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Looking Back by Ed Pany Looking Back

Nazareth Cement Company

Nazareth Cement

in 1920; image courtesy of Larry Oberly ducing 4,800 barrels of cement per day.

Recently, Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum was given a rare photograph from the old Nazareth Cement Company. The framed photograph was donated by Gloria Ferry, a former dedicated employee of Essroc.

Part of our local cement heritage, the Nazareth plant was organized in 1906. It operated eight kilns and had a capacity of pro-

In 1966, the plant was purchased by Coplay Cement Manufacturing Company. Coplay’s plant was in need of major updates, so it constructed a new modern plant on the Nazareth site.

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Train derailment occurs in Lower Saucon Township along Lehigh River, spills reported

By CATHERINE STROH

On Saturday, March 2, a train derailment involving three Norfolk Southern trains occurred in Lower Saucon Township.

At 7:15 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched just east of the village of Steel City for the train derailment, said Lower Saucon Police Chief Thomas Barndt during a news conference held later Saturday morning.

Barndt stated emergency personnel reported no injuries to the crews involved in the derailment, however there were crew members that needed to be assisted to safety with ropes.

Pa. DEP has determined the derailment caused around 50 gallons of diesel fuel to spill into the Lehigh River. Barndt said during the news conference that fuel containment booms [barriers] were deployed.

Polypropylene plastic pellets were also spilled from one of the derailed cars.

“The amount of pellets [spilled]

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Nazareth Borough Council Honors the Blue Eagle Marching Band

By SAVANNAH BROWN

During their Monday, March 4 meeting, Nazareth Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution to commend and honor the Nazareth Blue Eagle

Marching Band on their tremendous 2023 competition season and the five overall championships they have won.

Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band’s recent victory has left

them undefeated since 2019 and they took first place in their division at the last four Cavalcade of Band Championships.

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Lehigh Township Supervisors grant Extension to Route 248 Turkey Hill project

By LAURA KLOTZ

Following an executive session, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors began their meeting on Tuesday, February 27 by interviewing two applicants for a vacancy on the planning commission. After hearing the introductions of Timothee Bartlett and Charles Perich, the board decided to appoint Bartlett to the vacant seat, with the term concluding at the end of 2026.

During the approval of bills,

the board fielded an inquiry as to why there is a line item on the expenditures for an exterminator.

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A view of the old

Company

A view across the Lehigh River on March 3; photos by Gregory Morgan Photography

The Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band was commended and honored for their 2023 competition season and the five overall championships they have won.

Northampton County Senior Centers

was minimal,” said Barndt.

“There is no danger to the general public from this train derailment,” said Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure during the news conference.

McClure stated the derailment was “quickly and expertly handled” and he went on to thank the first responders, “who truly are the heroes in this scenario.”

It was requested on Saturday that everyone avoid the area in order to allow first responders and Norfolk Southern to assess the situation.

According to preliminary information from the National Transportation Safety Board, a stopped train on the eastbound track was struck by an oncoming Norfolk Southern train on the same track, causing wreckage to spill onto an adjacent track, which was subsequently struck by a westbound Norfolk Southern train.

The train tracks are now repaired and operational, however trains passing through Lower Saucon are traveling at a reduced speed in order to allow the new tracks to settle.

Looking Back

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In 1976, Ciments Francais purchased the plant, changing its name to Essroc in 1990.

In 1992, the facility was acquired by Italcementi. A few years ago, Lehigh Heidelberg became the new owner. It also owns a plant in Evansville, Berks County. In 2022, the company changed its name to Heidelberg Materials.

See you in two weeks.

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Moore Township Zoning’s Decision to reject Warehouse plan affirmed

by Northampton County judge

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Monday, March 4, Northampton County Judge John Morganelli made a ruling in regards to Moore Township’s rejection of the plan to build warehouses on the golf course on Moorestown Drive.

Back in February of 2023, the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board voted to deny

all requests from Water’s Edge at Wind Gap LLC after several lengthy hearings. Judge Morganelli on Monday ruled to affirm Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board’s decision to deny Water’s Edge at Wind Gap LLC’s request to build two warehouses on Southmoore Golf Course, located at 235 Moorestown Dr., Bath.

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Benefits Moore Twp. Community Days

Prizes will cover all the four seasons!

Northampton Borough Police Report

FEBRUARY 16

DUI in the 1700 block of Franklin St. Report of a suspected DUI.

Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Neighbor complaint in the 1200 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Non-reportable accident in the 1200 block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Reportable accident in the 200 block of E. 21st St. involving two vehicles.

Check person/welfare, W. 4th St. and Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Assist person in the 100 block of E. 4th St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Officers assist females.

Check person/welfare, E. 21st St. and Canal St., and W. 9th St. and Main St. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Hit and run accident in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver side mirror.

FEBRUARY 17

Animal case in the 2200 block

of Washington Ave. Report of a dog barking.

