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Allen Township Supervisors Seek ways to slow speeding on 32nd Street
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During the Oct. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Gary Behler spoke on behalf of residents along 32nd Street. Behler said there has been an increasing amount of speeding, posing a danger to pedestrians and drivers.
Behler asked whether a stop sign or other form of traffic control can be installed along the road, which has seen an in-
crease in traffic since new housing was developed.
Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell said a traffic study is required for a stop sign; however, flashing speed limit lights may also help control drivers’ behaviors.
Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said the township’s road crew will install speed limit signs for two weeks and monitor traffic along 32nd Street and Kennedy Drive.
This, said Treadwell, would be enough data to help inform a future decision.
In other news, two security releases for the High Meadow Estates development were approved. Supervisors released $813,436.44 for Phase 1 and $28,749.53 for Phase 2.
During the Oct. 22 meeting, supervisors also awarded the
Northampton School Board Denies bond issuance for a Second time during Special meeting
By SAVANNAH BROWN
The Northampton School Board met on Monday, Oct. 28 for a special meeting to discuss issuing the second set of General Obligation Bonds.
In a 5-4 vote at the Oct. 14 meeting, the motion to transfer another $3 million from the General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund for future capital improvements and to reaffirm the $2 million of fund balance for the future renovations of Moore Elementary School failed, along with a motion to authorize the incurring of non-electoral debt by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2025 in the maximum amount of $37,200,000 for the purpose of funding the Capital Improvement Plan including the construction, fixturing and equipping East Allen Elementary School and Education Center as described in the Parameters Resolution.
During public comment, Jacob Becker brought up his concern that there is a troubling trend with the potential cancelation of a vital building project.
“This decision not only affects infrastructure, but embodies a broader failure to engage with the needs of our entire community. [Our schools] are the cornerstone upon which we build our future. When we prioritize political motives over the pressing needs of our students, we risk stifling their potential, and ultimately, our democracy,” Becker said.
Another audience member
opined that halting the funding for the construction of East Allen Elementary School and Education Center is disrespectful to constituents and students, and is derelict of board members and their position, which sends a message to the public that they don’t care about what the community wants.
According to Business Administrator Craig Neiman, the current series of bonds covers costs associated with the construction
Pictured is Lehigh Gorge State Park, overlooking the Lehigh River just outside Jim Thorpe. Photo taken Oct. 31, 2023 by Simon Wachholz
School Board
of the elementary school through February, and without authorization to issue the next series of bonds, funds to pay for the project would dwindle shortly thereafter, which is why the timeline of approval is so important. Therefore, the next issuance of bonds must be approved at the November meeting to stay on track with the district’s financial obligations.
In response to public comments questioning why the five board members that voted against issuing the next set of bonds did so, Director Kim Bretzik offered clarification, stating that the five board members had some requests that were not fulfilled, which would have led to a more robust discussion.
“We're not going to give the yes vote on this bond until we can have the full discussion. But I'm not going to speak for my other board members. The intent is not to shut down [the East Allen Elementary School project],” said Bretzik.
As a result, the discussion that board members wanted to have will take place during the November meeting.
President Doug Vaughn then
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asked Neiman what costs the district incurred for putting off approval of the bonds. Neiman stated that advertisement costs for the special meeting were $300 and advertisement costs for the bond issuance are $700 for each advertisement. Moreover, by pushing approval of the bonds to the November meeting, a third advertisement of the bond issuance will be required.
Bretzik retorted that the extra costs could have been avoided if board members had been given the accurate bond documents and other items they requested.
Put to vote, the motion to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2025 failed 5-4 again with Directors Bretzik, Joshua Harris, Nathan Lichtenwalner, Vice President Kristin Soldridge and Brian McCulloch voting against the authorization.
During public comment following the motion, one audience member thanked the five board members that voted against the bond issuance for wasting taxpayer dollars and implored them to “grow up and work together,” before positing that the new board members previously called out other board members for wasting taxpayer dollars on the East Allen Elementary School and Education Center project, yet they are now doing the exact same thing.
CASH BINGO Fundraiser
Allen Twp. Firehouse 5354 Nor-Bath Blvd. (Rt. 329) Northampton, PA 18067
Director Ross Makary expressed his belief that Moore Elementary should not remain open purely out of want rather than need because the district does not currently need five elementary schools. However, it will be needed in the future, so moving Moore Elementary students to East Allen Elementary once it is completed will allow for the proper renovations/rebuilding of Moore Elementary, Makary added.
The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
Suburban Trapshooting League
Blue Ridge Rod & Gun Club
Oct. 27
BLUE RIDGE - 120
25 - Jacob Bonser, Lorane Palansky
24 - Jeff Blose
23 - TK Gursky, Jeff Hahn, Ron Kistler, Tom Szoke
COPEECHAN - 125
25 - Joe Conway, Rosemary Eibach, Mike Endy, Mark Ferdinand, Joe Mule, John Soloe
EAST BATH - 125
25 - Ashley llworthy, Caitline Bonser, Jim Delong, Chris Rader, John Manning, Dan Smith, Jack Thomas
RANGER LAKE - 123
25 - Allan Hunter, Chet Karpyn, Roy Knipe
24 - Steve Buenzli, Jim Corley, Jay Dennis, Chris Mills, Brian Snyder, Rafer Tavolaro, Seth Tavolaro
Team Standings:
East Bath - 624
Copeechan - 619
Ranger Lake - 618
Blue Ridge - 609
Salem UCC Moorestown Country Festival & Craft Fair
Sat., November 9, 2024 • 9 am – 2 pm
Homemade Pies, Bacon Dressing, Filling, Sweet Potatoes, Chow-Chow and Soups for purchase.
Come early as the homemade food items sell out quickly!
Craft Fair in our Social Room
Kitchen open for breakfast and lunch 2218 Community Drive, Bath, PA • 610-759-1652 Facebook.com/groups/salemmoorestown
Check presented to Bath Volunteer Fire Dept.
On Oct. 12, the Bath Social Hall and Bath Volunteer Fire Dept. held a gun raffle, which raised $32,353. The two organizations split the proceeds in half. Last Monday, Oct. 21, the Bath Social Hall presented a check in the amount of $16,176.50 to the Bath Volunteer Fire Dept.
Northampton County Senior Centers
For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.
Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.
Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-2973464.
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 610-2624977.
SUNDAY, NOV. 3
Doors open at Noon Bingo starts at 1 p.m.
Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company 155 Firehouse Dr., Nazareth
Pre-order tickets $20/ $25 at the door Call Lynn Mark at 484-550-3495 for advance tickets
BATH SOCIAL HALL FALL TURKEY RAFFLE
$50 | 3:30 PM $50 FINAL DRAWING $50
DOOR PRIZES (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) HOT MEAL & REFRESHMENTS!
