Life During the Great Depression - Business in 1936: Part 8 of 9
Whitehall Cement Company -Photo by Larry Oberly
In today’s column, we will be visiting local businesses and attend a meeting in Cementon. The year is 1936.
Our first stop in today’s column will be at Schaffer’s store at 47 Second Street in Coplay to purchase some groceries with our Depression dollars. You could purchase a packet of Wheaties cereal for 11 cents, twelve pounds of Banner flour for 48 cents, oysters at 16 cents a dozen and a large packet of Rinso was 20 cents. Minced ham from the meat counter was
19 cents a pound and A & B fresh sausage was 19 cents.
Our next stop is at Geo. J. Falk on 25 West 10th Street in Northampton to look at the new 1936 Pontiac. The price was $615; it was a high price for the Depression. Mr. Falk said the 1936 Pontiac averaged 23.9 miles per gallon. Mr. Falk related, “The Pontiac was tested in the Yosemite economy run. Pound for pound you can’t do better.”
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Nazareth Borough Council approves 2026 event requests, facility openings
By SAVANNAH BROWN
Nazareth Borough Council approved a series of community events, ordinances and seasonal operations during its meeting on Monday, March 2. Council announced it will tentatively meet in Council Chambers for its April meeting. Residents are advised to check the borough website for confirmation. Under public property, council approved multiple requests from the Nazareth Chamber of Commerce to hold events throughout the year. The annual Food Truck Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 2 to 5 p.m., with Belvidere Street to be closed from
Main Street to Broad Street. The Martin on Main event will be held Saturday, July 25, from noon to 7 p.m., requiring closure of the Circle and South Main Street from the Circle to Belvidere Street. The annual Fall Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m., following the Halloween Parade, with South Main Street closed from Belvidere Street to Walnut Street. “Claus Comes to the Circle” will take place in conjunction with the Tree Lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, in the Circle. Christmas in Nazareth will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown and Circle area. The
event will require restricted and reserved parking on the east side of South Main Street from the Circle to the YMCA.
In other news, council approved a request from SOAR Summer Camp to use the park for six weeks from June 22 through July 31 at a daily rental rate of $145 for operational days not canceled due to weather. The 2026 rate reflects an increase from $140 per day in 2025 and $125 per day in 2024. The agreement marks the second year of a signed two-year contract. Nazareth Area Youth Baseball was granted use of the park May 2 and May 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paradise Dogs debuts in Nazareth Following tropical rebrand
By HOME NEWS STAFF
Nearly 50 years after opening, Potts’ Nazareth officially rebranded as Paradise Dogs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 2 at 307 S. Broad St., hosted by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce.
Photo courtesy of Mayor Lance E. Colondo.
Lehigh Township Supervisors determine Funding for new fire truck
by LAURA KLOTZ
At the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors Feb. 24 meeting, Supervisor Cynthia Miller questioned the amount being allocated for payment for the fire company’s new ladder truck. After further discussion, it was clarified that the ladder truck, now scheduled to arrive on March 11, is be-
ing delivered ahead of schedule. The contract originally listed a later projected delivery date due to anticipated production delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The concern is that, because the truck is arriving earlier than expected, the township has not yet collected sufficient revenue
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from the fire tax to pay the remaining balance in full. As a result, the manufacturer would assess a late fee against the township. It was agreed that this situation is unfair.
After consulting with Township Solicitor David M. Backenstoe about the legality, it was decided that money will be taken from the general fund to cover the shortfall, and will be repaid from the 2026 fire tax, which will be collected within the next few months. The vote to do this
passed 4-1, with Miller casting the lone dissenting vote. The board will also review any future contracts of this nature so as to not be caught off guard again, and there will be written agreements going forward.
Township Manager Alice Rehrig has received additional quotes concerning the removal of dead trees from Indian Trail Park. ABE Tree Service has gone to the park and examined the trees in need of removal and offered a contract for $4,625 to do the work. The board unanimously agreed to accept the contract.
Next, supervisors reviewed sewage enforcement proposals from four different engineering firms. It was decided to accept
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the proposal from Hanover Engineering.
As mentioned at the previous meeting, a proposed ordinance was presented to the supervisors concerning the use of fireworks in the township. If adopted, the existing ordinance will be repealed and replaced with the new one, which will bring the township into compliance with state regulations. The ordinance will be advertised for adoption.
Miller presented a proposed resolution, which would cease pursuit of the land preservation issue, as she feels it causes the meetings to be extended unnecessarily. Supervisor Gerald Pritchard pointed out that they cannot prevent it from being brought up in public comment.
The resolution was put to vote and supervisors voted 3-2 against enacting it, causing it to die on the table.
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Supervisors then turned their attention to the matter of establishing a community outreach program, as had been discussed at a previous meeting. Board President Michael Jones asked what would need to happen to make such a thing possible. Backenstoe asked what the mission of such a program would be, and Supervisor Janet Sheats explained that the committee would help residents who request assistance find resources to fix problems, such as the failing roof on a house, which the fire company recently encountered when entering a home.
Backenstoe said that the board can only form a committee to research matters, because township money cannot be used for work on private property. To actually provide the assistance, citizens would need to form a 501(c)(3) non-profit to try to acquire funds for such projects, but it would have to be a separate entity from the township. Alternatively, the township could liaison with local churches to work with their existing outreach programs. The matter was tabled for future consideration and discussion.
