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Moore Elementary Student wins first Place in Stock Market Challenge titions. The competitions are held in the classroom, by county and state-wide. The platform provides lessons, assignments, and grading for seamless teacher management. The cuttingedge, real-time stock game is derived from Stock-Trak's University Platform, which is used in over 80% of the top business schools in the United States.

Teachers and students get access to our extensive experiential education teaching and learning tool designed by Stock-Trak, the world’s leading provider of investment portfolio simulations for colleges and schools. It offers an entire standards-aligned curriculum library and a distance learningoptimized lesson plan database which includes a Google Slides presentation library, teacher training webinars, a student video library, a full personal finance course and a teacher’s dashboard for student assignments, progress reports, and grading.

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Kaya Pietryka Submitted by CHRIS HOENSCHEID The Pennsylvania Council on Financial Literacy (PennCFL) is proud to announce that Moore Elementary School student, under the leadership of educator Christopher Hoensched, has finished first place in the Statewide Elementary School Division of the Stock Market Challenge.

This program is generously sponsored by Fidelity Bank. PennCFL provides all students in grades 3-12 in Pennsylvania a worldclass, web based stock simulation platform and curriculum.

Students can learn how to invest all year long by using the whole curriculum, courses, and more, including two ten-week compe- Continued on page 2

Vaccine Distribution Begins at Gracedale

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure announced that Gracedale Nursing Home received its first distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, December 29.

CVS brought the Pfizer vaccine to the facility on Tuesday morning with more shipments scheduled in the next two weeks.

“It will take between three or four clinic dates to complete the first round of vaccination for staff and residents,” says Gracedale Administrator Jennifer Stewart-King.

“When the virus is under control, we look forward to reopening the facility to visitors and volunteers.”

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Lehigh Valley Chamber’s Restaurant Relief Fund

Submitted by BECCA LUTTERSCHMIDT Just in the nick of time, The Chamber is partnering with member businesses to support 100 local restaurants who are struggling through the holidays due to the current COVID mitigation dining restrictions. Last spring, The Chamber was able to leverage its $100,000 contribution and provide over $350,000 to small businesses.

On Christmas Eve they put Continued on page 2

Moving stone from the quarry across Main Street by Joe Yurko In this concluding column, we have a treat for our railroad buffs.

The railroads at one time moved practically all the cement produced in our local cement plants. They also supplied the mills with massive amounts of Continued on page 11

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another $100,000 into a fund for restaurants in Lehigh, Northampton and Warren (NJ) counties, and prioritized those that did not yet receive other COVID-19 emergency relief. The Chamber is hoping to get more partners to participate to get at least another $50,000. Last week’s initiative will have leveraged just over $500,000 total in direct payments to small businesses in 2020.

The Chamber Foundation’s mission is to support business on every main street in the Lehigh Valley. This is usually accomplished through beautification grants, but this year we have shifted to COVID-19 relief funding initiatives.

"Now more than ever, we are counting on our members who are doing well through COVID to help their neighbors who are not doing so well," said Lorie Reinert, Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation. "Partners like Capital BlueCross, Boyle Construction, Dellicker Strategies, Embassy Bank, Fromm Electric and others didn’t hesitate when we asked them to pitch in."

“Capital BlueCross has long been part of the Lehigh Valley business community, so we know the struggles that local businesses, especially restaurants, have faced during this pandemic,” Susan Hubley, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility said.

“As always, when we see a need in our community, we look for ways to help – and we’re happy to help restaurant owners during this challenging time.”

Applications were accepted on the Chamber’s website from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 24. Restaurants located on a main street or surrounding neighborhood were encouraged to apply.

Learn more: www.lehighvalleychamber.org/restaurantrelieffund.

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Freeman: $2.25 million in Redevelopment grants to the City of Easton Submitted by ROSEANN CADAU State Rep. Robert Freeman, DNorthampton, announced two Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants totaling $2.25 million to the city of Easton.

