The Home News August 28

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Penn Dixie Cement:

Part 5 of 6

In this continuing series, we are looking back to the Penn-Dixie Cement Company in Bath when the three-plant complex was one of the largest companies in the Valley. Today, I recall my visit to

Penn Street in Bath. This street ends at the face of one of the old Penn Dixie quarries.

Residing next to the quarry was the residence of the Maureka family, all former Penn Dixie employees. Years ago, I visited with Mr. George Maureka, whose son George was a long time Northampton Borough employee and one of my finest students at Northampton High School. George has generously presented many artifacts to the Atlas Company Cement Memorial Museum. His parents resided in a Penn Dixie company home. The late George Maureka Sr. recalled how Penn Dixie bags were washed and dyed by the women and were used for dish towels, bed sheets and clothing. He remembered how Penn Dixie employees dug up their yards during the Great De-

Northampton School Board Orders probe Into possible Sunshine Act Violation

By SAVANNAH BROWN

During the Northampton Area School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, Aug. 11, members voted unanimously to authorize an outside investigation into whether the district violated Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act during discussions over construction change orders for the George Wolf Elementary School HVAC project.

The unanimous vote, which approved hiring attorney Eric J. Filer of KingSpry Attorneys & Counselors, reflects growing tension over how the district communicates major financial decisions and whether some board members feel shut out of deliberations that should occur in public.

The decision to retain Filer followed disagreement about how emails related to the project were circulated among district officials and board members.

At the center of the debate is whether the back-and-forth constituted deliberation, which, under the state’s open-meetings law, must be conducted transparently and in full view of the public.

Director Brian McCulloch, who abstained from voting on the change orders at the meeting, criticized the process. He argued that the pattern of communication amounted to a violation of the Sunshine Act and announced

his intention to bring the matter before the state auditor general if necessary.

Board President Kristin Soldridge, speaking after the 9–0 vote to authorize the investigation, said the probe will likely take at least 60 days.

The dispute emerged just as the board approved a slate of change orders for the George Wolf HVAC project, a $5.7 million undertaking.

The change orders included: up to $135,000 in additional mechanical work and overtime for

ASL Mechanical; up to $60,000 for structural reinforcements and soffit enclosures for Uhrig Construction; and up to $25,000 for rooftop lightning protection pro-

Drive-In now

On display To honor

Founders

Submitted by

CINDY BECK DEPPE

Becky’s Drive-In wanted to honor the founders of the drive-in, William “Becky” Beck and Alice Beck, with a special area at the drive-in to show appreciation for their dedication and hard work while owning the drive-in from 1946 to 1982. They made a great team working together running the drive-in. That’s where they spent their summer months, working day and night to make sure everything was ready to show movies on nights they were open. Becky and Alice were never able to take a vacation, due to running the drive-in during the warmer months. In their later years, our uncle and aunt took them on trips. The drive-in has been in the same family since its opening in 1946. Becky and Alice’s children, Darrell, Dale, Mary, Dennis and Cindy, took over in 1982. Becky passed away in 1987, Dale Beck in 1997 and Alice in 2007. At the present time, there are four generations of the Beck family working and helping with operations at Becky’s Drive-In.

Becky and Alice’s great-granddaughter, Margot Deppe, a senior at Northampton Area High School, was recently asked if she would paint a portrait of them on the concrete wall outside the main stand.

Margot also attends Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School for commercial art courses and takes art classes at Baum School of Art.

Margot was very excited and honored to paint their portrait on the wall for Becky’s Drive-In patrons to view. Margot painted the portrait of them freehand from a photograph. She spent this summer painting

and recently completed the finishing touches. Margot never had the opportunity to get to know her great-grandparents personally, but has heard nice stories about them. Route 248 today was Route 45 when the drive-in opened for business in 1946.

Lehigh Valley Health Network distributes Sensory bags to EMS partners

Bags provide simple yet powerful tools to help children in crisis

Submitted by PRISCILLA

TURBITT

Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, held a sensory bag pick-up “party” for EMS and first responder partners Aug. 22 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. The sensory bags include a few key items – things like noise-reducing earmuffs, a weighted blanket and nonverbal cue cards – to help calm and support people with sensory and behavioral health issues during a crisis.

Keith Micucci, CRNP, Chief Operating Officer of LVH–Muhlenberg and Administrator of Emergency Medical Services, says the sensory bags help deescalate situations and can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved.

“Originally created for EMS teams to help children on the autism spectrum, the sensory bag items can really help any child in a stressful situation who is dealing with anxiety, depression or trauma,” Micucci said.

The idea for sensory bags came about in 2019 when a detective in Michigan noted a need for police, fire and EMS vehicles to have tools to help them when they arrive at a scene with a special needs child. The detective’s

The sensory bags include things like noise-reducing earmuffs, a weighted blanket and nonverbal cue cards.

son has autism spectrum disorder.

Kyle Albrecht, Senior EMS/ Interfacility Liaison, received philanthropic support to purchase 175 of the bags to distribute to LVHN’s EMS partners. Albrecht’s wife is a clinician with LVHN ExpressCARE. She saw the sensory bag in action with a patient they were considering sedating. Instead, using the sensory bag allowed EMS to calm the patient and get the situation under control.