Backenstoe reported that he is still working on the building code project with Zoning Officer Roxann Colfer.
As a final note, Rehrig provided further information about the possibility of switching email providers for the township. She had learned that there would be a way to preserve old emails after switching, but it would be complicated, and it would be much easier to save money by remaining with GoDaddy but canceling their archiving service.
The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 in the Municipal Building, located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport.
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for team and player photos. Nazareth Youth Baseball was also approved to use the large pavilion in the park April 7, April 8 and April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. for uniform distribution.
Council also approved a new one-year lease with Joy Supinsky and Steve Shiffert and their joint LLC to operate the refreshment stand for the 2026 pool season. Total rent will be $4,800, payable in three $1,600 installments due by the end of June, July and Aug. 31. The borough skate park is scheduled to open April 1, weather permitting and following any necessary snow removal.
Nazareth’s Downtown Business Group received approval to host “Regency Day” on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will not require street closures but will reserve a portion of the upper metered quadrant of the Main Street parking lot for 14 vendors. The borough received a signed event reservation contract, a $100 deposit and a certificate of co-insurance.
In finance and economic development matters, council acknowledged receipt of a retirement announcement from Municipal Authority Manager Dean C. Minnich and directed the plan administrator to begin preparations for
his retirement rollover. Council also approved the borough’s 2026 handbook to comply with the borough auditor’s requirement that it be officially approved each year by motion or resolution. Council acknowledged receipt of $27,871 in cable TV franchise fees from Service Electric and $4,201.23 in conveyor franchise fees from Heidelberg Materials. Members also acknowledged the Feb. 17 withdrawal and transfer of $60,000 from the borough’s PLGIT account into the borough’s state fund to be used for the purchase of road salt and other incidental invoices.
In legal matters, council voted on and approved an ordinance prohibiting obstructions on borough streets, including sports equipment, designated as Ordinance No. 901. Council also approved Ordinance No. 902, which removes the job classifications of police commissioner and deputy chief, positions no longer utilized by the borough’s police department. Members authorized advertising for a future ordinance establishing move-in and moveout permits.
Next, Councilwoman Laureen Pellegrino provided the Vigilance Hose Company No. 1 January report, which included 28 calls for service. 17 of those responses were within Nazareth Borough and included four fire alarms, one wire problem, five EMS assists, three motor vehicle accidents, one search for a missing person, one spill, one carbon monoxide alarm and one traffic control. The remaining 11 calls were mutual aid
responses, including four rapid intervention team activations, three fire alarms, two dwelling fires, one move-up assignment and one carbon monoxide alarm.
Mayor Lance E. Colondo provided the police report for the month of February, which included 313 total police activity/calls for service, 25 crimes reported and investigated, 12 criminal arrests, three drug related crimes, four Part 1 offenses, 97 traffic citations issued, 84 warnings issued, four reportable traffic accidents and 13 non-reportable traffic accidents, as well as 420 total parking tickets issued for the month. Total revenue for the month of February was $19,015.60. Compared to February 2025, police department calls for service increased by 109 incidents, which is a 53% increase.
Under environmental steering, council approved the opening of the borough’s yard waste facility on March 24 and directed the secretary to advertise the opening and post notice on the borough website. The facility will operate noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. It will be closed Mondays and Fridays. Minott L. Coombs and David Tashner were rehired to staff the facility for the 2026 season at $16 per hour, up from $15 per hour in 2025.
Under Public Works items, council approved the annual Pet Parade for Saturday, May 30. Members directed the secretary to advertise for bids for 2026 road and maintenance materials in a publication of general circulation, with bids to be opened at the April 2 borough workshop. The borough engineer was also
directed to advertise for bids on PennBid and to electronically announce bids received at the April 2 workshop.
Last, council approved a request from the Nazareth Rotary Club to conduct its annual Park Cleanup Day beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 16.
The next Nazareth Borough Council regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. Check the borough website for location information, as Council Chambers is still awaiting completion.
Looking Back
To sell any automobile was a challenge. Many people repaired their old automobiles to keep them on the road. If your old Chevy needed tires you could stop at Quality Service Station, the home of Firestone tires in Northampton. The station was owned by George and Harold Schisler. You could purchase a set of 4 tires for $6.95 per tire. With $10 down and pay the balance when you had money.
On Jan. 10, 1936, a large number of citizens from Cementon which was part of the 5th Ward of Whitehall Township assembled in the Laurel Fire Company to consider the practicality and desirability of separating from the township to organize the town into a borough.
The meeting was sponsored by the Cementon Businessmen’s Organization and was held to obtain views of those attend-
ing. Attorney Irving Coleman of Northampton was in charge of the discussion and the vote to consider the proposition more fully. He was elected chairman of the investigating committee. The vote was not to assert whether the town of Cementon was to become a borough, but to determine whether the citizens wanted further investigation on the town becoming a borough. Is Home Rule cheaper than Township rule was the questioned to be answered.
The Chairman pointed out that Cementon was producing 24% of the township revenue, yet it received only a small part of that in return services. Attorney Colman said only $9,000 was returned to Cementon. A heated discussion started when the present school board was criticized for overlooking the town when new schools were erected. The committee was instructed to visit industrial plants in town and sound out their feelings on the
move to incorporate Cementon as a borough. The question was, would any good be accomplished for Cementon under borough rule rather than under the existing government? In the end Cementon remained within Whitehall Township.
