October 4, 2017
‘My spiritual life-giving guardian’
Molly
Troxell never thought that when she first met John Garrity, their working
relationship would become a 40-year friendship. Troxell, who recently began her
18th year as an elementary school art instructor, was Garrity’s student teacher
at Northern Lehigh ES. “I student-taught in
England for half a year before I met Mr. Garrity,” said Troxell, who teaches in
the Bethlehem Area School District and is a resident of Emmaus. “At the time,
Northern Lehigh was an open concept school with no walls between the
classrooms. Despite the very loud and constant noise, Mr. Garrity was an
amazing teacher who included pottery making and ceramic art in his curriculum.
For him, it was all about encouraging his students to use their imaginations to
produce wonderful artwork.” Photo: Molly Troxell, who recently began her
18th year as an elementary school art instructor, was John Garrity’s student
teacher at Northern Lehigh Elementary School.
By Rich Strack
Poet Hilda Doolittle honored
The Bethlehem Area Public Library and Lehigh
University have partnered to bring recognition to the poet Hilda Doolittle, who
was born in Bethlehem in 1886 at the site of the city’s government complex.
Added to the list of national Literary Landmarks, a plaque was recently
dedicated at the entrance to the main branch of the library on West Church
Street.
Head librarian Josh Berk said a lecture on Doolittle by Lehigh
University associate professor Seth Moglen had provided the impetus for
pursuing the recognition. “Seth’s lecture got us all fired up about H.D.,” said
Berk who credited Lehigh University with providing help on the application and
sharing the cost of the plaque. Photo: Representing Lehigh University and the Bethlehem Area Public
Library are Seth Moglen, associate professor of English, Suzanne Edwards,
director of the Humanities Center at Lehigh, Amardeep Singh, associate
professor of English, Rayah Levy, director of adult services at the BAPL,
Jennie Hyest, assistant director of international studies at Lehigh, Scott
Gordon, former chair of the English department at Lehigh, and BAPL head
librarian Josh Berk.
By Dana Grubb
Anderson campus to double capacity
At their Sept. 18 meeting, Bethlehem Township Commissioners voted
4-0 to approve an expansion at St. Luke’s 500-acre Anderson campus that will
allow the hospital to double its capacity. “Tower Two,” a four-story hospital
building nearly identical to the main site, is what St. Luke’s Vice President
Ray Miolam calls the next chapter in the development of the Anderson campus. He
anticipates the project will be complete in two and one-half years, with
construction starting next spring. Voting yes were Malissa Davis, Mike Hudak,
Howard Kutzler and Tom Nolan. Pat Breslin was absent.
By Bernie O’Hare
Celebrating Leh’s 169th
birthday
A. W. Leh’s 169th Birthday Party Sept. 17. Leh, (1848-1918), the Civil
War soldier and architect whose work dominated Bethlehem at the turn of the
20th century, is near and dear to owner Evelyn Beckman. Her event venue and
home is located in the old Siegfried Drugstore, which was designed and built by
Leh in 1888. Today you can view the original tile, stained glass and new custom
woodworking, as well as antique furnishings. Ambre Studio is eligible for
listing on the National Register of Historic Places and is listed on
Bethlehem’s Preservation Plan as a “Tier One” type property for protection from
demolition described as one of Bethlehem’s “historic treasures.” Photo: Evelyn Beckman of Bethlehem,
owner of Ambre Studio, restored the property built by architect A.W. Leh.
Beckman has kept the historical aesthetic alive here and celebrates Leh’s
birthday each year by hosting a party open to the public.
By Lori Patrick
Baby and Me center opens
The
St. Luke’s University Health Network announced the opening of its new Baby and
Me Support Center, calling it the “first of its kind in the area.” At a
dedication reception Sept. 9, hospital representatives were joined by Bethlehem
Mayor Bob Donchez and State Representative Michael Schlossberg (D-132). Jared
King, SLUHN service line administrator for women’s and children’s services,
said the facility fills a certified need in care. Photo: Hospital and public officials
hold a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the Sept. 11 opening of the facility.
By Dana Grubb
Interacting with science
Science and
fun collided at the Northampton Community College Fowler Family Center during a
Cops ‘n’ Kids Literacy Program event Sept. 20. The collaborative event offered
students from the Northeast Ministry after-school homework program the
opportunity to try their hands at the game of tennis while simultaneously
learning about anatomy and physiology. To kick off this series of science-oriented
programming, Cops ‘n’ Kids came together with the Northampton Community College
women’s tennis team and Prathysha Kothare, president of Parkland HS’s Science
in Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math and Medicine (STEAMM) in Action group. Photo: Members of the NCC women’s
tennis team, Parkland HS STEAMM club president Prathysha Kothare partnered with
Cops ‘n’ Kids to develop a science-based program series for the Northeast
Ministries after-school homework program students.
By Katya Hrichak
Battle of the unbeaten: Becahi vs. Parkland
High school football games don’t get much bigger than this
Friday’s tilt between Bethlehem Catholic and Parkland. The 7 p.m. showdown in
Orefield pairs both undefeated squads in the crosshairs, as the winner grabs
sole possession of the EPC South. Coming off last week’s 24-17 victory over
Easton (4-2), Bethlehem Catholic (6-0) is ready for another pivotal showdown
against one of the area’s top programs.
By Peter Car
Revisit ‘Secret Garden’ at Civic
For director William
Sanders, choosing “The Secret Garden” as Civic Theatre’s opening production for
the theater’s 90th season was a no-brainer. “Every year we try to find
something that is family-friendly, then something that is fun, and then
something that would be a little off the beaten path, something a little bit
more cutting edge. This [‘Secret Garden’] would be family-friendly,” explains
Sanders of how he puts the Civic season together. “The Secret Garden” opens at
7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and continues at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m.
Sundays (and Oct. 21), through Oct. 22 at Civic Theatre of Allentown.
By Luke Muench
Bethlehem Area SD: District included in city’s emergency planning
Bethlehem Area SD: Board reviews successful projects
Bethlehem: Water authority awaiting word on pipeline, wind
projects
Bethlehem Township: Commissioners consider fire tax, tax break for
firefighters
Nation: Celebrating newspapers’ impact on community
Lehigh County: Roberts Youth Services job confirmed
Lehigh County: Cedarbrook renovations approved
South Bethlehem: Tradition rose marks start of Charter Art’s 15th
year
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