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Lehigh Township Board addresses Shooting range concerns

By CHRISTINA SANTO The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors addressed a concern about a private shooting range at their meeting on Tuesday, January 12.

A township resident first brought the concern to the police department, who urged the resident to attend the board meeting. The resident lives near someone who has a private shooting range. He is concerned about the frequency, length of time, and volume at which he hears shots; he also reports what he believes

to be explosives at times.

The resident brought these before the board looking for some control to help with the situation. Police and board staff will follow up to see what kinds of guns are being shot, as well as what permits are needed and what permits the resident with the range has. They will also look into ordinances related to shooting ranges and noise control.

Police Chief Scott Fogel reported that the officers will be getting their first Coronavirus vaccine soon. In addition, the de-

partment will be making necessary updates to their use of force policy.

There were a multitude of planning-related items discussed at the meeting. One of these was a dog park to be built in the borough; there will be one park for large dogs and another for small dogs. A majority of the cost associated with this project has to do with the fencing, but there are residents and businesses that are willing to donate money or products. The township also plans to put benches and dog waste clean-

up stations in the park as well.

The Cherryville intersection project is waiting for PPL to relocate poles before the project can move on. Additionally, the board is going to schedule a meeting with W2A Design Group to discuss the costs, interior, and other details about the upcoming maintenance building.

Finally, Alice Rehrig was reappointed as the township manager.

The Vacancy Board Chairman position was not filled, however.

There were two candidates for the position, but the board voted to table the motion until the next meeting.

The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26 at 7 p.m.

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By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, January 12, supervisors decided to close the township’s dog park through the end of winter. The closure will start on Tuesday, February 16, and end on Thursday, April 1, just in time for Easter weekend.

The decision to close the park is not due to any misconduct, supervisors stressed. Instead, closing the park after a season of rain and snow helps allow new grass to grow in time for spring’s busy season. This is the second winter supervisors have decided to close the park. Parks superintendent Tom Gogle agreed with the decision.

“I am okay with the monthand-a-half closure as long as… [residents are] aware that it will happen,” said Supervisor Gary Behler.

Township manager Ilene Eckhart said she will notify residents

and work with the Friends of Allen Township Dog Park to get the word out.

In other news, during the meeting supervisors unanimously voted to indefinitely extend the township’s Declaration of Disaster. This state of emergency was declared at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but expired at the end of 2020. Having this declaration in place makes the township eligible for any relief funds released by the state.

But some supervisors said the move to extend the declaration is the right one, whether they need the money or not.

“I think we should continue it whether it helps us financially or not because we are not out of this [pandemic] yet,” said Supervisor Gerald Montanari.

“As long as the state is in a restricted phase, we should consider ourselves in a restricted phase,” added Supervisor Dale Hassler.

All supervisors present agreed and voted to extend the declaration until Pennsylvania is out of its state of emergency.

Finally, supervisors approved two electronic recycling events for 2021. The first will be held on May 8, and the second will be held on September 11.

“With the pandemic, people have been really cleaning out their electronics,” said Eckhart.

“The county is also offering funding toward these events.”

Northampton County will offer townships up to $4,000 for each event.

“That helps us greatly,” said Eckhart.

Both events will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the township’s fire station. Residents can bring one item free of charge.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on Wednesday, January 13, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors reviewed 2021’s proposed fee schedule for building and zoning permits. The fee schedule was created by borough manager Brent Green after reviewing the fee schedules of other municipalities.

“Most of the fees,” he said, “are on par.”

The schedule proposes an increase in fees. This raise, said Green, “brings us up to speed with some of our fees being really low.”

“The process in this township to process these permits...is not being covered,” he added. “[With] what this fee schedule proposes, at least the zoning officer’s salary is covered.”

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opment. Roughly $44,000 was brought into the township over 500 issued permits. A majority of these funds were raised through new construction fees. Green added that the average resident will not be charged these fees unless they are building a deck, patio, or shed.

While the fees themselves did not worry supervisors, some supervisors expressed concerns over the discrepancies between zoning and building permits. Supervisor Roger Unangst said the new fee schedule was not “user friendly.”

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If you have a large book collection spread throughout the house, sorting through all those books at once may not be practical. So start with something more doable instead — like one bookcase.

Keep an empty box or shopping bag by your side, and fill it with books you no longer want or need. When you’re done, immediately carry the bag (or bags) to your car and make a plan to drop them off to donate or sell. Here are a few things to consider as you

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Did you enjoy the book? If it wasn’t a real favorite, consider passing it on.

Will you reread it, refer to it or lend it out? Even if you enjoyed a book, if you’re not likely to ever pick it up again, out it should go.