The projects include: $1.2 million to Peron Development for a street parking garage at 185 S. 3rd St. A 245-space parking garage is planned to be developed. $1 million for Lafayette College, Bushkill Campus for the

redevelopment of the historic Rinek Cordage Company. The proposed project includes a new 15-acre mixed use redevelopment of several buildings.

"The funding is crucial to the future redevelopment of the Easton area," Freeman said. By constructing a parking garage and redeveloping a local historic warehouse we are bolstering Easton's economy and improving our area."

Freeman acknowledged Gov. Tom Wolf's commitment to community development and

thanked him for the authorization of the funding.

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Obituaries Joseph F. Godiska

Joseph F. Godiska, 84, of Bath, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Northampton.

Joseph and his wife, Antoinette (Calabrese), celebrated 64 years of marriage on Oct. 28. Born March 5, 1936, in Danielsville, he was a son of the late Paul and Catherine (Koshulic) Godiska. Joe will be remembered warmly for his dependability as a good husband, devoted father, fun loving grandfather and clever handyman – who always had an easy nature and warm smile! He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and worked at Bethlehem Steel for many years afterward. Joe was a devout Catholic and became ordained as a deacon in 1990. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Bath and Queenship of Mary Church in

Northampton. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his sons, Frank and his wife Michele, and Ronald and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Thomas Grant, Joseph Paul, and Sadie Elizabeth; brother, James; and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his sisters, Betty Haldaman, Mary Lane, and Josephine Petrucelli, and brothers, Cyril and John. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Those in attendance will kindly be requested to practice social distancing and wear a face cover. The funeral Mass will be available via live stream on the church’s YouTube channel. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com.

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Steward E. Weiner, 85, of Northampton, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare Quakertown Center, Quakertown, PA. Born on Jan. 9, 1935, in Bangor, PA, he was the son of the late Steward F. and Mary E. (Mack) Weiner. Steward and his wife, the former Ruth A. Newhart, observed their 57th wedding anniversary this past June.

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Survivors: in addition to his loving wife Ruth A., he will be missed by his daughter, Tina M. Kish and her husband Michael; son, Timothy R. Weiner; sister, Judith Hess; granddaughter, Brandi; and nieces and nephews.

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BATH AREA Winter care for houseplants Submitted by MELINDA MYERS Holidays are filled with new plants and decorations that often find our houseplants relegated to any out of the way available space.

Be sure to keep your houseplants looking their best with proper winter care.

Make sure houseplants receive sufficient light now and throughout the winter. The shorter, often gray days of winter mean less light reaches our plants. Start by moving plants to the sunniest available window. A south-facing window is usually best, but if it is obstructed by trees, awnings or shears it may be no better than an unobstructed window facing another direction.

If brightly lit locations are lim-

ited in your home, try rotating plants between high and low light areas. Switching plants every few weeks usually keeps them growing healthy. Give the pots a turn every few weeks to ensure each side of the plant has time facing the light. This encourages even growth and discourages stems stretching toward the light.

Consider supplementing natural light with artificial light when light is limited. Newer styles that clip onto pots, are mounted on the wall, or tucked into furniture grade stands make them attractive and easier to use. And now LED plant lights are more affordable, longer lasting and use less energy.

Humidity is the other winter stress. Many of our houseplants

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are tropical and require higher humidity than our homes provide. As we turn up the heat, the humidity declines.

Boost the humidity around your plants by displaying them together. As one plant loses moisture, the others will benefit. Add a gravel tray for additional humidity. Fill a tray or saucer with pebbles and water. Then set the plant on the pebbles elevated above the water. As the water evaporates, it increases humidity around the plant.

Adjust your watering sched-

ule to fit the conditions in your home. Always water thoroughly but only as needed. Use your finger to check the soil moisture below the soil surface. Water moisture-loving plants, like Moon Valley Pilea, when the top few inches are barely moist. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry for cacti and succulents. And always pour off excess water that collects in the saucer. Or use gravel trays to capture the excess water, eliminating this task.

