July 4, 2018
Restoring the respect
U.S. Air
Force veteran Alan Yuknis puts the finishing touches on his display, after
having had to replace parts of it that were removed by somebody over Memorial
Day weekend. He says he has installed a security camera and is looking into
other security measures to deter any future dishonoring of his family’s salute
to military veterans and those who serve in law enforcement.
By Dana Grubb
Church garden continues to grow
Christ
Lutheran Church’s “Love Grows Here” community garden in Hellertown is a
multi-faceted organic only garden intended to provide fresh vegetables for those
in need in the community, as well as to teach responsible planting techniques. Originally,
the church had a garden half the size in the front. In October 2017, the church
started construction to move the old garden to a larger area in the back of the
church property. The new site allows for
more crop planting and easier access for vehicles bringing supplies in and out.
Photo: The garden has a wide variety of crops, including both fruits and
vegetables. Each crop bed is labeled for identification purposes.
By Mark Kirlin
60 years and still motoring
Dave &
Wayne Auto Center at 318 W. Union Blvd. is celebrating its 60th year as a
business in the city of Bethlehem. The family-owned shop began in 1958 by
friends Dave Gehman and Wayne Shollenberger, and moved to its larger location
in 1975 to take advantage of their success. Gehman retired in 1994, but three
generations of Shollenbergers now work side-by-side - including 86-year-old
Wayne, who still comes in four days a week. Photo: Taking a brief moment away
from their busy day are (from left) Tom Lenner, Todd Atkinson, Bradley Fly, and
Kyle, Bill, Wayne, Beth, and “Big Wayne” Shollenberger, and bookkeeper
Charlotte Gross.
By Nate Jastrzemski
St. Luke’s to double in size
Groundbreaking
participants included Dr. Israel
Zighelboim, chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St Luke’s University Health
Network; Dr. Sam Giamber, chairman of the St. Luke’s University Health Network
board of trustees; Ed Nawrocki, president, St. Luke’s Anderson Campus; Dr.
Elizabeth Dierking, program director, OB/GYN Residency, St. Luke’s University
Health Network; Julia Tolentino, M.D., surgical resident, St. Luke’s University
Health Network; Ray Midlam, vice president of business development and strategy,
St. Luke’s University Health Network; and Richard A. Anderson, president and
CEO, St. Luke’s University Health Network.
By Allison Poczak
Charter Arts continues to brighten streetscape
Those
walking along East Third Street the last few years will have noticed
significant changes in cleanliness and vibrancy, as entities such as the
Ambassadors, Southside Arts District and the Charter HS for the Arts have
worked to brighten the neighborhood. The school in particular recently began
installing 14 new murals along its streetfronts. The art was created
cooperatively with the community, but was actually made by teams of students.
Photo: This piece is an homage to local art legend Keith
Haring. Charter Arts’ Public Relations Manager Ann Gillette says Haring’s
sister attends the school for master’s classes.
By Nate Jastrzemski
‘Pates bring home awardes
Freedom’s varsity cheerleaders
recently returned from Pine Forest cheerleading camp where they won multiple
awards. The Patriots took the top spot as overall game day champions. “That’s a
pretty big one. There were a lot of good teams,” said Patriot coach Breanna
Bishamber. “The girls work on a new routine and build on their skills, and then
get evaluated on that and perform it.”
By Katie McDonald
America on Wheels
When Dave Bausch told me 20-plus years ago that there was a move underway
to build a new automotive museum in Allentown, I was thrilled. Bausch said they
were looking into property at Lehigh Landing and the museum would be the
keystone of the Allentown waterfront development. Cars, driving and drag-racing
have been part of my life, starting as a teenager on the team operating drag
races at Convair Airport (Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport) in 1955-56 as
a member of the Lehigh Valley Timing Association. I operated a car wash-gas
station and vehicle rental company in the 1970s. Then in retirement, I worked
for an area Chevrolet dealership, transporting vehicles between dealerships and
auctions.
By Wally Ely
Fountain Hill: Firefighters complete training
Lehigh Valley: Press journalists honored
Northampton County: Council rebukes its GPA
Opinion: Finding freedom every day
State: State police begin bodycam program
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