2. Clear the kitchen counter.

The kitchen counter is such a common dumping ground for all sorts of stuff: school notices, rubber bands, shopping bags, receipts, to-do lists and on (and on). Set your timer and get to work — recycle unneeded papers and put away items that belong elsewhere.

If you need a drop-spot on the counter, make it a clearly defined zone to prevent clutter sprawl in the future: Try a bowl for pocket change and a tray or basket for mail.

3. Make space under the kitchen sink.

When was the last time you really looked under your kitchen sink? This area tends to become a storehouse for random cleaning products, plastic bags and jumbled tools. First, pull everything out and give the cupboard itself a cleaning. Next, replace only the items that you actually use, that are full and in good condition. Recycle empty containers, bring bags to a plastic bag recycling drop-off (available at many markets) and move less-often used tools elsewhere.

4. Make your bedside table an oasis of calm.

Why make a cluttered nightstand the last thing you see before bed and the first

thing you lay eyes on in the morning? Clear away the toppling piles of books, scribbled notes and old water glasses, and wipe away the coffee rings — it’s time for a fresh start. Replace only your current reading, a journal and pen, and perhaps a candle or a small vase with flowers.

5. Winnow your wardrobe, one drawer at a time

Rather than attempting to tackle your entire closet in one go, set your timer for 30 minutes and start with a single drawer. Keep working your way through your clothes, one drawer at a time, until the timer goes off. Keep two empty bags or bins by your side as you sort, placing quality clothes in good repair in one bag to sell (or donate), and worn-out clothes in the other bag (drop these in a textile recycling bin).

6. Simplify the linen closet.

Do you know how many sets of sheets and towels you own? If you’ve been accumulating linens for years without purging the old ones, chances are your linen closet is full — or overstuffed. Take this 30-minute session to sort out your household linens, pulling your least favorite (or most frayed) sets to bring to a textile recycling bin or a charitable donation center. If you hope to donate your old linens, be sure to check with the donation center first, because guidelines on acceptable donations can vary widely. For instance, some may accept tea towels but not bath towels.

7. Remove worn and outgrown children’s clothes.

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Vaccine Scams

Submitted by STEVE GARDNER If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that scammers follow the headlines. While we’re all relieved to turn the calendar to 2021, the uncertainty that marked the last 12 months isn’t going away any time soon. And scammers thrive on uncertainty.

One particular uncertainty right now is when we’ll get our COVID vaccines. In the early weeks and months, expect the limited supply of vaccines to be available only to certain highrisk populations. So, when you see an ad, email, text message, or you pick up a call and the offer is to reserve your vaccine for a fee, know it’s a scam. Listen to your health care provider and health authorities for guidance and ignore all else.

Scam Map Scammers make their living by keeping up their ploys day in and day out. Often, they aren’t solo con acts but are part of a large criminal enterprise scheming to fund illegal activity, from child trafficking to terrorism.

And often, our reaction to hearing about a scam is to shake our heads and not understand how

someone could “fall for it.”

Once we know, though, that these are sophisticated criminal enterprises, and that the money they steal funds deeply troubling criminal activity, we could perhaps have more empathy for the victims and more desire to shut it down.

See for yourself how ubiquitous scams are. Thousands of people report scams they’ve seen or experienced on AARP’s scam-tracking map at www. aarp.org/scammap. Add your story to help others spot and avoid criminal scammers.

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Working through one drawer, shelf or hanging rack at a time, pull out any of your child’s clothes that are too small, or too damaged, to wear. If you plan to save items for a younger child, neatly fold them and place in a bin labeled with the size (for example, 2T) in a storage closet.

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A note for crafters and quilters: If you’re planning to do a creative, crafty project with those old clothes (like a babyclothes quilt or bunting), be mindful about the total quantity you are saving, and select only the most beloved and meaningful items to keep.

8. Clear your desktop.

The next time you find yourself procrastinating instead of getting your work done, step away from aimless social media scrolling, and set the timer for a desk-centered clutter-blasting session instead. Sort and file important papers, shred and recycle unneeded documents, test the pens in your pen cup, and clear out the drawers. There, doesn’t that feel better?

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Green explained that all work in the township requires a zoning permit, but only some work requires a building permit. However, he acknowledged that this could be confusing to some residents.

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Obituaries Andrea Cleary

Andrea (Andi) Leigh Cleary, 66, originally from Bath, Pa., passed away M o n d a y, Dec. 21, 2020 at her home in Ne wmanstown, Pa., with her husband Richard (Rick) Cleary by her side. Andrea was the daughter of Sherwood Walter Silfies Sr. and the late Doris Leigh Silfies.

