The Home News March 14

The Home News

Northampton Area High School Theatre Company Performs magical ‘Cinderella’ musical

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Over this past weekend, the Northampton Area High School Theatre Company put on four magical performances of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” with enchanting melodies, memorable characters and powerful themes of love, kindness, hope, morality and believing in yourself.

In the production’s playbill, Director Christine Marto references the talented cast, dedicated crew and exceptional pit orchestra, noting that the “countless hours of rehearsals, set construction, costume fittings and musical arrangements” fill her with immense pride as she reflected on the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the production.

From the romantic "Ten Minutes Ago" to the hopeful "In My Own Little Corner," each song captured the essence of the characters and the emotional depth of the story as the cast, crew and pit orchestra brought the enchanting tale to life.

Ella, played by senior Rachel Kemmerer, is a wholesome and sweet girl that you can’t help but root for. Kemmerer’s role

is thoughtfully approached and carefully crafted as she transforms Ella throughout the performance from someone unsure of who she is and her place in the world, to a confident young woman inspired by love and friendship despite attempts from her stepmother, Madame, to darken her light.

Upon learning he will become king soon, Prince Topher, played by senior Michael Seidick, is also unsure of who he is as he considers what kind of king he will be, but unlike Ella, he has a kingdom full of subjects to boost his confidence.

Lord Chancellor Sebastian, played by senior Will McMahon, takes advantage of the prince’s trust by taking land from the poor in the name of the prince. Nevertheless, the prince doesn’t know of Sebastian’s treachery, so he believes that he has his best interest at heart.

If there was one good thing that came from Sebastian’s meddling, it was his suggestion to throw a ball to find the prince a bride, which Prince Topher agrees to.

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Moore Township Supervisors Swear in Klecknersville Rangers Officers; adopt ordinances

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, March 5 to swear in fire and fire police officers, consider waivers, discuss reports and vote on various ordinances.

First, the following Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company fire officers took their loyalty oath when swearing in: Fire Chief John Hofacker; Assistant Fire Chief Lenny Salines; Assistant Fire Chief Austin Kocher; Captain Erik Resch and Lieutenant Ryan Andrukaitis.

The Klecknersville Rangers fire police officers that also took their loyalty oath when swearing in included: Fire Police Captain Jason Harhart; Fire Police Lieutenant Ray Reeder; Brian Radcliffe; Charles Green; Dave Tashner and Rafael Shkembi.

During regular business, the following waivers and conditional approvals were voted on: James and Frances Miller’s waiver request and minor lot line adjustment conditional approval were unanimously approved to add six-tenths of an acre to one of the parcels of land on the property; the Jeff, Nancy and Laura Deloglos’ minor subdivision’s two waivers and conditional final approval were approved based on an indemnification hold harmless agreement that would absolve the township of liability for a proposed well being 100 feet from the property due to the proximity of active agricultural fields on all sides; and the Arthofer solar panel land development was granted approval for the waiver request to review the plan as a final plan instead of a preliminary plan, but

supervisors denied the deferral request for street improvements to Grouse Drive based on the Public Works director’s recommendation to provide an overlay on the road when the project is complete since the solar panels will require significant equipment brought in by heavy tractor trailer traffic during construction.

During reports, Patrolman Michael Hunt stated that the police department had 256 total incidents for the month of February,

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Fire officers (from left to right): Captain Erik Resch, Assistant Fire Chief Lenny Salines, Assistant Fire Chief Austin Kocher, Fire Chief John Hofacker and Lieutenant Ryan Andrukaitis

Northampton County takes another Step toward developing more Affordable housing

Submitted by

BRITTNEY WAYLEN

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) have announced the award of a $1,220,374 Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Grant to support Northampton County’s affordable housing efforts at the

former Glendon Hotel site.

Northampton County is receiving the following two grants totaling $1,220,374:

• $1,138,814 for homebuyer construction in partnership with Community Action Lehigh Valley

• $81,560 for a Community Housing Development Organization operating grant on behalf of Community Action

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“It is increasingly difficult for middle- to lower-income workers to buy or rent housing in their work areas. This is partly due to wages not keeping up with increasing living costs, but also due to the limited supply of affordable housing in our region. This funding will support housing options for working people who need it most,” said County Executive McClure.

HOME is a federally funded program. Funds can be used in a variety of ways to address critical housing needs, including market-oriented approaches that offer opportunities such as homeownership or rental activities to revitalize communities with new investment. DCED receives HOME program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the annual entitlement appropriation process.

3 ballot drop-off Boxes to be installed In new locations in Northampton County

Submitted by

BRITTNEY WAYLEN

The Northampton County Elections Office announced at the recent Election Commission meeting that three new secure ballot drop-off boxes will be installed in new areas of the county, bringing the total number of drop-off boxes to seven. The seven locations are as follows:

• New location: Washington Township Municipal Building (main entrance vestibule), 1021 Washington Blvd., Bangor

• New location: East Allen Township Municipal Building (main lobby), 5344 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton

• New location: NCC Fowler Family Southside Center (main lobby), 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem

• Northampton County Courthouse (rotunda), 669 Washington St., Easton

• Northampton County Human Services Building (main entrance vestibule), 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem

• Northampton County 911 Center (main entrance vestibule): 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth

• Bethlehem City Hall (main lobby): 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem

Accessing drop-off boxes does not require going through security at any location. Applications for mail-in and civilian absentee ballots are available in the Election’s Office or at this link: www. pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin.