We all know there has been a massive change in business and population of the townships since 1936. Cementon remains a friendly community within Whitehall Township. Who could have forecast the transformation of a township of small communities to a mega market of business activity.
In our last column in our series, we will be visiting a Northampton graduation during the Depression.
Allen Township Supervisors Hear Stone Ridge walking Path concerns
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, Allen Township Supervisors heard concerns from Stone Ridge Development residents regarding a walking path that connects the residential development to new commercial properties along Route 329.
Mark Francolla, who lives next to the path’s entrance on Graystone Circle, has noticed an increasing number of issues since the commercial properties were developed.
“Overall, it has been a really safe neighborhood, [but] we have come into a decent amount of issues,” he said. “Not only that I have been recognizing, but that the neighbors have been recognizing.”
Among these issues are idling cars on Stonegate Drive, a private road connected to the path, and increased foot traffic using the walking path late at night.
The path, located between 928 and 930 Graystone Circle, was approved as part of the residential development’s initial plans. It now connects the residential neighborhood to the commercial development via Stonegate Drive, providing pedestrian access for residents to the new Wendy’s and future Wawa.
Supervisors said the walking path is owned by the residents of Stone Ridge, and it is up to the residents of that neighborhood whether they would like the path closed and removed. Should the walking path be removed, residents would need to use sidewalks along Savage Road to access the new eateries.
“I am not opposed to getting rid of [the path], but the township is not going to pay for ripping it out,” said Supervisor Paul Link. “I don’t think the burden of ripping it out should fall on the taxpayers of the township.”
Supervisor Gary Behler agreed, adding that it should ultimately be up to Stone Ridge residents
Irish Beef Stew
Serves 4-6
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 110 minutes
Ingredients:
•1 1/4 pounds well-marbled
chuck beef stew meat, cut into
•1/2-inch chunks
•3 teaspoons salt
•1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
•6 garlic cloves, minced
•4 cups beef stock
•2 cups water
•1 cup Guinness extra stout
•1 cup hearty red wine
•2 tablespoons tomato paste
•1 tablespoon sugar
•1 tablespoon dried thyme
•1 tablespoon Worcestershire
sauce
•2 bay leaves
•2 tablespoons butter
•3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
•1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
•3 to 4 carrots or parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
•1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
1. Brown the beef. Sprinkle a teaspoon of salt over the beef pieces. Heat olive oil in a large (6 to 8 quart), thick-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Pat beef dry with paper towels and work-
as to whether or not the path remains, as “that is who the path was for.”
Residents in Stone Ridge will receive a letter from the township, inviting them to attend a future Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss the path.
“You could potentially have people in the neighborhood say I bought [my] house because I knew [the path] was there,” said Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell, as to why a consensus among all residents is needed.
The next Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at 50 Snow Hill Road.
ing in batches, add the beef (do not crowd the pan, or the meat will steam and not brown) and cook, without stirring, until well browned on one side. Wse tongs to turn pieces over and brown on other side.
2. Add garlic and other stock ingredients, then simmer. Add garlic to the pot with the beef and sauté 30 seconds. Add beef stock, water, Guinness, red wine, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting, then cover and cook at a bare simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. Sauté the onions and carrots in separate pan. While the pot of meat and stock are simmering, melt butter in another pot over medium heat. Add onions and carrots. Sauté onions and carrots until onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Set aside until beef stew in step 2 has simmered for one hour.
4. Add the vegetables and simmer. Add onions, carrots and potatoes to the beef stew. Add black pepper and two teaspoons of salt. Simmer uncovered until vegetables and beef are tender, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Tilt pan and spoon off any excess fat. Transfer to serving bowls. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Northampton Fire Dept. Call Log
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of Feb. 22.
Station 42 – Northampton Borough
Station 45 – Allen Township
Station 5 – Coplay Borough
Station 47 – Lehigh Township
Station 15 – Hanover Township (Northampton County)
Station 2 – Catasauqua Feb. 22
Stations 42, 45: 1400 block
Owner Courtney Beahn, who took over the business from her father five years ago, introduced an island-inspired theme featuring new menu items such as the “Island Dog” with bacon, barbecue sauce and homemade pineapple relish, and the “Paradise Dog” topped with mango mustard, chili cheese and pickled onions. The rebrand also included a new logo, updated signage and birdof-paradise-themed décor.
Originally founded in 1971 in Bethlehem, Potts’ opened its Nazareth location in 1978. Now operating independently, Beahn said the refreshed shop embraces a beachy vibe with the new tagline, “One Happy Bite,” while continuing to offer its full menu of hot dogs and specialty items.
Laurel Fire Company -Photo by Larry Oberly
Quality Service Station -Photo by Larry Oberly
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Washington Avenue. Automatic fire alarm.
Stations 42, 45: 700 block Main Street. Automatic fire alarm.
Feb. 23
Station 42: West 14th and Cedar Streets. Wire problem.
Feb. 26
Stations 42, 45, 5, 47, 15, 2: 1200 block Main Street. Apartment fire.