Andi was a graduate of Northampton High School and Kutztown University. Andi retired from the Children's home of Reading in August 2019. She brought love and passion to her role as a Foster Care Coordinator for over 33 years. Andi spent countless hours working with children and foster parents, hosting many parties and activities that brought love to each family.

After retirement, Andi’s favorite thing to do was to spend time with her grandchildren. Andi and Rick made many trips to Hanover, Pa., and Stafford, Va., to visit their sons and grandchildren.

She was always sure to make her family and friends feel loved and cared for. Whether that was by making beautiful crafts or spending time together, she was always there for her loved ones. Those who met Andi were warmed by her loving demeanor and sense of humor. She always left friends and family with a

great big hug.

Andi was loved and adored by her family. Besides her husband Richard, she is survived by her children, Christian Cleary and wife Belinda, Cory Cleary, Aaron Cleary and wife Katie, and Jordan Cleary. Also survived by grandchildren Courtney, Zoie, Mackenzie, Reagan, Conrad and Brynn Cleary, and Adalyn Budd. Siblings, Sherwood Silfies Jr and wife Marjorie Halpern, Barbara L. Silfies and husband Gary Gumlock, Michael Silfies, and Jean Roberts and husband Craig, also loved deeply by her nieces and nephews and their children.

In lieu of sending flowers, we ask that you send donations to the Children’s Home of Reading in honor of Andi: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/ weblink.aspx?id=25&name=chor

Sherwood W. Silfies, Sr.

Sherwood “Woody” “Chow” Walter Silfies, Sr., 96, of Macungie, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Luther Crest in Allentown, PA. Born on Dec. 5, 1924, in Bath, Pa., Sherwood was the son of the late Harry Silfies and Mabel (Scott) Silfies.

He and his wife, Betty I. Silfies, celebrated 40 years of marriage in July 2020.

Sherwood graduated from Nazareth High School in 1943. He proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific Theater achieving the rank

of Staff Sergeant. Sherwood worked in the banking industry for 40 years until his retirement.

He served as the Treasurer for the Borough of Bath for 21 years.

Sherwood was a lifetime member and past commander of the Bath American Legion, Post 470, Bath, a member of the VFW in Macungie, a past chairman of the PA State American Legion Golf Tournament, a life member and former volunteer firefighter of the Bath Fire Co., and a director and past president of the Northampton County Bankers Association.

He was an active veteran and volunteered 1200 hours for the Veteran’s Clinic, in Allentown. He was a former member of Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C. Sherwood was a lifetime golfer who also loved camping and visited Newfoundland and every U. S. state except Hawaii with his wife Betty in their RV. He loved dancing, particularly the Chicken Dance, and would dance at the drop of a hat.

Survivors: in addition to his loving wife Betty I., Sherwood was loved greatly by his children, Sherwood “Woody” Silfies, Jr. and his wife Margie Halpern, Barbara L. Silfies and her husband Gary Gumlock, Michael Silfies, and Jean Roberts and her husband Craig. Sherwood lost his daughter Andrea Cleary, wife of Richard Cleary last month. He will also be dearly missed by stepdaughter Janice Speer, husband Larry and their son Nolan, stepson David Zipf, his wife Diana and sons Alex and Andrew. Sherwood was the proud Grandfather of Jamie Broad and husband Jonathan, Carrie Kopec and husband Craig, Aaron Cleary and wife Katie, Jordan Cleary, Jacob Silfies, Leigh Lance and husband Ja-

cob, and Chad Roberts and wife Stephanie. He was also a proud Great-Grandfather to Hayley, Natalie and Alyssa Broad, Cordyn and Camryn Kopec, Thomas Lance, Reagan, Conrad and Brynn Cleary and Adalyn Budd.

Devoted sister, Marie Fehnel of Nazareth and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers, William, Harry, Donald, Carl, Franklin, and Herbert; and two sisters, Lorraine and Helen Mae. His first wife, Doris Leigh Silfies, died in 2005.

Services: At Sherwood’s request, his funeral with military honors, will be private with his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sherwood’s memory may be made to Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C., 109 S. Chestnut Street, Bath, PA 18014. Donations may also be made to the Veteran’s Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at https://www.volunteer. va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow/default.asp

Marian M. Hilbert

Marian M. Hilbert, 91, of Moore Township, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles B. Hilbert, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage prior to his

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passing in 1987. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Irene (Ritter) Ruth.