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Over $2.2 Million in state
Grant
funding Announced for 137th District
Submitted by HUNTRE KEIP
Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) has announced more than $2.2 million in state grant funding to support critical safety and infrastructure improvements in the 137th Legislative District.
Among the key projects benefiting from this funding are $500,000 for the Upper Nazareth Fire Department to purchase a pumper tanker truck; $521,029 for the Colonial Regional Police Department to upgrade its cardiac monitors and police radios; and $350,000 for Nazareth Borough to purchase a 39-acre tract of land known as Black Rock Woods, which abuts the borough’s park, and place it into land preservation with Northampton County.
The fire and police grants represent a vital opportunity to enhance the capabilities of local first responders, providing them with the tools and equipment necessary to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies. The pumper tanker truck will significantly bolster the Upper Nazareth Fire Department’s ability to maximize the safety of the population the department serves, while the Colonial Regional Police Department will benefit from upgraded equipment to be compatible with Northampton County 911’s communications systems.
“Ensuring our first responders are well-equipped is essential to the safety and security of our communities,” Emrick said. “These grants will help provide the necessary resources to support our firefighters and police officers as they continue to protect and serve our residents.”
In addition to these three major grants, the following projects have also received funding:
• Bethlehem Township –$85,000 to purchase police vehicles
• Hanover Township –$570,467 to construct a multipurpose field house at First Responders Park.
• Lower Nazareth Township –$40,000 to purchase a new cardiac monitor
• Lower Nazareth Township, on behalf of Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company – $75,000 for the purchase of training equipment
• Lower Nazareth Township – $50,000 to purchase a power stretcher and loading system
• Nazareth Borough, on behalf of Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps – $50,000 for the installation of an electronic sign in front of the ambulance headquarters The grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which was established as an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH
4129 South Church Street Whitehall, Pa. 18052 Monday, November 4 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Join with us for a special evening of prayer. It does not matter what church you go to or what your political affiliation is. It will not be a regular church service. There will be no sermon given and the only offering will be the prayers we offer up to the throne of God. There will be no mention of individual political candidates, parties, or platforms. This is a gathering of prayer for the heart and soul and future of our nation, our families, and the universal Body of Christ world-wide.
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14
Info: 610-761-7636 or pastorbradegyptcc@gmail.com
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center November community programs
Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER
Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available
When: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth
Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover; at least six inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/ StateParks/WinterReport/Pages/ default.aspx.
Watershed Explorers: Industrial History Virtual Reality Experience
Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come join us for an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience to learn about industrial history in our watershed. Take a virtual kayak exploration down the Lehigh River to learn how the industrial revolution influenced and transformed our communities. In the VR experience, you will learn about the importance of coal, canals, railroads, the cement and steel industries, and how areas in the Lehigh Valley were reinvented and transformed. We invite you to play the game and help us learn how using VR games for learning promotes understanding about the Lehigh River watershed. This program is for ages 10 and up. Registration for a 30 minute time slot is required.
Pennsylvania Land Choices MWEE/STEELS Educator Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania Land Choices is an educational curriculum developed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks as a tool for teachers to educate students in grades 6-12 about land use, land conservation and sustainable communities. This workshop will focus on how PA Land Choices can be used to support Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences
(MWEE) and meet Pennsylvania’s new environmental literacy standards (PA STEELS). Earn 5.5 Act 48 hours while learning about land use, community investigations and environmental action projects. Lunch is provided as well as stipends to cover substitute costs. Each participant will receive the DCNR PA Land Choices educational guide, maps and other resources. Registration is required by Nov. 5. For more information or to register, contact Lauren Forster at laforster@ pa.gov or 610-746-2801.
You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ search/events?order=date&search =jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program, please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least seven days notice.
Getting Out!
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.
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 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.
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- 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.
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 Veterans- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-8371190 FMI. Leave message.
Horner's Cemetery Historical Society- Tours to celebrate the 296th anniversary founding of the Craig Scotch-Irish Settlement. Meet the residents who helped shape local, county and national history. By appointment only, always free, donations welcomed. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.
Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank- Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Dr., Bath.
Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath.
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.
Lehigh Township Supervisors
Conduct routine business
By LAURA KLOTZ
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, following their continued work on the 2025 budget, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors turned their attention to a number of topics from those in attendance.
Extensions were granted until Dec. 31 for both the Keith and Karen Hantz subdivision project and the Zachary Bittner subdivision project. In the case of the latter, Bittner said that some minor changes to the plan had been made and showed the board a map outlining the alterations.
The final payment to Livengood Excavators for their work on the new maintenance building was approved.
At the behest of Township Manager Alice Rehrig, the board also approved allocating funds to repair the township’s paving machine. They are working to include this in next year’s budget, and the repairs are expected to cost less than the projected amount of $18,000.
During public comment, Katherine Mack questioned whether the complaint process for zoning violations, as outlined at the previous meeting, should have been a motion with a board vote.
Township Solicitor David Backenstoe said that this would be at the board’s discretion, but it would make the decision more formal and at worst it could not hurt. The board agreed with this, and a motion was made and a unanimous vote taken.
Mack also complimented Rehrig and the office staff on the most recent township newsletter, stating that it was very nicely done and provided much useful information.
In other news, Marian May, of Brighton Circle, appealed to the board about correcting the spelling on a street sign near her residence. The sign identifies the street as “Brighten” Circle rather
than “Brighton.” She explained that GPS systems are picking up the incorrect spelling, which is causing errors with regard to directions and deliveries, and could have a negative impact on emergency responses. Public Works Director Frank Zamadics will order a new sign in January.
L. B. Roman, who lives near Indian Trail Park, wanted the supervisors to be aware of some issues at the park which need to be corrected. There is a probable leaky faucet near the bridge, as the ground has been saturated for some weeks despite the lack of rain, and one of the pavilions has what Roman described as a soccer ball-sized hole in the roof.
The Public Works crew will be notified.
Paul Nikisher inquired into phase two of the Heritage Village project. Backenstoe explained that agreements were prepared a year earlier, and he only received signed copies a few days before the meeting. A few other things are still required before phase two can begin, and the work being done there currently is still part of phase one.
Nikisher also inquired about the Jaindl/Lehigh Valley Resort and Spa and Turkey Hill projects in the township.
It was clarified that Jaindl hopes to start exterior work in the spring, and is currently at work on the interior architecture of the former monastery.
Turkey Hill, meanwhile, has completely pulled their plan for a new facility and will have to start the process from the beginning, if they decide to move forward with the project.
The board then adjourned for an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.
The victim was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital –Muhlenberg for his injuries.
Burgos Vasquez was taken into custody at the scene and was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment.
Assisting at the scene were Pennsylvania Game Commission officers.
‘Tales From Tombstones’ a Success
Submitted by PEGGY MOSER
Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society would like to thank all the people who came out this year to “Tales From Tombstones.” It was the second best “tales” event to date; the weather was beautiful. There were interesting questions and discussions about General Brown and Jane Horner, the
first woman killed by Indians in Northampton County, and a small discussion on political correctness.
