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Brennan also spoke to the group about metaphysical principles, using his mind and imagination above all to surround things with light.

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By LARRY OBERLY and ED PANY The Cement News informed their readers on the dangers of the Spanish Flu. The government war exhibition train scheduled for Northamp-

ton to raise bond money for the World War was canceled after the train was shut down in Sunbury, due to quarantine regulations of Pennsylvania.

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Submitted by SAMANTHA DIX "We choose joy" is more than a catchphrase for residents at Traditions of Hanover, a retirement living community in Bethlehem.

"It's our mantra," Executive Director Cathy Heimsoth expressed. "With a year defined by COVID-19, it's hard to keep a positive outlook, especially when other hardships continue to occur, but our residents and staff have welcomed 2021 with open arms, with a fresh new outlook!"

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"I surround myself with a divine light and see (the light) surrounding me in my mind so only that which is Godlike can come to me," he explained. "It's a dif-

ferent way of praying that works."

Brennan uses his teaching to help himself overcome his own hardships. His daughter passed away in 2007 from pancreatic cancer, and unexpectedly amid the pandemic, his wife lost her battle to the same disease.

"In my grief, I turn to my ministerial teachings to help others keep a positive mindset by lift-

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"Knowing that I can help my friends and neighbors here brings me comfort."

For nine years, Connie Huber has called Traditions of Hanover home. She has embraced retirement living, exploring her interests and talents through various activities, attending socially distant events, and spending time with friends—always with a smile.

Underneath her charismatic demeanor, Huber is fighting back against a rare disorder in which her body's immune system attacks her nerves called GuillainBarre syndrome.

Although a few bouts with the debilitating disease has required hospitalization, including, most recently, over the holidays, she continues to manage her recovery with therapy services from FOX Rehabilitation conveniently offered on-site at Traditions of Hanover.

"I'm grateful to be able to get the therapy I need here. Traditions of Hanover staff and FOX Rehab are wonderful!" she said.

But when times do get a little tough, she offers some words of wisdom to others, "Surround yourself with good people, good friends, and your family. They will help see you through."

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Traditions of Hanover residents Ray Brennan and Judi Snyder facilitate a weekly session called "Spiritual Deepening."

Brennan, an ordained minister of spiritual science, helps others in the community keep a positive mindset by lifting them up through prayer and encouragement. pact whole-body wellness.

"Having a negative mindset can do nothing but cause more despair," Heimsoth said. "This

is why we choose joy. Having a positive outlook makes all the difference in your mental, physical and spiritual health."

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Once again Tom Brady has won another Super Bowl. There’s no denying he’s a phenomenal quarterback. The game was a little tough to watch though, I had been routing for the Chiefs and they were not lookin’ good.

Between their two offensive line players being out, lotsa players having butterfingers, and the non stop flags from the refs...it was bad. I liked the commercials, don’t really care about halftime one way or the other. I’ve always thought the halftime show is overrated. There’s so much hype over it and every single year the majority of people complain that it “wasn’t that good.” We had slippery conditions Sunday morning, and Tuesday morning and more snow is in the forecast. Seems like it’s just going to be a snowy February. One good thing about all the snow is seeing the amount of kindness shown; lots of neighbors helping neighbors and those in need... This week is our Valentine’s Day issue. The total spend-

ing projected for Valentine’s Day 2021 is $21.8 billion. And that number is actually down from 2020. Speaking of numbers being down, Miller Keystone Blood Center announced last week that their shelves are nearly empty and that as of February 4, they didn’t have enough blood to send to the hospitals. They need 450 units of blood a day to supply the hospitals, and they currently have an average of 121 scheduled per day.

One trauma victim needs around 100 units of a specific blood type.

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Spanish Flu

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The symptoms of Spanish Flu were printed in the local Cement News so that all were made aware.

They included: Sudden onset of symptoms, fever of 101-104, chills, widely distributed pain, pneumonia and nephritis. Mild cases lasted three to seven days.

The largest portion of cases were severe. Persons were told to immediately practice in the ways of personal and domestic hygiene, secure fresh wholesome food of considerable variety, keep in the fresh air day and night as much as possible and avoid spending time in crowded places of entertainment.

