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Allen Township Supervisors discuss enhancing safety At Kohls and Indian Trail Road intersection
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During their April 8 meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors discussed safety enhancements at the intersection of Kohls and Indian Trail roads.
The intersection was recently reopened following bridge construction by PennDOT. This new construction included adding a guardrail to Kohls Road, alongside the Hokendauqua Creek. However, the township is wondering whether this rail can be extended to improve safety for drivers.
Township engineers looked at the intersection and confirmed that, while the length of the guardrail does meet state standards, a sharp turn or icy conditions could result in vehicles tumbling down the bank’s steep slope.
In addition, a guardrail on the opposite side of the road, shielding a culvert, has been hit several times by drivers and is currently damaged. Supervisor Dale Hassler said it is impeding regularsized cars, not to mention emergency vehicles.
Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said guardrails are “expensive.” However, Eckhart, engineers and supervisors wondered whether PennDOT could reassess the guardrails when their maintenance team comes out to the site to fix the recent damage. They may take it upon themselves to extend the creek-side rail for additional safety.
In other news, the township has accepted several bids for road work at Village Drive, Jennings Run, Walking Purchase Circle, Yeats Run and Marshall Run.
These roads have not been milled or overlayed since their construction. Engineers will review the received bids before making a recommendation to supervisors. This work will be paid for using liquid fuel funds.
Supervisors also approved payments for completed municipal building renovations. These payments included $51,585.00 to ASL Refrigeration, $194,491.13 and $8,684.50 to Mohawk Contracting, $10,115.78 to the Warko Group, and $5,100.30 to Albarell Electric.
Work on the roof and protective, ballistic glass windows is still outstanding from Mohawk Contracting.
Phase II of the building’s renovation is expected to start in midApril and be completed by July. Finally, supervisors are prepar-
ing a new ordinance that will reduce the number of Recreation Board members from nine to five. This will make it easier to achieve the quorum needed to conduct business. In addition, this new ordinance will forbid supervisors from serving on the board.
“Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s right,” Hassler said. Currently, supervisors are legally allowed to sit on other township boards. However, should three or more supervisors be in attendance, this would violate the Sunshine Act, and forbid supervisors from speaking as members of the public.
In addition, the township is considering hiring a part-time or seasonal Parks and Recreation coordinator to help carry out actions voted on by the board.
East Allen Supervisors Concerned Over Widespread Dumping
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During their April 10 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors expressed concerns over widespread dumping and littering in the township.
“Is illegal dumping worse than ever?” Supervisor Roger Unangst asked township public works members. “[Because] it seems worse than ever to me.”
Public works acknowledged an increase in repeated dumping, especially on Locust Road. Construction materials have been dumped in the same spot over the last several weeks. Supervisors have also noticed dumping on Route 512 and Weaversville Road.
Township Manager Brent Green said Keep PA Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit, has grant funding available, as well as cameras for loan, should supervisors want to record the illegal dumping for state police. Supervisors
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Bath Area Fish Committee seeking Volunteers and donations for annual Fishing contest
By CATHERINE STROH
The Bath Area Fish Committee will be hosting their annual kids fishing contest this year from 8 a.m. Saturday, April 26 through 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27. They are currently seeking volunteers and donations. If you would like to donate to the annual kids fishing contest, please send donations to The Bath Area Fish Committee at P.O. Box 143, Bath PA 18014. The fish committee is also in need of volunteers allyear round for various maintenance such as clean-up and grass cutting (all equipment is provided), and especially lead -
ing up to the annual fishing contest.
If you’d like to volunteer for a creek clean-up and dams building on Saturday, April 19 at 9 a.m., meet at the creek in Bath or contact Pete at 610-7306737 with questions.
On Friday, April 25 at 3:30 p.m., a fish stocking will take place at the creek. Anyone who would like to come join and help is welcome to attend. The fish stocking is a great opportunity for children to participate who would like to be involved. If you would like to volunteer for a great cause, be involved and help the creek and the
community, please inquire and come be active. Volunteering with the Bath Area Fish Committee is a great opportunity for children, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, students needing to complete community service hours, and anyone else interested in helping; all are vital and welcome.
On Saturday, April 26, the annual kids fishing contest will kick off at 8 a.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath. The contest will conclude at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27.
Call Pete at 610-730-6737 for more information and we’ll see you at the creek.
Lehigh Township Supervisors prepare For warmer days ahead
By LAURA KLOTZ
During the April 8 meeting of the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors, Northampton County judge candidate Jeremy Clark introduced himself and invited anyone to ask him questions after the meeting.
Following, Joe Gruber, of Benchmark Civil Engineering, represented Tyler and Emily Landis, who had submitted their final plan for their minor subdivision. Township Engineer Michael Muffley confirmed that the plan is good to move forward,
aside from needing a few minor touch-ups, and Gruber requested a few waivers for items that were not relevant to the property in question. The supervisors voted to accept the plan, conditional to receiving letters from certain required agencies and the applicants paying the recreation fee. Next, a discussion was held concerning the advertising signs being sold for display at Danielsville Park. It was explained that local businesses may pay the township $1,000 for the advertising, which includes the cost of
the sign and a three-year term of display. Once the three years are over, the business may renegotiate the deal or take the sign for their own use. There was some contention over whether the recreation board was aware of the fee. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe recommended that the full recreation board meet as soon as possible to reach a consensus and clear up any misunderstandings. The signs which have already been purchased, meanwhile, will be displayed, and whatever profit remains after the signs are printed will be exclusively earmarked for Danielsville Park.
Following, Public Works Director Frank Zamadics said that his crew is waiting for the road temperatures to get high enough to begin line painting.
Board President Michael Jones inquired as to whether the township owns signage to advertise
CORRECTION
In last week’s issue of The Home News, we incorrectly stated on page 2 that a gentleman sitting in a photo alongside William Beck was Granville Hahn. The name of the gentleman sitting is unknown.
burn bans when in effect. Zamadics confirmed that the signs are there and can be displayed whenever the supervisors request it.
Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand said that the fire company also has a sign of this type which they can display at the intersection of Route 248 and Blue Mountain Road. Residents were reminded to call the nonemergency line to let the township know when they are planning a controlled burn.
Zamadics also provided supervisors with a list of roads in the township which will need oil and chip repair.
Katherine Mack requested that the public works crew look into the non-functioning light in the parking lot of the administration building.
Under zoning, Zoning Officer Elizabeth Amato received 56 new permit applications in March, 35 of which were granted. She also received six new complaints and is beginning to issue citations. She was recently in court with regard to two offenders, noting that the response to their violations will be “heavy-handed.”
Variances have been received for a winery, a kennel and many other items.
Under police, Police Chief Scott Fogel presented the supervisors with five years’ worth of data, noting that traffic citations and criminal arrests have been on a decline during that time. However, as the township population has increased, so has the number of calls. A core services study indicates that with this increase in call volume, the township police force should have between 18 and 20 officers rather than the current 12, particularly with the amount of data that must be reviewed daily such as body cam footage. Supervisors granted Fogel’s request to apply for a hiring grant, in the hopes of slowly increasing the police force. Fogel recommended adding two more officers in 2026, then skipping a year or two of hiring to allow training and development without overwhelming the system. There is a
nationwide shortage of police officers which is why the township is only able to hire full-time officers.
Next, Hildebrand reported that the fire company’s annual sportsmen’s night was a rousing success and has covered the firehouse’s electric bill for the next year. The fire on Cherryville Road continues to burn, and even the recent rain did not help because the fire is too far below ground for water to reach it without evaporating. All the company can do is monitor the situation and wait for the fire to burn itself out.