With the cooler weather it is time for us to seal all the tombstones before winter. Every crack and/or joint in a tombstone has
to be sealed. There are two different types of products to use. Would you like to learn how to properly clean, level and seal tombstones?
Northampton School Board members divided on Policy revisions and elementary school funding
By SAVANNAH BROWN
The Northampton School Board met Monday, Oct. 14 during another lengthy meeting spanning more than four hours. During a finance update presentation on capital projects, Chris Haller from CHA Consulting Inc. presented estimated costs for the scope of work at Moore Elementary School. Haller stated that a partial renovation of Moore Elementary is estimated to cost the district $25 million, whereas a full renovation is estimated to cost $51 million and building a new school at the existing site is estimated to cost $70 million.
Business Administrator Craig Neiman reiterated that East Al-
len Elementary School and Education Center are projected to increase taxes by 3% through 2028 (1% increase in 2024, 0.7% increase in 2025 and 2026, 0.6% increase in 2027 and -0.1% in 2028), with an average annual homestead impact of $105.84.
Neiman also provided an “options menu” during the presentation that listed the tax increase impact for all of the current and upcoming capital projects, which includes the following figures: East Allen Elementary School and Education Center without savings associated with closing Moore Elementary would require a 4.3% tax increase, costing the average homestead $151.25 more per year; the Beth-
lehem Area Vocational-Technical School will require a 1.1% tax increase, costing the average homestead $39.41 per year; personnel and operating costs for a fifth elementary school would require a 4.1% tax increase, costing the average homestead $146.78 per year; and rebuilding Moore Elementary would require a 4.3%. tax increase, costing the average homestead $153.10 per year. Other options included a partial renovation of Moore Elementary that would require a 1.5% tax increase, costing the average homestead $51.67 per year and a full renovation of Moore Elementary that would require a 3.1% tax increase, costing the average homestead $110.89 per year.
The total millage impact of the projects would be an increase of 7.79 mills, the total average annual homestead impact would be $490.54 and the total tax increase would be 14%. However, due to the Act 1 Index, school districts cannot raise taxes by more than 5.3% during a fiscal
year. Therefore, Neiman presented an alternative potential taxing plan to support all three projects that would be spread out over the years through 2033.
Additionally, Neiman pointed out other considerations the board will need to take under advisement as well, such as the sale of the existing district buildings being replaced, ongoing operating budget requirements forecasted to increase by 3-5% annually, the $2 million fund balance that the board already committed to Moore Elementary and Act 1 Index limitations.
After a lengthy discussion on immigration status, all policy revisions on the agenda were voted against in a 5-4 vote. Directors Joshua Harris, Nathan Lichtenwalner, Brian McCulloch, Kristin Soldridge and Kim Bretzik voted against approval of policy revisions for Policy 200 – Enrollment of Students, Policy 201 –Admission of Students, Policy 202 – Eligibility of Non-Resident Students and Policy 202.1
– Education of Children Residing with an Adult Other Than Natural and/or Custodial Parent.
During discussion, Soldridge questioned how much money the district spends on educating and providing services for illegal immigrants and why the district isn’t “[digging] a little deeper to ensure that we are not allowing illegal students into our school district?” stating that the public has a right to know if their taxes are going up due to illegal immigrants. The inquiry stemmed from Policy 200 – Enrollment of Students, which states, “The district shall not inquire about the immigration status of a student as part of the enrollment process.”
Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik expressed that the district does not track the immigration status of students due to state law as outlined in 22 Pa. Code § 11.11, which states that schools may not inquire about a student’s immigration status as part of the admissions process so long as proof of the child’s age, residence and immunizations are provided, as required by law.
“We sit here tonight to address costs associated with students in the district receiving the education they need to be successful. So, it’s a viable question to ask, are we allowing students to come in here illegally and take services away from those students? We have a legitimate reason to make sure funds are not being diverted from our students to illegal immigrants,” said Soldridge.
Although none of the polices in question included any relation, another heavily discussed topic during the meeting was Title IX, which states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
During public comment, Shannon O’Grady gave an emotional statement about the things that board and audience members have said about transgender individuals/students at previous meetings.
“To assume and predict malicious intent based solely on a child's identity, whether you agree with it or not, is ludicrous and the very definition of profiling,” said O’Grady. “How a child dresses, presents or identifies is none of your business.”
Following the meeting, President Doug Vaughn shared an email with The Morning Call that he sent to fellow board members and district officials. In the email, Vaughn called out Soldridge, McCulloch and several audience members for their “racist comments, sexist comments, rude behavior and hostile language” during the meeting, demanding they publicly apologize.
Vaughn’s email also stated that “members of the public and dis-
GWHS Annual Christmas House Tour
CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN
Glowing candles, the scent of fresh pine boughs and stepping across historic thresholds are trademarks of the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour. This tour is unique in several ways: only houses from the 1700s and 1800s are includ ed, each year features different private homes from the previous year and each building is lovingly decorated for the holidays.
This year celebrates the 42nd year of the GWHS Christmas House Tour, on Dec. 6 and 7. Nine historic buildings will be open including five private homes and two museums. Flo rists, garden clubs, floral design ers and homeowners will be add ing decorations to the homes, and the historical society site will be open for a two-day holiday ar tisan festival. This year the tour theme is “Olde St. Nick” and the festivities will kick off Friday eve ning with the Candlelight Tour.
This week’s featured his toric home is in Bath along E. Northampton Street. It can be found on the early Bailey map of Bath, as seen in the Bath Museum, indicating this frame house was built before 1885.
Township Line Road, Bath, PA Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Open to the Public* #24-00144 | Permit 4 Turkey
Line Road, Bath
Owned by Tomy and Jaime Zhao, Jaime explains how they came to acquire this historic home: “This beautiful Queen Anne has been in the family since I was a little girl. It was first bought by my grandmother in 1996, then purchased by me and my husband in July of 2024. The house has been and will continue to be the forefront of many of my favorite memories.”
“The two-story bay windows on the front façade bring into this home lots of beautiful daylight. Please feel free to explore our home using the living room staircase up to explore the bedroom and the servant’s staircase to lead you back down to the kitchen. The large kitchen fireplace is original but no longer functions as a fireplace. One of our many goals for this house is to restore it and be able to use it as a fireplace once more,” says Jaime.
For the Christmas tour, the Zhao home will be decorated by Bob’s Flower Shop, of Northampton.
Join the Horner's Cemetery Tombstone Care Seminar on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. Please call to reserve a spot at 610-9844532.
Horner’s Cemetery continues to be open by appointment for the rest of the year, for individual or group tours.
Queen Anne in Bath
TUESDAY, NOV. 5
Northampton Borough Police Report
OCTOBER 11
Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Assist person in the 500 block of E. 10th St. Officers assist a male.