She was a graduate of Northampton High School. Marian enjoyed the simple but fulfilling life of being a homemaker and was known for her baking, which she so loved to do. She also enjoyed crocheting, quilting, knitting and sewing, as well as reading and watching her westerns. Marian was an active member and volunteer of Christ Church Little Moore United Church of Christ of Danielsville, and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co. Survivors: She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by sons, Wayne Hilbert and wife, Lori, of Danielsville, and Lee Hilbert and wife, Eileen, with whom she resided; daughter, Joanne Hilbert-Miquel of Slatington; seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; a brother, Melvin Ruth and wife, Barbara, of Danielsville; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Charles, she was predeceased by a daughter, Jean G. Hilbert; and a brother, Paul Ruth.

Services: A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Whitehall.

COVID-19 restrictions applied.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., 2718 Mountain View Drive, Bath, PA 18014.

Arthur Gene Lilly

Arthur Gene Lilly, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Gracedale Nursing Home, from complications due to COVID. He was the beloved hus-

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band of the late Lorraine Patricia (Smith) Lilly, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2011. Gene was born in Nazareth to Malcolm Andrew and Alice Estella (Umstead) Lilly. A disabled veteran, Gene served in the United States Navy during World War II, attaining ribbons in both the American and European Theater Operations

and Victory. He was also a proud LST44 member. In spite of his disability, Gene became a painter, last working for Martin Kubek at Lehigh Valley Health Network prior to retiring. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing trips to Canada, his hunting dogs, horses, their family cats, and all animals. Gene was a life member of the Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club.

Survivors: Gene is survived by his brother, David Lilly and wife, Arlean, of Point Phillips;

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sister-in-law, Maryann Lilly of Bath; daughter, Kathleen Lilly of LeCanto, Fla.; grandchildren, Melissa Vadovsky and husband, Robert, of Hernando, Fla., and Greg Caldwell of Scranton, Pa.; stepchildren, Michael Wisneksi of Scranton, Pa., and Patty Rutherford of Doylestown, Pa.; and nieces. In addition to his wife, Lorraine, he was predeceased by his sister, Marguerite “Tootie” Barrall; brother, James “Boops” Lilly; and former wife, Julie (Romanishan) Saveri.

Services: There will be no public services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath.

Contributions: Memorial contributions may be offered to any animal shelter of your choice.

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Northampton Police Report DECEMBER 26

Check person/welfare in the Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request 1300 block of Atlas Ln. Request to check the welfare of a male. to check the welfare of a female.

Traffic stop, E. 4th St. and Disturbance in the 1700 block Howertown Rd. A traffic stop was of Main St. Report of a disturconducted. bance.

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Theft of bicycle in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of a black Fuji mountain bike with red lettering taken from the front of Turkey Hill Minit Market.

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Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. and the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist males.

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

Check person/welfare in the 700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

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EMS ambulance assist in the 500 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

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Child custody in the 2000 block of Washington Ave. Report of a custody issue.

Suspicious act in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious act.

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Assist person in the 1400 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

Suspicious vehicle in the 2000 block of Canal St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Proclamation

A PROCLAMATION TO RECOGNIZE AND DEFINE JANUARY 24-30, 2021 “NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK” AS PART OF NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK IN THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA.

Whereas, the Borough Council and the Mayor wish to ac-

knowledge and recognize January 24-30, 2021 as “Northampton School Choice Week,” A Week that is nonpartisan and nonpolitical, as Mayor I call for this observance and attention to the K-12 education options available for children and families in Northampton, and by joining city and county leaders across the country, and

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Hit and run accident in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damage to the driver side mirror.

Non-reportable accident in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. involving one vehicle.

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Harassment in the 400 block of E. 9th St. Report of harassment.

Whereas, all children in the Borough and Northampton Area

Assist agency in the 100 block of Terrace Dr. Request to assist Whitehall Police Department locate a vehicle.

Whereas, Northampton is home to a variety of high-quality

Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.

School District should have the highest quality education possible, we must recognize education is critically important to the economic vitality for the Borough and School District, and public and nonpublic schools from which parents can choose for their children, in addition to families who educate their children in their home, and

Whereas, Northampton has many high-quality teaching professionals in all types of school settings providing an educational diversity that helps enhance the vibrancy of our community, who are committed to educating children, and Whereas, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options, and Whereas, last year 565 Mayors and country leaders, along with 27 Governors and a unanimous United States Senate, issued proclamations recognizing National School Choice Week, which in 2021 will feature more than 50,000 events across America, and Whereas, National School Choice Week is entirely nonpolitical and nonpartisan, does not advocate for or against any legislation, the goal is simply to raise awareness among parents of the K-12 education options available to their children.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Thomas D. Reenock, Mayor of the Borough of Northampton, Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim January 24-30, 2021, “Northampton School Choice Week” in the Borough of Northampton, and I call observance to the attention and consideration of all citizens to help raise awareness of the importance of opportunities in education available for our families.