Meanwhile, the new truck which had been approved for purchase and which was expected to be ready in 2026 now looks to be ready by August, due to supply lines having opened up. At the recommendation of Backenstoe, the fire company will accept the truck once completed and work out a payment agreement with the manufacturer.
Hildebrand said that the Catasauqua fire commissioner gave him some information about how they lease vehicles, so he feels this can be arranged without much difficulty.
The parts for the new maintenance building have been received by Vision Mechanical and they are scheduling repairs.
Following, supervisors continued their discussion from the previous meeting with regard to renewing leases. The leases will have the fire tax addendum put into them. The lease held by Blue Mountain Quarter Midgets for the race track has expired and will be redone. The Blue Mountain Quarter Midgets also requested to add some fencing and blacktop to the property on their lease, for increased safety, and the supervisors agreed to this as long as they get the necessary permits from the zoning board.
After the previous meeting, at which the supervisors voted to allocate emergency funds to the fire department for the Cherryville
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Northampton County Sheriff’s Department warns Of phone scam Creative Corner
Submitted by JESSICA BERGER
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department is alerting the public to a phone scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers. The department has received reports of a caller identifying themselves as “Sergeant Walker” from the Northampton County
Sheriff’s Department. The caller falsely claims that the recipient has failed to appear for jury duty and may face arrest unless they pay a fee.
This is a scam. The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department does not contact residents by phone to demand payment or solicit money in lieu of arrest. Residents are urged to remain
The Glory of SprinG
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ready for a new beginning – a new birth, so to speak. On that first spring day, Sarah bundled up against the still-cold morning air and ventured on her daily walk. As she walked up her street searching for signs, praying for a hint of color, she stopped and smiled as her blue eyes captured a red-breasted, black-winged bird.
She stood still and softly whispered, "Welcome back." As the robin took flight, Sarah made a mental note to ask Rhea and Lucy, her dearest friends since childhood, if they knew which bird was the first to sing in the wee hours of the morning, awakening and encouraging the other birds to join the chorus.
Sarah continued her walk, spotting small clumps of green daffodil leaves waiting patiently, anxious for warmer weather to make their debut. She noticed tiny buds on tree branches and a few tender stems hugging a brown field stone foundation hiding radiant bluebells. Two yards down, Sarah's eye caught a glimpse of a striking pink pussy willow bush in full bloom. As she returned
home, she felt rejuvenated and looked forward to the upcoming weeks – and Easter.
Later that afternoon, Sarah put the kettle on, sat at her kitchen table, and wrote out two invitations, one to Lucy and one to Rhea. She had been doing this for over 20 years—inviting her two friends for an afternoon of tea, scones, an Easter craft, and togetherness. Sarah smiled and then sealed the envelopes. Early the following day, she slipped the special invites under the doors of her guests.
The days warmed over the next two weeks, enticing the spring flowers to pop up and take a bow with their exquisite colors and heavenly scents. Sarah loved tending to her flowers, thinking each one a blessing from above. On this spring day, she stood in the middle of her garden, chose several of her favorite flowers, and made two lovely bouquets for her special company.
SUNDAY 8:30 AM Gather for fellowship & refreshments followed by our Easter Worship at 9:30 AM
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Rhea and Lucy arrived simultaneously, bearing wrapped Easter gifts for their dear friend. Sarah welcomed them with a hug and a kiss on the cheek and invited them to the dining room. The table was beautifully set with her mother's China, complete with matching teacups. In the center of the table was a charming China teapot that had belonged to her grandmother.
Creative Corner spring. Those two found something to love about each season. I watched them grieve with rivers of tears when a loved one took their journey to heaven. I remember seeing them struggle in tough times and when they celebrated the good times. I remember my grandmother telling my mother over a cup of tea, the cups we're drinking out of now, that one thing she held dear to her heart was the knowledge that love never dies; the resurrected Christ was proof of that. Through their wisdom, I learned that when times are tough and life isn't going the way we want, remember it’s always darkest before the beautiful morning sun shines.”
The women journeyed down memory lane as they enjoyed a surprise lunch of vegetable beef soup and croissants filled with tuna salad. They remembered dashing around a park, searching for fancy-colored eggs to fill their baskets, and waking up the following day to find that the Easter bunny had paid a visit. With tears in her eyes, Lucy spoke of missing her mother, who loved spring and gardening. Rhea reached over and gently touched Lucy's arm, letting her know she was not alone. While listening to the conversations, Sarah filled the teapot with steaming hot water and then returned to fill each cup. She sat down, put a sugar cube and a splash of milk into her cup, took a sip, then looked up at her friends. Lucy and Rhea knew that look. Sarah was the oldest of the group, the one they went to when wonderful, exciting things happened in their lives and when times were tough or in times of sadness and uncertainty.
After a few more sips of tea, Sarah looked up at the girls and began, "I remember my mother and father. They both loved Continued from page 4
Gazing out over her garden, Sarah shared her mother’s love of Easter, not just for the flowers or the baskets filled with candy and beautiful eggs, but for the message of hope each new day brought. In her wisdom and faith, she turned to helping others by listening, encouraging, and being there for them through thick and thin. As she helped others, she helped herself through simple acts of kindness, proving that true friendship is to be treasured, and that the connections we make are meant to be celebrated, not only on Easter, but every single day.
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Eckhart will be gathering information on potential costs and job descriptions to present to supervisors.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
Bath Area Kids Fishing Contest
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Lehigh Township Supervisors
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Road fire, Township Manager Alice Rehrig drafted a resolution in the event of a similar event in the future. The resolution was discussed and amended slightly, and the supervisors voted to grant the township manager the discretion to allocate emergency funding of no more than $10,000. Should the amount needed be greater than that, the board will convene an emergency meeting.
On a final note, board member Cynthia Miller said that she received a call about the timing of the traffic light at the Cherryville Road intersection. The board will examine the data and see what might be done about it.
The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport.
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING
BATH AUTHORITY SYSTEM
Weeks of Apr. 14, 2025 to Apr. 25, 2025
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.
Louise
She was the wife of the
Kenneth H. Miltenberger, who passed in 1997. Born in Bath, Louise was the daughter of the late Paul Klingaman and Mabel Weaver.
Louise was the oldest living member of Emmanuel's Church. She sang in the choir and was a Sunday school teacher.
She will be dearly missed by her sons, Glen of Sacramento, Calif., Jeffrey of Zephyr Hills, Fla., James and Jack of Bath. Another brother, Kenneth T. of Fair Oaks
Ranch, Texas passed in 2019. Her brother Robert of Reamstown, Pa. preceded her passing. A family and friends celebration gathering will be held at the residence. Interment will be at Jacob's Union Cemetery, Jackson, Pa. at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made at the residence, or flowers in honor of her memory at Emmanuel's Church. Arrangements and cremation care are under the direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown - Bath. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome.net.
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Northampton County To accept Applications For 2025 Grow NORCO Program Grants
Submitted by JESSICA BERGER
County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development announce that the County of Northampton will accept applications for the 2025 Grow NORCO Program from April 21 until 4 p.m. on May 30. Grow NORCO grants are available to a federally registered non-profit entity, 501(C)(3) or 501(C)(4) or a municipal entity located within Northampton County. Grant funds can be used for capital improvements, quality of life initiatives, façade programs, operations and community planning. Eligible or-
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4th Annual Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers. FMI call 610-969-2082. 8th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 7 at noon on West Prospect Street in Nazareth. Visit nasbra.com for more info.
16th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canal Street Park in Northampton.
Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing Contest- Begins Saturday, April 26 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath. Fish stocking Friday, April 25 around 3:30 p.m.
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, email bathpamuseum@gmail.com or message Bath Museum on Facebook.
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. Easton Winter Market- Every Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to noon outside the Easton Public Market, 323 Northampton St., Easton. EBT accepted.