Check building in the unit block of E. 21st St. Request to check a building.
Assist person in the 1100 block and the 1500 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 2300 block of Line Alley. Officers assist males.
Traffic stop in the 1600 block
of Laubach Ave. A traffic stop was conducted.
Animal case in the 2300 block of Line Alley. Report of a dog biting a male and another dog.
Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a neighbor issue.
Noise complaint in the 1700 block of Newport Ave. Report of loud music.
Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
OCTOBER 12
Domestic in the 500 block of E. 9th St. between two males and two females.
Juvenile problem in the 1000 block and the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile problem.
Agency assist in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Request to assist Whitehall Police Department locate a female.
Check person/welfare in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Noise complaint, E. 18th St. and Laubach Ave. Report of loud music.
Agency assist, Main St. and E. 9th St. Request to assist Coplay Police Department with a traffic stop.
Check person/welfare in the 500 block of E. 9th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
OCTOBER 13
EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Civil matter in the 100 block of Michael Ct. Report of a civil issue.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Washington Ave.,
and the 600 block of E. 8th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Suspicious act in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 2300 block of Main St. Reports of suspicious acts.
Juvenile problem, Clear Springs Dr. and Hollow Ln., and the 2900 block of Center Rd. Reports of juvenile issues.
OCTOBER 14
Juvenile problem in the 2100 block of Washington Ave., and the 2100 block of Main St. Reports of juvenile issues.
Check person/welfare in the 600 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Non-reportable accident in the 1900 block of Center St. involving one vehicle.
Check person/welfare in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.
EMS ambulance assist, Wash-
ington Ave. and E. 6th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Civil matter in the 1900 block of Cedar St., and the 1200 block of Main St. Reports of civil issues.
Check area, W. 14th St. and Canal St. Request to check the area.
Criminal mischief, in the 1200 block of Laubach Ave. Report of damage to the windshields of two vehicles and motor oil dumped on the sidewalk.
OCTOBER 15
EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Hokendauqua Ave., and the 400 block of Howertown Rd. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.
Animal case in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of two dogs barking.
Juvenile problem in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.
Non-reportable accident in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. involving two vehicles.
November at NAPL
Submitted by VERONICA LAROCHE
Rolling into November, we like to think about gratitude and giving back to our community. That's right; the library's turkey is back out and ripe for the plucking. If you have enough for yourself and your family, please think of giving to others in need in our community. Each turkey feather has a particular item on it that is needed by our food banks during this special time of year. Take one; take two; take a bunch! We just ask that you bring your chosen items into the library by Saturday, Nov. 16.
Speaking of the community, those of us who are old enough have the right and privilege to exercise our civic duty and vote for the best candidates to locally, state-wide and nationally represent us and the values we hold dear. Please don't forget to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at your local polling place. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are actively waiting in line to vote at 8 p.m., the polling place may not turn you away. To find your local polling place, please visit: https:// www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx.
A community craft hour focused on needlework, Stitch and Chat welcomes everyone who
crafts. Bring yourself and your chosen project, and work on finishing it as we snack and talk at the tables in the library. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Who knows? You might make some new crafty friends in our community.
Coming up for children, we have several programs to keep your young ones occupied. Early Literacy Storytimes are happening all through November into the first week of December. Lap Sit Storytimes are on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Toddler Storytimes are on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Preschool Storytimes are on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Miss Tessa looks forward to seeing you and your children in the Community Room.
Family Story Hour for all ages is back in the Community Room too; we'll be meeting Monday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. for songs, rhymes and books to enjoy together.
Finally, our grades 3-5 clubs are meeting again on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Game Club is Nov. 14 and STEAM Craft Club is meeting on Nov. 21.
Mayzi has a lot in store for teens (grades 5-12) this November. Pick-up for the Teen Craft Kit (paper pumpkins) begins on Nov. 4. That evening the Teen
Advisory Board is hosting a Craft Night at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 will see Game Club at 5 p.m. and Anime Club at 6 p.m. Nov. 23 is a new Teen Art Workshop complete with drinks and nibbles. The Collage Tea Party will be at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23.
But wait! It's National Novel Writing Month, and if you've ever wanted to try it, the time is now! Bring your ideas and your preferred way to write to either of our NaNoWriMo Write-Ins from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 16.
Adult programs for the month include our own Collage Tea Party on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.; we deserve tea and nibbles too! The adults are also invited to join the teens for National Novel Writing Month. Have you always wanted to write your memoir or put down all the crazy stories from your childhood? Come to our NaNoWriMo Write-Ins on Nov. 9 and 16 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Don't forget that Medicare Open Enrollment only goes through Dec. 7. We're lucky to have Toni Saby come in on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. to explain all the changes to Medicare in the past year. Please come by to make sure you're on top of your health.
Don't miss the finale of Once Upon a Crime for 2024. Lily is ending the year on a happy note and discussing “Survival Stories” on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. If you're sensitive to discussions of violence or under the age of 18, please refrain from attending.
Coming quickly on the heels of November, we have two wonderful events planned for the first week of December. First, the Lehigh County Historical Society will be here on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. to reminisce about Christmas at Hess's Department Store. Memory sharing and audience participation are encouraged. Bring your stories and photos and our presenter will do the same. Second, the Friends of NAPL Sip 'n' Shop will be on Dec. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ticket sales will begin on Nov. 4. Pre-sale tickets are $8 each, and tickets at the door are $10 each. There will be skads of local artisans to provide you with thoughtful, hand-crafted gifts for those in your life who are difficult to shop for.
Lastly, there are a few notes to remember. The Library Board is meeting on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m., and all are welcome to attend. The agenda and meeting minutes are posted on our website
LORAH’S FARM MARKET
(northamptonapl.org).
We are always accepting donations for our Teen Resource Pantry, providing youth with unmet needs access to free resources. Please hand donations directly to staff.
The library will be closing Nov. 27 at 5 p.m., and the library will be closed on Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. From all of us at NAPL to all of you, a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Inaugural turkey drop for Food bank announced
Submitted by JOEL BIGGERS
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the confirmation class from St. Peter's and St. Paul's United Church of Christ invites community members to drop off a frozen turkey at St. Peter's UCC, 8142 Valley View Dr., Northampton
(Seemsville). Simply pull in and you won't even have to get out of the car. A youth will be glad to do the lifting. The youth will then pass the turkeys on to the Northampton Area Food Bank for them to distribute to the people who need them for Thanksgiving.
NAZARETH AREA
Nazareth Library’s annual Veterans Day event
Submitted by JILL SILVIUS
The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity invites the community to its annual Veterans Day celebration and presentation on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. The library is proud to honor the veterans in its community, as the idea of a public library for Nazareth and its surrounding communities was conceived following WWII when the community decided to erect a living memorial honoring all the local men and women who served in
time of war.