The last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday, April 16. All seven drop boxes will be available in the coming weeks for Northampton County voters.

including three written/verbal traffic warnings issued, 15 traffic citations issued, two arrests for DUI, one arrest for assault, one non-traffic citation issued and three reportable accidents.

Fire Police Captain Jason Harhart reported that the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. responded to 104 ambulance calls during the month of January and 50 fire calls, which included three fires, five motor vehicle accidents, two fire police, 15 ambulance assists, six trees down, four smoke/ odor investigations, one carbon dioxide alarm, eight mutual aid calls with Bath for four fires, one wire down, one motor vehicle accident, one gas leak and one fire alarm, three mutual aid calls with Bushkill Township for one wire down, one odor investigation, one fire and three mutual aid calls with Lehigh Township for

Public Works Director Craig Hoffman announced that street sweeping will occur March 25 to 29 and April 22 to 24.

Additionally, Hoffman presented the board with the three quotes obtained for the Recreation Center field treatments with rates comparable to the previous year. Supervisors unanimously chose to go with Hahn’s Lawns for the four treatments totaling $10,000, which is the same business that won the bid in 2023.

Hoffman also presented the board with the 2024 road projects. The board unanimously approved moving forward with putting Copella Road, Terry Road, Yost Road and Eagle View Drive out to bid for double oil and chip, which are estimated to cost approximately $247,000 in total, whereas the road projects on Jefferson Avenue, Michael Road, Amlisa Road, Orchard Court, Meadow Lane, Woodland

Drive, Oak Road and Rose Lane will be done in-house by the Public Works Department due to the joint grant obtained with East Allen Township for a paver.

In other business, supervisors unanimously approved an electronic recycling event, which will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Center.

Next, the board approved the adoption of the three updated stormwater ordinances that were advertised last month, as well as the speed limit changes on Becker Road.

After reviewing the two solar facility decommissioning ordinance draft options that Solicitor David M. Backenstoe prepared, the Planning Commission recommended the board move forward with the ordinance that requires facility owners to remove any above- and belowground mechanical equipment such as wiring and structural components both, and that the disturbed earth shall be restored and graded.

Additionally, the ordinance will require facility owners to submit an estimate for the total cost of decommissioning without regard to salvage value of equipment one year prior to permits being issued and then every five years as well in order to ensure that the facility owner provides an updated letter of credit aligned with current decommissioning costs. Supervisors unanimously approved direction to advertise the ordinance.

In other news, Judge John M. Morganelli from the Court of Common Pleas upheld the Zoning Hearing Board’s decisions to deny the Water’s Edge at Wind Gap warehouse project requests concerning the classification and interpretation of natural and manmade steep slopes, placement of the berm in relation to woodland protection, and that Jones Road

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Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.

Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.

would require improvements for the proposed emergency exit. However, Morganelli ruled in favor of the applicant regarding the information that needs to be submitted pertaining to the actual user under permitted use and found that there wasn’t a sufficient Nexus between a warehouse and recreation area that would require the applicant to pay a fee to the township for open space preservation.

Backenstoe explained that Water’s Edge could file an appeal with the Commonwealth Court to challenge Morganelli’s decision or they could choose to revise the plan and resubmit it in compliance with the township’s zoning conditions.

The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 2491 Community Dr.

Fire police officers (from left to right): Rafael Shkembi, Fire Police Lieutenant Ray Reeder, Dave Tashner, Brian Radcliffe, Charles Green and Fire Police Captain Jason Harhart three fires.

Sarah E. Sikorski

Sikorski, Sarah E., age 84, of Bellbrook and formerly of Bath, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, peacefully at her residence.

Mom ran into Jesus’ arms, and she heard the words “well done my good and faithful servant.” Those are the words she longed to hear. Mom lived to serve Jesus and never wavered in her faith. She was an incredible role model for her children to follow. She had a huge impact on everyone she ever met. Nothing brought her greater joy than talking about Jesus to others. Mom had a servant's heart and spent her life caring and ministering to others along with meeting their physical needs.

Family meant everything to mom, even in her last days she insisted that family be around her all the time. Mom loved to cook and bake for her family, and no one ever left her house hungry. When we were younger, she would spend her time in the kitchen cooking, and when the kids returned home from school, she would send us out to bless the neighbors with her baked goods.

Mom was the strongest person you would ever meet. She had a fighting spirit that would never quit. She was kind, fun, loving, giving and thoughtful. She will be greatly missed by many.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley, in 2020; great-granddaughter, Julianna Hawk; her parents, Carmen and Santina Pagano; her brother, Joseph Pagano; and one sister, Santina Burgio. She is survived by four children, Trish Covella, Lisa Sikorski, Sandra Lipsky (Gus Speros) and Michael (Maryann) Sikorski; nine grandchildren,

Robert Hawk, Joseph (Katie) Hawk, Brianna (Brandon) Taylor, Kristin Lipsky (Dustin) Menetrey, Emily Sikorski, Matthew Sikorski, Theresa (Jeff) Murphy, Kyle (Debbie) Peppe and Ryan Peppe (Jacyln); ten great-grandchildren, Jenna, Isabella, Krista, Joey, Willow, Silas, Luke, Lily, Bennett and Beckham; three great-great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Covella and Erin; and one sister, Linda McDonell.

The family received friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 9, at Conner & Koch Funeral Home in Bellbrook. Family and friends were encouraged to share a favorite memory or story at the life celebration service starting at noon on Saturday at the funeral home. A committal service followed the services at Bellbrook Cemetery. Condolences at www.connerandkoch.com.

sisters have left, Ella sings longingly about going to the ball and dancing with the prince when “crazy” Marie shows up. After Ella shares her dream with Marie, Marie, played by senior Rachel Moss, magically transforms into Cinderella’s fairy godmother and sings to her that nothing is impossible.