When dealing with patients, doctors and nurses and all attendants were advised to shield their faces with a gauze or towel, use plenty of soap and water to clean the hands and all bed linens and utensils should be disinfected by boiling in water.

By the end of October, some doctors were recommending a

therapy of 30 grams of Aspirin, which had been discovered by the Bayer Company in 1899.

No other vaccines had ever been developed. The problem here, which we know today, is that aspirin in doses of greater than four grams per day is toxic as it creates pulmonary edema (pneumonia).

Many died of an overdose of aspirin.

By the end of October doctors were hard pressed to keep up. Cases were rising quickly in

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Northampton. Absences from school were high; some from infection, others on account of infection in the family while still others were kept home by parents hoping to keep their children from getting sick. Everyone was urged to observe the rules and respond to their duty, for their own interests and that of the community. The quarantine begins in two weeks.

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Obituaries

Zachary A. Aicher

Zachary A. Aicher, 28, of Wa l n u t p o r t , passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital – Minors Campus in Coledale on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.Born in Allentown, he was a son of Tammy E. Aicher of Kunkletown. A 2011 graduate of Northampton High School, Zachary later attended Lehigh County Technical School where he excelled at learning to operate heavy equipment, which was his passion. He was last employed by Victaulic. Prior to that, Zachary was a heavy equipment operator for Muschlitz Excavating, Inc. in Bath and A. Scott Enterprises, Inc. in Saylorsburg. He was a life member and very dedicated volunteer of the Schnecksville Community Fair as well as a member of Christ Church Little Moore United Church of Christ of Danielsville. Zachary was a tractor enthusiast and loved collecting and restoring them.

Survivors: In addition to his mother, he will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his maternal grandparents, Charles D. Sr. and Linda (Kocher) Aicher, of Walnutport; maternal greatgrandmother, Mildred (Marsh) Kocher of Walnutport; brother, Kyle Aicher of Walnutport; sister, Cassie Wagner of Townsend, Delaware; uncle, Charles D. Aicher, Jr. and his wife, Christine, of Danielsville; and cousins, Tyler, Summer and Matthew.

Services: A public visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014, immediately followed by a private memorial service limited to family and invited guests.

COVID-19 restrictions apply.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Zachary’s family in care of the funeral home.

Bible Verse And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Herbert J. Bensing

Herbert John Bensing, 61, of East Allen Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late George G. and Jean L. (Feidler) Bensing. A 1977 graduate of Northampton High School, Herb attended Bethlehem Vocational Technical School earning a certificate in Graphic Arts. He was employed by Kraemer Textiles in Nazareth, before joining the former Oaks Printing Co. in Lower Nazareth Township, where he worked for 21 years as a Master Pressman. More recently, Herb was employed by Thermo Fisher Scientific in East Allen Township. A farmer at heart, Herb proudly followed in his father’s footsteps by continuing the operation of the Bensing family farm. He was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings, NASCAR and the Philadelphia Phillies. Herb loved the outdoors, he always looked forward to spending time at the Camp Moore Hunting Club in Potter County, where he served as president.

Survivors: Herb will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his three children, Sarah M. Bensing-Simons and her husband, John H. Simons, of Lower Nazareth Township, George C. Bensing and his wife, Emma C. (Szakal), of Moorestown, and Emily J. Bensing-Kern and her husband, Kevin A., of East Allen Township; former wife of 36 years, Terri L. (Keller) Bensing; two granddaughters, Ella J. Simons and Adelaide A. Bensing; two sisters, Frances D. Bensing of Moore Township, Julia L. Bensing-Palmeri and her husband, Joseph; brother, Joseph G. Bensing, both of Nazareth; a niece, Kate A. Matessino; two nephews, Elias R. and Gene G. Bensing; two aunts, Dorothy A. (Feidler) Milkovitch and Lucille E. (Butz) Feidler, both of Klecknersville; cousins; and many dear friends.

Services: A celebration of Herb’s life will be announced at a later date when it is safe to gather.