Most houseplants do fine in the same temperatures we prefer.

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Civil matter in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Northampton Police Report DECEMBER 11

Disturbance, Newport Ave. and Czapp Ave. Report of a disturbance.

EMS ambulance assist in the unit block of E. 13th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Traffic stop in the 600 block of Buckingham Dr. A traffic stop was conducted.

Juvenile problem in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

DECEMBER 12

Traffic stop in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. and E. 21st St.

and Line Alley. Traffic stops were conducted.

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

Reportable accident in the 500 block of E. 21st St. involving two vehicles.

Disturbance in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance.

DECEMBER 13

Noise complaint in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. and Cherryville Rd. and W 26th St. Reports of loud music.

EMS ambulance assist in the

2100 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Check person/welfare in the 2000 block of Center St. Request

to check the welfare of a female.

Non-reportable accident in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. involving two vehicles.

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Non-reportable accident in the 1700 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Traffic stop in the 600 block of E. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Northampton Area School District Northampton Area School District Kindergartenand and First Grade* Kindergarten First Grade* Online Registration Begins January 18, 2021 Online Registration Begins January 18, 2021

To Register Your Child Online:

To Register Your Child Online:

Website: www.nasdschools.org Fire call, E 19th St. and 1. Please Visit Our 1.

Please Visit Our Website: www.nasdschools.org 2. Click the “2021 - 2022 Kindergarten Registration” Link on the Left Side and Follow Directions Washington Ave. Officers assist 2. Click the “2021 - 2022 Kindergarten Registration” Link on the Left Side and Follow Directions Northampton Fire Department AGE REQUIREMENTS AGE REQUIREMENTS with a vehicle fire.

Admission to Kindergarten: Child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2021.

Admission to Kindergarten: Child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2021.

Admission to First Grade: Child must be six years old on or before September 1, 2021.

Admission to First Grade: Child must be six years old on or before September 1, 2021. *Children currently enrolled in Kindergarten in our school district need not register for first grade.

Check person/welfare in the *Children currently enrolled in Kindergarten in our school district need not register for first grade.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 1600 block of Newport Ave. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Request to check the welfare of Immunization Record Must Show the Following: Immunization Record Must Show the Following: ➢ Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis - at least 4 doses; the fourth dose should be administered on or after the 4th birthday. a female. /Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis - at least 4 doses; the fourth dose

DECEMBER 14

➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Wires down, W. 14th St. and Stewart St. Report of wires down.

Polio - 4 doses; the fourth dose should be administered on or after the 4th birthday should be administered on or after the 4th birthday.

Measles - 2 doses /Polio - 4 doses; the fourth dose should be administered on or after the 4th birthday Mumps - 2 doses /Measles - 2 doses /Mumps - 2 doses /Rubella (German Measles) - 1 dose Rubella (German Measles) - 1 dose /2- MMR's doses are acceptable for the above - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella 2- MMR's doses are acceptable for the above - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella /Hepatitis B – 3 properly-spaced doses Hepatitis B – 3 properly-spaced doses /Varicella – 2 doses of the vaccine or evidence of immunity Varicella – 2 doses of the vaccine or evidence of immunity

Physical and dental examinations are required for entrance into Kindergarten and may be completed up to one year prior to entrance into kindergarten. The Dental Form and

Physical and dental examinations are required for entrance into Kindergarten and may be completed up to one year prior to entrance into

kindergarten. The Dental Form and Physical Form for these exams are available on our District website listed above.

Unwanted person in the 1000 Physical Form for these exams are available on our District website listed above. block of Main St. Report of an ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS Upload to Your Child’s Online Application: unwanted male.