Right before your eyes, Marie transforms Ella’s dress turns into a beautiful white gown and then gives her shoes made of Venetian glass but warns her that the magic will wear off at the stroke of midnight.

At the ball, Ella descends the beautifully crafted palace stairs as everyone stares up at her and wonders who she is since everyone was required to wear a mask. The prince is no exception and falls head over heels for her as they dance the night away.

Madame, played by senior Karah Abarca, is fantastically unlikable, as both her role as Cinderella’s evil stepmother and stage presence demand to be seen and heard. Her selfish nature and inflated status make her a cutthroat adversary to all that get in the way of what she wants, so when she finds out the prince is throwing a ball to find a bride, she does everything she can to ensure that he chooses her daughter Gabrielle, played by junior Audrey Wood, whom she favors over her other daughter Charlotte.

However, Gabrielle has other plans as she crushes on JeanMichel, played by Aidan Fincke, the revolutionary her mother despises who is set on protesting the kingdom’s corruption and unfairness toward the poor.

Charlotte, played by senior Sophia Davidick, would absolutely love to marry the prince, but her hilariously boisterous, bratty demeanor causes her to lose her chance with the prince.

After Madame and her step-

Cinderella was swept up in the moment, so when the clock chimed 12, she hurriedly left, afraid that the prince wouldn’t like her if he knew who she was, but as she ran out of the palace, she lost a shoe.

After he is unable to find her, Prince Topher tries the shoe on every maiden in the kingdom to find Cinderella until he eventually does.

In this adaptation, Cinderella ends up marrying the prince, but not before she introduces him to Jean-Michel who is finally able to speak with the prince about what has been going on in the kingdom, which infuriates the prince.

Prince Topher decides to hold an election for prime minister with Jean-Michel and Sebastian as the candidates, and JeanMichel wins of course, which allows him to advise the soonto-be-king on how to help the poor.

In all, Cinderella’s unwavering kindness throughout her performance portrayed the true meaning of the production, which Director Marto reveals: “I hope you are reminded of the importance of kindness in our own lives. In a world that can sometimes feel dark and daunting, let us be inspired by Cinderella’s example to extend a hand of kindness to those around us, knowing that even the smallest act of compassion can spark a chain reaction of goodness.”

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

7th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 1 at noon on West Prospect Street.

46th Annual Moravian Historical Society Arts and Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Bath Area Fish Committee’s Annual Kids Fishing ContestBegins Saturday, April 27 at 8 a.m., ends Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Business Forum- Thursday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bath Municipal Building. Topic is security, includes presentation by Pa. State Police.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, May 4 and September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived these dates only.

Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Township Historical Society- New committee, meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.

East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Equinox Music and Arts Festival- Saturday, March 23 from noon to 8 p.m. at Municipal Park, 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Live music, food trucks and handmade vendors.

Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held second Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E. Belvidere St. Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers.

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Al Davidson 616 (234-236)

Scott Bortz 609 (224-212)

Bob Faustner 591 (202-233)

Bob Daku 534 (210)

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Vince Bauer 545

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Ty Pagotto 638 (221-227)

Ed Musselman 586 (202-212)

Brent Bartholomew 568 (209)

Terry Bartholomew 568

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Butch Riddle 646 (266-200)

Paul Berkowitz 626 (211-225)

Ed Zupko 622 (234)

Shannon Quick 612 (201-212)

Vinny Spaziani 587 (225)

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Earl Holland Jr 605 (207-213)

Earl Holand Sr 530

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Steve Kerbacher 628 (233-235)

Frank Donchez 603 (223-215)

Frank Yeakel 591 (236)

Brent Connolly 589 (215-223)

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Frank Pavlov 628 (255)

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Ben Bogdan 516

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John Sverha 586 (218)

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ing nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. A Distinguished Alumni Award nominee must have graduated at least 15 years ago and should re-

flect the district’s proud tradition of producing outstanding graduates and role models who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in both their professional and personal lives. A nominee does not need to be a current resident of the Northampton Area School District, but should reflect some of the following criteria:

• Has achieved outstanding success in his/her chosen profession/field of employment

• Has performed substantial community service or volunteer work

• Has made a positive impact on others

• Has received special recognition or awards for professional accomplishments/community service

Posthumous nominations will be accepted.

The selected 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients(s) will have a permanent recognition plaque placed on the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor located in the main lobby of the Northampton Area High School.

Established in 2018, the wall displays a plaque for each honoree, recognizing his/her personal and professional post high school graduation achievements and features a current photo, as well as the honoree’s senior photo. The wall now contains plaques