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BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure congratulates the Northampton County Department of Parks and Recreation for closing on the County’s 20th park and all the other projects they were able to accomplish in 2020 despite a worldwide pandemic.

The County increased its number of park properties from eighteen to twenty with the addition of Hexenkopf Preserve and the Little Martins Preserve.

To date, the County has preserved 3,451 acres in parkland and open space. Ned and Linda

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Hexenkopf Rock has both cultural and geological importance and was once used as a shrine by the Lenni Lenape Indians. The County recently purchased the Little Martins Preserve –a 94 acre property in Lower Mount Bethel and Washington Township. Parks & Rec plans to install parking lots and trails at both sites in the future. The County also acquired 1.4 acres at the Stockertown Trailhead and will use that land

to link existing trails.

“The future of Northampton County is green,” says Lamont McClure. “Land preservation not only protects open spaces for future generations, it helps prevent warehouse proliferation now.”

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throughout the year. Lake Minsi is one of only two public lakes in Northampton County and is open for fishing (Catch and release, except for trout). Parks employees will continue to make improvements to the park in 2021 with the addition of an ADA accessible fishing pier, boat launch and pedestrian bridge.

Several reconstruction projects were completed last year including resurfacing sections of the Nor-Bath Trail, and the addition of landscaping, fencing and other safety improvements. Work on the Nor-Bath will continue in 2021 with a bridge replacement and repairs to other sections of the trail.

Seven Livable Landscape Grants, with a collective value of $902,667, were distributed for Municipal parks, environmental sensitive areas and Liveable Landscapes. Projects supported include $500,000 for improvements to the D&L Trail in North Catasauqua, streambank restoration in Lehigh Township and work on Tatamy Trail North and

Creekside Park in Tatamy Borough.

“2020 was a challenging year, but the Parks and Recreation Department was able to move forward on a number of projects,” says Director Bryan Cope.

“We look forward to continuing to make improvements to county parks and trails in 2021.”

Lamont McClure and Bryan Cope thank local volunteer organizations for their assistance in protecting watersheds and the Boy Scouts for Eagle projects installed in county parks.

District will receive nearly $12 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding as part of the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CCRSA).

“I am pleased that our local school districts are able to get this funding as it will allow them to continue to provide our children with an education, despite the obstacles caused by this pandemic,” said Emrick.

The funding for each school district is as follows: Nazareth Area School District $1.45 million.

Easton Area School District $8.56 million.

Bangor Area School District $1.87 million.

As part of the CCRSA, Congress and the current administration established and appropriated a total of $54.3 billion for the ESSER Fund. Funding is distributed to states based on each state's proportionate share of Title I, Part A (Title I-A) funding. ESSubmitted by SER funds are intended to supABBY CHIUMENTO Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northamp- port COVID-19 response efforts ton) announced that school dis- and may be spent on a wide range tricts in the 137th Legislative of allowable activities.

Pennsylvania’s share of this funding is approximately $2.22 billion, which will be distributed to the state’s school districts and charter schools based on the Title I-A formula. This funding is on top of the $471 million that was distributed to school districts last year through the CARES Act.

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Creative Corner The Afterglow of Christmas

By Charles McIlhaney Jr.

The cookie tins are long since empty.

Yet, a waft of spices lingers, Once sweetened the kitchen aplenty With nutmeg, vanilla, and ginger.

And where once adorned in lighted bloom, Stood the evergreen in festive cast.

Now, the vacant corner of the darkened room Emits instead, the subtle aura of Christmas past.

And while Yuletide carols softly fade In sentimental refrain, And fleeting memories of the holidays All but slowly wane, Joyous it is to know, In the Christmas afterglow, That Christ, in our heart, forever remains.

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Northampton County receives $9.1 million Grant to combat Homelessness

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announce the award of a $9.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury to combat homelessness.

DCED will use the funding to continue its Community Mediation and Eviction Diversion Program (CMED) for tenant and homeowner eviction prevention as well as homeless assistance programming. CMED offers experienced mediators, emergency financial assistance and rapid rehousing to prevent homelessness. Housing services are free to low-to-moderate income households and owners of rental units housing low-to-moderate income tenants.

“The fallout from this pandemic has been wide-ranging from the immediate threat to public health to the long-term threats to our economy,” says Lamont McClure. “Northampton County is ready to assist residents with conflict management, financial support and educational services to prevent homelessness.”

