September 13, 2017
A political ‘beacon’ retires
On
Sunday, Congressman Charlie Dent (R-15th) hosted what was supposed to be a
“formal announcement” concerning his intentions next year. But news of his
retirement leaked out on Thursday. Dent had revealed his intentions to a few of
his congressional colleagues, and they spilled the beans. “They’re wonderful
friends, but they have big mouths,” Dent joked Sunday at the swanky Renaissance
Hotel in downtown Allentown.
Dent’s retirement announcement a surprise by Nate Jastrzemski
Standing Up for ‘sensible center’ by Bernie O’Hare
‘Working from the center’ by Bernie O’Hare
Community remembers McNeill
A stunned public learned of the
death of state Rep. Daniel McNeill, D-133rd, Sept. 8 many of them were unaware
the 70-year-old Hokendauqua resident had been battling cancer, as he had
carried out his work without interruption and with determination and a smile. Whitehall
Township Mayor Edward D. Hozza Jr. said,
“Danny was the ultimate ‘fighter’ for the people, whether it was for
Whitehall Township or the entire Lehigh Valley. Danny’s tireless efforts to
make his constituents aware and educated about the opioid crisis and his
constituent services assisting countless people of the 133rd District will not
be forgotten.”
By Al Recker
Veg-Fest celebrates cruelty-free, meat-free, dairy-free
lifestyle
South Bethlehem was overrun by a voracious group
of people Aug. 26, when the city held its seventh annual VegFest, celebrating
and promoting a cruelty-free lifestyle and delicious meat- and dairy-free
foods. “VegFest began in 2011 when the Downtown Bethlehem Association staff and
board of directors were looking for a new event to host on the Southside,”
Timothy A. Brooks, DBA manager of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of
Commerce, said. “There are not many vegan festivals in Pennsylvania. I believe
that is one reason for the draw. Another reason is the healthy lifestyle of a
plant-based diet.”
By Brian Myszkowski
Annual golf tournament benefits Chamber
The annual Walla Gazoo
Golf tournament and clambake, organized by the Bethlehem office of the greater
Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, was held Aug. 21 at the Bethlehem Golf Club.
Lynn Collins Cunningham, senior vice president of the GLVCC’s Bethlehem office,
reported that 136 golfers participated in the event, enjoying a round of golf
on the well-maintained course and a clambake in the evening. Cunningham said
the decades-old event remains one of the major fundraisers for the Chamber of
Commerce in Bethlehem and that proceeds support both staffing and various
initiatives. The tournament was played in a four player scramble format and the
winning foursome at 12 under par (59) was comprised of Julian Sghiatti, Joey
Cappelli, Dan Kluemper and Ed Kluemper. Other winners were Joe Feilmeier
(closest to the pin), Pat Sewards (longest drive-men), and Linda Rosencrance
(longest drive-women). Photo: Walla Gazoo participants enjoy a clambake
buffet dinner after completing their rounds of golf.
By Dana Grubb
Becahi rallies to top Emmaus
Despite falling behind by two
touchdowns in the first seven minutes of the game, Bethlehem Catholic didn’t
panic last Friday against defending league champ Emmaus. The Golden Hawks
quickly answered with three unanswered first-half touchdowns then held off
Emmaus in the fourth quarter for a 28-21 win over the host Hornets.
By Mike Haines
Nobody does Bond better
A Broadway diva meets a suave
secret agent on Sixth Street in Allentown when songstress Rachel York joins the
Allentown Symphony Orchestra for the 2017-18 season-opening Pops Concert, “The
Music Of James Bond And More,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Miller Symphony Hall,
Allentown. York is well-known for her Broadway performances in the original
Tony Award-winning production of “City of Angels”; “Les Miserables”;
“Victor/Victoria” (Drama Desk Award), with Julie Andrews; “Sly Fox,” with
Richard Dreyfuss, and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” with Jonathan Pryce.
By George Vandoren
OTHER STORIES
Bethlehem: Council adopts ethics ordinance
Bethlehem: Anderson Campus opens Specialty Pavilion
Bethlehem: Book sale opens today (Sept. 13)
Fountain Hill: DEP says borough must help clean river
Lehigh Valley: German grocery chain sinks roots in Valley
Lehigh Valley: Annual TPA picnic
Lehigh County: No tax increase in proposed 2018 budget
Hanover Township: Supervisors approve Sun Inn Distillery
Bethlehem Township: Edinger honored for 20 years service
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