honoring 36 distinguished NAHS graduates, including: Mr. Edward Pany (Class of 1954), Reverend Clark Kuntz (Class of 1963), Mrs. Paulette Fritz (Class of 1968), Mr. Troy Thrash (Class of 1988), Dr. Christopher Raab (Class of 1989), Ms. Joan Snyder Kuhl (Class of 1997), Dr. Rodger Berg (Class of 1964), Mr. Bruce Lack (Class of 1969), Dr. Stephen Ressler (Class of 1975), Mr. Charles Hangen (Class of 1990), Ms. Tina Pagotto (Class of 1993), Mr. Travis Mohr (Class of 1999), Mr. Dale Newhart (Class of 1943), Mr. Daryl Amey (Class of 1962), Dr. Edgar Balliet (Class of 1968), Dr. Linda Koch (Class of 1965), Mr. Leo Livengood (Class of 1957), Mr. John Mauser (Class of 1965), Mr. Larry Oberly (Class of 1963), Ms. Grace Lois Bauer (Class of 1970), Mr. Daniel P. Heist (Class of 1979), Mrs. Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito (Class of 1980), Dr. Thomas Becker (Class of 1981), Mr. Larry Kemmerer (Class of 1965), Mr. Stephen Kerbacher (Class of 1983), Mr. Edward Novogratz (Class of 1949), Mr. Thomas Reenock (Class of 1958), Mr. Peter Schneider, Jr. (Class of 1966), Mr. Tim Tepes (Class of 1986), Mr. LeRoy Brobst (Class of 1965), Mr. Martin Fella (Class of 1965), Mr. Joseph Kovalchik (Class of 1986), Dr. Roseanna Neupauer (Class of 1985), Mr. Ronald Newhart (Class of 1973), Mr. Arthur Schisler (Class of 1958) and Mrs. Monica Jurasits Weninger (Class of 1988).

The Distinguished Alumni Award inductees honored on the wall serve as an inspiration to all students and as a reminder to the

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entire community of Northampton Area School District’s proud education tradition and commitment to serve others.

In addition to the recognition on the Wall of Honor, the 2024 award recipients will be recognized by friends, family, community members and local businesses at the Distinguished Alumni Award celebration dinner on September 22 at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge in Danielsville.

The event is a major fundraiser of the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation. All proceeds from the event are used to support the foundation’s mission to provide funding for programs, speakers, equipment and various “extended learning opportunities and experiences” that “promote, enhance and supplement the educational and co-curricular programs” for K-12 students throughout the Northampton Area School District. Tickets for the event will be available July 1 and all are welcome.

Distinguished Alumni Award nomination forms, as well as additional details for all people interested in nominating a Northampton Area High School graduate for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award, are available at www.konkretefoundation. org or by calling 610-767-7824. All nomination forms should be completed no later than Monday, March 22.

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Jim Mandarino 412

Shawn Kulick 545(232)

Robert Kulick 520(200)

John Schwartz 640(213,268)

Mike Klement 606(b)

G&L SIGN FACTORY - 3

Paul Duda 596(238)

Doug Fehnel 589(224)

Mike Reese 556(186)

Brian Silvius 648(288)

Jason Eberts 576(213)

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Earl Holland Jr 629(235,212)

David Betz 549(192)

Chris Benner 719(257,238)

Terry Heckman 705(240,247)

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Ed Taylor 493

Brad Stuckey 551(200)

Scott Friebolin 559(194)

Mark Janda 527(215)

Milt Kelly 530(191)

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Don Arndt 604(230)

Chris Remaley 422

Steve Glesias 519(185)

Earl Grube 536(183)

Noah Durnin 742(264,256

Bath Area Fish Committee seeks Volunteers and donations

By CATHERINE STROH

The Bath Area Fish Committee will be hosting their annual kids fishing contest this year from 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27 through 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28. They are currently seeking volunteers and donations.

Without donations there is no fishing contest. Any business or individual wishing to donate to the fishing contest, please send donations to the Bath Area Fish Committee at P.O. Box 143, Bath, PA 18014.

The fish committee is also in need of volunteers, all-year round for various maintenance such as clean-up and grass cutting (all equipment is provided), and especially leading up to the annual fishing contest. If you’d like to volunteer for a creek clean-up and dams building on Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m., meet at the creek in Bath or contact Pete at 610-730-6737 with questions.

On Friday, April 26 at 4 p.m., a fish stocking will take place at the creek; anyone who would like to come join and help is welcome to attend. The fish stocking is an especially great opportunity for children to participate who wish to be involved.

If you would like to volunteer for a great cause, be involved and help the creek and the community, please inquire and come be active. Volunteering with the Bath Area Fish Committee is a great opportunity for children, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, students needing to complete community service hours and anyone else interested in helping; all are vital and welcome.

On Saturday, April 27 the annual kids fishing contest will kick off at 8 a.m. at the Monocacy Creek in Bath. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase Saturday for breakfast and lunch. The contest will conclude

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at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. Call Pete at 610-730-6737 for more information and we’ll see you at the creek.

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Don Shafer 538(190)

Mark Flamisch 639(217,222)

Jeff Lear 505(188)

Marty Csencsits 633(244,200)

Matt Paulus 684(248,223)

D&R PRECISION

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Brian Dilley 732(259,247)

Pete Rivera 641(220,245)

Rick Dilley 551(227)

Josh Horninger 431

Butch Post 707(226,257)

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Ed Gallagher 607(206)

Joe Mandarino 546(b)

Kurt Berger 489(b)

Butch Holland Sr 596(228)

Chris Hoops 564(245)

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2200 block of Ridge Alley, and the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Reports of neighbor issues.

EMS ambulance assist, E. 9th St. and Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Civil matter in the 500 block of E. 20th St. Report of a civil issue.

Agency assist in the 800 block of Main St. Request for Officers to assist Moore Township Police Department.

Assist person in the 1600 block of Main St. Officers assist a female.

Animal case in the 2300 block of Main St. Report of a dog barking.

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Suspicious vehicle, W. 27th St. and Frank Dr. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

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EMS ambulance assist in the 300 block of E. 11th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Hit and run accident in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver side mirror.

Civil matter in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Report of a civil issue.

Check person/welfare in the 1200 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Suspicious act in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

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Disturbance in the 300 block of Main St. Report of disturbance.