“I thought, wouldn’t it be amazing if all of our EMS partners had access to these?” Al-

brecht said. “We’re pleased to be able to increase awareness and understanding around these important issues, and we greatly appreciate our EMS partners for their participation.”

A similar project introduced last year was LVHN’s Blue Envelope Program, an initiative that assists drivers with ASD in their interactions with police. Drivers carry a blue envelope which they give to police during a traffic stop. The envelope explains the program, indicates if the driver is verbal or nonverbal and offers tips for a smooth interaction.

The regions of Lehigh,

Northampton and Monroe counties (and all LVHN EMS units) were chosen for the sensory bags as they are aligned with the ongoing Blue Envelope Program.

“Education and training around these initiatives leads to so much understanding,” Micucci said. “The sensory bags provide us with simple yet powerful tools that can dramatically change the

outcome of a situation and the lasting effects it may have on a child.”

Approximately 21 different EMS stations attended and picked up sensory bags. For EMS who were unable to attend, LVHN will be distributing additional bags.

Getting Out!

Events around town

Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sunday through September from 1-3 p.m. at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton.

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 Free Market- Second Saturday through September from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Keystone Park. Donate items you no longer need or find your next treasure. No large furniture or TVs accepted.

Bath Lions Club- Meets first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at My Place Pizza in Bath. Guests/new members welcome. Email lionsbathpa@gmail.com with questions.

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. Tours welcome, volunteers needed, email bathpamuseum@gmail.com or message Bath Museum on Facebook.

Bath Old Home Weekend- Thursday, Sept. 18- Sunday, Sept. 21; all events at Ciff Cowling Field. Schedule on Borough of Bath Facebook.

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 NorBath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Easton Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Scott Park, Easton. Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1-3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Road, 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 Road, Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Horner's Cemetery Historical Society Tours- As the 250th anniversary of our country approaches, meet the people who contributed to its founding. Tours by appointment. All welcome. Free gift with every tour. 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 Drive, 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 Drive, Bath.

Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions- An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments; meets second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. For registration, call 610-258-0700.

Nazareth Farmers Market- Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October in the circle.

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

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Recreation Center.

Northampton Farmers Market- Open Tuesdays through September from 3-6 p.m. at Municipal Park.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1-4 p.m., West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.

west of the present location. That’s when he started showing movies to the public. They sat on benches to watch the movies. The movies were free to the public, but Becky sold candy for income.

Becky met his bride-to-be, Alice Hartzell, while showing movies at Uncle Charlie’s. The couple married on May 29, 1937. That evening, Becky showed movies in Mauch Chunk, now known as Jim Thorpe. There wasn’t time for a honeymoon. In 1939, Becky rented the land where the Bryfogle Memorial Park is presently located. That was the original location of the Route 45 Drive-In, where movie-goers sat in cars to watch the movies. There was only one large horn speaker on top of the screen for everyone to hear the movies. Back then, RCA car speakers had not been invented yet.

In the early 1950s, Becky showed movies to the students in the oneroom and two-room schoolhouses in the Lehigh Valley area. Some of the students had never seen a movie before. When the students saw Becky drive up to the school, they knew they didn’t need to do schoolwork anymore and could watch a movie instead. Some of the movies shown at schools were Shirley Temple movies and “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Students closed the shutters, so it was dark enough in the schoolhouse to view the movies better.

Becky also showed movies in the 1960s and 1970s at Gracedale County Home, showing “Laurel and Hardy” and other comedies. Becky also showed movies to the Hope Lutheran Church Senior Citizen Center, such as “Gone with the Wind.”

The drive-in, originally called Route 45 Drive-In, later became known as Becky’s Drive-In, mainly because the locals referred to the drive-in by William’s childhood nickname, Becky.

William “Becky” got interested in movies when attending an indoor theatre in Slatington. He fell

in love with movies and decided to get into the movie business.

His film career had humble beginnings. With the help of his parents, Edith and Earl Spadt, Becky used a white bed sheet for his movie screen and showed some Charlie Chaplin comedies and Tom Mix Westerns on his parent’s living room wall to the neighborhood kids.

In 1936, Becky’s showed movies to the residents at Uncle Charlie’s Lunch, approximately 1 mile

Alice was a hard worker and very dedicated to the drive-in. She spent her summer days peeling and slicing potatoes to serve her delicious fresh cut French fries at night at the drive-in. Some people would stop by just to eat her fries. People still remark how they loved her fries and never tasted any better than hers. Alice fried her fries in lard and made sure all the black eyes were cut out of the potatoes.

She didn’t just make fries; she made sure the drive-in was spotless, and she walked around picking up all the cigarette butts from the ground. People still remark how the grounds are well kept. We think of her every day, wondering if they would pass her inspection.

Looking Back

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pression to plant potatoes, beans, celery and any other vegetable you can imagine.

Penn Street was not only home to cement workers, but there were stables with hogs, rabbits and chickens. The neighbors were excellent butchers. There was plenty of canning and food to eat even during the Depression.

I asked George Sr. about Christmas.

He replied, “There weren’t any gifts, you were happy with a good Christmas supper.”

George started working as a

Linda M. Troxell

Linda M. Troxell, 64, of Moore Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Troxell Jr., to whom she was married for 21 years before his passing in 2009. Born in Moore Twp., Linda was a daughter of the late Norman and Pearl Snyder (Buskirk).

