Washington township 7951 Center Street Emerald, PA 18080 POST POST 2018 Newsletter ISSUE 28 2018 Township Clean-up Township clean up will be held on June 2rd, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Items that will be accepted are old furniture and trash. Items that will be recycled are white goods, metals, electronics, and tires. We also accept old batteries, which are used to offset the purchase of batteries for Township equipment. Like prior years, each household is allowed four tires and any additional tires are $1.00 a piece. Large truck or tractor tires are $5.00. Tires should not have rims. There will be a $15.00 charge for removal of freon. Electronics will be accepted with fees. No construction material will be allowed, this would include insulation, plaster board, etc. This will be the only clean up for the year and it is not known, at this time, if there will be other fees involved with collection. There will be a charge of $25.00 for every mattress accepted. Starting in April the Township will be open to drop off yard waste on Saturdays between the hours of 8am – 12pm. Do You Want to be Notified Regarding Emergencies in Your Community? Lehigh County provides its residents and visitors with emergency community notifications in the event of emergency situations or during other situations that may warrant community notification, such as during major or prolonged weather events.. These notifications are meant to provide information that is critical to the safety and well being of the county’s residents and visitors. Notifications are provided via a telephone notification system that will dial each telephone number in our system within the affected area and provide the person who answers with any pertinent information regarding the emergency. Who is already in the system? Persons who have “traditional” wireline telephone service, such as Verizon, Ironton, Frontier, Service Electric, Blue Ridge and RCN are already in our system, even if you have an unlisted phone number. Who should register their home or business phone in the system? Those who have landline telephone service provided by VOIP services, such as Vonage, Magic Jack, and other companies need to register their home telephone number in order to receive alerts from our system. If you are not sure whether your telephone service is VOIP, contact your telephone provider for confirmation. If I want notifications to my wireless phone (cell phone), must I register my number? YES, you must register your cell phone if you want messages sent to it! Wireless telephone numbers are not automatically included in our system and must be registered by the phone’s owner. PLEASE NOTE that during times of widespread emergency situations, cellular telephone networks may be overloaded and messages may not be sent by the wireless carriers in a timely manner.
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Washington township7951 Center Street
Emerald, PA 18080
POSTPOST 2018Newsletter
Issue 28
2018
Township Clean-up Township clean up will be held on June 2rd, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Items that will be accepted are old furniture and trash. Items that will be recycled are white goods, metals, electronics, and tires. We also accept old batteries, which are used to offset the purchase of batteries for Township equipment. Like prior years, each household is allowed four tires and any additional tires are $1.00 a piece. Large truck or tractor tires are $5.00. Tires should not have rims. There will be a $15.00 charge for removal of freon. Electronics will be accepted with fees. No construction material will be allowed, this would include insulation, plaster board, etc. This will be the only clean up for the year and it is not known, at this time, if there will be other fees involved with collection. There will be a charge of $25.00 for every mattress accepted. Starting in April the Township will be open to drop off yard waste on Saturdays between the hours of 8am – 12pm.
Do You Want to be Notified Regarding Emergencies in Your Community?
Lehigh County provides its residents and visitors with emergency community notifications in the event of emergency situations or during other situations that may warrant community notification, such as during major or prolonged weather events.. These notifications are meant to provide information that is critical to the safety and well being of the county’s residents and visitors. Notifications are provided via a telephone notification system that will dial each telephone number
in our system within the affected area and provide the person who answers with any pertinent information regarding the emergency.
Who is already in the system?
Persons who have “traditional” wireline telephone service, such as Verizon, Ironton, Frontier, Service Electric, Blue Ridge and RCN are already in our system, even if you have an unlisted phone number.
Who should register their home or business phone in the system?
Those who have landline telephone service provided by VOIP services, such as Vonage, Magic Jack, and other companies need to register their home telephone number in order to receive alerts from our system. If you are not sure whether your telephone service is VOIP, contact your telephone provider for confirmation.