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 Road, Bath.
Helping Homeless Veterans- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.
Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank- Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Drive, Bath.
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 Drive, Bath.
Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions- An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments; meets second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. For registration, call 610-258-0700.
Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held the third Saturday of the month through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 Belvidere St. 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.
Pa. State Police Child Safety Seat Check- Monday, May 19 from 2-8 p.m. at Bath Borough municipal building parking lot, 121 S. Walnut St., Bath.
Spuds & Spurs Festival- Saturday, June 21 from 1-6 p.m. on South Chestnut Street (between Main and Northampton streets).
Northampton County Senior Centers
For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.
Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.
Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Road, 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.
Northampton County
a Highlands Conservation Act Grant Award
Submitted by JESSICA BERGER
Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Division of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a Highlands Conservation Act Grant Award to permanently protect approximately 43 acres of open space within the Borough of Stockertown.
The Highlands region spans 3.4 million acres across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. The iconic Highlands landscape is distinguished by Appalachian Mountain ridges, hills and plateaus, deciduous and coniferous forests, streams, lakes and working farms. Under the Highlands Conservation Act, the Highlands Conservation Act grant program was founded to conserve natural resources in the region and sustain key landscapes for the benefit of people and wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Conservation Investment administers the Highlands Conservation Act grant program.
Projects supported by the HCA grant program preserve land of high conservation value fulfilling the act’s conservation objectives of clean water, healthy forests, thriving wildlife populations, agriculture and recreation opportunities. Competitive funding is distributed in the ranking of individual projects submitted by the states, consistent with the Highlands Conservation Act’s conservation goals.
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in partnership with Northampton County, submitted a proposal for the county’s land acquisition of 43 acres, more or less. The grant award of $730,000 is the first competitive funding award in Pennsylvania this year. Northampton County will need to match the funding for the fee simple acquisition of approximately $1.4 million.
This project will conserve criti-
cal landscapes within the twocounty region fulfilling a core goal in the Commonwealth’s Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape. Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape is a proactive, partnership approach to regional landscape conservation in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Northampton County conserves critical landscapes, restores degraded habitats and buffered stream corridors, and promotes best management practices as core goals. The Bushkill Creek Watershed includes the regional Two Rivers Area Trailway, which
co-aligns with the September 11 National Memorial Trail, connecting people to greenway and trail opportunities to promote the region’s green assets.
“This acquisition is a major step in improving trail access in the region and I am excited for the expanded recreation opportunities it will provide to the public,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “Not only does addition of the property help the Commonwealth close a key trail gap in the Two Rivers Trailway in Northampton County, it helps the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape expand the LINK Trail Network and its work to build a world-class trail system within the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.”
“In the past decade, Northampton County has experienced exponential growth in large-scale warehouse and logistics development eliminating open space and farmland in the county at a record pace. Our acquisition protects the land from development and conserves the agricultural, environmentally sensitive habitat, and
trail connections in the Bushkill Creek Watershed,” stated McClure. “We are honored to be a recipient of this prestigious grant award and our staff in the Division of Parks and Recreation will continue to work in partnership with DCNR and the USFWS to conserve critical open space in Northampton County.”
The acquisition will add to the 2,380 acres of green space of parks, trails and open space areas owned by the County of Northampton, and managed by Continued on page 14
Bath Borough residents voice concerns About nuisance neighbors; council
Presented
with homeless initiatives
By SAVANNAH BROWN
During the Bath Borough Council meeting on Monday, April 14, several residents voiced concerns about the deplorable conditions of neighboring properties on Pine Street and East Main Street.
On Pine Street, a resident divulged that she previously alerted the borough and presented proof of a property’s accumulation of garbage, junk, waste, bricks, concrete, dismantled truck parts, metal caging, toolboxes, gas cans, wood, tubing and more that has been dumped on the property and street, which has caused a rat infestation.
“[I] put on an $80,000 addition on my home and that’s what I have to look at when I look out the front door. It’s abysmal,” she stated.
The resident added that the situation is out of hand and that it falls under the borough’s nuisance code, but nothing has been done about it.
Two other residents that also live on Pine Street attested to the mess as well, asking council what can be done about the situation.
Following, two residents complained about a similar situation on East Main Street, stating that nothing has been done about the issue either.
One resident expressed that the property is so unsightly that she refuses to invite friends and family to her home.
She also shared that the property has been vacant for the past 18 years she has lived there and since October, the situation has been rapidly declining due to her neighbor’s negligence.
The two residents that reside on the street noted there are slates falling off the roof, windows falling out, garbage out front that has caused an infestation of mice, three rusted stationary vehicles in the back and a boat that has sat in the back of the property for 10 years, which was previously parked under a tent that blew over into their yard, breaking their fence.
“The pile just keeps getting higher and it doesn’t matter if I’m at my back door, my upstairs bedroom or my dining room, I look out and all I see is rusted junk. It’s really shameful that
you kind of have to be sad to come home to your house after work and look at that,” a resident stated.
“We’re in the process of repainting our façade, doing work on our property on an ongoing basis to improve our property, not to have it being torn down by our neighbor. I think we can all agree that our homes are our biggest investments in life, and if I go to resell my property, I’m very concerned. So, we would appreciate anything this council can do to alleviate,” another resident implored.
Borough Manager Bradford T. Flynn said he would look into the matters.
Additionally, Council Vice President Michele Ehrgott addressed concerns regarding the ongoing issue of residents abusing the privilege of parking in their yards. Ehrgott also revealed that the MS4 projects are ripping up some residents’ yards, which has resulted in mud overflowing onto the streets.
Next, Junior Councilmember Lilah Goldfarb’s mother, Abigail Goldfarb, presented council with some suggestions for helping homeless families with children in the borough improve their quality of life by finding or maintaining suitable and affordable housing after Lilah asked her mother what can be done.
Goldfarb runs a nonprofit in Allentown for the homeless or housing unstable and suggested council consider what can be done to preserve the diverse socioeconomic group that resides in Bath as the population expands, which could prevent people from being priced out and help break the cycle of poverty.
Goldfarb pointed out that keeping up with home repairs can be challeng-
Bath Social Hall holds annual Easter egg hunt
The Bath Social Hall held their annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 13 at the Green Street Park in Bath. They would like to thank everyone that participated in the egg hunt, it was a great turn out! They also thank the firefighters of the Bath Volunteer Fire Dept. for giving the Easter bunny a ride over to the egg hunt on the fire truck.
ing. However, Pennsylvania recently passed a historic amount of funding for homeowners who earn below the median income to weatherize, upgrade and do
façade work on their homes. She suggested that a first step could be engaging property owners that provide rentals to see
A spring-cleaning checklist to refresh
Goodhousekeeping.com
Spring often feels like a fresh start — the ideal time to tackle cleaning and organizing projects you've been overlooking all year. Cleaning the entire house isn't easy, but you don't have to do everything at once. Rather than stress over where to begin, follow this spring-cleaning checklist, which includes detailed instructions for every room and what must be done
throughout the house.
What to Clean in All Rooms
home
Before you deep clean individual rooms, consider what should be done throughout the house — think dusty baseboards, dirty walls and dull windows in every room. You may choose to divide your to-do list by room, or start by tackling these tasks one by one.
uum baseboards with the brush attachment. If needed, follow with a wet microfiber cloth (use water or all-purpose cleaner).
Home Improvement
Dust ceilings, vents, fans and light fixtures: Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with water to wipe away dust.
ment project: you are well-rested after your summer holiday, the weather is pleasant and, with the summer heat waves over, you can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall.
Clean baseboards: Vac-
Clean walls: Your walls might be dusty or dirty (think food splatters in the kitchen). Dust walls with a dry floor mop and tackle grime with a mixture of dish soap and water.
Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.
Wipe down mirrors: Try a glass cleaner and microfiber cloth.
Get your mind in the gutter
lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in ad dition to flooding your basement.
ment 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.
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
Wash windows and window treatments: Before cleaning windows with glass cleaner, wipe down the screens and frames. Dust window treatments or clean them in the washing machine if the care label permits.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Making sure the locks are
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
Checking the sealant or caulk to make sure it doesn’t need to be
Prepare your deck and
Vacuum and mop floors:
Use a vacuum to pick up dust, dirt and debris (using attachments to tackle corners and moldings). Use a damp mop to clean floors — don't forget a cleaner that is safe for your flooring.
Your Room-by-Room Cleaning Checklists
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.
Bedrooms
• Wash all bedding, including pillows and comforters
Give your windows a thorough check-up
• Clean the mattress
• Organize closets and dresser drawers
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum under the bed
• Spot clean or deep clean carpets and rugs
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.
Bathrooms
• Deep clean the shower
and tub — don't forget glass shower walls and the shower head
• Clean the toilet, sink and countertop
• Wash bath mats
• Wash towels and linens
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.
• Replace or wash shower liner (hint: you can clean it in the washing machine) Kitchen
• Clean out the fridge and freezer
• Deep clean the oven and microwave inside and out
• Organize cabinets and drawers
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.
• Clean garbage cans
• Wipe down cabinet fronts
• De-grease vent hood over the cooktop
If you plan to use your fireplace, the chimney must be inspected by a professional. You
• Deep clean the dishwasher
• Shine-up stainless-steel appliances
Living Room
• Dust furniture
• Clean TV screen
• Wash throw blankets and pillows
• Deep clean couch and upholstered furniture
• Launder or deep clean area rugs
Outdoor Spaces
• Clear out gutters
• Pressure wash deck, patio and siding
• Wash outdoor furniture
• Clean and organize the garage
Laundry Room
• Deep clean the washing machine
• Clean the lint trap thoroughly
• Organize laundry supplies
• Wash or sanitize hampers
NORTHAMPTON AREA
Northampton Fire Dept. Call Log
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents in Northampton Borough during the week of April 6.
Station 42 – Northampton Borough
Station 45 – Allen Township
APRIL 11
Stations 42, 45: 1800 block Main Street. Motor vehicle accident.
Station 42: 400 block East 23rd Street. Ambulance assist.
APRIL 12
Station 42: Unit block W. 4th Street. Ambulance assist.
MARCH 29
Check person/welfare in the 200 block of W. 14th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Juvenile problem in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a juvenile issue.
Agency assist in the 5100 block of Main St., Whitehall. Officers assist Whitehall Police Department.
MARCH 30
Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female.
Suspicious vehicle in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.
Alarm, home, in the 300 block of E. 5th St. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.
Civil matter in the 1900 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue.
Traffic stop in the 1200 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Check person/welfare in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Check building in the 2000 block of Main St. Request to check a building.
MARCH 31
Myster Tree and Shrub Service
Check person/welfare, W. 30th St. and Cherryville Rd. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Traffic stop in the 1800 block and the 2300 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Non-reportable accident in the 2000 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.
Juvenile problem, Main St. and Laubach Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.
Harassment in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of harassment.
MARCH 31
EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Disturbance in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.
APRIL
1
Civil matter in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a civil issue.
Criminal mischief in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a rock thrown at a window of a residence.
Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Traffic stop, Main St. and E 14th St., the 600 block of E. 21st St., the 1000 block of Main St., the 1400 block of Canal St., Washington Ave. and Main St., and W. 10th St. and Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Juvenile problem, Smith Ln. Report of a juvenile issue.
EASTER BUFFET
Suspicious person in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a suspicious male.
APRIL
2
Traffic stop, Laubach Ave. and Mike Lisetski Dr., 100 block of
E. 4th St., Canal St. and W. 14th St., Washington Ave. and E. 15th St., the 300 block of Howertown Rd., and Howertown Rd. and E. 10th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Fraud in the 500 block of Greenview Dr. Report of computer fraud.
Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 14th St., and the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Fraud in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of bank fraud.
Non-reportable accident, W. 14th St. and Poplar St. involving two vehicles.
Juvenile problem, Lerchenmiller Dr., and the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.
APRIL 3
Check area in the 700 block of Sipos Dr. Officers check the area.
Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a male.
Fire call in the 1900 block of Canal St. Officers assist the Northampton Fire Department.
Harassment in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Report of ha-
Nazareth native, Kutztown University
Wrestler named to 2025 NWCA Scholar
All-America Team
Submitted by BRYAN SALVADORE
The Kutztown University wrestling team saw nine studentathletes claim Men's Scholar All-American honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), including Andreo Ferraina, of Nazareth.
To qualify for the Scholar AllAmerican honor, a student-athlete must be an All-American at the 2025 NCAA DII National Championships with a 3.00 GPA, a national qualifier for the National Championships with a 3.25 GPA, or hold a 3.5 GPA after competing in four or more events throughout the 2024-25
season.
Individuals recognized with the NWCA Men's Scholar All-American honor include senior Andreo Ferraina (Nazareth), juniors Bailey Gimbor (Hamburg) and Dalton Gimbor (Hamburg), redshirt junior Hunter Horton (Tussey Mountain), junior Wayne McIntyre (East Stroudsburg North), redshirt sophomore Freddie Retter (Quakertown), redshirt senior Jimmy Ryan (Monsignor Farrell), junior Alex Ward (Battlefield) and senior Matthew Weinberg (Archbishop Ryan).
Dalton Gimbor, Ferraina and Ward earned their third Scholar All-American honor from the
NWCA, while Horton, McIntyre and Weinberg each collected their second award.
Under head coach Robert Fisher, the 20th-ranked Golden Bears finished third at the NCAA Super Region 1 Championships and eighth at the NCAA DII Championships in March, setting program-best marks for its overall team finishes and individual All-Americans along the way.
Nazareth Garden club
Announces
April
meeting
Submitted by JANET FAROLE
The Nazareth Area Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m., at Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg
Sunday, April 13.
Road, Upper Nazareth Township.
The program for the evening will be given by Darius Wilkens, from Edgewater Pond. Darius will introduce the beauty of water gardening and water plants.
This month, club members will display many plant specimens, including tulips, hyacinth and daffodils. They also have three floral arrangements to design; a miniature titled “Precious Moments,” “Good Morning Sunshine” and an “Anything Goes” category.
Refreshments will be served. We welcome visitors to all our meetings.
For more information, please call Janet Farole at 484-2210047.
A reminder To Nazareth Borough Residents
On Easter Sunday morning, April 20 between the hours of 3 and 5:30 a.m., members of the Nazareth Moravian Church Brass Band will be playing hymns starting outside the church and continuing at various street corners in the borough and outside Gracedale to announce the resurrection.
This is a longstanding Moravian tradition in Nazareth, dating back to at least 1786.
At 5:40 a.m., church members will then walk from the church to the Moravian Cemetery for their 6 a.m. sunrise service.
Grow NORCO Program Grants
ganizations can apply for up to $50,000.
Awards will be announced in December 2025 and all projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026.
Interested organizations can apply by visiting the Northampton County Participant Portal hosted by Neighborly Software at: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/NORTHAMPTONCOUNTYPA/participant. Registration is required on the Participant Portal in order to apply.
Program inquiries should be directed to:
Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development, Sarah Ortiz at 610-829-6308 or sortiz@norcopa.gov.
St. John’s Lutheran Church held their annual Palm Sunday Parade and Donkey Walk in the Nazareth Borough on
Directions
Pineapple Stuffing
Ingredients
½ cup to 1 cup white sugar (1 cup is extremely sweet)
½ cup butter
4 large eggs 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
5 slices white bread, cubed
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in pineapple and bread cubes.
Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Let it sit a few minutes to firm up before serving.
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
LVHN introduces weapon
Detecting K-9s
Dexter and Cisco will round LVHN Hospitals and attend community events.
Submitted by PRISCILLA TURBITT
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, has added two security K-9s capable of detecting firearms. Dexter and Cisco have started making rounds at LVHN hospitals and major health network and community events.
“Keeping our patients, colleagues and community safe continues to be our focus,” says Ryan Hay, administrator of Emergency Operations and Public Safety.
Dexter is a male black Labrador retriever. His name means fortunate and skilled.
Cisco is a female springer spaniel. Her name is associated with being free and of a lively spirit.
Both dogs are about 1½ years old.
Two LVHN security officers, Kasey O’Connell and Ed Mayer, are their full-time handlers.
“We’re looking forward to introducing Dexter and Cisco to the community,” says O’Connell, who is paired with Cisco. “They have rotating schedules that involve visiting multiple campuses.”
Visitors are encouraged to
who is paired with Dexter.
The K-9s’ scent detection capabilities are so precise that they can often detect a firearm simply when walking into a room.
“While they’ll be used for specific detection when there is an increased concern, they are also constantly sniffing for weapons as they routinely make their way through units and public spaces,” says John Christman, director of Security Services.
Together, the officers and dogs passed a National Detection Certification conducted by two independent certifying officials from out of state.
LVHN acquired the K-9s from Stapleton Security, which provides detection and security ser-
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Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Easter
Dine-in or take-out
Mount Bethel Diner
2600 N Delaware Dr., Mt Bethel
Open 7 days a week Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 570-897-6409
The 36th Annual Robert H. Becker Memorial Concert
Proudly presents…
Our Father, A Journey Through The Lord’s Prayer Composed and directed by Pepper Choplin
Featuring a community-wide choir of 50 voices
Pepper Choplin is a full-time composer, conductor and humorist. Choplin has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Music degree in composition from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
With a diverse musical background, Choplin incorporates varied styles such as folk, Gospel, classical and jazz. He has published over 330 anthems for church and school choir, plus 24 church cantatas and 4 books of piano arrangements. Over 150 groups have commissioned him to write original works for them. An original hymn, “Come to the Water,” appears in the hymnal, “Celebrating Grace.” Since 1991, his choral music has sold several million copies. Each week, thousands of singers around the world present his music in churches and schools.
Concert tickets
$15 Adults / $12 Seniors & Children
please ask before petting the K-9s while they’re working.
“Dexter and Cisco are friendly faces in the hospitals, despite their highly skilled and important role to detect firearms,” says Mayer,
Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m.
St. John’s United Church of Christ 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth
Tickets available through St. John’s UCC Call 610-759-0893
Gourmet Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser after concert
$12 Adults / $6 Children
“I have spent my life fighting for the people of Northampton County— as an advocate, public servant, and leader. Now, I’m running for County Executive to ensure a strong, sustainable future for all.”
Tara Zrinski
Cisco
East Allen Supervisors
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expressed interest in moving forward with enforcement to curb the littering.
In other news, township engineers met with PennDOT to review the intersection at Route 248 and Airport Road. This intersection evaluation is part of PennDOT’s multi-year traffic improvement plan.
“We’ve had an increase in crashes in that [area],” said Supervisor Mark Schwartz.
Engineer James Milot said that concern was mentioned to PennDOT.
“People aren’t using turn signals,” he said. “So drivers pulling off Airport Road are frustrated.”
“Sometimes they take chances that they probably shouldn’t,” he added.
One solution Milot suggested is adding a channelized rightturn lane off Route 248 onto Airport Road.
PennDOT is continuing its evaluation.
Supervisors also granted a 90day extension to the Farmhouse Village Major Subdivision. All conditions for East Allen Township have been met; however, agreements must still be signed with Hanover Township. All residences are located in Hanover Township, but several property boundaries and emergency access
roads are located in East Allen.
Finally, supervisors received a recreation report from Recreation Director Chuck Frantz.
The spring soccer program currently has 200 players, while summer camp is starting in June.
The township is also asking any Scouts who may be interested in an Eagle Scout project to reach out. There is an interest in adding Little Free Libraries to township parks that may make good projects.
Finally, supervisors approved the removal of outdated exercise stations.
The next East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, April 24.
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rassment.
Suspicious act, Smith Ln. Report of a suspicious act.
EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of E. 21st St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
K-9 used/assist in the 3800 block of Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem Township. Officer Perry and K-9 Officer Chico conducted a vehicle search.
EMS ambulance assist, Main St. and Laubach Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Non-reportable accident in the 1800 block of Center St. involving one vehicle.
Domestic in the 1600 block of Canal St. between a male and a female.
Traffic stop, Main St. and E. 7th St., and E. 13th St. and Washington Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.
APRIL 4
Traffic stop in the 1000 block, the 2200 block and the 2400 block of Main St., Main St. and Cherryville Rd., Washington Ave. and E. 22nd St., and Main St. and E. 14th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St., the 1800 block of Franklin St., and the 1700 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.
Neighbor complaint in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of a neighbor issue.
EMS ambulance assist in the 200 block of W. 30th St., the 1300 block of Newport Ave., and the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Juvenile problem in the unit block and the 2000 block of Laubach Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.
Northampton County
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the Department of Public Works, Division of Parks and Recreation. It will permanently protect wildlife habitat, environmentally sensitive species, and implements best management practices for agricultural use, trails and floodplain restoration. The HCA grant award helps the county continue open space preservation to support clean water, healthy forests and wildlife, agriculture and abundant outdoor recreation to enhance Northampton County’s Livable Landscapes.
Weapon Detecting K-9s
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vices across the country and has its K-9 training facility in East Stroudsburg.
The K-9s were trained by Frank Reda, who has more than 30 years of experience. He has worked with hundreds of law enforcement agencies nationwide and is contracted by the Department of
Homeland Security as a subject matter expert on K-9 detection. Reda handpicked Dexter and Cisco for LVHN.
LVHN modeled its K-9 program after that of Hartford Health, which has shown much success.
Using K-9s to detect weapons is a leading-edge safety initiative. The program is a proactive strategy that invests in LVHN’s longstanding commitment to safety.
The Classifieds
ARE YOU HIRING?
Are you hiring and having trouble finding employees? Try placing a Help Wanted ad on our Classifieds page! Classifieds start at $10 for the first 25 words. Advertise for 3 weeks and get the fourth week free with mention of this ad. Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com to get started. (TN)
P/T SEASONAL – MOORE TOWNSHIP
Moore Township is seeking part-time employees to assist in maintaining parks from May to September for approximately 20 to 30 hours per week. Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers’ license, and should have experience in lawn care and maintenance. Construction and mechanical backgrounds are a plus. Applications may be requested by emailing secretary@ mooretownship.org or by picking up from the Moore Township Municipal Building between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Township Manager on or before April 25, 2025. Moore Township Board of Supervisors (4/17)
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NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC. 27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, storm windows & screens repaired, insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. (4/17)
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AYCE SOUP SAMPLER Saturday, April 26 at Salem United Methodist Church, 1067 Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville. All you can eat soup, salad, assorted breads, dessert and drink $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 and free for children under 3. First seating is 3-4:30 p.m. and second seating is 5-6:30 p.m. Call/email 484-280-1413/ neffshirley2@gmail.com for tickets. Proceeds benefit Community Outreach for Veteran Programs. (4/24)
FIND N SEEK SPONSORS
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PHOTOS
The Home News is seeking photos for the April photo of the month contest. The theme is “Barns.” Email your photos featuring barns to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, April 21. The winner will be featured in the April 24 issue of The Home News. (4/17)
NOTICE
to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to:
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (4/10-4/24)
ESTATE NOTICE
AUDREY E. CHERNEY, a/k/a AUDREY CHERNEY, a/k/a AUDREY EISLER CHERNEY, dec’d., Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA
Executor: Keith N. Cherney c/o Joshua T. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esq., KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (4/10-4/24)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Diana S. Berger, late of Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Tracy Lynn Berger-Carmen 502 Bauer Rd. Bath, PA 18014
Administrator
Steven D. Brown, Esquire
Spengler Brown Law Offices
110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (4/10-4/24)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Timothy E. Bowersox, late of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Bath, PA 18014
Administrator
Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire
Spengler Brown Law Offices
110 East Main Street
Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (4/10-4/24)
BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
BOROUGH OF NORTH CATASAUQUA
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton, the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority and the Borough of North Catasauqua at the office of the undersigned, in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for the furnishing of asphalt and stone materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of the bid award.
Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the abovementioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after April 4, 2025.
All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder and identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted.
Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and the awards made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton.
The Municipalities and the Authority reserve the right to in-
crease or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the awards in the best interests of the Boroughs and the Borough Authority.
Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year after award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as bid guarantee, a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton.
Brian Welsko Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P. O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (4/10 & 4/17)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2025 RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth , Northampton county, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building’ 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time , Thursday, May 1, 2025 for furnishing the 2025 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day at the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps Building, 519 Seip Avenue, Nazareth PA. All available information covering the furnishing of this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Keith Knecht, Public Works Superintendent ( 610 -759 -0401...484-239-1197 ) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Michael Schallock of Keystone Consulting Engineers 2870 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem PA 18020 - 610-8654555.
Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000.00 ).
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a certified check in the amount of One Thousand ( $ 1,000.00 ) dollars within twenty ( 20 ) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “ BID FOR 2025 RENTAL EQUIPMENT “. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Paul Kokolus Secretary / Treasurer Borough of Nazareth (4/17 & 4/24)
PUBLIC SALE
2000 Toyota Camry Vin# 4T1BG22K6YU759380
Arthofer Towing & Transport, LLC
2686 Buss Rd. Bath, PA 18014
Sealed Bids accepted until 9am 4/18 (4/17)
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF Kwasi Ohene, of the Township of Lower Saucon, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration have been granted to Serena Korantema Ohene, Administratrix, all persons being indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to:
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (4/17-5/1)
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9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 610-262-4566. (4/17)
Estate of Peter McGee Sr. a/k/a Peter McGee, deceased, late of Northampton, 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: Michele L. Lerch ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire
SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (4/3-4/17)
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF Stephen H. Brendler, of the Borough of Hellertown, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary have been granted to Barbara Ann Brendler, Executrix, all persons indebted
Terri L. Wilburn 3 Kingswood Dr. Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Executor
Steven D. Brown, Esquire
Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (4/10-4/24)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Althea M. Hahn, late of Township of Moore, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Randall S. Hahn
2827 Dogwood Lane
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ASSUMPTION BVM
PARISH, Northampton.
610-262-2559
Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. –Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri.– Mass 8 a.m., Sat. –Mass 4 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 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES
UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.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 CHURCH, 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 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 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
Worship first, third and fifth Sundays 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 8:30/10:30
a.m., Mon. – Fri. –Mass
8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 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 8/10:15/11:30 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., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 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.
Bath Bowling
Bath Industrial League Championship
D&R PRECISION MACHINE2778 pins
Brian Dilley 618(b)
Dave Roman 506(182)
Rick Dilley 564(197)
Josh Horninger 508(192) Butch Post Jr 582(204)
Shafer Landscaping2532 pins
Joe Schwartz 415
Mark Flamisch 459
Jeff Lear 476
Marty Csencsits 482
Matt Paulus 523(201)
Overall Satndings
Team Won
Patrick Armstrong and Manager Flynn to prepare documents for the purchase of a property on Creek Road for $1,500.
Additional unanimous approvals included an amendment to the borough’s Snow & Ice Control Policy, enhancing winter operations; advancement of the Bath Borough Council Handbook as drafted by the PFA Committee on March 19; a $500,000 transfer from the borough’s tax account to its general fund; and acknowledgment of the Bath Fire Department’s 2025 Calendar of Events.
Solicitor Armstrong was also authorized to begin drafting ordinances to adopt both the Official Borough Map and the revised Zoning Map and Overlay Districts. These updates are primarily aimed at clarifying existing zoning regulations, without introducing any new boundary changes.
Following, council unanimously approved two waiver requests from Northampton County related to the Nor-Bath Trail East Extension project, including waivers from stormwater
and land development ordinances, both based on the county’s April 1 request letters.
Council also greenlit the purchase of seven new laptops for councilmembers to replace their current tablets, using Drivelocker’s estimate dated April 10.
An easement agreement with Met-Ed was then authorized, allowing for the relocation of a utility pole at 220 W. Northampton St. in Monocacy Creek Park, pending legal review.
In personnel news, Councilman Emanuel Mirabito was appointed as the alternate representative to the Northampton County Tax Collection Committee, abstaining from the vote
himself.
Last, council adopted a resolution authorizing the borough’s continued participation in the First Regional Compost Authority agreement and approved a time extension request for a SALDO application at 303 W. Main St., pushing the review period through Oct.30.
Councilman Douglas Hamadyk announced there will be a white item collection in the borough on Saturday, April 19 and another on Saturday, Oct. 18. Residents may place all appliance items curbside for pickup; however, no items containing freon will be accepted.
Due to the overwhelming
number of resident concerns regarding the MS4 bills that were recently sent out, council requested that residents direct questions to the MS4 Committee, which meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m.
Additionally, there will be a free Pa. State Police child safety seat check/install on Monday, May 19 from 2-8 p.m. in the borough’s municipal building parking lot.
The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall, located at 121 S. Walnut St.
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Continued from page 9 what resources they may need to continue renting, as well as offering housing choice vouchers, which were significantly underused last year, leaving 200 unused housing choice vouchers in Northampton County due to stigma surrounding Section 8. Council President Frank Hesch requested that Goldfarb present the information at the next Community and Economic Development Committee meeting to gain more information on the topic.
In other news, council unanimously approved a series of motions and resolutions aimed at enhancing operations, planning and transparency within the borough. Among the notable developments was the decision to pause a planned bathroom renovation due to sharply increased construction costs. Council intends to explore alternative options to manage costs before moving forward.