Neighbor complaint in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Report of a neighbor issue.

Traffic stop in the 600 block of E. 21st St., the 1900 block of Canal St., and E. 15th St. and Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Civil matter in the 1400 block of Cedar St. Report of a civil issue.

Assist person, E. 4th St. and

Howertown Rd. Officers assist a female.

Suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

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EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Main St., and the 600 block of Walker Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Vehicle towed in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of an abandoned vehicle towed.

Fraud in the 600 block of Main St. Report of ID theft.

Assist person in the 1800 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

Civil matter in the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Agency assist in the 4200 block of Lehigh Dr., Leigh Township. Officers assist Lehigh Township Police Department.

Hit and run accident in the 100 block of Howertown Rd. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damage to the left rear quarter panel and left side mirror. Blue transfer paint was located on the mirror.

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Northampton launches online Hometown Heroes program with Help of high school volunteers

By KERI LINDENMUTH

Northampton’s Hometown Heroes program continues to find ways to recognize and honor Northampton’s men and women who served in the United States Military. The program, which started as banners along the borough’s Main Street highlighting

Northampton’s veterans, has now found a home online with the Northampton Hometown Heroes Instagram page.

This digital program was spearheaded by Mayor Tony Pristash, Junior Councilmember Mason Smolenak and members of the Northampton Area High School

Volunteer Committee. Smolenak announced the Instagram page’s first hero during the March 7 Northampton Borough Council meeting: U.S. Army Private First Class Edward Reiter.

Reiter was only 17 when he enlisted in the Army to serve in the Korean War. He was reported missing in July 1950 and accounted for on June 21, 2022. He was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart, a United Nations Service Medal and even a Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Reiter was buried with military honors in October 2022 at the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery.

The students of the volunteer committee have been interviewing the loved ones of Northampton’s Hometown Heroes to share their remarkable stories of sacrifice and bravery. There are 30 stories ready to be published online, with Smolenak saying one per week will be published.

“The volunteer committee has exceeded all expectations,” said Mayor Pristash.

In other news, the borough filled several open positions during the March 7 meeting. Jonathan Kunkle was hired as a public works laborer. He previously worked as a summer employee. Meanwhile, David Strain of Hanover Township was hired as an accountant/bookkeeper for the borough.

year’s fire camp.

The next borough council meeting will be on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m.

“I’ve always been interested in how local governments operate and serve their community,” he said.

Finally, Kim Gehris was appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board.

“I’m a small business owner of a remodeling company...so I just wanted to help out the community,” Gehris said. He has experience in code and permitting.

The new employees and board members were welcomed warmly by council.

Finally, Councilwoman Bonnie Almond summarized a report from the fire committee, including the committee’s five-year plan. The fire department continues to look for a training site and is considering applying for an LSA Grant to help purchase Conex fire training containers to keep training in the borough. In addition, the fire department would like to expand the station, including adding new bathrooms, administrative offices and a lounge. Lastly, the fire department is looking to add 5-inch Storz to all borough fire hydrants, which will make hooking up to the hydrants easier.

Councilwoman Almond also reported that there are six to seven new Junior Firefighters in the department as a result of last

Amphibians crossing: Institute Drive closed Through April 29

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

Motorists should expect part of Institute Drive to be closed in the Totts Gap Conservation Area for several weeks to protect breeding amphibians. The road closure will extend from Totts Gap Road West on Institute Drive for about one-half mile. The closure runs from Friday, March 8 through Monday, April 29.

The closure, in partnership with Upper Mount Bethel Township, allows Northampton County Parks & Recreation to take steps to allow for amphibian migrations to breeding pools without the risk of being hit by vehicle tires.

The trigger for the crossing was the forecast calling for evening

rain with mild temperatures, generally above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Since amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) are primarily active at night, you can observe their migration from dusk until dawn as long as conditions remain favorable.

“Recommendations from the County’s Minsi Lake Corridor Greenway & Stewardship plan highlight the need to protect critical landscapes. This temporary closure is a major step in the ongoing efforts to provide sustainable conservation practices,” said Bryan Cope, superintendent of Parks & Recreation with Northampton County.

The woodlands on either side of Institute Drive are home to the largest concentration of natu-

ral seasonal pools and associated species of amphibians anywhere in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Some of these species are listed as threatened and endangered by the Pa. Fish & Boat Commission, which oversees the Commonwealth’s fish, reptiles and amphibians.

For more information on the natural phenomenon of springtime amphibian migrations and how motorists can help protect them in their travels, visit www. shaverscreek.org/2016/04/18/ amphibians-on-the-move/.

Possession of marijuana/ Paraphernalia

in a relationship and got into an argument while in the hotel lobby. Vongerichten then threw and broke a self-standing hand sanitizer dispenser. Both Vongerichten and Thomspon were under the influence of alcohol. Both were evicted by the hotel. After several requests to leave the hotel by the police, neither of the suspects left the lobby or called for a ride. Both were arrested for disorderly conduct, defiant trespass and public drunkenness. They were taken to Northampton County Central Booking for arraignment.

Harassment

able to obtain the registration from the vehicle that he fled in. Police were then able to identify the actor as 24-year-old Karrick Stansberry of Bloomsbury, N.J. Stansberry will be charged with retail theft graded as a Felony 3. The amount of merchandise he attempted to steal was $173.58.

Aggravated assault with Deadly weapon

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt!

Presented by Plainfield Twp. Vol. Fire Co.