If I want notifications to my wireless phone (cell phone), must I register my number?
YES, you must register your cell phone if you want messages sent to it! Wireless telephone numbers are not automatically included in our system and must be registered by the phone’s owner. PLEASE NOTE that during times of widespread emergency situations, cellular telephone networks may be overloaded and messages may not be sent by the wireless carriers in a timely manner.
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Township Staff • Josh Friebolin – Chairman of the Board of Supervisors – 610-248-6906 • Timothy O’Brian – Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. • Shawn Wanamker – Member of the Board of Supervisors. • Erin Stenger-Guth – Secretary/Treasurer • Diane Conklin – Asst. Secretary/Treasurer • Todd Weideman – Manager, Zoning Officer, Director of Planning • Thomas Dengler – Roadmaster • John Tarafas – Code Enforcement Officer • Ann Lett – Residential Building Code Inspector
All Personnel can be reached at 610-767-8108.
The Washington Township Board of Supervisors meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Township Municipal Building.
• Christopher Noll – Sewage Enforcement Officer – 610-865-4555
Inside the POST
3 Township Directory
3 Vote Reminder
3 If You Live On A State Road In Washington Twp
3 Moving Permit
4 Township Supervisor Updates
4 Congratulations Smokey!
4 Discount Tickets
4 Northern Lehigh Food Bank
5 News for Constituents
5 Property & Per Capita Taxes
5 Local Service Tax
6 Help Us Help You
6 Fall Leaf Pick Up
6 Electronic Recycling
6 Note From the Fire Marshall
7 Fire House Activities
8-10 Norther Lehigh Recreation
Summer Programs
11 Eagle’s Nest Update
11 Parking Regulations
11 Animal Control
12 Outdoor Food Truck Festival
13 Road Maintenance
13 Northern Lehigh Historical Society
13 Lehigh Gap Nature Center
13 Slatington Public Library
MOVING PERMIT – Ordinance #66 Requires everyone to file a permit when moving into, out, or within the township of Washington. This information is needed for us to receive our share of Earned Income Tax, removal from Township tax rolls, and school registration. Violators can be fined up to $300.00.
Planning Commission • Pete Papay, Chairman • Roy Dengler, Secretary • Andrew Kanas • David Lear • Gary VanNorman • Paul Krepicz • Brian Hoffman Planning Commission meets on the last Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Township Municipal Building.
Zoning Board Members • Mike Hammond • Walt Henne • John Kisthardt • Aaron Oswald - Alternate • Scott Green - Alternate The Zoning Hearing Board meets on the third Tues-day of the month on an as needed basis. Hearings begin at 7:30 PM and are conducted in the Washington Township Municipal Building.
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Vote Reminder Just a note to encourage all Washington Township residents to exercise your right to vote on May 15th and November 6th, 2018. The polls open at 7 AM and remain open until 8PM. Check your voter registration card to find your voting district. The districts are listed below.
• Eastern District – Emerald Fire Company, Penn Street, Emerald
• Western District - Citizen’s Fire Company, Main Street, Emerald
• Southern District – Friedens Fire Company, Friedens Road, Friedens
If you need information or an absentee ballot, call the Country Voter Registration Office at 610-782-3194
If You Live On a State Road in Washington Township If you live on one of these roads, PA Route 873, Best Station, Friedens, Apple Butter, Old
Post, Mountain Road, Main or Brown Street, and Park Avenue, then you live on a state highway. Any maintenance, water problems, icy or snowy conditions must be reported to the PennDot Dispatch at 610-798-4280. Even though the Washington Township Board of Supervisors works closely with PennDot to bring issues to their attention, residents
are encouraged to contact PennDot. In an emergency the Township will assist PennDot.
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Washington Township would like to thank Gary Van Norman for being a supervisor in 2017. Gary took an active role in the position and provided valuable insight and leadership. He will continue to stay involved in township government by once again serving on our planning commission.