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Michael S. Dlugos

Michael S. Dlugos, 89, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Sharon R. (Miller) Dlugos, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2017. Born in Moore Township, he was a son of the late John and Victoria (Skalniak) Dlugos. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War era. Michael retired from Service Tire Truck Center in Hanover Township, where he worked as a heavy tire transport specialist. Prior to that, he worked for many years as a diesel mechanic and foreman at various trucking companies throughout the Lehigh Valley. Michael was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Bath, as well as a 47-year-member of the Bath American Legion, and a founding member of the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co. Very mechanically inclined, he loved to tinker and was a motorcycle enthusiast. In earlier years, he loved boating and traveling.

Survivors: Michael will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Mark Dlugos and his companion, Mary Lee Sebring, of Moore Township, and Michelle Barna and her husband, Rocky, of Bushkill Township; four grandchildren, Jamie Hetrick and her husband, Jason, of Oley, Joey Dlugos and his companion, Christine Dennison, of Plainfield Township, Michael Barna and his wife, Lisa, of Kreidersville, and Nicole Hollman and her husband, Andrew, of Nazareth; five great-grandchildren, Sarah and Adam Hetrick, Landon Dlugos, Madeline Hollman, and Cameron German; two sisters, Anne Schweitzer of Moore Township, and Helen Dixon of Arkansas; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, he was predeceased by his brothers, John, Frank Sr. and Joseph Dlugos, Sr., as well as two sisters, Mary Pearsall and Katherine Schweitzer.

Services: His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 210 E. Northampton Street, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday morning from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the

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Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Bath. COVID-19 restrictions apply.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Road, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109.

Creative Corner Valentine’s Day

(Fourth Grade)

By Charles McIlhaney Jr.

Valentine’s Day had come at last, To cheer the dismal rigors of a fourth-grade class.

And all of us with cards, storebought + mostly the same, Each saying “Be My Valentine,” then signed by name Were each to the other methodically passed.

How I had longed with titillation for the day, To send my card to Suzie, seated a few desks away.

And see her pause with heartfelt sigh, And turn to me with twinkling eyeAs “I love you, Charles,” in whisper she might say.

I watched her open my card(at last!)

Which she with reckless abandon to her pile quickly cast.

That token that rendered my heart uncovered, Crying for attention, soon muted and smothered Beneath the many others she had amassed.

But not long a puppy’s heart to hurt, Surely, only with shyness caused her manner seem curt.

Then I opened my card from Suzie signed, With simple words it read- “Be My Valentine.”

Still, sweet with its fancy to a young boy’s mind, I tended it gently to the pocket of my shirt.

Suzie- The name was changed to protect the innocent.

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Will You Be My Valentine?

On July 29, 2016, my greatgrandson passed away at 29 days old. He was a sweet baby who melted the hearts of everyone.

Skyler was loved beyond words. I started writing the Skyler Letters as a way to heal my broken heart.

Dear Skyler, How are you? We miss you very much and hope you are happy in heaven. It snowed a few days ago, and it was very cold. I saw a boy building a snowman. He was laughing and having a really good time.

February is one of my favorite months. I love Valentine’s Day! It is a day when we tell our loved ones how much they mean to us.

Children in school make pouches or decorate a small box with hearts and cupids. Then they bring a card for each boy and girl and their teachers. They put the cards in the right boxes and wait until it is time to celebrate. There is a lot of giggling as they read each card. You would love it!

Skyler, I want to ask you a question. Do you know what love is? You were just a baby when you took your journey to heaven.

When I think of love, I think of you and all the children in heaven.

When I held you, your eyes met mine, and I felt a warmth in my heart that I still feel today. That warmth is love. I can only imagine that every parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent feels that warmth, which continues to grow even when their loved ones live in heaven. Although I cannot send a card to heaven, I can look up and whisper, “I love you. Will you be my Valentine?”

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BATH AREA Moore Township Supervisors hire new public Works director

By JASON KAMERY The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met at 6 p.m. on February 2 through Zoom, passing a resolution and hiring a public works director.

