June 7, 2017
Bikin’ around Bethlehem
City officials, representatives from the Coalition for
Appropriate Transportation (CAT) and bicycling enthusiasts took time May 19 to
recognize Lehigh Valley Bike to Work Week 2017 (May 13-21). Gathering at
Bethlehem City Hall, a group of about 30 were reminded that biking can be “fun,
healthy, green and economical” by Mayor Bob Donchez’s representative Alex
Karras. Photo: A group of about 15 cyclists led by CAT director Scott
Slingerland took a 20-minute ride through the Northside to commemorate Bike to
Work Week 2017.
By Dana Grubb
Keep the story alive
When the National Museum of Industrial History opened last
August, it was after years of bureaucracy, fundraising and even controversy.
But today it’s becoming known as a tourist destination and is expanding its
community involvement and educational programming. Interim President and CEO
Kara Cenni is thrilled to be running the show as NMIH gets on its feet. “Everybody
is really committed to the mission, to the museum and to each other,” she said.
“We have a great time working together and we’re really excited to see it
succeed.” Photo: Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Glenn Koehler and interim
President and CEO Kara Cenni are excited about the programs and growth they
have in store for the NMIH.
By Nate Jastrzemski
Last Harrah
Memorial
Day was celebrated by both youths and seniors in Fountain Hill May 26. The
Broughal MS band and chorus performed at the Stanley Avenue Triangle mini-park,
decorated for Memorial Day. The Fountain Hill ES had second-graders waving
American flags. Three fifth grade finalists read their American Legion Memorial
Day essays and received $50 prizes. The three remaining members of the Fountain
Hill American Legion Post 406 led the patriotic program for the last time since
the ceremony began in 1932. Photo: Three remaining
members from American Legion Post 406 gather at the podium following the
ceremony. John Spadaccia, Commander Gerhart Bassett and James Taglang will be
stepping down as dedicated leaders of the annual community event which was
started in 1932 by Post 406.
By Tim Gilman
Ceremony moves indoors
Though overcast skies drove Bethlehem’s annual Memorial Day
Service indoors again this year, it was both a moving and spirited tribute to
the men and women who have served the nation in the military and, in some
cases, gave their lives for their country. Photo: Dieruff HS’s Air Force Jr.
ROTC unit marches to the Liberty gym for the Memorial Day service.
By Dorothy and Dennis Glew
‘You are writing your own story’
Living the dream and living for others: The Lehigh
Valley Academy class of 2017 is prepared to do both.
At the May 30
commencement, CEO Susan Mauser told the 59 graduates, “You have what it takes
to be what you dream of being.” She reminded them that making dreams come true
will take grit, which she defined as “the ability to manage your fear of
failure.” Failure is a part of the process, not the end, Mauser said. She
quoted Eleanor Roosevelt, “Do something that scares you every day.” Photo: Student
Council President Jonathan Skee addresses classmates at the LVA commencement
exercises. Holding up a sheet of paper he had crumpled up, then flattened out,
Skee said it represented “Our World, and the wrinkles – its imperfections …”
then advised, “Together we can do our best to iron out these wrinkles.”
By Michelle Meeh and Ed Courrier
‘Use your powers wisely’
Blue skies and sunshine greeted the 71 members of Moravian
Academy’s class of 2017 as they marched two-by-two across the lawn at the
Merle-Smith Campus in Bethlehem. The commencement took place June 3, marking
and celebrating the new graduates as well as the school’s 275th year. All-School
Chaplain the Reverend Jennifer Nichols began by recognizing the character of
the students, whom she called a “unique collection of joy-filled, thoughtful
souls, hard workers and decent human beings.” Photo: Michael Gibson Jr., class
of 2017 president, is the student speaker at the ceremony. “I walked to school
almost every day for four years,” said Gibson, who lives near Northampton
Community College.
By Katya Hrichaki and Tim Gilman
Oh, what a beautiful evening!
For the 15th year, thespians from area high schools got a
chance to shine in the spotlights of the State Theatre at the 2017 Freddy
Awards. High school musical productions from the Lehigh Valley dominated the
event on May 25, including wins for Freedom, Liberty, Saucon Valley, Bethlehem
Catholic, Notre Dame and Moravian Academy. Photo: Four cast members from each
area high school don their various costumes to perform at the opening number
for the 2017 Freddy Awards at the State Theatre on May 25.
By Ed Courrier
Science Fun Night marks 5th year
Science Fun Night
at East Hills MS marked its fifth year this spring with a variety of science-
related demonstrations and activities. Afternoon showers curtailed a few
outdoor events like “sky gazing” by the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical
Society. The admission free three-hour event for families and students featured
more than 20 science-related guests and organizations from the Lehigh Valley
area and some special presentations by East Hills MS participants. The event is
coordinated by Tom Tancin, a seventh grade science teacher at East Hills MS.
For more information contact: ttancin@basdschools.org. Photo: A microscope fascinates Cub Scouts Evan Stitt, Logan
Ritter and Evan Schultz of Pack 306 from St. Ann’s School in Bethlehem. Several
microscope demonstrations were popular at the Science Fun Night - “Watersheds:
Live Macro-Invertebrates and Microscopes” and “Microscopy: See an Invisible
World.”
By Tim Gilman
B
ETHLEHEM SPORTS
District champs …x2!
Gabe Albino knew he had to make up
for an eighth inning error in last Wednesday’s District 11 6A championship
against Parkland. His ninth inning lead off triple put the pressure on Parkland
in a deadlocked 1-1 ballgame and a shallow sac fly by Caleb Tereska gave Albino
the shot to push ahead the winning run. As he tagged back to third base, the
play at the plate was a microcosm of a championship bout, as the throw home was
on time, but Albino slid just to the side, under the arm of the catcher’s mitt,
to give Liberty a 2-1 lead that would stick.
By Peter Car
Deja views
The Lehigh Valley will be
experiencing a sense of déjà vu when the 1980s return this summer to Allentown.
“Vision-Sound Revisited: Allentown’s ’80s Art Scene,” June 14 - Aug. 2, is a
collaboration between the Muhlenberg College Martin Art Gallery, The Baum
School of Art, The Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley, and The Cigar
Factory Alternative Gallery.
By Ed Courrier
OTHER STORIES
Bethlehem: Moravian College plans another eatery
Bethlehem: Parks, polls study results announced
Bethlehem: Bridging the general gap at Traditions of Hanover
South Bethlehem SSTF: Sands Casino sale is off
Lehigh Valley: Memorial holiday traffic incidents reported
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