Two new supervisors took office in 2018. Tim O’Brian and Shawn Wanamaker officially assumed their duties in January. Both are lifelong residents of the township and graduates of Northern Lehigh. Tim and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of three children. Tim is employed as a deputy sheriff for Lehigh County. Shawn and his wife, Michelle, are also the parents of three children. Shawn said he is looking forward to serving township residents.
Over the last three and a half decades, Washington Township has undergone many changes, too numerous to mention. Through these changes, one person has been there through it all. Roy (Smokey) Dengler when his term expired at the end of 2017. Roy was a Washington Township Supervisor for 36 years and roadmaster for 30 of those years.
I had the pleasure of serving alongside Roy for the last 10 years. While he had an understanding of all workings of our
township government, his maintenance of our roads and knowledge of township history is what I’m going to miss most. It was a point of pride with Roy that our roads were always kept in good condition and free of obstructions. There was always grass that needed to be cut or patching that could be done. As issues arose, it was easy to rely on Roy as a reference. He could often provide the history behind any development, road, or open field.
While a supervisor, Roy served on the Lehigh County Farm Preservation Board and he continues to serve on the township planning commission. In his retirement, Roy plans on staying involved with his church, fire company, grundsau lodge, as well as enjoying time with his wife Dolly and many children and grandchildren.
Township Supervisor Updates
The Northern Lehigh Food Bank serves the Northern Lehigh School District and immediate surrounding area in Lehigh County, as well as referrals from the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association, Inc. and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania.
Office/Delivery Hours: Tuesday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and other hours by appointment. Food Distribution:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm; and Last Saturday from 9:30 to Noon each month (except May, June, July and November which will be the Saturday before the last). Also 2nd & 3rd Mondays of May, July, August, and December; 2nd & 4th Mondays of April, June, September, October and November from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Volunteer opportunities are available the above hours as well as before and after distribution, Wednesdays from 11:00 am
to 2:00 pm, Sundays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Other hours available as needed. People are needed to unload vehicles, stock shelves, repack stock, broom and/or run vacuum, clean shelves, carts, floors. Sitting jobs checking dates, sorting through bags and bagging items.
Because of the support of the community, we have also been able to give additional food for Easter (March 24th) Thanksgiving (November 10th) and Christmas (December 15th) holidays. Volunteers are also needed to set up the day before from 10 am-2 pm.
It is a food bank of choice.
The household sizes are from 1-12 people. Last year we served about 240 household which is about 700 people monthly.
Volunteers, food and cash donations are always needed and appreciated.
The Northern Lehigh Food Bank is located at 7884 Center St., Emerald. The mailing address is PO Box 255, Slatington, PA 18080. The telephone number is 610-767-9525.
The Northern Lehigh Food Bank
Discount Amusement Park Ticket Program
Planning to visit Dorney Park, Hershey Park, Knoebels or Six Flags this Summer? Do you like saving money? Stop by the Washington Township municipal building Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:00pm to purchase discounted tickets to these amazing parks before you go.
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Local Service Tax (LST) and Earned Income TaxSelf-employed and businesses within the township should continue to collect and remit to the Washington Township Office. An agreement has been made with the Northern Lehigh School District to collect their LST Tax. The Township portion ($5) and the School portion ($5) – a total of $10.00 should be sent to Washington Township. Please note that Central Tax Bureau (which is not in business anymore) or Berkheimer Associates does not collect this tax for us.
Residents’ filing of EARNED INCOME TAX (1%) should be sent to Berkheimer Associates. Pennsylvania passed Act 32 which made it mandatory that all local EIT be county based and Lehigh County selected Berkheimer.
Property & Per Capita Taxes Property and Per Capita Taxes are issued and collected yearly by: Sally A. Mantz, 4202 Main Street, P.O. Box 155, Slatedale, PA 18079.
These taxes are NOT collected at the Washington Township Municipal Building. Questions regarding these taxes should be directed to 610-767-4533.