Linda was a proud graduate of Northampton Area High School, Class of 1979. She worked in the stitching room at Mary Fashions and Ran-Sin Mill before becoming a valued member of the lunchroom support staff for the Northampton Area School District. Linda was an active member of the Mountain View Wesleyan Church, where she found joy and fellowship. Additionally, she showcased her creativity as a product demonstrator for Stamping Up, touching lives with her artistic talents. Known for her caring nature, creativity and unwavering positive outlook, Linda's spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Ron Troxell III, of Moore Twp.; cousin, Tina Wright (Edwin), of Bath, Pa.; and an aunt, Shirley Shook, of

Bath, Pa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Aug.30, 2025 in the Mountain View Wesleyan Church - 1001 Deemer Road, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will conclude services at Covenant United Methodist Church Cemetery (Point Phillips Cemetery). Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc.- Moorestown-Bath. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Mountain View Wesleyan Church.

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plumber at age 15. He earned $8 a week.

“Pipe wrench” Maureka would later take his skills to the neighboring Penn Dixie plant. During World War II George would serve with the 714th Armored Battalion and fight under General George Patton on the fields of Europe.

George always remembered the General and his two pearl-handled revolvers.

George recalled, “When I returned home, I wanted to resume my plumbing career, but my father wanted me to work at the Penn Dixie like the rest of the family. So, I started there cleaning fly ash out of the flues for $1.30 an hour; it was great money in those days. I liked working at the Penn Dixie; I was treated very well.”

George was especially high in his praise of Mr. Raymond Houser, plant chemist, whose memories were in previous columns.

George listed dozens of names of co-workers so rapidly you thought they were sitting in the room with us.

In 1946, the Penn Dixie sold their company homes to employees. Mr. Maureka purchased his one-story home for $1,000. Twostory homes sold for $1,500. The home was amazing, the construction sturdy. The cellar contained large concrete peers, and concrete beams supported the main floor. The original home had a flat roof, but George replaced it with a traditional one. Years of hard work

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altered the appearance of the home.

A heating contractor looked at the home and was frightened away by the mass of concrete. To install a central heating system, an air compressor was used to drill holes through the floor and walls. It was a dusty and noisy affair.

Unfortunately, because of competition, the Penn Dixie closed and passed into history. George spent his last years at the plant maintaining the building referred to as “The Whitehouse.”

As I left George’s home, he and I walked to the end of Penn Street. In a few steps we were at the fence of the old Penn Dixie quarry. Peering into the water, one can only visualize all the activity which took place on the site.

With each year the memories of the plant fade into the past, but the company homes remain a vivid reminder of a time when the company was a vital segment in many families’ lives.

In two weeks, we will visit the old Penn Dixie office; bring along your pencil.

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In total, the change orders added $220,000 in costs, bringing overall project spending to about $3.1 million but leaving the project still well within its $362,000 contingency reserve.

While the board approved the change orders, McCulloch pointedly withheld his support, framing his abstention as a protest against the way the matter had been handled behind the scenes.

The timeline that raised red flags began on June 5 when Ethan Fick of CHA Consulting sent an email to Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik and other district officials indicating there could be cost impacts associated with the work.

On July 25, another CHA official, Arif Fazil, forwarded detailed cost and scope information to maintenance director Jonathan Jenny. Three days later, Jenny passed the material along

to Kovalchik, who subsequently shared it with the entire board on July 29.

Just two days after that, on July 31, several board members toured the construction site in Bath to assess the progress.

For McCulloch and others, the cadence of those communications suggested that board members had been privately apprised of the project’s evolving costs well before a public meeting was convened to consider them.

Superintendent Kovalchik defended his approach during the Aug. 11 meeting, saying that when deadlines are looming and construction schedules tight, administrators must sometimes act quickly to keep projects moving.

Kovalchik also noted that it is common for the board to formally approve expenditures after work has already begun, and that he consulted with board leadership before relaying details to all members.

Fazil, representing CHA, reinforced that urgency, warning that the additional work and materi-

als were critical to finishing the HVAC system before the scheduled Aug. 25 start of school. Fazil added that without prompt action, classrooms at George Wolf might not [have been] ready for students in time.

McCulloch has made clear he does not intend to let the matter rest with the district’s own probe, saying he may retain his own counsel and ask the state auditor general’s office to conduct an independent review.

George Wolf Elementary is slated to reopen for the fall with vastly improved air quality and temperature control, a priority heightened by recent hot summers and growing awareness of indoor air standards in schools. Parents who attended the meeting expressed both relief that the work appears on track for completion and concern that dis-

trict leaders may not always be as transparent as they should be when financial stakes are high.

The timing of the probe means that findings will likely not be available until mid-fall, well after students have returned to George Wolf Elementary.

President Soldridge said she expects the attorney’s review to clarify what, if anything, the district should change in its com-

munication practices. She emphasized that the goal is not only to determine whether a violation occurred but also to strengthen the board’s adherence to opengovernment principles going forward.

The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.

Northampton Borough Police Report

AUGUST 10

Suspicious person in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious male.

