Muffley of Point Phillips, Pa.; son-in-law Robert Kleppinger of Walnutport; grandchildren Robert (Joyce), Jenifer (George), Kathy, Frances (Dave), Fabian, Kelly (Mathew), Tammie (Sean), Ricky (Jess), Jay, Emily (Ryan), Bryon (Laura) and Greg; 35 greatgrandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews and many others that knew and loved her as "Gram.” Phyllis is predeceased by daughters Donna Kleppinger and Sharen Humphreys and sister Jean Miller.

Services: A Funeral Service was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call from 9 a.m. until time of services. Interment concluded services at Covenant United Methodist Cemetery in Moore Township. Online ex-

pressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome. net. For those attending services, Phyllis requested colorful attire to be worn.

Contributions: A memorial request is to plant a tree in Phyllis' honor. for many years.

The Great Depression in the 1930s crippled the Atlas plants and the entire Lehigh Valley cement industry. In 1931, the United States Steel Corporation purchased the Atlas. The plants only operated a few months each year.

In 1936, the new companyUniversal Atlas- started to demolish Plants 2 and 3. Plant 4, the largest of the three plants, continued operations until 1944.

In 1940, U.S. Steel decided to construct a new modern plant on the old Atlas site. Construction started in late 1940 and continued until 1943. The Turner and McDonald Construction Company of Chicago was awarded the contract.

All the cement used to construct the new plant was produced at Atlas Plant 4, a short distance from the new plant.

The building of the kiln

Pump house construction

Rock storage

Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

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.

Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.

block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Traffic stop, E. 2nd St. and Main St., Main St. and E. 13th St., and Main St. and Laubach Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Fight in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a fight.

APRIL 6

Traffic stop, Washington Ave. and Laubach Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

APRIL 7

Non-reportable accident, E. 21st St. and Washington Ave. involving two vehicles.

Juvenile problem, Laubach

Ave. and Main St., the 1600 block of Canal St., and the 100 block of W. 14th St. Reports of juvenile issues.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

APRIL 5

Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Washington Ave., and the 2100 block of Dewey Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Fraud in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a phone scam.

Non-reportable accident in the 2000 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Neighbor complaint in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Disturbance in the 2400 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a disturbance.

Juvenile problem in the 2000

Check person/welfare in the 200 block of E. 21st St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

DUI, E. 9th St. and Main St. Report of a suspected DUI.

Harassment in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of harassment.

Neighbor complaint in the 300 block of E. 9th St. Report of a neighbor issue.

FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING

BATH AUTHORITY SYSTEM

Weeks of Apr. 15, 2024 to Apr. 27, 2024

Bath Borough Authority Staff will be flushing Fire Hydrants in the Borough of Bath and Redcliff in Upper Nazareth Township, some temporary pressure loss and/or discoloration of water may be experienced.

Northampton School Board majority Favors no tax increase in straw poll

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, April 8 with a busy agenda resulting in a fourhour meeting.

During the meeting, there were presentations from the Northampton Area Public Library by Library Director Veronica Laroche and district budget updates by Superintendent

Joseph Kovalchik and Business Administrator Craig Neiman.

Due to the proposal by Vice President Kristin Soldridge at the March meeting to reduce the district’s funding to the Northampton Area Public Library from $270,000 to $50,000, Laroche prepared a presentation that offered the library’s history, general services provided to the commu-

nity, early education programs offered, elementary, tween and teen programs offered, adult programs offered, outreach performed by the library and statistics for 2023 to establish the library’s need for continued support by the district.

Laroche’s presentation explained that the school board agreed to be the library’s main source of financial support in 1964 and have done so ever since.

In total, the library serves 98 square miles and in 2023, there were 52,613 individual visits, 97,261 collection items circulated, 314 programs provided, 5,034 individuals that attended programs the library offered and 584 homebound visits to provide library services to ill, injured and elderly individuals.

After the presentation, Soldridge asked if the library had gone to other municipalities to ask for funding and Laroche shared that this is something they are considering this year.

require additional fund balance usage of $2,679,142 and will increase the average annual tax bill by $35.21; a tax increase of 1.25% would generate $908,617 in revenue, increase millage by 0.70, will require additional fund balance usage of $2,496,420 and will increase the average annual tax bill by $44.07; and a tax increase of 1.5% would generate $1,091,796 in revenue, increase millage by 0.84, will require additional fund balance usage of $2,313,240 and will increase the average annual tax bill by $52.95.

If the school board votes for Moore Elementary to remain open, the three tax options include: a tax increase of 4% would generate $2,895,625 in revenue, increase millage by 2.23, will require additional fund balance usage of $509,411 and will increase the average annual tax bill by $140.44; a tax increase of 5% would generate $3,618,109 in revenue, increase millage by 2.79, will provide a fund balance surplus of $213,072 and will increase the average annual tax bill

Next, during the 2024-2025 proposed budget update, Neiman presented several updates to the initial proposed budget presentation from the January meeting.

One of those updates was the governor’s February 6 budget proposal that proposes an additional $200 million through the student-weighted formula, a new “adequacy investment” of $871 million, a flat $8,000/student tuition rate for each cyber charter student and several other small dollar items that could impact the district budget.

Neiman also presented two changes made to the district’s expenditures, including the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School enrollment/formula increase from +$300,000 down to +$260,000 and the Northampton Cyber Academy enrollment increase from +$600,000 down to +$400,000.

Additionally, Neiman provided different tax options that the board will vote on in May or June to make the June 30 cutoff date, which now accounted for tax options if Moore Elementary School closes and tax options if it is voted on to remain open. The options are based on the average 2023 homestead assessment of $63,000 and district deficit of $3,405,037.

If the school board does not vote to keep Moore Elementary open, the five tax options provided were as follows: a tax increase of 0.5% would generate $361,815 in revenue, increase millage by 0.28, will require additional fund balance usage of $3,043,221 and will increase the average annual tax bill by $17.55; a tax increase of 0.75% would generate $543,628 in revenue, increase millage by 0.42, will require additional fund balance usage of $2,861,409 and will increase the average annual tax bill by $26.37; a tax increase of 1% would generate $725,895 in revenue, increase millage by 0.56, will

by $175.48; and a tax increase of 6.60% (Act 1 Index maximum that Pa. school boards can raise taxes) would generate $4,773,023 in revenue, increase millage by 3.67, will provide a fund balance surplus of $1,367,987 and will increase the average annual tax bill by $231.50.

As it stands, the $270,000 to fund the library is already included in the 2024-2025 proposed budget, so unless the board votes to amend that amount during the next meeting, the library will receive those funds from the district for the upcoming school year.

President Doug Vaughn held a straw poll for board members to provide direction for Neiman to prepare the final proposed budget. Soldridge, Joshua Harris and Brian McCulloch polled no tax increase, Vaughn and Kim Bretzik favored a 0.5% tax increase, Ross Makary favored a 0.75% increase and Michael Baird and John Becker favored a

Bath Borough Council hears Presentation by state police

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Bath Borough Council met on Wednesday, April 10 for their combined monthly and bimonthly workshop meeting.