/Two proofs of current residency

Upload to Your Child’s Online Application: •Pennsylvania Department of Transportation identification or driver’s license Two proofs of current residency •Pennsylvania Department of Transportation vehicle registration ● Utility bill •Copy state/federal program or enrollment •Utility bill ● Pennsylvania Department of of Transportation identification driver’s license •Copy of paycheck stub with vehicle name registration & address of employee and employer ● Pennsylvania Department of Transportation •Residency affidavit •Copy of mortgage, lease, or rental agreement ● Copy of state/federal program enrollment /Original birth certificate child /Custody papers (if applicable) ● Copy of paycheck stub with name & addressfor of employee and employer ● Residency affidavit you are agreement unable to register online at home, ● Copy of mortgage,If lease, or rental ➢ Original birth certificateplease for child call your child’s school for assistance: ➢ Custody papers (if applicable) Northampton Borough Elementary: 610-262-6430

Theft, other in the 1400 block➢ of Washington Ave. Report of a toolbox taken.

Assist person in the 400 block of E. 19th St. Officers assist a male.

EMS ambulance assist in the unit block of W. 17th St. Offices assist EMS with the transport of a female.

DECEMBER 15

K-9 assist/used, MacArthur Rd. and Sutler Dr. Request for Sergeant Buchanan and K-9 Officer Vito to assist Whitehall Police Department.

Report accident, Cherryville Rd. and W. 27th St. involving two vehicles.

Disturbance in the 1900 block of Center St. and the 1800 and 2000 blocks of Main St. Reports of disturbances.

Traffic stop in the 2100 block of Dewey Ave and the 1700 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

DECEMBER 16

Check building in the 1600 block of Main St. Request to check a building.

Check person/welfare in the unit block of W. 21st St. Request to check the welfare of a male and a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

If you are unable to register online at home, please callWolf your child’s school for assistance: Lehigh Elementary: 610-767-1191 • George Elementary: 610-837-1833 Northampton Borough Elementary: 610-262-6430 Lehigh Elementary: 610-767-1191 Moore Elementary: 610-837-1859 George Wolf Elementary: 610-837-1833 Moore Elementary: 610-837-1859

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NAZARETH AREA Orders now accepted for annual Seedling and fruit tree sale Submitted by DORA BOYD SIMONS The Northampton County 4-H program is once again sponsoring the annual seedling tree and fruit tree sale. The sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county and supports various programs

throughout the year including camps, fairs, trips, the annual achievement banquet and other club activities.

Fruit trees available for sale are Smokehouse Apple, Ambrosia Apple, Mutsu Apple, Honeycrisp Apple, Ruby Mac Apple, Gold-

en Delicious Apple, Pink Lady Apple, Nittany Apple, Crown Empire Apple, Red Bartlett Pear, Bartlett Pear, Harrow Sweet Pear, Red Haven Peach, John Boy Peach, August Peach, White Lady Peach, Silver Gem Nectarine, Avalon Nectarine, Bluebyrd Plum, Methley Plum, Benton Cherry, Montmorency Cherry, Balaton Cherry and Stardust Cherry.

Seedling trees available for sale are Eastern White Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, American Arborvitae, Shumard Oak, PawPaw, Chestnut White Oak, American Redbud, Gray Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood, White Walnut, Hackberry, Persimmon, American Elderberry, Heartnut and Pink Lady Winterbury.

The deadline for fruit tree orders is February 1. The deadline for seedling tree orders is March 1. For order forms call or email the Penn State Northampton

County Extension Office. Pick up for all tree orders is Saturday, April 24 between 9 and 11 a.m. at one of the following locations: The Northampton County 4-H Center 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth Ace Hardware in Capital Plaza 438 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor Miller’s Supply Route 329 and Savage Road, Northampton Union Evangelical Lutheran Church 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville The 4-H program is open to all youth ages 5-18 years and offers

over 150 hands-on projects with an emphasis on leadership, citizenship and life skills. Adult volunteers staff the program. Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the 4-H program should contact the Penn State Northampton County Extension Office.