Check person/welfare, W. 14th St. and Canal St., Cherryville Rd. and W. 30th St., and the 1900 block of Washington Ave. Requests to check the welfare of males.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 27th St. Officers

assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Juvenile problem in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave., and the 100 block of E. 17th St. Requests to check the welfare of females.

Disturbance in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a

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Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.

AUGUST 11

Suspicious act in the 1900 block of Main St. Report of a suspicious act.

Unwanted person in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Report of an unwanted female.

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

EMS ambulance assist in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Disturbance in the unit block of W. 17th St. Report of a disturbance.

AUGUST 12

Unwanted person in the 2100 block of Main St. Report of an unwanted male.

Traffic stop in the 1200 block and the 2100 block of Main St., and the 2000 block of Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Civil matter in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a civil issue.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Canal St., and the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist males.

AUGUST 13

Check building in the 1000

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block of Northampton Ave. Request to check a residence.

Civil matter in the 800 block of Held Dr., and the 1300 block and the 1900 block of Main St. Reports of civil issues.

Traffic stop, E. 8th St. and Ridge Alley., and E. 9th St. and Northampton Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Suspicious vehicle in the unit block of W. 4th St. Report of two suspicious vehicles.

AUGUST 14

Traffic stop in the 300 block, the 600 block, the 1200 block, the 1300 block, and the 1600 block of Main St., Howertown Rd. and E. 2nd St., Main St. and E. 19th St., W. 9th St., E. 21st St. and Lincoln Ave., Main St. and E. 24th St., E. 2nd St. and Main St., and Main St. and Laubach Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.

Disturbance in the 2100 block of Washington Ave., and Smith Ln. Reports of disturbances.

Check person/welfare in the 100 block of E. 17th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Juvenile problem in the 1900 block of Hokendauqua Ave., and the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.

Check person/welfare in the 1000 block of Wynnewood Dr., and the 1500 block of Main St. Requests to check the welfare of males.

Harassment in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of harassment.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 17th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

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

AUGUST 15

Assault in the 2100 block of Main St. Report of an assault.

Assist person, Canal St. and W. 10th St. Officers assist a male.

Suspicious person, Franklin St.

and R. Paul St. Report of a suspicious male.

Asssit person in the 100 block of Stark St., and the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist females.

Juvenile problem in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave., and Candlewycke Ln. and Wynnewood Dr. Reports of juvenile issues.

Criminal mischief in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of damage to a window.

Disturbance in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

Domestic in the 100 block of Michael Ct. between a male and a female.

AUGUST 16

Suspicious act in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a suspicious act.

Assist person in the 300 block of Main St. Officers assist a female.

Harassment in the 100 block of Michael Ct. Report of harassment.

Disturbance in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a male.

Trespass in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a male and female trespassing.

Juvenile problem, Howertown Rd. and E. 4th St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Noise complaint, Canal St. and Stewart St. Report of loud music.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

AUGUST 17

Neighbor complaint in the 2600 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a neighbor complaint.

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Northampton Borough Council Talks bikes, skate park, pool repairs And circus

By KERI LINDENMUTH

Bike traffic, an unsanctioned skate park, pool upgrades and a circus were all topics of discussion during the Aug. 21 Northampton Borough Council meeting.

During the meeting, Mayor Anthony Pristash addressed growing concerns about cyclists not following traffic laws.

“Bikes must follow the same rules that cars and others must follow in the streets,” he said.

The mayor noted that police are aware of reports of “reckless riders” and urged residents to call police and report any dangerous or illegal activities.

“We don’t want any accidents or injuries,” Pristash continued. “It is a great town to bicycle in, but if you’re on the street and bicycling in the wrong lane, doing wheelies, things like that, be prepared to be stopped by the police.”

Council also discussed the removal of an unsanctioned skate park that had been constructed on borough property. The park, on Lerchenmiller Drive, has been the topic of safety discussions for several years. Solicitor Stephanie Steward explained that years of neglect left the site unsafe. As a result, it was removed by the borough, to the outcry of some resi-

dents.

“What was called a skate park was really a hazard,” Steward said. “It was dangerous. It was a liability concern.”

Steward added that council may consider developing a sanctioned skate park in the future.

Another topic of discussion was the municipal pool, which closed earlier in August. Council reported a successful season and thanked the pool staff. However, the pool requires a significant amount of maintenance before it can be reopened next year.

“Obviously our pool needs work,” said Councilwoman Judith Haldeman. “It is a wonderful tradition in our town. But it is going to be costly.”

Assistant Borough Manager Jerry Serensits suggested forming a committee to evaluate needed updates.

While the pool may be closed for the season, family fun in the borough isn’t over yet. During their meeting, council approved the request to hold a circus at Municipal Park from Sept. 12 through Sept. 14.

Performances will be held on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m., Sept. 13 at 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m., and Sept. 14 at 2 and 5:30 p.m.

Borough Manager Brian Wel-

AUG. 18

Assist person in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a male.

Civil matter in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.

sko said he called other municipalities who hosted the circus and reported that the production received positive reviews in terms of safety, utilities and cleanliness.

This will be the first time in several years that the borough will host a circus.

“The circus has always been a great addition to the town,” said Mayor Pristash.

For more information, visit TheKingdomOfWonders.com.