Note: MORTGAGE COMPANIES PAY TOWNSHIP, COUNTY, & SCHOOL TAXES – TOWNSHIP TAXES ARE PAID BY YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANIES SO DO NOT PAY THEM OR DUPLICATE PAYMENTS ARE MADE.
The TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE is Issued April 1.
The SCHOOL REAL ESTATE is Issued July 1.
TOWNSHIP AND SCHOOL PER CAPITAS ARE ON THE SAME BILL AND ARE ISSUED TOGETHER ON JULY 1.
Delinquencies are turned over to the following:
Township – Northeast Revenue Service
Township Street Light and Hydrant – Creditech Collection Agency
School – Portnoff Associates
PROPERTY TAX & RENT REBATE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
The 2017 Property Tax and Rent Rebate program is now open and accepting
applications. The program benefits Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is no more than $35,000 for homeowners and $15,000 for renters during the 2016 year. Applicants are reminded that when calculating income, only half of Social Security income is included. The deadline to apply for a rebate program is June 30, 2018.
Applications and information are available by visiting or calling any of my offices or by visiting the Property Tax and Rent Rebate section of PA Department of Revenue’s website. If you need assistance in filling out the application, my office staff are here to help. Make sure to provide all the necessary income, property tax or rental information – including a rent certificate signed by your landlord – for your claim to be processed accurately and quickly.
Since the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program’s 1971 inception, older and disabled adults have received more than $6.7 billion in property tax and rent relief. The program is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and slots revenue.
IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION AND CREDIT MONITORING
In light of the recent Equifax data breach and ongoing concerns over cyber security, it is now more important than ever to take steps to ensure that you are not a victim of identity theft. Here are a few simple suggestions on how to better safeguard your identity:
• Shred all sensitive documents that you intend to dispose of, including bank statements, credit card bills, receipts, utility bills, ATM receipts, and pre-approved credit offers.
• Use unique passwords that only you know.
• Be wary of giving out your social security number, account number, credit card number, passwords or user ID.
• Consider placing a credit freeze on your files. A credit freeze makes it harder for someone to open a new account in your name.
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In an emergency, can the ambulance quickly find your residence, access your driveway, and get to your house? The extra minutes emergency response teams spend searching for your address or trying to navigate your driveway can make a real difference for a loved one in need. Ordinance #63 requires all property owners to post their address on their mailbox or building face. Make sure
your driveway is maintained and is clear of obstructions such as low branches so that the emergency equipment can get to your house. Excessive swales in your driveway can also be an issue for the larger emergency vehicles. Contact the township office at 610 767 8108 or Friedens Fire Company if you would like a number sign for your home.
FALL LEAF PICKUP Soon after the leaves start to change color in the fall, the Township will start our curbside leaf pick up. Please
remember to keep the leaves as close to the curb as possible for pick up. Also be sure that you don’t blow or rake anything but leaves into your leaf piles. Vacuuming up branches, rocks or any other hard object can be harmful to our staff and equipment. The Township has very limited ability to pick up leaves from State roads such as PA 873. Before putting leaves along a state road, Please call the township to see if pick up will be possible. If you prefer to drop off your leaves or brush, this can be done at the Township yard on Center Street between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm. Please be aware that leaf and brush burning is not permitted within the Township.
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Electronics can be recycled during the year by taking your old electronics to
Green Environmental Recycling Solutions 795 Roble Road, Allentown PA 18109
NOTE FROM THE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP FIRE MARSHALL Smoke Detectors save lives. Change your batteries when you change your clocks.
Close bedroom doors, sounds like a little thing, IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE. Closed doors can provide protection against lethal levels of carbon monoxide and keep a fire from spreading faster. Fires generate temperatures of up to 2000 degrees; behind a closed door it could be 100 degrees. A door of any material/construction is an effective barrier against the effects of a fire. A hollow-core door can withstand a fire for up to 5 minutes; a solid wood door can last up to 10 minutes. Enough time to exit the building.