COVID health scams Submitted by

STEVE GARDNER 2020 has been one for the record books and it looks like we will end it in much the way we spent it – trying to beat back the virus. One thing to remember is that while most of us are trying to keep our loved ones safe, scammers are trying to make things worse. During 2020 more than a quarter million people have fallen victim to COVID related scams, many promising miracle cures, test kits or vaccines.

Remember whenever the virus is spreading, tests are hard to come by or a vaccine is close scammers will be lurking. Look to your health care provider or state and local health department for information on the virus, testing or vaccine availability and never give out your health care account numbers or personal financial information to people you don’t already know and trust.

Be a fraud fighter. If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.

Parks and Rec receives Donation of Land in Williams Township

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and the Northampton County Department of Parks and Recreation thank Ned and Linda Heindel for their generous donation of 76.76 acres of land in Williams Township. The Hexenkopf Ridge Preserve will be added to ongoing conservation efforts within the Stoudt’s Valley.

“The County is grateful to Ned and Linda Heindel for their donation of the Hexenkopf Ridge Preserve,” says Bryan Cope, Director of Parks and Recreations. “We plan to add some hiking trails to the property and will make sure this land is preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.”

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MOORE TOWNSHIP – PARTTIME SNOWPLOW DRIVER The Moore Township Board of Supervisors are seeking parttime snowplow drivers for the 2020-21 winter season. Class B CDL required. Email the Township Manager Nicholas Steiner at or call 610-759-9449 x2 for an application.

(12/31)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Margaret Zettlemoyer Drake, late of the Township of Moore, 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.

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(12/31) RIVIERA SPA HOT TUB 66” X 82” X 32” deep, 48 jets, seating for 3, with cover lift. $1500 call Bob 610-393-0782.

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(12/31) NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC. 27 Mauch Chunk Street Nazareth, Pa. HARVEY VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SOLAR ROOMS Storm Windows & Screens Repaired Insulated Glass, Plexiglass, Mirrors, Repairs made at your home. Free Estimates. Call Mike Matula 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. 24-hour emergency service, commercial customers.

(TN) TED’S ROOFING New Roofs & Repairs • ReRoofing • Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter • Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829.

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Estate of CHRISTINE S. NARDONE, deceased, late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, 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: Executor: Richard J. Jensen ℅ David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 419 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 157 Palmerton, PA 18071 (12/17-12/31) INVITATION TO BID The Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority will accept sealed bids to sell a 3-phase, ASCO Closed Transition, 7000 Series, automatic isolation/ transfer switch. To view the automatic isolation/transfer switch, please call 610-759-0727 to set up an appointment. Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope and include the bidder’s name, address, contact information, and the bid amount. The outside should be marked “ASCO automatic isolation/transfer switch.” The highest bidder is responsible for the removal and transportation of the transfer switch. Bids are to be received at the Authority’s office, 872 Tatamy Road, Nazareth, PA 18064, by noon Thursday, January 21, 2021.

(12/24-1/7) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting and Reorganization meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held remotely and members of the public are welcomed to participate in the remote hearing. Instructions regarding how to participate will be found at the Moore Twp. website, www. mooretownship.org or by calling 610-759-9449. Specific items on the agenda include: 21-ZHB-742 The applicant(s), Susan Walker, of 4 Star Property Management, applicants of the property located at 2802 Valley View Dr. Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance for a General Home Occupation office within the home.

The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-7) General Home Occupation, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H5-22-14M, contains approximately 1.9 acres and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (12/24 & 12/31)

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Karen A. Drake 31 Boulder Brook Rd. Wellesley, MA 02481 Executor Christopher Herbert Drake 1488 Lake James Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (12/24-1/7) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Rose T. Miller, late of the Township of East Allen, 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.