Check person/welfare in the 2200 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Traffic stop in the 900 block and the 1000 block of Main St., and W. 9th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

ROUTE 248

Domestic in the unit block of W. 17th St. between a male and a female.

FEBRUARY 18

Traffic stop, E. 10th St. and Main St., and W. 9th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

REALIGNMENT PROJECT INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION MONDAY, MARCH 11th - 6:00pm

(At the monthly Bath Borough Council meeting)

(At the monthly Bath Borough Council meeting)

(At the monthly Bath Borough Council meeting)

Representatives from PennDOT will be doing a complete review on this upcoming project along with the timeline of construction

Representatives from PennDOT will be doing a complete review on this upcoming project along with the timeline of construction

Representatives from PennDOT will be doing a complete review on this upcoming project along with the timeline of construction

We urge residents and businessowners to attend to stay informed on the upcoming changes from this project, affecting our entire Borough, which includes a THREE YEAR completion time

We urge residents and businessowners to attend to stay informed on the upcoming changes from this project, affecting our entire Borough, which includes a THREE YEAR completion time.

We urge residents and businessowners to attend to stay informed on the upcoming changes from this project, affecting our entire Borough, which includes a THREE YEAR completion time.

We ask you kindly share this information with anyone residing or doing business within the Borough of Bath

We ask you kindly share this information with anyone residing or doing business within the Borough of Bath.

We ask you kindly share this information with anyone residing or doing business within the Borough of Bath

Gregory R. Moser

Gregory R. Moser, 61, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born on Jan. 19, 1963, in Bethlehem, Pa., he was the son of Patricia A. (Haydt) Lerch, of Northampton, and the late Robert "Ozzie" D. Moser. Gregory was a 1981 graduate of Northampton High School. After high school, Greg proudly served in the U.S. Army, with the 82nd Airborne Division. Throughout his lifetime, he worked as a control room operator for various power plants. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to go fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed cooking and canning for his family

and friends. Survivors: along with his beloved son, Jacob G. Moser and his companion, Kimberly Kozak, and his mother, Patricia A. Lerch and her husband, Allen; he will be missed by his brothers, Zachary Moser and his wife, Jessica, Nathan Moser; sisters, Sabra Gerber, Trista Gutekunst; granddaughter, Vera Belle Moser; uncles, Douglas Moser, William Haydt and his wife Karen; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services: Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2024, in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment will be private with family at a later date.

Joseph A. Roth

Joseph A. Roth, 47, of Washington Street, Slatington, died peacefully Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2024, in Danielsville, Lehigh Twp. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Mrs. Carol A. (Nepa) Leith of Danielsville. Joseph was employed in the warehouse department of the Uline Corp., W. Allentown. He was a 1994 graduate of Northampton High School. Joseph enjoyed golfing, fishing, soccer, camping, hiking and bird watching. He was also an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.

Survivors: Mother; sister, Alena I., wife of Jason Gross of Danielsville; niece, Claudia A. Pereira of Danielsville; aunts, uncles and cousins along with his four honorary nieces, Allison, Hollie, Jessica and Kaila. He was predeceased by his step-father, Robert C. Leith.

Services: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067. Call, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in funeral home. Private Interment. Contributions: Hawk Mountain Sanc-

tuary,1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton, PA 19529.

Online Condolences: www. schislerfuneralhomes.com.

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

Ahart’s Market Easter Egg Hunt- Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. Prizes for three age groups and visit from Easter bunny. Rain date Sunday, March 17 at 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held second Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E. Belvidere St.

Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.

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

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

For the healthMinded individual

Stress Addiction

In the last several publications I have been discussing material that goes deep. Here is another that I hope challenges your perspective about your health. This is not a topic that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. No, in fact only read on if you can handle a straightforward, mature conversation. Let’s have at it, shall we?

If you take a minute to consider, you might see that most of us really only have a couple of dominant feelings and emotions that repeat often, as in

daily, maybe hourly. The reason in part appears to be that many think upon and about the same things over and over for years and decades with little variability. When we keep thinking about awful stuff that has happened to us and keep bringing it up to ourselves over and over, how are we supposed to feel anything else besides stress? What you think, the body feels. Read that again.

When you keep bringing up the past and reinforce fear, anger, frustration, pain, resentment, hatred, anguish, guilt or regret over and over, your body has to try and withstand the stress chemistry that the brain releases into your blood. You are physically experiencing that memory or those memories as if it is happening in the present moment. The heart rate quickens, a bead of sweat collects on the brow, you feel agitated, nervous or stressed.

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Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Auditorium

117 Washington St., Bath

Sponsored by Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Knights of Columbus Council #14464

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE WANTED

Bath Borough Authority, a Municipal Water and Sewer provider

Bath Borough Authority is looking to hire a full-time billing clerk with occasional maintenance and repair duties. The job will require reading water meter quarterly, and daily processing of water and sewer payments and answering phones. Computer data entry skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and word, and ability to learn our billing software. The successful applicant will also assist the maintenance crew in water and sewer line repairs when necessary. Organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial. Pre employment requirements include

clean driving record, criminal background check, and drug and alcohol testing. BBA offers an exceptional benefits package.

