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The Home News Children’s Book Readings at Bath Farmers Market June 27 Submtted by
ALLISON CZAPP Local children’s book author Phyllis Palamaro will be at the Bath Farmers’ Market this Friday, June 27, reading her book, “Farmer Bonnie and Sally the Sad Cow” on the hour. According to Palamaro, the book is about “family, community, friendship and helping each other out,” and is the first in a three-book series, “The Adventures of Farmer Bonnie.” The book is illustrated by local artist Kay Frederick, who traveled around to different Lehigh Valley farms looking for inspiration for the illustrations. Palamaro also donates her portion of the book’s royalties to the Bath Area Food Pantry and so far has contributed more than $300. “People are very generous,” she said, adding that some people make additional donations to the pantry when purchasing the book. Palamaro has read the book to children at the Palmer and Northampton Area libraries and will be visiting Northampton area schools in the fall. The next book in the series, “Farmer Bonnie and the Missing Mule,” is also slated for release this fall. The book will be available for sale at the market for $15.80. To coincide with Palamaro’s readings, the Bath Farmers Market will hold a canned food drive at this Friday’s market. All donations will benefit the Bath Area Food Pantry. Please bring a donation with you when visiting the market this week to help out community members in
Three-alarm blaze Damages East Allen home
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By JOE KORBA The Home News
Emergency crews responded to a house fire at 6899 Bullshead Road at 11:45 a.m. on Friday. Much of the front of the second floor appeared to be damaged and heavy smoke was coming from the attic windows of the home across the street from the historic Weaversville Inn. Fire companies from East Allen Twp., Allen Twp., Lehigh Twp., Catasauqua, Hanover Twp., Hecktown, and Northampton responded. Everyone inside was reported safe on the scene. The home is the current residence of former Deputy Allentown Fire Captain Michael Scheirer and his wife Debra. The fire was ruled accidental and was electrical in nature. (See more photos on the Home News Facebook page.) need. If you missed the market last week, come check out two of our new vendors: Freckled Face Fudge, selling a wide variety of fudge flavors; and Silver Arrow, selling Native American herbal teas, soaps and spice rubs for meats! Fresh produce at the market this week includes new
potatoes, peas, red beets, kohlrabi, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, chard, kale, zucchini and mor. They also have fresh potted herbs, local raw honey,cupcakes, pies and cookies, pastured meats (beef, pork and chicken), homemade jams and jellies, and handmade soaps. Bath Farmers Market is lo-
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cated at Keystone Park, Route 329 (Race Street) and Green Street in Bath. Free parking is available in the American Legion parking lot next to the market. The market runs every Friday through Sept. 26 from 3 until 7 p.m. Email Market Manager at bathmarketmanager@gmail.com with questions or comments.
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