Donna Marie Gates 157 S. Church St. Nazareth, PA 18064 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (12/24-1/7) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm via a telephone conference utilizing the Zoom platform. A regular monthly business meeting will follow. The public will have the opportunity to comment via the telephone conference call prior to any official action taking place and during the “Open to Floor” portion of the meeting. If you wish to comment on agenda items or have other comments in advance, please call or e-mail the Township Manager at 610759-9449 ext 2 or nsteiner@ mooretownship.org. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Moore Township website (www. mooretownship.org) on or before Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Call-In Number: 888-4754499 or 1-888-475-4499 (US Toll Free) Conference ID: 710 203 0229 URL: https://us02web.zoom. us/pac/join/7102030229 (12/31)

PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Board of Auditors will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

(12/31) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Community Days Committee will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6:30 pm.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

(12/31) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Land and Environmental Protection Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

(12/31) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Recreation Board will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa 18014 on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

(12/31) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Planning Commission will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

(12/31) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Historical Commission will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014 on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

(12/31) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday January 14, 2021, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

JODY & MEGAN SNYDER The applicants/owners of 470 Birch Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088, have filed an application for zoning relief from driveway grade requirements for the installation of a new driveway to access a new single-family dwelling. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-29. D (1) – Driveway Grades. The parcel I.D. No. is J2-21-11-0516 and is located in the Agriculture Rural Residential Zoning District.

Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will

have an opportunity to be heard. Dec. 31, 2020-Jan. 6, 2021 Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (12/31 & 1/7) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy I. Grube, late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, 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.

Lori L. Laubach 215 Rinker Road Northampton, PA 18067 Executor William David Grube 1223 Clearfield Road Nazareth, PA 18064 Executor

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maryella Hagman, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Administration in the above-nmed estate have been granted to Roseann Graver, Administrator of the Estate of Maryella Hagman. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (12/31-1/14) PUBLIC NOTICE 2020-003

DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (12/31-1/14) PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH YEAR 2021 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Notice is hereby given by the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania pursuant to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of the following scheduled meetings for the Year 2021.

The Regular Monthly Meeting of Council of the Borough of Bath is scheduled for the first Monday of each month commencing at 6:30 PM, with the exception of: the Monday, July 5th meeting being held July 6th due to the Federal holiday of Independence Day and the Monday September 6th meeting, being held on Tuesday, September 7, due to the Federal Holiday of Labor Day falling on Monday, September 6, 2021.

The Bi-Monthly Meetings of Council of the Borough of Bath are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each odd numbered month commencing at 6:30 PM, with the exception of: the September meeting held on Wednesday, September 15.

The following are the scheduled monthly meeting times for various committees: Environmental Steering 2nd Monday 6:00 PM

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Parks & Recreation – 2nd Monday 7:00 PM Personnel, Finance, & Admin – 3rd Monday 6:00 PM Planning Commission – 3rd Monday 7:00 PM Community and Economic Dev. – 3rd Wednesday 6:00 PM HARB – 3rd Wednesday 7:00 PM Public Works and Facilities – 4th Monday 6:00 PM Public Safety – 4th Monday 7:00 PM The Zoning Hearing Board, the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals, and other various committees will meet on an “as needed” basis only.

Bradford T. Flynn- Borough Manager (12/31) ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS Hesch Service Station, Inc. 3028 South Front Street Whitehall, PA 18052 Accepting sealed bids on 2002 Kia VIN# KNAFB161725050651 On Dec. 31, 2020 (12/31)

The Bath Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM accessible via Zoom to consider the following application: The appellants, Michael Klitchko and Jose Custodio, request a variance of Sections 675-51, 675-73, 675-79, and 675-115 of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance to construct a new single-family dwelling on an existing nonconforming lot with less than 10 feet of frontage on a public street, without having to improve the existing private road that is used to access the lot.

The property is located at 254 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Bath, PA 18014, bears Tax Parcel # K6-519, and is in the (R-1) Low-Density Residential Zoning District.

