September 18, 2019
Something for young and older
Small wonder
that the sixth annual Apple Days Sept. 6 and 7 at Bethlehem’s Burnside
Plantation was teeming with children. There were so many fun and interesting
things to see and do.In one tent, Jennifer Purcell invited children (and
adults) not just to see, but to pet, if they wished, a skunk named Cabbage, a
corn snake named Carolina, and a barn owl named Tyto. At another venue, Pat
Belliel introduced Harley, her 5-year-old pet pig. At yet another venue there
were sheep, alpacas and a pair of 22-year-old miniature donkeys. Photo: Volunteer
Barbara Hollenbach tempts a passerby with a beautiful slice of apple pie. In
addition to assisting at Apple Days, Hollenbach is the chair of the board of
trustees of Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites, the festival’s sponsor.
By Dorothy and Dennis Glew
Walla Gazzo benefits Chamber
The
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s annual Walla Gazoo golf tournament Aug. 19
brought a scheduled 144 golfers to the Bethlehem Golf Club. Players
representing scores of area business entities enjoyed a round of golf and
backyard BBQ in what is considered the oldest tournament in the Lehigh Valley,
according to Bethlehem Chamber senior vice president Angela DelGrosso.
DelGrosso said proceeds from the event benefit the Bethlehem Chamber
specifically, providing member support, networking and marketing opportunities
Christmas activities, and the annual dinner. Corporate sponsor for the 2019
tournament was Capital Blue. Photo: The foursome of Dave Romanelli, Joe Hoffmeier, Bryon Grigsby
and Ray Bishop pose prior to teeing off.
By Dana Grubb
Community partner give away
Hispanic
radio station La Mega 99.5, Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s
University Health Network, Pennsylvania Career Link, H.G.S.K. P.C., Merge
Barber School, Gateway Health, and JCS Professional Staffing, Inc. combined to
provide over 500 backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and handouts to area
families with school age children Aug. 17 at the Fowler Community Wellness
Center. Photo: Representing her employer, the law firm of HGSK, City
Councilmember Olga Negron prepares a packet of handouts for Lidia Delgado and
her family. Delgado resides in Easton.
By Dana Grubb
Nazareth upsets FHS
Jason Roeder made sure his players remembered a barrage of
Nazareth students storming the BASD turf last Friday night. In the aftermath of
a 35-33 victory by the Blue Eagles on Freedom’s home turf, the Pates brass was
left ruminate in their first loss of the season to an upstart Nazareth squad
that traded blows all night and made a final defensive stop on a two-point
conversion to preserve victory.
By Peter Car
LV Zoo: A success story
Ten years ago, the fate of the Lehigh Valley Zoo was a source of
speculation, with some thinking low attendance and indifference could send it
into bankruptcy. Today, with more than $4 million in 2018 revenues, and more
than 250,000 visitors, the zoo, located in the 1,108-acre Trexler Nature
Preserve, near Schnecksville in North Whitehall and Lowhill townships, is
enjoying a renaissance and a host of enthusiastic fans.
By Jim Marsh
Bethlehem: Two charged in Parkhurst trash fire homicide
Bethlehem: Candidates’ responses requested
Bethlehem: 32nd Celtic Classic opens Sept. 27
Bethlehem Area SD: Nitchmann certified green
Bethlehem Area SD: Employees of the month
Bethlehem HARB: Contentious fence, gate proposal passed
Bethlehem Zoning: Camel Hump Farm issue continues
Lehigh County: Executive’s predicted tax increase arrives in 2020
budget proposal
Lehigh Valley: Boscola announces affordable housing investment
Lehigh Valley: VIA Marathon
Northampton County: State rejects voting challenge
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