Resolution 2021-07 passed, dealing with the COVID-19 prevention policy concerning leave.

“The family CARES act expired and in that act, it required us to provide a certain amount of leave for employees,” Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager, said. “This portion of the policy is a follow up to what we passed in December that would clarify what kind of leave is supposed to be used and how many days they should be out for in regards to COVID-19 exposure.”

Craig Hoffman Jr. was hired as the township’s public works director.

“Just to give some background on Craig, he has been working for the Upper Nazareth public works for about 10 years,” said Steiner. “He was currently serving as the assistant director over there. Craig is a township resident who has worked in public works for the last 10 years, and we are really excited to bring him

on board.”

The township also brought on a public works municipal laborer and two back up seasonal snowplow drivers.

The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on March 2 via Zoom.

Stories from My heart Continued from page 4

Dear Gigi, I am doing well in heaven. I miss you too, but I visit you a lot. Today I sat on one of the biggest clouds and waved down to all of you. Please tell my family to look up and wave back to me.

Tell Preston that I miss him a lot and am always with him. Gigi, heaven is beautiful. God can do anything.

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to watch us. First, God makes it snow, and then we lie down and wave our arms. The angels laugh and laugh. It is funny, though when we get back up, each one of our snow angels always has a halo. Those angels love to have fun! The snow looks pretty on all the flowers in heaven.

Gigi, yes, I will be your Valentine. My heart is filled with love for you and my family. And do you know what, Gigi? The warmth your heart feels for me is exactly what I feel for you.

Heaven is warmth. There is love everywhere. God is love; I can see his love. It floats from his heart to ours. Tell everyone, Gigi, that love can fix anything. Tell them that we are all connected, and that God loves everyone. Oh, I have a new pet, a beautiful green turtle named Ralph. I met him at the Rainbow Bridge. Gigi, every day is Valentine’s Day in heaven.

Love, Skyler

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some kind of oral disease by the age of three. It’s one of the most common problems faced by our fourlegged family members.

Take this month to check your pet’s oral health, and make sure you know how to care for their teeth. National Pet Dental Health Month is the perfect time to call your veterinarian and schedule a dental check up for your furry family members.

“We hope National Pet Dental Health Month in February will draw attention to this serious health issue for pets,” says California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) President Dr. Jeff Smith. “Oral disease can lead to serious consequences for pets, including infection, severe pain and even organ damage. With regular oral health maintenance and check-ups, most of these problems can be avoided.”

Caring for your pet’s pearly whites isn’t just a February thing; veterinarians all across the country want to remind pet parents that their pet’s dental health should also be a concern all year long.

“Between regular veterinary examinations, pet owners should look for the warning signs of gum disease such as bad breath, red and swollen gums, yellowbrown crusts of tartar along the gum lines, and bleeding or pain when the gums or mouth are

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Pets with developing gingivitis and periodontal diseases often paw at their faces or mouths frequently, have excessive drool, and may also exhibit unwillingness to eat harder foods.

As with many health issues, prevention is always the best medicine. One way you can take a proactive role in preventing oral disease in your pet is by using an important tool that many pet parents neglect to purchase for their four-legged friends: a toothbrush.

“Unfortunately, only about one percent of pet owners brush their pets’ teeth,” explains Academy of Veterinary Dentistry President Dr. Brook A. Niemic.

You should use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean your pet’s teeth daily in order to remove any food particles and prevent the build up of tartar and plaque deposits. Also, make sure to only use toothpaste specially formulated for use on pets.

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You can also find many dental clinics, depending on where you live, that offer dental cleanings at a discounted rate.

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Brobst described the difficulties that public works drivers face as they drive through the dark of the night in the middle of a blizzard.

All roads were kept clean, despite criticism online, said council.

“Those people..love to complain,” said Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. “If you think they did not [do a good job] why don’t you...go out and push the snow and see what happens to you.”

He added that some residents hindered street cleaning and vehicle traffic by shoveling the snow back into the street.

“Ignore that criticism [online] and know you are second to none,” Councilwoman Judy Kutzler told public works.