Contact Information for Northampton County residents who need housing assistance: For residents in Easton, contact either: • Easton Area Neighborhood Center at 610-253-4253 or email Ross Marcus at rmarcus@eastonanc.org • ProJeCt of Easton at 610258-1100 x13 or email Michael Banas at mbanas@projecteaston. org For residents of all other municipalities, contact: • Third Street Alliance at 610438-1763 or email Ziana Keith at zkeith@thirdstreetalliance.org

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ray Emil Tremba, aka Ray E. Tremba, aka Ray Tremba, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Kathleen A. Savare, Executor of the Estate of Ray Emil Tremba, aka Ray E. Tremba, aka Ray Tremba, 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 (1/14-1/28) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy A. White, late of the Township of 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.

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ESTATE NOTICE ANDERSON, EDWARD, W., dec’d., Late of Forks Township, Northampton County, PA Executrix: Kim Marie Anderson, ℅ Barbara R. Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara R. Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042.

(1/14-1/28) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held virtually on February 1, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., E.S.T. For information on how to join the meeting virtually or by phone, please visit the Borough’s website at www.nazarethboroughpa.com.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 2, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SECTION 202, MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED IN PARKS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 2, Traffic Regulations, Section 202, Maximum Speed Limits Established in Parks, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to include the following: §202. Maximum Speed Limits Established in Parks.

2. A speed limit of ten (10) miles per hour is established for the length of Sage Street adjacent to Kim D. Kromer Park.

The existing Paragraph No. 2 shall be renumbered No. 3.

Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective within five (5) days after adoption by the Borough Council and approval by the Mayor.

Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (1/21) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Board of Supervisors at their re-organizational meeting established the following meeting schedule for 2021: Board of Supervisors meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm Zoning Hearing Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm Land and Environmental Protection Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm Recreation Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm Historical Commission meets

the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm Community Days Committee meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (1/21)

Special meetings to be announced as needed.

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Meetings will be at the Municipal Building at 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas C. Steiner, Township Manager (1/21) BIDS WANTED LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sealed proposals will be received online via the PennBid Program by the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors, Northampton County until 5:00 p.m. on February 26, 2021, and opened the same day for the following contract: Restoration of a Tributary to Indian Creek. This contract is subject to prevailing wage rates Bidding documents and details are available online at no cost at www.PennBid.net.

Bids will potentially be awarded at the regular scheduled Supervisor Meeting to be held on March 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

10% Bid bond must accompany the bids. Successful bidder must submit a performance bond equal to 100% of the proposed project. Lehigh Twp reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or a portion of a bid based upon budgetary constraints.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager Lehigh Township, Northampton County (1/21 & 1/28) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING Northampton Borough Council will conduct a Special Public Hearing on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 7:15 PM in Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to hear comments and concerns regarding the creation of one-way streets in the area of West Alley north of Route 329 and Station Alley between West Alley and Main Street. The public is invited to attend.

The meeting will be conducted virtually with contact information as follows: Dial: +1 929 436 2866 Meeting ID: 850 1586 9694 Passcode: 037073 The regular public meeting will follow with the same Zoom connection.

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PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Planning Commission will hold a reorganization meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM utilizing the Zoom platform.

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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.

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homes suffering a concussion in the last half. Fingers crossed he gets cleared to play in the next game, I’m not so sure they can win with Mahomes absent for an entire game. The Saints were looking really good in the beginning of their game against the Buccaneers, but then it seemed like things slowly started falling apart.

Brees looked off his game.

For how few interceptions he has thrown in his career, he sure threw a lot during that game. Wonder what he’ll decide to do, call it quits or play another year?

Sure stinks to go out after such a long career with a game like that. The Packers whooped the Rams. They’re just too darn good this year, and I feel like they’ll have a big advantage playing the Buccaneers at their home stadium- if anyone’s useta playing in the cold it’s the Packers right? Bills really whooped the Ravens too. I stopped watching it, I was gettin’ real bored, so I missed Jackson getting hurt. Anyway, we’ll see how this weekend’s games go... Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Of course social media was flooded with quotes from King. There are so many to choose from, but one of my favorites is, “The time is always right to do what is right.” Those are some great words to live by...If you missed it in last week’s issue, we’re inviting readers to share their favorite soup recipes with us. Our goal is to feature one soup recipe in each issue. If you have questions or would like to submit, you can email AskUs@HomeNewsPA. com or call us at 610-9230382...Well that’s all for now so I’ll cya next week.

Stay safe and healthy, and even though Martin Luther King Jr. Day has come and gone, maybe remind yourself whenever you need to that it’s always the right time to do what is right.

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Mary Frasier Named to the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor List

Submitted by ANYA HANNA Mary Frasier of Nazareth has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2020 semester.

Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester's work are placed on the College's Dean's Honor List.