To begin, Trooper Nathan Branosky and Lieutenant Jason R. Troutman from Pennsylvania State Police Troop M provided a presentation on 2022 versus 2023 trends and a new initiative called PSP Tips.

Branosky expressed recognition that in order to solve crime, they need the public’s help, which is why there is a web page, Facebook page and Twitter account dedicated to tips from the public. Each can be searched for under “PSP Tips.”

Those wishing to share a tip related to active investigations, cold cases, the apprehension of wanted persons or locating missing persons can also do so anonymously on p3tips.com or by calling 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800472-8477). Additionally, tippers can receive a monetary reward if

their tip leads to an arrest, said Branosky.

Branosky also provided information on calls for service, traffic crashes and criminal investigations from 2022 to 2023 in Bath, which include: 744 calls for service in 2022 compared to 852 in 2023; 74 traffic crashes in 2022 compared to 85 in 2023 (no fatalities); one DUI crash in 2022 compared to five in 2023; 85 criminal investigations conducted in 2022 compared to 88 in 2023; 140 citations and 144 warnings issued in 2023; and drug investigations increased by three from 2022 to 2023.

Branosky noted that PSP’s patrol vehicle fleet will also be changing statewide. As vehicles become due for a trade-in, they will be upgraded to a white Dodge Charger or Dodge Durango because of increased costs for the custom gray color and Ford’s discontinued sedan manufacturing.

This will be the first time in

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over 30 years that PSP will not be ordering Ford models for police vehicles.

The department has already ordered 270 marked and 100 unmarked Dodge vehicles.

On a community note, eight troopers attended Bath’s Coffee with a Cop back in September and another will be held this year on Wednesday, October 2 for those interested in meeting the troopers.

“We always enjoy doing that every year and we enjoy talking and interacting with the community, so spread the word,” shared Branosky.

“We’re your police department and we’re here to serve you,” Branosky added.

Information about Troop M, their non-emergency phone number and answers to various frequently asked questions such as gun laws can be found on their website, psp.pa.gov.

During reports, it was noted that there will be a creek and town cleanup on Saturday, April 20 from 9 to 11 a.m., meeting first at Borough Hall at 9 a.m., and a recycling event on Saturday, June 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. as well.

In other news, council unanimously authorized the bagging of parking meters for temporary suspension on W. Northampton Street during construction of the Route 248 realignment project.

In regard to the ongoing discussion about vacating a portion of Wolf Street, the borough evaluated the area and found that there is an open portion of the street where someone is parking their vehicle and shouldn’t be. Borough Solicitor James F. Kratz recommended that instead of vacating it, the borough make that portion of Wolf Street a “no parking” area and council unanimously approved the recommendation.

During motions/action items, council unanimously adopted an “Other Compensatory Time Off” policy and approved authorization for Legion Riders of Bath POST 470’s use of Diehl Field on Saturday, April 27 for their third annual Blessing of the Bikes with parking fees waived.

prehensive Plan; and authorization of the 2023 Grow NORCO grant award in the amount of $25,000 in addition to the borough’s recreation fund match in the amount of $25,000, totaling $50,000 to be used for planning and design of a Borough of Bath Park trail network.

Next, council approved an ordinance repealing and removing a handicapped parking ordinance at 129 Washington St. since it is no longer needed, and an extension of time was granted through the end of September for the Moyer property minor subdivision lot line adjustment.

The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall, located at 121 S. Walnut St.

1% tax increase.

With the majority of poll votes being for no tax increase, Neiman will prepare the proposed final budget with a 0% tax increase.

The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the NAHS auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.

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Council also unanimously approved the following items dealing with parks and recreation: adoption of the Borough of Bath Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan as amended with recommended revisions provided by Northampton County Parks & Recreation and the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; authorization for the borough manager to work with Colliers Engineering & Design for grant funding through spring 2024 to begin implementing phases of the borough’s Parks & Recreation Com-

Lehigh Township Supervisors must Remain silent on settlement

By LAURA KLOTZ

The April 9 meeting of the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors began with local project updates from representatives. On the recommendation of the planning commission, the John and Dennis Moyer lot consolidation plan was granted an extension until July 31. The owner of Amey’s Garage, who is seeking to merge two lots into one large commercial lot, was advised to submit the information to the planning commission. The municipal authority has signed an agreement with Peter Jaindl regarding the installation of water and sewer lines and fire hydrants at the Pennsville booster station. The new setup will be more effi-

cient and emit fewer unpleasant odors.

Township Engineer Michael Muffley spoke on behalf of Sedler Design & Redevelopment LLC, whose project is “in the home stretch,” and they were granted an extension for plan recording until July 31. Muffley also advised the board that the Northwoods project is nearly finished with its phase one improvements, and the plans for phase two have been submitted for recording.

The recreation board has partnered with Blue Mountain Fish & Game to conduct a basket fundraiser, which will jointly benefit the recreation board and Furry Feet Rescue. Donations of baskets are being accepted and can

be dropped off at the municipal building. The date of the event will be announced shortly.

The baseball season will open on May 6, and there will be a pet inoculation clinic at the municipal building on May 18.

Hildebrand also mentioned there is some “creative parking” happening at the park in Treichlers and requested help, as the fire department cannot get their trucks through the parking during ball games. Township Manager Alice Rehrig will send a letter to the Lehigh Township Athletic Association.

The public works department acquired the pickup truck from last month’s auction. Public Works Director Frank Zamadics was authorized to order a new lift gate and to place a bid up to $3,200 for a snow plow attachment. Danielsville Park should have its pickleball court completed before the next board meeting, and the department is doing prep work for repairing township roads. Zamadics noted that some of the parks have experienced vandalism in their restrooms, which is being fixed, and urged the public to contact the police if they witness any suspicious activity in the parks. In other news, residents who need to dispose of branches and cut trees while the yard waste site is closed should take the items to the main location on Weaversville Road.

The Zoning board has received 31 new permit applications and five new complaints. They had two board meetings in March but have nothing planned for April. A meeting is scheduled for May 16 regarding solar energy.

Police Chief Scott Fogel reiterated the comments regarding vandalism in the parks, saying that witnesses should call 911 and the officers will keep an eye on the situation.

The police department had a visit on April 2 from Alex Mann, a young man with autism, who is visiting police departments across the state for Autism Awareness Month with the hope of increasing police understanding of autism.

The maintenance building is still waiting for PPL, but is otherwise on schedule. Rehrig had a telephone conference regarding the submission process for special conditions on the grants for the building and the township should be receiving the full amount. A small percentage will be withheld until after an independent audit of the property is completed.

During public comments, Paul Nikisher expressed disappointment in the way meetings have been reorganized. With comments being restricted to the end, those in attendance are unable to speak on issues until after the board has voted. He urged the board members to provide greater transparency since the audience does not have the same information that they do.

The large crowd in attendance then raised several issues concerning the police and the recent settlement with former Lehigh Township police officer Jessica Edwards. Edwards’ lawsuit named both Fogel and the Lehigh Township Police Department, alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during her five years in the department. The case was settled in February for $1.75 million, of which the township is expected to pay $275,000.