Any interested party is welcomed to attend the virtual meeting and may have an opportunity to be heard. The virtual information is as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoomus/j/5625679822 Meeting ID: 562 567 9822 Passcode: 112021 Call In: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) If you have any questions or need further assistance with accessing the meeting via Zoom, please call the borough office at 610-837-6525.

Shawn Leidy Bath Borough Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer (12/31 & 1/7) BOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE Borough of Bath Council will be conducting the January 4th, 2021 Regular Session of Council at 6:30 PM. The meeting is virtual only. The public is welcome to participate and listen using the following information: Topic: January Council Meeting Meeting ID: 972 2594 2482 Passcode: 202114 To call in, dial 1 929 205 6099, and use the above meeting ID and passcode.

Bradford T. Flynn, Borough Manager (12/31)

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Letter to The Editor Dear Editor, I recently saw an old episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” and Deputy Fife, “Keep your bullet in your shirt pocket,” said we here in Mayberry never had a better friend than sheriff Taylor.

We had a sheriff like that here in Bath. His name was Chief Art Diehl, Jr. He knew almost everyone in town. When on patrol, he’d stop and talk if you were out, he’d help anyone he could. He was an ex-marine, American Legion Post Commander. He was also District Commander. He was a deeply religious man, compassionate, and loving of his fellow man.

He was highly respected by everyone who knew him. He kept a lot of folks out of jail just by taking a little time and talking with them.

I’m sure he’s up in heaven helping God keep the peace.

We sure could use you back down here.

I’m proud to have known you and was able to call you my friend.

Sincerely, Jerry Sommers

Former inmate now offers Guidance and advice to those Sentenced to prison Submitted by CATHY HAYES Christopher Zoukis had plenty of questions when he reported to federal prison to begin an incarceration that would last a dozen years.

What would life behind bars be like? What should he do (or not do) to stay safe? How could he communicate with the outside world? What obstacles would he – a young man – encounter as he tried to continue his education?

What Zoukis didn't have was someone who could provide answers to those questions and guidance on how to maneuver the Byzantine prison system and come out on the other side prepared to be a contributing member of society.

Today, two years after his release, Zoukis has become the very person he once needed. As managing director of Zoukis Consulting Group (www.prisonerresource. com), he provides help and advice to people already in prison or who are about to be incarcerated.

"Prison is a vastly different world with a culture that is completely alien to those who have never experienced it," he says. "As

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surprising as it might seem, even many criminal defense attorneys know little about prisons. They don't understand what their clients will go through or are going through."

The services that Zoukis' team provides include consulting sessions to answer criminal defendants' questions about what to expect in prison, along with reading materials that cover all facets of federal incarceration. The team also includes financial professionals who can help the inmate's family deal with the financial stress associated with a family member going to federal prison.

Numerous other services include providing aid with sentencing or helping to arrange legal assistance when someone is arrested.

"People unaccustomed to prison largely view the experience like something out of the TV series Oz or the movie The Shawshank Redemption, but this is rarely true," Zoukis says. "Prisons come in all shapes and sizes. While the more brutal facilities have nicknames such as 'Bloody Beaumont' and 'Victimville,' softer facilities have names such as 'Camp Cupcake' and 'Sweetersburg.'"

Even without a prison consultant to aid him, Zoukis made the most of his own time as an inmate. While in prison he earned a bachelor's degree and an MBA, penned more than 1,000 articles for newspapers and other publications, and published books including College for Convicts: The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons and the Federal Prison Handbook. His most recent book is Directory of Federal Prisons: The Unofficial Guide to Bureau of Prisons Institutions.

In addition to his consulting business, Zoukis is now attending law school. He sees his experience as an inmate as something that provides him with valuable insight for his current occupation, but also as an example of

how others can successfully reenter society, even though the system appears to be stacked against such accomplishments. A Bureau of Justice Statistics study that tracked prisoners for nine years following their release from custody found that 68 percent were rearrested within three years, 79 percent within six years, and 83 percent within nine years.