Council also added that despite rumors online, no borough trucks broke down during the storm.

There were also two critical incidents during the storm that fire and police responded to.

The first was a sewer gas leak on 11th Street. No evacuations were needed, but members of the fire department went door-to-door to check on the welfare of residents.

Fire personnel were also called to the Hampton Lanes bowling alley collapse to secure the structure and ensure no individuals were in the building.

Councilman Thomas Gehringer also praised the fire department, adding that a crew was sent out with every ambulance call to help clear roads and pathways for patients.

Council requested that residents and businesses “adopt a fire hydrant” during the next storm.

They encouraged home and business owners to take responsibility for shoveling out fire hydrants near their properties to help first responders keep them safe.

In other news, council approved a paper shredding event for April 10, 2021, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Northampton Community Center.

“These events have always been successful in the past and we can apply the tonnage to our recycling performance grant,” said Brobst.

Council also approved the ordinance designating portions of Station Alley and West Alley as one-way streets. Station Alley will be one-way east from West Alley to Main Street. West Alley will be one-way north from 21st Street to Station Alley. Only Lopsonzski, Sr. voted against the ordinance.

Finally, council also approved a motion that would add the Northampton Community Center to the borough building’s insurance premium. This would keep the community center’s payment closer to $2,000 as opposed to $6,000. The community center has been struggling to hold events for nearly a year due to the CO-

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No COVID-19 Cases among staff Or residents at Northampton County Prison Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT The Director of Corrections reports that, currently, [as of February 8], there are no positive cases of COVID-19 among the inmates or staff at Northampton County Prison.

Since the beginning of the outbreak last year, 171 inmates at the Northampton County Prison (NCP) have tested positive for COVID-19. All have finished their quarantine periods or are no longer in the institution.

Fifty NCP employees have tested positive for the virus since the start of the pandemic. All

have returned to work.

NCP staff have been given the option to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine; some have already gotten the shot. PrimeCare Medical is working with the state to make the vaccination available to all NCP inmates when supplies become available.

“Our Department of Corrections staff have done an excellent job of slowing the transmission of the Coronavirus through quarantines, wearing masks, and increased cleaning procedures,” says Lamont McClure. “We can’t thank them enough for their extraordinary efforts.”

Broadband Access Grants are helping K-12 Students Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Approved by County Council in 2020, Northampton County grants for increasing Broadband access are already helping K-12 students with their virtual learning. Northampton County awarded $100,000 each to school districts in Bethlehem, Easton, Bangor, Northampton and Nazareth and $50,000 each to Wilson, Saucon Valley and Pen Argyl.

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students who would otherwise not be able to participate in online learning. Easton Area School District has used its grant to purchase hotspots for home internet access for students, online enrollment software to remove the need for in-person registration and Logitech Crayons for teachers to use during remote instruction.

“This pandemic has been difficult for everyone but especially for K-12 students and their teachers,” says Lamont McClure.

“Today, equal access to education means equal access to the internet. I’m glad to see our Broadband grants having a positive effect in our communities.”

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GRAVER, NORMAN H., JR., dec’d., Late of Moore Township, Northampton County, PA Executor: Dennis Barry Schall, Sr., ℅ Barbara R. Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara R. Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042, (1/28-2/11) ESTATE NOTICE

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Estate of Mary E. Pensyl, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Patricia A. Todora, Cathay L. Efkovich and Gordon Carl Pensyl, Executors of the Estate of Mary E. Pensyl, Deceased. 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 (2/4-2/18)

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, February 18, 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.

AVIRAM TUGEMAN & SVETLANA KEREN The applicants/owners of 563 Longacre Drive, Cherryville, PA, 18035 have filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on November 16, 2020 for a ShortTerm Rental in the Agriculture/ Rural Residential Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-16. B – Permitted Uses. In addition, the applicants are requesting the following, a favorable interpretation per Section 180-7 – Interpretation, continuation of an existing use, and a validity challenge to the proscription of the use. The parcel I.D. No. is J3SW2-6-5-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (2/4 & 2/11) PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION REORGANIZATION MEETING DATE AND TIME CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY The Moore Township Recreation Commission will conduct their annual Re-Organization Meeting at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014 on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

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Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (2/11) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald F. Kester, deceased, late of Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Beverly A. Schenewolf ℅ John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042.

