February 14. 2018
March for Life
“Love Saves
Lives” was the theme of the 45th annual March for Life Jan. 19 – a theme that
emphasized the work of volunteers nationwide who help women and children in
need. Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life, said in November 2017 when
the theme was unveiled that when children are adopted from foster care, love
saves a life. When people volunteer to help support a woman who is facing an
unplanned pregnancy, love saves lives. And when people, mainly volunteers, work
in crisis pregnancy centers to help women seeking help and support for another
option instead of abortion, this is love saving lives. Photo: Members of St.
Stephen of Hungary Church were among thousands of pro-life supporters at the
45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
By Kristine Porter
Coffee with a Cop
Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown hosted “Coffee With A Cop” Jan.
22 The occasion is the start of a
community outreach program designed to allow members of the public to meet and
interact with the Hellertown Police Department. On hand was Mayor David Heintzelman,
Chief of Police Robert Shupp, Pastor Phil Spohn of Christ Lutheran Church, as
well as other members of the Hellertown Police. According to Heintzelman, this
was a chance to “engage the community” and allow “everyone to understand what
the police force means to our town.” The
plan is to continue the meet and greets every three months. Christ Lutheran
Church is located at 69 Main St., Hellertown. Photo: Hellertown Chief of Police Robert
Shupp meets kids from the Christ Lutheran Children’s Learning Center.
By Mark Kirlin
Graphic commentary by award-winning artist Ed Courrier
Hawks back on top
Chalk up another state championship for
Bethlehem Catholic. The Golden Hawks came away from Hershey with their sixth
PIAA wrestling title (four in 2A, two in 3A) over the weekend following a 38-22
victory over Kiski Area Saturday afternoon at the Giant Center in the 3A
finals. Saturday’s achievement also marked the 300th career victory for head
coach Jeff Karam, who relished the celebration of winning a state title with
this year’s team. “This is the best,” said Karam. “This is the best because
this isn’t the most talented team we’ve ever had here, but these guys have a
lot of heart and coming into the season, a lot of people thought we were on the
decline. That’s far from happening. This is a young team and our motto is to
keep working. I love these kids and they deserve this.”
By Peter Car
Inspiring young people to sing
Stage and screen veteran Lynnie
Godfrey is looking for a few good friends, young friends, to accompany her in a
holiday concert. Godfrey is holding vocal auditions 1 - 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24, St.
John’s Lutheran Evangelical Church, 37 S. Fifth St., Allentown, for
kindergarten through fifth grade students in Allentown School District to
perform with her in a December holiday concert at the church.The Broadway
actress and lauded vocalist seeks to provide a community music education
program that will culminate in a professional-caliber performance. In 2016,
Godfrey presented a successful solo show at Miller Symphony Hall backed by the
Allentown Symphony Orchestra.
By Makenna Masenheimer
Bethlehem Authority: Board PennEast reach pipeline agreement
Bethlehem Authority: Penn Forest won’t appeal turbine decision
Bethlehem: Council approves street vacation
Bethlehem Area SD: District celebrates kindergarten literacy
success
Bethlehem: Lirary hosts ‘Massive Music Sale’ Feb. 17
Saucon Valley: Board ponders tax increase options
South Bethlehem: Gerrymandering, hurricane resettlement SSTF topics
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