Board President Michael Jones assured everyone that a rumor about dissolving the police force is “100% false.”

Residents questioned whether Fogel would or should be fired

In other news, a fatal crash on Route 145 occurred in the township in the morning on Tuesday, April 2 involving a tri-axle dump truck and a car. Fogel stated that three witnesses assisted the police that morning.

Officer Robert Manogue has retired after 21 years of police service with the township. The board has met with a qualified candidate for a department vacancy, so they agreed to move forward with extending an offer of employment after he completes his academy education in October.

Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand provided his quarterly report to the board, with activity including 75 fires. Recent storms have brought down many branches on wires and this is likely to continue throughout the spring.

The sportsmen’s night fundraiser did extremely well despite poor weather, and the fire company raised enough money for vehicle maintenance and electric bills through the end of the year.

or reprimanded, where the township will get the $275,000 for the settlement payment, and how the settlement was reached. Backenstoe clarified that the township had been represented in the suit by outside counsel appointed by the insurance company, and that following “certain discoveries,” this counsel recommended settlement. He also said that Fogel has been indemnified by the township, meaning he is not responsible for the payout.

Board member David Hess told the crowd that the board is unable to comment because if they reveal anything about the settlement, it will violate the non-disclosure agreement and “it could pull the township into another lawsuit.”

Board member Cynthia Miller added that all of the details are not yet known, but the township taxes will not be raised to cover the payment. She also stated that they cannot comment on whether there are any related investigations taking place.

In response to one resident’s concern about the situation influencing the new incoming officers, Miller said that there are officers whose specific duties include training the new hires.

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

East Allen Supervisors honor All-American soccer star from Northampton Area High School

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the April 11 East Allen Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors bestowed a first-of-its kind honor on a standout student athlete from Northampton Area High School. Supervisors presented a proclamation to high school senior Jackson Vajda, who was recently named a 2023 AllAmerican. Vajda, a boy’s soccer

player, was one of 80 All-Americans, and only one of two from Pennsylvania. He is the first East Allen Township resident and NAHS student to receive this honor.

Vajda started playing soccer in the East Allen Township Parks & Recreation Program, having been a member of summer camp until he aged out of the program. He

has also played boy’s soccer at NAHS in addition to club soccer. He plans to attend Lafayette College on a full scholarship.

“This is one of the proudest awards I’ve given out,” said Chuck Frantz, recreation director. “Maybe one day we will see you on the Olympic team or a professional soccer team…just remember where you came from.”

“Growing up in East Allen Township, through all the programs…I think it [played] a big part of where I am now,” said Vajda, who accepted the proclamation with family and friends by his side.

In addition to his All-American honor, Vajda was also named a USA Today Top 50 Student Athlete to Watch. He also holds the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference/Lehigh Valley Conference all-time career goals record with 116.

“I know your work ethic has to be incredible to get where you are,” said Supervisor Roger Unangst.

In other news, supervisors approved several motions that would upgrade security at Bicentennial Park. When the part was constructed in 2004, its security cameras and locks used the latest software. That security software is now out of date. Supervisors approved a motion that would extend internet access to the parks to allow the township to virtually control the locks and security cameras at the park’s restrooms, locking and unlocking the facili-

ties at its discretion.

Total costs for this project includes $3,500 for internet installation, $4,020 for wireless upgrades, and $20,000 for maintenance and equipment upgrades. These updates will enhance security and prevent offhours vandalism, which has been a problem for the township.

In addition, supervisors approved the purchase of stormwater supplies, including catch basins and risers, in the amount of $18,427. These enhancements will accompany the 2024 road work plan.

Finally, supervisors provided an update on the fire department stipend plan. Earlier in the year, supervisors approved a stipend program that would reimburse firefighters $10 for day calls and $15 for night calls. Fire police would be reimbursed $15 per call due to wear and tear on personal vehicles. Supervisors said a committee has been assembled to make sure these funds are allocated properly.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m.

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Jackson Vajda with his parents, Jason and Tammy Vajda

Nazareth High School Theatre Troupe

Performs mesmerizing rendition of ‘The Little Mermaid’

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Nazareth Area High School Theatre Troupe performed a rendition of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” this past weekend, with four shows throughout April 11 through April 14. The production was a sellout success with record breaking ticket sales.

With their fantastic acting, singing, dancing and wire-flying amid an intricately designed and

colorful set, the cast, crew and orchestra lit up the stage, transporting attendees to a magical underwater realm where mermaids, talking fish and singing Jamaican crustaceans coexist. Here, in the mystical depths of the ocean, where coral kingdoms shimmer and sea creatures sing, lies the enchanting tale of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

Ariel, played by senior Julia Borawski, is a spirited and curious

princess of the sea who yearns to explore the human world beyond her aquatic home. However, her father, King Triton, played by senior Jason Cozza, is ruler of the sea and forbids contact with humans.

Despite his warnings, Ariel's fascination with humans only deepens as she collects human artifacts salvaged from shipwrecks. In her treasure trove, she has “gadgets and gizmos a-plenty” and “whozits and whatzits it galore,” not to mention twenty “thingamabobs,” but these only fuel her desire to explore the shore up above and be part of that world.

When Ariel saves the life of the handsome Prince Eric, played by senior Dean Tarriff, during a storm that caused his ship to sink, her curiosity blossoms into love as she serenades him with “Part of Your World.”

Desperate to join Eric in the world above, Ariel makes a fateful deal with Ursula the sea witch, played by freshman Addison Giesler. Ariel exchanges her voice for a chance to walk on land as a human for three days during Giesler’s show stopping rendition of “Poor Unfortunate Souls.”

Transformed into a human

but voiceless, Ariel faces the challenges of life on land with the help of her faithful friends, Sebastian the crab, played by junior Damon Dellanno, Flounder the fish, played by junior Marciel Wheatley and Scuttle the seagull, played by junior Marissa Sodano. While navigating the complexities of human existence, Ariel races against time to win Eric's heart and break Ursula's sinister hold over her and the ocean.

As Prince Eric longs for the girl he heard singing to him after his shipwreck, he continues searching for Ariel, even though she’s right in front of him. To help get Eric to kiss Ariel as they row through a lagoon, Sebastian tries to speed things along by romantically setting the mood and urging him to “kiss the girl” amongst a spectacular, colorful set of pool noodle coral.

As Eric leans in for a kiss, Ursula’s minion moray eels, Flotsam, played by senior Kailey Force, and Jetsam, played by senior Jade Mills, sabotage their kiss.

Back at the palace, Eric considers marrying Ariel, but suddenly hears the voice he had longingly been searching for when Ursula storms in and drags Ariel down to her underwater layer.

Upon King Triton learning of what transpired, he demands Ursula release Ariel, but she insists the contract was binding. Instead, he bargains his realm for Ariel’s soul and Ursula jumps at the offer for Triton to trade places with his daughter.