If interested in joining our staff, please send your resume to: bathboroughauthority @rcn.com or mail to Bath Borough Authority, PO Box 87 Bath PA 18014, or fax 610-837-2644.

Bath Borough Authority is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Since what you are thinking about over and over is causing your body to feel stress, is it possible that you could remove all the bodily stress and agitation by changing thoughts? Well by golly, I am glad you asked because the answer is yes. We both know that to be true except for one small thing. You are addicted to the way you feel. You’re a drug addict and will keep thinking the same thing over and over to keep the addiction going. I told you this was going to be a challenging talk, didn’t I?

Yes, you are addicted. It's crazy, I’ll give you that, but as of right now you cannot live without those stress hormones flowing through your veins. In a strange way, you need blood riddled with cortisol and adrenaline to rattle you or else you think something is wrong.

You have been in this state so long the brain doesn’t even really need to think upon all the prior anguish because the body just knows how to run the program without any real input from the brain anymore. Your mind has been on stressed autopilot so long that now your body is on stressed auto pilot.

Am I going too fast here? Am I sharing too much for you to

handle? Should I keep going?

Let me ask, is this the life you dreamed about through young, inspired eyes? I ask you this question because I’ve asked myself this very question many years ago. In my early 30s into my early 40s, I allowed my mind to create a physical reality that

Police

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FEBRUARY 18

Non-reportable accident, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. involving two vehicles.

Suspicious act in the 2000 block of Canal St. Report of a suspicious act.

Civil matter in the 1300 block of Vienna St. Report of a civil issue.

FEBRUARY 19

Assist person in the 1800 block

of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female.

Wires down, Cherry St. and E. 12th St. Report of downed wires.

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

Harassment in the 800 block and the 1700 block of Main St. Reports of harassment.

Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Northampton Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

FEBRUARY 20

Neighbor complaint in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Re-

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port of a neighbor issue.

Suspicious act in the 2200 block of Main St., and the 100 block of W. 14th St. Reports of suspicious acts.

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St., and Atlas Ln. and E. 10th St. traffic stops were conducted.

Theft from vehicle in the 100 block of Boro Vu Dr. Report of a catalytic converter removed from a legally parked vehicle.

Check person/welfare in the 1200 block and the 1700 block of Main St. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Agency assist in the 1800 block of Main St. Request to assist PSP Bethlehem.

FEBRUARY 21

Juvenile problem in the 400 block of E. 5th St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Noise complaint in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of loud music.

Non-reportable accident in the unit block of Main St. involving two vehicles.

Disturbance in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of a disturbance.

Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Agency assist in the 2400 block of Dewey Ave. Request to assist Whitehall Police Department.

FEBRUARY 22

EMS ambulance assist in the 500 block of Banks St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Assist person in the 1300 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

EMS ambulance assist, W. 9th St. and Main St., and the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Suspicious act in the 2000 block of Center Rd. Report of a suspicious act.

BATH AREA

Cub Scouts compete in annual derby

Submitted by

TRICIA SHELLHAMMER

Last Friday evening Cub Pack 33 in Bath had their annual Pinewood Derby.

The Scouts were excited to see their cars race down the track and cheer on their friends. There were a variety of cars, such as ones with sleek-looking paint jobs, a Barbie car driven by Barbie herself, a tabby cat and a boat. An older Scout created a Capybara in a bathtub.

Every Scout received a certificate award that was specific to their car, such as fastest-looking, most unique, etc. The winners were announced, and the top five will move on to compete in the Northampton District Pinewood Derby on March 16, where Scouts from Cub Packs all over Northampton County will compete together.

The top five winners were: Jace Stocker in first place, Evan Hosking in second place, Austin Bartholomew in third place, Joshua Shellhammer in fourth place and Ellie Troxell in fifth place.

Cub Pack 33’s next event will be a clothing drive fundraiser and bake sale on Friday, March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 from noon to 3 p.m.

Cub Pack 33 is collecting clothing, coats, linens, handbags and belts. They are also accepting pairs of shoes, however they must be bagged separately. Please use 13-gallon (kitchen) sized bags. All donations are greatly appreciated.

The drop-off location is Christ Church of Bath UCC, 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath.

Cub Scouts receive their awards, by Tracy Berger-Carmen.

Natural Persp.

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was hurried, rushed, incoherent, frustrating and ultimately stressed. Now I could handle it because I was younger, yet it caught up with me.

I had to do some real soul searching and face the truth that I, myself created stress from seemingly thin air to keep those stress hormones flowing in my veins. I was a stress addict. If I can be, then so can others.

Based upon my past (who I was, what occurred, what was taught and learned) something good and some not good (and it's always the not good) seems to hang around in our psyche. The reason is because of the emotional charge that memory has on it. When you think about a very upsetting memory you are feeling that powerfully negative charge and the body has to deal with it. Once in a

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while we can handle it, yet every day, all day will make you sick. You will get a disease, no two ways about it.