Next, council unanimously authorized Borough Solicitor
Northampton Area Middle School 2024-25 Marking Period 3 Honor Roll
Submitted by ANNE GORDON
Grade 6
Distinguished Honors
Logan Michael Altif, Adalyn Joyce Arnold, Bethany Kay Arnold, Myiah Elizabeth Azar, Elizabella Eileen Baclawski, Zena Rose Bartholomew, Juliana Marie Bastidas, Emma Sophia Bauman, Aislyn Trang Beck, Lilli Ann Benner, Makenna Rose Benner, Michael Charles Berger, Rylie Payton Berger, Ainsley Arlene Berklite, Madelyn Christine Bloszinsky, Cole Peter Bodnar, Alexis Diane Bowser, Kieran Michael Brown, Andrew Rock Bucko, Emma Juliette Bunting, Kendall Rose Cassium, Camryn Jaime Cavuoto, Michael Charles Chromey, Brayden Joseph Cowitch, Aubrey Rose Cser, Richard DeBellis, Chase Christopher Dotta, Nevaeh Maria Dreisbach, Autumn Wren Dritt, Harrison David Eastwick, Kenzi Yustina Eberhart, Trinity Jolis Eberhart, Jonas Hunter Edelman, Kaydence Marie Falk, Colton Zachary Fehnel, Violet Jane Fetchko, Trevor James Ford, Abrianna May Frantz, Avery Elizabeth Fulton, Kaitlyn Michelle Gensits, Anthony Ronan Giron, Christina Varvara Gougoustamos, Lena Noelle Grube, Quinn Xavier Hackett, Charlotte Haines, Caleb Joseph Harlacher, Cooper Justin Haupt, Reese Elizabeth Hayduscko, Amelia Marie Holencik, Lucia Adelyn Holmes, Hakan Eymen Horuz, Samuel Patrick Howells, Madeline Marie Jones, Amelia Erin Kelly, Jaxon Alexander LaForgia, Kinley Serendipity Lichtenwalner, Lia Jade Lorantas, Andre Michael McDermott, Bianca Josephine McHugh, Carter
James McHugh, Maci Annabella Monek, Lincoln Jonathan Mora, Katelynn May Moyer, Phoebe Ella Naylor, Lilly Jane Nikisher, Dionisia Jalyn Perez, Leslie Elena Poole, Tyler Jaxson Reeves, Penni Marian Reichl, Jonathan Thomas Rich, Anjelia Gisselle Robles, Kylie Ava Ryan, Liam Jose Santana, Colton James Saylor, Aubrey Lynn Schaffer, Charlotte Leigh Schaffer, Natalie Katherine Schutts, Lyla Elizabeth Scott, Evan Charles Seidick, Elena Marilyn Smith, Elizabeth Sarah Smith, Garrett Michael Smith, Thomas Paul Snyder, Daniel Chance Spaeth, Grace Lillian Spirk, Madisyn Elizabeth Swinger, Eli Carter Szagola, Alexandria Lynn Trapp, Brogan Leroy Trapp, Domonic Arthur Troxell, Joseph Charles Vajda, Madison Grace Wasilewski, Shane Colton Weiner, Kenzie Mae Williamson High Honors Naya Iyad Alkhoury, Elionna Rose Arndt, Gavin James Barthol, Ava Grace Beidleman, Amber Lee Bickert, Reese Elizabeth Bittner, Elijah Xavier Bonito, Nathan Lester Bunda, Arya Elizabeth Cambra, Mason Christopher Clinton, Mathew Adrian Daloul, Ryan Christopher Dearden, Brailyn AJ Dempsey, Alexander Wesly Doresca, Arianna Jailea Dynak, Mehki Damani Ellington, Jack Edward Evanczik, Houston Jerome Falwell, Amberlyn Sky Fehr, Layne Douglas Fenstermaker, Logan Spencer Figura, Landon Jacob Fulmer, Noah Carter Fulmer, Noelle Lisa Marie Gotto, Izabella Rose Greenawalt, Rebecca Ann Griffin, Ronan Matthew Grube, Joshua Aidan Hammond, Cole Matthew Hoffman, Emma Faye Hollenbach,
Jace Justin Jaquillard, Kaiden Jeffery Jennings, Carson Chase Jones, Kaitlyn Justine Knoblach, Patricia Winter Kuhns, Charlotte Elizabeth Longley, Lilyanna Joy Lukasevich, Angela Ellen Manning, Ava Lucille Mara, Kendra Skye McLoughlin, Roman Nicolas Montes, Lilyana Mae Montiel, Ashton Alexander Moore, Jack Joseph Musser, Jade Amerie Ortiz-Luciano, Jomaris Suley Pantojas, Jacob Michael Powell, Mason David Rabenold, Jonathan Thomas Raub, Brady Jay Rauch, Jacey Eleanor-Rose Reppert, Preston Jay Romanishan, Brooke Marie Rutzmoser, Bryce Michael Sabol, Maria Asaad Saloum, Ana Yamilex Santos Paulino, Lillian Stacey Schmidt, Cason James Souders, Stella Rose Spagnoletti, Gianna Margaret SullyRice, Kamden Michael Szoke, Cora James Barrett Toole, Sophia Jaynaeliz Torres, Savannah Marie Torres-Lucas, Jesse Gene Walsh, Jamie Marie Wells, Jax Richard Werkheiser, Mya Hanneh Younes
Honors
Adam Elias Antiga, Mason Mouin Ashey, Brayden John Bell, Magdalen Grace Bonnie Bing, Layla Marie Borger, Ethan Rocco Busfield, Cassidy Alicea Camaho, Tyler Jeremiah Clarke, Nyla Nicole Cotton, Madison Skyy Cruz, Ryder Robert Evans, Cooper Anthony Frear, Cameron Thomas Furs, Alexandra Judith Gianatiempo, Laila Jeanette Gilbert, Jackson Alexander Griffin, Judith Kristin Kemmerer, Codey David Kline, Scarlet Grace Kubilius, Seana Rose Lacey, Andrew Robert Leibel, Kylee Ann Marcinkowski, Reis Phillip Martz, Hadley Rae Miller, Anthony Michael Natale, Holly Victoria Nyce, Layla Starr O'Toole-O'Heren, Zoey Willow Rey, Josiah Antonio Rosario, Aleksia Lyth Satek, Lily Jane Shipwash, Matthew Daniel Silfies, Nathan Lee Sousa, Jenesis Sari Sutphin, Jayden Bentley Swanger, Tess Marie Szoke, Jeramiah Kedie Ubiles, Braxton Pius Uhnak, Caleb Joseph Urban, Kylie Alexia Vasquez, Vivian Ann Wertman, Levi Harvey Young Grade 7
Distinguished Honors Landon Kenneth Bauer, Wyatt Scott Breidinger, Alexis Blayn Cadiz, Miabella Gene Carullo, Aubriana Lee Cattano, Derek Benjamin Cole, Elsie Lyn Conrad, Yvannalise Trinity Cruz, Macyn Bryn Davidick, Colin Mathew Dorward, Norah Anne Edelman, Courtney Jean Edwards, Baylor Liam Ettinger, Stella Marie Fallenstein, Kirsten Grace Gabovitz, Kassidy Rose Galarza, Mikena Cattleya Galarza, Emma Grace Hachtman, Sarah Jane Harding, Allyson Rose Hayes, Leah Ashlynn Hayes, Lucian Tyler Ionita, Bhavneet Kaur, Ethan Douglas Koehler, Ella Lou Matto, McK-