Finally, council unanimously approved the renaming of the borough bandshell in honor of Martin Fella, a late member of the Northampton Exchange Club.

Fella, a life-long resident of the borough, business owner and avid volunteer, passed away in February.

A sign commemorating the bandshell’s new name will be installed.

The next Borough Council meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.

Police

Continued from page 8

The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of Aug. 17.

Station 42 – Northampton Borough Station 45 – Allen Township Station 5

AUG. 21

Stations 42, 45, 5: Unit block West 21st Street. Inside odor investigation.

Stations 42, 45, 5: 1300 block Newport Avenue. Animal rescue. Stations 42: 1800 block Washington Avenue. Ambulance assist.

AUG. 22

Station 42: 1300 block Stewart Street. Ambulance assist.

Station 42: 400 block East 12th Street. Wires down. Station 42: 500 block Banks Street. Ambulance assist.

Mary Meuser Memorial Library to host

Submitted by DAN

REDINGTON

The Mary Meuser Memorial Library will host their 49th Annual Community Book Fair on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine

under the tents on the library grounds at 1803 Northampton St. in Wilson Borough. Thousands of used books will be offered ranging in price from $0.50 to $2.

There will be an abundance of novels including many popu-

All proceeds will benefit the library.

For more information, contact the library at 610-258-3040, visit the library on Facebook or email meuserlib@rcn.com.

lar authors, as well as children’s books, anime and a large selection of DVDs. Books from virtually every genre and subject will be available.

Meuser Library card holders may shop early on Friday, Sept. 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Early Stage Dementia Suppor t Group

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center September Community Programs

Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Weekly Weeders

Monday, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. We will also discuss current conservation efforts and ways that you can help the species to thrive throughout its life cycle. This program is specifically for families with young children. Two additional Monarch Madness programs for children will be offered Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon or from 1-3 p.m. Registration is required.

Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking

Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

7 :30 pm

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 Monday mornings from 8:30-10:30 a.m. We provide instruction, tools and weeding mats. Registration is required. Hike for Health

Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 5:30-7 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 mph to attend. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Family Science Night: Monarch Madness Friday, Sept. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m.

During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for

Have you been looking for delicious campfire recipes? Join us to learn the basics of campfire cooking with a Dutch oven. We'll cover general instruction on getting the most from a cast iron Dutch oven and then participants will have the opportunity to prepare lunch. We'll provide ingredients for soup, a main dish, a side and dessert. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate them. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water and your appetite. This program is open to ages 6 and up. There is a non-refundable $15 registration fee for this program. Online registration closes on Sept. 8. Please contact the office at 610-746-2801 to register after that date.

Monarch Madness: Adult Only

Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon

During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. We will also discuss current conservation efforts and ways that you

Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St ., Nazareth PA 18064

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Upper Nazareth Township holds Inaugural Cars in the Park

On Saturday, Aug. 23, Upper Nazareth Township held a Cars in the Park event for the first time. The event was held in Tuskes Park and included live music,

food trucks and a car show with all types of vehicles. Trophies were awarded at 2 p.m., and later in the day, Disney’s “Cars” was presented.

and access to Project WET's online resources. This workshop is open to all formal and non-formal K-12 educators and four and a half Act 48 hours will be available. Please bring a packed lunch and snack, wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for the weather. Registration for this workshop is required by Wednesday, Oct. 1, and is limited to 25 participants. A $25 registration fee is required and is due the day of the workshop. Please make checks payable to "Commonwealth of PA.”

Fishing Equipment

Available

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

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, 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 pos-

sess 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. DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available

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

Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth

can help the species to thrive throughout its life cycle. Registration is required.

Archery 101 for Adults

Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Join us as we celebrate National Hunting and Fishing day with an exploratory archery session. This program is for adults only. Please dress appropriately. Avoid loose clothing and necklaces. Registration is required.

Explore Archery with Scouts

Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Scout members and nonmembers alike are welcome to join the team at Jacobsburg as we celebrate National Hunting and Fishing day with an exploratory archery session. This program is intended for teens aged 12 and older. Adults may be passively present. Please dress appropriately and avoid loose clothing and jewelry. Registration is required.

Project WET Educator Workshop

Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Project WET is a national curriculum that strives to educate,

empower and activate students in grades K-12. This professional development workshop, designed for classroom teachers and non-formal educators alike, will help you teach about water resources through hands-on, investigative and easyto-use activities. All participants will receive the Foundations of Water Education Educator’s Guide

Church Directory

** REMINDER ** If your SUMMER SCHEDULE has changed, please contact our office at 610-923-0382 to update the Directory listing at no charge.

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 8/10:30 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 9:15 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 9:30 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., SCHOENERSVILLE.

610-264-9325

Sun. – Worship 10:15 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

Sundays- 9 a.m. Worship (and online), 10:30 a.m. SS for all ages. DRYLAND U.C.C., NAZARETH.

610-759-4444

Sun. – Worship 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. 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. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, NAZARETH. 610-759-7036

Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, NAZARETH. 610-759-9080

Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-7186 (HA)

Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 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 9:15 a.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 9 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 9:30 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-8101 (N)

Sun.- Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON. 610-262-4412 (HA)

Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. (ngmc.church) PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, BETHLEHEM. 610-759-7243

Sun.- Worship 10 a.m.