May I recommend you take some time to think about all this? My best to you.

"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.

Colonial Dinner Theater “John Adams and His Thoughts on Government”

Presented by the Bachmann Players

The GWHS is pleased to announce our first Dinner Theater!

Join the Bachmann Players as they recreate the evening of Sept. 20, 1777, when John Adams dined at the Bachmann Tavern in Easton on his way to Bethlehem. Adams will present his thoughts on how the new government should be structured, in a lively discussion with Thomas Paine, who will read from his pamphlet “Common Sense.”

The Bachmann Players, under the direction of Christopher Black, is a group of locally-based amateur historians and actors. Mining the area’s rich colonial history, they use letters, diaries and other sources to recreate the people and events of the 1700s so they can be experienced by a modern audience.

Wed., March 20 at 6:30 pm • Sat., March 23 at 6:30 pm • Sun., March 24 at 2 pm

Dinner, dessert and beverage included • BYOB • $60 members/$65 non-members

The beautiful candlelit Ralston-McKeen House will be the setting for this event.

Seating is

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It was explained that this was a necessary expense for the police department, due to a recurring insect issue.

Ryan Brannon, an attorney representing the Turkey Hill project on Route 248, approached the board with a request for an extension of time for plan record-

ing. He explained that Turkey Hill is still waiting for PennDOT to respond to their latest submission, and that although they have been pursuing the issue on a daily basis, there has been no approval from PennDOT. All other work has been completed for the project. Board member Cynthia Miller noted that the situation has grown frustrating due to how many years it has been ongoing. The board agreed to grant a three-month extension for plan

recording, changing the deadline to May 31.

Public Works Director Frank Zamadics brought some vehiclerelated issues before the board. One of the township’s salt trucks broke down in January and is in need of a new transmission; although he was able to get one quote, he has struggled to get two more, explaining that he has called various places and no one will get back to him. The lone quote he has received came from a mechanic who comes very highly recommended by other local municipalities, and the board agreed to grant the repair contract to this mechanic for not more than $8,500.

Another township truck has been “limping” for some time now and its transmission died during the most recent snowstorm. Due to the vehicle’s overall condition, Zamadics recommended not putting any money into repairing it. Upper Macungie Township will be selling two of their trucks during the coming months, either of which would suit Lehigh Township’s needs. Zamadics said has also gone to some car lots for numbers, and a comparable vehicle is going to cost between $60,000 and $90,000 regardless of the model. The board agreed to have him compile the data and bring it to their next meeting.

As a final note, last year’s summer helpers have contacted Zamadics and expressed an interest in returning for the 2024 season. He was extremely impressed with both of the men and would be glad to have them work with him again. The board consented to have them both start on April 15.

The fire company resubmitted their list of planned activities, with adjustments made as

requested by the board. A discussion was held regarding the language in one line, as it was still more ambiguous than the board was comfortable approving. After some deliberation, board member Janet Sheats proposed removing the line in question and replacing it with a line stating that any last-minute changes, such as those caused by weather, should be emailed to the board members and Township Manager Alice Rehrig in order to create a paper trail for workman’s compensation. The board agreed, and approved the list of activities with this adjustment.

Rehrig reported that the maintenance building is still on track for completion in mid-April. Board member David Hess noted that he visited the site a few weeks earlier and was told that they had fallen slightly behind schedule due to the recent snowfalls, but they expected to be able to catch up without much difficulty. The township has applied for grants to install monitors in the meeting room. The previously approved heating and air conditioning work was set to begin in the

municipal building on Monday, March 4 and should be completed within a few days.

A lengthy discussion was held in regards to the fire tax, its advertisement and the way it is being discussed on the internet. Miller observed that not a single person has called her to complain about the matter, and negativity surrounding the fire tax has come from so-called “keyboard warriors.” It was noted, however, that apart from the addition of the fire tax, the township’s taxes have not been raised in the past nine years.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

Local Northampton AARP Announces March meeting

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE

The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, March 13, at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Doors will open at 11 a.m. We will meet in the Atlas Room. Please bring your favorite cake, cupcakes or cookies to share with everyone. All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome any new members or visitors to attend or join. Please

stop at our trip table which is now open. You can also call Robin at 610-837-8773. Please bring your local and national membership cards. To see if we have a meeting due to inclement weather, please check WFMZ TV. If the Northampton School District has a late start or closing, we will not have a meeting. Individuals can call 610-837-0610 until 9:30 a.m. to check if a meeting is being held due to inclement weather.

Spring Craft Fair & Tricky Tray

Sunday, March 17 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Northampton Memorial Community Center 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton

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Catasauqua Woman Reunites with Emergency Responders, Care team

1 year after Cardiac arrest

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Tuesday, February 27, Katie Young, 37 of Catasauqua, was able to reunite with emergency responders and her care team at Northampton Regional EMS one year after she went into cardiac arrest. Shortly after putting her two young children down for a nap, she started to not feel well, and then went into cardiac arrest at home.