Feb. 27
Stations 42, 45, 5, 47, 15, 2: 1500 block Main Street. Dwelling fire.
Feb. 28
Station 42: 1800 block Lincoln Avenue. Ambulance assist.
Stations 42, 45, 5: 600 block Main Street. Gas leak.
Northampton Borough Police Report
Feb. 15
Domestic in the 300 block of Howertown Road between a male and a female.
Reportable accident in the 100 block of East 4th Street involving two vehicles.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 1500 block of Dewey Avenue.
Hit and run accident in the 1700 block of Main Street. Report of the driver side rear bumper and hatch of a legally parked vehicle damaged. White transfer paint was left by offending vehicle.
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 2300 block of Dewey Avenue.
Domestic in the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue between two fe-
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males.
Civil matter in the 300 block of East 10th Street.
Child custody issue in the 200 block of East 18th Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the unit block of Lerchenmiller Drive.
Feb. 16
Traffic stops were conducted in the 2000 block of Center Street and West 17th Street and Canal Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transports of females in the 1300 block of Laubach Avenue and the
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1800 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 2100 block of Washington Avenue.
Non-reportable accident in the 600 block of Held Drive involving two vehicles.
Civil matter in the 600 block of Main Street.
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 1800 block of Washington Avenue.
Feb. 17
Traffic stops were conducted at East 21st Street and Lincoln Avenue, the 2000 block of Main Street, Main Street and East 13th Street, Laubach Avenue and East 21st Street, the 600 block of East 21st Street, Center Street and West 21st Street, the 300 block of East 10th Street, the unit block of West 21st Street, and the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Domestic in the 1400 block of Canal Street between a male and a female.
Child custody issue in the 100 block of Sycamore Court.
Report of computer fraud in the 1700 block of Main Street.
Feb. 18
Traffic stops were conducted at
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Everyone, breathe. We only have about two weeks left of Winter; the Spring Equinox is on March 20. I know that weather often decides to be very weird in the Lehigh Valley, but I’m hoping that the snow is over, and we can finally start drying up and go outside to enjoy some sunshine!
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Book Clubs are all out this month! First up is Romance with Sadie on Wednesday, March 18. Sugar ’n’ Spice meets at both 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to discuss “Until the End of Time,” by Danielle Steel. If you don’t have time to read the book this month, join us anyway for scintillating discussion on the romance genre and to share trope preferences among like minds. Next up is Plot Twisters, our psychological thrillers book club hosted by Lily on Monday, March 23. Our Plot Twisters will be discussing “The Girl from Widow Hills,” by Megan Miranda. Lily asks if you would kindly register, so she knows how many chairs to set out. Finally, on Tuesday, March 24 the Well-Read, Badly-Behaved book club is meeting to discuss “The Paris Library,” by Janet Skeslien Charles. Based on the true story of American Library in Paris employees during World War II, this work of literary fiction is described as moving and unforgettable. Veronica will help pick through the novel at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., choose the time that works best for you. To find out more about any of our book clubs and their future reads, visit our website at northamptonapl. org. All book clubs are listed under the “What We Do” tab at the top of the screen.
Other fun activities this month include Stitch n’ Craft on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. Join us with your knitting, your needlework or any other craft to which you’d like to dedicate an hour! We’ll provide the baked goods and conversation. On Wednesday, March 11 at 6 p.m.,
Sadie is hosting Adult Craft Hour, where you’ll be able to decorate your very own paper lantern with a variety of materials. The best part is the lanterns will light up, so you will go home with a beautiful and functional piece of home decor! For families and friends of all ages, we will be bringing back our community puzzle on Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. Join us for a chance to work on the puzzle first or play board games and card games together while you wait your turn. Hour-long Dungeons and Dragons campaigns encouraged. If
NORTHAMPTON FIRE DEPT.’S MARCH BREAKFAST BUFFET
Sunday,March 15 from 8 to 11 a.m. 4 Lerchenmiller Dr., Northampton Northampton Fire Department
Scrambled Eggs, Western Eggs, Sausage, Tater Tots, Bacon, Sausage & Gravy, Cereal, Toast, Biscuits, French Toast. Orange Juice, Apple Juice, White/Chocolate Milk, Tea, Coffee
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Perspectives
For the healthMinded individual
Saying Goodbye
by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
It is with a grateful heart that I share with you all that after some 25 years and over 700 publications, this week's Perspective article will be my final curtain call in The Home News. Even as I write these words, my eyes are tearing up a bit more than I would have expected. Saying goodbye is simply not that easy.
If you were to ask my children, they would tell you that saying hello and saying goodbye means so very much to me. I learned the latter by not being there to properly say goodbye to my granny before she passed. Learning the hard way has made a lasting impression.
Recently, my wife and I held our beloved family dog, Queenie, as she lay in our home passing comfortably from this life to the next. Candidly, we are still trying to find our footing. Of course, it will come, yet saying goodbye and letting go hurts deeply.
When my column first started, I could carry both my daughters, Jacqueline and Olivia, in each arm. At that time, my son Drew was not yet even born. Fast forward, and my eldest is married with a child of
her own — our grandson. In addition, this past weekend we all celebrated senior night at my son's last college wrestling match at Brown University. Saying goodbye to this journey together, and the intimacy between me and my son because of it all, is additionally causing a lump in my throat.