March 23

On February 29 at 4:45 p.m., the CRPD did a welfare check on a minivan pulled over on the shoulder of Route 191 in Lower Nazareth Township. CRPD smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Leila Aquino, 28 of Brooklyn, N.Y., was in unlawful possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Aquino was released and charged. A summons was sent via Magistrate Capobianco’s office.

CRPD responded to the Target in Easton on February 6 for a report of a fight in the parking lot. Upon police arrival all parties separated. It was a dispute between four individuals: 37-yearold Brandon Lawrence of Easton, 33-year-old Mary Lawrence of Easton, 33-year-old Johnny Ma of Easton and Ma’s friend. Ma and his friend believed their vehicle was struck by the Lawrences, which led to a verbal altercation and eventually Ma and the Lawrences engaged in a physical altercation. After completing their investigation, Colonial Regional Police cited both Lawrences and Ma for summary harassment. Citations will be filed.

Retail theft

Breakfast with the Easter bunny • 8 to 11 a.m.

Hunt • 1 p.m.

bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast, juice and coffee.

Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap

Colonial Regional Police were notified by loss prevention at the Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township of a retail theft that occurred on January 10. A male and female did not scan all items before placing them into their cart. The suspects then passed all points of sale. The suspects were identified as 26-year-old Marisa Hartzell of Bangor and 23-yearold Anthony Bright of WilkesBarre. The total amount of the theft was $100.86. Both Bright and Hartzell will be charged with retail theft and conspiracy to commit retail theft through District Judge Capobianco’s office.

Public drunkenness/ Trespassing

On March 9 at 10:12 p.m., CRPD responded to the Tru By Hilton hotel on Eastgate Boulevard in Lower Nazareth Township for a 911 hang-up. Upon police arrival it was learned that 38-year-old Michelle Vongerichten of Woodbury, N.Y. and 39-year-old Ross Thompson of Southbound, N.Y. were currently

Retail theft

On February 24, CRPD responded to Wegmans in Easton for a retail theft that occurred with the actor fleeing prior to police arrival. Loss prevention informed police that a man selected various merchandise and concealed it in a reusable grocery bag, then exited the store without paying. Loss prevention was

On February 10 around 10:30 p.m., 48-year-old Troy Leichliter of Bethlehem was operating a vehicle, traveling on Newburg Road in Lower Nazareth Township. The victim of this incident was seated inside of his vehicle. An argument ensued and Leichliter pulled over in the area of the Route 33 overpass. He then assaulted the victim, including stabbing him multiple times while he was inside the vehicle. Leichliter then drove to a residence in Palmer Township with the victim bleeding in the vehicle. Upon arrival at that residence, an EMS unit and Palmer Township Police responded. The EMS unit then transported the victim to St. Luke’s Anderson Campus. An arrest warrant was obtained for Leichliter. He was later apprehended in Bethlehem City without incident and arraigned. He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment. He was taken to Northampton County Prison, being held on $250,000 bail.

Retail theft

Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to Target in Lower

By ANDY WEAVER

The Nazareth Wrestling team was at the Giant Center in Hershey this past weekend for the State Championships and Sean Kinney and Tahir Parkins won all their matches to become State Champions. Congrats to both of them for all their hard work. Also, Jack Campbell finished in fifth place in the tournament in Hershey this past weekend.

In girls wrestling, Chelsea Dressler made history, becoming the first Nazareth girl ever to wrestle in the state tournament. She won one and lost one but had an amazing season in the first ever girls wrestling season. Congrats to Chelsea.

The Nazareth Swimming team will be at Bucknell University for the State Championship from March 13 through March 16. Most of the event can be seen live on the Pennsylvania Cable Network and tickets can be found at https://www.piaa.org/sports/ tickets.aspx?from=mobileNav.

The Nazareth Boys Tennis team started their year on March 11 at Pocono Mountain West. They hosted Bethlehem Catholic on March 13 for their first home match, and next will travel to Freedom on March 15 and host Emmaus on March 18.

For up-to-the-minute sports news, visit www.nazarethsports. wordpress.com.

Nazareth Township for a retail theft. Loss prevention had stopped a female suspect. She had not scanned all items before placing them into Target bags. Several items were found in her backpack. She walked past all points of sale with unpaid merchandise. She was identified as 36-year-old Kascia Beaton of Allentown. The total amount Beaton attempted to steal was $882.06. Beaton was taken into custody for retail theft and transported to Northampton County Central Booking for processing.

Criminal mischief

The Pa. State Police-Bethlehem are investigating an incident where an unknown suspect(s) scratched the victim’s vehicle with an unknown sharp item. The victim was unsure when these damages occurred but he noticed them on March 9. Damage was sustained to the hood and the trunk of the vehicle. A neighborhood canvas was conducted in the area of Wynnewood Drive in Allen Township which yielded negative results with no available witnesses. No surveillance systems were installed on the victim’s premises.

Reckless endangerment

The Pa. State Police Bethlehem barracks is investigating an incident that occurred in the area of E. Northampton Street in the

Bath Borough, where an actor purposefully left the stove’s knobs on and propane gas running in the house. When he was confronted by his wife, he told his wife that he wanted to die along with her and their cats. The actor was placed into custody shortly after the incident and charged with recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct.

False alarms/dialing Devices

On February 26 just after midnight, Pa. State Police Troopers were dispatched to Thermo Fisher Scientific on Silver Crest Road for a burglary alarm. It was determined there were no signs of forced entry or criminal activity. It was ascertained that this was the seventh such false alarm for this business within the same

consecutive 12-month period.