During this very special evening, a musical tribute to area veterans will be offered by Jennie Flicker's piano studio, choral group Noteworthy from Nazareth Area High School and the MLNV's ukulele orchestra. Borough of Nazareth Mayor Lance Colondo will present his remarks, and Rev. Otto Dreydoppel will give the invocation. Boy Scout Troop No. 76 will serve as colorguard.
Rhonda Stark, Friend of the
Library treasurer, will formally present items the library is currently collecting for veterans at Gracedale Nursing Home. These items will be delivered to Gracedale for a second special ceremony the following week, when Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure will share remarks.
All are invited to attend the Nov. 7 program at the library, and area veterans are encouraged to register via the library's online calendar (https://www.nazarethlibrary.org/calendar#/events/), as they will be recognized and honored with small gifts from the Friends, the Junior Friends, the Teen Advisory Board and the MLNV that evening.
For additional information, please contact the library at 610759-4932.
team hosted Whitehall on Oct. 24 and won, and then played against Easton on Oct. 29 at Whitehall High School in the DXI Semifinals. The championship is at Catty High School on Oct. 31.
The girls soccer team played host to Pleasant Valley on Oct. 23 in the DXI Quarterfinals and won. Next, they played against Northampton at Emmaus High School on Oct. 29 in the DXI Semifinal with the championship taking place on Oct. 31.
For up-to-the-minute Nazareth sports news, visit https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
Nazareth And the ‘Upper Places’
The Nazareth football team went to Easton on Oct. 25 and lost 61-55. Next, they’ll be at Emmaus on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the DXI Quarterfinals. Tickets may be purchased online at https://districtxi.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/827.
The Nazareth girls volleyball team played Pleasant Valley on Oct. 24 and won 3-0. They next played Liberty at Catty High School in the DXI Semifinal. The championship being on Oct. 31.
The Nazareth field hockey
Submitted by SUSAN ELLIS Tom McCullough, assistant archivist of the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, will present an illustrated history of Nazareth on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Museum of the Moravian Historical Society. McCullough will chronicle the “Upper Places” situated on the historic Nazareth Tract. Drawing on archival materials and collection highlights, his presentation will shed light on these Moravian settlements.
The Northampton Countyowned Gracedale Complex in Upper Nazareth Township was
established as a Moravian settlement called Gnadenthal in 1745. Together with Nazareth, Christian’s Spring (Christiansbrunn), and Friedensthal, Gracedale was part of the Moravians “Upper Places,” which encompassed thousands of acres in the heart of today’s Northampton County.
Come learn about what Nazareth, Gracedale and the other “Upper Places” were like some 280 years ago. Today, the 350acre Gracedale Campus is home to the county’s parks maintenance facility, open space lands, nursing home, 911 center, forensics center and the county’s agricultural extension and conservation district offices.
McCullough’s talk is the culminating event in the year-long celebration of Northampton County Parks and Recreation 50th anniversary. Visitors can also view the special exhibition, Grounds for Meditation: Moravian Pleasure Gardens. The exhibition explores early American parks through images and recollections of historic Moravian gardens.
This program is presented in partnership with Northampton County Parks and the Moravian Historical Society. The talk is open to the public and free to attend. Seating is limited, advanced reservations are encouraged. To join the guest list, visit www.moravianhistory.org.
The Moravian Historical Society is located at 214 E. Center St. in Nazareth.
By ANDY WEAVER
Women’s Club to Hear talk On mental Health
Submitted by MERRY SUE BAUM
The Nazareth Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth. Each meeting is an opportunity to meet others in the community and enjoy a free, interesting and informative program. The meetings are open to the public.
The speaker will be Jeanine Greener, director of programs and volunteer services at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Bethlehem. She will talk on various aspects of mental health and the importance of identifying re -
sources for those experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges.
Ms. Greener is a resident of Nazareth, who says helping those with mental illness is her passion. She earned a degree in psychology at East Stroudsburg University and worked on several hospital behavioral health units before joining NAMI. She also serves as a care deacon at her church.
The mission of the club is to help the community through volunteer activities. Members raise funds for nonprofit organizations in the area and make and donate neck pillows to residents of Gracedale. Other activities include donating handmade stuffed bears for children being transported by ambulance and supporting Operation Smile, a nonprofit organization that performs cleft-lip and -palate surgeries on children in foreign countries.
All women 18 years or older are welcome to join. For more information or to join the club, email nazarethwomen1929@ gmail.com.
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.
There are several different types of dementia, for example, Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Frontotemporal, and Lewy Body. These various types of dementia affect different parts of the brain. Emily R. Zagorski Butler, DO, of Lehigh Valley Neuroscience Institute, will present this seminar, which will help us understand the progression of each type, the testing and treatment, as well as the differences in behaviors that each may present. We will also learn about the challenges and trajectory of each type of dementia.
Differences Between the Types of Dementia
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7th at 6:00 PM
GUEST SPEAKER: Emily R. Zagorski Butler, DO, Lehigh Valley Neuroscience Institute
LOCATION: Kortz Hall, M Moravian Hall Square, 1 175 West No orth St, Nazareth PA Reservations are required.
Call 610.746.1000 or online at https://morningstareventfull.corsizio.com/
Dry Run Interceptor project to the Lindsay Corporation for $59,597. This stormwater management project is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2024. Finally, Eckhart announced that the township received a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The funds from this grant,
which came from gaming revenue, will be used toward the township’s municipal building renovation.
The state awarded over $600 million to local municipalities.
Supervisors thanked State Rep. Zach Mako, State Senator Nick Miller and county representatives for helping the township receive this funding.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Church Directory
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ASSUMPTION BVM
PARISH, Northampton.
610-262-2559
Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. –Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri.– Mass 8 a.m., Sat. –Mass 4 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. 610-759-7132
Sun. Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
CHAPMAN QUARRIES
UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.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 CHURCH, 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
Worship first, third and fifth Sundays 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 8:30/10:30
a.m., Mon. – Fri. –Mass
8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 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 8/10:15/11:30 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., M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 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. 610-262-6636 (N)
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
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Estate of Nancy M. Pavlovic, deceased, late of Bethlehem, 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:
Co-Executors: Judith Ann Holzer & Peter L. Pavlovic
℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire
SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (10/24-11/7)
NOTICE OF NOVEMBER MEETING BOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL MEETING
The Monthly Meeting of Borough Council for November is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
Borough of Bath Council meetings are held at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath PA 18014 in Council Chambers.
Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary Borough of Bath (10/31 & 11/7)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 1308 of the Borough Code (Borough Code Title 8 PA C.S. § 1308) that the Proposed Budget for the Year 2025 for the Borough of Bath is available for public inspection at the Borough Municipal Building, 121 S. Walnut St. Bath, PA 18014 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM. The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget will be formally adopted during a Regular Meeting of the Borough of Bath Council to be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Borough Municipal Building, 121 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014.