Synthetic materials in furniture, carpets, draperies and today’s construction materials can cause a fire to spread very fast.
Always know 2 ways out of your home! Be Safe!FIRE MARSHALL DWAYNE HENRITZY
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Star Hose Fire Co. #1 Emerald, PAOfficers: • Wade Marlatt – President • Josh Friebolin – Vice President • Rodney Cressman – Secretary • Brent Williams – Financial Secretary • Keith Strohl – Treasurer • Trustees – Raymond Christman, Joseph
Szapacs, Ronald Szapacs James Williams, Robert Zarayko
Trustees:• Carol Lewis • Nancy Frantz • Linda Sterner
Coming Events 2018• May 6th – Breakfast – 8AM to Noon• May 20th – Raffle & Shoot – 12PM• June 9th – 10 Week Club – 6PM - 11PM• June – Cheese Steak Dinner- TBA• July 7th – Fireworks & Picnic – 4:30PM• July 8th – Fireworks rain date – 4:30PM• August 25th – Emerald Golf Tournament • September 15th – 10 Week Club – 6PM to
11PM• November 4th – Breakfast – 8AM - Noon• November 10th– 10 Week Club – 6PM to 11PM
– Call 610-767-1335 for banquet hall & bingo information.
– Call Josh Friebolin 610-248-6906 for grove rental information – Call 610-767-9733 for information on volunteering to be a Fire Fighter.
– Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 pm
– Auxiliary meetings 1st Monday of every month at 7 PM.
– Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 PM. – Fire Practice is every Wednesday
at 6:30 pm.
Citizens Fire Co. #1 Slatedale Fire Co.Fire Company Officers: • Michelle Schramel – President – 610-760-
9652 or 610-248-7217 • Ricky Kistler – Vice-President • Suzanne Horn – Secretary – 610-767-3983 • Brenda Horn – Treasurer 610-767-1052 • Suzanne Horn & Susan Zellner – Finan-
cial Secretaries
Fire Officers: • Robert Schramel – Fire Chief – 610-760-
9652 or 610-248-8207 • Blaine Horn – Asst. Fire Chief – 610-767-
1052 or 710-721-9298 • Dwayne Kern – Asst. Fire Chief • Mike J. Horn – Fire Police Captain
Ladies Auxiliary: • Brenda Horn – President • Brenda Blose – Vice-President • Sandy Marsh – Secretary • Susan Zellner – Treasurer • Lisa Neff – 610-760-1211 – Bookings for
hall and pavilion– Fire Company meetings are the 1st Monday of
the month at 7:00 pm– Ladies Aux. Meetings are the 4th Monday of
the month at 7:00 pm– Fire practice is every Wednesday at 7:00 pm– Bingo is every Sunday at 1:00 pm
Coming Events 2018 • April 29th – Tractor pulls • May 6th Smoke Detector installation
program with Red Cross • May 13th – Mother’s Day Dinner –
11AM- 3PM • May 20st – Tractor pulls • June 24th – Tractor pulls • July 15th – Tractor pulls • August 4th – Annual Community Picnic
– 5PM-11PM. Rehrig Brothers to perform Brothers and Tractor pulls 1PM-6PM
• September 8th – Sportman’s Night • September 15th – Smoke detector
installation with Red Cross • September 23th – Tractor pulls • September 29th – Fire Prevention at
Slatedale Fire Co. • October 13th – Halloween Dance • November 10th – Not your Grandmas
bingo • December 1st – Our 2nd Tree lighting
Ceremony • December 9th – Santa comes to Town • December 10th – Steak and Seafood
Drawing at bingo’s intermission
– Please check out our website for all events and more at www.citizensfirecoslatedale.com or call us at 610-767-6887
Reminders:Please have your house numbers visible from the street for all emergency vehicles. Also, please remember that emergency vehicles are wider than normal vehicles so please make your driveways wide enough and also clear of height obstructions. If your house is located by a fire hydrant please clear snow and any debris from hydrant for visibility and access. We thank you for assisting with these requests.