Less than 10% of people who go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting survive. Thanks to her husband initiating CPR, the immediate and advanced care provided by Northampton Regional EMS, Catasauqua police and fire and the care at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Young survived and is now thriving.

Young also was assisted by Lehigh Valley Health Network’s SPIRIT Clinic, which helps ICU patients on their road to recovery.

Young had the unique opportunity to thank and speak to the many heroes who played a role in saving her life.

Willowbrook Road closure And detour Remains in Place

By HOME NEWS STAFF

The full road closure and detour of Willowbrook Road remains in place through Friday, April 12 for the gas line utility relocation work associated with the Willowbrook Road Bridge Replacement Project. This is also subject to change due to weather conditions.

Willowbrook Road will remain closed, and all traffic will continue to be detoured through Friday, April 12 (possible reopening date).

The posted detour utilizes Savage Road, Route 329, Weaversville Road, Route 987 and Race Street. Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park remains accessible throughout construction.

The purpose of this closure is due to utility relocation work which needs to be performed prior to the actual bridge re-

placement.

Allen Township will advise residents of additional information regarding this project as it becomes available. Updates

on this project will be communicated to the community through the township’s website (allentownship.org) and their Facebook page.

Northampton County has a 24-hour emergency hotline for all human services-related emergencies. Anyone struggling with a mental health crisis, abuse, neglect, suicidal thoughts,

evictions, substance abuse, food insecurity, etc. can call 610-252-9060 for help and referrals.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center March community Programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER

Fishing Equipment

Available

When:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Jacobsburg

Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth

Borrow fly rods, spinning rods, fly boxes and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a

current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

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Nazareth Center for the Arts to hold Opening reception for International Women Exhibition

Submitted by

JENNY SWANKER

The International Women Exhibition at Nazareth Center for the Arts celebrates Women’s History Month, featuring the fine art of Monika Stefany, Judy Holland and Marie Jeanne Habba. This month’s exhibit showcases portraits of women from around the world, in a diverse set of mediums.

Monika Stefany, a resident of Bethlehem since 1990, first worked as a fashion designer in Philadelphia and New York City. However, her passion for painting began in college, where she discovered a love for portraiture. Stefany’s paintings are absolutely moving, connecting a viewer to the emotions and inner thoughts displayed on a painted subject’s face. Monika bares their soul on canvas, displays their personality and creates a snapshot of an emotion at a particular moment in time. Stefany attributes much of her inspiration to her travels across the world, experiencing the diverse cultures and people of the world.

an occupational therapist, going on to use mosaic art as therapy for psychiatric patients in Johns Hopkins Hospital and other state facilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland began to delve into creating mosaic art

Judy Holland is a mosaic artist based in the Lehigh Valley. Holland’s mosaics play with vintage china patterns and textures, using broken and abandoned items to create portraits that capture a person’s likeness. Judy first encountered mosaic art in her training as

for herself, finding inspiration in faces. Judy’s mosaics have been exhibited in juried shows and galleries in the Lehigh Valley and the Philadelphia area.

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“Breaking the Glass,” a mosaic portrait by Judy Holland

“Indian Girl,” oil on canvas by Monika Stefany

Center for the Arts

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Marie Jeanne Habba, a Bethlehem-based artist, began working in stained glass art at a young age, but upon attending college found she also had a passion for translating work. After graduating from Shippensburg University, Habba turned her basement into a studio, allowing her to pursue art more diligently. Habba’s artwork

takes inspiration from her childhood in Guinea Conakry, West Africa and the region’s spirituality and concept of sacred femininity. Habba’s stained glass depicts the female figure, exploring a representation of women from her unique perspective–spending her early years in Guinea Conakry, but her young adult life in Pennsylvania.

All three artists in March’s International Women Exhibition create work inspired by women’s lived experience in the world,

bringing their unique life experiences into the portraits they create.

The public is invited to attend the opening reception on International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be open until March 31 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between noon and 3 p.m. The Nazareth Center for the

Arts is located on 30 E. Belvidere St. in downtown Nazareth, in a historic building originally built to house the local fire department. Today, the Nazareth Center for the Arts offers weekly art events for adults and children alike, hosts monthly concerts and features rotating gallery exhibits.

Morningstar Living invites you to visit our Moravian Hall Square campus in Nazareth 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:

WEDNESDAYS, During Lent | 2:30 PM

Midweek Lenten Services - My Wilderness Journey

Led by Rev. Tracy S. Robinson, Chaplain at Morningstar Living Lent is a time when Christians come together to try and make sense of Jesus’ 40 days spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan. It is a time for us to gather and prepare ourselves to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. See website for full schedule of Lenten Services. We extend an invitation to the whole community, to people from many traditions and communities of faith, to join us at these Lenten Services which continue through Holy Week.

