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JUNE 19-25, 2025
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Looking by Back Ed Pany A New Cement When people talk about cement, they usually refer to Portland Cement. Today, over 90% of the cement produced in the United States is Portland Cement. In 1922, the Atlas Portland Cement Company acquired the rights for a new cement named Luminate. Luminate was new to the cement industry. The Atlas Cement Memorial Museum recently was given a century-old book with rare photographs taking us back to early construction projects. This cement was already being made in Europe, especially in France. Luminate was used for gun foundations during World War I. The reason for the use was that cement rapidly dried into concrete. The hardening was the result of a chemical action from the use of (Bauxite) Aluminum
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Lehigh Township Supervisors Hear updates on Jaindl project And township fire By LAURA KLOTZ During the June 10 Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting, several requests were made for extensions on township projects. After hearing from the applicants, the board agreed to grant extensions of time for plan approval to the Melostone Estates plan, the Quince Road subdivision and the Billy Carter minor subdivision on Magnolia Drive. Extensions of time for plan recording were granted to M&U International and Sedler Design & Redevelopment, the Timothy Pitts land development project and Lehigh Valley Resort & Spa. Adam Jaindl then presented the board with an update on Lehigh Valley Resort & Spa, the project at the former seminary on Cher-
ryville Road. He stated that many details have been finalized, with some adjustments being made to the interior design. The Lehigh Township Municipal Authority water treatment plant will start to become reality soon, most likely in the fall. Jaindl is currently addressing some issues with the existing building, such as the roof, and sought the extension for plan recording to allow time for any additional decisions which will need to be made regarding operations of the facility. He will continue to provide the board with updates every six months. It was noted that as part of the agreement with the township, Jaindl will be providing a modern playground facility at Indian
Trail Park. The board will get in touch with the project leaders to see about getting the ball rolling. In other news, Township Engineer Michael Muffley is reviewing the changes to the township zoning ordinances and will be providing a final draft as soon as possible. The commission will meet with the new consultant on June 25. Under recreation, Sandra Hopkins with the recreation board has plans for this year’s tree-lighting ceremony, for which they have already been offered the donation of a live tree. Hopkins would like to invite the public to sponsor and decorate their own trees at the park as well, in exchange for Continued on page 6
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Photos courtesy of Larry Oberly ore in the manufacturing process. Today, very little Luminate is made by the United States cement industry. New American cements like Type 3 High Early have replaced Luminate. We thank Mr. Stuart Guinther of Keystone Cement for sharing his knowledge with this writer. Our cement industry continues to develop and improve the quality of cement, a product that has helped build America. See you in two weeks.
Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Belfast Station is investigating a missing female juvenile that left home on Friday, June 6. On Friday, June 6, Siarra Potts, 15, left her residence in Stockertown Borough, Northampton County, and has not been seen. Potts is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds and has hazel eyes and brown hair. Potts was last seen wearing light grey sweatpants, a light pink T-shirt, pink Crocs and carrying a light grey Syracuse University sweatshirt. Anyone who has seen Potts
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