After Ariel is released of her contract, she grabs Ursula’s shell from which her powers are derived and smashes it, releasing its trapped souls, including her father’s, and Ursula dissipates into the ocean.

Ariel and Triton exchange apologies and Triton realizes that he must set Ariel free to be with Prince Eric.

Overall, the production was filled with unforgettable characters, dazzling decorations, eyecatching costumes and timeless music, taking viewers on a captivating journey of love, sacrifice and self-discovery.

Through Ariel's daring quest to find her place in both the sea and the human world, audiences of all ages were swept away on a magical adventure that reminded attendees of the power of dreams and the importance of staying true to oneself.

In the production’s playbill, Director Sandy Jameson notes that Ariel’s dream of bridging the gap between her world and the human one is because “she has the optimism to see past the differences and notice the similarities.”

This is what Jameson says theatre is all about—"seeking humanity in experiences beyond our own and learning that we have more in common than we think.”

Nazareth Area High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll

Submitted by GAYLE KADLUB

Grade 12 High Honor Roll

Kathleen Adams, Aaron Aide, Raquel Altieri, Cameron Alvino, Cole Angeline, Paige Apruzzi, Pascaline Arthur, William Attieh, Taidhg Baillie, Nathan Baker, Samantha Baker, Owen Banghart, Ian Barros, Thomas Bartko, Braden Bauder, Griffin Bayda, Peter Belnap, Breelyn Bender, Violet Bernard, David Bertz, Reagan Beruta, Lauren Billet, Logan Bitting, Ava Bonaparte, Robert Bonventre, Julia Borawski, Ava Bronson, Wayne Brown, Ethan Browning, Lois Burgey, Genevieve Burke, Magdalene Burnham, Aidan Butz, Jack Caprez, Gavin Caracappa, Ryan Carlson, Christian Choo-Yick, Kayla Ciaccia, Brooke Clark, Xavier Clark, Sophia Cole, Roman Compte, Parkin Corley, Maren Coyle, Jason Cozza, Jacob Davidson, Evan Davis, Tanishka Dhingra, Winnie Dong, Andrew Dormarunno, Adrienne Dressler, Elizabeth Ecker, Ali Elarousy, Jerrah Eldridge, Ahlya Elmanzalawy, Ashley Elvin, Jack Englehart, Madelyn Fehr, Corbin Foraker, Kailey Force, Evan Frack, Fernando Franco Perez, Brendan Fulciniti, Brianna Fuller, Gabriella Gallagher, Alexa Garipoli, Ashlee Gensits, Lilyan Godiska, Sadie Godiska, Sahasra Goli, Jacob Golinsky, Sean Gorman, Jackson Graupman, Aiden Greenberg, Cole Griffin, Melanie Grossbauer, Samantha Grover, Aryan Gupta, Logan Hageman, Brielyn Hallam, Joshua Harclerode, Natalie Harrison, Owen Hasker, Lincoln Heimbach, Helynn Heisler, Kaitlyn Henchy, Morgan Herceg, Aaron Hinkel, Harmony Hoff, Jackson Hubert, Elise Huggler, Madysen Hughes, Blaise Hunt, Wesley Ianovale, Matthew Jakubowski, Disha Johal, Luke Julian, Colin Kaniper, Mena Kazista, Riley Kennett, Zachary Kerfoot, Cazmeer Kimble, Sean Kinney, Ryleigh Kissel, Elizabeth Knecht, Ella Kober, Madalyn Kocsis, Morgan Kranyecz, Lauren Kunkle, Adam Kutzura, Joseph Laguna, Kolby Landes, Brooklyn LaStella, Jacklynn Lee, Austin Lessard, Sara Lindfeldt, Aiden Lipsky, Christian Lohenitz, Andrew Long, Madison Losey, Aaron Louw, Iszabella Lowden, Madeline Luancing, Brian Luc, Dawson Lueders, Matthew Lufburrow, Katherine Mahorsky, Mackenzie Mallon, Mackenzie Mann, Tyler Marsteller, Emma Marth, Jenna

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Martucci, Ian Masel, Benjamin Mathias, Ariana McClain, Gunner Meixsell, Caroline Meneely, Jillian Mihalik, Jade Mills, Sunveer-Paul Minhas, Henry Minnich, Matthew Miranda, Sudenaz Mohac, Mikela Mooney, Chloe Moore, Leah Morris, Frank Mroz, Ryan Murphy, Hassaan Naveed, Phillip Nguyen, Isabella Novak, Ryan Ortutay, Vincent Paar, Ava Palochik, Ishaan Patel, Alexander Perez, Jason Perillo, Ava Petruska, Brady Pidgeon, Antonio Pilla, Dominic Pilla, Mackenzie Pitsko, Kirsten Polgar, Darlene Pradel, Nistha Prajapati, Arye Pulli, Patrik Puskas, Leonardo Quaranta, Sina Ramin, Gavin Ransom, Kacey Reavis, Madelyn Ricker, Johan Rivera Llul, Jessica Rodriguez, Lewis Ronca, Luke Ronca, Madison Rosa, Maia Rosenthal, Joseph Russo, Mansher Sandhu, Mason Scobo, Kiara Serhus, Emma Shafnisky, Kaitlyn Shak, Lily Shi, Kush Siddhapara, Jack Signarovitz, Abbey Simons, Mikayla Singer, Skylar Sivak, Natalie Six, Gabriel Skirtich, Gavin Smart, Ella Smith, Aashi Sohagia, Reed Solderitch, Antonio Soto, Brennan Sparrold, Devon Stauffer, Kierstyn Suhr, Stanley Suthakar, John Szaro, Eliana Szulborski, Julianne Talijan, Dean Tarriff, Amaya Taylor, Refia Temizkan, Andrew Tims, Jessica Titus, Elizabeth Topping, Talon Troxel, William Tugend, Bethany Vanover, Vincenzo Varriale, Steven Vian, Avonlea Vicente, Anthony Villarreal, Christopher Walters, Mila Wasilewski, Ryan

Williams, Ellyn Wong, Morgan Yeakel, Madelyn Zettlemoyer.