THURSDAY | MARCH 21ST | 6:30PM

Memory Lane: The impact of Isolation on People Living with Dementia

Social isolation is the lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with regularly. Older adults are at a greater risk for serious medical conditions if they are lonely or socially isolated. Social isolation can have both a physical and cognitive impact on quality of life. In this seminar Dr. Kelly O'Shea Carney will discuss the risks associated with social isolation, its impact on mental and physical health and ways to overcome loneliness and isolation for people living with dementia and their care partners.

TUESDAY | MARCH 26TH | 10:30AM

Honeybees Have a Sweet New Home at Heritage Village!

Since Morningstar Living’s Heritage Village campus opened in 2018, there has been a desire to have an apiary there. As we near completion of the campus, and with a lot of help from our Bee Mentor Scott Edelman, the dream is now a reality. There are now five hives in the apiary. Join us as Scott Edelman, Terra Fauna Farm, discusses the development of the apiary and the benefits for the bees, the ecosystem, and the residents who are now beekeepers.

Nazareth, PA

Events are held at Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St, Nazareth PA 18064

Reservations are required. 610.7446.1000 or online a https://www morningstarliving org/upcoming-events/

www.MorningstarLiving.org

610.746.1000

“Ti Bi Li La,” (The Cook in Mandingo), stained glass by Marie Jeanne Habba

Church Directory

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

ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559

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

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882

Sat. – Vesper services 5 p.m.

Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239

Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m.

BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132

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

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

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

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

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500

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

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517

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

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

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

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

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

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

Kids Ministries –Wednesday –7 p.m.

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

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

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

Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.

FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517

Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,

Nazareth. 610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures

10:15 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

SS 9:15 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship

8:30/10 a.m.

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

Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870

Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.

M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m. Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY

LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668

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

HOLY TRINITY

SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.

HOPE LUTHERAN

CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203

Sun. – Worship

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

MOUNT EATON

CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050

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

MOUNTAIN VIEW

WESLEYAN CHURCH

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

NAZARETH

MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163

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

NEW JOURNEY

COMMUNITY

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

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

NORTHAMPTON

ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton. 610-262-5645

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

NORTHAMPTON

GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton.

610-262-4412 (HA)

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

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

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m.

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

Sun. – Mass 10:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 3:30 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440

Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874

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

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

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

Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

SCHOENECK

MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376

Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910

Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090.

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

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

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.

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

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

10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107

Sun.- Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs.- 8:30 a.m.; Sat- 4:30 p.m.

Latin Mass Tues.- 6:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875

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

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751

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

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

Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377

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

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894

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

WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY

ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133

Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-2626636 (N)

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.

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

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GARAGE/YARD SALES

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL

ALLEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ZONING HEARING BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING AND APPEAL

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

DATE OF HEARING: March 27th, 2024

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 P.M.

The following appeal will be heard:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of BETTY L. WAGNER, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to:

KEVIN DALE WAGNER

1342 Kingston Court Northampton, PA 18067 or to his Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 1731 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067-1544 (3/7-3/21)

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE

The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

WAYNE & WENDY KLEINTOP

The applicants/owners of 1014 Pear Road, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on November 30, 2023 for more than one principal use on a lot located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-30 – Erection of more than one principal use per lot. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-24-1-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/ Rural Residential Zoning District.

JUSTIN & DEIDRA HEISLER

The applicants/owners of 1080 Del Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an application requesting special exception approval to operate a salon as a home occupation in an existing Single-Family Dwelling. The following is being requested, special exception approval for a home occupation, subject to the criteria in Section 180-82. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-233-7-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

Liz Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (3/7 & 3/14)

ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

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Accepting sealed bids on 1995 Chevy Truck VIN#1GCGC24K1SE158270

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Mary Ellen Hager, late of the Township of Hanover, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Kevin John Hager

7551 Richard Lane

Bath, PA 18014

Executor

Steven D. Brown, Esq.

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

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

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Jeffrey A. Mertz, deceased, late of Moore Township, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

Executrix: Kathleen L. Mertz

℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire

SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/7-3/21)

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Bath

Bowling

Bath Industrial League

Week 11 (2nd Half)

Standings Team

First Half ChampionFensty’s Restoration

PALMER TROPHY - 2

Ed Gallagher 549(b)

Joe Mandarino 546(b)

Kurt Berger 502(183)

Butch Holland Sr 515(192)

Chris Hoops 538(213)

MOURNING WOULD

PUB ON STUMP - 2

Kevin Danner 559(210)

Earl Holland Jr 546(202)

David Betz 553(236)

Chris Benner 674(251,219)

Chris Manini604(201,218)

G&L SIGN FACTORY - 1

Paul Duda 493

Don Schoeffling 350

Mike Reese 667(254,212)

Brian Silvius 599(236)

Jason Eberts 680(204,278)

COLOR RITE - 3

Don Arndt 578(215)

Chris Remaley 433

Steve Glesias 575(201)

Earl Grube 573(214)

Noah Durnin769(299,265)

D&R PRECISION

MACHINE - .5

Brian Dilley 625(209,211)

Dave Roman 551(205)

Rick Dilley 530(190)

Josh Horninger 508(184)