SS children and 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. – 9:30 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, DANIELSVILLE.

610-767-8003

Sun. – Worship 9:30 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’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BATH. 610-837-1061

Sun. – Worship 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. – 9:30 a.m. 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 Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care) ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., OF INDIANLAND, CHERRYVILLE 610-767-5751

Sun. – Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S UCC SEEMSVILLE, NORTHAMPTON. 610-837-7426

Sun. – Worship 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 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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GARAGE/YARD SALES

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Sept. 5 - Sept. 7 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Airport Road to Portland Drive Children’s books, DVD’s, mechanic’s tools, holiday items, furniture and more. (9/4)

MISCELLANEOUS

ATTN: GRADUATES/ FACULTY OF NAHS

Attention graduates and faculty of Northampton Area High School, Class of 1965: Our 60th reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. If you have not received an invitation and would like to attend, please contact Linda at 610-767-8372. Reservation deadline is Sept. 13. (8/28)

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Want to advertise your business here for as little as $10/ week? Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPa. com to get started. (8/28)

FIND N SEEK SPONSORS

Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com. (8/28)

PHOTOS The Home News is seeking photos for the September photo of the month contest. The theme is “Fascinating Fungi.” Email your fascinating fungi photos to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, Sept. 22. The winner will be featured in the Sept. 25 issue of The Home News. (9/18)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Andrew F. Miklas, Jr., late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased

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POKEMON

English, Japanese and Korean plus sportscards at Here and Gone on 21st Street, Northampton; also Jennifer’s Unique Boutique in Lehigh Valley Mall’s Lifestyle shops. (8/28)

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 610-262-4566. (8/28)

NAZARETH PLATE

GLASS CO., INC.

27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, storm windows & screens repaired, insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. (8/28)

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to David Andrew Miklas, Executor of the Estate of Andrew F. Miklas, Jr. 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

David Andrew Miklas

℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064

Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/14-8/28)

ESTATE NOTICE

NYEMSCEK, AGNES, dec’d., Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Executor: Joseph J. Merker

c/o Kristin M. Harvey, Esq., 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (8/14-8/28)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, PA,

will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Borough building located at 121 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014. The purpose of the hearing is to consider testimony and evidence and receive public comment on the Conditional Use Application of John Struss and Barbara Struss for the property located at 248 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014, consisting of Northampton County Parcel No. K6NW4C 23 8. The Applicant, in accordance with Attachment 5 of Chapter 675 and Sections 675-54, 675-100, 675-102 and 675-103 of the Bath Borough Zoning Ordinance, filed a Conditional Use Application and is requesting conditional use approval to convert the existing accessory garage into an apartment on the above-referenced property. The Application proposes to proceed with converting the existing garage to an apartment on the property. The Conditional Use Application in this case is on file and available for public inspection at the Bath Borough building at 121 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014.

Copies of the application and supporting documentation are available at the Borough building, 121 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014, during normal business hours. Borough Council will consider testimony and evidence at the abovereferenced September 8, 2025 public hearing and may take action on the above-referenced conditional use application at that time. All interested parties are invited to attend the abovereferenced public hearing.

Bath Borough Council 121 South Walnut Street Bath, PA 18014 (8/21 & 8/28)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building, 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014, to consider and possibly adopt an ordinance, of which this notice is a summary, adding a new Chapter 427, Official Map, to the Bath Borough Code of Ordinances establishing and adopting an Official Map for Bath Borough depicting existing public streets, parks, trails & other public land. The Ordinance and Official Map for Bath Borough shall show public lands and facilities and proposed and potential public lands, facilities and easements within the Borough and is being enacted for the purpose of protecting and promoting the public health, safety and general welfare; to facilitate adequate provisions of public streets and facilities; and to provide for the recreational, open space and other public needs of the community. The title of the ordinance is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 427, OFFICIAL MAP, TO ADOPT AN OFFICIAL MAP DEPICTING EXISTING PUBLIC STREETS, PARKS, TRAILS, AND OTHER PUBLIC LAND AND FOR THE RESERVATION OF LAND FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC GROUNDS, CONSERVATION LANDS, RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE

LANDS AND OTHER PUBLIC USES.

The full text of the proposed Ordinance and Official Map,, together with its attachments (if any), is available for examination at the aforesaid Bath Municipal Building during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday (excepting legal holidays), the Northampton County Law Library, and the office of this newspaper during normal business hours. All interested parties are invited to attend this public hearing and meeting.

Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (8/21 & 8/28)

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF Robert G. Keich, of the Township of Lower Saucon, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Letters of Administration have been granted to Nina Marie McCarthy, Administratrix, all persons being indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against said Estate are requested to make them known immediately to:

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire

Attorney for the Estate 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (8/21-9/4)

NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals:

1. Ahmed G. Elkadousy, 2206 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067, for the property located at 2206 and 2208 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067. These properties are identified as Tax Map Parcel Number L4SW1D-1-14-0522 and L4SW1D-1-13-0522. Both properties are located in an R-3 Residential District. Ahmed G. Elkadousy would like to consolidate the two parcels into one parcel and add a second two-family residential unit to the rear of the property which would have access onto West Alley. The total tract area required for this proposal is 16,000 square feet. The total consolidated area is 13,879 square feet. Mr. Elkadousy is seeking a variance to:

Article IV - District Regulations, Section 250-12 - Schedule of regulations (page 250:23). 250 Attachment 3, Schedule II, Bulk and Coverage Controls, Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (square feet). The minimum lot area required is 4,000 square feet per dwelling unit or 16,000 square in total for 4 units.