Grade 12 Honor Roll

Justin Adams, Naomee Adisa, Betsy Aguilar, Luke Ament, Jane Anane, Logan Baltz, Jack Banghart, Micah Betts, John Biechy, Madison Brodt, Amiee Brown, Rhylee Bruch, Mia Buss, Allison Castillo, Cameron Cernadas, Evan Chrin, Deryk Conte, Catarina DaSilva, Joseph Davis, Meagan DeCarlo, Ashley Diaz, Julia Dubicki, Kayla Ebersole, Laura Echavarria, Isaac Edson,

Dominic Ehrhardt, Gabriel Elmanzalawy, Elenie Encarnacion, James Entwistle, Alexandra

Epishin, Shane Faucett, Emma

Fazekas, Jonathon Flyte, Emma

Fritz, Makayla Gadecki, Kevin Gallagher, Isabella Garcia, Dylan Garrison, Brennah Gentry, Luke

Gillow, Lillian Graser, Shane Greco, Owen Grimaldi, Joseph

Guiliano, Ashley Hahn, Emilia

Hanzl, Thomas Harrier, Makenzee Harris, Barrett Henry, Aidan

Herald, Lexey Hernandez, Logan

Hilarczyk, Sarah Holland, Abigail

Horvath, Paul Janis, Lucas Karc, Kayleigh Kline, Bryonna Konrath, Alec Ksiezopolski, Mason

Kuehner, Charles Laloma, Alexa Langford, John Limpert, Brianna Litsinger, Rebekah Machado, Giovanni Mastromonaco, Mickaylee Mika, Tyler Moore, Jaivon Morgan, Aun Mukaddam, Jhony Osorio, Krish Patel, Felix Pinto-Martinez, John Polat, Maya Prashad, Chase Price, Madelyn Rader, Emily Raymond, Lauren Ressler, Paul Serra, Ciera Skekel, Michelle Stevenson, Tristan Thierry, Vamik Tok, Nathan Tomaino, Garrett Transue, Gabriella Uzunova, Amelia Vincentsen, NyAsia Walker-Morgan, Cooper Weisenstein, Collin Whalen, Daniela Williams, Mason Wilson, Cody Witmer, Kadence Zemencsik.

Grade 11 High Honor Roll

Ashlyn Albert, Bryce Arfanella, Allison Aroche-Pelaez, Shivam Arora, Gabriella Attanasio, Abigail Backman, Patrick Bacolo, Cian Baillie, Gavin Bander, Enzo Barracato, Kaelyn Bauder, Wyatt Berger, Michael Bertz, Peyton Bettencourt, Anthony Bianco, Noah Bogar, John Bolcer, Adam Bolek, Nickole Bournias, Austin Boyce, David Brewer, Callyann Butz, Jillian Cagno, Adam Cain, Isabella Carbonetto, Michael Cardassi, Maxwell Carey, Christina Carlin, Natalie Chloros, Caroline Coccia, Patrick Coley, Joseph Colucci, Angelina Componovo, JoLee Correll, Kevin Crook, Makayla Cummings, James Cunningham, Matthew Daems, Avery Dailey, Abigail Davis, Reese Davis, Ava DeFebbo, Damon Dellanno, Ava DePietro, Antho-

ny DiFrancesco, Olivia Doone, Cara Dormarunno, Abigail Dudinyak, Julianna Elliott, Jared Ennico, Dylan Ephault, Trinity Facciponti, Cameron Fair, Nicolo Famularo, Mia Ferreira, Allison Feulner, Jack Fitzgerald, Tyler Flurer, Jaxon Forgione, Alicia Foster, Megan Frisch, Daniella Genzale, Landon Glovas, Adam Gorak, Tannen Greener, Muskaan Grewal, Frederick Grube, Malinda Gruber, Vlada Grudinin, Chloe Guerra, Abigail Halldorson, Karlie Harrell, Haley Hartranft, Melissa Harvey, Hailey Hatfield, Allison Hawley, Gabriella Hayes, Lila Heimbach, Abigail Hellwig, Spencer Herb, Giavanna Higgins, Andi Hilarczyk, Teresa Hockenberry, Camryn Hoff, Morgan Holland, Danya Husein, Emma Infantino, Kylie Karavitch, Zachary Karve, Harsimran Kaur, Jonathan Kayed, Alexander Keffer, Caitlyn Keys, Yuvraj Khalsa, Everett Kingsley, Kami Kirkham, Camryn Klotz, Nathaniel Knight, Kara Koch, Ethan Kostenbader, Juliana Kresge, Samantha Kuhs, Emma Kunkle, Rithika Lalia, Kelsey Laubach, Tristin Le, Patrick Leach, Gabriel Leone, Brody Longcor, Cohen Lutz, Gabriela Mahovich, Britney Mallqui, Ryder Marsh, Kaleb McCollum, Shauna McNamee, Rylan Mehlig, Dev Mehta, Lauren Meneely, Abigail Miller, Zachary Miller, Danielle Molnar, Clint Moore, Amber Morris, Subhan Mukaddam, Connor Mulada, Kathryn Mulhearn, Izabella Murana, AnhThu Nguyen, Ava Noll, Julia Novak, Mitchell Nowroski, Nicholas Olsen, Iretunkanmi Opeyemi, Roxannah Palma, Ryan Pardo, Andrew Patton, Jaxon Pidgeon, Anthony Potope, Lucy Pulliam, Danika

Pysher, Marcus Quan, Mason Quan, Anthony Quaranta, Varshitha Rayi, Julia Ricci, Jacob Rice, Jefte Rivera, Alexander Roberts, Caleb Robinson-Newsome, Teresa Rubio, Keller Rupp, Gianna Russo, William Salivonchik, Emma Sampson, Manjot Sandhu, Michael Saqqal, Benjamin Sarnoff, Elizabeth Sauer, Isabella Schaeffer, Jillian Schaible, Alyssa Schanely, Amari Schell, Erica Schell, Peyton Schlegel, Luke Schmidt, Nova Schwab, Haidyn Searls, Olivia Seidel, Tatiana Seremula, Sara Seyfert, Lila Shafnisky, Evan Shak, Muhammad Sheikh, Veeren Sheka, Jillian Simons, Logan Simpson, Carson Sivak, Mason Smith, Victoria Smith, Shane Snell, Bryce Snyder, Kailyn Snyder, Marissa Sodano, Ella Soldano, Kyla Spengler, Chloe Stachelczyk, Gianna Steirer, Averi Stitzer, Shannon Stivala, Madison Strucke, Lauren Summers, Porter Sussick, Matthew Swanson, Sophie Swiatek, Allie Tarreto, Ryan Thomas, Emma Thompson, Marshall Thompson, Salvatore Tramonte, Alex Trifiletti, Ava Trifiletti, Destinee Trimmer, Reilly Tucker, Akif Turk, Jonathan Tyson, Logan Vakiener, Ava Vasquez, Matthew Vega, Ava Vergine, Benjamin Vituszynski, Ryan Wack, Colin Wagner, Hailey Wanko, Alina Weaver, Amelia Wehr, Renee Wells, Trevor Werkheiser, Maricel Wheatley, Kyleigh Whitmire, Tyler Willett, Marley Wismer, Abigail Wortmann, Adam Wyatt, Kylie Yau, Kelsi Yotter, Caitlynn Ziejewski.