Butch Post 627(215,241)

MOORE POWERSPORTS - 3.5

Ed Taylor 657(233,213)

Brad Stuckey 524(198)

Joe Candelmo 409

Mark Janda 543(218)

Milt Kelly 669(211,251)

WTF - 2.5

Michael Fox 664(227,227)

Shawn Kulick 552(233)

John Schwartz606(237,202)

Bruce Walters 504(190)

Mike Klement 594(212)

FENSTY’S

RESTORATION - 1.5

Don Shafer 529(193)

Mark Flamisch 554(223)

Jeff Lear 490

Marty Csencsits 501(197)

Matt Paulus 684(248,223)

Next week match ups: Palmer Trophy vs Mourning Would G&L Sign Factory vs Color Rite D&R Precision vs Moore Power WTF vs Fensty’s

Week 23

After losing 4-3 to Christ UCC, 1ST place Dryland came back to win 5-1 and 5-4, increasing its lead over 2nd place St. Paul’s who lost of pair of games to Ebenezer. Leading hitters for

Dry land included Butch Silfies 5 for 11, Earl Sigley also 5 for 11 and Karen Krome 3 for 9, while Garry and Steve Hunsicker were 4 for 12 apiece and Keith Laudenslager with HR for Christ UCC.

Ebenezer beat 2nd place St. Paul’s 5-1 and 5-4 losing the ‘nightcap’ 4-1. Paul Yoder was 8 for 13, Joey Blevins 4 for 8 and Carol Voortman 4 for 11 for Ebenezer. The only hitter was Mark Heffy who was 5 for 11 with a HR.

In other action, after a 4-2 loss in the ‘opener’ to Emmanuel, Farmersville came to win 2-1 and 7-2. Top hitters for Farmersville were Mark Steigerwalt 6 for 11 (HR), Gene Grim 4 for 11 (HR) with HR’s from Tom George and Dennis Koehler. For Emmanuel, Carlos Soto was 6 for 11, Jim Hill 5 for 13 (HR) and Bob Bast 4 for 13.

The final match of the night finds Star of Bethlehem ‘sandwiching’ 3-1 and 4-3 wins around a 4-0 loss to Blessed Trinity. Bryan Franken field was 9 for 12 with Ron Frankenfield going 4 for 12 and Walt Hoffert also 4 for 12 for Star of Bethlehem. For Blessed Trinity, Dan Halteman was 5 for 11 and Norm Schoenberger 4 for 12.

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Mayor Lance E. Colondo presented the band and Band Director Matt Tanzos with citations that congratulated and honored them for their recent championships and terrific accomplishments at local, state and regional levels. Colondo also thanked the band members for continuing to bring pride to the borough and the district.

In other news, council unanimously approved the following public property motions relative to use of borough property: the request of the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce for the closure of Belvidere Street from Main Street to Broad Street on June 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. for their annual Food Truck Festival; closure of South Main Street from the Circle to Belvidere Street on July 27 for the Martin on Main event from noon to 7 p.m.; closure of South Main Street from Belvidere to Walnut Street on October 19 for the Fall Festival following the annual Halloween parade from 2 to 6 p.m.; the request of the SOAR Summer Camp for use of the park for six weeks from June 24 through August 2 with a daily rental fee of $125 for days when the camp is operational and not shut down by weather; use of the park on August 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. for the third annual National Night Out event; the request of Nazareth Area Youth Baseball for use of the park on April 27 and May 4 for team and player pictures; the request of the Childwatch Department of Nazareth YMCA for use of the park on March 29 for their annual Easter egg hunt; the request of Grace Bible Fellowship Church for use of the large pavilion at no cost on July 14 for mass and a picnic; the request of Action Karate to conduct a public Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at Bill Gold Field; use of the baseball field in the park by the Nazareth Stars Over 50 Baseball Team; the annual Rotary Club Cleanup Day in the park from 9 a.m. to noon

on May 11; and a new one-year lease with Joy Supinsky and Steve Shiffert and their joint LLC for rental of the refreshment stand for the 2024 pool season with rent being $4,800 in total.

Under finance, council unanimously accepted Jeffrey Corpora’s resignation, a resolution approving the new Borough 2024 Handbook and a contract with Mette, Evans & Woodside to be the Borough's representative as bond counsel in connection with the borough's issuance of its General Obligation Note, series of 2024 to refinance the existing loan held by the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps.

Next, council unanimously approved the payments of application #1 and change order #1, 3, 4 and 5 in the amount of $128,129.85 for installation of the new firehouse floor.

Under law, council unanimously approved the following agenda items: an ordinance amending Chapter 15: Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, prohibiting parking on the north side of Walnut Street within a 22foot setback west of Main Street and on the south side of Walnut Street within a 22-foot setback from the southeast corner east; advertisement of an ordinance that certifies vacating the portion of Park Street in the area that runs along the south side of the Kraemer building from Meadow Lane west to south Green Street; an increase of the degradation fee for street openings to $2,500 for streets that are one to four years old and to a new fee of $5,000 for streets that are less than a year old; and approval of the borough’s new fee schedule for 2024 to include the newly increased degradation fees.