In the months ahead, we are anticipating saying goodbye once more — this time to our daughter Olivia, as she rises to the challenge of a great opportunity that lies before her out west. My heart goes with her. Even though all our hopes and dreams for her are being fulfilled, saying goodbye is almost too much to bear.
Nevertheless, these moments deserve to be honored. Revered. To me, a handshake, a hug, a moment
to allow the eyes to linger and the heart to speak, is more precious than shekels of silver could ever be.
If you have been a longtime reader, then you already know that much of my weekly inspiration and content has come from real-life experiences — both good and not so good. The dings and dents that come our way as life unfolds perhaps teach us so much more than hitting a winning scratch-off at the gas station ever could.
From the beginning, my desire was for my weekly column to be a tried-and-true, heartto-heart conversation among friends. Rather than another nuts-andbolts type of column, I wanted each week to usher forth feeling and contemplation. I believe that all our human feelings and emotions are meant to be experienced, and my focus each week
was to move the reader to and through a full range of them.
My hope is that in some small way, this has been achieved.
As I draw to a close, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Halbfoster family, who took a chance on a young aspiring writer with not much more than a dull pencil and worn eraser to his name. That initial trial period turned into what amounts to one of my life's great joys and accomplishments.
To my wife and family, who have all been fodder at one time or another for many articles — thank you for urging me along in my craft and supporting all my endeavors.
To my dear friends in this community, I thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your life. It has meant so very much to me. More than you could ever know.
As I say goodbye, I would like to sign off with a closing I have used to conclude countless articles — one that is near and dear to my heart.
My best to you...always.
Dr. Glenn A. Clearie Natural Perspectives ™ is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Lillian L. Bachman, deceased, late of Northampton, 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 payments without delay to:
Executors: Wilmer B. Bachman
Donna L. Fritzinger
c/o Yary L. Ledee de Leon, Esquire
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A/K/A CARLA MARIE EUSTACHE, the applicant/owner of the property located at 631 Bishops Place, Northampton, PA 18067 (the “Subject Property”), has filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on January 9, 2026 for a ShortTerm Rental in the Agriculture/ Rural Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-16.B. Permitted Uses and requests that the Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board overturn, reverse, deny, or quash the referenced Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order . In addition to the appeal, the Applicant seeks the following relief:
Relief # 1: A determination that the existing use of the Subject Property constitutes a lawful pre-existing nonconforming use pursuant to Section 180-109 of the Lehigh Township Zoning Ordinance as a short-term rental to permit Applicant to continue to use the Subject Property in the manner as the Subject Property was used at least as early as August 11, 2016;
In the alternate to the relief identified in Relief # 1:
Relief # 2: A determination and recognition of a vested right in favor of Applicant to permit Applicant to continue the use of the Subject Property as a short-term rental as it existed as of August 11, 2016 or as may have been established earlier and which Applicant avers continues to the current time; or
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Hattie A. Rissmiller, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Mary Ellen Erdie, Executrix of the Estate of Hattie A. Rissmiller. 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:
Mary Ellen Erdie
c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
Pierce & Steirer, LLC
124 Belvidere Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate
I.D. No. 21445 (2/19-3/5)
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF RICHARD S. HESS also known as RICHARD R. HESS Late of the City of Bethlehem County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that, Letters Testamentary in the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make a payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to:
OPAL DUNLAP, EXECUTRIX 172 Williams Rd. Cresco, PA 18326 (2/19-3/5)
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE
The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:00 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.
MARIE CARLA EUSTACHE
Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire
Spengler Brown Law Offices
110 East Main Street
Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (2/26-3/12)
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Northampton Borough Council will be accepting sealed bids via the PennBid platform www.PennBid.net until 10:00 a.m., prevailing time on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at which time the bids will be opened for the:
Transportation and Disposal of Dewatered Sewage Sludge
The work includes the transport and disposal of dewatered sludge from the Borough of Northampton wastewater treatment plant located at 2 Lechenmiller Drive, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Services shall begin on May 1, 2026 and continue for an initial term of 3-years, with up to two additional 1-year extensions at the Borough’s sole discretion.
All bid documents and solicitation details are available online through the PennBid platform www.PennBid.net. Only bids submitted online through PennBid by the date and time above will be considered and opened.
Relief # 3: A determination / recognition / grant of variance by estoppel in favor of Applicant to enable Applicant to continue the use of the Subject Property as a short-term rental as it existed as of August 11, 2016 and which Applicant avers continues to the current time; or
Relief # 4: A determination / recognition / grant of equitable estoppel relief in favor of Applicant to enable Applicant to continue the use of the Subject Property as a short-term rental as it existed as of August 11, 2016 and which Applicant avers continues to the current time; or
Relief # 5: Variance relief from Section 180-16.B of the Lehigh Township Zoning Ordinance to permit a Short-Term Rental use upon the Subject Property or a variance(s) from such other applicable provision of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Applicant to continue the use of the Subject Property in a manner consistent with the manner in which Applicant used the Subject Property as of August 11, 2016 and which continues to the present specifically as follows: a part time short term rental use when Applicant is not present in the home, and as Applicant’s residence when Applicant was not traveling for work or other matters.
The property is located in the A/RR (Agriculture/Rural Residential) Zoning District. The parcel Identification Number is J3-5-10D-49-0516.