Friedens Fire Co.Officers: • Joel Merkel – Chief • Dwayne Henritzy – Asst Chief • Jeremy Merkel – 2nd Asst Chief • Tim Jones – Captain • Chris Sterner – Lieutenant • Ted Engle– Engineer • John Pearson – Fire Police Captain
Hall Side Officers: • Jeremy Merkel – President • Taylor Jones – Vice President • Kim Blank – Treasurer • Josh Sterner – Recording Secretary
FIRE HOUSE ACTIVITIES
Please watch our board along 873 for future upcoming events held at the fire company, on our website and in the Town and Country Gazette. Our hall is available for all types of rentals, weddings, birthday parties, or other events. Our upstairs holds up to 65 people and our downstairs hall holds up to 150 people. To book the fire co for rentals please call Joel Merkle 610-844-1668
Trustees: • Dwayne Henritzy • Tim Jones • Chris Sterner– Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm – Fire Practice is every Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Coming Events 2018 • Upcoming Bingo – See our board along Rt. 873
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EAGLE’S NEST UPDATEEagles Nest Park continues to get a lot of use during the spring,
summer and fall seasons. The park has a playground, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball, softball and soccer fields as well as a small wetlands for nature viewing and a small walking trail around the wetlands. Please remember to clean up after your dog so we can continue to allow dogs in the park.
Eagles Nest Softball has teams this year playing in the Parkland soft-ball league. For softball info call Kim Hoffman 484-623-4305. They will also have fall softball available.
Boys and Girls youth soccer is played spring and fall at Eagles Nest. NL youth athletic association runs the soccer program. Please go to
www.nlyaa.com and click on soccer link
Pavilion rental is available by calling the township office at 610-767-8108. Rental fees are $75 on the weekend and $50 during the week. New playground surface will be placed around the tot play area this year.
Any questions about the park or any ideas for future uses at the park call Wes Beltz @ 610-767-7705
Washington passed an ordinance regulating the parking of unlicensed and/or
unregistered vehicles on public streets. This ordinance sets fines and other penalties against those who leave these types of vehicles on our public streets. In the past, the Township relied on the state police for assistance, with varying degrees of success.
The issue of junked cars being parked or abandoned on our streets, often for weeks or months, is one that has been ongoing for years. Junk vehicles on streets are a blight and reflect poorly on the Township. The Township believes that public parking spaces are for citizens who follow the law and maintain valid inspections and registrations. Unregistered/uninspected vehicles can be an eyesore for neighbors who live in the vicinity of them.
Please keep in mind this ordinance only addresses vehicles parked on streets, not on private property. Please notify the code enforcement officer at the township office if these types of vehicles are being parked near your house. During snow events please do not park cars in the cul-de-sacs. The Township truck needs all of the available space to push snow and turn the trucks around.
Parking Regulations Washington Township has signed a contract with The Sanctuary at Haafsville, which is located near Fogelsville. Stray dogs are picked up but a search is done immediately to find the owners. If no owner is found the dog will be put into the adoption process. The Sanctuary has great success in locating owners and returning loved pets. The Sanctuary also has the trap, neuter, and release program for stray of feral cats. The Sanctuary can be reached at 484-788-8062. Approximately 1,500 animals were placed in forever home in 2017 600 dogs 900 cats by The Sanctuary. The Sanctuary offers a Trap neuter program for residents. $15.00 and deposit on the trap, Feral cats will be neuter and given rabies shots. Please call 484-788-8062 for more information.
The facilities listed below have trap, neuter, and release programs only.
The facilities to call are:No-Nonsense – 1-866-820-2510
Peaceable Kingdom – 1-908-454-1234No Kill of Lehigh Valley – 484-554-5048
Animal Control:
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Remember, the road crew is only doing their job, so please keep safety in mind when approaching work areas.
