July1, 2020
FIREWORKS:
An explosive problem
Imagine
this scenario: It’s a warm and muggy June evening, roughly 11 p.m. It’s been a
long day of work and childcare, which has been particularly stressful over the
last three months, thanks to Covid-19. You and your partner just let the dogs
out one last time, checked in on the kids (they’ve been in bed since 9), and
locked up the house.You brush your teeth and climb into bed. You hope you can
fall asleep soon - your 6 a.m. alarm always comes fast. You turn the lights
off, lay your head down on the pillow and close your eyes. Just as you start to
drift off - BOOM! - an explosion!
By Chris Haring/Illustration
by Ed Courrier
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Racism: One man’s thoughts
When he was only 4 years old, Frankie West’s parents
decided to move their family north and ended up settling in Bethlehem. They had
suffered one of the ultimate discriminatory experiences when, because of the
color of their skin, they were refused admittance to the beach at Myrtle Beach,
S.C. That was when they decided to move. West carries that scar deep inside and
has only returned to Myrtle Beach once since, to watch his niece play
basketball in a game at Coastal Carolina University. Photo: rankie West takes a knee
in memory of George Floyd, repeating out loud, “I can’t breathe.” West
continues to organize the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Civil Rights March,
which ends at Martin Luther King Park on Carlton Avenue. West began
participating in the march as a teenager and helped raise funds for the
installation of monuments to Dr. King and his wife, Coretta.
By Dana Grubb
Valley marks Juneteenth
“They didn’t educate me in Allentown High
School about Black people,” said Disley Mendez, past president of the Black
Student Union at William Allen. “They said we were slaves and that Martin
Luther King came in and saved the day. They didn’t tell me we were descended
from kings and queens.” The recent high school graduate spoke at Resurrected
Life Church in Allentown as a crowd of about 125 gathered on the North Ninth
Street campus of the church to celebrate Juneteenth. Photo: Kari Holmes of Allentown
shows off her African culture in a colorful blouse and flag. She said she is
with the Rising Sun Initiative, which is recording the history of
African-Americans in Allentown.
By Douglas Graves
Local softball teams look
forward to tournament
While
plans are still be made for the Lehigh Valley Softball Showcase scheduled for
July 14, 15, and 16 at Northwest Little League fields, players from Liberty and
Bethlehem Catholic are looking forward to the opportunity to play after their
high school season ended before it began. “All of our girls are going to
participate,” said Coach Sam Carrodo. “I miss being with the kids and being on
the field, but I don’t want to forget the damage the coronavirus has done. We
are going by every single guideline mandated and more.”
By Katie McDonald
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A tribute to Lance Metz
Lance E.
Metz dedicated himself to preserving the heritage of the Lehigh Valley. Metz,
72, died in May of complications from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Metz was an
historian for the National Canal Museum for 29 years. Martha Capwell Fox,
archives coordinator for the museum, which is operated by the Delaware and
Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, says, “Lance broadened the scope and mission
of the Canal Museum.” Hugh Moore Park, Easton, where the museum is located, is
noted for scenic trails along the Lehigh Canal, The Emrick Technology Center,
Locktender’s House Museum and the canal boat ride, Josiah White II. Metz’s goal
was to emphasize what the canal meant historically beyond its picturesque
beauty.
By Dave Howell
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Bethlehem Area SD: Garcia new
Lincoln principal
Bethlehem Council: Lack of
oversight led to problems
Bethlehem: A Rose Garden
cleanup
Bethlehem HCC: Flying V
discussed in virtual meeting
Bethlehem Planners: Lehigh
expansion targets 3 buildings
Bethlehem: Charter Arts’ ‘Park
and Circumstance’
Feature: Sister’s long search
comes to an end
Feature: Postponing the walk
down the aisle
Lehigh Valley: Racial justice,
equality initatives get PPL grant
Mama’s Musings: What’s in a
name?
Pandemic: Canine coronavirus
differs from human Covid-19
Pennsylvania: State reopening
a cautious success
Student profile: Astrid
Ortega, LV Academy
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