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St. Luke's treats 500th COVID patient with Monoclonal antibodies

Submitted by SAMUEL KENNEDY Monoclonal antibody therapy at St. Luke's has helped all Lehigh Valley hospitals avoid being overwhelmed during the current surge, allowing certain high-risk patients to recover quickly in the comfort of their own homes.

Granted emergency authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, monoclonal antibodies block the virus' attachment and entry into human cells.

Infusion has been found to be particularly effective in preventing the need for hospitalization in select, higher-risk patients including those who are 65 years of age or older and whose infection, identified early, does not yet require supplemental oxygen.

Here are two of their stories: Joe Kitchell, a part-time paramedic in New Jersey happily says he's proof-positive that the BAM monoclonal antibody works.

"I feel great," he said recently, "and lucky to have gotten the treatment."

Kitchell, 52, came down with COVID symptoms on Christmas Day. His fever, cough, headache and body aches alerted the veteran first responder that he was COVID-sick, and a test confirmed that two days later.

But within less than a week, through his web of professional work connections in the medical field, Kitchell received an infusion of the Eli Lilly monoclonal antibodies at the St. Luke's Easton Campus. And the next morning, he was feeling better already: headache gone, increased energy but still with a slight cough (he has asthma).

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tients to St. Luke's Easton for various illness and injuries—including scores critically ill with COVID—and grateful to St. Luke's and his medical friends who encouraged him and arranged for his monoclonal antibody infusion.

"I think it's a great treatment and give St. Luke's a lot of credit for opening infusion centers in the community."

St. Luke's began using monoclonal antibodies, which received emergency use authorization from the FDA, just before Thanksgiving in its Easton and Warren, NJ facilities.

Wilda Cortez-Sanchez, of Allentown, was back to cooking and cleaning just a few days after having her treatment with the Lilly antibody at St. Luke's Easton in early January. Her fever was gone and her energy, smell and taste and appetite had returned.

"I feel very good. The virus is gone," says Cortez-Sanchez, whose mother and husband also contracted the illness, too.

Her primary care physician, Pavel Terreros, MD, had referred his patient to the hospital's infusion center for the treatment, like he has with more than 20 of his other patients from his downtown Allentown office.

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"It's really working!"

Infectious disease specialist Peter Ender, MD, who helps run the COVID-19 treatment programs at SLUHN, says, "Monoclonal antibodies are an important outpatient therapy that we know has benefit in keeping people out of the hospital."

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Hannah Wasson of Nazareth has been placed on the Deans' Commendation List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2020 semester.

Nicole Horvath earns President's List

Submitted by BECKY LAYNE Nicole Horvath of Nazareth is one of approximately 470 Shenandoah students to make the President's List for Fall 2020.

Students who achieved this prestigious academic recognition attained a grade point average of at least 3.90.

Moravian College names Students to Dean's Honor List for Fall 2020

Submitted by MICHAEL CORR Moravian College named 798 students to the Dean's Honor List for the Fall 2020 semester.

Undergraduate students who carry three or more course units during the fall or spring term and attain a GPA for the term of 3.50 or higher are placed on the Dean's Honor List. Visit the Moravian College website below to see the complete listing of students on the Dean's Honor List for Fall 2020.

Dean's Honors List Fall 2020

Morgan Amy of Nazareth Madison Amy of Nazareth, Emma Angle of Cherryville, Mary Angle of Cherryville, Sonal Arora of Nazareth, Michael Atkins-Combs of Nazareth, Francesca Bartolucci of Nazareth, John Bassil of Nazareth, Aubrey Bealer of Danielsville, Janniry Belen of Northampton, Nathan Bendekovits of Bath, Olivia Boyce of Nazareth, Danielle Burke of Nazaret , Michael Burke of Nazareth, Madalyn Buskirk of Nazareth, Alex Cabanela of Bath, Ryan Davis of Nazareth, Ethan Deater of Danielsville, Cole DeFranco of Nazareth, Anthony Disipio of Danielsville, Olivia Emrick of Nazareth, Bobby Falatyn of Nazareth, Behnam Farbod of Nazareth, Omeed Farbod of Nazareth, Alexandra Farkas of Northampton, Breanna Federico of Nazareth, Pauline Francisco of Nazareth, Lauren Freed of Nazareth, Ashley Continued on page 12

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sity. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Rinner/Released.

Steelworker 2nd Class Metro Sayre, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, assigned to Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), communicates with the underwater dive team and collects data during pier surveys in Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 17, 2020.