Applicants must appear at the hearing. All interested parties may appear and be heard.
Roxann Colfer, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (2/26 & 3/5)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Bruce J. Braker, late of Allen Township, 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.
Brett K. Braker 706 Prospect Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Executor
Pawz, LLC for a Dog Daycare, Boarding Facility, and Humane Society located primarily on the first floor with the main access on the ground level in the rear of the existing multi-use commercial/residential structure. The proposal is a permitted use in the C-2 Zoning District under § 250-22 C (1) Miscellaneous provisions, Animals and fowls.
Nawal Atiyeh is seeking a variance from off street parking requirements as per Zoning Ordinance § 250-19 Off-street parking and loading, Attachment 4, Schedule III, Type of Use “Services, Offices.” (2/26 & 3/5)
NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP
The Board of Supervisors of Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will conduct a Public Hearing and consider adoption of the following proposed Ordinance at its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Lower Nazareth Township Municipal Building, 623 Municipal Drive, Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
The right is reserved to waive any informality in the Bid, to reject any or all Bids, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner, at the time and under the circumstances stipulated. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of the bids.
Bidders are required to provide with their Proposal a Bid Bond in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the Proposal.
By order of the Northampton Borough. (2/26-3/5)
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 12, 2026
The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 p.m. to review the following appeals:
1. Anthony W. Stellar, Route 309 & Lowhill Road, P.O. Box 52, Schnecksville, PA 18078, for the property located at the northeast corner of West 16th Street and Doris Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. M4NW1B-10-1 and is located in an R-2 Residential Zoning District.
The owner is proposing to construct a two-family residential use on the property which is a permitted use. There are currently no residential structures on the property with the exception of an existing 2 car garage located in the rear of the property.
Anthony W. Stellar is seeking dimensional variances to construct a two-family residential structure:
Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance 250, Attachment 4, Schedule III for (1) Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (square feet), (2) Minimum Lot Width (feet), (3) Minimum Front Yard (feet) and (4) Minimum Side Yard (feet).
2. Nawal Atiyeh, 2386 Minnich Road, Allentown, PA 18104, owner of the property located at 2022 Main Street Rear, 1st Floor, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. L4SW4B-2-4 and is located in a C-2 Commercial Zoning District.
The owner is proposing to lease approximately 6,925 square feet of area to “Mighty
The Board of Supervisors invite public comment on the proposed Ordinance, the following of which is only a summary:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON GREMAR ROAD WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF LOWER NAZARETH.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for public inspection or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Lower Nazareth Township Municipal Offices, 623 Municipal Drive, Lower Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are also available for public inspection on the Lower Nazareth Township website at www.lowernazareth.com, at the Northampton County Law Library, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Easton, Pennsylvania, and supplied to The Home News newspaper.
GARY NEIL ASTEAK, ESQUIRE LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR 726 Walnut Street Easton, PA 18042 (3/5)
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Lower Nazareth Township has received a proposal for an Agricultural Security Area filed by Arphil Properties LLC for property consisting of approximately 34.00 acres, Tax Parcel No. K720-6, located in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Lower Nazareth Township Municipal Building, 623 Municipal Drive, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Any local government unit encompassing or adjacent to the proposed area, or any landowner who owns the land proposed to be included within the proposed area, or any landowner with lands adjacent or near to the proposed area who wishes such lands to be included or not included therein, may propose modifications to the proposed area or object to the proposal within fifteen (15) days from this date. Thereafter, the said proposal and any proposed modifications will be submitted to the Lower Nazareth Township Planning Commission and the Lower Nazareth TownContinued on page 10
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ship Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee, and thereafter a Public Hearing will be held on the proposal.
GARY NEIL ASTEAK, ESQUIRE
726 Walnut Street Easton, PA 18042
Lower Nazareth Township Solicitor (3/5)
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Twp will hold a public hearing on the 24th day of March, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting held at the Lehigh Twp Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa.18088 for the purpose of enacting the following ordinance which is summarized below. The Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP REPLACING CHAPTER 79, ENTITLED “FIREWORKS”, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SETTING FORTH NEW REGULATIONS FOR CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL FIREWORKS.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (3/5)
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME FILING
Notice is hereby given that an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purposes of obtaining the following Fictitious Name, pursuant to the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S. §311:
The Fictitious Name is EWMI having a principal place of business at 14 Brick Kiln Court, Northampton, PA 18067.
The name and address of the entity owning or interested in said business are: Environmental Waste Minimization, LLC, 14 Brick Kiln Court, Northampton, PA 18067.
FITZPATRICK LENTZ & BUBBA, P.C.
Two City Center
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Audit and Financial Report of Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, for the year ended December 31, 2025 was filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development and the Clerk of Courts of Northampton County, Easton, Pennsylvania, as required by the Borough Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A complete copy of the Annual Report, as prepared by our appointed auditor, is available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, by appointment only, by calling the Township Manager at (610) 767-6771.
Lehigh Township
Concise Statement of Revenues Received and Expenditures Paid of Combined Government Funds
Revenues Received:
For Year Ended December 31, 2025
ginning of next week! If you didn’t have a chance to register for this month’s craft kit, please feel free to join us with next month’s craft kit: Wildflower Seed Bombs. Jul is also hosting Teen Blackout Poetry on Wednesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. Blackout poetry is amazing and incredibly easy. Simply choose words on a typed page that resonate with you and how you’re feeling, then black out the rest with a marker. It’s an easy, yet very effective way to express yourself!