"The system is broken, but determined minds can create something out of nothing," Zoukis says.

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air from heat vents or cold air from windows and doors. Move plants as needed to avoid drafty locations.

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tween the curtain or blinds and the window. The temperature can be significantly colder, resulting in injury and even death of some plants. Place plants on a table near the window or windowsill extension, leaving room to close the window coverings at night.

Wait until spring to fertilize. Plants do not need as many nutrients when their growth is limited by less-than-ideal winter conditions. As the outdoor growing conditions improve with longer days and brighter light, so do those indoors.

You will be rewarded with healthier, more attractive plants when giving them the care they need this winter. And as you tend your indoor garden, you will help fight the winter blues.

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

Animal case in the 2500 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a barking dog.

Domestic in the 1000 block of Main St. between a male and a female.

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Check person/welfare in the unit block of W. 21st St. Request to check thewelfare of a male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 300 block of E. 10th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

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coal.

Today, trucks have replaced the rails at some cement plants.

Today, we remember a chapter when the Dragon and neighboring plants were dependent on the railroads. With the permission of my good friends Mike Bednar and Jim Rowland, of Lehigh Lines, we can share some photos of rail and cement heritage.

Enjoy the photographs!

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Police Blotter Square One robbery in Allen Township

On Dec. 22 at 10:54 p.m., a robbery took place at the Square One gas station located at 468 Nor-Bath Blvd. in Allen Township. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money

from the cashier. The suspect received an undisclosed sum of money and fled the scene in a gray or tan midsize SUV, similar to a GMC Envoy or Chevy Trailblazer. The suspect was last observed fleeing west, towards Northampton Borough on NorBath Boulevard. The suspect was described as having a heavy build, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall with a long gray beard.

The suspect was wearing a green

jacket, gray sweatshirt, and a blue bandana over the face. Anyone with information can contact PSP-Bethlehem at 610-8612026.

Failure to register as Megan’s Law offender, Plainfield Twp.

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Laub was taken into custody and transported to NCP to await extradition.

Theft of motorcycle

On Dec. 10 at 1:46 a.m., a motorcycle was stolen from the 400 block of Front Street in the West Easton Borough. The actors arrived on scene in a silver Honda CRV and a silver Honda Civic.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PSP-Belfast.

DUI crash drugs

On Dec. 9 at 9:54 a.m., the PSP-Belfast were dispatched to a single vehicle crash that occurred on Route 33 in Lower Nazareth Township. An investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling northbound when it exited the roadway, struck a street pole, and attempted to drive from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Harass Physical Contact

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of Belfast was dispatched to Main Street in West Easton Borough for the report of a road rage incident. A hit and run occurred on Lehigh Drive in Easton. Both vehicles drove to the area of 54 Main St. and exchanged words.

Operator 1 pepper sprayed Operator 2 before fleeing the scene.

This investigation is ongoing.

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the Colts, three touchdown passes in less than 11 minutes, it was a black and yellow miracle...

The Packers absolutely whooped the Titans in the snowy game on Sunday. I don’t know though about some of those calls the refs made...This week’s issue concludes the Dragon Cement series for Ed Pany’s column, we hope you enjoy the photos, thanks to Mr. Larry Oberly for sending them on over; Ed is staying busy and we’ll start a new column in two weeks, traveling back in time to the year 1931. And then after that series, I believe we’ll be traveling even farther back in time, to the year 1918 so stay tuned...I don’t know about anyone else but Charles McIlhaney’s Christmas poem got to me last week, made me a little emotional, I was expecting a jolly, light-hearted poem…I still enjoyed it though...

Man the postal service has been wacky lately...I know someone that lives in Northampton that mailed a letter to another residence in Northampton, and it went to Philly first before getting mailed! How crazy is that?...

Welp, this is a wrap on the 53rd column of the year. Here’s to much happier and healthier days in the future. Cya next year.

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