NOVEMBER 14-20, 2013 Your Local News
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Moravian Hall Square Honors vets
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On Monday, Moravian Hall Square, in partnership with the Veterans Program of Care Alternatives, honored veterans who live and work at the Life Care Community in Nazareth. Resident and Army veteran, Mike Galley, welcomed guests to the Spirit of ’45 program. It was led by Captain Nick Cucchiaro of the Veterans Program of Care Alternatives. The Nazareth Area High School Chorale sang the National Anthem and the songs of each branch of service. Approximately 50 veterans, residents and staff, were honored and presented with a hat, flag pin and certificate in thanks for their service to our country. State Representatives Marcia Hahn and Joe
Army veteran and resident, Mike Galley (center), flanked by the VNA color guard, welcomes guests to the Spirit of ’45 program at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. (Another photo on Page 10). Emrick offered remarks and thanks to the veterans. Moravian Hall Square is
November 5 Election Winners
After all the votes were counted, these were the winners in the November 5th municipal election: BATH Mayor Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito Council Carol K. Bear Michelle Ehrgott Michael D. Reph CHAPMAN Mayor No candidates Council No candidates NAZARETH Mayor Carl Strye, Jr. Council (1st Ward)
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Christian Audenreid Council (2nd Ward) John N., Samus Council (3rd Ward) Charles A. Donello Carl Strye, Jr.
NORTHAMPTON Mayor Thomas D. Ressler Council (1st Ward) No Candidate Council (2nd Ward) Tony Pristash Council (3rd Ward) Robert McHale Council (4th Ward) Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. ALLEN TOWNSHIP Supervisor – 6 years Dale Hassler Continued on page 14
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wholly owned and operated by Morningstar Senior Living Inc. Moravian Hall Square
is a Life Care Community in Nazareth, providing independent senior living ac-
commodations with personal care, dementia care, and skilled nursing care services.
Two more members on Moore Historical Commission By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors named two more members of the Moore Township Historical Commission at their meeting last Monday, Nov. 4. They are Jen Stermer and Mary Schmoyer. The commission will be planning the township’s anniversary celebration. In regular business, the supervisors approved a refund of
escrow money for the Richard Appert subdivision; a resolution was approved for the John Palmer agricultural security area; and the burning ordinance was amended to move the distance of fires 25 ft. from any structure and 15 ft. from any property line. Waivers and conditional approval were also given for the Douglas Miller/Manors at Moore plan. The waivers related to the shape of the building lot
and woodland preservation requirements. Amendments to the forestry ordinance will be advertised. It was also noted that dugouts are nearly done at the recreation area, funded by a grant from Northampton County’s CDBG. The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and the 2014 budget will be approved at a special year-end meeting on December 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Healthcare providers seek to identify Veterans to improve their care Submitted by Dorothy Niklos
An alliance of every hospital in the Lehigh Valley, created by the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) in 2011, is announcing an initiative to identify veterans during the hospital registration process. Much in the same way patients are asked if they feel safe in their home, all adult patients soon will be asked whether they are a vet-
eran. Completion is targeted for March 31, 2014. Leaders from Coordinated Health, Easton Hospital, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Sacred Heart Healthcare System, St. Luke’s University Health Network, and Westfield Hospital have been steadfastly committed to this groundbreaking alliance which seeks to enhance local
veterans health care. As a result, it is believed the Lehigh Valley will be the first area in the country where all the local hospitals in a community will screen for veterans with a collective purpose. “The experiences and environments military service personnel endure can contribute to their overall health, morbidities, and consequent Continued on page 3
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