Following, council unanimously approved the environmental steering agenda items, which included the appointment of Becky Bartlett to a one-year term on the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority, the opening of the borough’s yard waste facility on March 19 and direction for the secretary to advertise the yard waste facility’s hours of operation, which will be noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, with the facility being closed on Mondays and

Fridays.

Next, under technology and economic development items, council unanimously approved the appointment of Robert E. Simpson to a five-year term on the Nazareth Day Commission and the appointment of Lisa Borick to the Nazareth Day Commission through December 31.

Under Public Works, council unanimously approved a resolution designating the borough signer(s) for the recently received Keystone Library Grant and a resolution certifying that the borough holds title to the library building at 295 E. Center St. with the deed dated June 13, 1966 and that the borough ensures the undisturbed use of the facility as a public library for 50 years or the useful life of the project to be funded by the grant, whichever is shorter.

Finally, under police, council unanimously approved advertisement for an ordinance that would conform to PennDOT regulations for stopping and standing in the school drop-off points near Shafer School and the Senior High School, a handicapped parking space on Mauch Chunk Street and to alter the projected rate of return on the Police Pension Plan from 7% to 6% upon recommendation from the borough actuary.

In other business, the police department had 303 total police activity/calls for service for the month of February, including 31 crimes reported and investigated, 14 criminal arrests, five drug-related crimes, six Part 1 offenses, 63 traffic citations issued, 70 warnings issued, three reportable accidents and 13 non-reportable accidents. Additionally, there were 214 parking enforcement officer violations issued, 186 of-

ficer issued violations and 400 parking tickets issued for the month.

Police Chief Randall Miller provided statistics that he was asked about at a previous meeting but did not have at that time. Miller presented that the 20232024 Lehigh Valley borough comparisons between one to two square miles in size revealed that Nazareth Borough has the highest call volume of all boroughs in their category, the highest number of calls per officer and the least officers per population, which has resulted in high amounts of overtime, increased wear-and-tear on supplies and

vehicles and a shortage of manpower to effectively keep up with call volume and monitoring traffic.

In closing, Mayor Colondo announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for Baba Bakery at 49 W. Broad St. will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m.

The next Nazareth Borough Council workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m. and the regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 1 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Nazareth Borough Council

call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Family Science Night:

What's in a nest?

Friday, March 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Nesting season is starting for birds in our area and no nest is the same. Learn about the different courting and nest building strategies that various types of birds

use. We'll start off the evening by trying to observe the amazing courtship display of the Timberdoodle. We'll meet out front of the visitor center promptly at 6:30 p.m. so that we don't miss this fleeting dusk display that many call the “sky dance.” Once it gets dark we'll head inside to examine examples of nests before attempting to make our own. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Hike for Health

Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 3 miles over uneven terrain. You must be able to maintain a hiking pace of 2 miles per hour to attend. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Rd. This monthly hiking program will repeat on April 10, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 14, September 4 and October 2 at the same time and place. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-7462801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Volunteer Recruitment Event

Friday, March 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

After a chance to observe the mating flights of American Woodcocks, we will gather in the center for some hot cocoa and learn the process of becoming a volunteer, reporting hours and ways you can help the park. Registration is required.

Exploring Eclipses

Saturday, March 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, March 20 from 10 to 11 a.m.

On Monday, April 8, portions of North America will experience a total solar eclipse and Pennsylvania is lucky enough to be in the path of totality. If you are planning to view the eclipse or are interested in learning about eclipses, join us for Exploring Eclipses to learn about the history of eclipses, what an eclipse is, how to safely view an eclipse and what to expect on the day of the eclipse. After the program, we think you’ll be even more excited for this upcoming astronomical wonder. Registration is required.

Tumbling Timberdoodles

Saturday, March 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The “sky dance” or courtship display of the American Woodcock is a spectacle which has historically been known to take place at Jacobsburg each year. This program will cover some of the interesting biology of the American Woodcock followed by a quiet meander at sunset as we look and listen for these twirling courtship flights. Registration is required.

Weekly Weeders

Thursday, March 28 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to mulch, pull weeds, divide plants and amend soil in the center's native plant garden every Thursday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. We provide instruction, tools and weeding mats. Registration is required. Hike for Health: Special Excursion

Wednesday, April 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get moving after work with a brisk hike guided by a Jacobsburg educator. This is a special excursion hike that will take us to Wayne A. Grube Park to hike on the Nor-Bath Trail in honor of Northampton County Parks’ 50th Anniversary. Join us as we explore one of the many trails that Northampton County Parks has to offer and how trail connections can enhance communities. As always, these guided monthly hikes are 2 to 3 miles over uneven terrain. You must be able to maintain a hiking pace of 2 miles per hour to attend. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Please note, meet at 1200 Willowbrook Rd., Northampton. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov.

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.

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