The 2025 proposed budget can be viewed online at https://bathborough. org/2025-draft-budget-set-foradvertisement/
Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary (10/31)
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following:
1. Horwith Leasing Co. Inc., P.O.Box 7, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067, for the property located on Horwith Drive. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. L4-12-5M-54-0522 and located in the I-1 Industrial Zoning District.
Horwith Leasing’s intention of this project is to install new relocatable mini storage units on an existing impervious gravel lot.
2. 1249 Newport Avenue LLC, 727 North Meadow Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102, for the property located at 1249 Newport Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel Number M4NW2D 9 1 0522 and is located in an I-1 Industrial Zoning District.
This plan is presented for Preliminary and possible Final Plan Review. 1249 Newport Avenue LLC would like to redevelop this property into a 63unit apartment building, provide a functional parking lot layout, and improve the existing Stormwater Management.
All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend.
Brian Welsko
Borough Manager (10/31 & 11/7)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Ruth E. Snyder, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Ruth P. Lynn, Executrix of Estate of Ruth E. Snyder. 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 Ruth P. Lynn
Bath Bowling
Bath Commercial Bowling League
Week No. 9
Standings
Team Won Lost
Bath Supply 23.5 12.5
Broken Tackle 22 14
Shannon Quick 678 (242-224-212)
Ed Zupko 633 (231-223)
Butch Riddle 601 (225)
Paul Berkowitz 571
Shawn Carraghan 527
Alvin H Butz (1)
Bob Davidson III 625 (256)
Bob Davidson Jr 602 (213)
Lee Hilbert 567 (215)
Frank Pavlov 545 (226)
Ben Bogdan 500 (204)
Maxx Amusements (3)
John Sverha 591 (202-211)
Earl Holland Jr 574 (226)
Earl Holland Sr 538
Fred Rice Jr 523
Rice Family (1) Chris Reeser 597 (205-206)
Vince Bauer
Fiberglass Repair (3)
Wyatt Davidson 621 (243)
Corey Fritz 573
Chris Benner 593(223)
Terry Heckman 595(239)
WTF - 4
James Mandarino 416
Sean Kulick 459
John Schwartz 633
Adam Wetzel 472
Mike Klement 573(209)
Shafer Landscaping - 4
Don Shafer 628(265,205)
Mark Flamisch 512(192)
Jeff Lear 459
Marty Csencsits 525(197)
Matt Paulus 673(226,232)
G&L SIGN FACTORY - 0
Paul Duda 500(193)
Don Schoeffling 457
Mike Reese 531(221)
Nate Meixsell 482
Jason Eberts 578(246)
Moore Powersports - 1
Ed Taylor 577(214)
Mark Janda 504(187)
Scott Friebolin 591(225)
leave without rendering payment and passing all points of sale. Ganan pushed out a shopping cart full of merchandise, valuing almost $1,300.
Theft of mislaid Property
On Oct. 5, Colonial Regional Police officers were dispatched to Walmart. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the victim. The victim stated that when she was cashing out her items at self-checkout, she selected the cash back button. When she finished bagging her items, she left without taking her cash, which was left in the dispenser. CCTV footage showed 34-year-old Robert Baker, of Easton, walking up to the selfcheckout and taking the money out of the dispenser. Baker then left the store without turning in the money to any of the service desks. Baker has charges filed through Magistrate Capobianco’s office.
Possession of small
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (1)
Brent Bartholomew 633 (222-224)
Terry Bartholomew 592 (202)
Ed Musselman 588 (231)
Terry Pagotto 549 (201)
Gerald Bartholomew 523
Bath Supply (3)
Brent Connolly 625 (257-203)
Frank Donchez 608 (204-233)
Frank Yeakel 597 (245)
Daku Auto Body (3)
Marc Beichey 704 (267-226-211)
Al Davidson 625 (235-200)
Scott Bortz 592 (209-219)
Bob Daku 579 (205-211)
Bob Faustner 562 (207)
Broken Tackle (1)
Bath Industrial League Week 9 Standings
Team Won Lost
Brad Stuckey 561(198)
Pete Rivera 584(234)
COLORITE - 3
Don Arndt 515(181)
Marty Beal 399
Paul Berkowitz 639(233,239)
Paul Durnin 438
Noah Durnin 698(247,267)
D&R PRECISION MACHINE - 4
Brian Dilley 684(264.227)
Dave Roman 542(199)
Dave Roman 542(199)
Josh Horninger 630(213,212)
Butch Post Jr 577(215)
Palmer Trophy - 3
Joey Mandarino 598(224)
Kurt Berger 462
Butch Holland Sr. 561(215)
Amount of marijuana
On Oct. 15, the CRPD was dispatched to the area of Bath Pike for a non-injury motor vehicle accident. Upon further investigation of the accident, 25-yearold Juan Zauala-Carabalo, of Allentown, had possession of a small amount of marijuana in his vehicle. He will be charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and an expired inspection.
Retail theft
Mourning
Would on Stump Pub - 0
Ed Musselman 550(214)
Earl Holland Jr 553(200)
David Betz 596(227)
Chris Hoops 577(208)
Jim Bendekovitz 619(224)
Retail theft
On Oct. 21, the Colonial Regional Police were dispatched for a retail theft in progress at 3722 Easton Nazareth Highway. Upon arrival, the defendant, 32-yearold Daniela Garcia Ganan, of Oxford, N.J., was arrested for retail theft. Ganan attempted to
On Oct. 4, CRPD officers were dispatched to Walmart in Easton for a report of a retail theft. Upon arrival, officers met on scene with Asset Protection, who relayed that two males, later identified as 60-year-old Dennis Mitchell, of Easton, and 50-year-old Timothy Collier, of Easton, were stealing from them. According to Asset Protection, Mitchell and Collier had selected numerous meat, cheese and beverage items and passed all points of sale without paying. Both men were issued non-traffic citations on scene and released.
Recklessly
Endangering a person
On Oct. 14, Colonial Regional Police officers were dispatched to the area of Nazareth Pike for a domestic in progress. Upon arriv-
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al, officers spoke with the victim and girlfriend of the offender, 36-year-old Scott VanBlargan, of Nazareth. She relayed that she was attempting to leave the home in her vehicle when VanBlargan opened the driver door and attempted to take control of the wheel while the vehicle was in drive. VanBlargan also attempted to take the keys out of the ignition, causing them to break. The vehicle was then stuck, half on the roadway of Nazareth Pike, and half on the shoulder. VanBlargan was taken into custody and brought to Northampton County Prison.
Bacon lovers, Get ready to Sizzle: Bacon Fest heats up Easton this Weekend
Submitted by JESSICA FERRARA
Get ready to pig out at one of the nation’s top food festivals, as the 2024 PA Bacon Fest returns to historic Downtown Easton on Nov. 2 and 3. This year’s festival is even meatier with Godshall’s Quality Meats coming on board as the first-ever presenting sponsor, marking a new chapter for the event that draws over 80,000 visitors.