CDD/B is a detachment of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The detachment is inspecting and surveying the area to assess the status and operational readiness of the Gaeta port. UCT 1 is a subordinate command of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, executing construction and engineering projects under Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe and Africa/Task Force 68 (NECFEURAF/TF 68)

Dean’s List

Nazareth, Rylee O'Donnell of Northampton, Graeme Olson of Nazareth, Jasmine Pavlinsky of Bath, Bohdan Pukalo of Bath, Jordan Reuber of Nazareth, Naomi Rieth of Northampton, Rachel Riley of Nazareth, Laura Roberts of Bath, Meredith Roe of Bath, Germania Santamella of Nazareth, Haylee Saylor of Nazareth, Natalya Schienholz of Nazareth, Claire Smith of Bath, Rebecca Stocker of Nazareth , Sara Tanzosh of Nazareth, Antonio Tavares of Nazareth, Brian Utzat of Nazareth, Amanda Wagner of Nazareth.

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Gallagher of Northampton, Jordan Gensits of Nazareth, Jordan Geroulo of Northampton, Christina Giacoletti of Nazareth, Brian Givey of Northampton, Devon Goerlich of Nazareth, Talea Gordon of Nazareth, Mia Guadagnino of Danielsville, Bryce Haffner of Nazareth, Elizabeth Horn of Bath , Emily Hoven of Nazareth, Andrew Hozza of Northampton, Kennedy Jamicky of Northampton, Elizabeth Jones of Northampton, Jacob Kanyuk of Bath , Sophia Kapsis of Nazareth , Nikolas Kovacs of Northampton, Katrina Krause of Nazareth, Alexis LaBar of Nazareth, Kayleigh Lahr of Nazareth, Robin Lerch of Nazareth, Austin Long of Nazareth, Tatiana Lopez of Nazareth, Tyleen Lopez of Nazareth , Micaela Lothian of Bethlehem, Olivia Lucas of Bath , Crystal Juliet Lusso of Nazareth, Evan Mengel of Nazareth, Viridiana Montesinos Castillo of

Kutztown University Announces Fall 2020 Dean's List

Submitted by BRYAN SALVADORE More than 2,325 students have been named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List at Kutztown Univer-

Gabriella N Asencio of Northampton, Taylor A Atiyeh of Northampton, Hannah E Barber of Northampton, Natalie R Becker of Northampton, Harrison C Beil of Nazareth, Corinne M Benner of Northampton, Serena Vita Campanelli of Nazareth, Ana L Cruz of Northampton, Taylor M Diproperzio of Northampton, Michael Ryan Ettl of Northampton, Carlee Rosetta Ferraina of Nazareth, Madison Rose Fraley of Northampton,, Lauren Marie Francavilla of Nazareth,, Evan Michael Frantz of Danielsville, Jacob J Galle of Nazareth,, Lena M Hamm of Nazareth, Madison Corrine Hansen of Northampton, Ciana Rose Heckman of Bath,, Jaclyn A Henrikson of Nazareth, Ty A Hooven of Northampton, Mason Scott Humphrey of Northampton,, Joanne Flora Johnson of Nazareth, Megan N Jones of Nazareth, Katrina M Kern of Northampton,, Katelyn N Lahr of Bath, Gavin E Lalik of Northampton, Bradley Lamberty of Northampton, Sarah L Lazarchak of Nazareth, Julia R Lutz of Bath, Emily Paige Macklin of Nazareth,, Shey Aubrey Marth of Northampton, Shanna Rose Mccarthy of Nazareth, Thomas J Meeh of Nazareth,, Skyler Mener of Nazareth, Kelsey A Meriwether of Nazareth, Hannah Messinger of Northampton, Lauren E Mickley of Northampton,

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Traditions Of Hanover Receives Best of 2021 award by SeniorAdvisor.

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submitted by SAMANTHA DIX Traditions of Hanover proudly announces it is a winner of SeniorAdvisor.com's annual Best

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of 2021 Awards. The retirement community is a seven-time winner of this award for outstanding senior living, which is determined by online reviews written by seniors and their families. This award is an exclusive designation that honors the top 3% of senior care providers across the country and Canada.

"We are grateful for the opportunity to be continually recognized as a leading senior living provider. Our residents are proud of their home, and our team is proud of the work they do," Executive Director Cathy Heimsoth. "Thank you to our residents and their families for supporting us!"

A Place for Mom, the nation's largest senior living referral service, launched SeniorAdvisor. com in 2013. Of the nearly 45,000 senior living care providers listed on its site only around 600 were recognized with this prestigious award.

SeniorAdvisor.com is considered the leading consumer ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in the U.S. and Canada. To qualify for Best of Senior Living, senior living communities and home-care providers had to maintain a 4.5-star rating or above and receive six new reviews between Oct. 19, 2019, to Oct. 31, 2020. Find additional details and a complete list of award winners at www.SeniorAdvisor.com.

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