$4,402,198
$1,310,496
$8,405,782 Expenditures
$6,146,296
Excess of Revenue over Expenditures
$2,259,486 Fund Balances, January 1st
645 West Hamilton Street Suite 800 Allentown, PA 18101 (3/5)
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME FILING
Notice is hereby given that an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purposes of obtaining the following Fictitious Name, pursuant to the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S. §311:
The Fictitious Name is Homestead Kennels & Cattery having a principal place of business at 575 Jacobsburg Road, Nazareth, PA 18064-9169.
The name and address of the entity owning or interested in said business are: The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.
FITZPATRICK LENTZ & BUBBA, P.C.
Two City Center 645 West Hamilton Street Suite 800 Allentown, PA 18101 (3/5)
NAPL
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you don’t like the list of games in our catalog, feel free to bring your own and help instruct others on the rules! Finally, unless snowed out again, Once Upon a Crime will meet to discuss a serial killer case that Lily has worked hard on. Interested in true crime? Feel free to discuss other cases together as well on Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. Sensitive to violence? Please choose another activity. Lily once again requests that you register, so she knows how many chairs to provide.
We finish with some housekeeping. As a community, your input is important to us. Please feel free to join us for our regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The Friends of NAPL are hosting a desk raffle through the end of the month. The prize is a basket full of spring items for gardening, playing outside and relaxing, beautifully displayed by Bonnie. Tickets are on sale for $2 each or three for $5. Our next Friends’ meeting is Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
We wish you all a short, warm rest of Winter and a happy, sunshiny spring!
Sen. Nick Miller Announces Transformational SITES project Award for Lehigh Valley
Submitted by GAIL VIVAR
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West 9th Street, the 2400 block of Main Street, and Laubach Avenue and East 20th Street.
Civil matter in the unit block of Laubach Avenue.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 1400 block of Washington Avenue.
Report of checking account fraud in the 400 block of Greenview Drive.
Neighbor complaint in the 600 block of East 20th Street.
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 2300 block of Washington Avenue.
DUI, Laubach Avenue and East 19th Street.
Feb. 19
Requests to check the areas in the 800 block of Main Street, and Main Street and East 17th Street.
A traffic stop was conducted at West 21st Street and Canal Street.
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 800 block of Main Street.
Request to check the welfare of a female in the 1300 block of Stewart Street.
Storytime with Miss Tessa continues through March 5 before a twoweek break. Don’t fret though, kids! Storytime will be back on March 24 through the end of the month. Lapsit Storytime, for 0-24 months, is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime, for 18-36 months, is Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Preschool Storytime, for 3-5 years, is Thursdays at 11 a.m. Have multiple children among different age groups? Choose which Storytime session works best for you! Don’t forget that Stay and Play happens after each Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., giving time for children to socialize with each other and begin learning important skills such as sharing. Miss Tessa is also hosting a family Storytime on Thursday, March 12 at 4 p.m. for children from birth through age 10. We hope you can join us! Grades 3-5 clubs are also on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Game Club is March 5, and STEAM Club is March 19. STEAM Club will be making slime, the bane of every adult and the joy of every child. Parents prepare yourselves. K-2 Storycraft is at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. Tessa asks parents to register their children for events when possible, so she knows how many to expect, especially for those activities that include crafts. Teens, if you’ve registered for the craft kit for clay bee magnets, please don’t forget to pick it up by the be-
Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/ Northampton) announced an $875,000 grant to be invested in the Lehigh Valley through the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites program for the first time. The program is designed to prepare more shovelready industrial sites across the Commonwealth, helping attract and expand businesses, drive investment and create good-paying jobs in Pennsylvania.
Senator Miller introduced the original legislation, Senate Bill 16 of 2024, focused on preparing sites for business development. The first round of PA SITES awards was announced in May 2025 and the second round in October 2025. It has been instrumental in securing more than $146.4 million for 37 projects statewide, including $31 million as part of today’s third round of program investments.
“PA SITES is transforming underutilized land into engines of opportunity that will create jobs, attract major investment and position Pennsylvania as a national leader in economic development,” said Senator Miller. “This latest round of funding strengthens our competitive edge with neighboring states and sends a clear message: the Commonwealth is open for business.”
The project is listed below:
• $875,000 to Eastupland Associates to support the demolition of the existing SureStay Hotel in Hanover Township.
For more on recent investments secured by Senator Miller, visit his website at PASenatorMiller.com.
Civil matter in the 1600 block of Main Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 800 block of Main Street.
Report of a suspicious act in the 1200 block of Main Street.
Feb. 20
Request to check the welfare of a female in the 2200 block of Siegfried Avenue.
Warrant service/served in the 1800 block of Washington Avenue. Report of a female with an outstanding Carbon County warrant taken into custody, transported to the station and released to Carbon County Sheriffs.
Vehicle towed in the 1200 block of Franklin Street.
Non-reportable accident, East 4th St. and Howertown Road involving two vehicles.
Disturbance in the 100 block of East 4th Street.
Traffic stops were conducted in the 200 block of East 21st Street, Lincoln Avenue and East 20th Street, West 9th Street, Main Street and East 2nd Street, and the unit block of West 21st Street.
