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MAY 28-JUNE 3, 2020
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Family members gathered at Alexandria Manor to celebrate and honor WWII veteran John J. Franczak, Sergeant, U.S. Army 1944-1946. (Story on Page 8) Photos by Gregory Morgan Photography.
Northampton Borough Memorial Day Pool will remain closed For summer season Observances By KERI LINDENMUTH During their virtual meeting on Thursday, May 21, Northampton Borough Council voted to keep the borough’s public pool closed for the 2020 summer season. The decision was made to keep the borough in compliance with Governor Tom Wolf ’s shutdown orders and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Even with Northampton County projected to enter the Yellow Phase in June, regulations from the state do not allow for pools to open. “I recommend that we do not open the pool,” Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst said in his manager’s report. The borough joins several other local municipalities who have decided to close their public pools, including Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. Opening the pool even for an abbreviated period should Northampton enter the Green Phase would not be cost-effective, as it takes two weeks to open the pool. All of council was in agreement, with only Councilwoman Judy Kutzler voting against. COVID-19 has also put a stop to many summer gatherings, picnics, or celebrations. Any resident or organization who has reserved Continued on page 8
Go on Despite COVID-19 By KERI LINDENMUTH
Memorial Day observances went on across Northampton County, though on a much smaller scale than past years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sons of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic continued their Memorial Day tradition of visiting ten local cemeteries to pay their respects to America’s fallen men and women. Stops included Fairview Cemetery, Siegfried Memorial Plot, G.A.R. Memorial Plot, Allen Union Cemetery, St. John’s UCC Church, Horner’s Cemetery, St. Peter’s UCC Church, Emmanuel Church, Christ Little Moore Church, Zion Stone Continued on page 2
Indian Creek Farm holds Second Annual Fishing Tournament for Lehigh Twp. Fire Dept. By HOME NEWS STAFF Barry and Anna Haydt of Indian Creek Farm held their second annual fishing tournament to benefit the Lehigh Township Fire Department on May 23 and 24. Day one was loads of fun despite few showers along the way.
Catfish and trout surfaced and along came some odd catches that brought lots of hearty laughs into the competitive atmosphere. The pond was restocked overnight with rainbows and brownies to be ready for the pool to Continued on page 5