Grade 11 Honor Roll

Angelina Abdou, Jacob Angione, Tracy Arthur, Emmalee Arvelo, Brendan Baker, Derek Balbi, Abby Bassett, Jackson Biechy, Andrew Bloodworth,

Winter Brandon, Zachary Brown, Hannah Burros, Emma Callanan, Allison Centino, Amelia Clark, Kenna Correll, Rachel De Paula, Savannah Diaz, Owen Digby, Aiden Disbrow, Adam Dong, Maclen Donnelly, Josephine Doran, Matthew Dorniak, Hollis Drosnock, Elijarah Edson, Griffin Emeigh, Logan Fedora, Julia Fedoryszak, Natasha Fletcher, Jonathan Galica, Jessaille Galvez, Gabriella Garcia-Sclafani, Rylee Genua, Abigail Godown, Devin Goodine, Izabella Grzymala, Addison Hall, Reve Hriczko, Rayden Jenkins, Theo Jenkins, Kyle Jennings, Chase Kilareski, Ryan Komosinski, Haylee Koose, Elijah Lansek, Molly Laslo, Frank Lasso, Camryn Lastres, Nyla Lherisson, Ashley Lin, Peyton Long, Olivia Mahorsky, Hailey Mandala, Jordan Martinez, Amanda Mercurius, Romeo Meza, Caden Mills, Luis Moncayo, Collin Moore, Noah Moore, Patrick Moore, Olivea Mullikin, Nicardo Neilson, Connor Owen, Cadyn Pagan, Tahir Parkins, Jazlyn Pedraza, Haily Pellot, Carissa Perkins, Raegen Polgar, James Preslar, Michael Raschilla, Jack Rea, Amelia Redman, Isabel Rodriguez, Ava Ruffing, Isaiah Sack, Andeta Salihu, Eden Sandt, Giovanni Schiano DiCola, Hailey Schmittel, Benjamin Selby, Emmah Siddiqui, Derek Simpson, Mehakdeep Singh, Samantha Skirlis, Blake Smith, Gabriel Smith, Lillian Smith, Logan Smith, Audrey Spohn, Yianni Stavrinoudis, Mara Timbrook, Perla Torrealba, Gabriela Veiga, Jayden Villafane, Nicole Volkovinskiy, Kassidy

Church Directory

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ASSUMPTION BVM

PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY

UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882

Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239

Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132

Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE

MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051

Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.

with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517

Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online),

SS for all ages 10:30 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.,

SS 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY

CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.,

SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth.610-759-6557

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship –10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry –Sunday – 6:30 p.m.

Kids Ministries –Wednesday –7 p.m.

EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741

Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m.,

SS 10:15 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m.,

SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SS 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811

Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.

M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK

LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203

Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNT EATON CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050

Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW

WESLEYAN CHURCH

Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. –Worship 10:30 a.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN

CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NEW JOURNEY

COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA) Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON

ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5645

Sun – Worship 11 a.m./ 6 p.m., SS 10 a.m.,

Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)

Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church)

PROMISED LAND

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART

CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. –Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C.

Moorestown. 610-759-1652

Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

SCHOENECK MORAVIAN

CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

livestream via Facebook.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

UKRAINIAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104

Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-FriMass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/Vaccinated Service 11:45 a.m.,SS 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893

Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation

10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship

ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m.

Latin Mass Tues.- 6:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751

Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894

Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939

Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133

Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-6636 (N)

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

only $5. Call/text 484866-1683 for tickets. Redeem ticket at door for 5 sheets of 25 tickets. Additional sheets $1/sheet. BYO pennies or purchase from us at cost. Instructions available at door. Kitchen open (no outside food/drink). (4/18)

public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building, the Northampton County Law Library and The Express-Times and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOORE TOWNSHIP AMENDING THE MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 300-22 OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP CODIFIED ORDINANCES BY DELETING SECTION 200-22F6 (12) ENTITLED SOLAR ELECTRIC FACILITY (DECOMMISSIONING) AND BY ADDING A REVISED SUBSECTION 12 WHICH PROVIDES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH DECOMMISSIONING OF A SOLAR ELECTRIC FACILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE REQUIREMENT THAT DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY BE POSTED WITH THE TOWNSHIP IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE PROPER AND COMPLETE DECOMMISSIONING OF A SOLAR ELECTRIC FACILITY.

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

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (4/18 & 4/25)

Free Norfolk Southern Rail Safety Training to be offered For first responders and Emergency managements

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

Free rail safety classes will be offered in the wake of the March 2 Norfolk Southern train derailment, County Executive Lamont G. McClure recently announced.

“Northampton County is doubling down on training. I’ve ordered Northampton County Emergency Management Services to intensify train derailment mitigation training. We must ensure we are ready and equipped to respond to any accident,” said McClure. “While holding railways

accountable, it is more important than ever that all emergency managements in our region become educated about the dangers and hazards of rail cars carrying dangerous materials.”

Participation in these courses will help first responders understand how to respond to train derailments in our community.

Norfolk Southern Rail Safety Training will include the following topics:

• Safety around the railroad

• Understanding rail shipping documents

• Tank car identification

• Locomotive emergencies

• Responding to Railroad Emergencies

• AskRail Mobile App Classes will be held at Lower Saucon Fire & Rescue, 1995 Leithsville Rd., Hellertown, and at Northampton County Emergency Operations Center, 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth. Classes will take place on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. and Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Responders and Emergency Management Personnel can register by emailing Mike Rampulla at mrampulla@ncempa. org, or by calling 610-7463194, ext. 3229.

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Memorial Library of Nazareth receives Grant from Brown-Daub Charities

Submitted by JASON CAUSA

Thomas A. Daub, President, Brown-Daub, and Holly Bennett, Executive Director of Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity dealership on Hecktown Road in Easton.

The Brown-Daub Family of Dealerships has selected the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity as a recipient of their local charity grant initiative. A donation of $2,500 was presented by Thomas A. Daub to Holly Bennett, Executive Director of the library. The check presentation occurred at the new showroom of the Brown-Daub Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat

“We are very happy to support the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity. This organization provides a variety of programs, events and resources to both the children and adults in the community and creates a love of learning. We know these funds will help support their mission,” said Thomas A. Daub, President, Brown-Daub Family of Dealer-

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Walker, Teagan Weirbach, William Whyte, Jaxon Winkleston, Kaylah Wirth, Lia Wismer, Andrew Zachmeyer, Avery Zindel.

Grade 10 High Honor Roll Yousef Abbady, Helaina Acker, Aidan Allen, Apryl Audenried, Tyler Baker, Ashley Baltz, Ian Barrey, Jason Bartha, Gracelyn Beck, Cooper Belnap, Arhaxa Bencosme, Jessica Beyer, Luke Bonaparte, Evelyn Bonventre, Matthew Borawski, Rylee Boyer, Alyssa Broad, Natalie Broad, Rafael Calderon, Cade Campbell, Jack Campbell, Conlin Carr, Jacob Casey, Jenna Charney, Luca Clarelli, Amelia Coccia, Emerson Collins, Cole Condon, Mackenzie Connell, Isabella Danise, Tyson Davidson, Alexa Davis, Olivia Davison, Catherine Deaner, Addison Dellanno, William Dewey, Julieta Diazgranados, Sophia DiGiacinto, Autumn Dooley, Ashlynn Durbin, Adam Elbaga, Owen Entwistle, Peyton Falzone, Mia Ferreri, Allison Fox, David Francisco, Taylor Friel, Derek Fulmer, Casey Gallagher, Krish Garg, Mallory Garland, Parker Golden, Sriman Goli,

ships.