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College Corner

NCC Students Inducted into NSLS Honor Society Submitted by

KATHERINE NOLL The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) at Northampton Community College (NCC) held a virtual induction ceremony for 30 of its newest members.

McKenna Doyle, a psychology major from Nazareth, Haley Gonsalves, a math major from Nazareth, and Hannah Paukovits, a general studies major from Northampton.

"The students who are a part of NSLS are learning about leadership and will take the skills they learn here into their futures," said Fran Boshell, assistant director of Student Life on Monroe Campus and one of the advisors for NSLS at NCC. The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program helping stu-

dents achieve personal growth and career success. NSLS is the only honor society to offer accredited leadership training and certification. New members decide whether they want to be a regular member or become an inducted member by completing the four-step program that will enhance their leadership skills and promote greater selfaccountability.

Over the course of this past semester, inductees went through NSLS orientation and identified their goals, strengths, aspirations, and solutions for obstacles they may face during the process. In the final steps of the program, they completed three speaker broadcasts and three success networking team sessions. This included leaders, authors, celebrities, and successfully known people who shared their stories about leadership, identifying goals, facing challenges, and personal growth. Matthew McConaughey, Bill Nye, Dr. Simone Ahuja, David Chang, and Clarissa Ward were just a few of the speakers they were excited to hear from.

Some of the wonderful benefits that inductees can take away from their experience with NSLS are scholarships and awards exclusive to NSLS members, networking opportunities, personal success coaching, peer leadership skills, sustainable motivation, and realworld skills.

Morgan Mullen Named to Dean’s List At Ithaca College

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Civil matter in the 1700 block of Northampton Ave. Report of a civil issue.

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Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Railroad St. Report of loud music.

MELISSA PARKER Schuyler Pierson of Nazareth was named to The University of Check person/welfare in the Alabama President's List for fall 1700 block of Main St. Request 2020. to check the welfare of a male.

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

Noise complaint in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of fireworks.

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Criminal mischief in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Report of a broken window.

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Vehicle towed in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a towed vehicle.

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Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a male.

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Artists at Moravian Hall Square display their hearts

submitted by LIZ BRANDL Residents of Moravian Hall Square Galilee House Neighborhood shared their "hearts" with our community as the featured artists for February. Seeing the many colors and brushwork in each heart is much like the individuality of each artist; unique, bold and beautiful.

Suburban Trapshooting League EAST BATH ROD AND GUN CLUB 2/7/2021 BLUE RIDGE 125

25 – Jeff Blose, Jacob Bonser, Ken Braren, Eric Flexer, Alex Koran

COPEECHAN 118

24 – Lorren Livingston, Tom Lonczynski, Joe Mule’ 23 – Diane Arner, Jerry Bottazzi, Mark Ferdinand

EAST BATH 125

25 – Adam Kast, Bryan Noble, Bob Ruth, Jill Skoutelas, Glenn Wescoe

RANGER LAKE 122

25 –Dennis Cacciola Sr., Chad Kulp 24 –Roy Knipe, Mark Ryan, Tony Subjin, Jamey Vaughn

Team Standings 1242 East Bath 1235 Ranger Lake 1226 Blue Ridge 1206 Copeechan

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block of Dewey Ave. Reports of suspicious acts.

Suspicious person in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Report of a suspicious male.

Assist person in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. and the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist females.

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Theft, other, in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of packages taken.

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Child custody in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a custody issue.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a male.

Traffic stop in the 200 block of E. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Fraud in the 300 block of W. 27th St. Report of bank fraud.

Theft, retail, Rite-Aid in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of a male shoplifting.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female.

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Vehicle towed, E. 18th St. and Washington Ave. Report of a towed vehicle.

Disturbance in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance.

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Open door in the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of an open door.

Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Northampton Ave. and the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Civil matter in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. and the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Reports of civil issues.

Disturbance in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a disturbance.

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