Copies of the materials being considered may be examined at the Borough of Northampton’s Zoning Office, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm.

All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant and property owner must attend.

David G. Lear

Zoning Officer

Borough of Northampton (8/28 & 9/4)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Larry R. Saylor, late of Allen Township, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been

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

Brian L. Saylor 3031 Eisenhower Dr. Northampton, PA 18067 Executor

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014

Attorney for the Estate (8/28-9/11)

REQUEST FOR BIDSNAZARETH BOROUGH POLICE PENSION PLAN SERVICES POSTED IN A PUBLICATION OF GENERAL CIRCULATION ON AUGUST 25, 2025

The Nazareth Borough Police Pension Committee is requesting responses to an RFP, (Request for Proposal) for the Investment Management, Consulting and Custodial Services for its Defined Benefit Police Pension Fund. This Fund has assets of $6.1 million and is an ACT 600 Defined Benefit Plan whose purpose is to provide pensions for retiring police officers, spouses and disabled officers.

The RFP form can be requested by emailing pakofnazpa@gmail.com or theresa. fedele@nazarethboroughpa. gov. The RFP opening date is August 25, 2025 when the RFP Forms can be requested by e-mail or phone at 610-7590202 or either of the mentioned e-mail addresses above. Responses must be received by September 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Email responses should be sent to Borough Solicitor Alfred S. Pierce at aspierce@piercesteirer.com. Legal questions can be addressed by phone to Solicitor Pierce at 610-759-1429. (8/28 & 9/4)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Joanne J. Yanek, deceased, late of Catasauqua, 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:

Executor: Joseph John Yanek

℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire

SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (8/28-9/11)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Joseph Padula, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Michael F. Padula and Nellie M. Padula, Administrators of the Estate of Joseph Padula. 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

Michael F. Padula and Nellie M. Padula

℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064

Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064

Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/28-9/11)

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 310-2025 (Duly Adopted 2nd day of September 2025)

AN ORDINANCE GIVING THE AUTHORIZATION TO CHARGE FEES; FEES SET, PERTAINING TO THE ELECTED TAX COLLECTOR AND SETTING OF TAX COLLECTOR COMPENSATION AND DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR COMPENSATION OR STIPEND IN LIEU OF COMPENSATION OF THE BOROUGH OF TATAMY, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

ORDINANCE NO. 311-2025 (Duly Adopted 2nd day of September 2025)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF TATAMY, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ENACTING A LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRE PROTECTION TAX; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION, LEVY, AND COLLECTION THEREOF; ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF SAID TAX; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.

A full copy of the proposed Ordinance is available at the Borough Municipal Building, 423 Broad St., Tatamy PA 18085. Office Hours 9 AM - 4 PM M-F (8/28)

Submitted by WARREN CLARK

Inspired by the open-air markets of Europe, the Belleville Street Faire is set to return on Sunday, Aug. 31, bringing together a curated collection of over 100 makers, curators and collectors alongside specialty

food vendors at the ArtsQuest campus in Bethlehem. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can explore vendor booths brimming with handcrafted goods, vintage treasures, gourmet treats and unique finds - all accompanied by family-friendly activities and lively entertainment.

The Street Faire blends a vibrant market atmosphere with the charm of an old-world shopping experience. Attendees can expect everything from handcrafted jewelry and home décor to rare antiques, small-batch culinary delights and one-of-akind gifts. Belleville Street Faire

is designed as a place to discover something new around every corner.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Nite Liters DJ Crew will be spinning a curated playlist throughout the day, setting the tone for a lively, upbeat environment.

A special highlight of this year’s event is the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, featuring young creators and innovators aged 5 to 17. These inspiring kid-run businesses will showcase handmade crafts, baked goods, original art and imaginative services, offering a fresh perspective on creativity and commerce.

Founded by Warren and Derrick Clark (formerly of Domaci), Belleville Market in Easton is known as a curated marketplace supporting independent brands, artisans and collectors. The Street Faire extends that mission beyond the storefront.

“Belleville Street Faire isn’t just an event - it’s an experience,” said Derrick Clark, co-founder of Belleville Market. “We curate every detail to reflect the magic of Europe’s great street markets while giving a platform to incredible local and regional talent. Our goal is to create a space where creativity, craftsmanship and community come alive.”

“With Belleville Market in Easton, we’ve always aimed to celebrate small businesses and foster community connections,” Warren Clark added. “The Belleville Street Faire brings that

spirit to a bigger stage - spotlighting makers, vintage curators and entrepreneurs from near and far.” The day also features local food trucks and engaging activities, making it a perfect end-ofsummer outing for families and friends.

Shapiro Administration Reminds Students:

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RONALD YOUNG

As college students head back to campus for the fall semester, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds young

Thai Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 onion, diced

3 tablespoons red curry paste

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

6 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk

4 ounces rice noodles

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons brown sugar

3 green onions, thinly sliced

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. Add garlic, bell pepper and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in red curry paste and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and coconut milk, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Stir in chicken. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced, about 10 minutes.