Brown-Daub donates a portion of the proceeds from every vehicle sold directly to a local charity each month. Any local non-profit organization is invited to apply for their grant online at www.browndaub.com/charities. A committee reviews all applications and a recipient is announced monthly with a check presentation.

ana Gould, Kylie Grover, Bradley Guida, Madeleine Guzevich, Broderick Hahn, Logan Hahn, Olyvia Hall, Adalyn Harris, Averi Heffelfinger, Jacklyn Henninger, Isabella Higgins, Finn Hogan, Emma Houchin, Caitlin Igot, Hayden Jamann, Liam Johnson, Samantha Jordan, Ryan Kane, Murat Karasioglu, Avery Kauffman, Amritpal Kaur, Allysse Kavanagh, Lucien Keating, Gavin Kiefer, Josephine Killino, Lily Kline, Jonathan Knepp, Nathaniel Kochenash, Cole Kondash, Aiden Kortbawi, Maggie Kryemadhi, Talia Kwatkoski, Adam Lankay, Mara Libidinsky, Sydney Loebsack, Madison Lohrman, Gianna Lombardo, Sophia Lwin, Samuel Maczko, Ava Major, Taylor Mann, Tristan Mannix, Timothy Marshall, Elizabeth McColgan, Ronan McColgan, Jack McGinlay, Sean McGinlay, Laina Medlar, Manya Mehta, Avery Miller, Bryce Miller, Morgan Mooney, Sienna Moyano, Jacob Mularik, Lauren Muroski, Brody Muthard, Blake Nagurney, Chase Negrao, Olivia Nerone, Henry Newton, Mai Nguyen, Logan Nobel, Zakary Novak, Abigail Ogun, Makena Okamoto, Makayla Ork, Antonio Pacana, Giada Palma, Aarav Patel, Manal Patel, Kylee Peabody, KLINE’S

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Hector Gonzalez, LuzMaria Gonzalez, Sophia Gorman, Al-

Veteran's Outreach Day held in Northampton Borough

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Saturday, April 13, a Veteran’s Outreach Day was held in the Northampton Borough to connect veterans with services provided by community and government organizations.

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Gianna Perillo, Ryan Petruska, Xavier Philipovich, George Plaskota, Adam Polat, Antonella Porfidia, Ryan Preletz, Nicholas Puk, Arundeep Purewal, Marcel Puskas, Jayden Quach, Mikayla Quick, Kaihan Ramin, Shaan Rathod, Briana Recchia, Margaret Regan, Lily Rice, Alexander Rinyu, Daniel Rissmiller, Anna Roberts, Nathan Rowley, Ariana Sanders, Tyler Sands, Bennett Sanford, Logan Sauer, Jillian Schnyderite, Delaney Schoeneberger, Genevieve Schwartz, Justin Sensenig, William Serhus,

“Over 100 veterans and their family members attended the outreach day at the Hungarian Hall. Over 40 organizations were there to provide information on their services,” said Kelly Bauer, LSW, CTP with Valley Health Partners Veteran Health Program.

Savanah Shoemaker, Eshal Siddiqui, Makayla Simonson, Jonathan Skekel, Chase Skutches, Angelina Smith, Daniel Smith, Edward Smith, Gillian Smith, Abby Solderitch, Justin Statfield, Dari Steiert, Shane Steigerwalt, Sophie Stocker, Ella Stoudt, Kaitlyn Strawn, Carter Suwalski, Lorali Swedell, Cole Szuter, Ellodie Thomas, Skyelar Umstead, Mellanie Uzunova, William Vega, George Vera, Addison Wagner, Jackson Wall, Vivian Werner, Ella White, Elizabeth Wikris, Mariquez Wimberly, Jayden Wolf, Sahasra Yagni, Lily Yawney, Tanner Zelachowski, Cole Zettlemoyer, Brayden Zu-

The event was sponsored by the Joint Veterans of Northampton and Valley Health Partners Veteran Health Program.

ercher, Mekhi Zuniga.

Grade 10 Honor Roll

Quinn Andrews, Salvatore Aprile, Lucy Argeros, Elliot Bandics, Chloe Barbaro, Rory Baur, Jake Bendekovits, Jack Beruta, Chase Biedermann, Brooke Bond, Emma Bonomo, Harrison Bostian, Tanner Brady, Jonathan Bright, Owen Browne, Katelyn Bruch, Kaiden Buscemi, Michael Cameron, Ryan Capobianco, Tristan Choo-Yick, Aydin Chowdhury, Mackenzie Christine, Kiley Clevenger, Lea Colagiovanni, Christian Cordon, Ella Daubert, Ayden Davis, William Davis, Caitlyn Day,

Matthew DeAngelis, Madeline DeWalt, Lucas Donnelly, Arlin Espejo, Rylee Falk, Brandon Ferrara, Carter Ferrara, Ava Ferry, Bryan Finkbeiner, Daryn Fleming, Payton Flynn, Harrison Gallagher, Giuseppe Gallina, Brooke Gaumer, Cole Gillow, Bradley Gold, Zachary Gold, Andrew Grimaldi, Jonathan Grossbauer, Trevor Guidi, Berat Hanska, Kyra Helmer, Brady Henry, Parker Hertzog, Hunter Hinkel, Joseph Hubacek, Jayden Jauregui, Shayla Jenkins, Christian Jones, Daevon Jones, Preston Jones, Sophia Kanatbekoff, Arshpreet Kaur, Prabhnoor Kaur, Christian Kelly, Violet Kemmerer, Gavin Kershner, Abigail Kissel, Andrew Lappine, Cassidy Lohenitz, Shaila Lopez, Miranda Lopez, Michael Lucas, Brayden Lukas, Cole Machado, Abigail Major, Angelina Malitsis, Samuel Marrese, Ryan Marth, Madison Mayo, Samantha McCloskey, Emma McDonald, Morgan McGirr, Alexander McKinney, Christopher Melhem, Heather Mengel, Lily Moretti, Coby Mosteller, Isabella Murteira, Merrick Myers, Bruna Nayar, Erin O'Donnell, Kyra Ortiz, Nidhi Patel, Adyson Post, Mia Pulliam, Benjamin Rader, Alexa Recchia, Evelyn Redman, Jackson Ricker, Alyza Robinson, Alexander Rodriguez, Rhilynn Sagastume, Yahir Sanchez, Jasleen Sandhu, Jason Schreck, Molly Sedor, Mia Semos, Giada Sestito, Madeline Shook, William Shorkey, Aiden Simpson, Zachary Smith, Matthew Spencer, Delayni Stanat, Gavin Stellato, Luke Swanker, Haley Swedell, Nathan Thierer, Victoria Ticker, Jariel Torres, Jacob Trach, Dominick Tunison, Cristina Varriale, Tahlia Velez, Gabrelle Villaceran, Jack Vlasics, Bella Vogt, Peyton Weber, Madison Widrick, MaKayla Willard, Cayden Wynn.