In its 13th year, PA Bacon Fest has become a premier destination for bacon lovers and “festers,” offering 100+ food vendors, live entertainment, bacon-themed contests and much more. This year’s festival promises to be better than ever, thanks to the partnership with Godshall’s, a Pennsylvaniabased producer of premium bacon products, known for its innovative approach to healthy and delicious wood smoked meats.
“We’re thrilled to have Godshall’s as our presenting sponsor,” said Marcy McKinney, Director of Special Events and Promotions for the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP), the festival’s organizer. “Their dedication to quality, community, and, of course, bacon, makes them Continued on page 15
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the perfect partner for an event like this. We can’t wait to share this exciting experience with the thousands of bacon lovers who attend each year.”
The two-day festival will feature an array of mouthwatering bacon-infused dishes, from Oak’s most sought after 50/50 burger to Sette Luna’s bacon-wrapped cannolis and everything in between, as well as live music across six stages, bacon cooking demos and the ever-popular bacon-eating contest. In addition to the food, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including the hog-calling and costume contests, and photo opportunities with the festival’s bacon mascot.
For those 21 and older, the Ba-
con and Brew Tasting will once again pair local craft beers from Two Rivers Brewing with specialty bacon from Bespoke Bacon and Two Rivers Brewing. Tickets are available for purchase online and in-person at the Bacon and Brew tent located in Centre Square; tickets are limited for this festival favorite.
Godshall’s, a company with deep Pennsylvania roots, will bring their own unique flavor to the festival with fun activities and special bacon giveaways. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample Godshall’s signature products, including their peppered turkey bacon and beef bacon varieties, and learn more about their commitment to producing high-quality, real wood smoked meats.
PA Bacon Fest has earned a reputation as one of the best food
festivals in the country, making USA Today’s Top 300 for events not to miss.
PA Bacon Fest isn’t just a sizzling celebration of all things bacon but it is a two-day fundraiser that supports Easton's growth through the Greater Easton Development Partnership. Drawing thousands of visitors to our historic downtown, PA Bacon Fest helps drive significant revenue for local businesses while funding GEDP’s ongoing efforts to enhance Easton’s vibrancy through arts, events and economic development. With live entertainment, delicious food and familyfriendly activities, the festival is a win for bacon lovers and the entire Easton community. Come for the sizzling dishes and stay to support the heart of our city!
Flood announces over $4 million in grant Funding for Northampton County projects
Submitted by WILL JONES
State Rep. Ann Flood (RNorthampton) is pleased to announce Northampton County has been awarded over $4 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding to support a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing local infrastructure, public safety and community resources. These funds will significantly benefit the residents of the 138th Legislative District.
"I'm thrilled that these vital resources have been allocated to improve our community. This funding will enhance our infrastructure, public safety and overall quality of life for residents,” said Flood. “I work tirelessly to bring support to the 138th District, and I want to thank everyone who contributed to this effort, including my fellow legislators and local leaders. Together, we are making a meaningful difference for our community."
The following projects have been approved for funding:
Bushkill Township
• Park Improvements: $500,000 to install security cameras, renovate the tennis court and enhance the parking lot
• Heavy Rescue Truck: $750,000 for a new truck to replace the current vehicle used by the Volunteer Fire Company
• Police Command Vehicle:
$75,760 for purchase of a police crime scene and command vehicle, which will also help enhance the township’s drone program Forks Township
• Frutchey Hill Road Reconstruction: $500,000 for Phase 1 repairs to restore critical emergency access following severe storm damage
Moore Township
• Crack Sealer Purchase: $69,775 to acquire a new machine to maintain 100 miles of roadway
• Two Police Vehicles: $65,000
for vehicle purchases to enhance law enforcement capabilities
• Asphalt Roller: $25,000 for a new roller to improve road maintenance
• Upfitted Work Truck: $50,000 for a fully equipped truck to service the township's roads
• Speed Alert Trailer and Radar Signs: $30,348 to replace aging equipment for speed enforcement and community messaging
Pen Argyl Borough
• Lookout Fire Company Engine: $750,000 for a new fire engine to replace outdated vehicles
• Weona Park Pool Renovation: $350,000 for phase one of a project to modernize the pool into a regional aquatic facility
• Slate Belt Regional Police Radios: $150,000 to upgrade communications for better interoperability among emergency services
Roseto Borough
• Backhoe Purchase: $100,000 for a new backhoe to enhance municipal operations
Upper Mount Bethel Township
• Fire Company Building Expansion: $350,000 for renovations and expansions to serve as a community emergency shelter
Washington Township
• LED Electronic Sign: $40,000 to replace an outdated wooden sign with a modern digital version
Wind Gap Borough
• Male Road Bridge Renovation: $650,000 for improvements to enhance safety for both vehicles and pedestrians
The grants were approved and awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which was established as an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth. LSA grants are derived from gaming revenues.
BOROUGH OF BATH LEAF COLLECTION NOTICE
WEATHER PERMITTING NOV. 4 TO DEC. 13
SCHEDULE FOR 2024
TWO ROUTES
NORTH OF ROUTE 248
SOUTH OF ROUTE 248
NORTH will be collected Mondays SOUTH will be collected Wednesdays
NO GRASS CLIPPINGS OF ANY KIND, TRASH, STICKS OR ROCKS WILL BE COLLECTED
LEAVES MUST BE CURBSIDE PRIOR TO 7 AM ON COLLECTION DAY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
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trict employees are pushing to file charges against the district,” while others have contacted Kovalchik and human resources regarding what was said about immigrant and transgender individuals at the meeting.
During a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, Vaughn offered a public apology on behalf of the school board for the things said during the Oct. 14 meeting, stating that the comments and rhetoric that were used, were not appropriate from a school board or at a school board meeting.
In other news, two items related to East Allen Elementary School and Education Center
and Moore Elementary failed after discussion amongst board members.
In a 5-4 vote, the motion to transfer another $3 million from the General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund for future capital improvements and to reaffirm the $2 million of fund balance for the future renovations of Moore Elementary failed, along with a motion to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2025 in the amount of $37,200,000 for the purpose of funding the Capital Improvement Plan including the construction, fixturing and equipping of East Allen Elementary School and Education Center as described in the Parameters Resolution.
Directors in the majority voting against both motions were Joshua Harris, Nathan Lichten-
walner, Brian McCulloch, Vice President Kristin Soldridge and Kim Bretzik.
Following, Bretzik made a motion to amend the miscellaneous item related to Moore Elementary, calling to remove option A of the item, so that only option B would remain. In another 5-4 vote, Harris, Lichtenwalner, McCulloch, Soldridge and Bretzik voted in favor of amending the motion, which formally removed option A to approve keeping Moore Elementary open as a school either to be partially renovated, fully renovated or demolished and rebuilt and to provide the funds necessary to keep the school open either through additional revenue, reductions in operating costs or a property tac increase spread out over multiple years with the specific start date of the project being determined
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by the board at a later time.