Stir in rice noodles, fish sauce and brown sugar until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in green onions, cilantro, basil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.

Jacobsburg

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Borrow a backpack full of kidfriendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information, call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/ev ents?order=date&search=jacobsbu

rg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program, please contact the park office at 610-7462801 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.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Audit and Financial Report of Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, for the year ended December 31,2024 was filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development and the Clerk of Courts of Northampton County, Easton, Pennsylvania, as required by the Second Class Township Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

A complete copy of the Annual Report, as prepared by our appointed auditor, is available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, by appointment only, by calling the Township Manager at (610) 759-9449.

MOORE TOWNSHIP

Concise Statement of Revenues Received and Expenditures Paid of Combined Government Funds for Year Ended December 31, 2024.

REAL ID

Continued from page 14 drivers and their families to prepare now if they may need to fly domestically for internships, job interviews, holiday travel or other life events.

REAL ID enforcement is now in effect, which means a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-accepted identification, like a valid U.S. Passport, is required to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities. Currently, about 21% of driver licenses and photo IDs issued to people between the ages of 17 to 22 are REAL IDs. Overall, more than 32% of driver license and photo ID holders in Pennsylvanians have a REAL ID.

“With the school year starting and the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s a great time for

students and their families to determine whether a REAL ID is right for them,” said PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services Deputy Secretary Kara Templeton. “We encourage students not to wait until they’re booking a flight for an internship or holiday travel to think about REAL ID. If you think you might need to fly domestically in the next few months and you don’t have a REAL ID, visit our website today to learn more.”

Students who received their first Pennsylvania driver’s license, learner’s permit or photo ID card after Sept. 5, 2003, may already have their REAL ID documents on file with PennDOT. Customers can visit PennDOT’s website and complete the online pre-verification form. If they are eligible, customers may be able to order their REAL ID product online and receive it by mail within 15

business days.

REAL IDs are a permanent part of PennDOT’s services. Pennsylvanians can determine if a REAL ID is right for them by visiting PennDOT’s REAL ID online wizard. Visit pa.gov/REALID for information on how to get a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card today.

Federal REAL ID regulations require that PennDOT must verify the below documents to issue a REAL ID:

Proof of Identity: Examples include an original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised/embossed seal, or a valid, unexpired U.S. Passport

Proof of Social Security Number (proof must display currently legal name and full nine digits of the Social Security Number): Examples include a Social Security card, a W-2 form, a SSA-1099 form, a non-SSA-1099 form, or a pay stub

Two Proofs of Current, Physical PA Address: Examples include a current, unexpired PA driver's license or identification card, vehicle registration, or a utility bill with the same name and address

Proof of all Legal Name Changes (if current legal name is different than what is reflected on proof of identity document): Examples include certified marriage certificate(s) issued by the County Court for each marriage, court order(s) approving a change in legal name, or adoption decree issued by your county's family court

Note: If current name is the same as what is reflected on the proof of identity document (usually birth certificate or passport), proof of legal name change does not need to be shown.

More information about REAL ID document requirements can be found on PennDOT’s REAL ID website, www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/real-id/ real-id-document-check.

When a customer gets their first REAL ID, they will pay a one-time fee of $30, plus the applicable renewal fee. Visit PennDOT’s website for a complete list of fees. The expiration date of a person’s initial REAL ID will include any time remaining on their existing non-REAL ID, plus an additional four years, unless the customer is over 65 and has a two-year license. This expiration date structure means that the customer won't lose time that they've already paid for. After the initial REAL ID is issued, the customer will pay no additional fee beyond the regular renewal fees for future renewals of the product.

If a customer can’t get their REAL ID through pre-verification, they may obtain a REAL ID by:

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 Drive, Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977. Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Road, Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.

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.

For a full list of driver license centers, REAL ID Centers, and services offered, please visit the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website at www.pa.gov/ agencies/dmv and click on Find a Location.

Kutztown University Welcomes Newest Members of Golden Bear Family for Fall 2025

Submitted by BRYAN SALVADORE

Kutztown University is pleased to welcome the newest members of the Golden Bear family, including both new incoming freshmen and transfer students, for the upcoming 2025 fall semester.

The following students from

Applying for REAL ID at one of PennDOT’s 15 REAL ID Centers and receiving it over the counter at the time of service.

Applying for REAL ID at a PennDOT driver license center and receiving it in the mail within 15 days.

the area are welcomed to the Golden Bear family: Ace Clark, of Nazareth; Xianelly Cuadrado, of Northampton; Morgan Druckenmiller, of Northampton; Cameron Fair, of Nazareth; Ranveer Gill, of Northampton; Abigail Godown, of Nazareth; Malinda Gruber, of Nazareth; Vlada Grudinin, of Nazareth; Izzy Grzymala, of Nazareth; Kristiana Martinez, of Northampton; Tori Miller, of Northampton; Nicholas Reichel, of Bath; Hailey Schmittel, of Nazareth; Lyla Schneck, of Northampton; Devuhn Singh, of Northampton; Andrew Szeplaki, of Bath; and Remy Trach, of Nazareth.

THANK