Grade 9 High Honor Roll Adhitiya Adavan, Ryan Allen, Annabel Attanasio, Olivia Augustine, Rylan Aung, Japsimranjit Bahia, Kendal Balkam, Mason

Bauder, Jude Bautista, Madison Beardsworth, Braygan Bender, Brady Bernstein, Austin Blackham, Alexandros Bournias, Cameron Brodt, Jack Cagno, Emilie Capron, Ezra Carrasquillo, Sahej Chauhan, Gyan Chemmannur, Indira Christian, Kira Colston, Francesca Conigliaro, Daniel Conte, Natalyn Correll, Melissa Costa, Renna Coyle, Braden Cramer, Addison Crivellaro, Brandon Crosson, Ty Cunningham, Connor Daley, Fiona Daley, Sabrina Daly, Daniel De Paula, Joseph Dente, Simon Diazgranados, Carlie Dow, Chelsea Dressler, Ayden Eckhart, Kate Engler, Richard Fenon, Avery Ferreira, Alex Fink, Owen Fleming, Elliot Flicker, Lauren Fox, Alexander Fras, Ciara Freer, Chloe Fuller, Addison Giesler, Lily Gillespie, Piper Gilligan, Paxton Gold, Peyton Golden, Ryan Golinsky, Abigail Greene, Ella Grimaldi, Allison Grossbauer, Allison Grover, Christopher Grover, Sarah Haddad, Dylan Hahn, Owen Hall, Sebastian Halley, Owen Hanzl, Olivia Harper, Jada Harris, Luke Hasker, Addison Hawk, Brooke Hellwig, Adrian Heredia, Addison Hinkel, Olivia Hobbs, Ryan Hofmann, Andrew Holub, Hailey Hubert, Carlo Igot, Ryleigh Janis, Madison Jankowski, Jax Jordan, Elise Juniper, Parker Kalinoski, Carli Kaniper, Aiden Kavcak, Michael Kelemen, Chase Kerfoot, Keeley Kershner, Abigail Kilareski, Gabriella King, Beckett Kingsley, Jennifer Kirk, Ty Kirkham, Jake Knecht, Morgan Koch, Colton Kresge, Daniel Ksiezopolski, Lilly Kuhs, Lillianna Kupec, Brandon Lai, Gurtaj Lalia, Matthew Leluga, Hanna Leraris-Eberhardt, Anya Lherisson, Kai Lin, Elizabeth Lirag, Julian Lohman, Taylor Long, Rachil Manja, Carter Martin, Benton Mason, Victoria Mazur, Fargay Mbodj, Emma McEntire, Leyla Melendez, Thomas Metzger, Allana Miller, Katelynn Miller, Teagan Moore, Brooke

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From left to right: State Rep. Zach Mako; Jonathan Wolfle with the Northampton VFW; Northampton Mayor Anthony Pristash; Kelly Bauer, LSW, CTP with Valley Health Partners Veteran Health Program; Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure; Conrad Abelovsky with the Northampton American Legion; and Bruce Shellock with Catholic War Vets

High school seniors awarded

Submitted by JO EVANS

Four area high school seniors were awarded the Good Citizens Honor of the Bethlehem Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution on Thursday, April

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Morris, Sheza Mukaddam, Shriti Mukerjee, Samuel Neitz, Joseph Novak, Emily O'Brien, Des-

11. Certificates, pins and monetary gifts were presented. Each student composed an essay on patriotism and the seniors who were awarded are: Allison Marie Harper, Freedom High

School; Mia Lynn Willard, Bethlehem Catholic High School; Julia Maria Medaska, Liberty High School; and Anna Kathryn Hirsch, Northampton Area High School.

mond O'Keefe, Miles O'Keefe, Nathaniel Orlando, Brooke Orr, Michael Ostrowski, Madeline Ott, Shelby Pardo, Nathan Pastor, Kavya Patel, Grace Perez, Angelina Pinto, Natalia Porfidia, Josiah Preslar, Veronica Price, Pablo Puente Pena, Michael Quinn, Riley Radomski, Adrianna Raschilla, Olivia Reagle, Ella Reed, Payton Reichl, Aidan Reilly, Ella Requena, Gavin Rifendifer, Joseph Rivera, Alison Roesch, Brady Rohn, Ashlynn

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Grade 9 Honor Roll

David Abreu, Jillian Aide, Amalia Bialiy, Jacob Bierman, Jacob Blatz, Julianna Bolcer, Antonios Boulis, Kayla Brewington, Luca Brown, Andrew Burnard, Gavin Burnard, Adam Caprez, Mayte Carreon, Ashlyn Carrezola, Ryan Castanhas, Bailee Castone, Jamison Causa, Dominic Ciaccia, Griffin Corley, Conor Correll, Kaylen Cruz, Peyton Davidson, Ethan Deasey, Sarah Deily, Sarah Del Aguila, Dominic DeReamus, Drew Dishong, Nathan Dollak, Landon Doncses, Jasmine Donello, Aiyana Englert, Noah Enstrom, Eisley Farnack, Saige Faucett, Alessandria Franceschini, Christian Funari, Annabella Galica, Prabhnoor Gill, Brianna Gold, Bri-

anna Gonzalez, Aidan Gowarty, Nicholas Grant, Jaskirat Grewal, Carter Guzman, Ava Hangen, Braeden Hawk, Ryan Hawk, Erin Henchy, Raegan Henderson, Kellen Hildebrand, Austin Hinkel, Evan Homoki, Kyle Infantino, Emily Jacobs, Kellen Johnson, Quincy Johnson, Jada Jones, Alexis Jurnock, Ellie Kane, Logan Kappel, Carter Kelemen, Wyatt Keller, Corbin Kleintop, Michael Kleintop, Max Kunkle, Elijah La Placa, Anthony Laboy, Olivia Langer, Juliana Lanphere, Rickardy Lapaix, Mason Leickel, Lamar Lessard, Ryan Lichtenberger, Grace Llaudes, Weston Loeper, Ashlynn Losey, Anna Lubowiki, Cadence Mackerley, Delaini Matthew, Grace May, Kassandra Mazzarese-Zin, Nicholas McCartney, Hugh McGuire, Connor McNamee, Chelsea Mertz, Sydney Mihalik, Bucaram Moncayo, Caleb Moore, Ethan Morillo, Owen Moyer, Jack Nelson, Zakary Noel, Spencer Oswald, Krisha Patel, Nicholas Pelissier, Mya Perez, Vincent Philip, Kayla Philipovich, Robert Pichetto, Stella Porfidia, Jaysen Portes, Malana Prashad, Mackynzee Reeves, Anna Ricci, Garrett Riffert, Aaron Robinson, Raymond Rodriguez, Audrey Samsel, Joseph Santini, Kathryn Savage, Emily Schmidt, Cadence Serfoss, Zachary Sergeant, Kaydnce Sheppard, Suzette Showalter, Jacob Simpson, Mason Simpson, Andreas Skirlis, Anthony Stampf, Torin Sweeney, Colin Tiers, Logan Tocheny, Nicholas Torrisi, Jaydyn Toth, Taisen VanHise, Audrey Wanko, Layne Wargo, Campbell Watt, Rowen Weirbach, Myla Wheeler, Kaitlyn Williams, Matthew Wortmann, Madalyn Yeakel, Willow Yoder.