Request to check the welfare of two males in the 1700 block of Main Street.
NCC/PASR 2025 grant Winner
Submitted by GAIL VASKO
The Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School was the 2025 recipient of the $1,000 Educator Grant. James Guresik, a teacher in the culinary department, and his students will be using the money to purchase an ice cream machine for their Creamery Project. The project creates opportunities for students to design and market unique ice cream flavors, support charities and will be featured in the school’s food truck.
Guresik presented his project at the NCC/PASR October luncheon.
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On Feb. 26 at 12:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Lower Nazareth Township Walmart for a report of a man smoking marijuana and acting erratically while on a Lanta bus. Officers arrived on location and made contact with the male in question, 28-year-old Wesley Clemente. Clemente was found to be in possession of a marijuana joint and to be manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance. Clemente was subsequently charged via non-traffic citations for his actions.
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Memory Lane
Morningstar Living is dedicated to providing education to caregivers, professionals and community members about dementia-related diseases. Memory Lane is an initiative aimed at providing information and education to the public, specifically about dementia.
Join us for an engaging seminar presented by Kevin Jameson, Founder of the Dementia Society of America. Learn about a proactive approach to maintaining brain health. Kevin will share practical tips, lifestyle strategies, and everyday actions that can help support memory, focus, and cognitive vitality. Whether you’re caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis or you want to keep your own brain strong, this informative session offers inspiration and guidance for a healthier mind.
The Cognitive Action Plan
THURSDAY, MARCH 19th at 6:00 PM
GUEST SPEAKER: Kevin Jameson Dementia Society of America
LOCATION:
From left to right: Jane Loupos, James Guresik and Susan Whalen.
International Women’s Day: Local hypnotherapist
Hosts free online invisible load reset
Submitted by BRENDA
RHODES
To mark International Women’s Day, a local hypnotherapist is offering a free online session to help women feel calmer, reduce overwhelm and learn a simple boundary tool that can be used immediately.
The session, called The Invisible Load Reset Lab, takes place online on March 8 at 6 p.m. and is open to women across Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton County (and anyone who wants to support women’s wellbeing).
What the session includes
• A short explanation of why
the “invisible load” creates stress and emotional overload
• A guided calming reset people can do in under a minute
• A simple boundary sentence that helps people say no without guilt
• Short Q&A at the end
“Women often carry far more
Morningstar Living invites you to enjoy a variety of programs. EventFULL Living is a series of programs to enrich life’s journey. Reserve your place today in as many programs as you like.
The programs for MARCH include:
WEDNESDAY'S DURING LENT | 2:30 PM
Midweek Lenten Services Continue
We extend an invitation to the whole community, to people from many traditions and communities of faith, to join us at these Lenten services.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH | 7:00 PM
Frank Sinatra & Friends Tribute Show
Step back in time with the smooth sounds of the Rat Pack era! Kevin MacIntire brings the legendary Frank Sinatra to life in this unforgettable tribute performance. Kevin captures the charm, voice, and charisma that made Sinatra a timeless icon. But the magic doesn’t stop there – you will also enjoy classic hits from Tony Bennett, Engelbert Humperdinck, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin. It’s a nostalgic journey through the golden age of crooners!
THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH | 6:00 PM
Memory Lane: The Cognitive Action Plan
Join us for an engaging seminar presented by Kevin Jameson, Founder of the Dementia Society of America. Learn about a proactive approach to maintaining brain health. Kevin will share practical tips, lifestyle strategies, and everyday actions that can help support memory, focus, and cognitive vitality. Whether you’re caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis or you want to keep your own brain strong, this informative session offers inspiration and guidance for a healthier mind.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH | 2:00 PM
Piano Concert - Who Is This Jesus?
We are thrilled to welcome Susan Frickert, Director of Music at Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville PA. Susan will present "Who Is This Jesus?" a moving piano concert of beloved hymns that will explore the many identities of Jesus, including "Son of God," "Redeemer," and "Shepherd". The program features musical styles ranging from classical to jazz, with unique arrangements by noted composers including Mark Hayes, Joseph Martin, Craig Courtney, and Lloyd Larson.
Unless otherwise indicated, events are at Moravian Hall Square
175 W North St, Nazareth PA
than people realize,” says Brenda Rhodes. “This session gives practical tools - not theory - so women can feel calmer and speak up clearly.”
Event details
• What: The Invisible Load Reset Lab (free online session)
• Where: Online (Zoom)
• When: March 8 at 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free (registration required): Call 610-737-9560 to register.
Rhodes offers private hypnosis and coaching sessions in person or via Zoom, allowing clients to overcome barriers related to weight loss, stress, confidence, smoking cessation, trauma recovery, performance, self-worth and more. She also teaches certification programs for those who wish to help others create lasting results.
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Feb. 27
Retail theft at Walmart
On Feb. 27 at 4:23 p.m., CRPD was dispatched to Walmart on Easton Nazareth Highway for a retail theft in progress. Upon arrival, the female was identified by her PA PLN as Heather Stump, of Pen Argyl. Stump was found to be in possession of stolen Walmart merchandise. Stump was taken into police custody and transported to Northampton County Prison for processing and arraignment. Charges were filed with District Judge Capobianco’s office.
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