Scattering rubbish

On February 25, a member of the Pa. State Police was dispatched to Becker Road in Northampton, which extends into Allen Town-

ship out of Moore Township. The property owner stated that an unknown person(s) had scattered rubbish on his land, which included several slashed tires and automotive-type garbage. A trooper is investigating.

Church Directory

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The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to make a change to your listing below, please email it to: cstroh@ homenewspa.com or call 610-923-0382. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www. HomeNewsPA.com.

ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559

Sun. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5:30 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton.

610-262-2882

Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239

Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-7597132

Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. We Care, Days of Prayer every fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051

Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517

Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 a.m.

DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth.610-759-6557

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship –10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry –Sunday – 6:30 p.m.

Kids Ministries –Wednesday –7 p.m.

EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741

Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD

LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811

Sun. – Worship

8:30/10 a.m.

HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group

6:30 p.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.

M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m.

Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY

LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY

SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton.

610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203

Sun. – Worship

8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

MOUNT EATON

CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050

Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW

WESLEYAN CHURCH

Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. –Worship 10:30 a.m.

NAZARETH

MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

NEW JOURNEY

COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA)

Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5645

Sun – Worship 11 a.m./ 6 p.m., SS 10 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON

GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)

Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc. church)

PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m.,

SS children/adults 9 a.m.

QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227

Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 p.m.

RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass

8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652

Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

SCHOENECK

MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104

Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-FriMass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Masked/Vaccinated Service 11:45 a.m.,SS 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV.

LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893

Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation

10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship

ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.;

Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m.

Latin Mass Tues.- 6:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751

Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m.

ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894

Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.BS and Prayer 7 p.m.

WALNUTPORT

SEVENTH DAY

ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939

Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.

ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-2626636 (N)

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC – Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, HA – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School

and Cease and Desist order issued on November 30, 2023 for more than one principal use on a lot located in the Agriculture/ Rural Residential Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-30 – Erection of more than one principal use per lot. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-24-10516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

JUSTIN & DEIDRA HEISLER

(NC) Zoning District.

payments without delay to:

Executrix: Kathleen L. Mertz

℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Es-

quire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton,

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL

ALLEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ZONING HEARING BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING AND APPEAL

Notice is hereby given, under the Code of Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Chapter 27 (Zoning), Part 1909, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by the Allen Township Zoning Hearing Board, at the Allen Township Municipal Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067.

DATE OF HEARING: March 27th, 2024

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 P.M.

The following appeal will be heard:

Hearing 2024-01 – To hear the request and appeal of PVT 1363 LLC (Appellant/ Purchaser of Property), of 400 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 4, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Location: A 1.98 acre vacant parcel of land. Tax Map Parcel: L36-8 located west of Cherryville Road and east of Center Road. The subject parcel is

The Appellant/Purchaser of property hereby seeks the following variances in accordance with the provisions of the Allen Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Part 1909 for a proposed DG Market Retail Store:

Section 1301(2.C) and 1505(27) to allow a Retail Store, which is permitted by right in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, to exceed the maximum allowed gross floor area of 10,000 square feet. The Appellant/Purchaser of Property request dimensional variance to allow the gross floor area of 12,480 square feet (with a sales floor equal to 10,189 square feet.

Section 1420(10) to allow the proposed loading area to be located within fifty-three (53) feet from the property line along Center Road; and within ninety (90) feet from the northern property line. The Appellant/Purchaser of Property request relief from the 130 feet setback for the loading area (along Center Road and the northern property line) and alleges an unnecessary hardship due to the existing dimensions of the site and other zoning requirements for the site.

Copies of the appeal application, plans and supporting documents are available for public inspection at the Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, PA during normal business hours. The hearing is open to the public and all interested parties may attend and will be heard.

The Board will meet at 5:45 PM, prior to the hearing, for the annual reorganization of members and any other incidental business.

Ilene Marie Eckhart Zoning Officer/Manager Allen Township (3/7 & 3/14)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of BETTY L. WAGNER, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, 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 known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to:

KEVIN DALE WAGNER

1342 Kingston Court Northampton, PA 18067 or to his Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 1731 Main Street Northampton, PA 180671544 (3/7-3/21)

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP

ZONING HEARING BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, March 21, 2024, 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.

WAYNE & WENDY KLEINTOP

The applicants/owners of 1014 Pear Road, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation

The applicants/owners of 1080 Del Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an application requesting special exception approval to operate a salon as a home occupation in an existing Single-Family Dwelling. The following is being requested, special exception approval for a home occupation, subject to the criteria in Section 180-82.

The parcel I.D. No. is H3-233-7-0516 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 Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (3/7 & 3/14)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Mary Ellen Hager, late of the Township of Hanover, 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.

Kevin John Hager

7551 Richard Lane Bath, PA 18014

Executor

Steven D. Brown, Esq.

Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (3/7-3/21)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Jeffrey A. Mertz, deceased, late of Moore Township, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make

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of Cedar St. Officers assist a male.

Check person/welfare in the 1700 block and the 1800 block of Main St. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Kingston Ct. Request to check the welfare of a male.

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

Civil matter in the 1300 block of Stewart St., and the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Reports of civil issues.

EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block of E. 8th St. Officers

assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Unwanted person in the 1700 block of Main St., and the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Reports of unwanted males.

Juvenile problem in the 2100 block of Main St., and E. 4th St. and Pearl St. Reports of juvenile issues.

FEBRUARY 28

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

Traffic stop in the 1700 block and the 2100 block of Main St., Clear Springs Dr. and Lerchenmiller Dr., and Cherryville Rd. and W. 26th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Check building in the 2100 block of Line Alley. Request to check a building.