The amended motion to approve the closure of Moore Elementary upon completion of East Allen Elementary was then carried out in a yes or no roll call vote with only Director Ross Makary voting to close Moore once East Allen Elementary becomes operable. All eight other directors voted in favor in keeping Moore Elementary open.
Later, Bretzik also made a mode to instruct the administration to move forward with the process of creating a $20 million renovation plan for Moore Elementary that would begin next summer in 2025. Although the partial renovation option presented at the meeting estimated $25 million in costs, Bretzik was firm in reducing the costs to $20 million.
The scope of work for a partial renovation with an estimated cost of $25 million includes replacing the HVAC system, roof, interior lighting, exterior stairs by the gymnasium, door hardware, domestic water system, interior signage and parking lot lighting, as well as sewer plant upgrades and modifications,
toilet room modifications, electrical power upgrades, preventative maintenance, new sound equipment for the gymnasium, a new paging and intercom system, a new cellular booster and allowance for paving repairs and concrete sidewalk/curb repairs. Therefore, to align with Bretzik’s motion, some of the renovations will need to be eliminated from the scope of work.
In a 6-3 vote favoring Bretzik’s motion to move forward with a $20 million partial renovation, Harris, Lichtenwalner, McCulloch, Soldridge, Bretzik and President Doug Vaughn voted for the limited partial renovation, while Makary, Michael Baird and John Becker voted against the partial renovation due to their preference to demolish and completely rebuild Moore Elementary once East Allen Elementary is completed.
The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 @9:30 AM (inspect from 8:00 AM)
Sat., April 20 @9:00 AM: Springtown Volunteer Fire Co. Banquet Hall, 3010 Route 212, Springtown, PA 18081: Antiques, Country Collect., Roy Rogers Collectibles, Coors Beer neon sign, Bucks Co. Lard Tin, ant. wdn carpenter’s tool chest, vint. Donald Duck pull toy, Burma Shave still banks, Hull art pottery vases, post card albums, prim. water benches & cabinets, Stylized & other furn., flat screen TVs, Troy Bilt lawn tractor, Woods Model 1855 Zero turn lawn mower (unrestored cond.) Craftsman rototiller, Husqvarna chain saws, lg. selection of power equip., power tools & hand tools, 6 station silk/line screen printer, Lawson Omni dryer, small infrared dryer, pressure steam sterilizer, Echo ceramic kiln, etc. * Selected Tools, Equip. & Other Items will be offered live/online beginning @10:00 AM *
John Deere Model 1025R Compact Utility Tractor approx. 420 hrs., diesel, hydrostatic trans. hi/ lo range, front end loader w/bucket & 54” blade attachs., Auto Connect Model 60D finish cut mower deck; Also: Farm Force Quick Hitch attachment, Frontier Model LR-5060L 3 pt. hitch York rake60”; Stihl MS180C chain saw, Sanborn 10 h.p. chipper shredder, other lawn/landscaping equip., Plus: antique/horsedrawn farm implements, misc. collectible farm prim. items, Puma vertical air compressor; Machine tools: vintage Canedy-Otto bench top drill press, Delta Shop Master mitre saw, Delta orbital sander, Rockwell & Craftsman Professional joiners, Craftsman disc/belt sander, 10 inch table saw, Stanley double bench grinder, Craftsman shop stand; full selection of small electric power tools by Craftsman, B&D, Ryobi, Bostitch & Dewalt; full selection of hand tools, (2) rolling tool boxes, etc. Terms: 13% Buyer’s Premium * 3% Discount w/Cash or Approved Check * View www. auctionzip.com; #1888 Robert H. Clinton & Company Auctioneers & Appraisers 610-847-5432 * AY-000093-L email: rhclintonauction@hotmail.com
Saturday, July 12, 2014 @ 9:00 AM Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company 2718 Mountain View Drive Bath, Northampton Co., PA 18014
Full Auction * Multiple Auctioneers Selling * to include: (2) cherry DR sets, Vict. & Oak Furn; flat screen TV, Smalls & Country Collect.; vint. magazines, Steiff animals, older tin friction & mech. Toys, Barbie dolls & related items; J.Deere Lawn Tractor; Wdworking Mach., Sm. Pwr & Hand Tools; Terms: 13% Buyer’s Prem * CC Accptd * 3% Discount w/Cash or Apprd. Check * Details @auctionzip or websites * More Arriving - Check It Out *
Terms On Site Bidding: 13% Buyer’s Prem*CC Accpt*3% Discount w/Cash or Apprd. Check; Terms/Info forOn Line Bidding for Selected Items ONLY @www.auctionzip.com (online bidding begins @10 AM) Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers * AY-000093-L 610-847-5432 * Email: rhclintonauction@hotmail.com NEW website: www.rhclintonauction.com
Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc. Hahn Auction Company Auctioneers & Appraisers 610-837-7140 * AY-000130-L 610-847-5432 * AY-000093-L www.hahnauction.com www.rhclintonauction.com www.auctionzip.com #1886 www.auctionzip.com #1888
Week 8
submitted by DAVID CASEY
St. Paul’s remains in 1st place in the Dart League ‘sandwiching’ 8-5 and 9-1 wins around a 2-1 loss to Star of Bethlehem. Leading the way for St. Paul’s was Paul Slimmon 7 for 12, Kevin Gross 5 for 13, Larry Kneller 4 for 8, and Brian Gross with a HR. Bill Hoke Jr. and Bryan Frankenfield went 5 for 12 apiece with a HR from Tyler Frankenfield for Star of Bethlehem.
8-6 in 16 innings, and 1-0. Top hitters for Ebenezer included Paul Yoder and Joe Kish each going 7 for 16, Joey Kish 4 for 8 (HR), and Bill Christine with a HR. For Emmanuel, Bob Bast was 6 for 15, Jon Rice also 6 for 15, with HR’s from Judy Hoffert and Carlos Soto.
The final match of the night finds Christ UCC winning 2-1 and 5-4 over Blessed Trinity losing the ‘nightcap’ 4-0. Leading hitters for Christ were Steve Hunsicker 5 for 11, Garry Hunsicker 5 for 12, Susie Gasper 5 for 12, A. J. Renn 5 for 13 and Keith Laudenslager with a HR. Andy Mickelson was 4 for 11, Terry Gerhard 2 for 8 and Tim Heidelmark 2 for 6 (HR) for Blessed Trinity.
2nd place Dryland move closer to 1st place with a ‘sweep’ of Farmersville by scores of 5-1, 4-1, and 4-2. Earl and Shawn Sigley were 7 for 15 each with Dave Crouthamel was 6 for 13 for Dryland, while Gene Grim was 6 for 13, Sue Grim 5 for 13 and Rick Kittek 5 for 13 for Farmersville.
In another ‘sweep’ we find Ebenezer beating Emmanuel 6-2,