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ennah Mengel, Madison Taylor Mitchell, Jordan Lee Myer, Logan Joseph Noe, Antonia Josephine Pacchioni, Cameron Lee Rinker, Juliette Marie Robles, Kole Reef Sandt, Ty Christopher Scheid, Kendra Alexis Silfies, Chase Eric Spadt, Lee Anthony Stephens, Zoey Elizabeth Strouse, Cassie Jo Tampier, Enzo Manuel Tapia, Jeany Abigail Ventura Castillo, Natalye Kadeydra Cruz Walker, Autumn Rose Yost High Honors Vincent James Andrew, Emma Nicole Bartek, Keira Michelle Barthol, Zander James Bartholomew, Bennett Gabriel Bender, Ashlee Anna Boandl, Brody Bennett Boyle, Preston Skyler Cochran, Richard Brennan Compton, Zachary James Costello, Georgia Caroline Derhammer, Laila Grace Dolak, Josephine Carroll Ehasz, Savanna Ariel Finkbiner, Brayden Joel Finney, Annalyse Yasmin Galarza, Kaiden Alexander Galarza, William Michael Guranich, Nathan James Hahn, Gabriel John Haymaker, Carson Raylan Hersch, Madison Paige Hilbert, Liam Robert Israel, Iylah Vie Jaeger, Norah Elizabeth Johnson, Sophia Grace Kish, Ethan James Klingenbeck, Mariiabella Martinez, Skyelynn Precious Martinez, Logan Kevin Meister, Haley Marie Milford, Riley Paige Miller, Alexander Robert Nichelson, Bryan David Ortiz-Luciano, Charlize Paige Padilla, Taylor Paige Paukovits, Cole Anthony Pizzolatto, Treyven Jael Rivas, Addison Mariah Sayers, Lynzie Paige Schneck, Alina Marie Scott, Addie Jean Sobieski, Claire Grace Sobieski, Aubree Marie Sterner, Brody Allen Suplee, Tabitha Paige Sussick, Sophia Alysse Tandazo, Grace Mauriane Telou, Evangelina Faith Urban, Luke Michael Vitushinsky, Jace Austin Wedderburn, Jack Theodore Wiswesser, Chloe Ember-Lee Ziegler Honors Gianna Marie Angelino, Emma
Christine Angle, Gavin Paul Bealer, Bruce Paul Bear, Noah Ronald Beers, Jack Michael Boreman, Andrew James Brown, Nathan John Bumback, Riley Madison Buskirk, Sawyer Ash Correa, Brayden Robert Cosover, Noah Dante Davis, Caylee Grace Dearden, Isabella Rose Deutsch, Autumn Mackenzy Dochat, Kristen Elizabeth Egan, Matteo Christofer Feidler, Kaitlyn Rose Fertal, Zachary Malakai Fertich, Brenna Lee Fisher, Steven Allen Fogel, Avery Lee Ford, Taylor Molloy Frack, Landon Matthew Garrison, Colton James Gillespie, Cayden Daniel Guilliams, Lukas Matthew Hafner, Ava Elizabeth Hartzell, Nicholas Tyler Heffelfinger, Trenen James Heffner, Nathan Bradley Heller, Natalie Lynn Hepner, Brody Ayden Kessler, Cameron Lex Khuu, Niana Bella Lamas, Jase Connor Lederer, Ripley Quinn Leidner, Mason Richard Lychak, Janiyah Marie Madera, Emma Noel Mankos, Jasmine Lydia Martinez, Wyatt James Matejicka, Benjamin Martin Matika, Natalie Rose McMullen, Nathan Thomas Mercadante, Olivia Morgan Milisits, Zander James Miller, Veersingh Negi, Sofia Ramirez Espinosa, Lillian Katherine Rehrig, Emma Grace Rey, Jeffran Luis Reyes, Sebastian Kai Rocco, Kai Blu Sandt, Nathaniel Luis Santana, Benjamin Michael Schmoyer, Kyle Dean Shellhammer, Liam Roy Stasak, Layla Lee Suplee, Kaydon Ryan Ray Swanson, Logan James Wieand, Arianna Elizabeth Williams-Marsh, Addison Afife Youwakim, Myleigh Grace Zechman
Grade 8
Distinguished Honors Luke Michael Abrachinsky, Yelitza Amador Gomez, Spencer Christian Ault, Denisia Nicole Bader, Leah Marie Barry, Logan Scott Barry, Chase Robert Bodnar, Kayleah Seriah Boyer, JamiLynn Grace Brooks, Matthew Will Buskirk, Sophia Catherine Cambra, Jose Elias Carrillo Manzueta, Livia Jean Churetta, Sarah Anne Constant, Mouctar
Diallo, Blake Stephen Dreisbach, Carter Jacob Eckhart, Nolan Joseph Eline, Omnia Hassan Elzokm, Sara Marie Esser, Dorothy Rowan Everett, Hannah Phyllis Flamisch, Kayla Nohealani Fornarotto, Cooper Mac Fry, Lucy Jean Gadsby, Kennedy Lynn Gardner, Sean Vincent Glackin, Evangelina Maria Gougoustamos, Demitri Scott Greene, Paige Nicole Hamilton, Bella Grier Heidrich, Riley Lucas Henahan, Todd Ryan Hough, Sarah Saada Issac, Haleigh Anne Johnson, Katie Ann Johnson, Nolan Scott Keen, Carmello Leon Khuu, Jack Andrew Kinsey, Emma Corey Klaus, Finnegan Patrick Kline, Hailey Francis Knappenberger, Ezekiel Samuel Knerr, Arya Ann Kratzer, Evelyn Ann Lack, Sadie Elizabeth Laury, Hailey Rose Lieberman, Hayden Mae Lopata, Addison Paige Mager, Brody Kapono-Makaio Marcks, Raegan Elizabeth Marks, Amelia Marie Martucci, Sophia Hazel Medei, Gabriela Elizabeth Medina Largo, Harley Jeanne Miller, Alaina Nicole Minarovic, Sonia Elena Moreira, Sara Alpeshkumar Nayak, Maciel Nunez, Jayleen Ziomary Pantojas, Jelena Linh Phu, Rene Peter Plutko, Luciano Tomas Ramos, Cooper Thomas Rogan, Brody Austin Rosenberger, Kaitlyn Grace Roth, Miley Reagan Salter, Brett Joseph Schaffer, Caden Thomas Schatz, Kaden Matthew Scholl, Brennan Joseph Schultz, Tianna Shammas, Destinee Samita Slanina, Lila Grace Smith, Dane Michael Spengler, Heidi Suzanne Stocker, Luke William Stopay, Olivia Rose Strain, Raina Elizabeth Szymczak, Riley Mckenna Tencza, Abigail Madeline Thierer, Lily Stephania Vitushinsky, Ryker
Jake Walker, Alexa Grace Wright, Ava Catherine Zeiner
High Honors
Landon James Bartholomew, Zadence J Betz, Natalie Rose Biechy, Richard Lawrence Carmen, Joseph Salvatore Caruso, Brielle Marie Caserta, Eva Bree Christoff, Shane Adam Clewell, Isaiah Michael Deveney, Joshua David Evans, Bianca Exantus, Lily Marie Fetchko, Mackenzie Lynn Ford, Makinley Taylor Freed, StarLynn Harmony Fuentes-Santiago, Adam Benjamin Geiger, Sophia Grace Giandomenico, Sophia Grace Glasgow, Zachary Ty Green, Ryan George Greig, Zorianna Shae Haldeman, Amber Lisa Hawkins, Nathan Dennis Hemak, Grace
Colleen Jones, Grayson Thomas Kassick, Kennley Scott Kumernitsky, Tucker William Lapps, Rosemary Grace Lees, Morgan Marie Leidy, Lucas Lichtenwalner, Isabella Ava Luciano, Aviana Rae McDermott, Iris Violeta Melendez, Maci Rose Miller, Alaina Lynne Morrissey, Teagan Foster O'Grady, Kaedyn Phillip Parker, Dominic John Pignato, Jackson Nicholas Pongracz, Londyn Capri Probus, Devin Tyler Ramos, Kingston Orlam Rivera, Jarelis Maricela Rosado-Cedeno, Alena Grace Santos, Shane Anthony Scott, Ronan Charles Skinker, Luis Alejandro Soltero, Isabella
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Risen HOLY SATURDAY Saturday, April 19, 2025 Blessing of the Easter Baskets - 12:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass – 8:00 pm
EASTER SUNDAY Sunday, April 20, 2025
7:00 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am Masses
SACRED HEART OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 117 Washington Street Bath, Pennsylvania
Honor Roll
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Kaye Urban, Abigail Marie Vermeulen, Kellen Robert Weaver, Dorian Ilerioluwa Whesu
Honors
Jesiah Dwayne Bernard, Jacob
Donald Betz, Olivia June Bierman, Dylan Jaymes Bourger, Blake Omauri Brown, Gianna
Margaret Byrne Acevedo, Katelynn Camille Candelario, Logan James Caravello, Gianni
Michael Caruso, Michael Daniel Matthew Cattano, Carter
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