Civil matter in the 1600 block of Cedar St. Report of a civil is-

sue.

Suspicious vehicle in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle.

EMS ambulance assist in the 3000 block of Oakland Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Assist person in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a male.

FEBRUARY 29

Civil matter in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 800 block of Main St. Reports of civil issues.

Fraud in the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Report of computer fraud.

Traffic stop in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.

Neighbor complaint in the 2900 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a neighbor issue.

Assist person in the 1000 block of Main St., and the 300 block of E. 11th St. Officers assist males.

Agency assist in the 1200 block of Main St. Request to assist South Whitehall Police Depart ment.

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

Theft, retail, Redner’s Ware house Markets in the 100 block of Held Dr. Report of a female shoplifting.

Suburban Darts

Hoffert all going 4 for 14 for Emmanuel. Top hitters for Ebenezer included Carol Voortman 6 for 12, Zane Blevins 5 for 12, Paul Yoder 5 for 13, Joe Kish 5 for 13, with HR’s from Dennis Wieand and Charlie Costanzo. For Dryland, Karen Krome was 5 for 12, Dave Crouthamel 3 for 11, Jim Goldman 3 for 11 and a HR for Trevor Zarocki.

In other action, Star of Bethlehem ‘sandwiched’ 4-1 and 6-3 wins around a 2-0 loss to Christ UCC. For Star of Bethlehem, Bryan Frankenfield was 8 for 12, Bill Hoke Jr. 5 for 11, and Walt Hoffert 4 for 11. Steve Hunsicker and Eric Yocum were each 4 for 12 for Christ UCC.

I didn’t receive the results from the match between Blessed Trinity and Farmersville so their results will be next week’s write-up along with a updated standings.

(This is not a comprehensive list of all Easter egg hunts in Northampton County. Each municipality’s egg hunt is for residents only.)

Bath Borough- Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. in the field next to Ahart’s Market. (Rain date Sunday, March 17 at 11 a.m.)

Bushkill Township- Saturday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m. in the fields at the Bushkill Twp. Vol. Fire Co., 155 Firehouse Dr., Nazareth.

East Allen Township- Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. in Bicentennial Park, 5450 Liberto Ln., Bethlehem. (Rain date Sunday, March 24.)

Lower Nazareth Township- Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. in Butztown Park, 306 Butztown Rd., Nazareth (Rain date Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m.)

Nazareth Borough- Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. in Nazareth Boro Park. Northampton Borough- Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. in Municipal Park (Laubach Avenue & Smith Lane).

Plainfield Township- Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at Plainfield Twp. Vol. Fire Co.

Upper Nazareth Township- Saturday, March 23 at noon at the fire station, 25 Newport Ave., Nazareth.

care physician, who recommended the colonoscopy.

Submitted

by

SAMUEL KENNEDY

Crystal Hunter, a bubbly person with an infectious personality, is a leader in her family. In 2021 when her very first colonoscopy discovered that she had colon cancer, she was understandably shocked.

“I was always the strong one in the family,” she said. “I’m a gogetter, the one who gets things done. I’m the one who takes care of people. The hardest part of having the cancer was my selfidentity, because suddenly I was

the who needed someone to help care for me.”

St. Luke’s is a regional leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer with a dedicated, compassionate team of gastroenterologists, surgeons and cancer specialists committed to providing high quality care and advanced treatment options.

Crystal, 49 at the time, chose St. Luke’s gastroenterologist Caitlin Foley, MD, for that colonoscopy.

Crystal had the cancer surgically removed and was treated

with chemotherapy. Colonoscopies since then show her to be cancer-free.

“We can cure it,” Dr. Foley said of colorectal cancer. “Sometimes we can cure it with surgery, sometimes we must cure it with surgery and chemotherapy or radiation, but we know if we catch it early, we can cure it. That’s why it is so important to get screened

and not ignore any potential symptoms.”

Crystal almost ignored her symptoms. She took iron supplements for a mild case of iron deficiency and experienced constipation that she chalked up to taking the iron supplements and not drinking enough water. But then she experienced rectal bleeding, and reported it to her primary

After her recovery, Crystal noticed that some other aches and pains she described as stomach issues simply disappeared.

“The biggest thing I would tell people is to take an active part in your healthcare,” she said. “Be candid with your physician. Something you may not think is important may be a sign of a bigger problem. Dr. Foley was wonderful with me, and she pulled out information about me that

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Crystal Hunter with her grandchildren grandchildren to and from the school bus stop, but says she is now mobile without fatigue and can run up and down the stairs like a 2-year-old.

I barely thought about. She allowed me to be myself. Even after my colonoscopy when the diagnosis came back, she was mindful of and attentive to my response. Her bedside manner is commendable.”

Crystal lives in Bethlehem, but works at a school in East Orange, N.J. She has three children, seven grandchildren and is raising two of the grandchildren. The entire time she battled through cancer, she pushed herself to take her

"Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that we can prevent from developing into a more serious form,” Dr. Foley said. “It’s the reason we recommend colon cancer screenings. Colon cancer starts as a pre-cancerous polyp called an adenoma, and we can find them when they are very small and remove them during a colonoscopy so that they don’t get a chance to grow into cancer.”

Dr. Foley praised Crystal’s out-

look and enthusiasm to not just deal with the cancer, but to reach back and help others.

“It’s amazing how passionate she’s been with giving back from the experience, willing to help other people and raise awareness to get a colonoscopy for a screening to help prevent colon cancer.”