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NOTE: Additional events will be added to the calendar. Please check www.lgnc.org for more information.
All events begin at the OSPREY
HOUSE in Lehigh Gap and are free to the public (unless noted otherwise). Events are sponsored in part by a Lehigh County Quality of Life grant. For directions, see http://lgnc.org or contact us at [email protected] or 610-760-8889.
April 21 – Earth Day Workshops 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Birding Lehigh Gap Nature Center Learn where the best birding spots are at the Refuge.
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Birding for families and Junior Naturalists.
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Habitat Garden clean-up.
11:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Snakes Alive! Learn about snakes with our corn snake Maize as the subject.
A 3.3 mile rails to trail project was initiated by a committee of the Northern Lehigh Historical Society, Inc. in April 2001. The Slate Heritage Trail utilizes, as much as possible, the former Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way from a junction with the D&L Heritage Trail in lower Slatington, through Emerald to the Slatedale Fire Company’s baseball fields.
The rail line, opened in 1870 by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and known as the Slatedale Branch, ran from a junction in Slatington with the Lehigh Valley mainline to a western terminus a short distance beyond the point where County Bridge Road crosses Trout Creek. The primary commodities hauled on the line were finished slate products from the burgeoning slate quarrying operations in the Northern Lehigh area. In 1874, the Reading Railroad extended their line through northern Lehigh County and linked with the Lehigh Valley Railroad at Franklin (now Emerald) at a point denoted as Little Run Junction. The Reading obtained trackage rights from the Lehigh Valley over the Slatedale branch into Slatington. The
Reading passenger trains operating into Slatington became known as the “Berksy” railroad. The Lehigh Valley Railroad abandoned the Slatedale Branch in 1949 causing the Reading to cut back their tracks to Best Station. A local slate quarry operator purchased the Lehigh Valley right-of-way and kept the line open between the mainline junction and the National School Slate factory at Seventh St.
The Slate Heritage Trail is a community project, locally initiated and planned by volunteers interested in the improvement of the Northern Lehigh area, and the preservation of the natural and historic resources for the benefit of all families in the region. The trail opened up an area of the Northern Lehigh community containing hidden natural beauty and historic significance. Strolling, hiking, jogging, bicycling, fishing and bird watching along scenic Trout Creek are just some of the activities that provide fun and recreation for area families and visitors to the Lehigh Valley.
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650 Main Street • Slatington, PA 18080 • 610 767-6461 • [email protected] in and Visit: Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9AM to 7PM; Tuesday, 9AM to 3PM; Friday, 9AM to 5PM; and Saturday, 8AM to 2PM; closed Thursday and Sunday.
Slatington Public Library
When did you last visit the Slatington Public Library? The Library would like to invite you to stop in and rediscover what a library can do for you. We still have the books and magazines that you remember, but there is so much more… We have 14 computers available for public use as well as printers and scanners. We copy and fax for a fee. There are e-books and audio books for adults and children. We have an online catalog, and if we don’t have what you need we can ask for it from another library through our interlibrary loan program. The library’s website contains links to informational and educational data bases. New to the library are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) kits, which have been bought through a grant from Mickley/Fravel Charitable Trust. These construction kits teach children science and math principles in a hands-on approach.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY INCLUDE:
• Book club every 1st Monday of the month. The adult book club meets at 1:00. The library provides copies of the chosen text. New members are always welcome.
• First Fridays – The library will join in with the local merchants to celebrate community. There will be special programs and events.
• Diabetes lecture on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Ed Bechtel of Bechtel’s Pharmacy presents different topics concerning the disease.
• Pre-school story hour will be held for six weeks on Tuesdays at 11:00am. Dates yet to be decided.
• The Slatington Public Library Board of directors meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The meeting is open to the public, and any input is appreciated. The Library board is interested in forming a “Friends of the Library” group. The library has always had many friends.
Discover what the library has to offer you!
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